Terminus
‘Walking Dead’ meets ‘Mad Max’ on crack with zombie cage fighting. This movie is the beginning of an action sci-fi franchise that shows how society continues after the zombie apocalypse.
Automaton Transfusion: Contingency
The second film in the Automaton Transfusion trilogy
Motel Hell (remake)
The classic 1980 horror comedy followed Farmer Vincent’s famous sausage business run out of a hotel that snags unsuspecting tourists and harvests them to become tomorrow’s smoky breakfast links.
Bad Moon Rising
Its a kick ass bank heist meets werewolves flick! This isn’t some pretty/sexy werewolf, this is a straight from hell beast.
Under the Bed
Every child knows about the monster under the bed—Neal Hausman’s mistake was trying to fight it. Neal has returned from a two-year exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster, only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown, a new stepmother who fears him, and his little brother Paul, terrorized by the same monster. While Neal and Paul work together to try and fight the nocturnal menace, their parents are taking desperate measures to get the family back to normal. With no support from their parents, the brothers have nothing to rely on but each other, and courage beyond belief.
Trailer For ‘Under The Bed’ Sets Tone For The Slow Burn Creature Feature!
Director Steven C. Miller’s Under the Bed is pretty much the opposite of the V/H/S movies. Hewing closer to a slow burn (with a dash of Amblin), this creature feature dips its toes into 80′s horror films (with a bit of added angst). And now we’ve got a trailer (via The Wrap) that reflects that, though it’s not as bloody as the actual feature.
Opening July 19 from XLRator Media, “Every child knows about the monster under the bed—Neal Hausman’s mistake was trying to fight it. Neal (Jonny Weston, Chasing Mavericks) has returned from a two-year exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster, only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown, a new stepmother who fears him, and his little brother Paul (Gattlin Griffith, Green Lantern, Changeling), terrorized by the same monster. While Neal and Paul work together to try and fight the nocturnal menace, their parents are taking desperate measures to get the family back to normal. With no support from their parents, the brothers have nothing to rely on but each other, and courage beyond belief.” Jonny Weston, Gattlin Griffith, Peter Holden, Musetta Vander and Kelcie Stranahan star. The film was penned by Eric Stolze who wrote the upcoming Late Phases.
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Slow Burn Horror ‘Under the Bed’ Gets Date, Poster Art!
Those of you who didn’t like our vicious, shaky-cam V/H/S films should turn their attention to the smooth stylings of Steven C. Miller’s Under the Bed, a slow-burn horror that taps into children’s genre films from the ’80s.
Opening July 19 from XLRator Media, “Every child knows about the monster under the bed—Neal Hausman’s mistake was trying to fight it. Neal (Jonny Weston, Chasing Mavericks) has returned from a two-year exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster, only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown, a new stepmother who fears him, and his little brother Paul (Gattlin Griffith, Green Lantern, Changeling), terrorized by the same monster. While Neal and Paul work together to try and fight the nocturnal menace, their parents are taking desperate measures to get the family back to normal. With no support from their parents, the brothers have nothing to rely on but each other, and courage beyond belief.”
The art has been released, with a trailer coming shortly!
Jonny Weston, Gattlin Griffith, Peter Holden, Musetta Vander and Kelcie Stranahan star. READ MORE
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[Exclusive] Lott And Miller Tackle The Apocalypse In ‘Terminus’
We’ve got exclusive word on a new horror project called Terminus, which was written by Jeremy Lott (of the upcoming Barry Sonnenfeld film Lore) and will be directed by Steven C. Miller (Under The Bed, The Aggression Scale, Silent Night). Miller’s longtime manager Adam Goldworm is producing the film through Aperture Entertainment.
The film is described as, “‘Walking Dead’ meets ‘Mad Max’ on crack with zombie cage fighting. This movie is the beginning of an action sci-fi franchise that shows how society continues after the zombie apocalypse.”
