Today, we’re very happy to announce the release of Primordial Sound, the latest music video from Indiana based progressive metal band The Contortionist on Noisey.com. In a recent interview, guitar player Robby Baca had this to say: “Primordial Sound” is one song that I am … Continue readingPrimordial Sound Premiere’s on Vice
Damnationland is an invite only film festival held every October at venues throughout Maine. Six filmmakers are selected to create a short horror film specifically for the event. As luck would have it, we were selected again this year to participate with our short film … Continue readingDamnationland 2014
We’re very pleased to announce that The Hanover House is an official selection of the Scream in the Dark Film Festival. We will screen at 5:40pm on Saturday October 4th at the event in Omaha, NE. .
We’re blown away by the response to the Language I: Intuition music video that we did for The Contortionist three weeks ago. Tonight, we broke 100,000 plays. Thank you to everyone who watched the video. .
Ladies and gentlemen, that’s a wrap on Tickle. We’d like to take a minute to thank all of our cast and crew for their hard work on this project. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Coast City Comics, Portland Stage Company, Domino’s, David’s and Strange … Continue readingAnd That’s a Wrap on Tickle
This year we’re excited to have not one, but two films showing at the Horror Quest Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. Our feature film, The Hanover House, will get the festival going at 8:30pm on Friday October 24th. Our short film Mother will also screen … Continue readingTwo Films to Screen at the Horror Quest Film Festival
We’re extremely excited to announce that The Hanover House just won Best Feature Film at the HorrorHound Weekend Film Festival 2014! .
We’re very excited to announce that our short film Mother was selected to screen with several other films from the World of Death at this year’s Melbourne Underground Film festival in Melbourne, Australia on September 9th. We’re very excited for this honor..
We’re very please to announce that today the music video for The Contortionist’s “Language !: Intuition” has been released on Alternative Press. Check it out. .
Tickle is a short horror film by Bonfire Films (The Hanover House, NATAL) that will be premiering at Damnationland 2014 this October. We all know how 80’s horror movies start; with a babysitter and a little boy alone in a house. Are things that go … Continue readingTickle
We are very excited that our short film NATAL has not only been accepted into this year’s Fear Fete Film Festival in Biloxi, MS, but that it has also been nominated for Best Short Film Actress. Congratulations to Jessica Fratus for her stellar performance! .
We’re extremely excited to announce that we will be screening at Horror Hound Weekend in Indianapolis, IN September 5-7th. A bunch of us will be in attendance at this event. “HHW FILM FEST ANNOUNCEMENT: We are happy to announce an official selection into the September … Continue readingThe Hanover House to Screen at Horror Hound Weekend
This weekend The Hanover House will screen at the Fright Night Film Festival in Louisville, KY. .
So after 4 and a half days of hard work and nearly 1500 miles travelled, we thought it would be fun to make a detour. Niagra Fall never knew what hit them when Bonfire Films showed up. .
A nineteen hour road trip doesn’t seem nearly as bad when you’re spending with with six of your closest friends. Exhausted, we rolled into Noblesville, IN at roughly 6am on Friday 7/11. After a few hours sleep, we were up and heading to our location, … Continue readingThe Contortionist Music Video – Road Trip
Today, Bonfire Films began the first day of production on The Contortionist’s Language I: Intuition music video. The song will be the first single off their upcoming album, Language, set to be released on September 16th through EOne Heavy and Good Fight Music. Vocalist Michael … Continue readingThe Contortionist Music Video Shoot Day #1
A few days ago, Michael Lessard, long time friend and vocalist for the popular prig metal band The Contortionist, asked Bonfire Films if we could help them out by making the teaser for their new album. Kenn and I spent an early morning shooting with … Continue readingThe Contortionist Album Teaser
Screenings like the ones we had this past weekend at The Magic Lantern in Bridgton are very special to me. When I was a kid, I would walk down to this theater on a lazy Saturday afternoon while visiting my Dad. I must have seen … Continue readingThe Hanover House Screens at The Magic Lantern
Mark and Jerry over at HMPOD.com talk about The Hanover House on the newest installment of their podcast. Check it out and and see what they thought of Oculus, The Stuff and Godzilla as well while you’re listening. http://www.hmpod.com/?p=3244 “Greetings & salutations, Children of … Continue readingThe Hanover House Featured on HMPOD.com
We’re ecstatic to announce that The Hanover House has just won ‘Best Feature Film’ and ‘Best Maine Film’ at this year’s Sanford International Film Festival. We want to thank each and every one of you who came out to support this great event. .
The Hanover House has been nominated for ‘Best Feature Film’ and ‘Best in Festival’ at the upcoming Emerge Film Festival. Our short NATAL has been nominated in the ‘Best Short Film’ category. I’d like to congratulate the other filmmakers who also received nominations. Check back … Continue readingEmerge Award Nominations
6/8 Space Gallery (Portland, ME) http://www.space538.org/events/hanover-house 6/13 Emerge Film Festival, Franco Center (Lewiston, ME) http://emergefilmfestival.org 6/20-6/22 Magic Lantern (Bridgton, ME) https://m.facebook.com/events/345856832239897 6/27-6/28 Your Theatre (North Conway, NH) https://www.facebook.com/events/694534120601682/?ref=22 .
