Zombie Happenings...

Steve Grainger Interview

Check out Hatefuldisplay's latest interview with Steve Grainger, aka, The Last Resort Man from the indie favorite Come Get Some!, and director of the upcoming Come Get Some More! right here.

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Special dEaD

From Fango:

In regards to THE SPECIAL dEaD’s storyline, the synopsis reads: “When a zombie plague infects Camp Special Dude, a dude ranch for the mentally handicapped, a ragtag band of campers and counselors struggle to survive the night. Led by the indifferent, nunchuck-wielding head counselor Mac and his wheelchair-bound sister Dale, the unlikely heroes fight their way off the mountain as, one by one, they’re picked off and join the ranks of the walking dead. It’s a campy stampede of blood, boobs and gore as some ‘very special’ people show that they can kick some serious undead ass.”

Obviously, Phillips and screenwriter Jared Tweedie did not draw inspiration from the recent spate of grim, serious-minded horror hits like SAW II and HOSTEL. “The horror films of the late ’70s and early ’80s were the best,” the director says of his inspiration. “And that’s what we set as our model. THE SPECIAL dEaD is campy, extra bloody and gory, not to mention some boobs thrown into the mix. Horror films of late have gotten away from the fun aspect, but we didn’t. A lot of these new horror movies have 10 to 15 minutes of actual monsters or zombies or vampires; the rest of the time they sit around talking about how they’re going to survive the night or get away. Not THE SPECIAL dEaD. It never lets up; it’s a balls-to-the-wall good and bloody time from the beginning to the end.”

THE SPECIAL dEaD will premiere in Hollywood at the end of February, and Phillips hopes fright fanatics and potential distributors will appreciate his genre combo. “It’s EVIL DEAD meets SOMETHING ABOUT MARY or SHAUN OF THE DEAD meets SOUTH PARK,” he says. “But whatever it is, it’s funny, scary and definitely worth watching for any horror fan, or comedy fan for that matter. THE SPECIAL dEaD was made for horror fans, and I feel they’ll love it.”

Check out the website for the trailer and more.

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Win a Date with Tamara?!

From the Tamara webiste:

City Lights Pictures is offering an exciting date with the hot young actress Jenna Dewan, the star of the sexy horror film, Tamara . So here's your chance to have an exciting night at one of New York's celebrity hotspots, Duvet for a romantic dinner with Jenna in one of their 30 unique beds, accompanied with 400 thread count sheets, bathrobes and slippers.

CONTEST RULES

To enter you must E-mail Jenna at jennadewan@citylightsmedia.com and in 25 words or less explain why she should go on a date with you. Pics attached are a plus.

All E-mails must be received before Monday, January 30 th 2006

Must be 18 or older to participate

Applicants must reside in the New York Metropolitan area

The winner of this contest will be selected by Jenna Dewan and City Lights Pictures, LLC

Go here for more details.

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Martin Screening in NYC

This is only very tenuously zombie related.

From Fango:

Brooklyn, NY’s BAMcinématek at the BAM Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Avenue) has announced the all-35mm-print lineup for “Some Kind of Horror Show,” an eclectic assortment of genre fare ranging from vintage vampires to Japanese ghosts to North American slashers, running March 6-30.

The reason I mention this is as follows:

• Monday, March 27: George A. Romero’s MARTIN at 6:50 and 9:30 p.m.

This is a good opportuntiy to see Martin on a big screen. Click here for more details of the other titles showing and ticket information. If you're lucky enough to live near this theatre (Paul Auster and Jonathen Lethem appearing for a screening of Smoke! You lucky people!), you should definitely check this out.