NEWS/REVIEWS
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Writer/Director, Jim Ojala, is a guest on the best horror movie podcast around - The Nick Taylor Horror Show!
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HORROR BUSINESS: Jim Ojala's STRANGE NATURE
https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/289894/horror-business-jim-ojalas-strange-nature/ |
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Lisa Sheridan, 'Invasion' and 'Strange Nature' actress, dies at 44
www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-st-lisa-sheridan-dies-20190228-story.html |
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"Science-fiction meets real science in perfect blend" Movie Review
hiddenremote.com/2018/09/20/strange-nature-review/ |
Environmental Horror Wreaks Havoc in 2018’s ‘Strange Nature’ – Movie Review
www.pophorror.com/environmental-horror-wreaks-havoc-in-2018s-strange-nature-movie-review/?fbclid=IwAR2APreeje6KmLi2Zu4mabg9TkxYgzscCYBN5QK9jHXaea16fxk9xt7N4bc
www.pophorror.com/environmental-horror-wreaks-havoc-in-2018s-strange-nature-movie-review/?fbclid=IwAR2APreeje6KmLi2Zu4mabg9TkxYgzscCYBN5QK9jHXaea16fxk9xt7N4bc
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"If you are looking for cinema that gives you pause to think in between splatter gushes, Strange Nature delivers the goods." Smart, in-depth new review from Horrornews.net!
https://horrornews.net/138…/film-review-strange-nature-2018/ |
"STRANGE NATURE Brings Blood, Guts and Oddball Fun To the Eco-Apocalypse"
https://rue-morgue.com/movie-review-strange-nature-brings-blood-guts-and-oddball-fun-to-the-eco-apocalypse/
https://rue-morgue.com/movie-review-strange-nature-brings-blood-guts-and-oddball-fun-to-the-eco-apocalypse/
“Ambitious, disturbing, sincere and thought provoking are only a few of the words to describe Strange Nature, an unexpected gem of a film from writer-director, James Ojala.”
- Pop Geeks on STRANGE NATURE!
popgeeks.net/strange-nature-movie-review/
- Pop Geeks on STRANGE NATURE!
popgeeks.net/strange-nature-movie-review/
“It’s like EVIL DEAD, I HEART HUCKABEES, ERIN BROCKOVICH, and SLITHER all got together in a hoe-down and kicked STRANGE NATURE into existence. Rearing a grotesque roller coaster of non-stop absurdity all their own.
James Ojala wrote and directed this brilliant freshman effort for a feature film. I can’t wait to see what he does next!”
- Ain’t it Cool News
www.aintitcool.com/node/80913
James Ojala wrote and directed this brilliant freshman effort for a feature film. I can’t wait to see what he does next!”
- Ain’t it Cool News
www.aintitcool.com/node/80913
"Two Local Highlights of Twin Cities Film Fest 2018"
www.minnesotamonthly.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Two-Local-Highlights-of-Twin-Cities-Film-Fest-2018/
www.minnesotamonthly.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Two-Local-Highlights-of-Twin-Cities-Film-Fest-2018/
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Second Review for STRANGE NATURE Is In, 4 Stars!!!
voicesfromthebalcony.com/2018/09/13/review-strange-nature-2018/ |
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New Interview covering everything from Makeup Effects, Mixing Genres and Pet Sematary!
www.themoviewaffler.com/2018/09/interview-strange-nature-director-jim-ojala.html |
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Our first review is in! “Strange Nature is one hell of a fangtastic creature feature”! Great 5-star (!!)
horrorfuel.com/2018/09/12/movie-review-strange-nature-2018/ |
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"Mutations Plague A Town In the New Trailer for STRANGE NATURE!"
horrorfuel.com/2017/12/30/mutations-plague-town-new-trailer-strange-nature/ |
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"There's Something In the Water" in this in-depth radio interview and article
thehorrorcist.com/theres-something-water-director-jim-ojalas-upcoming-eco-horror-strange-nature/ |
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Mutant Frogs Swim Into STRANGE NATURE Trailer
www.dreadcentral.com/news/263549/mutant-frogs-swim-strange-nature-trailer/ |
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Frog Deformities Inspire Horror in STRANGE NATURE Trailer
www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/frog-deformities-inspire-horror-in-strange-nature-trailer-920 |
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Great article promoting the new trailer and the history of
STRANGE NATURE! www.pophorror.com/eco-thriller-strange-nature-gets-trailer/ |
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6 Crazy Looking Movies You've Never Heard Of!
