Dawning of the Dead is the latest horror film for writer and director Tony Jopia who’s previous films include Cute Little Buggers (2017), Crying Wolf (2015) and Deadtime (2012). I got a chance to talk with Tony about why he decided to make a zombie film, never giving up and bringing the gore to the screen.
Hi Tony, thank you for joining me again today I appreciate you taking the time out to talk to me again. You are following up the critical success of Cute Little Buggers with your new film Dawning of the Dead. Why did you decide to make a zombie film?
We were working out way through the horror genres. We always said that we would make these films with the attitude that we would have fun making them. So, after doing a slasher with Dead Time, we then wanted to do a creature feature which we did...
Hi Tony, thank you for joining me again today I appreciate you taking the time out to talk to me again. You are following up the critical success of Cute Little Buggers with your new film Dawning of the Dead. Why did you decide to make a zombie film?
We were working out way through the horror genres. We always said that we would make these films with the attitude that we would have fun making them. So, after doing a slasher with Dead Time, we then wanted to do a creature feature which we did...
- 12/1/2017
- by Philip Rogers
- Nerdly
“Don’t go into the graveyard”
An ominous warning from the opening scene of Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is the latest Horror-Comedy from UK director Tony Jopia (Deadtime, 2012). The story is told from the perspective of a character known only as “Private Detective” (played by Gary Martin who is best known in film for his work getting murdered by a tractor in 1986’s Slaughter High). The first thing that gets me is that Martin, a long-time voice over actor who you can hear in films like Neverending Story, Corpse Bride and Fern Gully (to say nothing of his collaborations with rock icons, Queen), appears to have dubbed his own dialog in Crying Wolf in an overly dramatic coffee commercial way. Something I immediately chalked up to an intentional touch of comedic irony. Because, why not. After Martin nearly comes to blows with a shopkeeper over his desire to purchase a book titled Crying Wolf,...
An ominous warning from the opening scene of Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is the latest Horror-Comedy from UK director Tony Jopia (Deadtime, 2012). The story is told from the perspective of a character known only as “Private Detective” (played by Gary Martin who is best known in film for his work getting murdered by a tractor in 1986’s Slaughter High). The first thing that gets me is that Martin, a long-time voice over actor who you can hear in films like Neverending Story, Corpse Bride and Fern Gully (to say nothing of his collaborations with rock icons, Queen), appears to have dubbed his own dialog in Crying Wolf in an overly dramatic coffee commercial way. Something I immediately chalked up to an intentional touch of comedic irony. Because, why not. After Martin nearly comes to blows with a shopkeeper over his desire to purchase a book titled Crying Wolf,...
- 2/18/2015
- by Cherry Bombed
- Destroy the Brain
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a teaser trailer for The House of Forbidden Secrets, UK distribution details for Banshee Chapter, information on a line of handcrafted zombie dolls, a trailer for In Fear, first details on Dead Bounty, and much more:
The House of Forbidden Secrets Teaser: “The House of Forbidden Secrets had it’s national premiere in Las Vegas, Nv at the PollyGrind Film Festival on October 11th, 2013, where it won 6 awards, and has also been chosen for the South African Horror Festival this Spring, the Italian Fantafest in 2014, the British Raindance Film Fest for 2014 as well as the X-Fest with many more festivals to follow. It was shot last Winter and Spring in Kansas City. The film stars many local actors and actresses to Kansas City, but also includes genre icons such as Lew Temple (Walking Dead,...
The House of Forbidden Secrets Teaser: “The House of Forbidden Secrets had it’s national premiere in Las Vegas, Nv at the PollyGrind Film Festival on October 11th, 2013, where it won 6 awards, and has also been chosen for the South African Horror Festival this Spring, the Italian Fantafest in 2014, the British Raindance Film Fest for 2014 as well as the X-Fest with many more festivals to follow. It was shot last Winter and Spring in Kansas City. The film stars many local actors and actresses to Kansas City, but also includes genre icons such as Lew Temple (Walking Dead,...
