a week+ of horror on the big scream

2009 SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST
29 OCTOBER - 6 NOVEMBER 2009
at THE LABIA THEATRE
68 orange street, gardens, cape town, south africa

FLAMEDROP PRODUCTIONS
&
SHADOW REALM, inc.
would like to thank the following for their support

(click logos for web links)

HORRORFEST VINTAGE
This year, in conjunction with Provoyeur Wines & Devonvale, limited edition bottles of HORRORFEST wine
will be on sale during the festival! Wine tasting will also be incorporated at three
of the shows (Shadow Realm Chapters I & III, and the Maciste In Hell live soundtrack performance and
Halloween dress-up evening on Halloween night - 31 Oct).
The Labia Theatre is a licenced venue.
Special wine label revealed soon!

BLOODY PARCHMENT & THE LOUNGE OF HORROR
This year a literary chapter has finally been added to the HORRORFEST.

Join some of South Africa’s best authors gathering in the Lounge Of Horror
to share their tales or slices of darkness & the macabre, at The Book Lounge,
a week before the HorrorFest (Friday, October 23rd, from 6.30pm until 8pm - 71 Roeland Str. / cnr Buitenkant Str.)

So, bring your jack o’ lanterns and RSVP at booklounge@gmail.com or call 021 462 2425

Check out the Shadow Realm portal's Bloody Parchment section (incl. Lounge Of Horror author biogs)


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PRIZES & GIVE-AWAYS
And what will the festival be without a non-stop barrage of audience give-aways & prizes?
Some of these will include:

R20,000 production prize for the best locally made short film (Visual Impact & HD Hub)
R1000 for the best local short script (Something Wicked)
A SLAMDANCE AFRICA film production course
AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON posters signed by director John Landis
TWILIGHT DVDs, novels & movie soundtracks
FRIDAY THE 13th Jason hockey mask mouse & blood-filled mouse pad sets
SOMETHING WICKED Magazines
A year's subscription to RUE MORGUE Horror Magazine
FANGORIA Magazines
HORRORFEST Wine
STRIGOI Postcards
Body Piercing Vouchers
X Box Games
Individual DVDs & a big Horror DVD collection for one lucky festival-goer, including titles like:

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, DRAG ME TO HELL, FINAL DESTINATION box sets,
NOSFERATU, PULSE, TWILIGHT, THE DESCENT (autographed by cast & crew),
DEATH PROOF, PLANET TERROR, THE UNBORN, KEEPER OF SOULS, THE UNINVITED, GRUDGE 3,
LIVE FEED, CULT, RESIDENT EVIL: Apocalypse, SATAN'S LITTLE HELPER, THE ZODIAC, ED GEIN,
ZOMBIE HONEYMOON (autographed by its lead actress), BOOK OF BLOOD, local shorts and many more.

courtesy:

(click logos for weblinks)

plus ENT Entertainment, Flamedrop Productions, UIP & independent movie-makers


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THE HORRORFEST POLL
This year the HORRORFEST wants to know what you like or (fat chance!) hate about the festival.
Viewers can fill out the short questionaire pamphlets and place it in the box in the venue's foyer.
From these the winner of the big Horror DVD collection and Slamdance film course will be chosen
and announced at the closing show of the festival, ZOMBIELAND.
(To be eligible, winners will have to be present to accept their prizes)


HALLOWEEN DRESS-UP
In addition to the traditional Halloween night dress-up competition co-inciding with
THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE's live soundtrack performance to Maciste In Hell (9pm, 31 Oct),
for the fest closer of ZOMBIELAND the audience is encouraged to arrive like zombies -
in stead of a "Zombie Walk", we'll orchestrate a "Zombie Stumble" around the Labia Theatre's courtyard!
There will be prizes for the most rotten and convincing zombies.
On taking one of the 2009 HORRORFEST programme flyers to a FANCY THAT branch,
when purchasing or renting your Halloween gear, you'll receive a 10% discount -
see their website for location details.
www.fancydress.co.za


THE HORRORFEST POSTER
This year, the always eye-catching HORRORFEST poster (featuring the striking Sonja)
was painted by renowned artist Vernon Swart.
A limited amount of these posters will be on sale, autographed by Vernon and Sonja.
www.vernonswart.co.za


THE HORROFEST TRAILERS
Two trailers for HORRORFEST V are in production.
With many conflicting schedules, we're hoping to have them finished for the festival week.
This will be produced by Flamedrop Productions
in association with COSMESIS / MASQUE / MAGIC HOUR

THE FRIGHT STORE
On sale across the festival will be HORRORFEST and other T-shirts,
DVDs (incl. Nosferatu with its new soundtrack as performed live at the HORRORFEST)
posters, and limited edition Provoyeur / HORORFEST wine.



