Showing posts with label Writers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writers. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

STUCK from Dwarf Star Films

Las Vegas Filmmakers Studios

My return to acting began in 2023 with this psychological drama filmed in Las Vegas. Written by Ricky Gray Jr. and directed by Danielle Patton. Starring Yisrael Dubov, Brad Stein, Jim Childs, and Kelsey Davidson.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31862587/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cdt_t_5 


 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Jim Childs IMDbPro Starmeter

Casting Film Movie TV IMDb


Thanks to everyone who has checked out my IMDb page. I believe this is the lowest number my starmeter has been (the lower the number, the better the rating). There will be new projects listed for this year, so keep checking periodically for announcements of what I've been working on. And be sure to support your local filmmakers and artists. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7252327/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Terrence Sir (a.k.a. John Barclay)

Nightmare Theater (1958 KRON-TV San Francisco, California)

TERRENCE SIR (John Barclay)
Nightmare Theater (Jan. 29, 1958-1958; KRON-TV; channel 4; San Francisco, California)


Voice actor, TV and radio producer John Barclay took over hosting Nightmare Theater as Terrence's father, Terrence Sir. It aired Wednesday nights at 10:35 pm. "To introduce Nightmare Theater on KRON in San Francisco, John Barclay enters as a two-faced monster from studio mummy's tomb wearing a grotesque mask on the back of his head and speaking in sepulchral tones learned during long years as a Shakespearean actor," is how LIFE magazine (May 26, 1958) described the host and the show. 

The Daily Independent Journal (Feb. 7, 1958) revealed much more information about the new host's debut and take over of Nightmare Theater: "Fans of the 'Nightmare' TV show have been startled the last two weeks to see a new face - and a bearded one at that. It belongs to Terrence Sr., father of Terrence Jr. who has been acting as host of the horror program on KRON. Senior stirred his creaky bones and left the comfortable dampness of his mummy's cage, just to return to life and see how Junior was making out with the television audience. During the course of a chat last Wednesday, Pop learned Son was doing fine, only he was getting a bit tired and and could use a little vacation. Now, you'll be seeing Senior on 'Nightmare' every Wednesday while Junior rests his creaky joints in the family tomb. Oh, yes, Terrence Sr. is really John Barclay of Sausalito, whose mannerisms on the air are faintly reminiscent of Boris Karloff. Barclay has had a long career as an... opera singer, dramatic actor and radio-TV writer [and] producer." The films shown were from the Shock! package.

FILMS SHOWN: The Black Cat (1934); Calling Dr. Death (1943); Chinatown Squad (1935); Dead Man's Eyes (1944); Dracula (1931); Dracula's Daughter (1936); Enemy Agent (1940); Frankenstein (1931); The Frozen Ghost (1945); The Invisible Man (1933); The Mummy (1932); The Mummy's Ghost (1944); The Mummy's Tomb (1942); The Mystery of Marie Roget (1942); Mystery of the White Room (1939); Sealed Lips (1942); The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942)

Nightmare Theater (1958 KRON-TV San Francisco, California)


Nightmare Theater (1958 KRON-TV San Francisco, California)

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Dwarf Star Films Presents STUCK !!!

Brad Stein Casting Film Movie IMDb

Wanted to give you all a heads-up on a new film I was involved in called STUCK. It was filmed here in Las Vegas and I got to play a deliciously wicked role in it. Great script by producer/writer Ricky Gray Jr. and directed by local talent Danielle Patton. It also stars Yisrael Dubov and Brad Stein. Currently in post-production, keep your eyes open for this new psychological thriller by Dwarf Star Films. Many thanks to all for casting me and the fun I had working with the cast and crew. 

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Ghosts from the Past !!!

Good Morning Miss Vickers by Stephen Levi play


Back when I attended the Los Angeles Theatre Academy, I was often typecast as a young, goody-two-shoes. At the time, that didn't sit well with me since I was seeking to broaden my skills and range as an actor. However, many of the roles I was given were wonderful parts nonetheless. And what was really cool about portraying the role of Edmond Pendergast in "Good Morning Miss Vickers" was that he was a ghost. It was a sign of things to come as I now play the ghoulish television horror host Sicko-Psychotic on the Super Shock Show. What I remember about this production was that I enjoyed working with writer-director Stephen Levi... and oddly enough, I recall much of the stage blocking. The play was published by Samuel French, Inc. and I was credited as Jimmy Childs in the publication. Actress Kristine Alexandria, who I remember fondly, played Ashley Manchester. --- Jim Childs

Good Morning Miss Vickers by Stephen Levi play Las Vegas actor Jim Childs & Kristine Alexandria

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The Haunted Library: The Raven

 


The Haunted Library - Ep 3: THE RAVEN by Edgar Allan Poe


Characters from the Sicko-Psychotic show host classic tales of the supernatural and macabre. These stories from The Haunted Library are read by various people who are credited in the videos. 

