"Hell Weekend" gets a new title, script near completion

My second feature screenplay, Hell Weekend, has been given a new title:  Fear.  

The story follows Dana Spencer, who a year earlier is brutally attacked and tortured, as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life.  After agreeing to a weekend of fun with her friends before they go off to college, a psychotic, pick axe wielding maniac is stalking and killing them, one by one.   It soon becomes a game of cat and mouse where Dana must find the courage to face off against her attacker or die trying. 

I guess you can say that the reason for the title change is kind of metaphoric.  Take everything you once feared that is bottled up and let it out.  Dana spends a whole year of her life afraid of everything and everyone.  But when you are put in a situation like hers, you take that fear and use it to your advantage and fight like hell.  Dana takes matters into her own hands and decides she is no longer going to be a victim. 

Trying to write a script that is a throwback to the classic 70's and 80's slasher films, while keeping it modern for today's technologically advanced audience, is no easy task.  In fact, it's daunting and frustrating. Therefore, the use of cell phones, laptops, iphones, ipads or anything electronic is omitted from this movie.  I know, how are they gonna call for help?  Well, you'll just have to wait to find out how.  Haha!!

I have two actors, Maria Olsen and Gregory Blair, in mind to star in this...but not set in stone.   Wanna know more about them, check out their IMDB pages. 

I'll keep you updated as it moves forward.  Until then....

Catch up

It's been a while since I've posted anything.  It's been rather quiet, but things are picking up again.
Seekers has a director and a star.  At this point, there's nothing more I can tell you on that. My second script, Hell Weekend, is nearing completion.  I have two stars in mind so hopefully they'll like what they read.  Hehe. 

Other than that, there is not much else to report.  Im also getting ready to submit my screenplay to Shriekfest this year.  Will keep you posted on that as well.

Until then be safe and keep screaming!!

Halloween 9-faux teaser

little something i made last year and felt like sharing it again.  Enjoy! :)

'Seekers' may have its director; 'Hell Weekend' script getting finishing touches

It's been a month since my last blog so I want to apologize for that. 
Here's what's been going on:

Seekers:
Currently in pre-production.
The amazing Bill Oberst, Jr. is currently attached to the project.
Working on my website for the film, as well as other scripts I am writing.
Script is currently being read by a director who has done a lot of short films and I think he is ready for the next step to be a full length feature.
Working on getting financing for the film.

My Shriekfest Film Festival screenplay entry, Hell Weekend, is getting the finishing touches to it.  Its been a busy month, and I think I may have developed a case of writers cramp in my hand.  Haha. 

Until next time,
Keep on screaming!!

 

'Seekers' lands genre actor as its first star!

     Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. is on board to star in the zombie apocalypse flick, Seekers.

    
     The man who is probably best known around the world for his Facebook app Take This Lollipop, will play the part of military officer Henry 'Hank' McCulley.
    
     


    

'Seekers 2' 1st draft near completion, 'Hell Weekend' in final draft stage

     Working on 4 scripts wore me out.  I lost all sense of direction and got every character, scene, story and killer mixed up.  So I took a breather and focused on writing one, which was Hell Weekend.  Now that that script is going into the final draft stage, which I will get to in a few days, I took another script I had started working on a several months ago and revisited the zombie landscape in Seekers 2: Rise of the Dead.  
     I am always writing and learning my craft and the only way to do that is just keep pushing forward and never giving up, which is what I nearly did.  I didn't want that or disappoint people in just throwing in the towel and settling into a rut.  I have so many people who are encouraging, supportive and inspiring that I would be letting them down if I just stopped.
     Now I can focus and the words are flowing like the blood in my veins.  
     Hell Weekend needs one more read (I'm thinking this will be my Shriekfest entry this year) and it will be good to go.  I already have two actors in mind to star in it, but not set in stone.  Although it would be bad ass!
     Seekers 2: Rise of the Dead picks up moments after the first and continues to follow Ashlie as she learns that the virus is spreading rapidly.   I'm on the first draft and this is a much bigger story with more of the undead, more action and even a little bit of a love story thrown in this time for Ashlie.
     I'm looking forward to bringing these to life and making them great. 
     Keep screaming! :-)

Horror short film in development ; 3rd draft of 'Hell Weekend' completed.

     I have been busy writing, reading, rewriting and rereading my screenplay for Hell Weekend.  I think with one more revision it will be completed.  But, who knows how that will turn out.
     The characters are more fleshed out and real.  The kills are extreme and over the top (I'm thinking hardcore R-rating) and intense.  Exactly what you would expect for a flick that's a throwback to the 80's slasher craze!  And yes, there is T-n-A for all you horndogs out there!  Haha.  I even threw in something for the ladies, too.  ;-)
      I am also looking to do a short film that I will write and direct in the coming months and will be posted here on my blog as well my youtube account.  I will keep you updated on its status as it progresses.  Right now, it is just a brainstorm.  But, it's brewing.
     With the horror festival, Shriekfest, right around the corner, I am going to be getting my ass in high gear to get the script and the short film finished and, if I can, submit them both.  I'm not holding my breath for both to be able to be entered though.  I think it's one or the other.  Again, I will keep you posted. 
      Until then, keep on screaming, you twisted psychos! :-)