Music Box Midnight Movie: DEADGIRL

07/24/2009 11:59 pm

Dark Sky Films will be hosting special midnight screenings of Deadgirl, the coming-of-age horror film that took the festival circuit by storm. Thanks to Bloody-Disgusting.com, who scored an exclusive look at the official one sheet and a bunch of the first theatrical locations, which will be updated soon with special guest appearances! The film is about two teenagers who make a shocking discovery that not only threatens their friendship but also their lives. In a forgotten room of an abandoned asylum, they find a beautiful woman tied to a bed, and soon come to realize she is anything but dead.

Music Box Theater - CHICAGO
3733 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 871-6604
Screening July 24th & 25th at midnight

Flashback Weekend Adds Ginger Snaps Reunion to Guest Lineup

Flashback Weekend is pleased to announce that the stars of the Ginger Snaps movies, Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins, will be appearing at the 2009 Flashback Weekend in October.

Writer/Director/Producer/Actor Jason Paul Collum will be appearing as well.

For more information visit the Flashback Weekend Celebrity Guest Page.

Salute to SUPERNATURAL

11/13/2009
11/15/2009

Creation Entertainment's SALUTE TO SUPERNATURAL

See JENSEN ACKLES and JARED PADALECKI from Supernatural LIVE and IN PERSON! Sunday at the convention, alone and together, at the Wyndham Chicago O'Hare.

For full details and info, visit http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural.htm

G-FEST XVI : Godzilla & Japanese Monster Fans Unite!

07/03/2009
07/05/2009

G-FEST is the largest regular gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans in the world. Held each summer, G-FEST typically attracts about 1000 attendees. In 2005, more than 1300 attended.

G-FEST is a family-oriented convention which caters to a wide variety of interests within the kaiju genre. G-FEST features presentations and Q & A sessions by actors and crew from the Japanese Godzilla films, fan presentations on topics of interest, contests and gaming, new and classic kaiju movies, the western world’s largest kaiju-oriented dealers room, and lots of fun and camaraderie.

THE 2009 CONVENTION
G-FEST XVI will be held from July 3rd through July 5th, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare (same site as last year). Registrations are now being accepted. Register by mail with the printable form, or online with your PayPal account. Check out this year’s schedule to see some of the exciting things happening at G-FEST XVI.

Full details & info: http://www.g-fan.com/index2.html?http://www.g-fan.com/html/gfest_xvi/gfe...

The Horror Society presents Summer Slaughter

07/11/2009 4:30 pm
07/11/2009 11:59 pm




For tickets and full details: http://www.horrorsociety.com/festivals/

Ultimate Horror Convention & Festival of Fiends

09/11/2009
09/13/2009

Bloody-Disgusting, Havsum Entertainment and Re-Evolution present Festival of Fiends the first of many Ultimate Horror Cons. The show is slated to take place September 11-13 in Chicago, IL (Westin Chicago Northwest) and features guests including Derek Mears (Friday the 13th), Chris Carnel (My Bloody Valentine), Jason Mewes (Tripper), Daeg Faerch (Halloween), Andrew Bryniarski (Texas Chainsaw), Bill Moseley (TCM 2, House of 100 Corpses, Devil's Rejects), Jake Busey (Frighteners), America Olivia (Friday the 13th, Bitch Slap), Besty Rue (True Blood), Tom Savini, John Kassir 9The Cryptkeeper) and many more. Pre-order your weekend tickets now (for only $40) and get a free autograph and/or DVD while supplies last (details here).

WildClaw Theatre seeking submissions for DEATHSCRIBE 2009

DEATHSCRIBE 2009: The Second Annual International Festival of Radio Horror Plays

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!

WildClaw Theatre is proud to announce that we are accepting submissions for the second annual DEATHSCRIBE Horror Radio Play Festival. We are looking for 10 minute radio scripts that are genuinely scary, imaginative, chilling, intelligent, suspenseful, horrific or downright grotesque. We put no restrictions on contestants as to content or tone, but keep in mind that we are a Horror Theatre. We take our horror seriously, and so should you.

