Interviewed by Jonathan Weichsel
Over the last few years Steven Chang has emerged as one of the most active members of the indie horror community. There is no question that Mr. Chang is deeply passionate about the various artists that he promotes through his Facebook "spotlights," as well as his various Facebook pages. I also like to believe that the artists Chang supports appreciate his boundless enthusiasm for them and their work. I got the chance recently to interview Chang via Facebook's messenger app. You can read our discussion below.
Jonathan Weichsel: How would you describe your role within the indie horror industry? Are you a promoter? Networker? What is your title?
Steven Chang: I am mainly a promoter who does networking when events are available. Such as horror cons or film festivals.
Jonathan Weichsel: Cool! So, how did you first get into indie horror?
Steven Chang...
Over the last few years Steven Chang has emerged as one of the most active members of the indie horror community. There is no question that Mr. Chang is deeply passionate about the various artists that he promotes through his Facebook "spotlights," as well as his various Facebook pages. I also like to believe that the artists Chang supports appreciate his boundless enthusiasm for them and their work. I got the chance recently to interview Chang via Facebook's messenger app. You can read our discussion below.
Jonathan Weichsel: How would you describe your role within the indie horror industry? Are you a promoter? Networker? What is your title?
Steven Chang: I am mainly a promoter who does networking when events are available. Such as horror cons or film festivals.
Jonathan Weichsel: Cool! So, how did you first get into indie horror?
Steven Chang...
- 11/13/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror


We just can't stay away from Freakland, the Spanish fanzine and web store specializing in custom horror replicas, busts and other one-of-a-kind collectibles... and we're back to share some new and returning items that any cult & genre film and TV collector would be thrilled to find under the tree this holiday season. Back in stock for a limited time is the detailed 1:1 scale “Crite” replica (above left) from the 1986 cult classic Critters, measuring nearly a foot high, molded from latex and leather, hand-painted and fitted with false hair. It's available for preorder, along with a smaller version (above right) measuring around 7” tall. Fans of the creepy sci-fi series V should be interested in a couple of new arrivals: a “V Survival Kit” including a full-size blaster replica, sculpted in polyresin and hand-painted, with a packet of faux “V-Dust,” bio-weapon of the human resistance (no, you can't eat it). One...
- 12/5/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
Did you hear the Horrific news? The Orphan Killer movie will continue it’s massive assault of the minds of the worlds youth and badass adults. The film is launching on iTunes worldwide on 4-20. The iTunes store has the uncensored and digitally remastered film for download worldwide in 1080p HD everywhere except Germany, where the film is banned. Perfect for every slasher fan to sink their teeth into.
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- 4/12/2013
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
It is seven months until Halloween. Have no fear, an early treat has emerged. Seeking something new to go as this upcoming October? You can be the first "kid" on your block to own a Marcus Miller Mask from the film "The Orphan Killer" which is now available online for pre-order (details below) and will be in stores soon! See the prototype mask below, and join the quarter-million people who have already "liked" TheOrphanKiller on Facebook and…...
- 2/18/2013
- Horrorbid
Halloween is eight months away, but you can never start planning too early. Let's see, you've been a zombie, a vampire and Gene Simmons in full Kiss face paint in the past. You need something new and we've got a costume idea for you that's completely original.
Marcus Miller, the brutal butcher from The Orphan Killer (review here).
Written and directed by Matt Farnsworth, The Orphan Killer is an entertaining horror film that delivers plenty of tension, action and blood, blood, blood! It's been banned in Germany, and thanks to the hustle of Farnsworth, one of the hardest working guys in the business, you'll get a chance to pick up your own Marcus Miller mask, made by Trick or Treat Studios, at your favorite retail Halloween store this year.
Dig the prototype below, and join the quarter-million people who have already "liked" The Orphan Killer on Facebook and check out...
Marcus Miller, the brutal butcher from The Orphan Killer (review here).
Written and directed by Matt Farnsworth, The Orphan Killer is an entertaining horror film that delivers plenty of tension, action and blood, blood, blood! It's been banned in Germany, and thanks to the hustle of Farnsworth, one of the hardest working guys in the business, you'll get a chance to pick up your own Marcus Miller mask, made by Trick or Treat Studios, at your favorite retail Halloween store this year.
Dig the prototype below, and join the quarter-million people who have already "liked" The Orphan Killer on Facebook and check out...
- 2/18/2013
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Creator Matt Farnsworth just dropped us the exclusive news on the new Trick or Treat Studios Tok mask and it’s bloody perfection. The Orphan Killer has teamed up with Chris Zephro at Trick or Treat Studios to release this amazing new screen accurate Orphan Killer mask. Hand sculpted by the popular Justin Mabry this mask is to die for. Or shall we say Kill for? You can pre-order them now or wait … Continue reading →...
- 2/15/2013
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News


“The primary goal of Under The Scares [in which—full disclosure—this writer appeared] was to help young filmmakers make good movies without throwing their money away,” says director Steve Villeneuve. The follow-up, he explains, “will focus on the future of independent horror. In this film, I want to show how the evolution of technology has impacted the viewing experience of independent cinema, and the ability of these filmmakers to monetize their product since the 1970s.”
