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Pinewood Splitter Wraps!
On a frigid November night, deep in the wilderness of Northern Alabama, a final shot of a van traveling down a secluded, tree-lined road marked the close of filming on the 3rd segment of Garth Manor's feature anthology. After a busy preproduction schedule which lasted through summer and into early fall, cameras rolled in mid-November on "The Pinewood Splitter". Crew members from Austin, Nashville, and Alabama made up a talented 40 person team, and came together to film in a

The Usher
Dec 19, 20221 min read


HUNGER begins Pre-Production!
The 2nd segment in the MIDNIGHT MARQUEE anthology entitled, HUNGER, has moved into pre-production with an ambitious slate of creature effects on the to-do list. Tate Steinsiek (Castle Freak, Dragged Across Concrete) heads up the SPFX Department once again, which will also include Nora Hewitt and Sergio Guerra (Face Off). Casting is currently underway to complete the exciting of group of talent that will help bring this latest segment to horrifying life. Hunger is being direc

The Usher
Jul 3, 20221 min read


CHOP SHOP WRAPS!
In the deep pits of a historic, Texas BBQ joint, the fires are burning once again in the old cookers that are covered with nearly 70 years of a slimy, black ash. A billowing, spiral of smoke emits from the chimneys in the dark and early morning. All this fire and smoke, used to be the symbol of hundreds of pounds of brisket and sausage being prepared for the day at the legendary, Taylor Cafe, but now those fires are due to a controlled burn created safely by stunt superviso

The Usher
Jul 3, 20222 min read


SPFX Prep begins for the Anthology Segment, PINEWOOD SPLITTER!
Pre-Production on the anticipated, third segment of the MIDNIGHT MARQUEE anthology has begun with the start of an 8 to 10 week, creature and special make-up effects build schedule for the effects-heavy PINEWOOD SPLITTER. SPFX Make-Up and Creature Effects Artist, CODY RUCH, will be taking the lead on Splitter after his impressive work on pick up shots for the first two Midnight Marquee segments.

The Usher
Jun 29, 20221 min read
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