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For a horror fan, the month of October is naturally designated for everything related to Halloween. So this month’s installment of Deep Cuts Rising features a variety of horror movies that take place on or around October 31st. As usual, though, these selections can generally be considered overlooked, forgotten or unknown.

This month’s Halloween-themed offerings include zombies, witchcraft, killers, and more.

The Midnight Hour (1985)

Image: The Midnight Club (1985)

Directed by Jack Bender.

The Midnight Hour is a great warm-up for the Halloween season, right before diving into heavier or scarier movies. This telefilm originally aired on ABC, then later showed up on cable. While it didn’t open to rave reviews, it has certainly found an audience over the years. The plot is simple enough: teens fool around with magic and accidentally raise an evil sorceress on Halloween. As the night goes on, the town is taken over by ghouls and monsters.

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Richard Schenkman's Halloween-set home invasion flick Mischief Night is available on DVD from Image Entertainment Now.

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Horror-thriller Mischief Night stars Noell Coet (Brother’s Keeper, Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire), Daniel Hugh Kelly (TV’s "Hardcastle and McCormick," American Gun), Charlie O’Connell (Unlucky Charms), Erica Leerhsen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Phobia), Stephanie Erb (The Ring), and Ally Walker (April Rain).

Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother's life,...

Richard Schenkman's Halloween-set home invasion flick Mischief Night is hitting DVD everywhere tomorrow, and to whet your appetites for the chills to come, we now have an exclusive clip for you cats to dig on!

Synopsis

Image Entertainment is releasing the horror-thriller Mischief Night, starring Noell Coet (Brother’s Keeper, Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire), Daniel Hugh Kelly (TV’s "Hardcastle and McCormick," American Gun), Charlie O’Connell (Unlucky Charms), Erica Leerhsen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Phobia), Stephanie Erb (The Ring), and Ally Walker (April Rain), on DVD December 17, 2013. The film is directed by Richard Schenkman (The Pompatus of Love, The Man from Earth).

Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother's life, must summon every instinct at her disposal to protect herself and her loved ones from a mysterious intruder the night before Halloween.

The...

There you are, tucked away sound and snuggly in your little bed. Counting sheep and drifting off to dreamland. The next thing you know, a stranger is in your house with nothing but bad intentions. To celebrate the release of Mischief Night, we bring you the Top 11 Home Invasions in Horror.

We could go on forever with the list of honorable mentions in this category. Films like The Desperate Hours, Kidnapped and High Tension (Haute Tension) come immediately to mind. As do Panic Room, You're Next, The Purge, The Aggression Scale and Funny Games. Hell, even Macaulay Culkin got terrorized by Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci in Home Alone. Some on the list are traditional assaults and some are more unique, but we think we've got it narrowed down to...

Black Christmas (1974)

All is calm, all is bright. Except for the fact that you've got a raving lunatic holed up in your attic!

Writer and director Richard Schenkman has had a varied career, encompassing romantic comedies, science-fiction and, more recently, a number of horror movies. His latest film is “Mischief Night,” a home invasion thriller in which teenager Emily (Noell Coet), still suffering from psychosomatic blindness brought about by a traumatic car accident that claimed her mother’s life nine years earlier, finds herself home alone and terrorized by a masked stranger (or perhaps more) on the night before Halloween. For ShockYa, Brent Simon recently had a chance to talk to Schenkman one-on-one, about his movie, what he loves and hates about the casting process, the state of independent filmmaking, and the script he [ Read More ]

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*there are spoilers here. Director: Richard Schenkman. Writers: Jesse Baget, Richard Schenkman and Eric D. Wilkinson. Cast: Ian Bamberg, Noell Coet, Adam C. Edwards, Stephanie Erb and Daniel Hugh Kelly. Director Richard Schenkman's name has come up a couple times this week on 28Dla. Schenkman is the writer behind another horror film titled Zombie Night (2013). His latest feature film from behind the camera is titled Mischief Night. This title was released on a few home entertainment formats on Mischief Night, October 30th, 2013. Sometimes called "Gate Night" or "Devil's Night," the night before Halloween is a time for pranks and misdeeds. In this film, Mischief Night is a time for murder! Unfortunately, in this film, the villains appear very silly, which weakens the conflict. The protagonist, on the other hand, is compelling and developed well, thanks to an interesting character arc. Though, Mischief Night offers the barest of thrills. The...

The press release for the DVD of Mischief Night made its way to my inbox this evening and I knew you all would want to know about. it. Hitting shelves on Dec. 17th it will make the perfect stocking stuffer for that horrorphile in you life.

Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, announces the release of the horror-thriller Mischief Night, starring Noell Coet (Brother’s Keeper, Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and … Continue reading →

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We've been talking about Richard Schenkman's Halloween-set home invasion flick Mischief Night for quite some time, and we're happy to report that Image Entertainment has finally locked a video release date in stone. The thriller will be available on DVD December 17th!

From the Press Release

Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, announces the release of the horror-thriller Mischief Night, starring Noell Coet (Brother’s Keeper, Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire), Daniel Hugh Kelly (TV’s Hardcastle and McCormick, American Gun), Charlie O’Connell (Unlucky Charms), Erica Leerhsen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Phobia), Stephanie Erb (The Ring), and Ally Walker (April Rain). Directed by Richard Schenkman (The Pompatus of Love, The Man from Earth), Mischief Night is available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 on Dec. 17, 2013.

Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother's life,...

One of the titles we recently featured in our Indie Spotlight is now getting a DVD and VOD release from Image Entertainment. Here are the official release details and trailer for Mischief Night:

“Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother’s life, must summon every instinct at her disposal to protect herself and her loved ones from a mysterious intruder the night before Halloween.”

Mischief Night was directed by Richard Schenkman and stars Noell Coet, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Charlie O’Connell, Erica Leerhsen, Stephanie Erb, and Ally Walker. The movie will be released to DVD and VOD on December 17th. In terms of bonus features, the DVD is said to include a behind-the-scenes featurette.

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New sales art has hit Afm with a fine Splat for the upcoming Halloween-themed home invasion flick Mischief Night, and we've got the bloody goods for you right here!

Synopsis

Mischief Night tells the story of a terrifying home invasion on the evening before Halloween. Emily Walton, a young woman suffering from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother’s life, must summon every instinct at her disposal to protect herself and her loved ones from a mysterious intruder.

The film’s talented ensemble cast is led by experienced young actress Noell Coet (Cowgirls 'n Angels, 5 Time Champion) and also includes veteran actor Daniel Hugh Kelly (Cujo, Someone to Watch Over Me, The Good Son), Charlie O’Connell (Dude, Where’s My Car, Cruel Intentions, “Sliders”), Erica Leerhsen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Anything Else), Ally Walker (“Sons of Anarchy,” While You Were Sleeping, Universal Soldier), Stephanie Erb (The Ring,...

Image Entertainment announces the release of the horror-thriller Mischief Night, starring Noell Coet, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Charlie O’Connell, Erica Leerhsen, Stephanie Erb, and Ally Walker.

Directed by Richard Schenkman, Mischief Night is available on DVD December 17th.

Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother's life, must summon every instinct at her disposal to protect herself and her loved ones from a mysterious intruder the night before Halloween. The DVD includes a special behind-the-scenes featurette.

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We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes digital and DVD release information on The Seasoning House, a trailer for Loss of Life, first details on The Cage, the short film “Don’t Move,” and much more:

The Seasoning House Release Details: “Acclaimed prosthetic effects designer Paul Hyett (The Woman in Black, Unknown) makes his directorial debut with the harrowing horror revenge thriller The Seasoning House, debuting on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD December 10th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The chilling film stars Rosie Day (Sixteen), Sean Pertwee (Event Horizon), Kevin Howarth (Gallowwalkers, The Last Horror Movie) and Anna Walton (Hellboy II: The Golden Army). In The Seasoning House, young girls are prostituted to the military and an orphaned deaf mute (Day) is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, showing a little kindness when she can.

A half dozen new stills have hit the Internet with a fine Splat for the upcoming Halloween-themed home invasion flick Mischief Night, and we've got the bloody goods for you right here!

SpectiCast has acquired theatrical rights for Richard Schenkman’s Mischief Night. The home invasion thriller will premiere on screens everywhere on October 30, 2013 (popularly known as “Mischief Night”), for a one-time theatrical event on the very same night the film takes place.

Synopsis

Mischief Night tells the story of a terrifying home invasion on the evening before Halloween. Emily Walton, a young woman suffering from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother’s life, must summon every instinct at her disposal to protect herself and her loved ones from a mysterious intruder.

