FLASHBACK WEEKEND, HORROR SOCIETY, SINISTER VISIONS, and ZOMBIE ARMY PRODUCTIONS present the CHICAGO FEAR FEST – A Film Fest celebrating the Best in Independent Horror
APRIL 13-14, 2012
MUVICO THEATERS ROSEMONT 18 ROSEMONT, IL
Featuring celebrity guests Adam Green (“HATCHET 1 & 2”) & Joe Lynch (“CHILLERAMA”)
CHICAGO FEAR FEST will showcase the very best in cutting edge independent horror films. The lineup will include short films, feature films, celebrity guests, panel discussions and Q & A’s. Festival after-parties will be held at Bogart’s, a full service bar and grill located on the second floor of the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18.
CHICAGO FEAR FEST is accepting film submissions from horror filmmakers now! For more information about the festival and for film submission, please visit our website at www.chicagofearfest.com and follow us on facebook and twitter!!
All of the CHICAGO FEAR FEST selections will screen at Chicago’s premiere movie going experience; the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 located in Rosemont, IL (www.muvico.com).
“HOLLISTON” film makers Adam Green (“HATCHET”) & Joe Lynch (“CHILLERAMA”) to Appear at CHICAGO FEAR FEST
From writer-director Adam Green, “HOLLISTON” is the new weekly horror-comedy sitcom presented by FEARnet, cable television’s premier horror, thriller and suspense channel. “HOLLISTON” premieres Tuesday April 3, 2012 on the FEAR.NET cable TV network.
Described as “The Big Bang Theory” meets “Evil Dead II”, “HOLLISTON” is set in Holliston, MA and follows the lives of Adam (Adam Green) and Joe (Joe Lynch), two friends chasing the dream of becoming successful horror movie filmmakers while struggling to make ends meet in their post-college jobs at a Boston cable access station where they also host a late night movie program called “The Movie Crypt.”
Episodes of “HOLLISTON” will be screened at CHICAGO FEAR FEST, including the “HOLLISTON” pilot and an advance screening of a “HOLLISTON” episode.
Check back for news on a special “HATCHET” event at CHICAGO FEAR FEST!
Film makers from “HOLLISTON” appearing at the Chicago Fear Fest include:
Adam Green – Star-Director-Writer-Executive producer of “HOLLISTON”. Adam Green is the director of “HATCHET” 1 & 2, “FROZEN”, co-director of “SPIRAL”, and director of the “CHILERAMA” segment “THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKENSTEIN”. Adam is also writing and producing “HATCHET 3”.
Joe Lynch – Star and Executive Producer of “HOLLISTON”. Joe Lynch directed “WRONG TURN 2”, the “CHILLERAMA” segment “ZOM B MOVIE”, and the upcoming “KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM”.
Sarah Elbert – Producer of “HOLLISTON”. Sarah Elbert produced “HATCHET” 1 & 2, and will be producing the upcoming “HATCHET 3”.
FESTIVAL WINNERS WILL BE A CELEBRITY GUEST AT THE FLASHBACK WEEKEND CHICAGO HORROR CONVENTION AUGUST 10-12, 2012
Films will be judged based in 3 different categories: Best Feature, Best Short and Audience Favorite. The winning director of each category will be invited to appear as a celebrity guest at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention to be held August 10-12, 2012 in Rosemont, IL and will received a free table in the dealer room to promote your film!
CHICAGO FEAR FEST OFFICIAL DISCOUNT HOTEL INFORMATION
CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O’HARE
5440 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
www.crowneplazaohare.com.
PHONE THE CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O’HARE AT (877) 337-5793 AND MENTION CHICAGO FEAR FEST FOR YOUR DISCOUNT ROOM RATE OF ONLY $103.00!!!
The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare is just a short walk away from the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18, home of Chicago Fear Fest. The Muvico Theaters are located just north of the Crowne Plaza on Bryn Mawr Ave. on the other side of the Rosemont parking garage.
Reserve your rooms now at the Chicago Fear Fest discount rate of only $103.00 per night (plus tax) by calling the Crowne Plaza O’Hare at 1- 877-337-5793. The $103.00 rate is for single/double occupancy. $10.00 extra per person per room
Be sure to mention CHICAGO FEAR FEST to receive your discount hotel rate. You must make your reservation by March 14, 2012 to receive the special CHICAGO FEAR FEST discount hotel rate. However, the discount rooms are based on availability and will sell out so make your reservation today!
If you have any difficulties booking your rooms at the Crowne Plaza or receiving the CHICAGO FEAR FEST discount rate, please phone CHICAGO FEAR FEST at (847) 647-3124.
TICKETS FOR THE CHICAGO FEAR FEST WILL BE ON SALE SOON.
For additional information on the Chicago Fear Fest please visit www.chicagofearfest.com or call (847) 647-3124
About Flashback Weekend:
Held annually during August in Rosemont, IL with major celebrity guests and amazing special events, Flashback Weekend is Chicago’s largest and longest running horror convention and is dedicated to the preservation of the big screen theatrical horror film experience. In 2007 Flashback Weekend saved and restored the historic Midway Drive-In located in Dixon, IL. The Midway Drive-In now holds Drive-In horror film fests during April and Sept, and shows first run films during the summer. Visit www.flashbackweekend.com for updates.
About Horror Society:
Horror Society is your voice for independent horror. That means film, music, art and performance. Our goal is to support those in the industry, share with fans and create a sense of community. Horror Society is a website that focuses on indie horror news, reviews, and more. Horror Society Film Festivals are themed events introducing new indie horror films and local vendors to the Chicago community. www.horrorsociety.com
About Sinister Visions:
Sinister Visions inc. is a dark visual design & promotion studio that specializes in all things haunted, Halloween & horror. With over 20 years’ experience, Sinister Visions provides branding/art/design/marketing services to its clients, actively sponsors a number of creepy events, provides free original spooky fonts (you’ve already seen them everywhere), and… one paragraph just isn’t going to cover it. For information and, more importantly, samples of SVi’s work, visit https://www.sinistervisions.com
About Zombie Army Productions:
Zombie Army Productions is a consortium of businesses that brings the highest production quality to the darkest events. The Zombie Army stages Chicago’s top-rated haunted houses (Statesville Haunted Prison and The Fear at Navy Pier) and the Zombie Prom at Excalibur. ZAP has a highly-acclaimed movie negotiating distribution (“THE MOLEMAN OF BELMONT AVENUE”), a web reality series (Days of the Living Dead) and is famous for bringing a wildly good time to every event they attend. Visit www.zombiearmyproductions.com for details.
ABOUT MUVICO ROSEMONT 18
Located in Rosemont off of River Road and 294, the Muvico Rosemont 18 is Chicago’s premiere movie-going experience featuring elegant stadium seating, state of the art Sony 4K digital projection, and Bogart’s; a full service bar and restaurant. www.muvico.com
ABOUT BOGART’S
Bogart’s Bar & Grill is a full service bar and restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18. Offering classic American Fare, a large variety of domestic and imported beers, and top shelf liquor and wine selections, Bogart’s is a great place to sit down for a great meal or cocktail, before the show after the show or anytime!
