Post by HorrorBob on Oct 9, 2008 12:34:38 GMT -5
Night of the Demons, inspired by the 80's cult classic of the same name, and featuring makeup by the Academy Award® winning Drac Studios (Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mrs. Doubtfire) began principle photography on Friday, October 3.
Crew
Directed by Adam Gierasch
Screenplay by Adam Gierasch & Jace Anderson
Produced by Greg McKay
Makeup Effects by Drac Studios
Cast
Angela------ Shannon Elizabeth
Maddie--- --- Monica Keena
Lilly------ Diora Baird
Colin------ Edward Furlong
Jason------ John F. Beach
Dex------ ------ Michael Copon
Suzanne----- Bobbi Sue Luther
Synopsis
Maddie Curtis and her friends Lilly and Suzanne are ready for a great Halloween night. They’re going to a party thrown by their friend Angela at the notorious Broussard Mansion in New Orleans. Over eighty years ago, six people disappeared from the mansion without a trace – and the owner, Evangeline Broussard, hung herself.
The dark history only serves to enhance the Broussard Mansion’s appeal on Halloween. At the decadent, out-of-control party, Maddie and Lily run into their exes, Colin and Dex, while Suzanne parties it up. Good times end, however, when the police bust up the party. After the rest of the guests leave, Angela, Maddie, Lily, Dex, Colin, Suzanne and their friend Jason discover a horrible secret. Their cell phones don’t work. The mansion gates are now mysteriously locked. Soon it becomes clear that supernatural forces are at work at the Broussard Mansion, and that there may be more to the tale of Evangeline Broussard than anyone knew.
It turns out that the Broussard Mansion is home to demons that need to possess seven vessels to break free of an ancient curse. One by one the guests fall victim, transforming into hideous creatures. Only Maddie, Colin and Jason remain – but can they make it through the night and keep evil forces from spreading into the world?
PRESS RELEASE:
Seven Arts Pictures Starts Principal Photography on
NIGHT OF THE DEMONS
(NEW ORLEANS, LA)--Seven Arts Pictures plc announced the start of principal photography of the new creature horror film “Night of The Demons”, today in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The film is a retelling of the classic cult picture of the same name and will be directed by Adam Gierasch who wrote the screenplay with his long time partner Jace Anderson. Both recently earned critical acclaim with Gierasch’s first feature, “Autopsy”. The story of a Halloween party gone terribly awry when six teens are stalked by demon spirits stars Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, Diora Baird and Edward Furlong.
The demons from which the film gets its name have been created by the award winning team at Drac Studios, whose combined and innovative talents offer a rock solid history of providing unforgettable characters and creatures for film and television. Drac has earned numerous accolades for its efforts over the years including 2 Academy Awards® for "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and "Mrs. Doubtfire." They were also awarded the Technical Achievement Academy Award® for creating state of the art advancements in silicone prosthetic makeup appliances. The company has also received 6 Academy Award® nominations for the films: "A Beautiful Mind," "Bicentennial Man," "Titanic," "Roommates," "Hoffa" and "Hook".
Director Adam Gierasch couldn’t be more excited: “Halloween, loud music and demons are three of my favorite things, and I'm chomping at the bit to give them all to you in spades. We've got a great cast, spooky locations, and some of the best demons I've ever seen. It's time to rock!"
Seven Arts’ CEO, Peter Hoffman, adds, “I am very much looking forward to working with Adam again on what we hope will be a successful Halloween franchise. We have every confidence in Adam’s ability to deliver a thoroughly frightening cinematic experience!”
Producer, Greg McKay, wraps up by saying “Setting the remake of Night of the Demons in New Orleans has been an inspiration, and has given the film an incredible look and feel. The locations are perfect and the audience is going to be amazed at the scope of this movie.”
For nearly a decade, Seven Arts Pictures plc has remained a prominent full service independent producer and distributor of quality feature films. Under the experienced hand of Founder and CEO, Peter Hoffman, the company has distinguished itself as a consistent source for both art house quality films that boast “festival cache”, as well as highly-marketable big budget feature films that appeal to a worldwide audience.
