Latest News:
October 17, 2011: Highland Myst and director Jon Keeyes
are currently in production on PHOBIA, a genre bending murder mystery with a
vampire twist. Set in 1885, the story follows a female psychiatrist working
with a group of phobia patients. When she becomes embroiled in a murder
mystery, all fingers point to a patient who may be a vampire. Starring Erica
Leerhsen (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Wrong Turn 2) as Dr. Lesley Parker with
Chase Jeffery (Exposed, American Virgin) as Val Drakul, the man tormented by
a family curse; Matthew Tompkins (Killing Down, Missionary Man) as I.M.
Casey, a mysterious stranger tracking Val; Jonathan Brooks (The Next Door
Neighbor, Seasons of Gray) as Guy Krusek, Val’s cousins and owner of the
Theatre du Macabres; and Matt Moore (Super, Premonition) as a young Sigmund
Freud.
For more information:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/47358/erica-leerhsen-face-her-phobia
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/PhobiaTheMovie
October 16, 2011: The Mechanical Grave - Trailer/Teaser - YouTube
September 1, 2011: Production has wrapped on THE MECHANICAL GRAVE, a series pilot produced by Highland Myst Entertainment and Wolfclan Productions. Slated for completion by October, THE MECHANICAL GRAVE will begin a film festival and convention run later this year while being pitched to several of the larger networks. Highland Myst and Wolfclan Productions are additionally working on putting together independent financing for a six-part mini-series that can ultimately be sold to networks as well.
The year is 1895. Steam-powered ships fly through the air. Clockwork robots have replaced servants. And a grisly murder has taken place in the dark night of New York City. Called to the scene of the ritualistic murder, newly appointed police commissioner Teddy Roosevelt discovers Detective Wayne and his police officers power usurped by two special investigators appointed by the White House: Occultist Edgar Allan Poe, a clockwork automaton housing the soul of the literary legend, and Mrs. Emma Entwistle, a dangerous assassin with a unique connection to the otherworld. When they elicit information from the demon Neshrew, a much darker and more dangerous plot of world domination is uncovered.
Directed by Jon Keeyes
Screenplay by Charles Burnley
Produced by Matthew Tompkins and Jon Keeyes
Starring Jonathan Brooks,
Nicole Leigh, Matthew Tompkins, Michael Crabtree and Charles Baker
You can view promotional stills and other exclusive material by following
updates for THE MECHANICAL GRAVE at
www.facebook.com/TheMechanicalGrave
September 1, 2011: Highland Myst Entertainment and Loud Pictures are currently preparing for the new feature film PHOBIA. A horrifying murder-mystery, casting is currently underway while the producers prepare for filming to begin in Dallas, Texas on October 3rd. Production will last through October with plans for a 2012 release.
In 1885, a female doctor helping a group of people with their phobias becomes embroiled in a murder mystery surrounding a patient that may or may not be a vampire.
Directed by Jon Keeyes
Screenplay by Anne Gibson
Produced
by Blake Calhoun
August 31, 2011: In July, Highland Myst and Throwing Stones Production wrapped on Season Two of the award winning teen horror web series THROWING STONES which stars Chad Cox (Powder, The Good Guys), Cherami Leigh (Fast Food Nation, HBO's Temple Grandin), Rebekah Kennedy (Creature, Season of the Witch), Lindsay Seidel (The Final), Bryan Massey (Mad Money, Boggy Creek), Kayla Carlyle (From the Dark), Lynn Andrews (MTV’s: High School Stories), and other up-and-comers. The teen series about students sent to Saturday School to learn a lesson has become one of the most watched series on KoldCast TV ever since the cliff hanger episode aired earlier this year and MTV producers recently fell in love with series and began posting episodes on their Facebook pages. Whereas the first season was about getting to know the students at Blair High while focusing more on the psychological elements, the second season moves into full Slasher-Mode. After finally coming together to overcome their differences, the students of Blair High are violently separated and forced to follow Mr. Beckett's new set of rules. One by one he challenges each student's will to live as he pushes his Broken Window Theory to the test. Their objective is to survive.
The web series is loosely based on a feature length screenplay of the same name by writers Bart D. Van Bemmel and Jason A. Wheeler. Joining the team, Jon Keeyes signed on to direct Season Two. THROWING STONES is currently in post-production with a autumn release planned. Premiere date to be announced soon.
You can keep up with THROWING STONES at www.facebook.com/ThrowingStoneswebseries or at www.throwingstoneswebseries.com
IN OTHER NEWS - AUGUST 30, 2011
- Highland Myst UK and Highland Myst Entertainment writers Carl Kirshner and Jon Keeyes have been tapped to write a feature length haunted house screenplay for producers in London, England. Carl and Jon are currently working on the polishing touches before delivery of the script to producers this month. Further details, including synopsis, will be available in the near future.
- Executive Producer Brandon Baker's project SHOEDOG is moving along at a brisk pace toward financing and production. They are currently in talks with Ethan Hawke to join a cast that includes Heather Graham, Sam Shepard, Kris Kristofferson and Sean Combs.
