 Fred
Vogel
www.toetag.biz
In 2001, Fred Vogel directs “August Underground”
with defunct production company Absu Films. Vogel self-realsed
200 copies of AU on VHS tape in 2002. Shortly thereafter,
Vogel, Jerami Cruise, Michael Schneider, Christie Whiles,
Shelby Jackson, and Killjoy begin production of the film's
sequel, August Underground's Mordum. Schneider left the crew
shortly after the wrap of production on Mordum.
He released his own cut of the film, subtitled
“The Maggot Cut”, and the official cut of the
film was released on DVD in 2003. Over time, Mordum gained
considerable controversy and was listed as the Sickest Film
Ever Made by Horror Brain of IGN.com. The film was also banned
in several countries due to the extremely graphic nature of
the film. Despite, or possibly due to, the controversy over
the film, it was met with considerable critical acclaim and
press coverage, being featured in several international magazines
and publication.
Killjoy left the crew as well in 2003 to focus
on his metal band Necrophagia, for which Vogel directed the
music video for the band's song “Rue Morgue Disciple”
and the band's documentary “Sickcess”. After Mordum's
release, Vogel and Cruise incorporate Toetag Pictures on April
1st, 2004.
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