Spook Show’s MAYhem Sale!!! 50% ALL TICKETS / VENDOR TABLES!!

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May 102012
 

SIMPLY VISIT ANY AND/OR ALL OF THE LINKS BELOW

AND ENTER “MAYHEM” INTO THE DISCOUNT CODE FIELD 

TO GET 50% OFF!!!  ACT QUICK AS THIS IS THE LARGEST DISCOUNT

TO BE OFFERED FOR ANY EVENTS IN 2012 & EXPIRES SOON!!

THE 2012 LAUGH OR DIE COMEDY FEST

www.LaughorDieComedyFest.com

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THE 2012 PRAIRIE STATE FILM FESTIVAL

www.PrairieStateFilmFest.com

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THE 2012 CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

www.ChicagoHorrorFest.com

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THE 2012 AFTERLIFE PARANORMAL CONFERENCE

www.AfterlifeParanormal.com

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THE 2012 LIVING DEAD FILM FESTIVAL

www.LivingDeadFilmFest.com

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*Offer good while supplies lasts and/or May 13th 2012 (whichever comes first).  Can not be combined with any other offer.  Spook Show Entertainment Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.  No refunds and/or exchanges offered.

THE STORM presents: “ROLLER JAM”: Music, Movies, Derby!

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May 102012
 

Scotchworthy Productions’ feature film, THE STORM presents: “ROLLER JAM”

Date: SATURDAY MAY 12, 2012 

Location: Portage Theater (4050 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641)

Free Parking - 4730 W Irving Park Rd. 60641

Come and take springtime to the next level at ROLLER JAM with Scotchworthy Productions as they celebrate the upcoming production of their second feature length motion picture, THE STORM!  The evening promises to be a one of kind event celebrating independent cinema, local music, and roller derby culture on SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012.

The event is set to take place at one of the cities most beloved and notorious venues, the Portage Theater (4050 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641).

“I can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on these past six months,” says writer/director Tony Wash, ”So many people have worked day and night week after week after week preparing to make this film.  I can’t imagine a better way to kick start this production than hosting an event unlike any we’ve ever done!”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

  • DOORS @ 5PM – Come early to meet and greet, get a commemorative t-shirt, talk to the bands performing that evening, meet the Bombshells, and chat it up with some of Chicago’s roller derby organizations (Windy City Rollers, the Chicago Outfit, and the Aurora 88s)! Beer (21+) and other concessions will be available for purchase.
  • SHOW @ 7PM – See the debut of The Storm teaser, as well as the 2nd official screening of A Chance In Hell!
  • BATTLE OF THE BANDS @ 8:30PM - Red Light Compliance, Broken Motion, and The Flyin’ Hellfish will be wrapping up the evening as they battle it out for a spot in Scotchworthy’s upcoming flick!

To Purchase Tickets:

FIND OUT MORE @

http://www.thestormmovie.net
https://www.facebook.com/TheStormMovie
https://twitter.com/TheStormMovie
http://pinterest.com/thestormmovie/
http://thestormmovie.tumblr.com/

Kickstarter Campaign: http://kck.st/IXkulw

Help Bring THE STORM to the Screen!

Bartonville Insane Asylum To Reopen Soon For Tours!!

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Apr 182012
 

Former Peoria State Mental Hospital to Open Soon for Tours

 

Bartonville, IL – Save the Bowen Organization/Peoria Asylum will finally be able to open soon. On Thursday, April 12, 2012 the Village of Bartonville approved the use of TIF Funds to pay for the necessary abatement for the historic building so it can reopen.

Once the abatement is completed over the few months, the foundation will be able to reopen this 50,000 square foot historic building for historic and paranormal tours. The former state mental hospital’s immediate plans will be a local attraction for those interested in the paranormal. The Peoria Asylum has a reputation for being very haunted and they will use this reputation to help secure funding for restoration. Save the Bowen will be offing pre-sales on private investigations and overnight camp outs on the grounds so check their website for updates soon. www.peoria-asylum.com

The long term plans are to develop part of the Peoria Asylum into a Bed & Breakfast, a museum, a restaurant/banquet facility, commercial rental space will be available in part of it, as well as luxury apartment suites. The owner is looking for retail/commercial/hotel developers who are interested in helping develop this historic property.