So, if you have a dandy little campfire tale to share - and you know you do - visit http://www.wildclawtheatre.com/wc_html/deathscribe09.html for submission rules and regulations. Likewise, if you know someone who would like to toss their bloody hat in the ring, please feel free to forward this email along. Submission deadline is July 30th, 2009, so get crackin'!

Last year's DEATHSCRIBE (held Oct 6, 2008 at Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre) was an extraordinary evening of live performances of original short radio plays, written by horror enthusiasts and professionals from all around the globe. The thrill of watching skilled foley artists creating sound effects live, right in front of you, is truly like no other. With live musical accompaniment, special guest directors and a celebrity panel to judge the best in the fest, the night was magical and we're looking to do it again, bigger and better!

(To listen to the live recordings of DEATHSCRIBE 2008, go to http://wildclawbloodradio.blogspot.com/ and look in the upper right hand corner. Podcasts are also available on ITunes.)

Any questions? Email the DEATHSCRIBE DAEMON at wildclawdeathscribe@gmail.com.

WILDCLAW THEATRE - Bringing Horror and the Supernatural to the Chicago Stage http://www.wildclawtheatre.com

Chicago Vampire Fans: Sound Off! RedEye Reporter Seeks...

Chicago Tribune/RedEye reporter Kyra Kyles is looking for vampire fans from and living in Chicago, especially those in their 20s and 30s. If that’s you, please e-mail her at kkyles@tribune.com. Her deadline is 6/17, so DON'T WAIT.

Repo! the Genetic Opera with Live Shadowcast!

08/01/2009 11:59 pm
08/02/2009 2:00 am

On Saturday, August 1 at midnight (11:59pm), the Chicago Music Box Theatre (located on Southport) will again be screening the film Repo! the Genetic Opera! The screening will also feature a live shadowcast performance by the 90 Day Delinquents. Tickets can be purchased at the box office the day of the show. Doors will most likely open at 11:45pm.

Visit the 90 Day Delinquents Myspace for more info on the shadowcast and Music Box Theatre for more info on the screening.

Still More Chicago Extras Needed for A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remake!

As posted by FANGORIA:

From Joan Philo Casting:

The feature film, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is searching for REAL POLICE, REAL FIREFIGHTERS, REAL PARAMEDICS, REAL COFFEE SHOP BARISTAS, REAL BOOKSTORE CLERKS and REAL PRESS TYPES. We are also searching for males and females, all ethnicities, 18-years-of-age and up, to work in non-speaking roles as ONLOOKERS and SHOPPERS. These are paid positions.

Please e-mail a recent color photograph (no actor comps, or actor headshots) close up of you face. Include your height, weight, clothing sizes, PHONE NUMBER and address. We can only look at attached photographs -- we are not able to follow links to websites or view photos by another link source.

List your experience and also list if this would be your first time on a film set. Our director likes to work with First-timers. We also love casting real friends and family members.

We are only able to consider local Chicago/Suburban area people for this shoot.

These scenes will be shooting on or around June 22nd, and July 1st. The shoots will be filming at night and during the day and might require a wardrobe fitting.

If you are interested please send your photo and information ASAP to: noe.extras@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

In the subject line of the e-mail please put your age, ethnicity and list if you are any of the real types we are looking for. (For example, 31, ASIAN, POLICE.)

Please note: Sending in your photograph does not guarantee you a part as a non-speaking extra.

Thank you so much! Everyone cast so far has been having a blast on set.

Sincerely, screams and more screams,

Joan
Joanphilocasting.com

THE ART OF PAIN! at the Gene Siskel Film Center

06/05/2009 8:15 pm
06/05/2009 10:15 pm
The Art of Pain - Inspire an artist. Ruin his life!
THE OFFICIAL CHICAGO PREMIER
@ The Siskel Film Center
Newly re-cut and in HD!

