automata

May 8, 2018

Hex Studios’ Automata Breaks Its Crowdfunding Goal

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Because of your generous support and zest for Owlman plushies, Hex Studios will be able to put their new horror flick into production soon. Automata is now the most funded narrative film in the UK, but it’s still not too late to contribute. Automata revolves around antiques expert Brendan Cole, whose latest assignment involves driving out to a remote Scottish mansion to confirm the authenticity of a 300-year-old clockwork doll with a notorious history, known as ‘The Infernal Princess’. What could possibly go wrong? Director Lawrie Brewster says: “The success of our campaign so far proves that there is a real hunger for original, independent horror, and crowdfunding really is the best option for these kinds of films. It lets the creator keep total control, so you don’t have some studio head forcing you to make the film more pleasing for a mainstream audience. We’re not interested in the mainstream, or following fads. We want to make strange, iconic, timeless films for true horror fans, and thanks to the incredible

April 19, 2018

Owlman Has Become A Plushie

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In 2013 Hex Studios, a Scottish indie film studio, released their horror movie Lord of Tears. The flick’s villain was called the Owlman, and he gained unexpected cultural traction from this clip, which went viral when it was uploaded to YouTube. Ever since, Owlman has been a star of fanart, fanfiction, creepypasta, and at least one tattoo. Now in 2018 you can cuddle up in bed with him! BEHOLD: Hex Studios would like to make another horror movie, but they could use some capital. So they’re selling Owlman plushies, only available through Hex’s Kickstarter campaign. Each one comes with its own Cabbage Patch-inspired ‘adoption certificate’ signed by the director, naming you as Baby Owlman’s new parental guardian. It’s a lot of responsibility — are you ready to take it on? if the campaign is successful, Hex Studios will be making Automata, a chiller about a cursed, life-sized clockwork doll. They can’t do it without you. Adopt an Owlman plushie today!