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“Suckablood” Short Film

“Suckablood” Short Film

Although Disney and modern children’s programming have watered down fairytales, the original stories were much darker. They were meant to scare us straight, keep us from venturing to far into the woods or do dangerous things; they were meant to help us grow into functioning adults and keep us safe. Coming from these dark places of magic and fantasy, they are a perfect inspiration for modern horror.

Suckablood is the 5th film in the Bloody Cuts Horror anthology. This dark, gothic bedtime story (obviously inspired by the German tale, “The Story of Little Suck-a-Thumb”) is directed by Ben Tillett. The visual design is amazing and the macabre rhyming narration creates the perfect fairytale atmosphere.

I first saw it on the big screen at Screamfest Horror Film Festival, now I am sharing with you via Youtube.

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Silly Symphony – The Skeleton Dance

Silly Symphony – The Skeleton Dance

From 1929 to 1939, Walt Disney Productions created 75 animated short films in a series called, Silly Symphony. These short animated scenes featured instrumental music and unlike the Mickey Mouse shorts, these cartoons usually did not feature our beloved mouse or the usual Disney characters (although 1934’s “The Wise Little Hen” Silly Symphony was Donald Duck’s first appearance).

The very first of these Silly Symphonies was The Skeleton Dance. It is a dark dance macabre where skeletons and other spooky creatures dance to a minor key foxtrot. As a child (and still today as an adult) this cartoon struck me as a perfect blend of spookiness and fun. It is a wonderful example of how horror imagery can be used for family entertainment – each animated figure is rooted in macabre but the dancing and physical comedy keep the mood light.

Here is the short to view if you dare:

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ScareLA Call for Films 2015

ScareLA Call for Films 2015

Attention filmmakers! ScareLA is now seeking submissions for their 2015 screening room. Both shorts and features are accepted, and you are able to submit as many of your films as your heart desires. Only the best of the best will be screened!

Do you have a film that embodies a Halloween and Haunted Attraction theme? Would you like a shot at screening it during a convention to be seen by the most die hard haunt, horror, and Halloween fans from across Southern California? Dig up your screener and send it in to the ScareLA staff!

Filmmakers whose works are chosen to be screened will receive two one-day admissions to ScareLA and bragging rights. Last year the most popular screenings had 50-100 audience members and with a new venue, more space, and more attendees, expect that number to skyrocket in 2015.

To submit your film, go to: http://scarela.com/scarela-film-submissions/  Fill out the easy submission form for the ScareLA Call for Films 2015 and you’re done!

I hope to see you all there. Happy Hauntings!

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