Top 10 overlooked horror films

November 2, 10:15 AMHorror Happenings ExaminerCharles F. Rosenay aka Cryptmaster Chiller Chucky

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Usually held around Halloween, The 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival will take place November 18-22 at the world famous Tribeca Cinemas in Manhattan. A call for entries for the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival has been underway and the "submissions" page of their website details how to submit projects. So polish up those features, shorts, and scripts because in 2009....the NYCHFF will take your horror, sci-fi, & thrillers and feed them to the beast that is NYC! If you miss out on this year's event, start storyboarding for next year - this is an annual event.

Established by MooDude Films CEO/Producer/Director Michael J. Hein in 2001, the NYCHFF is a week-long event that takes place at venues throughout New York City. The NYCHFF has grown to be a world-recognized event, with industry, filmmakers, and press attention from around the globe. The festival is competitive, screening approximately 50-60 films each year. In the past, the winners have been awarded prizes including the Dracula Tour to Transylvania vampire vacations. Website: http://www.nychorrorfilmfest.com.

Filmmaker Michael J. Hein, CEO of Moodude Films and founder of The New York City Horror Film Festival, is considered one of the leading proponents of independent film in New York City and highly respected in genre films. Michael has done it all, from Special Effects Make-up Artist to Screenwriter, and now Director & Producer. Michael has produced & directed various feature film projects including: The Word, Blood Rails, Red Hook, Dead Serious, Biohazardous, Cyclone, This is how my Brother Died and Killer Shorts parts 1 & 2 to name just a few. Michael is also featured in the documentary Even More Scarier Moments, broadcast nationally on Bravo and one of the subjects in the book “Splatter Flicks; How to Make a Low Budget Horror Film.”

Joe Mauceri as the new Director of Programming for the NYCHFF. Joe's credentials for the job are stellar, from the creator and sitting editor of FearsMag.com, co-host of the radio program Night Shift, and his work in publicity with major motion picture studios, Joe is ready to help bring the festival to new heights.

Awards are given in the following categories:
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Cinematography
Best Special Effects
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Screenplay (Submitted)
Best Screenplay (Screened Film)
Audience Choice

Contact email: NYCHorrorfest@aol.com.        

We are pleased to present a Terrorble Top 10 list from Michael Hein.

Top Ten Overlooked Horror Films

1. Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things (Bob Clark, USA 1972) Zombies
2. Den (Greg Arce, USA 2000) Serial Killer 
3. Audition (Takashi Miike, Japan 2002) Serial Killer
4. Night Of The Creeps (Fred Dekker, USA 1986) Zombies
5. The Serpent And The Rainbow (Wes Craven, 1988 USA) Voodoo
6. Strange Things Happen At Sundown (Marc Fratto, 2003 USA) Vampire
7. The Great American Snuff Film (Sean Tretta, 2004 USA) Serial Killer
8. Burnt Offerings (Dan Curtis, 1978 USA) Haunted House
9. Galaxy Of Terror (Bruce Clark, 1981 USA) Aliens
10. Don’t Look In The Basement (F.S. Brownrigg, 1972) Nut House Serial Killers

If you haven't seen our past Top Ten Terrorble List, they're all worth reading.

 

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