Films

Features Selection:

1.] Gila! { ‘The Giant Gila Monster’ remake} [United States. 96 min.] – World Gala Premiere!!
2.] Bio-Slime. [United States. 90 min.]
3.] Primitive. [United States. 86 min.]
4.] Virgin Beach Creature. [Indonesia. 80 min.] – North American Premiere!!
5.] Synevir. [Ukraine. 89 min.] – World Premiere!!
6.] The Tentacle’s Claw. [Canada. 68 min.] – U.S. And Festival Premiere!!
7.] Metamorphosis. [United Kingdom. 102 min.] – U.S. Premiere!!
8.] Empress Vampire. [China/United States. 90 min. ]
9.] Lisl And The Lorlock. [United States. 90 min.]
10.] Spores. [Russia. 80 min.] – World Premiere!!
11.] Jonah Lives. [United States. 94 min.] – Festival Premiere!!
12.] Zombies From Outer Space. [Germany. 90 min.] – North American Premiere!!
13.] Monkey Boy. [Italy. 79 min.] – North American Premiere!!
14.] The Caretaker. [Australia. 98 min.]
15.] The Woodsman. [Belize./United States. 113 min.] – World Premiere!!
16.] Poisoned. [Israel. 45 min.] – North American Premiere!!
17.] House Of Ghosts. [United States. 77 min.] – Festival Premiere!!
18.] Tartarus. [Austria. 106 min.] – North American Premiere!
19.] LizardMan: The Terror Of The Swamp. [United States. 80 min] – World Premiere!!
20.] Attack Of The Indian Werewolf. [South Africa. 88 min.] – North American Premiere!!
21.] Return Of The Killer Shrews. [United States.]
22.] Frankenstein: Day Of The Beast. [United States. 90 min.]
23.] 2-Headed Shark Attack. [United States. 88 min.] – Festival Premiere!!
24.] From Beneath. [Canada. 82 min.] – World Premiere!!
25.] I Am A Ghost. [United States. 74 min.]
26.] Crustacean. [United States. 92 min.]
27.] “Cats On A Pedal Boat.” [Israel. 87 min.]
28.] “The Oatmeal Man.” [ United States. 85 min.] – World Premiere!!
29.] Grizzly. [United States. 91 min.] – Rare Screening!!
30.] Armed Response. [United States. 86 min.] – Rare Screening!!

Shorts Selection:

1.] Huhu Attack. [New Zealand. 15 min.]
2.] Attack Of The Brainsucker. [Canada. 14 min.]
3.] Bait. [Denmark.14 min.] – North American Premiere!!
4.] Bygone Behemoth. [United States. 6 min]
5.] Waiting For Gorgo. [United Kingdom.18 min.]
6.] Giant Monsters Attack Hawaii. [United States.10 min.]
7.] Giant Monster Playset. [United States. 12 min.]
8.] The Legend Of Ol’ Goldie. [United Kingdom. 8 min.]
9.] The Midge. [United Kingdom.11 min.]
10.] Squid. [United States. 4 min.] – Festival Premiere!!
11.] Play Dead. [United States. 18 min.]
12.] Giant Squid. [United States. 8 min.]
13.] Certified. [United States. 9 min.]
14.] Attack Of The Giant Brain Sucker Monster From Outer Space. [France. 19 min.]
15.] The God Of Clay. [Japan. 13 min.] – Rare Screening!!
16.] Red Blob Massacre. [United States. 23 min.] – Festival Premiere!!
17.] Eaglewalk. [United States. 30 min.]
18.] Vicki. [United States. 14 min.]
19.] Banks Of The Vltava. [United States. 18 min.]
20.] The Acid Spiders. [Australia. 15 min.]
21.] Children Of Stone. [United States. 17 min.]
22.] Decapoda Shock. [Spain. 10 min.]
23.] The Beast From 20 Zillion Years Ago. [United States. 7 min.]
24,] ManClam: The Shell From Hell. [Canada. 9 min.]
25.] Snails! [Cargols!] [Spain 17 min.]
26.] Haselwurm. [Italy. 16 min.]
27.] Earwigs! [Canada. 5 min.]
28.] Attack Of The Killer Mutant Chickens. [ Bangladesh. 15 min.]
29.] BLARGHAAAHRGARG. [ Portugal. 14 min.]
30.] The Relief Keeper. [ United States. 17 min.]
31.] “The Elaborate End Of Robert Ebb.” [United Kingdom/France. 13 min.]

