Ditch Day Massacre (2014) - Help Choose The Poster

Water Tree Media has completed production on the slasher film Ditch Day Massacre. This horrifying film stars Bill Oberst, Jr.; Katy Foley; and Zack Silverman in a ditch party gone violently wrong. Megan Waters is the producer of this exciting feature. Ditch Day Massacre is a throwback to the tense style of filmmaking from the ‘80s; the killer’s motivations are kept in mystery until the bloody end. Now, horror fans can preview this feature and channel its course by picking their favorite poster from the three just released.

The three posters each have their own distinctive styles. The first graphic shows actor Bill Oberst, Jr., as Vick, poised with a nasty looking wood axe. It is simple and scary. The second poster gives us a glimpse of the house where several teens are throwing a high school ditch party. Above the house the maniac looms like a demented reaper. Finally, the third poster features the terrorized teen Jenny, played by Katy Foley. The character Mike (Zack Silverman) can also be seen. Which poster do you like best?

Writer Daniel Coughlin knows the importance of conceptualizing and designing a proper look for a film. Coughlin states of these posters and others: “There are those posters that you never forget... like the original Maniac - the artwork draws you in, grabs you and forces you to watch the movie." Graphic artist Jake Deardorff designed each poster, and now it is time for fans to pick their favorite.

A contest for picking the best poster is being held at the Ditch Day Massacre Facebook fan page.

The winning graphic will be showcased at several upcoming film festivals. Producer Waters says of the upcoming festival run: “It's going to be a fun-filled, gory thrill ride from the opening image to the end credits." The film’s world premiere will be announced shortly.

For more info visit the official Ditch Day Massacre website.

ABCs Of Dead 2 (2014) - Can You Direct The 26th Segment?

ABCs OF DEATH 2: 26th Director Filmmaking Competition from Alamo Drafthouse on Vimeo.
Producers Ant Timpson, Tim League, and Magnet Releasing have announced the full lineup of acclaimed directors taking part in ABCs OF DEATH 2, a high-energy sequel to the 2012 hit, which delivers 26 new dark tales from the industry’s most celebrated genre directors. Accompanying the announcement, the production team has revealed the details for the film’s “26th Director Competition”, which, like the original, will place one exceptional fan-made entry in the finished film.

In a significant departure from the first installment, ABCs OF DEATH 2 is expanding beyond horror directors. Joining the sequel’s roster are Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Todd Rohal (THE CATECHISM CATALYSM); Canada’s king of lo-fi, Steven Kostanski (MANBORG); Cuba’s Alejandro Brugués (JUAN OF THE DEAD); acclaimed UK commercial director Jim Hosking; Japanese monster-maker Hajime Ohata (HENGE); and Canadian short film wizard Chris Nash (SKINFECTIONS).

Previously confirmed filmmakers include Goya Award winner Álex de la Iglesia (THE LAST CIRCUS, DAY OF THE BEAST), ROOM 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher, Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton, Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (ON THE JOB, MAGIC TEMPLE), Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (VANISHING WAVES), Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (COLD FISH, SUICIDE CLUB), SPLICE and CUBE’s Vincenzo Natali, indie horror icon Larry Fessenden (THE LAST WINTER, HABIT), THE COLLECTION’s Marcus Dunstan, France’s Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo (INSIDE, LIVID), E.L. Katz (director of the SXSW breakout hit CHEAP THRILLS), twin auteurs Jen and Sylvia Soska (AMERICAN MARY, DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK), Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (RABIES, BIG BAD WOLVES), A LONELY PLACE TO DIE’s Julian Gilbey, Brazil’s most controversial filmmaker Dennison Ramalho (NINJAS and LOVE FOR MOTHER ONLY), the founder of Nigerian “Nollywood” cinema Lancelot Imasuen, THE LEGEND OF BEAVER DAM and the upcoming STAGEFRIGHT’s Jerome Sable, and animator Robert Morgan – creator of the BAFTA Award nominated short BOBBY YEAH.

The series’ popular “26th Director Competition” also returns, encouraging filmmakers from all over the world to create their own one- to three-minute segment, with the best being placed in the finished film itself. Where the original film asked fans to create short “T is for…” films (with the winning segment going to Lee Hardcastle’s “T is for Toilet”), the sequel now switches its competition letter to “M”.

