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Hey Horror fans! It’s me, Shane AKA Deadman, your comic reading and reviewing fiend here at ZADF.ORG . Here is my list of the Top Ten Horror Comics that I think you should be reading right now: 1. Harrow County “Harrow County” is written by Cullen Bunn and illustrated by Tyler Crook. In “Harrow County”, Emmy has to come face to face with the “haints” that live in the woods and her own past. Dark Horse Comics. 2. Outcast “Outcast” was created by writer Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta. In “Outcast”, Kyle Barnes, a man that has been plagued by demonic possessions since his childhood, searches for answers. Image Comics. 3.Wytches ” Wytches” is written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Jock. In “Wytches”, The Rook family, and their daughter Sailor, deal with superstitious locals who pledge people to a mysterious force in the woods. Image Comics. 4. Negative Space “Negative Space” is written by Ryan K. Lindsay and illustrated
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Last years’ horror-comedy ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ was an international hit with horror fans. If you enjoyed the movie, we have good news, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is getting a sequel! Jemaine Clement co-wrote the first movie and who played Vladislav, confirmed during an interview with ‘Stuff’ in New Zealand that a sequel was indeed coming. In ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ follows four funny vampires from different centuries, Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonny Brugh), Vladislav (Clement) and Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer), who are the subject of a documentary. The vampires are being filmed going about their every day lives, all while trying to come to terms with modern life. The vampires have grown attached to a man named Anton, but during an attack by werewolves he is turned. Word is, this time around the movie will focus on the life of Anton the werewolf, played by Rhys Darby. Waititi, Clement and Darby Little else is
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Director Vincent Zhou’s upcoming film ‘Lost in the Pacific’ will go down in film history as the first English-language film to be made by a Chinese production company. The film explores the events surrounding a luxury transoceanic flight that goes down during an unexplained event. ‘Superman Returns’ actor Brandon Routh will star along side Zhang Yugi (White Deer Plain) in this scifi-horror film, which is now in postproduction. There are still plans that ‘Lost in the Pacific’ will be out in late 2015.
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Third Time’s A Charm Hey, weren’t you in Jaws 3? Why do they make shit like that?” — Fan to Dennis Quaid, star of Jaws 3D I’m going to say that while Jaws 3 is a bad film, it is not totally Cynema. The third shark film was planned as a spoof called Jaws 3, People 0. A script written by National Lampoon’s Vacation Matty Simmons and 16 Candles, Breakfast Club teen king John Hughes exists online. It was to be directed by Jaws ripoff artist Joe Dante of the cult film Piranha (remade as the fun Piranha 3D. How things have come full circle). When the producers of Jaws and Jaws 2, Richard Zanuck and David Brown were approached by Universal to produce a spoof as a third installment, they declined. “It would have been like fouling your own nest,” Brown said. Universal went forward anyway. According to the Jaws 3D.com blog, director Joe Alves revealed how he came
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Jeremiah Kipp will be directing the independent sci-fi thriller ‘Blake Lake’, which was written by Jerry Janda. Well known Brazilian actress Nana Gouvea will be making her English language debut in ‘Black Lake’ and will star along side Eric Roberts, Tom Sizemore, Rich Graff, Jeremy Beauchamp, Jeremy Fernandez, Kaylin Iannon and Kelly Rae LeGault. In the film Specialists meet in a top-secret facility to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that are occurring on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. When one scientist examines the video evidence, she comes to realize that the suspected parasite may actually be something much older and more dangerous than anyone could have guessed. Now she must convince her colleagues of the real danger before an ancient being rises from the sea to bring death to the world. ‘Black Wave’ began filming in July. The filmmakers have put together an early teaser, which is to be followed by a full trailer in September.
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It was recently announced that the Aussie horror movie ‘Wolf Creek’ was getting a TV spin-off this year. Now there is word that ‘Wolf Creek’ will also be getting a third movie installment, with director Greg McLean back behind the camera for both the show and the movie sequel. The movie’s star John Jarratt, who plays demented killer Mick Taylor, told the website Manly Movie that “It’s being developed, should shoot it next year. Great plot – secret of course.” The ‘Wolf Creek’ movies follow a maniac bushman Mick Taylor, who preys upon backpackers and stranded motorists in the remote outback. The TV series also stars John Jarratt in the role of Mick. ‘Wolf Creek’ (2005) Trailer ‘Wolf Creek’ 2 (2013) Trailer
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After a brother and sister, Ed and Lyla, receive a cryptic message from their brother, they head to their family’s isolated lake house for an intervention. They aren’t prepared for the horror that awaits them at them snowy, ransacked lodge. When they see what he has locked in the basement, the realize their brother isn’t quite as crazy as they thought. ‘POD’ was written and directed by Mickey Keating and stars Lauren Ashley Carter (The Woman), Dean Cates (Ritual) and Larry Fessenden (You’re Next). ‘POD’ opens in select AMC theaters via Vertical Entertainment on August 28th .
