We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes first details on The Ride, Abruptio, and Howard Lovecraft & the Three Kingdoms hardback graphic novel, a trailer for Find Me and Trauma Dolls, casting news on Bad Kids Go 2 Hell, and much more:
New Casting Details for Bad Kids Go 2 Hell: “In Bad Kids Go to 2 Hell, it’s four years later and a new group of students has been placed in Saturday detention at snooty Crestview Academy. After one of the kids locks away the teacher assigned to watch them, the five of them very quickly find their ranks dwindling as each meets a gruesome fate. They may make it out of the library, but with a new threat revealing itself around every hallway, is there enough time and resources for at least one...
New Casting Details for Bad Kids Go 2 Hell: “In Bad Kids Go to 2 Hell, it’s four years later and a new group of students has been placed in Saturday detention at snooty Crestview Academy. After one of the kids locks away the teacher assigned to watch them, the five of them very quickly find their ranks dwindling as each meets a gruesome fate. They may make it out of the library, but with a new threat revealing itself around every hallway, is there enough time and resources for at least one...
- 8/24/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
In a week of stars committing to projects with their daughters, Sean Astin and Ali Astin have signed on to star in the comedy-horror sequel Bad Kids Go 2 Hell.
Production has begun in Texas in time for a summer 2015 release.
Gina Gershon, Drake Bell and Sufe Bradshaw are also on board the project from producers James R Hallam, Barry Wernick and Brad Keller.
Ben Browder will direct the graphic novel spin-off about naughty students at a deadly school.
Wernick wrote the screenplay from the comic book series he created with Matthew Spradlin.
Phase 4 Films distributed the 201 original.
Earlier in the week it emerged that Kevin Smith and Johnny Depp will reunite with their daughters on Smith’s upcoming Yoga Hosers after the two families collaborated on Smith’s imminent Toronto world premiere Tusk.
Production has begun in Texas in time for a summer 2015 release.
Gina Gershon, Drake Bell and Sufe Bradshaw are also on board the project from producers James R Hallam, Barry Wernick and Brad Keller.
Ben Browder will direct the graphic novel spin-off about naughty students at a deadly school.
Wernick wrote the screenplay from the comic book series he created with Matthew Spradlin.
Phase 4 Films distributed the 201 original.
Earlier in the week it emerged that Kevin Smith and Johnny Depp will reunite with their daughters on Smith’s upcoming Yoga Hosers after the two families collaborated on Smith’s imminent Toronto world premiere Tusk.
- 8/21/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Last year's horror comedy Bad Kids Go to Hell was lots of fun, and it did well enough to even warrant a sequel! One that stars a former Hobbit and his lovely true life daughter. Read on for the first word on Bad Kids Go 2 Hell. See what they did there?
From the Press Release
Sean Astin (pictured; “The Strain,” the Lord of the Rings trilogy) and daughter Ali Astin (pictured; Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), Gina Gershon (Killer Joe, Showgirls, Bound), Drake Bell (Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh”), and Sufe Bradshaw (HBO’s “Veep”) have signed on to join Sammi Hanratty (Wgn America’s “Salem”) in Bad Kids Go 2 Hell, the latest chapter in the cult dark comedy-horror franchise Bad Kids Go To Hell.
The announcement was made today by the producers of the Bad Kids film franchise, James R. Hallam, Barry Wernick, and Brad Keller.
From the Press Release
Sean Astin (pictured; “The Strain,” the Lord of the Rings trilogy) and daughter Ali Astin (pictured; Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), Gina Gershon (Killer Joe, Showgirls, Bound), Drake Bell (Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh”), and Sufe Bradshaw (HBO’s “Veep”) have signed on to join Sammi Hanratty (Wgn America’s “Salem”) in Bad Kids Go 2 Hell, the latest chapter in the cult dark comedy-horror franchise Bad Kids Go To Hell.
The announcement was made today by the producers of the Bad Kids film franchise, James R. Hallam, Barry Wernick, and Brad Keller.
- 8/21/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Bad kids may go to hell, but they sure have fun before doing so. Check out the first clip from Matthew Spradlin's Bad Kids Go to Hell and see if you'd rather be bad or good - Santa be damned!
Bad Kids Go to Hell, starring Judd Nelson and written/directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th in select markets nationwide.
In addition, for those in the La area, there will be a special meet and greet, comic signing, and giveaway with Matthew Spradlin and some of the “Bad Kids” (plus some surprise appearances) tonight, Wednesday, December 5th, from 7pm-9pm at Meltdown Comics, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046. Click here for more details.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose.
