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Michael Rooker Toplines ‘Freeway Killer’

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from the makers of “Dahmer” and “Gacy” comes another terrifying true story… Freeway Killer, which stars Michael Rooker (Slither, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer) and Scott Leet. Beyond the break you’ll find a monster synopsis for John Murlowski’s flick, along with your first look at two pieces of promo art. Watch for a trailer soon.
December, 1979, The bodies had been turning up all over for a couple of years now– cast off like a bored child’s broken toys. Beaten, Stangled. An Orange County newspaper suggests a serial killer’s at work. The story runs and dies before the ink is dry. It’s not until March of 1980 he gets his name: the Freeway Killer. William Bonin is not alone. Bonin, an amiable truck driver, is well-liked but has only one close friend. One friend he shares his hobby with. Vernon Butts–magician, student of the occult and unemployed fry cook– is Bonin’s partner in crime. Together, they ride the endless highways of the California night looking for victims. They’ve got a good thing going. But Bonin is always looking for more friends.

Charming, intelligent and scheming, he is able to find and manipulate the weak, insecure and mentally challenged. One night, the box boy at a nearby liquor store catches his eye. He decides the young man would make a fine apprentice. Bonin is smart, witty, scheming and seductive and he uses all his charms to lure this young man, Kyle, into a murder spree before the kid even has time to fully understand what he has gotten into.

Soon TV and newspapers are frantically hyping “the Freeway Killer.” The police intensify of their search. William Bonin continues to recruit and discard accomplices. And kill. Feeling the noose tightening around his neck, his patterns become erratic, impulsive, insane. He begins to worry about his friends. Which can he count on? Which might be enemies? As police close in, the only question is how many more will die?

From the acclaimed writer and producers of the films “Dahmer” and “Gacy” comes “Freeway Killer,” the true story of William Bonin, one of California’s most notorious serial killers. The cast includes legendary character actor Michael Rooker (“Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” “JFK” “Slither” “Tombstone” “Days of Thunder”) and former NFL player Scott Leet in the role of Bonin.

Horror movie fanatic who co-founded Bloody Disgusting in 2001. Producer on Southbound, V/H/S/2/3/94, SiREN, Under the Bed, and A Horrible Way to Die. Chicago-based. Horror, pizza and basketball connoisseur. Taco Bell daily. Franchise favs: Hellraiser, Child's Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Scream and Friday the 13th. Horror 365 days a year.

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“Bite Size Short: Her House of Horrors” Announce Short Grant Program!

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Her House of Horrors, the horror division of Independent Production House WOMXNOGRAPHY, has launched its Bite Size Short Grant Program, ahead of its film festival Dollhouse of Horror, which will take place in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

The Bite Size Short Grant Program awards $2,000 film grants to female-identifying and queer horror filmmakers. Shorts must be able to be made for $2,000, with a minimum runtime of 8 minutes. Submissions are now open on Filmfreeway, and are being judged by a panel of horror lovers and content creators.

The 2024 Bite Size Short Grant Program judge lineup is as follows:

“James H. Carter II- A documentary director, film producer, podcaster, marketing specialist, and writer. James is the founder and co-owner of Creepy Kingdom. Creepy Kingdom was founded in 2011 and is a multimedia website, and production studio specializing in creepy content. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of childlike fantasy and the macabre, covering horror films, theme parks, haunts, and much more. Beyond their extensive media coverage, Creepy Kingdom hosts events, offers original merchandise, and engages in film production under the Creepy Kingdom Studios brand producing original films like “Foolish Mortals”, exploring Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” fan culture, and “Georgie”, featuring Tony Dakota from the original “It” miniseries.

“In addition to founding Creepy Kingdom, James has won awards for his documentary work, including the award-winning “Foolish Mortals,” which has earned him recognition. He has been featured on Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween special.

“Ashleeta Beauchamp is the editor-in-chief of Peek-A-Boo! Magazine, a cheeky horror magazine created to uplift marginalized writers, artists, models and other creators within the horror community. She also runs The Halloween Coalition, a community group to provide support and marketing for horror and Halloween events around the Southern California area.

“Titeanya Rodríguez is a multi-hyphenate creative, and the founder and owner of HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, home of DOLLHOUSE OF HORROR and the horror division of WOMXNOGRAPHY. As a fellow storyteller and a self-proclaimed artivist, Titeanya’s mission is to create opportunities for women of color and queer women, across film, tv, sports, music, and beyond. She is also the creator of the BITE SIZE SHORT grant program.”

Winners will have a one-night theatrical screening at Regal Cinemas. Submissions Close April 8 at Midnight. Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024. Shorts must be shot and through post-production by June 30, 2024. The screening will take place on July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA.

WOMXNOGRAPHY, HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, and Rodriguez are represented by Azhar PR, Granderson Des Rochers, and Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir.

To submit your short to the Bite Size Short Grant Program, go to the FilmFreeway link here.

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