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New episode of Off-Awful! Filming wrapped for ‘The Long Short’! Another fabulous ‘GUT’ review! Woo Hoo! (that rhymed..) :D

I am so excited to be back for another episode of Off-Awful!  A brilliantly funny web series devoted to the trials and tribulations of actors following their dreams in the big apple..

Check out the pilot episode that I had the opportunity to be a part of below!

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Filming has officially wrapped for ‘The Long Short‘ written and directed by the wonderful Shabazz Ray!  To see more about the project, check out the Indiegogo video below!

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A GREAT new perspective on ‘Gut‘ that even I had not really taken into consideration, only until after reading this insightful review..

“This is both social commentary and horror – the eroticism of death and the general desensitized populace that is modern Western society. The problem with horror films in 2013 is that they have a hard time competing with the real horrors that we see every day – gunmen opening fire on schools, whack jobs planting bombs at popular and prestigious events, planes full of gasoline being flown deliberately into buildings full of people, terrorists strapping bombs to their chest and setting them off on city buses. How is a vampire or a werewolf compete with that when there are monsters everywhere with human faces? Gut actually explores that a little bit and modestly at that. I found it to be disturbing and provocative and, if you’ll pardon the pun, a cut above most horror films that are out there.”

To read the full review, click on the logo below..

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And lastly, I just stumbled across this photo recently, and I wanted to share with you the AH-MAZING folks of ‘Peepers‘..  I had such a blast working on this film and I will most certainly keep you posted on the status!! (currently in post)  Any actor is lucky to have such a brilliant cast and crew!!  😀

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Filming ‘The Long Short’, GUT DVD RELEASE with behind the scenes footage and MORE!!!

I was just cast as J. Down’s girlfriend in ‘THE LONG SHORT‘, working opposite the wonderful Shabazz Ray!

THE LONG SHORT

😀 😀 😀

 

AND…

MORE NEWS ON THE ‘GUT’ FRONT:

Slashers, Starlets and Sleaze

http://www.ssshorrorreviews.net/2013/04/indie-flix-gut-2012.html

“Casting is overall excellent.  Sarah Schoofs is excellent as Lily and gives a memorable performance… “

 

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http://cinezilla.blogspot.se/2013/03/gut.html?zx=2180a7248d2e99a6

“Slowly building, taunting its audience, keeping facts and truths hidden in the dark, GUT seeps into some really dark and haunting territory during its last act and definitely builds a really tense noose of suspense before crashing into a devastating reveal. If you get a chance to check out Elias GUT, then take it, as this film may just well become your new obsession…”

 

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Gut comes to DVD 5/28 with the following special features:

• Audio commentary

• “Behind the Scenes: Tom at Home” featurette

• “Behind the Scenes: Crafting Death” featurette

• “Behind the Scenes: Killing [SPOILER REMOVED]” featurette

• NIGHTMARE MEN short film

See the cover art and read about the special features in this exclusive over at FANGORIA…

http://www.fangoria.com/new/exclusive-dvdetails-art-straight-from-the-gut/

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SO MANY UPDATES! The Cinema Couch! Thaumatrope Films! Spacejockeyreviews.com! The Sister! OH MY!

SPACE JOCKEY REVIEWS

What’s more to watch out for in GUTSarah Schoofs! Schoofs plays the part of Lily—Tom’s devoted wife who is more of a wife than Tom deserves.  Lily (as played by Schoofs) is the type of woman with whom every man would love to be bound in matrimony.  She’s intelligent, a good mother, loves and dotes on her husband despite his obnoxiousness, waits to pamper him whenever he comes home, and yes, is eternally amorous.  What greater extreme of devotion and maternal qualities are there to add to a character’s wife, for the effect of making him all the more tragic in under appreciating her? I say none. Schoofs plays her part with outstanding power, leaving her character one to remember rather than forget.

http://spacejockeyreviews.com/?p=12130

–  SPACE JOCKEY REVIEWS

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UPDATE!

I have recently joined the crew as a host of ‘THE CINEMA COUCH‘ !!!

 Check out a brand new interview with GUT director Elias!!!  COMING SOON!  Interview with Gut co-star Jason Vail!!

 [youtube http://youtu.be/aBdLrDpzKR4]

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ALSO…

I am currently stage managing a brilliant dark comedy called ‘THE SISTER‘  A unique theater experience that will leave you thinking about it long after the lights come up…

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And finally….

I am involved with a new independent film company called ‘THAUMATROPE FILMS‘ !!!   Our first short is currently in production!!  Watch out for updates / blooper reels coming SOON!

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Filming with Nick Zelletz!

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New Film Reel! (and other shenanigans)

[youtube http://youtu.be/LW6vREL_t1w]

Peepers Production Shots!

And for fun..  Random ‘behind the scenes’ Naked Holidays videos!

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Early Naked Holidays Rehearsal

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Now THIS is the type of review every suspense thriller wants!!!

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“I was so disturbed by this film, especially of the final victims that as soon as the credits started to roll, I removed the DVD from my machine and shredded it. I felt dirty and disgusted while viewing it. I knew the film was fiction, but it didn’t look or feel like it. It was almost watching a story within a story and it felt real at the end.

