Netflix to Stream New Roger Corman Horror Web Series

15 Oct, 2009 By: Erik Gruenwedel

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Netflix has partnered with venerable ‘B’-movie producer Roger Corman and director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling) for the original horror online series “Splatter,” which launches Oct. 29 at

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Co-produced by Julie Corman (Box Car Bertha, The Westing Game), the series stars former teen actor Corey Feldman (Lost Boys, Stand By Me) in the title role of rocker Johnny Splatter, a musical genius who accumulated as many hit records as he did enemies on his climb up the fame ladder.

 

In a reality twist, online viewers will be able to vote weekly on the fate of the series’ characters.

 

While anyone can watch Splatter on a computer, Netflix members on an unlimited subscription plan will be able to instantly watch the series on their televisions via a range of Netflix-ready devices.

 

Those devices include Internet TVs from LG Electronics, Blu-ray Disc players from Samsung, the Roku digital video player, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console and TiVo digital video recorders.

 

“Netflix is delighted to be working with such film luminaries as Roger Corman and Joe Dante to bring our instant streaming capabilities to life in a unique and creative way for horror fans across the country,” said Leslie Kilgore, chief marketing officer for Netflix. “‘Splatter’ is a celebration of classic horror movies, and it gives fans of the genre an exciting way to sample watching instantly at Netflix.”

 

The second “Splatter” webisode is scheduled for Nov. 6, with the series concluding Friday Nov. 13.

 

 

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