Now, if you’ll excuse me…I think I need to have a GIF dance party… Please forgive me, I don’t remember who all made these. Just know that I didn’t. Mr. Takei’s came from his Tumblr and Agador came from hemingerald.tumblr.com. Columbia came from FUCKYEAHRHPSGIFS.
Yet another thing that I’ve been meaning to do is make a reel for my work and, today, I finally got that done. It feels a bit weird considering how much I’ve learned from the first film (Without/Within in 2008) and how much I have yet to learn, and I don’t have a feature under my belt yet, but it was probably well past time.
If you watch the whole thing, or fast forward, you can see a sizable chunk from Stella Buio! :D
Viscera hosted a special sneak peek of Danielle’s feature directorial debut at the 2012 Carpet Ceremony.
Synopsis: Among Friends is a twisted horror film about a dinner party gone wrong. Set against an 80s backdrop, good times take a dark turn when one in the group hijacks the evening in the name of Integrity. Through an attempt to help the others come clean about secret betrayals against one another, it’s revealed who’s willing to cut through the bone to expose the truth. This feature directorial debut of Scream Queen Danielle Harris stars Christopher Backus, Jennifer Blanc, A.J. Bowen, Dana Daurey, Brianne Davis, Kane Hodder, Kamala Jones, Alyssa Lobit, and Chris Meyer.
About the Filmmaker: After a twenty-year hiatus starring as “Jamie Lloyd” in HALLOWEEN IV & V, and to the delight of horror fans everywhere, Danielle Harris returned to the HALLOWEEN franchise – this time starring as “Annie Bracket” in the Dimension Films, Rob Zombie-directed version of the classic HALLOWEEN and its sequel, HALLOWEEN II. Most recently, she stars as “Marybeth” opposite horror greats Kane Hodder and Tony Todd in HATCHET II, the much-anticipated sequel to HATCHET.
Over the past three Februarys, individuals have taken action in their communities-collectively building an international grassroots movement with noticeable impact.
It is your creativity, generosity, and hard work that have transformed the dark shadow that once hung over the important contributions women have made to our beloved horror genre into an ever broadening spotlight.
Where spaces don’t exist for the female artist/fan, you have carved them out. Where screens aren’t projecting films made by women, you made them appear. When media doesn’t cover the work of blood lusting ladies, you’ve created your own alternative news channels via blogs and podcasts.
All of this dedication congeals into 28 days of horror entertainment, networking, open dialogue, and the common goal of creating space for women who devote themselves to all facets of the film industry and to horror communities.
With the active participation of both men and women, we can keep the blood flowing — working together to ensure WiHM is something we can all be proud to stand behind this coming February.
The following suggestions are intended to inspire you for 2013. No prior experience necessary!
1. Launch a film screening in your community. This can be small, like in your living room with friends, or as big as finding theater space and inviting the public. Don’t know where to start? No problem! We will soon post a blog on that very subject!
2. Host a reading for female horror writers. Are you a horror fiction writer? Get some friends together and invite local writers to do a reading at a local bookstore or library. You can even have an open mic for the community to take part.
3. Host a panel discussion with local horror artists and fans. You can get local horror artists and fans together and host a panel discussion about women in any and all facets of the horror universe. You can even contact your local college campus and reach out to the film and/or women’s studies departments.
4. Put on a horror art show. Are you a visual artist or fan of horror artwork? Put out a call for submissions for an art show! You can hold it in your house for friends or talk to people who run public spaces such as libraries, bookstores, or galleries about your idea. Art could even be auctioned with the money going to a charity of your choice.
5. Create a skillshare event/workshop for women in your community. Are you excellent with horror FX/Makeup? Put together a workshop teaching other women your special skill. You could even host a horror fashion show to show off your GOREgeous new look!
6. Create something! Make a short film, write a short story, learn how to make creepy dolls, or work on that article you’ve been meaning to write. Use your imagination. Have fun!
7. Use your blog and/or podcast to participate. You can do one post or even a full series on any aspect of women and horror during the month of February. This may include interviews, write ups on female horror characters, fiction/non fiction writers, there is no limit! Don’t think you will have the ability to blog during February? Help spread the word by reposting/sharing other blog posts you enjoy with your friends.
