News
Melissa Barrera Stars in ‘Your Monster’: A Genre-Defying Horror Rom-Com Musical
“Your Monster”, a film that defies traditional categorization, has secured North American distribution rights with Vertical. This innovative project, which stars Melissa Barrera (“Scream” 2022, “Scream VI”), is described as a horror rom-com musical, a rare blend.
The film centers around the character Laura Franco, portrayed by Barrera, a soft-spoken actor navigating the aftermath of a personal and professional crisis. After being dumped by her longtime boyfriend while recovering from surgery, Laura retreats to her childhood home. Her situation worsens when she discovers her ex is staging a musical they developed together. Amidst these life-altering events, Laura encounters a monster with whom she forms an unexpected bond. This connection inspires her to chase her dreams, open her heart, and embrace her inner rage.
Melissa Barrera shared her excitement about the project, stating, “Your Monster is a horror rom-com musical. My character is a musical theatre actor, so there’s a musical in the movie. There’s a lot of singing and dancing in it. And it’s like a rom-com with elements of horror. It’s scary at times, and really funny at times. And it’s everything that I love in a movie combined into one.”
The film marks Caroline Lindy’s feature directorial debut, who also penned the screenplay based on her 2019 short film of the same name. The cast includes Tommy Dewey as the monster, with Edmund Donovan, Meghann Fahy, and Kayla Foster in supporting roles.
Upon acquiring the distribution rights, Vertical Partner Peter Jarowey expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We were captivated by Caroline’s film at Sundance and thrilled it has made a home here at Vertical. Marking her directorial feature debut, she has created a fantastic, fresh, genre-defying film that perfectly balances the mix of comedy, romance, and horror topped off with a dash of musical theater that will captivate and delight audiences later this year.”
Caroline Lindy also commented on the partnership with Vertical, “I’m beyond thrilled to collaborate with Vertical on the release of Your Monster. Their strategies and commitment to innovative distribution aligns perfectly with our movie, and their passion for the film and desire to support my first feature means the world to me. The Sundance crowds were incredible, and I’m excited that more audiences will soon have a chance to see Your Monster in theaters and beyond.”
“Your Monster” promises to be a unique film that blends comedy, romance, horror, and musical theater in a way that has rarely been seen before. With its innovative approach and the passionate team behind it, the film is poised to offer a new experience to audiences.
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Editorial
Yay or Nay: What’s Good and Bad in Horror This Week: 5/6 to 5/10
Welcome to Yay or Nay a weekly mini post about what I think is good and bad news in the horror community written in bite-sized chunks. This is for the week of May 5 through May 10.
Yay:
In a Violent Nature made someone puke at the Chicago Critics Film Fest screening. It’s the first time this year that a critic got sick at a movie that wasn’t a Blumhouse film.
Nay:
Radio Silence pulls out of remake of Escape From New York. Darn, we wanted to see Snake try to escape a remote locked-down mansion full of distopean New York City “crazies.”
Yay:
A new Twisters trailer dropped, focusing on the powerful forces of nature that tear through rural towns. It’s a great alternative to watching candidates do the same thing on local news during this year’s presidential press cycle.
Nay:
Producer Bryan Fuller walks away from A24’s Friday the 13th series Camp Crystal Lake saying the studio wanted to go a “different way.” After two years of development for a horror series it seems that way doesn’t include ideas from people who actually know what their talking about: fans in a subreddit.
Yay:
Finally, The Tall Man from Phantasm is getting his own Funko Pop! Too bad the toy company is failing. This gives new meaning to Angus Scrimm’s famous line from the movie: “You play a good game…but the game is finished. Now you die!”
Nay:
Football king Travis Kelce joins new Ryan Murphy horror project as a supporting actor. He got more press than the announcement of Dahmer’s Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts actually getting the lead.
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Movies
‘Clown Motel 3,’ Films At America’s Scariest Motel!
There is just something about clowns that can evoke feelings of eeriness or discomfort. Clowns, with their exaggerated features and painted-on smiles, are already somewhat removed from typical human appearance. When portrayed in a sinister manner in movies, they can trigger feelings of fear or unease because they hover in that unsettling space between familiar and unfamiliar. The association of clowns with childhood innocence and joy can make their portrayal as villains or symbols of terror even more disturbing; just writing this and thinking about clowns is making me feel quite uneasy. Many of us can relate to each other when it comes to the fear of clowns! There is a new clown film on the horizon, Clown Motel: 3 Ways To Hell, which promises to have an army of horror icons and provide tons of bloody gore. Check out the press release below, and stay safe from these clowns!
