In just three short weeks, the latest (and scariest) Mihmiverse film will hold its big world premiere at the Heights Theatre, and for those interested in going but don't have tickets...sorry! The event has been sold out for WEEKS! There will be no (zero, zilch, nada, NONE) tickets available at the door!
The lucky folks who did order tickets in time (or became associate producers) can expect a program complete with hand-picked, era-appropriate newsreels, classic trailers, appearances by most (if not all) of the cast and crew, free cake, autographs and photos with a ghost or two from the film (don't forget to bring your camera), a merchandise raffle and organ music from the "WCCO Mighty Wurlitzer!" AND, with this being a tribute to the films of William Castle, you can expect some "otherworldly" shenanigans that will ONLY happen at this event! DVDs, posters and other merchandise will also be on sale!
AND, don't forget: we'll be holding a special post-premiere Open House of Ghosts that is open to ANYONE and EVERYONE, NOT just those who attend the premiere!
Sid Korpi and Anthony Kaczor (Leigh and Piers, respectively) would like to invite friends, fans, and Mihmivites everywhere—especially any out-of-town visitors—to join them for a post-premiere open house/tour of the real House of Ghosts. Their 1886 Victorian home in South Minneapolis will be open to Mihmiverse fans Thursday, May 24th from noon 'til 2:00PM. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you plan to attend, please RSVP to sid@tworightfeetdance.com.
Check out the official trailer below!
If you weren't lucky enough to snag tickets to the big "House of Ghosts" premiere, don't worry! Here are some of the ways you can still see the scariest Mihm yet:
In the privacy of your own home. You can now preorder the "House of Ghosts" DVD! Only $9.99 plus $2.50 shipping and handling, the newest Mihmiverse film will ship on or around the day of the premiere (May 23rd). Order yours today at SaintEuphoria.com.
At the drive-in—the way all Mihm films were meant to be seen. "House of Ghosts" will continue a years-long Mihmiverse tradition by screening on Saturday, May 26th at the Hi-way 18 Outdoor Theatre in Jefferson, Wisconsin! The movie will screen as the third film of a triple-feature, alongside such big-budget Hollywood fare as "Men in Black 3" and "21 Jump Street!"
At a special "premiere overflow" dinner-and-a-movie event! Since so many people are unable to attend the "House of Ghosts" premiere, the film will screen at the New Hope Cinema Grill for a special "dinner-and-a-movie" event!
Located in a suburb of Minneapolis, the New Hope Cinema Grill is a full-service restaurant (with three showrooms) that offers a variety of entertainment, including movies, live standup comedy, sporting events, and the latest film from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm! The New Hope Cinema Grill is also one of the select establishments serving Surly beer on tap!
This screening of the newest Mihmiverse film is in the perfect setting for the whole family. For only $15.99 a ticket, you'll be treated to a screening of "House of Ghosts" and a kid-friendly pizza/salad/pop buffet. PLUS, alcoholic beverages will be sold on-site to make the evening that much more enjoyable for those inclined to partake in adult libations!
A Q 'n' A with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and a few of the actors and behind-the-scenes folks from the film will follow the screening. DVDs and other merchandise will also be on sale at the event.
Advance tickets are now available! Check out the events section of the SaintEuphoria.com merchandise page to order yours right now! Much like the "House of Ghosts" premiere, tickets to this event will sell quickly, and the New Hope Cinema Grill only holds 150 people—The Heights Theatre, by comparison, holds 400. Don't wait, or you'll risk missing out AGAIN!
Mihmiverse mainstay Justen Overlander begins production on his 1950s sci-fi farce, "The Bequeather," May 5th. Along with several Mihmiverse favorites, Mr. Mihm himself will appear in a cameo role! Stay tuned to the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter for updates and maybe even sneak peeks at this exciting new project that expands the 'verse.
Looking to get involved? You can donate a small amount of money to earn rewards or even an associate producer credit! Or, you can invest a larger sum of money to earn an executive producer credit and share in the profits of the movie! Click HERE to support "The Bequeather" financially. Maybe you have some props lying around you could offer to loan to the cast and crew. Click HERE to see a list of props needed for the film.
Without the support of fans like you, the Mihmiverse and its players cannot provide consistent family-friendly entertainment. Thank you for supporting Christopher R. Mihm and Justen Overlander and the rest of the Mihmiverse family!