(Sicko-Psychotic the King of Ghouls is played by Las Vegas actor Jim Childs who also voices Cameo the Magic Camera Obscura puppet).


Monday, November 1, 2021

The Haunted Library: Hansel and Gretel

 


What's Halloween without a wicked witch? 2020 audio recording of Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm... hosted by Sicko-Psychotic, Cameo, and Silky the Spider. Welcome to the Haunted Library and Happy Halloween !!!


The Haunted Library - Ep 2: HANSEL AND GRETEL by The Brothers Grimm


Characters from the Sicko-Psychotic show host classic tales of the supernatural and macabre. These stories from The Haunted Library are read by various people who are credited in the videos. (Las Vegas actor Jim Childs plays Sicko-Psychotic, voices the puppet Cameo, and some of the characters in the story.)


Saturday, October 30, 2021

Tales Told By Sicko-Psychotic !!!


In June of 2020... Cameo, Silky and I lent our voices for the community. We read two classics tales, The Furnished Room by O. Henry and Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. Hopefully, it will go well and we will continue the video series we're calling The Haunted Library. It was exciting to be doing something different. Enjoy.

The Haunted Library - Ep 1: THE FURNISHED ROOM by O. Henry

Characters from the Sicko-Psychotic show host classic tales of the supernatural and macabre. These stories from The Haunted Library are read by various people who are credited in the videos. (Las Vegas actor Jim Childs plays Sicko-Psychotic, voices Cameo's voice, and voices a couple of the characters in the story)

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Joanne Nakaya as Aunt Clarice!

Las Vegas Halloween horror host show cast

The part of Aunt Clarice was specially written for the wonderful Joanne Nakaya. 

Las Vegas Halloween horror host show cast

There's a new witch in town and Vegas will never be the same! (Sicko-Psychotic TV Series)

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Elvira's Box of Horror / Elvira's Horror Classics (2004)

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

ELVIRA'S BOX OF HORROR (a.k.a. Elvira's Horror Classics) (2004)

TIME LIFE Video; Direct Holdings Americas Inc.

Script: Cassandra Peterson, Doug Cox, John Moody, Billy Altman
Cast: Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark)

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the DarkIn 2004, horror movie hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, proved that celluloid nightmares really can come true. Lying back on that familiar couch, the queen of schlock returned to show us her Box of Horror... and you wouldn't believe what it contained: a talking Venus flytrap, an angry head, restless spirits, human organs, a killer's lethal weapon, and other ghastly surprises. Why, her whole box was filled with enough ghoulish goodies to raise the dead, rattle some bones, and feed an army of zombies! Released by TIME LIFE video, the films were initially issued as double features called Elvira's Horror Classics. These DVDs were also made available in one fine package called Elvira's Box of Horror, containing a total of six B-movie "clas-sicks," as Elvira likes to call them. That's six, count 'em, SIX glorious nights of just you, a bag of popcorn (don't forget the butter), and Elvira's Box of Horror... that is, unless you watch them as a double feature, then that would be THREE frightfully fun nights with Elvira! Orrr... if you don't have any house chores or a job, you can watch them all in one sitting and spend the looong entire night with the one and only Mistress of the Dark. What more could one ask for? Maybe a job to pay for these DVDs. Just sayin'.

Now, you may be asking "What about Elvira? Does she DO anything but lay on her couch? Does she PARTICIPATE?" Of course, silly sickies! Elvira introduces the flicks, makes recurring and enlightening comments (like, why are we watching this crap?), goes on dates with characters from the films, and kicks us out of her crypt after she's done. What a woman! Want to know more? The following double-feature guide to the 3 DVDs contained in Elvira's Box of Horror reveals what kind of shenanigans you can expect from the iconic horror movie hostess.


