Win a copy of Remastered social network horror PANIC BUTTON – released on DVD & Digital today!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by frazerlee

Don’t um Panic, but on October 23, 2017 (today!) – “Ground-breaking, hard-edged psycho-cyber horror thriller” PANIC BUTTON gets a remastered re-release on DVD & Download (from Trinity Films).

And you can WIN a copy thanks to the fine people over at Masters of Horror. Click here to enter, and hurry! The closing date for entries is October 30.

The Remaster includes all-new extras including audio commentary from yours truly, and a host of other cool features.

You can see the new trailer that PromoteHorror is calling “Hard-Core” here:

SYNOPSIS:
Four young people win a trip of a lifetime to New York, courtesy of their favourite social-networking website – All2gethr.com. On board the private jet, their mysterious host invites to take part in the in-flight entertainment – a new online gaming experience. But this is no ordinary game. Trapped at 30,000 feet, they are forced to play for their lives and the lives of their loved ones. They are about to learn that putting your life online can have deadly offline consequences and that there no ESC key…

Panic Button, made in 2011, was one of the first British horror films to explore the dark side of social networking and the perils of sharing too much information online. Played out in a claustrophobic, almost real-time situation, the film taps into pertinent social issues that now have a universal significance in the digital age. Themes such as social media crime, identity theft, cyber bullying, voyeurism, peer pressure, child safety and terrorism all come into play, at a time when iPads and smart phone apps were in their infancy.

DVD EXTRAS:
• Audio Commentary with writers Frazer Lee, John Shackleton & David Shillitoe
• Trailer Galler
• Gag reel
• Outtake/deleted scenes
• Making of, Gallery
• Guerrilla Filmmakers Masterclass
• Flight School – How to get a film off the ground

Available from –

Amazon

HMV

iTunes

CREDITS:
PANIC BUTTON is a MOVIE MOGUL PRODUCTION,
starring SCARLETT ALICE JOHNSON JACK GORDON MICHAEL JIBSON ELEN RHYS and JOSHUA RICHARDS.
Costume Designer: SIAN JENKINS, Hair and make up by VICTORIA NORTHBROOKE Production Designer: TIM DICKEL, Director of Photography: SIMON POULTER, Edited by JOHN GILLANDERS, music by MARK RUTHERFORD, Line Producer: GARETH I DAVIES, co-producer: DAVID SHILLITOE
Written by FRAZER LEE, JOHN SHACKLETON, DAVID SHILLITOE & CHRIS CROW
Produced by JOHN SHACKLETON & directed by CHRIS CROW
Read PANIC BUTTON the official movie novelisation by FRAZER LEE on Kindle

“The Social Network of Shocks” ☆☆☆☆ (Alan Jones, Film4 Frightfest)
“British horror at its bloody best” ☆☆☆☆ (Sky Movies)
“Nail-bitingly terrifying” ☆☆☆☆☆ (Abertoir Film Festival)
“Just excellent” ☆☆☆☆ (Screenjabber)
“Totally terrifying!” (Billy Chainsaw, Shock Horror)

Panic Button: Horror Channel UK TV network premiere

Posted on January 12, 2016 by frazerlee

Panic Button, the acclaimed horror/thriller feature film I co-wrote with John Shackleton, David Shillitoe & Chris Crow, gets its UK network telly premiere this Friday 15th January at 22:45.

Watch it on Sky channel 319, Virgin TV channel 149, Freeview channel 70 and Freesat channel 138.

And for more social networking scares read Panic Button – The Official Movie Novelisation by yours truly!

Praise for ‘Panic Button’ – the novel:

“A chilling commentary on the modern phenomenon of social media…I highly recommend reading this book, after which you really should go and see the film as well” (Jim McLeod, Ginger Nuts of Horror)

“More than competes with anything the creators of the original Saw could dream up” (Hellnotes)

“Frazer Lee explores the real dangers of putting our lives online and, through his characters, shows the real-life consequences of cyber-bullying, privacy, identity theft and the dangers of hiding behind the internet” (Malysa Stratton Louk, Digital Journal)

This is an intelligent and propulsive book, pressing all the right buttons – panic or otherwise – as a standalone piece of fiction even if you’ve not seen the movie version” (Paul Mount, Starburst Magazine)

Praise for Panic Button: The Movie

“The best British horror in years” ☆☆☆☆ (Adam Stephen Kelly, Ain’t It Cool News)

“The Social Network of Shocks” ☆☆☆☆ (Alan Jones, Film4 Frightfest)

“This is British horror at its bloody best” ☆☆☆☆ (Sky Movies)

“Nail-bitingly terrifying” ☆☆☆☆☆ (Abertoir Film Festival)

‘Claustrophobic, bloody exciting’ Panic Button video review from Bleeding Critic

Posted on September 22, 2015 by frazerlee

Check out this bloody marvellous video review of PANIC BUTTON from the inimitable Bleeding Critic here.

