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Short Film Review: Bible Black (2017)

Buckle up boils n’ ghouls ‘cuz we are going to dive deep into Bible Black; a motion comic about…dark religious things…and stuff… After an opening narration so overwrought it becomes parody, and a musical selection that sounds like a selection from a Broadway show about Lucifer we begin Bible Black proper; an arcane anthology that promises to be edgy-dark…like a frowny girl buying a Goth attired Hello Kitty figurine at Hot Topic dark if that intro is any indication… Story one is a short piece about God committing suicide…okay, that is a rather attention grabbing way to start things, but it’s shock value is minimal…and you’ll see that is an issue throughout this short… Following that is some shit about a girl with nightmares. While neither of these amount to much, I’ll admit the one piece of art we get for each tale are both strong images. Next up comes Lobster Girl; the tale of a deformed stripper with claws

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DanXIII

Jan 23, 2019

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A First Look At Harley Wallen’s ‘Abeyance’ Starring Scout Taylor Compton

Today we have the first look at the highly-anticipated film Abeyance from the multi-award-winning filmmaker and actor Harley Wallen (Betrayed, Moving Parts) who wrote, produced and directed. Scout Taylor Compton (Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 and 2) stars alongside Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop, There’s Something About Mary), Billy Wirth (The Lost Boys), Yan Birch (Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs), Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death), and Harley Wallen. Calhoun Koenig (NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Vida Ghaffari (FOX’s The Mindy Project) round out the ensemble cast. “After a revolutionary invention with great implications Bridget (Erika Hoveland), finds a character flaw in the company they’ve partnered with to develop the prototype that could be the fountain of youth. When she pulls the plug and steps away from their original deal, she soon realizes they will stop at nothing to get it back. After her family gets kidnapped to sway a favorable vote, their hopes rely on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 23, 2019

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Tony Todd And PJ Soles Sink Their Teeth Into ‘Candy Corn’

Four horror icons, Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination franchise), P.J. Soles (Halloween, Carrie), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn), and Pancho Moler (Rob Zombie’s 31) are ready to sink their teeth into Candy Corn, writer-director Josh Hasty‘s upcoming horror film. Hasty is also behind the documentary In Hell Everybody Loves Popcorn: The Making of 31. In the film, “the annual hazing of a local “freak” goes too far. A traveling carnie discovers the attack and takes matters into his own hands.” Sky Elobar, Caleb Thomas, Madison Russ, Cy Creamer, Jimothy Beckholt, Nate Chaney, Patrick Ryan, Justin Mabry, Matt O’Neill, and Jaime Gallagher are also set to star. The effects team features some seriously talented artists including Justin Mabry ( Halloween (2018)) who is the Co-Owner of Trick or Treat Studios, Erik Porn (Pineapple Express, “Scream Queens,” “American Horror Story”), Chris Gallaher (Vice, “Fear the Walking Dead”), Russ Lukich (Hellboy 1 & 2, Jurassic Park III, Blade: Trinity), and Emmy nominee

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 22, 2019

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‘Among The Sleep’ Coming To Nintendo Switch

Indie game developer Krillbite Studios’ hit game, Among the Sleep, will be making its way to Nintendo Switch this year following its massive success since its release. This enhanced edition will be available both physically and digitally. In this first-person game, players take on the role of a two-year-old in search of their mother who vanished with your teddy bear who’s not alive, aiding you in your search as your house becomes dark and twisted. You and your trusty stuffed sidekick have to solve puzzles as you creep through your now creepy house as well as a dark forest as you try to find clues to the whereabouts of your Mom. The enhanced edition has better graphics as well as improved dialogue performances by actors. Among the Sleep is already out now on Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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Capt McNeely

Jan 21, 2019

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Movie Review: Caesar And Otto’s Paranormal Halloween (2015)

Well, this ought to be a real treat; I get to review the sixth film in a series I have never heard of! It’s also a horror comedy, which I run hot and cold on (although there have been some good ‘uns as of late). Anyway, let me shift my ghoulish gaze upon Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween. CAOPH (I’m not writin’ that title out e’ery time… I just don’t have the stamina or a handle on that whole “copy”/”paste” sorcery the kids are all into these days) concerns the wacky misadventures of a couple of jack asses (the eponymous Caesar and Otto) as they are charged with care-taking a haunted house. What follows is nearly 90 minutes of supernatural shenanigans, famous fright flick parodies, and meta nonsense. Honestly, ol’ Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween ain’t half bad. The cast (comprised of folks I don’t know and folks I certainly do, like scream queens Felissa Rose, Tiffany Shepis, Brinke Stevens,

