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Plot: The Dead Matter tells the story of a vampire relic with occult powers that falls into
the hands of a grief-stricken young woman who will do anything to contact her dead
brother.
Cast: Andrew Divoff, Sean Serino, Jason Carter, Tom Nagel, C.B. Spencer, Donna Williams,
Alan Tuskes, Tom Savini
Director: Edward Douglas
Writer: Tony Demci, Edward Douglas
Official Site: midnightsyndicate.com/thedeadmatter
Release Date:
Rating:
UPDATES
09/15/07-
Production on The Dead Matter wrapped at 5am on September 2nd. "I couldn't be
happier," said Director Edward Douglas. "We got everything I was hoping for and so much
more. The entire cast and crew really delivered on all levels. This movie is going to
resonate with a lot of horror fans - we really have something special here." Douglas
continued: "The Dead Matter is definitely a character-driven horror film, so a lot rides on
our actors. They all really came through for us. Between the performances by our
veterans and our newer faces, audiences are going to be in for a real treat." Douglas
credits the successful production phase to Producer Gary Jones, the FX team at Precinct
13, Director of Photography Alex Esber, UPM/AD Philip Garrett, and an "incredibly talented"
crew of film veterans mixed with an enthusiastic group of hard-working production
assistants. "It's an ambitious script. We were only able to complete it on time because of
the tremendous talent, teamwork, and perseverance our crew exhibited."
With a projected release date in 2008, post-production on The Dead Matter has already
begun. That includes work on the next Midnight Syndicate release, The Dead Matter
soundtrack due out in August of 2008.
08/30/07-
If you head over to the official DEAD MATTER website you can view some behind the
scenes clips.
08/14/07-
Midnight Syndicate Films, in partnership with Hollywood FX producer Robert Kurtzman and
his company, Precinct 13 Entertainment, began production on THE DEAD MATTER feature-
length, horror-suspense film, this week, in Crestline, Ohio. Chardon, Ohio-based director
and producer Edward Douglas – founder of the nationally-recognized Halloween horror
music act Midnight Syndicate – is remaking his original version of the film into Northeast
Ohio’s largest locally-produced and independently -funded film, scheduled for release in
2008. Filming is scheduled for the entire month of August. Headlining the rest of the cast
is Andrew Divoff of ABC’s “Lost”, television star Jason Carter and horror film veteran, Tom
Savini. Divoff (Vellich), most recently known as the eye-patch-wearing rogue Mikhail
Bakunin on ABC’s “Lost”, has acted in “Wishmaster”, “Air Force One” and Precinct 13’s
“The Rage” (2007).
In addition to films, Carter (Ian) has appeared in television shows including “Babylon 5”,
“Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed”. Savini (Sebed) is a 30-year veteran in the horror film
genre with roles in “Dusk Till Dawn”, “Dawn of the Dead”, and most recently, Quentin
Tarantino’s and Robert Rodriguez’s “Grindhouse”. Additional lead actors include Sean Serino
(Gretchen), Westlake, Ohio-native Tom Nagel (Mike), CB Spencer (Jill) and Brian Van Camp
(Mark). Midnight Syndicate voiceover artist Christopher Robichaud, originally from Chardon,
Ohio, will reprise his role of Frank from a 1996 version of THE DEAD MATTER. In addition to
the main cast, two horror host legends will contribute to lineup: Dick Dyszel, better known
to fans as Count Gore De Vol and Cleveland's Big Chuck Schodowski, a 47-year television
veteran and personality. “Having Big Chuck on board adds to the showcase of local talent
contributing to the film,” said Edward Douglas.
"It’s great because I grew up watching his shows, and many of the movies he featured
inspired my early interest and education in the horror film genre. I'm really excited to
have him and the Count on board." Douglas added, “I love Ohio and truly believe the
tremendous talent pool here. It has been my dream to have the opportunity through
Midnight Syndicate Films to do my part in making films of quality in this region.” Except
for six LA-based actors, virtually all of the cast and crew are originally from, or currently
reside in Ohio, including Nagel and Robichaud. The filming will take place in and around
Crestline, Ohio – the hometown of Robert Kurtzman (writer/producer of “Dusk till Dawn”
and co-founder of the KNB EFX Group) and Precinct 13 Entertainment Studios.
