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Trailer Debut for Dark Sky Films’ ‘GNAW’

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15 years ago

August 26, 2009

Six friends’ weekend in the country turns into a bone-crunching nightmare in GNAW, a new British thriller that will make you think twice about sitting down to dinner with strangers. The shocker makes its U.S. premiere on Dark Sky Films DVD on October 13, 2009 and we’ve got your exclusive first look at the trailer for the shocker that can be viewed beyond the break.
Six twenty-something friends go on a weekend break to the English countryside and find a seemingly perfect place to rest and relax: Blackstock Farm, a charming and idyllic farmhouse with nothing and no one for miles around. Making things even better, there’s also kindly host Mrs. Obadiah, who lovingly prepares mouthwatering meals for her young visitors.

But trouble is brewing in that country kitchen for the vacationers. Lorrie receives a gift from a secret admirer, and when Jill goes searching the vast grounds for her missing boyfriend, she happens upon a strange building in the forest where sinister things are afoot. Soon, the carefree kids come to the realization that a really big meal is planned – and they’re the main course.

GNAW marks the accomplished directing debut of Gregory Mandry and features a cast of up-and-comers, including Sara Dylan, Gary Faulkner, Rachel Mitchem, Hiram Bleetman, Nigel Croft-Adams, Oliver Squires, Julian Vandoorne, Jennifer Wren and Carrie Cohen.

The film was a fan favorite at London’s 2008 Frightfest, Dublin’s 2008 Horrorthon and, in 2009, Portugal’s prestigious Fantasporto festival. “GNAW scores a direct hit on the core horror audience,” raved Jat Slater of Darkside.

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‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story’ Slashes into VHS from Lunchmeat!

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4 days ago

April 26, 2024

John Squires

The SCREAMBOX Original documentary Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story is now streaming on SCREAMBOX, and it’s next coming to VHS!

A limited edition of only 50 copies worldwide, the VHS copies of the Englund documentary will go up for grabs on Saturday, April 27 at 12pm EST on Lunchmeat’s official website.

Josh Schafer of Lunchmeat explains, “With so many of Englund’s works being seen and familiarized on videotape, it only felt right to offer fans and collectors the opportunity to experience this fantastic doc on VHS. We all know the Freddy movies just feel different on videocassette, and we wanted to bring that feel to this film for those who want it.”

“Since first donning a tattered fedora and a glove of eviscerating blades in 1984, Robert Englund has become a beloved horror icon. His portrayal of Freddy Krueger is without doubt a moment as visceral to the horror genre as Chaney’s werewolf or Karloff’s groundbreaking realization of Frankenstein’s monster. However, few realize the depths of Englund’s true power as a character actor away from the latex mask and iconic red and green sweater.

“A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation.. This unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp, and more.

“This is the quintessential documentary on the man who didn’t just bring Freddy Krueger to horrific and historic life on-screen and beyond, but has created a fantastic career as an elite actor and entertainer.”

Selling for $30, the VHS is presented in native widescreen format & duplicated in NTSC, housed in full-color slipcase and pressed on black videocassettes with silver foil face and side labels.

The VHS release is presented in partnership with Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and Screambox, in association with Dead Mouse Productions and Cult Screenings U.K.