Showing posts with label 70s horror. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 70s horror. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

15 Years of DEMON RESURRECTION...

As September, 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to make note of a certain anniversary...

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO this month, in September of 2004, in a remote area of Long Island, I found myself working with a very talented team of actors and artists on my second feature film, the indie zombie epic, DEMON RESURRECTION.

While the shoot was a terrific experience, the film itself was not a great commercial success in it's initial release, coming out just as the home video market began to change, video rental stores began to close and the demand for low-budget, shot-on-video productions – especially those shot in standard definition – began to decline.

But then streaming video became a thing, and DEMON RESURRECTION, in a new HD widescreen version, took off and has continued to thrive online to this day, reaching a wider audience worldwide than ever before and showing every sign that its viewership will continue to grow.

On this, the 15th anniversary of the film's production, I want to thank our wonderful cast and crew for bringing to it all their talent and dedication. I realize that for many people who aspire to success in the film business (or any business), coming to be associated with low-budget horror – which generally isn't regarded as a particularly reputable genre - may not be the most desirable career development. So to those on our team who have continued, through thick and thin, to stand by us and voice their support for the film, I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation.

Thanks should also go to all those critics, bloggers and fans who have continued to express their enthusiasm for DEMON RESURRECTION online. Many of these reviewers have discovered the film on Amazon Prime or other streaming platforms and come to it without any prior awareness of it or preconceptions about it, so their positive response is especially heartening.

(Incidentally, if you're interested in reviewing DEMON RESURRECTION for your website, blog, vlog or publication, please message me on Facebook or on Twitter for a free screener.)

As I write this, Halloween is not far off and, needless to say, DEMON RESURRECTION is an excellent choice for holiday viewing...

AMAZON PRIME members can watch for free here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

You can also rent or buy DEMON RESURRECTION in a special deluxe package which includes the full film in 1080 HD/Widescreen and SD/Standard Screen versions, an audio commentary track with the film's director and co-producer, a 30-minute "Behind the Scenes" featurette, and over 30 minutes of interviews with cast and crew. Get the deluxe package here: https://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Copies of the 2010 standard definition DVD of the film's original cut can still be found here: https://ebay.us/U8Docg

THANKS AGAIN to everyone who has contributed to the success of DEMON RESURRECTION!

– William Hopkins
Director, DEMON RESURRECTION

PS: For those interested in taking a further trip down memory lane, the film's complete production blog can be viewed here:

https://www.williamhopkinsfilms.com/p/making-demon-resurrection-working-in.html

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Cinema Macabro reviews DEMON RESURRECTION






































On his Cinema Macabro YouTube channel, genre aficionado Jason Artiga recently turned his attention to my film DEMON RESURRECTION and found it to his liking.

DEMON RESURRECTION is "highly ambitious for a low-budget film," he says. "You can see that the whole cast believed in this project one hundred percent."

Jason says that for him, the film brought back memories of the kind of movies he remembers seeing on late night television shows like Chiller Theater back in the 80s.

There are "plenty of shocking death scenes," he says, "there's plenty of gore and nudity," and the film's creatures are "genuinely scary."

Instead of "jump-scares," Jason says the film relies on "pure atmosphere" to make it "rewatchable," mentioning he's already up to three viewings himself.

Finally he says "DEMON RESURRECTION entertained me and left me wanting more," adding that the film is a "must watch."

With his great knowledge of the horror genre and his expertise in the area of low-budget indie filmmaking, Jason's enthusiasm for the film is especially encouraging. He has my sincere thanks for all his kind words and support.

You can watch Jason's review of DEMON RESURRECTION here: https://youtu.be/22GaOGTmk_s

While you're there, be sure to subscribe to Jason's Cinema Macabro YouTube channel. You'll also want to join the Cinema Macabro Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/629684327205191

As for DEMON RESURRECTION, you can watch it right now at: http://dresurrection.vhx.tv 

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT 

It's also available on Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966 

And on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Monday, May 29, 2017

Forty million views for DEMON RESURRECTION YouTube channel...

Just this past October, the DEMON RESURRECTION YouTube channel passed 20 million views. Now, just eight months later, that number has doubled to 40 million, with 23 thousand subscribers.