Terminus is currently out to select buyers and will be budgeted at less than $10 Million. Take a look at the pitch reel inside! READ MORE
Check Out the French Trailer For Our Creature Feature ‘Under the Bed’
Thanks to Bloody Disgusting reader Fabien Monnier for tipping me off to the following French trailer for Under the Bed, a kiddie creature feature that will be coming released this summer here in the States through Xlrator.
The trailer absolutely cracked me up as it shows the film will be called Scary in France – so I can only assume they don’t have beds out there? The trailer is texted in French, although there’s no actual dialogue. It’s weird, but at least you’ll get a taste of what we accomplished with director Steven C. Miller (Silent Night). It stars Jonny Weston, Gattlin Griffith, Peter Holden, Musetta Vander and Kelcie Stranahan.
“Every child knows about the monster under the bed—Neal Hausman’s mistake was trying to fight it. Neal has returned from a two-year exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster, only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown, a new stepmother who fears him, and his little brother Paul, terrorized by the same monster. While Neal and Paul work together to try and fight the nocturnal menace, their parents are taking desperate measures to get the family back to normal. With no support from their parents, the brothers have nothing to rely on but each other, and courage beyond belief.” READ MORE
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[Interview] Malcolm McDowell Talks About The “Unpretentious Fun” Of ‘Silent Night’, Revisiting Stanley Kubrick
After hitting theaters last Friday, Silent Night is now available everywhere as a Blu-ray/DVD (or just as DVD if that’s the way you like it). The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, A Clockwork Orange), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
I recently hopped on the phone with McDowell and we talked about his approach to the role and working with director Steven C. Miller. We also spoke about his classic collaboration with Stanley Kubrick, A Clockwork Orange.
In the film, “McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
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[Interview] Composer Kevin Riepl Discusses ‘Silent Night’ Score
The Silent Night remake hit limited theaters last Friday and has been drawing in some very high reviews, including one from our very own Lonnie Nadler, which you can check out here. We’ve brought you an interview with director Steven C. Miller and now it’s time to chat the music of the film with composer Kevin Riepl! Below you’ll find an exclusive interview with the music maestro himself.
The film’s cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
“McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.” READ MORE
[BD Review] Lonnie Unwraps The New ‘Silent Night’, Likes What He Sees
On Friday, Anchor Bay Films released Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas and on Tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide. The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
Lonnie Nadler (aka Lonmonster) was on-hand to check it out and writes in with his review. “Silent Night undertakes the same comically bleak tone of the original, while managing to be cleverly self-reflexive. Steven C. Miller has an obvious affection for 80s horror, but understands modern audiences demand moments of cheeky humor and awe-inducing gore. The dialogue is often ridiculous, hitting the comedic mark it shoots for. Malcolm Mcdowell is especially good as the dimwitted and pompous sheriff, ensuring that even the most serious of viewers will let out a chuckle.”
Click here for the full review and please make sure to write in with your own review!
[BD Review] ‘Silent Night’ Will Spread Some Holiday Cheer For Slasher Fans
He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.
If you’re on Santa’s naughty list, you’re in for a lot more than a lump of coal in Steven C. Miller’s liberal remake of the scandalous 80s slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night. While Silent Night does not add anything new to the subgenre, it delivers the ho ho horror with its spectacular kills and tongue-in-cheek humor. This is a fun film that is bound to spread some holiday cheer in the hearts’ of slasher fans.
Of the countless slashers I’ve seen, the 1984 Silent Night, Deadly Night is one that has stuck with me through the years. Santa Claus is the epitome of all that is joyful and good during the holiday season. The idea of turning Santa into a murderous creature of retribution is nothing if not twisted. The original film took the holiday joy and spun it into a darkly funny, sadistic legacy of a slasher film. While Silent Night, Deadly Night may not hold the same gravitas as films like Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th, Steven C. Miller had quite the job ahead of him with this remake.
Silent Night is very, very loosely based on the 1984 film, which works wholly to its advantage. Rather than playing within the confines of the original, it takes it’s own, rather simple, approach to vengeful Santa. In a small off-the-map town, several morally inept citizens find themselves on slasher Santa’s naughty list. Their brutally slaughtered bodies turn up one by one, leaving a messy trail for the local police. On the case are the irrational Sheriff (Malcolm Mcdowell) and his shrewd but tentative deputy (Jamie King). The plot is bare bones, but it works as a suitable backdrop for Santa’s spectacular kills.