Votes for the competition will be tabulated via social media, as well as a jury, which, along with ABCs OF DEATH 2’s numerous other directors, includes producers Tim League and Ant Timpson, Associate Producer Ted Geoghegan, Magnolia Pictures president Eamonn Bowles, Entertainment Weekly Senior Editor Clark Collis, Horror-Movie-A-Day founder and Badass Digest contributor Brian Collins, author Grady Hendrix, and Fangoria Managing Editor Michael Gingold.

Contestants can visit the ABCs of Death 2 website for additional details and to enter their films. Entries must be submitted by midnight on October 31, with the winner announced on December 15, 2013.

Magnet is planning a 2014 release of the film. ABCs OF DEATH 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.

Haunt Jaunts First Annual Horror Writing Contest Announced

Haunt Jaunts, a travel site for restless spirits that specializes in paranormal tourism, is hosting a horror writing contest. They are seeking scary tales of 2,000 words or less filled with crisp, clean prose that crackle with terror. There is a $5 entry fee with three cash prizes being offered: $50 for First Place, $30 for 2nd Place, $20 for 3rd Place. Deadline to enter is October 15, 2013. Winners will be announced on October 31, 2013.

Ever since its launch in 2009, Haunt Jaunts loves to get into the Halloween spirit by hosting various events. In years past they’ve thrown online Halloween parties complete with contests and prizes. This year they decided to celebrate in a different way –with a horror writing contest.

“We’re calling it our 1st Annual in the hopes it’ll be a hit and something we can carry on for years to come,” Courtney Mroch, Haunt Jaunts founder and Director of Paranormal Tourism, says.

As to why she picked a horror writing contest, Mroch had this to say:

“I love the horror genre. Horror books, horror movies, horror art…if it’s scary, it catches my eye. And then there’s Halloween….my favorite time of year. I love celebrating and getting my site in the act too. I wanted to do something a little different this year and got the idea of hosting a writing contest. I figured it might be a fun way to discover some new spooky stories and offer writers a new place to send their work.”

Speaking of writers, Mroch has recruited two authors to help with the judging: Christine Verstraete, who writes as C.A. Verstraete, and Phillip Creighton, who writes as P.W. Creighton. Verstraete’s latest release is Girl Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie. Creighton’s most recent is Hysteria.

“I’m really excited Phil and Chris agreed to be judges,” Mroch says. “They’re friends of mine, but they’re also busy people. That’s why I’m going to handle the first round of judging and then pass on the best to them. They’ll really be the final word.”

When asked how she felt about being a judge, Verstraete said, “I love contests and hope I find plenty of stories to keep me up at night!”

Stories can be submitted online via Haunt Jaunts’ site at http://www.hauntjaunts.net/horror-writing-contest/.

"Sharknado" Producers Want To Kill You In The Next "Mega Shark" Film

BURBANK, CA –The Asylum is excited to announce its latest fan contest: one devoted fan of the MEGA SHARK franchise will win a walk-on role, including a death scene, in MEGA SHARK VS. MECHA SHARK. Entrants must prove that they are the most devoted MEGA SHARK fan by presenting photographic or video evidence of their fandom, plus a brief description of themselves and why they deserve to win. One winner will receive a two-day trip to Los Angeles, including air fare and lodging, and a walk-on role in the film.

What qualifies as “proof” of ultimate fan devotion? Anything. The Asylum will evaluate photos and videos sent in by our fans of body art, painting, sculpture, music, and every other kind of fan tribute imaginable. The contest will be judged by employees of The Asylum based on creativity, intensity, and displayed level of enthusiasm for MEGA SHARK. That’s it. It’s open-ended, it’s subjective, and it’s entirely dependent on what our fans end up turning in as evidence of their deep and abiding passion for MEGA SHARK and The Asylum. Anything is possible; anything, even pre-existing fan art and the like, will qualify, as long as it is demonstrably the original work of the entrant.

Submissions must be sent to contest@theasylum.cc by 5pm PST on July 30. Participants must be available August 1 through August 15. For contest rules and details, visit http://www.theasylum.cc/blog/2013/07/mega-shark-3-fan-contest/.

The MEGA SHARK series began with MEGA SHARK VS. GIANT OCTOPUS (2009), starring Deborah Gibson, Lorenzo Lamas, and Vic Chao. It was released on DVD and VOD and quickly became a cult hit. The 2010 follow-up, MEGA SHARK VS. CROCOSAURUS, starred Jaleel White and Gary Stretch. Love of MEGA SHARK runs deep: in the past, fans of the MEGA SHARK franchise have shown us everything from entire galleries of original fan art to full-back tattoos of Mega Shark and his cephalopod foe.