Thanks to all our friends and supporters, all around the world, who have helped make the DEMON RESURRECTION YouTube channel a success. 

You can rent or buy the full film, newly remastered in 1080 Widescreen, at: ‪http://www.dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): ‪http://a.co/aEZvGLr 

DEMON RESURRECTION is also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064


Saturday, December 31, 2016

Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1080...

2017 brings with it the release of the remastered 1080 HD Widescreen version of DEMON RESURRECTION on three big VOD platforms and I'm hoping all my fellow horror film fans will help me spread the word... 

I previously posted about the deluxe package being offered on VHX... http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Now I'm happy to announce the 1080 remaster of the film is also available to rent or buy on
Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT
DEMON RESURRECTION is also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064 

And there are plans in the works to expand to still more VOD services in the coming months, so the year ahead looks like it'll be a big one for us. Not that 2016 was so shabby... the DEMON RESURRECTION YouTube channel passed 31,000,000 views in the course of the year and now has over 19,000 subscribers... https://www.youtube.com/DemonResurrection

So my sincere thanks to all our friends, fans and followers for their support in 2016. Here's hoping everyone has a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!



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The Deluxe Package available for rental and purchase worldwide only on VHX includes:
– The new 1080 HD Widescreen presentation
– The Standard Definition/Standard Screen (4x3) presentation
– Optional Spanish and English subtitles
– All extras from the 2010 DVD release, plus several new supplementary features, all in HD.
– Director's commentary track from the 2010 DVD release
– Poster art
– MP3 of the film's score

Remaining copies of the original 2010 standard definition DVD are still available from the DEMON RESURRECTION website... http://www.demonresurrection.com

Thursday, October 1, 2015

A Demon Resurrection Anniversary...

I didn't want September to slip away without acknowledging a certain anniversary...

Eleven years ago, in September of 2004, in a little house in St. James, Long Island, Frank Cilla, Edward Wheeler and I had the pleasure of working with a talented group of young people in the production of the film, DEMON RESURRECTION.

For the members of the DEMON RESURRECTION cast and crew, I'm sure 2004 must seem like a very long time ago. And, as the years that have passed since have been filled with change and growth as families were raised and careers were pursued, those few days spent working on a little low-budget horror film in a house overlooking Long Island Sound are now probably little more than a distant memory. But distant though it may be, I hope it's also a pleasant memory. It is for me.

I wanted to take the opportunity to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the film what it is. I also want to thank the reviewers who had such kind words for the film and the many fans who offered their enthusiastic support.

For those interested in taking a trip down memory lane, the complete 2004 DEMON RESURRECTION Production Blog, which includes dozens of candid, behind the scenes photos and videos can be found here:

http://williamhopkinsfilmmaker.blogspot.com/p/making-demon-resurrection-working-in.html


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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Friday, November 28, 2014

Demon Resurrection is "a good, old-fashioned horror movie," says Beasts in Human Skin...



The resident critic at Beasts in Human Skin, a website devoted to grindhouse/exploitation fare, recently turned his attention to DEMON RESURRECTION and had some nice things to say about the film. Some excerpts:
Demon Resurrection is different.  First of all, it’s not an ’80s slasher clone. It’s more like an Italian zombie flick from the 1970s with Satanic cults, supernatural forces and creeping undead….
It has a slower pace (in a good way) interlaced with frantic, chaotic moments of gratuitous gore. In some ways it reminds me of Lucio Fulci’s films. It’s like if Fulci was told to rewrite and direct Rosemary’s Baby and he was like, “Screw this exploration of the psychological torment and transformation of the demon-child’s mother crap. This shit needs zombies and titties and blood.” …and I would agree.
Demon Resurrection is a surprisingly solid supernatural horror. Director William Hopkins is to be commended for creating a true homage to the horror movies of the past instead of some shitty, campy retro-slasher. What he has managed to resurrect… is a good, old-fashioned horror movie full of gore and boobies, which are two things that I like very much. It’s an impressive piece of amateur film making. This is only Hopkins’ second film, and I sincerely hope we see more from him in the future.
My thanks to Beasts in Human Skin for the kind words. I also sincerely hope we see more from me in the future : )

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

DEMON RESURRECTION is now available worldwide!



