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Chicago – In 1987, one of the oddest incidents in broadcast history took place in Chicago, when a local news sports segment and an episode of “Dr. Who” on PBS was interrupted by a bizarre video sequence featuring a man in a Max Headroom mask. This infamous event was the inspiration for the new film “Broadcast Signal Intrusion” – directed by Jacob Gentry – which was release to theaters and through Video-On-Demand on October 22nd, 2021, after playing at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival.

Director Jacob Gentry of ‘Broadcast Signal Intrusion’

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“Broadcast Signal Intrusion“ reframes the Max Headroom event as a thriller narrative, in which James (Harry Shum Jr.) becomes obsessed about the interruptions, looking for messages within them that could reveal some secrets. Kelley Mack portrays Alice, who James brings into his obsession. The script by Phil Drinkwater and Tim Woodall and the...

Chicago – In 1987, one of the oddest incidents in broadcast history took place in Chicago, when a local news sports segment and an episode of “Dr. Who” on PBS was interrupted by a bizarre video sequence featuring a man in a Max Headroom mask. This infamous event was the inspiration for the new film “Broadcast Signal Intrusion,” which was release to theaters and through Video-On-Demand on October 22nd, 2021, after playing at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival.

Harry Shum Jr. of ‘Broadcast Signal Intrusion’

Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

“Broadcast Signal Intrusion“ reframes the Max Headroom event as a thriller narrative, in which James (Harry Shum Jr.) becomes obsessed about the interruptions, looking for messages within them that could reveal some secrets. Kelley Mack portrays Alice, who James brings into his obsession. The script by Phil Drinkwater and Tim Woodall and the direction of Jacob Gentry...

The new thriller "Broadcast Signal Intrusion", directed by Jacob Gentry, stars Anthony E. Cabral, Richard Cotovsky and Jeff Dlugoleckim releasing March 21, 2021: 

"...while logging tapes of decades-old TV broadcasts, video archivist 'James' discovers a surreal and disturbing clip that he believes is the product of a mysterious broadcast signal hacking. His discovery takes a sinister turn when he tracks down similar broadcast intrusions that send him on an obsessive mission. Now James must confront two very real possibilities: that the videos may be clues to a crime beyond all comprehension and that whoever was behind them may be very aware that James is coming uncomfortably close to the truth..."

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Witches Playground is directed by Bart Elfrink with a screenplay by Richard M. Novosak and is produced by Bobby Ray Akers Jr., Anthony E. Cabral and Cody Matthew Blymire. The film from Dead of Night & Ace Films will stars Leslie Easterbrook, Eileen Dietz, Suki Peters, Cody Matthew Blymire, Sam Valentine, Rachel Chapman,Wes Blymire, Deneen Melody and Brian Shirley. Synopsis: “Witches Playground” is a chilling story about a group of teens who decide to have a party on Halloween at an abandoned haunted attraction which is rumored to be cursed by an old witch. Thirteen years ago, on Halloween night, a series of gruesome accidents took place there. Related Posts:witches Playground “First Look” Trailer ExclusiveNight of the Demons remake: DVD October – New Stills!!The Witches of Oz – 4 sheets debut!Exclusive: Early peek at ‘The Shadow People’ – An Ohio shot thriller! – trailer and stillsChain Letter: Gory Still and [...]...

What happens when you break a witches circle? Nothing good as you probably guessed. Check out the "First Look" trailer of Bart Elfrink's upcoming horror film Witches Playground below. We've also included he synopsis and a few movie stills for your perusal as well.

Witches Playground is directed by Bart Elfrink with a screenplay by Richard M. Novosak and is produced by Bobby Ray Akers Jr., Anthony E. Cabral and Cody Matthew Blymire. The film from Dead of Night & Ace Films will stars Leslie Easterbrook, Eileen Dietz, Suki Peters, Cody Matthew Blymire, Sam Valentine, Rachel Chapman,Wes Blymire, Deneen Melody and Brian Shirley.

Plot:

“Witches Playground” is a chilling story about a group of teens who decide to have a party on Halloween at an abandoned haunted attraction which is rumored to be cursed by an old witch. Thirteen years ago, on Halloween night, a series of gruesome accidents took place there.

The upcoming indie feature Witches Playground is trying its hardest to get off the ground, and damn it we're here to try and give it a bit of a push. Check out the "first look" trailer and artwork, and give us your verdict! Yea or nay?

For more on the shoot of the trailer and the project itself, visit Witches Playground on Facebook!

From the Press Release

The highly anticipated “first look” trailer for Witches Playground airs today exclusively on GeekTyrant. Dead of Night Films recently lensed a teaser trailer to give investors a look into the concept for the upcoming film to raise awareness, heighten interest and attract investors to the project. GeekTyrant has been teasing the premiere of this trailer for the past week by releasing film stills, giving horror fans their first glimpse into the world of “Witches Playground.”

