Who is Death Jaw?
Post the success of crowd-sourcing and production of my horror film, Vanilla Cake, which now has 4 million views on YouTube, I wanted to create the next nightmare.
I have seen so many Marvel superhero movies and all I kept thinking was, "Why isn't there anything like this for horror?" And that is where the idea for Death Jaw was born?
I shot this promo video over a weekend because I couldn't wait to show you the potential of what this character can be. This is a small taste of the story I want to create with Death Jaw. As well as the very stylized feel I want to bring to life. This mask is even custom made by the genius, Tony Gardner, that has brought some of your favorite monsters to life, like Chucky and Billy Butcherson from Hocus Pocus.
I want to create the very first "Horror Universe" where we bring to life monsters and understand their origin stories. This will be a universe that celebrates the season of Halloween but also pushes the boundaries of what a superhero is. Death Jaw blurs the line of what is right and wrong and who is really good and bad.
You will be apart of this new genre that will give Death Jaw his story.
What We Need & What You Get
The money from this campaign will go to the production of this film. Death Jaw will have the quality and high production value of a studio movie but still maintaining the elements of a horror film. I am planning on a four-day shoot. Permits, insurance, and location will take a large amount of the funds we want to raise. I am bringing on the producer from Vanilla Cake, Margaret Ward, who did a killer job. She saw Vanilla Cake through from crowd-sourcing to post and was able to bring that film to life while working within our budget. About 80% of the budget will go directly to shooting labor: paying actors, makeup and wardrobe, and the art department. The rest of the money will go to equipment rental costs, food and travel expenses. And of course, all the pumpkins we plan to carve for this one.
The Impact
With your help we can create a new genre of film together. We can bring Death Jaw to life and create his origin story.
Having had success through crowd-sourcing Vanilla Cake, I know what an impact this campaign like this will have. You will be on the forefront of something new that horror hasn't done before.
Other Ways You Can Help
Anyway you get this campaign out there would be hugely helpful! Sharing the YouTube link, posting it on social media, watching it until you have nightmares. Just getting the word out in any way you can, will make such a difference!
Thank you so much! I cant express how much this means too me. I’ve had this idea forever and watching it come to together is more then I can describe!
