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Some concepts work very well in the indie filmmaking scene. Getting caught in a suffocating space and hiding from evil forces is one of those ideas that immediately feels right for small-budget filmmaking. The 2022 film by L. Gustavo Cooper, Crawlspace, has the entirety of it’s plot revolve around the protagonist hiding from wicked, unknown men who are after the money hidden in the crawlspace. It’s entertaining for a while, but soon the insipid decisions taken by everybody involved turn this taut thriller into a sloppy one, where the payoff is nowhere near as exciting as it could have been. The characters are paper thin, and hence most of the actors try to act like stock characters taken from similar movies from the past. But taking the movie for what it is, Crawlspace just might do it for you if you are looking for a little claustrophobic fun.

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"Bad luck for you then, plumber. You've got something down there that belongs to us!" Paramount Movies has already debuted this horror thriller titled Crawlspace, it's out now to watch on digital / VOD services. If you think it looks good, you can watch it right now! A family man finds himself trapped in the crawlspace of a remote Oregon cabin where ruthless poachers have stashed their gains. As the dangerous men draw closer, Robert must decide if the crawlspace will be his tomb... or the battleground in his fight for survival. The film stars Henry Thomas, Bradley Stryker, Jennifer Robertson, Olivia Taylor Dudley, C. Earst Harth, Joe Costa, and Catherine Lough Haggquist. This looks mediocre, but there's at least one great line: "I deal with pieces of sh*t all day..." Plus his homemade Wolverine claws. Maybe it will be good? Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for L. Gustavo Cooper's Crawlspace,...

Fresh off Doctor Sleep, “The Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass,” Henry Thomas is back in the horror genre with Paramount’s Crawlspace, just released on Digital outlets. Thomas stars alongside Jennifer Robertson (Schitt’s Creek) and Olivia Taylor Dudley (The Magicians) in Crawlspace, the new movie from director L. Gustavo Cooper (June). “He’s trapped… terrified… and yet more dangerous than they could […]

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Exclusive: ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group has debuted the first four images from Crawlspace, a thriller marking the feature directorial debut of L. Gustavo Cooper, following its acquisition of worldwide rights to the title.

The film starring Henry Thomas (Midnight Mass), Jennifer Robertson (Schitt’s Creek), Olivia Taylor Dudley (The Magicians) and more follows a family man who must fight for survival, when he finds himself trapped in the crawlspace of a remote Oregon cabin, where ruthless poachers have stashed their fortune.

Jacob D. Wehrman penned the feature, which also stars Bradley Stryker (Let Him Go), Catherine Lough Haggquist (Fifty Shades of Grey) and C. Ernst Harth (To All the Boys: Always and Forever).

Sp Media Group’s Steven Paul and Scott Karol produced, with Alejandro Brugues, Mark Holder, Christine Holder and Andrew Wilson at Wonder Street Entertainment serving as exec producers.

“From the beginning, I saw the movie as fun action/thriller.

L. Gustavo Cooper is a name you're going to want to remember, and a distinct and exciting voice on the indie horror film scene. With several short films under his belt, two features (The Devil Incarnate and June), work on the V/H/S television series, as well as some terrific editing skills (full disclosure: he edit the trailer for my recent short film), Cooper has been coming up the ranks for a while. Now, you can check out his most recent short film, Amy. It's played at festivals around the world, including Fantasia, Ithaca Fantastik, Overlook (where it won Scariest Short) and Brooklyn Horror (where it won Best Cinematography). At a residence, Mary cares for numerous sick and ailing guests, including the young Amy. Delivering refreshments...

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Daily Dead was proud to once again sponsor and experience this year's Overlook Film Festival, which took place in the historic (and quite possibly haunted) confines of New Orleans. With another year of immersive events, essential screenings, and live performances in the books, the Overlook Film Festival's 2018 audience and juried awards have been announced.

We have the official press release with full details on this year's winners below, and be sure to keep an eye on Overlook Film Festival's official website for more updates. We already can't wait for next year's festival!

Press Release: (New Orleans, La) – As its second edition comes to a close, the Overlook Film Festival has the great pleasure of announcing its second year juried and audience awards. Culled from a stellar lineup of 41 films (23 features and 18 short films from 12 countries), the festival's features and short film juries deliberated over the course of the event, publicly...

