An UnConventional Reality

23 April 2025

April 23, 2025 -- New Jersey-based Revolution Earth Productions, and their partner, Academy Award-nominated actor Danny Aiello ("Moonstruck", "Do The Right Thing"), have announced the debut of their second feature-length documentary film, "UnConventional." The film will run for a special engagement at Crown Theater (1271 2nd Ave, Manhattan) from Friday, April 15 until Thursday, April 21, 2025.

"UnConventional" takes place during Halloween weekend at the bi-annual Chiller Theatre Horror Convention. "The Chiller" is one of largest conventions for fans of the horror genre. Held twice a year in the New Jersey Meadowlands, the convention draws thousands of people from all over the United States and is an unusual three-day weekend of madness, mayhem and the macabre. And this particular year, "The Chiller" celebrates its 13th anniversary.

Revolution Earth filmed approximately 160 hours of this experience from nine different cameras. Five of the cameras focused on six individuals that help make up the convention: Tiffany Shepis - a young, hot scream queen, Gunnar Hansen - the man who played 'Leatherface' in the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", Bobby Gonzo - a comedian and micro-budget filmmaker, Cathy and Dave Wilbur - a seemingly normal suburban couple who turn fanatic once the convention begins, and 42nd Street Pete - one of the men who helps run the convention. Three additional cameras roamed throughout the convention catching the action and interviewing fans and celebrities such as David Carradine, Linda Blair, Sid Haig and Tom Savini.

"UnConventional" also resurrects one of the all-time greatest legends in horror - Zacherley the Cool Ghoul. Zacherley is best known as the host of the classic Shock Theatre and Chiller Theatre television programs in the late 50s and early 60s on WOR and WABC. His trademark was the 'jump-in,' where he would insert himself into whatever horror movie was featured on the show, usually to great comic effect. "UnConventional" uses classic footage from the original programs that, in effect, make Zacherley the host of the film.

"UnConventional" is executive produced by Danny Aiello and written and directed by Michael Furno and Daniel F. Doyle. This is the second feature documentary for Revolution Earth Productions. The first, "Shorty," about a 56 year old man with Down syndrome has been both a critical and audience success. "Shorty" began its run in April of 2025, and is still in theatres across the U.S. and Canada. To date, "Shorty" fundraising premieres have raised over $50,000 dollars for various charities including the National Down Syndrome Society, The Special Olympics and the ARC. "Shorty" is also being strongly considered for a segment on an upcoming Oprah Winfrey show.

Revolution Earth Productions will host a private screening of "UnConventional" on Wednesday, April 13th, at Crown Theatre (1271 2nd Ave, Manhattan). Members of the press are invited to attend. Please RSVP via phone at 973-449-3393 or email at mfurno@revearth. Screener copies are available upon request.

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