RODDY PIPER, ETHAN DETTENMAIER & JENNA JAMESON ARE SET TO PUT THE FEAR INTO THE LONE STAR STATE! (5th November, 2006)
Two of the most popular horror websites online have teamed up to give you a mouth watering
horror convention in Dallas, Texas. Dread Central and Pit of Horror present the TEXAS FEAR FEST!
The event is to be held March 23rd - 25th 2007 at the Mesquite Hampton Inn Suites & Convention Center, TX. It's categorically an entire weekend of absolute terror and is thus a must for any serious horror fan!
With Roddy Piper, Ethan Dettenmaier and Jenna Jameson set to appear as guests at the event, they will also be
doing a SIN-JIN SMYTH panel to bring all the latest news on the movie to the fans. Throw into the mix Andrew Bryniarski (Leatherface - TCM The Beginning), Tony Todd (The Candyman!), Michael Bailey Smith (Pluto, The Hills Have Eyes 2006) and MANY MORE, including a Guest of Honor still to be announced, means that this is going to be HUGE... !
Check out their website for all the gory details!
NEW SIN-JIN SMYTH TRAILER COMING SOON & NEW INTERVIEWS! (22nd August, 2006)
For the past couple of months, Sin-Jin Smyth fans and those seeking a glimpse at this highly-anticipated film, have had to settle for the teaser trailer.
With nothing but text stating the Sin-Jin Smyth mythos followed by a brief glimpse of the title character himself behind bars, everyone has been chomping at the bit to see MORE!
Well in a few short weeks they will have more - a LOT MORE!
Director Ethan Dettenmaier is currently working on cutting together a full-length trailer which will give salivating fans even more to salivate over.
No one will be disappointed when it hits the internet next month and all of the buzz surrounding the film will most likely triple in scale!
As well as cutting a new trailer, writer/director Ethan Dettenamier has been kept busy with some interviews which can be found in the PRESS section of the website.
With anticipation growing, rest assured that the next few months are going to have everyone talking about Sin-Jin Smyth!
DAVIS TALKS SIN-JIN... DETTENMAIER TO DIRECT TV SHOW (12th August, 2006)
Sin-Jin Smyth himself, Jonathan Davis, recently spoke about his upcoming role as The Devil.
"It's a film that I was asked to play the title character, Sin-Jin Smyth. It's a movie about the devil."
Korn is currently headlining the Family Values tour, which next plays in Englewood, Colorado on August 15th.
You can see Korn this weekend at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV where they will be playing 2 shows, August 12th and 13th. Read The Entire Article Here
In other Sin-Jin news, writer/director Ethan Dettenmaier has been approached to direct an episode of FEARMONGERS, a 13-part series of one-hour horror shorts to be crafted by some of the top indie directors in Hollywood.
More information can be found at Fangoria.com. Read The Entire Article Here
SIN-JIN SMYTH SPREAD IN HORRORHOUND MAGAZINE (21st July, 2006)
Horrorhound Magazine recently interviewed writer/director Ethan Dettenmaier and star Richard Tyson (Federal Marshal Tyree) for a 2-page spread in their latest issue.
The article delves in to the movie making process behind Sin-Jin Smyth and uncovers some new information not found elsewhere.
For Sin-Jin Smyth fans this is a real find and readers of the magazine who have yet to hear about Sin-Jin Smyth will have a very good first look at the film.
Horrohound is available through subscription via their website. Go order your copy today!
Issue #3 is available right now!
SIN-JIN SMYTH CREW TEAR UP THE GOLF COURSE FOR CHARITY EVENT AND SIN-JIN SMYTH TAKES ON KIMMEL! (18th July, 2006)
Yesterday (July 17th) Sin-Jin Smyth was in full representation at Synergy's R.E.I. Celebrity Golf Classic where star, Richard Tyson, director Ethan Dettenmaier and a few friends
teed off in support of getting books to inner city kids.
More images can be found in the Sin-Jin Smyth Official Forum here
In other news, Sin-Jin Smyth himself (Korn frontman, Jonathan Davis) will be appearing tonight on the Jimmy Kimmel Show.
Watch for Korn who are beginning their Family Values Tour at the end of this month. Find out more at Korn's Official Website, www.Korn.com.
THE OFFICIAL SIN-JIN SMYTH STREET TEAM - JOIN TODAY! (2nd July, 2006)
The Sin-Jin Smyth Street Team is underway and everyone who signed up for the Newsletter or whom is on myspace should have received notice.
