On the set of indie horror film Scream Park http://www.screamparkmovie.com
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Writer/Director Cary Hill on set of Scream Park
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Ogre and Wendy Wygant on the set of Scream Park
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"...The deaths and effects are well done and my personal favorite is the deep fryer death. I do wish the the story had a bit more going on at the beginning, but the last half was better paced as the killers began to prey on the employees and chase after our final girl. If you like horror movies and theme parks then this is a film to check out..."
Check out the first OFFICIAL trailer for Scream Park, featuring Kevin 'Ogre' Ogilvie (Nivek Ogre, Skinny Puppy) and Doug Bradley (of Hellraiser fame)!
Read the latest Scream Park interview, featuring Monster Popcorn and Director Cary Hill at Monster Popcorn
Monster Popcorn: Scream Park is an homage to 80s slasher films, are there any specific movies that you would deem influential to your film?
Cary Hill: Chopping Mall comes to mind. No, our film isn’t about robots, but it captures that same sort of cheesy 80s sentiment. Right about where the whole slasher thing started to go overboard in the late 1980s. Titles were usually parodies or plays on words. The situations in which young teens were getting trapped with some unstoppable killer were getting more and more elaborate. By then, the typical slasher characters were defined: the jock, the slut, the nerd, etc. All of these things you’ll find in Scream Park.
MP: With your intention of creating your own 80s-style slasher film, how do you plan on injecting the 80s era into your film?
CH: It will certainly feel like the 80s. More importantly, the fans of 80s slashers will certainly pick up on the nuances. I had considered just setting the film in the 80s, but I really wanted to tackle the whole “cell phone issue” you find in horror films. It felt like a cop out to just say “oh, well I’ll just set it in the 1980s so there aren’t any.” So it’s set today — and the cell phone issue is dealt with quickly. We also use props and a lot of visual cues to give that retro feel. The biggest part is the park itself. It’s very old and almost in disrepair — but it has so much nostalgic charm!
MP: Being a big horror/sci-fi movie buff yourself, what are some of your favorite genre films? Are there any directors you would view as being influential to you?
CH: This is a question I get a lot. I grew up on a steady diet of horror films, classic sci-fi, and The Twilight Zone. I had recorded Aliens off TV when I was nine and re-watched it until the VCR finally ate the tape. Thanks to having older brothers, I had a lot of exposure to stuff that a kid normally doesn’t get to see. John Carpenter was the first director I really latched on to, and I needed to see all of his movies. I remember seeing They Live on Joe Bob Briggs’ MonsterVision and was just floored. I couldn’t believe this movie existed. The Thing was also a game changer for me.
This has become cliche around film circles, but Stanley Kubrick remains the biggest influence on me in terms of filmmaking and film watching. Even more than just the films he made was how he did it. He up and left Hollywood, moved overseas out of their oversight, and continued to make his movies his way. The situation is quite enviable. On top of that, I think his films have influenced entire generations and he remains one of the most copied filmmakers to date. In mentioning him, of course, brings us around to The Shining…also influential.
Read more at Monster Popcorn!
Scream Park is proud to welcome aboard Doug Bradley! Mr. Bradley is making a walk-on cameo in a one-day shoot this fall for our film as the evil owner of the theme park.
Many of us involved with Scream Park were mere pups in high school when Clive Barker's 'Hellraiser' hit the big screen. We remember when we first saw the Cenobites and were stunned by their design and the mythology that followed in the sequels.
Mr. Bradley is contributing his time and incredible talent to us as a favor and we couldn't be more grateful!
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We’ve also released our new look website, designed by the wicked crew over at Rough Ride Creations. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Feel free to post your thoughts about the new site!
We’ve whittled down over 300 entries for casting (and they keep coming in!) to about 10% of that. Those folks have submitted video auditions that we’re currently reviewing and taking notes. The plan is to have an announced cast by late September for all to see. Stay tuned!
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