Overview

Team

Keith Hodder

Director, Writer

Keith Hodder was raised in Mineville, Nova Scotia where he made his first films in his teenage years. Relocating to Toronto to attend Ryerson's School of Media, Keith's second year film Interception won Best Student Film at the Canada International Film Fest and, with Jerrad Pulham and Peter Strauss, he created the Hobo with a Shotgun Faux Trailer Contest Winner Van Gore.

Jerrad Pulham

Writer, Producer

Jerrad Pulham was born and raised in Brantford Ontario. Abandoning his pursuits to become an Astronaut, Jerrad discovered photography, art and film in his teens and has never looked back. Educated through Ryerson School of Media Jerrad honed his filmmaking skills and continues to explore his abilities as a filmmaker.

Peter Strauss

Writer, Editor

I've been obsessing about film long before I neglected to actually go to film school. When Hobo With A Shotgun came out, I worked with some friends and made VAN GORE, a satire to the film school I missed out on and an homage to the Roger Corman era schlock movies I unabashedly love. Oh, I also work in post-production as an Editor and Motion Graphics Animator in Toronto.

Reviews

Ratings (455)

Average 6.73 / 10

10 - 9

169

8 - 7

6 - 5

4 - 3

2 - 1

Reviews (139)

Nathan A.
Posted 5 months ago

This would be a enjoyable short but a boring full length movie

Gerad C.
Posted 6 months ago

Strange concept and feels borrowed from Rodriguez.

Samson W.
Posted 6 months ago

silly

Maddie F.
Posted 6 months ago

Hilarious and creative!

Bruce E.
Posted 6 months ago

Reminds me of a Criminal Minds episode which aired this year entitled "Magnum Opus" (episode 13, season 8)

Erik K.
Posted 6 months ago

different kind of movie but could be great

Cassandra K.
Posted 6 months ago

Cheesey and cheep looking. It Looks like they tried to hide Low production Value by making stylized choices in post.

Natalia N.
Posted 6 months ago

This story has such potential. I think your redux trailer is a great improvement from the original.

Tyler S.
Posted 6 months ago

I wasn't too sure if this was trying to be a horror or a comedy. That saying the gore in this film is splendidly well done!

Bonnie S.
Posted 6 months ago

Little corny. Treated more seriously as a pure thriller I could see success.

Joe M.
Posted 6 months ago

Ripping off one of the worst movie makers in history, Herschell Gordon Lewis, means that you've merely ripped off garbage to make garbage. Why? Its a well made faux cheapo trailer but...Is Color Me Blood Red in the public domain?

Michelle E.
Posted 6 months ago

I agree with Sally. But this is definitely gross, well done, and the concept is kind of interesting, just not sure how it will fair as a feature-length.

Quetzali A.
Posted 6 months ago

awesome!

Taryn K.
Posted 6 months ago

Alittle confused on the concept and what is actually showed but very interesting and want to see more

Joslyn P.
Posted 7 months ago

A bit too cheesy almost seemed like a comedy sometimes. Some parts were really unrealistic, like the blood pouring in the Jars and the girls makeup when she was crying. Too heavy on the white lines. Good work

Tracy R.
Posted 7 months ago

I guess this is just not my kind of movie. I suppose it's meant to be cheesy, but that's not a draw for me. I am perhaps not the target market for this movie.

Dimas T.
Posted 7 months ago

good luck

Greg S.
Posted 7 months ago

Not my cup of tea

Meg L.
Posted 7 months ago

The idea of murdering a bunch of art students is the only appealing thing about this. It's gross. Not the gore, but the misogyny.

Louise M.
Posted 7 months ago

I was strangely fascinated by this one. Interesting concept, glad it was done a little tongue in cheek or it would have been gross.

Gilbert P.
Posted 7 months ago

Not my type of movie, but my wife would love it.

