Monster Bash Origins (2009)

Tributo en honor a David Prowse, el hombre bajo la máscara del villano más memorable de la historia del cine, Darth Vader, quien además jamás mostró su cara en las películas de la trilogía original. Ni siquiera en El Retorno del Jedi, hecho que le hirió profundamente y le marcó para siempre. Es hora de desvelar el por qué de esta decisión y las consecuencias que tuvo en la persona que interpretó en el anonimato al malo de la galaxia muy muy lejana.

An internet personality takes a journey through the small, obscure, and downright bizarre conventions happening every weekend around the country as he tries to fit in and find the common link that unites these communities.

Three thousand fans from fifty two countries. Three shows. One band. The story of the 2015 Marillion Weekend at Port Zélande, The Netherlands and a snapshot of a band 17 Albums and 35 years into an extraordinary career. Featuring in-depth interviews and stunning live footage, ‘Unconventional’ takes you behind the scenes of one of the music industry’s most unique events. Filmed at Port Zélande and during the run up to the weekend itself, ‘Unconventional’ explores the band’s rehearsal process, the production of Marillion’s impressive show media and what’s involved in putting together such an unusual and complex event. This is not just a backstage view, it’s also an exploration of how Marillion has endured and prospered in an increasingly challenging industry, how the band feel about their music, their reinvention of the music business, their lives, and of the unique relationship that marillion has with its fans.

Denise Crosby takes another look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around the world has affected and shaped their lives.

A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary.

La película tiene por protagonista a un motivador profesional que, cuanto más ayuda a la gente, más monótona y anodina es su vida; todo el mundo le parece y le suena igual. Hasta que la voz de una chica le suena diferente y está dispuesto abandonarlo todo y a todos por alcanzar la felicidad con ella.

¿Han imaginado un lugar donde vulcanos y vampiros caminen juntos? ¿Donde magos y wookies puedan ser ellos mismos? Bienvenido a la Comic Con de San Diego. Lo que comenzó como una convención de comics para 500 fans se ha convertido en el evento pop del año, con una asistencia de 140,000 personas, y que influye en cada forma de entretenimiento. (FILMAFFINITY)

A film profiling the unusual cross-demographic fandom of the ostensibly girl oriented television series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"

A hilarious look at the universe's most fervent fans.

En el momento del estreno de Pesadilla en Elm Street 2: la venganza de Freddy críticos y espectadores notaron que algo iba más allá de la mera continuación de la franquicia que el año anterior se había iniciado: El film hoy ostenta el estatus de film de culto por ser una de las primeras muestras de cine de horror abiertamente queer, condición del guión que aparentemente escapó al equipo de producción en la filmación, que ni siquiera supo que su protagonista, Mark Patton, era un actor abiertamente gay. Así, por una serie de imprevistas casualidades, Elm Street 2 se ha convertido en una de las entregas más discutidas de la saga. 30 años después, y de la mano de su estrella, ahora retirada de la actuación, nos llega Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, un documental que explora la temática homoerótica del film así como el clima no especialmente receptivo del Hollywood de los 80 hacia la homosexualidad.

Stan y Ollie se comprometen a asistir a una convención de los “Hijos del Desierto” que coincide con un viaje a las montañas planeado por el matrimonio Hardy. Ollie simula una enfermedad que exige un viaje por mar. Mientras él y Stan disfrutan de la convención, el barco tropieza con una catástrofe.

Noted celebrity photographer, Michael Grecco, sets out to capture the essence of the AVN Awards and Convention where the best in American Pornography is displayed, celebrated and honored.

Trek Nation is a documentary film directed by Scott Colthorp examining the positive impact that Star Trek and creator Gene Roddenberry may have had on people's lives as seen through the eyes of his son, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr. ("Rod"). It includes interviews with castmembers and crew from all five Star Trek shows, as well as various fans and celebrities who were markedly influenced by the show while growing up. Rod Roddenberry also visits Skywalker Ranch to interview George Lucas on the influence that Star Trek had on him. Lucas shares how he had gone to Star Trek conventions prior to creating Star Wars.

Neil, un tímido joven de 15 años, escribe historias eróticas en las que toma prestado como protagonista a un popular héroe de ciencia ficción. Una afición que comparte con otra estudiante de su instituto, Julia. Ambos se embarcarán en un viaje, que para Neil tendrá un marcado carácter iniciático, con el fin de participar en una convención de cómics a la que él ha sido invitado para exponer su obra. (FILMAFFINITY)

Documentary about horror fans

La película se inscribe en la tradición de las obras críticas y densas de Robert Altman. El director se pregunta en esta película por la salud moral y física de los americanos del Norte.