Bad Kids Go to Hell, starring Judd Nelson and written/directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th in select markets nationwide.
In addition, for those in the La area, there will be a special meet and greet, comic signing, and giveaway with Matthew Spradlin and some of the “Bad Kids” (plus some surprise appearances) tonight, Wednesday, December 5th, from 7pm-9pm at Meltdown Comics, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046. Click here for more details.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose.
- 12/5/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Alrighty, kids! Time for your first look at the official green-band trailer for the upcoming horror comedy Bad Kids Go to Hell. Read on to see smarmy little rich kids get what's coming to them! In a perfect world, I tell ya!
Bad Kids Go to Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th in select markets nationwide.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder ("Farscape", "Stargate Sg-1", "Doctor Who") also stars, as well as Ali Faulkner ("Bianca" in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Roger Edwards (Freelancers), Marc Donato ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), Cameron Deane Stewart (Pitch Perfect), Augie Duke ("The Mentalist"), Amanda Alch (When Zachary Beaver Came to Town), Jeffrey Schmidt...
Bad Kids Go to Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th in select markets nationwide.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder ("Farscape", "Stargate Sg-1", "Doctor Who") also stars, as well as Ali Faulkner ("Bianca" in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Roger Edwards (Freelancers), Marc Donato ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), Cameron Deane Stewart (Pitch Perfect), Augie Duke ("The Mentalist"), Amanda Alch (When Zachary Beaver Came to Town), Jeffrey Schmidt...
- 11/19/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
If you’ve always wanted to see what a Breakfast Club movie would have looked like in the horror genre, you’re going to get your chance in a few short months, as comic book adaptation Bad Kids Go To Hell has announced a December 7th release date. If that description isn’t enough, let it be known that Judd Nelson stars and you can pre-order tickets today.
Los Angeles, CA (October 18, 2012) – Bad Kids Productions announces today that Bad Kids Go To Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th, in select markets nation-wide. The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder (Farscape, Stargate Sg-1, Doctor Who) also stars, as well as Ali Faulkner (Bianca...
Los Angeles, CA (October 18, 2012) – Bad Kids Productions announces today that Bad Kids Go To Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th, in select markets nation-wide. The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder (Farscape, Stargate Sg-1, Doctor Who) also stars, as well as Ali Faulkner (Bianca...
- 10/23/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
We’re back with the latest installment of the Indie Spotlight. In today’s feature we have the first two episodes of the Ghost Trek webseries, a trailer for Rites of Passage, a Walking Dead-inspired musical, and much more:
Ghost Trek: The Kinsey Report: “Do you ever watch those ghost hunting shows and scratch your head, thinking to yourself, “These shows are so ridiculous. Why am I watching this?” Well, Ghost Trek creator, Michael Plumides sat through marathon episodes of paranormal reality TV one Christmas and came up with a comic-horror concept called, Ghost Trek, which takes a swipe at the whole genre – with you in mind.
Ghost Trek follows the Paranormal Underworld Detective Society (Puds) as they investigate haunts across the U.S. and abroad between tanning beds, babes, body-building, and bong hits — all the while risking life and limb capturing the undead and unexplained on video.
The team is lead by Dr.
Ghost Trek: The Kinsey Report: “Do you ever watch those ghost hunting shows and scratch your head, thinking to yourself, “These shows are so ridiculous. Why am I watching this?” Well, Ghost Trek creator, Michael Plumides sat through marathon episodes of paranormal reality TV one Christmas and came up with a comic-horror concept called, Ghost Trek, which takes a swipe at the whole genre – with you in mind.
Ghost Trek follows the Paranormal Underworld Detective Society (Puds) as they investigate haunts across the U.S. and abroad between tanning beds, babes, body-building, and bong hits — all the while risking life and limb capturing the undead and unexplained on video.
The team is lead by Dr.
- 10/21/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Another look at Bad Kids Go to Hell has come our way along with some further screening news so read on for all the details you need to see these smarmy little pricks go up in flames. Dig it!
From the Press Release:
Bad Kids Productions announces today that Bad Kids Go To Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th in select markets nationwide. But first, on October 27th, Bad Kids Go To Hell will have an exclusive Halloween Sneak Peek Hell Night run at all ten Studio Movie Grill locations, which include the seven theaters in Texas along with theaters in Scottsdale, Arizona; Alpharetta, Georgia; and Wheaton, Illinois. Click here for advance ticket purchase info.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a...
