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Horror Icon Kane Hodder Joins Witchula

Back in July, MAB Studios officially announced their co-production with the British indie production company Silent Studios for Marcus Bradford’s Witchula, co-wrote and co-directed by Pat Kusnadi (The Id, Down With David). This morning it was announced that genre icon Kane Hodder has signed on as Witchula’s stunt coordinator and will play the role of Elias Lou Warren. Hodder has appeared in over 131 films and series and has played the iconic role of Jason Voorhees four times. Hodder plays the deformed killer in the Hatchet franchise. He also co-stars in the upcoming horror film Death House. Not only does Hodder have a long career in acting, he has an impressive career as a stunt man. You can find out more about Hodder by watching the documentary Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Hodder will star alongside Bill Oberst Jr., who also co-stars in Death House. The cast also includes Eileen Dietz, who played the demon in horror classic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Road to Death House Pt. 3

“Please don’t let this be full of jump scares like The Conjuring movies.” “I hope this is smart and actually has a story.” “I don’t expect much from this. It’ll likely suck. Just accept it.” “Stupid title. Stupid premise. Nothing to see here, folks.” “This will suck.” “I have hopes for this.” “Based on the cast of old stars [that] they have, I don’t see this being any good.” Internet comments. Most of them from “trolls.” Trolls are people I sum up by asking a simple question: “And where is the movie you made?” Oh…that’s right. I believe there can be too much democracy. The Internet has given a voice to groups of people that should not have one. I’ve posted my thoughts on a filmmaker’s response to uneducated critics here: https://horrorfuel.com/horror/movies/zombie-movies/when-filmmakers-strike-back/ So let’s talk about what Death House will be–not conjecture or ignorant shade cast by anonymous little people who are too afraid to commit themselves to making something.

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Capt McNeely
Jul 25, 2016
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Road to Death House Part 2

I’ve attended a lot of Hollywood meetings. Creative. Business. Social. In every one of these, ideas and projects get thrown around. People get excited. Plans are made. I usually wait until the very end to ask the most important question. If it is not mentioned up front, you kind of have your answer, but it’s a game in the end to see if you’re as smart as you think you are. That question is: Is the financing in place? You get either leaden silence as if you committed some grave social faux pas, or you get the “well, we are talking to so and so…” Translated: there is no money. Don’t believe the Hollywood fables of making a film for $15,000 and making $400 million. With all legends there is a grain of truth, but like an oyster makes a pearl, it’s slathered with layers of mucus and shit. No, your $7000 movie is not going to make a million.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 15, 2016
Horror Fuel

Spoon Fed Horror

Expect more from your entertainment. Don’t be spoon fed. Whether film, literature, music, even video gaming…refuse to be dumbed down. As I move over the half way point in post production for “Death House” I’ve had time to reflect on the film and wonder how it will be received. The latest news on yet another “Friday the 13th” installment is it will be an origins story. I guess my question is…was there ever that much there in the first place to warrant an origin backstory? Doesn’t it defeat the point of making a simple slasher film to entertain, scare and titillate? Do we really need an origins story whether on Pamela Vorhees or Jason or how Camp Crystal Lake was founded? The Millennial Generation and after are said to be too literal. They need everything spelled out for them. They have all the information they need on their phones. Why think? Why extrapolate? Hell, why even dream? School is taught

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

Blood Is Spilled In The First Trailer From Death House

Entertainment Factory has just released the first teaser trailer for B. Harrison Smith’s Death House. The film, hailed as the “Expendables of Horror”, was filmed in Philadelphia, P.A. and features an incredible cast. Horror icons such as Robert Englund, Dee Wallace, Kane Hodder, Danny Trejo, Bill Moseley, Doug Bradley and many, many others star in this killer film. Smith, known for his films Camp Dread, The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell, and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard, directed Death House, which he wrote based on the original screenplay by Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Hansen gave Smith his blessing on the new script before he passed away in 2015. In Death House, “Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2016
Horror Fuel

