Accidental Concussion Films

30/04/2016

Taking my monthly media diet to a new, more direct level. Introducing my .

Once a month I recommend four movies based on what I've watched. Without further adieu, here they are:

"License to Drive" (dir. Greg Beeman, 1988)

"Everybody Wants Some!!" (Dir. Richard Linklater, 2016)

"That Guy Dick Miller" (Dir. Elijah Drenner, 2014) - Available on Amazon Prime

"Tangerine" (Dir. Sean S. Baker, 2015) -Available on Netflix

26/02/2016

Have you been waiting with extreme patience to hear what my favorite films of 2015 were?!

Well too bad! You'll have to keep waiting!

However, to tide you over, here's a list of my favorite discoveries of 2015. Good 'nuff, right?

24/12/2015

Merry Christmas everyone! As a special treat for everyone that has stuck beside me through the long, arduous process that is Do You Love Me?, here's a special teaser trailer. I know it's been a long, long road and I love and respect all the patience you've all had. Trust me when I say the film is almost done and it's going to be so cool

I think we all made a great film, and it's something I'm very proud of. Valerie Dewi Lighthart, thanks again for trusting me with your script.

Happy Holidays!

Also, lets all thank Kyle Arpke for the teaser.

- MV

Synopsis: A short film written by Valerie Lighthart about a couple slowly drifting apart from one another but who have trouble letting go. Emotions run high ...

10/06/2015

"Shadow Theory", a film that we're involved with along with CH Productions had the honor to have Mia Talerico of "Good Luck Charlie" in a pivotal scene of the film.

Pictured below is Mia in her role!

with the adorable and talented, Mia Talerico! Photo by 412.Photography.

29/05/2015

Forgot to post our Media Diet from last month!

BOLD = MoviesITALICS = Television Shows “QUOTES” = Play/Theatre“BOlD QUOTES” = Short Film“ITALIC QUOTES” = Book/Story * = Viewed in a Theatre

28/04/2015

ACCIDENTAL CONCUSSION and CH PRODUCTIONS are working together to make the film SHADOW THEORY!

The film is Written by Joe Forsberg, Produced by Michael Viers and Directed by Kristian Hansen (director of the indie hit "Sledge") and stars indie horror darling Katie Stegeman ("Contracted" and "Roadside") and former Disney Channel star Mia Talerico of "Good Luck Charlie"!

We're very excited to be part of this exciting new project! Production begins in a couple weeks in California!

Keep your eyes glued to the Accidental Concussion page for more exciting updates!

27/04/2015

We've got some big news coming this week about a new project that Accidental Concussion is involved in!

Check back for more details!

18/04/2015

March Media Diet is up! Stay tuned within the next week or two for some exciting Accidental Concussion news!

Life Itself and It Follows were probably the two stand-out films I saw this month are totally worth checking out! I guess I’ll see you next month with my media diet, thanks for looking!

07/04/2015

Remembering Tom Towles.

Social media is a wonderful thing; it connects us to so many people, places and things. However, it does have its downsides. Nothing we see seems to carry any significance and it has little effect on our day-to-day lives. Instagram is overrun by food and animal pics, Twitter is full of mico-rants an…

06/04/2015

Almost two years ago we made "From the Darkness Theatre" as a love letter to horror hosts. Now we've come full circle and had it introduced by a horror host. We're very proud.

Count Gore De Vol brings you another outstanding short movie!

04/04/2015

Tonight, after 6pm Eastern, From the Darkness Theatre will be on Count Gore de Vol's show "New Blood"! Check it out!

Vampire horror host Count Gore De Vol brings you exciting new short films from around the world on Creature Feature New blood, with vampires, zombies, werewolf, witches, monsters, ghouls, goblins, gargoyles, horror movies, horror stories, humorous entertainment

04/04/2015

Tomorrow From the Darkness Theatre will play on Count Gore de Vol's web show! Stay tuned for a link to the fun!

19/03/2015

Bored? Looking for some recommendations for things to watch? Well here's Michael Viers media diet for February.

Time for another Media Diet! As you can see this month I was really into the television show “Hannibal” and the “Halloween” franchise. I was so into “Halloween” that I sat down and watched both the Theatrical Cut AND the Producer’s Cut as well as a number of films about the making of these films.

12/03/2015

It's OFFICIAL!

"From the Darkness Theatre" will play on Count Gore de Vol's show on April 4th!

Stay tuned for more information!

08/02/2015

Something new and fun from Accidental Concussion founder Michael Viers!

Ever been curious what kind of movies and shows a filmmaker consumes? Well, as part of an ongoing series entitled "Media Diet", you can find out for yourself!

BOLD = MoviesITALICS = Television Shows “QUOTES” = Play/Theatre“BOlD QUOTES” = Short Film“ITALIC QUOTES” = Book/Story * = Viewed in a Theatre

30/01/2015

Accidental Concussion doesn't just make their own films, on occasion they'll do some Post-Production work for other companies and studios. Our most recent endeavor was with Troma Entertainment to help celebrate the NY Museum of Modern Art adding "Return of Nuke 'Em High, Vol. 1" to their illustrious Contender's Series.

