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James L. Edwards (actor)
James L. Edwards (born November 26, 1972) is an American actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker from Akron, Ohio. He is best known for his acting roles in independent shot-on-video horror films, including ''The Dead Next Door'' (1989), ''Ozone'' (1993), ''Polymorph'' (1996), and ''Bloodletting'' (1997), as well as writing, directing, and starring in ''Her Name Was Christa'' (2020), ''Brimstone Incorporated'' (2021), and the forthcoming ''Trivial''. Biography Edwards began acting as a teenager making his debut in J. R. Bookwalter's 1989 zombie film ''The Dead Next Door'' and proceeding to star in a string of independent shot on video horror films throughout the 1990s, including ''Ozone'' (1993), ''Polymorph'' (1996), and ''Bloodletting'' (1997). After a hiatus, he returned to acting in the mid 2000's and in 2020 made his directorial debut with ''Her Name Was Christa'' which he also wrote and starred in along with ''Brimstone Incorporated'' and the upcoming ''Trivial''. In 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shot-on-video
A shot-on-video (SOV) film, also known as a shot-on-VHS film or a camcorder film, is a film shot using camcorders and consumer-grade equipment, as opposed to film stock or high-end digital movie cameras. Examples Shot-on-video films emerged in the wake of the release of Sony's professional-grade Betacam and consumer-grade Betamovie camcorders in 1983. Many shot-on-video films are low-budget and belong to the horror genre, including '' Boardinghouse'' (1982), ''Sledgehammer'' (1983), '' Video Violence'' (1987), '' 555'', '' Woodchipper Massacre'' (both 1988), and '' The McPherson Tape'' (1989). Filmmaker siblings the Polonia brothers are known for their shot-on-video horror films, such as ''Splatter Farm'' (1987) and '' Feeders'' (1996). Theatrically released examples The scenes in Bill Gunn's 1980 film ''Personal Problems'' were shot using a videocassette recorder which was a new technology at the time (as most previous films were shot using film stock). The 1994 documentary f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dead Next Door
''The Dead Next Door'' is a 1989 zombie horror film written, produced and directed by J. R. Bookwalter. Plot In the near future, the world falls victim to a plague of violent carnivorous undead humans, and a black-ops elite team of soldiers, nicknamed the "Zombie Squad", has been enlisted by the government as exterminators to control the growing epidemic. While on a series of routine containment missions, the soldiers stumble upon a mysterious religious cult which wishes to protect and enable the zombies, believing them to be a punishment ordained by God. Within their compound may be a cure to the virus causing the plague. Cast * Pete Ferry as Raimi * Bogdan Pecic as Dr. Moulsson * Michael Grossi as Mercer * Jolie Jackunas as Kuller * Robert Kokai as Rev. Jones * Floyd Ewing Jr. as Capt. Kline * Scott Spiegel as Richards * Michael Tolochko as Randalls * Bruce Campbell as Raimi and Cmdr. Carpenter (voice only) Production Sam Raimi served as executive producer on the fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozone (film)
''Ozone'' is a 1993 independent horror film written, produced, and directed by J. R. Bookwalter. The film stars James R. Black, Tom Hoover, James L. Edwards, Bill Morrison, and Mary Jackson. Plot While on a stake out with his partner, Detective Eddie Boone is stabbed with a needle containing a new street drug called "ozone". Boone has to fight the narcotic's effects in an effort to find his now missing partner while trudging through a city full of mutated "ozone" addicted vagrants who answer to a drug king pin known as Sam DeBartolo. Cast * James R. Black as Eddie Boone * Tom Hoover as Mike Weitz * James L. Edwards as Sam DeBartolo/Spikes * Bill Morrison as Richter/Stitches * Mary Jackson as Cleaning Lady Production Unhappy with the results after making a series of six unsuccessful shot on video films between August 1991 and March 1992 for a total of $15,000 from Cinema Home Video, director J. R. Bookwalter along with producer David A. Wagner wrote and self-financed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloodletting (film)
