October 13th, 2006:
6 new REVIEWS - 2 New MAGAZINE Reviews in FANGORIA & THE HACKER'S SOURCE and 4 New ONLINE Review!  DARKNESS EASTER EGGS REVEALED!  Now on Sale - DARKNESS 2-Disc set only $13.28 till 10/16!


Hey everyone,

We've received some great news and reviews this month!  First up:

DARKNESS: THE VAMPIRE VERSION 2-Disc Limited Edition only $13.28 till October 16th, 2006 in huge DEEP DISCOUNT DVD Halloween Horror Movie Sale!
Online retailer Deep Discount DVD is having a huge Halloween horror movie sale that lasts until Monday, October 16th!  The deluxe 2-Disc Limited Edition of DARKNESS: THE VAMPIRE VERSION is included in the sale for only $13.28 -- just one penny more than their price for the single-disc edition.  That's a savings of over $11.00 off the suggested retail price of $24.95!  Aside from the occassional odd listing on eBay, this is easily the best price I've yet seen for the 2-Discer so don't miss out!  It's a perfect gift for Christmas, Hanukah, Birthdays, New Years Eve and House Warmings -- order NOW!  Click HERE for a complete list (text only) of all the sale titles on one page and HERE to go directly to the DARKNESS sale page listing!  HERE!  HERE!  HERE!

DARKNESS: THE VAMPIRE VERSION reviewed in issue #22 of THE HACKER'S SOURCE MAGAZINE!
Our good friend Eve Blaack will be publishing a review of our movie in her magazine HACKER'S SOURCE for the 3rd time!   As she details in the full article the first review ran a couple years ago of with a breakdown of the original release version.  Then, they reviewed an early work-in-progress promo-copy of THE VAMPIRE VERSION back in 2005.  Now this month we get the final review of the finished release version of the 2-Disc set!   Check out the excerpt below -- it's a doozey!  Huge thanks to Eve and everyone out at THE HACKER'S SOURCE!

"The first thing I have to say is WOW. The digital transfer from the original film is incredible.  People, I have to tell you, this is what underground horror filmmaking is about.  A no holds barred story with texture, gore and excitement. This will please any gore hound.  [Thirteen] years later, this film is still sought after.  Do yourself a favor and join the ranks of fans who already own this extraordinary release."
Eve Blaack - Editor THE HACKER'S SOURCE MAGAZINE
Look for issue #22 at fine booksellers everywhere or order your copy by clicking HERE!

DARKNESS 2-Discer reviewed in FANGORIA MAGAZINE's October "DVD OF THE MONTH"!
As I reported last month, DARKNESS 2-Disc DVD set will be reviewed in the October issue of the world's most read horror movie publication FANGORIA magazine as the "DVD OF THE MONTH"!  Issue #258 will hit fine booksellers magazine racks nationwide on October 24th but managing editor Michael Gingold was kind enough to send us an early copy of the review excerpted below!  Huge thanks to Mike and everyone out at FANGORIA MAGAZINE!

"...jam-packed two-disc set...here’s my advice: Start with Jonker’s terrific solo feature commentary...  Then move on to the commentary by Jonker (in more anecdotal mode) and several of those actors for a most entertaining group recollection.  Longtime fans will appreciate the inclusion of DARKNESS’ original release edition, which points up just how superior THE VAMPIRE VERSION is in both letterboxed picture (still grainy, but with much-improved colors and clarity) and pacing.  Budding filmmakers will take inspiration from footage of the restored DARKNESS’ festival play, and true devotees will dig the exhaustive gallery of hundreds (!) of stills.  ...however you look at it, this is a milestone in the presentation of DIY horror on DVD.
DVD RATING: **** (FOUR STARS!)
Michael Gingold - FANGORIA Magazine Issue #258
For more info on this issue click HERE!
Look for issue #258 (see image above) at fine booksellers everywhere on October 24th, 2006!
OR, you'll soon to be able to order your copy by clicking HERE!

PLUS - 4 More ONLINE reviews!
Every few weeks I do an online search for new reviews and this month we've found 4 more from off the beaten path!  First up is Lust del Carrion's review from his website REAL CULT FILM.   Next is a look at the flick from Taliesin and his blog site TALIESIN MEETS THE VAMPIRES.  Then to round it all out we have a couple of great MY SPACE blog reviews from THAT GEEKY GUY and PIZZA HEAVEN!   Thanks for all the support guys!  Check out the review excerpts below!

