DARK CARNIVAL FILM FEST CALL-FOR-ENTRIES / SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Submissions for the Dark Carnival Film Festival 2009 are now open!

Dark Carnival Film Fest - http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/ - is currently accepting shorts, features, and trailers. We're looking for unique horror, dark fantasy, and sci-fi and every sub-genre in between. DARK CARNIVAL also has the ONLY screenplay competition where the winning script gets produced into a film!

Dark Carnival receives films from nearly two dozen countries from all over the planet, and from almost every state in the US. In a relatively short time, we have gained a reputation as a festival that values indie filmmakers, and that loves the horror genre as something much more than some business niche or a way to sell merchandise.

Screenplay info--

http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/screenplay.html

Submission form --

http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/DCScriptform.pdf

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- LATIN HORROR

"Scaring up a Revolución"

"DARK SHADOWS" COMING INTO THE LIGHT - EVENTUALLY

By Edwin Pagán, for LATIN HORROR

Frequent collaborators Johnny Depp [ED WOOD, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN] and Tim Burton [BEETLEJUICE, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET] are at it again - keeping the net abuzz with talk of their next pending project: DARK SHADOWS.

Depp, who purchased the rights to the gothic-style soap opera back in 2007 and plans to develop the project via his production company, Infinitum Nihil, is set to star in the lead role of Barnabas Collins, a 175-year-old vampire (played by Jonathan Frid in the original series). Tim Burton, who is knee-deep on postproduction on ALICE IN WONDERLAND is anticipated to helm. The script is penned by John August [CORPSE BRIDE, BIG FISH, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, FRANKENWEENIE].

The project was first reported on the boards as going into production this coming summer (a rumor that gained steam when veteran producer Richard D. Zanuck dropped the tid-bit to entertainment portal Collider.com). But due to schedule overruns on WONDERLAND, and Depp's next big blockbuster, PUBLIC ENEMIES, gaining media attention, DARK SHADOWS is now more practically seen as kicking into gear proper in the fall. Both Depp and Burton, both big fans of the original series, have continued to assert that the project will go forward in 2009.

But while most are anticipating the magical Burton spin, some movie fans sites and blogs are also showing a growing discontent with the increasing trend of remaking time-tested classics in their "re-creator's" image. At hand is whether Burton can manage to keep the integrity of the original series that ran from 1966 - 1971 and ended its run with an amazing 1,225 episodes to its credit, as well as an enormous cult following (me included among them)! The original serial featured a heavy gothic horror feel and ran the gamut of monsters from vampires and werewolves to ghosts and zombies, and everything in between.

The question is: can 90-minutes or a 2-hour portal replicate the feel of the original? Hard to say. But Burton has successfully tackled other rooted material in the past and come out on top. I'm personally of the opinion that the original can never be destroyed. Even if Burton and Depp come up short -- hard to imagine -- the classic can always be purchased on DVD (http://www.darkshadowsdvd.com). But when you begin to consider the investment it would take to purchase an anthology comprising 1,225 episodes, you can bet that the fanboys/fangirls will keep their words on the net and money away from their mouths. Suddenly $12 for Burton seems much more within reach. Now harm, no foul.

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- LATIN HORROR

"Scaring up a Revolución"

THANKS FOR THE BLOODY SUPPORT - HORRORphiles #2 A HUGE SUCCESS

Dear LATIN HORRORphiles:

I wanted to take a moment and THANK everyone who came out last night and helped make "The HORRORphiles #2 - Scaring up a Revolución" such a BLOODY enormous success!! We had a packed house and once again we had an incredible vibe going that's hard to describe. The closest would be: SOLIDARITY. And I'm hoping there's more to read into the kinship than just extremely spiked BLOODY MARY mix :)

I also want to thank you all for coming out and putting $6 on the barrelhead during this wacked out economy to support the Anthology Film Archives and the filmmakers whose films we showcased. Please know that those hard-earned $ go a long way in keeping the Anthology up-and-running. It is the ONLY venue of its kind left in New York and is entirely administered by filmmakers, for filmmakers. I'm honored to have been associated with the screening space for the last 7-years, showcasing Latino/a films and now helping to put Latin horror on the map with their unconditional support.

Last but NOT least, I want to thank the very talented artists who allowed us to present their work -- I hope we managed to showcase their talents in a dignified and respectful manner. I want to ensure that you also continue to support their work. If you enjoyed their work, become their fans and friends (if you already aren't). Send them a note of appreciation, and keep abreast of their next projects as they continue to create more horrific work. Fortunately for us, all the filmmakers from last night's showcase can be found on Facebook:

* LEONARD ZELIG ["434"]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=514887046

* MONICA WINTER VIGIL ["MY WIFE IS A ZOMBIE"]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=589172188

* SHAWNA BACA ["3:52"]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=546928318

* PEPPER NEGRON ["BLOOD DRIPS"]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=512228309

* MIGUEL GALLEGO ["THE CRYPT CLUB"]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=757645857

* JORGE ALGORA ["THE MUD BOY"]

[also on Facebook but non frequently on - may take a while for response]

Tell 'em LATIN HORROR sent you.

And thanks for helping us as we journey on "Scaring up a Revolución!"

- LATIN HORROR Team

"Scaring up a Revolución"

CIRQUE DU FREAK BOUNCED TO 2010..

Universal has now pushed CIRQUE DU FREAK, vampire flick based on the Darren Shan book series, from its original loosely tossed about release slot of summer/fall 2009 to January 15, 2010 (a date the studio says will be its final answer). While this new date is a bummer for fans of the series anxiously waiting for the adaptation, it is beginning to turn the first quarter of 2010 into a jammed-packed horror smorgasbord as slew of other fright films are also poised to hit the screen during that time, including Lionsgate’s DAYBREAKERS, Joss Whedon's THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, and Screen Gems’ LEGION.

We will continue to update you on this and other projects.

- LATIN HORROR Team

"The HORRORphiles #2 - Scaring up a Revolución" / BLOODY MARY COCKTAIL SHOTS

Dear LATIN HORRORphiles:

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the overwhelming response to LATIN HORROR and it series of Latin horror screenings. Your support is going a long way toward getting the word out about this venture to put this very worthwhile genre on the map.

I also wanted to inform you that we now have many more RSVPs than the capacity of the Anthology Film Archives will allow for the "The HORRORphiles #2 - Scaring up a Revolución" screenings, taking place on Saturday, April 4th. And since it's "general seating," I encourage you to come early and purchase your ticket(s) at the box office to ensure entry.

AND, if you arrive between 6:30 and 7pm, we will have complimentary "bloody mary" cocktail shots in the lobby for all our guests as a way to get you into the LATIN HORROR mood.

- LATIN HORROR Team

3:53 Trailer Online

Dear LATIN HORRORphiles:

Here is a link to the trailer for Shawna Baca's film, 3:52 (staring America Ferrera), which is showcasing April 4th as part of "The HORRORphiles #2 - Scaring up a Revolución" screenings hosted by LATIN HORROR at Anthology Film Archives.

We hope you join us on April 4th and support the genre of Latin horror.

http://tinyurl.com/crwbc3

- LATIN HORROR Team

"THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT" [Remake] Trailer.

"THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT" Trailer.

Courtesy Trailer Addict:

http://tinyurl.com/dk89nj