“PANIC BUTTON deserves so much more media attention. It’s claustrophobic, bloody exciting and simple. I’ll certainly be recommending this film for a long time”

Panic Button – out now on DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, iTunes

World Horror Con 2015 Schedule

Posted on May 1, 2015 by frazerlee

Hey F(r)iends, i’m looking forward to seeing some of you at the 25th Anniversary World Horror Convention & Bram Stoker Awards® Weekend in Atlanta, 7-10 May.

The programmers have put together a dazzling array of panels and events – I wish I could attend every single one.

(My schedule of panels, readings, screenings etc. is below.)

Please note, the Mass Signing Event is open to the public, so even if you’re not around for the whole convention do come along on the Friday for books and authors galore.

And my publisher, Samhain Horror, will be in the dealers’ room all weekend with a coffin load of scary books.

– it will be great to see you there!

Cheers,
Frazer

FRIDAY, MAY 8

NOON-1 PM Media: WHCFILM: Beyond the Edge: Screenwriting Without Frontiers – REDHOOK

In order to scare or disturb an audience, and to tell a horrifying story that will resonate, a screenwriter must be willing to scare and disturb themselves first. This panel will explore screenwriting that willingly goes over the edge, as well as navigating the desires and demands of producers and studios within the realities of Hollywood and independent film.

Moderator: Ryan Lieske. Panelists: John Farris, Andrew S. Fuller, Daniel Knauf, Frazer Lee, Rena Mason

1-2 PM Media: WHCFILM: World Premiere: THE STAY and Other Short Films From the Dark Imagination of Frazer Lee – REDHOOK

On Edge (Dir./Scr. Frazer Lee, 15 min)

Impatient patient Thurlow (Charley Boorman) gets more than he bargained for in Doctor Matthews’ (Doug Bradley) dentist’s chair. Winner of Best Horror Short, Dragon*Con.

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0194211/

Red Lines (Dir./Scr. Frazer Lee, 7 min)

Unruly schoolgirl Emily (Kirsty Levett) learns the disturbing secret of the red lines in detention under the watchful eye of her Teacher (Doug Bradley). Winner of Best Short, Fearless Tales Genre Festival.

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345851/

The Stay (Dir./Scr. Frazer Lee, 9 min)

A young holidaymaker (Daniela Finley) checks into a secluded rental cottage and discovers that some vacations stay with you…forever. WORLD PREMIERE – WORLD HORROR CON ATLANTA 2015.

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4599410/

Introduced & Q&A: Frazer Lee.

5-6 PM Panel: WHCFILM: Filmmakers Lounge

Filmmakers and presenters from Thursday night’s and today’s World Horror Con Film Festival programming get together for a casual meet and greet with each other and attendees. Listen to them talk shop and ask questions about the scary and fun parts of making horror movies.

Moderator: Thomas Sipos. Panelists: Daniel Griffith, Lynne Hansen, Daniel Knauf, Frazer Lee, Ryan Lieske, John Skipp

6:30-8 PM Mass Author Signing – THE BARRENS

Convention guests and attending authors will be available to sign their books.

The PUBLIC are also cordially invited to attend, free of charge!

SATURDAY, MAY 9

12:30-1 PM Reading: Frazer Lee – INNSMOUTH

SUNDAY, MAY 10

NOON-1 PM Panel: WORLDHORROR: International/Global Horror: Books and Films You May Have Missed This Year – SARNACH

Our panelists share their favorite novels, anthologies, collections, and stories published outside the USA in 2014, as well as the best in last year’s global horror cinema. They may even give you some hints as to what releases they are most looking forward to in 2015.