More Chicago-Area Extras Sought for Nightmare on Elm Street Remake!

ORIGINAL POST AT FANGORIA.COM

Joan Philo Casting in Chicago is looking for MORE extras/background performers for the Samuel Bayer-helmed A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starring Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger! They're looking for folks that will be professional on the set, and currently have opportunities available for a MASSIVE party scene, and they're looking for a special young lady that can do a scene... topless.

They need people IN THE CHICAGO AREA ASAP, so check out the details below. We'd love to see some FANGORIA readers make their big screen debuts!

EXTRAS CALL #1: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
Joan Philo casting is searching for a special scene for, "A Nightmare on Elm St," a feature film directed by Sam Bayer. We are searching for attractive women, 18 to 27, who are comfortable working topless in a tasteful pool party scene. This scene is a non-speaking “special extra” role and will be filmed with the utmost respect. The location of this scene is in the suburbs (exact location TBD). This scene is a three-night commitment, June 1st, 2nd , & 3rd (night can start as early as in the afternoon and will shoot until sunup the next day) You must be available all three nights to be considered.

If you are interested please e-mail us a recent color photo (in swimwear) along with your height/weight/age/address and phone number to: noe.extras@gmail.com

In the subject of the e-mail please put "Special extra role."

This scene is being cast very quickly! Once we receive your photos we will contact you to come and meet with us.

Note: For your privacy and confidentiality please do not send us any nude photos.

**Joan Philo casting has cast tasteful nude and partial nude scenes in the past (Mad Dog and Glory, Prison Break pilot) successfully and in good taste. You will be treated very well on set.

HORROR SOCIETY'S ZOMBIE DISCO!

06/20/2009 9:00 pm

Celebrate the Horror Society's One Year Anniversary at Viaduct Theater on June 20th with their first annual Zombie Disco!

DJ Joe Wallace will spin your favorite retro disco beats mixed with horror classic tunes all night in tandem with screenings of classic zombie movies.

Come dressed as a zombie or get zombified on the premises and win the Best Zombie Contest!

Other games and events include Zombie Twister, Shoot'em In The Head, booze, trivia, games, vendors, raffle & more!

ViaDuct Theater
3111 N Western Ave
(Belmont and Western, under the bridge on Western)

Tickets only $10 at the door or online
More info:
http://www.horrorsociety.com/disco
http://www.viaducttheatre.com

NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Redux Seeks Chicago-Area Extras!

Craigslist has 2 listings seeking extras in the Chicagoland area for the upcoming remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Hit the links below for full information and details:

A Nightmare on Elm St - males/females 20 years and up (Chicago)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/tfr/1173451150.html

A Nightmare on Elm St needs real doctors, nurses, and 5/6-year-olds! (Chicagoland area)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/tfr/1172452509.html

There's No More Room in Hell, So Let's Go Shopping -- Facets Night School presents Dawn of the Dead

06/27/2009 11:59 pm
06/28/2009 2:30 am

Saturday, June 27th

Facets Night School presents

"There's No More Room in Hell, So Let's Go Shopping"

A midnight lecture on George A. Romero's 1978 zombie classic Dawn of the Dead, followed by a screening and post-screening discussion. Only $5!!

Romero's sequel to Night of the Living Dead ups the zombie action, violence, blood and nihilism to follow a quartet who find refuge from the flesh-eating undead in an abandoned shopping mall. Or do they?

Facets editor Phil Morehart dishes on this landmark horror masterpiece, from its bleak satire of American consumerism, comic book action and groundbreaking gore FX to its impact upon the horror genre and regional independent filmmaking.

About Facets Night School:

Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night, midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Priced at only $5 per class, Facets Night School is a mind-blowing bargain.

Each student receives an educational packet for the films full of notes, essays, articles, a bibliography for further reading and more with admission. DVD give-aways and pre-class grindhouse trailers round out the night.

