Saturday, May 31, 2014

A Change Of Direction

Dear Fans and Readers,

I will be changing the focus of this blog from all horror movies to just indie films pacifically preproduction films in crowdfunding.

I find the filmmakers much more approachable and easier to work with. I have a great passion to see them succeed. you won't see any bad reviews here I will just not write about a movie I don't believe in. You may see an occasional film from a different genre but we are going to stay true to our horror roots, with a we want to see this movie made twist. I truly appreciate everyone that reads the words I throw down on the screen here and sincerely hope you all will stay with us for the next phase of the journey. That being said  if you hear or see anything drop me a line and we will check it out. Stay scary my friends.

Epic Horror

Wer (2013)

Wer (2013)


Disclaimer: I am a big fan of found footage films and it's so refreshing to find one that is as good as Wer
The 2013 film Wer not only redefines the werewolf movie but also saves it. I try to watch a couple horror movies a day and by doing so you see movies with a good cast or a good story or great direction, you seldom see all three in one film. Wer has it not only a very good veteran cast but excellent story that turns the
legend on it's head and a clear vision by the director that this ain't your Twilight wolf pack.  I don't go into any movie with high hopes and with the werewolf movies that have came out the last couple of years I was a little gun shy on Wer, but this one put my faith back in monster movies.

Written and directed by William Brent Bell known for The Devil Inside and Stay Alive. With Wer he not only reinvents the monster but adds just enough of the old werewolf legend to make us familiar with his new take. With nods to the legend
made famous in the Lon Chaney Jr. films. He lets us think we know what's going on up until he changes what we believe about werewolves. An excellent vision on the monster and well directed cast this just might turn out to be his breakout film. Wer also uses just the right amount of special effect that is so rare in today's CGI world and that alone is worth checking this film out.

The cast is full of recognizable faces from the TV and the big screen, and one unknown that steals the movie making it both scary and believableBrian Scott O'Connor plays Talan Gwynek who lives a quiet life with his mother in a small hamlet in France and happens to live near where a
vacationing American family is attacked with the father and son being killed. After his arrest we find that he has a rare disease that makes him to weak to commit the crime and cause unusual hyper hair growth. But the only way to tell if he truly has the disease is a special test. The test causes him to turn and we get to see him release his inner beast. The story at this point takes a little bit of a preachy government wants to steal the land turn, but works more like a red herring to what is really going on. I'm not going to say anymore on the plot of the movie except to say "Don't Miss The Chance To See It" The rest of the cast are very good staying within their roles making the characters believable and likable. Starring A.J. Cook best known as Jennifer Jareau on the Tv show Criminal Minds along with longtime actor Sebastian Roché with great support from Vik Sahay and Simon Quarterman whose transformation in the film is astonishing. 

In conclusion if you're looking for a genre defining movie this one is it. I highly recommend searching our the film to see what can happen to an old story when it's seen through fresh eyes.














Wednesday, May 28, 2014

THE EPIDEMIC (2015) first Look

THE EPIDEMIC

The Beginning of the End...... or The Beginning Of A New Franchise

The new pre production film that will be filming in September 2014, The Epidemic scheduled for release in 2015 has all the makings of the next great zombie film. The 
premise giving a nod to the holy grail of of the genre has a virus coming from space but not from a satellite ala NOTLD but a

doomsday meteor that was broken up by missile strikes. That leads to thousands of small zombie stones landing everywhere and heres a nice new little twist on the zombie movie not only are the dead coming back but if you drink the water or breath the air you might get infected. It will tell the story of a group of survivors trying to outlast the outbreak.


And I must say from someone that looks at dozen and dozen of indie horror movies a week the make-up is looking top notch. With writer/director Nigel Hartwell at the helm the project should be in good hands with his extensive resume on both sides of the camera. They also have special effects whiz Michael Martin taken care of the visual effects  

And can we talk about the cast for a second it reads like a whos who of horror actors. They have Danny Trejo, Eric Roberts, Corey
Feldman, Tony Todd, Chris Owen, Larry Zerner(the person that gave Jason his hockey mask), and wrestling divas Barbie Blank and Angelina Love. 

With all that going for it what could they possibly need, well that would be you the film currently has a crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo. with a good story and great cast this would make a great investment in the zombie universe. so head on over and show some undead love to these guys.