Already announced as part of Independent Scares are such genre veterans as Glass Eye Pix topper Larry Fessenden (pictured above), The Blair Witch Project and Lovely Molly’s Eduardo Sanchez, longtime producer/director Fred Olen Ray, Andrew van den Houten of Headspace, The Woman and others and Independent-International honcho Sam Sherman (pictured right). Villeneuve reveals to Fango that other talking heads will include Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and The Shrine director Jon Knautz, JimmyO Burril and April Monique Burril of The Chainsaw Sally Show,...
Already announced as part of Independent Scares are such genre veterans as Glass Eye Pix topper Larry Fessenden (pictured above), The Blair Witch Project and Lovely Molly’s Eduardo Sanchez, longtime producer/director Fred Olen Ray, Andrew van den Houten of Headspace, The Woman and others and Independent-International honcho Sam Sherman (pictured right). Villeneuve reveals to Fango that other talking heads will include Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and The Shrine director Jon Knautz, JimmyO Burril and April Monique Burril of The Chainsaw Sally Show,...
- 1/18/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria


“The primary goal of Under The Scares [in which—full disclosure—this writer appeared] was to help young filmmakers make good movies without throwing their money away,” says director Steve Villeneuve. The follow-up, he explains, “will focus on the future of independent horror. In this film, I want to show how the evolution of technology has impacted the viewing experience of independent cinema, and the ability of these filmmakers to monetize their product since the 1970s.”
Already announced as part of Independent Scares are such genre veterans as Glass Eye Pix topper Larry Fessenden (pictured above), The Blair Witch Project and Lovely Molly’s Eduardo Sanchez, longtime producer/director Fred Olen Ray, Andrew van den Houten of Headspace, The Woman and others and Independent-International honcho Sam Sherman (pictured right). Villeneuve reveals to Fango that other talking heads will include Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and The Shrine director Jon Knautz, JimmyO Burril and April Monique Burril of The Chainsaw Sally Show,...
Already announced as part of Independent Scares are such genre veterans as Glass Eye Pix topper Larry Fessenden (pictured above), The Blair Witch Project and Lovely Molly’s Eduardo Sanchez, longtime producer/director Fred Olen Ray, Andrew van den Houten of Headspace, The Woman and others and Independent-International honcho Sam Sherman (pictured right). Villeneuve reveals to Fango that other talking heads will include Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and The Shrine director Jon Knautz, JimmyO Burril and April Monique Burril of The Chainsaw Sally Show,...
- 1/18/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria


“The primary goal of Under The Scares [in which—full disclosure—this writer appeared] was to help young filmmakers make good movies without throwing their money away,” says director Steve Villeneuve. The follow-up, he explains, “will focus on the future of independent horror. In this film, I want to show how the evolution of technology has impacted the viewing experience of independent cinema, and the ability of these filmmakers to monetize their product since the 1970s.”
Already announced as part of Independent Scares are such genre veterans as Glass Eye Pix topper Larry Fessenden (pictured above), The Blair Witch Project and Lovely Molly’s Eduardo Sanchez, longtime producer/director Fred Olen Ray, Andrew van den Houten of Headspace, The Woman and others and Independent-International honcho Sam Sherman (pictured right). Villeneuve reveals to Fango that other talking heads will include Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and The Shrine director Jon Knautz, JimmyO Burril and April Monique Burril of The Chainsaw Sally Show,...
Already announced as part of Independent Scares are such genre veterans as Glass Eye Pix topper Larry Fessenden (pictured above), The Blair Witch Project and Lovely Molly’s Eduardo Sanchez, longtime producer/director Fred Olen Ray, Andrew van den Houten of Headspace, The Woman and others and Independent-International honcho Sam Sherman (pictured right). Villeneuve reveals to Fango that other talking heads will include Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and The Shrine director Jon Knautz, JimmyO Burril and April Monique Burril of The Chainsaw Sally Show,...
- 1/18/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
The Orphan Killer is the brainchild of writer/director Matt Farnsworth. The film is unique in that it's generated an international buzz of interest without ever having had an official release.
Currently marketing the film himself online, Farnsworth has huge plans for The Orphan Killer (review here) and its superstar slasher, Marcus Miller.
"The Orphan Killer is a psychotic horror movie," Farnsworth said. "It's hard to pinpoint exactly what you're going to create when you begin making a film. You've got an idea going in but it never turns out like the exact initial concept. The inspiration for Tok was partly my first film, Iowa…I really liked the practical F/X on Iowa. There was a throat slash, finger cut off, and other practical F/X used. I thought it was amazing when I saw it on film and the blood reminded me of the slashers I saw as a kid in the 80's.
Currently marketing the film himself online, Farnsworth has huge plans for The Orphan Killer (review here) and its superstar slasher, Marcus Miller.
"The Orphan Killer is a psychotic horror movie," Farnsworth said. "It's hard to pinpoint exactly what you're going to create when you begin making a film. You've got an idea going in but it never turns out like the exact initial concept. The inspiration for Tok was partly my first film, Iowa…I really liked the practical F/X on Iowa. There was a throat slash, finger cut off, and other practical F/X used. I thought it was amazing when I saw it on film and the blood reminded me of the slashers I saw as a kid in the 80's.