— Justen Overlander
After far too long, full editions of writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's films are back in stock and available for purchase on DVD—including the new "Cryptosis-approved" edition of "It Came From Another World!"
This special edition includes a high-quality transfer of the second Mihmiverse film and a slew of great special features, including a blooper reel, deleted scenes, a photo gallery, an "eyeball malfunctions" featurette, and, for the first time anywhere, an introduction (and outro) by Dr. Ivan Cryptosis, the official horror host of the Mihmiverse!
Visit the SaintEuphoria.commerchandise page and order your copy today!
Hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater take advantage of an early spring and light up the bonfire for the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast "season finale!" As usual, they visit with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and interview a Mihmiverse actor. This month, their subject is Elizabeth Kaiser, the actor best known as Alice Johnson in "Terror from Beneath the Earth." Liz also has behind-the-scenes credits in quite a few of the films of the Mihmiverse—some which may even surprise you!
Also included: "Pop," the newest bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and a continuation of the Phantom Lake Monsters/Harriet Island Beavers World Series game—with a special guest!
The Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast was created as a supplement to this newsletter and will be released on or around the 15th of every month. Moderated by hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater, this free-to-download monthly audiocast offers exclusive news, interviews with the folks who make the Mihmiverse possible, shameless self-promotion and original recurring content!
The guest for this month will be Mitch Gonzales, the über-talented artist behind the special effects and monster masks used in "Attack of the Moon Zombies" and the forthcoming "House of Ghosts!"
If you'd like to ask a question of the hosts, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, or any of the show's upcoming guest(s), click HERE to submit your queries! If we like them, we may even include them in a future podcast! OR, you can "like" the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast page on Facebook and "participate" by posting to the podcast's wall during recording!
The Mihmiverse Monthly, the official newsletter of the films of Christopher R. Mihm, is trying out some new columns. Alongside old standards like the Classic Movie of the Month, Associate Producer of the Month and Calendar of Events, you'll find an ever-changing array of guest-written columns.
This month you'll find:
Monster Hits! Mike Cook (Gustav/Dr. Edwards) gives us a historical (and hysterical) perspective on some of the original "popular music" created for the schlocky drive-in films of the 1950s and '60s!
Puzzlin' with Sid Another puzzle created just for the Mihmiverse Monthly by super-actress and wordsmith Sid Korpi!
From the Mihmiverse Test Kitchens Best known as Rosemary from "Terror from Beneath the Earth," Stephanie Mihm will share her favorite recipes sure to satisfy any monster-sized appetite!
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for other columns, OR if you're interested in writing one, please contact us at info@sainteuphoria.com and let us know what you think! In the meantime, enjoy the new-and-improved Mihmiverse Monthly!
The Green Slime (1968)
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku Starring Robert Horton, Richard Jaeckel and Luciana Paluzzi
It is the future and a giant asteroid is heading straight for Earth! A group of daring astronauts land on the asteroid's surface, plant explosives, destroy the giant space rock and save the planet. BUT, this part of the story is not the focus of "The Green Slime." The film truly begins when the crew returns to the "Gamma 3" space station in orbit around Earth. Stuck to the leg of his spacesuit, one of the astronauts accidentally brings a green slime-like substance back to the station. Without warning, the gunk mutates into a humungous, cycloptic, multitentacled creature that has the ability to generate lethal amounts of electricity. Using science-fiction-ish laser weaponry, the crew of the station fight off the creature but, unfortunately, the alien monster feeds off the energy and uses it to replicate by creating new versions of itself from its own blood. Not surprisingly, the creatures quickly take over, and the crew must fight to the last man to stop the alien horde from making its way to Earth! YES, the plot sounds like a million sci-fi clichés and, admittedly, the film is more or less filled with them. However, it has a very distinct look and feel brought about by the fact that it was produced by MGM but shot in Japan at the Toei company studios and directed by a Japanese director best known for working on samurai and yakuza films! This gives "The Green Slime" a truly unique flair all its own. The movie is a bit on the violent side by comparison to other classic sci-fi films, BUT, as a release from the late '60s, this isn't entirely surprising. The story is exciting, the special effects are superb (particularly the creature designs), and the story is as ludicrously entertaining as it sounds. Highly recommended—though it may scare some of the younger audience members!