The Rectory 10 Question With Writer/Director Jonathan Chance

The Rectory 10 Question With Writer/Director Jonathan Chance

We had the opportunity to catch up with Jonathan Chance the writer/director of of the new film in pre production The Rectory based on the true story of the most haunted house in England. See the original first look here The Rectory First Look

 Epic Horror(EH)-For those out there that don't know, who was Harry Price and why is important that he was holding the keys to Borley Rectory at the time your film takes place?

Jonathan Chance(JC)-He was publicly one of the very first Paranormal Investigators. He was a pioneer, inventor and former magician. Some years before the beginning of our story he discovered Borley Rectory after family members living there claimed it was haunted and then he experienced first-hand that it indeed was. It became one of his most prolific cases coining it “the most haunted house in England.” Whatever he saw there obsessed him for years that by 1937 he had one mission; to rent The Rectory for a year and run an experiment with willing candidates to prove the existence of the ghosts.

EH- Could you give us a little background on Borley Rectory itself., is it still standing, will you be filming any part of your project there?

JC- The story of Borley Rectory goes back as far as the 1600’s further even its thought. But let’s start at the 1600’s. There was once a sisterly Nun who was to elope with a neighbouring priest but they
were caught and murdered for their sins. In 1862, The Rectory was then built right on that very spot by Henry Bull for his growing family, around 1900 the daughters saw the apparition of the ghostly Nun for the first time. To whom that stayed there it increased in activity over the years in a series of terrifying events including sightings, levitation, bumps in the night you name it and more.

The Rectory itself no longer stands it was burned down due to strange circumstances in the 1940’s. Though the site and church opposite is still very much haunted people and certainly even Price’s successor Peter Underwood still claim.

We look to film for authenticity and that area would definitely be perfect we will film in Essex and England for sure. Nothing beats that creepy, gloomy woodland!

EH-Is it easier being both writer and director because you know what the writers vision was when he/you created it, or does that put added pressure on you?

JC-It puts more pressure on me because I see it a certain way. I can see what this can become, but in all honestly as I was writing it I was constantly visualising how it will look. That’s the film maker part of me. When you’re a writer / director I think you’re seeing the movie in your head and as an editor as well I can see it completed. It definitely isn’t a boring read so the film should be an exciting, and most of all scary!

EH-Growing up close to where the events take place, when did you know you would like to make this project?

JC-From an early age the fascination took hold with watching hammer horror videos, reading EC comics so this very living, breathing ghost story nearby it seemed natural now I look back to have had a vivid imagination. After doing art in college and then with my brother filmmaking it seemed was a natural step and this for me was personal – a story that has to be told. It’s too big not to. In 2003, I
wrote a short script called ‘The Ruin’ a modern day based very closely around it but my plan of action from about 2006-07 was always — “if one of my films take-off The Rectory is the project I want to bring to the big screen.” Now as an independent film its great –there’s less interference and it has a better chance of staying gritty, real to the subject and of course chilling!

EH-Could you tell us about the crowdfunding project your using to get "The Rectory" made, and where people can go that would like to help?
 

JC-Of course! We're currently on indiegogo trying to raise funds for pre-production. We have a great producer, an industry special effects artist and some extraordinary cast and crew set up and if you go over to our link and see what we have so far you'll see we're on our way, we just need some help to finish pre and push to production. I think this is quite possibly one of the most important paranormal cases of all time – and this is going to be big and we want people to be a part this and come on this journey with us. There are some really cool perks set up:
If you can't donate but are interested in this film there are always other ways to help! Firstly tweeting about our film (and including our twitter handle) really helps – and RT’s help too. The key is really spreading it everywhere so it’s up for all to see on the indiegogo boards. Sharing the indiegogo link on Facebook, Google and other social media sites all really helps. If we see your input you can bet we'll thank you and RT and share them of course – we appreciate all the support we can get to make this happen.

EH-All your cast so far has worked both sides of the camera, as a director does that make it easier for you or a little rough thinking there might be 6 other producers glancing over your shoulder?

JC-Haha! Now you make me think… no, I think they have faith in me or they wouldn’t be working on this feature film. There’s respect for the Director and his vision. I was taken aback by the compliments
for the script from them, so I think they can see what I’m projecting; they have visualized its potential. Having talented directors, producers on set (in their own right) is actually really good to have - other points of view and all coming from guerrilla filmmaking we’re all driving toward one goal; to find the most effective way of getting this the best and most realistic it can be. But we’re all on the same page - the Director needs his actors, his Producer and every one on set to play their role as best they can.