May 9th started off with rain. Normally something like this wouldn’t phase me, but when you’re making a world premiere at a drive-in, weather is kind of a big deal. We could put the windshield wipers on if we needed to, but we knew the … Continue readingThe Hanover House Makes It’s World Premiere at Dead at the Drive-In
Bonfire Films’ Corey Norman was nominated in the Maine Filmmaker category for this year’s Portland Phoenix Best of Awards. Please visit the link below and vote for Corey as many times as you’d like before April 30th. While you’re there, you can vote in as … Continue readingCorey Norman Nominated Best Maine Filmmaker
We’re very excited to announce that our short film NATAL has been nominated for 3 awards at this year’s Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival. Congratulations to Jessica Fratus for her Best Actress – Short Film nomination, Kenn Gonneville and Ben Heald for their Best … Continue readingNATAL is Nominated for 3 Awards at CSHFF
Hey horror fans! Hey beer lovers! We’ve got something great to share with you. Emerge Film Festival is excited to announce that they will be kicking off the festival on Friday, June 13, with a Friday the 13th Horror Film Double Feature from Bonfire Films … Continue readingThe Hanover House to Open The Emerge Film Festival
Episode Seven: Props master Ian Jones had a near death experience early one morning on his way to set. Starting on Monday March 3rd, The Hanover House will be releasing two new behind the scenes videos each week, leading up to the World Premiere on … Continue readingThe Hanover House Behind the Scenes: Episode 7
The cancellation of the Lewiston Auburn Film Festival has sent several local filmmakers scrambling to find a new spot to premiere their movies. And now, they’ve got a popular venue that is expected to draw hundreds of people. Dead at the Drive-In is coming, and … Continue readingNew World Premiere Location Announced for The Hanover House
The Hanover House World Premiere Update from Bonfire Films on Vimeo. Due to situations beyond our control, Bonfire Films have decided to not screen NATAL or The Hanover House at this year’s Lewiston Auburn Film Festival. Please watch the video above to learn more. On … Continue readingLAFF Cancelled
Episode Six: While grabbing some lights from the grip room, Brian Enos had a ghostly encounter. Starting on Monday March 3rd, The Hanover House will be releasing two new behind the scenes videos each week, leading up to the World Premiere on April 5th, 2014 … Continue readingThe Hanover House Behind the Scenes: Episode 6
Episode Synopsis: The guest this episode is Corey Norman. Corey’s first feature film, ‘The Hanover House will premiere at the Lewiston Auburn Film Festival. Corey also has a short film, ‘Natal’ that is making the festival rounds. Add to that his entry in the ‘World … Continue readingPicking Brains Podcast Episode #73
Episode Five: Let actress Jenny Anastasoff tell you about her “ghostly” experience while in The Hanover House. Starting on Monday March 3rd, The Hanover House will be releasing two new behind the scenes videos each week, leading up to the World Premiere on April 5th, … Continue readingThe Hanover House Behind the Scenes: Episode 5
We are extremely excited to announce that The Hanover House was previewed on Dread Central, one of the largest horror websites in the world. To read the article, visit: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/74630/first-details-and-premiere-info-corey-normans-hanover-house#axzz2w9M0D7KA.
Episode Four: Ever wonder how certain special effects work? Join special effects artist Eric Anderson of The Shoggoth Assembly as he demonstrates how to create a realistic looking slitting wrist on screen. Starting on Monday March 3rd, The Hanover House will be releasing two new … Continue readingThe Hanover House Behind the Scenes: Episode 4
Episode Three: Let lead actress Casey Turner tell you about her “ghostly” experience while in The Hanover House. Starting on Monday March 3rd, The Hanover House will be releasing two new behind the scenes videos each week, leading up to the World Premiere on April … Continue readingThe Hanover House Behind the Scenes: Episode 3
“SOUTH PORTLAND – Corey Norman developed an appreciation for horror films at an early age. He was 4 years old when he saw his first horror film, “Cujo” at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theater, and has been obsessed with the genre ever since. Now a … Continue readingSouth Portland Sentry: South Portland native has a knack for horror
We are extremely excited to announce that The Hanover House will be previewed in Fangoria #332, which hits the shelves on April 16th. For more information visit: http://www.fangoria.com/new/first-look-fangoria-332s-cover-and-contents/ .
Episode Two: The Fore River Sound Stage shows you what it’s like to leave the world of location shooting, and fabricate a set. Director Corey Norman and Actress Casey Turner lead you through the experience of working with local legend Eric Matheson (The Good Son, … Continue readingThe Hanover House Behind the Scenes: Episode 2
Friday 4/4 6:30 PM NATAL (Followed by How to Kill a Zombie) Community Little Theater Saturday 4/5 1:30 PM NATAL (Shorts Block #7 with Say Goodbye) Lewiston Public Library 4 PM The Hanover House (World Premiere) Lewiston Public Theater Sunday 4/6 1:00 PM NATAL (Shorts … Continue readingLewiston Auburn Film Festival Releases Schedule
We may not have won this year’s Horror Society awards, but it was an honor for Corey Norman to place third as best director beating out James Wan (Insidious, The Conjuring) at well over 2,000 votes. Thank you all for your support. .