When it comes to music, Metal has always had a close relationship with the horror genre. Both gritty, honest and flagrant with dark imagery, they have always seemed like a match made in heaven – or hell. David Ellefson, who has been rockin' out as the bassist for Megadeth along with a slew of side projects, including his own Ellefson, has jumped into the film business with his own production company called Ellefson Films.
Drew Fortier of Bango Tango and Zen From Mars fame wrote and directed Dwellers, the first film for the newly founded production company. Being described as C.H.U.D. meets The Blair Witch Project, Dwellers is an entertaining found footage flick that wears its heart on its sleeve and works wonders with its small budget. With Dwellers coming out on October 12th, Arrow In The Head was able to sit down via Zoom with Ellefson and Fortier to discuss their new film, the music industry, and everything horror. Check out the interview above, and don't forget to sound off below in the comments.
Dwellers is written and directed by Drew Fortier, and stars Drew Fortier, James L Edwards, Douglas Esper, and Omar Baig.
Below is the official synopsis for Dwellers:
While shooting a documentary on the suspicious disappearances within the homeless community, a filmmaker and his crew go missing while uncovering a terrifying and vicious secret below the city's surface.
Dwellers will be available on Digital, Blu-ray & On Demand October 12th, 2021.