''Bloodletting'' is a 1997 American direct-to-video horror film written and directed by Matthew Jason Walsh and executive produced by J. R. Bookwalter. The film was shot-on-video, and stars James L. Edwards as Butch Harlow, a serial killer who is blackmailed by young woman Serena Stalin (Ariauna Albright) into taking her on as his apprentice. ''Bloodletting'' was preceded by a 1995 short film, ''I've Killed Before'', also directed by Walsh and starring Edwards and Albright. Cast * James L. Edwards as Butch Harlow * Ariauna Albright as Serena Stalin * Nina Angeloff as Bobbie Jo * Sasha Graham as Patti * Randy Rupp * Scooter McCrae Reception ''Cinefantastique'' and ''Video Movie Guide'' both commended the performances of the film's cast. A reviewer for ''Fangoria'' described ''Bloodletting'' as having "a smart script, a playful sense of humor and a solid rapport between the leads", praising its editing and noting "plenty of amusing twists and gruesome FX". John W. Bowen of '' Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Name Was Christa
''Her Name Was Christa'' is an American horror film written by, directed by, and starring James L. Edwards. The plot of the film follows a lonely middle aged man who falls in love with a prostitute and is faced with a horrific choice after their arrangement takes a turn for the worse. The film stars Shianne Daye, James L. Edwards, and Drew Fortier. Cast * Shianne Daye as Christa Sullivan * James L. Edwards as Stephen Booth * Drew Fortier as Nick Perkins * Rick Jermain as Blaze * Kaylee Williams as Raven Production Shooting took place over 18 non consecutive days between September 2017 and November 2018. A long hiatus took place during the middle of production due to the original actress set to portray Christa pulling out of the project citing creative differences over the graphic nature of the content in the film. Release The film was released on February 14, 2020 on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital streaming. Reception Reviews for the film were positive with Pophorror.com call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brimstone Incorporated
''Brimstone Incorporated'' is a 2021 horror anthology film directed by James L. Edwards and Brad Twigg. The film's cast includes Sasha Graham, Kaylee Williams, Drew Fortier, and James L. Edwards. ''Brimstone Incorporated'' consists of three short stories: "First Date", "Mama's Boy", and "Skunk Weed" with the film bookended by a wraparound titled "Tempter and Associates" featuring the character Gregory Asmodeus (Drew Fortier), an employee of Damien Tempter who interviews characters from each segment allowing them to plead their case in regards to their placement in Hell. Plot The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films told via a frame narrative which links each story together. "Tempter and Associates" (Wraparound) * Written and directed by James L. Edwards The wraparound focuses on Gregory Asmodeus (Drew Fortier) who is tasked with interviewing the newly deceased in Hell; allowing them to explain their side of their story in an effort to try to prove that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polymorph (film)
''Polymorph'' is a 1996 American science fiction thriller film directed by J. R. Bookwalter, starring James L. Edwards, Ariauna Albright, Tom Hoover, Sasha Graham, Joseph A. Daw, Jennifer Huss, Pam Zitelli, Leo Anastasio and Pete Jacelone. Cast * James L. Edwards as Ted * Ariauna Albright as Donna * Tom Hoover as Carlos * Sasha Graham as Tarper * Joseph A. Daw as Bill * Jennifer Huss as Alice * Pam Zitelli as Regine * Leo Anastasio as Franco * Pete Jacelone as Dr. Lester Clark * Michael Raso as Womeldorf Reception Film critic Joe Bob Briggs wrote that the "inspired" dialogue and how "the innocent suffer" allow the film to "rise above the run-of-the-mill shish-kebabbed-campers flick." Robert Firsching of ''AllMovie'' called the film "entertaining and highly watchable." ''TV Guide'' wrote that while the film "may not have too much on its mind", it "puts many higher-budgeted projects to shame for pure entertainment value." Bill Gibron of ''DVD Talk DVD Talk is a home v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sponge (band)
Sponge is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1992 by vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, guitarist Mike Cross, bassist Tim Cross, drummer Jimmy Paluzzi, and guitarist Joey Mazzola. Dombroski and the Cross brothers were previously in the hard rock band Loudhouse, with Mazzola joining later before the end of the band's tenure. Sponge's discography includes nine studio albums, four live albums, and several charting singles. They are best known for their 1994 hit "Plowed (song), Plowed", their 1995 hit "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)", and their 1996 hit "Wax Ecstatic (To Sell Angelina)". Sponge has undergone several lineup changes throughout the band's history, with founder and frontman Dombroski serving as the band's sole constant member. The band released their ninth studio album, ''Lavatorium'', on August 6, 2021. History Formation, ''Rotting Piñata'', and ''Wax Ecstatic'' (1991–1998) Vinnie Dombroski, Mike Cross, and Tim Cross were in a hard rock band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Ellefson