This type of film is not one I would feel good about saying, “I loved it”. This is not a put down to the filmmaker, but really a praise, because their work so disturbed me. So much that I don’t ever want to see it again. Would I recommend it to my peers? Most likely and I have already done so. I would have non-reviewers think before purchasing or renting this film. It will get under your skin and embed its images subliminally into your mind and it was hard to wipe those images away. If you like disturbing plots and slow burns, then you may find this to be more to your liking.”

ALSO..  

2 or 3 Things I Know About Film:

Gut is totally my type of horror film. It is a Hitchcockian suspense picture that is both challenging, yet fascinating. It is bizarre, yet plausible. It is quietly tragic, yet darkly humored. It combines the creepy eroticism of a David Cronenberg picture with the building tension of a Michael Haneke film. It explores the underlying failure of the American dream with a truly perplexing scenario.

http://2or3thingsiknowaboutfilm.blogspot.com/

The Lair Of Filth:

“It’s an incredibly psychological deterioration of one man’s mind. Elias does a great job of keeping the film focused throughout its running time and is more than ably supported by his cast, with Jason Vail, as Tom, giving a cracking and ultimately heartbreaking performance.

Aside from Vail there are also rock solid performances from Nicolas Wilder, as Dan, and Sarah Scoofs, as Tom’s wife. These two roles are vital to the progression of the story, with the two characters both pulling Tom in different directions; normality versus the fantasy (or is it?) return to childhood, with Dan’s refusal to move forward with his life.”

http://networkedblogs.com/HzPNq

COMING SOON!!!  PEEPERS PRODUCTION SHOTS!!!  STAY TUNED!!!

GUT – 10 Best Horror Films of 2012!!!

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So I am slightly delayed on this due to the Naked Holiday shenanigans, but in addition to GUT being one of Anythinghorror’s 10 Best Horror Films of 2012:

“This is a slow-burn of a film and this goes in some really dark places and has an ending that will leave you shocked and open-mouthed. I love this film!!”

www.anythinghorror.com/2013/01/03/anything-horror-scotts-10-best-horror-films-of-2012 

Plus GUT is #1 on FrightFiles Best Finds of 2012:

“1.  Gut-  I think this is the best feature length horror film of 2012, period.  Smart, intriguing, well acted, well directed, sexy and more!”

www.horrorfansreview.com/best-of-2012.html

I would LOVE to share with you Greg Petaloudis’ write up on ‘GUT’ which is probably one of the most thorough & detailed articles available..  Thank you good sir..  This is AH-MAZING…  😀

http://horrorunlimited.blogspot.com/2012/11/gut-film-by-elias.html

GUT: New Horror Movie by Director Elias: WINNER Best Thriller Feature: Atlanta Horror Film Festival 2012

G U T (2012)
Written and Directed by:  “Elias”
ProducersAnna GansterElias
Production companiesGut Productions, BiFF JUGGERNAUT Productions
StarringJason VailNicholas WilderSarah Schoofs, Kristianna and Kaitlyn Mueller, Angie Bullaro, Maria Victoria, Karl Pfeiffer and Miles Joris-Peyrafitte
May 2012 World Premiere:
Norway’s 60°N Os International Film Festival
Eastern European Premiere:
Transilvania International Film Festival (Shadows section)
 
WINNER
BEST THRILLER FEATURE
Atlanta Horror Film Festival 2012

GUT (2012)
A film by Elias

G U T WAS AN OFFICIAL SELECTION OF:

 THRILLER! CHILLER!

SARAH SCHOOF’S ABDOMEN IS SLIT OPEN IN G U T (2012)

Naked Holidays 2012 – Not naked ALL the time.. :) (see?)

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Naked Holidays 2012 – Tickets are selling fast!  Get yours before it’s too late!

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use the code SCHOOFS2 for discounted tickets!!!

Roy Arias Studios @ 43rd/8th Ave 4th floor

Wednesday – Saturday @ 8pm

Sunday @ 7pm

NAKED HOLIDAYS = Village Voice Choice & featured in the New York Times!!!

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This weeks VILLAGE VOICE CHOICE in theater!

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Featured in the NEW YORK TIMES!

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And after being asked to perform at the first ever live Robin Byrd Show, the Naked Holidays crew was so well received, we have have been asked to come back for future events!

Tickets are selling fast!  After the reviews come in, they will go even faster!

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!!!

http://broadwayoffers.com/

Use the code SCHOOFS2 for discounted tickets!!!

 

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GUT SCREENING TONIGHT / TOMORROW!!!

JOIN ME @ CINEMA VILLAGE TONIGHT / TOMORROW FOR A MIDNIGHT SCREENING OF GUT!

Cinema Village:  22 East 12th Street, New York 10003

FRI Nov 23rd, Midnight – TICKETS: http://tinyurl.com/c8eot2k
SAT Nov 24th, Midnight – TICKETS: http://tinyurl.com/btyccpj