Crew
Directed by Adam Gierasch
Screenplay by Adam Gierasch & Jace Anderson
Produced by Greg McKay
Makeup Effects by Drac Studios
Cast
Angela------ Shannon Elizabeth
Maddie--- --- Monica Keena
Lilly------ Diora Baird
Colin------ Edward Furlong
Jason------ John F. Beach
Dex------ ------ Michael Copon
Suzanne----- Bobbi Sue Luther
Synopsis
Maddie Curtis and her friends Lilly and Suzanne are ready for a great Halloween night. They’re going to a party thrown by their friend Angela at the notorious Broussard Mansion in New Orleans. Over eighty years ago, six people disappeared from the mansion without a trace – and the owner, Evangeline Broussard, hung herself.
The dark history only serves to enhance the Broussard Mansion’s appeal on Halloween. At the decadent, out-of-control party, Maddie and Lily run into their exes, Colin and Dex, while Suzanne parties it up. Good times end, however, when the police bust up the party. After the rest of the guests leave, Angela, Maddie, Lily, Dex, Colin, Suzanne and their friend Jason discover a horrible secret. Their cell phones don’t work. The mansion gates are now mysteriously locked. Soon it becomes clear that supernatural forces are at work at the Broussard Mansion, and that there may be more to the tale of Evangeline Broussard than anyone knew.
It turns out that the Broussard Mansion is home to demons that need to possess seven vessels to break free of an ancient curse. One by one the guests fall victim, transforming into hideous creatures. Only Maddie, Colin and Jason remain – but can they make it through the night and keep evil forces from spreading into the world?
PRESS RELEASE:
Seven Arts Pictures Starts Principal Photography on
NIGHT OF THE DEMONS
(NEW ORLEANS, LA)--Seven Arts Pictures plc announced the start of principal photography of the new creature horror film “Night of The Demons”, today in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The film is a retelling of the classic cult picture of the same name and will be directed by Adam Gierasch who wrote the screenplay with his long time partner Jace Anderson. Both recently earned critical acclaim with Gierasch’s first feature, “Autopsy”. The story of a Halloween party gone terribly awry when six teens are stalked by demon spirits stars Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, Diora Baird and Edward Furlong.
The demons from which the film gets its name have been created by the award winning team at Drac Studios, whose combined and innovative talents offer a rock solid history of providing unforgettable characters and creatures for film and television. Drac has earned numerous accolades for its efforts over the years including 2 Academy Awards® for "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and "Mrs. Doubtfire." They were also awarded the Technical Achievement Academy Award® for creating state of the art advancements in silicone prosthetic makeup appliances. The company has also received 6 Academy Award® nominations for the films: "A Beautiful Mind," "Bicentennial Man," "Titanic," "Roommates," "Hoffa" and "Hook".
Director Adam Gierasch couldn’t be more excited: “Halloween, loud music and demons are three of my favorite things, and I'm chomping at the bit to give them all to you in spades. We've got a great cast, spooky locations, and some of the best demons I've ever seen. It's time to rock!"
Seven Arts’ CEO, Peter Hoffman, adds, “I am very much looking forward to working with Adam again on what we hope will be a successful Halloween franchise. We have every confidence in Adam’s ability to deliver a thoroughly frightening cinematic experience!”
Producer, Greg McKay, wraps up by saying “Setting the remake of Night of the Demons in New Orleans has been an inspiration, and has given the film an incredible look and feel. The locations are perfect and the audience is going to be amazed at the scope of this movie.”
For nearly a decade, Seven Arts Pictures plc has remained a prominent full service independent producer and distributor of quality feature films. Under the experienced hand of Founder and CEO, Peter Hoffman, the company has distinguished itself as a consistent source for both art house quality films that boast “festival cache”, as well as highly-marketable big budget feature films that appeal to a worldwide audience.