Pat M.
Posted 7 months ago

Too. Gruesome

Ros G.
Posted 7 months ago

Horror is not my thing

Matt D.
Posted 7 months ago

great work!

Paddy T.
Posted 7 months ago

A tantalizing fusion between guts and guile; I enjoy the old packaging new contents approach that has been taken here. I am eager to see more of this film

Tom R.
Posted 7 months ago

Okay found my favourite ! Please make this !

Cheryl M.
Posted 7 months ago

Very creepy!

Warren C.
Posted 7 months ago

Crap

Georgia M.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks hilarious!

Andie Q.
Posted 7 months ago

Sorry - not my favourite genre.

patricia s.
Posted 7 months ago

this is sick, don't like

Jordan H.
Posted 7 months ago

Deserves a much higher rating. Fantastic job. Team Contained.

John W.
Posted 7 months ago

Love it. Outstanding. Creative. One of a kind

Dan R.
Posted 7 months ago

feels like a rip off of what was done only a few years ago.

David A.
Posted 7 months ago

"Life imitates death" was probably the funniest line in this competition.
Good Luck!

Kari W.
Posted 7 months ago

Was alright but concept was not fully there

Donal O.
Posted 7 months ago

It's a great trailer but I don't see how it can scale up.

The Real S.
Posted 7 months ago

my kinda flick good

Sherri M.
Posted 7 months ago

Great work and absolutely love it!! Would really love to see this as a full length movie!!

Artem S.
Posted 7 months ago

I really liked it. Probably my 2nd favorite horror themed one. Excellent job guys.

Deryck D.
Posted 7 months ago

cool blood concept

Shawn A.
Posted 7 months ago

looks cool but art pun? good luck...

Rich A.
Posted 7 months ago

Definite 70's Drive-in feel to it, for sure.

Ryan F.
Posted 7 months ago

Phenomenal B-Movie Style!

Jason G.
Posted 7 months ago

Really looking forward to watching this. Super old school horror cheese. Looks great!

Patricia F.
Posted 7 months ago

Can't wait to see in theatres....love Grindhouse!!

Amy Z.
Posted 7 months ago

AH! Reminds me of something I would of seen during the 'Grindhouse' double feature! SO awesome!

Lisa A.
Posted 7 months ago

Didn't like it as much as I'd hoped.

Emma S.
Posted 7 months ago

I LOVE THIS! I have always been a fan of grind house. I think this would be an amazing short film. I just worry about it being a full length feature, you can only stretch the gag so far. The other worry is that if Quentin can't make money doing grindhouse how will your approach top his? Good Luck, I really would like to see this. Made me smile all the way through.

Liam C.
Posted 7 months ago

I like the idea.

Meagan H.
Posted 7 months ago

Totally nailed the look and feel and with a perfect plotline behind it. I got a good laugh. Well-done on the trailer, looking forward to seeing what's next.

Jake C.
Posted 7 months ago

Nailed the style, nice work.

Lindsey M.
Posted 7 months ago

This really deserves a much higher rating than given. An excellent execution of the grindhouse style, a unique trailer, new kills I haven't seen yet... Well done guys! I'm a fan. (Team Gillian's Just Right)

Brenna T.
Posted 7 months ago

really confused and a bit lost

Derek C.
Posted 7 months ago

Loved it with Hobo and love it now... can't wait to see the feature!

Gerry S.
Posted 7 months ago

This trailer is absolutely phenomenal.... but I can't see this concept being stretched out for feature length.

Daylen M.
Posted 7 months ago

A bit confused, and disgusted by the baby scene. I really don't see a story like this doing well on the big screen

Michael M.
Posted 7 months ago

Good for a SNL skit but not more than a trailer

Danielle M.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks fun. I enjoy your style. Good luck to your team.

John K.
Posted 7 months ago

Campy and funny.

scott w.
Posted 7 months ago

really cool idea wanna see where this is going

Clutch W.
Posted 7 months ago

Yeah - some super funny moments but agree with those who say it's not meant to be a feature. Make it as a short. Novelty would wear off over the long haul.

