GRYLU SKER - An Icelandic Ghost Story Puppet Film

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Kevin McTurk
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Director Kevin McTurk returns with a gothic tale of a lost explorer told with groundbreaking live action puppetry & practical effects.
Backers: 817
Average Pledge Per Backer: $180

Funded: $146,878 of $120,000
Dates: Jul 10th -> Aug 12th (33 days)
Project By: Kevin McTurk
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Latest News

CLOSING IN ON $145K to FILM IN ICELAND!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
It is the FINAL DAY and we are closing in on our STRETCH GOAL of 145K to film puppets on location in ICELAND! Again THANK YOU so much for your Kickstarter contribution and please let your friends know of the soon ending campaign!  (Read More)

THANK YOU KICKSTARTER FRIENDS ! We have crossed the 130K mark and have unlocked the 1st STRETCH GOAL!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU KICKSTARTER FRIENDS! We have crossed the $130K mark and have unlocked the Enhanced Gryla Lair Sequence. In the remaining hours, we are pushing to reach the Iceland location shoot!  (Read More)

REWARDS UPDATE - 'The Narrative of Victor Karloch' will be now be included in the COMPLETE DOWNLOAD SET!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Great News Everyone!  THE NARRATIVE OF VICTOR KARLOCH will now be included with the COMPLETE DOWNLOAD SET!  Thanks again everyone for your interest!  Best, Kevin  (Read More)

100% FUNDED ...and still 9 Days Remaining!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow..it has been a wild and wooly ride ...but I am thrilled to announce that GRYLU SKER is now 100% FUNDED on Kickstarter with still 9 DAYS still remaining!!!!! I will be announcing Stretch Goals for the next milestones very shortly (including... (Read More)

Just Released! A FANGORIA Magazine Article on GRYLU SKER!!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
 Here it is! Writers Tab Murphy and Sjon, Animation Legend Phil Tippett, and myself are all interviewed for this article! Enjoy!  FANGORIA Article on the GRYLU SKER Creative Team   (Read More)

The Puppet Master: Icelandic Horror Meets Practical Effects

July 25th - via: fangoria.com
Kevin McTurk has had a long and storied career as an effects artist on films like Batman Returns, Jurassic Park, and Interview with the Vampire. Working for luminaries like Tom Savini, Stan Winston, and Martin Scorsese, McTurk has learned from the best and is now creating his own horror movies. (Read More)

49% FUNDED in 8 DAYS! THANK YOU KICKSTARTER FRIENDS!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone - Just wanted to send out a quick THANK YOU to all of the new backers and to everyone who has joined me on this journey!  49% FUNDING in 8 DAYS...! We just completed an article for Fangoria Magazine with interviews with myself, Phil... (Read More)

WOW ! AN ASTONISHING START

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!  Kevin here! Wow..I am truly stunned and honored by the early responses for the new film... In just four days, we have reached 44% of the goal, and I am so grateful for your contributions and kind words! I have an upcoming interview... (Read More)

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