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The Save the Bowen Organization was established to acquire, stabilize and maintain the historic Bowen building of the Peoria State Hospital. Peoria Asylum is owned by Save the Bowen, a not-for-profit organization established exclusively to help save this historic building. 

~ From Willy Adkins / Spook Show Entertainment Inc. ~

It was a great email to open and one that I have been waiting on for a few years.  Today I got forwarded a press release from Richard Weiss (Owner of the Bowen Building aka Peoria State Hospitial aka Bartonville Insane Asylum) that the very historic building will soon be opening its doors again!  I want to send a big congrats to Richard on this major accomplishment.  He is a very strong and determined individual who stayed true and never gave up.  The payoff for his efforts are soon coming.

This is a great thing for Spook Show Entertainment as well.  We have had events planned for the Asylum for several years now that should soon come to life.  We hope to work with Richard to produce haunted events, paranormal tours, photo outings and maybe even film at the Asylum once up and running again.  We will offer more details once available.

At SSE our primary mission is to support the independent arts community, but we have also been know to be very active supporters in preserving history and historic locations (such as The Bowen Building, The Portage Theater, Etc..).  We want to send a huge thanks to everyone who also supports the preservation of history.  We need to preserve history and historic locations when & where possible.  They are often huge help for the local economy in which they reside and offer hands on education for generations to come.

Regards,
Willy Adkins – President
Spook Show Entertainment Inc. 

SSE Open Auditions This Weekend For Multiple Projects / Talents!

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Apr 172012
 

OPEN AUDITIONS!!!

 

Spook Show Entertainment is running open casting auditions for several upcoming film projects. We are also opening up a talent management department and have information to share with local talent about how we can help you find work in the industry as well.

We are casting for all age / sex / race types. Spook Show Entertainment is expected to cast more then 20 films in the next 2 years. Some of our most current castings will include:

Hellbillies
Sister of the Wolf
What in the Sam Hill
No Love For Troy
The Fifth Task
SpookShowTV (Various upcoming web TV series)
Zombie Clowns
And More!!

We are also interested in meeting with other talents including Models, Comedians, Film Crew, etc.

Please bring along a headshot / resume (if you have them).

www.SpookShowEntertainment.com

HUGE Thanks to The House Cafe & NiteCap for use of the venuea for our Dekalb/Chicago Auditions!

SATURDAY APRIL 21ST NOON – 5PM @ THE HOUSE CAFE – 263 E. LINCOLN HWY – DEKALB IL 60115

CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE!!!

SUNDAY APRIL 22ND NOON – 5PM @ NITECAP CHICAGO – 5007 W. IRVING PARK ROAD – CHICAGO IL 60641

CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE!!!

H.H. Holmes Killer Movie & Presentation Night @ The House Cafe!

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Apr 012012
 

H.H. Holmes Killer Movie & Presentation Night @ The House Cafe!

Sunday April 1st, 2012 From 5:00pm – Midnight

The Grand finale of the H.H. Holmes Killer weekend takes us the The House Cafe in Dekalb IL!  Here you will have the opportunity to meet several great people!  Filmmaker John Borowski will give an introduction to his very popular film “H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer”!  Then special guest Jeff Mudgett (Great Great Grandson of H.H. Holmes) will be joining us!  Jeff will share tales of his actual exploration of the former location of the Murder Castle, as well as about his Great Great Grandfather, Herman Webster Mudgett, aka, H.H. Holmes, the Torture Doctor, America’s first serial killer, probably the most horrible man who ever lived, as well as the present custodian of the basement at 63rd and Wallace- without a doubt, the ultimate paranormal location in the entire world. Oh, and one more thing- Jeff’s going to prove to you H.H. Holmes was also Jack the Ripper…  Wait did we mention he owns his mosterous relatives diaries?

$10  Cash At The Door!  /  www.TheHouseCafe.net

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE!

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors For Making This Awesome Event Happen:

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens

Chicago Hauntings

The House Cafe of Dekalb IL

The Best Western Inn & Suites of Dekalb IL

JOIN US TONIGHT TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP US SAVE CHICAGO’S HISTORIC PORTAGE THEATER!

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Mar 262012
 


The historic Portage Theater is currently threatened by the potential purchase of the building it is in by a church. The church proposes to convert the theater into their worship space, remove the marquee, alter the auditorium, and eliminate the storefronts and half the apartments for offices and classrooms.

