The Houston Country Playhouse's production of Frankenstein helmed by Phil Nichols is gearing up for its October 12th start, and we just got word that a new lead actor is stepping into the pivotal role of Victor Frankenstein.
Nichols told us, "We’re in the home stretch on Frankenstein. Unfortunately, Sam Martinez left the production for personal reasons, but a fresh young actor named Louis Crespo, Jr., is taking over the part of Victor Frankenstein." Phil sent over a gallery's worth of stills featuring Crespo, which you can see below.
Synopsis:
FX master and director Phil Nichols’ (Groundead, Renfield: The Un-Dead, Boggy Creek 2010, Psychic Experiment, Reel FX make-up kits) take on this production of Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella from the novel by Mary Shelley is "high Hammer horror style". Nichols says, “We’re pulling out all the stops to homage the Peter Cushing Frankenstein films, drawing inspiration from Evil of...
Nichols told us, "We’re in the home stretch on Frankenstein. Unfortunately, Sam Martinez left the production for personal reasons, but a fresh young actor named Louis Crespo, Jr., is taking over the part of Victor Frankenstein." Phil sent over a gallery's worth of stills featuring Crespo, which you can see below.
Synopsis:
FX master and director Phil Nichols’ (Groundead, Renfield: The Un-Dead, Boggy Creek 2010, Psychic Experiment, Reel FX make-up kits) take on this production of Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella from the novel by Mary Shelley is "high Hammer horror style". Nichols says, “We’re pulling out all the stops to homage the Peter Cushing Frankenstein films, drawing inspiration from Evil of...
- 9/6/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
A new stage production of Frankenstein is heading to Houston's Country Playhouse this October 12-27, and director Phil Nichols sent over a big batch of goodies to help whet the appetites of any Texans who might be interested in attending.
Phil tells us that rehearsals have begun, and along with testing the make-up, he recently shot the pre-production promo video you'll see below.
From the Press Release:
FX master and director Phil Nichols’ (Groundead, Renfield: The Un-Dead, Boggy Creek 2010, Psychic Experiment, Reel FX make-up kits) take on this production of Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella from the novel by Mary Shelley is "high Hammer horror style". Nichols says, “We’re pulling out all the stops to homage the Peter Cushing Frankenstein films, drawing inspiration from Evil of Frankenstein and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell especially.”
Sam Martinez (Willard Caine in Renfield: The Un-Dead) is playing Baron Victor Frankenstein. Melissa L. Nichols...
Phil tells us that rehearsals have begun, and along with testing the make-up, he recently shot the pre-production promo video you'll see below.
From the Press Release:
FX master and director Phil Nichols’ (Groundead, Renfield: The Un-Dead, Boggy Creek 2010, Psychic Experiment, Reel FX make-up kits) take on this production of Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella from the novel by Mary Shelley is "high Hammer horror style". Nichols says, “We’re pulling out all the stops to homage the Peter Cushing Frankenstein films, drawing inspiration from Evil of Frankenstein and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell especially.”
Sam Martinez (Willard Caine in Renfield: The Un-Dead) is playing Baron Victor Frankenstein. Melissa L. Nichols...
- 7/25/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Actor/writer/director/producer/special effects maven Phil Nichols is one of the busiest guys we know, but in honor of our Indie Horror Month celebration, he took some time to drop us a line with an update on what he's been up to.
First off, casting is complete on Phil's upcoming stage production of Frankenstein at the Country Playhouse in Houston, Texas (more info on the play can be found by clicking here). The cast includes a few Renfield: The Un-Dead alums along with several newcomers.
Cast Members:
Victor Frankenstein: Sam Martinez
The Creature: Michael Raabe
DeLacey (the blind hermit): John W. Stevens
Hana Metz, Body Snatcher: Melissa Nichols
Petunia Schmidt, Body Snatcher: Mary Westbrook
Body Snatcher Boy: Taylor Biltoft
Elizabeth: Maredith Zaritski
Justine: Amesti Reioux
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: Angela Denny
Alphonse: Vance Johnson
Henry Clerval: Steve Dowell
Herr Mueller: Bob Galley
Frau Mueller:...
First off, casting is complete on Phil's upcoming stage production of Frankenstein at the Country Playhouse in Houston, Texas (more info on the play can be found by clicking here). The cast includes a few Renfield: The Un-Dead alums along with several newcomers.
Cast Members:
Victor Frankenstein: Sam Martinez
The Creature: Michael Raabe
DeLacey (the blind hermit): John W. Stevens
Hana Metz, Body Snatcher: Melissa Nichols
Petunia Schmidt, Body Snatcher: Mary Westbrook
Body Snatcher Boy: Taylor Biltoft
Elizabeth: Maredith Zaritski
Justine: Amesti Reioux
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: Angela Denny
Alphonse: Vance Johnson
Henry Clerval: Steve Dowell
Herr Mueller: Bob Galley
Frau Mueller:...
- 3/29/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
It's been almost a year since we first got the early word on Poison Apple Films' Project Pangea: Dinosaurs Unleashed, but we heard from director Phil Nichols today with an update, and things seem to be moving along quite nicely.
From the Press Release:
From the team that brought you Renfield: The Undead and S.I.C.K. Serial Insane Clown Killer comes a sci-fi horror movie with the flavor of the Carnosaur movies, Lake Placid, and Ssssssss. Poison Apple Films presents Project Pangea: Dinosaurs Unleashed!
It was written by Melissa Nichols and will be directed by Phil Nichols, both of whom are also producing along with Bob Willems. Dinosaur and special make-up effects will be handled by Nichols and his Facades FX Make-up Lab. The film's music will be composed by Jeffrey Walton.
"There’s trouble in Paradise…" Paradise, Texas, that is. A small town sheriff and his deputy try to...
From the Press Release:
From the team that brought you Renfield: The Undead and S.I.C.K. Serial Insane Clown Killer comes a sci-fi horror movie with the flavor of the Carnosaur movies, Lake Placid, and Ssssssss. Poison Apple Films presents Project Pangea: Dinosaurs Unleashed!
It was written by Melissa Nichols and will be directed by Phil Nichols, both of whom are also producing along with Bob Willems. Dinosaur and special make-up effects will be handled by Nichols and his Facades FX Make-up Lab. The film's music will be composed by Jeffrey Walton.
"There’s trouble in Paradise…" Paradise, Texas, that is. A small town sheriff and his deputy try to...
- 2/2/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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