The first of the new films will have a Christmas theme, and the second will have a camping theme.
Couto, who recently registered the website helpmekillpeople.com, has a slew of comedies, horrors and other films under his belt including “Marty Jenkins and the Vampire Bitches,” “A Bulldog for Christmas,” and the feminist western “Calamity Jane's Revenge.”
He says "Babysitter Massacre" was the last last independent film on the shelves of Blockbuster.
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“Babysitter Massacre was in many ways the beginning of my film career, it was the last independent film on the shelves of Blockbuster,” he told this news organization via Facebook Messenger. “Over the last 5 years, it has had a staying power with fans that I’ve taken very seriously and I can’t wait to take this from a indie slasher gem to an indie slasher franchise.”
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Nearly $9,000 of Couto’s $13,000 goal for two films has been raised.
Here is how he describes the films:
Credit: Henrique Couto
Credit: Henrique Couto
Babysitter Massacre II: Slay Bells will follow the storyline of the first film 2 months after the original events at Christmas time, continuing and bringing that story to its conclusion. As Christmas break hits Ray Falls, Ohio,MORE girls are turning up dead. Are they related to the events of Halloween night? It will feature the return of Joni Durian and Erin R. Ryan. Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night are on the menu in this holiday carnage.
Babysitter Massacre III: Overnight will be an entirely new story, with a new killer and a new cast. It follows in the tradition of camp slashers like The Burning and Sleepaway Camp.
Couto said the first movie paid homage to his favorite ‘80s horror movies: “Halloween,” Friday the 13th,” “Sorority House Massacre,” “Sleepaway Camp” and “Slumber Party Massacre.”
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Several perks are offered to supporters such as naming one of the film’s victims, a signed Blu Ray of the two new films; executive director credit and co-producer credit.
Credit: Henrique Couto
Credit: Henrique Couto
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