There will be a public meeting about this challenge to our community on Monday, March 26th at 7:00 PM at the Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee. More information at 45th Ward alderman John Arena’s website.

Can’t make it out to the community meeting?

Click the link below to see how you can help take action and help us save this amazing place!

The 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival Awards!

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Mar 262012
 

The 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival

Award Winners

For More Details Visit: www.IndieHorrorFest.com

The 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival – THIS WEEKEND!!

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Mar 202012
 

The Indie Horror Film Festival will be going on March 23-25 at the historic Portage Theater
in Chicago for a weekend of blood, mayhem, and wicked horror. The festival was formally
known as The Indy Horror Film Festival, which was brought back from the dead by Spook Show
Entertainment in 2010. Spook Show Ent. is an active component in Chicago’s indie horror scene
is nearly every aspect. They also put on Indie’s sister festival, The Chicago Horror Film Festival
(the longest running film festival in Chicago). This year the festival will be hosted by lifelong
horror enthusiast and stand-up comic, Chris May.

Ari Lehmen will be one of the festivals special guests, who played Young Jason is the original
Friday the 13th and is still a working genre actor and member of the band, First Jason.
Other guests include horror novelist, John Everson, and gothic illusionist and actor, Ron
Fitzgerald. The festival doesn’t solely focus on films though. It also showcases the morbidly
intriguing “Horror of Art” display, a blood curdling scream contest, and after hours events so the
bloody good fun never has to stop.

The Indie Horror Film Festival is full of the best of indie horror around from gritty and intense
to eerie and more socially-charged films. There are a number of films that will be making
their world premiere at the festival including the creature feature Ed & The Awakening, the
supernaturally charged That’s My Girl, and the powerful dark thriller, Hand of Glory. Other
films include What They Say, Afraid of Sunrise, Dorthy, Dream Lover, Raymond Did It, House
of Mirrors, Vamperifica, Below Zero, Deadline, Plastic, Not Another B Movie, The Curse, The
Hitchhiker, The Barn, Slash in the Box, The Duty of Living, Alistair, Betania, Fractured Minds, 8,
Incubator, Divination, Love Bug, Purity, Ritual, The Fear, and Mind of a Mad Man.
The festival will end with an award ceremony to give special acknowledgement to the best of
the best. Particularly notable films, receiving the Special Recognition Award who have been
nominated in 5 or more categories are The Duty of Living, What They Say, Vamperifica, and
Below Zero.

A full list of the award nominees can be found by CLICKING HERE!

The 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival

Friday March 23rd – Sunday March 25th 2012
The Portage Theater
4050 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60115

For More Information Visit:
www.IndieHorrorFest.com
www.SpookShowEntertainment.com

Award Nominee’s for The 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival!

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Mar 072012
 

The 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival Award Nominee’s

- ALL LISTED IN RANDOM ORDER -

BEST SOUND
INCUBATOR
BELOW ZERO
RITUAL
THE DUTY OF LIVING
OCHO

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
DEADLINE
DIVINATION
VAMPERIFICA
THE DUTY OF LIVING
THE CURSE

BEST EDITING
THE CURSE
BELOW ZERO
WHAT THEY SAY
VAMPERIFICA
THE BARN

BEST FX
BETANIA
BELOW ZERO
FRACTURED MINDS
VAMPERIFICA
LOVE BUG

BEST COMEDY
LOVE BUG
ED AND THE AWAKENING
NOT ANOTHER B MOVIE
VAMPERIFICA
FRACTURED MINDS

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
LINDSAY FELTON – RAYMOND DID IT
DENEEN MELODY – AFRAID OF SUNRISE
LINDSAY GARETH – NOT ANOTHER B MOVIE
KELSEY ZUKOWSKI – WHAT THEY SAY
WENDY WISLEY – THE DUTY OF LIVING

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
CHRISTIAN GRAY – PLASTIC
MICHAEL SCHMID – HAND OF GLORY
DAVID FAUSTINO – NOT ANOTHER B MOVIE
TY YAEGAR – RAYMOND DID IT
GEORGE RETELAS – THE DUTY OF LIVING

