Premiering at drive-ins and theaters across the United States today is Murder in the Woods, a Latino-led horror movie that pays homage to slasher classics, while not leaning into character stereotypes. I recently had a chance to catch up with director Luis Iga Garza who talked about the journey to get this film on the big screen, the importance of Latino representation in the movie, and more:
"From Rezinate Entertainment and Yel Productions, the award-winning slasher film Murder In The Woods comes to drive-ins and theaters nationwide on August 14, 2020, with a Digital and Video on Demand release slated for September 18, 2020. Directed and produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis Iga Garza (The Call) and written and produced by Yelyna De León, the fun yet frightening thriller stars an exclusively multicultural cast in non-stereotypical roles, including José Julián, Jeanette Samano, Chelsea Rendon, Catherine Toribio (Jane the Virgin), Jordan Diambrini (The Outfield) and Kade Wise...
"From Rezinate Entertainment and Yel Productions, the award-winning slasher film Murder In The Woods comes to drive-ins and theaters nationwide on August 14, 2020, with a Digital and Video on Demand release slated for September 18, 2020. Directed and produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis Iga Garza (The Call) and written and produced by Yelyna De León, the fun yet frightening thriller stars an exclusively multicultural cast in non-stereotypical roles, including José Julián, Jeanette Samano, Chelsea Rendon, Catherine Toribio (Jane the Virgin), Jordan Diambrini (The Outfield) and Kade Wise...
- 8/14/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Murder In The Woods is coming to theaters and drive-ins nationwide next Friday, August 14th. It’s a slasher film centered on a group of college friends who plan a getaway to celebrate a Birthday party at a desolate cabin in the woods. Having won 9 awards and selling out all screenings during its festival run, Murder in the Woods is a horror film for a mainstream audience but the cast and crew are all latinx and they’re not portrayed in stereotypical roles. Here’s the trailer:
From Rezinate Entertainment and Yel Productions, the award-winning slasher film Murder In The Woods comes to drive-ins and theaters nationwide on August 14, 2020, with a Digital and Video on Demand release slated for September 18, 2020. Directed and produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis Iga Garza (The Call) and written and produced by Yelyna De León, the fun yet frightening thriller stars an exclusively multicultural cast in non-stereotypical roles,...
From Rezinate Entertainment and Yel Productions, the award-winning slasher film Murder In The Woods comes to drive-ins and theaters nationwide on August 14, 2020, with a Digital and Video on Demand release slated for September 18, 2020. Directed and produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis Iga Garza (The Call) and written and produced by Yelyna De León, the fun yet frightening thriller stars an exclusively multicultural cast in non-stereotypical roles,...
- 8/8/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"Killer's in the house!" Rezinate Pics has unveiled a trailer for an indie horror film called Murder in the Woods, which is finally releasing this fall after first premiering a few years ago. This "cabin in the woods" horror is about a group of teens who arrive at a mysterious cabin and soon discover the dark secret it holds, which forces them to fight for their lives. Director Luis Iga explains his intentions: "This film showcases the talents of our young diverse cast and I'm proud to say that we have made the first 'All American Slasher' with a full diverse cast in non-stereotypical roles." This stars José Julián, Jeanette Samano, Chelsea Rendon, Catherine Toribio, Kade Wise, Jordan Diambrini, Soledad St. Hilaire, and Rolando Molina, plus Danny Trejo as Sheriff Lorenzo. In my opinion, it looks especially unoriginal and redundant. Here's the first official trailer (+ posters) for Luis Iga's Murder in the Woods,...
- 8/4/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Gabriel (Corey Reynolds) receives a call from a woman asking for a 'Detectiv...errico' as there's an intruder in the house. Her gun is missing. Taylor (Robert Gossett) wants the names of all detectives handling stalker cases, leading to a Det Verico, (Jon Seda) she mixed his name up, and when attempting to call him dialled the wrong number and got through to Gabriel instead. Ross was shot and killed. Pope (Jk Simmons) sets up 'Operation Swift Justice' coordinating with other forces. As Ross (Jossie Thacker) was on the parole board, Medina (Rolando Molina) was a prisoner who could have hired someone to kill Danielle Ross as he did with his wife. Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick) refuses to interview him as she doesn't know anything about him. Visiting Ross' s house they find security bars everywhere and she was being stalked, but there's no gun anywhere and in her bedroom they...
- 11/5/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
The man who brought us Twilight: New Moon and About a Boy has a new movie coming out which looks like it might tug harsly on the heart-strings. It’s called A Better Life and stars Demián Bichir, Nancy Lenehan, Isabella Rae Thomas, Rolando Molina, Joaquín Cosio and Tim Griffin.
From the director of About a Boy and the producers of A Single Man comes A Better Life – a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father’s love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had.
Carolos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his family when he crossed the border into the U.S. After years of hard work and trying to set an example for his son, he finds himself drifting apart from Luis, who has become an impressionable American teen, unwilling to work for the things that he...
From the director of About a Boy and the producers of A Single Man comes A Better Life – a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father’s love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had.
Carolos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his family when he crossed the border into the U.S. After years of hard work and trying to set an example for his son, he finds himself drifting apart from Luis, who has become an impressionable American teen, unwilling to work for the things that he...