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" The spooky, Halloween goodness has only just begun! The clothing store Unique Vintage recently teamed up with Nerdist for a Ghoul Gang photo that's featured in today's Horror Highlights. Also: Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival 2017, Coma Ward board game details, Mortal Kombat hits New York Comic Con 2017, Final Girls Berlin Film Fest's call for submissions, and release details and a trailer for Bunnyman Vengeance.

Unique Vintage's Ghoul Gang Photo Shoot: "Bring on the gothic glamour! Leading up to Halloween, Unique Vintage is celebrating the spookiest season with Nerdist for a special photo shoot promoting their Ghoul Gang t-shirt and Creepy Collection of retro clothing. Whether you're the daughter of Dracula or a Mistress of the Dark, this collection has something for you!

Inspired by the best-selling t-shirt, the Ghoul Gang includes: Bizarre States podcast host Jessica Chobot as Morticia Addams; Nerdist Editor-in-Chief...

You never know what will be waiting for you in the woods... In today's Horror Highlights, we have two clips from the upcoming thriller Without Name, as well as details on the Nitehawk Shorts Festival Selects program, Frontières returning to the Fantasia International Film Festival, and the official trailer for The Passing.

Without Name Clips: Press Release: "Los Angeles, California (June 16, 2017) - Global Digital Releasing has set a distribution date for the award winning dramatic thriller Without Name. The North American release will be across multiple digital and VOD platforms, beginning Tuesday, June 20.

The story follows land surveyor Eric (Alan McKenna). He travels to a remote, unnamed Irish woodland to assess its suitability for a new development project. However, the assignment it is not as simple as it could be. Intrigued by the woods’ foreboding mysticism, Eric finds himself drawn into a dangerous game that could lead to him becoming...

Exclusive: Organisers have teamed up with marketing, distribution platform Nordic Genre Invasion on a series of events set to run from September 22-25 in Austin, Texas.

The collaboration will bring pitches, shorts, works-in-progress and panels from creators involved with the likes of The Look Of Silence, The Rat King and Mystery Of The Wolf.

“Nordic Genre Invasion is a perfect collaborator in our new international expansion efforts,” said market director Rodney Perkins. “They represent a number of high-quality genre films with strong crossover potential in English-speaking territories.”

Nordic Genre Invasion board chairman Mikko Aromaa said: “The discussions on the shape and form of our collaboration went on for well over 12 months, and I’m confident that the conclusion we reached is ideal for this pilot year. We are of course hoping that this will be the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship.”

Kati Nuora, manager for international promotion and projects at the Finnish Film Foundation, added:...

Sneak Peek footage from director L. Gustavo Cooper's 2015 supernatural thriller "June", starring Casper Van Dien, Victoria Pratt and Eddie Jemison, available October 13, 2015, exclusively from Anchor Bay Canada:

"...in this 'coming-of-rage' story, an orphan named 'June' has become the vessel of a supernatural being. As June struggles to hold back the demon from lashing out when other kids tease and bully her, 'the entity called 'Aer', leaves a trail of damaged and destroyed foster homes in her wake.

"June quickly bonds with her new adoptive parents 'Lilly' and 'Dave'. But she must discover her true identity to overcome the inner demon in order to save herself, her new family, and to find love and acceptance in a chaotic world..."

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L. Gustavo Cooper’s newest film June (review) is the story of a 9-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with Aer, an ancient supernatural being set on destroying mankind. The film, which stars Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt, is now available on DVD and VOD platforms. In honor of the film’s release Cooper took some time to […]...

Exclusive clip from new shocker June. Shock is stoked to be able to lay an Exclusive clip on our readers from maverick indie filmmaker L. Gustavo Cooper’s (The Devil Incarnate) terrifying new “bad seed” killer kid movie June. June stars The Walking Dead’s Kennedy Brice as the titular tot, a nine year old angel who…

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Directed by L. Gustavo Cooper (The Devil Incarnate), June is an stylish new possession flick that looks like it goes into some pretty wild directions. The film stars Kennedy Brice (“The Walking Dead”), Casper Van Dien (The Pact, Shiver), Victoria Pratt (Patient Killer), Eddie Jemison (Ocean’s Eleven) and Lance E. Nichols (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

June is hitting DVD and on Digital on Oct. 6, 2015.

