My Manos Returns team and I are thrilled to finally be able to let you know we will have our world premiere screening of our film at Crypticon Seattle on May 4th at 9pm.
Manos Returns event at Crypticon Seattle
.We will also have a panel where we discuss all things Manos and will be joined by some of our cast and crew.
Everything is coming up Manos at Crypticon Seattle 2018!https://www.crypticonseattle.com/panels/everythings-coming-manos/
I will be there along
with my fellow Manos Returns producers Tonjia Atomic - Director, Rachel Jackson
-Assitant Director and Joe Sherlock- Director of Photography
Her dad was The Master and she was little Debbie in the 1966 Cult Classic
"Manos: The Hands of Fate." Jackey Neyman Jones is now the only
surviving cast or crew willing to talk about the experience of being in the
Worst Movie Ever. Jackey lives in the Great Northwest as a professional artist
and author of the Manos behind the scenes book "Growing Up With Manos The
Hands of Fate" , released in March 2016.
Jackey has appeared as a special guest at numerous events like The El
Paso Classic Film Festival 2012, Hollywood Independent Film Festival 2012,
Seattle Independent Film Festival 2013, Manos: Hands of Felt 2013, Seattle's
Crypticon May 2015 and has appeared in several film and theatrical projects.
Tonjia Atomic is an
award-winning filmmaker, actress, musician, jeweler, and freelance writer. Her
films range from the dark and disturbing to the light and comedic. She is best
known for the films Plain Devil, Hobo with a Trash Can, and Walking to Linas.
Her writing has been featured in several online and print magazines. She's in
the bands Duet To-It, Huh-Uh, and Filthy Issue. Her music has been featured in
several films including Bikini Gorilla and Scarewaves.
Rachel Jackson is a
Seattle-based puppeteer, vocalist, and writer. The mind behind the hit puppet
musical "MANOS - The Hands of Felt," her work has been called "mad
and masterful" by The Seattle Times. Rachel is a proud co-writer and
co-producer of "Manos Returns," the sequel to b-movie classic
"Manos - the Hands of Fate." When she's not lost on the road to
Valley Lodge, Rachel teaches puppetry classes through her company Vox Fabuli
Puppets, produces the Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam, and is unofficial Puppeteer at
Large for the Seattle Nerdlesque scene. Stay tuned for her upcoming web series
pilot, Jose and The Hawk! Follow all her puppet adventures at voxfabuli.com
Joe Sherlock -
Award-winning filmmaker Joe Sherlock is a veteran of over 30 feature and
anthology films. Writing, directing, shooting, editing and scoring most of his
own projects, Sherlock's extensive body of work includes "Drifter,"
"Blood Creek Woodsman," "Bloodsucking Redneck Vampires" and
"Twisted Fates," which have been screened at festivals, conventions
and cool theater pubs across North America. His work as director of photography
for other indie directors include "Dead Ink," "The
Evilmaker" and "Platoon of the Dead." An accomplished
illustrator, Sherlock's graphic novel "Demonized" will be published
in fall 2015. Cult movie expert Joe Bob Briggs comments, "Drive-In Academy
Award nominations for Joe Sherlock, the writer/director/composer/editor, for doing
things the drive-in way." Peek into Sherlock's sci-fi horror world at
skullfaceastronaut.com
...and if you are wondering how our film will look, check
out our teaser.
and finally, a few
words from our A.D, Rachel:
*When can we see Manos Returns?*
Our World Premiere Screening will take place at
Crypticon Seattle
Friday, May 4 at 9pm
*How do I get in?*
You must have a ticket to Crypticon Seattle 2018 to attend.
Either a Weekend Pass (available now) or a Friday Day Pass (available at some
time in the future). Crypticon passes can be purchased here:
*What about other screenings?*
We're working on scheduling some stuff and will let you know
when we know, y'know?"
*When can I buy a DVD?*
We're not sure yet. Lots of steps between here and there.
*Is this for real?*
Yes. It is very real. We shot a sequel to MANOS - The Hands
of Fate.
*What's it about?*
Here's the synopsis:
Four friends get lost on a road trip and stumble on a hidden
cult, led by the sinister Master and his servant Torgo. As they try to escape,
they get caught up in the power struggle between Debbie (given to Manos as a
child 50 years ago), her mother Maggie, and the other souls twisted by their
time serving the dark god.
*I don't like movies that are bad on purpose.*
Neither do we. That's why we didn't make one.
Thanks for asking and stay tuned!
- the Manos Returns team
