In a follow-up to our August 31st exclusive chat with Jake Kennedy, the filmmaker passed us word last night that his short film Backtrack 2.0 has now made its online debut, and you can see it right here!
Kennedy, whose previous efforts include the 2007 feature Days of Darkness and 2009’s Penance, told us of Backtrack 2.0, which stars scream queen Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake, Sorority Party Massacre) and Harold Phillips, “It's doing the festival circuit at the moment. I have submitted it into all the genre festivals and am waiting to hear back from most at this point, but it's been accepted into four so far, and both my lead actors are up for multiple awards.”
Written, directed, produced and edited by Kennedy with sound design and score by Mark Binder and cinematography by Tristan Milani, Backtrack 2.0 intends to serve as a launch for a feature version titled Reversal...
Kennedy, whose previous efforts include the 2007 feature Days of Darkness and 2009’s Penance, told us of Backtrack 2.0, which stars scream queen Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake, Sorority Party Massacre) and Harold Phillips, “It's doing the festival circuit at the moment. I have submitted it into all the genre festivals and am waiting to hear back from most at this point, but it's been accepted into four so far, and both my lead actors are up for multiple awards.”
Written, directed, produced and edited by Kennedy with sound design and score by Mark Binder and cinematography by Tristan Milani, Backtrack 2.0 intends to serve as a launch for a feature version titled Reversal...
- 9/12/2012
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Chatting last week with Jake Kennedy in downtown La during the Screamfest mixer, the filmmaker gave us the skinny on his latest project, the short film Backtrack 2.0, which he intends to serve as a launch for a feature version titled Reversal. Read on for a look!
Kennedy, whose previous efforts include the 2007 feature Days of Darkness and 2009’s Penance, told us of Backtrack 2.0, which stars scream queen Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake, Sorority Party Massacre) and Harold Phillips, “It's doing the festival circuit at the moment. I have submitted it into all the genre festivals, and am waiting to hear back from most at this point. But it's been accepted into four so far, and both my lead actors are up for multiple awards.”
Written, directed, produced and edited by Kennedy with sound design and score by Mark Binder and cinematography by Tristan Milani, Backtrack 2.0 follows (according to the official synopsis), ‘A young,...
Kennedy, whose previous efforts include the 2007 feature Days of Darkness and 2009’s Penance, told us of Backtrack 2.0, which stars scream queen Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake, Sorority Party Massacre) and Harold Phillips, “It's doing the festival circuit at the moment. I have submitted it into all the genre festivals, and am waiting to hear back from most at this point. But it's been accepted into four so far, and both my lead actors are up for multiple awards.”
Written, directed, produced and edited by Kennedy with sound design and score by Mark Binder and cinematography by Tristan Milani, Backtrack 2.0 follows (according to the official synopsis), ‘A young,...
- 9/1/2012
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Looking to add some entertainment to your Halloween weekend? Starting to rethink that costume party you're hosting for which you've got six confirmed attendees (and let me give you a heads up on their costumes: a Heath Ledger Joker, a sloppily made up zombie, a Johnny Depp Mad Hatter, Charlie Sheen, Lady GaGa and a random member of Kiss)? If you're in the Long Beach area and this is what your weekend looks like, read on because we can save it for you.
The Long Beach Comic & Horror Con will be held this Saturday and Sunday, October 29th and 30th, at the Long Beach Convention Center. You'll have an opportunity to meet horror icon John Carpenter as well as Iron Man 3 director Shane Black. There will be a "Simpsons Tree House of Horror" panel and a rare "Robot Chicken" panel featuring Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. For all the...
The Long Beach Comic & Horror Con will be held this Saturday and Sunday, October 29th and 30th, at the Long Beach Convention Center. You'll have an opportunity to meet horror icon John Carpenter as well as Iron Man 3 director Shane Black. There will be a "Simpsons Tree House of Horror" panel and a rare "Robot Chicken" panel featuring Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. For all the...
- 10/25/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
The sick and twisted minds behind the Melbourne Underground Film Festival have launched a brand new horror and sci-fi themed fest: Bloodfest Fantastique! Australia gets a lot more blood-soaked on June 10-18, nine nights of some of the most gruesome, terrifying and far-out films, past and present, from around the world.
While Muff has never been shy about screening genre films, Richard Wolstencroft — founder and director of both fests — is planning for his newest endeavor to simply be a celebration of his two favorite genres of filmmaking, without all the politicking hooha-ery that surrounds Muff.
So, there’s still a very underground-esque flavor to Bloodfest. The newer flicks in the festival have a scrappy, inventive, degenerate quality, from slice and dice em’s like Chris Sun’s Come and Get Me, Chad Ferrin’s Someone’s Knocking at the Door and Geoff Klein Bikini Girls on Ice; to monster flicks...
While Muff has never been shy about screening genre films, Richard Wolstencroft — founder and director of both fests — is planning for his newest endeavor to simply be a celebration of his two favorite genres of filmmaking, without all the politicking hooha-ery that surrounds Muff.
So, there’s still a very underground-esque flavor to Bloodfest. The newer flicks in the festival have a scrappy, inventive, degenerate quality, from slice and dice em’s like Chris Sun’s Come and Get Me, Chad Ferrin’s Someone’s Knocking at the Door and Geoff Klein Bikini Girls on Ice; to monster flicks...
- 5/27/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
It’s been a while since we chatted with Jake Kennedy, the man behind independent horror features Days of Darkness (2008) and Penance (2009), although regardless of the passage of time, it appears that Kennedy has not only tended dutifully to his historic Diy spirit but has also taken it to new and clever heights as witnessed by his unique approach to the financing and distribution of his latest planned feature, Reversal.
