A Look at Brian Pulido’s The Graves

Comic book readers may recognize the name Brian Pulido, the creator of page turners like “Lady Death” and “Evil Earnie”. Brian Pulido is one of those guys who knew what geeks who read comic books liked, which was hot chicks in bikinis with big hooters, and Pulido gave us that aplenty in the “Lady Death” comics. It seems the comic book writer/artist is now giving filmmaking a try, and his feature film debut is the horror flick “The Graves”.

The plot of “The Graves” goes something like this:

Present day. Arizona. Megan and Abby Graves are inseparable sisters that couldn’t be less alike. Megan is a self-assured, naturally attractive, ass kicker. Abby is a cute, caustic, Hot Topic Goth who’s afraid of her own shadow.

They do share a few things in common: a life-long obsession with comics, pop culture and rock ‘n’ roll. Simply put, they are beautiful geeks.

In a few days, Megan will start a new job in New York. To send her off in style, the Graves sisters go on a wild, pop culture bender that includes a trip to uncharted Arizona in search of a kitchy roadside attraction.

Instead, they’re lured to Skull City Mine, a weather-beaten, abandoned mine town that harbors terrifying secrets. It appears to be haunted — Its twisted caretakers are murderous — Victim’s souls are ripped right out of their bodies – and that is only the beginning…

When Megan suffers a mortal wound, Abby must save her sister, but to do so, she must confront her fears and unlock the mystery of Skull City alone.

Can Abby survive Skull City’s threats? Can she rescue Megan or are they doomed to a fate much worse than death?

Starring Clare Grant, Jillian Murray, Bill Moseley, Tony Todd, Randy Blythe, and Amanda Wyss. Brian Pulido will write and direct.

Check out the official site for “The Graves” here.

Look for it in 2010.