Script Reading

Last night the principle cast members got together for the first time. We talked some business and spent some time acquainting ourselves with each other before reading the script. The chemistry among the cast and filmmakers is already strong. Fact is, this is just a good group of people. A good group of talented people, nonetheless.

I was a little nervous to hear the script read aloud for the first time. I was pleased (and a bit surprised) at just how well the script played. Sure there were some awkward exchanges that will be fixed before the cameras roll, but for the most part, the script is ready to shoot. Not tomorrow, but we'll have it ready by June. What a relief to know no wholesale changes are imminent.

My one concern about last night is the lack of snack consumption by the cast. Either I failed miserably at choosing snacks (what's wrong with scones, chips, and candy bars?), or people just weren't hungry. Or, maybe they didn't want the sound of crunching chips to drown out the script reading. Thankfully Chad drank the 2-liter bottle of Mountain Dew so at least I didn't fail completely.

We're rolling now. The cast are excited. The producers are excited. This movie is going to be bigger than the Beatles. Well, maybe bigger than Ringo's solo career. Beep-beepin'-beep-beep-yeah.

Like molasses in...

Another six weeks between posts. It's not that things aren't progressing with Horror House, but the things that are progressing aren't overly interesting or important to pass along. I'd like to keep this blog as streamlined as possible rather than exploring tangents about my excitement for Tony Dungy's Colts winning the Super Bowl, or the remarkable cold that has hit the upper midwest this past weekend, or my homemade baked beans in the oven right now.

In relevant Horror House news: We are approaching investors and hope to have our financing in place real soon. We have the first full cast meeting on February 19th. Crew interviews will be happening soon. The script will be finalized within the month. Principle photography is tentatively scheduled for the first half of June.

So that's all the news that is news. Check back in another six weeks. Actually, I'll blog after the upcoming meeting. Curb your enthusiasm. Really.

- Justen