Exclusive Message From Jason Voorhees Himself, Kane Hodder, On Friday The 13th

Today, on Friday the 13th, a date synonymous with the horror franchise by the same name, we have an exclusive message from Jason Voorhees himself, Kane Hodder about his career in horror. Be sure to watch the entire message. Happy Friday the 13th MOFOS! There is currently a documentary in the works that follows the life story of Kane Hodder, the man that played one of the most iconic roles in horror history, Jason Voorhees. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story takes us on a journey through Hodder’s tough childhood filled with “torment and bullying” in Sparks, Navada, through his youth on a military island, to his nearly fetal burn accident and his rise as a legendary horror star. Visit the Indiegogo campaign page, the official website and follow on Twitter and on Facebook for regular updates on To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story and to support the project.

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

The Road to Death House Part 1

Let’s build on Eli Roth’s prescient observation. I have written quite a bit on cynicism in filmmaking. If you are just coming to my series, stop here. Go back and read my other pieces. Then you can read this in context. However, he is talking about a SMALL percentage of fans. This is not a general description at all. We prefer to focus on the majority of horror fans that do the opposite of Roth’s comments. I have provided an open door, a very wide door, into the production of a movie since “Death House” started filming. “Death House” is my fifth feature film: the fifth I have written and the third I have directed. It’s been a long road, and frankly, I am doing what no one else is doing in Hollywood, making consistent, high quality product on very low budgets. I’ve made one film a year since doing this profession full time. “Death House” was brought to me

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
May 4, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Haunting Of Alice D Arriving On DVD And Digital HD This Week

In the 1890’s the Davenport House was a successful brothel, ruled by an iron-fisted owner notorious for his cruelty and greed. Young Alice was forced to endure years of brutality – until she took revenge on her captor, before taking her own life. Now, more than a century later, the current Davenport heir is throwing an outrageous party in the mansion – complete with booze, drugs, prostitutes and just one rule, anything goes. Before the weekend of debauchery can even begin strange things have begun to happen. The party guests soon find themselves in the company of spirits. The film, directed by Jessica Sonneborn, stars Juan Riedinger (Grave Encounters), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Aaron Massey (Gone Girl), Megan Hensley (TheCrazies), Al Snow (Wonderland), and Penny Dreadful’s Kristina Page. The Haunting of Alice D. is produced by Christopher Maltauro, Kristina Page, and Josh Hammond. RJL Entertainment is ready to deliver The Haunting of Alice D. to horror fans on DVD

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 2, 2016
Horror Fuel

A Look At The Upcoming Documentary To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story

A new documentary explores the life story of Kane Hodder, the man that played one of the most iconic roles in horror history, Jason Voorhees. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story takes us on a journey through Hodder’s tough childhood filled with “torment and bullying” in Sparks, Navada, through his youth on a military island, to his nearly fetal burn accident and his rise as a legendary horror star. The documentary will include never-before seen footage of insider thoughts on Freddy vs. Jason, the story behind Hodder’s near-fetal burns, and the meeting of the doctor who saved his life. To Hell and Back will feature interviews with his past co-stars and friends including: Robert Englund, Bruce Campbell, Bill Moseley, Danielle Harris, Sid Haig, Sean Cunningham, Adam Green, Twiztid and many others. From the Press Release: Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) is raising contributions for its latest documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story, through the rewards crowdfunding

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2016
Horror Fuel

Death House To Wrap Principle Photography Soon – First Images Released

Harrison Smith’s upcoming film Death House, referred to as “The Expendables of horror”, will wrap principle photography at Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia next week. The film has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House, which is set to be the first film in a six film franchise, is not some gimmick that relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason scenes or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and written and directed by Smith. Smith has several great horror films to his credit, including 6 Degrees of Hell,Camp Dread, The Fields and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard. And if you have read his pieces on “Cynema” on our website you would know that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 19, 2016

