We are only a few months in to the new year and already have seen a slew of potentially great films seeking funds through crowdfunding. They all look great but none has sparked my interest like the film I am about to talk about.
After work I checked the Horror Society Facebook page and found a message from producer Erin Darley about her upcoming horror comedy directed by Kai Winikka. The film is set to star former adult film star turned indie film actor Ron Jeremy. You can read more about the project below:
Jimmy and Sam are two college graduates who return home and find themselves working at a small pizza shop that pops up out of nowhere. It doesn’t take long for them to suspect that they’re working for two cosmic freaks with more sinister intentions than simply delivering pie. What is happening at the Killer Pizza shop? What is behind their secret recipe?
For Killer Pizza, the biggest anticipated challenge is the implementation of the Special Effects. Far-out creature designs, insane Pizza Monster moments, and more. We will not be satisfied with camp or “B-grade” results so we welcome back this opportunity to work with the same seasoned Special Effects artist that we have used in many of our past productions. Having combed the script with our SFX artist, together we have prioritized our budget to enable us to achieve impressive visual and horror-inducing feats with out the use of CGI. WE’RE TALKING REAL BLOOD HERE! Not really, but it will be the ‘real’ fake thing.
We are setting out to make a horror picture that will also make people laugh. This was a writing move that will most certainly set Killer Pizza apart, as its title and genre themselves tend to depict certain tropes and tone that we are consciously avoiding. Our goal is to combine the visual and suspenseful elements in a film that will capture a coming-of-age story that is both horrifying and delightful.
Why do we do what we do?
In filmmaking, the risks and hurdles that arise throughout production are unique with every project. One could say that this is what makes filmmaking attractive– the challenges are new and interesting. We’ve been making movies and working in production for many years and we are excited to tackle this new challenge: our first Feature film.
This is the first I have heard about this film but it has definitely jumped to the top of my most anticipated list. Check out the Kickstarter here where you can receive some great perks for you contribution. Check it out and support indie horror!
