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Christopher Robichaud Launches The Making of The Dead Matter Blog

Midnight Syndicate voiceover artist Christopher Robichaud (Midnight Syndicate, Gates of Delirium, Dungeons & Dragons), who'll be reprising the role of "Frank" in the upcoming The Dead Matter, has just launched his blog on the making of the film from an actor's perspective. It will offer a complete behind-the-scenes look at what transpires on the set of The Dead Matter, incorporating pictures and video to provide a real sense of what it's like to make a horror movie from the ground up. Christopher has promised to be as candid as possible, and if the first entry is any indication, persons who read the blog will be privy not only to the inside scoop concerning the making of The Dead Matter, but also to events a bit more sinister and macabre.

The blog can be found at http://DailyGrindofTheDeadMatter.blogspot.com/.

Midnight Syndicate pulls from the haunt industry and horror host legends for "The Dead Matter.

Pulling from the cast of the Midnight Syndicate CD Release parties, Jeff Glatzer (Scared Stiff), Geoff Beck (Haunting Makeup), Rex Hamilton, Roger Miller, Tawny Miller, Ed McKenna, Glen and Melissa Gilmour (Bloodview), and Beth Biasella have all been signed on to appear in "The Dead Matter." Myron St. John (Haunt X) will be appearing in the film as well as helping with stunts. Part of the film is being shot in Myron's haunted base of operations, Mansfield Reformatory. Actor, stuntman, singer, writer extraordinaire Jim O'Rear (Underground Entertainment) will be making an appearance as will Jen Sharlow (Scream Queen Marketing) and the gang from Screamline Studios. Bloodview/Legion of Terror archivist, David Greathouse (Mushroomhead) of Precinct 13 is heading up the FX department for the film. Other surprise guests from the industry will be announced at a later date...

Legendary horror host, Dick Dyszel better known to fans as Count Gore DeVol (www.countgore.com) was recently signed to the cast as was Cleveland's Big Chuck Schodowski. As one of the most recognizable television personalities in Cleveland history, Big Chuck, has been entertaining audiences for over forty years. "I grew up watching his show," says director, Edward Douglas, "a lot of the movies he played were a part of my early education in horror. I'm really excited to have him and the Count on board."

Additional Cast Announced for "The Dead Matter"

Sean Serino will be returning to the Precinct 13 studios where she shot "The Rage" last year. This time around, she will be taking on the lead role of Gretchen. Gretchen's boyfriend, Mike, will be portrayed by Tom Nagel ("North Mission Road," "Beast of Bray Road"). For more information on Tom, you can visit his website at http://www.tomnagel.net. Cleveland-born and raised, Tom joins the growing list of Ohio natives on "The Dead Matter" cast and crew.

CB Spencer ("Passions," "Ally McBeal") will be playing Gretchen's friend and confidant, Jill. More on CB can be found at http://www.cbspencer.com. Fans of Midnight Syndicate will hear a familiar voice as Christopher Robichaud ("The Dead Matter (1996)", Midnight Syndicate) reprises his role as Frank from the original "The Dead Matter" movie. Christopher has been a regular voiceover artist on Midnight Syndicate albums beginning with the self-titled debut and including "Gates of Delirium" and the "Dungeons & Dragons" roleplaying soundtrack.

Andrew Divoff, Tom Savini, and Jason Carter join the cast of The Dead Matter.

Midnight Syndicate Films has announced its first cast signings for the upcoming supernatural horror thriller, The Dead Matter, directed by Edward Douglas (Midnight Syndicate) and produced in coordination with Robert Kurtzman’s (KNB FX, Dusk Till Dawn) Precinct 13 Entertainment.

Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster, Air Force One), who was seen most recently as the eye-patch- wearing villain, Mikhail Bakunin, on ABC’s Lost and will be seen in the upcoming film, The Rage, will be joining the set of The Dead Matter as the character, Vellich, after completing work on a new, untitled, Steven Spielberg movie that is scheduled for release in May of 2008.

Vellich’s arch-nemesis, Ian McCallister, will be played by Jason Carter whose career spans everything from his renowned portrayal of Marcus Cole on Babylon 5 to characters on shows like Beverly Hills 90210, Angel, Charmed, Third Rock from the Sun, and in films like Demon Under Glass.

Horror-FX legend Tom Savini (Dusk Till Dawn, Dawn of the Dead), a fixture in the genre for over thirty years and seen most recently as Deputy Tolo in Grindhouse, will be portraying the devious vampire overlord, Sebed.

After wrapping production on his upcoming film, Ghouls, in April, producer Gary Jones (Xena, Army of Darkness) and producer, Edward Douglas, began pre-production for The Dead Matter. Principal photography will begin this August in Mansfield, Ohio.

The FX team at Precinct 13 has already begun work on what promises to be a visual treat for audiences. Photos and teasers will be available in the next month.