Black Mandala is thrilled to unveil the cinematic thrill-ride, “VAMPIRE ZOMBIES… FROM SPACE!”, masterfully directed by the visionary Michael Stasko. This film is a mind-bending fusion of gut-wrenching horror and wildly imaginative sci-fi, catapulting audiences into a universe where the undead clash with extraterrestrial forces. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey filled with explosive action, spine-chilling terror, and wickedly dark humor that will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat!
From the depths of space, Dracula has devised his most dastardly plan yet; turning the residents of the small town of Marlow into his personal army of vampire zombies! A motley crew consisting of a grizzled detective, a skeptical rookie cop, a chain-smoking greaser, and a determined young woman band together to save the world.
AWARDS
Audience Choice and Student Jury
Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival 2024
Best Feature Film, Best Ensemble, and Best Poster
Terror in the Bay Film Festival 2024
Best Feature Film
Fright Nights Austria Film Festival 2024
Best Sci-Fi Film
Hot Springs International Film Festival 2024
Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Production Design
Buried Alive Film Festival 2024
Audience Choice and Best Director
Hellifax Horror Fest 2024
Best Feature
South African Horrorfest 2024
Best Sci-Fi Feature
New York City Horror Film Festival 2024
Best Horror Feature
Melbourne Underground Film Festival 2024
Best Feature
Festival de Cine Descubierto Peru 2025
Best Canadian Feature
Victoria Film Festival 2025
Director: Michael Stasko
Script: Jakob Skrzypa, Alex Forman, Michael Stasko
Cast: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael C. Gwynne, Judith O’Dea, Simon Reynolds, David Liebe Hart, Andrew Bee, Gavin Michael Booth, Nicholas Shields, Catherine Valle-Taylor, Kathy Roberts
Cinematography: Ken Amlin
Music: Ian McGregor Smith
Producers: Ted Bezaire, Michael Stasko
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Hey there, I’m Jim and I’m located in London, UK. I am a Writer and Managing Director here at Grimoire of Horror. A lifelong love of horror and writing has led me down this rabbit hole, allowing me to meet many amazing people and experience some truly original artwork. I specialise in world cinema, manga/graphic novels, and video games but will sometime traverse into the unknown in search of adventure.