No Clowning Around - My 1st Horror Short

No Clowning Around

Typically, I'm known more for my humor, than my serious side. I wanted to share part of my life, on film...sort of. Let me explain...

A few weeks ago, Kim (my Wife) and I were fortunate to be a part of "Cuts Right Over", a horror short by Matt Burd. Now, I've known Matt for years, probably close to 10, from our days working at WXW Pro Wrestling to having Matt be a part of Late Night at the Horror Hotel. Watching Matt's last short, "The Pizza Man" got me thinking more about trying to write and make my own short.

Kim and I had a blast on set, it was refreshing, after taking off quite a bit of time from acting. Sometimes real life takes over from the fake world. I stopped working in Wrestling, stopped writing reviews and only continued to work on our XOC Podcast, which continues to grow a strong following. Kim had a health scare in Nov and it sent us reeling. Now, healthy, it was time to get creative again.

If you listen to our podcast (http://www.xocpodcast.com/) I have never shyed away from being truthful in my dealings with depression. Depression is a daily, tough battle. Never sure what triggers it, or when you can snap out of it. The best way to explain it...it's day to day. No Clowning Around was basically, my battle...on paper, soon to be on film.

I have seen my fair share of shorts and features, good and bad. I have even been in some stinkers..but have also been fortunate to take part in some projects I'm extremely proud of. I am hoping you guys will follow the progress and join me in watching this short. Matt Burd, will be co-directing with me. I will be relying in some friends to help get this made. More details on who else will be involved will be coming soon.

Pre-production is underway now, with a shooting schedule in July. We are hopeful for an October release. Thanks to all!

http://www.noclowningaround.com/

Late Night at the Horror Hotel's Premier Episode on NOW!!!!

Ok Folks - The premier episode of Late Night at the Horror Hotel is up and ready to be watched. Huge thanks goes to Horror Shop Films, tremendous work. 

Join the guys as they watch "Night of the Living Dead" and maybe help the cause as Rob decides he wants to start a Telethon. Check John hooks up the Coca-Cola Pot Roast on his Creature Cooking segment. Plenty of fun and hope you enjoy.

Part 1 - Each segment is 30 Minutes - so give a few seconds to load- 

Late Night at the Horror Hotel Episode 1, Part 1 from Matthew Burd on Vimeo.

Part 2 - Enjoy!

Late Night at the Horror Hotel Episode 1, Part 2 from Matthew Burd on Vimeo.

Part 3  - Enjoy

Late Night at the Horror Hotel Episode 1, Part 3 from Matthew Burd on Vimeo.

Late Night at the Horror Hotel - Now reviewing movies too??

Yes, Chef John and Rob the Clerk...and Pugly the Bellhop will sit in on a few too, will now begin reviewing movies directly from the set of Late Night at the Horror Hotel. 

Late Night at the Horror Hotel, a late night horror host show that features Chef John, Rob the Clerk and Pugly the Bellhop dealing with life on the Graveyard shift in Purgatory. The show is currently in post production and will be available via the internet, local public access and on DVD. This is a great opportunity to get to know the guys better and also learn about some films you may have not heard about before.

As some of you might know, Rob the Clerk (Rob Dimension) has written for several horror sites and has recently begun reviewing films. Here is your chance to be seen by a larger audience. John Cannon and Rob Dimension are both avid horror fans and have sat through some of the best and worst in horror, let others hear about your movie.

Interested? If you are a film maker and want your favorite graveyard shift employee’s to watch and review your film, here are the details:

·         - All films submitted to Late Night at the Horror Hotel are agreeing to have their movie details and cover art shown on the review. Trailers may also be attached.

·         - All movies submitted MUST come with Cover art; the guys want to have something to show people. If you are serious about your project then a good presentation is valuable. At least something that the guys can use as a visual, let us know if other arrangements can be made.

·        -  Please understand, the production value will not be as high at the TV show, the guys are doing this as a way to help Independent film makers get the products seen. We are hoping to have more people become fans of your film.

·         - All reviews will NOT be positive. The guys will not spoil a lot of details; just mention the basics, the good and the bad. If your film does not appeal to the guys, they will mention whom it might appeal too. Our goal is not to offend or push potential viewers away from your hard work.

·         - Not all movies will be chosen. We have already gotten several films to review and not all can be chosen. We are aiming at releasing 6-8 video reviews per month. Rob Dimension may opt to write a written review about your film on the BlogSpot. Please include an email address and contact info, so we may contact for any reason.

Our main purpose for this is to help the Independent Film Makers out there, desperately trying to have people notice their films. We firmly believe that the life line of Horror is on the Independent level. For more information, contact us via Facebook or email at LateNightHorrorHotel@hotmail.com

 

Thanks – Rob the Clerk, Chef John and Pugly the Bellhop and rest of the graveyard shift at the Late Nigth at the Horror Hotel