BLOOD: #SATX Movie Hound Hatches Ambitions Outdoor Plan for the Alamo City

BLOODTHIRSTY THURSDAYS FOUNDER SEEKS FUNDS FOR OUTDOOR MOVIE SYSTEM
By
Bowie V. Ibarra

So, as many of you might already know, Kelly Warren Hammond is one of the movers and shakers of the SATX horror movie scene.  He's been collaborating with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for several years now with his 'Bloodthirsty Thursday' monthly movie program.  

But now he's hoping to move out on his own, and he's hatched a plan to make it happen with your help.

Here's the lowdown from the man himself:

*** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!! ***

as most of you know, I am trying to purchase a complete outdoor movie package for $3,200 that ALL OF US to enjoy here in San Antonio!!!

so I have come up with a Raffle Contest in association with MN Oil Paintings!!!

DONATE $20 or $25 to help me reach my goal of that $3,200 purchase price and YOU could win a FREE oil painting by local artist Mike Nesloney of MN OIL PAINTINGS!!!! how do you go about doing so, ya ask? it's easy! if you have a PayPal account send your $20 or $25 donation to my PayPal account: K3LLY1@ME.COM ! it's that simple.

this raffle contest will run starting August 1st until September 30th!!!

below is the original post with all the information and details:

this is whole package deal I am looking to purchase for the ultimate outdoor/backyard movie night for all of Us in San Antonio and surrounding areas!!!!

now, of course I can not afford this by myself so I am asking ALL YOU to help me achieve my goal !!!

with that said, I'm simply asking for donations to get this amazingly cool OUTDOOR MOVIE THEATER SYSTEM - Platinum Package for ALL OF US to enjoy not only movies from the horror genre, but flicks from the sci-fi/fantasy, animation, cult classic and many more!!!!

if you'd like to help me out on this, please send what ever you can afford to my PayPal account at: K3LLY1@ME.COM!!!

you may donate as little as $10, $25, or $50 BUT the more you donate (ie. $100-$500 if not more) you will get some really awesome perks for doing so!!!!

KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS ALL FOR YOU, San Antonio!!!! It's about time We move away from the corporate companies and take on something that is more personal to each and every one of Us each month, don't you agree?

you support and donations will be and always will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

if you have any questions, please feel free to PM here on Facebook, email me at KellyWarrenHammond@yahoo.com or you may even call me at (210)639-9344

Thanks for taking to time read this and I hope you'll be able to help out.

Thank You ALL!!!
Kelly Warren Hammond

UPDATE!  8/9/14

Not only is Fangoria and Gorezone donating a 6 month subscription to anyone that donates $50+ to my PayPal account via K3LLY1@me.com, but RUE MORGUE Magazine will be donating TWO one year subscriptions as well to those that donate $50+ into my PayPal account to go towards purchasing that awesome outdoor movie theater system that includes an 18' inflatable movie screen, a 4700 lumens video projectors, an 800 Watts PA sound system, 2 speakers and stands for each speaker!!!!!

i can not believe how blessed i am that 2 major magazine companies that have been Blood Thirsty Thursdays sponsors since the beginning 4 years ago are doing this for me and ALL OF YOU too!!!!

ZBF.com HAS JUMPED IN FOR KELLY AS WELL

Every person who donates $20+ will be entered for a chance to win one of three copies of ZBFbooks.com books.

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It's a very ambitious undertaking. Here's hoping you can help him out, thus benefiting the SATX movie scene.

BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press.

Down the Road, Down the Road: On the Last Day, and Down the Road: The Fall of Austin.  Pick them up in paperback or Kindle today.

BOWIE V. IBARRA earned his BFA in Acting and MA in Theatre History from Texas State University.  Network with Bowie at his official website,ZombieBloodFights.com today.

BLOOD: Bloodthirsty Thursday deliver's a 'Hatchet' Triple Feature

OUTRAGEOUS AND CONTROVERSIAL HORROR TRILOGY PLAYS BACK-TO-BACK IN SATX

by

Bowie V. Ibarra

Kelly Warren Hammond and the boys and girls of Bloodthirsty Thursday brought the quality blood and gore to the silver screen again to Alamo Drafthouse Westlake in San Antonio, Texas.  The 'Hatchet' triple-feature screening was yet another fine example of the great fun BTT is bringing to the San Antonio horror scene.

The event was a fundraiser for 'Scares that Care'.  And proceeds from the tickets went to the organization that helps kids pay for their medical bills.

Fast Custom Shirts was there, and I was able to pick up a Victor Crowley tribute shirt.

Fans of the series will appreciate the fun and scares I had watching the movies for the first time on the big screen.  The kills were ridiculous.  The story was alright, and they built on the story for all three, which was kind of cool.  One of the highlights was watching Kane Hodder as the father of Victor Crowley, who eventually took on the role of the older Victor Crowley, the killer.  There was even a horror fan fantasy matchup with Kane against Derek Mears, who played Jason in the Friday the 13th remake.  Horror fans might know that Kane was Jason for many of the last flicks and was expected to earn the role, but lost it to Mears.

