New EXTENDED Trailer Of OLD HABITS DIE HARD!

Friends…

Check out the EXTENDED trailer for my new movie OLD HABITS DIE HARD, also featuring Kane “Jason” Hodder (FRIDAY THE 13TH, HATCHET), Tricia Cast (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Roger Hewlett (THE CHANGELING, DEXTER), and Stacey Dixon (SHUDDER).

EXTENDED Old Habits Die Hard Movie Trailer


This one is supposed to premiere in October!

Thanks for reading,
Jim O’Rear
www.JimORear.com

The Campaign Plows Forward!!!

Friends…

An update from the “LET’S BEAT BRUCE CAMPBELL” campaign. I have heard from the fine folks behind the Golden Cob awards and they have stated that Bruce and I are neck-and-neck in the polls... which means that your votes are more important than ever, right now. We’re well on our way to causing one of the greatest upsets in award show history!

For those who don’t know what’s going on… Yesterday I was notified that I was nominated for a Golden Cob award as Best B-Movie Actor against… BRUCE CAMPBELL, from the enormously popular “The Evil Dead” franchise. What a hoot!

I’m not normally into these “popularity contest” things, but I thought it would be totally hilarious if I actually beat Bruce Campbell out of this category. So, if ya wanna help me try and beat out an iconic actor that is known to horror audiences the world over… here’s a link to the ballot where you can vote. It only takes a minute!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DN_2bUtjMcIQDLpB0zG0_2bD4Q_3d_3d

Please feel free to pass this link along to ALL of your friends… and… LET’S BEAT BRUCE CAMPBELL!!!

Thanks,
Jim
www.JimORear.com

Going Crazy At FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST!

HELLO, FRIENDS…

I’ve just returned home from the 5th annual FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST, a 3-day film/fan convention featuring horror celebs, movie premieres, vendors, and bands. This year they also added tattoos!


ABOVE: An attendee shows off his vamp tattoo!

This year’s show had its share of “hic-cups,” but it was a good time, overall. I arrived early on the first day to set up and, unfortunately, found that the show’s celebrity/vendor space had been divided into three different rooms. It tends to take quite a bit of energy out of a show when the attendees have to travel through various rooms on opposite ends of hallways just to find where everything is.


ABOVE: James Korloch, creator of DOG!

It wasn’t long after my arrival that James Korloch showed up. James is the writer and creator of DOG, a movie I appear in with Debbie Rochon (AMERICAN NIGHTMARE), Michelle Page (GHOST WHISPERER), Tom Sullivan (EVIL DEAD), and many others. The movie was making its southern premiere at the festival the next day and I was psyched to see it. The film can be described as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Meets Beauty And The Beast! Fun stuff!


ABOVE: Sybil Danning and Jim O’Rear.

It wasn’t long before more guests began to appear and set up their tables, including Sybil Danning (THE HOWLING 2), Daniel Emery Taylor (RETURN OF THE SWAMP THING), Megan Franich (30 DAYS OF NIGHT), Ari Lehman (FRIDAY THE 13TH), William Forsythe (THE DEVIL’S REJECTS), and many more. As abundant as the guest list was, however, it started to become apparent that there were several who had been advertised to appear that weren’t in attendance. I’m not sure why, as nothing was stated that anyone had cancelled.


ABOVE: Jim O’Rear, Ari “Jason” Lehman, and Daniel Emery Taylor.

The most elusive of all of the guests seemed to be the two who were “top billed.” Those were Linda Blair (THE EXORCIST) and Michael Madsen (KILL BILL). These two guests were rarely around to sign autographs and a common joke began throughout the show that seeing these two was equivalent to a Bigfoot sighting… very rare, random, and quick. Many guests were disappointed that Linda and Michael only appeared for a few hours a day, but it was never announced when those hours would be. In addition, you had to buy a special ticket in advance in order to meet them and get a signed photo.


ABOVE: Linda Blair shares photos of her dogs with Jim O’Rear and Ami Taylor.

