Horror/Comedy of the Decade Zombieland  in Australian Cinemas from December 3!

The no-holds barred action comedy Zombieland focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss – but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.

Dread Central: "The funniest zombie tale since Shaun of the Dead... Zombieland is a killer comedy with a vicious sense of humor. It's the kind of movie where, halfway through, you'll wish you already owned the DVD."

Arrow in the Head: "I can't remember the last time I had this much fun at the movies! Zombieland was amazing – the REAL DEAL!"

Fearnet: "A pitch-perfect example of how tasty the 'horror/comedy' combo can be... it just might be the best American comedy horror ever made."

Believe the buzz, this is the must see horror comedy of the decade!

Zombieland and 2 Other Amazing Horror Premieres this Halloween at Sydney's Fantastic Planet Film Festival

This Halloween, A Night of Horror is delighted to be premiering three of the season's best horror films at Fantastic Planet: Sydney Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival.

Fantastic Planet is invading the screens of Dendy Newtown from October 30 to November 6. This festival will be showcasing an international program of bold, speculative genre films that explore other imagined worlds, universes, and realities: offering Sydney audiences celluloid visions of alternative futures, pasts, and presents. More details are available at the official site: www.fantasticplanetfilmfestival.com

A Night of Horror is making sure that the Fantastic Planet program runs red with blood on both October 30 and 31st! And as you've come to expect, there will be giveaways galore!


Zombieland
Saturday, October 31, 7:00pm

Special Halloween screening: Come in Halloween costume and receive a FREE horror DVD or magazine!

What better way to spend your Halloween than at this exclusive Australian premiere screening!


 

Infestation
Saturday, October 31, 11:45pm for Midnight Screening

With Special Halloween Treat: Free horror or sci-fi DVD for each ticket buyer!

Shawn of the Dead meets Them! in this side-splitting, lightning-paced, balls-to-the-wall creature feature. The perfect way to enjoy the witching hour this Halloween.

Infestation starts at a full sprint and never slows down: the film's hero, Cooper, awakens to find himself nauseous, weak and covered in webbing, hanging from the ceiling of an office where, just minutes ago, he started his new job. As he struggles out of his slimy prison he comes face to face with his opponent - a grotesque, powerful and very angry bug. All 3 feet of it. And so begins a hideous, nail-biting, comedic, all-action adventure to find a safe haven while constantly outwitting an infestation of monstrous proportions. As Cooper embarks on his journey, he befriends a ragtag group of survivors including the feisty and attractive Sara. Although the situation is dire, Cooper can't help himself from trying to solve his dating problem while trying to save his life. Will they make it to safety before they are picked off one by one? And what other surprises are in store for our group of unlikely heroes?


Strigoi
Friday, October 30, 9:00pm

Get your blood pumping for Halloween with Strigoi, a vampire movie that defies categorization.

Shedding a fantastic light on a post-communist Romanian village, the film introduces us to an ancient myth: Strigoi, the belief that a person can rise again after death to seek justice if they've been wronged, their appetites intensified by their hunger for blood. A deeply human take on an old horror story, the darkly comic horror/fantasy film explores the old world versus the new and delves into the heart of modern Romania.

There are no beautiful, angst-ridden, teen vampires in this film. Instead, shot on location in the heart of real Dracula country, Strigoi tears away the glossy veneer of current Hollywood reimaginings of the vampire myth, and reintroduces us to the dark essence of the original undead legend. It is a must-see film for any true vampire fan.

Advance bookings through Dendy Newtown

Phone: (02) 9550 5699

Or online: www.dendy.com.au

Case 39 in Australian cinemas from November 5

A social worker (Renée Zellweger) fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected.



Check out the film's official web site at: www.case39movie.com

The Surgical Sideshow Epic - October 1 to 9 - PACT Theatre, Erskineville

The Surgical Sideshow have been performing guests of A Night of Horror for the past two years.
Their show is best described as live theatre performed by two giant skeletons, who also happen to be rival surgeons.

The Surgical Sideshow finally present their first, feature-length, solo show, in the form of a very strange play they call "The Surgical Sideshow Epic" - a brain-bursting, heart-tearing, spine-whipping tale of Love, Surgery and Revenge.

This particular show is being described as: "a live theatrical production that appears to be attempting to blend a cartoon version of the 1932 film Metropolis with a pantomime version of Night of the Living Dead".
Even now, the perceivable boundaries of human imagination quake with apprehension.

There are eight opportunities to view this truly unique event at the PACT Theatre, Erskineville.
Opening Night is Thursday, 1st of October. The final night performance will be on Friday, the 9th.
Doors open at 7pm. The Show begins at 8.
Tickets can be bought in advance at www.tenderloins.com.au
Further information and pretty pictures may be seen at www.thesurgicalsideshow.com
On Sunday the show will be performed as a matinée starting at 2pm with doors opening at 1.
There will be absolutely no show on the Monday.

Rodrigo Gudiño's award-winning
Rue Morgue Cinema shorts now on DVD

Rue Morgue Cinema releases Rodrigo Gudiño's award winning shorts to DVD together for the very first time. Rue Morgue Cinema presents CURIOUS STORIES, CROOKED SYMBOLS: The Short Films of Rodrigo Gudiño, features three films have traveled extensively around the world sweeping up awards and accolades, including the festival favourite The Eyes of Edward James, the multi-award winning The Demonology of Desire, and the 2009 Genie Award nominated The Facts In the Case of Mister Hollow. CURIOUS STORIES, CROOKED SYMBOLS is a collection of visionary short films from Rue Morgue magazine's founding editor and publisher, whom Firefox News calls "one of the most compelling new directors on the scene".