Bob C.
Posted 7 months ago

Funny

Denis J.
Posted 7 months ago

great for a short film..can't see this play out for a feature

Monty J.
Posted 7 months ago

criminal minds

Zach S.
Posted 7 months ago

Awesome...I wanted Grind HOUSE and I git exactly what I wanted...just an awesome all real no Computer imaging and it just is fun to watch

Lew D.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks like fun!

Mark P.
Posted 7 months ago

Will be an excellent film, cannot wait to see it.

Lauren F.
Posted 7 months ago

nifty idea! and title

Bernie H.
Posted 7 months ago

Love it but it will not hold an audiences' attention for 90 minutes.

Adam M.
Posted 7 months ago

Did not fully like the concept of the horror spin but was a fan of the idea

Jessica P.
Posted 8 months ago

Cheesy, but dark. With a sense of a 1970's homemade horror flick. Enthralling in it's own special way.

Kelly G.
Posted 8 months ago

Been seeing this around for ages now. Good luck, guys!

Bryan E.
Posted 8 months ago

Van Gore has already shown the world that it has incredible potential after blowing peoples minds on their DVD's/Blu-Ray's of Hobo With A Shotgun. It is now finally time to give this film its rightful place as its own feature-length film on YOUR movie shelves!

*To Clarify: I am pretty sure that Criminal Minds episode everyone is complaining about came out in Jan. 2013, where Van Gore was made long before it. Just saying.

Katie T.
Posted 8 months ago

Works as a trailer, but will it as a feature? Not sure but love the campy jokes and the spin on horror flicks.

Mike L.
Posted 8 months ago

funny concept but can it keep up for 90 minutes?

Kellie M.
Posted 8 months ago

Not something I would watch as a full length film- where would this story go for a full hour and a half or more? I don't see it.

Peter M.
Posted 8 months ago

this is on hobo with a shot gun that i own, should have thought of something new and original for a different contest

Farnsworth S.
Posted 8 months ago

What the heck?

Daniel D.
Posted 8 months ago

Best. THAT BITCH IS HIGH AS A KITE!

Sandy P.
Posted 8 months ago

Not too shabby but I'm totally done with gory shit, OLD news.

Jereme W.
Posted 8 months ago

Definitely a Top Contender! Well done! Grindhouse styles!

Jason M.
Posted 8 months ago

do love the cheesey 70's b-horror movie feel.

Tammy B.
Posted 8 months ago

such a great idea Criminal Minds did an episode on this same concept!

Amanda B.
Posted 8 months ago

I HAVE to fucking see this!!!!!

Ella P.
Posted 8 months ago

Gross. And creepy. But original, but I wouldn't want to watch it.

Dawn F.
Posted 8 months ago

You don't have to like horror movies to appreicate this film and how much work has been put in to it...I know this would be an amazing feature film!!

Kirk L.
Posted 8 months ago

Nonsense

Lisa B.
Posted 8 months ago

Kinda creepy but I can see its potential.

Brock S.
Posted 8 months ago

Disgusting. But in a good way. I mean that in a good way.

Reginald R.
Posted 8 months ago

I liked this project. I wish that it was new content, not recycled from a couple years ago. Either way still cool

Ryan M.
Posted 8 months ago

I can't see this as a feature length film, at least not without an amazing actor and groundbreaking cinematography. I do like the vibe though, maybe a short?

Shane S.
Posted 8 months ago

You guys know your source material very well. An excellent grind house-sploitation-cult trailer. However, while playing it "straight for goofy" makes this project work in trailer form. I can't YET see it as a feature.

The great thing about this style of film-making which I think is lost on most who try it, is the filmmakers back then weren't trying to something "cult" or "awfully good" they were just trying to make a good movie. Pam Grier fight Gladiators was suppose to be sexy and violent, and Manos was suppose to be a terrifying hell bound movie, the irony and humor there were added by fans after the film had been made not while they were making it.

