ATTACK OF THE BLACK SCORPIONS is a Performance-Capture Animated Creature-Feature that pulls no punches .  From Indie Filmmaker, seasoned VFX Artist, and “all-round monster-kid” David V Gregory -- based on his cult novel of the same name.

In a world that often emphasizes our differences, stories of unity matter.  This is a story about diverse people joining forces to face an overwhelming challenge -- a reminder that our shared humanity is stronger than anything that divides us.

Good-day there!  Dave Gregory here, personally writing directly to you on this page.  Just the real me.  No Chat-GPT.

So, let's start with the gist of... No, no "legends in leotards" to be found here.  The characters in this movie are diverse everyday working people, pulling together to beat the odds.  I trust that whets your appetite.

Let's next address... Mankind vs the Universe...

A Good Movie is More than the Sum of Its Parts...

When all of a movie’s elements come together perfectly -- its writing, direction, acting, settings, visuals, cutting, and music -- then that motion picture becomes more than the sum of its parts. 

In fact, the successful fusion of those elements can trigger your sense of wonder so intensely that you’re virtually transported into the very world of that movie.  And when that happens, you cease to be just a spectator.  You become an emotional participant in the story.  Good filmmaking does that.One of the main reasons we love movies is in our sharing of that very experience with others on a giant screen -- whether in a cinema or your home theater.  And when you find yourself leaving in a state of exhilaration, then you know you’ve just seen a great motion picture.I specifically developed ATTACK OF THE BLACK SCORPIONS to trigger that state of mind -- starting as an homage to the classic giant bug movies, but setting the story in the present day and pushing the physical horror beyond anything seen before.  Its story is about everyday people caught in a life-or-death struggle with creatures displaced in time who are, likewise, struggling to survive. 

Why "Monster Movies"?

Give "Lawrence Woolsey" a quick minute to explain...

DAVID V. GREGORY
Filmmaker and VFX/Animation Supervisor

After earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, I began my Hollywood career as an Optical Special-Effects Cameraman.  Working at effects houses like Ray Mercer's, Pacific Title, VanDerVeer's, & Title House, I contributed to many feature films & television episodes -- including STAR WARS, HANGAR 18, MOONSTRUCK, and STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE...

A graduate of the Director's Training Program at CBS Studio Center's Film Industry Workshops, I've directed on-set Splinter & Blue-Screen units for features and commercials -- usually executing the optical composites as well...

And, in 1996, I moved into the digital realm as Supervising Colorist for the flying saucer effects on MARS ATTACKS...

My expertise in Stereoscopic 3-D led to a published work on 3-D filmmaking and my being the on-set Stereographer for several 3-D concert BluRays.

Alongside my VFX career, I've continued writing, filmmaking, and creating traditional & CG artwork -- culminating, during the Covid lockdown, with the novelization of my SCORPIONS screenplay, published in Paperback & eBook in 2022.  You'll find Amazon Customer Reviews of my book near the bottom of this page.

JOHN DANYLKIW *
Production Manager and First Assistant Director for Performance Capture Phase

During the performance-capture phase, John Danylkiw will be our Production Manager and First Assistant Director.  John has over 37 years experience as a Producer, Line Producer, Executive Producer, Production Manager, Director, 2nd Unit Director, Location Manager, & Post-Production Supervisor.  To date, he’s been involved with over 350 commercials and over 70 theatrical features, television movies, and television specials.  “Danny” also has direct experience in visual effects & animation, and has a solid background in tightly budgeted productions.  

JONATHAN S. ABRAMS *
Performance-Capture Reference Cinematography Jonathan graduated in 1987 with a Bachelors in Theater & Television.  From 1987 to 2002, he lived in South Florida, working as a cameraman for television & commercials.  In 2002, Jon moved to Los Angeles and has steadily worked as a Camera Operator & Director of Photography.  Thus far, he’s shot over 13 commercials and 17 other projects -- including shorts, features, and television episodics.  Particularly relevant to SCORPIONS, Jon was a “performance reference” cameraman on James Cameron’s  AVATAR.  And he deserves a huge thank you for filming me in the windy Mojave for out Pitch Video. 

