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Dorothy (Short, 2011)

Starring Courtney Monsma, Darrell Plumridge, Andrew Nathan Written and directed by Eros Romero

Inner Demon - Part 2 of Ursula Dabrowsky's Demon Trilogy - Begins Production

In 2009 indie filmmaker Ursula Dabrowsky completed the first installment of her "Demon Trilogy", the psychological horror film Family Demons, and now she has obtained financing to make the second installment, Inner Demon, with filming set to commence on January 30th.

Gnomes Attack Police in Australia!

Two things we don't get that scare people ... clowns and garden gnomes. They just seem so innocuous; yet, folks are legitimately terrified of them. Speaking as someone who's afraid of nuns, I guess I'm not one to pass judgement. In any event, if you are afraid of those tiny little garden variety nogoodniks, you may wanna stay far, far away from this latest bit of viral footage for Gnomes Attack!

The Caller's Sergio Casci Prepping a Walk up The Devil's Staircase

One of the biggest indie surprises of the year so far has been The Caller (review here) directed by Matthew Parkhill and written by Sergio Casci so we've been anxious to hear what's next for either of these gentlemen. Well, news has come as to Casci's next project, and it sounds like a doozy!

The Tunnel Goes Theatrical ... In Canada! New One-Sheet Debut!

Carlo Ledesma's movie The Tunnel, which was actually distributed online for free through torrent sites and eventually picked up by Paramount for distribution in Australia and NZ., is getting ready to hit Canadian theaters, and we've got a new one-sheet and the details for you.

Trailer Debut: New Australian Slasher Flick Come and Get Me

Australians have long been delivering quality horror flicks that seem to ride the fine line between entertainment and depravity effortlessly. This latest import, Come and Get Me, looks to be cut from that exact insane cloth! Dig on the trailer below for the flick written and directed by Chris Sun. Synopsis

Travel The Tunnel to Terror on the iPad

A while ago we let you know about Carlo Ledesma's movie The Tunnel, which was actually distributed online for free through torrent sites and eventually picked up by Paramount for distribution. Now, however, you can take the terror of The Tunnel with you wherever you go thanks to MoPix. From the Press Release

Snowtown Confirmed for Cannes Film Festival Critics Week; New Stills

Serial killer story Snowtown, which we provided a trailer and some artwork for earlier this month, has officially joined the Critics Week (la Semaine de la Critique) lineup at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Free Aussie Horror Flick The Tunnel Scores Distro

A while ago we let you know about Carlo Ledesma's movie The Tunnel, which he plans to upload to torrent sites to make it free to viewers. Well, the guy has done something right because he's actually landed distribution for the movie in the process of his unique scheme.

Will Oscar's Glow Shine on Spencer Susser's I Love Sarah Jane?

Last year right before Halloween we shared with our readers a pretty cool Aussie short film entitled "I Love Sarah Jane". What does that have to do with the Oscars?

Kaufmann, Brendan Parry (Australian Horror)

Dread Central recently had an opportunity to chat with actor Brendan Parry Kaufmann about the Australian film industry and particularly Aussie horror. Brendan's resume lists his performance skills as ranging from firearms handler to improvisation, comedy, and hosting along with voiceover talents and stage combat.

Actor Brendan Parry Kaufmann Talks Aussie Horror

Dread Central recently had an opportunity to chat with actor Brendan Parry Kaufmann about the Australian film industry and particularly Aussie horror. Brendan's resume lists his performance skills as ranging from firearms handler to improvisation, comedy, and hosting along with voiceover talents and stage combat.

New Teaser for Free Aussie Horror Movie The Tunnel

A new teaser trailer and a bit of artwork for The Tunnel have slid online, and if you don't recall what it is, gaze in awe as one filmmaker has decided to combat video piracy by giving his film away via torrent sites. Curious?

New Official Trailer for The Reef Surfaces

A new official trailer for Andrew (Black Water) Traucki’s Australian killer shark flick, The Reef, swam its way to the shores of our Dread Central offices, and it'll give you even more encouragement to STAY OUT OF THE WATER! Synopsis:

Short Film Spotlight: Spencer Susser's I Love Sarah Jane

Here at Dread Central we're always on the lookout for cool videos and short films to share with our readers, and today we're happy to present "I Love Sarah Jane", a short film written by Spencer Susser (who also directed) and David Michôd. Set in a smoky, grey sky of a world populated by zombies and survivalist children, "I Love Sarah Jane" stars the always fabulous Mia Wasikowska.