Otaku Unite! is a feature-length documentary on the history of Japanese animation fandom in the United States: from the importation of anime in the early 60s to the current boom in both the visibility and accessibility of its accompanying fandom.

A exploration of the fanaticism that surrounds the Apple brand, featuring interviews with Mac evangelists and members of the Mac community.

Vancouver-based voice artist Ashleigh Ball has been the voice of numerous characters in classic cartoons such as Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Cinderella and more. When Ashleigh was hired to voice Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash for Hasbro's fourth series to use the My Little Pony name - My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - she had no idea she would become an Internet phenomenon and major celebrity to a worldwide fan-base of grownups. Bronies are united by their belief in the show's philosophy. This documentary gives an inside view of the Pony fan-world, and an intimate look at the courage it takes to just be yourself...even when that means liking a little girls' cartoon.

From the producers of Dogtown & Z-Boys and Riding Giants comes "The Achievers: The Story Of The Lebowski Fans", the long-awaited documentary based on the fans of Joel and Ethan Cohen's THE BIG LEBOWSKI, the first cult film from the digital age.

Forgotten, all black cast horror short about a strange voodoo man who can kill women and then move their bodies wherever he wants. This time out his just wants to torment Lollypop Jones with a body that keeps showing up no matter where he goes.

Hector is a dog with an easy life and the run of the house when the lady of the house gives him a warning...one more mess and you're out. Hector would be okay if not for the fact that three little puppies have been left on their doorstep. Hector has a hectic time keeping them in line and cleaning up their messes without alerting the lady.

A beautiful high school student becomes the target of a terror campaign that eventually leads to devastating consequences.

Halloween night, an old house, a group of stoned guys, drugs and gorgeous chicks...and a deadly alien invasion that falls from the sky to make a hell of a party.

A little boy wishes he could bring a Christmas tree to his father who is working in Antarctica.

Impressions of the lights of Christmas as they transform a winter's night. The myriad lights of a city seen through frost-sparkling air, the wonder on children's faces, the lyrical music of harp, celesta and flute--all combine to create the nostalgic mood of Christmas.

Koko the clown encounters supernatural beings.

Animated-live action short. An artist is quietly painting landscapes of the countryside when he wanders into an abandoned house which Dinky tries to fool him into thinking it's haunted.

This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and celebrates the stunning achievement of Batman: the Dark Knight Returns, galvanizing the reason why this story ushered in the modern take of the dark and brooding protector of Gotham. This is the journey of Frank Miller, seeking the freedom that some authors only dream of in a lifetime. Narrated by Malcolm McDowell.

Rasputin was a lusty steppes peasant, a god revealed, a cunning patriot, all that, or a mystifier? An intriguing biography.

Una antología con cuatro cuentos inspirados en la leyenda de Frankenstein.

Deep within Castle Frankenstein's laboratory, Count Dracula revives the Frankenstein monster. Once awakened, Count Dracula is able to hypnotically control the monster. After the monster commits a murder, an intruder to laboratory drives a stake through Count Dracula's heart, killer the vampire. The monster attacks the intruder, who kills the monster using a hammer.

El poderoso Maciste intenta proteger al pueblo de un diabólico vampiro que convierte a sus mordidos en autómatas.

The Testimony of Randolph Carter is based on Lovecraft's "The Statement of Randolph Carter," with some additional story material lifted from other Carter tales, especially "Through the Gates of the Silver Key." The film was shot on VHS using home equipment in 1987. It was filmed at various locations throughout Colorado. Part of the budget came from The Colorado College Award in Literature, a grant to fund independent educational projects.

Un importante científico desaparece del centro de investigación espacial de Cabo Kennedy sin dejar huella. Para investigar el caso eligen a un equipo especial de tres personas, pero cuanto más se acercan a resolver el misterio, más increíble parece la verdad.

A promotional short for John Boorman's "Point Blank" shot on and around Alcatraz. Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson and former inmate Joe Giles share their thoughts on the former prison.

Snap the Gingerbread Man attracts some unwanted attention from an enchanted cat.

The stooges are musicians at the court of King Cole. When they ask the king's permission to marry their sweethearts, the King agrees, but only after Princess Alicia has married Prince Valiant. This news upsets Mergatroyd, an evil magician who plans to marry the Princess himself and rule the Kingdom. Mergatroyd abducts the Princess, and it's up to the stooges to foil his plans and expose his evil doings.

Un conductor de stock cars se infiltra como el hombre de la rueda de una pandilla de motociclistas.

Private eyes Mutt and Jeff are on the trail of the ghostly shape-shifting criminal, the Phantom.