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We reported last year that Universal will be remaking all of their classic monster movies. Plans are already in place for a ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon‘ remake, but also an adaption of ‘The Mummy’. ‘The Mummy’ is set to be released on March 23, 2017 and will be direct by Alex Kurtzman, with the screen play written by Jon Spaihts, who worked on the movie ‘Prometheus’. The original ‘The Mummy’ movie was released in 1932 in black and white and starred Boris Karloff. In 1999 another version of ‘The Mummy’ was released, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brandon Frazier, which ended in a four movie franchise. In both the original and 1999 movie the Mummy stalks a beautiful woman, who he thinks is the reincarnation of his lost love. There is no word yet if the new version will follow the same story. Universal has made the statement that the new movie will be both action packed and
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This week’s Spotlight Artist is Angel M. Velasquez. Angel was born and raised in New York City. He currently resides in Farmington, NM after retiring from active duty in the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He makes time to sketch, doodle, paint, and compose other works of art whenever he gets the chance. He has been collecting comic related stuff all his life and is also currently working on drawing some comic books of his own. I was originally drawn to the artwork of Angel Velasquez because of his sketches of pop-culture figures, comic, and movie artwork. Angel is a truly talented artist whose works cover many genres and mediums. He has sketched iconic figures such as DC Comics’ Deadman and Lion-O from Thundercats, among many others. His artwork is also inspired by classic horror movies such as Blade, Predator, and Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead. Angel has also created many other horror related pieces, including: Cthulhu, Werewolves,
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The Nerdist’s (headed by Chris Hardwick) first acquisition is the upcoming film ‘The Hive’. In the movie Adam (Gabriel Basso) is suffering from amnesia after witnessing a plane crash. He fights to remember who he is and what happened in time to save the love of his life, Kate(Kathryn Prescott), from the virus that is infecting them. David Yarovesky, who co-wrote ‘The Hive’ along side Will Honley, directs this intense horror film. Stephen Blackehart, Alexandra Grossi, Aurelia Scheppers and Julia Tilden also star in ‘The Hive’, which was called “The most horrifying and disgusting love story ever.” by ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long to see ‘The Hive’, it will be out later this year.
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Hey Horror fans! It’s me, Shane AKA Deadman, your comic reading and reviewing fiend here at ZADF.ORG . Here is my list of the Top Ten Horror Comics that I think you should be reading right now: 1. Harrow County “Harrow County” is written by Cullen Bunn and illustrated by Tyler Crook. In “Harrow County”, Emmy has to come face to face with the “haints” that live in the woods and her own past. Dark Horse Comics. 2. Outcast “Outcast” was created by writer Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta. In “Outcast”, Kyle Barnes, a man that has been plagued by demonic possessions since his childhood, searches for answers. Image Comics. 3.Wytches ” Wytches” is written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Jock. In “Wytches”, The Rook family, and their daughter Sailor, deal with superstitious locals who pledge people to a mysterious force in the woods. Image Comics. 4. Negative Space “Negative Space” is written by Ryan K. Lindsay and illustrated
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Last years’ horror-comedy ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ was an international hit with horror fans. If you enjoyed the movie, we have good news, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is getting a sequel! Jemaine Clement co-wrote the first movie and who played Vladislav, confirmed during an interview with ‘Stuff’ in New Zealand that a sequel was indeed coming. In ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ follows four funny vampires from different centuries, Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonny Brugh), Vladislav (Clement) and Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer), who are the subject of a documentary. The vampires are being filmed going about their every day lives, all while trying to come to terms with modern life. The vampires have grown attached to a man named Anton, but during an attack by werewolves he is turned. Word is, this time around the movie will focus on the life of Anton the werewolf, played by Rhys Darby. Waititi, Clement and Darby Little else is
Continue reading →
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Director Vincent Zhou’s upcoming film ‘Lost in the Pacific’ will go down in film history as the first English-language film to be made by a Chinese production company. The film explores the events surrounding a luxury transoceanic flight that goes down during an unexplained event. ‘Superman Returns’ actor Brandon Routh will star along side Zhang Yugi (White Deer Plain) in this scifi-horror film, which is now in postproduction. There are still plans that ‘Lost in the Pacific’ will be out in late 2015.