THE ORGANIZERS

	PANDORUM THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 8:15pm Don't fear the end of the world - Fear what happens next! Crew members aboard a deserted spacecraft awake to their worst nightmares... Catch this Sci-Fi / Horror roller coaster ride before anyone else in South Africa - only at the HORRORFEST! Directed by Christian Alvart Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Antje Traue, Cung Le, Norman Reedus, Cam Gigandet Running Time: 108 min
	The SHADOW REALM SHORT FILM COLLECTION Chapter I FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 8:15pm Born with the genesis of the S.A. HORRORFEST, the short film collection presents 3 feature length episodes loaded with killer flicks from South Africa and abroad. The wide range of diverse, innovative and exciting short films from around the globe ensures not a single dull moment. (full line-up posted soon - check back for updates) Running Time: 125 min
	DIE-NER (get-it?) SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER (HALLOWEEN) 12pm A horror-comedy of errors! "Every so often I come across a low budget indei film that should eb required viewing for aspiring filmmakers everywhere, because its ceators do everything right within the constraints of their time and budget... this is one of those films" - Steve Miller (RottenTomatoes.com) "Patrick Horvath serves up a feast for horror fans. Die-ner is delicious!" - Don Coscarelli (Director: Phantasm & Bubbu Hotep) When a killer makes a diner his new slaying ground, he is faced with the dilemma of his victims refusing to stay dead! Features South African born actress Maria Olsen. Written & Directed by Patrick Horvath Starring: Josh Grote, Parker Quinn, Maria Olsen, Liesel Kopp, Larry Purtell, Daniel Schweiger Running Time: 75 min Click here for an exclusive Maria Olsen interview
	WICKED WORLD SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER (HALLOWEEN) 2pm A Serial Killer. A Cop. A World Gone Mad. Violent. Twisted. Horrifying. Making its world premiere at HORRORFEST V. Shot on 16mm, this guerilla flick of a sleazy cop on the trail of a killer started its journey in the 1990s and was completed shortly before the HORRORFEST. From the makers of THINGS. Copies of Things as well as CD copies of Barry J. Gillis' album will be up for grabs. Written & Directed by Barry J. Gillis Starring Eddie Platt, Barry J. Gillis, Maria Delgado, Judy Humbel, Mary Grande, Kelly Felhaber Running Time: 95 min
	I KNOW HOW MANY RUNS YOU SCORED LAST SUMMER SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER (HALLOWEEN) 4pm Mass murder - it's just not cricket! This Australian spoof gives the rarely tackled sports-themed killer-genre a whole new spin, as victims get knocked off in a variety of gruesome ways, a two decade grudge exploding into vengeance. Features Miss Nude Australia - Arianna Starr. Directed by Stacey Edmonds & Doug Turner Starring: Jai Koutrae, Stacey Edmonds, Az Jackson, David Gambin, David Yeo, Terry O'Sullivan, Aaron Scully, Arianna Starr Running Time: 78 min click here for an exclusive film-maker interview
	COLIN SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER (HALLOWEEN) 6pm "Colin is one of those rare gems of independent cinema... simply superb" ***** - HorrorTalk.com "Colin is truly one of the best indie films so far this year" - Fatally Yours "Plenty of gore" **** - Gorezone Seen from the perspective of a zombie, this brilliant, original take on the genre adds a fantastic new emotional dimension never before utilized. Shot on a shoestring, all participants clubbed in their talents and efforts to make it happen. 2009 Raindance winner Written & Directed by Marc Price Starring: Alastair Kirton, Daisy Aitkins, Kate Alderman, Leanne Pammen, Tat Whalley, Kerry Owen, Leigh Crocombe Running Time: 97 min Click here for an exclusive interview with COLIN director Marc Price Click here for an exclusive interview with COLIN star Alastair Kirton
	MACISTE IN HELL (Maciste all'inferno) Live Movie Soundtrack Performance SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER (HALLOWEEN) 9pm The customary live soundtrack performance to a silent classic (and one of the festival highlights) will this year be to the 1925 infernal Italian epic, Maciste In Hell. A brave man is tricked into Hell, where his virtue and strength persists, teaching the demons a lesson they'll never forget. Members of Terminatryx and Lark (now accumulatively known as THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE) will be joined by special guests Max Starcke and Lara Block to perform this rare, single show of an eclectic, moody and exciting new original soundtrack, below the silver screen. This Halloween-night spectacular will also be the dress-up evening with various prizes. Running Time: 78 min (For this particular show tickets will be R45 each) Check out THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE Live sound provided by HellFire Productions Live sound recording by Sound and Motion Studios
