Let The Midnight Special Shine A Light on Me

Back in 2007 I released the very first installment of the Monster Cops franchise. The feature film Monster Cops: The Midnight Special.

The No-Budget Full time Comedy and part time Horror flick about a Secret Government Agency that hunts Monsters would eventually evolve into the Monster Cops Series.

Now The Midnight Special is back out on DVD.

It was a huge effort for no money. And although we lacked back then the things we have now (monsters, fx) we did the very best with what we had. And what exactly was that?

COMEDY.

I'm biased I know, but this movie still makes me laugh, and I'm proud to have this be the very first installment of these Monster Killing Cops.

This would evolve into the very first episode of Monster Cop called SHADOW COMPANY.

Watch Shadow Company here for free.

Monster Cops: Shadow Company would wrap up a bit of storyline from The Midnight Special, mainly the death of Cutter's wife, and would come a little closer to having more Monster and Action elements.

The next episode would evolve even further. Exploring newer characters and adding even more action and horror elements into the mix. MONSTERS Vs. COPS would also bring in some of that endearing character drama while mixing in that goofy comedy we love so much.

Watch Monsters Vs. Cops here for free.

And now we re-release The Midnight Special. To honor where we have come from, and help us prepare for the next level.  A new set of episodes will be released this year, some for free on online like we've been doing, but you'll have a chance to see the full series once we release it on DVD later this Winter.

And I'm hoping we'll get to see the final evolution of this series, and you'll see how we've come full circle and will get to that specific artistic execution I've been looking for.

We'll be working on episodes, shorts, and features for Monster Cops for a while, but I'm hoping soon we can bring you that perfect amount of drama, comedy, horror, and action.

Show your support for Monster Cops and for Indie Film. Get your DVD copy of MONSTER COPS: THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL. And remember, like everything we sell, a dollar will go to The American Cancer Society as well as other Cancer Charities that need the help.

If you can access Amazon Instant Watch on your XBOX, PC, ROKU, HDTV or GoogleTV, then look up Monster Cops and you'll be able to rent or purchase it through their streaming service as well.

Help us out. Spread the word. Click the link below and tell your friends!

http://www.monstercops.com/the-midnight-special/

Julie Keels

I'm sad to report that our dear friend Julie Keels has passed away. She was not only our set photographer, but a great person, and a dear friend.

We've placed a tribute to her on the front page of http://monstercops.com

An article about her accident: http://www.salisburypost.com/News/032311-Salisbury-woman-dies-from-injuries-qcd

A post by me, Patrick, and about Julie and her awesomeness: http://onespartan.blogspot.com/2011/03/exclusively-for-you.html

She took pictures on set, but she also played one of our first Vampires in that first episode SHADOW COMPANY, and she played an Agent in the office scenes we shot last year. That episode will be out in a few months and will surely be dedicated to her.

Our condolences to the family and all of her friends. Julie you were a bad ass individual and you will be greatly missed.

MonsterCops.Com

We're working on updating the site. We've moved back to our old home at Devhub. So when you type in MONSTERCOPS.COM you should be taken to the old website format, which I'll be updating over the next few weeks.

Thank for all the emails and messages. We'll have new content up soon.

- Patrick

Zombie Nest Found

Uploaded another quick clip. This time of the Camera Probe entering a deep cavern and capturing the discovery of a Zombie Nest. This piece of footage can be seen in the last episode of Monster Cops: MONSTERS Vs. COPS.

Working on the upcoming episode Monster Cops: DREAD.

BATEMAN: Possessed Chipmunks

Agent Batemen reminisces about a previous case in this Monster Cops Short Clip.

REDD Short Film - Watch it Now!

I know what you're thinking. When the heck are they gonna get back on doing some Monster Cops. Well you have my solemn promise, that we will be back to doing Monster Cops in two months. Yes, a whole two months. I promise.

But until then you might as well enjoy our latest short film. The Action Horror Twist on Red Riding Hood.

REDD.

WTW Productions

Still only inching forward with Monster Cops production, but we have resumed editing for the next few episodes.  And while you wait for new content on the MC front, we'd also like to point out what else is going on in other productions.

Firstly if you're not aware, our little company is called WTW Productions (Whether The Weather Productions). Haven't registered a domain yet, but feel free to take a look at our preliminary site here:
http://wtwproductions.blogspot.com/

I threw together a small demo reel.

If you check out the site you'll see a list of some of our other projects, most notably a short film I've been planning to shoot since last year called REDD. It's my little twist on the Red Riding Hood story, a more of an adventure, horror, action version where our Red Riding Hood (aka REDD played by April Crum), takes on an evil forest filled with demonic Werewolves.  Check out some of the stills I took this past week.