- 12/3/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
The theme for this year’s B-Movie, Underground and Trash Film Festival, held in the city of Breda in the Netherlands, is “Apocalypse.” So get ready to watch the world end dozens of different ways on Sept. 5-9 at various venues around the city.
The fun kicks off on the 5th with the German movie Hell by director Tim Fehlbaum. If you didn’t know, “hell” means “bright” in German and, given that title, this flick is set appropriately in a post-apocalyptic future where global warming has decimated the planet and surviving tribes battle for water and food.
Other post-apocalyptic visions include Milan Konjevic’s Zone of the Dead starring legendary zombie killer Ken Foree; Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro’s Bazillian underground hit Beyond the Grave about a world where magic and madness rule the world; and Rob van Eyck’s bizarrely twisted Afterman and Afterman 2.
Not all the...
The fun kicks off on the 5th with the German movie Hell by director Tim Fehlbaum. If you didn’t know, “hell” means “bright” in German and, given that title, this flick is set appropriately in a post-apocalyptic future where global warming has decimated the planet and surviving tribes battle for water and food.
Other post-apocalyptic visions include Milan Konjevic’s Zone of the Dead starring legendary zombie killer Ken Foree; Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro’s Bazillian underground hit Beyond the Grave about a world where magic and madness rule the world; and Rob van Eyck’s bizarrely twisted Afterman and Afterman 2.
Not all the...
- 9/4/2012
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
The Orphan Killer joins the ranks of horror film infamy. Last month the German government banned the film in their country putting Tok among the greatest in horror history. The Orphan Killer now sits along side films such as Hostel 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, original Dawn of the Dead, The Last House On The Left, Saw 7, Evil Dead, and many other cult classics. … More...
- 8/4/2012
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
Hey there, interplanetary slaves, it's time for our Fourth of July edition of the show! I thought the guest for Independence Day should be iconic. He should be legendary... and he should want to sing "The Star Spangled Banner."
So I chose the incredible, and incredibly kind, Angus Scrimm of the Phantasm series! Angus was nothing but a joy to chat with. We talked about his beginnings, plenty about the Phantasm series, as well as his latest projects, John Dies at the End and Disciples. Thom Surprenant was the only "terror team" member who could join this show with me, and we were nothing but honored, and yes, we were total "fanboys" at times.
Next week kicks off our partnership with Cosmic Toast and the movie Raze! I am calling this venture Fight or Die...In July! We kick off our events with one of the actresses from the film,...
So I chose the incredible, and incredibly kind, Angus Scrimm of the Phantasm series! Angus was nothing but a joy to chat with. We talked about his beginnings, plenty about the Phantasm series, as well as his latest projects, John Dies at the End and Disciples. Thom Surprenant was the only "terror team" member who could join this show with me, and we were nothing but honored, and yes, we were total "fanboys" at times.
Next week kicks off our partnership with Cosmic Toast and the movie Raze! I am calling this venture Fight or Die...In July! We kick off our events with one of the actresses from the film,...
- 7/9/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
Hey there, fiends! Happy Fourth of July! Watch a horror film and add some fear to your festivities! I am sorry that it took so long for the link to the new show to appear, but our Archive hits have been monstrous! Thank you so much for the love!
So this week's edition of The Dungeon Show was another incredible one, and I can't believe the show went off without a hitch! First, my partner Amy Lynes and I spoke to creator and director of The Orphan Killer, Matt Farnsworth, about the success of his financial search for a Behind The Murder documentary. We are so happy and proud of our friends, Matt and Diane Foster.
Next we were visited by the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska, and what a crazy conversation that turned out to be! We spoke about body modifications, full frontal nudity, and of course their upcoming movie,...
So this week's edition of The Dungeon Show was another incredible one, and I can't believe the show went off without a hitch! First, my partner Amy Lynes and I spoke to creator and director of The Orphan Killer, Matt Farnsworth, about the success of his financial search for a Behind The Murder documentary. We are so happy and proud of our friends, Matt and Diane Foster.
Next we were visited by the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska, and what a crazy conversation that turned out to be! We spoke about body modifications, full frontal nudity, and of course their upcoming movie,...
- 7/4/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
Well hello there! We have another great show coming from The Dungeon this week, and this time I hope we educated the few who were out of the loop on just how great and highly underrated the original Wishmaster truly is!
That's right! We waxed philosophical on the 1997 film with director Robert Kurtzman and the "original gangsta" of Djinns, Andrew Divoff! We are also pushing to get Wishmaster on Blu-ray! Unfortunately, the movie is not readily available, and we have to make do with the shitty four-pack you can pick up at Walmart. Speaking of great horror movies you should witness before you die... check out The Orphan Killer!
That's it for us! Join us this Saturday when we have a cool geeky chat with Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska! I'll scare ya later!
The Dungeon of Deadly Delights is brought to you by Forbidden Pictures as well as...
