Creature Corner Nights...

[Alex Riviello]

I'm going to be screening movies at a bar in NYC coming up shortly.... more info coming soon...

New Yorkers- get ready.

[Patrick Ripoll]

Sounds like a blast.

[fabfunk]

Fabfunk will be there!

[Alex Riviello]

I'm hoping this takes off. I got a cool bar in Astoria to do it in- the first night's going to be the 23rd. Yes, it's a sunday. We're going to start it off at 9.

Really excited about this. I'm going to hook it up for people coming- even thinking of giving away dvds and such. It'd be great to have a hangout for horror fans to come check out new(ish) movies for free.

Details coming soon- gotta talk to the guys about it tommorow and set it all up, but trust me- it's going to be awesome.

[Greg Hansen]

So what kind of set up are they providing? Video projector or big screen?

[Alex Riviello]

Projector. They've got a backyard garden that they set up with chairs and tables, and they string up a screen against the opposite building. Pretty nice setup.

[Xagarath Ankor]

Darnn. I'm on the wrong continent.

[Alex Riviello]

Fly over!

http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=1529

[fabfunk]

I'll be there with bells and whistles.

[Alex Riviello]

Tonight! Come one come all... I've got a bunch of dvds I'm going to give away (ok, 4...) and looks like it's not gonna rain after all.

I plan on getting very drunk. Anyone who comes- look for the guy with the big goatee and the Freddy Krueger shirt... that'd be me... come say hello!

[fabfunk]

Ah, gotta cancel. When will it happen again?

[Alex Riviello]

Had a great crowd- thanks to those who did come out. You missed out fabfunk- people were really getting into it.

It might happen again in 2 weeks- possibly with Evil Aliens. I'm really anxious to show that to other people. But I'll let you know.

[Alex Riviello]

2001 Maniacs looks to be the selection for next sunday.

This week they're showing The Goonies- which actually looks to be a fun time too- especially since they're having a drinking game where you drink whenever-

The chinese kid talks about gadgets
The fat kids talks about food
Sloth talks about Baby Ruth

Yep. Should be fun... I'll keep you updated.

[Patrick Ripoll]

"Where do the brothers hang around here?"
"Over in that tree, yonder."

That was a fun little movie.

[Alex Riviello]

So, they decided 2001 Maniacs was too much of a serious film (buh?), so instead of that- we've got another selection-

Evil Aliens.

Oh yes. I managed to get a copy of this film that hasn't even been released here yet- so Sunday will be the premiere, I guess.

It's hysterical and disgusting with plenty of homages to Dead Alive and Evil Dead, so you should not miss this one. Same time and place- hope to see an even bigger crowd this time. I will be giving away shitting horror films at the end of the screening once again.

[Greg Hansen]

Damn! I Wanna Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Disciple_72]

I will be giving away shitting horror films at the end of the screening once again.

nice. I got dibs on the Scat People disc (the original black-and-white one, not the 1982 remake)

[Disciple_72]

seriously though- good luck with this, it sounds cool. wish I was east coast (actually, I don't... but I do wish I could attend)

[Alex Riviello]

nice. I got dibs on the Scat People disc (the original black-and-white one, not the 1982 remake)

Hahaha, great, now I gotta find movies to give away. You don't want to piss off the scat lovers, you never know what kind of shit you'll get into.

Thanks for the good words though, I'd like to see this get big...

[puppetpimp]

ill be there, is there a cover?

[Alex Riviello]

Nope, free to all.

I should be there around 8 to get things started. I think I'm going to tape a flyer to the door so people know where to come in- there's no sign on the doors- don't let that deter you. Place (http://www.hellgatesocial.com) is really nice inside.

Here's the awesome flyer I've been putting around the neighborhood (courtesy Dave Davis)

http://creature-corner.com/nextraimages/evilaliensCCnight.jpg

[Patrick Ripoll]

I really hopes this takes off.

Do you only screen DVD's? Because there's a video store near my house that sells all sorts of awful old low-budget horror VHS's for 50 cents each, I could easily pick up a couple for you and send them out. They could work as giveaways or something.

Also, does the atmosphere encourage a kind of MST3K yelling at the screen (with the beer, I'd imagine so)? That sounds like fun.

[puppetpimp]

coolness Ill be there!
Alex, if you are strapped for giveaways drop me an email and I'll see what I can scare up for you. It would be cool if this thing did take off and there would actually be something to do in my neck of the woods!

J

[Alex Riviello]

I really hopes this takes off.

Do you only screen DVD's? Because there's a video store near my house that sells all sorts of awful old low-budget horror VHS's for 50 cents each, I could easily pick up a couple for you and send them out. They could work as giveaways or something.

