The Slave and the Sorcerer - Sword & Sorcery HORROR MOVIE!
Created by Lawrie Brewster
Deathstalker meets The Evil Dead in this gory, practical-effects-filled, 80's inspired Sword & Sorcery Horror!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
The Slave and the Sorcerer 2 & Important Update!
6 months ago
– Tue, May 28, 2024 at 07:56:57 AM
A Word from Nemain the Sorceress
A lovely, and slightly nervous young woman wants to say something to all our Slave and the Sorcerer supporters!
I think it’s awesome and respectful towards the backers of our Hex Studios campaign for The Slave and the Sorcerer that our very own Nemain the Sorceress wanted to produce a short video to reach out to you personally. In this short video, Meg talks about our sequel film The Slave and the General, and her very first horror project, which we’re very proud to support.
As you can see, we’ve even helped Meg produce a gorgeous-looking Blu-Ray Special Edition that will ALMOST be as good as our The Slave and the Sorcerer Blu-Ray bahaha!
Her film takes inspiration from violent J-Horror, along with the uncanny... the creepy... the psychological, and of course, stories with supernatural elements and twists. Spoiling You is also influenced by the anime cosplay and er... the demonic women of Wicked City and Ninja Scroll! (Er, let me adjust my breeches!)
Spoiling You looks set to be a memorable horror film, but first, our Nemain the Sorceress needs our support!
We all know how glamorous our Nemain the Sorceress is. In fact, some pictures of her were even complimented by Sarah Frazetta, daughter of the legendary artist Frank Frazetta, whose genius provided the inspiration for our Sword and Sorcery photo set!
Well, in Meg’s own campaign for Spoiling You, which takes inspiration from J-Horror, anime pop culture, and the demonic women of anime films such as Wicked City and Ninja Scroll, she’s now offering her own wonderful sets of photographic rewards which you can pledge for in her campaign.
These are going to be something really special, and Meg’s already got some very... um, intense costume design ideas. I think fans of the demon-lady Slan from the Berserk manga series will be pleased too.
Okay, okay, Nemain, but what about The Slave and the Sorcerer?
Well, firstly, we’re working hard on completing the rewards, and most importantly, we’re addressing some issues folks have encountered. I’ll give you an example. A chap from Greece emailed to say his Blu-ray was covered in seagull feathers. Why? No idea. But it must be fixed. Or, someone who was on holiday in the Amazon jungle for two months never received their photo set, and now they need it! We send them a link and so forth.
A very small minority of folks are having to wait (like half a dozen) because the t-shirts we received from the manufacturer had a print error. We will only send you the best we can get, and so we’re awaiting replacements. We’re also getting extra VHS stock after some confusion about NTSC/PAL selections. Luckily, they’re all on their way this week.
It’s little things, but it all counts. At the moment, the digital film was shared, but we’re preparing a more comprehensive digital package this week that includes the extras and some other goodies.
I must stress that you should email [email protected] rather than messaging me on Facebook! Sure, message me to say hi, but picture this:
I’m drinking bourbon in my pants, cursing at an invisible man standing in the corner of the room. You message me asking for a download link to something like Arlo’s secret story of naughtiness. I might miss it!
Whereas, with that email address, my minions (albeit missing arms and legs) will check in on you, and often I will too. So, let’s please consolidate any queries or issues there!
We will get to everyone! After all, we’re going to need everyone’s support to build a giant pyramid for the sequel.
A PYRAMID!
PS - What about this reward?
It's getting worked on! Plain and simple! Book of Beastly Creatures Volume 2, and the mechanical brass legs for your grandmother. All happening right now!
We'll come up with a fancier method at the end of the week for updating everyone on what's completed and what's not, so everyone can be on the same page!
PPS - Get your ass over here!
Did you know that I'm posting like a madman every day on our Patreon for The British Horror Studio (BHS) and that you can read those ramblings for free? Yes, there is a free tier, and the BHS includes Hex Studios, Amicus, and this charity which is awesome. ALL OF IT is geared towards horror and fantasy, and I suggest you join as a free member at least, so I can have some company in the twilight hours, and I’m not alone with my bourbon and your mother!
