Who is Ted V. Mikels?

American filmmaker Ted V. Mikels holds a unique position as one of the most unconventional directors of exploitation cinema. Famous for his eccentric home life (he once lived with a harem in a castle with secret passageways) and promotional gimmicks (he was known for having nurses and ambulances on hand to assist "scared-to-death" moviegoers), Mikels is now considered a pioneering master of low-budget movie making.

Examples of Mikels' influence can be seen everywhere: from music (punk band The Misfits wrote a tribute song called "The Astro-Zombies"), to Mikels' film The Doll Squad being the template for the television series Charlie's Angels, to inspiring the look of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill.

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Meet Astro-Zombies crew and buy Mikels merch at Spooky Empire

Blue Heron International Pictures, which worked on Ted's latest release, Astro-Zombies M3: Cloned, will have a table at Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend. The convention takes place October 8 - 10 in Orlando, Florida. There will be plenty of Ted V. Mikels merchandise available.

Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend is fast becoming one of the most popular horror events in U.S. with fans coming from all over the world to attend. The place is sure to be filled with some of the most well known names in horror, as well as some amazing horror writers and artists! There will be unique seminars, live music throughout the weekend, some of the best tattoo artists in the world, independent filmmakers and their films, one of the largest dealer rooms packed with merchandise from movies, tv, and music, Special FX Artists, Costume Contest, Hearse and Creepy Car Show, Spooktacular Stunt Show, Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament, pool parties, classic movies, and many other surprises to be announced. Be sure to check out the official website for all the details!

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