- Highland Myst recently wrapped on three national television commercials, produced by Charles Burnley and Blake Calhoun. Currently in the post-production phase, these commercials will begin playing on CNBC in October.
- Highland Myst producers Brandon Baker, Sandy Baumann and Jon Keeyes will all be in attendance at this year's American Film Market in Santa Monica, California setting up meetings and working with companies to move more projects forward. If you are attending AFM and would like to meet, please let us know.
- And last but not least, Highland Myst would like to bid a fond farewell to Chuck Armstrong who recently passed away. Although Chuck only worked with Highland Myst for a short period of time, he made an incredible impact on all of us here. To Chuck, we say, Semper Fi!
June 14, 2011: FALL DOWN DEAD is now available on DVD. Starring Udo Kier, Dominique Swain and David Carradine, this suspenseful horror film can be ordered through Amazon.com. You can also add it to both your Netflix and Blockbuster queues.
June 14, 2011: Highland Myst Entertainment and Wolfclan Productions are embarking on the pilot episode of THE MECHANICAL GRAVE, an alternative history, steampunk serial written by Charles Burnley, directed by Jon Keeyes and produced by Matthew Tompkins.
The year is 1895. Steam-powered ships fly through the air. Clockwork robots have replaced servants. And a grisly murder has taken place in the dark night of New York City. Called to the scene of the ritualistic murder, newly appointed police commissioner Teddy Roosevelt discovers Detective Wayne and his police officers power usurped by two special investigators appointed by the White House: Occultist Edgar Allan Poe, a clockwork autamoton housing the soul of the literary legend, and Mrs. Emma Entwistle, a dangerous assassin with a unique connection to the otherworld. When they elicit information from the demon Neshrew, a much darker and more dangerous plot of world domination is uncovered. Filming will begin in July.
May 11, 2011: Image Entertainment is preparing to release FALL DOWN DEAD on DVD and VOD this June 14, 2011. Starring Udo Kier, Dominique Swain and David Carradine, this suspenseful horror film can be pre-ordered through Amazon.com. If you order movies online through companies such as Netflix and Blockbuster Online, please save FALL DOWN DEAD to your queue now.
January 26, 2011: Mystic Pictures is picking up steam with a number of great international releases. On January 25th, the sexy international thriller THE UNMOVED MOVER was released on dvd (available on most online locations) and has recently acquired the titles LAWN BOY and BITTER/SWEET for release in early 2011. Be sure to check out the Mystic Pictures page for a list of all releases.
December 03, 2010:Teen horror Web Series THROWING STONES lands double Web TV distribution with KoldCast TV and The Mingle MediaTelevision Network! Both networks will launch the series beginning Wednesday January 5, 2011 on their networks with a frequency of a new episode each week for (8) weeks based on eight webisodes. MMTVN will also host a live Throwing Stones Web Show each week that will feature cast and crew from the series along with Q&A, swag give-aways, and more - which can be seen from iPhone, Blackberry, Android platforms, syndicated through Blip.TV, and 15 other syndication sites including Daily Motion, You Tube, Boxee, Roku, and iTunes Podcast. To read the full Mingle Media Press Release please CLICK HERE. More information on KoldCast TV can be found on their OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
December 01, 2010: DVDs and merchandise for the documentary TEEN-A-GO-GO: A LITTLE FILM ABOUT ROCK'N'ROLL HISTORY is now available for purchase online. Head over to the store at the Official Teen-A-Go-Go Website and check it out.
Mystic Pictures has picked up the Romantic Comedy BITTER/SWEET for distribution in 2011. Starring Kip Pardue, James Brolin and Napakpapha Nakprasitte, this is the story of Brian, an American businessman and Ticha, a Bangkok executive, both trying to close a coffee deal. As they go from the cosmopolitan bustle of Bangkok to the pristine, white sand beaches of Krabi, their relationship becomes more than just a coffee deal.
November 16, 2010: Highland Myst is proud to announce two new co-productions. In conjunction with Throwing Stones Productions, Highland Myst is co-producing the original webseries THROWING STONES from director/writers Bart D. Van Bemmel and Jason A. Wheeler. When a group of high schoolers have to attend Saturday school, they must overcome their differences and work together to survive a killer who has trapped them inside their school. The original horror series will premiere in early 2011. For more information, please visit the Official Throwing Stones Website.
Highland Myst is also joining with Wolfclan Productions and Deebo Pictures to co-produce the feature film, ODD MAN OUT. Directed by Michael Crabtree, ODD MAN OUT is a chilling and fast-paced Film Noir style thriller that examines the destructive power of jealousy and unrequited love, the perils of selective memory, the loss of innocence, and the age old lesson that we should never judge a book by it's cover. ODD MAN OUT is currently in production.
November 1, 2010: FALL DOWN DEAD starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier and the late David Carradine has been picked up for North American DVD and VOD by Image Entertainment for a spring 2011 release. Stay tuned for further information and dates in the near future.
July 23, 2010: BREAKING NEWS! Fangoria has released the
exclusive first look at our movie THE GATHERING, a horror anthology from Highland Myst Entertainment.