In the Past we have shown

The B Movie Celebration attempts to provide our attendees and solid overview and perspective on the legacy and continuing  innovations in genre cinema.

Some of the films we have show in the past are;

Angry Red Planet (1959)
Directed by Ib Melchoir
Written by Ib Melchoir and Sid Pink
Produced by Norman Maurer and Sid Pink
Running time: 83 minutes
Stars: Gerald Mohr, Naura Hayden, Les Tremayne
A manned ship to Mars returns to Earth after being thought lost.
There are only two survivors, one of them with a mysterious growth
on his arm. They tell of man-eating monsters thrust on them by
the Martians. Weird effects have made this a cult classic of sorts.
Melchoir, better known as a writer, also gave the world “The Time
Travelers” (1964) and “Death Race 2000” (1975). He and Pink
would collaborate again on “Reptilicus” (1962).

Batman (1966)
Directed by Leslie H. Martinson
Written by Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Produced by William Dozier
Running time: 105 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess
Meredith, Frank Gorshin, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
If you loved the TV series, you’ll love this movie spin-off which
brings the campy antics of the Dynamic Duo to the big screen. This
was made as a quick cash-in on the series’ popularity and it brings
on board the whole cast of Batman villains (Catwoman, Riddler,
Joker and the Penguin) as they try to take over the world with a
formula that dehydrates people which they use on world leaders.

Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
Directed by William Asher
Written By William Asher and Leo Townsend
Produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson
Running time: 98 minutes
Stars: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Paul Lynde, Harvey Lembeck, Don Rickles, Linda Evans, The Hondells, Buster Keaton
Join Frankie, Annette and all the Beach Party gang in this, the
fifth entry in the series. This is considered by many the best in the
series, in which a pop singer is kidnapped, Frankie and Annette
take to the air, Von Zipper and the Rats show up and all pandemonium
breaks loose. Plus there’s silent comedy king Buster Keaton
hoofin’ it up and showing the world that he’s still out there. This
was one of his last films before his death.

Biohazard 2. a.k.a. Biohazard: The Alien Force (1995)
Directed by Steve Latshaw
Written and produced by Steve Latshaw and Patrick Moran
Executive Producers: Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski
Running time: 88 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Stars: James L. Miles, John Alexander, Robin Chapman, Dorothy
Best, Katherine Culver
When a company experimenting with DNA creates a genetically engineered
monster, the host escapes carrying its mutant with it.
Soon, they wreak havoc throughout the countryside and the company
wants it destroyed before the press catches wind of it. But
others want the experiment exposed. The first film from director/
co-writer Latshaw is haled in the IMDB user comments as “good
cheesy fun” and “enjoyable trash.” Latshaw will be at the screening
to tell you more about it.

Camel Spiders (2011)
Directed by Jim Wynorski
Written by Jim Wynorski and J. Brad Wilkie
Produced by William Dever and Steve Goldenberg
WORLD PREMIERE! Based on stories of real creatures who have
attacked our military in the Middle East, these creatures have now
entered the Southwestern United States. Camel spiders attack
their prey freely and without fear. Now, a small group of fighters
vow to stop the invasion. Filmed in Franklin, Indiana, Lone Pine,
California and Vasquez Rocks Natural Area in Agnes, California.
Jim Wynorski will be there in person to introduce the film and to
hang out afterwards.

CELLAR, THE (1989)
Director: Kevin Tenney Writers:David Henry Keller ,John Woodward
Stars: Patrick Kilpatrick, Chris Miller and Suzanne Savoy
A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement
of his home. His parents don’t believe him, so he must kill the
monster alone.