Also, does the atmosphere encourage a kind of MST3K yelling at the screen (with the beer, I'd imagine so)? That sounds like fun.

I appreciate it, but I think i'm ok with movies. I've got so many dvds of my own, plus of course all the screeners of upcoming movies that I get. Besides, I don't even own a VCR anymore since my last one broke and don't know if I could get one to bring to the place. Thanks though, man.

The crowd does indeed encourage yelling at the screen- 42nd Street Forever was perfect for this kind of thing. Evil Aliens should be great as well- can't wait to see all the groans the first scene makes happen...

coolness Ill be there!
Alex, if you are strapped for giveaways drop me an email and I'll see what I can scare up for you. It would be cool if this thing did take off and there would actually be something to do in my neck of the woods!

J

I've got a couple of crappy movies I'm going to give away... in keeping with the Bad Movie Night theme. Think two dvds tonight- BTK Killer and Swarmed. We'll see... thanks though man! Looks like I'm going to be doing this every other week...

[Alex Riviello]

Thanks to everyone who came out- looks like those that did had a great time... despite the few technical problems and the douchebag blasting music next door for a bit. (that's never happened before, I swear!)

2 weeks till the next one! I'll let you know as soon as I get a selection ready to go... any recomendations, send'm my way.

[ALFlikesCATS]

I had a great time. Evil Aliens was outstanding. Great Pick!

Alf

[puppetpimp]

good times god times,
Evil ALiens is great!

[Alex Riviello]

puppetpimp- you're the guy I met on the stairs?

Either way, thanks for coming, guys. It's gonna be hard to top Evil Aliens, but I'll try for the next one...

[1987PORSCHE944]

How long is this going for? I am volunteering for the NY Korean Film Fest the weekends of the 25-27 and 1-3 so I might not be able to make it until the 2nd weekend of September. But I would definitely show up!!!

[puppetpimp]

yeah man that was me.

j

[fabfunk]

Damn, I'll have to make the next next one.

[Alex Riviello]

How long is this going for? I am volunteering for the NY Korean Film Fest the weekends of the 25-27 and 1-3 so I might not be able to make it until the 2nd weekend of September. But I would definitely show up!!!

No idea! Definitely till the end of the summer, but I'm assuming they do screenings in the winter, too... the only problem being that it's outside. But I'll definitely keep you guys updated.

[Alex Riviello]

This sunday- RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=1610).

Can't beat that with a bat.

[Patrick Ripoll]

YOU MEAN THE MOVIES LIED???

I picked up the VHS of this on the cheap without expecting much, and I was totally blown away. Great movie.

[Death Surge]

I detect taking one last shot at Baba with this film selection. Excellent choice regardless.

[Alex Riviello]

Wasn't even mine! My friend wanted that one for his birthday- he was supposed to do it another night during the week but instead we got thrown together.

I was going to go with The Story of Ricky or Lost Skeleton of Cadavra... leave those for other nights.

But yeah, the running zombies line was a shot at him, heh. Oh well.

[Chris Olson]

"Send more cooooops."

I love that flick.

As an aside, I finally saw Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. What a fantastic little flick! I loved it, and I absolutely NEED to buy that one on DVD. Can't wait for Trail of the Screaming Forehead.

"I sleep now!"

[Alex Riviello]

Lost Skeleton really is amazing.

And actually, that's the movie we're going to be playing sunday.

I had a fuckup with my friend's birthday (some friend I am, eh?) and his movie got pushed back a couple of weeks.

[fabfunk]

Hot damn, I will be there finally!

[fabfunk]

Gah, gotta call out again. I'm broke, ack.

[Alex Riviello]

Return of the Living Dead is tonight! Forgot to write something up on the site- going to put it up later.

Movie's at 10 tonight since it's saturday and also my friend Brandon's birthday. Come one come all. They're going to have drink deals and shit as well.

[fabfunk]

You had it on Saturday??? The one night I'm set to go, and you do this to me! My only consolation prize is "Triumph Of The Will" at the AFA.

[Alex Riviello]

Starting these up again! First night will be on May 20th. Mark your calendars... I'm trying to plan some really cool shit.

[Patrick Ripoll]

Any chance you'll be having one July 25 or 27? That's when I'll be in town for Rock the Bells.

[Alex Riviello]

Nope.... Sunday is the bar's movie nights. Sorry bro. Also, it's Comic Con. If I don't end up going there, I'll let you know. Maybe we can sneak you into a bar somewhere.

Oh, also, this summer I'm trying to see if I can set up a shorts night. I've got so many great horror shorts that I'd love to play for you guys (Eddie Loves You, It Came From the West) that I'm checking with the directors to see if they'd be cool with everything. Not like I'm making any money off this thing... I just like having a place we can watch some awesome movies. Evil Aliens was amazing last year.

