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.
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Showing posts with label slasher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label slasher. Show all posts
Saturday, May 31, 2014
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 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
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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
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?
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.
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
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
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
EH-If readers want to follow the progress of the film are you guys on any social media sites?
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
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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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/
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/
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
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"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 UteroWednesday, May 14, 2014
The Woods Within First Look
The Woods Within
Only 24 Hours Left To Get A Great Deal On
Studio 605's Next Feature Film
From the people that brought you the award nominated film "The Campground" and the web series "Friday The 13th: The Curse Of Jason" comes their next chapter in the horror genre.
The Woods Within is a modern day slasher story with murder mystery elements. Eight high school teenagers go to the woods to have a party before graduation. They have one hell of a great time until one of their own is found dead the next morning. Tempers flare and fingers are pointed as no one is sure who to blame. It quickly escalates into a race for their lives as danger is everywhere in the woods within.
About Studio 605
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| This is the new face of horror |
We here at Studio 605 are very passionate and headstrong about filmmaking, we truly are living our dreams. Horror is what we love and we aim to bring great horror to the fans. This will be our third overall project and second feature since our first project, The Campground. Our mission is to deliver amazing and original independent horror.
We have been in pre-production on this project for about four months and are beyond excited to get started filming this summer to bring you a slasher you will never forget! Not only will YOU be helping us with our second feature, but you will be helping us invest in a future of horror filmmaking. We could not do this without you the fans. It means everything to us to have your support to help push us forward to bigger and better things.
Hurry Now Before You Lose Out
They have some of the best perks I've seen in a crowdfund project.
Remember If You Can't Give Share
(and have your friends share too)
Saturday, May 3, 2014
A Note To Horror Movie Producers......
An Open Letter To Horror Movie Producers
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank You so much for all the great things you all do to make us jump and leave a light on at night while we sleep. However for the love Bella Lugosi's ghost and Bud's decaying body, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop with the "making movies counting on a sequel" nonsense. One of the major complaints I hear about horror movies today is "good movie but the ending kinda sucked though". Let that sink in you had the audience right where you wanted them only to let them slip away in the final act. Don't misinterpret this as me hating on squeals there are plenty of movie series that the second or third movie is way better than the original. But let the quality of your craft dictate what gets remade. I do understand the draw of playing for a sequel has but in doing so you short change yourself and us. This especially true of inde movies we do understand the hardships you have went though to see your vision come to life. But letting the production team take the cheap and easy way out won't help anyone. For me as I'm watching a movie that starts to play for squeal I start to feel cheated by the movie I'm watching. And it is true that horror fans will watch any horror movie that is made but don't take our love for a gerne for weakness. There are plenty of movies that beg for more of the story to be told and those will rise up above the ones that are playing they're audience for a fool. I believe it also lets your writer's and director's an easy out, your job is to challenge them not just let them go through the motions in hopes of getting an easy paycheck in the II version. We as an audience especially in horror are probably the smartest of movie goer's. Don't sacrifice what you have worked so hard to get made by hoping that you can make another, if it's good you will. Again Thank You making our nightmares real, but don't turn our nightmares into movie nightmares.
Yours Truly,
FCBD: Welcome To Free Comic Book Day 2014 Horror Edition
FCBD: Welcome To Free Comic Book Day 2014 Horror Edition
The New 52 Futures End
Publisher: DC
May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day and this year there are some good choices for the horror fan.
Taking place on the first Saturday in May since 2002 this event has grown each year. The brainchild of Joe Field of California and backed by the North American Comic Industry. This year's event looks to be the best yet. While everyone will recognize a lot of the franchise's being offered this year We're going to look at some for the horror fan including some special issues that could be worth holding on to.
Publisher: IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Jonathan Maberry (A) Alan Robinson (CA) Kevin Eastman
New York Times bestselling horror author Jonathan Maberry presents the chronicle of the first Vampire War in V-Wars! This all-new tale leading into this summer's ongoing V-Wars series offers the first salvo in the battle between humans and hundreds of new species of vampires!