That's right! We waxed philosophical on the 1997 film with director Robert Kurtzman and the "original gangsta" of Djinns, Andrew Divoff! We are also pushing to get Wishmaster on Blu-ray! Unfortunately, the movie is not readily available, and we have to make do with the shitty four-pack you can pick up at Walmart. Speaking of great horror movies you should witness before you die... check out The Orphan Killer!
That's it for us! Join us this Saturday when we have a cool geeky chat with Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska! I'll scare ya later!
The Dungeon of Deadly Delights is brought to you by Forbidden Pictures as well as...
- 6/25/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
This Friday, June 29, Doctor Gash returns to the spotlight to host the newest offering from Dread Central's Online Film Screening series. This month's film is a full-on slasher as Dread Central and the good doctor welcome The Orphan Killer.
The Orphan Killer is a symphony of blood-letting, and you'll get to see it all on Constellation.tv. Joining Gash in the screening chatroom will be creator of The Orphan Killer, Matt Farnsworth. Farnsworth wrote, directed and stars in the film. Also in attendance will be the beautiful female lead, Diane Foster. You can live chat with the two as their film plays. The show begins at 9:45pm Et (6:45pm Pt) with an intro from Gash. The film starts promptly at 10 pm Et and a Q&A about the film, horror in general, everybody's favorite beer and whatever the hell else might come up follows until Constellation.tv pulls the plug on the event.
The Orphan Killer is a symphony of blood-letting, and you'll get to see it all on Constellation.tv. Joining Gash in the screening chatroom will be creator of The Orphan Killer, Matt Farnsworth. Farnsworth wrote, directed and stars in the film. Also in attendance will be the beautiful female lead, Diane Foster. You can live chat with the two as their film plays. The show begins at 9:45pm Et (6:45pm Pt) with an intro from Gash. The film starts promptly at 10 pm Et and a Q&A about the film, horror in general, everybody's favorite beer and whatever the hell else might come up follows until Constellation.tv pulls the plug on the event.
- 6/25/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Hey there, Orphan Killers! Welcome once again to another installment of The Dungeon of Deadly Delights! In the past four weeks alone, we have had over 100,000 listeners! So thank you from the bottom of my dark heart!
This week was another killer episode as we spoke to Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster of the horror phenomenon known as The Orphan Killer. If you have not seen this movie... what are you waiting for? It is one of the best horror films released in a very long time. Matt is a visionary and Diane is one of the greatest horror actresses you will ever witness. Believe me.
We spoke about Marcus Miller, origins, Catholicism, as well as sequels! And wait to hear what is in store for "Apocalypse" Amy and myself when the story continues! You can pick up region-free DVD's and Blu-rays of the film, t-shirts, and official replica Marcus Miller...
This week was another killer episode as we spoke to Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster of the horror phenomenon known as The Orphan Killer. If you have not seen this movie... what are you waiting for? It is one of the best horror films released in a very long time. Matt is a visionary and Diane is one of the greatest horror actresses you will ever witness. Believe me.
We spoke about Marcus Miller, origins, Catholicism, as well as sequels! And wait to hear what is in store for "Apocalypse" Amy and myself when the story continues! You can pick up region-free DVD's and Blu-rays of the film, t-shirts, and official replica Marcus Miller...
- 6/18/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
Hey there, rejects! It is I, Rob Delamorte, back with yet another eerie installment of The Dungeon show! This time the "Terror Team" spoke to the one and only Bill Moseley, and we waxed on about The Blob remake, Repo!, The Devil's Carnival, Otis Firefly, and so much more!
I also mentioned my stance on the Clive Barker legal debacle. To put it quite simply, I have his back... all the way.
That's it for now! Join us this Saturday when we paint the walls with crimson! We have Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster of The Orphan Killer! If you have not seen this movie...run to get it... or crawl on bloody stumps! It's that damn good! Scare ya later!
The Dungeon of Deadly Delights is brought to you by Forbidden Pictures as well as Creature Corps and the official Steph Sciullo website, along with Doug Bradley's Spine...
I also mentioned my stance on the Clive Barker legal debacle. To put it quite simply, I have his back... all the way.
That's it for now! Join us this Saturday when we paint the walls with crimson! We have Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster of The Orphan Killer! If you have not seen this movie...run to get it... or crawl on bloody stumps! It's that damn good! Scare ya later!
The Dungeon of Deadly Delights is brought to you by Forbidden Pictures as well as Creature Corps and the official Steph Sciullo website, along with Doug Bradley's Spine...
- 6/12/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
Hey there Fiends! Another great show this week in The Dungeon! This time around we had quite a historic episode. The show was called "It's A Henry Kind Of Night!"
Why you ask? Because we had both men from one of the greatest horror movies ever in the house! That's right. Our special guests were stars of 1986's Henry: Portrait Of a Serial Killer, Tom Towles and call-in guest Michael Rooker!
We spoke to Tom about everything from screenwriting, photography, playing a "dirtbag", along with every single film in the man's arsenal! He was a hell of alot of fun! Then we were graced once again with the presence of our ol' pal, Michael Rooker. This would be the fifth time Rooker has appeared on the show. So why did we have a Henry episode? Anniversary? No. It was just because we love the movie that damn much!
