Episode 30: Ted Bohus

In the 70’s Ted produced several fantasy short subjects and wrote forvarious film magazines. In 1977 he published and edited his own magazine called SPFX-Special Effects Magazine. After a few issues he quit to produce and write several low-budget science fiction/horror films including FIEND and NIGHTBEAST. In 1993 Ted resumed publication of SPFX and does to this day. In 1980 Ted started his own production company FILMLINE COMMUNICATIONS. He produced, co-designed the creature and wrote the story for his first theatrical feature, THE DEADLY SPAWN. Throughout the 80’s Ted worked on various films as producer, director,story consultant, writer, special effects designer/supervisor, 2nd unit director, and stunt actor. These films include MIND KILLER, LONE WOLF, GAMBLIN and THE AMITYVILLE CURSE.In 1988, Ted produced the 35mm monsterfest, METAMORPHOSIS: THE ALIEN FACTOR. Beside producing the film Ted also served as story writer, creature designer, stuntman, and second unit director.Ted has also produced the anthology films FANTASTIC FILMSHOW I & II and directed various episodes.(1994) THE REGENERATED MAN, which Ted wrote, produced, and directed was shot in 35mm. The film contains a computer animated creature created with the same software used for the dinosaur effects in Jurassic Park.(1995) Ted produced, directed and wrote the sci-fi/comedy VAMPIRE VIXENS FROM VENUS. The film had a successful run on USA TV network “Up All Night.” In 1994, Ted was the host, producer and director of HOLLYWOOD EAST RADIO. WVNJ 1160. The radio show consisted of interviews with movie personalities and call-ins. Also, with co-host Joanne Santiglia (Ch. 10 Time Warner News) he produced, wrote, directed and edited a 1/2 hour news magazine program for cable television. HOLLYWOOD EAST contained interviews and film clips. It was nominated for the Cable Ace Award. It was shot at New York's PLANET HOLLYWOOD. In 1997, Ted was the director and producer of the 16mm coming of age film, GENERATION X.During 2001-2002 Ted co-directed, produced, wrote and acted in the 35mm feature THIS THING OF OURS. It stars, James Caan, Frank Vincent, Vincent Pastore, Pat Cooper, Chuck Zito, Vinny Vella, Joe Rigano, Danny Provenzano and Louis Vanaria. In 2004, Ted co-produced, co-directed and contributed script ideas for the teen oriented feature film DESTINATION FAME. It stars AJ Gil (American Idol) Cuba Gooding, Joe Jackson, Mario, Lyric, Ricky Aiello, Jordan Knight and a host of surprise celebrity guests. Music from the film will be released as a double CD. In 2007, Ted, with Dave Baumuller started a new film production company: HORROR BIZ FILMS. Ted co-produced, directed and wrote the horror/comedy, HELL ON EARTH. In 2018 Ted started a book series, CANDID MONSTERS. Each volume contains interviews, articles and many behind the scenes photos. He is currently working on Volume 16 (Science Fiction/ Horror/Fantasy/ Animation). [Available on Amazon.com]Ted has written a book, Making the 1980’s Cult Classic: THE DEADLY SPAWN [Also available on Amazon.com]Six additional projects are in development for production, FIRST CONTACT: THE VISITOR, LOVE BY DESIGN, STARDANCER, THE BIOGENESIS EFFECT, ALIEN ON EARTH and NEW YORK COWBOYS.Ted also works with Kevin Clement and Chiller Theatre Enterprises. They produce one of the biggest sci-fi/horror/fantasy conventions in the country as well as publish Chiller Theatre Magazine.Ted also currently helps his friends with various publications including, Chiller Theatre, Monster Bash, Horror Biz, Little Shoppe of Horrors, Monsters from the Vault, Screem and Monsterpalooza!-- thedeadlyspawn.commonsters411.compinball411.comchillertheatrecigarclub.comcandidmonsters.c