New York City Horror Film Festival announces the film as their Opening Night feature presentation. The New York City Horror Film Festival is excited to announce the distinguished presence of writer-director Lou Simon and actress Aniela McGuinness of the revenge thriller “3” at their Opening Night screening on October 26th. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the …
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- 10/21/2017
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
The list of official selections for the annual New York City Horror Film Festival to be held in late October is out! It presents a long list of awesome features which will be spiced with a long list of great short films. Focusing on the features, the list looks like: "3", Dir. Lou Simon "Close Calls", Dir. Richard Stringham "The Night Watchmen", Dir. Mitchell Altieri "Habit", Dir. Simeon Halligan "Vampyrvidar", Dir. Thomas Aske Berg & Fredrik Waldeland "Mal Nosso", Dir. Samuel Galli "Diane", Dir. Michael Mongillo "Ruin Me", Dir. Preston DeFrancis "Hostile", Dir. Matthieu Turi "Replace", Dir. Norbert Keil "The Night Sitter", Dir. John Rocco "Art Of Obsession", Dir. Ryan Andrews "Dismissed", Dir. Ben Arfmann If you wish to know more, look up: http://nychorrorfest.com/...
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- 9/7/2017
- Screen Anarchy
The 5th Annual Key West Film Festival has announced its official 2016 lineup, including the opening night film, “20th Century Women,” directed by Mike Mills and starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig and Billy Crudup. As part of the festival’s signature Critics Focus program, MTV’s Chief Film Critic Amy Nicholson will present and lead a conversation around the film, alongside David Fear, Senior Film/TV Editor of Rolling Stone.
Director of Programming Michael Tuckman said of Nicholson’s pick, “I could not be more thrilled with Amy Nicholson’s choice of ’20th Century Women’ to kick off our 5th Anniversary edition of festival. Annette Bening’s performance is Oscar-deserving and the rich depth of the balance of the leading cast is Altman-esque in its quality. Amy’s discussion after the film will bring a cunning critic’s eye to this fabulous film for audiences.”
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Director of Programming Michael Tuckman said of Nicholson’s pick, “I could not be more thrilled with Amy Nicholson’s choice of ’20th Century Women’ to kick off our 5th Anniversary edition of festival. Annette Bening’s performance is Oscar-deserving and the rich depth of the balance of the leading cast is Altman-esque in its quality. Amy’s discussion after the film will bring a cunning critic’s eye to this fabulous film for audiences.”
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- 10/19/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Stars: Jamie Bernadette, Katie Carpenter, Gema Calero, Karishma Lakhani, Sharron Calvin | Written and Directed by Lou Simon
Writer/director Lou Simon has made quite a name for herself in the horror community within what is, at least in cinematic terms, a very short space of time. Her 2012 feature HazMat sold in record time and her last film, Agoraphobia – starring horror icon Tony Todd and Sharknado’s Cassie Scerbo – recieved decent (if mixed) reviews. Not one to rest of her laurels, Simon returns to the genre, not only writing and directing but also producing survival horror All Girls Weekend.
Taking charge of your career can be a blessing and a curse for filmmakers. On the one hand, having total control of your film as writer, director and producer allows you to bring your vision wholly to the screen without falling foul of other people’s opinions. But on the other hand…...
Writer/director Lou Simon has made quite a name for herself in the horror community within what is, at least in cinematic terms, a very short space of time. Her 2012 feature HazMat sold in record time and her last film, Agoraphobia – starring horror icon Tony Todd and Sharknado’s Cassie Scerbo – recieved decent (if mixed) reviews. Not one to rest of her laurels, Simon returns to the genre, not only writing and directing but also producing survival horror All Girls Weekend.
Taking charge of your career can be a blessing and a curse for filmmakers. On the one hand, having total control of your film as writer, director and producer allows you to bring your vision wholly to the screen without falling foul of other people’s opinions. But on the other hand…...
- 10/19/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Reviewed by Jonathan Weichsel
MoreHorror.com
All Girls Weekend is written and directed by Lou Simon. The film stars Jamie Bernadette, Katie Carpenter, Gema Calero, Michele Gourdine, Sharron Calvin, and Karishma Lakhani.
