Cinema Insomnia Theme Song Available Soon For Digital Downloads

This Halloween season Apprehensive Films is unleashing two different versions of the Cinema Insomnia Theme Song (Stompin' at 3AM) for digital download consumption. You'll be able to get download the standard version with Mr. Lobo's voice over and an extended instrumental version. The release date is September 28th, and currently Amazon MP3 has it listed. We'll keep you posted as it becomes more widely available.

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Why Lie? DVD at BestBuy.com & Available for Theatrical Bookings

Our pre-sale for the Why Lie? I Need a Drink DVD is going very well. It's now available for pre-sale at http://www.bestbuy.com/ and http://www.cduniverse.com/ But remember you can save $5.00 by pre-ordering through us at http://www.thegrindhouse.net/

We here at Apprehensive Films are also making this great documentary, starring comedian Keith Lowell Jensen, available again for theatrical bookings. And for just the price of the DVD!!! If you're not familiar with Brave New Theaters check out our page for more information on booking our film and it's a great resource for indie filmmakers to get their film shown. http://whylie.bravenewtheaters.com/

Check out the trailer:

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5 of the Most Underated 1980's Horror Movies

We here at Apprehensive Films love horror films from the 1980's! Here's a group we feel are often over-looked and under appreciated. If you haven't seen any of these, do yourself a favor and pick them up asap!

• Slaughter High - 1986
• House By The Cemetery - 1981
• The Nest - 1988
• The Stuff - 1985
• Hell High - 1989



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Why Lie? I Need a Drink DVD Pre-Order!!!

It's true! Why Lie? I Need a Drink, our documentary on panhandling, starring comedian Keith Lowell Jensen is finally coming to DVD on 11-16-10! The DVD is already up for pre-order on http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ and others, but you can save $5.00 if you pre-order directly through us at http://www.thegrindhouse.net/ The retail price is $14.95 and we're pre-selling it for just $9.95.

We've all heard the urban legend of the panhandler hopping in his nice car and making his way to a comfortable home after a day of begging on the freeway off-ramp. Comedian Keith Lowell Jensen decided to find out just how hard it really is to make money holding up a cardboard sign. With his sights set on the easy life Jensen spent countless hours employing every gimmick imaginable in an attempt to make his fortune. Trying everything from panhandling dressed like a giant banana, as a mime, a regular homeless person and even Uncle Sam, Jensen tried every trick in the book. Can you really make a good living begging? Is anyone doing it? Find out when you watch this enlightening, poignant and hilarious new documentary from Apprehensive Films.

This documentary doesn't just cover Jensen s own personal trials trying to make it on the streets, but interviews real panhandlers, homeless people, the police and even your average citizen. Find out first hand what it s like to beg for money to make a day's wage. See what average panhandlers have to deal with on a day to day basis. Learn how people deal with the realities of living off of someone else's change and see where the money goes.

Special Features:

• Director Interview


• Theatrical Trailer


• TV Spot


• Internet Promos


• Deleted Scenes

Buy it at http://www.thegrindhouse.net/

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TREP DVD Trailer, New Indie Animation from Apprehensive Films

Here's the teaser trailer for the upcoming TREP (Tactical Rescue Evacuation Police) DVD. It's a very cool indie animation by Patrick Davidson. This animation is for adults. DVD streets on 9-7-10, limited to just 200 copies. Pre-order yours at http://www.thegrindhouse.net/ and save $5.00!





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Halloween Print Advertising For TheGrindHouse.Net

Here's a sneak peek at the full page ad we're running for our online store http://www.thegrindhouse.net/ for Halloween. This ad will be running in Screem Magazine #21, Shock Cinema Magazine #39 and Scary Monsters Magazine #76. All three magazines hit stands this October. We're running some great specials including 15% off coupon codes and bundle packages!

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Keith Lowell Jensen Stand-Up Comedy Bits Coming to Youtube

We went out and shot some footage of the Stand-up Comedian, Keith Lowell Jensen, last night at Luna's Cafe. It was Luna's 1 year anniversary show for stand-up comedy. We're currently distributing Keith's current stand-up comedy CD "To The Moon... Live at Luna's". Keep your eyes glued to Keith's youtube channel for some hilarious clips coming in the next few weeks.

Keith Lowell Jensen's YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/klfly

Be sure to pick up his current CD at:

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Heart Full of Napalm DVD Clearance at www.TheGrindHouse.Net

This title has been discontinued. These are old "Punk Rock" style covers from when Apprehensive Films first launched it's distribution arm and we were selling DVDs at underground punk shows. Very limited quantities available.

