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“6:66 PM” Shooting Completed
6:66 PM is a co-production from Full Auto Films and Code 3 Films. Shooting has recently completed, with Jim Klock (“Scream Queens”) at the helm. A former narcotics detective and now actor, Klock has directed several horror films, including Murder Eleven (2013) and Massacre on Aisle 12 (2015). Klock is reteaming with actress and producer Autumn Federici (Circle) on this film, which blends a horrifying tone with comedy elements. Chad Ridgely and Alexis Kelley also star in this supernatural feature, with several stills from the film available now!
6:66 PM begins with a hired television crew. They are in search of haunted locations and stories of the paranormal. Skeptics, they believe that their next location will house nothing unusual. But, they are wrong! An old home hosts the spirit of a serial killer and he is not finished killing. Now, these first-time paranormal investigators are at the mercy of a true dark heart.
Director Klock also stars in 6:66 PM as Daniel. Daniel’s terror can be seen in the film’s latest stills. And, Klock says of his experience on directing and starring in 6:66 PM: “the horror-comedy genre works well when you trust that the circumstances and characters are funny enough, all you have do as a director/actor is embrace the ridiculousness of it all.” Some of that ridiculousness can be seen now, with these comedic shots, from 6:66 PM!
Official synopsis: “6:66 P.M. proves evil has an hour to kill as a reality TV crew’s staged investigation into the paranormal becomes terrifyingly real. When the house they’re exploring turns out to really be haunted by the ghost of a serial killer, each crew member fights to stay alive and more importantly make their reality show a hit at any cost.”
Director: Jim Klock. Writers: Tommy McLaughlin and Chad Ridgely.
Director of Photography: Darrell Martinelli. Cast: Jim Klock, Chad Ridgely and Autumn Federici.
Cirque Du Mort (Book Review)
Cirque Du Mort by Anastasia Catris isn’t just a collection of flash fiction horror stories. It’s a visual and literary journey into a freak show circus that will leave chills running down your spine. The combination of illustrations along with the dark tales makes this book a collector’s item every horror fan should own. With great discipline and perfectly spaced detail, Catris reminds us why the circus is such a great source of horror.
It starts with “A Story of Silence” and it definitely sets the tone for the rest of the tales that follow. Following the rather turbulent road a young girl has to follow with her father and their circus life, she quickly discovers why her older siblings left. More importantly, she faces the consequences of wanting to leave herself. The stories that follow this pleasant introduction are similar in the sense that they surprise you. Such as the second tale about the illusionist who teaches his daughter all the tricks he knows. Unfortunately she falls for a man who only uses her for her knowledge and finally does something horrific.
Due to the short length of the stories it’s impossible to share more information without giving away the brilliant plot lines, but it’s safe to say that the author is incredibly creative. From the first page the reader gets swept up in the darkness through her perfect illustrations. They are beautiful and haunting at the same time, while tying into the theme as if it’s a parchment sent from an alternative history.
Then comes her literary style and approach. Despite the short length of the stories Catris utilizes perfect patience. Within only a few pages she develops the characters so quickly and it goes by unnoticed. When I reached the end of each tale it felt like I’ve read a lot more. Another element that really stands out is the subtle grace in the tone with which Catris writes. She doesn’t want to create shock value through powerful words. Instead, she uses perfect timing to reveal little details and ultimately leaves your soul colder than ice in the winter.
Last but not least, Catris has a very unique way of presenting her haunting tales. With great sophistication and control she describes the essence of the setting and the characteristics of her characters. Only when it’s truly necessary will she elaborate on the physical factors. The author doesn’t need to tell the reader about all the blood and guts when something much deeper can be used.
Something that becomes very obvious throughout the collection is the focus on female domination. It’s the women in the stories who have the upper hand while the men are usually left at their mercy. Whether this was intentional can’t really be established, but it’s definitely part of the journey. Even though the stories don’t feature heavy gore and hyped up scenes of death they are still worthy of the horror genre. The collection is authentic, original and thought provoking, which makes it appealing to a wide audience.
