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For a limited time:

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The Haverhast gallery (located in one of the drop down screens) is now up to date with links to all 7 winners thus far.

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https://www.dgmlive.com/news/Lizard%20Released%2046%20Years%20Ago%20Today

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So, on Monday we had our annual Circle Game Christmas Party. Always a high point of the year.  What added to the fun was about mid way thru the Home Depot chaps arrived with a new refrigerator! What wasn’t great was they had no intentions of taking the old one away. I managed to get the lads to leave it outside, but, the whole thing was a drag.  I did, in fact, order the “disposal”.  Later in the day, after a horrid bout of “being on hold” the Home Depot apologized and will take the old fridge away in 9 days for “free”.  Moreover, I now possess a $50 gift card for “the future”.

Here are some striking images from the Circle:

The playlist:

Pretty nice, right?

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The Honorable Mention goes to Holly, for her harrowing portrayal of Franks wife in “Pressure/Pride”.

Although there were many contenders for the mention, there can be only one winner.

Haverhast the Seventh goes to “Self Help Videos”

Although initially it seemed a “tough call”, upon scrutiny and revisitation, “Self Help Videos” was by far the only viable candidate for the Haverhast. David has brought a new level of craft to the collective.  Let’s hope he continues to bring the horrorArt and not rest on his laurels.

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But, you know, everyone is the real winner.

“The Descension” wins because of it’s concise message.

“Memories and Evolution” wins because of it’s nostalgic nod and it’s timely lesson.

“The Lost Bishop Film” wins because of the immense international effort made.  And Al Gore.

“Cat Therapy” wins because of it’s actors and music.

“Pride/Pressure” wins because of the Mulone’s.

“Welcome to Your Nightmare” wins because of it’s photography.

“E14: Illsequitis” wins because of it’s script.

“a Medley Macabre” wins because of it’s heart-stopping final image.

“The Triskelion of Hastinine” wins because it was the best film ever made.

Keep up the good work!

The next event is the annual Dave Smart Welcome Dinner Party.  Monday December 19th. Doors at 1900hrs.  Dinner, the world premiere of “Now Today Week 2015” and the first rehearsal of this years New Years Eve Concert.

Join us.

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As we await the final judges to submit their analysis, there are a few bullet points about the award we’ll staple here.

• It is a nod to creative artisanship in the domain of cinema technique
• It is a recognition of excellence in said technique
• as we constantly draw closer to the ideal of “horror art” is must be in accordance to advancing said ideal
• we would rather not rule anything out, but the more original the entire content, the better it serves the ideal
• it is rarely the peoples choice

Looking ahead, I’m thinking we should embrace the past a little.  Whether it’s under the production house of this or that name (eg: “Now Today Society Presents”), that’s all well and good, but I propose going forward, films created, at least in part for eSaturday, will give nod to where it all started.

Do consider adding this to future films:

The Rycortian Collective

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People are saying that there is now a new benchmark in eSaturday films, and I am not one to dispute a fact.  This year we saw a quality of artisanship that hitherto remained unparalleled.  Extensions Saturday 2016 is one for the annals of “All Time”.  It’ll take some time to unravel all the meanings and threads, as well as impressions and reviews, but here is a passing overview.  I recommend everyone rewatch the films in reverse order as to how they were presented as well, an invigorating ride I guarantee you!

“The Descension” by DJ M and the F Jam, a perfect way to conclude the event in what seems to be the sec0nd film is a series of sorts.

“Memories and Evolution” by Mr Y was one of the top films for the people’s choice.  We almost didn’t get a film from the winner of Haverhast V and last years Honorable Mention.  But his last minute entree was chock full of insight, nostalgia, and even I daresay a cautionary tale.  His use of video tape was a fine touch.

“Pressure/Pride” was another crowd pleaser by Haverhast IV winner Beachmont Frank.  Dottie, Big Frank, Holly, and even the “extension cord” were listed as contenders for Honorable Mention. A good time to watch with a devastating finale.

“Cat Therapy” by Honorable Mention winner of two years ago, David Smart, was his second film of the night. And like his first and Mr Y’s film, featured a chilling narration.  Exquisitely filmed and scored, I personally thought the scene featuring the protagonist roaming the street in bathrobe saying “Kitty, kitty” was one of the most horrific things we’ve every screened: A definite consideration for Honorable Mention.