When we are first introduced to the luckless protagonists of All Girls Weekend, in an overly lit scene full of expository soap opera dialogue, set in a generic movie house, the kind that is too tidy to believe people actually live there, with framed posters of the director's previous films hanging on the walls behind the actors, I did not think that I was in store for a good, or even competently made movie. But, as cliché as it might be for me to write, All Girls Weekend gets better as it goes along, and once the characters become lost in the woods, and the dreadfulness of the situation they are in becomes apparent, it becomes an effective,...
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All Girls Weekend is written and directed by Lou Simon. The film stars Jamie Bernadette, Katie Carpenter, Gema Calero, Michele Gourdine, Sharron Calvin, and Karishma Lakhani.
When we are first introduced to the luckless protagonists of All Girls Weekend, in an overly lit scene full of expository soap opera dialogue, set in a generic movie house, the kind that is too tidy to believe people actually live there, with framed posters of the director's previous films hanging on the walls behind the actors, I did not think that I was in store for a good, or even competently made movie. But, as cliché as it might be for me to write, All Girls Weekend gets better as it goes along, and once the characters become lost in the woods, and the dreadfulness of the situation they are in becomes apparent, it becomes an effective,...
- 7/16/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Shock premiers an exclusive clip from survivalist slasher All Girls Weekend. Hazmat director Lou Simon’s latest film, the female-centric survivalist horror film All Girls Weekend is due out on VOD on July 12th from Uncork’d Entertainment and, after premiering the trailer here, we’re happy to premiere this exclusive clip. The film stars Jamie Bernadette (the…
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- 6/20/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Hazmat director Lou Simon’s latest film, the female-centric survivalist horror film All Girls Weekend is due out on VOD on July 12th from Uncork’d Entertainment and we have your first look at the trailer. The film stars Jamie Bernadette (the upcoming I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu, The Bunnyman Massacre) as one of…
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- 6/1/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
The week before Halloween will see the commencement of principal photography on Edward Payson’s next project: Our Friend John – The Documentary.
Our Friend Jon, a collaboration between Payson’s prolific production company, An AntiHero Production, and Maria Olsen’s MOnsterworks66, will document the story of how three friends will produce and shoot the short film, Rose Thorn, written by Jonathan Hernandez. What makes this story special is that Jon passed away from complications due to Sickle Cell Anemia while writing the script, and what makes it particularly poignant is that Jon’s three friends, Nick Saporito, Brandon Joyal and Garrett Payson, all lead extremely challenging lives...
What will make this film appeal to horror fans worldwide is that Rose Thorn is a horror film...it was Jon’s wish to become a horror filmmaker, and, by shooting his film and documenting the process, his family and friends will both...
Our Friend Jon, a collaboration between Payson’s prolific production company, An AntiHero Production, and Maria Olsen’s MOnsterworks66, will document the story of how three friends will produce and shoot the short film, Rose Thorn, written by Jonathan Hernandez. What makes this story special is that Jon passed away from complications due to Sickle Cell Anemia while writing the script, and what makes it particularly poignant is that Jon’s three friends, Nick Saporito, Brandon Joyal and Garrett Payson, all lead extremely challenging lives...
What will make this film appeal to horror fans worldwide is that Rose Thorn is a horror film...it was Jon’s wish to become a horror filmmaker, and, by shooting his film and documenting the process, his family and friends will both...
- 9/16/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
News of a new horror project has come our way as Cassandra Scerbo (Sharknado) and legendary horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination, Night of the Living Dead) have joined the cast of Lou Simon's Agoraphobia.
Cassandra will playing the lead role of a fragile young wife who believes her new home is haunted. Todd goes against type as the reassuring doctor.
The cast also includes horror staples like Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3, Percy Jackson & The Olympians), Julie Kendall (Girls Gone Dead), and Gema Calero (Hazmat).
Agoraphobia is written and directed by Lou Simon (Hazmat, The Awakened), who won Best Horror Film at the Berlin Independent Film Festival, and produced by Tara Cardinal, the creative force behind the fantasy action franchise Legend of the Red Reaper.
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Cassandra will playing the lead role of a fragile young wife who believes her new home is haunted. Todd goes against type as the reassuring doctor.
