Summary
The History of Metal and Horror is a documentary which explores the evolution of both heavy metal and horror and how the two genres have merged over time. It is common for fans of metal to be fans of horror, and vice versa.
This documentary contains the following:
- An exploration into the evolution of both heavy metal and horror by historians, authors, and other experts.
- Commentary from horror icons, explaining how their films have influenced both genres.
- Commentary from heavy metal artists about their greatest fears, favorite horror films, past and current influences, involvement in horror films, horror themed looks, music videos, and stage performances, and much more.
- Commentary from both horror icons and metal artists about why heavy metal and horror work well together.
- An exploration into the world of horror conventions which often contain a large heavy metal element.
- A wraparound story starring a well-known horror star which ties each segment together.
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Alice Cooper John Carpenter
Interviews Completed So Far (Alphabetically)
Ace Von Johnson (Faster Pussycat)
Alice Cooper
Arthur Brown
Bela Lugosi Jr.
Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Masasacre 2, The Devil's Rejects)
Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)
Carla Harvey & Heidi Shepherd (Butcher Babies)
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Chris Jericho (Fozzy)
Claudio Simonetti (Goblin)
Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour)
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
Del Howison (Horror Author)
Derrick Green and Paulo Fr. (Sepultura)
Dick Warlock (Halloween II)
Doug Bradley (Hellraiser)
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (Misfits)
Dukey Flyswatter (Haunted Garage)
George Fisher (Cannibal Corpse)
Gina Migliozzi (Rock and Shock Convention)
Gunnar Hansen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
GWAR
Jeordie White, aka Twiggy Ramirez (Marilyn Manson)
Joe Moe (Mad Monster Convention)
Johannes Michael Gustaf Eckerström and Tim Öhrstrom (Avatar)
John Carpenter
John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie)
John Russo (Night of the Living Dead)
Jonathan Davis (Korn)
Jon Schnepp (Producer/Director)
Jose Mangin (Sirius/XM)
Karina Wilson (Author)
Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
Mike Dean and Woody Weatherman (Corrosion of Conformity)
Nivek Ogre (Skinny Puppy)
Philip Anselmo (Pantera/Down)
Ron Chaney (Chaney Ent.)
Sean McGrath aka Digestor (Ghoul)
Sid Haig (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects)
Stephen Macht (Monster Squad/Graveyard Shift)
Steve “Zetro” Souza (Exodus)
Tom Savini (From Dusk Til Dawn)
Unknown Ghoul (Ghost)
Wednesday 13 (Murderdolls)
About the Filmmaker
Mike Schiff serves as writer, director, producer, director of photography, and editor. Mike resides in the Bronx, NY and has spent the last year traveling the country in order to film the interviews. This project was initially made possible with friend, Robert L. Lucas who has strong ties in the horror and heavy metal industry. From working eight years at the Howard Stern Show, Mike also developed many strong connections in the entertainment industry as well.
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Kirk Hammett Bill Moseley
What We Need
- $38,000 is the amount being requested for completion funds. The money will go towards attorney fees, insurance, travel, post production, promotion, talent fees, licensing, etc.
- If the goal of raising the current amount is not obtained, the available funds will go towards the essential elements of the project and a new campaign may take place within the year as post production moves forward.
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Dave Mustaine Tom Savini
What You Get
Please see the "Perks" page for what you will receive for your donation.
Distribution
As the promotion for this project launches, various distributers will be considered, though self distribution has become a great option.
Risks & Challenges
Producing a documentary like this is no simple task. It requires a lot of material from popular films, music videos, live events, etc. And while the Fair Use Law can be used in order to include these elements, some rights may need to be paid for. The challenge of this will be fully realized once the elements have been included and evaluated by attorneys.
While this project is expected to be completed within one year, there are no guarantees. All donators must understand that their donations are non-refundable and perks such as DVD's are only guaranteed upon completion and release of the project. The only thing that can be guaranteed are the credits.
Other Ways You Can Help
In addition to monetary donations, spreading the word about this project will be a great help.
- Website: metalhorror.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/themetalhorror
- Twitter: @themetalhorror
- Instagram: instagram.com/themetalhorror