Again you guys have a great visual understanding of what you are making and this could be really great. Just not there yet for me. But will damn sure watch out for you guys. Great job. A lot of potential and we need more people like you to breath life again into this genre.

Kelly S.
Posted 8 months ago

I had the pleasure of showcasing this great trailer at one of my movie nights I host. Good luck guys!

Samantha L.
Posted 8 months ago

It looks fun and I like it's attitude towards itself, not too serious. These types of movies are awesome and necessary but I think I need something more than this can offer from the winning film.

Jonny B.
Posted 8 months ago

Love faux trailers! Really keen to see how it translates to a feature & hope they have a trailer making contest which in turn making another movie. The gory circle of life!

Dave H.
Posted 8 months ago

Love it.

Kris J.
Posted 8 months ago

This trailer was great. It really had that classic over-the-top acting and dialogue that makes this genre so entertaining. The narrator did a great job and I liked the usage of the movie title throughout.
My only critique would be that the old film reel effects were a bit much. It felt a bit out of place at times.
Good Luck guys!

Diana D.
Posted 8 months ago

Ha ha - AWESOME!

Araxi K.
Posted 8 months ago

So much work put here! Brought me back to the vintage horror films I enjoyed when I was a teenager, I wish you hadn't killed that baby...

Jamie M.
Posted 8 months ago

Love the grindhouse homage. Nice work guys!

Harmin K.
Posted 8 months ago

With a better announcer voice it would be a cool trailer. Otherwise it's missing what Grindhouse had.

Coty G.
Posted 8 months ago

Excellent concept!

Brett D.
Posted 8 months ago

REALLY want to see this film made!

Jimmy S.
Posted 8 months ago

these guys do such amazing work! this is classic!

Arron K.
Posted 8 months ago

Reminds me of the old days of the Horror genre

Jade t.
Posted 8 months ago

Trailer was good for what genre it's marketing to but it's quite a niche. Wouldn't necessarily want to watch full feature like this but I definitely know people who would

Ash O.
Posted 8 months ago

I have been hoping this project would become a feature film since it won a spot on the Hobo with a shot gun DVD.

Michelle G.
Posted 8 months ago

Wow - I'm very surprised that this received so many high ratings...I guess it goes to show you that friends can really skew the results. This film looks awful.

Jennifer C.
Posted 8 months ago

A very appropriate grindhouse premise complete with all the wit and aesthetic the genre demands. Interesting and egregiously violent, I love it!

Troy B.
Posted 8 months ago

Awesome Keith!

Steve K.
Posted 8 months ago

OHHHHH HELL YEAH!!!! This is super awesome. Full Feature PLEASE

Keith M.
Posted 8 months ago

Pretty grind housey, but didn't enjoy the idea of watching this movie.

Luke S.
Posted 8 months ago

Pretty hilarious! Dunno if this could hold up for 90 minutes, but good trailer! Back off on the grain tho.

Courtney W.
Posted 8 months ago

Hilarious, dark and cinematically artistic - very entertaining!

Chado M.
Posted 8 months ago

Hahaha - I don't see it opening in a theater but I'd buy the DVD

Alex B.
Posted 8 months ago

Hahah This looks hilarious! The blood effects are great too. I hope a feature length comes out soon! Poor baby...hahah.

Jennifer M.
Posted 8 months ago

Shut up, take my money, and make your damn movie.

Mark R.
Posted 8 months ago

This should win.

Marc B.
Posted 8 months ago

To clarify, if you're a fan of Criminal Minds and find a relation to the episode (which only aired about a month ago), notice that this trailer was made back when the Hobo With a Shotgun faux trailer contest was going on and won on April 11, 2011, almost two years before the CM episode, so if anything they may have taken this idea, just thought I'd say

Paul T.
Posted 8 months ago

Fun teaser that gets the grindhouse teaser format really well. but can anyone real stand to watch this for 90 minutes?

