Tuesday, November 3, 2009
AFTER DARK FILMS ANNOUNCES FIRST ADDITION TO HORRORFEST: 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR IN THEATERS JANUARY 29, 2010
THE GRAVES Joins the After Dark Horrorfest 8 Films to Die For Lineup
See The Official trailer -- !
Los Angeles, CA (July 20, 2009) — The first addition to After Dark Horrorfest 4 was announced today by After Dark Films’ CEO Courtney Solomon. The After Dark Horrorfest will take place January 29, 2010. The new title joining the 8 Films to Die For lineup is The Graves, written and directed by Brian Pulido. Pulido, a well known comic book writer and creator of such titles as Lady Death and Evil Ernie, makes his feature directorial debut on the film. The films stars Clare Grant, Jillian Murray, Bill Moseley, Lamb of God singer D. Randall Blythe and Tony Todd. Brian Ronalds and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions and Francisca Pulido of Mischief Maker Studios produced. Adam Goldfine is the Director of Photography. Dana Lambert, VP of Acquisitions at After Dark Films brokered the deal with Ted Chalmers of Moving Pictures Film & TV who represented the filmmakers in the negotiations.
In The Graves, two inseparable sisters, Megan and Abby Graves, are taking one last wild road trip before Megan has to start a new job. The journey includes a trip through remote Arizona in search of a kitchy roadside attraction. Instead, Megan and Abby happen on Skull City Mine, a weather-beaten, abandoned mine town converted into a self-guided tour. What seems like a fun day in the sun turns into a mind-bending fight for survival against menaces both human and supernatural.
“Brian’s background and knowledge of the horror world has served him incredibly well. He has directed a film that audiences are going to find both scary and immensely entertaining . The Graves is simply great edgy fun and we’re excited to have it as part of our line up.” stated After Dark Partner/CEO Courtney Solomon.
“Mischief Maker Studios and Ronalds Brothers Productions are pleased that their first foray together has produced a theatrical feature film,” says Mischief Maker Studios COO Francisca Pulido. “Brian Pulido continues to deliver the goods to horror fans. The Graves is a fun, date night horror flick.”
After Dark Horrorfest 4 runs for one week in theatres across the United States from January 29nd – February 5th, making it the largest nationwide film festival.
The Graves official trailer can be seen here: http://www.thegravesmovie.com/site/
After Dark Films:
Founded in 2006 by film producer/director/writer Courtney Solomon and real estate and textile financier Allan Zeman, After Dark Films is a leader in independent film finance, production and acquisition of genre films for theatrical release.
After After Dark is perhaps best known for its creation and execution of After Dark Horrorfest® – 8 Films to Die For® (www.horrorfestonline.com). Debuting in 2006, After Dark Horrorfest ® is a one week national film festival that celebrates all areas of the horror genre. In its first year, Horrorfest became the first film festival in history to break into the Top 10 at the national box office, grossing over $2.5 million. Additionally, it has reached great success with over 1.6 million DVDs currently in circulation through distribution partner Lionsgate.
After Dark's initial film release was the box office success An American Haunting (2006), written, directed and produced by Courtney Solomon. An American Haunting opened at the #2 spot in the nation and maintained its position for four weeks. Subsequent releases include The Abandoned; Skinwalkers, starring Jason Behr, Rhona Mitra and Matthew Knight; Captivity, starring Elisha Cuthbert and directed by Oscar-nominee Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields); and Frontier(s), directed by Xavier Gens (Hitman).
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
THE GRAVES FIRST FOOTAGE IN ALL-NEW CALABRESE VIDEO: “Vampires Don’t exist” video features Tony Todd, Bill Moseley & D. Randall Blythe, among others
The first footage from the upcoming horror film, The Graves can be seen in the all-new video by horror-punk icons Calabrese posted here: http://www.youtube.com/thegravesmovie
The Graves is about sisters Megan and Abby whose visit to Skull City Mine turns into a mind bending fight for survival against menaces both human, and supernatural.
"We'll launch The Graves official trailer on July 20th, right before Comicon International, but we wanted to give everyone a sneak peek," says writer / director Brian Pulido. "We feature Calabrese early on in The Graves and this video is a natural extension of that scene."
Brian Pulido’s The Graves: New Tony Todd Video Clip The Graves trailer to launch July 20th
An exclusive interview with horror icon Tony Todd can be seen on the all-new The Graves You Tube Channel, here:
http://www.youtube.com/thegravesmovie
The Graves is about sisters Megan and Abby whose visit to Skull City Mine turns into a mind bending fight for survival against menaces both human, and supernatural.
"We'll launch The Graves official trailer on July 20th, right before San Diego Comicon, but we wanted to give everyone an inside look," says writer / director Brian Pulido. "Tony Todd was amazing to work with. He turned in a bravura performance.”