The cast also includes horror staples like Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3, Percy Jackson & The Olympians), Julie Kendall (Girls Gone Dead), and Gema Calero (Hazmat).
Agoraphobia is written and directed by Lou Simon (Hazmat, The Awakened), who won Best Horror Film at the Berlin Independent Film Festival, and produced by Tara Cardinal, the creative force behind the fantasy action franchise Legend of the Red Reaper.
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- 4/16/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
With Lou Simon's indie effort Hazmat finally coming home to DVD soon, we figured that it was time to start giving away copies! Why? Because we like you, and you make us feel all tingly inside. Read on for details.
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
This contest will end at 12:01 Am Pt, Monday, April 7, 2014.
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to DVD April 1st from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best...
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
This contest will end at 12:01 Am Pt, Monday, April 7, 2014.
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to DVD April 1st from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best...
- 3/24/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive time, kids! On tap for you Dreadheads right now is an exclusive clip from Lou Simon's Hazmat. Check it out, and start plotting your revenge on someone who deserves it!
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to VOD March 11 and DVD April 1 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best Horror Film” at the 2103 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2013 Bram Stoker International Film Festival and the 2013 Shriekfest Film Festival.
Synopsis
It’s been years since a chemical plant accident killed 138 employees, including Jacob’s father—which has left...
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to VOD March 11 and DVD April 1 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best Horror Film” at the 2103 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2013 Bram Stoker International Film Festival and the 2013 Shriekfest Film Festival.
Synopsis
It’s been years since a chemical plant accident killed 138 employees, including Jacob’s father—which has left...
- 2/17/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
On tap right now are several exclusive stills from Lou Simon's Hazmat, which is finally coming home to DVD. Why not start your work week off with a little bloodshed? It's good for the soul, we tell ya!
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to VOD March 11 and DVD April 1 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best Horror Film” at the 2103 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2013 Bram Stoker International Film Festival and the 2013 Shriekfest Film Festival.
Synopsis
It’s been years since a chemical plant accident killed 138 employees,...
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to VOD March 11 and DVD April 1 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best Horror Film” at the 2103 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2013 Bram Stoker International Film Festival and the 2013 Shriekfest Film Festival.
Synopsis
It’s been years since a chemical plant accident killed 138 employees,...
- 2/10/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive time, kids! On tap for you Dreadheads right now is the exclusive world premiere of the new trailer for Lou Simon's Hazmat. Check it out, and start plotting your revenge on someone who deserves it!
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to VOD March 11 and DVD April 1 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best Horror Film” at the 2103 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2013 Bram Stoker International Film Festival and the 2013 Shriekfest Film Festival.
Synopsis
It’s been years since a chemical plant accident killed 138 employees, including Jacob...
Norbert Velez, Aniela McGuinness, Todd Bruno, Gema Calero, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Daniela Larez, Reggie Peters, Dennis Spain, Mario Nalini, Massiel Checo, and Brandi Rudicil star.
When a prank goes horribly wrong, a group of friends must fight for their lives in the pulse-pounding thriller Hazmat, coming to VOD March 11 and DVD April 1 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Hazmat won “Best Horror Film” at the 2103 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2013 Bram Stoker International Film Festival and the 2013 Shriekfest Film Festival.
Synopsis
It’s been years since a chemical plant accident killed 138 employees, including Jacob...
- 2/7/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
HazMat (2013)
Starring: Norbert Velez, Todd Bruno, Aniela McGuinness
Writer & Director: Lou Simon
Story:
Scary Antics is one of those hidden camera shows, where people walk around darkly lit buildings, unknowing that they are on camera, looking ridiculous. For a special episode, a group of friends take their messed up buddy Jacob to an abandoned chemical factory where his father died. Seems like a sound idea, right? Especially since he believes the place is haunted. The Scary Antics Crew and Jacob’s friends are having a good ole time until an accident occurs. Next thing you know, they’re trapped inside being hunted by a fiercely sprinting maniac with an ax in a hazmat suit.
Thoughts:
I have to give props where they are due; the hidden camera aspect of HazMat felt damn near identical to the type of shows Scary Antics is emulating. Most of the people on those kinds of programs are super annoying,...
