ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH: “A young couple who are a part of a mysterious, secret organization travel at night with the desire to discover forbidden knowledge. They believe that living, modern alchemy is contained in old, forgotten songs. When they find an elderly, mysterious woman who sings songs that have never been heard before, they open the door to ancient evil and madness.”
All You Need is Death is the feature debut from Dublin-based writer/director Paul Duane and stars Olwen Fouéré, Charlie Maher, Simone Collins, and Gary Whelan.
XYZ Films will be releasing the movie on VOD and in select U.S. cinemas on April 11th.
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MARK HAMILL & ROSARIO DAWSON JOIN CHRISTOPHER SARANDON, HORROR ICON TOM HOLLAND, AND THE ORIGINAL CAST FOR A LIVE READING OF “FRIGHT NIGHT” ON THE TABLE READ PODCAST: “Table Read, an award-winning podcast, a top charter on Apple Podcasts and Realm partner, is recording its special episode featuring the cast of the 1985 horror classic “Fright Night” with special guests Mark Hamill and Rosario Dawson. This exclusive live table read is scheduled to take place on April 20, 2024, in Burbank, California.
“Fright Night,” a 1985 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Tom Holland, follows the story of teenager Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) who discovers his neighbor Jerry Dandrige is a vampire and seeks assistance from a TV show host turned vampire hunter to stop Jerry’s reign of terror.
Cast in attendance include:
- Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige
- William Ragsdale as Charley Brewster
- Amanda Bearse as Amy Peterson
- Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed Thompson
- Rosario Dawson as Miss Nina & others
- Art Evens as Detective Lennox
- Dorothy Fielding
- Jonathan Stark
In addition to the distinguished cast, special guest Mark Hamill will be assuming the iconic role of vampire hunter Peter Vincent, originally portrayed by the late Roddy McDowall. The live reading will be under the direction of legendary genre director Tom Holland and produced by Table Read’s Shaan Sharma, Mark Knell, and Jack Levy.
Director Tom Holland expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming reunion, stating, “I am thrilled to bring the original Fright Night cast back together once again with some very special guests for a reading of the film’s script for the Table Read Podcast. It will be a night of screams, memories, and fun for all.”
Mark Hamill, equally thrilled about his involvement, commented, “I’m really looking forward to the table read, not only because of my love of Fright Night, but for the chance to play Peter Vincent & honor the legacy of the great Roddy MacDowall. I shared a dressing room with Roddy while doing a TV movie called Earth Angel & I’ll never forget his wit, charm & kindness, not to mention his memories of the Golden Age of Hollywood. I will treasure my experience with him forever & am humbled to join the wonderful original cast for this unique event.”
Christopher Sarandon added, “This ‘Fright Night’ table read is, in many ways, a dream come true. While we cast members have remained close friends for years since the original shooting of the movie, the idea of sitting down and re-creating our work on this iconic and enduring work by writer/Director Tom Holland is almost too good to be true. I’m counting the days!”
For further details, please visit https://www.tablereadpodcast.com.”
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BRUCE CAMPBELL-THEMED FESTIVAL “BRUCEFEST” RETURNS IN A NEW ONLINE FORMAT: “Brucefest, which has had several in-person events in the past, comes back in a virtual installment on March 24, 2024 at 5pm PST, with an immersive component beginning before the virtual doors open. The main attraction will see the legendary horror movie actor, Bruce Campbell, give an acting masterclass where he will relive famous scenes from his career, and share fascinating stories from his decades of beloved film and TV roles.
The event will also feature appearances from additional guests who fans of the “Evil Dead” franchise will appreciate, including Dana DeLorenzo (“Ash vs. The Evil Dead”), Dr. Justin Sledge (Esoterica – Occult Book Expert), James Azreal (HSPPA – Horror Prop Preservationist), Shane Clark (Delta 88 Owner), Cult Talk Net (Ty and Eric, “Cult of Campbell” Podcast Hosts), and Steven Scott (Writer: “Bubba Ho Tep vs Army of Darkness”).
Leading up to the event is an immersive online puzzle that invites fans to step into the world of The Evil Dead and take part in a narrative experience. “We’re excited to bring Brucefest to the virtual event space for the first time this year,” says Selena Moshell, Brucefest Creative Director. “We’ve really enjoyed the process of finding innovative ways for our Brucefest community to interact with Bruce, our panelists, and one another without leaving the comfort of their own homes.”
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.
