Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.”
There’s something simultaneously exciting and horrifying about discovering the worst entry of the Amityville “franchise” more than 35 films in. And yet, Amityville Hex truly is *that* bad.
The first of writer /director Tony Newton’s two entries, 2021’s Amityville Hex is a disaster in nearly every way. From amateur acting to a repetitive script to an egregiously long (and unearned) runtime, the film embodies all of the negative qualities that have earned “Amityville” films derision and mockery.
Modeled on the screenlife model popularized by Host and, to a lesser extent Unfriended and Searching, Newton’s film focuses on vloggers who participate in “the Amityville Hex”, which involves reading a chant on camera, then documenting the aftermath.
It’s a fairly simple premise,...
There’s something simultaneously exciting and horrifying about discovering the worst entry of the Amityville “franchise” more than 35 films in. And yet, Amityville Hex truly is *that* bad.
The first of writer /director Tony Newton’s two entries, 2021’s Amityville Hex is a disaster in nearly every way. From amateur acting to a repetitive script to an egregiously long (and unearned) runtime, the film embodies all of the negative qualities that have earned “Amityville” films derision and mockery.
Modeled on the screenlife model popularized by Host and, to a lesser extent Unfriended and Searching, Newton’s film focuses on vloggers who participate in “the Amityville Hex”, which involves reading a chant on camera, then documenting the aftermath.
It’s a fairly simple premise,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Filmmakers across the world will come together for the underground extreme horror anthology Mondo Death.
The project is currently accepting submissions and more details about how to submit to it are listed below.
Send in your goriest, sickest horror entries for a chance to be featured in the final film!
The shorts haven’t got to be exclusive.
They can be short films or collections of gore, extreme horror and faux death scenes. All gore scenes or short films must be original.
18 plus
Submit your films to tony.newton@live.co.uk via wetransfer and email him for for any further details you may require for the project.
Deadline for submissions is the end of September 2023!
The film so far features shorts from:
Wilhelm Müller
Rob Ceus
Moses JustcallmeMoses
Matti Soikkeli
Tony Newton
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The project is currently accepting submissions and more details about how to submit to it are listed below.
Send in your goriest, sickest horror entries for a chance to be featured in the final film!
The shorts haven’t got to be exclusive.
They can be short films or collections of gore, extreme horror and faux death scenes. All gore scenes or short films must be original.
18 plus
Submit your films to tony.newton@live.co.uk via wetransfer and email him for for any further details you may require for the project.
Deadline for submissions is the end of September 2023!
The film so far features shorts from:
Wilhelm Müller
Rob Ceus
Moses JustcallmeMoses
Matti Soikkeli
Tony Newton
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- 9/20/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Kk’s Priest, the band spearheaded by former Judas Priest members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), have announced details for their upcoming album. The metal outfit will release The Sinner Rides Again on September 29th, 2023, via their new label, Napalm Records.
The Sinner Rides Again will mark the band’s follow-up to their 2021 debut, Sermons of the Sinner. The new record LP Downing, Owens and additional band members A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) serving up nine original tracks of “pure hellfire,” according to a release. The LP was produced and written by Downing and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen.
In advance of the new album, Kk’s Priest have released the first single, “One More Shot at Glory.” The song is a hard-charging metal anthem, with thick chants, double bass, and a grand guitar solo.
“To continue the legacy of the...
The Sinner Rides Again will mark the band’s follow-up to their 2021 debut, Sermons of the Sinner. The new record LP Downing, Owens and additional band members A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) serving up nine original tracks of “pure hellfire,” according to a release. The LP was produced and written by Downing and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen.
In advance of the new album, Kk’s Priest have released the first single, “One More Shot at Glory.” The song is a hard-charging metal anthem, with thick chants, double bass, and a grand guitar solo.
“To continue the legacy of the...
- 6/30/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
After some time away from the spotlight, former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has formed a new band that will pay homage to his past — alongside other ex-members of the heavy-metal pioneers.
Downing joined the band in 1970 and left in 2011, saying, “I feel that Priest has played its part in music history and feel very proud to have achieved what we have.” Not long after his departure, Richie Faulkner joined the group.