Continue reading →
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Third Time’s A Charm Hey, weren’t you in Jaws 3? Why do they make shit like that?” — Fan to Dennis Quaid, star of Jaws 3D I’m going to say that while Jaws 3 is a bad film, it is not totally Cynema. The third shark film was planned as a spoof called Jaws 3, People 0. A script written by National Lampoon’s Vacation Matty Simmons and 16 Candles, Breakfast Club teen king John Hughes exists online. It was to be directed by Jaws ripoff artist Joe Dante of the cult film Piranha (remade as the fun Piranha 3D. How things have come full circle). When the producers of Jaws and Jaws 2, Richard Zanuck and David Brown were approached by Universal to produce a spoof as a third installment, they declined. “It would have been like fouling your own nest,” Brown said. Universal went forward anyway. According to the Jaws 3D.com blog, director Joe Alves revealed how he came
Continue reading →
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Jeremiah Kipp will be directing the independent sci-fi thriller ‘Blake Lake’, which was written by Jerry Janda. Well known Brazilian actress Nana Gouvea will be making her English language debut in ‘Black Lake’ and will star along side Eric Roberts, Tom Sizemore, Rich Graff, Jeremy Beauchamp, Jeremy Fernandez, Kaylin Iannon and Kelly Rae LeGault. In the film Specialists meet in a top-secret facility to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that are occurring on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. When one scientist examines the video evidence, she comes to realize that the suspected parasite may actually be something much older and more dangerous than anyone could have guessed. Now she must convince her colleagues of the real danger before an ancient being rises from the sea to bring death to the world. ‘Black Wave’ began filming in July. The filmmakers have put together an early teaser, which is to be followed by a full trailer in September.
Continue reading →
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It was recently announced that the Aussie horror movie ‘Wolf Creek’ was getting a TV spin-off this year. Now there is word that ‘Wolf Creek’ will also be getting a third movie installment, with director Greg McLean back behind the camera for both the show and the movie sequel. The movie’s star John Jarratt, who plays demented killer Mick Taylor, told the website Manly Movie that “It’s being developed, should shoot it next year. Great plot – secret of course.” The ‘Wolf Creek’ movies follow a maniac bushman Mick Taylor, who preys upon backpackers and stranded motorists in the remote outback. The TV series also stars John Jarratt in the role of Mick. ‘Wolf Creek’ (2005) Trailer ‘Wolf Creek’ 2 (2013) Trailer
Continue reading →
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After a brother and sister, Ed and Lyla, receive a cryptic message from their brother, they head to their family’s isolated lake house for an intervention. They aren’t prepared for the horror that awaits them at them snowy, ransacked lodge. When they see what he has locked in the basement, the realize their brother isn’t quite as crazy as they thought. ‘POD’ was written and directed by Mickey Keating and stars Lauren Ashley Carter (The Woman), Dean Cates (Ritual) and Larry Fessenden (You’re Next). ‘POD’ opens in select AMC theaters via Vertical Entertainment on August 28th .
Continue reading →
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We reported last year that Universal will be remaking all of their classic monster movies. Plans are already in place for a ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon‘ remake, but also an adaption of ‘The Mummy’. ‘The Mummy’ is set to be released on March 23, 2017 and will be direct by Alex Kurtzman, with the screen play written by Jon Spaihts, who worked on the movie ‘Prometheus’. The original ‘The Mummy’ movie was released in 1932 in black and white and starred Boris Karloff. In 1999 another version of ‘The Mummy’ was released, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brandon Frazier, which ended in a four movie franchise. In both the original and 1999 movie the Mummy stalks a beautiful woman, who he thinks is the reincarnation of his lost love. There is no word yet if the new version will follow the same story. Universal has made the statement that the new movie will be both action packed and
Continue reading →
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This week’s Spotlight Artist is Angel M. Velasquez. Angel was born and raised in New York City. He currently resides in Farmington, NM after retiring from active duty in the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He makes time to sketch, doodle, paint, and compose other works of art whenever he gets the chance. He has been collecting comic related stuff all his life and is also currently working on drawing some comic books of his own. I was originally drawn to the artwork of Angel Velasquez because of his sketches of pop-culture figures, comic, and movie artwork. Angel is a truly talented artist whose works cover many genres and mediums. He has sketched iconic figures such as DC Comics’ Deadman and Lion-O from Thundercats, among many others. His artwork is also inspired by classic horror movies such as Blade, Predator, and Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead. Angel has also created many other horror related pieces, including: Cthulhu, Werewolves,
Continue reading →
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The Nerdist’s (headed by Chris Hardwick) first acquisition is the upcoming film ‘The Hive’. In the movie Adam (Gabriel Basso) is suffering from amnesia after witnessing a plane crash. He fights to remember who he is and what happened in time to save the love of his life, Kate(Kathryn Prescott), from the virus that is infecting them. David Yarovesky, who co-wrote ‘The Hive’ along side Will Honley, directs this intense horror film. Stephen Blackehart, Alexandra Grossi, Aurelia Scheppers and Julia Tilden also star in ‘The Hive’, which was called “The most horrifying and disgusting love story ever.” by ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long to see ‘The Hive’, it will be out later this year.
Continue reading →
