Here are a few moments from the American Cinematheque's evening with Robert Quarry featuring COUNT YORGA VAMPIRE & RETURN OF COUNT YORGA captured by CHFB's Sam Park (all photos © Sam F. Park) |
Legendary producer David Friedman, director John Landis and writer/producer Sam Park brave the rainy weather for an evening with Count Yorga. | The Count, Robert Quarry, and Jessie Lilley (Worldly Remains magazine). |
Horror fan/director Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs) introduces the Yorga Geeks. (Tim's internet column "Shock And Roll" did an excellent interview with Robert Quarry and can be found at: http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/shock/c3.php |
Director/writer Frank Darabont ( Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) joins Tim onstage. |
Frank and Tim expound upon the bloody joys of Count Yorga, Vampire | The Count joins his admirers up front and center as the fans "howl" with glee. |
Robert Quarry takes the mic. | Robert gave the basic rundown of the first film. Cheap! But despite the budget and shooting conditions it was the number one money-maker for a low-budget film during the year of its release. |
The second Yorga film benefited from a larger budget and better production values, especially the cinematography. | Actress Donna Anders from the first Yorga film! |
Frank, Robert, Tim and Donna pose for the large crowd of fans. |
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Robert gives out autographs as Jessie Lilley looks on. |