Hungry for Horror? Then catch THIRSTY in Rhode Island
Hungry for Horror? Then catch THIRSTY in Rhode Island
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JOE KNETTER ADAPTATION “THIRSTY” TO PREMIERE AT
THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
THIS AUGUST.
Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 2009 – The horror-comedy THIRSTY will finally be making its world premiere at the 13th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival which runs August 4-9 in Providence, RI. Based on the short story from cult horror author Joe Knetter (“Zombie Bukkake”), THIRSTY stars Joe Lynch (director of "Wrong Turn 2"), Tiffany Shepis ("Night of the Demons”) and Michael Bailey Smith (“The Hills Have Eyes”) along with several voice cameos from different genre icons and filmmakers. The 15-minute short is directed by Andrew Kasch from a screenplay by David Rosiak (“Ring of Death”).
ABOUT THE FILM:
Based on the short story from cult author Joe Knetter, THIRSTY is a horror-comedy that chronicles a slacker on his cross-country drive through a lonely desert highway. As a massive heat wave rolls in, only one thing can quench his monstrous thirst: a delicious frozen beverage. But first he must dodge a series of bizarre obstacles and ultimately survive the night...
Based on the short story from cult author Joe Knetter, THIRSTY is a horror-comedy that chronicles a slacker on his cross-country drive through a lonely desert highway. As a massive heat wave rolls in, only one thing can quench his monstrous thirst: a delicious frozen beverage. But first he must dodge a series of bizarre obstacles and ultimately survive the night...
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
Now in its 13th year, New England's largest and most prestigious festival — the Rhode Island International Film Festival™ (RIIFF) — will take place August 4-9, 2009. Ranked as a one of the Top 12 Film Festivals in the United States, this world-class event will be held at venues around Providence. It features screenings, filmmaking workshops, meet-and-greet industry events and seminars. Aiming to promote Rhode Island as a filmmaking location and to celebrate the independent filmmaking spirit, RIIFF also hosts a number of high-profile premieres and provides a showcase for international features, documentaries, and shorts.