Looking For A Logo!

Do we have any artistically inclined followers who would be willing to create a logo for the podcast? Something that captures what you get out of the show?

If so, please email to me with your entry (something about 1200x1200 that I can easily resize as needed). I've got several items in the Little Dead Prize Box to give away to those that get selected.

Hold Your Breath (2012) - Contest From The Asylum

For full contest rules, click here.

Independent production and distribution studio The Asylum announced today a Midnight Madness Twitter Contest that kicks off tonight and runs twelve nights through the morning of October 7, 2012. The contest, which celebrates the company’s first theatrical film, #HOLDYOURBREATH, will feature daily prizes of movie tickets and DVDs, with a grand prize of a non-speaking role in an upcoming Asylum film. And that can only mean one thing – falling victim to one of the studio's legendary monsters, disasters or other mayhem. 

Based on the urban legend that you can breathe in evil spirits when passing cemeteries, #HOLDYOURBREATH follows seven friends embarking on a weekend camping trip who pass a run-down cemetery and find themselves arguing about the legitimacy of the urban myth. When one friend refuses to hold his breath while passing by, he finds himself the unwitting host to a notorious serial killer who jumps from body to body in order to pick off each of the friends one-by-one. The film stars Katrina Bowden (TV’s “30 Rock”, American Reunion, Piranha 3DD), and Randy Wayne (TV’s “True Blood” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”). 

Each night for the next twelve nights, between 8:30pm – 3:30am Pacific / 11:30pm – 6:30am Eastern, visit www.twitter.com and tweet your most interesting, frightening or surprising stories or comments regarding graveyards, ghosts, superstitions, possessions and hauntings. Include the hashtag #HoldYourBreath in your tweet, and you’ll be entered to win. The grand prize includes travel and lodging to the set of an upcoming Asylum film, where the winner will be, well, mutilated. 

The Asylum, the studio behind such Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, Zombie Apocalypse, Paranormal Entity and Two-Headed Shark Attack is already planning their next victim’s demise! Be sure to enter now.

Episode 99: The Night Shift (2010)

This week McPierce watched "The Night Shift", Mike Zombie is Dead And Loving It With "Aah! Zombies!" and Misfitboy gets us In The Zone with "Long Live Walter Jameson" and "Elegy".
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Episode 94.1: A Chat With Patrick McGuinn

Patrick McGuinn, director of "Eulogy For A Vampire", joins McPierce to discuss the film and to announce the winners of the "Eulogy For A Vampire" DVD contest.

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Episode 90: Something, Something, Something Dark Side (2009)

This week I review two films: "Tire" and "Something, Something, Something Dark Side". Misfitboy gets us In The Zone again. And Kevin L. Donihe and I announce the winner of his latest book, "Night Of The Assholes".

Something, Something, Something Dark Side (2009):
Trailer: http://forums.alittledead.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=episodes&thread=116

Rubber (2010:
Website: http://www.rubberthemovie.com/,
Trailer: http://forums.alittledead.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=episodes&thread=109

The Rip Van Winkle Caper (Season 2, Episode 60):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rip_Van_Winkle_Caper

Still Valley (Season 3, Episode 76):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Valley

The Disney Indiana Podcast:
http://disneyindiana.com/

Action Attraction podcast:
http://metalmikey.libsyn.com/

Dead Mech Podcast:
http://jakebible.com/category/dead-mech-podcast/

The dARk Hours Horror Podcast:
http://thedarkhours.libsyn.com/

NERD NEWS:

Telltale Games confirms a Walking Dead gaming system:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1150854p1.html

"Apollo 18" trailer released:
http://forums.alittledead.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=scifi&thread=108

The Science Channel will air the entire series "Firefly":
http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/18/firefly.returns.ew/index.html?hpt=Sbin

"Prometheus" will show us more of the space jockey:
http://movies.sky.com/prometheus-latest-space-jockey-and-giant-head-pilot-confirmed

Avi Arad says/things Garfield's Spider-man is not a reboot:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/126829-the-amazing-spider-man-not-exactly-a-reboot?cpage=100#comments

"Green Lantern: Emerald Knights" trailer:
http://forums.alittledead.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=superheroes&thread=112

"Thor: Tales Of Asgard" gets a release date:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/127157-marvel-animation-unveils-thor-tales-of-asgard

"Dead Hooker In A Trunk" gets a UK distribution deal:
http://www.twistedtwinsproductions.net/

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Intro song:  "Yoda" by Ithorian.
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Episode 86.1: A Chat With Charles Day

Charles and I sat down to talk about his book and writings, and to announce the winner of our Dark Harvest 5 giveaway.

