ASPLATTER COMEDY fuelled by heavy metal, 2015’s Deathgasm was an unexpected runaway success. The independent film followed a teenage band who accidentally summon evil via ancient sheet music –with exceptionally messy consequences.
But as writer/director Jason Howden tells Metal Hammer today, “I never aspired to make a hit movie –or even a particularly good movie! Ha ha!”
Jason’s vision was fuelled not by dreams of cinematic grandeur, red carpets or glitzy awards shows, but by a lust for the gritty, rebellious essence of low-budget filmmaking.
“I wanted my own war stories!” exclaims the New Zealander, reflecting on his inspirations like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Evil Dead.
However, destinyshot to underground fame, resonating powerfully with metalheads and horror enthusiasts alike –a testament to taking unhinged creative risks. At the film’s 2015 premiere at the South By Southwest festival, in Austin, Texas, Jason found himself an unlikely celebrity.