Publisher: REBELLION / 2000AD
(W) John Wagner & Various (A) Ronald Smith & Various
The Galaxy's Greatest SF anthology returns to FCBD with this stellar line-up of stories! Dredd races to save a fellow Judge in "The Badge" from Matt Smith & Chris Burnham; Sláine stars in "Lord of the Beasts" by Pat Mills & Rafael Garres; Rogue Trooper recounts his bloody past in "Glass Zone" by Gerry Finley-Day & Dave Gibbons; and Psi-Judge Anderson faces a magical monstrosity in "Golem" by Alan Grant & Enric Romero! Plus: D.I. Harry Absalom (by Gordon Rennie & Tiernen Trevallion), Durham Red (by Leah Moore, John Reppion & Jan Duursema), Future Shock (by Henry Flint), and classic Dredd newspaper strips by John Wagner & Ron Smith!
The New 52 Futures End
Publisher: DC
(W) Brian Azzarello & Various (A) Ethan Van (CA) Ryan Sook
Jump on board DC Comics' epic weekly series beginning with this all-new FCBD issue that features tomorrow's Dark Knight, Batman Beyond (making his first appearance in The New 52), battling an army of cyborgs to avert an Apocalypse in the future which could destroy the DC Universe of the present! But that's not all; there are still more surprises to come. Stay tuned for more details!
Publisher: VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Yu Sasuga (A) Lee Ferguson, Kenichi Tachibana
Now a major motion picture starring Tom Cruise! When the alien Mimics invade, Keiji Kiriya is one of many recruits shoved into battle armor Jackets and sent out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn to fight and die again and again. He receives a message from a mysterious ally--is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death? The official graphic novel adaptation based on the original novel! Also, in Terra Formars, the colonization of Mars is an epoch-making event, but an unintended side effect of the terraforming process unleashes a horror no one could ever have imagined...
Rise Of Magi
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Sumeyye Kesgin (CA) Marc Silvestr
The series follows Asa Stone, a young guard protecting the gates between his world and our reality. After discovering a secret never meant to be seen, Asa's entire life is turned upside down, leaving him with nothing more than a list of seven names -- magicians, sorcerers, thieves and killers that are the only means of protecting both worlds against a destructive evil: the Magi. Now Asa is forced to trust the untrustworthy as he fights to stop the "Rise of the Magi."
Zombie Tramp
Publisher: DANGER ZONE
(W) Dan Mendoza, Brockton McKinney (A) Dan Mendoza, Larkin Ford (CA) Dan Mendoza
Are you bold enough to take a ride with Janey, the Zombie Tramp?!? If you pick her up, she might just share the story of how she came to be the street walking dead!! Be brave so you can be ready for her all new series following this special issue! You also get a mind shattering sneak preview from the second volume of the coolest comic series you haven't read yet... Ehmm Theory!
Magic Wind
Publisher: EPICENTER COMICS
(W) Gianfranco Manfredi (A/CA) Pasquale Frisenda
With a shard of metal in his brain allowing him limited access to his past memories, and only being left with an astonishing ability to foresee the future through visions and premonitions, Ned Ellis is no ordinary man. Once a U.S soldier, he is now a Sioux Shaman who goes by the name of Magic Wind. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the thrilling upcoming graphic novel!
INTRINSIC VOL 2
Publisher: ARCANA STUDIO
(W) Sean O'Reilly, Chris "Doc" Wyatt (A/CA) TBD
THE PHILOSOPHERS are an ancient secret order of magic-users who protect Earth. One of their number, ISHMAEL STONE, known as PHILOSOPHER REX, has assembled an elite team, called THE INTRINSIC to deal with the most serious threats from the outer realms. The team includes: KADE - the immortal warrior, KORE - the massive Demon-spawn, KINETIC - master of mental powers, JAS - a young spiritual warrior monk, and CANDICE CROW - the living embodiment of heat. But how will the Intrinsic react when they are called not to protect the Earth, but to protect themselves from it?
