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[Screamfest '12] ‘The Factory,’ ‘American Mary,’ ‘Crawlspace’ & ‘Resolution’ Set For Los Angeles Horror Event!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 19, 2012 @ 6:16pm
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Screamfest, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the LA Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at LA Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. LA, CA).

This year’s films include Morgan O’Neill’s long delayed The Factory (check out the first ever images inside!), starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman, as well as several other interesting selections including the incredible Canadian thriller Resolution (review), and the Twisted Twins’ awesome American Mary!

Check out the first wave title highlights appearing at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be added shortly)… READ MORE

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Universal Picks Up International Rights To Twisted Twins’ ‘American Mary’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 23, 2012 @ 12:50pm
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IndustryWorks Pictures, the producer of its latest horror film American Mary announced today that Universal Pictures International Entertainment, the international home entertainment division of Universal Pictures, has acquired all rights to American Mary for a number of international territories, including the UK and Germany.

From film makers Jen and Sylvia Soska, the creative team that made the indie-smash film Dead Hooker in a Trunk, we introduce American Mary starring Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps, Freddy vs Jason) and Julia Maxwell.

“‘American Mary‘ tells the story of a medical student named Mary (Katharine Isabelle) who grows increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolised. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele.”

Following its market screening in Cannes earlier this year, American Mary will premiere in the UK on Monday August 27th at Film4 FrightFest at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square, London with Katharine Isabelle and the directors in attendance. UPIE is looking to release American Mary in early 2013.

[San Diego Comic-Con '12] Full Trailer Introduces The Twisted & Surgical ‘American Mary’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 13, 2012 @ 11:39am
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Everyone seems to be a pretty huge fan of Dead Hookers in a Trunk, and directors Jen and Sylvia Soska are back with their second indie feature, American Mary, which will star both Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps, Freddy vs Jason) and Paula Lindberg.

“Starring Katharine Isabelle, this metaphor for the Soskas own journey through the independent film industry follows medical student Mary Mason as she becomes increasingly broke and disenchanted. The allure of easy money sends Mary into the twilight world of body modification and underground surgeries where obsessed flesh artists will pay anything and go through any pain to get their unusual procedures done. But Mary soon finds that her new ‘profession’ leaves more marks on her own psyche than on her freakish clientele.”

Having just premiered at the San Diego Comic-Con Thursday afternoon, the Twisted Twins have posted the first full trailer that’s got all kinds of bizarre imagery. I think it looks pretty awesome, what say you? READ MORE

[FrightFest '12] The Big Boys: New Imagery From ‘American Mary’ & ‘Chained’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 29, 2012 @ 11:59am
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With the 13th annual Film4 FrightFest line up revealed, we can continue to unload new imagery from the UK fest that takes place Thursday, August 23 to Monday, August 27. The UK’s leading event for horror fantasy fans will be back at the Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square to present 48 films in three screens.

The big announcements included Sinister starring Ethan Hawke, the Sam Raimi produced The Possession and Jennifer Chambers Lynch’s “jaw-dropping” Chained, to the Maniac remake, the surgical underground of American Mary and the V/H/S anthology from yours truly.

While you’ve already seen stills from most of those films, we did land a new look at Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska’s American Mary, about a medical student who traves down the rabbit hole to perform twisted surgeries to pay for school, and Jennifer Lynch’s hotly anticipated NC-17 thriller Chained, about a deranged taxi cab driver on the hunt for his next victim. (Check out the festivals official website for ticket info.)

[News Bites] ‘Devil’s Knot’ Casting, ‘Abraham Lincoln’ Rated “R” & Fresh ‘American Mary’ One-Sheet

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 08, 2012 @ 11:04pm
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Kristopher Higgins is in talks to join the cast of Devil’s Knot, says Deadline. The Secret Life Of The American Teenager star joins the already announced Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon in the drama about the West Memphis 3 that Atom Egoyan is directing. “The film tells the true tale of teens Jessie Misskelley, Damien Echols, and Jason Baldwin, who were convicted in Arkansas of murdering three 8-year-olds in 1993 despite no physical evidence.” Higgins will play Misskelley. The trio were finally released last year. Scott Derrickson and Paul Boardman, the team behind The Exorcism Of Emily Rose, originally wrote the film’s script; Egoyan is now working with Boardman on a rewrite. The film is based on the 2003 book “Devil’s Knot: The True Story Of The West Memphis Three” by investigative reporter Mara Leveritt.

