THE SPINE-CHILLING "BETHANY" STARRING TOM GREEN, SHANNEN DOHERTY & ZACK WARD HAUNTS THEATERS THIS APRIL

“BETHANY” STARRING TOM GREEN, SHANNEN DOHERTY IN THEATERS & ON DEMAND THIS APRIL

 
A Real American Horror Story

Tom Green (Road Trip, Freddy got Fingered) and Shannen Doherty (Charmed, Beverly Hills 90210) star in the spine-chilling Bethany, from acclaimed filmmaker James Cullen Bressack (Pernicious, To Jennifer), in theaters and On Demand this April.

After Claire's mother dies, she and her husband move back to her childhood home only to have the abusive and traumatic memories of her mother come back and bring unrest into the house. Claire soon finds herself in a fog of past and present when her imaginary friend from childhood begins haunting her memories. What is this terrifying thing that is trying to reach out to her, and what does it want?

Stefanie Estes (If Looks Could Kill), Zack Ward (Restoration), Keith Jardine (John Wick), Leon Russom (TV’s Prison Break) and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) star in a film by James Cullen Bressack.

Written by James Cullen Bressack and Zack Ward, Bethany releases in theaters and On Demand April 7 via Uncork’d Entertainment.
                            
                           

ZACK WARD'S "RESTORATION" HAUNTING ITS WAY ONTO VOD & DVD THIS SUMMER

Restoration

Distributor : Uncork'd Entertainment
Release Date : May 3 (On Demand)

Uncork’d Entertainment releases Restoration, directed by Zack Ward and starring Emily O’Brien, this May.

The film comes from Grit Film Works, co-owned by James Cullen Bressack and Ward.

Restoration was co-written by Ward and Bressack:

While renovating their house a couple finds a diary hidden in the walls, lost for 30 years. Opening the book releases the ghost of a child that haunts their dreams and waking life, driving them to find the cause of her death and release her soul. 

Kenneth Gust, Ace Underhill, Shant Jordan, and Shahen Jordan produce alongside Bressack and Ward.

        

JAMES CULLEN BRESSACK & ARENA CINEMA'S CAMPFIRE SERIES KICKS OFF WITH A HUGE BANG

Campfire Presents : I Spit On Your Grave('78)

James Cullen Bressack and Arena Cinema’s CAMPFIRE series kicks off October 10th with the original I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE

Saturday October 10th at Midnight, we invite you to attend Arena Cinema's new monthly event CAMPFIRE at Arena Cinema curated by Director James Cullen Bressack. Pre-Reception in Arena Courtyard at 10:45PM.


Special introduction by James Cullen Bressack before the screening. 

I Spit On Your Grave is the controversial 1978 cult classic rape and revenge film. The film received a limited release, with a wider release in 1980. Prominent film critics condemned the film for its graphic violence, nudity, obscene language, and lengthy depictions of gang rape, and the motion picture remains controversial to this day; even considered as being among the worst ever made. The film was named in 2010 one of Time's Top 10 Ridiculously Violent Movies. It was remade that same year.

Location
1625 North Las Palmas Avenue
Hollywood , CA 90028
ENTRANCE BACK GATE
DISCOUNT PARKING NEXT DOOR/ACROSS STREET

Buy your tickets here: http://arenascreen.com/event/i-spit-your-grave-1978/

ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD TEAMS UP WITH JAMES CULLEN BRESSACK FOR NEW "CAMPFIRE FRIDAYS" SERIES STARTING OCTOBER 9TH!

ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ANNOUNCES NEW “CAMPFIRE FRIDAYS” SERIES w/ JAMES CULLEN BRESSACK, STARTING October 9th.

 

 

Arena Cinema, one of Los Angeles’ premiere art house haunts, is proud to announce the launch of “Campfire Fridays,” a brand new monthly event hosted and curated by indie horror filmmaker James Cullen Bressack. The series will kick off on Friday, October 9th, with a midnight screening Bressack is currently keeping under wraps.

 

On the last Friday of every month, “Campfire Fridays” will host exclusive late-night screenings of horror cinema’s most influential and memorable classics, programmed by one of indie horror’s hottest up-and-coming directors, James Cullen Bressack. Bressack promises a no-holds barred curation to the lineup he'll present with Arena.The intimate Arena Cinema is a perfect Hollywood venue for dedicated horror fans to experience their favorite titles on the big screen once again, and the quiet courtyard (which runs between Arena and the back of The Egyptian Theatre, is an excellent spot for post-film discussions and networking.

 

“I grew up watching horror movies like a mad man. The films I watched inspired me to want to make movies and greatly influenced me as a filmmaker. It's always been a dream of mine to be able show some of my favorite horror movies to people the way they were meant to be seen, on the big screen. I encourage people to come to these midnight horror movies in their pajamas. It's a midnight horror pajama party!” said James Cullen Bressack. Bressack is one of indie horror’s most prolific young talents, and his most recent release, PERNICIOUS, stunned sold-out crowds earlier this year Arena Cinema. Bressack was recently on the cover of SCREAM horror magazine, and also wrote and directed a number of films, including the acclaimed HATE CRIME, which was banned in the UK, and Blood Lake, which was a top ratings getter for animal planet. 