Lectures start at midnight!! Held at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

http://www.facets.org/pages/nightschool.php

"Mean Spirited: Horror in the Naked City" -- Facets Night School presents The Entity

05/16/2009 11:59 pm
05/17/2009 2:30 am

Saturday, May 16th

Facets Night School presents

"Mean Spirited: Horror in the Naked City"

A midnight lecture on the 1982 horror film The Entity , followed by a screening and post-screening discussion. Only $5!!

In this under-rated, creepy horror sleeper, Barbara Hershey stars as a woman who is attacked frequently in the middle of the night by a terrifying, unseen entity. Her friends and family think she is going crazy - can a parapsychologist free her from the torment?

Facets staffer Miguel Martinez peers into the mysteries of this meaner, more vulgar version of Poltergeist, and also presents Outer Space, an experimental short compiled from Entity footage found in a trashcan in Austria.

About Facets Night School:

Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night, midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Priced at only $5 per class, Facets Night School is a mind-blowing bargain.

Each student receives an educational packet for the films full of notes, essays, articles, a bibliography for further reading and more with admission. DVD give-aways and pre-class grindhouse trailers round out the night.

Lectures start at midnight!! Held at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

http://www.facets.org/pages/nightschool.php

Dreamers Beware: Freddy's coming to Elk Grove, Hersey high schools

Students at two Northwest suburban high schools will have the chance be in the remake of a classic horror movie, with filming to be done on both campuses, an official said Sunday.

New Line Cinema wants to use Elk Grove High School and Hersey High School in Arlington Heights for an upcoming remake of the classic horror movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street," Elk Grove High Principal Nancy Holman confirmed Sunday. The plans were announced to students during an assembly Friday.

According to the Internet Movie Database, filming began in Chicago on May 5, with Jackie Earle Haley as the razor-fingered Freddy Krueger. It is scheduled to be released on April 16, 2010.

Full Story at the Daily Herald.

THEMS

06/27/2009 10:30 pm

THEMS is a sci-fi thriller set in the year 2156, a volatile time when humans have exhausted many of the Earth’s natural resources. A crew of seven in search of the rare element Carbon9 has just completed a successful mission, filling the ship’s hold with rocks mined from an uncharted asteroid. As they ready for the three-month journey home, it’s clear they are not alone.
The survival horror show is improvised in a cinematic style around a loose story arc, and the characters are played as a study of human nature. The cast has created a fully fleshed-out background for each of their characters, who have secrets, fears, faults and desires that fuel their interactions—in other words, they’re played as real people. And to keep things fresh, THEMS will feature a special guest star each week, a mysterious stowaway found on board.

THEMS
10:30 pm Saturdays May 9 – June 27
The Playground Theater
3209 N Halsted St.
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $20 or group rates available for 10 or more
Reservations: 773.419.0571 or visit www.THEMSiscoming.com

Second Annual Zombie March Chicago! June 13, 2009

06/13/2009 2:00 pm

You've been waiting a whole year to dress up like a zombie and hit up the city... so let's do it again!

You know the deal... meet up at the field at Millennium Park at 2:00 pm on June 13th in your best zombie get-ups.

Remember: Haunted House Rules apply! No touching strangers, don't make a mess, mind your own business. Just use your common sense -- every zombie-style event this city's seen has gone well, and the police have noticed -- let's keep up the good rapport!

Contact us at brains@chicagozombie.com with questions/comments/concerns, and keep watch on http://www.chicagozombie.com and http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74192873814 for all your braingnoshing updates.

Women of Horror Film Festival in Chicago

Horror Society Presents… Women of Horror Film Festival

We are thrilled to announce Horror Society’s 4th Film Festival in April at the Portage Theater in Chicago, IL.

With each festival we try to bring a new and different theme into the movie theater, and this time it’s Lady’s Night!

On Saturday, April 25th from 5pm to 12am, Horror Society will feature films directed, produced, written by women and/or have females in the lead role.