Usually I could care less about a film’s rating, but occasionally it’ll pique my interest. Such the case with Twentieth Century Fox’s Jonah Hex look-a-like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. The film has officially been rated “R” by the MPAA “for violence throughout and brief sexuality.” The story revolves around the president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as part of the conflict behind the Civil War. Benjamin Walker stars as the 16th President of the United States.

Inside we’ve added a new look at some sales art for American Mary, the latest genre offering from the Twisted Twins, Jen & Sylvia Soska, and starring Freddy vs Jason and Ginger Snaps alumni Katharine Isabelle. “American Mary is the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele.” You should become a fan on Facebook. Really.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 21, 2012 @ 4:14pm
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Here’s another small good released at the ongoing Cannes market. Below you’ll find the official sales art for Jen and Sylvia Soska’s (Dead Hooker in a Trunk) upcoming American Mary, the second feature film from Twisted Twins Productions. The poster displays Mary, played by horror veteran Katharine Isabelle, best known from the Ginger Snaps franchise, Freddy vs Jason and Insomnia. It’s kind of a funny poster because it’s littered with quotes, but it’s unclear who made the statements. Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg and Twan Holliday also star.

This film is a psychological horror film described as American Psycho meets The Skin I Live In, but riddled with tons of subtle horror references from some of the most well known cult horror films. “The pic follows the story of medical student Mary Mason as she grows increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the surgeons she once admired. The allure of easy money and notoriety sends Mary into the messy world of underground surgeries that leaves more marks on Mary than her so-called freakish clientele.” READ MORE

First Official Still From ‘American Mary’ Has Katherine Isabelle, Good Posture

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 12, 2012 @ 10:47am
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Weird. I’ve never seen Jen and Sylvia Soska’s Dead Hooker in a Trunk, one of the blind spots of only being at this jon for nine months so far, but I’ll be checking it out soo. I also like Katherine Isabelle, so I’m already earmarking American Mary, the second feature film from Twisted Twins Productions. The first still looks fairly intriguing.

Mary is played by horror veteran Katharine Isabelle, best known from the Ginger Snaps franchise, Freddy vs Jason and Insomnia. Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg and Twan Holliday also star. Head inside for the full pic. READ MORE

First Look At Katharine Isabelle As The Bloodied ‘American Mary’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 18, 2012 @ 9:25am
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Fans of Jen and Sylvia Soska’s Dead Hooker in a Trunk already have American Mary, the second feature film from Twisted Twins Productions, on their rader. But what they don’t have are the first ever official images. Enjoy them below!

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Full Cast, First Look at ‘American Mary’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 21, 2011 @ 4:46am
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Everyone seems to be a pretty huge fan of Dead Hookers in a Trunk, and directors Jen and Sylvia Soska are back with their second indie feature, American Mary, which we’ve learned will star both Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps, Freddy vs Jason) and Paula Lindberg. The full cast has now been revealed and it also consists of Antonio Cupo (“Dark Angel”, “Andromeda”), David Lovgren (“Red Dwarf”, “The Outer Limits”), Twan Holliday (Pathfinder), and Tristan Risk. Check out some behind-the-scenes pics at the Facebook.

“The pic tells the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele.”

Check out the teaser inside, along with the first image of Isabelle in the title role. READ MORE

‘Dead Hooker in a Trunk’ Directors Introduce ‘American Mary’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 12, 2010 @ 11:32pm
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Dead Hooker in a Trunk (a pretty popular micro indie)( directors Jen and Sylvia Soska are back with their second indie feature, American Mary, which recently launched an official Facebook that features the below trailer and art.

“American Mary is the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries, which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele.”