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Indie Filmmakers Jon and James Kondelik, respectively known as The Kondelik Brothers, are pleased to announce their Theatrical release to their horror feature, Behind The Walls. The film will be making its Theatrical Drive-In debut in Austin, TX at the Blue Starlite Drive-In June 10th, 11th, 15th, and 22nd. More Drive-In dates will be coming …

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Stars: Ricky Flowers Jr., Motown Maurice, Donte Essien, Aurelia Michael, Joston Theney, Jon Kondelik, Tarkan Dospil, Arielle Brachfeld, Eric Paul Erickson | Written by Tim Johnson, James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik, Ashley Scott Meyers | Directed by Hank Braxton

It’s a great day in South Central: Cam and his hip-hop crew are all set to sign a record deal that could change their lives. But their jealous friend Vurkel wrecks their plans when he creates a giant, mutant snake that quickly lays waste to the city of Compton, eating everyone in its path. Soon Cam, Pinball, Neon, and Beez Neez cook up a crazy scheme to stop the monstrous, munching menace—blow it away it by pumping up the jams.

You’ve got to love Any film that starts with a snake falling out of a plane directly onto a car driving through Compton… Yes, Snake Outta Compton literally sees Snakes On A Plane...

Stars: Ryan Budds, Doug Burch, Eric Paul Erickson, Jonathan Nation, Frankie Ray, Tamara Stayer, Madison West | Written by Jacoby Bancroft, Eric Paul Erickson | Directed by James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik

Sharknado, Jurassic Games, Atomic Shark, Dragon Wars, Ghostquake….. I could go on. I do have a fondness for these films and many many more. They usually have ridiculous and/or eye-catching titles and awesome/really bad-looking DVD covers. But in truth it had been a little while since I had watched one. Therefore I jumped at the chance to view Jurassic Galaxy.

On the face of things, Jurassic Galaxy doesn’t offer too much original. Characters lost in a land they are unfamiliar with, characters not trusting each other, characters that seem nice turn out anything but, double-crosses happen, some people die, some survive, etc, etc. Well, in its most simple terms anyway. But like with many of this type of movie,...

Have you ever seen a supernatural horror movie told from the perspective of a haunted house? Behind the Walls is looking to upend established genre tropes; written and directed by James Kondelik and Jon Kondelik, the film hit Rebox kiosks nationwide today in advance of its December 4th DVD/VOD release date. In addition to the […] The post Exclusive Clip from Supernatural Shocker Behind The Walls Now on Redbox appeared first on Dread Central.

Featuring a cast that reunites From Beyond actors Barbara Crampton and Ken Foree, the horror film Blood Brothers is teased in a new trailer and poster ahead of its theatrical and digital release on December 2nd.

Press Release: "Critically-acclaimed festival favorite The Divine Tragedies, from writer-director Jose Prendes, will be distributed in the Us by Uncork’d Entertainment under new title Blood Brothers.

The first feature from Dual Visions, the company headed up by Jon and James Kondelik, has been called “a dangerous and perfect little nightmare that needs to be seen” (Aint it Cool News) and “simply divine” (Dread Central).

Due for a theatrical/VOD release December 2, it tells of two brothers that fulfill their murderous fantasies, but doing so derails their relationship with horrifying results. Rising star Hannah Levien, from TV’s The Magicians, genre favorite Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Ken Foree (The Devil’s Rejects), Graham Denman and Lynn Lowry (The Crazies) star.

Festival fave The Divine Tragedies inks Us distribution

Critically-acclaimed festival favorite The Divine Tragedies, from writer-director Jose Prendes, will be distributed in the Us by Uncork’d Entertainment. The first feature from Dual Visions, the company headed up by Jon and James Kondelik, has been called “a dangerous and perfect little nightmare that needs to be seen” (Aint it Cool News) and “simply divine” …

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Roar Uthaug’s The Wave crashes on the shores of Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on June 21st. Also in this round-up: production details on Jessica Cameron’s An Ending, release details for Sacrifice and The Divine Tragedies, and Kickstarter launch details for Night Wolf.

