The Dwelling
A project in Hickory, NC by Bobby Canipe Jr.000days
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A new period piece creature feature made exactly like its 1998, with era accurate equipment, practical effects, and VHS-era horror!
Backers: 140
Average Pledge Per Backer: $80
Funded: $11,250 of $10,000
Dates: Sep 18th -> Nov 10th (54 days)
Project By: Bobby Canipe Jr.
Backers: 140
Average Pledge Per Backer: $80
Funded: $11,250 of $10,000
Dates: Sep 18th -> Nov 10th (54 days)
Project By: Bobby Canipe Jr.
$11,250
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 11 @ 00:04 -0500 GMT
112%
of goal
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Latest News
ENDS IN 3 HOURS! 
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Can you believe it? We end in just 3 Hours! Thank you all so much! If you've been thinking about contributing or snagging a bluray, NOW is the chance! These are ONLY available through this kickstarter and WILL NOT be available afterwards until... (Read More)
Can ya'll believe this all ends TOMORROW night?
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
WHOA!?!?Y'all must REALLY want to see more of the Wampus monster! In only 12 hours, we've made it almost halfway to our next stretch goal, which means MORE MONSTER in the movie! Hitting this goal gives us an ENTIRE EXTRA DAY of shooting dedicated to... (Read More)
Only 36 Hours Left!
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
THE FINAL 36 HOURS! OUR LAST BIG STRETCH GOAL!Since our last big update, we've hit some HUGE milestones! First, we crossed 100% FUNDED! Then we kept going and hit 110%, officially bringing Emmy-winning sound designer Matthew Festle onto The Dwelling... (Read More)
Bill Hitchcock (The Mutilator) Joins the Cast!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce that Bill Hitchcock, best known for his role in the 1984 cult slasher The Mutilator, has officially joined the cast of The Dwelling!The Mutilator is genuinely one of our favorite horror films of all time, so getting to work... (Read More)
61% Funded!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey ya'll we just hit 61% funded! heck yeah. Thank you all so much. We still have some really fun surprises to announce! The next one is announced at $6,500! (Read More)
We've passed 50%!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We just passed the 50% mark on The Dwelling's Kickstarter! This is a BIG deal because getting that first half is usually the hardest part. We're seeing the momentum build, people are digging what we're doing, and honestly, we're pretty dang stoked... (Read More)
1st Incentive Mini-Goal!
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up this morning to see that The Dwelling Kickstarter had passed $4,500, so it's time to announce our first incentive mini-goal!At $5,500, we'll unlock and produce a 25-card set of thick-cut, glossy, late-90s-style movie trading cards, made... (Read More)
The Dwelling (Michael / Summer 1998)
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
January 1998 Appalachian Mountains (Read More)
Appalachian Horror?
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
They say every story is at least partially rooted in reality. I’ve always liked that, especially when it comes to the stories that come out of the Appalachian Mountains.Appalachian horror has been a huge part of The Dwelling since the very... (Read More)
THE CREW BEHIND THE DWELLING
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
A movie is only as good as the people who make it, and I'm really excited about the group coming together to make The Dwelling.Like every member of the Astronomic Team, cast/crew on The Dwelling team are some of the most creative people I've ever... (Read More)
The Vintage Equipment of The Dwelling
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
One of the biggest challenges we've given ourselves with The Dwelling is to approach the actual production as if we were making this movie in 90s.The story takes place in 1998, so I don't want to simply use modern equipment and manufacture a 1990s... (Read More)
- THE MONSTER OF THE DWELLING: CREATING THE WAMPUS -
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
There is no shortage of monsters in the woods, Bigfoot has been stalking the forests of North America in movies for decades. Werewolves have been running through them even longer. Somewhere along the way, the combination of trees, darkness and... (Read More)
20% of Goal Reached + Homage Poster #1
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We have obtained 20% of goal in our first 2 days and I can't thank you all enough. This movie is going to be creative, unique, and unlike anything anyone is making right now, especially on an indie scale. Here at Astronomic Studios, LLC we are... (Read More)
The People of the Dwelling
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing I really wanted with The Dwelling is for these four characters to actually be good people. They're flawed, they have their problems, and they're definitely not perfect, but they genuinely care about each other.When things go bad, they... (Read More)
The Dwelling
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
After months of writing, planning, building, designing, and getting everything together, we are finally ready to start making this movie. The Dwelling is a late-90s-style straight-to-video monster movie set in the remote mountains of North... (Read More)
Why 1998?
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
When I started putting The Dwelling together, I knew I wanted it to take place in 1998. To me, 1998 sums up the 90s perfectly. Technology was changing quickly, but a lot of the equipment that had been used throughout the decade was still in use.... (Read More)
Really Awesome First Day!
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank all of you so much! We hit 16% of our goal in the first 24 hours! We are all so ecstatic about the opportunity to make this truly unique movie experience for all of you! We are all huge fans of the era, and lived it. We are going to give the... (Read More)
Kickstarter goes LIVE tomorrow!
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that has checked out the pre-launch page and clicked "Notify me"! Tomorrow is the big day and I'd love a strong first day. Please snag a perk and not only help us make this awesome flick, but get us to some really incredible... (Read More)
Almost Time For Launch!
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for being here for the launch of The Dwelling! We are so excited to make this film for all of you. It's completely unlike anything being made right now, especially in the indie market. A unique, original project full of... (Read More)
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