From the get go Santa’s rampage is dirty, violent, and gruesome, which most of you should appreciate. He employs a wide range of weapons to ensure that each murder is as amusing as it is bloody. The kills come non-stop, and are ultimately what drive the film forward.
What I like most about the kills is that Miller doesn’t waste time setting up unnecessary relationships between characters in an attempt to make you feel empathy. Every character that dies ultimately deserves it. The Fargo-esque woodchopper kill alone makes the film worth watching. But my favorite kill involves a bratty thirteen-year-old yelling, “Fuck church!” only to be callously killed moments later.
Silent Night undertakes the same comically bleak tone of the original, while managing to be cleverly self-reflexive. Steven C. Miller has an obvious affection for 80s horror, but understands modern audiences demand moments of cheeky humor and awe-inducing gore. The dialogue is often ridiculous, hitting the comedic mark it shoots for. Malcolm Mcdowell is especially good as the dimwitted and pompous sheriff, ensuring that even the most serious of viewers will let out a chuckle.
I imagine some will say that the film takes on a similar aesthetic to a lot of horror remakes but I beg to differ. For a moderately low-budget film, Miller manages to make it look massive in scope. Silent Night offers interesting shot composition and framing techniques that give it a gritty, yet oddly beautiful edge. Miller makes splendid use of the holiday color scheme, employing an abundance of bright red, green, and blue lights to create a candy-coated aesthetic to contrast with the bloodshed. The practical effects work is top notch without relying on digital enhancement for shock factor.
Silent Night has its shortcomings beyond the simple plot. Because the film jumps right into the kills without any exposition, there is no real sense of mystery throughout the film. The reveal of the Santa’s identity falls a flat as a result. The replay factor comes only from the kills, and if you’re looking for something more mentally substantial, you’ll have to look elsewhere this holiday season.
Silent Night is a modern slasher with its heart in the 80s. As a remake, it maintains the same level of cheese, dark humor, and seduction as the original Silent Night, Deadly Night. Thanks to Miller’s artistic eye, the film look far better than most studio remakes, and it’s way more fun. Silent Night is gorily entertaining from start to finish, making it a worthwhile holiday horror flick.
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[BD Contest] Win A Prize Pack With ‘Silent Night’ On Blu-ray/DVD And ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night 1 & 2′ On DVD
Today, Anchor Bay Films presents Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas and on Tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide.
And that’s just what we’re giving you the chance to do. FOR FREE! We’re also throwing in a copy of the recent DVD re-release of Silent Night, Deadly Night 1 & 2. That’s the new movie and the uncensored version of the original film and its sequel (that re-release comes with a ton of extra features BTW). Just send an email containing YOUR FULL NAME, your US address (no PO Boxes) and your most HORRIFIC real-life Xmas story to If you’re up for that shoot us an email Contest Now Closed. You’ll know you’ve won if the package shows up at your door in a week or two!
The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World). In the remake, “McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
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Silent Night
On home video December 4: McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.
‘Silent Night’s’ Steven C. Miller To ‘Scavenger’ For Games
Steven C. Miller – who directed Silent Night, Under the Bed and Aggression Scale just this year(!) – has come onboard to helm indie thriller Scavenger for Vigilante Entertainment, says Variety.
Script by Jamie Nash (S-VHS, Lovely Molly) and Bradley Paul “Centers on a woman who must race against time to save her kidnapped daughter from a sadistic game-master. She is up against a man facing similar circumstances.”
Silent Night begins a limited theatrical run on Friday. READ MORE
Go Behind The Scenes Of ‘Silent Night’ And Watch Santa Attack In These New Clips!
On November 30th, Anchor Bay Films presents Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas. That following tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide.
Now we have a new behind the scenes featurette that features the leads talking about their roles in the film as well as a good bit of new footage. But before that, we’ve got a clip that features Santa garroting an unsuspecting fellow while the Malcolm McDowell’s chief of police is on the other line.