EH-If readers want to follow the progress of the film are you guys on any social media sites?


JC-Twitter @RECTORYFILM


YouTube: (Original Pitch) 
Mostly Twitter and Facebook you'll definitely find us to reach out to.

EH-Could you give us a little background on you and your production team?

JC-I’m Jonathan Chance a British writer, director based in Orange County, CA. I make horror and sci-fi films and I've been lucky enough to have been awarded a few and nominated for my screenplays too. Maybe you caught one on the festival scene, but this one I plan for everyone to see in theatres, it’s a dream of mine. Calvin Vanderbeek is an award winning producer; he definitely sticks his nose out for independent film, and means it. He’s smart and I respect he sees what I’m trying to make and happy to have him fighting in my corner. Michele Mulkey was the first person on board this film and is another huge fighting force for independent film, the independent filmmaker and projects she believes in - very excited and happy to have her on this. Derek Sims is a wonderful DP and talented Director in his own right – I look forward to joining forces with him to create this monster. Some of the best actors we have on board are also some of the nicest, most generous people I've ever met - so it will be a pleasure to work with these award winning ensemble. Crispian Belfrage as Harry Price Jason Vail as Henry Tennison
David Hogan as Mark Kerr-Pearce Angela DiMarco as Stella Cranshaw I can't wait to soon bring more talented people on board to join them!

EH-When all is said and done what do you as the writer want people to walk away from this film knowing?

JC-That there was once this house full of mystery and these iconic fascinating people that were intertwined with it. To be taken on a journey that is all at once frightening, unique, and unusual. These people were certainly way ahead of their time – and because of these intrepid fellows we’ve enjoyed many a horror film and ghost story or two that could very well could have all thrived from this very source – the house which is back to claim it’s title for being most haunted possibly in the world and rightfully where it belongs on the big screen for all to see.

EH-Last Question, Zak Bagans or Harry Price?

JC-Harry Price! The one and only – I think his approach was a little more subtle. Actions speak louder than words – or shouting. 

And there you have it horror fans 10 question with Jonathan Chance about the new film The Rectory. It sounds like this film is just what we need in todays horror genre that puts CGI and gore over story. A good old fashioned ghost story. That uses Story Over Gory


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Friday, May 23, 2014

TWD's Rick Asks For Guidance.....On christian TV

TWD's Rick Grimes Asks For Guidance.....On christian TV 


"Rick Grimes" Trolls a christian talk show.
A talk show on Revelation TV at www.revelationtv.com
had a special guest when "Rick Grimes" mailed in telling how he asks the Lord for strength when dealing with his anger.

Watch Here.................




I don't know who you are, but you sir win the internet, well played King Troll well played sir

Delivery: The Beast Within (2013)

Delivery: The Beast Within (2013)

 Not every child is a blessing........

And Demon Makes Four Or Not Your Average Possession Movie
Or
How to put story above gory

Alright first thing I would like to get out of the way is that some other critics have been blasting this movie for giving away the
ending in the first few minutes. JUST STOP YOU DON'T GET IT, Also found Footage is my favorite sub genre.Thank you now on to the review


The new film Delivery: The Beast Within a found footage  piece with a twist may very well turn out to be this decade's Blair Witch with it's small cast giving big performances and a nice new twist to the way found footage is shown. 

Written and directed by Brian Netto with additional writing credit going to Adam Schindler Starring Laurel Vail, Danny Barclay,
Laurel Vail and Danny Barclay
and Rob Cobuzio. 


The story revolves around Vail and Barclay as Rachel and Kyle Massy a young married couple having trouble conceiving and carrying a baby. When they do get pregnant they agree to be part of a typical TLC reality program about expectant parents produces by Cobuzio's character Rick(who is the least sleazy TV person ever). In the first few acts we are treated to the happy young family doing things like every other couple that is expecting do, telling family and friends, shopping for baby things, and moving into a bigger house all through the lens of Rick crew. Just after the second month we start to see things may not be right, but is it something supernatural or just the everyday first baby jitters. As
Rob Cobuzio
the film goes on we are left hints on both sides is it a demon or is it a young mother to be that stopped her meds or maybe the TV producer looking for the next big show. And then we hear the demon has a name Alastor now that might not mean anything unless you have studied mythology but Alastor is :