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Yesterday, Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, celebrated her birthday, and in this morning's round-up we have details on Sideshow and Tweeterhead's Elvira statue. Also: L. Gustavo Cooper's June on DVD and release details for The Art of Horror and Nightmare Code.

Elvira Statue: "Have you been naughty or nice?

Sideshow Collectibles and Tweeterhead are proud to introduce the Elvira: Scary Christmas Deluxe Maquette. The Mistress of the Dark is decked out in her holiday best with a bag of scare-fully picked toys for naughty girls and boys. Standing 18” tall on a rooftop base, this beautifully detailed statue is the perfect addition to your Elvira collection!"

This figure is expected to ship December 2015 / January 2016 and is available to purchase for $274.00.

To learn more about this product, visit Sideshow Collectible's website at:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/elvira-elvira-scary-christmas-tweeterhead-902544/

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Malevolent Entity Unleashed in New Film June

Rlj Entertainment will be releasing June on DVD on October 6th.  The film stars Casper Van Dien, Kennedy Brice and Victoria Pratt and directed by L. Gustavo Cooper. Synopsis: Nine-year-old June (Kennedy Brice, The Walking Dead) has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. And though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes, a ...

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Starring Sarah Lind and Devon Sawa, the unrated Blu-ray and DVD of The Exorcism of Molly Hartley will be released on October 20th. Two clips from Unfriended, a new trailer for June, and DVD release details for the zombie flick A Plague So Pleasant are also in this morning's round-up.

The Exorcism of Molly Hartley: Press Release: "Molly Hartley (Sarah Lind; Wolfcop) is all grown up, but the unholy demon inside her lives on in this all-new, Unrated sequel that takes terror to the next level! Six years after graduating high school — and discovering that a secret pact assigned her soul to the devil — Molly is suspected of murder and confined to a mental hospital, where she wreaks supernatural havoc on the staff and patients. Her only hope is an exorcism by a defrocked priest (Devon Sawa; Final Destination) looking to redeem himself and save Molly's life before her hideous "transformation" is complete.

June, "a coming of rage," horror title will be released by Rlj Entertainment. This film distribution company acquired release rights for June, appropriately enough, in late June of 2015. Now, a release date has been chosen, October 6th, 2015. The film was directed by L. Gustavo Cooper (The Devil Incarnate) and it stars Kennedy Brice (“The Walking Dead”), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Victoria Pratt (Mutant X). The film's official DVD artwork is hosted here. For more on the story, June is a tragic character. She leaves a trail of destruction as she moves from foster home to foster home. At her new location, she tries to control her demonic powers, until they control her. Now, an entire neighbourhood is under siege, with June possessed by an ancient evil. The low quality graphic for June shows the central character and her ability to move objects. Knives and cleavers will be unleashed in just a few months.

Medicom Toy Corporation will release two vinyl figures of the "King of the Monsters" in October. Also in this round-up: acquisition details on Image Entertainment's June and a look at preview pages from Gunsuits #2.

Godzilla Figures: These Godzilla action figures are part of the Godzilla Vinyl Wars line, which is a collaborative effort between Medicom Toy Corporation and Japanese Sofubi manufacturers.

According to Figures.com, the new figures are due to be released in late October:

"The bright green 1967 Sofubi is modeled after the kaiju depicted in Son of Godzilla, a film which helped bring Godzilla to younger audiences. The Gmk Sofubi is a modern take on the character, styled after Godzilla's grittier, spikier appearance in the 2001 film Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.

• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Godzilla 1967 Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152393, Srp: $70)

• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Gmk Godzilla Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152394, Srp: $60)"

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This felt like a long time coming but L. Gustavo Cooper's coming of rage flick June has finally found a U.S. home with Image Entertainment. This at least promises it a limited theatrical run along with VOD and DVD (going by most of Image's previous release strategies to this point). June stars Kennedy Brice in the titular role. She is adopted into a new home by Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt, but she hides a dark secret. She shares her body with a ancient supernatural being called Aer. As is the case with most supernatural beings Aer wants to destroy the World. Typical supernatural being behavior. June is produced L. Gustavo Cooper, James Fler, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt and Duane A....

