Kickstarter has been a hot topic lately. The creator of Veronica Mars used it to raise more than $4 million to fund a movie version of the show. Zach Braff has raised more than $2 million to fund his next directorial effort (following Garden State). There has been heated debate about whether or not people with established relationships in Hollywood (Warner Bros. will be releasing the Mars movie) or significant wealth (Braff reportedly made $350,000 per episode during the final season of Scrubs) using Kickstarter aligns with the original intentions of the crowdfunding site. 

Now, filmmakers with years of experience in horror are using Kickstarter in an effort to fund a new sci-fi/horror feature. You may not know their names, but you definitely know their work. Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. operate Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. They have created practical animatronic and makeup effects for Tremors, Wolf, Starship Troopers, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Alien vs. Predator, and The Thing remake.

ShockTillYouDrop.com recently spoke with the lovely Katharine Isabelle. The Ginger Snaps star is making another big splash on the horror scene as the titular character in the Soska Sisters’ new film American Mary (review).  Isabelle plays Mary with a dark, edgy and intoxicating flare. She effortlessly makes the role her own and has left a lasting impression on those who’ve had the opportunity to see the film. If you have yet to check it out, American Mary hits VOD May 16th with limited theatrical engagements beginning May 31st. 

Ms. Isabelle gave us the lowdown on working with the up and coming directorial duo known as "The Twisted Twins," her deep bond with the Mary character, the duality of playing both the hero and the villain, and emerging as a feminist horror icon. She was a joy to speak with and she loves swearing. Head inside for the goods.

Those masters of the "summer blockbuster rip-off," The Asylum, have responded to Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim with Atlantic Rim (naturally).  Jared Cohn (#HoldYourBreath) directs and, this morning, the trailer is making the rounds.  You can watch it after the jump.  It's exactly what you think it is: The Asylum's take on the "giant monsters versus giant robots" equation.

Part of the team that gave us the His Name Was Jason documentary years ago is returning to Crystal Lake for another Friday the 13th documentary.

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th is set to arrive on August 27th from Panic Productions and Hutson Ranch Media.

From Fridaythe13thfranchise.com: With a running time of approximately seven hours, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th explores each film -- from the seminal 1980 slasher hit to the 2009 reboot, including the hit syndicated television series -- in chronological order, and promises to be the definitive retrospective on one of the most enduring horror franchises in motion picture history.

A sequel to this year's gigantic horror anthology, The ABCs of Death, is in the works.  

The first film brought together 26 directors to tackle 26 tales of death.  Ben Wheatley, Ti West, Nacho Vigolando and Adam Wingard were just some of the helmers that contributed to the endeavor.

This morning, we have learned Magnet Releasing - distributor of the first film - is working with Timpson Films and Drafthouse Films to produce a sequel.

Abigail Breslin will star in the upcoming thriller Peste, reports Screen Daily.  Breslin, last seen on the genre scene in The Call, stars in the upcoming Final Girl and Ender's Game.

Written by Barbara Marshall, Peste will be directed by Mark Tonderai (House at the End of the Street).  Marshall's script for Peste landed on both the Blood List and Blast List.