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Episode 82.2: A Chat With Keith Latch

Keith and I took some time to discuss "Sleepwalker" and to also pick the winner of our autographed copy giveaway.

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Episode 78.1: A Chat With Rhiannon Frater

(REPOST)

Rhiannon joined me for a chat about her books, the television show "The Walking Dead", Stephen King and more.

And we also announce the winner of the autographed copy of "The Living Dead Boy And The Zombie Hunters"!

NERD NEWS:

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Episode 72.3: A Talk With A.G. Pasquella

I sat down to talk about "Why Not A Spider Monkey Jesus?" with A.G. Pasquella. And we also announce the winner of the autographed copy of the book.

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Episode 69: Growth (2009)

This week I watched the 2009 body horror film "Growth" by Gabriel Cowan, and Misfitboy gets us In The Zone with "Two" and "The Arrival".

And Robert R. Best and I announce the winner of our "Ashton Memorial" giveaway!

Growth (2009):
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/285

Two (Season 3, episode 1):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_%28The_Twilight_Zone%29

The Arrival (Season 3, episode 2):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Arrival_%28The_Twilight_Zone%29

Robert R. Best, horror author:
http://www.robertrbest.com/

Angry Gnome Comics:
http://www.angrygnomecomics.com/

The Fear Inside website:
http://www.thefearinside.com/

"Zombology" from Library Of The Living Dead Press:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/143/

"BatFXXX: A Dark Night Parody" (2010):
http://www.batfxxx.com/

Night Of The Living Dead: Reanimated (2008):
http://www.notldr.com/

NERD NEWS:

Mark Ruffalo to play The Hulk as well as Bruce Banner:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/107743-mark-ruffalo-to-actually-play-the-hulk

"Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" casts a devil and a mother:
http://heatvision.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/ghost-rider-2-ciaran-hinds-.html

Batman parody "Bat FXXX" trailer, stills and iPad contest:
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Contest: http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/308

Avatar Press to bring us some zombie goodness for Christmas:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/39988/avatar-press-celebrates-holiday-season-zombie-outbreak-and-small-killing

Awesome fan-made opening credits for "The Walking Dead":
http://vimeo.com/15266890

"Case 39" website and clips:
http://www.case39movie.com/

"Star Wars" coming back in 3D:
http://blastr.com/2010/09/star-wars-is-getting-redo.php

New "Skyline" trailer:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/40058/second-skyline-trailer-heralds-invasion

The United Nation has selected our embassador to any visiting aliens:
http://blastr.com/2010/09/un-creates-first-contact.php

The planet Gliese 581 has conditions that could support life:
http://blastr.com/2010/09/meet-gliese-581g-the-alie.php

The iCub robot can shoot a bow and arrow and correct its aim:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/284

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Intro by Julie Hoverson from 19 Nocturne Boulevard:
http://www.19nocturneboulevard.net/

Intro song:  "Cold Sweat" by Thin Lizzy.
Outro song:  "Shoot 'Em Down" by Twisted Sister.
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Episode 64: "Nightmare House Volume 1" (2008)

Here it is! This week I announce the winner for our Nightmare House Volume 1 giveaway! I also talk with Paul Hungerford from Fewdio about the short horror films they produce, and I review my copy of the DVD as well.

Misfit boy gets us In The Zone with "People Are Alike All Over" and "A Nice Place To Visit".

And I relate a story about my nerdiness in action at the local book store.

