TERRA BELLA has arrived! We are extremely excited to share that TERRA BELLA had a fantastic World Premiere at Hysteria Fest & Arkadin Cinema & Bar! In addition to the “Audience Choice Award for Best Feature,” TERRA BELLA film stars Devanny Pinn and Lara Jean Mummert took home awards for their work on this film!
I’m personally so thrilled for people to finally see the incredible work that Devanny Pinn & Lara Jean Mummert have put into this picture. Their performances are absolutely chilling, and along with the dynamic cinematography & score from Richard Trejo, TERRA BELLA is a unique throwback to classic 1960s horror films with a modern twist.
Thank you to any & all that have supported this film throughout the process! This one was truly a challenge and a team effort, and I’m incredibly grateful for all of the hard work and love from not only our cast & crew but also those in my circle who have supported this project in any way. xo
There are few things that you can truly count on in life. The sun rising every morning. The LA traffic on the 405. And Malvolia: The Queen of Screams, creating terror & carnage wherever she sets foot!!
I’m incredibly proud to share my participation in BODY COUNT, the first feature horror film from the Queen of Screams herself, which is currently in post production and needs help from horror fans to make this film as nasty and gnarly as it can be!!
For those of you who aren’t in the know, MALVOLIA: THE QUEEN OF SCREAMS is an award winning web series created by & helmed by Jennifer Nangle (as the sinister title character). Over the years, I’ve taken great pride & pleasure in participating in this series, both on and off camera, and when asked to direct a segment for BODY COUNT, I was absolutely thrilled to be involved.
BODY COUNT is an anthology feature film starring Nangle, as well as series regulars & newcomers alike, including Charles Chudabala, Reyna Meree Velarde, Ashley Mary Nunes, Brian Shakti, Trista Robinson & many, many more!! **SPOILER ALERT** – there won’t be many survivors!!
Other directors include Alex T. Hwang (Bang Bang Betty, Paranormal Attraction), Richard Trejo (Sawed Off) & Jennifer Nangle. The scripts were penned by Nangle, Chudabala, Eric Lawson, Ron Purtee and Christine Twyman.
From the bottom of my heart, I’m so incredibly proud of this cast & crew to take this series to a new form in this feature film, and I can promise, this is only the tip of the iceberg! It’s been years of grit, determination & carnage to get to this point, and while MALVOLIA has been terrorizing computer screens for years, it’s about time she make her way to the big screen!! I’m honored to consider Jennifer Nangle not only a talented collaborator, but a dear friend & partner in creating horror. It’s been a true inspiration to see this team create such a sick project, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be involved.
Holidays are all about great food–everyone knows that. And this Thanksgiving, Ginger Christ, the super sassy and delightfully demented cooking show host, has served up a whopping feast of horror in her Thanksgiving Special! Directed by Alex Napiwocki and costarring a group of hilarious misfits (and a certain critter…), Thanksgiving is transformed into an absolute scream with their Ginger Christ holiday horror series.
I love bizarre horror, and as soon as I watched Ginger Christ’s Halloween and now Thanksgiving Specials, I’m sold. It’s weird, super twisted and will either make you die laughing or turn off the show in disgust! But if you do that, well, then you’re no damn fun. Watch Ginger Christ’s Thanksgiving Special, titled “What’s Eating Critter?” here!
Tasty, am I right? Also be sure to watch her Halloween Special!
Can’t wait Can’t wait what she’s serving up for Christmas…Happy Holidays Horror Lover!
It’s with great pleasure that I share with you “RVTH: GENESIS” – a new horror web series co-produced by LAHorror.com! This project, created by Brialynn Massie, follows the story of Eli Connors and his sister Ruth, as they come face to face with the forces of evil. This is an intense piece of work that dives into many horrifying issues – consider this your trigger warning.
The first season is complete, watch every episode right here on LAHorror.com! Enjoy!
Have you ever wanted your cat to be in a horror movie? Yes, you read that right, your CAT. James Cullen Bressack, a known cat lover that dabbles in horror, is on a worldwide hunt for a terrific CAT video! Sound strange? Well, let me explain.