All street team members will be responsible for promoting the film either online or offline and the top promoters will receive prizes based on the amount of points collected by the film's release (later this year).
If you want to join the street team send an email to justin@sinjinsmyth.com with the following info:
Name:
Age:
Email Address:
Where You Live: (City, State, Country)
Do You Want To Be On The Online Team? (Yes or No)
Do You Want To Be On The Offline Team? (Yes or No)
Do You Want To Be An Area Leader? (Yes or No)
What Makes You A Good Area Leader? (tell us why we should choose you)
Join today and support Sin-Jin Smyth!
-Justin and the Wrecking Crew
THE OFFICIAL SIN-JIN SMYTH ONLINE STORE HAS LAUNCHED (27th June, 2006)
T-Shirts, Props, Autographed 8x10's, Limited Edition Wardrobe and so much more!
The Official Sin-Jin Smyth Online Store has opened it's proverbial doors to the public! Stocked with an arsenal of merchandise, fans
can order Sin-Jin Smyth swag from the comfort of their own home. With such items as Limited Edition Sin-Jin Smyth Highwayman's Jackets, Prop Sledgehammers, Dogtags and even Wrecking Crew Soccer Jerseys, the online store
offers a wide range of items sure to please everyone!
Subscribers to the Sin-Jin Smyth Newsletter (known as the 101st Sin-jin Smyth Battalion AKA Satan's Fist) got first crack at the online store with a special 24 hour sneak preview!
Newsletter subscribers will also be privvy to other upcoming exclusives, so make sure you sign up today!
The Online Store has not taken the place of the original Cafe Press store, which has been revamped and includes a lot of brand new items including Wrecking Crew Hats, Beer Steins, Thongs, Clocks, Aprons and
a whole lot more!
You can check out the online store here and be sure to pick yourself (and/or someone you care about) up something Evil!
To sign up for the Newsletter and not miss out on any future exclusives, click on LINKS at the bottom of the page and sign up right now!
The Devil is coming...in style!
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE UPDATES (16th June, 2006)
NEW retrospective CD, Out of the Darkness, coming July 4th
Before the Haverghasts, before the haunted asylum and the Crypts of the Foresaken, there was Arcacia, a ruined village by the sea with a dark past and a mysterious link to an ancient tower hidden away among the cliffs of the Northern Jarls. Out of the Darkness (Retrospective: 1994-1999) features re-recorded and re-mastered horror music classics from Midnight Syndicate's Midnight Syndicate, Born of the Night, and Realm of Shadows as well as four previously unreleased tracks.
Containing close to 70 minutes of music, the collection features both the band's and the fans' favorite songs from the first three CDs re-recorded, re-mastered, and sounding better than ever. "Given the fact that both our writing and equipment have changed quite a bit since those discs were originally recorded, we looked at this as an opportunity to breathe new life into the material," says Gavin Goszka. "We attempted to maintain as much of the sound and character of the original versions while still making minor changes to the arrangements and perfomances to bring them closer to what we originally envisioned."
The disc also features previously unreleased material including selections from two of Edward Douglas' early horror films ("The Dead Matter" and "Journey Into Dementia").
An updated take on the early signature tracks that helped launch Midnight Syndicate, Out of the Darkness invites listeners to return to the haunted village of Arcacia where it all began. The CD will be available July 4th. Check www.midnightsyndicate.com for availability.
Haunted Attraction Magazine # 44 on sale now!
For over 14 years, Haunted Attraction Magazine has been covering the Halloween and Dark Amusement industries. Issue # 44 features an in depth, eight-page cover story on the history of Midnight Syndicate, it's impact in the industry, and plans for the future. Featuring up close and personal stories from Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka along with plenty of never before seen photos and images from the early years of Entity Productions and Midnight Syndicate, this issue offers a unique insight into the band's history.
NEW Legions of the Night fan site up!
The new Legions of the Night fan site is up and running at www.LegionsoftheNight.com. Featuring dark art, photos, poetry, haunted attractions, gaming companies, and much more, the site is run by fans for the fans and supporters of Midnight Syndicate and horror community. For forum-style sites, be sure to stop by Midnight Syndicate on Yahoo and Midnight Syndicate on MySpace.