The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
In the film, “McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
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‘Silent Night’ Theatrical Engagements
Get ready for some slashin’ Santa on the big screen! Anchor Bay Films unspools Silent Night in exclusive theatrical engagements starting Friday November 30th.
A loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night, the film’s stellar cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
“McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.” READ MORE
[Trailer Tracks] Dissecting the ‘Silent Night’ Trailer
Movie commercials offer us a great service; they not only show us which upcoming movies look good, but also which ones to avoid. And if one looks closely, they often reveal more than intended about the film in question. In honor of this profound art, I give you TRAILER TRACKS, an examination of upcoming movie commercials: What they say, what they don’t say, and what they say on accident about the product being sold to you, the excited chump.
Today’s Entry:
Silent Night (Dir. Steven C. Miller)
New ‘Silent Night’ Clip Puts Avocado On The Burger!
On November 30th, Anchor Bay Films presents Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas. That following tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide.
Now we have a new clip (on top of our exclusive one from yesterday) via Hulu that has Malcolm McDowell dispensing some broad and bizarreinvestigative advice to Jaime King.
The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
“McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
Bonus features on home video include “Silent Night: Behind The Scenes” featurette and Deleted Scenes. READ MORE
Exclusive ‘Silent Night’ Clip Shows Santa’s Bloody Aftermath!
On November 30th, Anchor Bay Films presents Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas. That following tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide.
The first clip has been released that walks star Jaime King into the bloody aftermath of our killer Santa Claus.
The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
“McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
Bonus features on home video include “Silent Night: Behind The Scenes” featurette and Deleted Scenes. READ MORE
Colorful First Clip From Santa Slasher ‘Silent Night’
On November 30th, Anchor Bay Films presents Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas. That following tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide.
The first clip has been released that heads into a basement where ol’ Santa has tied up a victim with some holiday lights.
The film, directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale), is a loose remake of the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. The cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
“McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
Bonus features on home video include “Silent Night: Behind The Scenes” featurette and Deleted Scenes. READ MORE
[AFM '12] Promo Sales Art Heads ‘Under the Bed’
Sales company Bleiberg Entertainment has posted the AFM promo sales art for our children’s horror tale Under the Bed, which was recently acquired by XLrator for U.S. distribution.
Penned by Eric Stolze, “Every child knows about the monster under the bed—Neal Hausman’s mistake was trying to fight it. Neal (Jonny Weston, “Chasing Mavericks”) has returned from a two-year exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster, only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown, a new stepmother who fears him, and his little brother Paul (Gattlin Griffith, “Changeling”), terrorized by the same monster. While Neal and Paul work together to try and fight the nocturnal menace, their parents are taking desperate measures to get the family back to normal. With no support from their parents, the brothers have nothing to rely on but each other, and courage beyond belief.”
Steven C. Miller, who will see the release of his Silent Night later this year, directs. READ MORE
[Interview] Director Steven C. Miller On Making A New Killer Santa For ‘Silent Night’, Going ‘Under The Bed’
On November 30th, Anchor Bay Films presents Silent Night on screens in ten major U.S. metropolitan areas. That following tuesday, December 4th, the Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD will be available to unwrap nationwide. Bonus features include “SILENT NIGHT: Behind The Scenes” featurette and Deleted Scenes. The film is directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, The Aggression Scale).
I recently had a chance to hop on the phone with Miller and we talked about his approach to balancing the old and the new in this loose remake of Silent Night, Deadly Night, from crafting the kills and to assembling the cast. We also talk a bit about his other new feature, Under The Bed, which is due in theaters next year.
The film’s cast includes Malcolm McDowell (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Easy A), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine 3D), Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade), Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow), Brendan Fehr (Final Destination, X-Men First Class), and Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).
“McDowell and King star as a small-town sheriff and deputy on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. But with the streets full of Santas for the annual Christmas parade, the killer is hiding in plain sight. He’s made his list, checked it twice, and the naughty are going to pay with their lives.”
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