Cold Hearts

Genre: Horror/Thriller.

Studio: Unknown.
Production Company: How Bad Productions, Inc.

Project Phase: In the Can.

Who's In It: Robert Floyd (Seth); Marissa Ryan (Viktoria); Amy Jo Johnson (Alicia); Chris Wiehl (Charles); Christian Cambell (John Luke); Carlos Lopez; Bill Fisher; Greg Jackson; Hannah Dalton; Fred Norris (Uncle Joe); Jon Huertas (Darius).
Who's Making It: Robert A. Masciantonio (Director, Screenwriter, Executive Producer); Tom Savini (Makeup Effects).

Premise: See Scoop Feedback.

Release Date:

** SPECIAL SCREENING **

Wednesday, November 11, 1998
7:00 PM
at the Paramount Lot in Los Angeles, CA

First to come, first to get a seat!

Comments: Unknown.

Rumors: Unknown.

Scoop Feedback:

March 29, 1998... The project's announcement came from the scooper known as 'Invzblman'. While a lot of the details concerning the film are still up in the air, the scooper said it should be shooting in May and June in southern New Jersey.

Here's what the scooper had to say about Cold Hearts:

"This summer, vampires are hitting the South Jersey shore. Rumor has it Tom Savini LTD. is doing the effects, with a possible cameo by Tom. This is a debut film from How Bad Productions, Inc.

"The following actors are RUMORED for casting possibilities: Reene Humphrey (Mallrats), Hilliary Swank (Next Karate Kid, 90210), Jeremy London (Party of Five), Joshua Jackson (Dawson's Creek), Charisma Carpenter (Buffy, the Vampire Slayer), and Danielle Fishel ('Topanga' on Boy Meets World). I might be able to find out some final casting info in about two weeks.

Heres' what I know of the story: COLD HEARTS is a classic tale of boy meets girl and good versus evil... only everyone in the story posesses a secret. And there are many twists and turns. From what I can tell, this is not a traditional vamp flick, although there is said to be some pretty intense scenes. I don't have access to the full script. I guess they want to keep the ending a secret."

A production budget wasn't included in the original message. Hopefully the scooper (or someone else out there) will send us more information as the shooting date draws closer. [Information submitted by the one guy vampires hate to see, 'Invzblman'.]

April 5, 1998... This scooper reports Amy Jo Johnson (the original pink ranger from Power Rangers), Chris Wiehl (Bronx County), and Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) will also be cast in the picture. "Cold Hearts should do for vampires what Scream did for slashers," the scooper added. ['Dental70'.]

Another scooper also hears that Amy Jo Johnson and Nicholas Brendon are in the pic; as well, ace make-up and FX wizard Tom Savini will do a cameo as well as heading up the position of special effects supervisor. ['invzblman'.]

Thanks to Dave the webmaster over at The Official Tom Savini Web Page, we've confirmed Mr. Savini will be handling the effects and provide consulting for the film. [Thanks to Dave for taking a bite out of this for us.]

April 19, 1998... 'Invz' uncovers some of the casting happening right now for this film. Robert Floyd will play Seth (Floyd cam be seen in Godzilla this summer); Marissa Ryan (New York Undercover) will play Viktoria; Amy Jo Johnson is Alicia; Chris Wiehl (from the forthcoming Bronx County series) is Charles; Christian Cambell (yup, Neve's brother) will be playing John Luke. Rounding out the rest of the cast are up and comers from Philadelphia such as Randy Hock, Carlos Lopez, Bill Fisher, Greg Jackson, and Hannah Dalton. The film's budget will remain under $1 million, and 'Invz' tells us both Warner Bros. and Dimension Films are considering picking up the film for distribution. [Thanks to 'Invzblman' for the assist!]

Writer/director Robert A. Masciantonio is making his debut with this film. from Philadelphia. Masciantonio is also the exec producer at this point, and we're told there's been interest by Tom Savini to join as a E.P. Filming is scheduled to start the second week in May in New Jersey.

