J.R. BOOKWALTER - Director / Producer / Editor
J.R. BOOKWALTER began his career at in 1985 at age 19 with THE DEAD NEXT DOOR, an ambitious zombie epic financed by a now-legendary Hollywood director. After learning the ropes with a series of less-than-satisfying work-for-hire features, Bookwalter founded Tempe as an outlet to make & self-distribute such films as OZONE and POLYMORPH. In 1997, Bookwalter relocated to Hollywood, where he produced 12 features for Full Moon Pictures in just 3 years as well as directing two popular WITCHOUSE sequels.
The Akron, Ohio native went back on his own in 2003 with Tempe DVD, releasing deluxe Special Editions of his past work as well as creating a new home for some "not-so-classics" with the comedy series BAD MOVIE POLICE. Considered by many to be a "pioneer" in the wildly popular shot-on-video movement, in 2005 Bookwalter celebrated his 20th year in the business, marked by Anchor Bay's release of THE DEAD NEXT DOOR Special Edition DVD, bringing his career full circle.
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Director
DEADLY STINGERS (2003) - Also co-writer (as "Lance Randas") and producer (with Jennifer Kessler).
WITCHOUSE 3: DEMON FIRE (2001) - Also producer (with Tammi Sutton) and editor.
WITCHOUSE 2: BLOOD COVEN (2000) - Starring Andrew Prine. Also editor.
POLYMORPH (1996) - Also story, cinematographer, editor, co-producer (with David A. Wagner).
THE SANDMAN (1995) - Also story, co-writer (with Matthew Jason Walsh), editor, co-producer (with James L. Edwards and Linda Weaver).
OZONE (1992-1994) - Also co-writer (with David A. Wagner), cinematographer, editor, producer. Briefly re-released in January, 2003 as STREET ZOMBIES from Wizard Video (now out of print).
KINGDOM OF THE VAMPIRE (1991) - Also story, editor (as "Darryl Squatmpump"), co-producer (with Scott P. Plummer).
ROBOT NINJA (1989) - Also writer, editor, producer, music score, actor (as "Spinell).
P.M.R.C. Music Video (1987) - Artist: Dark Age. Also writer, cinematographer, editor.
LOVE TURNS TO DARKNESS Music Video (1986) - Artist: Joy Circuit. Also cinematographer, editor.
THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1985-1989) - Also writer, editor, producer, music score, actor (as "Lloyds).
Producer/Editor
MY DEAD GIRLFRIEND (2006) - Directed by Brett Kelly. Executive producer (uncredited). Produced by Anne-Marie Frigon.
OCTOBER MOON (2006) - Directed by Jason Paul Collum. Co-executive producer (with Michael John Isaacson and Missing Partners, Inc.). Produced by Jason Paul Collum.
BAD MOVIE POLICE CASE #3 (2004) - Directed by John Treacy. Also story and series creator; editor
SOMETHING TO SCREAM ABOUT (2004) - Directed by Jason Paul Collum. Executive producer & editor. Produced by Jason Paul Collum & Brinke Stevens.
BAD MOVIE POLICE CASE #1 & 2 (2003) - Directed by John Treacy. Also story and series creator; co-editor (with Dennis Petersen).
JIGSAW (2002) - Directed by Don Adams & Harry James Picardi. Executive producer (uncredited).
DEAD & ROTTING (2002) - Directed by David P. Barton. Executive producer (with Charles Band).
HELL ASYLUM (2002) - Directed by Danny Draven. Executive producer (with Charles Band).
KILLJOY 2: DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL (2002) - Directed by Tammi Sutton. Executive producer (with Charles Band).
THE BROTHERHOOD 2: YOUNG WARLOCKS (2001) - Trailer narrated by Don LaFontaine. Feature and trailer editing & copywriting.
GROOM LAKE (2001) - Directed by William Shatner. Producer (with Chuck Williams).
THE VAULT (2001) - Directed by James Black. Producer (with Chuck Williams, Ariauna Albright and Michael G. Maurer).
STITCHES (2001) - Directed by Neal Marshall Stevens. Producer (with Chuck Williams and Ariauna Albright).
HORRORVISION (2001) - Directed by Danny Draven. Producer (with Chuck Williams and Ariauna Albright), additional editing.
THE BROTHERHOOD (2000) - Trailer narrated by Don LaFontaine. Feature and trailer editing & copywriting.
1985-2000: 15 YEARS IN 15 MINUTES (2000) - Executive producer for promotional featurette commemorating 15th anniversary of THE DEAD NEXT DOOR.