Our goal for this festival is to show the female side of the horror genre in a way that most of the horror fans are not familiar with. We want to display females in horror as the lead, dominant role instead of the victim. Many studios and companies tend to stay away from this point of view because it does not attract the audience they are looking for. To us that is a shame. We will also be showcasing and screening many films that have been directed, produced or written by women in the horror industry. There are so many female directors doing Indie Horror now without the recognition they need and deserve.

This is our chance to support these women that are not only directing and producing Independent Horror, but the strong women that are in front of the camera as well.

We will also be holding both a Silent Auction and Horror Raffle with some great items. All proceeds will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation to support Breast Cancer Research.
The theater is located on 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave in Portage Park. It’s a beautiful theater located in a great part of the city with state of the art equipment. The festival will run from 5pm to 12am with vendors, giveaways, and more. With each of our festivals we try to put the spotlight on some local talent as well, so we will be having trailers of local Chicago Indie horror films playing throughout the night.

The lineup has been chosen and the guests have been confirmed….

:Films:
Phobia
Wretched
Death in Charge
The Wigly
Side Effect
The Making of Sculpture

Flashback Weekend's SLASHERFEST at the Midway Drive-In, April 18, 2009

04/18/2009 6:30 pm

Saturday April 18, 2009 | Gates open at 6:30 pm | Show starts at Dusk | $7.00 per adult!

91 Palmyra Road, Sterling, Illinois  61021
www.themidwaydrivein.net

Showing on the giant 90-foot-wide Midway Drive-In screen:
Two of 2009's biggest Horror Slasher hits and a
Special Midwest Horror Premiere!

While She Was OutWe are proud to present the Midwest premiere and first Drive-In screening ever of the new Horror-Thriller from Anchor Bay Entertainment:

 WHILE SHE WAS OUT

Starring Kim Bassinger. In the vein of female revenge/empowerment films such as “I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE” and Quentin Tarantino’s “DEATH PROOF”, “WHILE SHE WAS OUT” tells the story of an abused housewife (played by Kim Bassinger) who is targeted for rape and murder by a gang of vicious thugs. She finds herself stranded in the woods armed with a toolbox while the gang closes in on her. The gang members find out how dangerous a woman pushed to the breaking point can be! 

Along With:

FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
MY BLOODY VALENTINE (2009)

The evening will also feature classic coming attractions, vintage concession ads, prize raffles between the films and more!This is your chance to support horror films at the box office AND to be able to enjoy an evening of great horror in the comfort of your own car.

The Midway Drive-In (located between Sterling and Dixon Illinois in Northern Illinois) is the oldest operating Drive-In in Illinois. The Midway projection booth has been upgraded with a new projector and lamp house for an incredible presentation! The concession stand has been remodeled into a classic 50’s diner look, so be sure to visit the concession stand for all of your dining and snacking needs!

Saturday April 18, 2009 | Gates open at 6:30 pm | Show starts at Dusk | $7.00 per adult!

91 Palmyra Road, Sterling, Illinois  61021
www.themidwaydrivein.net

Visit www.flashbackweekend.com or  www.themidwaydrivein.net, or call (847) 478-0119 for more info.

You Oughta be in Fangs MAY 29th

05/29/2009 6:00 pm
05/30/2009 12:00 am

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for Friday evening, MAY 29th!

You Oughta be in Fangs
Written and directed by Death by Design

Decadent 1920s party-goers in search of hot-jazz and free-flowing booze, head to an underground speakeasy run by conjoined whisper sisters, but discover cold bodies and free-flowing blood. Assisted by a team of waxen virgins and undead goons, Vampires move incognito through the euphoric crowd, adding to their brood.

Come and enjoy an evening of cocktails, live entertainment, and delectable Vampire bites.

Food created by Bleeding Heart Bakery

Event will be held on May 29th, 2009, details following soon, so stay tuned and be reborn this spring as the eternally undead!

info@three-walls.org

119 n. peoria #2d

Chicago, IL 60607

312.432.3972

2 Chicago Zombie Pub Crawls AND Zombie Army Prom!

04/25/2009 3:00 pm
04/26/2009 2:00 am

On April 25, 2009, there will be not one, but TWO major zombie-themed events in Chicago!

From 3:00 - 8:00 pm Andersonville will play host to the Second Annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl! After the massive success of last year's first CZPC, pH Productions is bringing it back from the dead for another go. Simon's, Charlie's Ale House and Hamburger Mary's have all signed on to participate, with further details pending! Full information and details can be found at http://www.chicagozombiepubcrawl.com

Second Annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl
The First Annual Zombie Army Prom

Then, from 8:00 pm - 2:00 am, the zombie revelry moves south to The Orphanage for the First Annual Zombie Army Prom! The Prom will be a fund-raiser for the next Zombie Army Productions feature film, and will feature music, dancing, beer & wine, fingers (er, finger foods), King & Queen Zombie Costume Contest, Zombie Dance-Off, the Zombie Army Wheel of Pain and more!

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Formal attire is not required; however, you HAVE to be zombified! Those still living upon their arrival can get zombified at the door by the Zombie Army's talented makeup artists for a $10 donation!

The Orphanage is located at 643 W 31st St. in Chicago. Get advance tickets HERE.

But wait! There's more! Weird Chicago is having its 3 Rings of Horror Zombie Pub Crawl from 9:00 pm - 2:00 am!

HAuNTcon 2009 : Milwaukee (only 2 hours from Chicago!)

04/30/2009
05/04/2009

Join Haunters from across the country for the Sixth Annual Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention, April 30-May 4, 2009 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Convention Center with a pre-show Haunted road trip April 29-30, less than an hour and a half drive from the Rosemont Convention Center in Chicago!

Open to the general public, HAuNTcon is a convention and expo that packs in everything a Haunter could possibly want or need to make the next Halloween season the best it can be! Designed by Haunters, for Haunters of every age and level of experience, HAuNTcon brings people together who love Haunted Houses and Halloween for a fun filled three days and nights of Haunter Education, Tours of Local Haunted Houses, jam packed Tradeshow Floor, Hearse Show and an incredible Costume Ball!

The HAuNTcon Haunt Tours starts on Wednesday April 29 with a pre-show tour. The over-night bus trip includes lights on and lights off tours of the Hartford Jaycees Haunted House, Terror on Rural Street Crypt of Terror, Bad Boy’s Scenic Design’s Terror on the Fox, Shawano Manor and Dominion of Terror.

The Thursday Night Kick-off Tour and Social on April 30 includes dinner and a tour of the Realm of Terror owned by Tom Kristof. The Friday Night Haunt Tour, May 1 is the three haunt multi-element event Wisconsin Fear Grounds, owned by Tim and Ann Marie Gavinski, and features Morgan Manor, Freaky’s Fun House and the brand new Unstable.

A key component of HAuNTcon is education! Over 50 hours of seminars, workshops and Demonstrations are included in the price of admission. Education id the key to help attendees learn tips and tricks on how-to build props and sets; how to make their lives easier and their attractions more successful.

RITES OF SPRING NITE I DARK & EROTIC ART GALLERY RECEPTION & CELEBRATION

04/10/2009 8:00 pm

The Nineteen Hundred & One Presents:
The Rites of Spring
Dark & Erotic Art Gallery Reception & Celebration
Friday, April 10, 2009
8pm-11:30pm
21+
1901 W. Belmont Ave. (entrance on Wolcott), Chicago
Artwork by:
Ellen Greene, Zachary Pelka, Ary Gierut, Jennifer Anne Buckley, ProDeviant & ~E~
original Dark Sounds by DJ Dep & DJ Ain Sof
Dark & Hot Burlesque Performances by:
Dollface, Red Hot Annie & Viva LaMuerte
Live Dark Musical Performance by Mark Bose
+ Vegan & Traditional Hors d'oeuvre, Drinks & Surprises!!!
Donations Appreciated
www.myspace.com/thenineteenhundredandone

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