[DARKMITE8]

Nope.... Sunday is the bar's movie nights. Sorry bro. Also, it's Comic Con. If I don't end up going there, I'll let you know. Maybe we can sneak you into a bar somewhere.

Oh, also, this summer I'm trying to see if I can set up a shorts night. I've got so many great horror shorts that I'd love to play for you guys (Eddie Loves You, It Came From the West) that I'm checking with the directors to see if they'd be cool with everything. Not like I'm making any money off this thing... I just like having a place we can watch some awesome movies. Evil Aliens was amazing last year.
I'll be in the TriState area that weekend. Give us details, maybe I can make it.

[Alex Riviello]

Travis- in July? Just let me know, hell, I'd be down to show any of you guys around or just grab a beer somewhere.

Speaking of grabbing a beer- I've picked our first selection this year.

Street Trash. (http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=2460)

It had to be!

[DARKMITE8]

Travis- in July? Just let me know, hell, I'd be down to show any of you guys around or just grab a beer somewhere.
I'll be in Easton, PA (hour and half from NYC) this weekend 5/18-20 (original date posted, sorry I quoted wrong post).

Street Trash= good pick considering the loose organ found recently.

[Alex Riviello]

Bumping this cause people need to see it.

Apparently, the free gift from the bar will either be a deboning or a butcher knife. So you can perform your own castrations on the way home!

[IggytheBorg]

Why wait for the ride home?

[Alex Riviello]

I don't know how the bar staff would look on that. Also, too many witnesses.

[Alex Riviello]

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight, I had a blast. Everyone seemed to really get into it too, which is great.

Sorry to whoever won Evil. Congrats to anyone who won one of the knives that George lent to us.

There will be a movie at the bar next weekend (along with a free BBQ) that I'm going to try to attend. I'll let you guys know the next time I host a night.... judging from the reaction to my Story of Ricky shirt, it might be that movie...

[whiskaz]

Ah, missed it. Was supposed to be in the city that evening but came up Monday instead.

Great idea, glad it went over well.

[Alex Riviello]

Sorry you missed it. More of you messageboard regulars gotta come out for these! I will most probably be doing one next month since these are going over great.

I don't think I can make it, but at Hell Gate Social this Sunday they're going to be having a free BBQ and showing movies all day. Last year they showed Caddyshack and a few others, really fun time.

[DARKMITE8]

Yeah, I was in the area due to a family death, so I couldn't make it. Short trip.

[Alex Riviello]

June 24th will be the next night. Movie (/s?) to be announced shortly...

There's also a very good chance that we will be showing Dead Alive in July.

[Alex Riviello]

Riki-Oh! (http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=2570)

Oh yes, there will be blood...

[Jcassady]

Awesome time last night. Had a great time meeting everyone and Riki-Oh is 1000 times better than I could have ever imagined.

[Alex Riviello]

Thanks for coming, bro. I had a blast. When I get pics from Alf I'll post them up here.

[IggytheBorg]

I'm wife and kidless for the next 2 weeks, starting Thursday. Don't suppose by some miracle you've got one of these coming up then. . . ?

[Alex Riviello]

Haven't talked to the guys that own the place about a day just yet, but I'm thinking it's going to be the second or third week of July.... sorry, man. I'll let you know first though. The next one will most probably be the shorts... I've been contacting directors to see who'd let me screen their films. If anyone reads this that's interested in submitting a short horror film for it, let me know!

[IggytheBorg]

I may be able to make one even if it's after the family's return; I sure as hell want to. But Monday is trial day, and I think I have at least one scheduled to start every monday thru the end of July, at least. It's been real busy. . .

[Alex Riviello]

Pics (http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=2591) from the last one!

Iggy- cool, hope you can make it out to the next one. Understand if you can't, though, Sundays are a bitch, but that's the only time they do these screenings.

[Alex Riviello]

hahaha. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/jZfdbeJ5HyDGtichg3ZT9g#hrid:FFhqdgRgFtvEHk27ypmZYw )
Got the address wrong though!

Apparently the event's getting written up in the Queens Chronicle (local paper) as well. Nice.

So fellas, looks like I'm going to be doing the last Sunday of every month from now on. July 29th will be the next.

[Jcassady]

I'm there.

[Alex Riviello]

http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=2666

This weekend's lineup! It's really awesome, all the directors allowed me to show their films for free. There's some damn cool people out there in the horror world.

And awesome, Jon, glad you're coming out again! I ain't staying out as late as last time though... I was hurting the next day, let me tell you.

[Alex Riviello]

Next up- Dead Alive.

http://www.creature-corner.com/?type=news&id=2751