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When it comes to action-packed films John Wick is at the top of the list. The writer behind the pulse-pounding franchise, Derek Kolstad, is now gearing up to bring us another film that will keep us on the edge of our seats, the live-action film adaptation of the Japanese action-horror manga Hellsing for Amazon Studios, Deadline reports. Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it,” Kolstad said in a statement. “Hellsing reimagines Dracula as Alucard, a special agent bound to The Hellsing Organization, under the leadership of Integra Hellsing, great-granddaughter of Abraham Van Hellsing, to aid them in their mission to protect England and the world from vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats. The manga also focuses on Hellsing’s newest recruit, a female ex-police officer named Seras Victoria.” I’ve always loved the vampire genre, especially when a creator is able to put their own unique spin on
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One of the best indie comedies to come out of 2017 is the devilishly good horror flick Bubba the Redneck Werewolf. Now the fun flick is making waves on Hulu and well, you just have to watch it. Director Brendan Jackson Rogers delivers this hair-raising movie starring Mitch Hyman, Malone Thomas, Gary Norris, Sara Humbert, Chris Stephens, and Fred Lass as Bubba. The soundtrack for this fun feature is provided by the rockabilly band The Blast-Offs. Based on Mitch Hyman’s comic by the same name, the film follows Bubba (Chris Stephens), a dogcatcher who makes a deal with Devil to get back his sweetheart Bobby Jo (Malone Thomas) by becoming a badass. Of course, deals with Devil never go as planned. His request to make a better version of himself, one that is everything Bobby Jo wants in a man, ends up turning him into a werewolf. Just when things couldn’t get any crazier, Bubba is left to save the
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This pandemic won’t last forever, and when it’s over you’ll be sure as pumpkin spice and candy corn that there will be awesome Halloween parties again! So how can you stand out at these parties? Well maybe add some “WOW” to your costume with a mask from Mask Frenzy! I have to give a big shout-out to the cool folks at Mask Frenzy for making this review possible! What makes their masks unique if you have not already guessed is the use of El Cold Light technology (an LED light that looks like neon light strips), which highlights features of the mask and makes them pop! The masks I got are the Jason Voorhees and the Purge (in red). I’m sure the origins of the masks need no introduction but for the sake of decency here’s a quick refresher. The famed hockey mask belongs to the behemoth machete-wielding killer Jason from the “Friday the 13th” films after he ditched the
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J.J. Abrams (“Lovecraft Country”, Overlord) and his banner Bad Robot are currently working on bringing fans a new, darker series reboot of DC Comic’s Constantine for HBO Max with Guy Bolton (The Pictures) writing the script and leading the writer’s room that is set to begin working this March, Deadline reports. There will be a few changes to the character that was played by Keanu Reeves in the 2005 film or Matt Ryan who starred in the 2014-2015 series based on the comic book character John Constantine, a British exorcist, and occult detective. This time the character will be much younger and is set to be cast as a diverse lead. At this time no cast has been announced. Constantine is a popular character these days, a sequel to the movie has been confirmed by actor Peter Stormare who played the role of Lucifer in the original. John Constantine will also be featured in Netflix’s new series adaptation of Neil
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The Shudder Original Random Acts of Violence, from director Jay Baruchel, has just been unleashed on Blu-ray and DVD by RLJE. Jessie Willams stars as Todd, a comic book creator whose ‘Slasherman’ comics center on a serial killer, who is actually real in the movie, known as the “1-90 Killer.” As Todd continues his road trip with his girlfriend (Jordana Brewster), business partner (Jay Baruchel), and their assistant (Niamh Wilson), murders begin popping up that mimic scenes from his comic. This comic book movie about a comic based on real events that is actually based on a real comic book of the same name by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. Random Acts of Violence combines the violence and gore horror fans love with an interesting story about trauma, relationships, and a unique way of looking at life. As for the cast, Jessie Williams played his complex character well, but that’s no surprise, The Cabin in the Woods and “Grey’s Anatomy”
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Ahead of the arrival of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla vs Kong in theaters this March, Legendary Comics has announced a companion series that will allow fans to further explore the battle between the titans. The companion series will feature two new prequel graphic novels along with an anthology series, two books for young fans, a behind the scenes art book, and a novelization. The movie is set “In a time when monsters walk the Earth, where humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the Titans’ origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.” Adam Wingard, the filmmaker behind The Guest, You’re Next, and Blair
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To celebrate love and Valentine’s Day, Legendary Comics has unveiled the cover for the new graphic novel The Heart Hunter from writer Mickey George and artist V. Gagnon. The Heart Hunter is set on the cursed island of Envecor, where everyone is doomed to wear their heart outside their body and are immortal—unable to die, to change, to have children — until they find their soul mate. Paired soul mates are then turned mortal, freed from the curse, and able to leave. But all fairy tales have a dark side: those who don’t want to lose their immortality pay “Heart Hunters” to find their soul mates and kill them so they may remain immortal. Psyche, a Heart Hunter, is hired by the king to kill his soulmate. As she sets out on her quest, she begins her own journey of mending her broken heart and learning to trust again. Edited by Legendary Comics’ Nikita Kannekanti, the new comic is one