The Long Awaited Digital Download & SPECIAL OFFER!
6 months ago
– Thu, May 23, 2024 at 12:48:20 PM
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
Sorceress Nemain Launches Her Kickstarter 'Spoiling You'
6 months ago
– Wed, May 22, 2024 at 06:26:39 AM
Sorceress Nemain Launches Her Kickstarter 'Spoiling You'
I wouldn't normally start an update for a project other than our 'Slave and the Sorcerer' project, but in this case, I'm making an exception for 'Spoiling You,' which is written and directed by our very own sexy sorceress... Nemain from our fantasy epic!
Not only was she able to cast spells to raise my blood pressure, but we've also confirmed her to play a super prominent role in the sequel to 'The Slave and the Sorcerer.' But wait...
THERE'S MORE! Now she's directing her first movie, a horror film called 'Spoiling You,' which features an outrageous cameo from my fat ass... which I know will be particularly appealing to some of the impressionable young men among our backers.
In fact, the whole pitch video is absolutely bonkers, and I think it turned out brilliantly. I would be proud and delighted if our awesome community for 'The Slave and the Sorcerer' supported her project.
It's inspired by a wild mixture of late 90s and early noughties J-Horror (think 'Audition,' 'Kairo,' 'Ringu,' and even anime), as well as Gothic Horror (her character Miss Mutter creeps about in a dungeon at night...). It’s well... I'll let her describe the rest in her own words in her video, which you can watch at the link right here. Like us, Meg is also a huge sword and sorcery, fantasy, and horror fan. She also loves manga and classic anime... the fact that one of her favourite films is 'Wicked City' already makes her woman of the year in my book!
Back to 'The Slave and the Sorcerer,' I want to take the opportunity to correct any confusion caused by our shipping company using customs labels that identified the Blu-ray rewards as DVDs (they're all Blu-rays).
Most folks have their goodies now, but obviously, keep in touch if there are any issues. I will be checking the email address this Friday to check in with my team and make sure anyone who's got in touch is definitely getting their issues fixed!
If you've emailed already, don't worry. I'll be looking at any issues you have today, and apologies to anyone who's waited to get a response! But, rest assured, you're in my inbox, and I can see your name there, and we'll get it fixed for anyone experiencing delivery issues.
Seduce Thine Maiden is COMPLETE! and BIG NEWS!
6 months ago
– Sat, May 18, 2024 at 01:08:30 PM
Seduce Thine Maiden is COMPLETE! and NEWS!
This literary epic of medieval romance is enough to rival Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Behold the wisdom of the Master of Seduction (whom you might also recognise from the movie as the Master of Riddles!).
In this powerful and ancient tome, he dispenses 13 sacred chapters on how any manly knight or twirly squire might seduce a buxom maiden. These 13 chapters neatly cover every type of lady in the modern world! It's really that extensive, and the text is truly that ancient.
You can ACTUALLY get it for just $5 by chipping in and becoming a member of our new Patreon for 'British Horror Studio'. It's a big grand-daddy type name for a group of creative ventures that make horror productions. This includes Hex Studios, Amicus Productions, and Fife Creative Studios. They're all working together to champion indie horror, and of course, that also includes our sword and sorcery work (including our proposed sequel for 'The Slave and the Sorcerer').
I'm posting updates on the Patreon every day, so check it out over here. There is also a free tier, so you can read the updates, get a sense of the community we're building, and all that.
Almost all the rewards are in the mail, but just a handful of folks still need to answer their surveys! Wah! Nevertheless, most folks have their goodies, or they are on the way. Folks waiting for signed goodies in North America and Europe should have them this week, if not already.
For those in Australia, New Zealand, or places in Southern Europe... don’t ask me why, it takes a bit longer. That will be this week or next week.
If anything hasn’t arrived after next week, then hit me up at [email protected].