The all-stars-of-horror movie will be directed by Jon Keeyes and is written by Carl Kirshner. Be
sure to check out all the details and the amazing ensemble cast by
visiting
VARIETY or
FANGORIA.
May 16, 2010: MYSTIC PICTURES has acquired
three new films for distribution in 2010.
From writer and director
Amy Waddell comes the supernatural thriller THE BROTHEL starring Serena
Scott Thomas (Hostage), Brett Cullen (GhostRider), Bruce Payne
(Highlander:Endgame) and Grace Zabriskie (Big Love TV series). After her
lover commits suicide, Julianne runs away from her life in the city and
moves in the small ghost town of Jerome, Arizona. She purchases an
abandoned brothel from the turn of the century, and sets to work turning
it into a hotel; but in the process of restoring the past, she comes to
know the ghosts of the brothel.
Next will be the Hungarian
suspense thriller PINPRICK from writer and director Daniel Young. Lonely
and living with her mother, a teenage girl hides a man in her bedroom
closet, managing to keep his presence a secret. At first, the man and girl
play games and flirt with each other, but slowly the man gets bored with
her girly ways and starts to spy on the mother. But the real question
begins to arise in the girl's mind… does the man even exist?
And
from director James X. Loftus comes the political thriller TRADE ROUTES
starring William Hope (Aliens), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next
Generation) and Ross McCall (Crash tv series). Set against an Eastern
European election, multiple story lines revolve around Sarah, a young law
student who joined the CIA to "contribute something" following September
11. Five years later, she's about to discover the cost.
THE
BROTHEL, PINPRICK and TRADE ROUTES will be released in the second half of
2010 along with the Kubrick-style sci-fi thriller RADIANT on July 13th,
and the taut bilingual thriller THE FRAGILITY OF SECONDS on July 20th.
Be sure to follow all the Mystic Pictures news and updates on
The
Mystic Pictures Facebook page.
April 21, 2010: On the
MYSTIC PICTURES front, some great distribution news. RADIANT will be
released to dvd on July 13th and THE FRAGILITY OF SECONDS will be released
to dvd on July 20th. Mystic Pictures has also recently acquired THE
BROTHEL from writer/director Amy Wadell and starring Serena Scott Thomas
(Hostage), Brett Cullen (GhostRider), Bruce Payne (Highlander:Endgame) and
Grace Zabriskie (Big Love tv series). Be sure to follow all the Mystic
Pictures news and updates on
The
Mystic Pictures Facebook page.
February 16, 2010: More
great news on the BUTTERSCOTCH front for both the short film and the
feature film. BUTTERSCOTCH the short has also been accepted into the 2010
Charleston Int'l Film Festival and the San Diego IndieFest. That puts it
up to five festivals. For the BUTTERSCOTCH feature film, actors Jason
Priestley, Corbin Bernsen, Lindy Booth and Debra Jo Rupp have all signed
on. Highland Myst, in conjunction with Throwing Stones Productions, are
now working on putting all the financing together.
December 21, 2009: An interview with Jon Keeyes for FALL DOWN DEAD can be read online at SCARS MAGAZINE. Also, an encore presentation of Jon Keeyes, Udo Kier and Dominique Swain will be rebroadcast on January 1 on Fangoria Radio.
December 1, 2009: FALL DOWN DEAD premieres at the Laemmle
Theater in Beverly Hills December 18th, 2009 with a Red Carpet Event. A
limited theatrical release is scheduled for Dec. 18 - Christmas Eve Further
city announcements coming soon
November 23, 2009:
Highland Myst is gearing up to launch its new distribution division:
Mystic Pictures.
Built on the philosophy that great movies are made
through great stories and effective visual techniques, with Mystic
Pictures you'll find some of the best in artistic independent cinema.
Currently, the sexy thriller THE GOOD SISTERS (starring Debbie Rochon and
April Burril) will be released to Video on Demand on February 1, 2010 and
it's nationwide DVD release on February 2, 2010. You can visit The Good
Sisters on their myspace page at
GOOD
SISTERS MOVIE. Pre-orders are now available online at Amazon, Target,
Best Buy, Barnes & Noble as well as at
R2 Films
Mystic Pictures second release, FAMILY, will be have dates
forthcoming. You can view the trailer and further information by visiting
FAMILY OFFICIAL
WEBSITE
Stay tuned for further release announcements. We will be
launching the official Mystic Pictures page in the next few weeks.
October 14, 2009: With news of the limited theatrical release for FALL DOWN DEAD this December, items are popping up all over the web.
You can view new articles about FALL DOWN DEAD at:
FANGORIA ONLINE
ARROW IN THE HEAD NEWS AT JOBLO.COM
SCARS MAGAZINE
DREAD CENTRAL
Here's a really nice advance review: HORROR MOVIES AND STUFF.COM
FALL DOWN DEAD Communities
October 13, 2009: FALL DOWN DEAD will be coming out in limited theatrical release this December in select cities across the country. Read the full press release by CLICKING HERE.