An action/thriller/horror hybrid which is slated to star Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake, The Steam Experiment), Reversal revolves around, “a young, innocent woman who awakens bound in a storage room with no memory of how she got there,” states Kennedy, “and upon her escape, she finds herself stalked by a masked stranger, and the narrative plays out in reverse.” Likening the project to a cross between The Strangers and Memento, Kennedy reveals as well that Danny Trejo (Machete) and...
An action/thriller/horror hybrid which is slated to star Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake, The Steam Experiment), Reversal revolves around, “a young, innocent woman who awakens bound in a storage room with no memory of how she got there,” states Kennedy, “and upon her escape, she finds herself stalked by a masked stranger, and the narrative plays out in reverse.” Likening the project to a cross between The Strangers and Memento, Kennedy reveals as well that Danny Trejo (Machete) and...
- 12/21/2010
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
Filmmaker Jake Kennedy (pictured), whose short We All Fall Down (included on Fango’s second Blood Drive DVD) led him to the features Days Of Darkness and Penance, is embarking on his latest project, Reversal. Like many indie auteurs, he’s employing crowd-source financing—but is also offering a unique way for fans to become involved. Read on for the details!
- 12/16/2010
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
I’m a little disturbed because I didn’t think that the new Penance clip on Shock Till You Drop was “the most outrageously brutal scene in movie history.” Is it because I’m a horrible person who should be put down or because I don’t have a penis? I know all guys squirm at stuff like that and I don’t blame them, but this clip was rather boring to me. Penance, directed by Jake Kennedy (Days of Darkness), stars Marieh Delfino (Jeepers Creepers 2) and Eve Mauro (Wicked Lake) as strippers who get invited to a private party which happens to be hosted [...]
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- 1/7/2010
- by Alison
- Screamstress.com
Need a slice of the insane to brighten up your otherwise mundane day? Then the latest clip for Jake Kennedy's next feature film, Penance, should fit your sick-in-the-head bill quite nicely!
The film stars Marieh Delfino, Tony Todd, Tracy Coogan, Eve Mauro, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Rooker, Alice Amter, and James Duval.
Check out the poster and the clip after the plot crunch.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise fast cash for a sexy girl like her - becoming a stripper.
Everything is going well until Suzy her stripper friend is beaten up on a job and recruits Amelia to take her place in a high-class strip joint that night. Reluctantly Amelia takes the job,...
The film stars Marieh Delfino, Tony Todd, Tracy Coogan, Eve Mauro, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Rooker, Alice Amter, and James Duval.
Check out the poster and the clip after the plot crunch.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise fast cash for a sexy girl like her - becoming a stripper.
Everything is going well until Suzy her stripper friend is beaten up on a job and recruits Amelia to take her place in a high-class strip joint that night. Reluctantly Amelia takes the job,...
- 1/7/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Days of Darkness director Jake Kennedy's latest endeavor Penance is now available on DVD and he was kind (?!) enough to pass along what's being touted as "the most outrageously brutal scene in movie history." Is it? Judge for yourself by clicking on the player below and watch leading man Graham McTavish perform a bit of self mutilation that would make Ellen Page in Hard Candy grin. Marieh Delfino ( Jeepers Creepers 2 ) and Eve Mauro ( Wicked Lake ) also star. They play a pair of strippers who get invited to a private party unaware that it's presided over by a maniac (McTavish). The clip tells you how and where you can obtain Penance , so hang in there.
- 1/6/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Penance is now available on DVD through
Cheezyflicks - from director Jake Kennedy. The film tackles the multiple real life mutilations of several hundred women in Australia. Except this time poet license is taken by Kennedy to portray gynecologist Reeves as a religious maniac, and self-castrator. Loosely based on true events Penance leaves taste behind to shock the viewer.
The film starts banally enough with protagonist Amelia (Marieh Delfino) applying for a spot on a reality show via camcorder. The shaky camera stays for the whole film, but Amelia changes from a devout mother to a stripper within ten minutes of the intro'. Her child has neurofibromatosis and Amelia needs money quick! So, stripper friend Eve (Alice Amter) comes to her rescue, or triggers her downfall, and soon Amelia is stripping for men like Greeves (Graham McTavish). Greeves is not a man you want to meet if you are female and value sexuality.
Cheezyflicks - from director Jake Kennedy. The film tackles the multiple real life mutilations of several hundred women in Australia. Except this time poet license is taken by Kennedy to portray gynecologist Reeves as a religious maniac, and self-castrator. Loosely based on true events Penance leaves taste behind to shock the viewer.
The film starts banally enough with protagonist Amelia (Marieh Delfino) applying for a spot on a reality show via camcorder. The shaky camera stays for the whole film, but Amelia changes from a devout mother to a stripper within ten minutes of the intro'. Her child has neurofibromatosis and Amelia needs money quick! So, stripper friend Eve (Alice Amter) comes to her rescue, or triggers her downfall, and soon Amelia is stripping for men like Greeves (Graham McTavish). Greeves is not a man you want to meet if you are female and value sexuality.
- 1/5/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Horror is so huge right now that I feel as if I can safely say that nearly 5-10 of the best boxing movies each weekend are of the horror/thriller/sci-fi genre. Saw II boxed 90 million not to mention the recent success of Paranormal Activity at 104 million. Of course there are different types of horror: the most popular right now being Vampire (Twilight, True Blood, Vampire Diaries, and the soon to be released Daybreakers). Penance, written and directed Jake Kennedy (Days Of Darkness) , is most recently available on DVD and I will write upfront, if you are into torture, this is your movie.
