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Daily Dead reports that Chris LaMartina’s Spirit Tasting has revealed its poster and plans a U.S. roadshow with filmmaker and cast appearances, alongside a Blu-ray release. The outlet also reports that Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is scheduled to screen at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas on Nov. 6–7, with a Friday panel.
Daily Dead has reported a new poster and touring plans for Chris LaMartina’s Spirit Tasting, alongside a Las Vegas screening and filmmaker-and-cast panel for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence. The announcements outline in-person opportunities for horror fans to see both films, though the source’s dates do not identify a year and should be checked with the venues before making plans.
The poster for Spirit Tasting is credited to Marc Schoenbach of Sadist Art Designs and is set to appear at live events during the film’s roadshow. The film follows three former punk musicians who reunite at a distillery on New Year’s Eve to toast a late bandmate. A sommelier offers them a tasting in which each bottle requires a wish; their desires then take a dangerous turn, according to the plot description published by Daily Dead.
Daily Dead says the roadshow is planned to run from November through January, with LaMartina and selected cast members appearing for introductions and question-and-answer sessions. Its listed stops include Baltimore, Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Red Bank, Brooklyn, Seymour, Providence, Salem, Catskill, Wind Gap, Ashburn and Harrisburg. The report also says a Blu-ray release will coincide with the tour and include bonus material, including a feature-length making-of documentary. It does not provide a release date or price.
The second announcement concerns Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, which the report says will screen at Universal Horror Unleashed at AREA15 in Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. The Friday screening is scheduled to be followed by a panel with director David Ferino, tomato puppeteer Victor Yerrid and producer Michael Polis, with additional cast participants listed in an update. The report says admission to the attraction covers the screening, but a Premiere House reservation is required; tickets to the attraction were listed as starting at $14.99.
Two Films Build Fan Events
The announcements focus on in-person access: Spirit Tasting is being presented as a touring screening with filmmaker and cast appearances, while the Las Vegas event pairs the new Killer Tomatoes feature with a panel and a display of puppets and costumes. That gives audiences more than a standard screening, but the details come from the event report and should be confirmed with organizers.
For Spirit Tasting, the roadshow and planned Blu-ray offer separate ways to encounter the film: at a scheduled cinema event or later through a home release. For the Killer Tomatoes franchise, the Las Vegas date is described as a new feature’s screening at a horror-themed venue, with the filmmakers positioning the event as a chance to combine comedy, practical character effects and audience participation. The report does not establish how widely either film will be released beyond these plans.
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What Each Film Brings
LaMartina directed and edited Spirit Tasting and co-wrote it with Michael Varrati, according to Daily Dead. The listed cast includes Sean Doherty, Melissa LaMartina, Trevor Wilhelms and Matt Lake, with cameos by Grady Hendrix, Clay McLeod Chapman, Peaches Christ and Henry Zebrowski. The source connects the film’s release plans to LaMartina’s appearance on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, where he had said the movie would arrive before year’s end; it says the formal announcement followed three days later.
Organic Intelligence is described as the fifth film in the Killer Tomatoes series and its first new feature in more than three decades. Daily Dead says Costa Dillon, creator of the original franchise, wrote the film. John Astin returns as Professor Nicholas Gangreen, while the cast also includes David Koechner, Eric Roberts, Catherine Corcoran and Dan Bakkedahl. The story centers on a young corporate prodigy who goes rogue while working under Gangreen, according to the report.
“Universal Horror Unleashed is the perfect home for us, because these are people who take their monsters seriously, and our monsters happen to be tomatoes.”
— David Ferino, director of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, as quoted by Daily Dead
Dates Need Year Confirmation
The source lists weekdays and dates but does not state the year. Since event dates depend on the calendar, readers should verify the schedule, ticket availability and venue details directly before attending. The source also does not give a specific Blu-ray release date, pricing or a full list of cast members attending the Killer Tomatoes panel.
The report presents these items as announcements and promotional information; it does not independently confirm that every screening or appearance has taken place. The listed Spirit Tasting itinerary includes a Jan. 6 stop, but its weekday is inconsistent with the other dates as supplied, another reason to check the venue’s current listing. No broader distribution plans or additional screenings are specified.
Check Venue Listings Before Booking
For the next steps, audiences can check with the listed theaters and Universal Horror Unleashed for current dates, reservations and ticket rules. The report says Spirit Tasting’s touring schedule is paired with a Blu-ray release, but a firm home-video date remains unannounced in the supplied material. Organizers may also provide further details about the Killer Tomatoes panel lineup and its event arrangements.
Key Questions
What is Spirit Tasting about?
Daily Dead describes it as a thriller about three former punks who meet at a distillery on New Year’s Eve. A tasting requires each person to make a wish, and the wishes bring dangerous consequences.
Will Chris LaMartina appear at Spirit Tasting screenings?
The report says LaMartina and selected cast members are planned to appear at roadshow screenings for introductions and question-and-answer sessions. Confirm each appearance with the venue, as the schedule may change.
When and where is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence screening?
The source lists Universal Horror Unleashed at AREA15 in Las Vegas for Nov. 6 and 7, with a panel after the Friday screening. It does not specify the year, so check the venue’s current calendar.
Is a separate ticket required for the Killer Tomatoes screening?
According to Daily Dead, a Universal Horror Unleashed ticket covers the screening, but a Premiere House reservation is required. Verify current admission and reservation requirements with the venue.
When will Spirit Tasting be available on Blu-ray?
The report says a Blu-ray release is planned to coincide with the roadshow and will include bonus features, including a feature-length making-of documentary. It does not provide a specific release date or price.
Source: dailydead.com