A DVD compilation of short horror & exploitation films. Warning: This disc contains elements of standard "GrindHouse" material including but not limited to sleaze, gore, violence, language, intense horror and more! Not recomended for people under 17 or anyone with a medical condition.

The disc includes four shorts; Sublime Depravity, Nwar, Cessation Resolution Nouvelle, and Bible The Movie.

Sublime Depravity: A gut wrenching depiction of a young girl's journey into the world of "Snuff" cinema. Shot on Super-8mm film, not video!! Written and Directed by: Jonathan Morken.

Nwar: The film centers on a group of seedy characters, each trying to snub the other out, all in the name of greed and lust. Super-8mm B&W. Written and Directed by: Jonathan Morken & Erik Beckett.

Cessation Resolution Nouvelle: A spontaneous combustion of clay animation. Super-8mm. Soundtrack by: The Secretions Written by: Jonathan Morken & Jeremiah Fender. Directed by: Jonathan Morken. Animation by: Nick Garrett.

Bible: The Movie: An animated comedy poking fun at Jesus' birth and The Last Supper. Written and Directed by: Keith Lowell Jensen.

Special Features: Three Trailers for Nwar, Interview with the Writers & Directors of Nwar, Two Original Trailers for Sublime Depravity and a Making of Cessation Resolution Nouvelle.

This is the first DVD Apprehensive Films ever released, get yours now before it's gone forever. The last copies we hav are going for just $4.95 and they're only available at http://www.thegrindhouse.net/

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Mark of the Damned (Cinema Insomnia) Trailer

Here is the trailer for the Cinema Insomnia Double-Disc Danger Pack DVD release of Mark of the Damned. It's currently up for Pre-Sale on http://www.amazon.com/ or save $5.00 when you pre-order direct at: http://www.thegrindhouse.net/





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Super8mm Seminar Tomorrow In Sacramento!

Apprehensive Films and The CFAA are bringing Sacramento filmmakers a very special opportunity. The Power of Super 8mm Film seminar with Phil Vigeant. Phil Vigeant is the owner of Pro8mm, the top super 8mm and 16mm lab and transfer house in the country. For more information on Pro8mm visit http://www.pro8mm.com/

This is a must for any filmmaker interested in shooting on real film!

The Seminar is Tuesday, August 17th @ 7pm at The Art Institute of Sacramento
2850 Gateway Oaks Dr., Sacramento. Meetings are free to CFAA members, and only $5 for non-members, $3 for students.

For More info on the CFAA visit: http://www.capitalfilmarts.com/

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Mark of the Damned Cinema Insomnia DVD Pre-Sale

The Double Disc Danger Pack is Here! (Streets 11-9-10)

Pre-Order Now at: http://www.thegrindhouse.net/ or http://www.amazon.com/

“Thrill seekers BEWARE! Your Danger Ring is flashing! It’s warning you of a ‘world far beyond “normal” things-- Mad scientists, masked men, vampire girls, demons, monsters, rocket-packed heroes, zombie hunters, and even Kung-Fu robots”

This two part CINEMA INSOMNIA Halloween special hosted by Mr. Lobo is loaded with slumber party fun, off-beat humor, vintage TV ads, Drive-In movie trailers, retro craziness, and informative interviews on location in Richmond, Virgina--detailing the making of ERIC MILLER’s homegrown Midnight Movie adventure MARK OF THE DAMNED.

Also, there is a hilarious musical cooking segment with NOVEMBER FIRE recording artist SLOB ZOMBIE and a taste of his new hit single 40 HOUR WEEKEND as well as a CINEMA INSOMNIA music video, WATCHING TV--featuring RON DANTE of THE ARCHIES.

These back to back episodes of the national TV show are dedicated to two VERY important people to CINEMA INSOMNIA who left us in 2009, MR. LOBO’s mentor BOB WILKINS of CREATURE FEATURES and KATIE, MR. LOBO’s BIGGEST FAN!

Save $5.00 on this Pre-Sale and get this amazin DVD set for just $19.95 when you buy from http://www.thegrindhouse.net/ the price goes up to $24.95 on 11-9-10.

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Amputee With an Axe DVD Price Drop

Slasher fans out there, we just dropped the price of our DVD of Amputee With an Axe from $14.95 to just $12.95!