The Wave: “Nestled in Norway’s Sunnmøre region, Geiranger is one of the most spectacular tourist draws on the planet. With the mountain Åkerneset overlooking the village — and constantly threatening to collapse into the fjord — it is also a place where cataclysm could strike at any moment. After putting in several years at Geiranger’s warning centre, geologist Kristian (Kristoffer Joner) is moving on to a prestigious gig with an oil company. But the very day he’s about to drive his family to their new life in the city, Kristian senses something isn’t right. The substrata are shifting. No one wants to believe...

Uncork’d Entertainment have announced they have picked up Jose Prendes’ critically-acclaimed festival favorite The Divine Tragedies for distribution in the Us.

The first feature from Dual Visions, the company headed up by Jon and James Kondelik, has been called “a dangerous and perfect little nightmare that needs to be seen” (Aint it Cool News) and “simply divine” (Dread Central). The films cast includes Hannah Levien from TV’s The Magicians, genre favorite Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead, The Devil’s Rejects), Graham Denman and Lynn Lowry (The Crazies).

The Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman) and his half-brother Thomas Lo Bianco (Jon Kondelik), who were raised by their arthritis-twisted, alcoholic mother (Barbara Crampton). The boys concoct a deadly game to test their superior intelligence against the dimwitted masses. This game will eventually lead to murder,...

Directors: Jesse Baget, Elias Benavidez, Andrés Borghi, Jay Holben, Mike Kochansky, James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik, Bryan Norton, Antonio Padovan, Ryan Patch, Marc Roussel. Cast: Landon Ackerman and April Adamson. The first All Hallow's Eve came out in 2013. The first film hosted three fearsome short films. Each revolved around a murderous clown. This second release has expanded to eight films. This time the cast and crew have greatly increased, while the wraparound has decreased in importance. This film viewer enjoyed three films more than the rest, including: "A Boy's Life," "The Last Halloween," and "Alexia." These three stood out from the others by focusing on a horrifying and sometimes surprising tone. In the line-up, "The Last Halloween" appears second. This film, completed in 2014, follows four trick-or-treaters. This short quartet are out for candy, during an apocalypse. The locals are not very receptive to their demands for sweets. But, the tables turn as this short crew.

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On a hot and humid day in August L.J. Rivera's Galactic Film Festival held a Filmmaker's roundtable at the classic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, where new and aspiring filmmakers were treated to the wisdom and inspirational words of Jon Kondelik and James Kondelik, two identical twin filmmakers who have been making waves with a pair of highly anticipated upcoming indie films, in a panel that wound up being moderated by scream queen Jessica Cameron and myself.

The two anticipated films in question are The Divine Tragedies and Behind the Walls. I got to see the first fifteen minutes of The Divine Tragedies, which was produced by the Kondelik brothers and written and directed by Jose Prendes, last December at the legendary but now sadly closed Jumpcut Cafe, and was immediately taken in by the film's idiosyncratic style, which seemed to me to be David Lynch...

Jon and James Kondelik are finishing production on Behind the Walls. This horror film looks through the eyes of a different sort of character, a malicious home. The first poster for the film has been released, along with several stills; fans of independent horror can find the graphics here. As well, the film stars: Vanessa Angel (“Weird Science”), Hutch Dano (Zombeavers), Reggie Lee (NBC’s “Grimm”), Lew Temple (AMC’s “The Walking Dead”) and Bailey Spry (It Follows). A preview of the film's terror is hosted here. From the logline, an evil abode is waiting for a new family to arrive. When they turn up, this haunted house will not let them leave, ever! Director Jon Kondelik has something to say about the haunted house sub-genre. Kondelik says: "we aim to put a new spin on a familiar genre." Behind the Walls will offer surprises. Kondelik goes on to say...

Brothers Jon and James Kondelik continue to reveal more from their film, The Divine Tragedies. This film, which is based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, has been reset to film. This time the names are slightly different, but the brother's motivations are the same. They want to get away with murder. Now, four new clips have been released for The Divine Tragedies. Each clip shows more of the film and more of their plan, to get away with the perfect crime. The clips are titled: "Alley Scene," "Masterpiece," "Butterflies," and "Where are the Keys." The first clip, "Alley Scene," shows how one of the brothers is more motivated to kill, compared to the other. "Masterpiece" introduces their main victim, Genevieve (Hannah Levien). Meanwhile, "Butterflies" shows Charles (Graham Denman) and his sadistic ways. Unfortunately for Charles, his first murder does not go according to plan. The "Where are...