We also...
Why you ask? Because we had both men from one of the greatest horror movies ever in the house! That's right. Our special guests were stars of 1986's Henry: Portrait Of a Serial Killer, Tom Towles and call-in guest Michael Rooker!
We spoke to Tom about everything from screenwriting, photography, playing a "dirtbag", along with every single film in the man's arsenal! He was a hell of alot of fun! Then we were graced once again with the presence of our ol' pal, Michael Rooker. This would be the fifth time Rooker has appeared on the show. So why did we have a Henry episode? Anniversary? No. It was just because we love the movie that damn much!
We also...
- 5/6/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
Hey there, Fiends! Oh man! Tons to mention this time around! First of all, I just returned from the killer Motor City Nightmares convention, and what can I say? It was not only a kick-ass time, but it also made some nightmares come true.
First of all, I met one of my absolute favorite people in cinema, P.J. Soles, and I was a little taken aback by her presence, to be quite honest. It was truly surreal. While there I also set up show dates with class acts such as Bill Moseley, Ken Foree, Tony Todd, and Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster - the creators of the brutal indie masterpiece called The Orphan Killer! Having finally watched the film all the way through, all I can say is holy shit! If you have Not seen the Orphan Killer, please do yourselves a huge favor - seek it out!
Now, on to the show!
First of all, I met one of my absolute favorite people in cinema, P.J. Soles, and I was a little taken aback by her presence, to be quite honest. It was truly surreal. While there I also set up show dates with class acts such as Bill Moseley, Ken Foree, Tony Todd, and Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster - the creators of the brutal indie masterpiece called The Orphan Killer! Having finally watched the film all the way through, all I can say is holy shit! If you have Not seen the Orphan Killer, please do yourselves a huge favor - seek it out!
Now, on to the show!
- 5/2/2012
- by Delamorte
- DreadCentral.com
Actors pick up accents, gain weight or walk differently for roles, whatever they need to do to make the characters believable.
Karen Olivo learned to drive for her role as Cassie on NBC's "Harry's Law."
A Bronx native who spent much of her childhood in Florida, Olivo picked an apartment near the show's Burbank, Calif., studio so she could bike to work.
She laughs recalling how surprised some studio bosses were that she couldn't drive.
"I am a New Yorker," she tells Zap2it, referring to the city where mass transportation is the preferred mode of getting around. "So I had to just rush and get it. A couple of long days at work, and getting in the car and driving is really therapeutic."
Though this is her first regular series role, Olivo likens the experience to being an understudy on Broadway, where she had to learn multiple roles and...
Karen Olivo learned to drive for her role as Cassie on NBC's "Harry's Law."
A Bronx native who spent much of her childhood in Florida, Olivo picked an apartment near the show's Burbank, Calif., studio so she could bike to work.
She laughs recalling how surprised some studio bosses were that she couldn't drive.
"I am a New Yorker," she tells Zap2it, referring to the city where mass transportation is the preferred mode of getting around. "So I had to just rush and get it. A couple of long days at work, and getting in the car and driving is really therapeutic."
Though this is her first regular series role, Olivo likens the experience to being an understudy on Broadway, where she had to learn multiple roles and...
- 4/8/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Director Matt Farnsworth is taking his film The Orphan Killer onto the convention tour in style. So if you happen to be driving down the freeway, look over and see a sports car beside you covered with blood, don't worry, it's just The Orphan Killer ... hopefully.
Riding with Farnsworth, in the car he designed, will be The Orphan Killer stars Diane Foster and The Orphan Killer himself, Marcus Miller (played in the film by David Backus). The first stop for the murder machine will be at Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ on March 9-11. From there, the tour heads north of the border to Toronto for the Canadian premiere of The Orphan Killer on March 22 hosted by Stars Entertainment.
For more information on the film or upcoming tour dates, head over to The Orphan Killer official web page, follow on Twitter (@theorphankiller) and like them on the very popular...
Riding with Farnsworth, in the car he designed, will be The Orphan Killer stars Diane Foster and The Orphan Killer himself, Marcus Miller (played in the film by David Backus). The first stop for the murder machine will be at Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ on March 9-11. From there, the tour heads north of the border to Toronto for the Canadian premiere of The Orphan Killer on March 22 hosted by Stars Entertainment.
For more information on the film or upcoming tour dates, head over to The Orphan Killer official web page, follow on Twitter (@theorphankiller) and like them on the very popular...
- 3/4/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Not too often, you hear about an independent film with a custom vehicle behind it. Per “The Orphan Killer” team, we have some new photos sent over featuring their killer ride terrorizing passerbys across the country.
The Orphan Killer Murder Machine Pounds The Bloody Pavement
The first look at The Orphan Killer car is here. Designed by creator Matt Farnsworth, this outstanding horror attraction can be seen killing on highways across the Us and… More...
The Orphan Killer Murder Machine Pounds The Bloody Pavement
The first look at The Orphan Killer car is here. Designed by creator Matt Farnsworth, this outstanding horror attraction can be seen killing on highways across the Us and… More...
