Mark your calendars - We're going to The Severed Inn premiere!

The Severed Inn, from the independent filmmakers at Legion Films, is premiering next month in Hartford at Real Art Ways.

I wrote about some of the filming this past summer in New Britain and Plainville for the New Britain Herald and Bristol Press, and even though I haven't seen the movie, the filmmakers are really cool guys. They're all friends, and they have full-time jobs at a school in Simsbury, but they wanted to make movies. I'm definitely going on Sunday of Premiere Weekend and covering it. Above is a trailer for the film from Legion Films. (The first one was much more epic and we watched it a lot at work, but it got taken down.)

The Severed Inn, a horror movie about some shady happenings at a bed and breakfast, features some YouTube stars and actors from other Legion Films projects.

According to a newsletter from Legion Films, "The Severed Inn is Legion's most anticipated feature film release. The movie follows the tale of Uncle Bob (Paul Braccioforte) and his two sons Louie and Archie (Shawn C. Phillips & MJ Kelley) as they struggle to find the balance between their gracious hospitality toward the guests staying at their Inn and the gruesome deeds hidden in the basement.

The Severed Inn is a high-impact, entertaining blend of horror that is full of lovely ladies and the superb comedy of rising stars Shawn C. Phllips and MJ Kelley."

The movie is 90 minutes, has a rating of MA for some nudity, violence and language. Premiere weekend is March 6 and 7 with both showings at 11:30 a.m. at Real Art Ways on 56 Arbor St. in Hartford. The showings include an introduction from Legion President, Aaron Vnuk, meeting with Legion producers who are actively casting for their third feature, an autograph session with many stars of The Severed Inn and a merchandise table. Tickets are $8.50 and can be bought at www.legionfilms.com.

You can purchase tickets at the door, but the crew recommends ordering in advance because they expect the shows to sell out.