FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 9, 2008

Los Angeles, CA, June 9, 2008 - Halo-8 Entertainment has secured worldwide distribution rights to the stylish & surreal horror film "THE DEVIL'S MUSE" by Ramzi Abed ("THE TUNNEL"), starring Kristen Kerr ("INLAND EMPIRE," "FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD"), Gidget Gein (MARILYN MANSON), Cinque Lee ("MYSTERY TRAIN," "COFFEE & CIGARETTES"), Julie Strain ("HEAVY METAL 2000"), Lizzy Strain ("MAGUS"), and pinup superstar Masuimi Max. The film features an original score by David J (BAUHAUS, LOVE AND ROCKETS) and costumes designed by Freddie Rojas. Halo-8 has slated the film for release on September 30th, 2008.

"Ramzi Abed's magnificent film is a testament to the fact that horror can still be adventurous, fresh, and creative," said Matt Pizzolo, President of Halo-8. "We were incredibly impressed by his unique vision and lushly photographed dementia, and we're proud that he's chosen Halo-8 as its home."

"Finding the right home for THE DEVIL'S MUSE was crucial. I'm proud to say that Halo-8 is that groundbreaking home, and they understand the wide and varied audience that this film reaches," said Abed. "I wanted to side with a company that was a real maverick and not afraid of putting something out that was NOT just another mediocre cookie-cutter horror film. Halo-8 represents the kind of love for film that my movie is rooted in. Not only do they get the unique style and power of its images, but they believe in its overall strength artistically and socially. This is a seriously surreal treat for midnight movie fans, and Halo-8 is delivering the goods!"

When beautiful young actress Lisa Small (Kristen Kerr of David Lynch’s "INLAND EMPIRE") is cast as the tragic victim known as The Black Dahlia in a film about Hollywood's most famous unsolved murder, an entire dreamworld awakens around her. Meanwhile, a local sociopath has set out on a copycat murder spree timed out with the 60th anniversary of the original killing. A spider's web grows around Lisa as her nightmares and desires intersect with the death toll rising around her. She delves deeper into the film script while the killer sets his target on her. Ultimately, she must live out the last days of The Black Dahlia.

"Intoxicating and sensual." (-Rue Morgue)
"Sexy, erotic, and visionary." (-Cinephelia)

Halo-8's release of THE DEVIL'S MUSE on DVD will include an HD-concert of David J performing music from the film.

THE DEVIL'S MUSE began production prior to other recent Black Dahlia films. Those films have come and gone as this one has consistently grown its following and cult status. Rue Morgue called THE DEVIL'S MUSE "far better than De Palma's disappointing interpretation."

The film stars Kristen Kerr ("INLAND EMPIRE," "FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD"), Gidget Gein (MARILYN MANSON), Mark Borchardt ("AMERICAN MOVIE"), Abby Travis (KMFDM, THE BANGLES), Cinque Lee ("MYSTERY TRAIN," "COFFEE & CIGARETTES"), Dame Darcy (creator of "MEATCAKE" comic book), Masuimi Max (world-famous fetish and pinup model and actress), Julie Strain ("HEAVY METAL 2000"), Lloyd Kaufman (POULTRYGEIST, THE TOXIC AVENGER), Caveh Zahedi ("WAKING LIFE," "I AM A SEX ADDICT") and features new music from MY RUIN, DUB GABRIEL, ABBY TRAVIS, DJAM KARET, and EGO PLUM. Director of Photography was Neal Fredericks ("THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT") and the film is dedicated to his memory. The score was composed by David J (BAUHAUS, LOVE AND ROCKETS).

Halo-8 Entertainment (www.halo8.tv) is devoted to supporting the unique visions of bold filmmakers by widely releasing dangerous films, alt-lifestyle videos, and punk rock cinema through a synthesis of grassroots outlets and major studio distribution. Recent releases include the controversial documentary YOUR MOMMY KILLS ANIMALS (which Variety called "a miraculously evenhanded treatment of a snarlingly divisive debate"), the award-winning hardcore-punk thriller THREAT (which Urb Magazine said "makes KIDS look like an after-school special"), the legendary NY hardcore documentary N.Y.H.C. (which Cinematical called "smashing... a terrific, well-told, engaging story"), and the award-winning protest film EXIST (hailed as "uncompromising… impressive" by Variety).

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