To quote the MoMA website, here's what the Contender Series is for all of those who are unaware:

"Every year there are films that resonate far beyond a theatrical release—if they manage to find their way to a commercial screen at all—or film festival appearance. Their significance can be attributed to a variety of factors, from structure to subject matter to language, but these films are united in their lasting impact on the cinematic art form. For this recurring series, the Department of Film combs through major studio releases and the top film festivals in the world, selecting influential, innovative films made in the past 12 months that we believe will stand the test of time. Whether bound for awards glory or destined to become a cult classic, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance, and any true cinephile will want to catch them on the big screen."

In January of 2014, The Modern Museum Of Art in New York City opened it's doors to Troma, as Return To Nuke 'Em High VOL. 1 made it into the museum's "The Co...

27/01/2015

Check out this cool interview with William Lustig, one of the inspirations behind Accidental Concussion's film "From the Darkness Theatre".

He's a Maniac!

05/01/2015

The time is finally here, you can finally read what Michael Viers chose as his 10 favorite films of 2014.

Do you agree? Do you disagree? Send us a comment and tell us your thoughts!

Another year has come and gone. It is now time to list my favorite films of 2014. When I make a list like this, I tackle it slightly different: I’m not choosing what I feel are the best films, but rather what were something special to me. When I’m sitting in a theatre or on my couch, it’s rare that…

03/01/2015

Accidental Concussion Founder Michael Viers will be posting his list tonight for his favorite films of 2014, but to hold you off here are a few films that JUST missed the list. We're filing them under honorable mentions!

In no particular order:

GRAND PIANO (dir. Eugenio Mira, dist. Magnet Releasing)
THE PURGE: ANARCHY (dir. James DeMonaco, dist. Universal Pictures)
RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH VOL. 1 (dir. Lloyd Kaufman, dist. Troma Entertainment & Starz Media)
GONE GIRL (dir. David Fincher, dist. 20th Century Fox)
UNDER THE SKIN (dir. Jonathan Glazer, dist. A24 Films)
BIG HERO 6 (dir. Don Hall & Chris Williams, dist. Walt Disney Studios Motions Pictures)
NIGHTCRAWLER (dir. Dan Gilroy, dist. Open Road Films)

Thoughts? Feel some of these should be on the main list? Tell us below!

02/01/2015

What are some of your FAVORITE FILMS of 2014?

Let us know with a comment!

31/12/2014

Getting our list of our top ten favorite films of 2014 ready! Keep your eyes peeled!

26/12/2014

We here at Accidental Concussion LOVE Christmas. We love it so much that we would love to share with you one of our recommendations for a truely spectacular horror film to watch this Holiday season.

Watch Lewis Jackson's "Christmas Evil": It's one of the best Christmas themed character studies available.

Blu-ray/DVD Combo available from VinegarSyndrome.com and all other online retailers! When he was a boy, Harry idolized Santa Claus, but one Christmas Eve, he...

26/12/2014

Happy Holidays from everyone here at the Accidental Concussion family!

We hope you're spending it with the ones you love.

12/12/2014

Finally working on getting some publicity photos of Accidental Concussion co-founder Michael Viers.

Photo credit to Pantharra Photo & Design!

09/12/2014

Back to the grind for Canal Productions and Marked!

09/12/2014

Here's a little preview of what we're working on over here at Accidental Concussion!

Keep your eyes on Canal Productions and their upcoming film "Marked" which we're doing the editing on!

08/12/2014

While logging footage, we like to listen to instrumental music or film scores. It can really set the mood.

So help us out, what are some of YOUR favorite film scores or instrumental pieces?

07/12/2014

Starting a new editing project for Canal Productions. Be sure to keep your eye out for more info!

04/12/2014

We needed some inspiration while working on the Do You Love Me? edit, so we're pumping the "Interstellar" score in through the speakers as we review footage.

12/11/2014

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07/11/2014

Sorry for the lack of updates, we've got some big things brewing and we're preparing ourselves.

Also expect a new blog post on the Accidental Concussion page very soon!

04/11/2014

Accidental Concussion Co-Founder Michael Viers and "From the Darkness Theatre" Producer Gregory Bishop talk FTDT and horror at the Oshkosh Horror Film Festival.

Big thanks to The We Live Film Podcast and Special Mark Productions for the interview.

Take note of Michael's rad "Monster Squad" Stephen King t-shirt.

Mark "The Movieman" gets a chance to talk to two filmmakers from Wisconsin. Producer Gregory Bishop and Director Michael Viers of the independent horror shor...

31/10/2014

Accidental Concussion's website is now LIVE!

http://accidentalconcussion.com/

28/10/2014

We here at Accidental Concussion are saddened by the news that Corey Mitchell has passed away, the head of the Housecore Horror Film Festival in Texas. He was a friend to Accidental Concussion and a big supporter of our film "From the Darkness Theatre".

Raise your glasses to a horror hero. We wish his family the best.

RIP Corey Mitchell, Bloody Disgusting Staffer

18/10/2014

We need constant inspiration for our upcoming project...