Daughters of Darkness (1971)
Directed by Harry Kumel
Written by Pierre Drouat and Harry Kumel
Produced by Paul Collet and Henry Lange
Running time: 100 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Stars: Delphine Seyrid, John Karlen, Danielle Quirnet, Andrea Rau,
Paul Essar
A newly-married couple arrive at a seaside hotel. They are soon
joined by a Countess and her aide. Soon bodies drained of blood
begin appearing and the Countess becomes the main suspect.
Considered a masterpiece in some quarters, this cult classic is
known for having a distinctly arty look where the color red is most
prominent. The director has said that that’s because of a lab mistake,
but the effects are definitely there.

Dino Wolf (2011)
Directed by Fred Olen Ray
Stars: Maxwell Cau1field, Dragon Storm and Gil Gerard
WORLD PREMIERE! Scientists unearth a prehistoric Dino Wolf
from a nearly fossilized rock. The Dino Wolf breaks loose and
wreaks havoc on a small mountain town. It’s a return to the Bmovie
bonanzas of yesteryear and the latest from prolific B-master
Fred Olen Ray. Ray will be on hand to introduce the screening and
talk a little bit about the film.

Dragon Crusaders (2011)
Directed and Written by Mark Atkins
Produced by David Michael Laft
Stars Dylan Jones, Cecily Fay
WORLD PREMIERE A group of fugitive Knights Templar attacks a
pirate ship and are cursed to turn into hideous monster. To fight
the curse and save the world, they must fight the wizard-dragon
who intends to destroy it. This is the latest fantasy romp from the
crazed minds at The Asylum, the ever-prolific B-movie factory.

Empusa (2010)
Directed and written by Paul Naschy

Running time 97 minutes
Stars: Paul Naschy, Antonio Mayans, Maria Jesus Solina. Laura De
Pedro
This vampire tale is one of the last productions to feature Paul
Naschy. Naschy is known as The King of Spanish Horror for his appearances
in over 100 films, including Frankenstein’s Bloody Terror
(1968), The Werewolf Vs. The Vampire Woman (1971), Vengeance
of the Zombies (1973), House of Psychotic Women (1976)
and Night of the Werewolf (1981). This is also one of 15 films
Naschy directed and one of 43 he wrote. Enjoy it and pay tribute to
the master. Naschy died in 2009 at the age of 75.

Frankenstein Syndrome (2010)
Director: Sean Tretta Writers: Mary Shelley (novel), Sean Tretta
(screenplay)
Stars: Ed Lauter, Tiffany Shepis and Louis Mandylor
A group of researchers conducting illegal stem cell research
discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead
tissue. Unable to conduct legal human trials, the researchers turn
to corpses to test their serum

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Directed by Stephen Chiodo
Written and produced by Charles, Edward and Stephen Chiodo
Running time:88 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Stars: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, Royal Dano, John Vernon,
John Allen Nelson, Peter Licassi, Michael Siegel.
Here it is, the 1980s cult classic from the demented minds of the
Chiodo brothers, who will be in person at the screening to introduce
the film and talk afterwards. Aliens land near a small town
and take the form of clowns who kill and get cotton candy all over
you. With lots of tongue in cheek humor covering all circus bases
and creative, colorful make-up and special effects, this is a visual
feast as well as a spankin’ good time at the movies.

Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires (1974)
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Writer: Don Houghton
Producers: Don Houghton and Vee King Shaw
Running time: 89 minutes
MPAA Rating: R

Stars: Peter Cushing, David Chang, Julie Ege, Robin Stewart, Szu
Sith, John Forbes-Robinson
In this collaboration between Hammer Films and Hong Kong’s
Shaw Brothers, Count Dracula travels to China in the guise of a
warlord to support six vampires. Cushing comes to China to ward
him off with the help of some ku-fu assistants. This odd combination
of Hammer Gothic chills and kung fu was originally released
in the U.S. as “The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula” in an 83-minute
version. This is the full version.

Man Made Men (2009)
Directed and written by Alex Fegan
Produced by Alex Fegan, Helen Sheridan and John Sheridan
Running time: 90 minutes
No MPAA Rating
Stars: Conor Brophy, Liam Burke, Kevin Cummins, Nick Cummins,
Rory Doherty, Jane Downes
In this film from Ireland, an arrogant scientist conducts an experiment
to prove whether or not God exists. Three Rabbis arrive in
Dublin to stop the experiment because they believe it will bring on
the end of the world. But it appears the scientist is protected by
unseen forces that want to see the experiment go through. Critic
John Mulligan said that this is “a big movie on a small scale and
one you cannot take your eyes away from.” Tagline: “The Little Film
That Explains How The World Will End.”