Alastor in Greek mythology is known as the avenging spirit who was born the son of Neleus, King of Phylos. When Hercules approached Neleus and asked him to free him of his debt, Neleus refused and in anger Hercules killed Neleus and all his sons with the exception of Nestor. The dead Alastor became the avenging spirit. In Christian demonology Alastor is given the title chief executioner. He is sometimes linked to Zoroastrianism where he is known as the “executioner” and a manifestation of Azazel. It’s
Alastor
however difficult to reconcile his Greek origins with Persian Zoroastrianism and Judaic Azazel. Alastor is a disciple of Nemesis the god of vengeance and retribution. He is described as a handsome male entity that nurtures feuds and fuels discords. In Greek and Roman mythology he is commonly known as the evil genius who promotes divisions between families and who has at his disposal charm, guile, wit and ruthlessness.


And now that you know that we can look at the movie with a whole new light. It all starts to make sense as the demon does just enough to make us think well maybe shes just going crazy and everything can be explained away. There are so many subtle things they do to draw you in without going over the top. Like the neighborhood dogs going crazy the night of the birth or Rachel's manikin moving around the house, the house being vandalized and such. I kept waiting for jump scares and when they didn't come where I was expecting them to the filmmakers drew me into their world deeper until I was totally immersed with the characters waiting to see if this was a possession or a crazy lady. I don't see the comparisons with Rosemary's Baby as this movie isn't about a spirit or devil possession or impregnating Rachel. Alastor doesn't want the baby he wants to torment the parents and that is truly the key in my opinion, did her father death have any reason why she was choosing or just luck of the pregnancy draw  we may never know. But what I do know is "Delivery: The Beast Within" is going on my "Best of" list for this year and my "all Time Best Found Footage" list. Do yourself a favor head over and check this movie out. It's a fine work by young hungry filmmakers that going against the grain let your mind scare you and not the sight of severed limb dripping blood scare you.
























Thursday, May 22, 2014

Rob Zombie New Movie Rumors

Rob Zombie Teases New Movie

So this week Rob Zombie teased about an upcoming movie if you haven't seen it look here.......





So in my too much time on my hands sort of way I went looking for clues and answers. And guess what not a darn thing lots and lots of rumors and guessing. Well thats fine because we can do that with the best of them.  First is that a 3I or 31 Zombie confirmed it was indeed a 31.
Now lets take a look at the clown picture again. I'm already creeped out. what we know for sure is that it's a man in clown make up. But is that enough to go on. No but in an email he said the film is "for the hardcore fans who want it nasty and brutal." OK still not a lot to go on. so lets look at five possible  scenarios.

1. The Captain Spaulding/Rejects Theory

Maybe it's a prequel for a back story on Capt. Spaulding and the rest of the Firefly clan. It would fit in with the "nasty and brutal" quote And the pictures below do look like they could be the same person.


But wouldn't that be to easy for such a well thought out tease. And where does 31 come into play.






2. The "well it has to be Halloween 3" crowd

You can't deny that would make a lot of sense with what we know.
Halloween falls on October 31, and he may be taking the franchise on a darker turn. but that doesn't look like that Bill Shatner mask from Halloween movie fame, you right but remember when little Michael Myers is going out trick or treating hhmmmm.          
                                            
I know right that could be it. We got 31 check
We got clown tie in check 
But thats all we got. Maybe it's not another sequel as much as it's a total reboot on it. Making him more scary by making him more human.




3. American Horror Season 4
I get what you're thinking but here me out. Rob Zombie may be taking a stab at directing a few episodes of American Horror Story.  It premieres around Halloween. This season is titled "Freak Show" and takes place in a carnival. And for the kicker Michael Chiklis has been tapped to be on it. So see any resemblance here


I don't think it's too far of a stretch to see a resemblance between teaser clown and the commish.





4. "It" Remake

Well we know that a remake of Stephen Kings "It" is on the books for sometime in 2015. And it would be a shocker to have the minds of King and Zombie meld in a gorefest. but it doesn't fit the 31 unless it's a release date. 


I can see it, if i try hard enough











And that brings us to the last visit on the rumor mill train.

5. John Wayne Gacy

It is said he killed between 27 and 33 young men. and he did dress up like a clown. Rob zombie could pull off a hellish version of this story and the picture is passable. 