We are proud to have screened all three of these deeply disturbing and brilliantly realised films at A Night of Horror over the years. Packed with extras the DVD collection is a must have for any serious horror fan.

"Brave, provocative, blackly comic and deeply perverse."
Mitch Davis, Fantasia Film Festival

"Bizarre, shocking and brilliantly done."
Raindance Film Fest

"Horrifying yet mesmerizing."
The Toronto Sun

"One fucked-up number."
Ain't It Cool News

Available direct from www.Rue-Morgue.com

Sorority Row in Australian Cinemas from September 10

When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and never speak of it again, so they can get on with their lives. This proves easier said then done when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret.

A re-imagining of the 1983 cult classic, The House on Sorority Row, this modern tale of revenge served ice cold, echoes the original's mix of horror and humour while creating a fresh take on terror uniquely its own.

If you were an "Official Festival Fiend" you and a friend would be seeing Sorority Row for free. Click here to purchase your discounted earlybird "Fiend Pass" for the 2010 festival now!

A Night of Horror - Perth, Western Australia Tour!
October 8-12, Luna Cinema Leederville

A spectacular collection of the best and bloodiest films from A Night of Horror International Film Festival 2009 is travelling to Perth, Western Australia this October!

The Perth event will run over five nights, presenting a terrifying program of grisly shorts and freaky features, plus a spectacular assortment of haunting films inspired by iconic cult writer H.P. Lovecraft. Including The Call of Cthulhu: the most authentic and unsettling adaptation of a Lovecraft tale to ever hit the screen!

Join the Zombie Walk through Leederville along Oxford St – Thursday, October 8! Starts 7:30pm from HQ Skate Park, and lurches to Luna Outdoor Cinema for Opening Night. Get zombified and stagger straight into the launch party at 8pm for drinks and pizza. Plus local music marauders - Fear of Comedy - breakout in song before we roll the films at 9pm.

Festival directors and filmmakers will share their skills, chills, and thrills when it comes to independent horror filmmaking and their unconditional love of the genre at the A Day of Horror discussion panel at 1pm Sat Oct 10 Leederville TAFE Oxford St Leederville.

Do not miss the ultimate horror film extravaganza! Tickets on sale and full program details at: www.lunapalace.com.au



This event is proudly sponsored by:
ScreenWest RTRFM Central TAFE Crumpler Lotterywest

ANOH at the Grossmann Film and Wine Festival, Slovenia - August 10-15!

A Night of Horror is proud to bring a selection of the world's best and bloodiest short films to Grossmann! The program features a cornucopia of terrifying Slovenian premieres, including: The Facts in the Case of Mr. Hollow, an ingenuously layered and deeply disturbing animation from Rodrigo Gudino (founder of Rue Morgue, the world's top horror magazine) and Vincent Marcone. Some other highlights are: Treevenge, director Jason Eisener's multi-award winning and hilariously gore-soaked tale about rampaging Christmas trees; and AM 1200 a pulse-charging masterpiece from auteur David Prior.



Whatever your taste in horror, your appetite will be fully satiated with this blood-soaked cinematic buffet!

More details at: http://www.grossmann.si

Winner of "Best Australian Film" A Night of Horror 2009
I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer
Now available to rent!

There's a game so torturous, so excruciating, so disturbing, so boring, you'll wish you were already dead. There are many ways to die, but none more unpleasant than being ripped apart by some nutter in his cricket kit!

In a heady Australian summer, a young cricketer is hospitalised by his bullying team mates. Twenty years later he returns to wreak his bloody revenge.

Scotland Yard hotshot Kim Reynolds arrives in Sydney to assist New South Wales Detectives Gary Chance and Shane Scott in the hunt for the serial killer terrorising Sydney. The remaining team members are relocated to a safe house in Joadja Creek, unfortunately it doesn't turn out to be that safe!

One by one, in the remote Australian outback, the team members are dismissed by the moustachioed serial killer with a razor sharp cricket glove and an arsenal of sharpened stumps.

This time they'll get to keep the Ashes!




"5 stars" - critical-film.com

"...great fun..!" - aintitcool.com

"...delivers everything you'd expect from a cricket-themed satirical slasher and more!" - frightfest.co.uk

Cast of newcomers include Jai Koutrae, Stacey Edmonds, Az Jackson & featuring Arianna Starr (Miss Nude Australia).

For more info visit: http://www.therunsmovie.com

Packed with extras!

- Director's commentary
- Making runs
- Bloody FX
- Shower scene uncut
- Canteen scene grade
- Abetoir Film Festival Q & A
- Joadja diary
- Audio mix diary
- Hell City Glamours music video

"Best Shorts of ANOH 2009" travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina

A selection of some of the best and bloodiest short films from A Night of Horror 2009 are screening as a special side program at the 3rd Kratkofil International Film Festival in Banja Luka (June 16 - 20).

The jaw-dropping program includes:

The Facts in the Case of Mr Hollow - Dir. Rodrigo Gudino, (CAN)

Una Storia Di Lupi (A Wolves' Tale) - Dir. Cristiano Donzelli, (ITA)

Treevenge - Dir. Jason Eisener, (CAN)

Excision - Dir. Richard Bates, 18 mins (USA)

A Break in the Monotony - Dir. Damien Slevin (AUS)

AM 1200 - Dir. David Prior (USA)

Visit the Kratkofil site at: http://www.kratkofil.org/