The Millenium Bug (2010)
Directed and written by Kenneth Cran
Produced by James and Kenneth Cran
Running time: 88 minutes
No MPAA Rating
Stars: John Briddell, Adam Brooks, Christine Haeberman, Trek
Loneman, Ken McFarlane, John Charles Meyer.
The Haskin family tries to escape the madness of city life by escaping
to the Sierra Diablos mountains. The vicious Crawford hillbilly
clan abducts them and they must fight for survival. But neither the
Haskins nor the Crawfords can forsee the unspeakable evil that
awaits buried in the bowels of the earth. One IMDB user calls this
“a rip-roarin’ good time. You heard ‘im, now see it.

El Monstro Del Mar! (2010)
Directed and written by Stuart Simpson

Produced by Fabian Pisani
Running time: 75 minutes
No MPAA Rating
Stars: Norman Yemm, Nellie Scarlet, Kyrie Capri, Karli Madden,
Kate Watts
From the IMDB plot summary: “They were told never to go near the
water. Now, the sea will arise in a tide of blood.” Three anti-heroines
on a murder spree go against the advice of an old man and
take a dip in a pond. Up from the pond arises El Monstro Del Mar
to do his share of killing. Simpson’s follow-up to his “The Demons
Among Us” is a rousing take on 50s monster movies with a little bit
of Russ Meyer thrown in

The Mountie (2001)
Directed by Wyeth Clarkson
Written by Wyeth Clarkson, Charles Johnston, Grant Suave
Produced by Wyeth Clarkson, Philip Daniels and Andrew Williamson
Running time:90 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Stars: Andrew W. Walker, Jessica Pare, George Buza, Earl Pastko,
Tony Munch
USA THEATRICAL PREMIERE! A lone Mountie has come to a small
town to clean up corruption after he finds an innocent man dead.
He prepares to take down the evil men of the town one by one. This
Canadian western was retitled “The Way of the West” for DVD release
in this country. The B-Movie Celebration is proud to give “The
Mountie” its USA Theatrical Debut.

Night of the Comet (1984)
Directed and written by Thom Eberhardt
Produced by Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane
Running time: 95 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Stars: Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, Sharon
Farrell, Mary Woronov, Geoffrey Lewis, Peter Fox, John Achorn,
Michael Bowen, Devon Ericson, Lissa Layng.
A comet falls to earth and lands on LA, leaving behind two valley
girls who decide to go shopping. To this day, this film is considered
a witty parody of 50s, 60s and 70s horror classics and a smart
commentary on 80s teen culture. Producers Crawford and Lane
previously produced and wrote “Valley Girl” and would next make
“Jake Speed.”

Night of the Demons (1988)
Directed by Kevin S. Tenney
Produced and written by Joe Augustyn
Running time: 90 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Stars: Alvin Alexis, Allison Barron, Lance Fenton, Billy Gallo, Hal
Havins, Cathy Podewell, Linnea Quigley, Philip Tanzini
A group of teenagers are out partying on their way to a Halloween
party at an abandoned mortuary. Soon, they realize they picked the
wrong place for a party. This is the second film directed by B Movie
Celebration guest Kevin St. Tenney, who also has “Witchboard”
(1986), “The Cellar” (1989), “Witchboard 2: The Devil’s Doorway”
(1993) and “Brain Dead” (2007) among his credits. Tenney is said
to be the only USC film school alumnus to have directed both a senior
project and a graduate film. Tenney will be on hand to introduce
the screening.

Pig (2011)
Directed and written by Henry Barrial
Produced by Mark Stolaroff, Alex Cutler
Running time: 90 minutes
Stars: Patrick Fabian, Rudolf Martin, Sarah Danielle Madison, Steve
Tom, Pamela Salem, Keith Diamond
A man wakes up in the middle of the desert with a black hood on

his head and his hands tied behind his back. He soon discovers he
has amnesia and does not know who or where he is. With only a
piece of paper with a name written on it, he journeys to Los Angeles
to seek out clues. But he discovers people are not who they
seem, and the clues lead him to something more unusual than he
imagined. A complex blend of sci-fi and mystery await those who
venture here.