- 11/10/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Got an update for you on the new werewolf flick heading our way from director Tony Jopia (DeadTime) that stars the one and only Caroline Munro. It’s titled Crying Wolf and they just released a new video for the project. This is the title song Lunar performed by the band Orchid Grey. You’ll find assorted images from the film throughout the video. A new official trailer is going to be making its debut soon at … Continue reading →...
- 10/4/2013
- by Dave Dreher
- Horror News
As we reported earlier, a new flick called Cute Little Buggers is heading our way in 3D (of course), and to get you geared up for the blood-spattered mayhem to come, we have about a dozen new stills on tap for you guys! Dig it!
Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
- 7/23/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We've had Gremlins, Ghoulies, Critters, Little Monsters, and even Spookies (though we're still not entirely sure just what the hell that one was about); and now we have Cute Little Buggers heading our way! In 3D of course!
The Hollywood News reports that Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
The Hollywood News reports that Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
- 6/18/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Around these parts we love a good strong tale about diabolical demons. There's just nothing more fun. A new one is on its way from a group of Welsh filmmakers, and we have the first stills and the trailer for you right here. Dare you enter the Valley of the Demon?
The debut feature from Welsh director Rhodri Jones is an independent horror film set in the Rhondda. A group of friends hiking through a forest to an illegal rave are set upon by demonic forces, raised by a satanic clan who are intent on bringing hell to the Valleys, plummeting the heavenly Welsh countryside into a nightmare of darkness and demons.
"I wanted to make a full-on 80's style blood splattering gore film that holds that nostalgic feel you can only get from those types of movies they used to make in the 80's," said the director. "My friends...
The debut feature from Welsh director Rhodri Jones is an independent horror film set in the Rhondda. A group of friends hiking through a forest to an illegal rave are set upon by demonic forces, raised by a satanic clan who are intent on bringing hell to the Valleys, plummeting the heavenly Welsh countryside into a nightmare of darkness and demons.
"I wanted to make a full-on 80's style blood splattering gore film that holds that nostalgic feel you can only get from those types of movies they used to make in the 80's," said the director. "My friends...
- 1/30/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Midnight Releasing. Director: Tony Jopia. Writer: Stephen Bishop. Cast: Laurence Saunders, Carl Coleman, Elisabeth Shahlavi, Alex Marieka Hanly, Leslie Grantham, Terry Christian, and Joe Egan. The United Kingdom shot Deadtime is about a band trying to find a comeback. In a dilapitated studio in Birmingham, they find a serial killer instead. The cliches abound is this small film. From an isolated locale to no cell phone service, you have seen this style of filmmaking and writing before. Fortunately, some late prose and instances of overacting create for a few light moments. The story follows Love Meets Murder, a band struggling with a lack of popularity. Their last outing did not bring in the revenue. Now, they are relegated to a back water studio where they hope to record some new singles. Once at the locale, they sing and gyrate...
- 6/29/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Deadtime
Stars: Laurence Saunders, Carl Coleman, Elisabeth Shahlavi, Leslie Grantham, Joe Egan, Terry Christian, Julian Boote | Written by Stephen Bishop | Directed by Tony Jopia
Getting noticed for recent cuts made to a death scene Deadtime is a British horror hoping to catch people’s attention. With cameos from Leslie Grantham and Terry Christian it definitely gets noticed by British fans who probably wonder why the hell they are in the film. Surprisingly though they are well used, not just for their names but for the scenes they are in.
When a band is in need of a bit of a revival they are locked into an old warehouse studio to record their new video with hopes of getting some interest back. Things don’t go to plan though as a masked killer starts to kill them one by one, with no idea how to escape and the killer hiding within...
Stars: Laurence Saunders, Carl Coleman, Elisabeth Shahlavi, Leslie Grantham, Joe Egan, Terry Christian, Julian Boote | Written by Stephen Bishop | Directed by Tony Jopia
Getting noticed for recent cuts made to a death scene Deadtime is a British horror hoping to catch people’s attention. With cameos from Leslie Grantham and Terry Christian it definitely gets noticed by British fans who probably wonder why the hell they are in the film. Surprisingly though they are well used, not just for their names but for the scenes they are in.
