Face Eater movie poster Showings

TromaDance Film Festival
6 PM Friday, September 25th
250 South Harrison St
Shelbyville, Indiana

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Meet the Face Eater Cast and Crew!

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Jarrod James Perrott (Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Co-Producer, Torture Victim)

Jarrod PerrottBorn in Denver, Colorado in 1980, Jarrod has a BA in English-Communications from Fort Lewis college in Durango, Colorado. He has always loved movies but really became interested in the filmmaking process while taking video production courses in college. Jarrod directed two independent short films before working on Face Eater. He met Jon McClure in 2003 while doing research for his senior thesis on the demonizing of horror comics of the 1950's. Jarrod has always loved drawing, which most likely influenced his love for movies because, as he says, "Movies are simply moving pictures." He hopes to get a chance to make another film in the future and would love to work with the Face Eater cast and crew again. For now he is staying busy trying to get Face Eater shown around the world. Jarrod currently lives in Golden, Colorado.

Jon M. McClure (Screenwriter, Assistant Director, Co-Producer, Flecks Crushe)

Jon McClureBorn in Laguna Beach, California in 1964, Jon is a nationally-recognized award-winning author and comic book expert. Jon met Jarrod Perrott, director, at his former bsiness The Bookcase. Jon works as an independent sales consultant and deals in old and rare comic books, antiques, and collectibles in Durango and Oregon. Jon has recently completed the artwork for the Face Eater card game set to premier the second quarter of 2008 and is working with A5 Inc. in Chicago to cross-market the Face Eater franchise. Jon intends to continue his writing and comic book career and hopes to act in, and write screenplays for, other movie projects in the future. Jon resides in Durango, Colorado with his wife Dyan.

Christian Therkildsen (Frank)

Christian TherkildsenBorn in Omaha, Nebraska in 1972, Christian makes his film acting debut in Face Eater. He enjoys watching college football, barbeques, and practicing martial arts and hopes someday to open a martial arts school and teach self-defense. Christian currently resides in Grand Junction, Colorado with his sons Joshua and Tyler, who also appear in the film.

Daniel L. McClure (Lenny, Technical Assistance)

Daniel McClureBeamed to Earth in 1982 in Roswell, New Mexico, Daniel had prior acting experience on the stage and a short film project in Oregon. He also hosted a local radio show with Josh Shoberg, Daniel hopes to travel the world and live abroad in the UK or Ireland. He is passionate about political and social change and couldn't exist without music. Daniel happily resides in Brooklyn, New York and works in Soho as an Apple (Mac) Genius.

Steve Wayman (Mike)

Steve WaymanBorn in Modesto, California in 1983, Steve has considerable acting experience in high school and college theater as well as some television commercials. A friend, Loren Jones, recommended him for the role of Mike. Steve enjoys music, playing the trumpet, and singing. He hopes to become involved in future acting and creative projects and has a career in law enforcement. Steve resides in Durango, Colorado.

Oscar Gillespie (Bum in Pool Hall)

Oscar GillepsieBorn in Durango, Colorado in 1978, Oscar took part in theater in high school. Oscar loves his family, hunting, woodworking, and having fun. He resides in Ignacio, Colorado where he works as a police officer. He hopes to advance his career and to see his boys grow up to be successful at whatever they would like to do.

Mark T. McCullough (Knox)

Mark McCulloughBorn in St. Louis, Missouri in 1955, Mark had no prior film or acting experience before playing Knox in Face Eater. He was approached by "the dim-witted Lenny" to play the role of Knox, a "good-hearted thug turned family man." Mark's interests include anything related to the outdoors, camping, hiking, scuba diving, and motorcycles. After 13 years on the Caribbean Island of St. John, he and his wife have decided to make their home in rural Durango and enjoy all that location has to offer.

Therese Tieber (Paranormal Romance Reader)

Therese Tieber Born in Dennison, Iowa in 1950. Therese participated in theater in high school and has also appeared in several Durango theatrical functions, including Snow Down Follies and the "Do's and Don'ts Fashion Show." She enjoys fashion, costuming, gardening, and vintage clothing, hats, and jewelry. she and her husband John "Craven" Teiber have resided in Durango for 29 years and are local antiques dealers. She looks forward to retiring and traveling with him.

James Randall (Drug Buyer)

James RandallJames Randall currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada where he makes his living playing poker. No other information is available.

