With so many horror fans telling us how tired they are of Hollywood remakes, we thought it would be cool to run an "Indie Horror Spotlight" feature.
So, for the first one we'll kick it off with a flick that's been making the rounds at horror festivals everywhere since 2007. The "found footage" documentary called Long Pigs.
Check out the IMDb synopsis below, as well as the trailer below and our Long Pigs Review.
Synopsis From IMDb:
A documentary by two desperate young filmmakers who stumble upon the ultimate subject, a 33 year old cannibalistic serial killer named Anthony McAllister, who has agreed to let them document every aspect of his horrifically violent life-style. Initially terrified, the filmmakers get to know Anthony as a person. They even begin to identify with his ecological and philosophical justifications for his cannibalistic lifestyle. It's only when they investigate further that the filmmakers begin to doubt Anthony's accounts of his past.
So, for the first one we'll kick it off with a flick that's been making the rounds at horror festivals everywhere since 2007. The "found footage" documentary called Long Pigs.
Check out the IMDb synopsis below, as well as the trailer below and our Long Pigs Review.
Synopsis From IMDb:
A documentary by two desperate young filmmakers who stumble upon the ultimate subject, a 33 year old cannibalistic serial killer named Anthony McAllister, who has agreed to let them document every aspect of his horrifically violent life-style. Initially terrified, the filmmakers get to know Anthony as a person. They even begin to identify with his ecological and philosophical justifications for his cannibalistic lifestyle. It's only when they investigate further that the filmmakers begin to doubt Anthony's accounts of his past.
- 10/3/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The last weekend of August, Toronto's biggest genre fans unite to wreak havoc, hang out and meet other fans as well as meet and greet their biggest idols in genre at FanExpo. I was able to interview an indie horror film director, Chris Power and meet the main Cannibal - Anthony Alviano.
It was such a pleasure to meet and chat with these guys. I had heard about Long Pigs first on Facebook, and wanted to see it instantly. I finally found this film at my local Blockbuster and convinced my boyfriend to rent it. What happened next was truly a treat!
I popped it into the DVD player and sat back with my popcorn. A radio announcer channeling his inner Bob McCowan (of CBC radio fame) assaults the viewer with his opinions, then we're introduced to Anthony, the sweet, gentle man who kills a prostitute just so he can make stew.
It was such a pleasure to meet and chat with these guys. I had heard about Long Pigs first on Facebook, and wanted to see it instantly. I finally found this film at my local Blockbuster and convinced my boyfriend to rent it. What happened next was truly a treat!
I popped it into the DVD player and sat back with my popcorn. A radio announcer channeling his inner Bob McCowan (of CBC radio fame) assaults the viewer with his opinions, then we're introduced to Anthony, the sweet, gentle man who kills a prostitute just so he can make stew.
- 9/27/2010
- by devildoll
- Planet Fury
So for those unfamiliar with you, who is Chris Power and what is he all about?
First of thanks for your interest in our little flick! As to who I am – well I could give you the resume answer, but really I’m just a film geek who used to work at Blockbuster and finally made a movie that’s on the shelf at my old store.
What was the inspiration behind Long Pigs?
Well, there are two parts to that answer – when we were still in out early 20’s Nathan and I were looking to write a horror story based on actual events. Nathan (who’s originally from Newfoundland) had heard about a strange case that possibly involved ritualistic killings and actually contacted the murderer in prison – that evolved into a documentary in which we broke every journalistic rule in the book and made every mistake imaginable… Cut to...
First of thanks for your interest in our little flick! As to who I am – well I could give you the resume answer, but really I’m just a film geek who used to work at Blockbuster and finally made a movie that’s on the shelf at my old store.
What was the inspiration behind Long Pigs?
Well, there are two parts to that answer – when we were still in out early 20’s Nathan and I were looking to write a horror story based on actual events. Nathan (who’s originally from Newfoundland) had heard about a strange case that possibly involved ritualistic killings and actually contacted the murderer in prison – that evolved into a documentary in which we broke every journalistic rule in the book and made every mistake imaginable… Cut to...
- 8/24/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
We here at Big Daddy Horror Reviews try our best to cover all aspects of modern horror from the mainstream to the indie to the little seen. With that in mind we lauched the "Faces of Indie Horror Month"- We brought you an interview with a legend in the field, in the form of director Tim Ritter (Truth or Dare). We saw the cautionary side of indie horror filmmaking with director Chris Power (Long Pigs). We dug up some summetime nostalgia with an interview with actor Matt Mitler (The Mutilator). Now we focus on an up and coming director Jonathan Moody, known for his web based anthologies. With such titles as Trick or Eat or Scream Queen Campfire, Moody is tapping into the nostalgic side of horror, but presenting it in a very modern format. We had the chance to ask him a few questions about his work. Here's...
- 8/24/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Courtesy of R-Squared Films
Let's face it, independent film is really hit or miss. The majority of moviegoers are desensitized with all the special effects and acting talent depicted in theatrical features. So when one comes across an indie flick, the material never fully stands a chance in earning their praise. At this point, many indie filmmakers would like to cause harm to me for stating the obvious.
Then there is Long Pigs. Another independent flick trying to secure distribution. Right away, this reviewer understands the production will be working with a low-budget and the overall level of acting could be suspect. Usually painful. Thankfully, writers/producers/directors Nathan Hynes and Chris Powers put together a very decent 81 minutes of entertainment.