- 3/4/2012
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
So here you are, sitting on a bunch of Christmas gift cards with nothing to buy. You got all the video games and movies you wanted from the big man in the red suit, and those pre-loaded Visas and MasterCards are burning a hole in your pocket. We've got just the item for you.
Fans who have been lucky enough to check out director Matt Farnsworth's entertaining slasher film The Orphan Killer, starring David Backus and Diane Foster, are familiar with Marcus Miller, the twisted killer in the film. And now you can look just like him as the official Orphan Killer mask is now available.
You can get a great look at the mask in the photo below (unfortunately Ms. Foster is not included with your purchase). This is the second run of masks as the first run sold out in just two days. So if you're interested,...
Fans who have been lucky enough to check out director Matt Farnsworth's entertaining slasher film The Orphan Killer, starring David Backus and Diane Foster, are familiar with Marcus Miller, the twisted killer in the film. And now you can look just like him as the official Orphan Killer mask is now available.
You can get a great look at the mask in the photo below (unfortunately Ms. Foster is not included with your purchase). This is the second run of masks as the first run sold out in just two days. So if you're interested,...
- 1/2/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Well, folks, 2011 is officially in the can, and surprisingly it wasn't such a horrendous year. It was definitely better than 2010, which was a huge step up from the putrid 2009. We laughed, we applauded, we were left dumbstruck, and of course we were infuriated. Read on for our cheers and jeers!
Now, with a fresh movie-watching start before us, we're taking our usual yearly look back at the good, the bad, the Wtf, and everything in between.
And don't be lazy by just reading along! Get off of your asses and give us your lists in the comments section below. We wanna hear from you if only to compare notes. Lots and lots of notes.
Speaking of notes, the most common complaint we've heard over the years is that we don't have one definitive list representing Dread Central as a whole so for 2011 we dropped everyone's choices in the blender, hit puree,...
Now, with a fresh movie-watching start before us, we're taking our usual yearly look back at the good, the bad, the Wtf, and everything in between.
And don't be lazy by just reading along! Get off of your asses and give us your lists in the comments section below. We wanna hear from you if only to compare notes. Lots and lots of notes.
Speaking of notes, the most common complaint we've heard over the years is that we don't have one definitive list representing Dread Central as a whole so for 2011 we dropped everyone's choices in the blender, hit puree,...
- 12/28/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
New word in on the hit underground slasher film “The Orphan Killer“. It seems this film is taking on a life of its own with fans across the globe. You read about “The Orphan Killer”, this nasty new entry in horror here
Now check out the new pics sent over
At the 30th edition of the Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei Matt Farnsworth’s Tok takes top prize. The Orphan Killer has become a major success in Spain. Playing to sold out screaming crowds, hounded by the papparazi, and interviewed by the press, Tok has taken… More...
Now check out the new pics sent over
At the 30th edition of the Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei Matt Farnsworth’s Tok takes top prize. The Orphan Killer has become a major success in Spain. Playing to sold out screaming crowds, hounded by the papparazi, and interviewed by the press, Tok has taken… More...
- 11/8/2011
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
Big congratulations to writer/director Matt Farnsworth and the cast and crew of The Orphan Killer for taking the top prize, Best Picture, at the Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei in Spain. Apparently slasher Marcus Miller is making quite a name for himself overseas!
Recently reviewed here at Dread Central, The Orphan Killer stars David Backus, Diane Foster, Matt Farnsworth and Spencer List and, as the review tells you, is full of axe-swinging, barbed wire slashing, blood-letting entertainment. Check it out!
From the Press Release
At the 30th edition of the Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei, Matt Farnsworth's The Orphan Killer took top prize. The Orphan Killer has become a major success in Spain. Playing to sold out screaming crowds, hounded by the paparazzi, and interviewed by the press, The Orphan Killer has taken his place as the serial killer of the 21st Century.
Recently reviewed here at Dread Central, The Orphan Killer stars David Backus, Diane Foster, Matt Farnsworth and Spencer List and, as the review tells you, is full of axe-swinging, barbed wire slashing, blood-letting entertainment. Check it out!
From the Press Release
At the 30th edition of the Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei, Matt Farnsworth's The Orphan Killer took top prize. The Orphan Killer has become a major success in Spain. Playing to sold out screaming crowds, hounded by the paparazzi, and interviewed by the press, The Orphan Killer has taken his place as the serial killer of the 21st Century.
- 11/8/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
One film festival I'm bound and determined to make it to one of these years is the South African HorrorFest, but for now I'll just have to live vicariously through those of you who live close enough to attend. And after taking a look at this year's lineup, I'm pretty sure that if you are in the area, you won't want to miss it!
Growing into the country's ultimate Halloween event covering indie, new and classic movies, short films, music, literature and a range of Halloween festivities, 2011 marks the annual South African HorrorFest's lucky 7th year! It runs 26 October through 4 November.
Almost each of the exciting feature films and short films make their South African theatrical premieres. The Makabra Ensemble will also debut their Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde movie soundtrack performance, live to the screening of this 1920 silent classic.