"Nightmare House: Volume 1" (2008):
Website: http://www.fewdio.com/nightmarehousedvd
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/265

The Bonebat Film Festival:
http://www.bonehand.com/bonebatff.html

The dARk Hours Horror Podcast:
http://thedarkhours.libsyn.com/

"Night Of The Living Dead: Reanimated":
http://www.notldr.com/

The Fear Inside website:
http://www.thefearinside.com/

Angry Gnome Comics:
http://www.angrygnomecomics.com/

NERD NEWS:

The Zombie Mob podcast is now available:
http://thezombiemob.blogspot.com/

"The Walking Dead" trailer is now available!
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/267

Toplessrobot.com blog gets a nod:
http://www.toplessrobot.com/

Doug Bradley will not be in the next Hellraiser film:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/39274/hellraiser-revelations-doug-bradley-speaks-out-will-not-be-returning
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/39332/early-synopsis-and-character-breakdown-hellraiser-revelations

Corpse bread:
http://horror.multiply.com/journal/item/101

Marvel Studios to develop "Iron Fist" film:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/106236-marvel-moves-on-iron-fist

The Bangladesh Hulk - HALKa trailer:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/266

Peter Jackson updates us on "The Hobbit":
http://blastr.com/2010/08/peter-jackson-says-hobbit.php

Brannon Braga wanted to kill off Seven Of Nine:
http://blastr.com/2010/08/brannon-braga-wanted-to-k.php

Original casting memo for "Star Trek: The Next Generation":
http://blastr.com/2010/08/revealed-star-trek-next-g.php

"The Return Of William Castle" film festival:
http://www.filmforum.org/films/castle.html

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Intro song:  "Still Life" by Iron Maiden.
Outro song:  "Stuck In The Middle" by Dio.
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Episode 60 - "Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Rings" (2001)

We have a LOT of things going on this!

I'm kicking off our new movie franchise review for the Lord Of The Rings with 2001's "Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Rings". I review the G4 series "It's Effin' Science".

Misfitboy gets us In The Zone with "Dust" and "Perchance To Dream".

And I review the bizarro fiction book "House Of Houses" by Kevin Donihe. And I also have Kevin on the show to discuss his book and to announce the winners for our "House Of Houses" contest!

"The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Rings" (2001):
Website: http://www.lordoftherings.net/
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/254

"It's Effin' Science" television series:
Website:  http://g4tv.com/effinscience/
Episodes: http://www.hulu.com/its-effin-science
YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/show/itseffinscience

The Fear Inside website:
http://www.thefearinside.com/

Don't Look In The Podcast:
http://dontlookinthepodcast.com/

"As The World Dies: The First Days" by Rhiannon Frater:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/176/

The Bonebat Film Festival:
http://www.bonehand.com/bonebatff.html

NERD NEWS:

San Diego Comic Con news:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104627-sdcc-the-green-lantern-movie-logo
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104691-sdcc-green-lantern-video-highlights
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104733-sdcc-four-green-lantern-promo-images
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104619-sdcc-whedon-confirms-renner-as-hawkeye-in-the-avengers-
http://blastr.com/2010/07/mark-ruffalo-will-hulk-ou.php
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104711-sdcc-captain-americas-shield-and-infinity-gauntlet-from-thor
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/253
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104661-sdcc-marvel-studios-reveals-detroyer-from-thor
http://marvel.com/avengers_movie

Bootleg footage from "The Walking Dead":
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/252

Concept art for "World War Z":
http://www.examiner.com/ExaminerSlideshow.html?entryID=1478800

Syfy announces "Blood And Chrome":
http://blastr.com/2010/07/new-battlestar-galactica.php

Alessandra Torresani in a hot dress:
http://blastr.com/2010/07/image-of-the-day-first-cy.php

"Caprica" trailer online:
http://blastr.com/2010/07/caprica-trailer.php

Clark will finally become Superman in the "Smallville" series finale:
http://blastr.com/2010/07/smallvilles-final-scene-t.php

The Rocket Poppeteers website is now open:
http://www.rocketpoppeteers.com/

Thor teaser video:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/thor/comic-con-trailer

Andy Serkis in motion capture equipment for "Planet Of The Apes: Rise Of The Apes":
http://blastr.com/2010/07/first-set-photo-of-andy-serkis-in-rise-of-the-apes.php

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Intro song:  "The Necromancer, Part 1 - Into Darkness" by Rush.
Outro song:  "Our House" by Madness.
             "Hey Gordy" by Stormtroopers Of Death.

Episode 56 - "The Italian Zombie Movie Parts 1 & 2" (2009)

Man, this week's episode was a BLAST! Not only did I get to watch and review "The Italian Zombie Movie", but I also got to spend some time talking with the writer, Tom Berdinski, who is awesome.

Misfitboy returns this week to get us back In The Zone with classic Twilight Zone episodes.