www.cracked.com/blog/6-movies-that-deserve-more-hype-fall-2017-edition/ |
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We made #4 on Top 10 Indie Horror Movies Not To Miss in 2017!
moviepilot.com/p/indie-horror-you-should-not-miss-this-year/4211385 |
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Great STRANGE NATURE performances and the future of amphibian deformities all discussed in this fun new radio podcast interview with Slice of Scifi!
www.sliceofscifi.com/2016/09/24/slice-of-scifi-779/ |
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Exclusive new interview featuring SN makeup/creature FX, reality vs. fiction and pros & cons of shooting in Minnesota!
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/160621/exclusive-director-jim-ojala-talks-strange-nature/ |
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STRANGE NATURE Runs Amok In This Official Trailer
http://www.horror-movies.ca/2015/08/strange-nature-runs-amok-official-trailer/ |
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Strange Nature Releases A Strange Trailer
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/115972/strange-nature-releases-a-strange-trailer/ |
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Behind the Scenes Special on PBS' The Playlist
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Strange Day At the Newspaper Office
http://www.duluthbudgeteer.com/content/strange-day-newspaper-office
http://www.duluthbudgeteer.com/content/strange-day-newspaper-office
Film crew wraps up production on Minnesota-based eco-thriller
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Film-crew-wraps-up-production-on-Minnesota-based-eco-thriller-273234011.html
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Film-crew-wraps-up-production-on-Minnesota-based-eco-thriller-273234011.html
STRANGE NATURE film to be shot in Balsam
http://m.grandrapidsmn.com/news/strange-nature-film-to-be-shot-in-balsam/article_650667cc-02fa-11e4-b0fb-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm#.U7iBUbDaMrg.facebook
http://m.grandrapidsmn.com/news/strange-nature-film-to-be-shot-in-balsam/article_650667cc-02fa-11e4-b0fb-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm#.U7iBUbDaMrg.facebook
PACT Duluth TV interview with Strange Nature Director, Jim Ojala. Discussion includes the upcoming film, working in Special Makeup/Creature FX and getting his start in public access television. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0WkS3l-aus&feature=youtu.be
STRANGE NATURE Director, Jim Ojala, interviewed on Nightwatch Radio - #1 Independent Paranormal Radio Show in the World
http://www.nightwatchuniverse.com/radio/Nightwatch-11-19-13-DebbieRochon-JimOjala.mp3
http://www.nightwatchuniverse.com/radio/Nightwatch-11-19-13-DebbieRochon-JimOjala.mp3
The Limelight Index: Jim Ojala - Writer/Director/FX Artist
http://charliesblog.net/2013/10/09/the-limelight-index-jim-ojala-writerdirectorfx-artist/
http://charliesblog.net/2013/10/09/the-limelight-index-jim-ojala-writerdirectorfx-artist/
STRANGE NATURE: Eco Thriller Feature Film
http://www.horrorsociety.com/2013/10/07/strange-nature-eco-thriller-feature-film/
http://www.horrorsociety.com/2013/10/07/strange-nature-eco-thriller-feature-film/
STRANGE NATURE Film Makes Final Push for Funding
http://www.lakevoicenews.org/strange-nature-film-makes-final-push-for-funding/
http://www.lakevoicenews.org/strange-nature-film-makes-final-push-for-funding/
Interview: Jim Ojala on his film Strange Nature
http://www.hauntofhorrors.com/2013/10/04/interview-jim-ojala-on-his-film-strange-nature/
http://www.hauntofhorrors.com/2013/10/04/interview-jim-ojala-on-his-film-strange-nature/
Rock for Horror: Strange Nature Benefit Concert
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/279471/
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/279471/
KUMD Duluth, MN Radio interview with Strange Nature writer/director, Jim Ojala. Discussing his career, upcoming feature film project, Strange Nature, and the benefits of shooting in Minnesota.
