Amicus Productions is rising from the grave with its first horror film in over 30 years. With your help, we can bring it back for good!
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So, we've just completed a pre-launch for our new Amicus Stretch Campaign. Yes, you read that right! We're planning a secondary mini-campaign that will offer both past and new rewards to support the production and independent distribution of the first Amicus horror film in over three decades. 'In the Grip of Terror' channels classic horror portmanteau reminiscent of 'Dr. Terror's House of Horrors' and 'The House that Dripped Blood'. For our American friends who might not be familiar with Amicus films, think of them as akin to the Creepshow films in format, but quintessentially British in style, infused with a touch of classic British Gothic!
Currently, to ensure you don't miss out, simply click on the all-important link right here and then hit the 'Notify Me on Launch' button. By doing this, you'll receive a notification the moment the campaign goes live. This way, we can come together, much like the planeteers, and conjure up our own Captain Planet of Horror. Admittedly, that's a terrible metaphor, but you catch my drift!
To put it another way, we're keen on a solo venture, albeit backed by our community. The upside? We reinvest in ourselves, forging a distribution path that could encompass a potential theatrical release, and the reassuring notion that every penny earned from the film goes directly to the artists. This, in turn, fuels our ability to craft more cinematic experiences. Our campaign boasts enticing stretch goals, like an AMA video chat featuring Amicus Goddess Megan Tremethick and a Gothic horror narrative crafted and narrated by yours truly, slated to be among the film's extras!
As the campaign progresses, we'll roll out fresh rewards. So, ample reasons abound to click that link and press that 'Notify Me on Launch' button!
Turn Back
While on the subject, I'd like to champion Stuart Ashen's avant-garde folk-horror film 'Turn Back'. Stuart, a fellow horror aficionado and a gifted filmmaker, delves into the legend of 'Black Shuck', a mythical and malevolent hound haunting the British Isles. Delve into this eerie tale here: http://kck.st/3Q8z8yb.And, why do we even need this stretch campaign for Amicus and our film 'In the Grip of Terror' I hear you cry? Probably, while pounding the plastic walls of your shower cubicle covered in unsavoury filth (well, that's perhaps only me). The rationale is two-fold. Primarily, we're seeking additional funds and resources to spearhead a unique film distribution method without the shackles of predatory distributors. It sounds straightforward, but the challenge is real, and it's imperative we crack it.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our campaign to revive Amicus, starting with our debut feature film, 'In the Grip of Terror'. Each one of you has played a pivotal role in this achievement, and I want to assure you that plans are in motion to fulfill our campaign stretch goals.
I'm thrilled to announce that 'The Observer', a renowned UK newspaper, may soon feature an article about the reinvigorated Amicus and the fantastic campaign we embarked on together!
More updates are on the horizon. Currently, I'm on the set of a horror film. Over the past few days, I've been contending with patchy Wi-Fi while spending long hours adorned with fake blood, eyes, and lots of goo!
In the days ahead, we'll introduce a supplementary stretch campaign to help us reach our ultimate campaign goal. You can anticipate many more updates (I know I've mentioned this already, but it's worth reiterating!).
Our accomplishments mark just the beginning of our exhilarating journey to rejuvenate a Horror Film Studio and create an exceptional horror movie. We're gearing up, ready to embark on this adventure beyond the Shire. I hope you've packed an axe! :P
Warm regards,
Lawrie Brewster
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