In the coming weeks, horror fiends can expect video interviews with D. Randall Blythe and director Brian Pulido as well as looks into the making of The Graves.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
ARTHUR SUYDAM COVERS THE GRAVES
SCOTTSDALE, AZ. May 19, 2009 – Just in time for its bow at Cannes film market, Mischief Maker Studios and Ronalds Brothers Productions proudly unveil The Graves movie poster, painted by acclaimed Illustrator Arthur Suydam.
“Arthur is in a league onto himself,” says The Graves writer/director, Brian Pulido. “He is a master draftsman who first came onto the comics scene in the 1970’s. His work on Cholly and Flytrap blew my mind and his contributions to Tarzan, Conan, Death Dealer, and of course his infamous Marvel Zombie covers solidified his place as one of the top illustrators on the planet. We are humbled by his contribution to The Graves.”
Arthur Suydam website: http://www.arthursuydam.com/
THE GRAVES Teaser Poster #8 of 8: REVEREND STOCKTON (TONY TODD)
The eighth teaser poster to debut featuring the main characters from the film.
Unity, Arizona is one of the toughest places to live in the world. The victim of numerous droughts, fires, floods, and sicknesses, it is understandable that the townspeople cling to their church, and the trusted words of their charismatic leader, Reverend Abraham Stockton. But Unity’s hardships have taken their toll on Stockton’s psyche. Some say he is a prophet. Some say he is insane. Others say he speaks directly to higher powers. Turns out, that all may be right.
Tony Todd, one of the horror genre’s greatest stars, gives a stirring performance as man, twisted by extreme hardships who is willing to sacrifice everything to hold onto his power – and his sanity.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
THE GRAVES TEASER POSTER #7 (OF 8) DEACON LUKE (D. RANDALL BLYTHE)
The seventh of eight teaser posters to debut featuring the main characters from the film.
The Stockton family formed the Church of Devout Ascension under severe drought and hardship in the late 1800’s and it continues to this day, rejuvenated by the prosperity caused by the “Miracle at Skull City”. But not everyone in the flock is willing to make the sacrifice’s Reverend Stockton demands. That’s where Deacon Luke comes in: comply and all is well. Resist and die a horrible death.
D. Randall Blythe (screamer, Lamb of God) is pure, unbridled rage as Reverend Stockton’s “enforcer”.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).
The Graves is written and directed by independent comic book legend Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Mischief Maker Studios, Brian Ronalds and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Production Design by Francisca Pulido. Director of Photography Adam Goldfine.
THE GRAVES TEASER POSTER #6 OF 8 CALEB (BILL MOSELEY)
The sixth of eight teaser posters to debut featuring the main characters from the flick.
Every town needs a handyman and Caleb (“Cookie” to his friends) is Unity’s finest. There’s nothing he can’t fix with his trusted tool box. But Caleb leads a secret life as the serial killer “Pig Man” that even the Unity townspeople don’t know about. Is Megan or Abby Graves the mate he’s been searching for or are they just the latest “runts”?
Bill Moseley, the Marlon Brando of the horror genre, is absolutely mind-melting as a cold-hearted, blue-eyed killer who takes sheer pleasure in his job.
TEASER POSTER #5 HELEN “MAMA” HEINBECKER (Barbara Glover)
When you head into Skull City Mine’s ticket shack, you can’t miss the ever-friendly Helen Heinbacker or “Mama” as the folks around Unity call her. It’s a peculiar moniker for a woman who has no family and professes to hate children. Don’t let her rotted smile fool you she’s a killer.
Barbara Glower brings danger - and a bit of levity to Skull City’s knitting-needle wielding “greeter”.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
THE GRAVES - SNEAK PEEK SCREENING - ONE NIGHT ONLY!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 27, 2009
“The Graves” Sneak Peek Screening – One Night Only!
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- The Graves, an Arizona-produced feature film will be screened Saturday May 2nd.
Set in present day. Arizona,The Graves is a horror / thriller about two inseparable sisters whose visit to remote Skull City Mine turns into a mind-bending fight for survival against menaces both human -- and supernatural.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's
Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), D. Randall Blythe (Lamb of God “Screamer”), Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Shane Stevens (Redemption), Barbara Glover (Joline), Cathy Rankin (Locker 13), Calabrese (Horror Punk legends) and Tony Todd (24, Candyman)
It is written and directed by Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Mischiefmaker Studios, Brian Ronalds and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Production Design by Francisca Pulido. Director of Photography Adam Goldfine. Music by The Mission Creeps.
Showtimes: Saturday May 2 at 6:35 PM & 8:35 PM. Q&A with director, cast to follow 6:35PM show
$5.00 admission. Cast & Crew receive free admission.