When a band is in need of a bit of a revival they are locked into an old warehouse studio to record their new video with hopes of getting some interest back. Things don’t go to plan though as a masked killer starts to kill them one by one, with no idea how to escape and the killer hiding within...
- 5/15/2012
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
British slasher flick 'DeadTime' has upset those BBFC fellas and in order to score a UK 18 rating 4Digital Media have had to slash 12 precious seconds from their upcoming release involving a painful sounding stabbing. The new low budget thriller from Spooked Films has been ordered to remove 'a scene of sexual and sexualized violence, in this case a woman being stabbed between the legs with a blade' so that it can successfully hit shelves here in the UK from 14 May. The Tony Jopia helmed horror, stars Laurence Saunders, Carl Coleman, Elisabeth Shahlavi, Alex Marieka Hanly, Leslie Grantham ('Eastenders'), Terry Christian, Joe Egan, Julian Boote, Stephen Spencer and Matt Gibbons. Check out the trailer below....
- 4/30/2012
- Horror Asylum
First A Serbian Film then The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) and now the UK is censoring one of their own flicks. We've just gotten word that the British film Deadtime had to have footage removed to make the necessary BFFC18 rating.
However, apart from the bad news of the censoring, we can happily report that we've got the trailer for Deadtime below. Oh and if you were wondering what it was censored for, the report stated: In order to obtain the necessary BBFC 18 rating, distributor 4Digital Media had to remove 12 seconds of a scene that is described by the BBFC containing: a scene of sexual and sexualized violence, in this case a woman being stabbed between the legs with a blade. Ouch.
The censored version of Deadtime arrives in UK stores on May 14th, 2012. For more visit the official Deadtime website and like the fficial Deadtime Facebook page.
From the...
However, apart from the bad news of the censoring, we can happily report that we've got the trailer for Deadtime below. Oh and if you were wondering what it was censored for, the report stated: In order to obtain the necessary BBFC 18 rating, distributor 4Digital Media had to remove 12 seconds of a scene that is described by the BBFC containing: a scene of sexual and sexualized violence, in this case a woman being stabbed between the legs with a blade. Ouch.
The censored version of Deadtime arrives in UK stores on May 14th, 2012. For more visit the official Deadtime website and like the fficial Deadtime Facebook page.
From the...
- 4/30/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Those of you looking for your next low budget shock fix need look no further than this mix of rock ‘n roll, laughs and horror set in the East End of Laahndan Taaaahhn! Deadtime hits DVD on May 14th loaded with an unusual British cast and a few decent extras to boot!
From the Press Release:
Who said rock and roll was about sex and drugs? Not in Deadtime! Leslie Grantham and Terry Christian both have cameo appearances in this bloodthirsty gripping British horror from 4Digital Media. Everyone craves success and most will do whatever it takes, but Deadtime will take you down a chilling and twisted plot of blood, lies and betrayal that will have you jumping out of your seats. Even before its release, the Deadtime extended trailer has notched up over half a million YouTube views, showing everyone loves a good story, great British actors and A Lot of blood!
From the Press Release:
Who said rock and roll was about sex and drugs? Not in Deadtime! Leslie Grantham and Terry Christian both have cameo appearances in this bloodthirsty gripping British horror from 4Digital Media. Everyone craves success and most will do whatever it takes, but Deadtime will take you down a chilling and twisted plot of blood, lies and betrayal that will have you jumping out of your seats. Even before its release, the Deadtime extended trailer has notched up over half a million YouTube views, showing everyone loves a good story, great British actors and A Lot of blood!
- 4/19/2012
- by Aaron Williams
- DreadCentral.com
With a poster this cool, who needs brains or originality? Alright, in all fairness, British slasher Deadtime looks like it at least has it's tongue-in-cheek and that counts for something, but I'm posting this more for the fun of it all than as an endorsement of how good I think it could be.