House on Haunted Hill (1955) Night of the Living Dead (1968)1. House on Haunted Hill / Night of the Living Dead (1955 / 1968) While hosting the 1959 Vincent Price (Tower of London; Pit and the Pendulum) classic, Elvira introduces herself as "that DVDiva who gives the boys a feva," and throws an Elviraware Haunted House Party. Always looking to make a quick buck, everyone's favorite couch warmer tries to give us her best pitch while selling coffin-shaped Tupperware that screams when you open it. "Wouldn't you like to keep things, like food, flesh, and cadavers, fresh forever?" Included with the purchase, buyers also get an additional container, "that's ideal for storing a head of lettuce... or... a... severed head. Flies and maggots just can't get in." Despite throwing in 2 additional melon holders, Elvira has a difficult time selling her wares and resorts to threats. / Elvira proudly proclaims that she's "your hot horror honey who's in it for the money," as she gives George A. Romero's (Hungry Wives; The Crazies) ultimate zombie picture the class-B treatment. Having shown this film more often (throughout the decades) than any other flick, you have to believe her when she claims that this is her favorite horror movie of all time. (Remember back in the day when she used to promote Attack of the Killer Tomatoes as her all-time favorite? Maybe, like a dress, she outgrew it for something a little more mature.) This time around, Elvira's "redneck family," who are actually made up of members of the main cast and zombies in the film, drop by to watch the picture with us. Observing the mess they are making, Elvira confesses to us, "Now you know why I left home at the age of 3," and drinks six flaming zombies in order to get through the night. Later, never short on ideas for trimming down our oversized wallets, Elvira acts as a spokesmistress for the Adopt a Zombie Foundation. "Affiliated with the Inhumane Society," she assures us. What follows is a plea to give abandoned zombies a good home. "Forced to live in the wild, they roam in packs and forge for food," and "playful and rambunctious, zombies make wonderful pets. They're so affectionate, they'll follow you everywhere."


The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)2. The Little Shop of Horrors / The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1960 / 1962) Labeled King of the Quickies, director Roger Corman (Swamp Women; Attack of the Crab Monsters) falls under the scrutiny of that sassy lassie, Elvira, who wonders if he has ever met her friend Wanda, Queen of the Quickies, "she can be made in two minutes!" During her research for the film, Elvira looks up the definition for "horticulture," but can't seem to find it listed under "WH." More movie insights from the Mistress of the Dark reveal that a very young Jack Nicholson (The Shining; Batman) has an S&M scene. "I just don't understand why anybody would be into S&M," she admits, "it sure beats the Hell out of me." Not surprisingly, Elvira likes to call this cheesy horror-comedy classic 'The Best Little Horror House in Hollywood.' "I said 'horror,'" she scolds us. "Get your mind outta the gutter, would ya? There's not enough room there for the both of us." In addition to lying about the couch... and her age... Elvira can't resist firing a series of puns at her viewers, like: "PLANT a kiss on the one you love and LEAF your cares behind." / Elvira is our cyber gal pal in the following picture from 1962 (although it was made in 1959). Armed with her very own laptop, Elvira answers her E-mail and receives a movie request from an adoring fan named Iggy, who also happens to reside in a mental institution. One would think this was an Italian cannibal picture the way Elvira protests showing this mild atrocity, but our hostess with the mostess does give in, proving that flattery gets you everywhere. (My deepest apologies. Using the word 'flat' was probably not the wisest thing to say when referring to Elvira.) After showing the film, Elvira gets a surprise visit from her friend, The Head, who starred in the picture. Needless to say, the 'head' jokes are relentless.


Dementia 13 (1963) Carnival of Souls (1962)3. Dementia 13 / Carnival of Souls (1963 / 1962) Ecstatic that she is finally allowed to show a film by an Academy Award-winning director, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather; Apocalypse Now), Elvira brags to viewers, "...here to fulfill your wishes because I am DVDelicious." That is, until she learns that the the film she's supposed to show is a B-movie from the early years of the director's career. Refusing to sit through the picture, Elvira gets an unmistakably threatening message placed on her lap. What's a horror hostess to do, but quote famous lines from Coppola's better-known films and tell Godfather jokes. Later, the Mistress of the Dark is reunited with her old boyfriend, Billy, who starred in the film. However, they both seem to remember the past a little differently from one another. / Next, Elvira makes it perfectly clear to us that she's "not just some schlocky horror movie host," she's also an unlicensed psychologist. With that in mind, we, the viewers, are as lucky as the number on the previous movie title when we sit through a session between Elvira and her patient, Mary Henry, who happens to be the troubled leading lady in this terror-ific classic. Furthermore, Elvira has flashbacks about dating two of the male characters from the same flick.


Watch Elvira's Intro & Outro for "Carnival of Souls"



Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Monday, January 26, 2015

13 Nights of Elvira (2014)

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

13 NIGHTS OF ELVIRA

Hulu; Brainstorm Media; 2014
Director: Jim Kunz
Script: John Paragon, Ted Biaselli, Cassandra Peterson
Cast: Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark)

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
 
Hurrey for Hulu!!!! The online video streaming company managed to snag the Queen of Halloween for their October 2014 Hulluween fright feast... and what a great delight it was to see our favorite horror hostess showcasing a wonderful package of fun and cheesy flicks for our guilty enjoyment.