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Netflix’s has now announced the full cast for the upcoming series adaptation of Neil Gaiman‘s comic book “The Sandman“. The most recent additions to the cast include Tom Sturridge (Velvet Buzzsaw) who will play Dream. Gwendoline Christi (“Game of Thrones”) who will play Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong (“The Witches”) who will play Lucienne, chief librarian and trusted guardian of Dream’s realm. Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) will play magician and blackmailer Roderick Burgess. Boyd Holbrook (“Narcos”) will star as The Corinthian, an escaped nightmare who wishes to taste all that the world has in store. Asim Chaudhry will play Abel with Sanjeev Bhaskar playing as Cain, Variety reports. For the last thirty-three years, the ‘Sandman’ characters have breathed and walked around and talked in my head. I’m unbelievably happy that now, finally, they get to step out of my head and into reality,” Gaiman said. “I can’t wait until the people out there get to see what we’ve been seeing as
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Earlier today we reported the A Quiet Place II has been delayed again, but it’s not the only movie to keep getting pushed back. The new comic-inspired Jared Leto movie Morbius has just been delayed again as well. UGH! Most recently set to sink its fangs into theaters in October and then in March, Morbius will now arrive early in 2022. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk
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RLJE Films is set to unleash Shudder’s horror comic adaptation Random Acts Of Violence this February on home video. Based on the comic of the same name by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, the action-packed film stars Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious franchise), Niamh Wilson (Saw franchise), and Jay Baruchel (How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2). Jay Baruchel also directed and co-wrote the film with Jesse Chabot (Goon: Last of the Enforcers). In Random Acts Of Violence, “comic book creator Todd Walkley, his wife, assistant, and best friend, are heading to NYC Comic Con when bad things start to happen—people start getting killed. It soon becomes clear that a crazed fan is using his “SLASHERMAN” comic as inspiration for the killings. And as the bodies pile up, and Todd’s friends become victims themselves, he is forced to face the killer and put an end to his notorious comic once and for all.” Random Acts of
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When it comes to action-packed films John Wick is at the top of the list. The writer behind the pulse-pounding franchise, Derek Kolstad, is now gearing up to bring us another film that will keep us on the edge of our seats, the live-action film adaptation of the Japanese action-horror manga Hellsing for Amazon Studios, Deadline reports. Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it,” Kolstad said in a statement. “Hellsing reimagines Dracula as Alucard, a special agent bound to The Hellsing Organization, under the leadership of Integra Hellsing, great-granddaughter of Abraham Van Hellsing, to aid them in their mission to protect England and the world from vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats. The manga also focuses on Hellsing’s newest recruit, a female ex-police officer named Seras Victoria.” I’ve always loved the vampire genre, especially when a creator is able to put their own unique spin on
Continue reading →
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One of the best indie comedies to come out of 2017 is the devilishly good horror flick Bubba the Redneck Werewolf. Now the fun flick is making waves on Hulu and well, you just have to watch it. Director Brendan Jackson Rogers delivers this hair-raising movie starring Mitch Hyman, Malone Thomas, Gary Norris, Sara Humbert, Chris Stephens, and Fred Lass as Bubba. The soundtrack for this fun feature is provided by the rockabilly band The Blast-Offs. Based on Mitch Hyman’s comic by the same name, the film follows Bubba (Chris Stephens), a dogcatcher who makes a deal with Devil to get back his sweetheart Bobby Jo (Malone Thomas) by becoming a badass. Of course, deals with Devil never go as planned. His request to make a better version of himself, one that is everything Bobby Jo wants in a man, ends up turning him into a werewolf. Just when things couldn’t get any crazier, Bubba is left to save the
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsGamingHalloweenProductReviews
This pandemic won’t last forever, and when it’s over you’ll be sure as pumpkin spice and candy corn that there will be awesome Halloween parties again! So how can you stand out at these parties? Well maybe add some “WOW” to your costume with a mask from Mask Frenzy! I have to give a big shout-out to the cool folks at Mask Frenzy for making this review possible! What makes their masks unique if you have not already guessed is the use of El Cold Light technology (an LED light that looks like neon light strips), which highlights features of the mask and makes them pop! The masks I got are the Jason Voorhees and the Purge (in red). I’m sure the origins of the masks need no introduction but for the sake of decency here’s a quick refresher. The famed hockey mask belongs to the behemoth machete-wielding killer Jason from the “Friday the 13th” films after he ditched the
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsHBO MaxMoviesNewsStreaming TV
