The Rage

Mortis · 01-04-2006, 03:24 AM

Kurtzman’s latest is all THE RAGE

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FX artist Robert Kurtzman gave Fango the scoop and some pics from THE RAGE, the new film he's directing through his Precinct 13 Entertainment company, which has provided FX for features like THE DEVIL'S REJECTS and HOSTEL. Scripted by Kurtzman (pictured below behind camera) and his former KNB EFX compatriot John Bisson, and produced by the duo with Matt Jerrams and Anne Kurtzman, THE RAGE stars Andrew Divoff (from Kurtzman's previous directorial outing WISHMASTER) as Dr. Victor Vasilienko (pictured at bottom), a crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they became mutations seeking to feed on humans.

The movie co-stars Playmate of the Year Carmella DeCesare in her feature-film debut, along with PHANTASM fave Reggie Bannister. SPIDERS/MOSQUITO director Gary Jones is co-producing the film, for which Bisson is in charge of production and creature design, Dave Matherly is supervising visual FX and Gino Crognale and Al Tuskes are working on the special makeup. Popular horror musicians Midnight Syndicate will provide the score. "We are handling all of our production chores in-house at our Precinct 13 Entertainment studio—building our own sets and doing the editing, sound production, etc.," Kurtzman tells Fango. "It’s a real guerrilla production we’ve put together without Hollywood influences or financing. We'll be shooting exteriors in June, and have been shooting and prepping as we work around the weather." Look for more on THE RAGE on this site and in Fango's pages in the near future; a website and teaser trailer will be posted soon.

http://fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=5340

01-04-2006, 03:51 AM

I think that Gary Jones has a great touch for movies like this. I'll give it a shot for sure.

Shokk · 01-04-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by onebyone

I think that Gary Jones has a great touch for movies like this. I'll give it a shot for sure.

I agree 100%.He seems to love the genre and despite his limited budgets,i think it shows through in his films.

Mortis · 01-04-2006, 11:17 PM

A POSTER OF RAGE

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Fangoria has reported that FX wizard/director Robert Kurtzman is directing a new movie called The Rage. Here's the story:

Dr. Victor Vasilienko, a crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they became mutations seeking to feed on humans.

So guess we are getting a Birds movie after all!

In more good news for Wishmaster fans, Andrew Divoff (the djinn himself) is starring as the scientist who releases the virus. That guy needs more work.

Click the poster below to read the story, with a little background on how it's being made from Kurtzman himself.

http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=1074

Mortis · 01-18-2006, 10:38 AM

FX ace/director Robert Kurtzman at next Fango con

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Founding KNB EFX Group partner Robert Kurtzman has joined the lineup of the next FANGORIA’s Weekend of Horrors convention, to be held in the Chicago, IL area March 4-5, 2006. Kurtzman, who helmed the genre films THE DEMOLITIONIST and WISHMASTER, will preview his new shocker THE RAGE (see previous details here). Now running the visual FX company Precinct 13 in his native Ohio, Kurtzman will appear with FX artist/RAGE co-scripter/co-producer John Bisson (another KNB vet) at the show.

Other guests set for Fango’s Chicago blast, which will be held at the newly renovated Wyndham Chicago O’Hare Hotel (6810 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL), include: pioneering ghoul master George A. Romero; MASTERS OF HORRORS creator/producer/director Mick Garris; DAWN OF THE DEAD remake scripter James Gunn, who will preview his directorial debut SLITHER, joined by star Gregg (BODY DOUBLE) Henry and other cast members; director Mark (SCARE ME) Borchardt, subject of the documentary AMERICAN MOVIE and featured in Christopher Garetano’s HORROR BUSINESS (Garetano will also be on hand); 2001 MANIACS director Tim Sullivan and his film’s femme fatales, Wendy Kremer and Christa Campbell; scream queen siren Misty (SCREAMING DEAD) Mundae and her SHOCK-O-RAMA director Brett Piper; FANGORIA TV hostess Debbie (TRAILER PARK) Rochon; Mindfire Entertainment/CFQ Films directors Jeremy (ALL SOULS DAY) Kasten and Michael (HOUSE OF THE DEAD II) Hurst, as well as producer Mark (FREE ENTERPRISE) Altman; RING film series actress Kelly Stables (a hit at both the West and East coast WOH editions) and original FRIDAY THE 13TH Jason Ari Lehman, who will perform with his new horror rock band, Firstjason.