Reviewed by Damnetha Jules
Damnetha is a staff writer, horror book and movie critic.
Upcoming Thriller “Wolf Mother” Completes Shooting
Upcoming Horror Thriller!
Production house Riding Hood Motion Pictures has recently completed shooting on the thriller Wolf Mother. This suspenseful feature focuses on a high profile child abduction and the struggle to find the kidnappers. Starring Golden Globe nominee Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan), Najarra Townsend (Contracted), Maria Olsen and ex-con actor Dave Vescio, an early look at the film is available here.
The film’s first production stills show a wide range of characters. Actress Najarra Townsend plays Zelda, the protagonist in the film. She teams up with Benjamin Harper (Kevin Pinassi) to find the missing child. Actor Tom Sizemore can be seen as Jon, looking concerned as actor Nick Frangione takes a wild ride.
As well, a second poster has been released for the film. The graphic shows Zelda front and centre. The tagline: ” Zelda has some baggage,” proves that this character has some troubles of her own to overcome. Set in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge can be seen in the background. And, more can be seen from Wolf Mother, once the film’s main trailer is released – soon.
Synopsis: In an attempt to rectify their criminal past, a once successful Hollywood starlet, turned prostitute, and a petty thief, set out together to solve a high profile child abduction case in San Francisco.
Directed, Written, & Produced by: Erik Peter Carlson. Produced by: Nick Frangione
Cast: Tom Sizemore, Najarra Townsend, Kevin Pinassi, Maria Olsen, Douglas Bennett, Dave Vescio, Mary Carey, Nick Frangione, Constance Brenneman, & Stephanie Pearson.
Thing Bailiwick (Book Review)
Thing Bailiwick is a horror collection by Fawn Bonning, and what a collection it is! Featuring twelve stories that explore some very thrilling situations, Bonning definitely has a voice that can become the source of nightmares. But it also comes with an unexpected twist, or a certain wisdom if you will, which won’t just leave the reader drenched in sweat and suffering from high blood pressure – it might just plant a little piece of “clarity” as the pages keep turning.
Even though Bonning has an obvious love for animals, she is clearly not scared to explore their dark side. This can be seen in the opening story, entitled “D-Dog”. It follows a pregnant mother and her sympathy for a stray dog. After taking it home and caring for it, she unknowingly puts her whole family in danger. What should’ve been an act of kindness turned into a fight for survival.
This is followed by several different stories, many of them involving some kind of animal. However, Bonning also likes her original creations of dark creatures, for example the stories entitled “The Trophy” and “The Eleventh Hour”. In some cases she simply digs into the darker side of people with stories such as “A Murder”. Basically, you’ll find an array of situations ranging from typical to ones completely out of this world.
The first thing to notice about Bonning’s style is her patience. Referring to the first story yet again, which is a personal favorite, there is a steady buildup to something the reader isn’t really expecting. After the initial pages I started wondering whether it truly was a horror collection I was reading, but then the climax came. As it played out clearly in my mind thanks to Bonning’s amazing skill, I had to take a break before reading the next story.
Another thing I loved about her approach was the change in narration, for example “Curveballs”. It is as though the narrator is an authentic African/American gangster and the characters perfectly fit into their roles. The way Bonning adopts these different styles according to her leading character, truly had me convinced more than one writer contributed to the collection.
Apart from creating colorful stories and convincing characters, Bonning shows great control over the horrific parts. Her ability to build up suspense and literally wear the reader down until there are no more nerves left, she comes through with a dim, silver lining. Unlike most modern horror stories where darkness usually prevails at the end, Bonning prefers giving her characters more credit.
Last but not least, readers will appreciate the tiny bursts of wisdom that show up every now and again. If nothing else, you will walk away knowing a few more words and maybe even have a different perspective on life. Personally, I loved this collection and I consider it as one of the most powerful I’ve read thus far. From an objective perspective, it has the talent to appeal to a very broad audience. Bonning is a brilliant writer and she truly has a gift for pulling her reader into the middle of the story.
Reviewed by Damnetha Jules
Damnetha is a staff writer, horror book and movie critic.