"Leif Jonker's Darkness is a great low-budget vampire film from the early '90s.  Despite its extremely low-budget, Darkness has managed to become one of the best cult horror films out there.  ...the film manages to create atmosphere, suspense and classic gross-out moments...  The directing is pretty incredible.  The chase scenes are especially great.  The scenes are just overflowing with amazing amounts of energy.  The F/X work in Darkness is really great, and it actually rivals some of the F/X work done for The Evil Dead and Dead Alive. The ending meltdown sequence just has to be seen to be believed!  Despite the faults in Darkness, everything positive about it comes together and makes it one amazing film.  Leif Jonker has created a cult film for true horror fans, and I can't help but highly recommend this incredible little film to everyone.  Overall, this is an amazing DVD package, and the film is an absolutely must have for any true horror fan!"
Score Film: 5 out of 5!  DVD: 5 out of 5!
Lust del Carrion - REAL CULT FILM
Read the full review by clicking HERE!

"Darkness is a low budget gore fest that has that certain something.  The effects are extremely good for a movie of this budget and will keep the thirstiest gore-hound happy.  ...Jonker actually builds quite good tension within the movie and this keeps you glued to the screen.  It is a nightmare drawn on screen.  In many respects the zombie genre was spawned from the vampire genre (specifically from I am Legend) and this film takes those elements, that the zombie genre borrowed, back with a vengeance.  ...I highly recommend this movie, so long as you can handle high gore movies."
Taliesin - TALIESIN MEETS THE VAMPIRES (BLOG)
Read the full review by clicking HERE!

"The film is about a bad ass vampire named Liven who is going through Kansas turning townsfolk into bloodthirsty killers.  These first few minutes contain more action, gore and fun than any horror film I've seen in years.  One thing that one must mention when speaking of the film is the gore.  Jonker along with Gary Miller (Tobe) put together some absolutely superb effects, considering the budget.  Throughout the film, there are gunshot wounds, scenes of flesh eating, skin melted off by holy water (including a great one w/ Leif), chainsaw attacks, melting bodies, etc etc.  The finale of the film is just absolute brillance as far as the gore goes.  I honestly believe that if Jonker had made this film in the 70s, although not possible, the guy was born in the 70s, he would be listed with Romero, Hooper, Craven and Raimi as the masters of modern horror.  Buy it and support indie movie-making at it's absolute best." 
That Geeky Guy - MY SPACE BLOG REVIEW
Read the full review by clicking HERE!

"...the camp is very thick in this picture, you can almost taste it, which I love. The whole movie has this awesome haziness, and film feel to it that really adds to the expeirience. The over-the-top gore and early 90's fashions make it a movie the whole (vampire-possesed) family can enjoy.  Theres a whole lot of bloodsucking, exploding heads, chainsaw dismemberment, and a climactic scene that will make you have a complete gore-gasm.  In closing this film is a must have for gore hounds and indie junkies alike, or if your looking for something to watch and laugh your ass of to when your baked, it really is a great acheivment and I give this film a much deserved 9.5  out of 10. Now go buy this DVD before I bite you in the fucking juggalur vein."
PIZZA HEAVEN - MY SPACE BLOG REVIEW
Read the full review by clicking HERE!

As always, you can find all of our compiled reviews on our REVIEWS page by clicking HERE or at the button up top!  (If anyone has seen other reviews out there on the web or in print form that we've missed, please forward them onto me at info@13thdream.com - thanks!)

DARKNESS EASTER EGGS REVEALED!
Since the movie came out a few months ago I've had many people ask about the 3 Hidden Easter Eggs on the 2-Disc set.  Many have managed to find two of them (one on each disc) but many can't seem to find the third that is hiding on Disc 1.  Our friends at DIGITAL-RETRIBUTION posted a page dedicated to these buried treasures and provide complete directions to finding all 3!  If you've given up hunting and just want to finally watch the Eggs, click HERE!   (Note: One thing they don't mention on the page is that all 3 of the Hidden Easter Eggs, like all of the Bonus Materials on the 2 discs, have their own commentary track!)  Thanks to everyone at DIGITAL-RETRIBUTION!

THAT'S ANOTHER WRAP!
That's it for now.  Be sure to check back on November 13th for our next regularly scheduled monthly update!  Oh...and by the way...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

BeAst WisheS!
LEIF JONKER
President - 13th DREAM Entertainment
Wichita, Kansas  10/13/06