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kumd/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=13&id=1956006&pid=392
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kumd/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=13&id=1956006&pid=392
"New Kickstarter Eco Thriller 'Strange Nature' Takes on Unsolved Ecological Mystery"
http://bleedingdeadfilmreviews.blogspot.com/2013/10/press-release-new-kicstarter-eco.html
http://bleedingdeadfilmreviews.blogspot.com/2013/10/press-release-new-kicstarter-eco.html
"Kickstart It: Strange Nature Kickstarter Eco Thriller Film"
http://bloodsuckinggeek.com/kickstart-strange-nature-kickstarter/
http://bloodsuckinggeek.com/kickstart-strange-nature-kickstarter/
"Feelin' Froggy? It's Ojala's Strange Nature!"
http://www.horrormoviesandstuff.com/Ojalas-Strange-Nature-is-feeling-Froggy.html
http://www.horrormoviesandstuff.com/Ojalas-Strange-Nature-is-feeling-Froggy.html
"STRANGE NATURE Kickstarter Campaign Launched!"
http://horrornewsnetwork.net/articles/62-horror-movies/8044-strange-nature-kickstarter-campaign-launched
http://horrornewsnetwork.net/articles/62-horror-movies/8044-strange-nature-kickstarter-campaign-launched
STRANGE NATURE Benefit Concert Featuring Live Bands:
Bratwurst, Cars & Trucks, Philip of Nazareth, The Surfactants and Wolf Blood
PLUS Members of the Out Loud Comedians!
Friday, October 4th, 2013 8PM - $10
@Clyde Iron Works 2920 W. Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55806
clydeironworks.com
Help bring this important film to Minnesota and see some great
bands/comedians at the same time!
Bratwurst, Cars & Trucks, Philip of Nazareth, The Surfactants and Wolf Blood
PLUS Members of the Out Loud Comedians!
Friday, October 4th, 2013 8PM - $10
@Clyde Iron Works 2920 W. Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55806
clydeironworks.com
Help bring this important film to Minnesota and see some great
bands/comedians at the same time!
Fantastic new article on STRANGE NATURE appears in the Duluth News Tribune newspaper regarding our recent location scouting trip to Minnesota.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/277567/
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/277567/
Duluth, MN Mayor Don Ness endorses STRANGE NATURE and Writer/Director, Jim Ojala in WDIO ABC TV News Broadcast.
http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S3150406.shtml?cat=10335
http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S3150406.shtml?cat=10335
Check out the first TV News interview given during our location scouting trip to Duluth, MN.
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Native-Duluth-Filmmaker-Sets-Sights-on-Northland-Film-Debut-222114181.html
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Native-Duluth-Filmmaker-Sets-Sights-on-Northland-Film-Debut-222114181.html
STRANGE NATURE Makes Horror Headlines!
Managing editor, Michael Gingold of Fangoria Magazine (the world's leading horror movie publication for the last 3 decades) just gave STRANGE NATURE and Writer/Director, Jim Ojala a great write up on their website! Check it out here:
http://www.fangoria.com/new/deadgirl-fx-artist-has-strange-nature-in-store-help-make-it-happen/
Managing editor, Michael Gingold of Fangoria Magazine (the world's leading horror movie publication for the last 3 decades) just gave STRANGE NATURE and Writer/Director, Jim Ojala a great write up on their website! Check it out here:
http://www.fangoria.com/new/deadgirl-fx-artist-has-strange-nature-in-store-help-make-it-happen/
Carlos Alazraqui
(Reno 911) joins the cast of STRANGE NATURE! |
WWE Superstar,
John "Nitro" Morrision joins the cast of STRANGE NATURE! |
STRANGE NATURE on the radio! Listen to the great interview between Monica Yocom and STRANGE NATURE director, Jim Ojala given for Inspiring People Radio. Topics range from life and career to the saga of making STRANGE NATURE. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inspiringpeopleradio/2013/08/05/tonight-we-talk-with-film-maker-fx-artists-jim-ojala
STRANGE NATURE hits newsstands! Read the fantastic article on the director, Jim Ojala, and the film. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/274166/
STRANGE NATURE on the news! Check out this recent TV interview with director, Jim Ojala, about the film. http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Duluth-Native-Kick-Starts-a-Campaign-for-Eco-Horror-Film-218013161.html
Download the official press release.
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