House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 Corpses is a 2003 American exploitation horror film written, co-scored and directed by Rob Zombie in his directorial debut. The film stars Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, and Karen Black as members of the Firefly family. Set on Halloween, the film sees the Firefly family torturing and mutilating a group of teenagers who are traveling across the country writing a book. The film explores a number of genres, and features elements of the supernatural. Zombie cited American horror films "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) and "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977) as influences on "House of 1000 Corpses", as well as other films released during the 1970s.
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Fon Dufe began the year 2013 by booking a national commercial for the American Cancer Society alongside Body of Proof actress Jeri Ryan. Soon after, Ghanaian producer Koby Maxwell hired her for One Night in Vegas starring Jimmy Jean Louis, Sarodj Bertin, Yvonne Nelson, John Dumelo, Van Vicker, and Michael Blackson. Fon Dufe portrayed Mildred, a cancer patient giving up the guardianship of her kids just before her death to her husband, played by Ghanaian celebrity Van Vicker. The movie was nominated nine times at the 2013 African Oscars and won five awards, including best picture. The movie was highly acclaimed by many critics. Awal Aziz, a film editor from Washington DC said: "Wow... Sahndra FON DUFE, your performance was outstanding... You nailed your role! Your facial expression and your eyes are becoming your signature, use it to your advantage. Van Vicker, you brought it home last night. I'm not your biggest fan but________ a standing ovation for you and Sahndra :-) I hope u guys win an award tonight. Good luck…." ~Awal Aziz/ Film Editor, Washington DC.