Moderator: Mandy Slater. Panelists: Aaron Dries, Frazer Lee, Usman T. Malik, Lisa Tuttle

Panic Button listed in Best Horror Movies of 2014 #panicbuttonmovie

Posted on January 12, 2015 by frazerlee

About.Horror lists PANIC BUTTON in its Top 25 Best Horror Movies of 2014: DTV/Limited Theatrical Releases.

It’s an honour to be included alongside some great titles. Top o’ the pile is everyone’s #1 favourite THE BABADOOK.

Check out Mark H. Harris’s full list here! What were your faves of 2014?

Panic Button: USA dvd cover art & release date

Posted on February 3, 2014 by frazerlee

My debut feature film (screenwriter) ‘Panic Button‘ is unleashed on DVD in USA/Canada April 22nd 2014 from Phase 4 Films.

Pre-order PANIC BUTTON – Region 1 USA DVD here.

And the Canadian DVD release of PANIC BUTTON here.

(note: the distributor has the release date set for April 22nd, Amazon currently has the slightly later street date of May 13th)

Here’s the cover art:

‘Panic Button’ is also available on DVD/Blu-ray in the UK, Germany, Australia, Japan and more.
Check out my Facebook Page for a gallery of Panic Button cover art from around the world – which is your favourite cover?

What the critics say – praise for ‘Panic Button’:
“The best British horror in years” ☆☆☆☆ (Adam Stephen Kelly, Ain’t It Cool News)
“The Social Network of Shocks” ☆☆☆☆ (Alan Jones, Film4 Frightfest)
“This is British horror at its bloody best” ☆☆☆☆ (Sky Movies)
“Nail-bitingly terrifying” ☆☆☆☆☆ (Abertoir Film Festival)
“Just excellent” ☆☆☆☆ (Screenjabber)
“Totally terrifying!” (Billy Chainsaw, Shock Horror)

Panic Button: USA iTunes release day!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by frazerlee

Social networking horror/thriller feature film PANIC BUTTON is released today on iTunes USA. Follow the link to check out the trailer in iTunes, where you can also rent or buy the movie cited as “The best British horror in years” by Ain’t it Cool News.

Prices start at $3.99 so why not give Panic Button a pop and support indie filmmaking? I’d love to hear what you guys think of the movie! Just don’t forget to “check the Terms & Conditions”… (evil laugh)

And while I got your attention, just a quick reminder about the movie novelization and soundtrack score. How very transmedia and multi-platform of me 🙂

Praise for Panic Button:
“The best British horror in years” ☆☆☆☆ (Adam Stephen Kelly, Ain’t It Cool News)
“The Social Network of Shocks” ☆☆☆☆ (Alan Jones, Film4 Frightfest)
“This is British horror at its bloody best” ☆☆☆☆ (Sky Movies)
“Nail-bitingly terrifying” ☆☆☆☆☆ (Abertoir Film Festival)
“Just excellent” ☆☆☆☆ (Screenjabber)
“Totally terrifying!” (Billy Chainsaw, Shock Horror)

PANIC BUTTON USA VOD premiere

Posted on April 10, 2013 by frazerlee

As reported on DreadCentral, PANIC BUTTON makes its VOD debut in the USA this month. If you live in the U.S. of A. and fancy watching four strangers being terrorised by their mysterious captor aboard a private jet plane, then read on…

From distributor Phase 4 Films:

Make sure to watch Panic Button on VOD this month!

Four young people win a trip of a lifetime to New York City. On board the private jet, they are invited to take part in the in-flight entertainment – a new online gaming experience. But this is no ordinary game. Trapped at 30,000 feet, they are forced to play for their lives and the lives of their loved ones by their mysterious captor.

This (USA) Premiere can be found exclusively on Comcast, Cablevision, Cox and Insight

Use the following mapping to find Panic Button:

Cablevision
New Releases

Comcast
Top Picks > Movie Collections > World Premieres
Movies > Movie Collections > World Premieres

Cox
Movies on Demand > Early Screening > World Premieres
Movies on Demand > New Releases

Insight
Movies > World Premieres

Enjoy the movie and as always, love to hear your comments!

Panic Button: Meet the Team (Watch the Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass Q&A Video)

Posted on July 19, 2012 by frazerlee

With thanks to all at Movie Mogul Films and the inimitable Chris Jones, check out the Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass Q&A, which details the creation of indie horror/thriller ‘Panic Button’ from script to screen…and beyond. Hit the link below for the full video.