It’s tough to go wrong with the ol’ “horror set on Halloween” concept for genre flicks. I’m sure that October 31st is most AITH-ers’ favorite time of year. That’s why I was drawn to a forthcoming indie entitled HALLOWS EVE: SLAUGHTER ON SECOND STREET a couple months back. And since then, it appears to have blown up nicely.
If you cast your eyes above, you’ll find the flick’s first official one-sheet. In all honesty, the poster doesn’t reveal a whole helluva lot. But at least I’m cool with the tagline at the top. For a ton more info, I recommend checking out HALLOWS’ recently renovated website for scores of downloads, stills, exclusive clips, music, and more. Simply click right here to get it on.
And now, here is the treat of a synopsis: Days before the annual opening of Slaughter on Second Street, Owensboro’s premiere haunted attraction, a tragedy befalls one of their own. Despite pleas from the manager, Buck Masters, the attraction is shut down until the mystery is solved. In his frustration, Buck devises a plan to get the haunt back on its feet and make some extra money while he’s at it. Playing on the rumors that the attraction may in fact be haunted, Buck brings in a rag-tag paranormal investigator team to prove the rumors true.
An unfriendly encounter with the building’s maintenance man, Mr. Jenkins, makes the team realize that the history of the building is far darker than they could have ever imagined and they may actually be visiting one of Owensboro’s most haunted sites. Locked in overnight, along with Buck, they begin their investigation. One by one, the ghost hunters are preyed upon by malicious forces and must rely on each other if they are to survive the night. Who will live to see morning and who will perish before the true secrets of Slaughter on Second Street are uncovered?
The flick’s director, P.J. Starks, tells us that HALLOWS EVE is currently being submitted to film festivals. Hopefully he’ll hear back from them soon. For now, take a look at the cast: Daniel Benedict, Megan Fuller, Sara Jane Behl, Teresa Howard, Melissa Goodall, Todd Reynolds, Katie Green (below), and Ben Glenn. I’ll give you more news as I hear it.
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