Carrion films is supporting the UK Horror revival project: the “10 pound horror film“. Their press release reads as follows:
“Between the mid 50s and the early 70s, Britain was the undisputed king of the Horror Film. Before American horror maestros like Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper and John Carpenter came along British horror films were painting the screen red with what affectionately became known as ‘Kensington Gore’. Off the back of these films actors such as Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Vincent Price became stars and household names…”
“Then, just as quickly as the revolution took hold, the British Horror Film vanished…”
“Now, two British filmmakers – Luke Dormehl and Tom Atkinson – are helping to bring back British horror with an exciting and groundbreaking new project called The 10 Pound Horror Film. The idea behind the concept is simple: through contributions of £10 (far less than the cost of an average night out!), to take audiences on the journey of creating a 21st century British Horror film.”
“Contributors, (nicknamed 10 Pound Horror Fiends) can subscribe to the website at www.the10poundhorrorfilm.com. Every penny raised will go into funding the making of the film. So far, The 10 Pound Horror Film has won support from international horror film icons such as John Landis (American Werewolf in London), Kane Hodder (Jason from the Friday the 13th saga), Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and Spaced).”
Initial interest in the production has been huge. The teaser trailer has had over 70,000 views on YouTube and in its first weeks online the website has already attracted thousands of hits from around the world. For more information on this project and how to get involved with the UK’s most exciting independent film production, visit
www.the10poundhorrorfilm.com
GOREZONE review
“Original and fresh…definitely check out ‘Scayrecrow’ for something original.”
The UK based horror magazine ‘Gorezone‘- the UK’s highest selling horror magazine – has published a review of ‘Scayrecrow‘ and ‘The Screaming skull‘.
Describing itself as ‘Vogue for horror fans’ ‘Gorezone’ generally concentrates upon the harder edge horrors unleashed upon the market. ‘Scayrecrow’ received a glowing review, whereas its bleak M.R James inspired cousin – ‘The Screaming skull’ – did not fare so well, being criticized for its understated psychological horrors.
Issue 42 of ‘Gorezone’ will hit newsagents and stockists on March 12th. The striking advert for the downloads (featured left) will appear in the subsequent issue due to hit news stands in April.