The Robot (Endhiran) (2010)
Directed by S. Shankar.
Written by S. Shankar, Sujatha
Produced by Kalanidhi Maran, Hansraj Saxena
Running time: 174 minutes
Stars: Rajnikath, Aishwarya Raj, Danny Denzpongpa
A human android constructed by a scientist falls in love with the fiancé
of his creator. Here’s what one IMDB user has to say: “All the
credit for this extravagant movie goes to Shankar Shanmugam. The
man is an absolute genius. His creativity reaches great heights with
this movie and elevates the Indian movie standard to an all time
high. With every movie of his, the scale of movie-making grows tremendously.
He got the best technology money can buy. Looks like
the majority of the budget is spent on Animatronics and this movie
has got plenty of that.” So, there you have it.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Directed by Jim Sharman
Written by Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien, from the musical
play by Richard O’Brien
Produced by Michael White
Executive Producer: Lou Adler
Running time: 95 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Stars: Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon, Little Nell,
Patricia Quinn, Charles Gray, Meatloaf, Richard O’Brien, Jonathan
Adams
Here it is once again, the little film based on a London musical play
that became a worldwide cult phenomenon. You know the songs:
“Damnit, Janet,” “Sweet Transvestite,” “Wild and Untamed Thing,”
etc. You know the story: Two sweet conservative kids get a flat and
wind up in a castle with Dr. Frank N. Furter and all of Transylvania’s
finest. You know what to do: spend another night with them
and get your rice ready. Sharman made the similar “Shock Treatment”
in 1981.

The Shape of Things To Come (1979)
Director: George McCowan
Screenplay: Mike Chedna, Joseph Glazna
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells
Produced by William Davidson
Executive Producer: Harry Alan Towers
Running time: 95 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Stars: Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse, John Ireland,
Nicholas Campbell
In the future, earth is devastated and the moons are being colonized..
Humanity’s continued survival depends on an anti-radiation
drug only available on planet Delta Three, which has been taken
over by Omus, a brilliant but mad mechanic who places no value on
human life in this low-budget take on the H.G. Wells’ novel previously
filmed in 1936 as “Things To Come.”

Ticks (1993)
Directed by Tony Randel
Written by Brent V. Friedman
Produced by Jack F. Murray
Executive Producer: Brian Yuzna
Running time: 85 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Stars Rosalind Allen, Ami Dolenz, Seth Green, Virginya Keehne,
Ray Onel, Alfonso Riberio, Peter Scolari
When marijuana farmers spray their crops with herbal steroids to
make them grow bigger, it infects the ground causing man-eating
ticks to grow, terrifying a group of teens on an ecology project.
Director Randel also helmed “Hellbound: Hellraiser II” (1988),
“Children of the Night” (1991),” “Amityville 1992: It’s About Time”
(1992), “Fist of the North Star” (1995) and most recently, “The
Double Born” (2008). Ami Dolenz is the daughter of The Monkees’
Mickey Dolenz

Twins of Evil Documentary
Directed and produced by Daniel Griffith
WORLD PREMIERE! Daniel Griffith, the man behind such B-Movie
documentaries as “The Wonder World of K. Gordon Murray” and
“Everybody Do The Shanty Tramp,” among others, comes to the B.
Movie Celebration with his latest, a chronicle of the 1971 Hammer
classic “Twins of Evil,” starring Peter Cushing and former Playboy

playmates Mary and Madeleine Collinson.” The movie is the third in
Hammer’s Karnstein Trilogy based on the vampire tale Carmilla by
Sheriden Le Fanu. It is sometimes seen as a prequel to “Vampire
Lovers,” the first film in the trilogy. Griffith will be present at the
screening and is the man with all the facts.
Varan The Unbelievable (1962)
Directors: Ishiro Honda, Jerry Baerwitz
Writers: Sid Harris, Ken Kuronuma, Sinichi Sezikawa
Producer: Jerry Baerwitz
Running time: 70 minutes