From the Press Release:
Bad Kids Productions announces today that Bad Kids Go To Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th in select markets nationwide. But first, on October 27th, Bad Kids Go To Hell will have an exclusive Halloween Sneak Peek Hell Night run at all ten Studio Movie Grill locations, which include the seven theaters in Texas along with theaters in Scottsdale, Arizona; Alpharetta, Georgia; and Wheaton, Illinois. Click here for advance ticket purchase info.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a...
- 10/18/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Bad Kids Productions announces today that Bad Kids Go to Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th, in select markets nationwide.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose.
Ben Browder (Dr. Who) also stars, as well as Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Roger Edwards (Freelancers), Marc Donato, Cameron Deane Stewart, Augie Duke, Amanda Alch, Jeffrey Schmidt, and Chanel Ryan. The film was produced by Barry Wernick and Brad Keller, and had its world premiere at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, and screened at Stan Lee’s Comikaze and the Ruby Mountain Film Festival.
Read more...
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose.
Ben Browder (Dr. Who) also stars, as well as Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Roger Edwards (Freelancers), Marc Donato, Cameron Deane Stewart, Augie Duke, Amanda Alch, Jeffrey Schmidt, and Chanel Ryan. The film was produced by Barry Wernick and Brad Keller, and had its world premiere at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, and screened at Stan Lee’s Comikaze and the Ruby Mountain Film Festival.
Read more...
- 10/18/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Fans of Breakfast Club and the comic book Bad Kids Go To Hell, rejoice! In conjunction with the opening of the flagship theater of the burgeoning movie theater chain Studio Movie Grill, the film — a horror take on Breakfast Club starring Judd Nelson – will be getting a premiere screening at the new location in Dallas, Texas. Starting October 27th, it will be getting a Halloween run through all Studio Movie Grill Locations, before opening in wider release in December. We have a couple stills and a poster for the film, as well as a press release below.
If you want to get a taste of the type of tone Bad Kids Go To Hell is going for, check out the parody of the infamous National Lampoon Magazine Cover, in the gallery.
Dallas, TX (October 5, 2012) – Studio Movie Grill announces today the opening of their new flagship theater, the Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley,...
If you want to get a taste of the type of tone Bad Kids Go To Hell is going for, check out the parody of the infamous National Lampoon Magazine Cover, in the gallery.
Dallas, TX (October 5, 2012) – Studio Movie Grill announces today the opening of their new flagship theater, the Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley,...
- 10/11/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
After having its North American premiere at this past summer's San Diego Comic-Con, things have been quiet from the Bad Kids Go to Hell camp, but that's changing now as we have some new stills, a new poster, and screening info to share.
From the Press Release:
On October 10th Bad Kids Go To Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its star-studded Dallas premiere screening along with a pre-opening look at the new Spring Valley location of Studio Movie Grill. Located at 13933 N. Central Expressway, the state-of-the-art complex will be the largest Studio Movie Grill to date and marks the tenth overall location for the company.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder ("Farscape", "Stargate Sg-1", "Doctor Who") also stars,...
From the Press Release:
On October 10th Bad Kids Go To Hell, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its star-studded Dallas premiere screening along with a pre-opening look at the new Spring Valley location of Studio Movie Grill. Located at 13933 N. Central Expressway, the state-of-the-art complex will be the largest Studio Movie Grill to date and marks the tenth overall location for the company.
The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder ("Farscape", "Stargate Sg-1", "Doctor Who") also stars,...
- 10/6/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Gary Coleman apparently found himself caught between a rock and a gross place. The producers of Midgets vs. Mascots, a straight-to-dvd mockumentary about five little people competing against five mascots for $1 million, announced today that Coleman has reluctantly Ok'd the use of a shot of his genitals that he says was used in the film without his permission. Coleman is reluctantly agreeing to it because it was Midgets' producers who bailed him out of jail yesterday. "The footage in question occurred during an improvised moment in a shower scene when Mr. Coleman attempted to break up a fight between two little people," producers Brad Keller and Joey Stewart said in a...
- 1/27/2010
- E! Online
After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has announced that After Dark has acquired the teen revenge thriller The Final after inking a deal with Agora Entertainment. The film is the sixth title to be included in After Dark’s latest installment of Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For. Joey Stewart makes his directorial debut working from a script written by Jason Kabolati. The film stars Marc Donato (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Lindsay Seidel and Justin Arnold. Jason Kabolati of Agora Entertainment produced while Edward Lewis Von Hohn and Bill Randle served as executive producers on the film.
In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting forretribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving a “Final Exam” with just one question: “What did you do to deserve this?”
“This haunting...
In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting forretribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving a “Final Exam” with just one question: “What did you do to deserve this?”
“This haunting...
- 11/17/2009
- by Barrett
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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