Synopsis:
The story revolves around a troubled rock band whose unscrupulous record label producer, played by Channel 4’s “The Word” presenter Terry Christian, sends them to a run down studio in the Midlands to create their ‘magnum opus’ and revive their flagging career. As the guitars rock and the cameras roll, the entire entourage is stalked by a psychotic assailant, who seems hell bent on killing them all in ways that are increasingly graphic and creative.
Alongside names such as Leslie Grantham (Eastenders, Doctor Who), Terry Christian (The Word), Big Joe Egan (Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes...
Synopsis:
The story revolves around a troubled rock band whose unscrupulous record label producer, played by Channel 4’s “The Word” presenter Terry Christian, sends them to a run down studio in the Midlands to create their ‘magnum opus’ and revive their flagging career. As the guitars rock and the cameras roll, the entire entourage is stalked by a psychotic assailant, who seems hell bent on killing them all in ways that are increasingly graphic and creative.
Alongside names such as Leslie Grantham (Eastenders, Doctor Who), Terry Christian (The Word), Big Joe Egan (Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes...
- 6/8/2010
- QuietEarth.us
This was emailed to me earlier today (likely because a black man (Carl Coleman) is prominently featured in the cast) calling it a kind of Night Of The Living Dead retread (the black dude saves the day). It’s a British slasher flick called Deadtime, directed by Tony Jopia, about a music band ordered by their record company to a warehouse to re-start their ailing careers by shooting a new promo video. Unfortunately the band and their entourage find themselves targets of a mysterious knife-wielding maniac, haunted by the voice of Satan, and out for revenge. The film is currently in post production, with a 2011 release date planned (probably in the UK).
- 6/7/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Produced by Novelist Dominic Took, the new "bloody brutal British" slasher flick Deadtime, centers around a rock band whose careers have fallen apart. Turning to their record label producer for help, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their “deadtime” and create their new “magnum opus”. Only moments after finishing their first track, one of the group turns up dead, and the heads begin to roll. The film stars Leslie Grantham (Eastenders, Doctor Who), Terry Christian, Big Joe Egan and metal band Judas Priest’s Ian Hill.
- 6/7/2010
- by wil
- HorrorYearbook
It looks like it might be your standard slasher fare, but the poster for Deadtime is what really caught my attention here. The story is simple enough, concerning a down on their luck band being stalked by a mysterious killer. From the looks of the poster and trailer though, Deadtime also seems to have a wicked sense of humor. Hit the jump for the full image and trailer for the new British slasher flick Deadtime. Deadtime is a new Bloody Brutal British slasher directed by Tony Jopia, written by Steve Bishop and produced by Dominic Took. The story revolves around a troubled rock band whose unscrupulous record label producer, played by Channel 4's "The Word" presenter Terry Christian, sends them to a...
- 6/7/2010
- FEARnet
More goodies out of Tony Jopia's camp for his latest flick, DeadTime! The flick that promises that heads will rock and roll, has gotten itself a brand spanking new website and teaser trailer! Dig it!
The flick which looks like it will find its way into UK cinemas sometime in 2011 stars Terry Christian of TV’s “The Word”, Leslie Grantham (TV’s “Eastenders", "Doctor Who", and "The Uninvited”), Joe Egan (Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes), Ian Hill (Judas Priest), and a host of new British talent
Synopsis
"Love Meets Murder - the once popular rock'n'metal band, now down on their luck and their careers, seek to create their "magnum opus". Locked into a Wednesbury studio for the weekend nobody is able to leave - but before the band have just finished tearing into their new hit a series of mysterious murders begin to plague them all. Now only their...
The flick which looks like it will find its way into UK cinemas sometime in 2011 stars Terry Christian of TV’s “The Word”, Leslie Grantham (TV’s “Eastenders", "Doctor Who", and "The Uninvited”), Joe Egan (Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes), Ian Hill (Judas Priest), and a host of new British talent
Synopsis
"Love Meets Murder - the once popular rock'n'metal band, now down on their luck and their careers, seek to create their "magnum opus". Locked into a Wednesbury studio for the weekend nobody is able to leave - but before the band have just finished tearing into their new hit a series of mysterious murders begin to plague them all. Now only their...
