INSATIABLE Update

I've been quiet on here since I launched my other website the Colonel's Crypt, which has turned into an intense labor of love, but there are some exciting times happening.

After nearly a year of pre-production and planning, INSATIABLE is in the late stages of post-production. You can view the trailer via a link on the site's main page and there's a section in the "Projects" section.

Shooting commenced in New York and New Jersey for five days over the course of January and February of 2008. We started in a little Days Inn in Edison, NJ and nearly got kicked out and ended at the historic Darress Theater, an old vaudeville theater, in Boonton for the film's centerpiece scene, an elaborate dream sequence.

Look for INSATIABLE later this year.

Till next time,
Scott

INSATIABLE

The next Slick Devil Entertainment project will be INSATIABLE, a short, silent horror film about vampire obsession.

Over the course of the past year, I've seen a lot of short, independent horror films, and some were great, while some flat out sucked. A lot of the mainstream films weren't that great either. There are some great, talented filmmakers who should be at a higher level, and some who shouldn't be allowed to buy a Fisher Price camera at Kaybee.

I've always loved monster films and especially vampire films. One of my favorite horror films of all time is FRIGHT NIGHT, a film that had such a classic premise but gave it a modern twist that made it fresh and timeless. Now I'm not a big fan of this current torture trend, it's just not me. I tried to like the SAW movies but they just weren't my thing. I didn't care much for HOSTEL either.

To me, horror is all about the classics, and what I hope to accomplish with INSATIABLE is show that no matter how bloody, bleak, or disgusting things may be, it will ALWAYS be about the classic monsters and demons we've been accustomed to over the past century.

INSATIABLE is planned for a summer shoot.

Stay cool,
Scott

2007 So Far...

I didn't realize it's been nearly four months since my last post. It's been so hectic, where to begin?

Next month, on March 13th is the DVD release of HORROR BUSINESS by Christopher Garetano. I strongly recommend everyone to go out and buy it. It's a great essay on independent filmmakers and what makes people like us tick. I remember showing it to my friend Eric and afterwards he told me "I didn't know it was that hard." Congrats Chris.

Also, COTTONMOUTH, which I was assistant director on, should be released soon. From what I've seen so far, it looks amazing. Everyone worked their asses off on this one and I can't wait to see the reaction to this. Again, Chris has proven to be a good man and an extremely talented filmmaker, who is deserving everything coming his way.

Chris also concepted for me the Colonel's Crypt, which I've been contributing to Deadpit. Now I gained the nickname of The Colonel from Chris as while I was helping him with both Misfortunate Son and Cottonmouth, I was mainly scheduling meetings in many aspects. Chris liked how I handled things and called me the Colonel, like Elvis' manager. It stuck and now everyone calls me Colonel. I have to admit I wasn't too keen on it at first but I've grown to love it. Anyway, Chris suggested a forum to celebrate independent horror and the Colonel's Crypt was born. A mixture of convention reports, editorials, and interviews, so far the response has been good and I thank everyone for their support.

2007 is a month old and there's a lot to look forward to this year. In August, I'll be 30 and I'm embracing this age. In many ways, I feel 20. I haven't really grown up yet and I'm doing what I love while making a living working hard at what I do. It's not always easy, and sometimes I'm not the most pleasant guy to be around, but I am always appreciative to everyone who has helped me, and even those who have held me down. If you learn one way, your train of thought follows and you can't adapt to change.

There will be new projects this year, new short thrillers, and more projects with my good friend Billy Lamont. I'm also, around the summer, going to completely revamp the website and offer a lot more, including Colonel's Crypt archives and other stuff.

OK, it's 3am, time for sleep. Even nightmares can be enjoyable.

Stay cool,
Scott

DEADPIT Radio Show

Hey all,

On the main page is a link to DEADPIT.com, in which I was a guest on the "Friday the 13th" roundtable. For those who know me well, they know that I am a fan of the series and it was a lot of fun to discuss it in a forum like that. I wholeheartedly recommend for any horror fan to check out the DEADPIT.com radio show every Friday, hosted by Uncle Bill and the Creepy Kentuckian. They are true fans and their support for Slick Devil has been tremendous thus far. It was an extreme pleasure to be on the show. A big thanks to UB and CK. Anytime guys.

And finally, for anyone who hasn't seen it, GO SEE THE DEPARTED!!!! 'Nuff said.

Stay cool,
Col. Scott W. Perry

Summer Fun & New Projects

Hey there,

Summer has come and gone and it was a busy one.

I was assistant director on Chris Garetano's short film COTTONMOUTH, which is adapted from the 1980s comic book GORE SHRIEK by Steve Bisette. After a few months of pre-pro, the film was shot late last month. The shoot went very well and just from seeing what was being shot, it's going to be fantastic when released around Halloween. It was a great experience working with Chris, who is one of the most intense, tireless, organized people on this planet. He's given me a lot this year that I don't know what could ever be done to be repaid. Debbie Rochon had a role in the film and was awesome to work with. She's just the coolest, the friendliest, the best. And so is Chris.

There's finally a new project up on the site, and I am glad to showcase it. Over the course of the past year, I had been filming my friend Billy with a little digital camera and we were talking about his early years as a poet and where he would go to write. He was a native of Babylon, so he always went to Argyle Park, which is centered by a big lake. For all Long Island residents, it's right by the Babylon Train Station. We went there on three separate days and shot footage for a documentary. In addition, I also filmed Billy perform at the legendary and soon to be late CBGBs last September. I've been to many of Billy's performances, and there was definitely something special in his performance that night. As I was putting the footage together, I was listening to Billy's CDs to see which music would work best. When I got to "Sonnet For The Sea," it just fit perfectly with the Argyle Park footage and to me, it felt like the words of the song were all that needed to be told. So, the music piece was the end result. I think Billy is an artist that people should pay attention to. He's very articulate, passionate, and has a lot to say. Nobody really listens to the poets anymore. That needs to change.

I can say that as a result of SONNET FOR THE SEA that Billy and I are discussing doing more video projects with his musical pieces in the future.

Till next time, stay cool.

Scott W. Perry
The Colonel

Unadulterated Accepted Into The Long Island Film Festival

It is with great pleasure to post that "Unadulterated" has been accepted and will be screened at the Long Island Film Festival in Glen Cove, New York this May.

Date and time to be announced soon. All I know at this point is that it will be playing TWICE.

A big thank you to everyone who has supported the film over the course of the past six months. It's going to be a blast seeing it up on the big screen.

Be good and again, thanks for all the support!

Scott W. Perry

Horror Business

Have had a really great few weeks. Ran into an old classmate at Fangoria who I was thrilled to learn has made a feature length documentary about up and coming filmmakers of the horror genre.

I met Christopher P. Garetano at Wilson Tech some 12 years ago in Video Production. I remember he was quiet but did his work well. Very focused. He was screening his documentary "Horror Business," about the trials and tribulations of aspiriing horror filmmakers trying to make their films. I've seen it 3 times and I wholeheartedly recommend it. I know Chris is going to NYC and Chicago for their respective horror film festivals and I wish him the best of luck.

Chris has introduced me to some really cool guys, and it's definitely inspiring me to get another project going. Hopefully I'll have more good news soon.

Till next time,
Scott