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We are a little late in announcing this year’s recipient for “The Haverhast”.

Before doing so we must be clear: this has been the most demanding year yet.

Never before has the pool of contenders been this rich, well-made, and at times: terror-fying.

“Ablutions” by Visitor Blim was less horror and more docu-art. Some poignant moments and some astounding revelations were had. File under “Good Times”.

“The Whole World Was Green” the second offering from Visitor Blim had great buzz. The docu-horror-art style was uncomfortable. I wish there were more perspectives provided. Perhaps this is the start of a larger, more horror-ble project.

“Free Day” from Mr Y was also a contender. It’s been years since Mr Y presented a new work and the committee was shaking in its boots. And clearly, Mr Y has been using his “free time” wisely. The addition of the new talent was mind blowing. Perhaps other members of the Society may try to pool their resources and create some sort of “children only” horror art. I can think of nothing more terror-fying.

“La mort du franc carre” by F2 was a definite step in the right direction. The original score was meticulous, and the meat-a-mation was mind blowing. I think if Vlindinhauer Haverhast did an edit on the film it would’ve been a contender.

“Too Much Time On My Hands” a new song from Sabitathica, has been newly added to my “Now Today” playlist. This catchy, dark, and beautiful number has a way of insinuating itself into your psyche. I can’t get enough of music like this. But I’m biased.

“After the Moment” was a definite crowd pleaser and offered the most frightening moments of the evening. The atmosphere and thrills had “Haverhast” written all over it.

“Early Horror Art – Volume the First” as restored by Vlindinhauer Haverhast was another clear crowd favourite. We can all look forward to future volumes of this on Extensions Saturday Soon Tomorrow.

but, without a doubt, The Haverhast goes to:

“Code Name – Bishop” by Persephone Haverhast

This film was a first on so many levels, from script writing, to location shooting, scoring, and non-sequencial filming. Did you know that the final prison scene was the first scene filmed (Back on Black Sabbath Monday Sunday 2012)? From the “Frankie Blade” sequence, to the stellar opening credits, and then the mind blowing ending …. nothing else stood a chance.

Don’t be discouraged, Extensions Saturday 2013 will be here soon enough.