Deadly Cinema
Encyclopedia
Deadly Cinema is a television show on NTTV
, a Student television station
at University of North Texas
. The program aired for two seasons from 2003 to 2005.
, is a self-described "average blonde bombshell" living in an unknown cemetery along with fellow friends Conro Ziggy, Chaney, and landlords Raoul and Jenkins. Jami plays horror hostess and introduces the "main feature" of the night which the cast would poke fun at. The films featured were usually public domain
b-movies that the cast would heckle. Writer, director, producer, editor and actor for the show, Matthew Muhl, states about making the show: "We made it, blood, sweat, tears, and all. But mostly blood".
In 2006, Deadly Cinema and star Jami Deadly were both prominently featured in Vampira: The Movie, a documentary about Maila Nurmi
, who is best known as Vampira, the very first horror host
.
In 2008, a comic book adaptation of Deadly Cinema: The Movie, written by Matthew Muhl with art by Scott D.M. Simmons, was produced in celebration of the show's 5th Anniversary.
In 2009, episodes of Deadly Cinema became available on YouTube
in celebration of the show's 6th Anniversary.
In 2010, episodes of Deadly Cinema became available on Roku
channel "Frightology" in celebration of the show's 7th Anniversary.
In 2011, the band behind the Deadly Cinema theme song, The Carats, premiered "The 4-Carat EP" -- a four-song recording which includes the theme song -- on YouTube
in celebration of the show's 8th Anniversary.
NTTV
ntTV is a Student television station and student organization at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas; ntTV is multicast locally on Charter Communications cable channel 22 and on Verizon FiOS channel 46...
, a Student television station
Student television station
A student television station is a television station run by university, high or middle school students that primarily airs school/university news and in many cases, student-produced soap operas, entertainment shows, and other programming....
at University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
. The program aired for two seasons from 2003 to 2005.
Synopsis
Star of the show, Jami DeadlyJami Deadly
Jami Deadly is an American born actress, glamour model, singer, burlesque dancer, and horror host. Jami grew up in Texas where she starred in the NTTV show, Deadly Cinema. Jami has been featured in Lowrider, Rue Morgue, Skin Two, Marquis, Deadbeat Magazine, Ol' Skool Rodz, Bite Me, CK Deluxe,...
, is a self-described "average blonde bombshell" living in an unknown cemetery along with fellow friends Conro Ziggy, Chaney, and landlords Raoul and Jenkins. Jami plays horror hostess and introduces the "main feature" of the night which the cast would poke fun at. The films featured were usually public domain
Public domain
Works are in the public domain if the intellectual property rights have expired, if the intellectual property rights are forfeited, or if they are not covered by intellectual property rights at all...
b-movies that the cast would heckle. Writer, director, producer, editor and actor for the show, Matthew Muhl, states about making the show: "We made it, blood, sweat, tears, and all. But mostly blood".
In 2006, Deadly Cinema and star Jami Deadly were both prominently featured in Vampira: The Movie, a documentary about Maila Nurmi
Maila Nurmi
Maila Nurmi was a Finnish-American actress who created the campy 1950s characterVampira. She portrayed Vampira as TV's first horror host and in the Ed Wood cult film Plan 9 from Outer Space...
, who is best known as Vampira, the very first horror host
Horror host
Horror hosts are a particular type of television presenter, often tasked with presenting low-grade films to television audiences. This tradition is primarily American, though there have been a few international hosts over the years.-Film Packages:...
.
In 2008, a comic book adaptation of Deadly Cinema: The Movie, written by Matthew Muhl with art by Scott D.M. Simmons, was produced in celebration of the show's 5th Anniversary.
In 2009, episodes of Deadly Cinema became available on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
in celebration of the show's 6th Anniversary.
In 2010, episodes of Deadly Cinema became available on Roku
Roku
Roku , is an American, privately held, consumer electronics company that sells home digital media products. The Company is based in Saratoga, California.- Company profile and products :...
channel "Frightology" in celebration of the show's 7th Anniversary.
In 2011, the band behind the Deadly Cinema theme song, The Carats, premiered "The 4-Carat EP" -- a four-song recording which includes the theme song -- on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
in celebration of the show's 8th Anniversary.
Cast
- Jami DeadlyJami DeadlyJami Deadly is an American born actress, glamour model, singer, burlesque dancer, and horror host. Jami grew up in Texas where she starred in the NTTV show, Deadly Cinema. Jami has been featured in Lowrider, Rue Morgue, Skin Two, Marquis, Deadbeat Magazine, Ol' Skool Rodz, Bite Me, CK Deluxe,...
as Herself - Alex Fuhrmann as Jenkins
- Dante Martinez as Raoul
- Matthew Muhl as Conro Ziggy
- Drew Edwards as Chaney
- Zack Beseda as Various Characters
- Bryan Kelly as Various Characters
Season one
- Episode 101 - "Werewolf in a Girl’s Dormitory (1961)"
- Episode 102 - "Beach Girls and the Monster (1965)"
- Episode 103 - "Devil Girl from MarsDevil Girl from MarsDevil Girl from Mars is a black and white 1954 British science fiction film, directed by David MacDonald. It was adapted from a stage play and became a cult favorite.-Synopsis:...
(1954)" - Episode 104 - "The Snow CreatureThe Snow CreatureThe Snow Creature is a 1954 black-and-white sci-fi monster movie produced and directed by W. Lee Wilder, and written by Myles Wilder. It stars Paul Langton and Leslie Denison as members of a scientific expedition to the Himalayas who encounter and capture a Yeti...
(1954)"
Season two
- Episode 201 - "Last Man on Earth (1964)"
- Episode 202 - "Wild GuitarWild GuitarWild Guitar is a 1962 musical drama film starring Arch Hall Jr., Arch Hall, Sr. , Ray Dennis Steckler , and Nancy Czar. The movie was directed by Ray Dennis Steckler and was produced by Arch Hall, Sr...
(1962)" - Episode 203 - "Scared to DeathScared to DeathScared to Death is a horror film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Bela Lugosi. It was filmed in Cinecolor, is one of only three color pictures Lugosi made, and the only one he starred in...
(1947)" - Episode 204 - "Hollywood After Dark (1968)"