Please leave your comments on your own theories below
Here's the buzz on it from the rest of the internet


Rob Zombie has announced the title of his next horror film: 31. The revelation comes courtesy of a promo video posted on his website spanning his cinematic career, which you can find below. That clown mask appears to be integral to the plot, but if you're looking for plot details, you're shit out of luck.

That said, an email from Zombie claims this film is "for the hardcore fans who want it nasty and brutal."

Presumably this is the same project Zombie talked up back in February, when he said, "I think it's something fans of the other stuff will like. Probably fans of The Devil's Rejects will enjoy the most. It's not connected to that film but it's more on that headspace".

We'll see what further details we can grab onto - you'll get 'em as soon as we do!

- from http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/rob-zombies-next-film-is-3i---see-the-promo-teaser-here

Rob Zombie has been busy lately, not only touring and working on music, but also getting to work on his next film. Now, the rocker-director has officially announced his new horror flick, titled ’3I,’ with a new visual promo (seen above).
In the video, Zombie’s career with horror films is examined, from his first movie ‘House of 1,000 Corpses’ up to his most recent flick ‘Lords of Salem,’ before the new film is teased. All that we get however is a scary looking man in clown makeup, similar to Captain Spalding from his early films, with the film title ’3I.’
What does it all mean? We’ll have to wait and find out, but Zombie did respond to a few commenters on his Facebook page, promising that it will be “nasty and disgusting,” and also dissuading those who proposed that the film would be a Captain Spalding prequel.
We do know who will be creating the score for the film — Rob Zombie’s very own guitarist John 5! The axeman revealed the news via his Instagram page.


Read More: Rob Zombie Teases Horror Film, Offers New Album Update | http://loudwire.com/rob-zombie-new-horror-film/?trackback=tsmclip

The cinematic ouevre of Rob Zombie is reflected upon in a teaser for a new directorial effort called 31. What do we know? Well, the title. Also, it's going to be "hardcore." The video – which debuted at the rocker-director's official site – asks you to sign up for the Rob Zombie newsletter to stay up-to-date.

The final image of the promo gives us a creepy clown visage. That doesn't say much. What does 31 refer to?

The number of days in the month of October? Halloween takes place on October 31st. Grotesque clown visage + 31 = Halloween night to me. Maybe not necessarily a Halloween film, per se, but a film set around that time?

Specultate away. I'm curious to hear what you think.
from http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/



Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The Rectory First Look

The Rectory

In 1937, Harry Price held the keys to Borley Rectory. He then unlocked the evil...

The most haunted house in england and a maverick paranormal investigator .......what could go wrong......            
Harry Price




The new thriller/horror movie in preproduction from writer/director Jonathan Chance, Takes a look at a true story from the area he grew up in. The story of the Borley Rectory in Sudbury, Essex UK. In 1937 Price rented the Rectory for a year
Jonathan Chance
to run paranormal experiments.  And as the plotline states " his reputation may not be the only thing he will lose" Chance has put together a veteran starting line up including Crispian Belfrage as Price. Looking over Price's career you can safely say he was thee father of paranormal investigations and without him we don't have the TV shows or movies we have today. After extensive reading on Price and  Borley Rectory, I have no problem saying "If this movie isn't made all horror/ghost fans should be ashamed".  It has all the makings of a great film:
  • Based on true events
  • Pre WWII England
  • The most haunted house in England
  • A veteran cast and crew
  • The Rectory
  • The maverick godfather of the paranormal


The project in 
pre-production has a crowdfunding campaign going on until June 20, 2014. It has great perks for all budgets from $5 up to $2500 so it truly is something anyone can be involved in and even if times are hard so them a favor and give them a shout out on social media and have your friends a followers do the same, The sooner they get filming the sooner we can leave the lights on when we sleep.







Monday, May 19, 2014

Utero (2014) First Look

Utero (2014) First Look


 Baby changes everything.........

Arachnophobia meets Rosemary's Baby........I'm in

To those of us with kids that tagline alone should scare us. The new film by director Bryan Coyne producer of the dark little human condition film "The Human Race".  Making his full length film debut as director and taking on the roles of writer and producer with Utero telling the story of every parents worst fear, somethings not right with their unborn child. The cast reads like a who's who of modern horror movies including reigning scream queen Jessica Cameron(who will be making her directorial debut later with the film "Truth Or Dare". The plotline reads like what every soon to be parent goes through at some point "is our baby ok"




An agoraphobic unwed mother finds her psyche unraveling as she becomes convinced that her unborn child is more monster than human.