David Warren Ellefson (born November 12, 1964) is an American musician, best known for his long tenure as the bassist for thrash metal band Megadeth. Ellefson initially became an accomplished bassist and honed his songwriting skills while leading several of his own bands through the club scene of North America's Midwest region before relocating to Los Angeles. He was then the bassist of Megadeth from 1983 to their breakup in 2002, and again from 2010 to 2021. Ellefson co-founded the hard rock band the Lucid in 2021 alongside vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier (formerly of Bang Tango), and drummer Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy, Raven). In addition to playing bass guitar in Megadeth and The Lucid, Ellefson had various side projects, which include Temple of Brutality, F5, Killing Machine, and Metal Allegiance. Biography First tenure with Megadeth and initial departure (1983–2002) Other than guitarist, vocalist, and primary lyricist Dave Mustai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drew Fortier
Andrew Lawrence Fortier (born July 14, 1987) is an American musician, guitarist, filmmaker, actor, and author. He is best known for his work with The Lucid; which he cofounded alongside Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), David Ellefson (ex Megadeth), and Mike Heller (Fear Factory). He was guitarist for the now late Chuck Mosley (Faith No More). He has directed and edited the documentary Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie as well as the David Ellefson produced horror film '' Dwellers'' which Fortier also wrote and stars in. He is the author of ''Dark, Depressing, and Hilarious'' which is an autobiography on his career thus far. Biography Fortier was born and raised on the southside of Chicago. He met hard rock band Bang Tango in June 2011 where they offered to let him shoot a studio documentary while they were in Chicago recording their album ''Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt;'' Fortier agreed to the project which eventually grew from a studio documentary to a feature-length film a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwellers (film)
''Dwellers'' is an American found footage horror film written by, directed by, and starring Drew Fortier. The plot of the film follows a documentary crew who eventually go missing while uncovering the truths behind the disappearances within a homeless community. The film stars Drew Fortier, James L. Edwards, and Douglas Esper as themselves. Cast * Drew Fortier as Drew * James L. Edwards as James * Douglas Esper as Doug *Omar Baig as Dotani * Rick Jermain as Detective Jenkins *Dustin Boltjes * Mitch Lafon as Mitch Lafon * Jeffrey Hatrix as Serious Hobo *Tharasa DiMeo as Sewer Hobo * David Ellefson as Ellefson *Isabelle Fox as Mr. Hands Production Production was held over five non-consecutive days in the summer of 2019 with a budget of zero dollars. Included locations are: Barberton and Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Nashville. In August 2019, the poster and teaser trailer were released for the film which includes a voiceover by Mitch Lafon from ''Rock Talk wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robot Ninja
''Robot Ninja'' is a 1989 superhero thriller film written, produced, and directed by J. R. Bookwalter. The film stars Michael Todd, Bogdan Pecic, James L. Edwards, Scott Spiegel, Burt Ward, and Linnea Quigley. Plot Leonard is a depressed and embittered comic book artist resentful toward his agent and publisher for capitalizing on the success of his comic book series ''Robot Ninja''. After witnessing the brutal rape and murder of a young couple, a socially frustrated Leonard turns to Dr. Hubert Goodknight to help turn him into a real life version of his own creation, ''Robot Ninja'', to take to the streets and inflict revenge on a group of disturbed thugs. Cast * Michael Todd as Leonard Miller (Robot Ninja) * Bogdan Pecic as Dr. Hubert Goodknight * James L. Edwards as Sculley * Maria Markovic as Gody Sanchez * Floyd Ewing Jr. as Officer Hickox * Bill Morrison as Buddy Revelle * Scott Spiegel as Marty Coleslaw * Burt Ward as Stanley Kane * Linnea Quigley as Miss Barbeau Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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