Friday The 13th behind the scenes photo of the week.

This is one a lot of fans have probably seen already, but I have this weird soft spot for the first entry into the franchise. The behind the scenes photos that Tom Savini took of his special make-up effects has this very beautiful, black and white look to them that I just love looking at. It may come from Savini's work as a combat photographer in the Vietnam War-- his ability to capture the beauty in death. I use the term "beauty" in the sense of the photograph and the photography, not the actual dead body. This photo is of Harry Crosby (Bill) getting prepared for his scene where Alice finds him dead on the pumphouse door.

Unmasked Jason concept art from the upcoming DVD.

I think this photo is creepy as hell, and it's too bad the finished Jason did not look more like the photo. This can be seen on this small advertising featurette for the upcoming DVD below.

Friday the 13th - Sound Stage (DVD and Blu-ray Release June 16th)

Fan film Friday: The Rebirth

Jason: The Rebirth from Mike Boas on Vimeo.

Back in around 2003 Mike Boas released "The Rebirth" on the internet and became one of the more interesting fan films out there. It tells the animated tale of Jason after he witnesses Alice beheading his mother connecting Parts I and II together. Now, I don't subscribe to the this story at all, as I see the end of Part I as a dream. At any rate, it's very nicely done and very nicely animated. It won several awards from 2003 - 2005 and rightfully so. Give it a watch and see for yourself.

Friday The 13th promo item of the week.

This was my ultimate-favorite press kit: Friday The 13th Part V. Again, I'd like to point out that even though these photos were stills from the movie that they just have a candid look to them. Here are photos of the folder, the press book and various press photos.

New score Part 2, Electric Boogaloo: NOP Pooch's "Hangman"

This is not my score, but a Night Owl Productions Forum member Pooch--literally one of a kind, apparently the author of this mask D-Bach (also known as Daniel) did one pull and ended up re-sculpting this piece. It's pretty much (mask-wise) the best one out there next to the infamous ITZ-U, however far rarer. Check out the thread on Night Owl Forums for more photos of this amazing piece.

New score: Night Owl Productions Maggothead II.

I finally got this mask, I have to say the workmanship on it is amazing. Justin really went all out on his last batch of Maggothead II's before he discontinued them. I have a few more masks on order from him and can't wait to get them!

Fan Film Friday: Michael vs. Jason, Showdown Of The Killers

This being one of the oldest fan films out there (1994, I believe), and one of the better, I won'
t really rip into it much. It's basically about a bunch of friends hanging out and drinking one night when two iconic killers come to disrupt their good time. It's directed by Steven Pershing and by Steel Spirit Pictures and has a very professional look to it. The editing and acting were all beyond typical fan film quality and is a very entertaining 7 minutes.

New photos of young Jason from the uncut DVD.

Looks pretty freaking creepy if you ask me. Definitely not the best young Jason look, but he looks like a Primordial Dwarf in a way. I dunno, just creeps me out.

Crappy horror movie reviews Thursday: Skinned Alive (1989)

This movie is pretty much about a traveling family-- who kills people for their skin-- break down in a hick town end up rooming with the local mechanic Tom Miles until their truck is fixed. During their stay they end up killing anyone who they can get their hands on, delivery boy, hitchhikers, neighbors and then moves on to Tom and his wife. When the nosy alcoholic neighbor Paul Hickox gets a whiff of what is going on he tries to play hero and save the family from the murderous rampage-- sounds good doesn't it?

I thought the movie was funny, but it also had some nice low-budget blood and some sweet kills. The story was pretty good, and done in the vein of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The special make-up effects weren't at all great, but they were pretty good. They were almost convincing, and that is all I ask for. The movie had a Raimi feel to it, and it even starred Scott Spiegel.

Friday The 13th Part III in 3-D screening.

If you live in, around or in a driving distance from Oakmont, PA you'd better check this out. It's not everyday (or every week/month/year) that a place near you may be screening this terrific flick!

Where:
The Oaks Theater
310 Allegheny River Boulevard
Oakmont, Pennsylvania 15139
(412) 828 - 6311

Showtimes:
Friday July 10@ 10pm and
Saturday, July 11 @ Midnight

Ticket price: $6.00 each.

For more information check out the page on their website.