Shock Stock -- Awesome Video Promo Round Up

Shock Stock (April 13-15) -- the horror and exploitation convention set to tear London, Ontario a new one -- might just have some of the greatest convention promo videos ever made.

Embracing the lo-fi imperfections of VHS, the degradation of 16mm and 35mm film reels, and the cheesy and sleazy backroom feel of bootleg movie trades, Shock Stock's latest selection of promo videos give you a pretty good taste of the convention's home-grown, retro, and anti-social way of doing things.

Visit www.shock-stock.com for ticket information.

Screamwave Podcast Relaunches with Mini-Episode

SCREAMWAVE IS BACK!

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The band is back together and better than ever.

Co-host Aaron Allen has rejoined No Klass Kris and the rest of the Screamwave team to relaunch the Horror in the Hammer podcast as a broader, better, more genuine genre podcast about sci-fi, cult films, exploitation movies, and - of course - horror!

Brand new, full episodes of Screamwave will air every second week of the month. Between full episodes, you can download mini-episodes that will preview our topics and movies-for-discussion so you have time to prepare and participate in the show by calling in to our voicemail line or sending us an email.

In episode #41 (coming April 9th, 2012), we will be discussing Tom Six's gruesome twosome of gross-out body horror films: THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE and THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2. We will also be re-airing our Q and A with the cast and crew of THE COLLAPSED, which is coming out on DVD in June from Anchor Bay.

LISTENER QUESTION: If you were to create a real-life Human Centipede by stitching three celebrities ass-to-mouth, who would you choose? And who would be the front, middle, and end segment?

Have your answer appear on the show. Email or call us before April 5th. We want to hear from you!

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Fright Night Theatre presents DISCURSION (Apr 13)

Before joining the Hamilton Art Crawl, join Horror in the Hammer for a night of post-apocalyptic indie horror with our screening of DISCURSION.

DATE: Friday, April 13, 2012 

TIME: 8:00pm until 10:00pm

LOCATION: The Staircase Indie Theatre -- Come around to the back at 25 Dundurn St N, Hamilton, ON. ADMISSION: Only $5 (additional sexual favors encouraged) SYNOPSIS Cassie Becker (Nicole Kruex) faces a terrifying new world in the wake of an apocalyptic chemical weapons attack. The Human race has suffered terribly; Becker finds the remaining inhabitants in a state far less than human. Six months to the day of the attack that changed the world, Cassie Becker searches for the only person she holds dear. Cassie must fight the onslaught of creatures once precious to her in an unstoppable journey to reunite. (Director: Mitchel A. Jones) Like DISCURSION on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discursion-The-Movie/115843278475299

Find Horror at The Canadian Film Fest (Mar 28 - 31)

The Canadian Film Fest is back and ready to bring 100% Canadian films to Toronto, including some locally grown horror films!

Starting March 28, the Canadian Film Fest launches its 2012 program at The Royal Theatre in Toronto. Among the films being screened are three horror films that feature serial killers, ghosts, and zombies.

READ --  THE ZED WORD INTERVIEWS BERN EULER (FESTIVAL DIRECTOR)

For more information and full ticket details, visit http://canfilmfest.ca


HORROR SCREENING SCHEDULE

MARCH 29: Below Zero (Toronto Premiere)

Jack (Edward Furlong, Terminator 2), an out of luck screenwriter attempts to finish a career-saving project in solitude by arranging to be isolated in a meat locker. While the temperature drops, the line between fiction and reality begin to blur as Jack's screenplay comes dangerously to life after he suspects that a serial killer may be lurking outside the locker.

MARCH 30: The Unleashed

Madison Kennard, a troubled woman dealing with her dark past, must venture home after an 8-year absence following her mother's death. Almost instantly after her return, Madison must cope with bizarre and unexplainable events that occur within the house after old friends come together and dabble with the infamous Ouija board. With the help of Andrew Porter, a renowned writer and expert on paranormal phenomena, Madison soon discovers that there is more to the board than she realizes and must uncover truths of her family's past to contain what has been unleashed.

MARCH 31: A Little Bit Zombie (Toronto Premiere)

Infected by a virus, a mild mannered HR manager attempts to fulfill his overwhelming desire for brains, all while trying to keep it together so as not to incur the wrath of his bridezilla-to-be.

Scream Scene: Call for Submissions

June / July 2010 Issue: Phantasm Special

Calling all writers and horror artists!

Horror in the Hammer's independent horror zine SCREAM SCENE is seeking articles, interviews, and artwork for publication in our 2012 June issue. To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Horror in the Hammer, the June 2012 issue will be a celebration of do-it-yourself horror and an exploration of art and independence in the horror genre.

We're seeking seeking the following related material:

• Articles about independent horror film or fiction and filmmakers or writers, etc.

• Interviews with independent horror filmmakers / writers / artists / actors / effects people, etc.

• Articles about artistic horror films and other visual art in the horror genre

• Examples of your original horror art

If you wish to pitch us a story idea or submit your material for publication, please contact the editor (Aaron Allen) at zedwordblog@gmail.com by April 20, 2012. Be prepared to send us your best original, unpublished writing, interviews, or art suitable for an issue about the DIY independent philosophy of art.

Horror in the Hammer: Horror in the Hammer is a collective of Hamilton-based artists, musicians, writers, and film fans that create and sponsor horror-based events in the Hamilton area. We host the annual Hamilton Zombie Walk, we organize a monthly movie screenings (Fright Night Theatre), and we publish Scream Scene the horror zine as well as a weekly horror podcast called Screamwave. www.horrorinthehammer.com

March 2. Fright Night Theater presents The Big Bad

Book your calendar for March as Fright Night Theater brings more Indie Goodness! March 2nd at the Staircase Theater. 8pm. $5 for feature and short film~

Feature film we will be showing is THE BIG BAD made by the fine folks at Gotta/Enk. The Big Bad is a horror/revenge film written by Jessi Gotta and directed by Bryan Enk. Currently being shown in the film festivals it has won multiple awards including Best Director, Best Feature Writer, Best Supporting Actress, Best Special Effects Make Up, and Best Chill! from the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival 2011.

Plot Outline taken from Facebook: A loner named Frankie enters a bar in a nowhere town, looking for a man no one seems to know… until a chance meeting in the ladies' room with an ill-tempered local lets Frankie know she’s in the right place. Frankie befriends this disturbed barfly and discovers they were both screwed over by the same man: Fenton Bailey. Their bonding is cut short, however, when Frankie shares a secret that pushes her new friend over the edge, setting off a night that throws Frankie face-first into a world where she doesn't belong. Frankie knows a bit too much about Fenton for her own good, and there are those who plan on keeping her from ever finding him. But Frankie is far more determined than expected.

Her journey turns into a non-stop grotesque battle for revenge... and somebody ain't getting out alive. You can visit www.thebigbadmovie.com or twitter.com/TheBigBadMovie and even Facebook.com/TheBigBadMovie for more details, show support and more.

The movie will be shown March 2nd at 25 Dundurn St N The Staircase Cafe and Theatre, we are located at the side indie theater. After 3 years we are still $5 a night and will include the short Giant Rubber Monster Movie. Check us monthly on Facebook for our event listing or get on the email list by subject line "Mailing List HitH" to artgreenproductions@gmail.com

Facebook event:http://www.facebook.com/events/189216324512887/#!/events/189216324512887/

If you would like to submit your feature, short or webisode to be screened please email artgreenproductions@gmail.com with details. We accept horror, gore, sci fi, fantasy, suspense and thriller. Almost anything that will give you some horroripilations. Thanks for checking us out and we hope to hear from you soon!

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.