Cody Travis LaDuke (Coscarelli's Grey Suit Thug)

Cody Travis LaDuke Born in Aurora, Colorado in 1980, Cody had no previous acting experience and says, "Face Eater is my BIG break!" Cody says that when he is not tied up by his sons Deuce (6) and Ace (4) he enjoys hunting and fishing and dreams of a big game hunting trip to Africa or Alaska with his family. He would also like to be part of any future Face Eater film projects and currently resides in Texas.

Andrew Hassenzahl (Butch)

Andrew HassenzahlAndrew was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1980 and claims to have played the role of "the shark from Jaws." Andrew's passions are women, rafting, and skiing and he currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Drew Warner (Sundance)

Drew WarnerBorn in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1982, Drew had no previous acting experience. He loves sports and having fun is his #1 priority. Drew resides in Mexico where he teaches English as a second language. He hopes to master the Spanish language and live abroad.

Valentina Lan Craig (Restaurant Hostess)

Valentina Lan CraigBorn on February 4th, 1988 in Durango, Colorado, Valentina is currently living in New York, NY where she is in her second year of studies at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. Valentina performed in many high school plays and is also a talented singer and dancer. She wored on a pulot during the summer of 2007 in Virginia and is a published poet and performer in Durango's Annual Poetry Slam. she loves to write music and sing and hopes to incorporate those skills in her life along with acting. Valentina says she loved working with the Face Eater cast.

Ian Warner (Rich, Extra in Pool Hall scene)

Ian WarnerBorn in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1980, Ian acted the lead in a high school play and was an extra in a television commercial. Ian is the older brother of Drew "Sundance" Warner. He enjoys film, the internet, photography, outdoor activities, and women. Although noncommittal regarding future aspirations, he expressed an interest in further acting opportunities.

William "Bill" Smith (Carl Coscarelli)

Bill SmithAppearing as an extra in the film JAWS, Septuagenarian Bill Smith proudly and courageously served the U.S. as a medic during the Korean and Vietnam wars, saving many lives and losing many precious friends. He returned to school later in life and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he majored in film and writing. He currently resides in Austin, Texas.

Marsha B. McCullough (Woman Walking Dog)

Marsha McCulloughBorn in Staunton, Virginia in 1955, Marsha attended college at James Madison University where she had extensive experience in theater. Marsha's passions are dance, music, and motorcycle riding. She and her husband Mark Knox McCullough and dog Dixie were long time residents of US Virgin Islands, St. John, and relocated in 2003 to Durango, Colorado, where they plan to stay and build a home.

Dixie McCullough (Dog Outside Restaurant)

DixieDixie was born in St. John, US Virgin Islands in 1995. Prior to Face Eater, Dixie had no acting experience. Her humans, Mark Knox and Marsha Woman walking dog McCullough, rescued Dixie as a puppy from the beaches of St. John. Dixie enjoys bones, chasing cats, long walks, and more bones. She happily resides with her humans in Durango, Colorado.

Matt Dyer (Ed Harley)

Matt DyerBorn in Taiwan in 1974, Matt has been involved in a number of feature film and television projects including stunts for the remake of Planet of the Apes, the CBS television show Without a Trace, and performed stunts for a number of other films as well as a variety of commercials. Matt enjoys snow boarding, skate boarding and writing. He plans to return to Los Angeles, CA and direct feature films. His father, E. Jim Dyer, appears as Corman. Matt currently resides in Durango.

Valerie Smith (Girl in Hotel Lobby)

Valerie SmithValerie was recruited by Matt Ed Harley Dyer off the streets of downtown Durango when a bit player did not show for a scene. No one knows how to locate Valerie, but she asked to be referred to as the "hot girl in the Strater," so here's your 15 minutes!

E. Jim Dyer (Senator Corman)

E. Jim DyerBorn in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1937, Jim has acted in numerous plays over the years. He spent 15 years in the Colorado legislature, 12 years in the House of Representatives as a Colorado State Representative, and 3 years as a Colorado Senator for a total tenure from 1986-2001. He served in the US Navy from 1959-64. He was in the USMC from 1964-79 and did three tours in Vietnam. Jim's proudest accomplishment is that he successfully carried a bill in 1990, The Colorado Children's Health Plan, which insures 68,000 children in Colorado today. Jim enjoys the NY Times Crossword puzzles.