	FAMILY DEMONS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 12pm They never let you go In this psychological horror Billie (an abused teenager) murders her alcoholic mother - but the parent’s vengeful spirit returns to haunt her. Even in death, her mother is hell bent on denying Billie her freedom. Written & Directed by Ursula Dabrowsky Starring: Cassandra Kane, Kerry Reid, Alex Rafalowics, Tommy Darwin Running Time: 80 min
	BIKINI GIRLS ON ICE SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2pm These girls are so hot – they need to be put on ice! This is no ice-skating movie! Stranded at a deserted gas station while on their way to a fundraiser, a group of bikini-clad students meet the sharp end of a psycho’s axe - and his affection for loads of ice... Directed & co-written by Geoff Klein Starring: Suzi Lorraine, Kerri Taylor, Ivan Peric, William Jarrand, Jarek Gader, Cindel Chartrand Running Time: 82 min (Exclusive Geoff Klein interview link posted here soon)
	The SHADOW REALM SHORT FILM COLLECTION Chapter II SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 4pm Since 2005 these collections have screened amazing, crazy, brilliant and hilarious shorts from all over the globe. , incl. South Africa, the UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Australia, Switzerland etc. The tradition is continued here, with no repeats. (full line-up posted soon - check back for updates) Running Time: 125 min
	STRIGOI SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 6pm When the villagers killed Constantin, they thought it was justice. Vlad thinks it was murder. Now Constantin thinks pickles might go nicely with blood...! A fantastic, rarely explored perspective on the vampire myth, based on actual beliefs in Romania (with a dark sense of humour). Written & Directed by Faye Jackson Starring: Constantin Barbulescu, Camelia Maxim, Catalin Paraschiv, Dan Popa, Rudi Rosenfeld Running Time: 105 min click here for an exclusive film-maker interview
	AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 8:15pm Beware The Moon... This modern classic re-defined the werewolf genre with Rick Baker’s (still) incredible transformation FX and John Landis' comedic . Unfortunately pre-production on his current movie project prevented director John Landis to attend the HORRORFEST, but there may be chances of a Skype link... There are however American Werewolf posters signed by John Landis up for grabs at the show! Plus DVD & Blu-ray copies of American Werewolf. (Beware The Moon, the recently produced retrospective documentary on this ground-breaking movie will screen Monday 2 November at 8:15pm > it is set to be a full moon evening!) Directed by John Landis Starring: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Bill Sturgeon Running Time: 97 min
	THE BLOODY APE (aka Son Of Sweetback vs. Kong) MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER 6pm 400 Pounds of Fury - Hungry For Female Flesh! Representing the underground trash contingent, this hilarious low budget flick made during the ‘90s celebrates the ‘70s exploitation genre in all its glory as an escaped ape wreaks havoc (with plenty of old-school nudity thrown in). With all of its tacky Super-8 flair, as a drive-in movie take on Edgar Allan Poe's Murders In The Rue Morgue, the movie does however hold a subtext of tolerance and man's inability to communicate, erupting into ignorance, racism and violence. Directed & co-written by Keith J. Crocker Starring: George Reis, Paul Richichi, Christopher Hoskins, Kevin Crocker, Gus Torres, Michelle Furneaux, Arlene Hansen Running Time: 77 min
	BEWARE THE MOON : Remembering 'An American Werewolf In London' MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER (full moon) 8:15pm A fascinating new feature length documentary re-evaluating the legendary American Werewolf In London with in-depth cast & crew interviews and location visits. There will be American Werewolf DVD & Blu-ray give-aways, as well as American Werewolf posters signed by director John Landis ! Written & Directed by Paul Davis Featuring: John Landis, Rick Baker, Paul Davis, David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Bill Sturgeon Running Time: 98 min
