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Midnight Massacre

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The fall of one empire will bring resurrection to another.


Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears... 

This is the tale of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar set in an alternative modern day time, the science fiction movie titled Midnight Massacre is near completion and only needs a little more backing to finish production.

It features a talented cast that includes Linda Harrison who is famous for her co-starring roles with Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes and Beneath The Planet of the Apes, Don Pedro Colley from George Lucus's sci-fi classic THX 1138, Byron Cherry who starred as Coy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, and Matt T Metzler from the new movie The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials.
 
What We Need

We've already shot the majority of the movie and only have special effects scenes left. To achieve a better look and acquire proper film distribution we are seeking the help of all of you to help us finish our trek and to give the movie the special effects that it deserves.

Without the funding we still plan to finish the project no matter what. However with the extra budget it can be experienced the way it was meant to be. Although we work with some Hollywood actors we are by no means a Hollywood budgeted film company and we don't have the deep pockets that they have.

The other side of that is that because we don't film in Hollywood and instead film in our hometown Warren and Youngstown Ohio area we can stretch the money that we do raise to a greater extent.

Most Hollywood studios invest millions of dollars into their productions. Since we are not California based we don't have the fee's associated with our productions that they do. We feel that for a fraction of the cost we can produce movies that are just as marketable, and we even are able to use some Hollywood actors. Our entire crew resides in the Youngstown and Warren areas and all have full time jobs, which hinders our shooting days.
 
Where Your Money Will Go

Visual Effects
Special Effects
Sound Design
Post Production
Extra Shooting Days (pick-up shots)

The Story

The story is based on William Shakespeare's infamous play, Julius Caesar. Other historical characters from that time are included as well, such as Cleopatra. What makes this independent movie stand out from all the other movies currently in production? The screenplay differs uniquely from the play in that it takes place in a modern day setting, yet preserves the soul of the original story.

We have already been approached by five different distribution companies and a sales rep, which is an achievement in and of itself. Understandably, they have requested a screener. Naturally, we aren't comfortable with producing one until we have the necessary effects.

Who Is Involved
We have compiled a cast of Hollywood actors along with other talented actors. famous.

Linda Harrison


This is Linda Harrison's first film since 2001 when she had a cameo with Mark Wahlberg in Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes movie. She became world famous co-starring with Charlton Heston as Nova in Planet of the Apes. She is not only science fiction but also Hollywood royalty considering her family created 20th Century Fox Films and to have her choose this film after 14 years of retirement should speak volumes about the script and the movie's potential.

Susie Feldman


Susie Feldman stars as Cleopatra in the film.Susie Feldman was born on June 7, 1982 in San Bernardino, California, USA as Susannah Sprague. She is an actress, known for The Two Coreys  (2007), Fox Reality Awards (2008) and Terror Inside (2008). She was previously married to Corey Feldman.

Don Pedro Colley


Don Pedro Colley who is another science fiction legend co-starring in not only George Lucus's THX 1138 but also with Linda Harrison in Beneath The Planet of the Apes.  He became interested in acting by accident, after joining some friends for a play rehearsal. He is probably best known for his roles of Gideon in the series, Daniel Boone, in the Beneath the Planet of the Apes film as Ongaro, and as "Sheriff Little" in the TV series, "Dukes of Hazard".

Byron Cherry


Byron Cherry is well known for his portrayal of "Coy Duke" from the hit TV Show "The Dukes of Hazzard"  Byron was raised in Atlanta, GA, and graduated from North Side High School in the 70's. After winning a scholarship to East Tennessee State University he played football as a running back with his big brother, Nat. Byron also received his Black Belt in Karate soon after college.

Byron now lives in California with his beautiful wife, Krista, and their two kids. His son, Christopher, recently graduated college and is currently living on St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Byron continues to travel year round with the world famous General Lee Dodge Charger making appearances both nationally and abroad at Car Shows, Charity Benefits and Various Concerts and Events.

Matthew T. Metzler


Matthew T. Metzler is an actor and producer, known for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015), Breaking Bad (2008) and portrays Lucius Brutus in the upcoming Midnight Massacre (2016).  Matt was a recurring character on Breaking Bad, featured in one episode of Longmire, and co-stars in the new movie by Wes Ball - Maze Runner - The Scorch Trials. 

Erin Brown


Erin Brown (born October 16, 1979 in Illinois, USA) is an actress, model, and film director. Her "trademark" appearance is her pronounced "naturalness" or lack of affectation, both in acting style and appearance. Erin's also stars in Master Of Horror's "Sick Girl".  Erin was cast as 'Berenice' older sister of Cleopatra in "Midnight Massacre". 

Other Celebrities 
Also in the film are WWE legends Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Honky Tonk Man, Greg The Hammer Valentine, and Chris Hahn aka Johnny Paradise. The rest of the cast includes professional actors from Ohio and the east coast area including Conrad Brooks who is the star of many b-movie films and a few major motion pictures, such as Tim Burton's Ed Wood with Johnny Depp and the last living co-star of the cult classic Plan 9 From Outer Space which starred the original Dracula, Bela Lugosi.

We hope you are as excited about our movie project as we are! We can't thank you enough for helping us reach our dreams of bringing Midnight Massacre to the world and we hope that by including your name in our ending credits that we give you the feeling of coming along with us on this amazing journey!

Your Donation Rewards

$10 - Thank You
You will have your name added to the ending credits of in the Thank You section.

$25 - Autographed Promo
You will recieve an autographed movie promo card signed by the Lead Director and have your name appear in the ending credits under the Thank You section.

$50 - DVD Screener
You will Receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available, an autographed Movie Promo Card by the Lead Director and have your name added in the ending credits under the Thank You section.

$100 - Associate Producer
You will have your name added in the ending credits under the Associate Producer section, You will Receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available, and an autographed movie promo card by the Lead Director.

$150 - Autographed Collection Package
This is a special autograph collectors package and is only available while supplies last and will be removed once sold out. You will receive an autographed movie promo card by the star of movie Susie Feldman, autographed movie promo card of co-star and former WWE superstar The Honky Tonk Man, and autographed movie promo card by the Lead Director. You will also receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available.

$250 - Opening Credits
You will have your name added in the Opening and ending credits under the Associate Producer section, You will Receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available, and an autographed movie promo card by the Lead Director.

$500 - Co Executive Producer
You will have your name added in the ending credits under the Co Executive Producer section, You will Receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available, and an autographed movie promo card by the Lead Director.

$750 - Dinner with Film Crew
You will be invited to a PRIVATE DINNER with the Lead Director of Midnight Massacre and the Production Team to personally discuss stories about the cast and the making of the film. In addition, you will also receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available and a personally autographed promo card by all the film team in attendance at the dinner. The dinner will be held in N.E. Ohio. (Travel expenses not included)

$1,000 - Midnight Massacre Premiere
You will have your name added in the opening and ending credits under the Co Executive Producer section, You will Receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available, and an autographed movie promo card by the Lead Director. You will also receive Two FREE tickets to the premier of the movie in N.E. Ohio. (Travel expenses not included)

$2,000 - Company Logo
You will have your company logo added at the start of the movie and your name (or company name) added in the opening and ending credits under the Executive Producer section, You will Receive a DVD Screener of the movie when available, and an autographed movie promo card by the Lead Director.

Organizer and beneficiary

Damian Samhain
Organizer
Warren, OH
Travis Bowen
Beneficiary

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