GARY W. ADKINS
Co - Producer and Story Editor

Gary is an editor, writer, & journalist with experience as a legislative correspondent, government researcher, & magazine editor -- including 35+ years in the educational field.  He's authored several books, including I Got Music, Space Travel Activity Book For Kids, and Riddle Me These, Kids!, and he is the creator-director of the story-focused website "CaptivatedChat" .  In the early 1970s, Gary was my 1st assistant in lighting for live theater and was Co-Producer on my first short films: INCREDIBLE INVASION, PREHISTORIC MISH-MASH, and SOUP (dist by Canyon Cinema and New Line).

* Committed-In-Principle

A Detailed List of the Characters in this movie, including their early production designs and back-stories , may be accessed by clicking the link just below these portraits...

Full Cast of Character Descriptions:  https://attackoftheblack-8yfv48khba.live-website.com/cast-of-characters/

But, as far as “Who’s in the Cast?”, final casting will not commence until the first phase of our crowdfunding has wrapped.

At this point, it would be silly to tease you with photos of known actors pulled from a fantasized wish-list when you know that this epic is being made on a mirco-budget!  But rest assured that we already have the biggest star in Hollywood attached to this picture:  He’s twelve feet long, has eight legs, two pinchers, and one helluva stinger! 

Hollywood is populated with excellent actors.  And I already have considerable experience with auditioning and casting.  As I've made many good connections over the years, yes, there will be some recognizable faces on our mo-cap stage.

Why back us?

If you love classic giant-bug movies like THEM and TARANTULA, you know what modern monster flicks often miss: sincerity, relatable characters, believably-structured suspense, and a genuine sense of wonder!
What made the classic films succeed was not massive budgets.  In fact, those films were mostly made by independents or by house producers within the major's B-divisions.  They succeeded by presenting engaging storylines about people we could identify with, by using cost-effective production techniques, and by creating unforgettable creatures.
Respecting the genre's roots, ATTACK OF THE BLACK SCORPIONS will focus on ordinary people facing extraordinary danger -- but, this time, with a diverse cast of characters who join together to survive.  Utilizing modern cost-effective technology, stronger effects, and contemporary horror intensity, we'll recapture the spirit of the classics but thrust it into the 21st century.

Together, let's create a modern and immersive creature-feature that delivers the action, thrills, and creature carnage today's audiences demand -- a movie that'll give "Art the Clown" a run for his money!

Here’s how expenditures, against the final budget, will be divided after we’ve met our initial and total stretch goals. 

Please note, however, that categories beginning with “Addtl” refer to items that will be added to those that Mr Gregory has previously purchased and is loaning to the production at no cost.  Many props are already in storage.

Even a negative review can tell you how terrifying it is...

Anyone browsing this site is probably already familiar with the usual challenges of independent filmmaking, so I won’t waste your time rehashing them here.

I’ve worked continuously in the Los Angeles motion picture industry since 1974, and I know exactly what it takes to get a project across the finish line.   Since I'm basically a boutique operation with a small team, this film won't be made overnight -- but it WILL be made!

The rule is simple...
We have Quality and, because of our micro-budget, we have to have Cheap.  So, Fast depends largely on funding.  The more we raise, the more help I can bring aboard and the faster production will move.

However, your support not only buys speed, it buys us scope.  Every additional dollar gives us the ability to raise the production value, expand what appears on screen, and devote more resources to making the best film possible.

Either way, I guarantee you that my determination -- and sheer bullheaded cussedness -- will see this picture through to completion!

Whether it's $10 or $5000, your pledge is sincerely appreciated, and we thank you in advance for your support.  

But even if you're unable to back us financially, we will be forever grateful if you'd re-post , update, re-tweet , email, and SHARE this campaign with as many people as you can -- especially with those you know are into this type of picture!

And, finally, I hereby award a virtual Silver Medal to anyone who read our campaign content all the way through and a virtual GOLD Medal to anyone who also are watched every second of the videos!

Many thanks from the bottom of our hearts!  🥰

One final note:  We are making an ambitious motion picture on a micro-budget.  The money you contribute to this campaign must go towards the making of our movie.  For that reason, most of the offered perks are non-tangible digital deliverables, which you won't owe sales tax on.

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