If the buzz and promo photos of the film are any indication we may be looking at the rival to The Sacrament as the top horror film so far this year. The more I learn about this film the more I can't wait to see it. So grab a cigar and a rolled up newspaper and wait for the birth of Utero









Sunday, May 18, 2014

Z*Con (First Look)

Z*Con (First Look)

Z*Con is like "Goonies" meets "Shaun of the Dead" set in a Comic Con.


Z*Con is about 16 year old Matt Moore, and his three friends, who attend a local comic convention to get interviews for their podcast, but end up stuck in the middle of a Zombie Outbreak at the con. One convention, four teens, thousands of zombies... what could go wrong?

For Geeks, By Geeks, To Geeks.........Take My Money Now Please

Or at least that what we should be saying about the new movie Z*Con. The latest film by Writer/Director Michael C. Dougherty. If the indiegogo teaser and concept short are any indication this is a nerds nivaria, what more could we want we got zombies,cosplay, and comedy. The only way this could get any better if it had a FPS tie in on the Xbox One. Ok enough of my love fest for the concept lets have a look at the movie. 

When I'm doing these first looks at films one of the things i look at is how the behind the scenes shots look, do they look like they are having fun and all on the same page, and with this crew it looks good, they really looked like they are having fun which usually transfers well to the big
screen. Anchored by Dougherty's directing and effects and makeup by Vince Collura It looks like it's really coming together nicely. The story revolves around a zombie virus outbreak at a ComicCon. and the few remain  survivors  trapped  inside are the four teen  leads who run their own nerd/geek podcast supplying the only communication from inside the quarantined event and hilarity and zombie killing ensues. The second phase crowdfunding is currently going on at indiegogo right now with some great perks and info on the project. And are you ready for this one, strange but true fact...they want to make the movie not make money thats right you saw that right..let it sink in....They are donating any profit from the move, so you not only get cool swag but get help the American Red Cross and  Kids Need To Read.  So as I shake my magic eight ball it say's "chances are good" for a fun movie you could enjoy. 
The Crowdfund can be found here

'AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW' News

KILLER CONFIRMED FOR 'AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW'

One of the highlights throughout all three of the previous 'American Horror Story' seasons has got to be the inclusion of a mystery maniac. We've already been introduced to Rubber Man, Bloody Face and the Axe Man respectively throughout each season to date and according to creator Ryan Murphy 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' will be no different. During an interview with EW Murphy was describing the tone of the next season as "quite terrifyingly dark." He continued..."if you have a character named the Clown Killer, it’s going to be dark." So there you have it "The most terrifying clown ever!" The fourth season stars Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Jamie Brewer, Denis O'Hare, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters and newcomer Michael Chiklis ('Fantastic Four') and will be set in a 1950's freak show based in Florida. 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' begins this October. 
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The Other Side of Grace (First Look)

The Other Side of Grace (First Look)

A feature length documentary that charts the rise and decline of the most dangerous city in America-- East St Louis, IL.

A few disclaimers before I start here:
  1. This is not a horror movie, however it is a subject I feel strongly about.
  2. I am a dyed in blue Ronald Reagan conservative 
  3. East St Louis, IL took the title of most dangerous city from the city of Highland Park, Mi where I worked as a paramedic for 15 years.
  4. Goldie Taylor political views and mine do not match up on a lot of things this one however we are on the same page. 


While the documentary focuses on Goldie's hometown of East St. Louis it could in reality be any small urban enclave. Places like East St' Louis and other small cities don't get the press or help their bigger more powerful neighbors do. And in the end that just be America's greatest shame. When I was a paramedic the term hero was thrown out a lot towards the emergency services I use to tell people I'm no hero I'm just doing my job, the real heros are the people in places like ESL, the 8 year old girl that makes sure her 5 year old brother is ready to go to school because mom had to be to work at 7am, the 15 year old boy that walks home from school with his trumpet case though sidewalks littered with drug paraphernalia and not slipping into the pitfalls of easy money and flashy cars, or the 70 year old grandmother that still after all these years watching the world fall apart from her front porch isn't afraid to tell the thug she will have none of his nonsense on her block. Those are the real heros in America today. Urban areas today have already lost a generation if we let it continue we will lose the country. Remember the troubles of places like East St. Louis and Highland Park, MI are a microcosm of what is happening in every town and city in the US. Ok thanks for letting me rant now on to to the film.