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DanXIII

Jan 20, 2019

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Short Film Review: Shovel (2018)

A little girl (Aeona Cruz) skips merrily on her way among the flowers while a blood soaked brute of a man (Doug Newville…who also wrote the short) with one hell of an angry lookin’ shovel does the devil’s business on anyone unlucky enough to find themselves in his way. These disparate characters of course collide; and I guarantee more than one of you lot will dig the outcome! Running a compact six minutes, Shovel is one hell of a fine fright flick…even if it is bite-sized. The pace is brisk, the story is on point, and the cinematography is slicker than shit through a ghoulish goose’s ass…all of which will doubtless please horror hounds (though the solid make-up and effects won’t hurt things either); and in my opinion ol’ Shovel (that’s the name of the aforementioned monster man as well as the film) has what it takes to be a full-on slasher heartthrob like his closest antecedent Leatherface (this yarn

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DanXIII

Jan 16, 2019

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Short Film Review: Slapface (2017)

Things ain’t exactly peachy for the young protagonist (Joshua Kaufman) of the short film Slapface; he spends the late afternoons wandering the cold, dead forest that surrounds his home pining for his dead mother. Nights are spent refusing medication and playing an abusive face slapping game with his distant father (Nick Gregory)…so that’s double depressin’. What makes life tolerable for our hero is the relationship he develops with the monster (Lukas Hassel) that dwells in those aforementioned wicked woods…but just what is the nature of his beastly bestie? Comprised of an extremely somber aesthetic, emphasized not only by the pitch-black elements, but also by the gorgeous muted color palette (featuring cool greys, stark browns, and plenty of twilight skies), Writer/Director Jeremiah Kipp has presented something truly memorable for horror hounds to enjoy; particularly those that enjoy a strong human element running through their creature feature. Speaking of that, the creature presented here is also understated, and features a nice, subtle

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DanXIII

Jan 15, 2019

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Movie Review: Blood Bound (2019)

A gang of home invaders, some local sad-sack kids…who’s ranks include Kerry (Eden Brolin) the local Chief of Police’s daughter…who like to go out into the woods and trip balls, and a new couple in town. What do these disparate factions have in common? Well they all get caught up in one of those ancient pacts that require human sacrifice every 25 years that are all the rage with the youths of today. Long story short; the kids are the home invaders, they set out to rob the new folks in town, and quickly discover those folks are not to be fucked with as they are practitioners of the dark arts, and as said, those arts require sacrifice…and more, as Kerry becomes impregnated by the cult. Man-oh-man is Blood Bound ever a mixed bag (though mostly a negative bag) of a motion picture. The idea of the ancient rites and those that practice them blowing into town to stir shit

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DanXIII

Jan 15, 2019

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DVD Review: American Nightmares (2018)

Two computer hackers run afoul of Mister Malevolent (the legend himself Danny Trejo) and his sidekick (Nichelle Nichols…I know, what the actual fuck, amirite?) who subject them to tales o’ terror in the mighty arcane anthology manner! Thus begins the new fright flick from Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott (Tales From The Hood and Tales From The Hood 2). First up is Mates; the tale of a woman trying out a new online dating site after experiencing a bad romance (and raising a glass to her love of dick…and no, I’m not kidding). Well the date has an electrifying secret to say the least… This was a bit of a lackluster way to start the collection of tales, as this one isn’t great…or bad…it just…is. Next up comes The Prosecution, which involves an Attorney General setting his sights on becoming the Governor of Texas after a high profile conviction. As you can easily guess, that guilty party makes an escape

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DanXIII

Jan 13, 2019

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Blu-ray Review: Dis (2017)

An ex soldier named Ariel (played by genre legend Bill Oberst Jr.) strolls through a forest, unaware he is about to enter hell…or a very close approximation of it. You see, those trees hide one bad motherfucker that is cultivating a garden of magical mandrakes, and he needs killer kum to make those wicked weeds grow strong and tall! While the above sinister synopsis may seem a tad light (and with a film that runs sixty minutes light plot can be expected) I can promise you that you are in for one hell of a fucked up ride with Dis. Let’s start off with the more refined side of things and offer praise for leading man Oberst Jr.; this dude is an acting powerhouse and always brings a sense of weight and realism to any role he plays, and this is no exception…hell he brings a ton of gravitas to the first twenty minutes of the film and he doesn’t

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DanXIII

Jan 13, 2019

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