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Well, we did it: we met our $7,000 fundraising goal on IndieGoGo with twelve hours to spare.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Running this campaign right after failing on Kickstarter was a lot of work, and not a whole lot of fun, but we did what we had to and got it done - thanks to you.
The campaign remains live until 3:00 am PT; please forgive us for continuing to push for contributions: between IGG and Paypal, we stand to lose $1,000 of your contributions to fees; everyone gets their cut, that's the way this wheel turns. By pushing for more contributions, we're not being greedy - we just want to have actual funds as close to our $7,000 goal to make our movie (and fulfill our perks!).
Regardless, we start shooting the weekend of July 19th & 20th, and we wouldn't be able to without your generosity. We'll be shooting weekends until the end of September, and you can expect to see a trailer by year's end.
Thank you.
BACK THE RACK!
"Killer Rack May Be The Wrongest Horror Film In The History of Wrongness." -io9
We don't feel that blurb is at all accurate, but it's a great marketing line, so we'll gladly take it. We want to make one thing perfectly clear before you read on: we've made micro-budget movies before; we know how to stretch a dollar, and we get our films released on DVD and VOD by actual distributors. If you contribute your hard earned money to our fund, you will not be throwing your dough away on some project no one outside Buffalo will ever see. As Mia Farrow said in ROSEMARY'S BABY, "This is really happening!" But only with your help. We raised almost $7,000 in pledges on Kickstarter, but we did not meet our goal, so we collect none of that money. Here on IndieGoGo, we're only trying to raise $7,000 ins start up funds - money we need to purchase production insurance, make travel arrangements for Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman and Roy Frumkes, and start costuming and special effects. We hope to begin shooting weekends at the end of July, and are committed to shooting every weekend until our planned wrap at the end of September. It's a lot of work, with a lot of sacrifice - but we're going to do it because of how strongly we believe in this project. But, as we said, we need your help - we can't do it without you. Please help us make what we know will be a funny, memorable film.
KILLER RACK
is a feature length screwball horror comedy about a woman whose new breast
implants turn out to be Lovecraftian monsters hell bent on world
domination! It's an outrageous concept which is funny as hell; it's also actually endearing. The heroine is a survivor in a sexist culture that objectifies women. Our story is ultimately a comedy about female empowerment, and a warning against changing your physical appearance to please others.
The film will be directed by author and filmmaker Gregory Lamberson (SLIME CITY, SLIME CITY MASSACRE and DRY BONES) and is written by actor Paul McGinnis, and they are producing it along with special effects master Rod Durick.
The filmmakers' goal is a lofty one: to create nothing short of a cult
comedy classic, one that will be celebrated by comedy lovers for years
to come regardless of their interest in horror films.
Lamberson has already run two successful IndieGoGo campaigns for independent films: one for THE LEGEND OF SIX FINGERS, which he produced and Sam Qualiana wrote and directed, which will be released on DVD June 24th; and one for DRY BONES, which he wrote and co-directed, which will be released on DVD October 14th. He and his tam do not make films as a hobby, they make them to be seen by the widest audience possible. Lamberson believes KILLER RACK may be the most commercial project he's ever come across.
The creators have been making films in Buffalo, New York and believe this project will lend itself to a number of merchandising opportunities which will be used in part to benefit breast cancer research. A KILLER RACK calendar is a natural.
THE STORY
Poor
Betty is unhappy with her love life, her work life, and her life-life,
and blames her problems on her small breasts. Determined to change her
life for the better, she consults with a breast enhancement surgeon,
Dr. Thulu, who harbors a diabolical plan to take over the world.
Betty has the surgery, and her life does indeed improve: she
takes the upper hand in her romantic and work relationships, and learns
what it's like to be empowered. But there are strange side effects: at
night, while she's asleep, the Boobs take control of her body and
guide her through the city streets, searching for men to seduce...and
devour.Betty becomes suspicious one morning when she awakens wearing
a blood soaked shirt. The only person she can turn to for help is Tim,
a co-worker who has admired her from afar for a long time...but will
she seek Tim's help in time to save the entire world from her new
puppies?
THE HUMOR
The humor in KILLER RACK
operates on a number of levels. First and foremost, it is a screwball
comedy. There is, of course, boob humor; battle of the sexes humor;
nerd humor; smart humor; juvenile humor; relationship humor; slapstick
humor; and spoofy horror humor. Despite the risque concept, this is not a tacky sexploitation film; it has a sweet nature
and love story at its core, like the musical version of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. But it still has the Boobs and adult themes. We're making an adult comedy, but not one that will make people angry. The script is H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S, with a playful, but not (too) offensive, tone.
Sam Qualiana and Jessica Zwolak in GAVE UP THE GHOST
THE CREATORS
Producer/Director Gregory Lamberson
FANGORIA magazine called Gregory Lamberson, who has been
making independent films for thirty years, "the busiest man in horror."