J.J. Abrams (“Lovecraft Country”, Overlord) and his banner Bad Robot are currently working on bringing fans a new, darker series reboot of DC Comic’s Constantine for HBO Max with Guy Bolton (The Pictures) writing the script and leading the writer’s room that is set to begin working this March, Deadline reports. There will be a few changes to the character that was played by Keanu Reeves in the 2005 film or Matt Ryan who starred in the 2014-2015 series based on the comic book character John Constantine, a British exorcist, and occult detective. This time the character will be much younger and is set to be cast as a diverse lead. At this time no cast has been announced. Constantine is a popular character these days, a sequel to the movie has been confirmed by actor Peter Stormare who played the role of Lucifer in the original. John Constantine will also be featured in Netflix’s new series adaptation of Neil
Continue reading →
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The Shudder Original Random Acts of Violence, from director Jay Baruchel, has just been unleashed on Blu-ray and DVD by RLJE. Jessie Willams stars as Todd, a comic book creator whose ‘Slasherman’ comics center on a serial killer, who is actually real in the movie, known as the “1-90 Killer.” As Todd continues his road trip with his girlfriend (Jordana Brewster), business partner (Jay Baruchel), and their assistant (Niamh Wilson), murders begin popping up that mimic scenes from his comic. This comic book movie about a comic based on real events that is actually based on a real comic book of the same name by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. Random Acts of Violence combines the violence and gore horror fans love with an interesting story about trauma, relationships, and a unique way of looking at life. As for the cast, Jessie Williams played his complex character well, but that’s no surprise, The Cabin in the Woods and “Grey’s Anatomy”
Continue reading →
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Ahead of the arrival of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla vs Kong in theaters this March, Legendary Comics has announced a companion series that will allow fans to further explore the battle between the titans. The companion series will feature two new prequel graphic novels along with an anthology series, two books for young fans, a behind the scenes art book, and a novelization. The movie is set “In a time when monsters walk the Earth, where humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the Titans’ origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.” Adam Wingard, the filmmaker behind The Guest, You’re Next, and Blair
Continue reading →
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To celebrate love and Valentine’s Day, Legendary Comics has unveiled the cover for the new graphic novel The Heart Hunter from writer Mickey George and artist V. Gagnon. The Heart Hunter is set on the cursed island of Envecor, where everyone is doomed to wear their heart outside their body and are immortal—unable to die, to change, to have children — until they find their soul mate. Paired soul mates are then turned mortal, freed from the curse, and able to leave. But all fairy tales have a dark side: those who don’t want to lose their immortality pay “Heart Hunters” to find their soul mates and kill them so they may remain immortal. Psyche, a Heart Hunter, is hired by the king to kill his soulmate. As she sets out on her quest, she begins her own journey of mending her broken heart and learning to trust again. Edited by Legendary Comics’ Nikita Kannekanti, the new comic is one
Continue reading →
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Netflix’s has now announced the full cast for the upcoming series adaptation of Neil Gaiman‘s comic book “The Sandman“. The most recent additions to the cast include Tom Sturridge (Velvet Buzzsaw) who will play Dream. Gwendoline Christi (“Game of Thrones”) who will play Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong (“The Witches”) who will play Lucienne, chief librarian and trusted guardian of Dream’s realm. Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) will play magician and blackmailer Roderick Burgess. Boyd Holbrook (“Narcos”) will star as The Corinthian, an escaped nightmare who wishes to taste all that the world has in store. Asim Chaudhry will play Abel with Sanjeev Bhaskar playing as Cain, Variety reports. For the last thirty-three years, the ‘Sandman’ characters have breathed and walked around and talked in my head. I’m unbelievably happy that now, finally, they get to step out of my head and into reality,” Gaiman said. “I can’t wait until the people out there get to see what we’ve been seeing as
Continue reading →
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Earlier today we reported the A Quiet Place II has been delayed again, but it’s not the only movie to keep getting pushed back. The new comic-inspired Jared Leto movie Morbius has just been delayed again as well. UGH! Most recently set to sink its fangs into theaters in October and then in March, Morbius will now arrive early in 2022. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk
Continue reading →
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RLJE Films is set to unleash Shudder’s horror comic adaptation Random Acts Of Violence this February on home video. Based on the comic of the same name by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, the action-packed film stars Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious franchise), Niamh Wilson (Saw franchise), and Jay Baruchel (How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2). Jay Baruchel also directed and co-wrote the film with Jesse Chabot (Goon: Last of the Enforcers). In Random Acts Of Violence, “comic book creator Todd Walkley, his wife, assistant, and best friend, are heading to NYC Comic Con when bad things start to happen—people start getting killed. It soon becomes clear that a crazed fan is using his “SLASHERMAN” comic as inspiration for the killings. And as the bodies pile up, and Todd’s friends become victims themselves, he is forced to face the killer and put an end to his notorious comic once and for all.” Random Acts of
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