Long Pigs is a horror mockumentary about two rookie filmmakers looking to capture shocking material to sell to a major studio. The two "professionals" follow around Anthony McAlistar (Anthony Alviano) who participates in cannibalism.
Let's face it, independent film is really hit or miss. The majority of moviegoers are desensitized with all the special effects and acting talent depicted in theatrical features. So when one comes across an indie flick, the material never fully stands a chance in earning their praise. At this point, many indie filmmakers would like to cause harm to me for stating the obvious.
Then there is Long Pigs. Another independent flick trying to secure distribution. Right away, this reviewer understands the production will be working with a low-budget and the overall level of acting could be suspect. Usually painful. Thankfully, writers/producers/directors Nathan Hynes and Chris Powers put together a very decent 81 minutes of entertainment.
Long Pigs is a horror mockumentary about two rookie filmmakers looking to capture shocking material to sell to a major studio. The two "professionals" follow around Anthony McAlistar (Anthony Alviano) who participates in cannibalism.
- 7/5/2010
- Tampa Film Examiner
Long Pigs was recently shown at the Texas Frightmare Weekend (April 28th) and director Nathan Hynes has announced this 2010 thriller will be on DVD June 8th. This mockumentary follows a serial killer who has a taste "for cooking with human flesh" (Long). An independent film with an eye for satire, Long Pigs is available for pre-orders now. The synopsis for Long Pigs here: "Long Pigs is a '...
- 5/3/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
For Canadian filmmakers Nathan Hynes and Chris Power, the journey to make their full-length feature debut, Long Pigs, was anything but typical.
“I had moved from Newfoundland to Toronto after I finished school,” explained Hynes. “I worked in a restaurant and the hostess told me that there she was talking to this film guy that had come into the restaurant. So I got all excited because I thought it was going to meet some big time movie guy.”
“I so badly wanted to get into the industry, but had no idea how to get my foot in the door. So when I walked over to this big shot filmmaker, it turned out to be Chris who was just another guy like me starting off in the industry. We hit it off immediately though and started working together right after that,” Hynes added.
Power and Hynes came up with the idea for their film,...
“I had moved from Newfoundland to Toronto after I finished school,” explained Hynes. “I worked in a restaurant and the hostess told me that there she was talking to this film guy that had come into the restaurant. So I got all excited because I thought it was going to meet some big time movie guy.”
“I so badly wanted to get into the industry, but had no idea how to get my foot in the door. So when I walked over to this big shot filmmaker, it turned out to be Chris who was just another guy like me starting off in the industry. We hit it off immediately though and started working together right after that,” Hynes added.
Power and Hynes came up with the idea for their film,...
- 4/27/2010
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
The Texas Frightmare Weekend has announced a film lineup that includes mockumentary Long Pigs. The film is shot shaky cam style as a serial killer goes about his daily routine of killing, cooking, and even eating the innocent. This is a picture that will test your resolve and test your ability to tolerate nausea, with a trailer unloading murder below. As well, horror fans can check out several more films at the festival through the homepage inside.
The synopsis for Long Pigs:
"Long Pigs is a mockumentary, horror, comedy about two documentary filmmakers who follow a serial killer who has a taste for cooking human flesh" (Long Pigs).
Release Date: April 28 (Limited Theatrical).
Directors/writers: Nathan Hynes, and Chris Power.
Cast: Anthony Alviano, Phyllis Cooper, and Paul Fowles.
More info' on the Fb page:
Long Pigs on Facebook
The Texas Frightmare film lineup:
Texas Frightmare Weekend
Stumble It!
The synopsis for Long Pigs:
"Long Pigs is a mockumentary, horror, comedy about two documentary filmmakers who follow a serial killer who has a taste for cooking human flesh" (Long Pigs).
Release Date: April 28 (Limited Theatrical).
Directors/writers: Nathan Hynes, and Chris Power.
Cast: Anthony Alviano, Phyllis Cooper, and Paul Fowles.
More info' on the Fb page:
Long Pigs on Facebook
The Texas Frightmare film lineup:
Texas Frightmare Weekend
Stumble It!
- 3/30/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
There's Lots of horror coming to the Lone Star state this April, and we've got the early word on what movies you can expect to see playing during the Texas Frightmare Film Festival.
From the Press Release
"Texas Frightmare Weekend announced it has extended the dates for its companion Texas Frightmare Film Festival this year (April 28–May 1). Highlights from the lineup include the Us premiere of Tim Sullivan’s 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, George Romero’s Survival Of The Dead, and Adam Green’s Sundance hit Frozen.
Green’s Frozen stars Shawn Ashmore, Emma Bell, and Kevin Zegers and follows the life or death choices a trio of skiers and snowboarders must make when they find themselves abandoned on a ski resort chairlift. The film, which was a surprise hit at the Sundance Film Festival in January, will screen at the Studio Movie Grill in Lewisville on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:00Pm.
From the Press Release
"Texas Frightmare Weekend announced it has extended the dates for its companion Texas Frightmare Film Festival this year (April 28–May 1). Highlights from the lineup include the Us premiere of Tim Sullivan’s 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, George Romero’s Survival Of The Dead, and Adam Green’s Sundance hit Frozen.
Green’s Frozen stars Shawn Ashmore, Emma Bell, and Kevin Zegers and follows the life or death choices a trio of skiers and snowboarders must make when they find themselves abandoned on a ski resort chairlift. The film, which was a surprise hit at the Sundance Film Festival in January, will screen at the Studio Movie Grill in Lewisville on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:00Pm.
- 3/30/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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