Struggling to provide for her young child, single mom Amelia (Marieh Delfino of Jeepers Creepers II) grudgingly decides to become a stripper to take care of her young daughter and herself. But her decision proves disastrous when it lands her in the throws of a self-righteous psychotic (Graham McTavish,...
Struggling to provide for her young child, single mom Amelia (Marieh Delfino of Jeepers Creepers II) grudgingly decides to become a stripper to take care of her young daughter and herself. But her decision proves disastrous when it lands her in the throws of a self-righteous psychotic (Graham McTavish,...
- 1/1/2010
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Marla Newborn)
- Fangoria
Writer, director, producer Jake Kennedy has created a haunting and an intensively intrusive film that will stand still in time as forever frightening. With the help of a phenomenal, well-introduced cast, Penance's subtle approach into this bleak disturbing world breaks the constant rut and regurgitation of what ill-tempered critics label this sort of film as "torture porn" in a form of written negativity. However from what I viewed, I can't follow my fellow critics and label Penance as "torture porn". Yes, Penance has its fill of half naked female strippers. Yes, it is chalked full of extremely graphic violence. Yes, it resembles in look and feel of that of Eli Roth's Hostel films. Yet, I can't call it torture porn. There in lies a meaningful point that Hostel films, and sometimes the Saw series, seem to lack with the sinister characters. Beyond the fulfillment of pleasure sought out of the humiliation,...
- 11/20/2009
- by Steven Tee
- HorrorYearbook
Penance was released on DVD as of November 17th and now some of the details from the DVD are available. Audio commentary - from the director, Jake Kennedy, deleted scenes, and three alternative endings will be available for Penance. Penance is definitely worth a look as the film has received much praise at film festivals and from fans. A short synopsis is available below, but centrally the plot revolves around an "exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor." Darkly erotic and surely full of thrills Penance needs to be on every horror fans 2009 DVD must-have-list. Check out the synopsis, a link for a trailer, and further DVD details inside.
"Penance stars Marieh Delfino as an exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor (Graham McTavish). The genre-friendly cast also includes Tony Todd,...
"Penance stars Marieh Delfino as an exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor (Graham McTavish). The genre-friendly cast also includes Tony Todd,...
- 11/19/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The first-ever Fangoria Trinity Of Terrors has officially taken over the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, becoming The Place you want to spend your Halloween! Its 1:31am Vegas time as I type this and the party is continuing downstairs as Halloween has officially arrived in the city of Sin.
Opening night was a blast here, packed with film screenings, celebrity guests (including some unannounced surprises), horror, freaks, and rock. And to top it off, we're broadcasting the demonic debauchery Live!
Check out this clip from last night's Live webcast featuring John Kassir doing a little bit of The Crypt Keeper!
As the final screening of the night comes to a close with Black Devil Doll wrapping up in the Brenden Theatres, we're already prepping for the show floor to re-open at 10am. Tickets will be available at the door for only $20 beginning at 8:30am, and here's what horrors lie in-store for Halloween.
Opening night was a blast here, packed with film screenings, celebrity guests (including some unannounced surprises), horror, freaks, and rock. And to top it off, we're broadcasting the demonic debauchery Live!
Check out this clip from last night's Live webcast featuring John Kassir doing a little bit of The Crypt Keeper!
As the final screening of the night comes to a close with Black Devil Doll wrapping up in the Brenden Theatres, we're already prepping for the show floor to re-open at 10am. Tickets will be available at the door for only $20 beginning at 8:30am, and here's what horrors lie in-store for Halloween.
- 10/31/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
The inaugural Fangoria Trinity Of Terrors roars into The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas next weekend (October 30-November 1), and for those looking to plot out their weekend, we've got your first-look at the programming schedule for the Trinity.
With a massive list of celebrity guests, film screenings and premieres, musical performances, a VIP Party, Costume Contest, Tattoo Contest, Fango Foto Features, Autograph Sessions, and so much more - we want you to know the lay of the land so that you don't miss a single thing.
If you don't have your tickets for our massive Halloween Weekend yet, there is still time to pre-order online through http://www.trinityofterrors.com and through Vegas.com. You may also order tickets from Vegas.com by phone - 1-888-las-vegas (527-8342) 24 hours a day. Tickets Will Not Be Mailed - You may pick them up at the Trinity registration booth (next to...
With a massive list of celebrity guests, film screenings and premieres, musical performances, a VIP Party, Costume Contest, Tattoo Contest, Fango Foto Features, Autograph Sessions, and so much more - we want you to know the lay of the land so that you don't miss a single thing.
If you don't have your tickets for our massive Halloween Weekend yet, there is still time to pre-order online through http://www.trinityofterrors.com and through Vegas.com. You may also order tickets from Vegas.com by phone - 1-888-las-vegas (527-8342) 24 hours a day. Tickets Will Not Be Mailed - You may pick them up at the Trinity registration booth (next to...
- 10/24/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
The Trinity of Terrors hosted by Fangoria will kick-off during this Halloween Weekend! The Trinity movie and music festival will take place in Las Vegas and start Friday October 30 with several movie premieres. Some of the screenings include House of the Devil, Smash Cut, Sea of Dust and several more listed below. If you are a fan of horror, and in Vegas on the 30th then check out the celebration throughout the Halloween weekend. Have a look at the full event schedule inside with a list of some of the actors and crew members in attendance i.e. Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), Chris Jericho (Albino Farm), Tom Atkins (The Fog), Jake Kennedy(Penance), and many, many more!
Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 30-sunday November 1
Friday, October 30
8:30am Registration opens
4pm Event doors open
4:30pm Opening Greeting & Future Fears Film Preview- Brenden Theaters #2
4:30pm Sea Of Dust...
Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 30-sunday November 1
Friday, October 30
8:30am Registration opens
4pm Event doors open
4:30pm Opening Greeting & Future Fears Film Preview- Brenden Theaters #2
4:30pm Sea Of Dust...
- 10/24/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
When Penance, writer/director Jake Kennedy’s grisly follow-up to last year’s Days Of Darkness, arrives in November, it will do so via a number of platforms. Not only will it be available on DVD (for which Kennedy gave us the scoop on the specs), it will also be accessible via assorted on-line platforms, all thanks to the new IMDFilms company.
Penance, which Kennedy last discussed with us here, stars Marieh Delfino as an exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor (Graham McTavish). The genre-friendly cast also includes Tony Todd, Michael Rooker, Jason Connery, Zombie Honeymoon’s Tracy Coogan and Wicked Lake’s Eve Mauro. The disc, which streets Nov. 17, presents the movie in 16x9 widescreen with Dolby 5.1 Surround sound, accompanied by:
Audio commentary by Kennedy Audio commentary by Kennedy and the producers Deleted scenes Three alternate...
Penance, which Kennedy last discussed with us here, stars Marieh Delfino as an exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor (Graham McTavish). The genre-friendly cast also includes Tony Todd, Michael Rooker, Jason Connery, Zombie Honeymoon’s Tracy Coogan and Wicked Lake’s Eve Mauro. The disc, which streets Nov. 17, presents the movie in 16x9 widescreen with Dolby 5.1 Surround sound, accompanied by:
Audio commentary by Kennedy Audio commentary by Kennedy and the producers Deleted scenes Three alternate...
- 9/15/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Fangoria's Midnite Madness Presents: Penance - Tomorrow Night, May 30th! Screening with Special Guests: Michael Rooker (Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer, Slither), Tracy Coogan (Zombie Honeymoon), Alice Amter (American Zombie), and Jake Kennedy (director, writer). The screening will take place at midnight, at The Fine Arts Theatre - 8566 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Check out full details and Two brand-new video character interviews with Tony Todd and Glen McTavish after the jump!
From the award winning horror writer/director of ‘Days of Darkness’ and the producer of the indie horror hit ‘Automaton Transfusion’ comes a cautionary tale that will make you squirm and twist in your seat.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise...
Check out full details and Two brand-new video character interviews with Tony Todd and Glen McTavish after the jump!
From the award winning horror writer/director of ‘Days of Darkness’ and the producer of the indie horror hit ‘Automaton Transfusion’ comes a cautionary tale that will make you squirm and twist in your seat.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise...
- 5/29/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
Fangoria's Midnite Madness Presents: Penance - This Saturday, May 30th! Screening with Special Guests: Michael Rooker (Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer, Slither), Tracy Coogan (Zombie Honeymoon), Alice Amter (American Zombie), and Jake Kennedy (director, writer). The screening will take place at midnight, at The Fine Arts Theatre - 8566 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
From the award winning horror writer/director of ‘Days of Darkness’ and the producer of the indie horror hit ‘Automaton Transfusion’ comes a cautionary tale that will make you squirm and twist in your seat.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise fast cash for a sexy girl like her - becoming a stripper.
Everything is going well until Suzy her...
From the award winning horror writer/director of ‘Days of Darkness’ and the producer of the indie horror hit ‘Automaton Transfusion’ comes a cautionary tale that will make you squirm and twist in your seat.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise fast cash for a sexy girl like her - becoming a stripper.
Everything is going well until Suzy her...
- 5/25/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
Jake Kennedy's next feature film, Penance, is being shopped at Cannes while we speak, and as a result the official sales one-sheet for the film has reared its head!
The film stars Marieh Delfino, Tony Todd, Tracy Coogan, Eve Mauro, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Rooker, Alice Amter, and James Duval.
Check the poster out after the plot crunch.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise fast cash for a sexy girl like her - becoming a stripper.
Everything is going well until Suzy her stripper friend is beaten up on a job and recruits Amelia to take her place in a high-class strip job that night. Reluctantly Amelia takes the job, only to find that...
The film stars Marieh Delfino, Tony Todd, Tracy Coogan, Eve Mauro, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Rooker, Alice Amter, and James Duval.
Check the poster out after the plot crunch.
With unrelenting suspense and terror, Penance is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Marieh Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands by taking up the one profession that can promise fast cash for a sexy girl like her - becoming a stripper.
Everything is going well until Suzy her stripper friend is beaten up on a job and recruits Amelia to take her place in a high-class strip job that night. Reluctantly Amelia takes the job, only to find that...
- 5/17/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Fangoria's Midnite Madness Presents: The Intervention - This Saturday, May 23rd! Special Guests include Writer/Director Shannon Hile (X-Files, Monk) and Star/Co-writer Richard Eden (TV's Robocop, Freddy's Nightmares) The screening will take place at midnight, at The Fine Arts Theatre - 8566 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Check out the full details after the jump, and click here to read our fearful feature about the making of The Intervention!
A phycological thriller that explores the "horrors of addiction". Matt Garret has a drinking problem. Friends and Family have gathered for his intervention. But what if his problem is not an addiction? But instead... an evil manifestation.
Screening with Special Guests: Writer/Director Shannon Hile (X-Files, Monk) and Star/Co-writer Richard Eden (TV's Robocop, Freddy's Nightmares)
Admission $8
Click Here To Buy Your Tickets In Advance!
