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Movie Review: Dead by Christmas (2018)

A group of ol’ chums gather in Louisiana (more on that in a bit my creeps) for the holidays to honor their dead friend Sam (Cody Wise), who unbeknownst to them was murdered by a candy cane to the eyes courtesy of a sinister Santa. Once there we learn of their tortured past being raised in an orphanage where a priest (who often dressed as Santa) regularly rubbed their rosary beads if ya can dig on what I’m laying down. Before long that freaky Father Christmas arrives on the scene and begins killing our protagonists one by one On the plus side, Dead by Christmas shows off some decent cinematography here and there, as well as a few instances of practical gore which are always welcome. Additionally the back story was unique enough to add interest to the film, and I also enjoyed the setting; by taking place in December in Louisiana, the environs have an Autumnal quality to them

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DanXIII
Sep 29, 2018
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A First Look At The Slasher ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’

Principle photography has wrapped on the slasher Alpha Delta Zatan, directed by Art Arutyunyan and written by Armand Petri. Today we have a first look courtesy of Together Magic and Reel Nightmare Films. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA August 17th – Together Magic and Reel Nightmare Films have wrapped principal photography of their horror thriller ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ in Los Angeles. The new full-length feature film will be released worldwide on VOD this October 2017. Starring an all-male cast of up-and-comers including Jeremy Winter, Jake Kidwell, Connor Field, Drake Malone and R&B singer Eleaze, ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ will deliver audiences with a fun, sensual spin on the “sorority massacre” sub-genre. “Alpha Delta is a treat for fans of horror and slashers, and for anyone who appreciates the male form.” – Says Armand Petri, Head of Operations and Marketing at Reel Nightmare Films. The official synopsis reads: “A goofy but noble college kid is surprisingly invited to join his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2017
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‘Bayou Ghost Story’ Lands On DVD And Amazon Prime

The indie paranormal mystery, Bayou Ghost Story, is now out on DVD from Reel Nightmare Films. Written and directed by Louisiana native Armand Petri, the film centers on a paranormal investigator who travels to the South to research the paranormal curse plaguing an old family. From the Press Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA June 19th – Reel Nightmare Films has announced the DVD release of their supernatural feature film Bayou Ghost Story, now available for purchase on Amazon.com. The film’s official synopsis reads: “A paranormal investigator travels to the South to research a series of deaths connected to a supernatural curse haunting an old Louisiana family.” Written and directed by Louisiana resident Armand Petri; Bayou Ghost Story is also available to Amazon Prime subscribers in the US, UK, DE & JP. “Bayou Ghost Story is an intriguing paranormal thriller that takes full advantage of its eerie Louisiana locations. Featuring real New Orleans cemeteries and swamps, the film has been widely popular

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2017
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Journey To Louisiana In The Supernatural Thriller BAYOU GHOST STORY

Journey to Louisiana this April for the supernatural film Bayou Ghost Story from writer-director Armand Petri. In the film, starring Andrew Panzarella, Jared Fleming, Kerry Kelly Gridley, Cheryl Gautier, Hailey Chown, and Armand Petri, a paranormal investigator travels to the South to research a series of deaths connected to a supernatural curse haunting an old Louisiana family. Bayou Ghost Story is a thrilling paranormal whodunnit set in the backdrop of Louisiana’s tradition of ghost stories, urban legends and haunted locations. It’s a story of family and outsiderism.” Says Petri. Filmed with mostly local talent in the New Orleans area, Bayou Ghost Story takes traditional cinematography and combines it with a documentary style feel, creating an unforgettable viewing experience, produced by Art Arutyunyan. Bayou Ghost Story will haunt Amazon Prime users in the US and the UK on April 18, 2017, as well as on Vimeo.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2017
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Reel Nightmare is a “Reel” Flop

I usually try to be pretty kind with movie reviews and I am fairly easy to please, but I have been racking my brain to find the pros outweighing the cons for Armand Petri’s Reel Nightmare. I watched the movie in a couple of sittings and absolutely couldn’t get hooked. I could see where the film was going and what Petri was trying to do, but it just fell absolutely flat. Not only was the acting blah, but the story was lost in the absolute cluelessness of the characters. Little things like not even mentioning the blacked out eyes of one of their friends after being possessed. Madeleine Heil, who plays the lead Sophie, was actually pretty good. But other than that, I’m sorry. Over the top stereotypes of horror tropes, homosexuality, machismo, and damsel in distress were laughable if not offensive. On the positive side, the plot was tried and true and the effects (both makeup and paranormal) really

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Capt McNeely
Feb 23, 2017
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Have A ‘Reel Nightmare’ This February

