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Stars: Devon Sawa, Tasha Reign, Danny Trejo, Julian Sands, Ashley Wisdom, Kim Director, Sean Waltman, Lee Ving, Eli Roth, James Cullen Bressack, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska | Written and Directed by Glenn Danzig

I’m not sure what’s more surprising, that I’m reviewing a movie called Death Rider in the House of Vampires or that, after Verotika, somebody put up money for Glenn Danzig to make another movie. But here we are.

As the film opens Death Rider is riding through a desert filled with warning signs and crucified bodies. He leads another horse, with a bound, topless woman on it. She is his entrance fee to Sanctuary, one female virgin. She looks like she probably couldn’t remember when she actually was a virgin but that’s besides the point.

After riding for what seems to be hours and running into some trouble from Bela Latigo he arrives...

This week Grave Secrets spotlights the murder of newly married Cody Johnson, who went missing just days after he was wed to Jordan Graham. 25-year-old Johnson was reported missing just days after the pair had tied the knot, with 22-year-old Jordan initially claiming he’d taken off one night to go hiking with friends. She then told police that she’d been sent an email from a man called Tony saying that there had been an accident and that her husband would not be coming back. However, the investigators soon saw through her conflicting lies and it became clear the two of them had...read more...

This week Grave Secrets spotlights the crimes of serial killer Dayton leroy Rogers, who dumped the bodies of six victims in the Molalla Forest area of Oregon. Between 1983 and 1987 Dayton Leroy Rogers killed at least six women and possibly several more. The married father of one worked as an engine mechanic and was in considerable amounts of personal debt. His victims were mostly vulnerable women who were drug addicts, prostitutes or runaways whom he lured to their deaths. Rogers was caught when he attacked Jennifer Lisa Smith, a convicted prostitute he lured into his truck. He then started...read more...

This week Grave Secrets examines the brutal stabbing to death of caseworker Tracey Bagwell, who was killed in her own car. June 2001, in Florida and 36-year-old Tracey Bagwell had just returned from a vacation and was catching up with friends and family. A few days later her body was found inside her car in a church parking area, she’d been stabbed over 30 times. Bagwell worked as a case worker in foster care and was passionate about her job and this might have even have aided her murderer. The investigation turned up a co-worker who had been embezzling funds amounting...read more...

This week Grave Secrets spotlights the crimes and possible crimes committed by Bruce Mendenhall, a truck driver who murdered Sara Hulbert and is accused of several more killings. June 25, 2007 and 25-year-old prostitute Sara Hulbert went missing after getting high with friends and taking a lift from a truck at the nearby stop. Her body was found at another Nashville truck stop, she’d been sexually assaulted and shot in the head. Police viewed CCTV footage from the truck stop where she was last seen and in a lucky break one of the detectives recognised the truck they were interested at another stop....read more...

This week Grave Secrets examines the murder of Reyna Marroquin in a case that took over 30 years to solve. 1999 and some new homeowners were getting ready to move into their house in Nassau County, New York, when the man organising the sale spotted an old barrel in the crawl space. When it was opened he was horrified to find the mummified remains of a young woman. A forensic examination showed her to be of Hispanic origin, in her late 20s and was nine months pregnant. She was around 5’0 tall and had some quite unusual work done to her...read more...

Could it be? Yes, it could—something’s coming, something good! Today’s casting roundup features a huge opportunity to play a lead, supporting, or ensemble character in a spring production of “West Side Story.” There are also roles available in a web series and an Investigation Discovery re-creation show! “West Side Story”Casting is now underway for a new production of “West Side Story,” Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, to be performed with a full symphony orchestra to celebrate Bernstein’s 100th Celebration. Male and female talent, aged 18–75, are wanted to play all principal and ensemble roles in the production, including Maria, Tony, Anita, and more. There are auditions by appointment in Sioux City, Iowa on Nov. 10 and NYC on Dec. 2. Rehearsals will begin Apr. 2 in Sioux City, Iowa, and the show will run Apr. 21 and 22 at the Orpheum. Equity members will be hired under the Equity Guest Artist Agreement.

The hit Off-Broadway show “The Fantasticks”—which holds the record for the longest-running musical in the world—is casting nonunion performers for its upcoming production in Las Vegas. But the opportunities don’t stop there; we also have paid gigs in television, voiceover, and more! “The Fantasticks”Nonunion talent is needed for the Las Vegas production of “The Fantasticks.” The musical, from creative team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmit, is casting male and female performers ages 18 and up for all roles. Performances will run Nov. 9–19, with rehearsals beginning in August. Compensation will be $800 for the 10-show run, with a $200 bonus if it sells out. “Grave Secrets”“Grave Secrets,” Investigation Discovery’s true-crime series, is casting male and female talent for lead, supporting, and background parts. Needed to portray roles including detectives and prosecutors, actors will be paid $50–$100/day. Shooting is set for the week of May 22 in the New York and New Jersey areas.

Do you hear that? It’s the hills, and they’re alive with the sound of music. Today in Backstage casting notices, several roles are sought for a union tour of the classic musical, “The Sound of Music.” We also have three more can’t-miss projects for you. Check them out below! “The Sound Of Music”Telsey + Company is casting possible replacements for the currently running tour of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.” Seeking union actors for roles including Captain Von Trapp and Maria Rainer, auditions will be held Sept. 21 at New York City’s Ripley-Grier Studios. “Grave Secrets”Casting is underway for “Grave Secrets,” an Investigation Discovery series which delves “into the tragic stories of people who commit murder in order to protect their darkest secrets.” The project, which seeks actors for lead and supporting roles, will shoot for 2–3 days the week of Oct.

An Investigation Discovery documentary show and three more acting opportunities are on the docket today in Backstage’s casting listings. Check out the gigs below! “Grave Secrets”Red Marble Media is now casting a new show for the Investigation Discovery channel. “Grave Secrets” explores the stories of people whose tragic secrets led to—gasp!—murder. Seven lead and supporting roles are available for a shoot that will take place the week of June 27. This gig pays $100 or $200, depending on the role. Promo For Tutoring COMPANYThis promo about Premier Tutoring will consist of some basic tasks: teaching students or reading a book, for example. Shooting in Studio City, California, this gig is a quick and easy way to make some cash and get some on-camera experience. Check out the casting notice for more info! Miracle Theatre 2016–17 SEASONActors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre and its artistic director, David Arisco, are looking for...

Hammer and Horror Film Day!

Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )

Central Hall Westminster.

Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh

UK’s longest running film fair and convention.

Now in it’s 40th year!

The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,

Canada and South America.

Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.

Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!

With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.

Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.

From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.

Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!

Some weird, weird, weird news came in this morning that caught me a little off guard. What we received was word that a remake of Stephen King's Children Of The Corn is gearing up for production this August in Eastern Central Iowa. But here's the shocker, Donald P. Borchers - producer of the original 1984 film - is set to direct the latest incarnation from his own screenplay! His previous directing credits include Perfect Fit (1999) and Grave Secrets (1989). He also associate produced The Beastmaster (1984). The film is currently casting with the following synopsis making the rounds...