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Horror Icon Kane Hodder Joins Witchula

Back in July, MAB Studios officially announced their co-production with the British indie production company Silent Studios for Marcus Bradford’s Witchula, co-wrote and co-directed by Pat Kusnadi (The Id, Down With David). This morning it was announced that genre icon Kane Hodder has signed on as Witchula’s stunt coordinator and will play the role of Elias Lou Warren. Hodder has appeared in over 131 films and series and has played the iconic role of Jason Voorhees four times. Hodder plays the deformed killer in the Hatchet franchise. He also co-stars in the upcoming horror film Death House. Not only does Hodder have a long career in acting, he has an impressive career as a stunt man. You can find out more about Hodder by watching the documentary Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Hodder will star alongside Bill Oberst Jr., who also co-stars in Death House. The cast also includes Eileen Dietz, who played the demon in horror classic

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Road to Death House Pt. 3

“Please don’t let this be full of jump scares like The Conjuring movies.” “I hope this is smart and actually has a story.” “I don’t expect much from this. It’ll likely suck. Just accept it.” “Stupid title. Stupid premise. Nothing to see here, folks.” “This will suck.” “I have hopes for this.” “Based on the cast of old stars [that] they have, I don’t see this being any good.” Internet comments. Most of them from “trolls.” Trolls are people I sum up by asking a simple question: “And where is the movie you made?” Oh…that’s right. I believe there can be too much democracy. The Internet has given a voice to groups of people that should not have one. I’ve posted my thoughts on a filmmaker’s response to uneducated critics here: https://horrorfuel.com/horror/movies/zombie-movies/when-filmmakers-strike-back/ So let’s talk about what Death House will be–not conjecture or ignorant shade cast by anonymous little people who are too afraid to commit themselves to making something.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jul 25, 2016
Horror Fuel

Road to Death House Part 2

I’ve attended a lot of Hollywood meetings. Creative. Business. Social. In every one of these, ideas and projects get thrown around. People get excited. Plans are made. I usually wait until the very end to ask the most important question. If it is not mentioned up front, you kind of have your answer, but it’s a game in the end to see if you’re as smart as you think you are. That question is: Is the financing in place? You get either leaden silence as if you committed some grave social faux pas, or you get the “well, we are talking to so and so…” Translated: there is no money. Don’t believe the Hollywood fables of making a film for $15,000 and making $400 million. With all legends there is a grain of truth, but like an oyster makes a pearl, it’s slathered with layers of mucus and shit. No, your $7000 movie is not going to make a million.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 15, 2016
Horror Fuel

Spoon Fed Horror

Expect more from your entertainment. Don’t be spoon fed. Whether film, literature, music, even video gaming…refuse to be dumbed down. As I move over the half way point in post production for “Death House” I’ve had time to reflect on the film and wonder how it will be received. The latest news on yet another “Friday the 13th” installment is it will be an origins story. I guess my question is…was there ever that much there in the first place to warrant an origin backstory? Doesn’t it defeat the point of making a simple slasher film to entertain, scare and titillate? Do we really need an origins story whether on Pamela Vorhees or Jason or how Camp Crystal Lake was founded? The Millennial Generation and after are said to be too literal. They need everything spelled out for them. They have all the information they need on their phones. Why think? Why extrapolate? Hell, why even dream? School is taught

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

Blood Is Spilled In The First Trailer From Death House

Entertainment Factory has just released the first teaser trailer for B. Harrison Smith’s Death House. The film, hailed as the “Expendables of Horror”, was filmed in Philadelphia, P.A. and features an incredible cast. Horror icons such as Robert Englund, Dee Wallace, Kane Hodder, Danny Trejo, Bill Moseley, Doug Bradley and many, many others star in this killer film. Smith, known for his films Camp Dread, The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell, and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard, directed Death House, which he wrote based on the original screenplay by Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Hansen gave Smith his blessing on the new script before he passed away in 2015. In Death House, “Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2016
Horror Fuel