Downing’s new band, Kk’s Priest, will find him performing alongside vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, Judas Priest...
Downing joined the band in 1970 and left in 2011, saying, “I feel that Priest has played its part in music history and feel very proud to have achieved what we have.” Not long after his departure, Richie Faulkner joined the group.
Downing’s new band, Kk’s Priest, will find him performing alongside vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, Judas Priest...
- 2/18/2020
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Deadline Extended Til Dec. 31st! for Awesomely Righteous & Radical: a totally tubular 80’s homage anthology! Filmmakers Shane Ryan (My Name Is ‘A’ By Anonymous / Samurai Cop 2), Tony Newton (Grindsploitation / A Taste Of Phobia) and Dustin Ferguson (Celluloid Slaughter / Los Angeles Shark Attack) have joined forces to bring you this all …
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- 12/14/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Melbourne/Brisbane-based production company Continuance Pictures has selected the top 25 script submissions for its Continue Short Film Initiative, which aims to establish a platform for emerging talent to create a short to serve as a proof of concept for a feature film or TV series.
Three winners will be chosen from the shortlist and receive up to $10,000 each.
Unexpectedly, the initiative proved popular internationally, with filmmakers from all corners of the globe submitting their film and television scripts. A third of submissions came from female screenwriters, and of the top 25 finalists, over a third were written by women.
Continuance Pictures was founded by Tristan Barr and David Gim, who have hopes that the short film initiative will result in more than 50 shorts over five years.
“Having filmmakers from a variety of backgrounds provides our development department with engaging stories and endless entertainment,” Barr says.
“Prestige horrors, fourth-wall-breaking comedies and touching...
Three winners will be chosen from the shortlist and receive up to $10,000 each.
Unexpectedly, the initiative proved popular internationally, with filmmakers from all corners of the globe submitting their film and television scripts. A third of submissions came from female screenwriters, and of the top 25 finalists, over a third were written by women.
Continuance Pictures was founded by Tristan Barr and David Gim, who have hopes that the short film initiative will result in more than 50 shorts over five years.
“Having filmmakers from a variety of backgrounds provides our development department with engaging stories and endless entertainment,” Barr says.
“Prestige horrors, fourth-wall-breaking comedies and touching...
- 6/19/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Christmas themed horror anthology “O’ Bloody Night” is now out courtesy of Troma Ho Ho Ho! Schlock and Grindhouse this Christmas! From the producers of “Grindsploitation” and “The 12 Slays of Christmas”, Tony Newton and Paul Wennersberg-Løvholen, now comes “O’ Bloody Night”, now available on video-on-demand courtesy of Troma Now. Featuring, among others: Richard Chandler, …
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- 12/28/2018
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Tim van Dammen's festival darling Mega Time Squad will be released in theaters and on VOD on February 15th, 2019 courtesy of Dark Sky Films, and we have a look at the film's trailer. Also: The Man in Room 6's photos and crowd-funding details, Virus of the Dead Amazon Prime and VOD release details, and Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel digital release details.
Mega Time Squad Release Date and Trailer Revealed: "In Theaters And On VOD February 15, 2019
Film Synopsis
A low-level criminal steals an ancient Chinese time-travel device, but he may not survive the demonic consequences of tampering with time. Mega Time Squad is a wildly entertaining time travel/sci-fi comedy out of New Zealand. A fan favorite on the festival circuit, the film stars Jonny Brugh (What We Do In The Shadows) and was praised by Variety as "fast-paced, determinedly silly, with sharp slangy dialogue," the film...
Mega Time Squad Release Date and Trailer Revealed: "In Theaters And On VOD February 15, 2019
Film Synopsis
A low-level criminal steals an ancient Chinese time-travel device, but he may not survive the demonic consequences of tampering with time. Mega Time Squad is a wildly entertaining time travel/sci-fi comedy out of New Zealand. A fan favorite on the festival circuit, the film stars Jonny Brugh (What We Do In The Shadows) and was praised by Variety as "fast-paced, determinedly silly, with sharp slangy dialogue," the film...
- 12/18/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Telluride Horror Show has partnered up with Vertigo Entertainment and is now officially accepting both short and feature-length film submissions. The festival will commence on October 11, 2019. Also in today's Highlights: O' Bloody Night's debut On Demand and The Red Letters first details plus a teaser trailer.