07/02/07-
Midnight Syndicate Films (Cleveland, OH) has announced a new round of cast signings for
the upcoming supernatural horror film, THE DEAD MATTER. Sean Serino will be returning to
the Precinct 13 studios where she shot "The Rage" last year. This time around, she will be
taking on the lead role of Gretchen. Gretchen's boyfriend, Mike, will be portrayed by Tom
Nagel ("North Mission Road," "Beast of Bray Road"). For more information on Tom, you can
visit his website at tomnagel.net. Cleveland-born and raised, Tom joins the growing list of
Ohio natives on THE DEAD MATTER cast and crew. CB Spencer ("Passions," "Ally McBeal")
will be playing Gretchen's friend and confidant, Jill. More on CB can be found at cbspencer.
com. Fans of Midnight Syndicate will hear a familiar voice as Christopher Robichaud ("The
Dead Matter (1996)", Midnight Syndicate) reprises his role as Frank from the original THE
DEAD MATTER movie.
The Dead Matter tells the story of a vampire relic with occult powers that falls into the
hands of a grief-stricken young woman who will do anything to contact her dead brother.
Christopher has been a regular voiceover artist on Midnight Syndicate albums beginning
with the self-titled debut and including "Gates of Delirium" and the "Dungeons & Dragons"
role-playing soundtrack. Brian Van Camp ("New World Disorder") will be playing Mark Pym,
an apprentice to vampire hunter, Ian McCallister (played by Jason Carter as previously
announced). Unit Production Manager/Assistant Director, Phil Garrett, and Director of
Photography, Alex Esper, are among the key crew that have been signed to the project.
More information on cast and crew can be found at the THE DEAD MATTER IMDB listing.
the hands of a grief-stricken young woman who will do anything to contact her dead
brother.
Cast: Andrew Divoff, Sean Serino, Jason Carter, Tom Nagel, C.B. Spencer, Donna Williams,
Alan Tuskes, Tom Savini
Director: Edward Douglas
Writer: Tony Demci, Edward Douglas
Official Site: midnightsyndicate.com/thedeadmatter
Release Date:
Rating:
UPDATES
09/15/07-
Production on The Dead Matter wrapped at 5am on September 2nd. "I couldn't be
happier," said Director Edward Douglas. "We got everything I was hoping for and so much
more. The entire cast and crew really delivered on all levels. This movie is going to
resonate with a lot of horror fans - we really have something special here." Douglas
continued: "The Dead Matter is definitely a character-driven horror film, so a lot rides on
our actors. They all really came through for us. Between the performances by our
veterans and our newer faces, audiences are going to be in for a real treat." Douglas
credits the successful production phase to Producer Gary Jones, the FX team at Precinct
13, Director of Photography Alex Esber, UPM/AD Philip Garrett, and an "incredibly talented"
crew of film veterans mixed with an enthusiastic group of hard-working production
assistants. "It's an ambitious script. We were only able to complete it on time because of
the tremendous talent, teamwork, and perseverance our crew exhibited."
With a projected release date in 2008, post-production on The Dead Matter has already
begun. That includes work on the next Midnight Syndicate release, The Dead Matter
soundtrack due out in August of 2008.
08/30/07-
If you head over to the official DEAD MATTER website you can view some behind the
scenes clips.