For the first time online, DEMON RESURRECTION is now available worldwide in a deluxe streaming package that includes the film and over an hour of supplementary features. 

Go to http://www.dresurrection.vhx.tv for the deluxe package and you'll get:
  • The full-length unrated, uncut, uncensored version of DEMON RESURRECTION, which you can watch online in your browser or download as a high-quality MPEG-4 file for viewing on your computer or device of your choice.
  • Optional and downloadable Spanish and English subtitles.
  • Feature-length audio commentary track with director William Hopkins and co-producer Edward Wheeler.
  • 30 minute "Behind the Scenes" featurette.
  • 35 minute collection of cast and crew interviews.
All files are DRM-free, so you can download and keep the film and all the supplementary features for viewing on your computer or favorite device anytime you like.

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv
Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064
 
DEMON RESURRECTION is unrated and contains scenes of gory violence and nudity. Intended for audiences ages 18 +




Friday, August 15, 2014

Praise for DEMON RESURRECTION...


"Demon Resurrection is just plain great. Extremely well constructed, beautifully paced, superbly acted and hugely entertaining." – David Louden, KnifedinVenice.com

"Oozing with dark passion, with a unique personality all its own… a confident and self-assured film, remaining intense and serious despite playing with the most far-fetched edges of the Cthulhu mythos… A full-on return to past zombie craziness with carnage, death, boobies and brutal bloody gore, it's a triumph and a zombie film made for zombie film fans… 8/10." – Steven Shaw, WatchingTheDead.co.uk

"90 minutes of top-notch, old-school, indie-horror awesomeness." – Maynard Morrissey, HorrorMovieDiary.net

"H.P. Lovecraft meets Night of the Living Dead… Recommended." – Kevin Lindenmuth, Buried.com

"Demon Resurrection is a reminder of how great simple indie horror flicks used to be — and still can be… I really felt like I was watching a ghoulish 70s flick on an 80's VHS tape… This is a perfect one to pop in on Halloween night." – Daniel W. Kelly, danielwkelly.com


"A beautiful homage to horror both from the seventies and eighties, filled with nudity, blood, gore, voodoo and zombies… for something with a very small budget, something very good has come out of it… This is indie horror at it's finest." – Dani Carnage, DoctorCarnage.blogspot.co.uk

"It's got some twists that even took a jaded old cinephile like me by surprise… The zombies are some of my favorites of recent years… An ambitious film that shoots for the moon in a way that too many indie productions don't nowadays… it held my attention a lot tighter then many big-budget Hollywood productions have recently." – Bill Adcock, RadiationScarredReviews.com

"A horror film that I truly have fallen in love with… zombies, witchcraft, skeletons, cults, boobs… amazing makeup and special effects… pure candy to the film buff and horror lover… a wild, trippy, B-movie, low-budget, cheesy wonderment…" – Abraham Phillips, aBucketofCorn.com

"A satisfying viewing experience… Feels like an unsung gem of an earlier era of shot-on-video horror." – Eric Cotenas, DVDBeaver.com


"Fast 'n fun amalgamation of The Big Chill… Tombs of the Blind Dead and Rosemary's Baby… contains lots of sputtering blood, the ravenously undead, a slithery birth plus a little bit o' nudity… vibrantly filmed…" – Brian Kirst, HorrorSociety.com

"A properly scary supernatural shocker very much in the tradition of Lucio Fulci's best zombie/demon-movies… backed by a decent cast and nice practical effects work… genre fans with a touch of nostalgia will surely appreciate it." – Mike Haberfelner, [Re]searchMyTrash.com

"Does what it sets out to do and does it well... A great throwback to when horror films were more about being a thrill ride rather than just trying to be mean, dark and depressing." – Daniel Simmonds, therottingzombie.blogspot.uk

"A fun movie… harkens back to the era of 1970's and early 80's horror… honest, entertaining, and worthwhile." – Ben Daniels, Terrorphoria.com


 "A pleasant surprise, with zombies, gore, nudity and witchcraft mixed in a pleasant grue stew that is well acted." – Kevin G. Shinnick, publisher, Scarlet The Film Magazine

"An indie achievement… gives the genre a big high five… a low-budget B-movie that doesn't let up."
– Drew Van Ess, grimmreviewz.blogspot.com