Telluride Horror Show Announces Call for Entries: Press Release: "Telluride Horror Show is now accepting short and feature film submissions for its 2019 film festival, scheduled for October 11th-13th in the world class mountain resort town of Telluride, Colorado. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit films from the following genres for the festival's 10th edition: Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Genre Comedy, Genre Documentary.
Short Film Submissions Announcement
New Partnership with Vertigo Entertainment for 2019!
Telluride Horror Show is thrilled to announce an exciting and unique partnership with Vertigo Entertainment: In addition to being considered for this year's festival, short films submitted to the Telluride Horror...
Telluride Horror Show Announces Call for Entries: Press Release: "Telluride Horror Show is now accepting short and feature film submissions for its 2019 film festival, scheduled for October 11th-13th in the world class mountain resort town of Telluride, Colorado. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit films from the following genres for the festival's 10th edition: Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Genre Comedy, Genre Documentary.
Short Film Submissions Announcement
New Partnership with Vertigo Entertainment for 2019!
Telluride Horror Show is thrilled to announce an exciting and unique partnership with Vertigo Entertainment: In addition to being considered for this year's festival, short films submitted to the Telluride Horror...
- 12/3/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Ho Ho Ho! Schlock and Grindhouse this Christmas! From the producers of "Grindsploitation" and "The 12 Slays of Christmas", Tony Newton and Paul Wennersberg-Løvholen, now comes "O' Bloody Night", now available on video-on-demand courtesy of Troma Now. Featuring, among others: Richard Chandler, Kim Sønderholm, Daiane Azura, Luc Bernier, Krister Twizz Forsberg, Eske Skafsgaard Hjorth and many, many others. Participating directors are: Jason Impey, Eskild Krogh, Alain Juteau, Noel J. Rainford, Alan Watkins, Luc Bernier, Krister Twizz Forsberg and Tony Newton. "O' Bloody Night" is an anthology of Christmas themed short stories you definately shouldn't miss out on, check "O' Bloody Night" now available at TromaNow here! For more detailed information, please look up at IMDb...
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- 12/3/2018
- Screen Anarchy
“VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary The new VHS documentary brought to you by Vestra Pictures Directed and Produced by Tony Newton Producer of “Grindsploitation 1, 2,3, 4, 5 and 666, ”, 60 Seconds to Die, “Virus of the Dead” and “Trashsplotation”. stars include Troma’s own Lloyd Kaufman, plus David DeCoteau, James Cullen Bressack, Jörg Buttgereit, Mark …
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- 5/9/2018
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Artsploitation continues its trend of acquiring international horror flicks this week, adding the horror anthology A Taste of Phobia to its roster. Headed by Italian filmmaker Domiziano Cristopharo and UK producer Tony Newton the project is a collection of short films from filmmakers around the World which explore a number of fears and phobias. Artsploitation will release the anthology on DVD and VOD in May. You can watch the trailer for the project below. Artsploitation has acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to EuroObscura’s A Taste of Phobia, a harrowing horror anthology created by 14 international directors. Produced by Vestra Pictures and Enchanted Architect, in collaboration with Trash Art Pictures, the film is scheduled for DVD and VOD release in May 2018. Of...
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- 3/10/2018
- Screen Anarchy
The Grindsploitation Trilogy featuring the three titles, Grindsploitation (2016), Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels (2016) and Grindsploitation 3: Video Nasty (2017) are now available for pre-order on Blu-ray, courtesy of Troma. Official release date will be April 10th 2018
Take a peek at the clip below and hear Lloyd Kaufman both introduce the Trilogy and the very term “Grindsploitation” in his very own unique way along with the trilogies main producer Tony Newton.
The Grindsploitation Trilogy originates from the UK but features an extremely wide variety of eye-candy from all across the globe. It’s something every sleaze fan should take a nose dive into!
Take a peek at the clip below and hear Lloyd Kaufman both introduce the Trilogy and the very term “Grindsploitation” in his very own unique way along with the trilogies main producer Tony Newton.