Here's a plot synopis gathered by anonymous:

"A quiet shore town in New Jersey possesses a secret. Viktoria, a pretty girl in her early 20šs, is a former Preppie who was always into the vampire lore. After the death of her mother 8 years ago, she succumbs to the bite of a vampire. Now undead, Viktoria is more pessimistic than ever, desperate, and hopeless after almost a decade of stealing blood from hospitals and the occasional kill. Afraid that she is now incapable of love, permanently suffering from a cold heart, Viktoria finds her life renewed with the affection and desire of Seth. Seth is something of a romantic, who is on vacation with his fraternity brothers. Seth sees that Viktoria is stalked by her ex-lover, Charles, and gets in too deep when he attempts to protect her from Charlesš evil ways. Charles, ominous and content with his lack of moral fiber, sees to it that he terrorizes everyone in his path including Viktoriašs best friend Alicia. Unfortunately, Alicia is so against her vampirism that she would rather starve than kill. Charles preys on Aliciašs weakness and makes her kill an innocent youth. After one trajedy too many, it takes a talk from Uncle Joe, the all-knowing father figure, to show Viktoria that it is okay to let her wall down. She is unique when it comes to other vampires; she does care. Viktoria turns to Seth, only to realize that he malevolent ex-lover, Charles, has targeted Seth for destruction. Caught between life and death, Viktoria opts to use her supernatural powers to protect Seth."

[Submitted anonymously.]

May 5, 1998... We're told that Fred Norris (one of Howard Stern's writers, who also appeared in Private Parts) has been cast in Cold Hearts in the role of Uncle Joe. In other casting news, actor Randy Hock had to bow out of the role of Kevin. However, the setback may prove beneficial for the production as both Casey Affleck and David Faustino (best known as Bud Bundy from Married...With Children) are both considering the role. Also, word on the warpath is that three big studios have approached the production inquiring as to distribution and sequel rights. [Anonymous.]

July 1, 1998... Time for an update. The picture wrapped June 12th under schedule and under budget in Ocean City, New Jersey. Today, July 1st, saw the beginning of post-production in Los Angeles. After Randy Hock had to bow out of the project both David Faustino and Casey Affleck were offered the role of 'Kevin'. After both actors declined because of scheduling problems, Robert A. Masciantonio (the show's writer/director) played the role himself. [Anonymous.]

Add Jon Huertas to the cast list. He's playting a character known as Darius. [Another anonymous scooper.]

And another different anonymous scooper tells us that NBC may have brought the picture so it could air it when the sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer is released this fall. We haven't been able to confirm this rumor yet. [Anonymous.]

August 4, 1998... Last month's NBC rumor turned out to be bogus but last week we overheard TriMark was very interested in picking up distrubution rights to this picture. We've also heard some very encouraging things on the soundtrack front: Ben Shepard (bassist of the now defunct Soundgarden band) has signed to do the film's score...and rumor is that Chris Cornell (Soundgarden's former lead singer) is not far behind!

September 19, 1998... Attention readers in Los Angeles! This indie horror film will have its first screening held on October 14th at The Main Theater on the Paramount Lot (go use the White Pages to get the address -- we can't be expected to give you everything!). Our source has told us it's going to be an open invite for not just the cast and crew of CH but as well industry, press and movie enthusiasts will be getting their invites. We've also learned that, since the screening is going to be a casual event (meaning, since it's an indie film you won't have studio security ogres dictating who goes in) you can get in and see the film too!

Again, the main details for the Cold Hearts:

We've got a couple of CA friends who live in the City of Angels who'll be getting back to us with the exact time for the screening. Now it's up to you: we're looking for people to head down and check out the scene and movie and then hand in a report to CA. You up to the challenge? [Anonymous handed us the lead.]

September 20, 1998... Boy, that turnaround time sure was quick. The Cold Hearts screening on October 14th will start at 7:00PM, and we've been told that random people from the crowd will be let in to watch the film with the cast and press. [Thanks go out to our anonymous friend of paramount importance.]

October 11, 1998... IMPORTANT SCREENING CHANGES!! If you were planning on attending this week's screening of Cold Hearts on the Paramount lot, better shift to Plan B. The screening has been moved.

The screening will now take place in the second week of November. Some snafus with the special optical effects made it necessary to delay the screening until next month. The new date and time will be forthcoming, so stay tuned to CA for the details.

October 20, 1998... We've received the news you've all been waiting for, the new date and time for the free Cold Hearts screening in LA. On November 11th at the Paramount lot at 7 PM the movie will be screened. Everyone who reads these words are welcome, but be aware that there will also be cast, crew and press attending -- so we recommend showing up a bit earlier to make sure you get a seat. After the showing there'll be a party at someplace called 'Kane' -- we're leaving it up to you LA locals to use the White Pages to land the address. C'mon, we can't do all the work for you!

November 9, 1998... A reminder to everyone reading these words that live in L.A.: the screening for Cold Hearts takes place this Wednesday. Be at the Paramount Lot at 7:00PM to make sure you get your chance to see the film, and then get back here to write us your review!

Also, be sure to check out the film's Official Web Page at www.shiftworld.com/index2. There you'll be able to find the latest news, casting info and background information about the movie and its creators.

Official Web Site: Official Cold Hearts Web Page.



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