Face Your Fears in 'Nightmares' - an Upcoming Horror Series

A New Interactive Horror Series “Nightmares” is being unleashed

Burbank, CA – A new interactive horror series is coming soon. “Nightmares” - An in-depth nightmare re-enactment series has launched on Kickstarter. Nightmares are one of the very few experiences that connects every living person on the planet. The series dives deep into the minds of people that have suffered from terrible nightmares and then, in a brand new format, various medical and mental health professionals attempt to explain the cause of these terrible experiences, segment by segment. If the medical professionals are stumped, paranormal investigators step in.

Nightmares is hosted by Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, I Frankenstein) while Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Pumkinhead, Terminator, etc.) introduces each episode. With a number of high profile horror talent attached, each segment will feature a notable contributor to the horror industry, appearing in re-enactments, hosting, and offering unique and masterful insight. Only way to find out who hosts what… is to watch…

The nightmares are re-enacted in true short horror film fashion, focusing on the creature or 
monster. Each episode is a full Nightmare that plays out similar to Tales from the Crypt or Tales from the Darkside with emphasis on bringing the audience new, original monsters. The show wraps up with over two dozen medical professionals and masters of their field, including but not limited to: Psychologists, Paranormal Researchers and Analysts, Psychics, sleep and dream research centers and their team of leading dream experts in North America, Reiki Masters and energy workers, Theologists, Historians, and Neurologists, Fear Enthusiasts, Therapists, and Biologists to chime in and develop theories to the explanations of the nightmare in an attempt to help the dreamer, or in our case… “The Victim”

But it gets better. When living in the world of Nightmares, medical experts may not be able to pinpoint the obvious source of the nightmare. If this happens, Nightmares has partnered with Hollywood Ghost Hunters, led by Kane Hodder (Jason VoorheesI, in Friday the 13th part VII, VIII, Jason Goes To Hell, etc), who will conduct a paranormal investigation in the area where the nightmare occurred, searching for answers.

Our first Nightmare comes from a man that started having nightmares after working for Clive
Barker’s Seraphim Films. Kane Hodder and his team performed a paranormal investigation... in Clive Barker’s house. A true life, character crosses over with a thick vat of paranormal dumped on it; Jason visits the happenings at the Hellraiser house. A hair-raising episode with some of the greatest horror icons immersed in the passion of the genre.

Speaking of Clive Barker, his art work serves as a backdrop for the series in season one.
Nightmares has partnered with Century Guild and each episode will feature different pieces of artwork from the mind of a master of horror himself. The artistic back drop is expected to
change from season to season.

The show’s creator and Executive Producer Jin Kelley said “In all the horror films I’ve seen and admired, it always came down to the monster, whatever it may be. If the monster wasn’t
believable, then it pulls the viewer out of the story you’ve spent so much time building. You have to respect the fans and give them the best you possibly can. I believe the best way to keep that necessary fear factor intact is with creative practical effects.”

Attached to the show are a number of artists featured on highly popular SyFy show Face Off. Fan favorites and champions Rayce Bird, Logan Long, Cig Neutron, Drew Talbot, Keaghlan Ashley, Rashaad Santiago, Cat Paschen, Niko Gonzalez, George Schminky, Julian Bonfiglio, Wayne Anderson, Gage Munster, Jaime Leodones, Stevie Calabrese, George Troester, and J Anthony Kosar just to name a few. These SFX all-stars compile some of the incredibly talented artists that have come together to make monsters for Nightmares. This Dream Team of artists will rotate so the audience gets to see all of these champions build the monsters in an accompanying webseries available on the Nightmares website. Nightmares picked up Director of Photography David M. Brewer, who chilled audiences of Insidious and countless other horror films.

The show Nightmares is very interactive, appealing to a global audience. Viewers can submit their own personal nightmare and the show may elect to bring that nightmare to life, prompting our tag line:

“It’s Time To Face Your Demons…”

Each episode will produce new, original monsters. The audience are able to choose which one they want to see in a feature film... as well as which actors... even locations. The Nightmares Team have listened to their fellow the horror fans and are prepared to influence the shape and direction of interactive horror in the entertainment, and its audience forever.

“Nightmares connect every person on the planet. It’s not bound by languages, or ethnicity, or anything else. I also wanted to create something that the fans could actually get involved with on the development level. They can interact with the film making process. I got pretty tired of getting excited over a project that I grew up watching, only to see that the people that finally made it into a movie dropped the ball and disappointed millions of fans in the process. I say give the fans what they want. In order to do that you need a platform for them to easily communicate with you” – creator Jin Kelley

While the series itself has yet to look for a network to call home, they have already begun shooting various segments to drum up some buzz. So far Lisa Wilcox (Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Chloe Dykstra (Heroes of Cosplay), Doug Jones (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, Crimson Peak), Philip Friedman (Insidious), Nicholas King (Sinister), Douglas Tait (Freddy vs Jason, Teen Wolf) have been seen on the Nightmares set as well as a few endorsements from other soon to be announced horror icons.