Margaret "Meg" Cook (Nancy, Lois Crushe)

Meg CookBorn in Tucson, Arizona in 1987, Meg had no acting experience prior to her dual roles in Face Eater. She says she "couldn't turn down a chance to dress up." She currently attends Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.

Steve Frost (Romero)

Steve FrostBorn in Pasadena, California in 1955, Steve attended the University of Cal. /Irvine where he majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Drama/Theatre. Steve's interests include acting, fishing and skiing. He resides in Durango where he works as a security consultant. Steve hopes to continue his acting career and says he would enjoy working on another Perrott/McClure project.

Rick Brown (Hooper)

Rick BrownRick worked for the La Plata County Sheriff's Department at the time of filming but has since relocated and there is no further information.

Pat Lebs (Cronenberg)

Pat LebsBorn in Phoenix, Arizona in 1943, Pat had no acting experience prior to Face Eater. He enjoys horseback riding, tennis, skiing, hiking and boating. Pat hopes to live a enjoy and healthy retirement.

Jim Hendricks (Carpenter)

Jim HendricksBorn in Lyons, Kansas in 1939, Jim made his acting debut in Face Eater because his son Jett told him it would be fun. Jim enjoys photography, working with horses, trail riding, camping and outdoor activities. He lives with his wife Judy in Durango and enjoys retirement as a gentleman rancher. His goal for the future is to "have a lot of fun."

Shawn Sterling (Comic Geek #1)

Shawn SterlingBorn in Hollywood, Florida in 1972, Shawn had no prior acting experience before he appeared in Face Eater. He enjoys video games, skate boarding, and aviation, and hopes to get his pilot license and see world peace in his lifetime. Shawn currently resides in Long Island, New York where he works as a Sales Rep.

Spencer Nee (Comic Geek #2)

Spencer NeeBorn in 1981 and raised in Denver, Colorado, Spencer graduated with a BA from Fort Lewis College in Sociology. He currently lives and works in Durango, Colorado.

Lydia Myers (Mom in Bookstore)

Lydia MyersBorn in Colorado Springs in 1964, Lydia appeared in high school theatrical productions. She enjoys art and gardening and currently resides in Grand Junction, Colorado where she owns and operates a medical supply business. Her son Palmer appears in the same scene with her. Her wish is to one day live comfortably.

Palmer Myers (Child #1 in Bookstore)

Palmer MyersBorn in Durango, Colorado in 2000, Palmer attends elementary school and enjoys Legos, transformers and playing soccer. He hopes to get more toys and play outside as much as possible. Palmer resides in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Joshua Therkildsen (Child #2 in Bookstore)

Joshua TherkildsenBorn in Omaha, Nebraska in 1996, Joshua makes his acting debut in Face Eater. His father is Christian Frank Therkildsen. Joshua enjoys watching NFL and college football, eating hot wings, and playing X-Box 360. He would like to be a quarterback for his favorite team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Joshua resides in Grand Junction, Colorado with his family.

Tyler Therkildsen (Child #3 in Bookstore)

Tyler TherkildsenBorn in Omaha, Nebraska in 1997, Tyler makes his acting debut along with his brother and father in Face Eater. Tyler likes to play football, X-Box 360,and to hang out with his dad. He hopes to be a police officer. Tyler currently resides in Grand Junction, Colorado with his family.

Brandi Barappini (Corman's Secretary)

Brandi BarappiniBorn in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1982, Brandi had no previous acting experience before Face Eater. According to her boyfriend Carl Poker Player #2 Murphy, Brandi loves "rock climbing and animation." She resides in Durango where she works in banking.

John "Jack" Wallace (Bum in Alley)

Jack WallaceBorn in Cumberland, Maryland in 1946, Jack says he was involved in play acting in High School. His cat Snooker made appearances in the Herald after her plight in the burned out Central Hotel Fire. Jack lives in Durango where he works as a Hardware associate and hopes to be promoted to upper management in his company. Jack enjoys cross country skiing and mountain biking.

Tarah Lynn Gackowski (Candy)

Tarah Lynn GackowskiBorn in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1986, Tarah appears in two different commercials for Ladies Workout Express and has taken some acting classes. Tarah loves to travel and work, and aspires to always be happy. She resides in Durango, Colorado.

Kenneth Rohe (Redneck #1)

Kenneth RoheKenneth moved to Texas after the filming of his scene. He initially moved here from Texas to help open the Serious Texas Barbecue restaurant on North Main Street in Durango, Colorado. No other information is available.