 

“We're building our reputation at Arena on our relationships with distributors and filmmakers and ultra-indie enthusiasts plus in the programming of the great new genre films we present weekly. The idea to connect with filmmakers and invite curating of retro classics has been a desire for sometime. You can bet they'll be a slew of amazing films Bressack curates for Campfire Fridays in the Fall/Winter and audiences are going to dig it.  We've been waiting for a filmmaker like Bressack to step up and want to do this with us.” said Christian Meoli, Head Programmer and Managing Director of Arena Cinema Hollywood. 

 

In 2014, Arena Cinema Hollywood was named Best Hidden Indie Movie Theater by LA Weekly. The 92 seat single-screen art house oasis is dedicated to showcasing the best in independent film, and recently celebrated its third anniversary at its prestigious Hollywood location. Upcoming titles playing at Arena Cinema Hollywood include the L.A. Premieres of THE CREEPING GARDEN, CONTRACTED: PHASE TWO, DEEP WEB, LISTENING, THE DIABOLICAL, WRECKER, CLINGER, HELLIONS, TOKYO TRIBE, and West Coast Premiere of Michael Madsen's THE VISIT.

 

 

 

 

 

Hollywood continues to be an apex of the low budget horror genre business.

TROMA ACQUIRES THEATRE OF THE DERANGED II (ARTWORK AND TRAILER INCLUDED)

THEATRE OF THE DERANGED II  was recently acquired by TROMA for distribution. The film will be released on BLUE - RAY and VOD on October 13, 2015. As of yet, no DVD release is planned.

The is the second installment from Executive Producers James Cullen Bressack (Pernicious, Hate Crime) and Jarret Cohen at Psykik Junky Pictures not only feature's Bressack's film "UNMIMELY DEMISE", and Dustin Mills (Puppet Monster Massacre, Zombie A-hole) Segment entitled "PLATE FACE" but also Shane Ryan (Amateur Porn Star Killer) segment entitled "TAG" Shawn Burkett (The Sleeping Soul) with his segment entitled "PANTY RAID" and Lastly Christopher Leto (The House Wife Slasher) with his segment called "MY AUNT IS COMING TO TOWN"   The entire anthology is hosted by Eric Hollerbach as his character Damien Shadows PI.

Check out the trailer to keep you excited for the release:
                 
           

Here is an official Synopsis: "Damien Shadows introduces you to 5 blood curdling horror films, all of which are actually enchanted and or cursed. Damien shows you how to ward off the spirits after each terrifying tale in this anthology. From demented sisters, to panty raids gone wrong, to killer mimes and bad periods, this film will take you on one wild ride!"

Here is the link to the IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2262325/

Here is a link to preorder the film: http://amzn.to/1MYykEy

REVIEW: PERNICIOUS (2015)

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FIRST LOOK: THE OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER FOR PERNICIOUS

Pernicious, starring Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien (Young and the Restless), Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers) and Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street), is “a carnival for the eyes” (Dread Central)  and “sexy, bloody, and heinous” (Horror News). The movie tells of three young girls, holidaying in Thailand, who unleash the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind - revenge. 

Film is written by Bressack and Taryn Hillin.

Producers are Rachvin Narula, Kulthep Narula, and Daemon Hillin, with Rajpal Narula, Deepak Simhal, Ajay Vasu, Farid Khan, and Albert Sandoval as executive producers.

Pernicious in theatres and VOD June 19

GRIT FILM WORKS IS HARD TO WORK ON BACK TO BACK HORROR FLICKS!!

"Grit Film Works is off to a terrifyingly fast start.

The production company, owned by filmmakers James Cullen Bressack and Zack Ward, is in the middle of back-to-back shoots for two horror films.

Bethany stars Stefanie Estes as Claire, a woman who moves back into her childhood home with her husband. The abusive, traumatic memories of her mother return to haunt her — as her husband becomes busier with work, she finds herself in a fog of memories — as a small figure tries to reach out to her.

Bressack is directing the film, which also stars Ward, Shannen Doherty, Felissa Rose, Brodus Clay, Peter Jason, John Murray, Olivia Stiefel, Anna Harr and Ellen Gerstell.

The second film, Restoration centers on a young doctor who moves to a new town with her husband while she completes her residency. Things seem to be going well, as she and her husband, a contractor, renovate their home, and meet a fun couple next door. Things take a dark turn when they discovery a diary buried within the walls of their house, and a terrifying spirit is awakened.
Restoration stars Emily O'Brien, Ward, Adrian Gaeta and Sarah Ann Schultz. Ward also is directing the film.

Ward and Bressack co-wrote both scripts. Restoration is currently shooting, while Bethany is set to begin filming later this month.

thanks to Hollywood Reporter and our friend James Cullen Bressack for this report.