	WEREWOLF OF WASHINGTON TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 6pm A much younger Dean Stockwell howls at the moon as reporter sent to Hungary where he’s bitten by a werewolf... he also happens to be having an affair with the U.S. President’s daughter as his blood-thirsty full-moon affliction hits the country’s capitol. Written & Directed by Milton Moses Ginsberg Starring: Dean Stockwell, Katalin Kallay, Henry Ferrentino, Thayer David, Nancy Andrews, Biff McGuire Running Time: 89 min
	T.M.A. - The Missing Address TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 8:15pm When an artist moves back to the home of his childhood, the location’s lethal manifestation of its dark and evil past soon boils to the surface, revealing far more than he’d hoped to find. A very well made Czech production (with English subtitles). Directed by Juraj Herz Starring: Maximilian Schell, Ivan Franek, Lenka Krobotova', Malgorzata Kozuchowska, Andrej Hryc, Michal Dlouhy', Zuzana Kronerova' Running Time: 92 min
	THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE (First Sequence) WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 6pm "Shockingly controversial" "100% medically accurate" This wildly daring tale of a demented surgeon’s psychotic plan to realize his unspeakable creation is in a category all its own. Prepare yourself for quite a shock as this highly original story starring German superstar Dieter Laser unfolds. This Dutch creation is the “First Sequence” in a planned trilogy. Written & Directed by Tom Six Starring: Dieter Laser, Akihiro Kitamura, Ashley C. Williams, Ashlyn Yennie, Andreas Leupold Running Time: 90 min Click here for an exclusive interview with director Tom Six
	BLOOD NIGHT : The Legend Of Mary Hatchet WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 8:15pm A group of teenagers celebrating the anniversary of a local axe murderer's death suddenly find themselves face-to-face with the realities of this haunting urban legend. In the classic slasher tradition this slick production won Best Picture at the 2009 Shockerfest. Features Bill Moseley (star of Rob Zombie's House 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects) Directed by Frank Sabatella Starring Bill Moseley, Samantha Facchi, Ricardo Cordero, Nate Dushku, Danielle Harris, Samantha Jacobs Running Time: 85 min
	THE WEREWOLF WOMAN (aka La Lupa Mannara) THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 6pm A true story so brutal and horrifying it was kept from the public for over a century! Prepare yourself for ample nudity and an equal measure of blood in this sexually charged movie - Italian style. Directed & co-written by Rino Di Silvestro Starring: Annik Borel, Howard Ross, Dagmar Lassander, Tino Carraro, Andrea Scotti, Frederick Stafford Running Time: 98 min
	The SHADOW REALM SHORT FILM COLLECTION Chapter III THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 8:15pm The 3rd and final chapter of the coolest short films you’re bound to see this year. Following the show is the announcement of all film category winners, and the local short film award ceremony with prizes from Visual Impact, HD Hub and Something Wicked. (full line-up posted soon - check back for updates) Running Time: 125 min
	ZOMBIELAND FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 8:15pm This place is so dead The festival closer is a special pre-release screening of this zombie hit with Woody Harrelson and his gang kicking zombie ass. At this closing show of HORRORFEST V, winners will be chosen (from the poll cards filled out by the audience throughout the festival), including the biggest Horror DVD collection ever, and a Slamdance Africa movie production course. On top of that, everyone is encouraged to arrive for this grand finale in full zombie garb – with some prizes waiting for the most rotten and convincing ones! Directed by Ruben Fleischer Starring Woody Harrelson, Jessie Eisenberg, Bill Murray, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard, Derek Graf Running Time: 80 min

The TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU DVD is now available! This DVD contains the full 1922 silent vampire classic Nosferatu with its new, original soundtrack as composed and performed live to the screen at the 2006 festival by Terminatryx and very special guests (Simon & Sean from Lark, Francois from K.O.B.U.S. & Voice Of Destruction, and Matthijs from Dawntreader). The DVD also contains Terminatryx music videos, photo galleries, HorrorFest extras, and the short film imPERFECTION. ORDER HERE! a Flamedrop Productions / ENT Entertainment release