Lamberson got his start on the horror comedy I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE, on which he worked as production manager, before he wrote and directed SLIME CITY,
which became an international cult film, at age 21. Lamberson worked
as 1st Assistant Director on Frank Henenlotter's cult classic BRAIN DAMAGE; on PLUTONIUM BABY (don't blame him!); and on the crime drama WEST NEW YORK (starring Vincent Pastore, Frank Vincent and Dan Grimaldi from THE SOPRANOS).
Lamberson's follow up features UNDYING LOVE and NAKED FEAR did not catch on like SLIME CITY did, so Lamberson turned to writing novels. He has had ten books published, including JOHNNY GRUESOME, the occult detective series THE JAKE HELMAN FILES and the werewolf series THE FRENZY CYCLE. His zombie novella CARNAGE ROAD is currently under option by actor Craig Sheffer, and his filmmaking book CHEAP SCARES: LOW BUDGET HORROR FILMMAKERS SHARE THEIR SECRETS was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award. This summer, Medallion Press will publish his novel THE JULIAN YEAR
as the first TREEbook (Timed Reading Experience E-book), a unique
e-book platform for iPads utilizing time triggers and seamless branching
technology.
Lamberson's first love will always be filmmaking, and in 2009 he wrote, directed and produced a sequel, SLIME CITY MASSACRE, which received rave reviews and was released on DVD by Media Blasters. He followed that up by producing Sam Qualiana's SNOW SHARK: ANCIENT SNOW BEAST, a $6,000 film which was carried by Family Video; working as the Line Producer on Debbie Rochon's directorial debut, MODEL HUNGER; working as 1st AD on Chris Olen Ray's BATTLEDOGS, which premiered on SyFy; writing and co-directing the horror comedy DRY BONES, which will be released on DVD in September; and producing Qualiana's THE LEGEND OF SIX FINGERS,
which will be available on DVD in June. Lamberson is also one of the
co-founders of Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival. He is the
director and co-producer of KILLER RACK.Paul McGinnis is an actor and lifelong fan of
comedy and horror. He has appeared in many theater productions in
Western New York, and his first film work was as an extra in Gregory
Lamberson's SLIME CITY MASSACRE. Roles in other local films followed, including a substantial supporting part in Lamberson's DRY BONES, which will be released on DVD in September, and in Troma's RETURN TO NUKE EM HIGH VOLUME 1. McGinnis submitted an original screenplay, MALL GRIZZLY,
to Lamberson's Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival "screamplay"
competition. The script didn't win, but Lamberson did offer McGinnis
encouragement and some basic lessons on screenplay format and structure.
Using this new knowledge, McGinnis submitted his second script, KILLER RACK, to the festival, where guest judge Joseph O'Brien (ROBOCOP: PRIME DIRECTIVES, THE DEVIL'S MILE)
selected it as the winner. When Lamberson finally read the screenplay
himself, he knew he had to direct it, and formed a partnership with
McGinnis, who will also play Tim, the office worker who loves Betty from
afar. McGinnis is the screenwriter and co-producer of KILLER RACK.Rod Durick was the special make-up effects supervisor on Gregory Lamberson's SLIME CITY MASSACRE and has worked on several other Buffalo, New York based films, including Lamberson's DRY BONES.
Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival named him "Best Western New York
Special Make-Up Effects Artist." Durick is the author of the book FILMING THE UNDEAD: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN ZOMBIE MOVIE. He directed a short film called THE CAMPER, which he made with KILLER RACK screenwriter Paul McGinnis. Unknown to Lamberson, Durick intended to direct KILLER RACK
himself. After Lamberson usurped Durick's authority, he made Durick a
co-producer on the film. Since then, Durick served as cinematographer
on GAVE UP THE GHOST, a short film produced and directed by Lamberson, co-starring McGinnis, which will be included in the feature anthology CREEPERS. Durick is a carpenter who has built props and sets, making him the perfect person to round out the key creative team.
The
foundation for any good film is a good screenplay, and we've got a
great one. Having the right cast is crucial to making a good comedy!
Debbie Rochon, an indie actress who has appeared in over 230 films, has worked with Lamberson numerous times, including on SLIME CITY MASSACRE, for which she won Best Actress at Eerie Horror Film Festival; her directorial debut MODEL HUNGER; the SyFy movie BATTLEDOGS; and DRY BONES,
for which she won Best Supporting Actress at PollyGrind FIlm Festival
in Las Vegas. Lamberson once asked Rochon what role she still wanted to
play, and she replied, "A mad scientist."
When Lamberson read KILLER RACK,
he immediately thought of Rochon for the evil Dr. Thulu - and it turned
out McGinnis had her in mind when he wrote the script. Brilliant minds
think alike! Debbie is also a regular columnist for FANGORIA magazine.
The role of Betty calls for an actress who understands verbal
and physical comedy. Really, the entire film hangs on her shoulders.