Jon Kondelik and his brother James Kondelik are releasing a second trailer for The Divine Tragedies, today. A Dual Visions production, The Divine Tragedies takes a chapter from the 1920s Leopold and Loeb murder case, in which two men tried to get away with murder. In this update, Charles (Graham Denman) and Thomas (Jon Kondelik) are two brothers, who target a vulnerable, single mother. They believe their wits will win the day, until Detective Homer Gaul (Ken Foree) enters the picture. A true visual marvel, the second trailer shows more of the film's story, characters and dangerous situations. As well, the producers, along with director Jose Prendes, have unveiled several more posters. In quad form, the graphics host quotes from early film reviews. Matt Boiselle (Dreadcentral) and Mark Miller are quoted and both film critics enjoyed the surreal atmosphere of the film. All three new quad posters can also be seen here.

Two psychotic brothers are on a rampage to fulfill their fantasies of murder but at what cost? Are they willing to give up their close bond of brotherhood? It's that bond that sits at the center of Jose Prendes' The Divine Tragedies, a low-budget offering from the producing team of brothers Jon and James Kondelik.

The movie, starring Graham Denman and Jon Kondelik as the brothers, is quite obviously an indie production but man, there's a great energy to this trailer and if you can overlook some mediocre special effects, this looks like a promising mind bender of a little horror movie.

The Divine Tragedies is currently in post production.

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Dual Visions has pulled back more of the curtain for the horror feature The Divine Tragedies. An official trailer for the film is now available. The clip, from director Jose Prendes and producers Jon and James Kondelik, shows two ruthless characters and their desire to carry out of the perfect crime. The film is reminiscent of other surreal films from the past, including David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1982). The Divine Tragedies stars Jon Kondelik, Barbara Crampton, Ken Foree, Lynn Lowry and Graham Denman. The full trailer is here. The film is based on the Leopold and Loeb murder case, from Chicago. In the early 1900s, two men would murder a child, in order to test their wits against authorities. In The Divine Tragedies, the characters are named Charles Brubaker and Thomas Lo Bianco. Together, this twisted duo hope to kill a young, single mother and evade authorities. But, Det. Homer is quickly on their trail.

A few weeks ago we were promised the trailer for writer/director Jose Prendes' The Divine Tragedies, and with the film now complete and about to kick off its festival run, we have it for you right here just in time to celebrate the start of the weekend!

From the Press Release

Dual Visions and Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) have completed work on the serial killer fever dream that is The Divine Tragedies. As proof, here is the official first look at the film!

The Divine Tragedies, produced by Prendes and Jon and James Kondelik, stars Graham Denman (The Haunting of Whaley House), Jon Kondelik (Airplane vs. Volcano), Lynn Lowry (The Crazies), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs), Barbara Crampton (You’re Next), and Hannah Levien (Children of Sorrow).

Synopsis:

The Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case,...

Writer/director Jose Prendes' The Divine Tragedies has a trailer forthcoming and will soon be kicking off a festival run, but first the powers-that-be have a pair of new characters poster to share featuring two murderous half-brothers.

From the Press Release

Dual Visions and Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) have completed work on two more character posters for the serial killer thriller The Divine Tragedies. The new graphics highlight the artwork of Sasha Burrow and show half-brothers Thomas LoBianco and Charles Brubaker.

Together, this pair will create a murder spree which targets the most vulnerable.

The Divine Tragedies is loosely based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case of 1924, in which two brothers would test their high Iq against an innocent victim, a young boy. In this film adaptation the names have been changed, but the drive is the same – to get away with murder!

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Jon Kondelik and James Kondelik, the producers of The Divine tragedies have released two new graphics for the serial killer fever dream The Divine Tragedies. This film is being developed by Dual visions and The Haunting of Whaley House director, Jose Prendes. This horrifying feature, which is based on the 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder case, hosts a bevy of horror icons, including: Ken Foree (Candyman), Barbara Crampton (You're Next), Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs), Lynn Lowry (Cat People), Hannah Levien (Children of Sorrow) and many more. The two character posters released today show the two brothers: Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman) and Thomas LoBianco (Jon Kondelik). In the film's story, two brothers test their wits against police and the innocent. A young, single mother will be the first victim. But, Charles and Thomas leave a trail of clues in their destruction. And soon, the authorities are only a step...

