For Immediate Release:
Famous Monsters of Filmland.com has exhumed Ray Harryhausen Presents; The Pit and the Pendulum as part of it’s First Annual Halloween Film Festival, online. The Pit and the Pendulum, the award- winning stop motion adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic tale of psychological horror executive produced by animation icon Ray Harryhausen, is screening online for the first time since it’s release in 2007, as an exclusive, limited engagement with Famous Monsters of Filmland.com from October 31 to November 14, 2009.
Since it’s premiere with Harry Knowles of Ain’t It Cool.com at his BNAT Film Festival, The Pit and the Pendulum short film has screened in over 250 film festivals worldwide, garnering awards and nominations for Best Short Film, Best Adaptation, Best Art Direction and Best Soundtrack. Nearly 200,000 visitors have logged into the film’s website since the film’s premier in Austin, TX. Director Marc Lougee continues to be amazed with the response to the film since its release on DVD in 2008.
“Having The Pit and the Pendulum online as part of the First Annual Famous Monsters of Filmland Film Festival is really an honor, for us, cites director, Marc Lougee. “ Thought the film has played around the world in the film festival circuit, this is really a highlight for us. Producer Susan Ma and I are excited be part of the online film festival, Phil Kim’s effort to carry on the Famous Monsters of Filmland namesake into the digital age. We’re thankful we got the call, and hope folks will enjoy the films!”
About The Pit and the Pendulum Short Film
A victim of the Spanish Inquisition is brought before a tribunal. Condemned and alone, he’s left to suffer a fate worse than death as he struggles with hope and faith as his captors employ fiendish machinations in their efforts to unhinge him.
Executive Produced by stop motion animation icon Ray Harryhausen and directed by award-winning director Marc Lougee, this stop motion animated adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s tale of Gothic Horror, creating a spine-tingling experience not to be missed. More info available a the official film website: http://www.thepitandthependulumshortfilm.com
The story in brief: The Pit and the Pendulum
A victim of the Spanish Inquisition is brought before a tribunal. Condemned and alone, he’s left to suffer a fate worse than death as he struggles with hope and faith as his captors employ fiendish machinations in their efforts to unhinge him.
About Famous Monsters of Filmland.com
Before digital cinema, cable television, and the limitless world of content provided by the Internet, there was Forrest J. Ackerman’s Famous Monsters of Filmland. FM was the first sci-fi/horror/fantasy magazine dedicated to entertaining audiences with interviews, articles and photos on special effects and monster makeup from classic films to current blockbusters.
Ackerman always had a dream of taking Famous Monsters beyond the page. Prior to his passing, Forry gave full support to take FM into this new century. Today, Phil Kim is proud to announce the first steps in making his dream a reality. Like everyone involved, Famous Monsters of Filmland is a passion project for Phil Kim. At an early age, he used to fantasize about making thrillers and science fiction movies. Phil hopes that Famous Monsters of Filmland will have the same effect on the next generation of filmmakers and audiences alike. Phil obtained the trademark to the legendary Famous Monsters of Filmland and with the blessings of the original editor-in-chief, Forrest J. Ackerman (aka Dr. Acula), FM is poised to recapture the hearts and imagination of the core fans and new fans alike.
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