We’ll also be in touch during the week if we’ve messed up anything (like, for example, if I was drunk and said something like... sure, I’ll lick your Blu-ray disc, but actually, you only wanted it signed).
Also, folks can expect digital versions of The Slave and the Sorcerer this Tuesday, along with a copy of a very special Arlo the Torturer short story (in which he tortures several of our real-life Kickstarter backers) - perfect! Er...
NEMAIN'S MOVIE BUILDS MOMENTUM
Of course, we're still urging folks to head over to Megan Tremethick's new campaign for her creepy, anime-inspired J-Horror mind-screwing horror-fest called 'Spoiling You'.
If you had to pick up your eyeballs admiring Meg in The Slave and the Sorcerer, you'll be twice as admiring of her again as a beautiful, talented actress, aaaand...
AAAaaaannnnd as a filmmaker. Because this lady's got it! So, Hex Studios is doing what it can to support her, and I hope you do too!
She's just about reached 600 folks on her pre-launch page who've hit that get notified button, but I'm hoping we can help her get to 650.
Even if we have to kidnap little people and force them to multiply. Actually... I'm not sure that's really necessary.
So, what's next?
Next, we finish up on the little rewards, quirky things, and make sure everyone’s got their stuff. Then... we get to work on plans to distribute this movie, and plans to make another one! You know... the sequel called The Slave and the General.
And... I'm at your mum's each Thursday night when you're tucked up in bed. Dressed as Arlo...
Okay, that one might not be true.
Not yet.
SEQUEL NEWS! Postage Update & Have You Seen This?
6 months ago
– Tue, May 14, 2024 at 07:42:45 AM
Postage Update
Folks, we're working our asses off right now on mailing goodies and getting them out as soon as possible. Almost 95% of the rewards have been dispatched, and we've just had to order a few extra NTSC VHS rewards and additional t-shirts due to late survey responses with sizes.
Of course, goodies are being shipped all around the world. As of next Monday, the 20th, you can email [email protected], and we'll attempt to get back to anyone with progress reports on delivery. Bear in mind that deliveries can take anywhere between 48 hours and up to 4 weeks if you live on a wee island off the coast of Greece.
But... remember this - we've got your back. Everyone will get their reward. It's just, you know what life is like. You think you have it all: bronzed muscles, a beautiful gal, a roast goat's head, and then... suddenly, you have to go on the keto diet and eat nothing but microwave hot dogs and drink bourbon. Er... that's perhaps a little too much confession time.
Sequel News!
Well, it seems you guys don't hate the movie! You like it! IN FACT... MANY OF YOU LOVE IT! So, I'm delighted to confirm that the sequel is now in active development, and even now we're working hard on the very beginnings of a campaign to make it all happen.
While I can't confirm many narrative details yet, it's safe to say that your favourite heroes shall be returning, and that things will get a little darker, a little sexier, a little scarier! You'll also want something to keep the sun off your head because we'll be going on a journey through the desert... in an acrid desert climate towards a horrifying decision. Cairo International Airport... no, not that place. In fact, I'm sure it's very nice.
I'm also delighted to confirm, that Tyrol (Chris Black) and Nemain (Megan Tremethick) shall return!
The Seductive Nemain is making a movie!
Our very own horror Vivian Leigh, Cornish Hazel Court, and sexy sorceress Megan Tremethick is producing our first horror feature film called 'Spoiling You,' which launches on Kickstarter next week. NEXT WEEK!
She's been a faithful and loyal ally to Hex Studios and to our revival of Amicus Productions. Her film, which is a startling blend of Gothic and J-Horror, promises to provide a spine-tingling experience with a disturbing air of intensity.
In fact, her film looks set to be absolutely nuts. Think 'Suicide Club' by Sion Sono on acid... but I digress. It's a pretty extreme film, let's put it like that. Nobody but an indie would make it, so that's why she has my full support, and I hope your support as well!
Please join me in supporting Megan Tremethick by hitting the link to visit her campaign and smacking that 'get notified' button! It's worth it for all of us to support talented young ladies who adore Gothic Horror and classic British horror cinema!