Just in time for the Halloween season, Irrational Films has made Dan Riesser’s horror-comedy short film NIGHT OF THE PUNKS available for online streaming via YouTube.
In Night of the Punks, small town punk rockers The Brain Deads have their first out of town show, but there are a few problems: the venue is deserted, the promoter is a creep, their bassist has gone missing and the only kids in the audience turn out to be bloodthirsty punk rockers from Hell.
Drawing inspiration from Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons and the Evil Dead series, Night of the Punks is a blood-splatted love letter to ’80s horror cinema. The cast includes industry veteran Luke Edwards (The Wizard, Little Big League, Newsies), sketch comedian Nick Munday, professional wrestler Vic D. Vine and L.A. horror punk band Murderland. The short has been Official Selection at more than 25 film festivals around the world and took home numerous awards and accolades.
Director Dan Riesser comments, “Making Night of the Punks and taking it to festivals was an amazing experience, and I’m glad everyone now has a chance to catch it on YouTube.” Riesser plans to turn the self-financed, 19-minute short into a feature film. The script is complete and the project is currently seeking funding. In the interim, Riesser is focusing on his feature directorial debut, Stomping Ground. Billed as a scary comedy about love and Bigfoot, the movie enters production this month.
“Director Dan Riesser has created an instant cult classic with Night of the Punks.” – Sarah Jahier, Fatally Yours
“A fun-filled grue-gala with awesome F/X and a rad sense of humor.” – Jake Dee, Arrow in the Head
For more information on Night of the Punks, visit its official website at NightofthePunks.com.