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #0
Publisher: ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Joe Brusha (A/CA) Anthony Spay
Extinct for millennia the most powerful and terrifying creatures to ever exist in the Grimm Universe have now returned. They are the Bloodhunters, and their sole purpose is to hunt down and exterminate Highborns and they have their sights set on their first prey since returning...Professor Sela Mathers. This special Free Comic Book Day edition of Grimm Fairy Tales ties directly into GFT #100 and the upcoming Age of Darkness Grimm Universe event.
All You Need Is Kill
Publisher: VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Yu Sasuga (A) Lee Ferguson, Kenichi Tachibana
Now a major motion picture starring Tom Cruise! When the alien Mimics invade, Keiji Kiriya is one of many recruits shoved into battle armor Jackets and sent out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn to fight and die again and again. He receives a message from a mysterious ally--is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death? The official graphic novel adaptation based on the original novel! Also, in Terra Formars, the colonization of Mars is an epoch-making event, but an unintended side effect of the terraforming process unleashes a horror no one could ever have imagined...
Rise Of Magi
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Sumeyye Kesgin (CA) Marc Silvestr
The series follows Asa Stone, a young guard protecting the gates between his world and our reality. After discovering a secret never meant to be seen, Asa's entire life is turned upside down, leaving him with nothing more than a list of seven names -- magicians, sorcerers, thieves and killers that are the only means of protecting both worlds against a destructive evil: the Magi. Now Asa is forced to trust the untrustworthy as he fights to stop the "Rise of the Magi."
Zombie Tramp
Publisher: DANGER ZONE
(W) Dan Mendoza, Brockton McKinney (A) Dan Mendoza, Larkin Ford (CA) Dan Mendoza
Are you bold enough to take a ride with Janey, the Zombie Tramp?!? If you pick her up, she might just share the story of how she came to be the street walking dead!! Be brave so you can be ready for her all new series following this special issue! You also get a mind shattering sneak preview from the second volume of the coolest comic series you haven't read yet... Ehmm Theory!Magic Wind
Publisher: EPICENTER COMICS(W) Gianfranco Manfredi (A/CA) Pasquale Frisenda
With a shard of metal in his brain allowing him limited access to his past memories, and only being left with an astonishing ability to foresee the future through visions and premonitions, Ned Ellis is no ordinary man. Once a U.S soldier, he is now a Sioux Shaman who goes by the name of Magic Wind. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the thrilling upcoming graphic novel!
INTRINSIC VOL 2
Publisher: ARCANA STUDIO(W) Sean O'Reilly, Chris "Doc" Wyatt (A/CA) TBD
THE PHILOSOPHERS are an ancient secret order of magic-users who protect Earth. One of their number, ISHMAEL STONE, known as PHILOSOPHER REX, has assembled an elite team, called THE INTRINSIC to deal with the most serious threats from the outer realms. The team includes: KADE - the immortal warrior, KORE - the massive Demon-spawn, KINETIC - master of mental powers, JAS - a young spiritual warrior monk, and CANDICE CROW - the living embodiment of heat. But how will the Intrinsic react when they are called not to protect the Earth, but to protect themselves from it?
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #0
Publisher: ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Joe Brusha (A/CA) Anthony Spay
Extinct for millennia the most powerful and terrifying creatures to ever exist in the Grimm Universe have now returned. They are the Bloodhunters, and their sole purpose is to hunt down and exterminate Highborns and they have their sights set on their first prey since returning...Professor Sela Mathers. This special Free Comic Book Day edition of Grimm Fairy Tales ties directly into GFT #100 and the upcoming Age of Darkness Grimm Universe event.
Kids And Horror
When was your first horror movie you remember watching. For me it was Night Of The Living Dead, I remember being with my parents at the Gratiot Drive-In when I was 4 and on that night an obsession was born.