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Rlj Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to science fiction thriller June, the company said today. The film follows a young orphan girl sharing her body with an ancient supernatural monster called Aer, bent on the destruction of humankind. She is forced to save herself from Aer after she’s adopted by a loving family. Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Victoria Pratt (Hush Little Baby) star. Directed by L. Gustavo Cooper and…...

Read More: Image Entertainment Acquires Indie Horror 'Some Kind of Hate' Image Entertainment has acquired "June," a creepy thriller directed by L. Gustavo Cooper and starring Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt.  The film is an intense and horrifying take on the coming-of-age sub genre, following the story of a young girl attempting to protect her loved ones while possessed by an evil otherworldly creature with detrimental intentions. The sci-fi thriller explores June's journey as she fights her literal inner demon to protect her family.  Mark Ward, Rlje Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, said of the film: "L. Gustavo Cooper brings a new twist in this coming-of-age film. With a great cast and a unique story, 'June' will give fans a new perspective to the genre." Read More: Rosamund Pike Thriller Acquired by Rlje/Image Entertainment...

Hopefully, 2015 brings back psychic rage. The wonderful subgenre that often sees young children harness telekinetic powers and lay waste to adults and peers alike is alive in The Mind’s Eye (from Almost Human‘s Joe Begos) and L. Gustavo Cooper’s June, which has been acquired for release by Image Entertainment. In June, “June is an innocent nine-year-old orphan girl…

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It’s been awhile since we’ve had anything to report about L. Gustavo Cooper’s June, which looks to take at least a little bit of inspiration from Carrie. While we wait for a release date, check out a new piece of… Continue Reading →

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With the American Film Market - a place for genre films to find financing and look for distribution - arriving, Raven Banner Entertainment has released an all new trailer for the supernatural thriller June.

Casper Van Dien and Addy Miller star in the film directed by L. Gustavo Cooper. Kennedy Brice, Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece and Lance Nichols found out the cast.

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L. Gustavo Cooper's horror thriller June has been completed and will be introduced to the marketplace at the American Film Market (Afm) next month. Twitch is proud to debut the brand new trailer.June is the story about a nine-year-old orphan who has become the vessel of a supernatural being called Aer. June struggles holding Aer back from lashing out when other kids tease and bully her. Aer leaves a trail of damaged and destroyed foster homes in her wake. June quickly bonds with her new adoptive parents Lily and Dave. But she must discover her true identity to overcome this inner demon in order to save herself, her new family, and to find love and acceptance in a chaotic world.One of June's production companies, Raven...

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Title: The Devil Incarnate (Original Title: Copiii: The 1st Entry) Image Entertainment Director: L. Gustavo Cooper Writer: Coe Douglas, Jon Bosworth and L. Gustavo Cooper Cast: Rod Luzzi, Graci Carli, Emily Rogers Running time: 76 minutes, Not Rated Special Features: None On DVD: 10.07.14 Trevor and Holly Davidson (Rod Luzzi and Graci Carli) are newlyweds on their way to Florida. They decide to stop at some tourist trap in Cassadaga where Holly wants to get a tarot reading. After a disappointing encounter with a palm reader, they are told by a mysterious homeless black man (insert cliche magical negro that we’ll see again) who tells the couple to seek out [ Read More ]

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The Devil Incarnate is coming October 7th to DVD and VOD. Shock has your early look at the film, directed by L. Gustavo Cooper, via a sneak peek clip.

In the film, the future looks bright for newlyweds Trevor and Holly, but their dreams are about to devolve into a nightmare of unspeakable terror.On a random visit to a tarot reader, they encounter a mysterious old woman who tells them that Holly is pregnant. But soon, their joy is overshadowed by a mounting sense of dread that something sinister lurks within Holly’s womb.

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Image Entertainment Presents

The Devil Incarnate

Available on DVD and Digital Download on October 7, 2014

Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, brings you The Devil Incarnate, available on DVD and Digital Download on October 7, 2014. Directed by L. Gustavo Cooper (Velvet Road), the film stars Rod Luzzi (Spin), Graci Carli (The Ascent), and Emily Rogers (Sanctuary; Quite A Conundrum). The Devil Incarnate is available on … Continue reading →

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L. Gustavo Cooper's Copiii: The 1st Entry is rightfully getting a title change for its U.S. release. The film is now being called The Devil Incarnate and Image has set an October 7th DVD and VOD debut. You can see an early trailer here.