In addition to the colourful audience Halloween dress-up event linked up with the live soundtrack show,...
Growing into the country's ultimate Halloween event covering indie, new and classic movies, short films, music, literature and a range of Halloween festivities, 2011 marks the annual South African HorrorFest's lucky 7th year! It runs 26 October through 4 November.
Almost each of the exciting feature films and short films make their South African theatrical premieres. The Makabra Ensemble will also debut their Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde movie soundtrack performance, live to the screening of this 1920 silent classic.
In addition to the colourful audience Halloween dress-up event linked up with the live soundtrack show,...
- 10/15/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Yet again another random movie I found and decided to watch, The Orphan Killer made it evident it is wanting a memorable slasher spot. Could this slasher named Marcus Miller possibly match up to Michael, Jason, or other notable slashers? Story line: Let me start off with what this movie is pretty much about. Marcus and Audrey Miller both become orphans after their parents were killed randomly one night. They live in a catholic orphanage togethe…...
- 10/8/2011
- Horrorbid
Marcus Miller is a bad man. The newest cold-blooded (and I mean cold-blooded, this is guy is batshit crazy!) killer to hit the silver screen is the star of Matt Farnsworth's violent new film The Orphan Killer. And he doesn't fuck around.
As you'll see by the trailer below, The Orphan Killer is a very Halloween-esque film. But if you're going to model yourself after something, why not one of the most successful independent films of all time?
So what do we know about this new slasher, Marcus Miller? Just judging by the trailer, he's really, really brutal. I would make the argument that he swings an axe with as much aggression and bad intentions as anyone I've ever seen (but I think that nun had it coming).
The Orphan Killer was written and directed by Matt Farnsworth (he also plays Mike in the film) and stars David Backus as Miller.
As you'll see by the trailer below, The Orphan Killer is a very Halloween-esque film. But if you're going to model yourself after something, why not one of the most successful independent films of all time?
So what do we know about this new slasher, Marcus Miller? Just judging by the trailer, he's really, really brutal. I would make the argument that he swings an axe with as much aggression and bad intentions as anyone I've ever seen (but I think that nun had it coming).
The Orphan Killer was written and directed by Matt Farnsworth (he also plays Mike in the film) and stars David Backus as Miller.
- 9/30/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
The 2011 Bram Stoker International Film Festival, running October 28th-31st, takes place in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, and shows independent narrative features, documentaries, and shorts from around the world, many of which will be having their world or UK premieres at this year's fest. Read on for all the details regarding the lineup!
Below is a list of all the films screening this year. Other events include a Vampire Ball on Saturday, October 29th; a performance of The Feast of Blood on Sunday, October 30th; and the Scorpius Dance Theatre's production of A Vampire's Tale on Halloween itself. In addition, the following awards will be presented at the festival:
Best Picture
Best Short
Best Director
Best Effects
Best Script...
...and a special Lifetime Achievement Award
For more info visit the official Bram Stoker International Film Festival website, and click here for ticket packages.
Absentia - UK Premiere
Director: Mike Flanagan...
Below is a list of all the films screening this year. Other events include a Vampire Ball on Saturday, October 29th; a performance of The Feast of Blood on Sunday, October 30th; and the Scorpius Dance Theatre's production of A Vampire's Tale on Halloween itself. In addition, the following awards will be presented at the festival:
Best Picture
Best Short
Best Director
Best Effects
Best Script...
...and a special Lifetime Achievement Award
For more info visit the official Bram Stoker International Film Festival website, and click here for ticket packages.
Absentia - UK Premiere
Director: Mike Flanagan...
- 9/9/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Can you smell it, kids? It's the faint aroma of fall all around us; the kids are back to school, the days are shorter and the nights are longer which all indicate one thing- Halloween, our favorite time of the year, is fast approaching!
Rejoice, fiends!
And if you live in the Los Angeles area, one of the best ways to kick off the Halloween season every year is definitely Shriekfest: The Los Angeles International Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival & Screenplay Competition, created by co-founder Denise Gossett in 2001 and recently heralded as "L.A's most successful and entertaining horror film festival" by La Weekly.
Celebrating some of the finest filmmakers, writers and in the independent horror world, Shriekfest is slated to run this year from September 29th through October 2nd at the Chaplin Theater located at Raleigh Studios (5300 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) in Hollywood.
This year, Shriekfest kicks off with...
Rejoice, fiends!
And if you live in the Los Angeles area, one of the best ways to kick off the Halloween season every year is definitely Shriekfest: The Los Angeles International Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival & Screenplay Competition, created by co-founder Denise Gossett in 2001 and recently heralded as "L.A's most successful and entertaining horror film festival" by La Weekly.
Celebrating some of the finest filmmakers, writers and in the independent horror world, Shriekfest is slated to run this year from September 29th through October 2nd at the Chaplin Theater located at Raleigh Studios (5300 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) in Hollywood.
This year, Shriekfest kicks off with...
- 9/5/2011
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
There are plenty of movies that show what it’s like to be the parent of a missing child. Take movies like Ransom (1996) and Taken (2008), for example. These stories might be so common place now that we’ve become numb to them.