In today's Indie Beat, the upcoming horror film, The Divine Tragedies, has completely wrapped production and is on schedule to start its festival circuit later this year. In celebration of moving on to post-production, the filmmakers have released a new poster for the movie. Come inside to check it out and learn more!

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Film production company Dual Visions has completed the official artwork for the serial killer fever dream The Divine Tragedies. The artwork shows a partially disguised character from the film. As well, this horrifying crime...

Producers Jon and James Kondelik, along with director Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House), have unveiled the official artwork for The Divine Tragedies. The graphic shows one bloodied characters, framed by rose petals. The Divine Tragedies is a crime thriller, which deals with the 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder case, of Chicago; the film has been rewritten for a modern audience. As well, the cast includes horror veterans, including: Ken Foree (Candyman), Lynn Lowry (Cat People), Sean Whalen (People Under the Stairs) and Barbara Crampton. Fans can find more on the film here. To develop the story further, Charles and Thomas are two very intelligent brothers. They decide to test their wits and to try murder, a perfect murder. They target a young single-mom, but events do not go according to plan. An astute detective is hot on their trail and this perfect murder is unravelling quickly before the brother's eyes.

Only losers go to the Edge Of Tomorrow. Real heroes jump right in to the… Age of Tomorrow (2014) Director: James Kondelik Stars: Kelly Hu, Robert Picardo, Lane Townsend Aliens attack Earth and begin hording humans because their planet is dying due to—oh, who cares… this firefighter needs to save his daughter! Making one of The Asylum's patented "mockbusters" must be a tough gig. There's no easy way to...

Airplane Vs. Volcano (2014) Director: James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik Stars: James Oster, Dean Cain, Robin Givens JimmyO saves Superman. And some other stuff happens with an aircraft and some volcanoes. I love JoBlo film critic and resident stud James Oster (aka JimmyO) almost as much I love bad movies, so it's as if Airplane Vs. Volcano was made just for me. It's like looking at identical twins! Bias admitted, I do think this movie falls on the...

With the tagline “Based on the True Story,” The Asylum's Airplane vs. Volcano could very well be the most ludicrous entry yet in the "versus" sub-genre. Read on for your first details, a pair of stills, and the trailer for the Kondelik brothers' harrowing new story of terror... at 30,000 feet!

From the (Very Enthusiastic) Press Release:

The Asylum and the Kondelik brothers have come together to create the most exciting tale ever told: Airplane vs. Volcano! This action-packed feature is set to raze select theatres in just a few weeks and hit DVD on May 27th.

Airplane vs. Volcano hosts an all-star cast including Dean Cain, Robin Givens, and Lawrence Hilton Jacobs. From Jon Kondelik and James Kondelik (A House Is Not a Home), this title reinvigorates the action thriller genre. And fans of The Asylum or of sensational cinema can take a look at the first trailer for Airplane vs.

Writer and director Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are have announcde the beginning of principal photography on The Divine Tragedies; as well announcing the latest cast members to join the film alongside Lynn Lowry, Sean Whalen, Graham Denam and Jon Kondelik are From Beyond co-stars Ken Foree and Barbara Crampton.

Says Barbara of the film:

“I am very excited to take part in Jose Prendes’s complex and disturbing film, The Divine Tragedies; deeply exploring the nature of relationships and the influence they provide while carving out our places in the world,” she says. “I am excited to play the mother of two brothers whose torturous tendencies exact horrific carnage to people they claim to both admire and love. Being reunited with one of my favorite co-stars, horror luminary Ken Foree, is an added delight!”

Prendes and co. have also released the...