The first film to be called a "gore-nography!" Amputee With An Axe helped kick start the slasher genre. Mathew, a deranged young man with a hook for a hand, uses all kinds of weapons to murder and torture women. He becomes obsessed with a prostitute that will be his bride whether she likes it or not. Color, 1975, 90 minutes. AKA: Scream Bloody Murder, Claw of Terror, Mathew, Captive Female.

This disc also includes the short film The Attendant. A short film that concerns a bath-room attendant and the creature he cares for, which resides in the urinal. A creature feature splatterfest! Shot on 16mm film. Written & Directed by: Jonathan Morken.

Special Features: Short film: The Attendant, Original Poster Gallery, Chapter Stops, Full Color Packaging.

Get it now at: http://www.thegrindhouse.net/

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New DVDs Added to TheGrindHouse.Net

We just added a bunch of new titles to http://www.thegrindhouse.net/ and all of them are priced to go at just $9.95

• The Evil Dead (Ultimate Edition) 3 Disc Set


• Fido


• Flesh For Frankenstein


• Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion


• Hatchet (Unrated Director's Cut)


• Human Beasts


• Intruder


• The Last Horror Film


• Shogun's Shadow


• Vintage Erotica anno 1960

Get these quickly, we have limited quantities and they'll go fast.

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Great Review of Keith Lowell Jensen's CD on AmericasComedy.com

"To the Moon... Live at Luna's — Sacramento comedian Keith Lowell Jensen’s first comedy CD — has enough gems to make it worth your while." - Jennifer Gordan, AmericasComedy.com

People told us we were crazy when we said we were going to put out some stand-up comedy CDs in addition to our cult DVD releases. I guess they were wrong!

This review came out yesterday and already we've seen a big spike in CD sales from it. This is a solid review from one of the top comedy websites out there. If you haven't bought "To The Moon... Live at Luna's" yet, what are you waiting for?

Read The Full Review Here:
http://www.americascomedy.com/keith-lowell-jensens-to-the-moon/

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Cinema Insomnia Songs Already on Amazon MP3

That's right, we just started getting the Cinema Insomnia related songs out into the digital download universe and Amazon MP3 already has Watching TV and Don't Haunt The House available for pre-sale.

Ad Watching TV to your Wishlist here:
http://www.amazon.com/Watching-TV/dp/B003YOQQ7K/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1281397658&sr=301-1

Ad Don't Haunt The House to your Wishlist here:
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Haunt-House-End-Street/dp/B003YOOIFM/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1281398203&sr=301-1

Cinema Insomnia theme song coming soon!

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Apprehensive Films and The CFAA Bring You The Power of Super 8 Seminar

Apprehensive Films and The CFAA are bringing Sacramento filmmakers a very special opportunity. The Power of Super 8mm Film seminar with Phil Vigeant. Phil Vigeant is the owner of Pro8mm, the top super 8mm and 16mm lab and transfer house in the country. For more information on Pro8mm visit http://www.pro8mm.com/

This is a must for any filmmaker interested in shooting on real film!

The Seminar is Tuesday, August 17th @ 7pm at The Art Institute of Sacramento
2850 Gateway Oaks Dr., Sacramento. Meetings are free to CFAA members, and only $5 for non-members, $3 for students.

For More info on the CFAA visit: http://www.capitalfilmarts.com/

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http://www.thegrindhouse.net/

Hardware Wars Ad Out in the New Star Wars Insider Digital Magazine

Our full page ad for Hardware Wars is out in the new digital Star Wars Insider Magazine. The response so far has been outstanding. The digital format, which we were a little skeptical about, is actually very cool. Our ad includes the new trailer for the DVD and direct links to our website http://www.hardwarewarsdvd.com/

Check out the new Star Wars Insider Digital issue:
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Cinema Insomnia Digital Audio Downloads Coming Soon!

This Halloween you'll be able to download The Cinema Insomnia theme song, the novelty song Don't Haunt The House and the hit single Watching TV. We're setting all the titles up with Itunes, Amazon MP3 etc. Official release date for all the songs is September 28th.

The Cinema Insomnia theme will be available in two versions, one with the typical voice over by Mr. Lobo and an extended instrumental version.

Don't Haunt The House is a creepy Halloween novelty song featuring Mr. Lobo and The Robot Monsters.

Watching TV is the hit single featured on the Cinema Insomnia TV Show. The music video has played thousands of times on Cinema Insomnia and features Mr. Lobo, Ron Dante (from The Archies) and The Robot Monsters.

We're also shopping these singles to Verizon and other digital outlets, hopefully they will be available as ringtones and more!

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