Gates of Delirium inspires a d20 adventure module for Dungeons & Dragons game
Goodman Games and Midnight Syndicate are pleased to announce they have partnered to produce Dungeon Crawl Classics #34: Cage of Delirium, the first d20 adventure module designed with a soundtrack. This all-new adventure of spine-tingling horror comes packaged with Gates of Delirium, the haunting Midnight Syndicate soundtrack, is authored by Dragon editor Wes Schneider and features all-new cover art by classic D&D artist Erol Otus.
The CD will help create an incredibly rich role playing experience where the spooky mood of a haunting adventure becomes ever more real. Various encounter areas within the module specify instructions to the DM on which track to play from the CD. Certain encounter areas might even play multiple tracks as events occur. Scheduled for release in August 2006, Dungeon Crawl Classics #34: Cage of Delirium will be packaged as a 64-page adventure module with the accompanying CD shrink-wrapped inside.
"We’ve been talking for years about working on a project together," said Joseph Goodman, President of Goodman Games. "Midnight Syndicate does great work that meshes perfectly with our adventure modules. When Wes came to us with a proposal to bring the two worlds together, how could we say no?"
"I’m a big fan Goodman Games, especially their Dungeon Crawl Classics line," said Edward Douglas of Midnight Syndicate. "Wes took his own personal interpretation of Gates of Delirium and developed it into an incredible adventure. Between that, Erol’s art, and the fact that the CD has been carefully integrated into the game play, this module will create a truly unforgettable roleplaying experience for DMs and players alike."
UPCOMING PROJECTS
It's been a busy year for Midnight Syndicate. Not only have they begun work on two horror film scores, Sin-Jin Smyth and The Rage, but they also plan to begin work on a new Midnight Syndicate disc in 2007. In addition, Edward Douglas plans to return to the director's chair for the horror film, The Dead Matter.
Earlier this year, Sin-Jin Smyth got a new website (www.sin-jinsmyth.com) complete with a new teaser trailer, production stills, interviews and more. Stars Roddy Piper (WWF, They Live) and Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop, BlackHawk Down) recently showed up at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in Los Angeles to meet fans and view a screening of a scene from the movie complete with Midnight Syndicate score.
Robert Kurtzman's The Rage (www.theragefilm.com) starring Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster), Reggie Bannister (Phantasm, Bubba Ho-Tep) and Carmella DeCesare (2004 Playmate of the Year) is scheduled to wrap filming at the end of August. The first and second acts of the film have already been edited and scored. "It's a really intense film," says Edward Douglas, "very visual and very exciting to work on from a composer's standpoint."
Edward Douglas' remake of his supernatural horror thriller, The Dead Matter produced in cooperation with SnapKick Productions is moving along as well with pre-production slated to begin in the upcoming months. "I'm anxious to begin," says Ed, "It's been over ten years since we released the original version. We've had all that time to re-examine the film and mold the script into a far superior piece. I guarantee the fans will not be disappointed." Look for updates and the official The Dead Matter website coming soon!
THE OFFICIAL SIN-JIN SMYTH NEWSLETTER (14th June, 2006)
The Official Sin-Jin Smyth Newsletter is the best way to keep up-to-date on all of the latest happenings. With exclusive interviews, pictures, video, updates with writer & director Ethan Dettenmaier and much more, you don't want to miss a single issue!
JOIN TODAY!
DOWNLOADS PAGE ADDED, CAST & CREW TO BE ADDED (21st May, 2006)
Finally we've made a start to the DOWNLOADS section on the site (in the ABOUT category). Two different desktop images are available for download in two different sizes. You should be able to add them to your desktop and have it so that your shortcuts don't interfere with the background. Also available for download is a standard JPG banner. Please feel free to add this to your website or myspace and link back to this site.
CAST & CREW is currently being worked on and should be ready before the FANGORIA show in a couple of weeks time. Keep checking back.
NEWS HOT SPOT, SJS SHIRTS, REPRESENT AT FANGORIA! (2nd May, 2006)
Keep checking the SIN-JIN SMYTH FORUM
for all the latest in news and interviews. Ethan logs on as much as possible to let the fans know what is up. Currently there are new interviews online that have yet to be linked from the site. You can, however, find links to anything and everything SJS on the
has also been linked back up. Keep a close eye on the store though, since some new SJS shirts are on their way. More on this soon...
, Burbank, Los Angeles, this June 2nd - 4th. The
wrecking crew will be representing with Roddy Piper and Richard Tyson scheduled as guests and also some crew heading along to help promote the movie, including director, Ethan Dettenmaier. The show has a fantastic line-up of guests, and promises to be one of the biggest horror events this year. Check out
