Building on the success and brand awareness of the After Dark Horrorfest 8 Films To Die For ® brand, After Dark Films, in cooperation with Lionsgate and NBC Universal’s Syfy, has created a new series, After Dark Originals (ADO).

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past 4 years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality horror films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing. The first installment of ADO includes Husk, Fertile Ground, Scream Of The Banshee, Prowl, The Task, Re-Kill, Seconds Apart and 51. Notable directors and writers include Brett Simmons, whose short film Husk took Sundance by storm several years ago, Steven C. Miller of Automaton Transfusion fame, and previous After Dark writer/director Adam Gierasch (Autopsy). All ADO films were shot in the US and Bulgaria.

“The writers and directors in our After Dark Originals line are outstanding. We are excited to showcase their work and to give a home to all this fresh young talent that we will continue to develop over time”, says After Dark Films owner and CEO, Courtney Solomon.

Currently seven of the eight films have been filmed and are in post-production. The eighth to slated to start production this month. All eight Originals will be released in Third Quarter 2010 with a new and innovative marketing and release strategy. Additionally, the second set of Originals has already been green lit and will start production in July 2010.

Below you can checkout the new poster for After Dark Horrorfest’s The Graves. Check the poster out below!

The Graves is about sisters Megan and Abby whose visit to Skull City Mine turns into a mind bending fight for survival against menaces both human, and supernatural.

The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).

In The Graves two inseparable sisters, Megan and Abby Graves, are taking one last wild road trip before Megan has to start a new job. The journey includes a trip through remote Arizona in search of a kitschy roadside attraction. Instead, Megan and Abby happen on Skull City Mine, a weather-beaten, abandoned mine town converted into a self-guided tour. What seems like a fun day in the sun turns into a mind-bending fight for survival against menaces both human and supernatural.

The trailer can be seen here at www.thegravesmovie.com or you can check it out below:

After Dark Films announces that the company has inked a deal with Typecast Pictures to feature ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction in its next incarnation of After Dark Horrorfest®: 8 Films to Die For®. In addition to directing the film, Kevin Hamedani co-wrote the feature with Ramon Isao. Janette Armand, Doug Fahl, and Cooper Hopkins star. John Sinno of Typecast Films produced and Ali Hamedani and John Sinno executive produced. Dana Lambert, VP of Acquisitions at After Dark brokered the deal with Andrew Herwitz of Film Sales Co. who represented the filmmakers in the negotiations.

In ZMD, a conservative island community is under attack! Port Gamble, Washington is being overrun with braineaters, and the people seem powerless to stave them off. A rag tag band of rebels led by Frida (Janette Armand), an Iranian college student suspected of being an Iraqi terrorist, and Tom (Doug Fahl), a gay business man who has returned to town with his partner to come out to his mother, tries to turn the tide and push the invading hoards of undead back.

“We are so pleased to offer up a gory, sharp film with such social relevance,” said After Dark Films Executive Stephanie Caleb. “It brings a new level of variety to this year’s fest and we’re happy to have such a fun film to share with our fans.”

“We’re all delighted that ZMD found a good home with After Dark Films. Their concept of a festival theatrical release is perfect for our times and for bringing ZMD to the attention of appreciative fans all across the country. I wish them all the best with Horrorfest 4.” – John Sinno,

Typecast Films Andrew Herwitz added, “Many companies pursued this film. We chose After Dark Films because we really believe that their unique marketing concept will guarantee that zombie hungry audiences across the country will be able to see this very unique film.” ZMD joins previously announced titles, The Graves, DREAD, Lake Mungo, and Hidden. After Dark Horrorfest® 4 runs for one week in theatres across the United States from January 29nd – February 4th, making it the largest nationwide film festival.

ZMD is being represented internationally by Forward Motion Entertainment.

Check out the official website for the film at www.zmdthemovie.com!

Mischiefmaker Studios and Ronalds Brother Productions are proud to present the world premiere trailer for The Graves. The Graves, the first film acquired by After Dark Films’ 2010 Horrorfest: 8 Films To Die For, will premiere in theaters across the US and Canada on January 29th, 2010.

The trailer can be seen here at www.thegravesmovie.com or you can check it out below:

The Graves is about sisters Megan and Abby whose visit to Skull City Mine turns into a mind bending fight for survival against menaces both human, and supernatural.

The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman).

The Graves is written and directed by independent comic book creator Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Francisca Pulido of Mischief Maker Studios and Brian Ronalds and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Adam Goldfine is the Director of Photography.