The film’s talented ensemble cast is led by experienced young actress Noell Coet (Cowgirls 'n Angels, 5 Time Champion) and also includes veteran actor Daniel Hugh Kelly (Cujo,...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes news on a horror auction promoting, a clip from Ditch Day Massacre, details on the Lethal Ladies of Horror Film Festival, information on Screambox, and more:

Horror Items Auctioned For Charity: “Mental Fitness, Inc. [is] a national nonprofit charity that educates on various mental health and fitness issues that include eating disorders, body image awareness, self-esteem, depression, stress management, and other important issues. We have a online silent auction up on CharityBuzz. We have some pretty cool horror auction items up on the site and will be adding more throughout the next few days.

Alyssa Lobit (writer and star of Among Friends), Christy Carlson Romano (former Disney and Mirrors 2 star), and Jonathan Tiersten (Sleepaway Camp and The Perfect House star) have partnered up with the national nonprofit, Mental Fitness,...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release information for The Frozen Ground, details on the film version of Hello Herman, starring Norman Reedus, multiple trailers, impressions of Zombie Massacre, and much more:

The Frozen Ground Theatrical Release Details: “The Frozen Ground is inspired by the incredible true story that follows Alaskan State Trooper Jack Halcombe (Nicolas Cage) as he sets out to end the murderous rampage of Robert Hansen (John Cusack), a serial killer who has gone unnoticed for 13 years. As the bodies of street girls start to pile up in Anchorage, fear strikes a chord with the public. Risking his life, Halcombe goes on a personal manhunt to find the killer before the next body surfaces. When a seventeen year old escapee (Vanessa Hudgens) reveals key information about the case, Halcombe is finally...

SpectiCast, Ruthless Pictures and Gmi Films are teaming up to bring the home invasion thriller Mischief Night to theatres, for one night only. This title will be launched, appropriately, on Mischief Night (October 30th) and the film will screen in multiple theatres. The film follows Emily, a young, blind woman. She is terrorized on the night before Halloween, by a mysterious intruder. She must now use her keen senses to protect herself and the ones she loves. Mischief Night has a strong cast. Noell Coet (Cowgirls n’ Angels), stars as Emily. And, the film also stars acting veteran Daniel Hugh Kelly (Cujo). The rest of the cast includes: Charlie O’Connell (Cruel Intentions), Erica Leerhsen and Ally Walker. Also, SpectiCast distributes titles at up to 1500 theatres, so lots of horror fans will have an opportunity to see the film. More details on the release are below. Release Date: October 30th,...

Tagline: "The lucky ones die quickly." This film fan remembers the night before Halloween being called Devil's Night, from Alex Proya's 1994 film, The Crow. However, Gmi Films and Ruthless Pictures are using another name, Mischief Night. Mischief Night is a horror film set for release October 25th and this title involves a brutal home invasion. This horror film will also be released, appropriately, in October of this year. And, the first movie poster has been released. In the film, Emily Watson (Noell Coet) is blind and vulnerable the night before Halloween. A deformed man has broken into her house and he is set on terrorizing her. Now, Emily must fight back in order to protect the ones under her care. The first film poster for the film shows the villain, Aka "The Intruder." Partially hidden behind a hoodie, "The Intruder" will make his debut in select theatres October 25th. More...

Mischief. We love mischief. We especially love mischief that leads to a night of murder and frightening mayhem. That kind is the best for sure. That being said, some new artwork and release plans have arrived for the film Mischief Night.

From the Press Release

Ruthless Pictures and Gmi Films announce the theatrical release date for Mischief Night and unveil the film’s theatrical one-sheet. The filmmakers have just completed post-production and plan to open the movie in select theaters on October 25, 2013. The new poster reveals a terrifying first look at “The Intruder” in this exciting new take on the home invasion thriller genre and sets the tone for what the filmmakers hope to be “the next iconic character in horror.”

Mischief Night tells the story of a terrifying home invasion the night before Halloween. Young Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since the car accident that took her mother’s life,...

Ice Scream is a thriller from Italian directors Roberto De Feo and Vito Palumbo. This title is based on a short film, which was completed in 2009. Both films deal with a real life case of bullying put to screen. And now, Ice Scream has a teaser trailer. The reel shows Mickey (Spencer Treat Clark) pursued by local thugs. Mickey is simply trying to buy an ice-cream for his girlfriend, when he accidentally spills his dessert on Brando (Brendan Miller). Brando does not take kindly to Mickey. Soon, Brando and his buddy, Alex (Zach Cumer), are chasing Mickey into the local woods for a round of torture. Ice Scream is currently in post production. This title will announce a release date, shortly. But, horror fans can have a look at a preview of the film below. Directors: Roberto De Feo and Vito Palumbo. Writers: David Castaldo, Roberto De Feo and Vito Palumbo.

