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The SAW video game is set to release in October 2009, in conjunction with the next installment of the film series.  SAW the video game will give fans of Jigsaw a reason to live.  Collaborating closely with LionsGate and Twisted pictures, the video game will have its own unique storyline, taking place between SAW I and SAW II and focusing on questions left unanswered within the first film, while bridging the gap between the first and second films. 

In an effort to stay true to the SAW Universe, Brash is working closely with the SAW creators, Leigh Whannell and James Wan, ensuring the game pulls no punches, and delivers the horrifying suspense and disbelief that has floored fans worldwide.  The SAW video game is currently in development for next-gen platforms, PS3 and Xbox 360, and will be built using the Unreal 3 game engine. 

Got another good little documentary from the folks at The Smithsonian Channel HD. This one was a little more horror related and was called "Vampire Princess". This DVD poses the question "Where did Bram Stroker's inspiration come from?" Was it really from Vlad the Impaler or was it actually from a woman named Elanore von Schwartzenberg.

Recent excavations near Elanore's castle have uncovered the first archaelogical evidence of vampire hysteria; three bodies buried in the style of "Magia Pasthuma," a ritual to prevent the undead from rising. One skelton's head rests between his legs, stones weighing down his limbs, a rosary binding his hands; another has a wooden stake coming out of his chest. So much for legends. The hysteria really did happen in this community.

Once again the Smithsonian Channel has produced a quality documentary that really takes you from a-z of these vampire hysterias of the 1700's. The film has some great steady cam shots and once again the acting goes along great with the main storytelling of the film. Also once again they don't pull punches calling the vampire hysteria a result of ignorant people in the countryside.

This DVD is out on October 14th for around $15.00. No extras but I give it a B+

Night of the Demons, inspired by the 80's cult classic of the same name, and featuring makeup by the Academy Award® winning Drac Studios (Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mrs. Doubtfire) began principle photography on Friday, October 3.

Attached to this email please find a press release as well as a fact sheet about the film and some art.  We'll also have tons of gory production stills, access to director Adam Gierasch (Autopsy) and key members of the cast, including Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason, Judd Apatow's Undeclared) Diora Baird (Wedding Crashers, Star Trek) and Edward Furlong (Detroit Rock City, Terminator 2), and you'll have the opportunity for unprecedented access from the first shot through the film's release!

Night of the Demons tells the story of a Halloween party gone terribly awry when six teens in an abandoned, gothic New Orleans mansion are stalked by demon spirits.  It promises to feature some of the most shocking and cutting edge makeup effects ever seen in a horror film. Looks like a good one and we expect to see more updates here soon.