"Plenty of eviscerations, lacerations, and latex creations on hand for the film's target audience… In these end times of undead fatigue, it's a bona-fide treat to see something other than regular ol' grue-slathered humans shambling after their prey. Rubber monster lovers, this is your kinda poison."
– Arron Christensen, horror101withdrac.blogspot.com

"A carefully paced, impressively escalated journey into gory zombie mayhem… [with] some keen forays into worlds of the supernatural and inner-group paranoia." – Stuart Willis, SexGoreMutants.co.uk

"I enjoyed this a lot… well made and entertaining… a nice blend of zombies and occult horror. Highly recommended so make sure to check this one out!" – Jörgen Lundin, Independent Flicks



"A great exploitation flick… Recommended for all gore and zombie fans." – Jocke Andersson, RubberMonsterFetishism.blogspot.com

"An entertaining film which pays open homage to some horror classics… well-acted..." – Keri O'Shea, BrutalAsHell.com

"Low-budget horror fans will be gratified… as disgusting and perverse as you can get… lots of blood, disembowelment… classic exploitation stuff." – Billy Gil, Home Media Magazine

"Demon Resurrection was a fascinating sight for my sore eyes… I enjoyed this one thoroughly!" – Kris Theckston, AngryPrincessSlashes.blogspot.com

"The zombies… have a really unique look to them, a look that adds to the retro-style feel of the film… Practical effects are plentiful and pretty darn well done for an independent film… An above-average film that combines a unique story with a nostalgic feel of a film-making era long gone by." – Tony Schaab, thegorescore.com


"There is a lot to like about… Demon Resurrection. The production values are high… the practical effects work incredibly well, the music is effective and the direction is accomplished… Hopkins makes several wise choices in assembling his movie, and I found myself really enjoying what he brought to the screen… There are zombies and they look great… What the filmmakers have done here is create a feature-length mood piece… a fulfilling near-siege movie that delivers exactly what the back of the DVD promises, Night of the Living Dead meets H.P. Lovecraft… It has so much going for it, we here at Mail Order Zombie have to give the movie four head shots out of five." – Derek M. Koch, MailOrderZombie.com



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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

Monday, July 14, 2014

Dr. Carnage says DEMON RESURRECTION is "indie horror at it's finest..."

Another excellent review for DEMON RESURRECTION. This one from horror aficionado Doctor Dani Carnage on his World of Horror website. Some excerpts:
"Demon Resurrection is a beautiful homage to horror both from the seventies and eighties, filled with nudity, blood, gore, voodoo and zombies, for something with a very small budget, something very good has come out of it....

Because the film is so ambitious, it works wonders that other indie films simply can't compete with. I never failed to be amazed just what this movie had to offer it's viewers....

Being a horror fan for such a long time, I tend to think I have seen it all, and nothing can take me by surprise anymore, but movies such as Demon Resurrection prove me wrong and make me sit up and take note. This is indie horror at it's finest. Who needs a big budget when a film is this good? This really does put ninety-nine percent of Hollywood horror releases to shame with it's involving story, exploitation elements and downright creepy atmosphere. This really does deserve to be seen."
Dani's great knowledge of and enthusiasm for the horror genre is evident in all of his writing. He's definitely someone who knows what he's talking about when it comes to horror, so it's tremendously gratifying to receive such an extraordinarily thoughtful and generous review from him. For all his kind words, he has my sincere thanks.

Read the full review here: http://doctorcarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/william-hopkins-demon-resurrection.html

Follow Dani on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dani.carnage

DEMON RESURRECTION reviewed on Doctor Carnage's World of Horror website.



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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Monday, May 26, 2014

Terrorphoria Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

Reviewer Ben Daniels over at the Terrorphoria website seems to like DEMON RESURRECTION. Some excerpts from his review:
"I recently received a copy of Demon Resurrection to review, and although it's a bit rough around the edges I was pleasantly surprised!... The first half... harkens back to the era of 1970's and early 80's horror. I have to give a special nod to Will McDonald who plays the cult leader "Toth". He totally steals the show in every scene he's in with an acting style reminiscent of Ernest Borgnine in The Devil's Rain... totally awesome.... Demon Resurrection is a fun movie.... It's totally obvious that everyone involved in making this movie... was really passionate about making a horror movie and it totally shines through.... An honest, entertaining, and worthwhile indie movie waiting to be found."
Read the full review: http://www.terrorphoria.com/2014/05/demon-resurrection-movie-review.html#disqus_thread

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrorphoria

Thanks Ben!