Goldie Taylor is a veteran journalist and opinion writer. A former staff writer at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Taylor has been a working journalist and political consultant for nearly 25 years, including her current roles as an MSNBC contributor and a columnist at MSNBC.com. Taylor is a former editor-at-large for theGrio.com, the leading news and opinion site for African Americans, where she continues as a writer focused on domestic policy and social issues. She was also born and raised in East St. Louis so she not only has the journalist chops to tell the story but a vested interest on her subject that will only transfer to passion on the screen. With projects like this it's really easy to fall into the across the aisle finger wagging that sabotages so many debates. We can't let this happen with this film. Working with veteran and  awarding winning news producer and photographer Mario Page. The experience to have a great story brought to life is there.

With a kickstarter only needing for $53,000 to make a reality, the ROI in shining a light on what is becoming the USA's albatross of shame will be priceless. Looking over the kickstarter page she has also incorporated some great perks in the campaign.
In closing I would like to challenge both sides of the political spectrum to come together and make Goldie Taylor's dream come to life.
Kickstart Campaign can be found here




Red Right Hand First Look

Red Right Hand (First Look)

In a dark forest, on a lonely road, something is waiting...

Well if the teaser are any indication the new film in pre production by writer, director, and producer Stuart Lawson is sure to send chills up and down your spine. Rounding out the pre-production team are director of photography Kupa Warner and SFX makeup artist Kate Griffiths(Filmblood - Makeup Artist of the Year award in 2013.). While none would be considered "known names" on this side of the pond. This project just might change that. 

The story in itself is enough to make you think "maybe I should leave a light on tonight". Based on an urban legend from Lawson's childhood. Living in a village, as a child, Stuart heard about this terrifying story of a daughter visiting her parents and the horrific event that took place that night. After years go by, naturally it's assumed that it was just an urban legend, Until he found a newspaper clipping. The script came about after Lawson returned to his hometown for a visit and became enthralled with the story of what happen to  Catherine when she was driving down a deserted lonely road at night. 
With a kickstarter that is only asking for 6000 pounds(10000 USD) We're hoping to see the script come to life.

The Horror of an Urban Legend. In a dark forest, on a lonely road, something is waiting....



Saturday, May 17, 2014

RIGOR MORTIS Trailer (2014)

A washed-up actor, desperate and suicidal, moves into a haunted apartment building where supernatural creatures, ghost hunters, taoist exorcists, and the souls of the undead are among his neighbors.

RIGOR MORTIS Trailer
Directed by Juno Mak
Starring Anthony Chan, Siu-Ho Chin, Kara Hui, Hoi-Pang Lo, Richard Ng, Hee Ching Paw
Release Date : On Itunes & in theaters June 6th, 2014
Genre : Horror, Fantasy, Drama

RIGOR MORTIS Trailer
© 2014 - Well Go USA

Thursday, May 15, 2014

The Chair (2015) First Look

The Chair (2015)

Sanity is such an easy thing to lose.


A new kickstarter opened today The Chair, written by Peter Simeti with the screenplay by Erin Kohut. Director Chad

Ferrin rumored to be attached to the project. With a veteran cast including Eric Roberts, Naomi Grossman (American Horror), Noah Hathaway(Boxey on the original Battlestar Galactica), and Brian Thompson in the lead as Sullivan

Based on the graphic novel by Peter Simeti and Erin Kohut with illustrations by Kevin Christensen. It tells the story of Richard Sullivan is an innocent man struggling to escape his fate on death row. Witnessing the brutal torture and murder of his fellow inmates at the hand of the prison's sadistic and psychotic Warden, Sullivan decides that the only way to survive is to fight back. But as he matches the savagery and brutality occurring in the prison, Sullivan is forced to come face to face with his own sanity, will he find a way to survive or will the insane events of the prison finally consume him? A horror/thriller set on death row, THE CHAIR is a dark character study on the choices people make in life.


With cast and crew of this caliber and a proven story this film is destined for great things. And now is your chance to get in on the ground floor with some excellent perks planned. With the success of other graphic novels made into film, think Sin City, V for Vendetta, 30 Days Of Night, and a little TV show called The Walking Dead. The time for The Chair is now.