- 6/7/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A few weeks back, we caught wind of a new UK production called Deadtime and introduced you to the teaser trailer. Over the weekend, a full preview made its debut and you can now watch it below. The film centers around a floundering rock band who turn to their record producer for help and are sent to an old studio during their "deadtime" to create their magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead and they discover a knife-wielding maniac, haunted by the voice of Satan, is after them all. Leslie Grantham (Dr. Who), Joe Egan (Sherlock Holmes) and Ian Hill (Judas Priest) star. Tony Jopia directs.
- 6/7/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Deadtime is a Spooked Films production that puts an aging rock band in a "mobile phone dead zone" to produce a rock opus that will revitalize the industry (Deadtime). Instead, the band finds themselves face to face with a cold-blooded uncommunicative attacker who would like nothing more than to end this group's career for all time. Check out the best of Britain's indie horror industry with this first, extended trailer for Deadtime inside. Become a fan as well with the link provided inside.
The synopsis for Deadtime:
"Turning to their record label producer for help, played by TV's 'The Word' Terry Christian, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their Deadtime and create their new magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most stomach churning ways to hit...
The synopsis for Deadtime:
"Turning to their record label producer for help, played by TV's 'The Word' Terry Christian, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their Deadtime and create their new magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most stomach churning ways to hit...
- 6/6/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Deadtime is a horror film from the United Kingdom that puts a rock and roll band in the middle of a killing spree. Attempting to revitalize a sagging career the band sets out to a "dingy old studio" were they receive a less than warm welcome (Bloody). The film has not confirmed distribution, but producers from the film are in talks with several studios within the UK. North American distro' has not been secured, so expect this film in late 2011. A trailer and synopsis for Deadtime are below.
The synopsis for Deadtime:
"Turning to their record label producer for help, played by TV's 'The Word' Terry Christian, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their Deadtime and create their new magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most...
The synopsis for Deadtime:
"Turning to their record label producer for help, played by TV's 'The Word' Terry Christian, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their Deadtime and create their new magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most...
- 5/20/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A teaser trailer for Chilean-born director Tony Jopia's bloody British horror tale DeadTime has reared its ever screaming head, and we've got your chance to dig on it right here!
From the Press Release
New British horror movie DeadTime hails from the West Midlands in the UK and released its teaser trailer today. Directed by Tony Jopia and produced by novelist Dominic Took, the film centres around a rock 'n metal band whose members' careers have run aground.
Turning to their record label producer, played by Terry Christian of TV’s “The Word”, for help, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilise their “deadtime” and create their new “magnum opus”. Only moments after finishing their first track, one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most stomach-churning ways to hit the horror genre yet.
Director Jopia says, “DeadTime was great...
From the Press Release
New British horror movie DeadTime hails from the West Midlands in the UK and released its teaser trailer today. Directed by Tony Jopia and produced by novelist Dominic Took, the film centres around a rock 'n metal band whose members' careers have run aground.
Turning to their record label producer, played by Terry Christian of TV’s “The Word”, for help, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilise their “deadtime” and create their new “magnum opus”. Only moments after finishing their first track, one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most stomach-churning ways to hit the horror genre yet.
Director Jopia says, “DeadTime was great...
- 5/18/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Director Tony Jopia released the teaser trailer for his new film DeadTime today. Produced by Novelist Dominic Took, the film centers around a rock band whose careers have fallen apart. Turning to their record label producer for help, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilise their “Deadtime” and create their new “magnum opus”. Only moments after finishing their first track, one of the group turns up dead, and the heads begin to roll.
- 5/18/2010
- by Press Release Robot
- HorrorYearbook
We've got the UK teaser trailer for Tony Jopia's Deadtime . The film centers around a floundering rock band who turn to their record producer for help and are sent to an old studio during their "deadtime" to create their magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead and they discover a knife-wielding maniac, haunted by the voice of Satan, is after them all. Leslie Grantham ( Dr. Who ), Joe Egan ( Sherlock Holmes ) and Ian Hill (Judas Priest) star. Stay tuned for release details and a full trailer, promised to hit in June.
- 5/18/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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