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We first met
Jeff Miller in March, just as he and filmmaking partner Gary Jones were
wrapping work on what was then called Bunyan
(and is now known as Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan).
The terrifying spin on the classic tall
tale was shot on location at Mohican State Forest
and Park, Loudonville , Ohio ,
Malabar Farm
State Park , Lucas ,
Ohio , and Pleasant Hill Dam in Ashland , Ohio Onaway , Mich.
In the film, a young group of
first-time offenders who, while doing time at a secluded boot camp deep in the
woods, discover that Paul Bunyan is more than just a tall tale. They
come face to face with the true story of Bunyan’s hidden dark past and
feel the wrath of this legendary folk hero.
“It’s is a dark, contemporary take on
the tale of the giant lumberjack,” says Miller. And a lot of bloody fun.
If you’re keen on checking out the
film, catch it now on Netflix streaming or set your DVR for the Syfy Channel on
Nov. 8. If you’re in Saskatchewan , Canada
Five
Horrific Questions for Jeff Miller
MMM: What’s makes a horror movie scary?
Jeff Miller: Taking you to an unknown place or upsetting the balance of things.
MMM: What’s the scariest movie you ever saw?
Jeff Miller: The original Halloween and Friday the 13th were scary when I saw them as a kid. More recently, Sinster was one of the scariest and creepiest movies I'd seen in awhile.
MMM: Who is your horror inspiration?
Jeff Miller: John Carpenter. Also, Wes Craven.
MMM: Why do we like to be scared?
Jeff Miller: It gets the adrenaline going. It's a rush. It gives you an excuse to pull your girlfriend close.
MMM: What movie would you like to turn into a horror movie? And how would you do it?
Jeff Miller: Pick one. Make 'em zombies.