And Sid Haig has a hilarious cameo as well in the third one.

Check out the trailers here:

If you live in San Antonio and haven't gone to one of the Bloodthirsty Thursday Screenings, then get on it.  They're a lot of fun.

And if you like horror, pick up this recent horror title from ZBFbooks.com.  'Alamo Rising' is the story of a group of amateur ghost hunters who fall ass backwards into a dark conspiracy to unleash a curse on the Alamo that could destroy downtown SATX.  Get 'Alamo Rising' today in paperback or kindle today HERE.  Check out the trailer below.

 

 

 

BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the acclaimed 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press.  He earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University.  His latest titles explore superhero themes, including 'Codename: La Lechusa', 'Room 26 and the Army of Xulhutdul', and 'Tejano Star and the Vengeance of Chaplain Skull'.  

 

Network with Bowie at his official website, ZBFbooks.com, the leader in Tex-Mexploitation literature.

BLOOD: ZBFbooks.com checks out BloodThirsty Thursday's 'Demons' I and II

MONTHLY EVENT SCORES AGAIN WITH CLASSIC ITALIAN HORROR DOUBLE FEATURE
by
Bowie V. Ibarra

Horror fans in San Antonio, Texas, were treated yet again to another quality exhibition of two of Italy's finest horror titles:  Demons and Demons 2.  Bloodthirsty Thursday's montly horror movie screenings has sliced its way into the consciousness of the SATX Horror Community and for good reason.  Every month they bring quality horror to the big screen.  Yet again, this month was no exception.

I thought it was cool that they were able to procure a Demons replica movie poster.

And, naturally, my Catholic consciousness felt a little guilty when I saw on this day there was actually a screening of a movie called 'Son of God'.  What?  Really? 

 

Don't tell the Pope I went to see 'Demons' instead.

 

The flick was amazing, as usual.  The movie was not ridiculous as much as it was a surreal nightmare, as all Italian horror movies seem to be (see 'The Beyond', Zombi 3, Suspiria, etc.).

Here's the trailer for 'Demons'.  It's the story of two friends who were given two tickets to a movie by a mysterious figure.  It's just as wild as the trailer makes it out to be.

 

'Demons 2' is just as wild.  The Demon plague from the first movie has been cut off.  But they return through wildly supernatural means that modern horror movies have ripped off (The Ring, anybody?).

 

 

One of the funniest elements from the first movie was the soundtrack, featuring Rick Springfield, Go West, Billy Idol, and Accept to name a few.  You are going to crack up during the dirtbike demon fight with 'Fast as a Shark' in the background.

 

Getting to see these flicks back to back also treated us to an unexpected laugh as featured actors from the first film are recast in different roles in the second flick.

 

Fast Custom shirts was also in attendance again.  A company out of Corpus Christi, Texas, these guys put out affordable and cool shirts of various designs.  This time around, I picked up the Italian 'City of the Living Dead' shirt, and this commemorative 'Demons' tribute shirt.

 

 

All in all, it was another awesome night of beer, food, and horror with the Bloodthirsty Thursday crew.  Incidentally, it was the BTT sponsor's bday party as well.  Happy Bday, Kelly Warren Hammond.  Thanks for bringing a monthly horror movie party to SATX!

 

And if you like horror, pick up this recent horror title from ZBFbooks.com.  'Alamo Rising' is the story of a group of amateur ghost hunters who fall ass backwards into a dark conspiracy to unleash a curse on the Alamo that could destroy downtown SATX.  Get 'Alamo Rising' today in paperback or kindle today HERE.  Check out the trailer below.

 

 

 

BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the acclaimed 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press.  He earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University.  His latest titles explore superhero themes, including 'Codename: La Lechusa', 'Room 26 and the Army of Xulhutdul', and 'Tejano Star and the Vengeance of Chaplain Skull'. 

 

Network with Bowie at his official website, ZBFbooks.com, the leader in Tex-Mexploitation literature.

BLOOD: SATX Horror Aficionado Reviews 'Evil Dead' Rebirth

KELLY WARREN HAMMOND FACEBOOKS HIS REVIEW

By Bowie Ibarra

 

Well, I didn't write this review.  I admit it.

I pretty much ripped it off from SATX Bloodthirsty Thursday Mastermind Kelly Warren Hammond's Facebook page.  Hey, I did reach out and ask his permission (I hadn't heard back from him.  Doh!).

Do me a favor.  Click on that Bloodthirsty Thursday live link in the previous paragraph and 'like' it on
Facebook.  C'mon, you're liking kittens, snarky memes, and John Denver's tribute page, you can like this page.  Take the four-seven seconds it takes to do that and come back here.

You might remember the SATX Bloodthirsty Thursday events previously mentioned in the ZBF.com blog, including interviews with people leaving the 'Return of the Living Dead' screening, and a review of a screening of the underrated 80s classic, "My Bloody Valentine'.

I'm reposting the Facebook review here because it is a great review from a noted horror hound that I think needs to be read by others looking forward to the movie, like myself.