- 5/24/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Mary Alice (Brenda Strong): "Felicia (Harriet Sansom Harris) knew many things: Paul killed her sister, had to find proof and needed help. She knew she was lucky to have a daughter who did what she was told." Beth (Emily Bergl) hasn't been able to find out anything about Paul (Mark Moses) and Felicia realizes she slept with him. Beth considers it a sacrifice for her aunt. Mary Alice: "Thanksgiving: defrosting turkey; visiting family; performing in pageants, shopping and stress." Just like the ghosts in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (2009), each of these is going to be "'visited" upon the residents of Wisteria Lane. Gaby (Eva Longoria) -- I've dropped the Parker from her name -- forces Carlos (Richard Antonio Chavira) to cook to celebrate his Mexican culture. She's Mexican too, isn't she? Grace's (Cecilia Balagot) parents would prefer to eat Mexican food on Thanksgiving. How does she know they would,...
- 12/2/2010
- by jemmiehansom@aol.co.uk (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
This week on Desperate Housewives, the theme of Thanksgiving took center stage as the holiday sent us spiraling to the much talked about midseason cliffhanger involving Paul Young's devious plan for the residents of Wisteria Lane, as well as the main ladies personal dilemmas also.
***Spoilers For Those Who Haven't Viewed This Week's Episode***
Bree's Thankless Dinner
Keith's parents, Mary (Nancy Travis) and Richard (John Schneider), continue to throw a monkey wrench into the love affair between Bree and Keith, this time by bring their own marital problems into the mix, especially with Keith prepping himself to ask Bree for her hand in marriage. Despite the huge age difference, Keith could be a compatible mate for Bree at this stage in the game. We haven't seen any deranged personality traits that could put Bree or those she loves in danger from the guy, plus he truly cares for who...
***Spoilers For Those Who Haven't Viewed This Week's Episode***
Bree's Thankless Dinner
Keith's parents, Mary (Nancy Travis) and Richard (John Schneider), continue to throw a monkey wrench into the love affair between Bree and Keith, this time by bring their own marital problems into the mix, especially with Keith prepping himself to ask Bree for her hand in marriage. Despite the huge age difference, Keith could be a compatible mate for Bree at this stage in the game. We haven't seen any deranged personality traits that could put Bree or those she loves in danger from the guy, plus he truly cares for who...
- 11/18/2010
- by Mark O. Estes
- TVovermind.com
It's Thanksgiving on Wisteria Lane on the all new episode of Desperate Housewives on November 14. Below are four sneak peeks and a synopsis from ABC. After this episode, Desperate Housewives will be on a short hiatus until December 5.
Gabrielle And Carlos Host The Sanchez's To A Thanksgiving Feast And Learn Some Surprising News About Them, And Bree Discovers Some Family Secrets Of Her Own When She Invites Keith And His Parents To Her Home For Thanksgiving, On ABC's "Desperate Housewives"
Brian Austin Green Guest Stars as Keith
John Schneider and Nancy Travis Guest Star as Keith's Parents, Richard and Mary
"Sorry Grateful" - Thanksgiving on Wisteria Lane finds Gabrielle and Carlos hosting Carmen, Hector and Grace to a bountiful feast. But the Solis's discover some surprising news about the Sanchez's that could threaten their time with Grace. Meanwhile, Bree invites Keith's parents (John Schneider and Nancy Travis) to partake in...
Gabrielle And Carlos Host The Sanchez's To A Thanksgiving Feast And Learn Some Surprising News About Them, And Bree Discovers Some Family Secrets Of Her Own When She Invites Keith And His Parents To Her Home For Thanksgiving, On ABC's "Desperate Housewives"
Brian Austin Green Guest Stars as Keith
John Schneider and Nancy Travis Guest Star as Keith's Parents, Richard and Mary
"Sorry Grateful" - Thanksgiving on Wisteria Lane finds Gabrielle and Carlos hosting Carmen, Hector and Grace to a bountiful feast. But the Solis's discover some surprising news about the Sanchez's that could threaten their time with Grace. Meanwhile, Bree invites Keith's parents (John Schneider and Nancy Travis) to partake in...
- 11/11/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
A new episode of Desperate Housewives will be airing on October 17. Below are three sneak peeks for the episode from ABC.
Gabrielle Reveals Her Secret To The Ladies, Susan Is Mortified To Discover That She’S Being Used As The Cover Model In Ads For The Sexy Internet Company She’S Secretly Working For, And Renee Continues Her Quest To Steal Keith Away From Bree, On ABC’S “Desperate Housewives”
Brian Austin Green Guest Stars as Keith
Lainie Kazan Guest Stars as Maxine
“The Thing That Counts is What’s Inside” – Susan is horrified when she discovers that she has become the face of the provocative internet company she’s been secretly working for and is now the cover model for their outdoor billboard ads; Gabrielle tells her coveted secret to the ladies; Renee finds out that Bree is a grandmother and uses it to her advantage in an attempt...
Gabrielle Reveals Her Secret To The Ladies, Susan Is Mortified To Discover That She’S Being Used As The Cover Model In Ads For The Sexy Internet Company She’S Secretly Working For, And Renee Continues Her Quest To Steal Keith Away From Bree, On ABC’S “Desperate Housewives”
Brian Austin Green Guest Stars as Keith
Lainie Kazan Guest Stars as Maxine
“The Thing That Counts is What’s Inside” – Susan is horrified when she discovers that she has become the face of the provocative internet company she’s been secretly working for and is now the cover model for their outdoor billboard ads; Gabrielle tells her coveted secret to the ladies; Renee finds out that Bree is a grandmother and uses it to her advantage in an attempt...
- 10/13/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
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