BEST DIRECTOR
BRUCE ORNSTEIN – VAMPERIFICA
JUSTIN R. ROMINE – WHAT THEY SAY
CHRIS TASARA – DEADLINE
JUSTIN THOMAS OSTENSEN – BELOW ZERO
BRANDON HUNT – THE DUTY OF LIVING

BEST ACTRESS
JULES WILCOX – DEADLINE
COURTNEY MONSMA – DORTHY
HEATHER DORFF – WHAT THEY SAY
LYNN LAWRY – DIVINATION
SONIA CASELLI – BETANIA

BEST ACTOR
MARTIN YURKOVIC – VAMPERIFICA
DARREN MARLAR – HAND OF GLORY
NORTH ROBERTS – PLASTIC
JUAN RIEDINGER – THE DUTY OF LIVING
DAVE NILSON – MIND OF A MAD MAN

DIRECTORS CHOICE AWARD
PLASTIC
OCHO
AFRAID OF SUNRISE
DORTHY
THE DUTY OF LIVING

BEST SHORT FILM
DIVINATION
INCUBATOR
WHAT THEY SAY
DORTHY
THE DUTY OF LIVING

BEST FEATURE FILM
BELOW ZERO
VAMPERIFICA
PLASTIC
RAYMOND DID IT
DEADLINE

OFFICIAL WINNERS OF
THE SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
(NOMINATED IN 5 OR MORE CATEGORIES)
THE DUTY OF LIVING
WHAT THEY SAY
VAMPERIFICA
BELOW ZERO

WWW.INDIEHORRORFEST.COM
WWW.SPOOKSHOWENTERTAINMENT.COM

AWARD WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT
THE 2012 INDIE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 23RD – 25TH AT CHICAGO PORTAGE THEATER

Award Nominee’s for the 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival to be announced on WebTV Tonight!

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Mar 072012
 

Willy Adkins (President) and Jason Sullivan (Vice President) of Spook Show Entertainment will be in downtown Chicago tonight with a sealed envelope containing the official award nominee’s for the 2012 Indie Horror Film Festival!  Provided the two don’t get jumped for this highly anticipated list of information, they will be giving the envelope to Heather Dorff & Deann Baker, the hosts of the new and growingly popular internet TV show “Filming Round Midtown” to be opened and read LIVE on air tonight!  You can catch the show at 8PM CST on the EgenTV network at www.livestream.com/egentv!

Spook Show Entertainment has made several changes to this annual horror film festival this year.  In Fall 2011 they made a huge announcement that the event would be changing names (formerly “Indy Horror Film Festival”) and along with the name change they moved the event to Chicago’s historic Portage Theater.  They also stretched out the bloody good times from a one day event to three!  Now they are going even one further and have added more award categories including Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Editing!

More Information On The Indie Horror Film Festival Awards:

*Award Winners will be announced in a ceremony at the end of the festival. Winners in attendance will be presented a certificate. Those not in attendance will be sent a digital certificate to print by email. Winners will also be posted in the news feed (front page) of IndieHorrorFest.com / SpookShowEntertainment.com within 48 hours of the close of the festival.

** Our Selection / Awards Procedure: Festival Director / Producers make official selections for the festival by vote. Official Selections are then screened/graded by 5 different judges anonymously and given an overall grade on a 5 point scale for each of the qualifying award categories (with the exception of the “Directors Choice Award”). All judges points are then added together to give it a grade. The top 5 films by grade in each category are then considered an award nominee and listed on this page. The film with the highest grade in each category is considered and announced that category’s award winner at the festival. In the event of a tie for highest grade, the festival director, festival producer and festival founder will each vote on the tied films giving the majority vote the award. In the event that one of the production staff are involved in one of the films involving a tie, a 3rd party will be selected to vote in place of the production staff member involved.

*** Special Recognition Awards are given to any film that is nominated (in top 5 by votes) in 5 or more categories. The way we see it is, even if the film didn’t score the highest in any of the categories, to be a nominee in 5 or more categories means that the film was extremely good across the board. (The Festival Directors Choice Award category don’t qualify for the Special Recognition Awards)

**** The Festival Directors Choice Award nominee’s are the Film Festival Directors top 5 choice films of the festival. The Directors Choice Award is presented at the festival to the Directors favorite film of the festival. (Any film that the festival director is personally involved in at any level is not eligible for this award.)

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