In the film, the future looks bright for newlyweds Trevor and Holly, but their dreams are about to devolve into a nightmare of unspeakable terror.

On a random visit to a tarot reader, they encounter a mysterious old woman who tells them that Holly is pregnant. But soon, their joy is overshadowed by a mounting sense of dread that something sinister lurks within Holly’s womb. As the child grows within her, she begins to exhibit increasingly bizarre and violent behavior.

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Indie filmmaker L. Gustavo Cooper is back with another tale of terror called The Devil Incarnate, and it's getting set for an October 7, 2014, DVD release from Rlj / Image Entertainment. Read on for the official trailer and more!

Graci Carli and Rod Luzzi star.

Synopsis

The future looks bright for newlyweds Trevor and Holly, but their dreams are about to devolve into a nightmare of unspeakable terror.

On a random visit to a tarot reader, they encounter a mysterious old woman who tells them that Holly is pregnant. As the child grows within her, Holly begins to exhibit increasingly bizarre and violent behavior. Soon their joy is overshadowed by a mounting sense of dread that something sinister lurks within her womb. Desperate to save his wife and unborn child, Trevor searches for answers and discovers Holly may have fallen prey to an ancient curse spawned by an evil demon with an insatiable lust for blood.

"Walking Dead" kiddies Kennedy Brice and Addy Miller are among the cast in L. Gustavo Cooper's June, which just wrapped production. We showed you a teaser clip a couple months back, and now we've got our hands on a fresh batch of stills to tide you over until the trailer!

Check 'em out courtesy of Twitch Film!

Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece, and Lance Nichols also star.

Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders) and Duane A. Sikes produced alongside Raven Banner partners Michael Paszt, James Fler, and Andrew T. Hunt.

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Synopsis

June is the story about a nine-year-old orphan who has become the vessel of a supernatural being called Aer. June struggles holding Aer back from lashing out when other kids tease and bully her. Aer leaves a trail of damaged and destroyed foster homes in her wake. June...

Indie filmmaker L. Gustavo Cooper is back with another tale of terror called The Devil Incarnate, and it's getting set for an October 7, 2014, DVD release from Rlj / Image Entertainment. Read on for artwork, details, and more!

Graci Carli and Rod Luzzi star.

Synopsis

The future looks bright for newlyweds Trevor and Holly, but their dreams are about to devolve into a nightmare of unspeakable terror.

On a random visit to a tarot reader, they encounter a mysterious old woman who tells them that Holly is pregnant. As the child grows within her, Holly begins to exhibit increasingly bizarre and violent behavior. Soon their joy is overshadowed by a mounting sense of dread that something sinister lurks within her womb. Desperate to save his wife and unborn child, Trevor searches for answers and discovers Holly may have fallen prey to an ancient curse spawned by an evil demon with an insatiable lust for blood.

Currently in production with Canada's Raven Banner Entertainment comes the very first teaser trailer for L. Gustavo Cooper's independent Horror flick June. The video has an interesting angle going on that should be fun to witness with an order of Firestarter on the side. June is the Horror story about a nine year old girl named June, who has become the vessel of a supernatural being called Aer. She must discover her true self and overcome this in…...

Just one week after learning that Casper Van Dien would be beating off a supernatural being in an upcoming film entitled June, a clip from the flick has already come across our desk here at the Dread Central offices. How's that for speedy reporting?!

Check out the very first teaser clip, which promises Carrie-inspired thrills and chills!

Kennedy Brice, Addy Miller, Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece, and Lance Nichols round out the cast.

L. Gustavo Cooper (Velvet Road) directs from a script he co-wrote with Sharon Y. Cobb. Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders), Jacquelyn Frisco (Tell-Tale), and Duane A. Sikes produce with Raven Banner Entertainment partners Michael Paszt, James Fler, and Andrew T. Hunt.

Synopsis

June is the story about a nine-year-old orphan who has become the vessel of a supernatural being called Aer. June struggles holding Aer back from lashing out when other kids tease and bully her. Aer leaves...

L. Gustavo Cooper's June is currently in production. Earlier this week, we informed you Caspar Van Dien and Addy Miller had been added to the cast, joining Kennedy Brice, Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece and Lance Nichols. Today, we already have a trailer for you. Check it out in the player here.