Monthly pass $24
Super Pass (good till August 30) $70
Parking at 8484 Wilshire Blvd - $3 validation at concessions
(Do...
Check out the full details after the jump, and click here to read our fearful feature about the making of The Intervention!
A phycological thriller that explores the "horrors of addiction". Matt Garret has a drinking problem. Friends and Family have gathered for his intervention. But what if his problem is not an addiction? But instead... an evil manifestation.
Screening with Special Guests: Writer/Director Shannon Hile (X-Files, Monk) and Star/Co-writer Richard Eden (TV's Robocop, Freddy's Nightmares)
Admission $8
Click Here To Buy Your Tickets In Advance!
Monthly pass $24
Super Pass (good till August 30) $70
Parking at 8484 Wilshire Blvd - $3 validation at concessions
(Do...
- 5/17/2009
- Fangoria
Jake Kennedy announced that "Penance" is screening at Cannes this week and is selling there through Quantum Releasing. He Also said in a recent Fangoria interview: "Myself and David Gebroe ("Zombie Honeymoon") are teaming up with 3 other hot, up and coming film makers and are creating a Master's of Horror type series of 5 low budget horror features that we hope will take the genre in a new direction . moving the genre .Fearward', we call it. We're expecting to make an announcement shortly." "Penance" Cast: Marieh Delfino ("Jeepers Creepers 2"), Tony Todd ("Candyman"),Tracy Coogan ("Dark Woods") Eve Mauro ("Wicked Lake"), Lochlyn Munro, Michael Rooker, Alice Amter and James Duval....
- 5/17/2009
- www.ohmygore.com/
"Penance," which is showcasing itself in Cannes through Quantum Releasing, now has some more promotional material, which fans can enjoy. Currently looking for international distribution the film can be seen by horror enthusiasts living in the Los Angeles area at the Fine Arts Theatre later this month. Director Jake Kennedy is also announcing the production of a five part horror mini-series that will highlight the talents of five talented, up and coming directors. For now have a look at the first poster for "Penance," along with a listing of the ensemble cast.
Director: Jake Kennedy.
Writer: Jake Kennedy.
Cast: Marieh Delfino (Jeepers Creepers 2), Tony Todd (Masters of Horror), Tracy Coogan (Dark Woods), Michael Rooker (Whisper), James Duval (Donnie Darko), and Sita Young (Drive Thru).
For more information on "Penance," visit a previous article here...
The Midnight Madness Continues
Sources:
Tcb Public Relations. May 17, 2009. Herbert M. Brindl.
Director: Jake Kennedy.
Writer: Jake Kennedy.
Cast: Marieh Delfino (Jeepers Creepers 2), Tony Todd (Masters of Horror), Tracy Coogan (Dark Woods), Michael Rooker (Whisper), James Duval (Donnie Darko), and Sita Young (Drive Thru).
For more information on "Penance," visit a previous article here...
The Midnight Madness Continues
Sources:
Tcb Public Relations. May 17, 2009. Herbert M. Brindl.
- 5/17/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Fangoria's Midnite Madness Presents: The Rage - Tonight, May 16th! Special Guests include Director/FX Legend Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster, creator of From Dusk Til Dawn), and Star Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster, Lost)! The screening will take place at midnight, at The Fine Arts Theatre - 8566 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
We'll Be Giving Away Prizes Galore! Win Signed Copies Of The Rage On DVD; The 4-issue Comic Book Mini-series Beneath The Valley Of The Rage From Fangoria Graphix; And A Limited-edition Andrew Divoff As Dr. V Life Mask, Created By Robert Kurtzman, Which Will Be Signed And Personalized To The Winner By Both Bob And Andrew!!!
A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they become mutations seeking to feed on humans.
Fangoria called it "This year's ultimate party movie" in 2007, and horror fans agree.
We'll Be Giving Away Prizes Galore! Win Signed Copies Of The Rage On DVD; The 4-issue Comic Book Mini-series Beneath The Valley Of The Rage From Fangoria Graphix; And A Limited-edition Andrew Divoff As Dr. V Life Mask, Created By Robert Kurtzman, Which Will Be Signed And Personalized To The Winner By Both Bob And Andrew!!!
A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they become mutations seeking to feed on humans.
Fangoria called it "This year's ultimate party movie" in 2007, and horror fans agree.
- 5/16/2009
- Fangoria
As a participant in the second Fangoria Blood Drive (released on DVD in 2005), filmmaker Jake Kennedy quickly made our watch list. As his career has blossomed over the past few years, Kennedy has now completed his second feature film, Penance. Fangoria is proud to be presenting a special screening of the film on May 30th as a part of our Midnite Madness series at The Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, California.
We recently caught up with Jake for a round of 13 Questions for Fango readers to get better aquainted.
Fangoria: What kind of educational background do you have? Jake Kennedy: I was educated in England and went to boarding schools from the age of 10. I then went to university and got a degree in Psychology and Cartography. Very handy!
Fangoria: I know you’ve got a history in the marketing/sales field, how does having that experience help you in the film industry?...
We recently caught up with Jake for a round of 13 Questions for Fango readers to get better aquainted.
Fangoria: What kind of educational background do you have? Jake Kennedy: I was educated in England and went to boarding schools from the age of 10. I then went to university and got a degree in Psychology and Cartography. Very handy!
Fangoria: I know you’ve got a history in the marketing/sales field, how does having that experience help you in the film industry?...