Truthfully I don't remember to much of that night. But I do remember being there. And that brings us to what I wanted to talk about today. How old is to young to introduce your child to horror movies. For me I think at about 5 or 6 is old enough to start watching some of the scarier films now I'm not talking about letting them watch Saw or Hostel but some of the milder movies. Because let's be honest most of the Xbox generation won't find the classic movie monsters appealing. Each parent needs to make this decision on their own. I base my decision on swearing and nudity/sex, a little swearing is fine my 9 year old knows what "bad words" are and a few GD's and hells aren't going to turn him into Jason I do draw the line at the the big one the "F" word one or two maybe fine but really do we need to hear it every other sentence don't get me wrong I can cuss like a drunken sailor mated with a outlaw biker. As for nudity I just don't feel comfortable watch softcore snuff with my kids even the adult ones. While nudity is always a deal breaker, There are a few exceptions to the swearing rule if I feel the movie is important to the genre or subgenre. A case in point would be Shaun of the Dead I felt it was such a defining moment in Zombie movies that the positives outweighed the negatives . What's your opinion on this I would love to hear your thoughts on it.Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
The Hills Run Red 2009
A good little movie that lost it's way
5 out of 10 Stars
If I would have watched just the first 50 or 60 minutes of this film I think it would be rated in the 8,9 star range. They had me hook,line, and sinker. Then something more terrible then the creepy monster Babyface happened. They forgot WTH they were doing. The filmmakers were doing everything right and then it seems they said "well then, lets wrap this up fast I got a thing to get to"
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
The Hills Run Red is a solid example of the trouble with slasher films today. We have decent special effects, solid production values, and some nudity, but it's ultimately squandered on a slasher/torture plot that loses it's novelty two thirds of the way in. We've seen this all before (particularly the "film within a film" plot).
The movie begins promisingly, with a craftily edited (and BRUTAL) prologue in which someone cuts off their face and replaces it with the face of a babydoll. We then shift gears into the main story, involving a young filmmakers search for a lost film that purportedly is the most violent film ever made. Showing only once before being banned/hidden from the public. This would've been the basis for a brilliant exploration into society's fascination with violence. Instead, you can pretty much check off a list of concepts/conventions that you find on Netflix or Amazon Prime: Snuff movies? check. Torture? check. Hillbillies? double check. Attractive young people in peril? check again. And so on.
Still, to be perfectly honest, if you're looking for a mindless gore flick to pass the time, it delivers the goods. It's nicely paced and graphic, and the always entertaining William Sadler gets to chew up the scenery in a few scenes. It's an acceptable outing, but you come away feeling disappointed that so little thought goes into these types of movies nowadays
Still, to be perfectly honest, if you're looking for a mindless gore flick to pass the time, it delivers the goods. It's nicely paced and graphic, and the always entertaining William Sadler gets to chew up the scenery in a few scenes. It's an acceptable outing, but you come away feeling disappointed that so little thought goes into these types of movies nowadays
Might As Well Start At The Begining
As I sat here staring at my monitor wondering what would be our first true blog post should we talk about a 5 star film the new Salem tv show maybe a truly creepypasta or just a fun campy Indie movie. and then it hits me like a jump scare lets start off where it all began. In 1896 a short 3 min silent film was made by Georges Méliès Le Manoir du diable or as it was released in the U.S. The Haunted Castle.
Lets take a look.....
Isn't that GREAT. It has everything you could ever want in the genre. We got the Devil, Ghost, and Vampires. Now I'm sure someone out there will bring up Edison's 1895 short The Execution of Mary Stuart but I consider this more of a historical film then a true horror film and at only 17 seconds it a really short short. Well there you have it the root of our family horror tree.
Lets take a look.....
Isn't that GREAT. It has everything you could ever want in the genre. We got the Devil, Ghost, and Vampires. Now I'm sure someone out there will bring up Edison's 1895 short The Execution of Mary Stuart but I consider this more of a historical film then a true horror film and at only 17 seconds it a really short short. Well there you have it the root of our family horror tree.
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