Writer and director Jose Prendes ("The Haunting Of Whaley House") and producers Jon and James Kondelik are excited to announce the casting of the eternally beautiful Barbara Crampton ("you're Next", "Re-animator"). Crampton joins her "From Beyond" co-star Ken Foree, in their new film "The Divine Tragedies". Barbara says of the film I am very excited to take part in Jose Prendes's complex and disturbing film, The Divine Tragedies; deeply exploring the nature of relationships and the influence they provide while carving out our places in the world. I am excited to play the mother of two brothers whose torturous tendencies exact horrific carnage to people they claim to both admire and love. Being reunited with one of my favorite co-stars, horror luminary Ken Foree, is an added...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes photos from Utero, The Last Halloween, and Phantasmagoria, release details on The Horror at 37,000 Feet starring William Shatner, casting news for The Divine Tragedies, and much more:

First Details on Utero: “Writer/Director Bryan Coyne’s (Harvard Park and Incarnate) new film Utero started production this week in Los Angeles.

Independently financed by Coinopflix, the movie stars Jessica Cameron who is also producing along with her Truth or Dare partner, Jonathan Higgins. Former Platinum Studios Exec (Cowboys and Aliens, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night) Richard Marincic also serves as a producer on the film.

Utero is about “an agoraphobic unwed mother who finds her psyche unraveling as she becomes convinced that her unborn child is more monster than human.”

Cameron’s latest film Truth or Dare, is playing...

Jose Pendres' new flick, The Divine Tragedies, has commenced filming; and to celebrate, we have an all-new one-sheet for you cats to ogle. Check it out, and look for more on this one soon!

From the Press Release

Writer/director Jose Prendes (The Haunting Of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are excited to announce the beginning of principal photography for their fever dream of a film: The Divine Tragedies.

The Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman, The Haunting of Whaley House) and his half-brother Thomas Lo Bianco (Jon Kondelik, Airplane Vs. Volcano), who were raised by their arthritis-twisted, alcoholic Mother (Barbara Crampton). The boys concoct a deadly game to test their superior intelligence against the dimwitted masses. This game will eventually lead to murder, and when Genevieve, a beautiful single mother, enters their lives,...

Jose Prendes' The Divine Tragedies continues to gather an extraordinary horror cast. This serial killer thriller has already brought Ken Foree, Sean Whalen and Lynn Lowry into the fold. Their latest cast announcement involves Barbara Crampton of Re-animator (1985) fame. Crampton will play the mother of two brothers, involved in a murderous game of wits. As well, brothers Jon Kondelik (The Haunting of Whaley House) and James Kondelik (A House is Not a Home) are producers of this title. Director Prendes is happy to bring Crampton into his film's deadly web. Prendes says of Crampton and her abilities: “Barbara is an actress that I have admired for years and I am beyond thrilled to have her on this film. She glows with life and is really going to surprise people with her performance in this one. Not only does she love the material and respect it, which is the best compliment an actor can give,...

Another horror favorite has signed up for active screamy duty on Jose Pendres' new flick, The Divine Tragedies! So who's next on the docket? Read on for the details, and look for additional goodies on this one soon!

From the Press Release

Writer/director Jose Prendes (The Haunting Of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are excited to announce the casting of the eternally beautiful Barbara Crampton (You’Re Next, Re-animator), who joins her From Beyond co-star Ken Foree, in their new film The Divine Tragedies.

“Very excited to take part in Jose Prendes’ complex and disturbing film, The Divine Tragedies, deeply exploring the nature of relationships and the influence they provide while carving out our places in the world,” says Barbara. “I am excited to play the mother of two brothers whose torturous tendencies exact horrific carnage to people they claim to both admire and love. Being...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes an exclusive clip from the film, The Case of Mary Ford, first details on The Three starring Lew Temple from The Walking Dead, a new candle line from Horror Decor, a review of The Poisoning and The Returned, a Q&A with artist Naisa Gomez, and much more:

Exclusive Clip from The Case of Mary Ford: “Greece, 1910. Maria (Tamar Karabetyan) is a young Greek girl in a fishing village on the Black Sea. The village match maker betroths her to a young fisherman Adonis (Branko Tomovic), who is in partnership with the true object of Maria’s affection, Giorgos (Yannis Stankoglou). One stormy night Giorgos and Adonis’s boat capsizes and Adonis is lost at sea. With no source of income Giorgos sets of for America promising Maria he will return for her.