Paul McGinnis and Rod Durick had worked with Jessica Zwolak on their short film THE CAMPER, and McGinnis and Michael O'Hear cast her in DRY BONES,
which O'Hear and Lamberson co-directed. Zwolak proved herself a
talented comic actress, and recently played multiple parts in
Lamberson's short film GAVE UP THE GHOST. McGinnis saw her as the perfect Betty, and Lamberson agrees. Cult stardom awaits her! Brooke Lewis, a tireless advocate for breast cancer research, will voice the Boobs. Brook has appeared in many films, including iMurders and Slime City Massacre, and thanks to her, we're already planning a KILLER RACK calendar with proceeds going to breast cancer research and awareness.The great Lloyd Kaufman of Troma fame will play Betty's psychiatrist, Dr. Foin.Roy Frumkes from STREET TRASH will play a role as well!Samantha Hoy as Sandrah
OTHER ROLES will be played by some of the best actors in Buffalo and beyond: Sam Qualiana (SNOW SHARK: ANCIENT SNOW BEAST) will play Dutch, Betty's inattentive boyfriend; Michael O'Hear (DRY BONES) and Alexander McBryde (SLIME CITY MASSACRE) will play Bartles and James, two stereotypical detectives; Samantha Hoy (MODEL HUNGER) will play Sandrah, Betty's rival at work; author Sephera Giron (SLIME CITY MASSACRE) will play a gypsy; and Robert Bozek will play Dr. Thulu's long suffering version of Igor. All actor commitments are subject to availability.
Author Sephera Giron will play a gypsy
SPECIAL EFFECTS
KILLER RACK is a comedy first and a
horror-comedy second. During the first hour, the requisite murders by
the Boobs occur off screen in several cleverly staged scenarios; then,
during the last half hour, everything EXPLODES off the screen! We will
be utilizing several techniques to enhance and exaggerate Betty's new
"puppies," and will also be employing puppetry and stop motion animation
for the over-the-top climax. Arick Szymecki, who created special make-up and visual effects for SLIME CITY MASSACRE and DRY BONES, is our Special Effects Supervisor.
STOP MOTION ANIMATION
Stop motion puppet built by Brett Piper for another film
In addition, cult filmmaker Brett Piper has just signed on to do some stop motion animation for us! HOW FREAKING COOL IS THAT?!?
KILLER RACK will shoot
primarily over weekends around Buffalo, New York this summer. We need
to build one standing set on a certified sound stage to qualify for the
New York State tax incentive. We're also exploring the possibility of
shooting at a facility where we can shoot 80% of the film, and plan to
shoot at Niagara Falls as well. The NYS tax program provides filmmakers
with a 40% return on Qualified Costs. This return will enable us to
submit the film to festivals and promote it in other ways.
SONG
With a name like KILLER RACK, there HAS to be a killer theme song! That's the plan, Stan. Our music director is Armand Pitri, who has produced songs for many popular bands including the Goo Goo Dolls and 10,000 Maniacs. Armand is also creating the score for the film. Here he is with Alice Cooper!
And look - here's Armand's wife Kim, who is playing a role and helping choreopgraph a musical number. Kim Piazza as Wendy
FACEBOOK
We already have 1,200 followers on our Facebook
page, and you can check out the kind of response this project has been
getting so far : https://www.facebook.com/KillerRack
Our teaser poster, which calls to mind MAD magazine the work of the great R. Crumb, and zany 80s comedies like ZAPPED!, was created by the talented Kelly Forbes, who is an art director for FANGORIA
magazine. Our concept illustrations were created by David Setlik and
Arick Szyemcki. Look, laugh - and imagine them on a big screen.
Visualizing a film in advance is a cornerstone of good "development."
Erika Frase as Pummeled Woman!
THE BUDGET
We need $7,000 to begin production on this movie. The final film will cost more, and we are exploring other resources. But we need to begin work ASAP on special effects and costumes, and we need to book flights for our out of town actors. We're using a professional crew, and we need to pay for production insurance and food. The final film could end up costing $25,000. We can make a damn good film for this money - but we need your help now. PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO KILLER RACK, AND SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN WITH YOUR FRIENDS! We're going to make something really special.
And Robert Bozek as Silver Bell! Kathy Murphy as tentacle Victim!
Alexander S. McBryde as Detective Bartles
Kelly Peace Reynolds as Abusive office Worker
Andrew Elias as Bumbling Cop
Cheryl Szymczak
Brendon Devine
Tia Maurice
Matthew J. Walter
Walter
Brittani Hare
Tim O'Hearn
Julian Dickman
Drew Bialy
Michael O'Hear as Detective James
Nick Lama as another Bumbling Cop
And Matt Reese as the Beaver!
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We'll save you four seats at the World Premiere in Buffalo, New York ; list you as an "Associate Producer" at the end of the film (not on IMDB); send you one copy of the COMPLETE screenplay, signed by the key creators and cast, and send you a digital download of the film when it becomes commercially available!
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You will be credited as an Associate Producer at the BEGINNING of the film; receive eight tickets to the World Premiere in Buffalo, NY; receive one complete, signed script; one digital download of the film; one DVD or Blu-ray of the film; one KILLER RACK T-shirt, and a special effects prop from the film!