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‘They Live’ 30th Anniversary Concert and Reunion Screening at Hollywood Horrorfest!
The World’s Only 30th Reunion Screening and Live Concert for John Carpenter’s beloved and timely They Live will take place at the Hollywood Horrorfest on Friday, July 27th (get tickets). This unique and star-packed fundraising event benefits the Vincent Price Art Museum in E. Los Angeles.
This incredible night kicks off with electronic music legend Alan Howarth – the co-composer of numerous John Carpenter soundtracks – receiving the Impact Award for his outstanding contribution to the horror genre. Howarth will then perform a very special concert of his work, playing music from Carpenter classics such as Halloween, Big Trouble in Little China, Escape From New York and of course They Live – a score that has come to represent so much more over the years.
“The blues score from They Live is now used as an iconic representation of modern Los Angeles,” said Howarth. “With the film, John Carpenter eerily and accurately predicted the cardboard cities that are now downtown.”
Asked about playing live on-stage, Howarth continued, “30 years ago, I never thought we’d still be playing this music and it’s a thrill to do it today.”
Immediately following the concert is a screening of They Live (1988) and a Q&A with Howarth, actor Peter Jason (who plays the leader of the resistance) and several other very special They Live guests TBA shortly (moderated by horror journalist Pat Jankiewicz).
Throughout the evening the festival is raising funds for the VPAM with some amazing They Live-themed raffles. Prizes (courtesy of 8BitZombiecom and Trick or Treat Studios) include deluxe They Live Rubber Masks, awesome Hoffmann Lenses, special They Live stickers & bubble gum and those ultra cool They Live shades.
Dress accordingly, wear sunglasses after dark and don’t forget your bubblegum.
Location – The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Boulevard, N. Hollywood, CA 91606. Doors open 6.00pm
Tickets available at: https://theylive30.brownpapertickets.com
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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