So, here it is.  There is a bit of a spoiler at the end about a cameo, so consider that before reading.

Again, my apologies to Kelly.  The review was just too awesome to keep under wraps.

I owe you a beer, Kelly.

Check it out and get ready for April 5th!

"The GOOD, The BAD and "I'm the Guy with the Gun" Review:

THE GOOD:
1. THIS_IS_NOT_A_REMAKE!!! rather, as the ED2013 official web site says, "It's a Rebirth" so, with that said you can take the movi...e one of two ways. simply, it's a "rebirth" or re-imagining of the original concept OR it's a semi-sequel. you watch it. you decide.

2. there was more blood, gore (and profanity?!!) than had seen in an R rated horror flick since....well, possibly DEAD ALIVE. so no fear blood, guts and gore lovers there is plenty and i do mean PLENTY of it to go around. :)

3. as some "critics" would had seen ED2013 just a couple of weeks ago pointed out that the "character development" slowed down the pace of the movie. i can NOT disagree more! the movie starts off with a *punch* in the face/gut, then moves into character development (and with only a handful of characters, and 2 of them are main characters who cares), then sets you up for what is about to happen and then....here it comes, BOOM!!! non-stop AWESOMENESS there after.

4. unlike EDII and the "third installment" AOD, this 2013 version actually feels like you are watching an "Evil Dead" movie but with out the campyness.

THE BAD
1. to many "cut to black screen" at the end of scenes. one or two, OK i'm fine with that, but 4 or 5 of them? made if feel like the director and editor couldn't really decide on how they wanted certain scenes to end and/or flow into each other. oh well....

2. if you've watch either the Green Band Trailer or the Red Band Trailer there's a very popular piece of footage that is shown in both, but not in the actual movie. *shugs* dunno why, maybe it seemed like over kill (no pun intended) but it's just not there.

3. Mia has 2 corny lines towards the end of the movie. had they cut it down to just one, i would have been happy with that. BUT... at least they weren't as bad as the lines (and the line delivery) like in the recent TCM3D movie: "Welcome to Texas, asshole...!" and "Do your thing, cousin!"

"I'm the Guy with the Gun"
1. yes, Yes, YES Bruce Campbell has a cameo. you'll need to stay to the very tail end of the credits because it's quick and cool. :)"

Thanks, Kelly.  I hope you don't mind me sharing it.  It was a great review.  I'll buy you a beer at the screening on April 5th. 

And expect a ZombieBloodFights.com review on the weekend of April 5th, the official release date of 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill', incidentally, in paperback and Kindle.

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BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press and Simon and Schuster.  His latest release, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill', is the story of snake oil, Aztec magic, and the dead rising from the grave in the old west.  You can find the book and many others on Bowie's Amazon.com page.

Network with Bowie at his official website, ZombieBloodFights.com.

BLOOD: Reflections on 'My Bloody Valentine' '81

by Bowie Ibarra

Rue Morgue special edition provided for
guests, courtesy 'Bloodthirsty Thursday,

'My Bloody Valentine' (1981) is a really underrated classic.  The legend of Harry Warden and the gas-masked specter that his image became should be counted among the greatest cinema slasher standards.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the classic tale, Harry Warden was a survivor of a mine shaft gas explosion during a citywide Valentine's Day celebration.  The blast was caused by supervisor's leaving early to go to the dance and not checking the gas leve'ls.  Harry survived the blast and subsequent burial by eating the flesh of his dead comrades.  He was committed for insanity.

I'm not going to give away the story, because if you like bloody horror movies, then you need to seek it out and watch it.  It's worth the search.

I was fortunate enough to catch a screening of the uncut version at Alamo Drafthouse Westlake in San Antonio, Texas.  They have a monthly program called 'Bloodthirsty Thursday' that features some classic horror movies from days gone by.  The originator of the program, Kelly Warren Hammond, is a true gorehound and lover of the genre.

Truth be told, I watched this movie when I was way too young on cable TV many years back.  I was probably 8, and I shouldn't have been watching this movie at all.  I remember the woman who was put in the dryer the most, and the finish, with the killer going insane and losing his arm through an avalanche, but escaping.  I also remember the bizarre folk song about Harry Warden at the end.

Watching the movie again after so many years brought back memories.  Moments in the movie long forgotten seemed so familiar as the horrific images and story opened pages of my mind long closed.  It was amazing.

And the uncut version was gruesome as well.  You could tell when the additions appeared as they were unfinished and refined, yet provided that extra gruesome touch that I recognized as new.

And the servers got in on the fun as well.  My receipt had one of Harry Warden's poems on it:  Roses are Red/Violets are Blue/One is Dead/Next is You!

If you can find this bloody classic, watch it.  Better yet, add it to your library.  And if you can ever attend a screening of Bloodthirsty Thursday in San Antonio, do it.  It's always a great time.

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BOWIE IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press and Simon and Schuster.  His 80s themed horror novel, 'Big Cat', is a story of the power of friendship set against a countryside under bloody siege by a mysterious big cat.  It is available for purchase here.

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