Fantastic Films and Mpi Media Group (Hatchet II, Stakeland, The Innkeepers)'s horror comedy Stitches, directed by Conor McMahon, is officially in the can and entering post-production. McMahon is the writer-director of Disturbed, Dead Meat and the TV series ''Zombie Bashers.'' The cast includes Ross Noble and Tommy Knight of ''Doctor Who'' and ''The Sarah Jane Adventures.'' "The pic centers on Richard ''Stitches'' Grindle, a jaded workaday kids' birthday clown, whose one-liners are witty in a way that's just not for kids. He falls victim to a fatal party mishahp at the hands of a group of particularly nasty children. Years later, the group of now teenagers attend a party at which Stitches is the uninvited guest of honor, returning to avenge his untimely death."...
- 12/13/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sooner or later, almost every comic here or across the pond seemingly decides that what they really want to do is switch to Proper Acting. The results have been mixed, but that’s not stopping anyone. And now Ross Noble is dipping his toes into the murky cinematic waters, as he’s been hired to star in horror comedy Stitches.Conor McMahon wrote the script and will direct the film, which finds Noble as Richard ‘Stitches’ Grindle, a bored birthday party clown who is unexpectedly killed while trying to entertain a particularly nasty pack of kids.But in true horror fashion, that’s not the end of the story. Years later, the kids (now teenagers) are at another party, and Stitches shows up to wreak terrible vengeance for what happened.Tommy Knight, best known for playing Luke in The Sarah Jane Adventures, is on board as one of the teens.
- 11/8/2011
- EmpireOnline
And Mpi Media Group continues forth on its journey to be one of the horror genre's best friends by adding a little zombie mayhem to its growing terror-filled canon. Read on for all of the details right here!
From the Press Release
Fantastic Films and Mpi Media Group, along with the Irish Film Board, have announced that Stitches, a horror comedy film to be directed by Conor McMahon, the writer-director of acclaimed genre films such as Disturbed, Dead Meat and the TV series "Zombie Bashers" is greenlit for production. Dublin’s Fantastic Films, run by John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy, has produced many successful genre films, including Hammer Films' Wake Wood and Outcast.
Principal photography will begin mid-November in Ireland. The cast of rising young actors includes popular British comedian Ross Noble and Tommy Knight of "Doctor Who" and "The Sarah Jane Adventures". The film is also being produced with...
From the Press Release
Fantastic Films and Mpi Media Group, along with the Irish Film Board, have announced that Stitches, a horror comedy film to be directed by Conor McMahon, the writer-director of acclaimed genre films such as Disturbed, Dead Meat and the TV series "Zombie Bashers" is greenlit for production. Dublin’s Fantastic Films, run by John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy, has produced many successful genre films, including Hammer Films' Wake Wood and Outcast.
Principal photography will begin mid-November in Ireland. The cast of rising young actors includes popular British comedian Ross Noble and Tommy Knight of "Doctor Who" and "The Sarah Jane Adventures". The film is also being produced with...
- 11/8/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Fantastic Films and Mpi Media Group (Hatchet II, Stakeland, The Innkeepers) along with the Irish Film Board have come on board horror comedy Stitches, directed by Conor McMahon. McMahon is the writer-director of Disturbed, Dead Meat and the TV series ''Zombie Bashers.'' Principal photography will begin in late 2011 in Ireland. The cast includes Ross Noble and Tommy Knight of ''Doctor Who'' and ''The Sarah Jane Adventures.'' "The pic centers on Richard ''Stitches'' Grindle, a jaded workaday kids' birthday clown, whose one-liners are witty in a way that's just not for kids. He falls victim to a fatal party mishahp at the hands of a group of particularly nasty children. Years later, the group of now teenagers attend a party at which Stitches is the uninvited guest of honor, returning to avenge his untimely death."...
- 11/8/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Fantastic Films and Mpi Media Group along with the Irish Film Board today announced Stitches , a horror comedy film to be directed by Conor McMahon, the writer-director of Disturbed , Dead Meat and the TV series Zombie Bashers , is green lit for production. Dublin.s Fantastic Films, run by John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy, has produced many successful genre films, including Hammer Films' Wake Wood and Outcast. Principal photography will begin mid-November in Ireland. The cast of rising young actors includes popular British Comedian, Ross Noble and Tommy Knight of Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures . The film is also being produced with finance help from the Irish Film Board. Stitches is the macabre story of Richard 'Stitches' Grindle, a jaded workaday...
- 11/8/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.