- 5/16/2009
- Fangoria
"Penance," finished production in 2008 and now the film, from writer and director Jake Kennedy, is participating in Fangorias Midnite Madness with a screening this May 30, 2009. Starring a host of celebrities including Tony Todd (Candyman, Masters of Horror), Tracy Coogan (Zombie Honeymoon), James Duval (Cornered), and Michael Rooker (Replicant) the eight dollar ticket price to view this independent film is a steal. And those fortunate enough to be in the Beverly Hills area for the screening might get to meet some of the filmmakers including Irish born actress Mrs. Coogan, director Kennedy and character actor Mr. Rooker. Unfortunately, some of us will be too far away to take part, but for others do not miss this opportunity!
The synopsis for "Penance," here...
A young mother decides to become a stripper to earn some fast cash only to find her worst nightmares are about to begin (Internet).
For a trailer of "Penance,...
The synopsis for "Penance," here...
A young mother decides to become a stripper to earn some fast cash only to find her worst nightmares are about to begin (Internet).
For a trailer of "Penance,...
- 5/15/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The next three films to be presented as a part of Fangoria's Midnite Madness have been revealed, along with an advance look at one of our June selections!
Saturday, May 16: The Rage - Saturday, May 23rd: The Intervention - Saturday, May 30th: Penance - Saturday, June 27th: Zombie Honeymoon
Check out the trailers for all three films below the jump, along with the full details on the special guests we'll have at the theatre!
All Fangoria's Midnite Madness Screenings take place at The Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 360-0455 Admission is only $8!
Monthly passes available for $24, or the Super Pass (good till August 30) is $99. Parking at 8484 Wilshire Blvd - $3 validation at concessions (Do not park on city streets after 2am)
Click here for the full schedule, and to Order Tickets Online! For more info, email pdkoller@studioscreenings.com
Saturday, May 16 - Midnight
The Rage
A...
Saturday, May 16: The Rage - Saturday, May 23rd: The Intervention - Saturday, May 30th: Penance - Saturday, June 27th: Zombie Honeymoon
Check out the trailers for all three films below the jump, along with the full details on the special guests we'll have at the theatre!
All Fangoria's Midnite Madness Screenings take place at The Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 360-0455 Admission is only $8!
Monthly passes available for $24, or the Super Pass (good till August 30) is $99. Parking at 8484 Wilshire Blvd - $3 validation at concessions (Do not park on city streets after 2am)
Click here for the full schedule, and to Order Tickets Online! For more info, email pdkoller@studioscreenings.com
Saturday, May 16 - Midnight
The Rage
A...
- 5/14/2009
- Fangoria
Fangoria's Midnite Madness Presents: The Rage - This Saturday, May 16th! Special Guests include Director/FX Legend Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster, creator of From Dusk Til Dawn), and Star Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster, Lost)! The screening will take place at midnight, at The Fine Arts Theatre - 8566 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they become mutations seeking to feed on humans.
Fangoria called it "This year's ultimate party movie" in 2007, and horror fans agree...
"A new splatter classic" - Dread Central; "An outrageous blood-buffet in the tradition of Re-animator and Bad Taste" - Rue Morgue; "A fun throwback to the films of yesteryear. A Gorehound's dream come true." - Deadpit Radio; "9 out of 10 skulls" - Horror-movies.ca; "A B-movie Marvel" - Bloody-disgusting; "One hell of a...
A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they become mutations seeking to feed on humans.
Fangoria called it "This year's ultimate party movie" in 2007, and horror fans agree...
"A new splatter classic" - Dread Central; "An outrageous blood-buffet in the tradition of Re-animator and Bad Taste" - Rue Morgue; "A fun throwback to the films of yesteryear. A Gorehound's dream come true." - Deadpit Radio; "9 out of 10 skulls" - Horror-movies.ca; "A B-movie Marvel" - Bloody-disgusting; "One hell of a...
- 5/12/2009
- Fangoria
Fangoria's Midnite Madness Presents: The Rage - This Saturday, May 16th! Special Guests include Director/FX Legend Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster, creator of From Dusk Til Dawn), and Star Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster, Lost)! The screening will take place at midnight, at The Fine Arts Theatre - 8566 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they become mutations seeking to feed on humans.
Fangoria called it "This year's ultimate party movie" in 2007, and horror fans agree...
"A new splatter classic" - Dread Central; "An outrageous blood-buffet in the tradition of Re-animator and Bad Taste" - Rue Morgue; "A fun throwback to the films of yesteryear. A Gorehound's dream come true." - Deadpit Radio; "9 out of 10 skulls" - Horror-movies.ca; "A B-movie Marvel" - Bloody-disgusting; "One hell of a...
A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they become mutations seeking to feed on humans.
Fangoria called it "This year's ultimate party movie" in 2007, and horror fans agree...
"A new splatter classic" - Dread Central; "An outrageous blood-buffet in the tradition of Re-animator and Bad Taste" - Rue Morgue; "A fun throwback to the films of yesteryear. A Gorehound's dream come true." - Deadpit Radio; "9 out of 10 skulls" - Horror-movies.ca; "A B-movie Marvel" - Bloody-disgusting; "One hell of a...
- 5/12/2009
- Fangoria
More Tickets Have Been Made Available!
Click here or here to order yours online! Only $8!
Tonight at 10pm, Fangoria's Midnite Madness officially kick's off at The Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA with a Robert Hall Double-Feature of Laid To Rest and Lightning Bug. Appearing Live at the screening: Robert Hall (director, writer, F/X guru, and Fango Blogger), Bobbi Sue Luther (Laid To Rest, Night Of The Demons), Kevin Gage (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Lucas Till (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Nick Principe (Laid To Rest's ChromeSkull) and Lena Headey (Laid To Rest, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles). Hosted by Fangoria Entertainment Vice President Scott Licina.
