Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reveals How ‘Bloody Axe Wound’ Was Made: “We watched Uncle Peckerhead during the pandemic.”

As a die-hard horror and comedy enthusiast who grew up watching the classics of both genres, I am thrilled to see Matthew John Lawrence’s latest offering, “Bloody Axe Wound.” With its unique blend of slasher horror and coming-of-age comedy, it takes me back to the golden era of movies that captured my heart during my youth.

The story of Abbie, played by Sari Arambulo, is a captivating mix of innocence and darkness, reminiscent of the characters I used to adore in the 80s and 90s. The fact that she falls for her first intended victim adds an unexpected twist to the narrative that keeps me on the edge of my seat.

The collaboration between Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton Morgan, through their company Mischief Farm, is a perfect fit for this quirky film. Their journey with “Bloody Axe Wound” reminds me of my own passion for discovering hidden gems in the world of cinema. I can’t help but chuckle at their tweet to Matthew John Lawrence – it’s like we all share the same secret love for offbeat, genre-bending films!

In a time when so many movies seem to blend together, “Bloody Axe Wound” stands out as a breath of fresh air. I can’t wait to see what other surprises this wild ride has in store for us horror and comedy fans! And if you ask me, the only thing better than watching this movie would be getting an invite to a sleepover with Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton Morgan – just imagine the stories we could swap about our shared love for the weird and wonderful world of cinema!

Matthew John Lawrence, famed for his work on “Uncle Peckerhead,” returns with “Bloody Axe Wound” – a thrilling blend of slasher horror and comedic coming-of-age tale. The narrative revolves around Abbie, portrayed by Sari Arambulo, a teenager who balances her family’s video store duties with a hidden, ominous secret.

She’s been peddling recordings of genuine murders carried out by her father, Roger Bladecut (portrayed by Billy Burke). However, events take an ominous turn as Abbie chooses to emulate her father and embark on a killing spree in the quaint town of Clover Falls.

The plot becomes intricate for her when she develops feelings for Molly Brown’s character, who coincidentally turns out to be her initial target. With its blend of grisly scenes, humor, and a fresh take on young love, Bloody Axe Wound promises to be an exhilarating journey.

In a recent chat with Collider, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton Morgan (who made the movie through Mischief Farm) opened up about their experiences in creating this project. They discussed aspects such as selecting Billy Burke for the role of Bladecut, as well as how Jeffrey contributed to the film’s rising body count.

Apart from sharing the hurdles they faced in bringing the project to completion and the joy of collaborating, they also provided insights into the process of creating the film.

Inquirer: From where did the idea for creating this originate? Was the project a completed script that was offered to you, or did you join later on in its development process? How did you end up being part of it?

HILARIE BURTON MORGAN: During the pandemic, Jeff and I watched the movie “Uncle Peckerhead“. Afterward, we exchanged a baffled look and exclaimed, “Who on earth created this? It’s so peculiar!

JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN: Hilarie isn’t fond of films like this, but when I saw her reaction as I was rolling with laughter, it was clear she was seeing the same funny scenes as me. So, we decided to contact the director and writer behind it. We managed to get in touch with them through Twitter, initially. I believe that was our first step.

BURTON MORGAN: We recently reached out to him on Twitter, saying something like, “Hey, great job with your movie! Any more projects coming up?” His name is Matthew John Lawrence. Surprisingly, he responded by sending us a bunch of scripts while we were still in lockdown. We took the time to go through them during this period.

MORGAN: He’s a prolific writer.

PROFESSOR BURTON MORGAN: He’s a teacher specializing in screenwriting. Given his profession, he had a pile of scripts. Among them, one particular script caught his attention due to its blend of Jeffrey’s expertise in horror and the zombie, gore genre. As I have extensive experience in teen dramas, if there was ever a script that combined these two genres, this was it.

It brought to mind films from two decades back. I haven’t seen anything similar recently, and it had a similar feel. It struck me as if we could produce something like this today, then I thought, “If we can pull this off in the current era, we should really go for it with full force.

As someone who has spent decades in the film industry, I’ve had my fair share of experiences and relationships that have shaped my career. One such encounter was with a production company called Shudder, where I worked closely with a man who produced and distributed three movies from the ’90s. These films were, well, let’s just say they pushed the boundaries of appropriateness. But that’s how we forged our bond. Our relationship with AMC, which owns Shudder, also played a part in this connection. Looking back, it was through these experiences that I learned valuable lessons and made invaluable connections in the world of cinema.

Source: Collider

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2024-12-29 20:15