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Around these parts we love us some Casper Van Dien. We've had a soft spot for him since his days as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers. We know the guy has the goods, and hopefully he gets a chance to stretch his legs a bit with the new feature June!

Variety reports that Van Dien and Addy Miller (“The Walking Dead”) have joined supernatural thriller June, shooting later the month in Louisiana.

Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece, and Lance Nichols have also been cast.

Kennedy Brice (“The Walking Dead”) stars as a 9-year-old orphan who shares her body with an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind to allow nature to prevail on earth.

L. Gustavo Cooper (Velvet Road) will direct from a script he co-wrote with Sharon Y. Cobb. Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders), Jacquelyn Frisco (Tell-Tale), and Duane A. Sikes will produce with Raven Banner Entertainment partners Michael Paszt,...

Raven Banner Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights for the upcoming horror flick June. They will be selling the film at the upcoming European Film Market during Berlinale. June stars The Walking Dead's Kennedy Brice. The film will be directed by L. Gustavo Cooper off of a script by Sharon Y. Cobb and himself. June is a horror story about an innocent 9-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with Aer, an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind to allow nature to prevail on earth.  June must battle with Aer to save the family she has grown to love.The film will be produced by Gregor Habsburg (J.t. Petty's Hellbenders), Duane A. Skies and from Raven Banner, Michael Paszt, James Fler and Andrew T...

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Fending off walkers is one thing, but battling the supernatural? Unless you're Sam and Dean Winchester, that can be a real bitch. Still, somebody's got to do it, and as proven in the past, the devil and his minions don't care how young or old you are.

The word has come that "The Walking Dead's" Kennedy Brice (pictured) will be starring in the supernatural thriller June. L. Gustavo Cooper (Copiii: The 1st Entry and Velvet Road) will direct based on a script by Sharon Y. Cobb and Cooper.

Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders) and Duane A. Sikes are on board to produce alongside Raven Banner partners Michael Paszt, James Fler, and Andrew T Hunt.

Shooting is scheduled for early spring.

Synopsis

June is a horror story about an innocent 9-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with Aer, an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind to allow nature to prevail on earth.

• The Vampire Academy’s Zoey Deutch will star opposite Tyson Ritter (The House Bunny), Wyatt Russell (Cowboys & Aliens), and William Hurt (Winter’s Tale) in the upcoming Gregg Allman biopic Midnight Rider. Deutch will play Mae, who becomes a rock ‘n’ roll groupie in the hopes of ditching her small-town life. She later becomes the love interest of Gregg Allman in the early years of The Allman Brothers Band. The film is being adapted for the big screen by producer/director Randall Miller and screenwriter Jody Savin (Bottle Shock) from Allman’s biography, My Cross to Bear, which the singer co-wrote with Alan Light.

The official sales trailer for L. Gustavo Cooper's latest fear film, Copiii: The 1st Entry (review), has arrived thanks to our feathered fiends over at Raven Banner Entertainment. Check it out!

Graci Carli, Rod Luzzi, Emily Rogers, Cindy Hogan, Barbara Van Fleet, and Walter J. Colson star.

Synopsis

Copiii: The 1st Entry is the story of two newlyweds, Trevor and Holly Davidson, driving through Florida on the way to their honeymoon in Miami. A simple tourist stop in Cassadaga, the psychic capital of the world, for a tarot reading ends in a frightening encounter with Vjestica Patkavior, the scion of the ancient curse known as copiii pierdere, Romanian for “the loss of a child.” Vjestica’s ancient curse has long rendered the Patkaviors incapable of bearing children naturally; therefore, to carry on their family legacy, they have always stolen other people’s children and raised them as Patkaviors. When...

Littleton, Colorado's Mile High Horror Film Festival is happening this weekend, and Devolver Digital Films has announced that a 75-minute bundle of ten horror shorts plucked from the fest is now available nationwide on VOD.

From the Press Release:

Independent film label Devolver Digital Films has formed a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Alamo Drafthouse’s Mile High Horror Film Festival to release Mile High Horror Shorts, a compilation of top short films from the annual festival. The 75-minute collection of screamers and slashers has been curated by the festival’s director, Timothy Schultz, and is available this month on cable Video On Demand. The broadcast marks a milestone for the medium of short film, a format that rarely sees commercial distribution and has never achieved a nationwide VOD release.