Screening at:
Chandler Cinemas
2140 N Arizona AvE
Chandler, AZ 85225
For directions, call (480) 963-7678
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
GARY SHAW
Even though our film was on a tight budget, we needed key personal who knew their craft and that’s where Key Grip Gary Shaw came in. Gary lives on the edge of the AZ / Mexico border and clearly looks like a madman, but let me tell you: he got The Graves made. I respect and admire Gary in a big way. I’m not a spiritual guy, but when I met Gary, it was spiritual. I knew I met a kindred spirit and I knew our movie was gonna be all right. I also know we owe him a lot for his contribution to our movie.
Thank you, Gary!
Brian Pulido
Writer / Director
The Graves
Photo by: Clare Grant
BRIAN PULIDO’S THE GRAVES “SNEAK PEEK” SCREENING AT FANGORIA CON LA
The Independent horror film, The Graves will be screened at the fast-approaching Los Angeles edition of Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors to be held April 17-19th at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015). The Screening will be held Saturday April 18th at 6:00PM in the Film Room located at Room 501 A-C. (Second floor, upstairs). The screening will be introduced by writer/director Brian Pulido.
The Graves is about Megan and Abby, inseparable sisters whose visit to remote Skull City Mine turns into a mind-bending fight for survival against menaces both human -- and supernatural.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Frontman, Lamb of God) and Tony Todd (24, Candyman). It was produced by Mischief Maker Studios & Brian and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.).
The Graves will also have a featured panel at the convention with Pulido, Grant and Moseley Saturday. April 18th @ 4:00PM West Hall B, Room 502 A. (Second floor, upstairs).
Pulido (pictured with several “victims”) makes his feature debut, having previously written over 250 comic books including Lady Death, Evil Ernie, A Nightmare on Elm St., Friday The 13th, Chucky and Texas Chainsaw Massacre and many more.
For more info, visit:
http://www.creationent.com/cal/fangocon/fangola.asp
Teaser Poster #4 (of 8) JONAH LEE ATWOOD (Shane Stevens)
The forth of eight character posters to debut featuring the main characters from the flick. Teaser Poster #4 (of 8) JONAH LEE ATWOOD (Shane Stevens)
If ya head on up to Skull City Mine, be sure to visit the blacksmith, Jonah Lee Atwood. He gives a demonstration every hour on the hour. Then again, Jonah is a murderer, responsible for hundreds of deaths.
Shane Stevens delivers a nuanced performance as an unyielding killer who fulfills a solemn obligation, even while he hates himself for doing it. What would possess a man to do the unthinkable?
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).
The Graves is written and directed by independent comic book legend Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Mischief Maker Studios, Brian and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Production Design by Francisca Pulido. Director of Photography Adam Goldfine.
Shane Stevens web: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828772/
Teaser Poster #3 (of 8) BECKA CRANE (Patti Tindall)
The third of eight character posters to debut featuring the main characters from the flick.
Becka Crane, born and raised in remote Unity, Arizona is the town historian. If it happened in Unity, Becka knows all about it – and that’s her curse. Saddled with the horrifying truth about Unity, and Skull City Mine, she dreams of escape. But as Reverend Abraham Stockton’s trusted confidante, her only escape may be death.
Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter) portrays Becka as a fragile “touched” woman on the verge of exploding. In a town of the insane, she may be the only sane one.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).
The Graves is written and directed by independent comic book legend Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Mischief Maker Studios, Brian and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Production Design by Francisca Pulido. Director of Photography Adam Goldfine.
Patti Tindall: http://www.pattitindall.com/
TEASER POSTER #2 (0F 8) DARLENE ATWOOD (AMANDA WYSS)
The second of eight character posters featuring the main characters from the flick.
Screamers Diner rests dead center in far off Unity, Arizona, population 239. Inside, Darlene Atwood, happily serves the locals and tourists alike. Unknown to visitors, Darlene and her family, The Atwoods are caretakers at Skull City Mine.
Darlene has lured countless tourists to Skull City. What is the mine’s secret and why is Darlene desperate to lure countless tourists to Skull City – and to their doom?
Genre powerhouse, Amanda Wyss (Dexter, A Nightmare on Elm St.) delivers a chilling, tortured performance as Darlene, the undisputed Matriarch of the Atwood family.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).
The Graves is written and directed by independent comic book legend Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Mischief Maker Studios, Brian and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Production Design by Francisca Pulido. Director of Photography Adam Goldfine.