Director Jose Prendes and producers Jon and James Kondelik are happy to announce the attachment of two more actors to their serial killer fever dream - The Divine Tragedies. The horror icon Lynn Lowry (The Crazies) has agreed to participate in the film and so has prolific actor Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs). Both actors will appear in this film, which is based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, and filming begins this February. Prendes' story for The Divine Tragedies is a tale of wits. Two disturbed, but highly intelligent young men decide to pull off the perfect murder. They choose a young, single mom for their dastardly deed. However, events do not go well for the killers, when a determined detective (Ken Foree) decides to track them down. Prendes had some kind words for these new cast memebers. Of Lowry, Prendes states: "Lynn is simply wonderful.

More casting news has arrived for Jose Pendres' new flick, The Divine Tragedies, and it's another familiar genre favorite! So who's next on the docket? Read on for the details, and look for additional goodies on this one soon!

From the Press Release

Writer/Director Jose Prendes (The Haunting Of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are excited to welcome the gorgeous genre vet Lynn Lowry (The Crazies, Shivers, I Drink Your Blood) to the cast of their new film.

“I’m thrilled to be working with Jose Prendes again,” says Lynn. “The Haunting Of Whaley House” was a great experience and I’ve gotten so many compliments from fans about my work in that film. I’m certain that Jose will do a brilliant Job on this film as well!”

Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman,...

More casting news has arrived for Jose Pendres' new flick, The Divine Tragedies, and it's another familiar genre favorite! Read on for the details, and look for additional goodies on this one soon!

From the Press Release

Writer/director Jose Prendes (The Haunting Of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are excited to welcome Sean Whalen (The People Under The Stairs, Twister, Hatchet III) to the cast of their new film.

“I wrote this really bizarre and sleazy character, who just so happened to have some endearing qualities, and I always had Sean in mind for it,” says Jose. “He was the first actor we went out to, and he said yes immediately after reading the script, which was great because I couldn’t see anyone else playing that role.”

Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman,...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on a Ghostbusters tank top from Cavity Colors, casting news for The Divine Tragedies, a trailer for the film Rage, Kristian’s impressions of Unidentified, and much more:

A Veil’s Tombs: Tombs was written, directed, and produced by Chad Ackerman. Special effects and makeup effects by Frank Ippolito (SyFy’s Face-Off, Chronicles of Riddick, Pirates of the Caribbean) and Ian Von Cromer.

Tombs stars Christian Ackerman (Zombie), Edwin Peraza (Cow), Chad Ackerman (Male Chicken), Laura Ackerman (Female Chicken), and Tanner Sparks (Rabbit).

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The Divine Tragedies Casting Details: “The Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman, The Haunting of Whaley House) and his half-brother Thomas Lo Bianco (Jon Kondelik, Airplane Vs. Volcano), who concoct...

Director Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are proud to announce the attachment of horror icon Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead) to their new film, The Divine Tragedies. This title, which is a tale of terrible traps and murder, is set to lens later this month. As well, this film draws from the infamous Leopold and Loeb murder case, in which two sadists preyed upon women. Ken Foree is renowned for his work in several horror classics. Foree recently was attached to Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem (2013). Prendes is excited to have Foree join the cast: "We sent the script to him and he got back to us the very next day with a simple: ‘I’m in’. We are beyond thrilled to have him on board!" More details on The Divine Tragedies will be announced, once shooting begins. All available...

A bit of casting news has trickled in today for Jose Pendres' new flick, The Divine Tragedies, and it's a familiar genre favorite! Read on for the details.

From the Press Release

Divine Tragedies Announces The Casting Of Ken Foree: Writer/director Jose Prendes (The Haunting Of Whaley House) and producers Jon and James Kondelik are excited to welcome the badass Ken Foree (Dawn Of The Dead, Lords Of Salem) to the cast of their new film.

“Ken is not only a good, hard-working actor but has such an iconic presence that he makes everything cool,” says Prendes. “We sent the script to him, and he got back to us the very next day with a simple ‘I’m in’. We are beyond thrilled to have him on board.”

Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman,...