8. Make a Public Service Announcement (PSA). Create a short video PSA with a horror twist encouraging people to give blood or to hold a clothing or food drive (any cause that is important to you)! This could be a great way to pick up a camera for the first time while sending out an important message.
9. Write letters to media outlets. Write to your local newspaper, magazines, or online media outlet and tell them what WiHM is all about. Inform them of the message and how you want to see more women in the horror industry be represented in their pages.
10. Think outside the box. In 2011, horror fan and festival founder, Jennifer Cooper, dyed her hair red and encouraged others to follow suit for Feb. The possibilities are endless!
Hannah Neurotica Founder, Director of Operations Women in Horror Recognition Month www.womeninhorrormonth.com
~~~~~~ Do you have a great idea not listed? Share your thoughts with us! And stay tuned for upcoming Tumblr posts containing tips, first person accounts, and how-to’s for everyone who wants to get something off the ground this February. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
“We’d better get back, ‘cause it’ll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night… mostly.”
- Carrie Henn as “Newt” in ALIENS
ALIEN 5-FILM MARATHON
A whole day of Ripley kicking Face-Hugging, Chest-Bursting, Acid-for-Blood butt!
We can’t guarantee you’ll make it out alive, but we can promise that on Saturday, December 8th, 1pm at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood everyone will hear you scream.
See it from the beginning.
PROMETHEUS - 2D Version (2012, Directed by Ridley Scott)
ALIEN - Theatrical Version (1979, Directed by Ridley Scott)
ALIENS (1986, Directed by James Cameron)
ALIEN 3 (1992, Directed by David Fincher)
ALIEN RESURRECTION (1997, Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet)
There will be a 30 minute intermission between ALIEN and ALIENS.
Special Ticket Pricing: $20 General, $18 Student/Senior, $15 Member.
Rob Hedden’s 30-minute on-set documentary ‘What is Brazil?,’ included on the DVD release for the film. The documentary, basically a television plug for the coming release of the film, combines clips from the film, on-set footage and interviews with the cast and crew to form a quick overview of ‘Brazil’ and to hopefully entice viewers enough for them to see it at the cinemas. Curiously, there is no mention whatsoever of Gilliam’s epic struggle with Universal chairman Sid Sheinberg to have his film released in its original form in American cinemas. One must presume that the documentary was completed before these events took place.
So… what is ‘Brazil?’ Unfortunately, none of the cast and crew members seem to have any idea about this, either. Co-writer Tom Stoppard admits that he “doesn’t even know why it’s called ‘Brazil.’” Rather than trying to explain the symbolic meanings behind the events of the film – which would be impossible to an audience that is yet to actually see it – this documentary serves to pique the viewer’s curiosity, to persuade them to find out for themselves what ‘Brazil’ is.
The on-set interviews with the cast and crew members are interesting enough. Terry Gilliam sits himself down on a step to share a few moments with the camera crew, tracing through such production problems as the complex visual effects, the casting decisions and the difference of work habits between himself and co-writer Tom Stoppard. Stoppard and Charles McKeown, the other co-writer, also appear in the film. Special effects supervisor George Gibbs, model effects supervisor Richard Conway, prosthetic make-up artist Aaron Sherman and model photographer Tim Spence are also included to relate their experiences in producing ‘Brazil.’ Many of the main cast members (no Robert De Niro, unfortunately) also give interviews about their roles, with Michael Palin, in character, being the stand-out, pretending to be an upper-class acting veteran and giving his interviews into the telephone.
Hedden’s documentary, ‘What is Brazil?,’ basically exists to pose that question, and never really attempts to answer it in any specific way. The interviewed cast and crew members each offer their own opinions: Gilliam calls it “the impossibility of escape from reality,” and then, more enigmatically, “it’s late night shopping and terrorist bombing.” Michael Palin amusingly declares the film to be “a Viking musical,” but I’m not sure if many would agree with his individual assessment. Perhaps Charles McKeown’s brief description is the most appropriate: “it’s like lifting the top off Terry Gilliam’s skull… and glimpsing inside.”
Hey L.A. horror fans! You case see some amazing Viscera and Etheria films tomorrow night at the Feminist Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival hosted by our very own Miss Heidi Honeycutt! Check out these line-ups!