Exclusive Message From Jason Voorhees Himself, Kane Hodder, On Friday The 13th

Today, on Friday the 13th, a date synonymous with the horror franchise by the same name, we have an exclusive message from Jason Voorhees himself, Kane Hodder about his career in horror. Be sure to watch the entire message. Happy Friday the 13th MOFOS! There is currently a documentary in the works that follows the life story of Kane Hodder, the man that played one of the most iconic roles in horror history, Jason Voorhees. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story takes us on a journey through Hodder’s tough childhood filled with “torment and bullying” in Sparks, Navada, through his youth on a military island, to his nearly fetal burn accident and his rise as a legendary horror star. Visit the Indiegogo campaign page, the official website and follow on Twitter and on Facebook for regular updates on To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story and to support the project.

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

The Road to Death House Part 1

Let’s build on Eli Roth’s prescient observation. I have written quite a bit on cynicism in filmmaking. If you are just coming to my series, stop here. Go back and read my other pieces. Then you can read this in context. However, he is talking about a SMALL percentage of fans. This is not a general description at all. We prefer to focus on the majority of horror fans that do the opposite of Roth’s comments. I have provided an open door, a very wide door, into the production of a movie since “Death House” started filming. “Death House” is my fifth feature film: the fifth I have written and the third I have directed. It’s been a long road, and frankly, I am doing what no one else is doing in Hollywood, making consistent, high quality product on very low budgets. I’ve made one film a year since doing this profession full time. “Death House” was brought to me

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
May 4, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Haunting Of Alice D Arriving On DVD And Digital HD This Week

In the 1890’s the Davenport House was a successful brothel, ruled by an iron-fisted owner notorious for his cruelty and greed. Young Alice was forced to endure years of brutality – until she took revenge on her captor, before taking her own life. Now, more than a century later, the current Davenport heir is throwing an outrageous party in the mansion – complete with booze, drugs, prostitutes and just one rule, anything goes. Before the weekend of debauchery can even begin strange things have begun to happen. The party guests soon find themselves in the company of spirits. The film, directed by Jessica Sonneborn, stars Juan Riedinger (Grave Encounters), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Aaron Massey (Gone Girl), Megan Hensley (TheCrazies), Al Snow (Wonderland), and Penny Dreadful’s Kristina Page. The Haunting of Alice D. is produced by Christopher Maltauro, Kristina Page, and Josh Hammond. RJL Entertainment is ready to deliver The Haunting of Alice D. to horror fans on DVD

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 2, 2016
Horror Fuel

A Look At The Upcoming Documentary To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story

A new documentary explores the life story of Kane Hodder, the man that played one of the most iconic roles in horror history, Jason Voorhees. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story takes us on a journey through Hodder’s tough childhood filled with “torment and bullying” in Sparks, Navada, through his youth on a military island, to his nearly fetal burn accident and his rise as a legendary horror star. The documentary will include never-before seen footage of insider thoughts on Freddy vs. Jason, the story behind Hodder’s near-fetal burns, and the meeting of the doctor who saved his life. To Hell and Back will feature interviews with his past co-stars and friends including: Robert Englund, Bruce Campbell, Bill Moseley, Danielle Harris, Sid Haig, Sean Cunningham, Adam Green, Twiztid and many others. From the Press Release: Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) is raising contributions for its latest documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story, through the rewards crowdfunding

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2016
Horror Fuel

Death House To Wrap Principle Photography Soon – First Images Released

Harrison Smith’s upcoming film Death House, referred to as “The Expendables of horror”, will wrap principle photography at Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia next week. The film has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House, which is set to be the first film in a six film franchise, is not some gimmick that relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason scenes or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and written and directed by Smith. Smith has several great horror films to his credit, including 6 Degrees of Hell,Camp Dread, The Fields and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard. And if you have read his pieces on “Cynema” on our website you would know that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 19, 2016
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