The Curse of Yig: The Film http://yigthemovie.com Sun, 23 May 2010 17:31:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are natural explanations for everything I saw and heard, but it masters me nonetheless. Lots of Yig news! The Yig cast and crew finished filming last weekend! (Okay, there's a little extra snake footage to get, but essentially we're done...) It was a pleasure to be back with the old gang, but really it was the newcomers who stole the show. Friday we were at ... http://yigthemovie.com/?p=208 There’s a story… a story I’ll tell you after you see it. Craig VanDerSchaegen has a photo essay about local film productions on Minnesota Playlist which includes some some shots he took on the set of Yig. It's a wonderful collection of images, have a look! http://yigthemovie.com/?p=207 More Photos [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Dawn Malicsi as Sally Compton"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_193" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Tim Uren as Dr. McNeill"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_195" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Dr. McNeill reviews Zealia's research"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Zealia waits in the lobby of the asylum"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_197" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Amy Schweickhardt as Zealia"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_198" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Dr. McNeill tells the ... http://yigthemovie.com/?p=202 I called at the asylum because a few of the oldest settlers told me I would find something important there. Thursday and Friday of this week were spent at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church filming the scenes in the Guthrie Asylum. Thursday's shots were again just Amy and I, mainly in Dr. McNeill's office. Cheri Anderson has been handling the production's art needs and provided an amazing array of artifacts to ... http://yigthemovie.com/?p=191 Photos from the First Weekend [caption id="attachment_182" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Amy Schweickhardt as Audrey Davis"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_183" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Walker reaches for a lamp"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_184" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Amy on set"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_185" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Tim Uren as Walker Davis"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_186" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Walker startled in the night."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_187" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Audrey watches Walker come home."][/caption] http://yigthemovie.com/?p=188 Strange incidents had been rumored, and the rumors sustained by hideously tangible proofs. First weekend of blood, dancing, and space heaters is complete. As it turns out, being in a tiny log cabin in Hastings during the middle of a February night is COLD. Very, very cold. I stand in awe of the badass Yig crew and their ability to endure God's punishing ... http://yigthemovie.com/?p=177 Yig is a great god! He is bad medicine. He does not forget things. Away for a while, but not forgotten. The Curse of Yig is back with all kinds of exciting news. First, the screenplay is done. Paul and I collaborated to adapt the story for the screen and I am incredibly pleased with results. When I first began putting Lovecraft's work on ... http://yigthemovie.com/?p=175 “But for God’s sake, what is it?” For the 2009 Minnesota Fringe Festival, I adapted The Curse of Yig for the stage as a two-person show. This film project grew out of that interpretation of the bizarre and compelling story. Over a series of these little blog entries, I'll talk a bit about what went into taking ... http://yigthemovie.com/?p=151 coming soon… The world of Yig is about to become interactive. http://yigthemovie.com/?p=1