We will also be giving away a screen-used ChromeSkull mask from Laid To Rest, and a theatrical poster signed by the Cast & Writer/Director Robert Hall!
Check out Some Trailers & Clips from the Films!
Laid To Rest (2009) 90 minutes - Screening At 10Pm With Director And Cast!
Click here or here to order yours online! Only $8!
Tonight at 10pm, Fangoria's Midnite Madness officially kick's off at The Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA with a Robert Hall Double-Feature of Laid To Rest and Lightning Bug. Appearing Live at the screening: Robert Hall (director, writer, F/X guru, and Fango Blogger), Bobbi Sue Luther (Laid To Rest, Night Of The Demons), Kevin Gage (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Lucas Till (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Nick Principe (Laid To Rest's ChromeSkull) and Lena Headey (Laid To Rest, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles). Hosted by Fangoria Entertainment Vice President Scott Licina.
We will also be giving away a screen-used ChromeSkull mask from Laid To Rest, and a theatrical poster signed by the Cast & Writer/Director Robert Hall!
Check out Some Trailers & Clips from the Films!
Laid To Rest (2009) 90 minutes - Screening At 10Pm With Director And Cast!
- 5/9/2009
- Fangoria
A reminder and final details on tonight's double-feature, and a sneak-preview of Fangoria's Midnight Madness screenings in the weeks ahead!
Tonight at 10pm, Fangoria's Midnite Madness officially kick's off at The Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA with a Robert Hall Double-Feature of Laid To Rest and Lightning Bug. Appearing Live at the screening: Robert Hall (director, writer, F/X guru, and Fango Blogger), Bobbi Sue Luther (Laid To Rest, Night Of The Demons), Kevin Gage (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Lucas Till (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Nick Principe (Laid To Rest's ChromeSkull) and Lena Headey (Laid To Rest, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles). Hosted by Fangoria Entertainment Vice President Scott Licina.
We will also be giving away a screen-used ChromeSkull mask from Laid To Rest, and a theatrical poster signed by the Cast & Writer/Director Robert Hall!
Check out Some Trailers & Clips from the Films!
Laid To Rest...
Tonight at 10pm, Fangoria's Midnite Madness officially kick's off at The Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA with a Robert Hall Double-Feature of Laid To Rest and Lightning Bug. Appearing Live at the screening: Robert Hall (director, writer, F/X guru, and Fango Blogger), Bobbi Sue Luther (Laid To Rest, Night Of The Demons), Kevin Gage (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Lucas Till (Laid To Rest, Lightning Bug), Nick Principe (Laid To Rest's ChromeSkull) and Lena Headey (Laid To Rest, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles). Hosted by Fangoria Entertainment Vice President Scott Licina.
We will also be giving away a screen-used ChromeSkull mask from Laid To Rest, and a theatrical poster signed by the Cast & Writer/Director Robert Hall!
Check out Some Trailers & Clips from the Films!
Laid To Rest...
- 5/9/2009
- Fangoria
Tracy Coogan has taken part in several feature films and plays throughout the world; now, this actress takes time out from a busy shooting schedule to talk about her central role as Susan Branch in the film "Dark Woods." This Irish born actress and producer has a connection to Canadian horror fans as her parents met and were married in Toronto, Ontario. Taking part in several upcoming films including the sex comedy “Good Guys Finish Last,” a dark comedy “The Devil in the kitchen,” and now appearing in romantic thriller “Dark Woods,” Tracy Coogan talks about her preparation for her role as a wife with cancer, hope in dark subject matter, and collaborating with Olivia Tracey on her latest project "Devil in the Kitchen."
Coogan’s list of acting credits is extensive and includes theatre performances in world renowned plays and films. Starring in the rugged Irish comedy “The Playboy of the Western World,...
Coogan’s list of acting credits is extensive and includes theatre performances in world renowned plays and films. Starring in the rugged Irish comedy “The Playboy of the Western World,...
- 4/29/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We're getting all settled in out here in L.A., and the finishing touches have been put on this weekend's schedule of events. Our buddy Ted from Creation just gave me the Revised schedule, which I've posted after the jump. If you were planning your weekend around one of the previously posted schedules, please check this one out, as it may have changed.
Also a reminder, for the first time ever, we have Two Tracks of panels on both Saturday and Sunday!
Friday April 17
Main Track (Main Auditorium, Concourse, Rooms 151 & 152)
2:00 P.M. Greetings - With our hosts, Creation chief Adam Malin, Fangoria president/owner Thomas DeFeo, and Fango editor Tony Timpone.
2:10 P.M. Previews - A look at upcoming genre flicks!
3:10 P.M. Preview: “Walking Distance” - With writer/director Mel House and cast members Adrienne King, Reggie
Bannister, Shannon Lark and Denton Blane Everett
3:45 P.
Also a reminder, for the first time ever, we have Two Tracks of panels on both Saturday and Sunday!
Friday April 17
Main Track (Main Auditorium, Concourse, Rooms 151 & 152)
2:00 P.M. Greetings - With our hosts, Creation chief Adam Malin, Fangoria president/owner Thomas DeFeo, and Fango editor Tony Timpone.
2:10 P.M. Previews - A look at upcoming genre flicks!
3:10 P.M. Preview: “Walking Distance” - With writer/director Mel House and cast members Adrienne King, Reggie
Bannister, Shannon Lark and Denton Blane Everett
3:45 P.