ANCIENT EVIL: SCREAM OF THE MUMMY (2000) - Trailer narrated by Don LaFontaine. Trailer editing and copywriting.
PENTHOUSE ALL-NEW PET WORKOUT (1999) - Produced by General Media, Inc. Editor - Viewer's choice pay-per-view (soft) version of complete show.
PENTHOUSE LINGERIE PARTY (1999) - Directed by Sybil Richards. Editor - Viewer's choice pay-per-view (soft) version of complete show.
COLOR OF LOVE (1999) - Trailer editing.
BETTY (1999) - Trailer editing.
PET OF THE YEAR WINNER (1999) - Directed by Nick Guccione. Produced by General Media, Inc. Editor (with Harry James Picardi). Viewer's Choice pay-per-view (soft) version of above show.
PENTHOUSE PET OF THE YEAR & FRIENDS 1999 STARRING NIKIE ST. GILLES (1999) - Directed by Nick Guccione. Produced by General Media, Inc. Editor (with Harry James Picardi). Video and DVD release.
FRANKENSTEIN REBORN! (1998) - Directed by Julian Breen. Produced by Full Moon Pictures. Editor (with Don Adams & Harry James Picardi), post sound supervisor.
TALISMAN (1998) - Directed by Victoria Sloan. Produced by Full Moon Pictures. Additional editing, post sound supervisor.
EDDIE PRESLEY (1998, Raven Pictures International) - Directed by Jeff Burr. Trailer editing.
CURSE OF THE PUPPET MASTER (1998) - Directed by Victoria Sloan. Produced by Full Moon Pictures. Editor, post sound supervisor.
SHRIEKER (1998) - Directed by Victoria Sloan. Produced by Full Moon Pictures. Editor, post sound supervisor.
BLOODLETTING (1997) - Directed by Matthew Jason Walsh. Executive producer (with Ariauna Albright), editor.
"PLYMOUTH" Music Video (1996) - Artist: Jo-Ann Barton. Editor. (From the song featured in THE SANDMAN; video includes footage from the feature.)
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 25TH ANNIVERSARY DOCUMENTARY (1993) - Directed by Thomas Brown. Co-production with Market Square Productions. Producer, editor. Also available in a 55-minute version twin-packed with the feature from Simitar Entertainment.
THE WITCHING (1993) - Directed by Eric Black. Produced by Todd Sheets. Executive producer (as "Video Outlaw" with Ron Ringhofer), editor (as "Darryl Squatmpump").
MIDNIGHT 2: SEX, DEATH & VIDEOTAPE (1993) - Directed by John A. Russo. Producer (with David A. Wagner), editor.
BASIC HOW-TO HALLOWEEN MAKEUPS VOL. TWO (1992) - Directed by Lance Randas. Producer, editor.
HUMANOIDS FROM ATLANTIS (1992) - Directed by Lance Randas. Producer, editor (as "Darryl Squatmpump").
GALAXY OF THE DINOSAURS (1992) - Directed by Lance Randas. Producer, editor (as "Darryl Squatmpump").
MAXIMUM IMPACT (1991) - Directed by Lance Randas. Co-story (with Thomas Brown), editor, co-producer (with Scott P. Plummer).
CHICKBOXER (1991) - Directed by Scott P. Plummer. Producer (with Scott P. Plummer), actor (as "Video Store Clerk").
ZOMBIE COP (1991) - Directed by Lance Randas. Story, co-producer (with Scott P. Plummer).
BASIC HOW-TO HALLOWEEN MAKEUPS VOL. ONE (1991) - Directed by Lance Randas. Producer (with Scott P. Plummer), editor.
SHOCK CINEMA VOL. FOUR: B-MOVIE MAKEUP EFFECTS (1991) - Writer (with Matthew Jason Walsh), editor (as "Larry Squatpump").
SHOCK CINEMA VOL. THREE: BLOOPERS, BABES & BLOOD (1991) - Writer (with Matthew Jason Walsh), editor (as "Larry Squatpump").
SHOCK CINEMA VOL. TWO (1991) - Directed by Bob Hayes. Produced and Hosted by Brinke Stevens. Editor.
SHOCK CINEMA VOL. ONE (1990) - Directed by Bob Hayes. Produced and Hosted by Brinke Stevens. Editor, music score. Also featured guest.
GHOUL SCHOOL (1990) - Directed by Timothy O'Rawe. Produced by O'Gore Productions. Executive in charge of production, extra, music score (with Matthew Jason Walsh and Rodney Shields).