Amanda Wyss: http://www.amandawyss.com/
TEASER POSTER #1 (OF 8) - MEGAN & ABBY GRAVES (CLARE GRANT & JILLIAN MURRAY)
Megan and Abby Graves are inseparable sisters. Megan is a self-assured ass kicker. Abby is a caustic, Hot Topic Goth afraid of her own shadow. They couldn’t be less alike, but they share a life-long obsession with comics, pop culture and rock ‘n’ roll. Simply put, they are beautiful geeks.
In a few days, Megan will start a new job in New York. To send her off in style, the sisters go on a trip to uncharted Arizona in search of kitchy roadside attractions.
Instead, they’re lured to Skull City Mine, an abandoned mine town. But Skull City is anything but abandoned -- and there’s no way out.
The sisters are now prey, forced to unleash their most primitive instincts in a desperate fight for survival against unspeakable horrors -- both human and supernatural:
Caleb aka “Pig Man” (Bill Moseley) the twisted, wife-seeking serial killer, Reverend Abraham Stockton (Tony Todd), the insane leader of The Church of Devout Ascension, Deacon Luke (D. Randall Blythe), the church’s enforcer who is quite possibly a cannibal, Darlene Atwood (Amanda Wyss), the seemingly friendly waitress at Screamer’s diner who delivers tourists to their doom, Jonah Lee Atwood (Shane Stevens) - the ruthlessly efficient, reluctant killer and “Mama” Heinbecker (Barbara Glover) – the cold-hearted ticket taker who’s “handy” with knitting needles.
When Megan suffers a mortal wound, Abby must save her sister, but to do so, she must confront her fears and unlock the mystery of Skull City alone.
Can Abby survive Skull City’s threats? Can she rescue Megan or are the Graves doomed to a fate much worse than death?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
MEET MEGAN AND ABBY
Abby hides behind Megan. But Megan is leaving town for a job in New York City. Only when they face the unspeakable terrors of Skull City, is Abby forced to grow up, overcome horrific menaces and learn to stand on her own two feet. Can she?
Monday, March 23, 2009
PULIDO INTERVIEW POSTED @ CLASSIC-HORROR.COM
Check it out here:
http://Classic-horror.com/newsreel/brian_pulido_interview
Friday, March 20, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Graves Podcast on Bloody-Disgusting.com
http://Bloodydisgusting.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=440237
Friday, March 13, 2009
THE GRAVES PROMO TOUR BEGINS -- !
Wanna get an exclusive look at The Graves? Then head over to these cool conventions for EXCLUSIVE sneak peeks, signed movie posters and other free goodies.
FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS - LA
April 17-19
Exclusive preview & panel with Tony Todd, Bill Moseley, Clare Grant, Jillian Murray & director Brian Pulido
For more info, go here:
www.fangoria.com/events/weekend-of-horrors.html
MOTOR CITY COMIC CON
May 15-17
Exclusive preview & panel with Tony Todd & director Brian Pulido.
For more info, go here:
www.motorcityconventions.com/motor_city_comic_con/index.html
FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS - NY
June 5-7
Exclusive preview & panel with Tony Todd.
For more info, go here:
www.fangoria.com/events/weekend-of-horrors.html
MORE DATES TO COME! STAY TUNED!
PULIDO, RANDY BLYTHE FEATURED IN PENNYBLOOD
http://www.PennyBlood.com/graves
MUSIC FROM THE GRAVES
All these bad ass bands contributed music to our killer soundtrack. Check them out -- !
BONUS: Special preview of The Graves in between sets!
@ The Bottom Lounge
Saturday March 14th @ 8PM - Midnight
1375 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL
Saturday, January 31, 2009
DONE -- ?!
Jan 31, 2009 - Howdy, ya'll. Brian Pulido, writer / director of The Graves here. A few nights ago, we had the AZ Cast & Crew Screening for The Graves and it was a blast! We held it at the historic Harkins Valley Art in Tempe, AZ. After, we partied (as we tend to do -- !).I suppose many folks believe that our project is complete. Actually, we are about half way through the process. Next Up, submissions to film fests and marketing.
Oh, is The Graves new to you -- ? Then check out our website and get caught up --
www.TheGravesMovie.com.
Welcome -- !
Brian Pulido
Writer / Director
The Graves
PS - Let me explain the photos. I'm the dude with the 80's hair and leather jacket. At the top is Nick G. and myself (Nick is our Digital Assets Manager). That handsome young man kissing me (hey, its the arts!) -- That's Brian Ronalds, part of the producing duo, Ronalds Brothers Productions (I'm pretty sure Brian's brother Dean was at the bar around this time). RBP produced The Graves along with my production company, Mischief Maker Studios.
Below that shot, I am posing with my lovely wife and producing partner, Francisca. We've been an item for close to 18 years, and it only gets better. It is terrific to share this dream come true with Francisca and everyone from the cast & crew. It make it all worthwhile.
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