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Word came over today that new feature “Hells Little Angels” is gaining steam with an impressive cast already onboard. This grindhouse horror feature film will be directed by writer Cyndi Crotts and co-directed by Johnna Troxell. We are told that Hell’s Little Angels promises to be “blood, humor and fun all rolled into one”.

Along with star Cyndi Crotts as Zoe, the film will feature the talents of:

Shannon Lark (Psychic Experiment), Michelle Shields,… More...

Chicago – If your heart flutters when you think about the drive-in days of old, with a triple feature of B-movie horror films, then writer/director Ricardo Islas delivers a nostalgic kick with “Frankenstein: Day of the Beast.” The film has its world premiere in Chicago on Sunday, November 27th, at the Portage Theater on Milwaukee Avenue.

Rating: 3.0/5.0

It has all the familiar Frankenstein monster elements, but also delivers a certain style and authority that allows it to make its own mark. The acting, setting, costumes and dialogue screams drive-in movie fare, but the production gamely reaches out to retell the myth with a little sex, a lot of gore and an interesting take on the reanimation portion of the monster. There is a vague application as to the time and place of where the film is set, and the actors are very comfortable being their Midwestern selves, but this horror...

The story of the Frankenstein monster is one of the most enduring tales in the history of horror. From Mary Shelley's original telling through the classic 1931 film and the sequels that followed to the multiple new visions of the tale, it seems the possibilities for expanding on the experiments of Dr. Frankenstein are endless. And now we've got an upcoming film bringing an entirely new angle to the tale.

Frankenstein: Day of the Beast is an original take on the legend. As you'll see by the trailer below, the film contains aspects of Shelley's original story but adds a large amount of action to the mix. The film was written and directed by Ricardo Islas and stars Adam Stephenson and Michelle Shields with Tim Krueger in the role of the monster.

You can visit the Frankenstein: Day of the Beast website and Facebook pagefor additional details. And read on...

It's amazing how something so old can become new again. I guess it all boils down to how good the source material is, and as we all know, it doesn't get much better than the timeless tale of Frankensetin and his misunderstood creature.

Below you'll find the first stills and a trailer for Frankenstein: The Day of the Beast. Look for more on this one as soon as it comes. For more info hit up the official Frankenstein: The Day of the Beast website.

From the Press Release

Frankenstein: The Day of the Beast wraps up filming on schedule. After a long cold winter and a relentless struggle throughout the early spring, the cast and crew of Frankenstein persevered through the harsh weather conditions of Chicago and managed to bring Frankenstein the movie to a wrap on schedule. With the help of an amazingly talented cast who filmed in sub-freezing temperatures,...

Earlier this year we told you about Ricardo Islas’ The Zombie Farm, which is debuting on DVD March 8th, and now comes word of the director's newest project, Frankenstein: The Day of the Beast. Read on for the plot crunch, a teaser trailer, and a big batch of stills.

From the Press Release:

On a cold and snowy day, filmmaker Ricardo Islas and his crew ventured into the woods of Illinois to begin filming Frankenstein: The Day of the Beast. For several weeks the cast and crew would endure blizzards and freezing temperatures as Islas directed the cabin scenes. The only heat to be had was from the actual fireplace in an authentic historic cabin. The result was incredible. From there the cast and crew traveled to a very old abandoned church in Chicago to film the wedding scene. With the sunlight shooting rays of light through the stained glass...

Michelle Shields is a young actress/scream queen who is totally driven and focused with her career. She has a very impressive resume which includes major blockbusters like The Dark Knight to the highly anticipated indie western/action/horror hybrid film Post Mortem, America 2021. She also knows how to take a break and have some fun with her video games, comics and even action figures which is why she is now my latest crush and newest pretend girlfriend! Check out my latest "Versus" to learn more about this cool actress Michelle Shields.

Brian S- First off how'd you get into acting?

Michelle Shields- Well, I’ve always had a love for acting as far back as I can remember. I used to sit for hours watching movies and perform scenes from them later with friends and family. I’ve always been one of those people that can watch a...