Veteran director Gary Sherman, responsible for the fright classics RAW MEAT (a.k.a. DEATH LINE) and DEAD & BURIED, will discuss his career as well, including his genre return, the serial killer thriller 39—A FILM BY CARROLL MCKANE. THE ROCKVILLE SLAYER writer/director Marc Selz and actors Joe (SOULTAKER) Estevez and Robert (MANIAC COP) Z’Dar will discuss their recent slasher yarn. Indie director Rusty (ACNE) Nails will offer tips to fans on breaking into the low-budget fright scene and debut clips from his feature-length documentary on Romero. And FX artist/director Ryan Nicholson and actor Rob Scattergood will preview their gory slasher flick LIVE FEED.

Check out www.creationent.com for further details on the Weekend of Horrors.

http://fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=5412

Mortis · 01-19-2006, 02:49 AM

The Trailer Park: Kurtzman's 'The Rage' Tomorrow!

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Director Robert Kurtzman writes in that the official website for his new film The Rage goes live on Friday Jan. 20th (midnight Thurs.) featuring a teaser trailer and merchandise for the film. Also merchandise for John Bisson and Robert Kurtzman's upcoming project Asskickers of the Damned goes live as well at the Precinct 13 official website. You can also check out our new VIFX reel on Friday as well featuring our work from Devils Rejects, and Hostel and others on Friday at the P13 site.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/ind...plate=newsfull

Mortis · 01-20-2006, 05:01 AM

Sexy new RAGE poster

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Filmmaker Robert Kurtzman provided Fango a peek at a hot new poster for his latest directorial project, THE RAGE (see last item here). The girl getting grabbed is RAGE actress/Playmate of the Year Carmella DeCesare. The poster, along with other RAGE merchandise, will be available at the movie’s official website when it goes live this Friday.

http://fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=5425

Mortis · 01-21-2006, 02:10 AM

THE RAGE LIVES

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The official website for The Rage is currently up and running, with a teaser trailer and merch up for grabs.

As we previously reported here, The Rage is about a doctor (Divoff!) who fucks with nature and ends up setting loose a swarm of killer zombie birds.

I'm an unabashed fan of the Wishmaster films, if only for the fact that director Robert Kurtzman knows how to make us gorehounds giggle with glee.

In other news for Kurtzman fans.... his Precinct 13 company has a website up - which has a wicked new VIFX reel of some of their latest work. All the kills with none of that plot getting in the way!

They've also got some merch up for Kurtzman and John Bisson's upcoming project Asskickers of the Damned, which is a name i'm sold on already. If you're into making models- they've got some quality stuff there, along with t-shirts featuring a zombie's head being blasted out.

Anyways, we'll have more for you as we hear it. This movie already looks like it could be a lot of fun, though... and it never hurts to see Andrew Divoff in another genre film. Look how happy he looks!

http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=1106

KillerCannabis · 01-21-2006, 02:22 AM

Sounds a little bit like 28 Days Later. Hopefully this one will do a better job of delivering the goods. Early shots I've seen look pretty damn sweet.

01-23-2006, 03:32 AM

This one will be good. I met Andrew Divoff at the Rock & Shock con in MA last year. Super nice guy and we got into a really great convo about his debut movie Neon Maniacs. He didn't know it was on dvd and mentioned as soon as he got home, he was gonna buy himself a copy.

Mortis · 01-23-2006, 04:06 AM

Yeah, I met him last year, too, at Horrorfind. I was all fucked up when I walked in and he was the first person I saw. I yelled "WISHMASTER!" and he got up and came over and shook my hand. It was cool.

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Originally Posted by VideoViolence

This one will be good. I met Andrew Divoff at the Rock & Shock con in MA last year. Super nice guy and we got into a really great convo about his debut movie Neon Maniacs. He didn't know it was on dvd and mentioned as soon as he got home, he was gonna buy himself a copy.

Demon · 02-10-2006, 06:36 PM

We've got Robert Kurtzman interview on our radio show over at www.Deadpit.com you can check that out for the latest on 'The Rage' and we go through his entire career (well try to) here's a synopsis:

"The Creepy Kentuckian & Uncle Bill Return from their undisclosed location in Eastern Kentucky to talk horror with one of the best effects guys on the planet ROBERT KURTZMAN, who is also a damn good writer/director (From Dusk Til Dawn, Wishmaster). We also go into the horror news, and The Creepy Kentuckian investigates who owns the copyrights to Romero's Dead films. We also have a quick word with a legendary video game horror director. Reviewing: Murder Set Pieces, The Walker, Evil Breed The Legend of Samhain, and Heebie Jeebies. Uncle Bill & CK announce their 5 worst horror films of ALL TIME. We also mention who some of our future guests are and BELIEVE ME.....you don't want to miss it! So kick back, relax and induce some true horror at DEADPIT.COM "