And I announce the winners for the Italian Zombie Movie contest!

"The Italian Zombie Movie Parts 1 & 2" (2009)
Website:  http://italianzombiemovie.com/
Trailer:  http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/239
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/The-Italian-Zombie-Movie/74995029596

19 Nocturne Boulevard:
http://www.19nocturneboulevard.net/

Motion Picture Massacre:
http://motionpicturemassacre.wordpress.com/

The dARk Hours Horror Podcast:
http://thedarkhours.libsyn.com/

"Best Seller" by Keith Latch:
http://www.keithlatch.com/

The Bonebat Film Festival:
http://www.bonehand.com/bonebatff.html

NERD NEWS:

Guillermo del Toro is ready to start on "Frankenstein":
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20709

Jeph Loeb made EVP of Television for Marvel Entertainment:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/103098-jeph-loep-named-marvels-executive-vp-of-television
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/06/28/marvel-entertainment-television/?hpt=C2
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/103190-jeph-loeb-on-marvels-tv-plans

Ant-Man will get more attention after Scott Pilgrim:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/103188-edgar-wright-talks-ant-man

Andrew Garfield cast as Peter Parker for the Spider-man reboot:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/103264-its-official-andrew-garfield-to-play-spider-man

"Superman/Batman: Apocalypse" animated movie news:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/103128-summer-glau-voicing-supergirl-in-apocalypse

"Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun":
Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/movie/deadrising/
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/240

"Planet Of The Apes: Rise Of The Apes" news:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38273/andy-serkis-joins-planet-apes-rise-apes

Anne Rice in talks about a reboot of her Vampire Chronicles:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38270/anne-rice-talks-new-lestat-and-mayfair-witches-films-or-tv-series

Stephen King's "It" getting a remake:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38308/early-details-it-remake

"Let Me In" movie trailer and website:
Trailer: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38335/new-website-official-synopsis-let-me-in
Website: http://www.helpme.net/

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Intro by Tom Berdinski, maker of "The Italian Zombie Movie":
http://italianzombiemovie.com/

Intro song:  "The Killing Lights" by AFI.
Outro song:  "37mm" by AFI.
             "Hey Gordy" by Stormtroopers Of Death.

Episode 51 - "Sick And The Dead" (2009)

This week I watched "Sick And The Dead" (2009). I also had the chance to talk with Brockton McKinney from Super Tough Films about the movie, it's plot and the characters. And we announce the winners for the Sick And The Dead contest!.

And Misfitboy gets us In The Zone with "Five Characters In Search Of An Exit" and "Little Lost Girl".

"Sick And The Dead" (2009):
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/217
Website: http://supertoughfilms.com/?cat=6

The Midnight Corey Podcast:
http://midnightcorey.com/

The dARk Hours Horror Podcast:
http://thedarkhours.libsyn.com/

The Bonebat Show:
http://bonehand.com/

Motion Picture Massacre:
http://motionpicturemassacre.wordpress.com/

19 Nocturne Boulevard:
http://www.19nocturneboulevard.net/

NERD NEWS:

Famous monsters are getting a reboot:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37669/famous-monsters-filmland-getting-a-movie-series-reboot

Human Centipede: The Game:
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/human-centipede-game/

Robert Kirkman to write two episodes of AMC's "The Walking Dead":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37746/robert-kirkman-talks-walking-dead-television-adaptation

Wanna be a zombie in "The Walking Dead"?
http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2010/05/27/amcs-walking-dead-first-filming-locations-revealed-zombies-wanted/

Captain America casting news:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/101676-tommy-lee-jones-confirmed-for-captain-america
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/101606-dominic-cooper-to-play-howard-stark-in-captain-america

Captain America gets no jail time for groping a woman:
http://www.wftv.com/news/13657347/detail.html

DC superhero news:
Movies: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/101688-update-on-dc-comic-book-movies
Green Lantern cartoon: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/101698-cartoon-network-planning-green-lantern-series

[REC]2 red band trailer:
Website: http://www.rec2themovie.com/
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/220

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Intro by John Wigger and Bill Mofield of "Zombie Roomie":
http://www.zombieroomie.com/

Intro song: "Sick And The Dead Theme" by Hammer Of Satan.
Outro song: "Wanna Get Sick?" by Suicidal Tendencies.
"Hey Gordy" by Stormtroopers Of Death.