— Christopher R. Mihm
Since so many fans and supporters have contributed and become associate producers, we wanted to take time to highlight some of these wonderful people! Thus, every month between now and the release of "House of Ghosts," we will randomly choose and interview one of them.
This month, we interview Becky and Jim Stephens!
Introduce yourself to the Mihmiverse! Jim: My name is Jim Stephens. I am 55 and married. I have two stepsons, Mitch and Marty. Becky: I am a 55-year-old medication aide at an assisted living facility. I enjoy science fiction movies and conventions.
When and how did you discover the films of Christopher R. Mihm? Jim: I was invited into the Mihmiverse through my stepson, Mitch. Becky: My oldest son (Mitch) invited my husband and me to one of the Mihmiverse world premieres in Minnesota.
You recently became an associate producer of "House of Ghosts." Why? Jim: I love the films and writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's vision. Becky: I enjoy Christopher R. Mihm's movies. They are family friendly.
In 1965, the powers-that-be at American International Pictures had what they thought was a great idea. The thought process probably went something like this:
Teen/beach movies are drive-in gold.
Horror/Sci-Fi films are drive-in gold.
Most films made for the drive-in are cheap and cheesy, with no-name stars and horrible music...but...
What if we took the hottest stars from both genres, made a movie that mixed the genres, and added music by today's top stars? We'd have box office platinum!
They promptly "green-lighted" the project and started the casting process.
For the teens, they hired Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman (Dobie Gillis!) to play the leads, and secured Annette Funicello and Deborah Whalley (Gidget!) for cameos.
For the horror/sci-fi fans, they hired the legendary Vincent Price, and for music, they hired The Supremes.
"Doctor Goldfoot" was a weird teen/horror/sci-fi/comedy/crime hybrid...with a bit of "spy" movie squeezed in. The plot was ridiculous: Price plays a mad scientist who builds a gang of female robots designed to seduce and rob wealthy men. Avalon and Hickman play the bumbling heroes. The film's climax was an extended car/bike/cable car/boat-on-wheels chase through the streets of San Francisco.
Price said later that it was also supposed to be a musical, but all of the musical numbers were left on the cutting room floor. Later in the year, there was a Shindig TV special hosted by Disney actor Tommy Kirk that featured some of the music that was cut, but the only song that survived in the theatrical release was the title song by The Supremes. American International felt it was a surefire hit, but Motown boss Berry Gordy Jr. refused to release it. Perhaps it was because the song was pretty cheesy, or maybe it was because of some of the lyrics: "...and she'd behave just like a slave..."
— Mike Cook
Each letter in the sentence below has been consistently substituted for another letter. (For instance, to get you started, every Y below stands for an A in the puzzle's Mihmiverse-related solution sentence.)
Scroll to the bottom of the Mihmiverse Monthly for the solution.
— Sid Korpi
Being from Wisconsin, I love cheese on everything. I found this yummy cauliflower recipe that the whole gang just loves and also embraces my fondness of all things cheese and adds a little zip to otherwise dreary cauliflower.
Special Cauliflower
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6–8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt and garlic powder.
Transfer cauliflower to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish; top with yogurt mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Yield: 3 servings.
2/3 cup equals 88 calories. Eat your veggies and you will give this dish a "claws" up. My monsters give this dish 5 out of 5 "mutated bats." Enjoy with your favorite meat and a dinner roll.
You can find this recipe (and many more like it) and its corresponding nutrition information on the Taste of Home website!
— Stephanie Mihm
Tuesday Nights - 9:00PM Andy Wilkins (The Medium) hosts a trivia night at the Green Mill in Eagan, Minnesota!
Now through May 20 M. Scott Taulman appears in "Mark Twain's Mississippi," a new play with music based on Twain's book "Life on the Mississippi," performed aboard the Minnesota Centennial Showboat Docked on the Mississippi River at Harriet Island in St. Paul.
May 5 - 1:00PM (panel), 4:00PM (movie) Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and a host of behind-the-scenes "Mihmiversers" will discuss "Making Movies on a Shoestring" and then present a special screening of "Attack of the Moon Zombies" at No Brand Con!