The first day plugged along and offered screenings of two films I appeared in… CHAINSAW CHEERLEADERS (also featuring Debbie Rochon (AMERICAN NIGHTMARE) and Tiffany Shepis (NIGHT OF THE DEMONS)) and THE LEGACY (also featuring Daniel Taylor and Jason Crowe (DEAD MOON RISING)). Fun stuff!


ABOVE: Amy Steel (FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2) poses with Daniel Taylor, Jim O’Rear, and Kayla Perkins (HELL-EPHONE).

More fun was planned after the show closed for the evening. Black JuJu, an Alice Cooper Tribute band, was performing just down the hall. I’m a huge Alice Cooper fan, so this show was a must-see! I wasn’t disappointed. The band played a lot of Alice’s classic hits and was fun to watch. The band’s show began like this:



And ended like this:



Apparently, the hotel’s fire alarm system is very sensitive to smoke/fog machines and toward the end of Black JuJu’s set… the ENTIRE hotel was evacuated. A great way to end your concert, though!


ABOVE: Jim O’Rear is interviewed by CrossFire Radio.

Saturday began with a bang. At least for me it did. I think it began with a hangover for many others! I went to see my friends Ben and Stacey Dixon (BLOODY MOON FILMS) who, along with Vaden Hadley, had a brand new extended trailer of OLD HABITS DIE HARD that they were premiering (a film I star in with Kane “Jason” Hodder, Tricia Cast (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Roger Hewlett (THE CHANGELING), and Stacey Dixon). It was awesome! Afterwards, I rushed over to do a live interview with the fine folks at CrossFire Radio. Look them up on the web and check them out. They are a lot of fun!


ABOVE: Jim O’Rear and Playmate Alex del Monacco (THONG GIRL 4).

Speaking of new trailers… Glenn Weiss and Alex del Monacco showed up to promote the new trailer for THONG GIRL 4, another film I appear in alongside Troma icon Lloyd Kaufmann. The trailer should be available online soon. It looks like this is going to be another fun outing for the cape-wearing, thong-sporting super heroine!


ABOVE: Jim O’Rear with Misty Simmons-Poteet (BRIMSTONE) and Kynt and Vyxsin from THE AMAZING RACE.

Saturday also brought along more complaints from attendees about guests. It was advertised that Danny Lloyd (THE SHINING) would be making a rare 1-day appearance to sign items and greet fans. Danny was there (around mid-day) but I’m told that he, unfortunately, didn’t stay very long and several people missed seeing him. Another Bigfoot sighting, possibly?

Of course, as most Saturdays go at conventions, various bits of silliness ensued. One of the sponsors of the show this year was Maker’s Mark… so, Daniel Taylor and I took the opportunity to photograph a new ad campaign picture for the company while we were at lunch. I’ll share it with you here:



It’s brilliant advertising at work! Ha ha ha ha

As the day wrapped up, several nighttime activities were planned, such as the film awards ceremony, celebrity cocktail party, drive-in theater screenings, and more. AND, I guess it goes without saying, that LOTS of drinking was involved!


ABOVE: Is that Daniel Taylor Photo Bombing a picture of Jim O’Rear and Sebrina Siegel (THE AUDIT)?

Sunday was the typical convention wind-down day… the last opportunity to spend some time with friends and fans before heading home for some rest. It was great to visit with everyone and I thank all who stopped by to see me. Sorry that I didn’t get to mention everyone that I spent time with, but my typing space is getting short.

Now, I must fly to Chicago to film another movie, but I hope to see everyone at ScareFest in September!


ABOVE: Jim O’Rear and Mike Christopher (the Hare Krishna zombie from DAWN OF THE DEAD).

Thanks for reading!
Jim O’Rear
www.JimORear.com

LET'S BEAT BRUCE CAMPBELL!!!

FRIENDS,

I had a good laugh this morning when I was notified that I was nominated for a Golden Cob award as Best B-Movie Actor against… BRUCE CAMPBELL, from the enormously popular “The Evil Dead” franchise. What a hoot!