But what about a movie focusing on the kid who has been taken away? Stevan Mena’s Bereavement takes on the concept of growing up under the ever watchful eye of the serial killer captor, Graham Sutter (Bret Rickaby The Crazies 2010).
Martin Bristol (Spencer List Offspring, The Orphan Killer) is just like any other kid, except for the fact that he can’t feel pain. He requires an aid who checks him every hour for cuts, scrapes even broken bones; so when Martin’s mother looks outside to see an empty swing set she doesn’t just worry about his safety, she worries about him staying in one piece.
But what about a movie focusing on the kid who has been taken away? Stevan Mena’s Bereavement takes on the concept of growing up under the ever watchful eye of the serial killer captor, Graham Sutter (Bret Rickaby The Crazies 2010).
Martin Bristol (Spencer List Offspring, The Orphan Killer) is just like any other kid, except for the fact that he can’t feel pain. He requires an aid who checks him every hour for cuts, scrapes even broken bones; so when Martin’s mother looks outside to see an empty swing set she doesn’t just worry about his safety, she worries about him staying in one piece.
- 8/30/2011
- by Steph Howard
- DailyDead
What is it about horror movie people--why are they so frakking stupid? People who start off seemingly sensible, suddenly lose their minds, forget all the rules and we're left screaming at the screen: "Don't go in there! Don't leave the knife on the counter! Don't open the door! Don't let him/them in!" Where does the common sense go?
Just in case you, dear Pajibans, ever find yourself in a horror movie-like situation, here are some of the hard and fast rules. Live them, learn them, never, ever forget them:
5. Don't let a stranger into your house, especially when he (they) come(s) knocking at night. If someone comes knocking at night, have a weapon nearby when you answer the door. (Me, I'm pretending I'm still asleep.)
4. Don't go camping at deserted campgrounds where legend has it that a killer ran rampant. The same goes for exploring any abandoned or haunted house,...
Just in case you, dear Pajibans, ever find yourself in a horror movie-like situation, here are some of the hard and fast rules. Live them, learn them, never, ever forget them:
5. Don't let a stranger into your house, especially when he (they) come(s) knocking at night. If someone comes knocking at night, have a weapon nearby when you answer the door. (Me, I'm pretending I'm still asleep.)
4. Don't go camping at deserted campgrounds where legend has it that a killer ran rampant. The same goes for exploring any abandoned or haunted house,...
- 6/16/2011
- by Cindy Davis


Upcoming indie gore flick The Orphan Killer has been generating some web buzz lately, thanks to a growing Facebook presence and a viral promo campaign suggesting that the film is based on the exploits of a real-life maniac. In a recent announcement, the film's director Matt Farnsworth announced the lineup of hard rock and metal bands contributing to the soundtrack, and we've got the complete list below the fold, as well as more details about the movie – including the splattery Nsfw trailer. Hit the jump and find out! The grim tale of masked madman Marcus Miller, The Orphan Killer focuses on his psychotic obsession with tracking down and punishing his estranged sister – who may have homicidal tendencies of...
- 1/31/2011
- FEARnet
A Full Fathom 5 production, Sibling: Marcus Miller the Orphan Killer is getting set to make the rounds at several film festivals in Los Angeles. Smmtok involves childhood trauma and the character Marcus Miller turning from innocent youth to cold-blooded killer. The first trailer is very graphic, very cutting edge, and very not safe for work. Several characters are taken care of by Marcus' favourite tool, the axe. Others endure his torturer, while Marcus searches for some type of murderous resolution to the death of his parents. The trailer is inside, but this is over eighteen material folks.
The synopsis for Sibling: Marcus Miller the Orphan Killer:
"The intense story of a brother and his younger sister who witness their parents' violent murder at a very young age. The girl, Audrey, is adopted by a loving single father, while her brother, Marcus, is left to languish in an orphanage where he is abused.
The synopsis for Sibling: Marcus Miller the Orphan Killer:
"The intense story of a brother and his younger sister who witness their parents' violent murder at a very young age. The girl, Audrey, is adopted by a loving single father, while her brother, Marcus, is left to languish in an orphanage where he is abused.
- 1/18/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
More than 50 years after it opened at the National Theatre, the new production West Side Story , under the direction of the legendary Arthur Laurents, returned to the National in preparation for its Broadway opening. DC audiences and critics alike embraced Karen Olivo's stunning portrayal of Anita. Before Karen Olivo left Washington for New York, she spoke to DCTheatreScene.com, click here to read the interview. Karen Olivo's many credits include In The Heights, Rent, Brooklyn, Hair- 40th Anniversary Concert (director Diane Paulus), Miracle Brothers (director Tina Landau). "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Svu," "Conviction." Film: Adrift in Manhattan, Sibling, Late In The Game, Two Lovers. Directed by multiple Tony Award winner and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, West Side Story features scenic designs by James Youmans (Gypsy), costumes by Tony Award nominee David C. Woolard (The Farnsworth Invention, The Who's Tommy), lighting by Tony Award winner Howell Binkley (Gypsy,...
- 1/22/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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