REDD is going to be about 8 minutes long, with a shorter 4 minute viral version. It's part short, part mock trailer.  It's an idea I've had for a while, and the point in producing it is to really create something big budget cinematic using all of our no-budget resources. The costumes, fx, props, all of it done like we do Monster Cops, with no money, and a ton of work and creativity. I really want to show how we can make a big movie for nothing.

This is being shot using the Canon T2i.  A really great camera which I've already used to shoot this commercial for Midway Wicked Woods, which is airing on the local Fox Affiliate WGHP here in the Triad, NC.

 

So we've got alot going on, but we haven't given up on Monster Cops. There will be more soon, and definitely a new episode up before the year is over.  Thanks again for all the messages, through our contact, our facebook and on youtube. We're glad people are still excited about Monster Cops and we hope you'll enjoy Redd as well as our other upcoming productions as well.

- Patrick

Twists in the Plot

Due to several factors including a two week delay because of my crashed computer, Monster Cops is on hold.  Of course it is. Go back and read previous blogs and you will see a familiar pattern.  We are, after all, doing this with no money. But of course, it is not the end.  Inching my way through editing the footage that we do have, right now it is kind of a struggle to get everyone scheduled as well as work around my own schedule. That two weeks without my desktop didn't help anything at all.

But we are indeed still plotting, prodding, preparing. Pretty sure one of those words doesn't belong.

We're still working on new episodes, and working on that ever so elusive DVD compilation of Monster Cops Series 1. It's just going to take some time.  But if you are just dying to see some of the other cool stuff I and the rest of the Cops are working on, then by all means head on over to my blog
http://onespartan.blogspot.com/

There you will also find more detailed explanations as to what the heck is going on, why we are delayed, and why I've fallen in love with a piece of equipment called the Canon T2i.

Thank you so much to those of you who have messaged me with concern for Monster Cops. I promise there will be more of us to be seen. Hopefully sooner than later.

- Patrick

Latest Production Pics

Here are a few freeze frames from our shoot at our office location. Wanna see more, than LIKE our Facebook Page. You can check out many more photos and video there.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monster-Cops/205664850330

 

 Danielle Motley is GREENLY

From left to right. Jenny, Sterling, Julie, and Ron. A scene where agents dicuss what a Chimera Demon is.

Brandon, Darin, and Richard looking over intel before a monster hunt.

Kimberly Parker is Janet, the Press and Communications Specialist.

April Crum is KATE RAND, Vampire Killing expert. Here she displays killing techniques on JONES.

April Crum, Richard Gaither, and Sarah Vroom.

In the situation room, everyone watches the action.

April Crum is KATE RAND.

Monster Cops Vlog: The Office Part 2

HELP US WIN!

The full episode of Monsters Vs. Cops is up at Bigstar.TV's Short Film Contest. We would greatly appreciate it if everyone would click the link below and give us a 5 star rating. We've got two days left, and we've got a good shot at winning that contest and helping spread the word about Monster Cops.

Click here: http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contest/mockumentary-2009/3132/recent/1/0

After you click the 5 star rating, you may be asked to register, which shouldn't take but a second and it's free, otherwise your rating won't count.

Thank you all so much for supporting us. More Production Vlog's coming up.

- Patrick

Monster Cops Vlog: The Office Part 1

August Rush

This past 4th, 5th, and 6th (Wed, Thurs, Fri) we started back up production on the next few episodes. We were at our office location knocking out the majority of our headquarter scenes. A great time was had by all. Well I know I had a great time. And we got quite a bit done. Shot scenes for the new episode entitled Chimera. As well as scenes for Blood Moon and Dead By Dawn.

We should have 2 more episodes online for all to see before October, with a DVD release of the full first series. With a complete 6 episodes at least. I'm working out the specs for the DVD. It's looking like a 2 disc set, with plenty of special features and videos not available online, including an extended gag reel, which many of you seem to love so much.

Also working on a total revamp of the website to enhance your viewing experience for the soon to come new episodes.

Thank you all so much for the messages. So glad we gain new fans everyday and that you guys like what we're putting out. Hopefully we can keep it up and continue to bring the full series that I imagine.

Whether we end up on TV or we reach our viewers through the power of the interwebs, I'm just happy to be entertaining all of you with our tales of comedy, action, and horror. So much more to come. So stay tuned.

Look for a new Video Blog in the next few days.

- Patrick