SKINNED ALIVE (1990) - Directed by Jon Killough. Producer, actor (as "Jehovah's Witness"), music score, second unit director.
BASIC HOW-TO HALLOWEEN MAKEUPS (1987) - Producer (with Scott P. Plummer), editor, music score. This version, released by Amsco Studios Video Distribution, is out of print.
Publishing
Sybil War #00 (1999) - Big Daddy, layout and publishing assistance.
B-Video Distribution (1996) - Also layout and design.
Cool Stuff Magazine #1 (1995) - Publisher, cover layout.
Alternative Cinema Magazine (1993-1996) - Publisher (issues 1-7), editor, layout and design (issues 1-9).
Thermonuclear Warrior Comic Book #1 (1992) - Publisher, layout and design.
B-Movies in the '90s and Beyond (1992) - Also layout and design.
Attack of the B-Movie Makers (1991) - Also layout and design.
Miscellaneous Credits
GROOM LAKE (2002) - Directed by William Shatner. 2nd unit director; also producer (with Chuck Williams).
VENGEANCE OF THE DEAD (2001) - Directed by Don Adams & Harry James Picardi. Post-production supervisor. Formerly known as SLEEPWALKER (1997).
SUBSPECIES DVD Special Edition (1999) - Directed by Ted Nicolaou. Supervised new widescreen telecine from original negative. Unreleased.
TOURIST TRAP 20th Anniversary Special Edition (1999) - Directed by David Schmoeller. Supervised new widescreen telecine from original negative as well as assembly of elements.
THE MUMMY REBORN! (1999) - Uncompleted directorial project for Full Moon Pictures' Filmonsters! label. Developed screenplay with Douglas Snauffer.
FULL MOON PICTURES (Aug. 1998 - Sept. 1999) - Uncredited post-production supervisor on numerous features including RETRO PUPPET MASTER, ALIEN ARSENAL and PLEASURECRAFT. A complete list of titles can be found in our Fat Cat Post section.
MAKING MOVIES (1994) - Directed by John A. Russo. Featured guest on Volume One, discussing production, distribution and marketing.
TRACES OF DEATH (1993) - Directed by Brain Damage. Music clearance (most of the music featured is by Bookwalter and Matthew Jason Walsh from various Tempe productions).
GIRLFRIENDS (1993) - Directed by Mark Steven Bosko & Wayne A. Harold. End credits, actor (as "Pearle's Father"), video box layout.
BROKEN TOY (1991) - Directed by Thomas Brown. Cinematographer, post sound, video box design.
PUPPETMASTER II (1990) - Directed by David Allen. Special thanks credit (as "Jeff Bookwalter").
STEEL & LACE (1990) - Directed by Ernest D. Farino. Uncredited donut-eating police detective with David Naughton.
THE GIRL I WANT (aka TEEN BIMBOS) (1990) - Directed by Ellen Cabot. Post sound build and mix (as "Subtempeco Sound".
MURDER WEAPON (1989) - Directed by Ellen Cabot. Makeup effects documentarian.
IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE (1987) - Directed by Jim Pace. Pyrotechnics, location sound recordist.
THE FLIGHT OF THE SPRUCE GOOSE (1985) - Director unknown. Uncredited production assistant.
DAY OF THE DEAD (1985) - Directed by George A. Romero. Uncredited zombie extra.
Bookwalter Around The Web
Interview with Brant Johnson for Hollywood Babbleon (11/2005)
Interview with Owen Keehnen for Racks and Razors (7/2005)
Interview with Don Lemmon for Uncensored Entertainment (6/2005)
Interview with Christopher Cook for Strange Stuff (6/2005)
Interview with Mat Kister for The Keyhole (6/2005)
Interview with David Jacoby for Sweden's Wicked Splatter (2/2005)
Interview with Phil Davies Brown for Horror Asylum UK (2/2005)
Interview with Mike Watt for Dark Gallery (1/2005)
Interview with Barry Meyer for Film Monthly (6/2004)
Interview with Baal-Peor for Screaming Stoner Video (3/2004)
Interview with Christopher Sharpe for Cinema Eye (8/2003)
Interview with Bob Ignizio for Utter Trash (6/2003)
Interview with Michael B. Scrutchin for Flipside Movie Emporium (1/2002)
Interview with Allen Richards at B-Indpendent (1/2001)
Interview with John Thonen at Fandom.com (9/26/2000)
