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"Jen and I grew up watching Rodriguez flicks on repeat and playing them out. We wanted to be El. Not only were his flicks cool, but he also had his Ten Minute Film Schools to show you how he did it." ~ Sylvia Soska

Welcome to Fun With Horror. The site is a blend of interviews, horror movie reviews, and more. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Tyler Doupe of the site about DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK and it's upcoming release (January 31st), AMERICAN MARY, Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo, Eli Roth, and what's coming up this year from us Twisted Twins. Mayhaps yet another feature? You'll have to read it to know!

For the FULL INTERVIEW CLICK RIGHT HERE~!!

And a huge thank you to Tyler for taking the time to catch up with us Twisted Twins before we lock ourselves away into the editing suite.

Please enjoy responsibly and Bloody Best!
Jen

Carlos Gallardo Interview with Daily Grindhouse

Carlos Gallardo is a living legend. If you're a filmmaker or film lover, you know the name. He and Robert Rodriguez made EL MARIACHI many years ago in a very unconventional, unheard of way.

Without a huge budget.

Even today, most people would scoff at the idea of making a movie with a mere couple grand, but these gentleman proved it was possible. And not only was it possible to make a movie with a modest budget, they proved they could make a damn good movie.

Their story has rightfully become legend. How two friends made a film together without a huge crew, huge budget, and little more than a whole lot of talent and a kick ass concept about a man with a guitar case filled with guns.

EL MARIACHI inspired us to follow in their footsteps and make DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK. Same heart, same creative problem solving in lieu of tons of money, but instead of a man with a guitar case we had a hooker in a trunk.

We recently had the pleasure of being featured on The Daily Grindhouse, a truly wicked awesome site if there ever was one. And what's even cooler? That they just chatted with our much loved EL MARIACHI. He even talk about DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, but if you haven't see the film and or the posters that proudly declare "Carlos Gallardo", you'll discover that not only was Carlos there for us throughout the making of the film, but he also very fittingly played "God" in the film.

Definitely not an interview to miss. Please enjoy the FULL DAILY GRINDHOUSE INTERVIEW here and do share it with your fellow filmmakers. They'll thank you or should if they know what's good for 'em.

And if you haven't picked up a copy of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW yet, what the, what the? Seriously, it's a MUST HAVE item for any and every filmmaker and inspiring even if film isn't your passion. I can't make it any easier for you. Just click on this link, Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player, and thank me later, k? It's the most worth while $10 bucks you'll ever spend.

Please enjoy the interview and get your butts out there and make your own film!!

Bloody Best!
Jen

Only One Week Until DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK is Released

Holy shit.

Yes, the above statement is true. The world will no longer be a cold, DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK-less place where your only chance of sneaking a peek at this epic nugget of independent, horror gold. If you are fortunate enough to live in the gore~geous UK or be part of the "thunder down under" in sunny Australia, you can get your DEAD HOOKER before the rest of the planet.

Because you live in a place THAT riddled with awesome.

Can you buy it now? Kinda sorta. You can (and you damn well OUGHT to) pre-order that little sucker and guarantee yourself a copy on the release date, Monday May 23rd.

And what shall you get?

The never-before-seen edition of DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK with remastered sound and picture.

DELETED scenes.



A Director Commentary.



A Technical Commentary.



A Behind The Scenes Making Of Featurette.



Bloopers and outtakes.



A interview with independent film legend, Carlos Gallardo, mister EL MARIACHI himself.

And the best thing about picking up DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK this Monday? Aside from picking up one of the most fucked up, but strangely feel good films to ever crawl the Earth?

Supporting independent film.

Say no to remakes. Say no to craptastic, quick buck flicks. This film is made by people who love horror for people who love horror. We cannot even begin to thank the horror community for embracing and supporting this film. It is a great honor to be able to bring our film to your homes at loooong last.

Thank you so bloody much and go yourself a DEAD HOOKER ;)

XO,
Jen

Meet The/El Mariachi

There are few independent films that have really given so much to independent artists in the way that EL MARIACHI has. EL MARIACHI was the debut feature film from Robert Rodriguez and Carlos Gallardo, during which there was a first hand acccount/ how to written by Robert that was later published in the must-have book for any film maker, REBEL WITHOUT A CREW.

The film and the book hugely inspired our first feature, DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, and as if that wasn't enough, El Mariachi himself - Carlos Gallardo - appeared in the film in an appropriate cameo role as God.



Carlos Gallardo is a remarkable human being. He has done so much in his fantastic career, but never forgets the indies. He is a wonderful, down to earth, incredibly smart guy. And you can meet him at this upcoming Sundance Film Festival -Jan. 20 -30.



Those of you lucky enough to be attending this year's Sundance, have a ridiculously awesome time. Send our best to El Mariachi and tell him we say 'hi.'

~Sylv