From writer-director Armand Petri comes ‘Reel Nightmare’, a tale of witches, set in a modern world with a Lovecraftian feel. The cast of ‘Reel Nightmare’ includes Madeleine Heil, Carrett Morosky, Andres Mejia Vallejo, Armond Petri, Eric Saleh, Hailey Chown, Mari-Liis Userdnov, Keith Edie, Christine Uhebe, Elize Bone, and Kate Mccafferty. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – Three vengeful witches are summoned back from the dead after a skeptic young woman reads from their Necronomicon in Together Magic Films’ thrilling new horror feature “Reel Nightmare.” But were the so-called “Goodwin Witches” pure evil as the New England locals believe, or were they strong and powerful women who fell victim to a cruel witch hunt? Find out the truth on February 7, when “Reel Nightmare” will be released on Digital HD and VOD in the United States. Synopsis: The discovery of a mysterious book known as the Necronomicon brings production of a film to a deadly halt when its Miskatonic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2017
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The Lovecraftian Film Reel Nightmare Conjures A Release Date

From writer-director Armand Petri comes ‘Reel Nightmare’, a tale set in a modern world with a Lovecraftian feel. The film has conjured a new series of stills, and a release date. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA. December 9th – Together Magic Films will release Reel Nightmare, a Reel Nightmare LLC production, on February 7th across digital platforms in the United States. “In the spirit of entrepreneurship, we are proud to handle US distribution and marketing for our first feature film Reel Nightmare. This is a fun horror movie we developed from start to finish, and it’s an honor to introduce it to the horror community and all movie fans.” – Says writer and director Armand Petri, who also appears in the film. Reel Nightmare exists in a contemporary interpretation of the H.P. Lovecraft universe, with the New England-set story centered around the discovery of a Necronomicon inside a Victorian house cursed by three beautiful and vengeful witches; and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2016
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The Lovecraftian Indie Thriller Reel Nightmare Wraps Filming

Armand Petri makes his directorial debut with the feature film Reel Nightmare, which wrapped principle photography July 16th. The New England set story is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. The film centers on the discovery of a Necronomicon inside of cursed Victorian home once occupied by three witches. The main characters of Reel Nightmare are a group of students from a film school. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA July 17th – Reel Nightmare, a hybridized found-footage horror feature film by independent production company Together Magic Films completed principal photography in Los Angeles on July 16th, following a ten-day shoot primarily set at the historical Woodbury-Story house. The film exists in a contemporary interpretation of the H.P. Lovecraft universe, with the New England-set story centered around the discovery of a Necronomicon inside a Victorian house cursed by three body snatching witches; and the main characters depicted as students from the film school at the fictional Miskatonic University. An ambitious female

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2016

More from Armand Petri

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Movie Review: Dead by Christmas (2018)

A group of ol’ chums gather in Louisiana (more on that in a bit my creeps) for the holidays to honor their dead friend Sam (Cody Wise), who unbeknownst to them was murdered by a candy cane to the eyes courtesy of a sinister Santa. Once there we learn of their tortured past being raised in an orphanage where a priest (who often dressed as Santa) regularly rubbed their rosary beads if ya can dig on what I’m laying down. Before long that freaky Father Christmas arrives on the scene and begins killing our protagonists one by one On the plus side, Dead by Christmas shows off some decent cinematography here and there, as well as a few instances of practical gore which are always welcome. Additionally the back story was unique enough to add interest to the film, and I also enjoyed the setting; by taking place in December in Louisiana, the environs have an Autumnal quality to them

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 29, 2018
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A First Look At The Slasher ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’

Principle photography has wrapped on the slasher Alpha Delta Zatan, directed by Art Arutyunyan and written by Armand Petri. Today we have a first look courtesy of Together Magic and Reel Nightmare Films. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA August 17th – Together Magic and Reel Nightmare Films have wrapped principal photography of their horror thriller ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ in Los Angeles. The new full-length feature film will be released worldwide on VOD this October 2017. Starring an all-male cast of up-and-comers including Jeremy Winter, Jake Kidwell, Connor Field, Drake Malone and R&B singer Eleaze, ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ will deliver audiences with a fun, sensual spin on the “sorority massacre” sub-genre. “Alpha Delta is a treat for fans of horror and slashers, and for anyone who appreciates the male form.” – Says Armand Petri, Head of Operations and Marketing at Reel Nightmare Films. The official synopsis reads: “A goofy but noble college kid is surprisingly invited to join his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2017
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‘Bayou Ghost Story’ Lands On DVD And Amazon Prime

The indie paranormal mystery, Bayou Ghost Story, is now out on DVD from Reel Nightmare Films. Written and directed by Louisiana native Armand Petri, the film centers on a paranormal investigator who travels to the South to research the paranormal curse plaguing an old family. From the Press Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA June 19th – Reel Nightmare Films has announced the DVD release of their supernatural feature film Bayou Ghost Story, now available for purchase on Amazon.com. The film’s official synopsis reads: “A paranormal investigator travels to the South to research a series of deaths connected to a supernatural curse haunting an old Louisiana family.” Written and directed by Louisiana resident Armand Petri; Bayou Ghost Story is also available to Amazon Prime subscribers in the US, UK, DE & JP. “Bayou Ghost Story is an intriguing paranormal thriller that takes full advantage of its eerie Louisiana locations. Featuring real New Orleans cemeteries and swamps, the film has been widely popular