May 19 - 10:30AM Sid Korpi (Administrator Ripley/Leigh) will have a booth at the 11th Annual Husky Hike to benefit Adopt-a-Husky. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The hike starts at 10:30 a.m. Other features include a silent auction, games, demonstrations and discounted microchipping and nail trimming.
McKnight Park, McKnight Road and Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN
May 20 - 1:00PM–4:00PM Anthony Kaczor (Dr. Phillips/Pajama Zombie) will be standing in for his wife Sid Korpi (Administrator Ripley) at the Active Dog Days Out event sponsored by Active Dog Sports Training. This event is a chance for people to come out and spend some time with their dogs, and maybe even do a bit of shopping!
Carver Lake Vet Center, 2201 Ventura Drive, Woodbury, MN
May 20 - 1:00PM–6:00PM Maggie Schultz (Dr. Deering/costumer) will have a table at Minnesota Society of Costumers 2nd Annual Garage Sale! MNSOC is asking for a $5 donation to get in to help fund classes and educational events.
Textile Center, 3000 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN
Premiere attendees will enjoy a program complete with hand-picked, era-appropriate newsreels, classic trailers, appearances by most (if not all) of the cast and crew, free cake, autographs and photos with a ghost or two from the film (Don't forget to bring your camera!), a merchandise raffle and organ music from the "WCCO Mighty Wurlitzer!" AND, with this being a tribute to the films of William Castle, you can expect some "otherworldly" shenanigans that will ONLY happen at this event! DVDs, posters and other merchandise will also be on sale!
May 26 - dusk "House of Ghosts" will continue a years-long Mihmiverse tradition by screening at the Hi-way 18 Outdoor Theatre in Jefferson, Wisconsin! The movie will screen as the third film of a triple-feature—other films are TBA.
NOTE: This year, the theater is trying something different and will be screening the film ONLY ONCE over the weekend, on Saturday night!
Located in a suburb of Minneapolis, the New Hope Cinema Grill is a full-service restaurant (with three showrooms) that offers a variety of entertainment, including movies, live standup comedy, sporting events, and the latest film from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm! The New Hope Cinema Grill is also one of the select establishments serving Surly beer on tap!
This screening of the newest Mihmiverse film is in the perfect setting for the whole family. For only $15.99 a ticket, you'll be treated to a screening of "House of Ghosts" and a kid-friendly pizza/salad/pop buffet. PLUS, alcoholic beverages will be sold on-site to make the evening that much more enjoyable for those inclined to partake in adult libations!
A Q 'n' A with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and a few of the actors and behind-the-scenes folks from the film will follow the screening. DVDs and other merchandise will also be on sale at the event.
Advance tickets are now available! Check out the events section of the SaintEuphoria.com merchandise page to order yours right now!
June 9 - 10:00AM–4:00PM Sid Korpi (Administrator Ripley) will be appearing at Greyfest 2012 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in the Empire Commons Building.
1694 Judson Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 (at the corner of Underwood and Judson, across from the Haunted House)
June 10 - 11:00AM–4:00PM Come see Sid Korpi (Administrator Ripley) at Furever Fun Day, an event benefitting the Pets Protection Program, providing pets a safe environment with medical attention and much love while their families are in transition gaining freedom from domestic abuse.
Pet Crossing, 10961 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, MN
June 22-24 Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm will be selling Mihmiverse DVDs and other merchandise at Monster Bash, the international classic monster movie conference and film festival!
Keep track of all of Sid Korpi's (Administrator Ripley) signings, interviews, appearances, and other promotional events for her book "Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss" by visiting the appearances page at her website: www.goodgriefpetloss.com.
Mr. Zero's specializes in pop culture memorabilia from DVDs, VHS, and Laserdiscs to vintage and new video games, vinyl, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, retro and new toys, shirts, action figures, non-sports cards, and almost everything in between!
In addition, "The Monster of Phantom Lake" Collector's Edition DVDs, exclusive movie posters, patches, collectibles and other merchandise are now in stock. Everything is available in extremely limited quantities, so get yours today before they run out!
Puzzlin' with Sid solution: I WONDER IF IT WAS HARD TO GET MR. COOK TO ACT ON-SITE AT PHANTOM LAKE. DID MIKE WANNA GO TO MUKWONAGO?