“The Lost Bishop Film” by Persephone Haverhast. She took Haverhast III with the original game changing film.  The highly anticipated sequel had been thwarted by extreme life forces and essentially shelved and considered “lost”.  But, thankfully, a set of fresh eyes and time allowed her to return to the deck and harvest a lot of fantastic material.  Her father, John, won the first Honorable Mention, and is now a serious contender yet again.

“a Medley Macabre” by F2 the J was originally slated for last year, but at least we finally got to see it this year.  A delightful trilogy of terror. I’ll never recover from the final shock of the third vignette!  So good to see F2 back add it with the excellent addition of J, another Honorable Mention contender.

“Welcome to Your Nightmare” by Visitor Blim.  Visitor Blim always brings the crowd pleasing material that brings people back for more.  This elegant study of the dream scape of horror was beautifully treated and designed. I’m sure those images will haunt us forever.

“Self Help Videos” by David Smart.  Smart has elevated the production game.  His score, filming, editing, voice over, etc were on a new level.  Compelling and unnerving, even uncomfortable, this black “study of the self” possessed the taste of authentic horror, so rarely achieved.

“The Triskelion of Hastinine” by Vlindinhauer Haverhast. Another popular film of the night was perhaps the most linear story of the night and certainly ever told by the creator. Loosely based of “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, This film see’s the protagonist resort to horrible things to return a borrowed item.  Beachmont Frank as Frankie Ribbons, Visitor Blim as Steven Ghostly, and Tech Support as Bryant Evans are ALL contenders for the Honorable Mention.

“E 14: Illsequitis”, finally, the most dreaded of the Extensions series has seen the light of day.  It proved to be far more entertaining than originally thought.  G writes “A real Cliffhanger”.

Lot’s to ponder,  feel free to send more reflections in …

Scenes from the night:

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Here are the films, they may not be up for long, so please watch and review below.

Who is worthy of “The Haverhast”, who, the “Honourable Mention”?

“E14: Illsequitis (the 2016 director’s cut” – late 20th century cinema art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast

“The Triskelion of Hastinine” – new horror art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast

“Self Help Video’s” – a film by David Smart

“Welcome to Your Nightmare” – a film by Visitor Blim

“Medley Macabre” – by F2 the J

“Scenes from the Lost Bishop Film” by Persephone Havehast

“Cat Therapy” – another film by David Smart

“Pressure/Pride” – a film by Beachmont Frank

last minute:

Mr Y:

DJ M and The F Jam:

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Current Programme rolls as thus:

1900hrs: Doors
2000hrs: “E 14: Illsequitis (2016 Director’s Cut)” a late 20th century art film by Vlindinhauer Haverhast, about 31 minutes
2100hrs: “The Triskelion of Hastinine” a new work of horror art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast,about 33 minutes
2200hrs: “Self Help Video’s” a film by David Smart, about 14 minutes
2230hrs: “Welcome to Your Nightmare” a film by Visitor Blim, about 9 minutes.
2245hrs: “Medley Macabre” by F2 the J, about 9 minutes

2300hrs: “Scenes from the Lost Bishop Film” by Persephone Haverhast

We are still hoping for a few surprises, so get the submissions in!

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So, election day looked like this:

Post birthday good times, and an impromptu trip to The Log of Sanity.  Behind us one spies a dried out Lake Sane:

My shadow is about where the log was pre-deterioration.  Visitor Blim is about where the Pelikan II is buried:

There’s talk of a rescue mission …

Meanwhile, we are days away from E Saturday 2016.  The current programme is thus:

1900hrs: Doors

2000hrs: “E 14: Illsequitis (2016 Director’s Cut)” a late 20th century art film by Vlindinhauer Haverhast, about 31 minutes

2100hrs: “The Triskelion of Hastinine” a new work of horror art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast,about 33 minutes

2200hrs: “Self Help Video’s” a film by David Smart, about 14 minutes

2230hrs: “Welcome to Your Nightmare” a film by Visitor Blim, about 9 minutes.

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Guaranteed Good Times.  Catering by OLG.  Lets hope a few more additions come to the programme …