Fright Meter Films Announces Their Next Production!

As Fright Meter Films first feature Party Night, an 80's throwback slasher, wraps up post-production and prepares to hit the festival circuit, writer, producer and director Troy Escamilla is excited to announce that pre-production has begun on his next feature for Fright Meter Films, Stirring.  

Stirring was inspired by Escamilla's favorite horror film, 1974's Black Christmas.  The film will focus a group of students attending a Christmas party at a sorority house with a sinister past who are stalked by a bloodthirsty killer disguised as Mrs. Clause.  Escamilla wrote the screenplay and will also direct the film.   Though there have been some great Christmas themed slashers released in the past few years, such as Dismembering Christmas and All Through the House, he promises that this film will be different and unique in its own right and will be sure to please fans of holiday themed horror.  He describes it as a mix of Black Christmas, To All A Goodnight, and Scream.  

Returning to Stirring will be Party Night star Billy Brannigan who will be portraying patient and understanding boyfriend Kyle.  Horror icon and Scream Queen Brinke Stevens is also set to star in the film.  She will portray campus police officer Julie Cornell, whose normally peacefully patrol routine is interrupted by a bloodthirsty killer.  More casting announcements will be made in the very near future.

In the meantime, fans can keep up to date with the development of Stirring by liking the official Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/stirringthemovie, following the film on Instagram: @StirringTheMovie.    Escamilla hopes to launch the crowdfunding campaign in January and film in June of 2017.

Party Night Cast Introductions!

Fright Meter Films first feature film, the 80's throwback slasher Party Night is in full pre-production mode!  The film is tentatively set to be filmed in the Houston, TX area this June.  Fright Meter Awards President and Fright Meter Blog Editor Troy Escamilla wrote the screenplay and is serving as producer of the film, along with Slasher Studios Kevin Sommerfield and Renee Smith.  The film will be directed by Timothy Sullins.

We have assembled an enthusiastic and passionate young cast.   Please check out their introductions below.   Additionally, we are currently in the middle of our Kickstarter campaign and could really use your support.  There are some great rewards for our backers, so if this cast gets you excited about the film, please consider visiting our Kickstarter via the link below and making a pledge!  Help us to ensure this film gets made.   It will be greatly appreciated.

Party Night Kickstarter Campaign Page

Cast Member Destinie Orndoff, Olivia

Cast Member Billy Brannigan, Travis

Cast Member Tommie Vegas, Molly

Cast Member Drew Shotwell, Nelson

Cast Member Ryan Poole, Andrew

Fright Meter Films Announces its First Production, the 80's Throwback Slasher Film Party Night.

Troy Escamilla, President of the Fright Meter Awards, as well as owner and editor of the Fright Meter Blog, is extremely excited to announce the creation of Fright Meter Films.  This independent production company will specialize in producing horror films for true lovers of the genre, as well as true crime documentaries.

The first feature from Fright Meter Films is the 80's throwback slasher Party Night.  Written by Troy Escamilla and inspired by such films as The Mutilator, Prom Night, and Hell Night, the film will focus on six friends who become prey for a sadistic psychopath when they decide to ditch their school's after prom party for their own celebration at a secluded house near a river. Escamilla is a huge fan of the slasher genre and promises that Party Night will not only be a wink and a nod to the heyday of the genre, but a frightfest in its own right.

Currently in the early stages of pre-production, Party Night is anticipated to  be filmed in the summer of 2016 in the Houston, TX area and released in late 2016.  Executive Producer will be Troy Escamilla, who started the Fright Meter Blog in 2007 and serves as President of the Fright Meter Awards Committee, which is comprised of over fifty individuals including directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters.  The committee nominates and selects the winners of the prestigious Fright Meter Awards each year.  Escamilla is currently interviewing for a director who shares his passion for the slasher genre.

In the meantime, fans can keep up to date with the development of Party Night by liking the official Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/partynightmovie, following the film on Twitter: @PartyNightMovie or checking out the upcoming website: www.partynightmovie.com.  Escamilla hopes to launch the crowdfunding campaign within the next few weeks.