Episode 46 - "The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension" (1984)

This week I watched, on the advice of Sadmac, the movie "The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension" and Misfitboy gets in the zone with "Eye Of The Beholder" and "The Shelter".

And Dan Johnson and Kate Daniels join me to announce the winner of the "Herc & Thor Pocket Manga Vol. 1" giveaway, and chat about other projects they're working on.

Motion Picture Massacre podcast:
http://motionpicturemassacre.wordpress.com/

The Bonebat Show podcast:
http://www.bonehand.com/

Don't Look In The Podcast:
http://dontlookinthepodcast.com/

The dARk Hours Horror Podcast:
http://thedarkhours.libsyn.com/

"Stay Dead: The Stranger and Tunnel Rats" by Steve Wands begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/233/

Gamer Girl fanpage (Kate Daniels):
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gamer-Girl/366553682062?ref=ts

Kate's calendar photos:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/photos/album/11/

NERD NEWS:

Jeffrey DeMunn joins "The Walking Dead":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37025/jeffrey-demunn-joins-the-walking-dead

"The Passing" DLC for Left 4 Dead 2:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37118/new-promo-the-undead-kill-fest-continues-left-4-dead-2s-dlc-the-passing-hits

"Kyonyo Dragon" trailer:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37027/wonderful-new-trailer-big-tits-zombie-3d

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 teaser:
http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=9302

Other possible Marvel Studios projects:
http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=9313

"Batman: Under The Red Hood" movie:
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/182/
Website: http://www.warnervideo.com/batmanredhood/

"Young Justice" coming to Cartoon Network:
http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=9312

23 Geekiest Comic Book Tattoos:
http://comicbooked.com/23-geekiest-comic-book-tattoos/

Archie Comics gets its first gay character:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/books/04/23/archie.gay/index.html

"Re-Cut" movie:
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/183/
Website: http://www.recutfilm.com/

"Dead Hooker In A Trunk" movie:
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/184/
Website: http://www.twistedtwinsproductions.net/deadhookerinatrunk/

"The Oatmeal Man" movie:
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/185/
Website: http://www.theoatmealman.com/

"Birdemic" movie:
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/187/
Website: http://www.birdemic.com/

Ghoulzone Podcast is back:
http://ghoulzone.com/

NASA/USAF launch the X-37B unmanned spacecraft:
http://www.wesh.com/news/23230039/detail.html

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Intro song: "Well Paid Scientist" by The Dead Kennedys.
Outro song: "Alien Blueprint" by The Rollins Band.
"Hey Gordy" by Stormtroopers Of Death.

Episode 31 - The Butterfly Effect franchise

The longest movie episode yet! I guess Sam at Cadaver Lab was right...though this is the last week for a few months that I'll be able to watch more than one movie in a week.

This week I watched the three films in the Butterfly Effect franchise. And I also get some advice from a different version of myself. Weird.

I also announce the winner for our Turkeys & Tunnel Rats giveaway.

"The Butterfly Effect" (2004):
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/114/
Website: http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/224/

"The Butterfly Effect 2" (2006):
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/115/

"The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations" (2009):
Trailer: http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/116/

"Stay Dead: The Stranger And Tunnel Rats":
Original: http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/165/
Updated: http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/233/

Don't Look In The Podcast:
http://www.dontlookinthepodcast.com/

"Best Seller" by Keith Latch:
http://www.keithlatch.com/

Mail Order Zombie:
http://mailorderzombie.libsyn.com/

NERD NEWS:

"Kick-Ass: Creating The Comic, Making The Movie":
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1848564090/comingsoon/

Pathophysiology Of The Living Dead - Episode 0:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/117/

The People Of Walmart Rap:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/video/item/118/

The oldest galaxies ever seen by Hubble:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/227/

Spider-man 4 on hold:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/228/

Deadpool to be written by the Zombieland team:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/229/

Thor's opening date is locked in:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/234/

Green Lantern gets the official green light:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/235/

MTV developing a series based on Dawn Of The Dead:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/231/

Halo Legends DVD/Bluray set:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/237/

400 years since Galileo's discovery of moons around Jupiter:
http://alittledead.multiply.com/links/item/236/

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Intro song: "Blue Orchid" by The White Stripes.
Outro song: "Forever For Her (Is Over For Me)" by The White Stripes.
"Hey Gordy" by Stormtroopers Of Death.