Starring: Norbert Velez, Todd Bruno, Aniela McGuinness
Writer & Director: Lou Simon
Story:
Scary Antics is one of those hidden camera shows, where people walk around darkly lit buildings, unknowing that they are on camera, looking ridiculous. For a special episode, a group of friends take their messed up buddy Jacob to an abandoned chemical factory where his father died. Seems like a sound idea, right? Especially since he believes the place is haunted. The Scary Antics Crew and Jacob’s friends are having a good ole time until an accident occurs. Next thing you know, they’re trapped inside being hunted by a fiercely sprinting maniac with an ax in a hazmat suit.
Thoughts:
I have to give props where they are due; the hidden camera aspect of HazMat felt damn near identical to the type of shows Scary Antics is emulating. Most of the people on those kinds of programs are super annoying,...
- 8/23/2013
- by Eric King
- The Liberal Dead
Director Lou Simon brings forth her creative indie slasher film that goes by the title of "HazMat". This imaginative movie will be making its world premiere at the 2013 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival August 16, participating in the Women In Horror block. Synopsis: "The story follows a TV crew filming an episode of Scary Antics. They are tasked with scaring a mentally disturbed man straight. Lets just say the plan doesnt work as ex…...
- 7/22/2013
- Horrorbid
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Lou Simon. **a few minor spoilers here. Director/writer: Lou Simon. Cast: Norbert Velez, Todd Bruno, Aniela McGuinness, Giordan Diaz, Tom Stedham, Gema Calero, Reggie Peters and Daniela Larez. Hazmat is the second horror film from director and writer Lou Simon. Her latest, which is set to premiere at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival August 16th, follows some of the formulas of a slasher film. A character is set up in a prank and the results are a little bloodier than expected. Simon develops the characters in the film before the action takes place. But, some of the scenes come across as awkward. The blood and gore is prolific as Simon hones her skills in the horror genre. The film's story is a simple set-up. A film crew, who work on the show "Scare Antics," are set to prank,...
- 7/21/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Director Lou Simon (The Awakened) returns to horror with her title Hazmat. This indie thriller involves a reality television crew, who cross paths with an angry killer. Hazmat is set to premiere August 16th as part of the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival. The film's story starts with a prank. A camera crew sets up an elaborate joke, on a disturbed young man. Events get heated when the man's humiliation reaches a boiling point. Soon, an axe begins to swing and this film crew will be getting an early and bloody retirement package. Fans of slashers can preview the first trailer for Hazmat here. The clip shows one character, behind a mask, terrorizing the crew from the show "Scary Antics." A still, showing the masked killer, is also hosted below. Release Date: August 16th, 2013 (Limited Theatrical). Director/writer: Lou Simon. Cast: Norbert Velez, Todd Bruno, Aniela McGuinness and Giordan Diaz. The...
- 7/18/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Last May "Elvira's Horror Hunt" began searching for features and shorts to be screened at the September HorrorHound Weekend with grand prize winners to be announced by Elvira herself during the con. Seven features and 13 shorts have been selected, and we have all the details here.
From the Press Release:
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is excited to announce the films which have been selected for the 2012 edition of “Elvira’S Horror Hunt,” a horror film festival and competition presented in association with “Stan Lee’s Comikaze” and HorrorHound Magazine. The Festival, hosted in person by Elvira and Peaches Christ, is taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 7th-9th.
Three (3) features and three (3) short films will be selected and presented to an all-star jury which includes Sybil Danning (Reform School Girls, Grindhouse), Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II, Repo! The Genetic Opera), film writer and personality Job Bob Briggs,...
From the Press Release:
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is excited to announce the films which have been selected for the 2012 edition of “Elvira’S Horror Hunt,” a horror film festival and competition presented in association with “Stan Lee’s Comikaze” and HorrorHound Magazine. The Festival, hosted in person by Elvira and Peaches Christ, is taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 7th-9th.
Three (3) features and three (3) short films will be selected and presented to an all-star jury which includes Sybil Danning (Reform School Girls, Grindhouse), Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II, Repo! The Genetic Opera), film writer and personality Job Bob Briggs,...
- 8/25/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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