The Grindsploitation Trilogy originates from the UK but features an extremely wide variety of eye-candy from all across the globe. It’s something every sleaze fan should take a nose dive into!
- 2/5/2018
- by Kim Sonderholm
- Nerdly
"The Grindsploitation Trilogy" featuring the three titles, "Grindsploitation (2016)", "Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels (2016)" and "Grindsploitation 3: Video Nasty (2017)" are now available for pre-order in a Blu-Ray box, courtesy of Troma. Official release date will be April 10, 2018 Take a peek at the clip and hear Lloyd Kaufman both introduce the Trilogy and the very term "Grindsploitation" in his very own unique way along with the trilogys mainproducer Tony Newton. The Trilogy origins from the UK but features an extremely wide variety of eyecandy from all across the globe. It's something every sleaze fan should take a nose dive into. Pre-order the Blu-Ray set via Amazon.com...
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- 2/2/2018
- Screen Anarchy
VHS Lives is back as Srs Cinema announce VHS Lives 2: Undead Format, directed and produced by Tony Newton (VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary, Trashsploitation and the Grindsploitation film series); and featuring insights from cult filmmakers and underground horror and Sov filmmakers including: Tim Ritter, Paul M McAlarney, Dustin Ferguson, Scarlet Fry, Richard Mogg and Josh Schafer.
From the press release:
Vol 1., released just a short time back, was one of our fastest selling VHS only releases of 2017, selling out all copies just prior to presales ending. Given the popularity of the documentary, a second volume only made sense!
If you thought VHS was dead then think again this format is not being buried or forgotten anytime soon! This VHS documentary delves deep into the world of VHS collecting and VHS memories, as we uncover just why VHS is so popular and what VHS titles are worth a small fortune!
Presales...
From the press release:
Vol 1., released just a short time back, was one of our fastest selling VHS only releases of 2017, selling out all copies just prior to presales ending. Given the popularity of the documentary, a second volume only made sense!
If you thought VHS was dead then think again this format is not being buried or forgotten anytime soon! This VHS documentary delves deep into the world of VHS collecting and VHS memories, as we uncover just why VHS is so popular and what VHS titles are worth a small fortune!
Presales...
- 9/26/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Everyone is scared of something and chances are that something that you are scared of has a fancy name ending in -phobia. Everything from gravity, to teenager, to knees. If you are scared of something, someone sciency has put a label on it. The filmmakers behind the new Anglo-Italo horror anthology Phobia have just released the first trailer for the film. As with any anthology there is a wide range of visual styles to process in the short run time of this trailer. Vestra Pictures by Tony Newton (producer of films like: Grindsploitation, Virus of the dead) and The Enchanted Architect by Domiziano Cristopharo (producer of: Red Krokodil, Sacrifice) present Phobia the new collective movie that features 15 international directors developing an unusual...
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- 8/7/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Here is something that may be of interest to all you international horror short filmmakers out there. A joint UK and Italian venture is up and running and the producers are opening up 5 spots in their first or second horror anthology series called Phobia. The new project is not to be confused with the truly excellent Phobia films that came out of Thailand in '08 and '09. Uh oh. I have done it and gone raised the bar high, haven't I? Vestra Pictures by Tony Newton (producer of films like Grindsploitation, Virus of the Dead) and The Enchanted Architect by Domiziano Cristopharo (producer of Red Krokodil and Sacrifice) present Phobia the new collective movie that features 15 international directors developing an unusual...
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- 1/5/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Virus Of The Dead – Global Zombie Attacks Early Stills
“Virus of the Dead tells the story of zombie attacks around the globe firsthand, through cell phones, webcams, and other consumer-friendly forms of media.“ Virus Of The Dead is the brainchild of Tony Newton, who will be directing the segment, “Cam Girl”, starring Mhairi Calvey, who recently returned to acting after nearly 20 years since ...
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“Virus of the Dead tells the story of zombie attacks around the globe firsthand, through cell phones, webcams, and other consumer-friendly forms of media.“ Virus Of The Dead is the brainchild of Tony Newton, who will be directing the segment, “Cam Girl”, starring Mhairi Calvey, who recently returned to acting after nearly 20 years since ...
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- 6/8/2015
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
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