Writer and director Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) has announced his next film, the serial killer mind-bender: The Divine Tragedies, which is based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case of 1924, and tells the tale of Charles Brubaker, played by Graham Denman (The Haunting of Whaley House) and his half-brother Thomas Lo Bianco, played by Jon Kondelik (Airplane Vs. Volcano), who concoct a deadly game to test their superior intelligence against the dimwitted masses.

“It’s a serial killer film, but unlike anything you’ve ever seen before,” says director Prendes. “I know people always say that, but I really think the film will back me up. It’s American Psycho meets Videodrome, by way of John Carpenter. I wanted to make something that would really surprise people. Not just in a gory way, which is easy, but in a beautiful way. The same way a...

Some films are terrifying, some are kind of startling, and others are just plain weird. Jose Pendres' new flick, The Divine Tragedies, looks to be all of those and then some. Read on for artwork and more.

From the Press Release

Writer/director Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) announces his next film, the serial killer mind-bender: The Divine Tragedies.

Based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case of 1924, it tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (played by Graham Denman, The Haunting of Whaley House) and his half-brother Thomas Lo Bianco (played by Jon Kondelik, Airplane Vs. Volcano), who concoct a deadly game to test their superior intelligence against the dimwitted masses. This game will eventually lead to murder, and when Genevieve, a beautiful single mother, enters their lives, they finally find the perfect girl for their first kill. But problems arise when they quickly discover that Detective Homer Gaul,...

by Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com

Directed by the Kondelik Brothers

Runtime 3 minutes 11 seconds

Written and directed by Jon and James Kondelik, M is for Masochist stars Bill Oberst Jr. as a carnival barker who lures marks to a game called The Masochist. A person is strapped to a large wheel hanging from a wall and you can use any weapon available. You make the person bleed and the more blood you spill, the more you can win. Three boys step up to take their turns, only to find that the masochist in question is a person of interest to one of the teens.

One of the short films in the running for a slot in the ABCs of Death 2, Oberst does a fantastically creepy carnival barker. The story is a good one, begging the question “what would you do if you could get some measure of revenge”?

The Special Effects are well done,...

Directors Jon Kondelik and James Kondelik are best known for their award winning work on A House is not a Home, starring Gerald Webb. This film won "Best Horror Feature" at the Burbank International Film Festival. Now, the brothers have set their sights on the ABCs of Death 2 film competition. Their entry is titled "M is for Masochist" and the short feature stars genre vet' Bill Oberst Jr. In the short film, three young men find themselves in a sidestreet carnival. Here, a man is pinned to the board and they have every weapon imaginable at their disposal. Now, they must make the man bleed, at the bequest of a strange carnie (Oberst Jr.). "M is for Masochist" is a very strong entry into the ABCs of Death 2 competition. Fans of horror can view the full feature at the link below. And, if you enjoy the show, then give the film a Facebook Like,...

A House is Not a Home is an indie horror feature being developed by DeInstitutionalized LLC. This title is a haunted house thriller, with a twist. Those shadows that go bump in the night might not be what the Williams family expects. And now, a movie poster has been released for the film. The graphic shows some of the evil that lies in the Williams' home. In the clouds, eyes of a creature can be seen and the home looks foreboding. This movie poster adds another piece to the puzzle of what A House is Not a Home is about, terrifying times. A House is Not a Home will complete in June of this year (2013). Then, DeInstitutionalized LLC will reveal a release date for this exciting thriller. Horror fans can revisit the trailer for the film below. Release Date: Tba. Director: Christopher Ray. Writers: James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik and Victoria Dadi.

Production company DeInstitionalized dropped us a line today with the first official one-sheet for their haunting new feature film A House Is Not a Home. Check out all the goodies right here.

From the Press Release

DeInstitutionalized LLC has released the first poster for their horror thriller A House Is Not a Home. This horror title was shot in Simi Valley, California, during December of 2012. The film notably stars Gerald Webb (Layover, “True Blood”), Bill Cobbs (Night at the Museum), Eddie Steeples (“My Name is Earl”) and Richard Grieco (“21 Jump Street”). A House Is Not a Home will complete post-production in June of this year.

The first graphic for the feature warns of an entity inside this new home. The Williams family have recently moved into their residence, but something is not right. Shapes and shadows move in the home late at night, and a presence is stalking this family.