08/14/07-
Midnight Syndicate Films, in partnership with Hollywood FX producer Robert Kurtzman and
his company, Precinct 13 Entertainment, began production on THE DEAD MATTER feature-
length, horror-suspense film, this week, in Crestline, Ohio. Chardon, Ohio-based director
and producer Edward Douglas – founder of the nationally-recognized Halloween horror
music act Midnight Syndicate – is remaking his original version of the film into Northeast
Ohio’s largest locally-produced and independently -funded film, scheduled for release in
2008. Filming is scheduled for the entire month of August. Headlining the rest of the cast
is Andrew Divoff of ABC’s “Lost”, television star Jason Carter and horror film veteran, Tom
Savini. Divoff (Vellich), most recently known as the eye-patch-wearing rogue Mikhail
Bakunin on ABC’s “Lost”, has acted in “Wishmaster”, “Air Force One” and Precinct 13’s
“The Rage” (2007).
In addition to films, Carter (Ian) has appeared in television shows including “Babylon 5”,
“Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed”. Savini (Sebed) is a 30-year veteran in the horror film
genre with roles in “Dusk Till Dawn”, “Dawn of the Dead”, and most recently, Quentin
Tarantino’s and Robert Rodriguez’s “Grindhouse”. Additional lead actors include Sean Serino
(Gretchen), Westlake, Ohio-native Tom Nagel (Mike), CB Spencer (Jill) and Brian Van Camp
(Mark). Midnight Syndicate voiceover artist Christopher Robichaud, originally from Chardon,
Ohio, will reprise his role of Frank from a 1996 version of THE DEAD MATTER. In addition to
the main cast, two horror host legends will contribute to lineup: Dick Dyszel, better known
to fans as Count Gore De Vol and Cleveland's Big Chuck Schodowski, a 47-year television
veteran and personality. “Having Big Chuck on board adds to the showcase of local talent
contributing to the film,” said Edward Douglas.
"It’s great because I grew up watching his shows, and many of the movies he featured
inspired my early interest and education in the horror film genre. I'm really excited to
have him and the Count on board." Douglas added, “I love Ohio and truly believe the
tremendous talent pool here. It has been my dream to have the opportunity through
Midnight Syndicate Films to do my part in making films of quality in this region.” Except
for six LA-based actors, virtually all of the cast and crew are originally from, or currently
reside in Ohio, including Nagel and Robichaud. The filming will take place in and around
Crestline, Ohio – the hometown of Robert Kurtzman (writer/producer of “Dusk till Dawn”
and co-founder of the KNB EFX Group) and Precinct 13 Entertainment Studios.
07/02/07-
Midnight Syndicate Films (Cleveland, OH) has announced a new round of cast signings for
the upcoming supernatural horror film, THE DEAD MATTER. Sean Serino will be returning to
the Precinct 13 studios where she shot "The Rage" last year. This time around, she will be
taking on the lead role of Gretchen. Gretchen's boyfriend, Mike, will be portrayed by Tom
Nagel ("North Mission Road," "Beast of Bray Road"). For more information on Tom, you can
visit his website at tomnagel.net. Cleveland-born and raised, Tom joins the growing list of
Ohio natives on THE DEAD MATTER cast and crew. CB Spencer ("Passions," "Ally McBeal")
will be playing Gretchen's friend and confidant, Jill. More on CB can be found at cbspencer.
com. Fans of Midnight Syndicate will hear a familiar voice as Christopher Robichaud ("The
Dead Matter (1996)", Midnight Syndicate) reprises his role as Frank from the original THE
DEAD MATTER movie.
The Dead Matter tells the story of a vampire relic with occult powers that falls into the
hands of a grief-stricken young woman who will do anything to contact her dead brother.
Christopher has been a regular voiceover artist on Midnight Syndicate albums beginning
with the self-titled debut and including "Gates of Delirium" and the "Dungeons & Dragons"
role-playing soundtrack. Brian Van Camp ("New World Disorder") will be playing Mark Pym,
an apprentice to vampire hunter, Ian McCallister (played by Jason Carter as previously
announced). Unit Production Manager/Assistant Director, Phil Garrett, and Director of
Photography, Alex Esper, are among the key crew that have been signed to the project.
More information on cast and crew can be found at the THE DEAD MATTER IMDB listing.