Earlier this year, James Cullen Bressack directed a grind house horror film entitled “Deadly Reunion,” and it’s fucking awesome, trust me. We need a cat video of epic proportions to help us finish this movie. Film it however you’d like, but send it to us for a chance for your CAT to be in “Deadly Reunion!”
Please submit videos between five seconds and one minute. It can be a cute cat video, a scary cat video, a cat FAIL video, the choice is yours! Just make sure it’s YOUR cat in the video! This contest ends OCTOBER 1ST, so submit your video right away! Please e-mail all submissions to Hunter at LAHorrorcom@gmail.com with “Cat Video” in subject line. Who knows, maybe your cat will be the next big thing in HORROR! Send it before it’s too late, because we want your CAT in “Deadly Reunion”!
Horror is such a diverse genre, with so many different elements that can make new projects feel fresh. There’s a million things that have terrorized horror audiences over the years, but maybe the most overlooked is the terror of one’s self, the internal demons that we all deal with that sometimes grow to unimaginable monsters. In Brialynn Massie‘s new horror web series, “Rvth,” we see just how real our inner demons can become.
LAHorror.com recently teamed up with Emily Eden Productions, Chris Pardal & Dominic Pattin to create this new epic horror web series, the first season entitled “Rvth: Genesis.” The series was co-written, directed and produced by Brialynn Massie, who also plays the title character. The first trailer for this series recently dropped and we couldn’t be more excited – this is definitely a show that will rock you to your very core.
Follow Ruth who, after a failed suicide attempt, must find her way out of Hell to save her younger brother, Eli, and the rest of her loved ones from a government induced Apocalypse.
There’s a lot of different elements going on in this show, which was one of the main reasons we loved this script. Filled with incredible character arcs, relationships, carnage and conspiracy, “Rvth: Genesis” will prove to be an epic that will leave the audience wanting more. Most notable, creator Bria Lynn Massie finished this season through self financing and incredible tenacity, aligning a cast and crew of over 30 people to help make her vision come to life. An incredible example of a hard working indie filmmaker putting her vision out there and rallying fellow artists to the cause.
And as stated before, “Rvth: Genesis” deals with many complex issues that not only horror fans, but human beings alike, will be able to relate to. Family turmoil, broken hearts, lost friendships and suicide are just some of the major issues addressed in this series, which is also loaded with scares and gore of biblical proportions. And while exploring complex human drama in horror creates great fiction, we’d like you to remember that if you’re experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts, there is always help out there, and nobody is hopeless. You are not alone. Please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255, or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
You will love this web series, which is set to debut on October 25th, leading to the first season finale on Halloween. Get ready for “Rvth: Genesis,” it will possess you…
Hey, I’ve been meaning to ask, do you know anyone named Jennifer?
It’s been some time since we’ve had an update, but for great reason, I assure you. I’m excited to announce that LAHorror.com’s first feature film, “2 Jennifer,” has wrapped principle photography and is on slate for completion in August! It’s been a wild ride putting this film together, and fans of murder, violence and horrifying GORE will not be disappointed! “2 Jennifer” is a hard “R” rated sequel to our good friend James Cullen Bressack’s 2013 film, “To Jennifer.” You can read our review of his film here.
“Two filmmakers attempt to make the perfect sequel to “To Jennifer,” however a dark secret threatens the lives of everyone involved. Jennifer, a beautiful actress, now has two options: become the heroine of the film, or face a brutal death.”
Hello Horror Lovers! I’ve recently had the privilege of working on two incredible horror projects entitled “Bethany” and “Restoration,” directed by James Cullen Bressack & Zack Ward, respectively. These feature films will no doubt chill you to your very bones and shock your system – that’s a personal guarantee. While principle photography is wrapped and the films make their way into post, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into not only the films themselves, but the filmmaking process.
Film Courage, an incredible resource and supporter of indie films, visited the set of “Bethany” and shared some incredible behind the scenes insight for the project. I’ve got the playlist here, so I HIGHLY recommend checking them out, especially if you’re an aspiring filmmaker yourself. Enjoy!