Jeff Harris (Redneck #2)

Jeff HarrisNo information is available.

Eric "Shadow" Crabtree (Redneck #3)

Eric CrabtreeBorn in St. George Utah in 1971, Eric makes his acting debut in Face Eater and believes in the "Almighty Powerful Cosmic Chicken." His interests include "gun collecting, disc golf or Frisbee golf, home brewing, shooting pool, card games, hanging out at local breweries, smoking nails and watching horror films." Eric says "Without Jon Flecks McClure and the Chicken I would not have made it this far." Eric is currently working in construction in Coeur D' Alene Idaho, where he resides.

Nellie McClure (Nelson the Dog, Monster SFX)

NellieBorn in 1998 in Durango, Colorado, Nellie makes her acting debut in Face Eater. She says that the redneck shooting scene was not nearly as enjoyable as the numerous takes of her catching a treat in the closing sequence. Nellie loves to hike the Colorado trail with her humans, Dyan Maleva; Mrs. Crushe and Jon Flecks Crushe McClure, enjoys rides in the car, and eating. Her goal is to learn to open the cat food bin and help herself.

Clark Cunningham (Harold Hellmann)

Clark CunninghamBorn in Thermoplis, Wyoming in 1942, Clark participated in theater in high school He enjoys outdoor activities and plays golf. He is retired and lives in Durango with his wife Brigetta. He wishes to see world peace within his lifetime and he states that he would like to "give more than he takes."

David Zook (Abusive Man)

David ZookBorn in Russell, Kansas in 1955, Dave has lived in Durango since he was nine months old. He had no previous acting experience but is proud of having been a carpenter for the last 35 years and of the buildings and coaches he constructed for the Durango and SilvertonNarrow Gauge Railroad. Dave likes to golf, fish, and boat. He hopes to retire before he turns 65, own a cabin at Electra Lake, and do some traveling. Dave currently resides in Durango.

Kelly Becker (Abused Woman)

Kelly BeckerBorn in Durango, Colorado in 1946, Kelly acted in a L'il Abner play at Fort Lewis College. She enjoys golf, boating, cooking, gardening, and painting and works as a Sales Rep for Pat Murphy Motors. She hopes to do more gardening and continue to survive in Durango, where she currently resides.

Keith Harlan (Jason)

Keith HarlanBorn in Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 1970, Keith had no previous acting experience before playing Jason. Keith considers his wonderful family to be his greatest achievement. (His son Devin plays the character Andrew). Keith works as an advertising consultant and has lived in Durango since 1992, where he enjoys the mountains, skiing, biking, boating, and spending time with family and friends. He hopes to continue to live in Durango and prosper until he can retire with "$3,000,723.00!"

Ann Perkins-Parrot (Smoking Woman)

Ann Perkins-ParrotBorn in Beaumont, Texas in 1950, Ann makes her acting debut in Face Eater. She currently owns The Bookcase where many scenes were filmed. She is a journalist, editor, and published writer. Ann Says "I began to live my life in the store in which parts of the movie were filmed, and felt the presence of Face Eater." Her hobbies, once writing and reading, are no longer possible because, as Ann puts it, "I no longer have time to do either with running the bookstore." She hopes to publish a completed non-fiction book and a novel, and to one day have The Bookcase closed on Sundays. She resides in the mountains outside of Durango.

Dyan Wilder-McClure (Maleve; Mrs. Crushe, Props)

Dyan Wilder-McClureBorn in Tarrytown, New York in 1959, Dyan had no acting experience and agreed to appear in the film only after much reassurance from her husband Jon Flecks Crushe McClure that "Hardly anyone will ever see the movie." Dyan is the proud mom of Daniel Lenny McClure, four rescued felines and Nellie Nelson the dog. She has always wanted to have an animal sanctuary, and dreams of sitting at a desk writing poetry and stories in a room "overlooking the ocean." Dyan believes in history, cats, dogs, old books, and relics of the past. She resides, for now, in Durango with "Mr. Crushe", and says she doesn't worry because he never cooks.

Lucas Aaron Zaichkowsky (Lucky, Technical Assistance)

Lucas ZaichkowskyBorn in Riverside, California in 1980, Lucas had experience in film acting during the early '90s. He enjoys movies, reading, video games, automotive engineering, information systems, and is currently living in Durango, Colorado.