The Terrorphoria website reviews DEMON RESURRECTION.




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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Celluloid Terror Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

Horror film enthusiast Seth Poulin reviews the DEMON RESURRECTION Special Edition DVD on his Celluloid Terror show. Some excerpts:

"A fun, somewhat sleazy and graphic independent horror film.... A really entertaining flick, I think a lot of you guys are gonna dig this. It's gonna be a pleasant surprise for a lot of you. It was for me. I enjoyed it while drinking some beers and I had a good night with it.... The whole movie kind of feels like it's out of the 70s... paying homage to the more exploitative horror films of the 70s.... You're gonna see nudity, you're gonna see blood and gore, it's gonna be a fun time.... Check this one out guys, I think you'll enjoy it."
Thanks for the kind words, Seth. Glad you liked the film : )

Celluloid Terror on YouTube: http://youtu.be/jUhmaOBQWWo






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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Monday, April 14, 2014

DEMON RESURRECTION is "a wild, trippy, B-movie, low-budget, cheesy wonderment..."

In his review of DEMON RESURRECTION, Abraham Phillips, resident critic at abucketofcorn.com, gives the film a very enthusiastic thumbs-up. Mr. Phillips obviously knows horror movies and his extensive knowledge makes his positive review that much more gratifying. I'm sure everyone involved with the film will be very happy. I know I am. Some excerpts:
"A horror film that I truly have fallen in love with… zombies, witchcraft, skeletons, cults, boobs…  amazing makeup and special effects… pure candy to the film buff and horror lover… a wild, trippy, B-movie, low-budget, cheesy wonderment… a great low-budget, drive-in, b-horror movie."

Thanks Abraham!

abucketofcorn.com reviews DEMON RESURRECTION





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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Thursday, April 3, 2014

DEMON RESURRECTION: Behind the Scenes

This thirty minute documentary on the making of DEMON RESURRECTION, which was the longest of the supplements included on the 2010 Special Edition DVD, gives a comprehensive look at the making of the film, starting from the first day of auditions and continuing through to the last day of the shoot. It also features interviews with many members of the cast, including Bashir Solebo, Laurie Miller, Eli Kranski and Alexis Golightly, all looking their movie star best, without all the mud, blood and glop that adorned them throughout most of the film…

http://youtu.be/7YZb_54782w

 





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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

My Interview for the DEMON RESURRECTION Special Edition DVD...

Continuing my series of posts in advance of the tenth anniversary of the production of DEMON RESURRECTION, here's the on-camera interview I did for the film's Special Edition DVD in 2010.






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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Monday, July 22, 2013

"Adults Shouldn't Play With Dead Things Either" - Dan W Kelly reviews DEMON RESURRECTION


My day brightened considerably on reading author and film critic Daniel W. Kelly's terrific review of DEMON RESURRECTION on his "Boys, Bears & Scares" blog. Dan seems especially well versed in 70s horror, so he's able to appreciate where we were coming from with our film. (He even cites Bob Clark's CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS as an influence, which is correct and something I haven't seen mentioned in any other review.) Some excerpts:
It’s so good to see indie directors keeping alive the tradition of eerie horror movies of the 70s involving the occult, demons, the living dead, and plenty of gut-munching. Demon Resurrection, by director William Hopkins, is the perfect combination of all of the above. I really felt like I was watching a ghoulish 70s flick on an 80s VHS tape...
Demon Resurrection is a reminder of how great simple indie horror flicks used to be – and still can be. This is a perfect one to pop in on Halloween night.
October 31 is still a ways off, but hopefully 70s horror fans will take Dan's advice and keep a copy of DEMON RESURRECTION on hand for post-trick-or-treat viewing next Halloween.


Thanks, Dan!

Grace (Alexis Golightly), Kate (Laurie Miller) and Denton (Bashir Solebo)
under siege in DEMON RESURRECTION


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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064