I’m not normally into these “popularity contest” things, but I thought it would be totally hilarious if I actually beat Bruce Campbell out of this category. So, if ya wanna help me try and beat out an iconic actor that is known to horror audiences the world over… here’s a link to the ballot where you can vote. Let’s beat Bruce!!! Ha ha ha ha

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DN_2bUtjMcIQDLpB0zG0_2bD4Q_3d_3d

Feel free to pass this link around to all your friends!!

Thanks for reading,
Jim O'Rear
www.JimORear.com

How Much Can You Take???

How much of me can you take? Find out the answer to that by ordering the new issue of SCARS MAGAZINE! This issue features an interview with me (with lots of cool pictures), an in-depth article about my new film THE DEAD MATTER (also featuring Andrew “Wishmaster” Divoff, Tom Savini (PLANET TERROR), and BABYLON 5's Jason Carter), and a review of my new paranormal book, TENNESSEE GHOSTS.

Don’t miss the new issue of SCARS. It’s filled with some great stuff. Find out how to get your copy at: www.ScarsMagazine.com

FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST Is Coming!!

HELLO, FRIENDS…



If you’re in the Louisville, KY, area this weekend don’t miss FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST, running August 14 – 16 and featuring tons of celebrities and films.

I will be appearing with Linda Blair (THE EXORCIST), Michael Madsen (KILL BILL), William Forsythe (THE DEVILS REJECTS), Sybil Danning (HOWLING 2), Daniel Taylor (RETURN OF THE SWAMP THING), Amy Steel (FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2), and many more.

There are, also, 4 new films I appear in that will be playing over the weekend. They are:



DOG – Also featuring Debbie Rochon (AMERICAN NIGHTMARE), Tom Sullivan (EVIL DEAD), Larry Laverty, and more.



CHAINSAW CHEERLEADERS – Also featuring Debbie Rochon (THE DEEPENING) and Tiffany Shepis (NIGHT OF THE DEMONS).



HELL-EPHONE – Also featuring Ari Lehman (FRIDAY THE 13TH), Daniel Taylor (RETURN OF THE SWAMP THING), John Dugan (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE), and playmate Alex Del Monico.



THE LEGACY – Also featuring Wrestler Al Snow and Daniel Taylor (RETURN OF THE SWAMP THING).

More info can be found at:
www.FrightNightFilmFest.com

Hope to see you there!!!
Jim
www.JimORear.com

H.V.A.C. ZOMBIES Attack!!!

HELLO, FRIENDS…


ABOVE: A Jim O'Rear-Zombie Sandwich On The Set Of H.V.A.C. ZOMBIES.

I've just returned home from the set of the new horror comedy H.V.A.C. ZOMBIES, featuring myself, Maria Kil (THE DEEPENING, SCREAM FARM), and England Simpson (SERIAL, HEAVEN HELP ME). As is usually the case with independent horror films... it was exhausting, but fun.


ABOVE: Jim with the "Eyeball Zombie."

H.V.A.C. ZOMBIES is a darkly humorous, and sometimes darkly disgusting, flick about an air conditioning company that is experimenting with a new kind of Freon gas... multiple times colder than the normal variety of Freon. When a canister under pressure accidentally explodes on a service repairman, he is transformed into a partially frozen and metallic member of the living dead... seeking blood-thirsty vengeance upon his boss and everyone else who might get in the way.


ABOVE: England Simpson and Jim O'Rear.

H.V.A.C. ZOMBIES is a project put together by first-time director Eric Sparks and features fast cars, hot women, flesh-eating carnage, hetero-love, gay-love, blow jobs, full-frontal nudity, cross-dressing, crazed hitchhikers, unusual zombies, wacky humor, and plenty of other material that should entertain and offend (in a good way) the horror audience.


ABOVE: They want your blood!

I play the brown-nosing assistant to the lady responsible for the faulty canister, played by England Simpson. It was a pleasure to work with England, for the first time, and was great fun to be reunited with Maria Kil (one of my co-stars in THE DEEPENING and SCREAM FARM).


ABOVE: Maria Kil and Jim O'Rear.

Watch for H.V.A.C. ZOMBIES early next year!

Thanks for reading,
Jim O'Rear
www.JimORear.com