Agent Z · 11-08-2007, 08:59 PM

Bump/Updates

From Fango:

Director Robert Kurtzman just sent over the fresh poster art seen above for THE RAGE, his science-nature-and-Andrew-Divoff-run-amok film. He also advises to “Stay tuned for upcoming release news, as we are finalizing a deal for U.S. distribution as we speak…it’s coming up fast and furious. Expect a DVD release in the first quarter of ’08.” While he doesn’t mention the company…is that a Screen Media logo we spot on that poster? In any case, we’ll bring you full disc details as soon as we get ’em, and in the meantime, see our advance review here and the movie’s new official website here. —Michael Gingold

Official Site/Trailer

Review

Mortis · 12-31-2007, 12:26 AM

THE RAGE DVD DETAILS!

http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=3004

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Finally!

We've been waiting quite a while, but the long-anticipated Kurtzman film The Rage is going to be hitting dvd on February 26th, 2008, through Universal Studios Home Entertainment. It'll be hitting in both R-rated and Unrated versions, make sure you get the right one! Here's the DVD specs:

* Making of THE RAGE
* Director’s commentary
* FX Stills Gallery
* Behind the scenes Stills Gallery
* 2 Music Videos

You can pre-order it through us at Amazon here. Along with that there's a brand new, better trailer up on the site (check it out here) that's got plenty of blurbs from reputable folks in the industry. It does looks amazing, but I personally have been sold on this film for months now... not too much longer till we all get to see it!

Hellbilly · 08-21-2008, 05:45 PM

This was a pretty fun and gory b-movie. Very over-the-top with a neat mad doctor theme. Not a perfect film, but lots of brainless bloody action that kinda made up for it. Worth checking out if you happen to enjoy Re-Animator or Feast or 28 Days Later

02-10-2006, 06:36 PM	#12
Demon Don't Fuck With Dolly! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 842	We've got Robert Kurtzman interview on our radio show over at www.Deadpit.com you can check that out for the latest on 'The Rage' and we go through his entire career (well try to) here's a synopsis: "The Creepy Kentuckian & Uncle Bill Return from their undisclosed location in Eastern Kentucky to talk horror with one of the best effects guys on the planet ROBERT KURTZMAN, who is also a damn good writer/director (From Dusk Til Dawn, Wishmaster). We also go into the horror news, and The Creepy Kentuckian investigates who owns the copyrights to Romero's Dead films. We also have a quick word with a legendary video game horror director. Reviewing: Murder Set Pieces, The Walker, Evil Breed The Legend of Samhain, and Heebie Jeebies. Uncle Bill & CK announce their 5 worst horror films of ALL TIME. We also mention who some of our future guests are and BELIEVE ME.....you don't want to miss it! So kick back, relax and induce some true horror at DEADPIT.COM " __________________ W W W . D E A D P I T . C O M

11-08-2007, 08:59 PM	#13
Agent Z "Get to the river... Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,499	Bump/Updates From Fango: Director Robert Kurtzman just sent over the fresh poster art seen above for THE RAGE, his science-nature-and-Andrew-Divoff-run-amok film. He also advises to “Stay tuned for upcoming release news, as we are finalizing a deal for U.S. distribution as we speak…it’s coming up fast and furious. Expect a DVD release in the first quarter of ’08.” While he doesn’t mention the company…is that a Screen Media logo we spot on that poster? In any case, we’ll bring you full disc details as soon as we get ’em, and in the meantime, see our advance review here and the movie’s new official website here. —Michael Gingold Official Site/Trailer Review __________________ ....and get some water for billy!"

08-21-2008, 05:45 PM	#15
Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,666	This was a pretty fun and gory b-movie. Very over-the-top with a neat mad doctor theme. Not a perfect film, but lots of brainless bloody action that kinda made up for it. Worth checking out if you happen to enjoy Re-Animator or Feast or 28 Days Later __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

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01-04-2006, 03:51 AM	#2
onebyone Guest Posts: n/a	I think that Gary Jones has a great touch for movies like this. I'll give it a shot for sure.

01-21-2006, 02:22 AM	#9
KillerCannabis Slow, Deep & Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,606	Sounds a little bit like 28 Days Later. Hopefully this one will do a better job of delivering the goods. Early shots I've seen look pretty damn sweet.

01-23-2006, 03:32 AM	#10
VideoViolence Guest Posts: n/a	This one will be good. I met Andrew Divoff at the Rock & Shock con in MA last year. Super nice guy and we got into a really great convo about his debut movie Neon Maniacs. He didn't know it was on dvd and mentioned as soon as he got home, he was gonna buy himself a copy.