A show like this has never been done before. It’s a show that is powered by fans, hosted by
icons, explained by science, with monsters made by champions, all while keeping the fans
actively engaged. And in true independent fashion, they have launched a Kickstarter campaign to finance the pilot episode of the series which can be viewed here.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jinkelley/nightmares-a-new-interactive-horror-series-powered

You can stay up to date with Nightmares on:

Twitter @NightmaresShow
Instagram @Nightmares_show
Facebook www.facebook.com/nightmaresproductions.
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Clinger - Movie Review - Paragon Pictures

FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES

High School senior Fern Peterson (Jennifer Laporte) finds herself stalked from beyond the grave by her deceased boyfriend Robert (Vincent Martella), in the horror-comedy, "Clinger." 

The film opens with Fern running on the track of her high school. She hopes to go to MIT to study neuroscience and join their track team after she graduates from high school. In the stands watching Fern, is Robert. Their eyes meet and unfortunately for Fern, she has a minor accident on the track. This leads to the meeting of our ill-fated couple. At first it appears that they have a promising relationship in their future. But then we quickly see that Robert is coming on very strong and in the process, making Fern increasingly uncomfortable with their relationship. She meets Robert one evening and while he is trying to show Fern a surprise he has for her, tragedy strikes and Robert is killed.

It doesn't take long before Fern begins to suspect that she is being haunted by the spirit of Robert. She searches on the internet and locates a local ghost hunter, who conveniently turns out to be her track coach, Valeria Kingsley (Alicia Monet Caldwell). Shortly after their meeting, Fern and ghostly Robert meet and it seems like they are going to try and make their very unorthodox relationship work. That is until dinner at Fern's house where her sister Kelsey (Julia Aks), spills the beans that Fern was going to break up with Robert, the night that he died. Robert seems to have somehow forgotten that part and as expected, does not handle the news well. The scene is entertaining with several funny lines. Fern's parents are played by Jeffrey Bean and horror icon Debbie Rochon. We also get to meet Kelsey's boyfriend, Dean (Paulie Deo Jr.).

It doesn't take Robert too long, to once again become too clingy. While Fern tries to find a way of dealing with Robert, he consults with one of his new ghostly graveyard friends and comes up with a plan on how he and Fern can be together forever, she has to die. That way she can join him in the afterlife and they can live happily ever after. The problem is that Fern has no plans to die anytime soon. 

By the end of the film we are treated to a showdown between Fern, her friends and family, versus Robert and his ghostly pals. Who will prevail? Who will survive? Will Fern live and have her dreams of going to MIT be fulfilled? You will have to watch the film and find out the answers to those questions.

I quite enjoyed "Clinger." I found it to be surprisingly comical. Fern's friend Moe (Shonna Major), was great with her innocently spoken lines of dialogue that were filled with sexual references. Kelsey, Valeria and a few other members of the supporting cast also chime in from time to time with some humorous one-liners. You never know what to expect with independent films. They are often hit or miss, mostly miss. But I had a really fun time watching the film. As I am writing this now, I am watching it a second time. "Clinger" has a great blend of horror and comedy. I believe fans of the genre will have a good time watching the film. There was a fair amount of blood and gore present, usually used in an over the top manner, which I think worked well. For me, the comedy worked great. They weren't too heavy handed with it and spread it out nicely throughout the entire film. 

Horror fans may recognize Robert's mother, Eugenia, played by Lisa Wilcox (Alice in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5"). She is only in the film briefly which is a shame as it would have been nice to see a little more of her. The acting in the film was good overall. I thought Jennifer Laporte and Vincent Martella did fine in their starring roles. There was really only one actor that stood out as far as poor acting goes, but he did not have a lot of screen time and he actually made me laugh with some of his lines, so it wasn't much of a bother. The writers Gabi Chennisi Duncombe, Bubba Fish (who also co-produced) and Michael Steves who did triple duty by directing and co-producing the film as well, created a good script chock-full of funny lines. The film featured some entertaining supporting characters such as Kelsey (Julia Aks) the sock puppet entrepreneur, Moe Watkins (Shonna Major) the innocent and spiritual best friend, Jenny Bernstein (Rebecca Gail) the self-proclaimed best friend and Coach Valeria (Alicia Money Caldwell), the former ghost hunter. Supporting characters can often be easily forgotten by the end of a film but in this case, both the actors and writers helped make them memorable and a joy to watch.

Running Time: 1:20:18

Rating: 3.5 / 5


Here is some more information on "Clinger" including release dates.


CLINGER

In select cinemas and On Demand October 23

Paragon Releasing will release CLINGER in cinemas and On Demand October 23.
Michael Steves directs the supernatural horror he co-penned with Gabi Chennisi Duncombe and Bubba Fish.

When her possessive high school boyfriend dies in a gruesome accident, Fern Petersen’s life is thrown into turmoil. Things go from bad to worse when he returns as a love-sick ghost to kill her so they can be together for eternity.

Vincent Martella, Jennifer Laporte, Julia Aks, Lisa Wilcox and Debbie Rochon star.


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