A Message from the Host of Fright Night

This Friday Fright Night presents ...And Then I Helped and Day Zero. 8pm at the Indie Theater of the Staircase Theatre. A message from the host of Fright Night Jay Winger and his first meeting with the folks of MagGot Films.

I first met the crew from MagGot Films at Shock Stock last year in London Ontario.
It all started innocently just sitting down on an uncomfortable chair for the viewing of ….And then I helped. The film was a treat for me, since I’m not a big fan of the Big Budget Horror which time and time again continues to disappoint me.
When the Film was done I was blown away by all the deep meanings of the movie, which I will not get into so I do not spoil it for you. Things that will say about this movie is, it was of the Bizarre and the relation of people were deadly and the Cinematography was awesome in my eyes.

After the film I met up with Jesus MagGot and was blessed by this holy mascot of the film company and chatted it up a little with the director Micheal Maggot about the film and the deeper content of the film that I feel the average Joe won’t understand, but don’t let that deter you from watching this awesome Indie flick, just pay attention and after the movie we’ll get into the depth of it at the showing of Fright Night theatres presentation of …And then I helped with a short showing of Day Zero with a QnA with members of MagGot films.

This month also represents Women in Horror recognition month, The lead Lady of ….And then I helped is the Gorgeous Nikki McIntyre who has told me that this film holds a special place in her heart. Nikki is also well educated in film and special FX and did I mention she is gorgeous? Well yes I did and since this month is also dedicated to deadly love! You need to come out and see what’s so deadly about her characters love in the film.

At the presentation of ..And then I helped, I’m pretty sure we will all be blessed by his presence Jesus James MagGot and the Holy Maggot.

February Fright Night Spotlight: Day Zero

February 3, Fright Night will continue it's annual Valentines tradition of Deadly Love: your Valentines or Anti-Valentines night...depends on how you want to look at it.

February is Women in Horror Recognition Month: "Women in Horror Recognition Month (WiHM) aims to empower people all year long & all over the world to utilize and share their creativity with the intention of giving recognition to women working in all facets of the horror industry." HitH has chosen to show recognition to this event by shining a light toward the local zombie walks...anyone notice a trend? Hamilton, St Catharines, Toronto, Barrie Zombie Walks are all run by females! And pretty amazing ones at that. Honourable mentions go to Austrailia, France, Florida, Pirrsburgh and more. It is undeniable that women everywhere are running this most awesome annual event.

So! In honour of all those amazing women we play the short film Day Zero by Romario Shanchez. The story revolves around Jeff, who has a pretty good life. Great girl, cool car, nice home until one fateful trip to a petrol station everything can change. Especially when the dead have risen. Romario Shorts comes come South Africa teamed with Ant Productions & ITF Films. You can check out more of their work here: http://www.sanchez.co.za/what-we-do/

For all Women in Horror we play a zombie short film that sure to be a fun filled flick with a great girl and a super car.

February 3 at the Indie Theater of the Staircase Theater, 25 Dundurn St N. Hamilton, ON. Show time is 8 pm and after 4 years we're still only $5!

We are always accepting submissions for feature, short and webisodes to show for Fright Night. Categories include but are not limited to Horror, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Gore and more.