"Based on true events..." "Inspired by a true story..." However you phrase it, one key word always manages to make horror more horrific: true. Sit back and relax as we take a look at some movies based upon the strange, bizarre, and weird.
Sure, much horror carrying the "true story" tag is only loosely based on actual events. Just think of how many extremely different envisionings of the Ed Gein story there are. Everything from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs and hundreds in-between trace their roots to that twisted Wisconsin deviant. But there's just something about knowing even a modicum of the heinous tale unfolding on the screen before your eyes is true that makes it that much more chilling.
Now, say your film is not only based on a true story, but one which involves supernatural, unexplainable events. Now you're really onto something.
Sure, much horror carrying the "true story" tag is only loosely based on actual events. Just think of how many extremely different envisionings of the Ed Gein story there are. Everything from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs and hundreds in-between trace their roots to that twisted Wisconsin deviant. But there's just something about knowing even a modicum of the heinous tale unfolding on the screen before your eyes is true that makes it that much more chilling.
Now, say your film is not only based on a true story, but one which involves supernatural, unexplainable events. Now you're really onto something.
- 8/24/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
If you’ve been hanging around Beyond Hollywood for any length of time, then you’ve probably heard me talk about Fatal Pictures and their seriously badass short films. Created by producer Zach Green and writer/director Richard Powell, the company has already proven they’re a force to be reckoned with. In a relatively short amount of time, the duo have managed to set themselves apart from the herd, crafting tense, visually impressive horror films that achieve more in 20 minutes than most can accomplish in two hours. Zach Green is an extremely kind and phenomenally patient individual, and he was gracious enough to answer some of my questions about his films, frequent collaborator Robert Nolan, and what’s in store for the company’s future. Tell me a little about yourself. What made you want to start making films? I first went to film school for Post Production (editing...
- 6/1/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
The much-praised, indie horror Familiar from director Richard Powell and Cinematography and Co-Producer: Michael Jari Davidson has a new one-sheet, as producer Zach Green has kindly sent it over to us.
Produced by Fatal Pictures, the flick concerns: Through a series of tragic events a middle aged man grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own.
Check out the new one-sheet. Here’s hoping we receive more news on this seemingly brutal bad boy.
Thoughts?...
Produced by Fatal Pictures, the flick concerns: Through a series of tragic events a middle aged man grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own.
Check out the new one-sheet. Here’s hoping we receive more news on this seemingly brutal bad boy.
Thoughts?...
- 8/6/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
What is that inner voice that guides us through our daily lives? Some say it's your conscience, some say it's your soul. Regardless of where that voice comes from, writer-director Richard Powell has created a horrific vision as to what may happen if you ignore what that voice is saying to you with his new film Familiar.
From Fatal Pictures, produced by Zach Green and featuring Robert Nolan in the self-loathing starring role, Familiar is a psychological mind-freak. Through a series of tragic events Nolan's middle-aged main character grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own, with hideous results. And bringing those horrific images to life was the immensely talented F/X team of Ryan Louagie, Carlos Henriques and Steven Dawley, collectively known as The Butcher Shop.
Keep an eye on Dread Central for any updates we can scare up on this unique combination...
From Fatal Pictures, produced by Zach Green and featuring Robert Nolan in the self-loathing starring role, Familiar is a psychological mind-freak. Through a series of tragic events Nolan's middle-aged main character grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own, with hideous results. And bringing those horrific images to life was the immensely talented F/X team of Ryan Louagie, Carlos Henriques and Steven Dawley, collectively known as The Butcher Shop.
Keep an eye on Dread Central for any updates we can scare up on this unique combination...
- 8/4/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Elvis Presley holds the throne as “The King” of rock n’ roll. Music was his forte, but he did dabble in film for awhile and the results were a mixed bag. In honor of his 75th birthday which he won’t be able to celebrate for himself (unless you’re an Elvis Lives conspiracy theorist), Fox has released the Elvis 75th Birthday Collection. Presented in 2.35:1 Widescreen (save for Kid Galahad in 1.85:1 and Frankie and Johnny in 1.66:1), the collection shows its age in a few places as Fox seems to have done little to remaster these classics, but overall it’s a nice look at the musician who would be an actor, even if the selection of films leaves a lot to be desired. If the set is good for anything it’s for showing his progress as an actor from his first film ever, Love Me Tender,...
- 6/12/2010
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Oracle, Ariz. - Music of the Sphere: I Leap through the Sky with Stars will combine the beauty of the universe with the beauty of musical performance in a way not often seen in southern Arizona, in the one-of-a-kind setting of Biosphere 2.
Pianist Ji-Young Kim joins UA Professor Emeritus Richard Powell in the opening presentation, "I Leap through the Sky with Stars: Looking Beyond the Sky. " Powell, former vice president for research at the UA and an avid amateur astronomer who has displayed his photographs at many venues throughout the United States, will present his extraordinary imagery of the night sky and an overview of the world above us. Kim will accompany Powell's presentation with Music by Alexina Louie.
Pianist Ji-Young Kim joins UA Professor Emeritus Richard Powell in the opening presentation, "I Leap through the Sky with Stars: Looking Beyond the Sky. " Powell, former vice president for research at the UA and an avid amateur astronomer who has displayed his photographs at many venues throughout the United States, will present his extraordinary imagery of the night sky and an overview of the world above us. Kim will accompany Powell's presentation with Music by Alexina Louie.
- 2/16/2010
- Arizona Reporter
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