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The Spotlight is on James Cullen Bressack

“I consider myself someone who just loves making films and hopes people enjoy watching them.” James Cullen Bressack. When Bressack makes a film, he puts a huge effort into the preparation with the script, sets, locations, equipment, and general production…

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I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu

The 1978 I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE burned chilling images and sounds into the minds of horror fans that still remain to this day. The story, Camille Keaton’s screams, the brutal tortures, and murders resulted in a controversial film that…

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The Spotlight Shines on Gabriel Campisi

“I was asked how long I would try to succeed in filmmaking before I’d give up. I said giving up was not an option, and if I didn’t make it, I’d die trying.”  –Gabriel Campisi. Fortunately, Campisi didn’t have to…

Press Release – Bloodmania Directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis

Legendary Director Herschell Gordon Lewis (The Godfather of Gore) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0504496 returns in 2016 with BLOODMANIA! “A new film from Herschell Gordon Lewis is a treat for any horror fan”! ~ Tom Holland (Director of Fright Night, Child’s Play) “H.G. Lewis is…

Witchula – Press Release

Marcus Bradford has had his hands in numerous films over the years whether acting, producing, editing, and every job in between. A few of them were films by James Cullen Bressack, Maria Olsen, and Edward Payson, amongst many others.  Bradford…

The Spotlight is on Sara Malakul Lane

The stunning actress/model Sara Malakul Lane has been starring in more and more films each year and her fan base is growing exponentially. Filmmakers want her in their films as she thrives on challenging roles and her costars love working…

Troma acquires Theatre of the Deranged II

Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma has acquired Theatre of the Deranged II, a series of films made by several young and notable horror filmmakers. It’s only fitting that Troma picked it up because these filmmakers are excellent at pushing the limits in…

“CAMPFIRE FRIDAYS” SERIES w/James Cullen Bressack

ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ANNOUNCES NEW “CAMPFIRE FRIDAYS” SERIES w/ JAMES CULLEN BRESSACK, STARTING October 9th.  Arena Cinema, one of Los Angeles’ premiere art house haunts, is proud to announce the launch of “Campfire Fridays,” a brand new monthly event hosted…

The Spotlight Shines on Chris Ray

The last several years have been extremely busy and productive for Chris Ray. Chris and Gerald Webb his partner at DeInstitutionalized, racked up awards at festivals for their 2014 film A House is Not a Home and currently they are…

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The Spotlight Shines on Joseph Lawson

Joe Lawson is the master of visual effects averaging between a dozen to twenty films a year and has done every possible effect in all genres.  Whether he’s the VFX supervisor or directing, each film is special and unique to…

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The Asylum and Sharknados’

The Sharknado phenomenon again thrilled the world with Sharknado 3. Fans of B movies and fans that Sharknados’ are the only B movies they know of apparently have Sharknado 4 to look forward to. After the first Sharknado, The Asylum…

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The Spotlight Shines on Erin O’Brien

 Erin O’Brien knew relocating to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career was no small commitment.  With a strong motivation and desire to succeed, Erin quickly worked her way up to starring in feature films.  So far in 2015 she…

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The Spotlight shines on Darin Cooper

Darin Cooper is highly recognized in numerous films and his credits keep piling up.  The last year has been an exceptional time for Darin, with a half dozen recently released films and several currently in production where he is working…

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Bethany – Press Release

Claire moves back into her childhood home with her husband. The abusive, traumatic memories of her mother return to haunt her — as her husband becomes busier with work, she finds herself in a fog of memories — as a…

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Jittery Monkeys Scream King and Queen Contest

Jittery Monkeys Scream King and Queen Competition It’s time to scream your damn head off like you never have before. You know, replicate that scream you experienced when you came home late from a “work meeting”, or your kids for…

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Fred Olen Ray’s “After Midnight”

Fred Olen Ray’s “After Midnight” had its world premiere at the B Movie Celebration this past weekend.  Fred himself was in attendance to introduce the film and he shared a little bit about each cast memeber. The film stars Richard…

Update on “Way Down in Chinatown” World Premiere June 15th

Following up on “Way Down in Chinatown,” http://www.bmovienation.com/?p=6960  the world premiere is the midnight show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 15th.  Since reviewing “W.D.i.C” here, the film has generated plenty of publicity and whether you love or hate…

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West Coast Premieres of “Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy” & “Stomp! Shout! Scream!” Sept. ’09

Poster by Strephon Taylor Monogram Releasing publicist/B Movie Nation co-administrator Will “the Thrill’ Viharo is taking his “Thrillville” cult movie cabaret on the road this Fall with the West Coast premieres of two Monogram releases, the all new Mexican monster…

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Five Easy Questions: Amazing author/historic horror host JOHN STANLEY

JOHN STANLEY is the legendary author of numerous articles, novels and books on the subject of fantasy cinema, and perhaps most famously hosted the popular Creature Features program in the Bay Area circa the early ‘80s. He is additionally a…

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Five Easy Questions: “CINEMA INSOMNIA” LEGEND MR. LOBO

MR. LOBO is the world’s leading TV horror host, at least of the New Generation. His nationally syndicated TV show Cinema Insomnia has a rabid fan base and has been seen by dozens of people coast to coast. Just kidding….