While James Cullen Bressack continues filming his latest project, “Bethany,” LAHorror.com had the pleasure of viewing “Pernicious,” Bressack’s ultra violent ghost film that’s making the rounds now in the horror circuit. Fans of Bressack’s films will no doubt be in for a shocking surprise, as this is not only one of his most brutal and violent films (though probably not as rough as “Hate Crime,” which has been banned in the UK), but also his biggest film in terms of scope. “Pernicious” is a horror genre blending blood bath that will keep you guessing until the very end…
It was supposed to be an adventure of a lifetime as three young girls spend the summer in Thailand. But their adventure quickly becomes a nightmare when the trio unleashes the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind – revenge.
“Pernicious” works on a variety of levels and manages to differentiate itself from other films with similar set ups. We’ve seen young American’s overseas get brutalized before, but torture is far from the only thing “Pernicious” has to offer. Instead we get a rather clever ghost story, with elements of the torture porn nasties of the early 2000s, as well as something completely new and freaky…the gold little girl statue. All of this is cast over the beautiful landscape of Thailand, which adds to the mystery and isolation that this film offers. It’s hard to pinpoint the scariest aspect of “Pernicious,” but let me just say that the golden statue is freaky as hell. You’ll understand when you watch it. I love when horror films master several subgenres in one picture, and “Pernicious” does just that.
Another thing that “Pernicious” masters is the gore. Can we talk about the gore? Toenails, eyeballs, throat slashes and oh so much more. “Pernicious” brings it. In fact, it’s a golden blood bath. If you’re a gore hound that likes it to look legit, then look no further. Watch “Pernicious.”
But what’s good gore without good victims (and killers)? Our trio of leads, Alex (Ciara Hanna), Julie (Emily O’Brien) and Rachel (Jackie Moore) all do a great job keeping this film engaging and entertaining. Humor when humors needed, creepy when things get creepy. There are times when their Americanisms play a bit hard, but in all honesty it’s believable. We’ve all got friends like these girls. O’Brien in particular steals the show in a couple of scenes, one of them involving a very large knife and another involving a creepy witch doctor.
Bressack no doubt has hit a new high in his filmmaking career with “Pernicious,” and if this is any indication as to what’s to come then horror filmmakers should start to get really excited. Bressack directs “Pernicious” extremely effectively, his real talent shines when things get rough for these characters. The sequences involving the golden statue were especially effective. Bressack also litters clues to the films final secrets throughout, which makes a repeat viewing especially enjoyable. If Bressack isn’t on your radar already, get with the program and catch up on his work. Starting with “Pernicious” isn’t a bad idea at all.
I really enjoyed this film, and if you’re a sicko like me then chances are you will too. So keep your eyes peeled for this one…you don’t want to miss this golden opportunity for terror!
Greetings, horror lovers! It’s my pleasure to share the news that a new production company, Grit Film Works, is now in production on two micro-budget horror films that are going to haunt your face off! The films, entitled “Restoration” & “Bethany,” are being produced by Grit Film Works’ James Cullen Bressack & Zack Ward.
Two Microbudget Horror Films First on Slate From New Production Company
“Grit Film Works is off to a terrifyingly fast start.
The production company, owned by filmmakers JamesCullen Bressack and Zack Ward, is in the middle of back-to-back shoots for two horror films.
Bethany stars Stefanie Estes as Claire, a woman who moves back into her childhood home with her husband. The abusive, traumatic memories of her mother return to haunt her — as her husband becomes busier with work, she finds herself in a fog of memories — as a small figure tries to reach out to her.
Bressack is directing the film, which also stars Ward, Shannen Doherty, Felissa Rose, Brodus Clay, Peter Jason, John Murray, Olivia Stiefel, Anna Harr and Ellen Gerstell.
The second film, Restoration centers on a young doctor who moves to a new town with her husband while she completes her residency. Things seem to be going well, as she and her husband, a contractor, renovate their home, and meet a fun couple next door. Things take a dark turn when they discovery a diary buried within the walls of their house, and a terrifying spirit is awakened.
Restoration stars Emily O’Brien, Ward, Adrian Gaeta and Sarah Ann Schultz. Ward also is directing the film.
Ward and Bressack co-wrote both scripts. Restoration is currently shooting, while Bethany is set to begin filming later this month.”
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