INT. CABIN NIGHT: A woman enters, calling out for her friends. She moves cautiously from room to room but finds them empty. She arrives at the back room and throwing open the door her flashlight lands on the bodies of her friends. She stifles a scream and turns to run, but behind her is a large masked man wielding an axe! She screams as she is murdered!
The masked man leaves, walking through the woods.
CUT TO: a flat straight-forward tv set of a camp in the woods. We’ve gone from watching a movie to a tv show. After an exhausting night of murder, The Host slinks into view. He cracks a beer from his cooler, sits in his chair, selects a VHS and introduces tonight’s movie.
TONIGHT! Slasherpiece Theater, a new horror host experience, presenting the best worsts in horror from the 80’s, 90’s, and BEYOND!
After a long night of murder, masked slasher, THE HOST, and his beheaded sidekick/victim, THE HEAD, watch classic VHS horror and celebrate their history with FX how-to’s, comedy, and commentary.
Reanimating the Horror Host show for a new generation, each episode would frame a horror movie, giving context to the making of the film, celebrating the artistry of the visuals, and supplying laughs along the way.
CONCEPT
THE HOST
A masked serial-killer who lives in an abandoned campground. Despite The Host’s many spectacular murders he has never received the coveted movie treatment he believes he deserves. He spends his evenings studying famous movie murders for inspiration.
THE HEAD
An enshrined decomposing severed head and trophy of The Host’s first kill. The Head comes to life and becomes The Host’s best friend and sidekick. Despite his fate The Head holds no grudges and has a good sense of humor about it. He just wants to watch movies, party and have a good time.
THE SHOW
COLD OPEN Every episode starts with a chilling cinematic murder by The Host. Afterwards he trudges back to the campground.
INTRO Upon returning to his homebase, The Host cracks a beer, wakes up The Head and introduces tonights slasher flick.
SEGMENTS
LORE OF THE GORE The Host & The Head talk about the people who made the movie and where you might recognize them. Re: Production History
INTERVIEWING LEGENDS The Host & The Head interview legendary directors, special effects designers, actors and artists who “just happen” to wander onto the set (or have been kidnapped and chained by the Host earlier). Interviews always end with The Host murdering them or with them murdering The Host and running away. After the commercials The Host always rises (like Michael Myers)!
HOW TO BLOOD! The Host & The Head (and occasional special guest) show a DIY version of an effect from tonight’s movie to show how the magic is made and to celebrate the artistry.
ON LOCATION The Host visits horror conventions and sets (etc), hobnobbing with fans and celebrities alike.
CAMP MAIL BAG The Host and the Head each pick letters to read and respond to from the adoring fans of the horror community.
SKETCHES & ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS
MUSICAL ACTS & SONG PARODIES Guest artists play and cover songs inspired by the great soundtracks of 80’s slashers.
FAKE COMMERCIALS Parody products related to the films, franchises, and made-up horror movies.
EPISODIC STORY-ARCS
The Host finds a mysterious talking book of dark origin. Jealousy arises as the Head thinks the Host has found a new sidekick.
The Head can’t believe that the Host’s normie friend Dave is oblivious to his murderous tendencies and sets out to show him the truth.
A screaming wraith-like woman begins haunting the TV, interrupting movie night. The Host & The Head try to figure out what the hell she wants.
The Host’s worst fear is realized when a murderous puppet appears at the campsite. Things take a turn when The Host calls in a puppet exterminator.
The Head gets a swanky new frankensteined body and his infectious dance moves steal the show. The Host does not handle it well and lashes out.
The Host narrowly misses a kill and becomes depressed.
The Host comes home to find an annoying house guest and slasher-friend of the Head has come to stay.
A mysterious back-up band appears but The Host & The Head struggle to incorporate them into their usual comedic rapport.
The FBI entraps The Host and takes him down in a hail of gunfire! After undergoing an advanced cybernetics surgery and being programmed to work for the Police, The Head tries rehabilitate his friend to his old murderous self.
RECURRING CHARACTERS
The Hunchback - Acts as The Head’s hands when setting up FX. The Host thinks he is disgusting and too old of a reference.
Dave - The Host’s khaki clad next door neighbor and friend. He is oblivious to The Host’s serial killing dayjob.
The Lady in the TV - A horrifying stringy haired wraith that haunts their TV. The Host’s girlfriend?
Mr. Marinara - A suave and cocky italian slasher studying abroad. He couch surfs with the gruesome twosome from time to time. “Imma putta your blood on my spaghetti!”
Chained Up Rob - The lowkey and lazy prisoner, stoked that he doesn’t have to do anything.
Ben DALE
Artist, comedian, designer and writer.
Former host of Unlimited Lives podcast, illustrator for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Topps. Redesigned Bazooka Joe and did many of the comics. Former NYC Improvisor. Webcomic Zombie Jr, and co-star of Megaland Games web shorts.
ANTHONY GOBEILLE
Musician, artist, writer, filmmaker.
Multiple bands in the NJ heavy metal scene, animator and comic artist,
ROB SUNDERMANN
Filmmaker. writer, producer.
Content aquisitions and promotions at Troma films, something something punk label.