Mostly chosen from Full Moon Entertainment's feature film archive, 13 Nights of Elvira delivered one horror or sci-fi movie per night. Launching the whole freak festival was the cult-comedy classic Amazon Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989), starring scream queen Adrienne Barbeau (Someone's Watching Me!; Creepshow) and a very young Bill Maher from Politically Incorrect (1993-2002) TV fame.

13 Nights of Elvira (2014 Hulu)We're all familiar with Elvira's snickering remarks during her skits, and the traditional gimmick of showing snippets of characters from the film responding back to her, but this time we get so much more from the Mistress of the Dark as she tweets humorous commentary during the movie. Hulu viewers also get to see Elvira appearing in some of the scenes and becoming part of the action on the screen!

According to Cassandra Peterson (who portrays the horror icon), it took a considerable amount of time to acquire the films and the rights to bring us 13 Nights of Elvira. Impressive is the great job that was done, considering the limited time allowed to film Elvira's segments and edit each episode.

On board to help pull it off was scriptwriter and long-time friend, John Paragon (The Pee-wee Herman Show; Elvira's Haunted Hills), who has been teaming up with Peterson since 1981 when he was writing for her first television series Movie Macabre on KHJ-TV and guest starred as her personal obscene phone caller, The Breather.

13 Nights of Elvira (2014 Hulu)Additional written material for 13 Nights of Elvira was provided by Peterson, herself, and Ted Biaselli, who served as writer in 2007 for the reality TV program The Search for the Next Elvira and in 2010-2011 for the cable TV show Elvira's Movie Macabre.

After a parade of demonic toys, living heads and mutant fetuses, cannibal women, homicidal puppets, villains and creatures from other worlds, a killer cookie, and a deadly bong, 13 Nights of Elvira wraps up the festivities with flesh-eating zombies from the 1968 George A. Romero classic, Night of the Living Dead!

The following episode guide includes individual synopsis from Hulu's website. Following the asterisk symbol (*) is a brief commentary by Sicko-Psychotic about the episode.


Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)1. Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989) Holy Guacamole, this movie is the pits! Elvira is no stranger to "man-eating women", but she may have bit off more than she can chew in this indigestible entree, staring Adrienne Barbeau, Shannon Tweed, and a young Bill Maher. *Elvira introduces herself as, "that value meal that's always super-sized," and points out the entertaining attributes of the film - BOOBS! Lots and lots of BOOBS! Also, Elvira jokes about Tweed, movie titles, and, of course, cannibalism. In a clever skit, Elvira skims over a take-out Men-U containing such entrées as: gluten-free man-icotti, man-darin Chinese, creamy sea-men chowder, spaghetti and meatballs ("Have them hold the balls"), hot dog on a bun ("'Cept you never know who's wiener you're gonna get or who's buns"), etc. Moreover, our hottie hostess gives us a friendly warning, "If you're gonna stuff yourself with sausage, make sure ya have a condom-ent." 10/19/2014



Puppetmaster (1989)2. Puppetmaster (1989) This cult classic gets the hook when Elvira's pulling the strings. There's more Punch than Judy in this cinematrocity. *During the Intro, we catch Elvira fooling around with a look-alike marionette, "Oh, hello, darlings. I was just... playing with myself until you got here." Later, Elvira has a dream within a dream within a dream of each puppet from the movie trying to attack her. 10/20/2014








Demonic Toys (1992)3. Demonic Toys (1992) No one likes playthings more than the Mistress of the Dark. But these toys are straight out of Hell's toybox. Playtime is over! *In this episode, Elvira takes a quick poll from the viewers about sex and reveals, "I like my toys to make the bvvrrrr sound," and, "I've played with Tickle-Me-Elmo more than I care to mention. Elmo, if you're out there watching, call me." By the program's end, Elvira admits, "I slept through this entire movie twice and... I still don't get it." 10/21/2014






Hobgoblins (1988)4. Hobgoblins (1988) Elvira's couch is infested with pesky little critters who are clearly Gremlin rejects. The only way she's gonna get rid of them is to endure this flick. *"Are you happy to see me back," Elvira asks Hulu viewers. "Yeah, I know you're happy to see my front. Well, I'm happy to see you little dickens... and, especially, you BIG dickens." Later, the Mistress of the Dark presents the "Elvi Award" to Hobgoblins 2. Some of Elvira's best lines during her skits also include, "I just love playing a crowd of people sitting alone at home in their underwear," and "I am pumped up and ready to blow you... (cough) away!" 10/22/2014




