Tom Savini, "The Godfather of Gore," to Speak at UNC Asheville;
Audience Treated to a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Horror Movies

Local horror movie buffs will get an early Halloween treat this year -- master make-up artist Tom Savini will reveal the secrets for creating such gruesome movie characters at Jason Voorhees from "Friday the 13th" and Leatherface from "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. This talk is not recommended for children or the faint of heart! The event is free and open to the public.

Savini, nicknamed "The Godfather of Gore," is an accomplished horror movie make-up artist, actor, director and stunt coordinator. He starred as Sex Machine in Robert Rodriquez’s "From Dusk Till Dawn" and as Roland in "The Demolitionist." Savini has appeared in many George A. Romero projects, including "Martin," "Knightriders" and "Creepshow." He directed the 1990 interpretation of Romero’s original horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" and is currently in pre-production for his latest directing venture, "The Forest Prime Evil."

For more information, call Don Diefenbach, UNC Asheville associate professor of mass communication, at 828/251-6731.

Media Contact:

• Dr. Diefenbach, UNCA Associate Professor of Mass Communication, 828/251-6731
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526