Directed by Glenn McQuaid
Starring Dominic Monaghan, Ron Perlman, Larry Fessenden,
Angus Scrimm and John Speredakos.
“a devious piece of icky fun”
– Ain’t It Cool News
“McQuaid never lets go of the deadpan Gaelic wit that makes
the film so effortlessly enjoyable.”
– Hollywood Reporter
“A refreshingly original slice of indie quirk.”
– Dread Central
I Sell The Dead comic book available on Comixology!
Story by Glenn McQuaid, art by Brahm Revel.
Available on iTunes & Comixology
This weekend, in celebration of GEP pal Glenn McQuaid’s Birthday,
we invite you to enjoy his colorful horror-comedy adventure I SELL THE DEAD.
Starring Dominic Monaghan, Larry Fessenden, Ron Perlman,
John Speredakos and the late Angus Scrimm.
McQuaid’s many collaborations with Glass Eye include co-curating TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE,
visual effects on THE ROOST and THE LAST WINTER, GEP Logos, Comix,
THE TROUBLE WITH DAD as part of Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear and more!
This weekend, revisit Glenn McQuaid’s I SELL THE DEAD.
Available for Digital Download on iTunes.
And remember… Never Trust A Corpse.
GEP pal Glenn McQuaid (I SELL THE DEAD, TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE) and the late
Angus Scrimm (THE OFF SEASON, AUTOMATONS, SATAN HATES YOU, I SELL THE DEAD)
hit the town in 2008!
I SELL THE DEAD
Harkening back to the gothic horror of Universal Studios horror films of the ‘20s and ‘30s, this period horror-comedy follows a grave robber as he recounts his story of crime from prison to a Father (Ron Perlman) as he awaits his execution. The grave robber, Arthur (Dominic Monaghan), tells of his partnership with Willie Grimes (Larry Fessenden) as they turn a profit robbing graves and contend with blackmail by Doctor Quint (Angus Scrimm), before unwittingly digging up the undead. Vampires, aliens, ghouls, and rival grave robbers all contribute to Arthur’s current predicament with often humorous results. Glenn McQuaid’s first outing as director isn’t perfect, Arthur’s story drags on its own, but anytime Fessenden is on screen I Sell the Dead really shines.
Read article HERE
When it comes to my Halloween season viewing, I often fall back on the vintage stuff: Hammer favorites, Universal monster classics, the Val Lewton cycle, or any previously unseen golden oldies that catch my eye.
But despite the plague of “found footage” cheapies and an endless streak of inferior remakes and sequels, there have been some very good recent horror movies. It’s just that many of the best have gone virtually unnoticed except by the most insatiable horror fanatics. And I know for that diehard crowd, much of this list might not seem so overlooked. So, while I certainly do want to hear about that grainy $5,000 stalker film from Uruguay you found in a black market video shop, understand my definition of “overlooked” isn’t quite that obscure.
The list was restricted to films released over the last five years or so, just to have some sort of cutoff. There are other movies from the same period (like Trick ‘r Treat, House of the Devil and Splice) that also should have received a wider release or more media attention, but those films have found a very devoted cult following. The films below have some fans, but continue to fly way too far under the radar for my liking.
Five of the ten films are debut features, so maybe there’s something to be said for new chefs contributing to the horror stew. The rankings are a bit meaningless considering how different the films are, but the hierarchy is simply those I felt were the most essential viewing.
Oh … and Happy Halloween!
I Sell the Dead (2009): A fantastic debut feature, Glenn McQuaid’s joyful throwback to genre traditions is horror-comedy of the highest order. Getting convincing period detail on a very low budget, McQuaid also brings filmmaking verve to every scene. And it’s a darn funny film too, with great hammy performances by Larry Fessenden and Ron Perlman and a reactive comic role to treasure from Dominic Monaghan in the lead. If you grew up with Hammer horror films on TV and grisly EC Comics reprints, I Sell the Dead will seem letter-perfect. It never played in a Chicago theater, which is a goddamned shame, as this was made to see with an audience.
Glass Eye Pix pitches I Sell The Dead sequel Grimes & Blake At Your Service at Frontières.
Read the Frontières article HERE.
Angus Scrimm, Remembered: Producer/Co-star Larry Fessenden
via Fangoria
With the passing of horror icon Angus Scrimm this past week, FANGORIA is dedicating this week to the memory of our dear friend. Therefore, FANGORIA has reached out to several of those who knew Angus well for their parting words and to share the memories they had with the extraordinary actor. Our latest contribution comes from filmmaker Larry Fessenden, who produced no less than 4 features starring Angus Scrimm, including I SELL THE DEAD Continue Reading »
Our 30th Anniversary Hootenanny continues with this series of Legacy Docs celebrating the community and collaborators that have kept us honest all these years…
Adam Barnick put together this portrait of GEP’s longest-running collaborator BECK UNDERWOOD, responsible for logos (HABIT, NO TELLING, WENDIGO), art departments (HOLLOW VENUS, I SELL THE DEAD, BITTER FEAST, STAKE LAND), script writing (NO TELLING, HABIT), GEP advent calendars, the CREEPY CHRISTMAS FILM FESTIVAL, the brand new TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE teaser… and some mayhem of her own… check it!