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2017
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Journey To Louisiana In The Supernatural Thriller BAYOU GHOST STORY

Journey to Louisiana this April for the supernatural film Bayou Ghost Story from writer-director Armand Petri. In the film, starring Andrew Panzarella, Jared Fleming, Kerry Kelly Gridley, Cheryl Gautier, Hailey Chown, and Armand Petri, a paranormal investigator travels to the South to research a series of deaths connected to a supernatural curse haunting an old Louisiana family. Bayou Ghost Story is a thrilling paranormal whodunnit set in the backdrop of Louisiana’s tradition of ghost stories, urban legends and haunted locations. It’s a story of family and outsiderism.” Says Petri. Filmed with mostly local talent in the New Orleans area, Bayou Ghost Story takes traditional cinematography and combines it with a documentary style feel, creating an unforgettable viewing experience, produced by Art Arutyunyan. Bayou Ghost Story will haunt Amazon Prime users in the US and the UK on April 18, 2017, as well as on Vimeo.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2017
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Reel Nightmare is a “Reel” Flop

I usually try to be pretty kind with movie reviews and I am fairly easy to please, but I have been racking my brain to find the pros outweighing the cons for Armand Petri’s Reel Nightmare. I watched the movie in a couple of sittings and absolutely couldn’t get hooked. I could see where the film was going and what Petri was trying to do, but it just fell absolutely flat. Not only was the acting blah, but the story was lost in the absolute cluelessness of the characters. Little things like not even mentioning the blacked out eyes of one of their friends after being possessed. Madeleine Heil, who plays the lead Sophie, was actually pretty good. But other than that, I’m sorry. Over the top stereotypes of horror tropes, homosexuality, machismo, and damsel in distress were laughable if not offensive. On the positive side, the plot was tried and true and the effects (both makeup and paranormal) really

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 23, 2017
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Have A ‘Reel Nightmare’ This February

From writer-director Armand Petri comes ‘Reel Nightmare’, a tale of witches, set in a modern world with a Lovecraftian feel. The cast of ‘Reel Nightmare’ includes Madeleine Heil, Carrett Morosky, Andres Mejia Vallejo, Armond Petri, Eric Saleh, Hailey Chown, Mari-Liis Userdnov, Keith Edie, Christine Uhebe, Elize Bone, and Kate Mccafferty. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – Three vengeful witches are summoned back from the dead after a skeptic young woman reads from their Necronomicon in Together Magic Films’ thrilling new horror feature “Reel Nightmare.” But were the so-called “Goodwin Witches” pure evil as the New England locals believe, or were they strong and powerful women who fell victim to a cruel witch hunt? Find out the truth on February 7, when “Reel Nightmare” will be released on Digital HD and VOD in the United States. Synopsis: The discovery of a mysterious book known as the Necronomicon brings production of a film to a deadly halt when its Miskatonic

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2017
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The Lovecraftian Film Reel Nightmare Conjures A Release Date

From writer-director Armand Petri comes ‘Reel Nightmare’, a tale set in a modern world with a Lovecraftian feel. The film has conjured a new series of stills, and a release date. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA. December 9th – Together Magic Films will release Reel Nightmare, a Reel Nightmare LLC production, on February 7th across digital platforms in the United States. “In the spirit of entrepreneurship, we are proud to handle US distribution and marketing for our first feature film Reel Nightmare. This is a fun horror movie we developed from start to finish, and it’s an honor to introduce it to the horror community and all movie fans.” – Says writer and director Armand Petri, who also appears in the film. Reel Nightmare exists in a contemporary interpretation of the H.P. Lovecraft universe, with the New England-set story centered around the discovery of a Necronomicon inside a Victorian house cursed by three beautiful and vengeful witches; and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Lovecraftian Indie Thriller Reel Nightmare Wraps Filming

Armand Petri makes his directorial debut with the feature film Reel Nightmare, which wrapped principle photography July 16th. The New England set story is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. The film centers on the discovery of a Necronomicon inside of cursed Victorian home once occupied by three witches. The main characters of Reel Nightmare are a group of students from a film school. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA July 17th – Reel Nightmare, a hybridized found-footage horror feature film by independent production company Together Magic Films completed principal photography in Los Angeles on July 16th, following a ten-day shoot primarily set at the historical Woodbury-Story house. The film exists in a contemporary interpretation of the H.P. Lovecraft universe, with the New England-set story centered around the discovery of a Necronomicon inside a Victorian house cursed by three body snatching witches; and the main characters depicted as students from the film school at the fictional Miskatonic University. An ambitious female

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2016