- 4/17/2009
- Fangoria
After a year of planning, the schedule for the West Coast edition of Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors convention is ready to be unveiled. The event will to be held this coming April 17-19 (three monstrous days and over 100 guests!) at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 South Figueroa).
All guests/events listed here are tentative. More stars are still joining the fun at this late stage, so expect lots of surprises all weekend long. And for the first time ever, we’ve added a second track of programming that will take place concurrently with the main track on Saturday and Sunday! Be sure to note which rooms your favorite panels will be held in. Details for the jam-packed film schedule, including several world premieres and more unannounced bonus guests, can be found here. For additional information and tickets to the Weekend of Horrors, produced by Creation and Fangoria Entertainment, go here.
All guests/events listed here are tentative. More stars are still joining the fun at this late stage, so expect lots of surprises all weekend long. And for the first time ever, we’ve added a second track of programming that will take place concurrently with the main track on Saturday and Sunday! Be sure to note which rooms your favorite panels will be held in. Details for the jam-packed film schedule, including several world premieres and more unannounced bonus guests, can be found here. For additional information and tickets to the Weekend of Horrors, produced by Creation and Fangoria Entertainment, go here.
- 4/14/2009
- Fangoria
Here's the lowdown: ShockTillYouDrop.com has 100 tickets for a special L.A. screening of Jake Kennedy's Penance . Live in the area? Think you're free? The event is on Sunday 29th March at 7:30pm at the Los Angeles Film School (6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90028). To obtain an exclusive pass to the, by invite only, Hollywood cast and crew premiere for the film send an e-mail to penancethemovie@gmail.com with "ShockTillYouDrop.com" in the subject header. An e-mail will then be sent to you with an exclusive invite. Post-screening, there will be a Q&A and one name will be drawn out of a hat and the winner will score a lunch date with the two smokin' hot stars Eve Mauro and Marieh Delfino (pictured) as well as actor Graham McTavish and writer-director Jake...
- 3/18/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Rob Zombie is replacing the director of photography of his last two features - Phil Parmet ( The Devil's Rejects and Halloween ) - with Brandon Trost for Halloween 2 . They commence shooting on the sequel in Atlanta, Georgia on February 23rd for Dimension Films. Trost has amassed a sizable list of credits in the cinematography and special effects departments. In the latter, he has worked as an FX assistant on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and Scream 2 . As a director of photography he shot Rob Hall's Lightning Bug , Jake Kennedy's Days of Darkness and, most recently, Crank 2: High Voltage . Zombie has stated that this new sequel is going to be, when compared to the 2007 remake, different in the same fashion The Devil's Rejects is to its predecessor House of 1000...
- 1/9/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
While there's no poster available yet for the film, we do know Jake Kennedy, who did the Horrendous Pa zombie flick Days of Darkness is behind this old-testament inspired sickness. The story revolves around a mother who becomes a stripper to earn some quick cash and gets invited to a high paying party which turns out to be the playground for a sicko killer. While the trailer is Nsfw, it looks about 8 billion times better then Dod, so check it out after the break.
- 12/19/2008
- QuietEarth.us
Fango caught up with Zombie Honeymoon actress Tracy Coogan, who gave us an update on the recently wrapped Dark Woods, which she stars in and associate produced. She also passed on some fresh exclusive photos (see ‘em below) from the movie, lensed in 14 days last October in the mountains above Los Angeles and directed by Michael Escobedo from a script by John Muscarnero (the two also produced).
Dark Woods revolves around newlyweds Susan (Coogan) and Henry Branch (Muscarnero), who move to a secluded cabin in order to attend to the former’s failing health. It seems hubbie Henry isn’t the stand-up guy he ought to be, however, and instead of keeping his focus on his terminal spouse, he engages in a sexual tryst with a local teen (Mary Kate Wiles) he has saved from a rape. Badness, of course, ensues. James (The Ninth Gate) Russo, Mark Shady, Corey Mendell Parker...
Dark Woods revolves around newlyweds Susan (Coogan) and Henry Branch (Muscarnero), who move to a secluded cabin in order to attend to the former’s failing health. It seems hubbie Henry isn’t the stand-up guy he ought to be, however, and instead of keeping his focus on his terminal spouse, he engages in a sexual tryst with a local teen (Mary Kate Wiles) he has saved from a rape. Badness, of course, ensues. James (The Ninth Gate) Russo, Mark Shady, Corey Mendell Parker...
- 12/18/2008
- Fangoria
Director Jake Kennedy ( Days of Darkness ) alerted us to a new trailer for his latest film Penance . Be warned, this one has naked flesh to spare and is probably not safe for work. Still interested? Of course you are. Hustle your butt to this spot and check it out. In the newly-titled Penance (formerly The Devil's Dungeon ), a single mother (Marieh Delfino) working as a stripper is invited by a friend to take her place to dance at a well-paid private party, she jumps at the chance of making the extra money. But little does she know, the private party is actually a malicious trap by a psychopathic killer with a vendetta against strippers, where her worst nightmares are about to begin. Eve Mauro, Graham McTavish, Michael Rooker and Tony Todd co-star. The film does not...
- 12/18/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
ShockTillYouDrop.com has been informed by producer Will Clevinger that Jake Kennedy's indie effort The Devil's Dungeon is now being called Penance . A new trailer should be arriving soon along with distribution news. Marieh Delfino ( Jeepers Creepers 2 ) stars as a single mother working as a stripper who is invited by a friend to take her place to dance at a well-paid private party, she jumps at the chance of making the extra money. But little does she know, the private party is actually a malicious trap by a psychopathic killer with a vendetta against strippers, where her worst nightmares are about to begin.
- 11/14/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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