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WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2007 FILM PROGRAMME
CHILL (2007)
Chill

CHILL Trailer
In this classic retro horror chiller, Sam (Thomas Calabro, "Melrose Place"), an aspiring writer, gets a job as a clerk in an inner city grocery mart owned by a mysterious Dr. Munoz (Shaun Kurtz), a former research scientist who claims to have a rare skin condition that forces him to live in sub-freezing temperatures.

Subsequently, Sam befriends an attractive neighbourhood boutique owner named Maria (Ashley Laurence, "Hellraiser") and becomes unwittingly entwined in a threatening love triangle when Maria reveals that ex-boyfriend Detective Defazio (James Russo, "Donnie Brasco", "The Ninth Gate"), who is investigating the recent disappearance of two local prostitutes, is stalking her.

But, it's what Sam doesn't know that might prove more fatal. His newfound employment is just a cover for a darker, more disturbing secret. Dr. Munoz is secretly performing ghastly regenerative tissue experiments on living human flesh. Sam is horrified to learn that Munoz died some time ago, but has kept himself alive through occult measures and the flesh that he harvests from his victims.

With Defazio off track in his investigation, Sam must decide whether he will join Munoz's unholy ranks to save his own hide -- literally. Will he escape a grim fate before the next fall of Munoz's unyielding and merciless blade?

Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's spine tingling tale of the macabre, "Cool Air".

IMDB entry for: CHILL (2007)
MySpace.com entry for: CHILL

SERGE RODNUNSKY Serge Rodnunsky
Writer / Director / Executive Producer
Serge Rodnunsky was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and was raised in Canada and Los Angeles by very creative parents—his father Albert, a Symphony Conductor, and mother Patricia, a Designer/Writer.

With a very eclectic schooling in Physics and Dance, Serge early on in his career studied Quantum Physics at New York University while dancing in American Ballet Theatre under the direction of Mikhail Baryshnikov. This eventually led to dancing in the hit television series "Fame" and the Broadway show, "Cats".

After a two year run with "Cats," Serge started a series of successful Performing Arts Studios. During this time he began writing, directing and editing. He has since written, produced and directed over 40 features and worked with many actors across many styles and disciplines of acting.

His strong story telling ability combined with a thorough technical understanding of the many aspects of production and post-production has been the key to Serge's film success. Serge endeavours to create films that are thought-provoking, entertaining and innovative.

IMDB entry for: Serge Rodnunsky

THOMAS CALABRO Thomas Calabro
as Sam
Thomas Calabro has starred in three different television series. The first was "Dreamstreet" in 1990, the last "Hard Knox" in 2001. But the role of Michael Mancini on Aaron Spelling's "Melrose Place" is the one for which he is internationally renowned. Thomas has starred in many television movies, ranging from "Columbo" with Peter Falk, to "Ice Spiders" most recently shot for the Sci-Fi Channel.

His feature movie credits include, "Face to Face," which also starred Alex Rocco, Dean Stockwell, and Joe Viterelli, "Made Men," and "Cake," among others. Recent notable guest star roles include "Nip/Tuck" and "Cold Case".

On the LA theatre scene, Calabro has starred in "Gravity Shoes" at the Hudson Theater in Los Angeles. It also starred Richard Kind and was directed by Ron Link. He also directed "Thespians and Troglodyte's" at that same stage.

New York Theater credits include the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of "Wild Blue". "Sweet Basil" was done at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and "Open Admissions" at the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, CT. Calabro directed the play "Orphans" which was performed at various homeless and rehabilitation centres in New York City. He is a member of New York's Actor's Studio and Circle Repertory Lab.

IMDB entry for: Thomas Calabro

ASHLEY LAURENCE Ashley Laurence
as Maria
Ashley Laurence is an actress and an artist. To her credit, she has played leading roles in over a dozen feature films. She is most well known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Kirsty Cotton in the immensely successful, classic "Hellraiser" series.

Ashley has made guest star appearances on such hit TV shows as "ER," "Suddenly Susan," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Gentle Ben" for the Hallmark Channel to name a few. Her stunning beauty and charm has popularized many national TV commercials including "Coors Light," "Cingular," and "Geico". She works regularly on TV and in film.

She is also a very skilled painter who works in oil to create unusual and powerful images. Some of her artwork may be seen on her official website at www.ashleylaurence.com.

IMDB entry for: Ashley Laurence

JAMES RUSSO James Russo
as Detective Defazio
A Manhattan-born character player who attended New York University, actor James Russo wrote and starred in a prize-winning short film called "The Candy Store" while attending college. His first big film break was as a convenience store robber in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."

Possessed with a stare that can bring shivers down one's back, he has been quite the accessible villain over the years, memorably portraying a number of gritty psychopaths and gangsters, among other undesirables. One only needs to be reminded of his sadistic sexual animal role in "Extremities" on stage (in which he won a 1983 Theatre World Award) and in the film in which he terrorized Farrah Fawcett, to recall how chillingly effective he is.

Other film roles include Kevin Costner's "The Postman" and "Open Range," plus "Beverly Hills Cop," "We're No Angels," "Donnie Brasco," "No Way Home," and a number of other crimers. On stage, he has "Welcome to Andromeda," "Deathwatch," "Marat/Sade" and the aforementioned "Extremities" to his credit. Russo appeared opposite Johnny Depp in Roman Polanski's "The Ninth Gate", and portrayed mobster Victor Mura in TV's short-lived "Falcone" the following year. More recently, he offered a penetrating cameo as Frank Sinatra in "Stealing Sinatra."

IMDB entry for: James Russo

SHAUN KURTZ Shaun Kurtz
as Dr. Munoz / and Executive Producer
Shaun formerly worked with Serge Rodnunsky playing the lead in the feature thriller, "Black Cat". Other independent film credits include, "This is a Business" and "Weapon of Mass Destruction".

He has appeared on TV playing the role of The Stockbroker in "The Catalyst" (HBO/Cinemax) and on Discovery Channel's "Critical Rescue" series, plus "Days of Our Lives" and "Extra" (NBC).

Theatrical work on the LA stage includes "A Raisin in the Sun" with the COLSAC Theatre Company and performances with the McCadden Theatre and Michael Chekhov Studio.

A flair for acting developed early on while performing in local theatrical productions in Pittsburgh, PA. Shaun pursued business studies in college and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University.

Working as executive producer on "Chill," Shaun reunited with filmmaker Serge Rodnunsky to tell this chilling tale and play the character of Dr. Munoz.

IMDB entry for: Shaun Kurtz


THE CAST
Sam Thomas Calabro
Maria Ashley Laurence
Detective Defazio James Russo
Dr. Munoz Shaun Kurtz
Tre Victor Grant
Mrs. Herrero Barbara Gruen
Tor Clark Moore
Steven Adam Vincent
Dr. Torres Chad Nadolski
Michael Drew Nye
Monica Andrew Mia
Tina Heidi Holland
Officer Arnold Roberts Rich Finley
Paul Doug Friedman
Mick Eddie Moffett
Ralph Shaun Madden
Frank Solomon Hoilett
Mojo Frduah Boateng
Freddie Justin Collins
Tony Jason Rosell
Customer Elana Boudreaux
Detective McClaire Philip Hersh
Grocery Clerk Will Joines
For more information, please contact the Convention Chairperson Amanda Foubister.

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