The Clown Motel named the “Scariest Motel in America,” is located in the quiet town of Tonopah, Nevada, renowned among horror enthusiasts. It boasts an unsettling clown theme that permeates every inch of its exterior, lobby, and guest rooms. Situated across from a desolate cemetery from the early 1900s, the motel’s eerie ambiance is heightened by its proximity to the graves.
Clown Motel spawned its first movie, Clown Motel: Spirits Arise, back in 2019, but now we are on to the third!
Director and Writer Joseph Kelly is back at it again with Clown Motel: 3 Ways To Hell, and they officially launched their ongoing campaign.
Clown Motel 3 aims big and is one of the biggest networks of horror franchise actors since the 2017 Death House.
Clown Motel introduces actors from:
Halloween (1978) – Tony Moran – known for his role as the unmasked Michael Myers.
Friday the 13th (1980) – Ari Lehman – the original young Jason Voorhees from the inaugural “Friday The 13th” film.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Parts 4 & 5 – Lisa Wilcox – portrays Alice.
The Exorcist (1973) – Elieen Dietz – Pazuzu Demon.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – Brett Wagner – who had the first kill in the film as “Kemper Kill Leather Face.’
Scream Parts 1 & 2 – Lee Waddell – known for playing the original Ghostface.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) – Robert Mukes – known for playing Rufus alongside Sheri Zombie, Bill Moseley, and the late Sid Haig.
Poltergeist Parts 1 & 2—Oliver Robins, known for his role as the boy terrorized by a clown under the bed in Poltergeist, will now flip the script as the tables turn!
WWD, now known as WWE – Wrestler Al Burke joins the lineup!
With a lineup of horror legends and set at America’s Most terrifying motel, this is a dream come true for fans of horror films everywhere!
What’s a clown movie without actual real-life clowns, though? Joining the film are Relik, VillyVodka, and, of course, Mischief – Kelsey Livengood.
Special Effects will be done by Joe Castro, so you know the gore will be bloody good!
A handful of returning cast members include Mindy Robinson (VHS, Range 15), Mark Hoadley, Ray Guiu, Dave Bailey, DieTrich, Bill Victor Arucan, Denny Nolan, Ron Russell, Johnny Perotti (Hammy), Vicky Contreras. For more information on the film, visit Clown Motel’s official Facebook Page.
Making a comeback into feature films and just announced today, Jenna Jameson will also be joining the side of the clowns. And guess what? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join her or the handful of horror icons on set for a one-day role! More info can be found on Clown Motel’s Campaign page.
After all, who wouldn’t want to be killed by an icon?
Executive Producers Joseph Kelly, Dave Bailey, Mark Hoadley, Joe Castro
Producers Nicole Vegas, Jimmy Star, Shawn C. Phillips, Joel Damian
Clown Motel 3 Ways to Hell is written and directed by Joseph Kelly and promises a blend of horror and nostalgia.
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Movies
First Look: On Set of ‘Welcome to Derry’ & Interview with Andy Muschietti
Rising from the sewers, drag performer and horror movie enthusiast The Real Elvirus took her fans behind the scenes of the MAX series Welcome to Derry in an exclusive hot-set tour. The show is scheduled to release sometime in 2025, but a firm date has not been set.
Filming is taking place in Canada in Port Hope, a stand-in for the fictional New England town of Derry located within the Stephen King universe. The sleepy location has been transformed into a township from the 1960s.
Welcome to Derry is the prequel series to director Andrew Muschietti’s two-part adaptation of King’s It. The series is interesting in that it’s not only about It, but all the people who live in Derry — which includes some iconic characters from the King ouvre.
Elvirus, dressed as Pennywise, tours the hot set, careful not to reveal any spoilers, and speaks with Muschietti himself, who reveals exactly how to pronounce his name: Moose-Key-etti.
The comical drag queen was given an all-access pass to the location and uses that privilege to explore props, facades and interview crew members. It’s also revealed that a second season is already greenlit.
Take a look below and let us know what you think. And are you looking forward to the MAX series Welcome to Derry?
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