Sean B.
Posted 8 months ago

Rough.

Jeremy B.
Posted 8 months ago

Unfortunately, Grindhouse is right behind zombies for film trends I don't like. I'll pass on this one.

Larry S.
Posted 8 months ago

Sounds thrilling, funny and campy all at once. Great work

Eduardo M.
Posted 8 months ago

LOVE the sense of humor in this trailer, very well done. You have successfully out-Grindhouse'd all of the trailers that were shown in 2007's "Grindhouse" flick (yes, the Rodriguez and Tarantino collabo). Hope to see more!

Patricia S.
Posted 8 months ago

There was an episode on criminal minds were a phsyco drained the blood from his victims and painted pictures with it..... copycat much?

Eric B.
Posted 8 months ago

Amazing!

Brad G.
Posted 8 months ago

More Van Gore! Just a taste of this sadistic tale is not enough for me.

Grant M.
Posted 8 months ago

Well done!

Michael W.
Posted 8 months ago

This is really disturbing and low-brow.

Nuno C.
Posted 8 months ago

Great casting. Very funny.

Michael L.
Posted 8 months ago

Gotta love grindhouse.

Jon S.
Posted 8 months ago

I liked this because I understood it. A+++ would do business with again.

Kevin P.
Posted 8 months ago

I like the style of it, got a little carried away with the film grain though

Not gonna lie, I laughed so hard at "This bitch is high as a motha-fuckin' kite"

Anton S.
Posted 8 months ago

This is an exceptionally well made short film that takes it's stylistic cues from the artfully-trashy genre filmmaking of Tarantino and Rodriguez. Still it's humorous plotline is very original. I encourage visitors of this site to check it out!

Sam J.
Posted 8 months ago

Can't wait to see this!

Mark P.
Posted 8 months ago

Have you seen the trailer?????? This is a must see for everyone. Cannot wait to see the feature.

Sarah L.
Posted 8 months ago

A twisted comedy! Love it! Gonna remember this one. The actor who plays Van Gore is great!

Michael B.
Posted 8 months ago

Van Gore definitely seems like my kind of film. The trailer already has me mentally lining up for this awesome film! Good on everyone involved in the making of this extremely entertaining piece!

Press & Promo

A collection of creative marketing campaigns, collateral and earned media coverage.

The Torontoist Interviews Keith and Peter

Posted April 26, 2013 6:07pm EST

The Daily Blam Interviews Keith Hodder

Posted April 26, 2013 6:07pm EST

Yell Magazine Interview

Posted April 26, 2013 6:04pm EST

Dread Central: Keith and Peter talk Van Gore!

Posted April 26, 2013 6:03pm EST

FearNet Interviews Van Gore Filmmakers

Posted April 26, 2013 6:03pm EST

Keith and Peter Interviewed by Horror-Movies.ca

Posted April 26, 2013 6:02pm EST

Keith Hodder and Jason Eisener on CBC Mainstreet

Posted April 26, 2013 5:58pm EST

Strange Kids Club Interview!

Posted April 26, 2013 5:57pm EST

Daily Dead Interviews Van Gore team

Posted April 26, 2013 5:56pm EST

Rue Morgue Interviews Keith Hodder

Posted April 26, 2013 5:54pm EST

Canuxploitation Interviews Keith Hodder

Posted April 26, 2013 5:51pm EST

The Kingston Whig Interviews Peter Strauss

Posted April 26, 2013 5:50pm EST

Toronto Film Scene Interviews Van Gore Filmmakers

Posted April 26, 2013 5:50pm EST

Badass Digest Features Van Gore

Posted April 26, 2013 5:49pm EST

DownRight Creepy Podcast

Posted April 26, 2013 5:46pm EST

Winner of the HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN Trailer Contest!

Posted April 26, 2013 5:44pm EST

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