"Nothing Left to Fear" producer Slash, left, director Anthony Leonardi III, right (Cassie Paton/Neon Tommy).

The musician, of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver fame, is the big name behind Slasher Films, and his first production "Nothing Left to Fear" premieres tonight in Hollywood at ArcLight Cinemas on W. Sunset Blvd.

In an interview with Neon Tommy, both Slash and "Nothing Left to Fear" director Anthony Leonardi III discussed how the horror film came to be.

The film is what Slash calls a "psychological thriller," with a slow-burning build-up of suspense and a dark twist of an ending. The effects and storyline are reminiscent of "The Grudge" or "The Ring," but the story itself is based on the legend of Stull, Kansas—long rumored to be a gateway to Hell.

Though producer Slash and director Anthony Leonardi III haven't visited the town themselves, they told Neon Tommy that the legend surrounding it is a story that lends itself perfectly to horror.

"It's almost got a 'Twilight Zone' feel to it in that it's very mysterious," Leonardi said. "I always loved the horror movies of the '70s, too, because they had that unpredictable element, which was what we were going for."

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Film production is a new endeavor for Slash, but horror movies in particular have long captured his interest, dating back to childhood when his parents would take him to see flicks. Unlike his primary passion of music, however, putting his distinctive touch on movies is different than creating an immediately identifiable riff like the opening notes in "Sweet Child O' Mine."

"Music is so personal that it's yours to make your mark on, whereas with film it's a little bit different, especially from a producer's position," Slash said. He said he hopes his vision comes through, but owes the overall style of the picture to Leonardi. Slash did, however, lend his distinctive sound to the film's soundtrack, which he scored along with composer Nick O'Toole.

Though Slash hopes to get working on another film soon, his more immediate plans involve what he'll be wearing for Halloween. His costume of choice—Ted. As in, the teddy bear from the movie of the same name.

"You see a lot of people dressed up like me at Halloween parties," Slash said. "So one time I dressed up as myself, but dead. No one got it."

"Nothing Left to Fear" will play in select theaters beginning Oct. 4 and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 8. 

Check out the film's trailer below.

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