The Gingerdead Man (2005)5. The Gingerdead Man (2005) Elvira's holiday gift to you is this awful lump of coal, straight off the naughty list. Gary Busey stars as the voice of this creepy cookie made from the ashes of a serial killer and a few drops of blood - a recipe for disaster. *Elvira sizzles during this episode as she instructs us how sweet it is to be "Cooking with Evil". 10/23/2014








Dollman (1991)6. Dollman (1991) Elvira is playing with a guy who's got 13 inches!!! No, that's all he's got. He's 13 inches high! Tim Thomerson stars in this knee-high nightmare. *In this sci-fi episode, Elvira reveals her secret(s) to staying young. 10/24/2014










Trancers (1984)7. Trancers (1984) Elvira sets off for the far-off future, and 1985, in this high-tech chase for the minds of killers! *Because she is always being asked if her boobs are real, Elvira shares with us her usual response to such a question, "Of course they're real. The only thing about me that's fake is... my sincerity. And I mean that, sincerely." She also warns us that thinking causes wrinkles. During her final skit, Elvira imagines winning an Academy Award - beating out Helen Hunt, who plays the female lead in this sci-fi movie. 10/25/2014





Oblivion (1994)8. Oblivion (1994) Fly the 'fiendish' skies with Elvira as your host on a devilish trip to Oblivion. It's Cowboys and Aliens, as a bizarre gang of futuristic desperadoes attempt to turn this tumbleweed town into their own private playground. *Elvira plays airline stewardess, prompting passengers with a lot of baggage to leave them at the gate, "because I don't need no drama," and informing them that exits can be used as entrances, "depending on what you're into." During this fun skit, enormous bras are used as airbags, passengers are instructed to use Elvira as a floating device, and the origin and meaning of the word 'Oblivion' is explained, "I have no frickin' idea where I am or who the Hell I just woke up with!" By the end of the episode, Elvira gets liquored up and we discover that she is allergic to pixie dust. 10/26/2014



Shrunken Heads (1994)9. Shrunken Heads (1994) Elvira is put through the wringer, and hung out to dry, after sitting through this movie. She should have quit while she was a-head! *Another hot cooking tip from Elvira in a skit called "Cooking with Evil" has our nocturnal hostess dishing up a Haitian recipe from a voodoo master. Later, Elvira presents "Cooking with Kids" but can she decide on brat-wurst, children chow mein, small fries, children con carne, toddler tartare, etc.; or, such delicious deserts as praline pre-teen ice cream, chocolate covered children, boysenberry pie (made with real boys), etc.? 10/27/2014




Hideous! (1997)10. Hideous! (1997) Elvira always says, when you can't say something nice about a movie, come sit by her. And with this movie, she has plenty to say! *Elvira informs us that she had to go dumpster diving to find this flick. 10/28/2014











Evil Bong (2006)11. Evil Bong (2006) Potheads Beware: you could enjoy this trip so much, you'll DIE! Join Elvira as she gets a Whiff of this "High Art" and gets high with a little help from her friend Tommy Chong. *Not sure what movie she's going to show next, Elvira digs through her box of "Evil" DVD titles that the Devil Emporium has sent her. During the program, Elvira keeps a score of how many times actor Tommy Chong says "man" on the screen. 10/29/2014







Seedpeople (1992)12. Seedpeople (1992) Elvira is often mistaken for someone else, but this time, even the creatures crawling out from inside don't want to be mistaken for her. *While tweeting on her E-Pad, Elvira informs us that she considers herself a social lubricant, "I like my conversations like I like my clothes - short and easy to get out of." She also tells us that she is often scolded for exploiting her body. Her response? "Opportunity only gives you knockers once." Before the night comes to an end, Elvira announces another winner(???) of the "Elvi Awards." "The Elvi Award goes to the actor whose performance made me GAG with emotion and CHOKE on my own tears like I was being waterboarded." Being the concerned gal that she is, Elvira implores us to, "participate in our Canned Laughter Drive for 'Kids with No Sense of Humor Syndrome.'" 10/30/2014



Night of the Living Dead (1968)13. Night of the Living Dead (1968) Elvira resurrects the original zombie classic, and devours it with raw energy! Elvira loves George A. Romero's masterpiece so much, she's takin' it to the grave! *Greeting us in glorious black and white, Elvira introduces herself and comments, "Hello, darling. Yes, it's me. That piece that everyone's dying to rest in - Elvira, Mistress of the Dark." At the end of the program, Elvira shows her support for movie sequels by singing a song about it. 10/31/2014





Watch "13 NIGHTS OF ELVIRA" Promo


horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark & Cheech Marin

Evil Bong (2006)

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark