There's slim pickens at the 2009 International Beverly Hills Film Festival as far as horror is concerned. Nonetheless, be sure to take the time to head over to the Clarity Theater at 100 N. Crescent Drive in the 90210 area code. Ahhhh, this is about three miles from my old stomping grounds. I do miss sunny California.Anyway, tickets will cost you $12 a pop or $150 for a festival pass. Plus, there's a host of parties on hand at various prices. Check ticket prices here.
Interestingly, there is a new movie out about Texas serial killer Henry Lee Lucas called Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas. Of course, nothing will ever match the brilliance that is Henry: A Portrait of a Serial Killer. The film fest's website just so happens to have a photo of the original Henry, Michael Rooker, on the front page. Kudos!
On a ridiculous note, the new Henry is played by model/actor Antonio Sabato, Jr. Wayyyyy to pretty to play the one-eyed, slovenly Lucas, but, if Charlize Theron can pull off Aileen Wuornos, I guess anything's possible.
Be sure to check out that feature film and a handful of short films that dabble in horror and probably a touch of the thriller genre as well:
DRIFTER: HENRY LEE LUCAS - Wednesday, April 1, 7:05pm
PURGATORY - Thursday, April 2, 7:45pm
LAST MEAL - Thursday, April 2, 9:20pm
FAUST - Friday, April 3, 10:15pm
OUT - Saturday, April 4, 5:00pm
Reminder: Drifter is the only feature length film. The other four are short films.
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I think all those at the screening of Drifter will agree that Antonio pulled off a very disturbing performance. You will be very surprised!
That's great news, Wood. I was concerned that Antonio would be too handsome to play the extremely unpleasant looking Lucas. I am looking forward to seeing this film.
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