Mario Gomez (Card Player #1)

Mario GomezBorn in Durango, Colorado in 1978, Mario's prior experience with acting was in a college play. He is interested in boxing, as well as law and biographies on Court TV. He resides in Durango where he works as a substitute teacher and hopes to attend graduate school to pursue a degree in Law.

Himself (Azmadon the Soul Snatcher)

Azmadon the Soul SnatcherNo photo or other information is available.

Bart Collins (Bart)

Bart CollinsBorn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1966, Bart makes his acting debut in Face Eater, but claims he once worked as a counter-intelligence agent in Central America where auditions were fatal. He became involved in the film when he recognized a "like soul in Jon McClure." Bart likes to have fun and says his favorite thing is being a dad. He lives in Durango and works to improve peoples' lives. Bart hopes to make a better world for himself and his son, and live out his life "fat and happy."

Austin Flynn (Poker Player #1)

Austin FlynnBorn in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1985, Austin had no previous acting experience, but says his claim to fame is that he studied abroad in Argentina, Chile, and Cuba. He enjoys ultimate Frisbee and drinking Yerba Mate'. Austin hopes to live in another country where he will seek an advanced degree in business following his upcoming graduation from Fort Lewis College. He resides in Durango where he works as an Apple Product Professional.

Carl Murphy (Poker Player #2)

Carl MurphyBorn in Galveston, Texas in 1980, Carl had no previous acting experience. He enjoys snow boarding and currently resides in Durango where he runs Kick Ash Chimney service.

Angel Ruiz (Poker Player #3)

Angel RuizBorn November 9th, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Angel had no prior experience in film or acting. He will be graduating from Fort Lewis College in December with a degree in Sociology and Economics and plans to pursue his field of study providing he doesn't get a call from Hollywood after the premiere.

Devin Harlan (Andrew)

Devin HarlanBorn in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1998, Devin attends elementary school in Durango where he lives with his parents. He is an excellent student. His father, Keith Jason Harlan, appears with him in Face Eater. Devin enjoys riding his bike, playing with Transformer toys and action figures, snow boarding and skate boarding. In the future, Devin would like to solve puzzles as a Structural Engineer.

John Tieber (Craven)

John TieberBorn in Marinette, Wisconsin in 1942, John made his acting debut in Face Eater. He says his only claim to fame is that he "survived running a business in Durango for 23 years." John enjoys fishing and collecting antiques with his wife Therese Paranormal Romance Reader. He hopes to retire and travel with her in the future.

Aidan Graham (Clark Crushe)

Aidan GrahamBorn in Tucson, Arizona in 1994, Aidan is the brother of Meg Nancy; Lois Crushe Cook. Aidan had no acting or film experience prior to Face Eater and enjoyed the chance to appear in the movie. Aidan resides in Durango, Colorado with his mother and attends Miller Middle School.

Additional Crew

Josh Shoberg (Andy; Extra in Pool Hall Scene, Audio and Video Production, Web and Graphic Design, Technical Assistance)

Josh ShobergBorn in suburban Minnesota in 1979, Josh is a self-proclaimed "Jack of all trades, master of none" and has always wanted to work within the entertainment industry, so he began to study and practice writing, acting, art, design, directing, audio production, and as many other genres involving film as possible. Josh attended school in Oregon to study film and audio production. Years later, he headed to Durango to start a new life that included working on the Face Eater project. Josh currently resides in Chanhassen, Minnesota where he's working on creating an internet-based television show.

Minor (Soundtrack)

MinorMinor has been composing music by ear since the age of three. She specializes in instrumental music with cinematic themes and an electronic feel. Minor was chosen to do the Face Eater original music and score when she heard that the movie was looking for dark, electronic music. She composed a piece that embodied this for her, and was chosen to score the whole movie. This piece is now the Face Eater theme song called Phantom. Minor is about to release her first CD, entitled The Rousing. She will also continue to work on various film projects as well as other visual media that require music, such as documentaries. Minor is based out of Seattle, Washington. Music By Minor

Mark Smith: LightBender FX (Special Effects, Titles)

Mark Smith: Lightbender FXLightBender FX is a digital effects company specializing in the artful infusion of visual effects into film, television, Web and DVD environments. It focuses on complete integration of stylized visual elements with audio and music as seen in the Face Eater animated intro/credit roll. Founded by Mark H. Smith, a veteran of more than 15 years in the entertainment/media fields, LightBender FX is based in Seattle. Visit LightBender FX!

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