After five years in the making (that's twice as long as Forbidden Planet) Häxan Entertainment proudly presents the soon to be released dark comedy independent, "Stop It, You're Killing Me".

Hmmm? Why does that title ring a bell? Well, for more than four years, talk of this project has been buzzing all over the internet, and from time to time, mentioned in various genre magazines.

What is it, you ask?

In the summer of 94' the undertaking of a project, not like anything ever seen before, went into production. Only taking time out of shooting to watch the O.J. bronco chase, the offensive dark comedy "Stop It, You're Killing Me" began rolling cameras.

Starring "Scream King" Michael Todd (H.P. Lovecraft's The Lurking Fear--Puppet Master II & III--The Dead Next Door and The Robot Ninja) slipped into, not one, but three rolls for this off the wall love triangle movie.

Playing a gay zombie, a bartender and a one hundred twelve year old multi-millionaire, whose libido makes Bill Clinton's look like it dried up years ago, brings genre character-acting to an apex.

Was the point of this movie simply just to offend?...Not, if you're a fan of fart jokes, Hitler humor or the always popular subject of the Effeminate Undead.

"STOP IT, YOU'RE KILLING ME" is a farcical tug of war between a powerful witch, Anna Wortitsky, and a ruthless, money hungry woman, Susan Vanlerberg.

Caught in the middle is Edwin Vanlerberg. Edwin is a one hundred twelve year-old multi-millionaire who is married to Susan. She, of course, only married him for his money, and has been waiting years for his natural demise - which seems not to be happening.

Having had enough of the old man, she decides to help the natural order of things along by causing his much anticipated, but long overdue, expiration.

Much to her dismay, however, all her efforts - no matter how thorough, are for naught. The old man just won't pass on.

The reason Edwin continues his earthly existence is because of Anna. She has been using her magical abilities to protect Edwin. It seems that of all the spells she knows, there is 'one' more potent than any other: a hex that will give her eternal youth, and ultimate mystical powers. Her only problem is one of the ingredients she needs for this potion is the toenail clippings of a one hundred and fifty year-old man--and those are very rare!

So Anna works hard everyday casting smaller spells that keep Edwin alive, and plans on doing so for another thirty-eight years, until his toenails age properly. It's hard work for her, but is made more
difficult by the fact that Susan is now attempting to murder Edwin.

Caught in the middle of this power struggle is William; Anna's effeminate un-dead familiar. William is a hapless, lovable zombie who just can't seem to get a break. Not only is his duty to collect the
macabre ingredients that Anna needs for her conjuration's, but it is also his responsibility to run the more mundane errands that are found in every day life: Run out for coffee, stop by the store and
pick up toilet paper, etc.....ad infinitum.

Underpaid, and not at all appreciated, William tries to formulate a plan that will release him from his indentured servitude--and much to his surprise, he comes up with one better. William not only finds a way to get away from Anna, but he gets an idea that could give him and Edwin a new lease on life--and at the same time, giving Anna and Susan their comeuppance.

It's a risky venture, but well worth it...if it works. If it fails, however, then it spells eternal torment for the zombie fag as a result of Anna's wrath that will surely fall upon him.

"STOP IT, YOU'RE KILLING ME" is certain to become a CULT FAVORITE for those who love the tasteless, but hilarious mix of Horror and Comedy.

"SI,YKM" also has a tour de-force performance by the veteran actress of two 'women in prison' films --Jamie Donahue, who will soon be seen starring in the new Full Moon Zombie flick "The Dead Hate The Living". She can also be seen in the Goth Rock Video "Tears of Blood" for the band "Penis Flytrap" which, coincidentally, were both directed by "Stop It's" editor Dave Parker.

Also appearing is genre favorite James Black, who can be seen starring in U.P.N.'s "The Burning Zone" currently playing on the Sci-Fi channel. James has also had supporting rolls in Kurt Russell's "Soldier" and George Clooney's "Out Of Sight" as well as the currently in production "Universal Soldier II". Die hard fans might remember him from the early days of his career, when he stared in J.R.Bookwalter's "Ozone" and "Zombie Cop".

For those of you who are really into the indi-horror scene, you may even find a familiar femme fetal-Debbi "Dare" Dutch doing what she does, or rather, what she shows best.

When it comes to music, the decision wasn't even questioned. When Scottland Olds Harbert agreed to do the original sound track, things were ready to fall into place. Scott's latest score can be heard on the recently released feature "The Method", starring Sean Patrick Flannery and genre great Robert Forster. G.W.A.R. The very name congers up a certain type of feeling, the type that belongs in no better a place than in this movie. Luckily, "SI,YKM" was able to acquire their song "Sick of You" to round out an already killer flick.

But what is a horror/comedy without special effects? SI,YKM has some of the most dazzling make-up effects provided by Emmy Award winning FX artist Greg Funk, whose credits include "Babylon 5", "Spawn", "Night of the Living Dead"- Savini remake, and is currently the on-set head of make-up FX for "The X-Files". Die hard zombie fans might also recognize the name from his appearance as the cemetery zombie in the "NOTLD" remake.

Speaking of zombies, Jason Matthews of Stan Winston Studios provided a kick-ass make-up for William, the gay zombie in the film. Jason's other work can be seen in "Lost World-Jurassic Park", Inspector Gadget", "Small Soldiers" and the recently released "Instinct".

Kaleidoscope Animations out of Cleveland, Oh also lent a hand by providing the handful of Silicon Graphic Effects that were used in the film.

Fans of Sid & Marty Kroft will also appreciate the 'tribute' to those cheesy, but always kinda creepy, talking puppet heads that would appear in their bizarre shows of the 70's.

All of this was pulled together by Producer, Lawreen Kayl, who in the past has brought you "Check Mate" starring kick boxing queen, Cynthia Rothrock, as well as producing numerous plays in both New York and Los Angeles.

So when do I get to see this movie, you ask? "STOP IT, YOU'RE KILLING ME" is currently in the sound mixing stage, and hopes to be setting up a distribution deal before the end of summer 99'.

In the mean time, keep your eyes peeled on the internet for a soon-to-be-available trailer for the film.

Check out and bookmark the addresses below to see photo's from the set, and to keep up on the progress of what is sure to become a movie talked about for generations to come; or at least until the end of this century.

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