“Witches Playground” is a chilling story about a...

“Some Secrets Will Haunt You Forever” Witches Playground

Dead of Night Films brings old school horror & horror icons back to the big screen with "Witches Playground".

Dead of Night Films recently lensed a teaser trailer (seen below) to give investors a look into the concept for the upcoming film to raise awareness, heighten interest and attract investors to the project.

“Witches Playground” is a chilling story about a group of teens who decide to have a party on Halloween at an abandoned haunted attraction which is rumored to be cursed by an old witch. Thirteen years ago, on Halloween night, a series of gruesome accidents took place there. Now these teens will have to face their fears as the evil forces haunting the attraction begin to repeat the bloody scene from years past. The feature film will star horror icons Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil's Rejects) and Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist...

Hey peeps! Saturday and Tuesday we showed you guys and gals over 2 dozen "bloody good" screen grabs and today the wait is finally over, we have the spanking new featurette/investment trailer for Witches Playground. This haunting old fashioned witches tale with an updated feel is certain to turn heads and bring back witches to mainstream horror.

Check Out the new featurette after the Press release:

“Some Secrets Will Haunt You Forever”

Witches Playground “First Look” Trailer Exclusive

Dead of Night Films Brings Old School Horror & Horror Icons Back to the Big Screen with Witches Playground

St. Louis: The highly anticipated “First Look” trailer for Witches Playground airs today exclusively on GeekTyrant. Dead of Night Films recently lensed a teaser trailer to give investors a look into the concept for the upcoming film to raise awareness, heighten interest and attract investors to the project. GeekTyrant has been teasing the premiere...

                                                                           *Poster art by Dennis Willman*

The countdown is on for the release of the Witches Playground featurette/ investment trailer (which will drop in a few days) and today we have plenty of screen grabs to share with all the cool horror fans out there. There will be lots of Witches Playground news this coming week including more screen grabs, more blood, more guts, more corn field, maybe a seance, possibly some fire and the highly anticipated featurette/ investment trailer.

Witches Playground is directed by Bart Elfrink with a screenplay by Richard M. Novosak and is produced by Bobby Ray Akers Jr., Anthony E. Cabral and Cody Matthew Blymire. The film will star Leslie Easterbrook, Eileen Dietz, Suki Peters, Cody Matthew Blymire, Sam Valentine, Rachel Chapman,Wes Blymire, Deneen Melody and yours truly Brian Shirley. 

Plot:

Witches Playground is a chilling story about a group of teens who decide to have...

2010 has been a little light on the horror scene thus far, but 2011 is shaping up quite nicely. Dead of Night Films just sent out a press release for its upcoming film Hallow Pointe, which features a genre heavy cast (including myself) and some teaser art! Dig it!

From the Press Release

"St. Louis: Director Bobby Ray Akers, Jr. and Dead of Night Films, LLC are in development on the horror/thriller Hallow Pointe. Production is set to begin filming in Louisiana in the fall of 2010 with an anticipated 2011 theatrical release.

Hallow Pointe is a chilling story about love, life and what lengths you go through to try and save someone; all told within the classic horror staple, a creature feature. The film is centered around Madeline's Closet, a quaint bed and breakfast hidden away from the world on a hidden dirt road in the woods. Henry and Jane are hoping...

Here's some cool info I found on Facebook today about an upcoming film for 2011 called Hallow Pointe. Check out the info and it's impressive cast below!

From The Press Release:

"They came to save their marriage...Now they must fight to save their lives."

Hallow Pointe in Development for 2011 Release

Director Bobby Ray Akers, Jr & Dead of Night Films, LLC in Development on Hallow Pointe

St. Louis: Director Bobby Ray Akers, Jr and Dead of Night Films, LLC are in development on the horror/thriller Hallow Pointe. Production is set to begin filming in Louisiana in the Fall of 2010 with an anticipated 2011 theatrical release.

Hallow Pointe is a chilling story about love, life and what lengths you go through to try and save someone; all told within the classic horror staple, a creature feature. The film is centered around Madeline's Closet, a quaint bed and breakfast hidden away from the...

Our own Joe Knetter has been on a roll this year, this time writing and starring in another terrifying tale that has so far attracted one hell of a genre-centric cast. Sit back, dear readers, and get ready to take in the strange goings on at Hallow Pointe.

Synopsis

Madeline's Closet is a quaint bed and breakfast hidden away from the world on a hidden dirt road in the woods. Henry and Jane are hoping a weekend there will help rekindle their love for each other. Staying there, along with a few other guests, everything seems to be going as planned ... until the sun sets and the full moon lights up the sky. Instead of trying to save their marriage, they must now work together to try and save their lives.

Knowing Knetter it's hard to imagine what kind of sick he has in store for the film's protagonists. Speaking...