"The Dead Matter" wins Best Film and Best Director at Nashville's Full Moon Horror Festival

The Dead Matter took home BEST FILM and BEST DIRECTOR (Edward Douglas) awards this weekend at Nashville's Full Moon Horror Festival. Congratulations to the cast and crew!! Pictured from left to right are: Actress Donna Williams (Dr. Rebecca Taylor), Event Organizer Ben Dixon of Bloody Moon Films, and Actor Brian Van Camp (Mark the Zombie).

You can purchase The Dead Matter at The Midnight Syndicate Store or through Amazon. To read what others are saying about the movie, click here. To attend a screening or cast appearance in your area, visit The Dead Matter website.

Midnight Syndicate featured in new book on Halloween

An interview with Edward and Gavin are among those featured in Halloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America's Fright Night, a new book from author Lesley Bannatyne. A leading authority on Halloween, Lesley has written several books on the subject including an article for the World Book Encyclopedia. This book features interviews with musicians, amateur vampires, haunted house creators, champion pumpkin carvers, and more, all in the quest of explaining the nation's unique love affair with this holiday. The collection of essays and interviews explores the pop culture phenomenon that is Halloween, and why we celebrate it the way we do today.

Stiff Mag gives big thumbs up to "Dead Matter" on the cover of latest issue

The latest issue of Stiff Mag (#6) features Dead Matter on the cover and a smashing review from Editor in Chief, David Harlequin. David writes: "'The Dead Matter' is a brilliantly crafted dark-fantasy horror film that brings some much needed credibility back to the genre. Highly recommended for anyone wanting new, original, quality horror. This film really delivers - 5 out of 5 scars on the indie scale." From the creators of GraveyardGirls.net, Stiff Mag is a quarterly magazine featuring horror film and music reviews as well as photography, and alternative entertainment news.

Win Midnight Syndicate CDs and help the American Red Cross in our Helping Hands Sweepstakes

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