Australian filmmaker Philippe Mora has had a rather wild career so far, especially when it comes to our favorite genre. From cult favorites like The Beast Within and Communion to trashy treasures like Howling II: Stirba, Werewolf Bitch (aka Your Sister Is A Werewolf) and Howling III: The Marsupials, you’d be hard-pressed to say that the man hasn’t left his mark in the realm of horror. That goes double for his aforementioned gonzo werewolf sequels, both of which are not easily forgotten by those who have seen them, whether you enjoy them or not. It appears that Mr. Mora is not quite done with the werewolves, however.
The filmmaker recently took to the crowdfunding site GoFundMe with the proposal to make another entry in the lycanthropic subgenre, this time in the form of a mockumentary entitled The Growling. The premise of his latest comedic manbeast endeavor involves the divulging of a secret society that his been living among us for hundreds of years. A society comprised of werewolves, many of whom have been politicians, religious leaders, and celebrities, guiding us through the ages. Philippe has been in the loop since 1984 and is finally coming forward with everything he knows.
In typical Mora fashion, the listing for the project has its lupine tongue firmly planted in cheek, with multiple gems such as this littering the page…
Most political parties have internal werewolf packs. Werewolves in LA and New York are trained to be Vegans to throw off investigators. Hybrid lycanthropes cannot control their own cursing and obscene language, particularly in Los Angeles. If someone starts speaking obscenities, stand back immediately.
The Growling is seeking a meager $200,000 as its goal. No perks are presented, just the filmmaker’s pitch for his vision. You almost have to admire that, as instead of attempting to bride interested parties, he is promising only a film. At the moment the project is 18 days away from its deadline and is sadly in need of a lot Mora money. So, if you are so inclined, feel free to pitch in on The Growling and help reunite Philippe Mora with his werewolf pals one last time. Also, don’t forget to pick up Scream Factory‘s Howling II on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray next month on July 14th. Why? Aside from the high camp entertainment value and some Christopher Lee action, the best answer happens to also be rather NSFW…