“Short films are often just expensive calling cards for a filmmaker,” says Devolver Digital’s co-founder Mike Wilson. “Their length makes them...

Jacksonville, Fl – May 1, 2013 – Executive Producer, Duane A. Sikes, has once again teamed up with Director, L. Gustavo Cooper and Producer, Jonathan Shepard to produce the highly anticipated follow up to their award-winning short film, Velvet Road. Over the last 18 months Velvet Road has appeared in over 30 film festivals around the world, garnering awards in more the 17 of the festivals. Much like Velvet Road which blended the Zombie … Continue reading →...

We've been talking about L. Gustavo Cooper's upcoming Copiii: The 1st Entry for a few months now, and today we have more to show you in the form of a theatrical trailer and updated synopsis.

The film stars Rod Luzzi, Graci Carli and Emily Rogers. The story is by Cooper and Coe Douglas with a screenplay co-written by Cooper and Jon Bosworth. It's based on Romanian folklore that dates back to the 1500s which was used by parents as a way to keep children from sneaking out or acting up.

Basically the legend says that the only way any member of the group of gypsies known as the Copiii Pierdere could have children was to shed blood in a particular vengeance demon's name in the form of a cursed ritual. This ritual was named Din Burta de Sarpe, Romanian for 'belly of a snake.' The first time a man performed the ritual,...

Last week we showed you the poster and an exclusive still from promising filmmaker L. Gustavo Cooper's upcoming Copiii: The 1st Entry. Now, as promised, here's the first teaser trailer for the film.

As mentioned previously, Cooper wowed us with his short Velvet Road last year, and Copiii: The 1st Entry promises to be more quality horror. The film stars Rod Luzzi, Graci Carli and Emily Rogers. It's based on a story by Cooper and Coe Douglas with a screenplay co-written by Cooper and Jon Bosworth. Take a look at the teaser trailer below that offers a brief peek into the film, and let us know what you think!

For more visit the official Copiii: The 1st Entry website and "like" Copiii: The 1st Entry on Facebook.

Synopsis

From the creators of the award-winning short Velvet Road, Copiii: The 1st Entry is a film based on Romanian folklore that dates back to the 1500s.

Last year a director named L. Gustavo Cooper submitted his short film Velvet Road to us for review. Suffice to say he blew our doors off. And now he's sent over the early word on a feature film he has in the works entitled Copiii: The 1st Entry. Fabulous!

Cooper proved to us he's the real deal with Velvet Road (review here), and we can't wait to see what he's got in store for us with Copiii: The 1st Entry. Dig the first still and some poster art Gustavo released to us below, and prepare yourself for the film's teaser trailer, which you will be able to see exclusively here at Dread Central on May 1st.

For more visit the official Copiii: The 1st Entry website and "like" Copiii: The 1st Entry on Facebook.

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From the creators of the award-winning short Velvet Road, Copiii: The 1st Entry is a...

I’m a short film junkie. I’ll watch anything you give me. It’s one of the reasons I continue to judge the Killer Film Festival each year. I love to what filmmakers are putting out, on a budget, with their own money, on a small scale. Why? Because they’re trying to prove themselves. I’m sure we get our share of big filmmakers getting back to their roots and making a short or two occasionally, but for the most part this format is festival fodder or the building blocks of an anthology. If you want to earn the write to make a big movie, start with a short movie and cut your teeth. In all of the shorts I get to watch about 10% are pretty damn good. Good enough for a feature length movie that will rival what studios, indie or not, are putting out. One such effort is Velvet Road,...

For their seventh annual edition, the Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival is really blowing things up!

Well, not literally. But the world’s premiere horror movie fest is expanding to over double its regular size, screening over 50 films on nine terrifying nights Oct. 10-18 at its new home, the prestigious AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The scares kick off on the 10th with the return of local fave filmmaker Richard Bates, Jr. with the feature-length version of Excision about a teenage girl obsessed with becoming a surgeon. The film co-stars John Waters, Malcolm McDowell and Traci Lords. Bates’ original short Excision on which the feature is based screened at Spooky Movie back in 2008.

A few other Spooky Movie alumni who are back with highly anticipated new films include Mike Davis‘ “green” horror movie President Wolfman, which is composed entirely of public domain footage mixed with a rip-roarin...