Horror Month – June 2015
On June 1st news broke worldwide the legendary actress Betsy Palmer, 88 had died of natural causes at a hospice care centre near her home in Danbury, Connecticut.
We at Indie Mac User were truly shocked and saddened by the news as we were in talks with Betsy’s manager Brad to interview her for horror month.
This day has been dedicated to the remarkable actress, performer and fan favourite that is Betsy Palmer.
“I love people, I was born loving people” – Betsy Palmer
Horror Month – June 2015
Continuing our Friday the 13th week! We interview the actress who played Annie Phillips in the original film!
“I loved working with Sean Cunningham and the rest of the team”
What led you to become an actress?
My mother and father were vaudevillians so I was singing and dancing from birth. It was just what our family did. I started doing commercials as a baby and continued on from there.
What was your experience working on the iconic film Friday the 13th?
Horror Month – June 2015
Continuing our Friday the 13th week! We interview the actor who played the first ever portrayal of the iconic Jason Voorhees in the original film!! He has gone on to many other film roles as well as a successful music career.
“Sean [Cunningham] called me up and asked, “Can you swim?” and when I replied that I could, he said, “Great! You got the part”
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Horror Month – June 2015
A films score plays and important part in drawing the audience in to the dramatic unfoldings. Here at Indie Mac User we have picked out top 10 horror scores – and as always drop your favourite in the comment box !!!!
“Music and cinema fit together naturally. Because there’s a kind of intrinsic musicality to the way moving images work when they’re put together. It’s been said that cinema and music are very close as art forms, and I think that’s true.” – Martin Scorcese
Horror Month – June 2015
Continuing our Friday the 13th week we spoke with legendary writer of the original film…Victor Miller!!! He has written several other films and subsequently worked in Television as an EMMY award-winning head writer on shows such as All My Children, Another World & General Hospital. He is also an accomplished author having published several novels.
“I always wanted a Mom who would have killed anybody who bullied me…”
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Horror Month – June 2015
As part of our Horror Month we have put together something very special for fans of Friday the 13th!!! A week dedicated to the 1980 original!
First up, we have an interview with horror legend & star of Friday the 13th (also featured in Friday the 13th Part II)….Adrienne King! Much more to come!
“Mrs. Voorhees really slammed my head into the sand! It was a fight to the death on the beach! NO holds barred! Both of us were pretty battered & bruised after that long night”
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Horror Month – June 2015
Loved by horror geeks universally; a special edition DVD or Blu-Ray release. The appeal comes equally from the packing, presentation, special features & promotional items that are included with the set. These range from well designed standard jewel cases all the way to through to full-blown promotional sets. Here I examine a few such sets from my own collection and elsewhere.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Black Maria [Blu-ray] – Region A
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the films release Dark Sky Films proudly presents THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE in an all-new 4k digital transfer and with a newly created 7.1 surround sound mix supervised by Tobe Hooper. Get ready to experience fear in a whole new way. Continue reading
Horror Month – June 2015
We spoke with Ken Kirzinger known for his role as a Jason Voorhees in the New Line horror franchise crossover epic Freddy vs. Jason. He also had a small role in the previous instalment Friday the 13th Part VIII. Ken has also appeared in many films & TV shows including Wrong Turn 2 & Stan Helsing as well as stunt work on films such as Watchmen, The Cabin In The Woods and the X-Men franchise.
“Playing Jason is a gift that keeps on giving”
Horror Month – June 2015
We spoke with actor Thom Mathews; known for his role as Tommy Jarvis in Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI. He has also had many other Film & TV roles including The Return of the Living Dead and it’s 1988 sequel Return of the Living Dead II.
“….I approached this role, as with all roles, being honest, open and invested in the characters situation”
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Horror Month – June 2015
We spoke with Zack Ward known for his role as a Bobby Davis in Freddy Vs. Jason. He has also had many other roles in TV & Film including Transformers, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and a recurring role in the TV show Titus. He is now also a Producer/Director.
“Too many hats makes my head sore”
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