North American rights to Ruthless Pictures’ Mischief Night, a home invasion thriller based on a pitch by Jesse Baget (Breathless, Cellmates) and Eric D. Wilkinson (The Man From Earth, Paranormal Movie), has been picked up by Image Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rlj Entertainment. The film directed by Richard Schenkman (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies), from a screenplay by Baget and Schenkman.

Mischief Night tells the story of a terrifying home invasion on the eve of Halloween. Young Emily Walton (Noell Coet), who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since a car accident that took her mother’s life, must summon every instinct at her disposal to protect herself and her loved ones from a mysterious intruder

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Image Entertainment announced that they have acquired North American distribution rights to Mischief Night, a new home invasion movie that just recently went into production:

North American rights to Ruthless Pictures’ Mischief Night, a home invasion thriller based on a pitch by Jesse Baget (Breathless, Cellmates) and Eric D. Wilkinson (The Man From Earth, Paranormal Movie), has been picked up by Image Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje). The film, which just entered into production, is being directed by Richard Schenkman (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, The Man From Earth), from a screenplay by Baget and Schenkman.

From Producers Eric D. Wilkinson, Richard Schenkman and Jesse Baget, Mischief Night tells the story of a terrifying home invasion on the eve of Halloween. Young Emily Walton (Noell Coet), who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness ever since a car accident that took her mother’s life, must summon every instinct at...

Mischief. We love mischief. We especially love mischief that leads to a night of murder and frightening mayhem. That kind is the best for sure. That being said, the new film Mischief Night more than has our interest piqued.

From the Press Release

North American rights to Ruthless Pictures’ Mischief Night, a home invasion thriller based on a pitch by Jesse Baget (Breathless, Cellmates) and Eric D. Wilkinson (The Man From Earth, Paranormal Movie), has been picked up by Image Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje). The film, which just entered into production, is being directed by Richard Schenkman (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, The Man From Earth) from a screenplay by Baget and Schenkman.

From producers Eric D. Wilkinson, Richard Schenkman, and Jesse Baget, Mischief Night tells the story of a terrifying home invasion on the eve of Halloween. Young Emily Walton (Noell Coet), who has suffered from...

Deciding which movies to see at film festivals can be a crap shoot. Some incessantly hyped films with great pedigrees can be enormously disappointing. On the other hand, some largely unpublicized films don't come across well in trailers and synopses, so you skip them, only to hear later that you missed a truly great time at the movies. Still others seem worth a look, so you give them a chance and discover that they are, well, worth a look, but not memorable.

And then there are rare indie gems like Five Time Champion that remind you why you go to film festivals.

Be prepared for a gushing review of this stellar film, one of the best I've seen in ages. Oh, if only all movies were such a pleasure to review; the greatest challenge in reviewing Five Time Champion, which had its world premiere at the Paramount on March 12, may...

Reviewed by Elliot V. Kotek

(from the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival)

Directed/Written by: Berndt Mader

Starring: Ryan Akin, Betty Buckley, Jon Gries, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Justin Arnold, Jill Blackwood and Noell Coet

There’s an element of Miranda July’s filmmaking (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) in the voiceover opening of “Five Time Champion.” That’s a good thing. Worms, a make-out session and a boy lying in the middle of a dirt road playing with a rock make for an auspicious start to a feature career.

Berndt Mader won himself some fame with cinematography and an “additional writing” credit on festival favorite “Winnebago Man.” For his first feature, he’s crafted an innocent, well-balanced indie.

Julius (Ryan Akin), described as a fuse waiting to blow, is troubled by his baseball coach’s affair with his taxidermist mother and his girlfriend being brought to school on the...

Reviewed by Elliot V. Kotek

(from the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival)

Directed/Written by: Berndt Mader

Starring: Ryan Akin, Betty Buckley, Jon Gries, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Justin Arnold, Jill Blackwood and Noell Coet

There’s an element of Miranda July’s filmmaking (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) in the voiceover opening of “Five Time Champion.” That’s a good thing. Worms, a make-out session and a boy lying in the middle of a dirt road playing with a rock make for an auspicious start to a feature career.

Berndt Mader won himself some fame with cinematography and an “additional writing” credit on festival favorite “Winnebago Man.” For his first feature, he’s crafted an innocent, well-balanced indie.

Julius (Ryan Akin), described as a fuse waiting to blow, is troubled by his baseball coach’s affair with his taxidermist mother and his girlfriend being brought to school on the...