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Movie Review: Necropolis: Legion (2019)
In the mid-eighties Charles Band’s legendary Empire Pictures released a lil’ ditty on us horror hounds called Necropolis. The fright flick layed down the tale of a 17th century Satanic witch named Eva (LeeAnne Baker) who had a life line a mile-fuckin’-long as she is reborn as a “modern day” cycle-slut punk rock wonder who drained victims of their life force and quested for a Thing ring that would let her do her thing! Flash forward to today, and Band’s Full Moon Pictures is releasing a re-imagining of the flick courtesy of co-writer (along with Brockton McKinney)/director Chris Alexander. Let’s begin our review 0f Necropolis: Legion, shall we boils n’ ghouls? In the 17th century, evil vampire witch Eva (Ali Chappell) spends her nights using her breast mouths to suck the essence of comely sacrificial victims, as we all have at one time or another. This bit of tomfoolery cheeses of her hubby, Maynard Gandy (Joseph Lopez who is a
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer
USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.
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This December Take A Haunting Trip Down ‘Lost Gully Road’
Donna McRae‘s critically acclaimed horror film Lost Gully Road is set to haunt US audiences this December. The “gothic-tinged Aussie ghost story” (Filmink) stars Adele Perovic (The Code), Jane Clifton (Beast), and John Brumpton (The Loved Ones), with a mesmerizing musical score by Clare Moore and Dave Graney. Lost Gully Road tells the story of Lucy, a directionless young woman who travels to a secluded cottage in the forest to wait for her sister. With no television and little communication with the outside world, she spends her days alone and drinking to pass the time. That is until her unexpected host decides to keep her company… In the tradition of The Babadook and Lake Mungo, Lost Gully Road arrives on DVD and Digital December 3rd from Wild Eye Releasing.
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Elizabeth Banks Set to Direct And Star In Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’
A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.
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Another Hole in the Head Film Fest Preview: Four Fright Films to Drool Over
SF IndieFest’s Another Hole in the Head Film Fest celebrates its 16th year with two weeks of a “cinematic excursion into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other assorted genres . . . [pulling] together a diverse collection of films representing all varieties and budgetary considerations,” according to the film’s website. The fest takes place from December 1st –15th at New People Cinema in San Francisco’s Japantown. The festival states, “From your buddy Keith’s skateboarding footage in an enchanted forest to Burt Reynolds in Space, to tomorrow’s cult classic destined for Lionsgate, Another Hole in the Head provides a unique vehicle for independent cinema.” With a mind-blowing lineup of feature films and short films from around the planet — many making their world, U.S., or regional debuts — Another Hole in the Head has a wide array of selections to get excited about. Following are four of the features that yours truly is especially looking forward to, with
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DVD Review: Pickaxe (2019)
As you cats n’ creeps well know; I love me some sex and violence… and since Pickaxe throws that at us in the first couple of minutes it has yours cruelly’s attention from the get-go! Anyway, it’s the late ’80s, and Adrienne (legendary scream queen Tiffany Shepis) has just been set-free from the loony bin; where she found herself after seeing her friends murdered by Satanic sicko Alex Black… whom she ultimately defeated with the help of Deputy Mathews (Phantasm‘s A. Michael Baldwin). Anyhow, she’s now a drunk, he’s now a Sheriff looking for a missing couple, and soon the woods are filled with more victi… err, I mean teenagers like Jamie (Elizabeth Redpath), Heather (Ashley-Marie Zgabay), and various dopey dudes, a stoner, a nerd, and a slut… all on their way to a rock concert in then middle of nowhere, where they are menaced by the resurrected form of ol’ Arcane Alex. Boobs and blood are splashed across the
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Game Review: ‘Lost Ember’ Shines Brightly
German indie game developer Mooneye Studios allowed me the honor to take a crack at Lost Ember, their debut game. This third-person adventure game takes you the adventure of a wolf with the ability to shape-shift into other animals as you explore lands once occupied by a civilization of people called the Yanrana. As mentioned, you play as a wolf. But there’s more to that, the wolf in a past life was a member of the Yanrana people whose soul is not permitted to pass to the afterlife. Fate brings the wolf together with the lost soul of a long-dead Yanrana who needs help passing to the next life; these are known as “Lost Embers”. The soul accompanies the wolf as the animal retraces its past life to uncover a way to help it pass on as well but along the way the wolf is granted a mysterious power that allows it to possess any creature it finds meaning that
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Richard Brake Is On The Hunt In First ‘Tremors 7’ Images
Filming has begun on the seventh installment of the Tremors franchise. 3 from Hell star Richard Brake has shared the first images on Instagram of his character, Bill, a badass Graboid hunter that will give franchise mainstay Michael Gross a run for his money. Reportedly titled Tremors: Island Fury, the movie is set on an island resort where Graboids have illegally been brought to the island for a rich playboy’s trophy hunt. Caroline Langrishe, Jackie Cruz, Randy Kalsi, Matthew Douglas, Bear Williams, David Assavanon, Owen Macre, Boonma Lamphon, Mikey Black, and Iris Park co-star. Jamie Kennedy will NOT be returning as Gummer’s son Travis. Don Michael Paul returns to direct the film written by Paul and Brian Brightly. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FVHP0ls_2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Sq8UTFCAZ/
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James Wan Teases ‘Malignant’ In New Behind The Scenes Image
James Wan revealed on his Facebook page that he is in the “home Stretch” of filming his upcoming horror film Malignant, which has no connection to his Maligngnat Man comic. He also shared a new behind-the-scenes image. Maddie Hasson, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Wan is directing and producing under his Atomic Monster banner. Wan co-wrote the script with Ingrid Bisu. At the moment, the plot is being kept under wraps, but it is said to be part of the Giallo sub-genre. We do know that Malignant will debut in theaters on August 14, 2020.
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A First Look At Netflix’s “V Wars” Ahead Of December Premiere
Ahead of the December premiere of Netflix’s “V Wars,” we’ve got a first look for you to sink your teeth into. terrified Starring Ian Somerhalder, the series is based on the best-selling books by Jonathan Maberry that follows a genetic outbreak that leads to the first war between vampires and humans. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires. Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoort (Mila Dubov), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov) also star. The series is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with
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Movie Review: Necropolis: Legion (2019)
In the mid-eighties Charles Band’s legendary Empire Pictures released a lil’ ditty on us horror hounds called Necropolis. The fright flick layed down the tale of a 17th century Satanic witch named Eva (LeeAnne Baker) who had a life line a mile-fuckin’-long as she is reborn as a “modern day” cycle-slut punk rock wonder who drained victims of their life force and quested for a Thing ring that would let her do her thing! Flash forward to today, and Band’s Full Moon Pictures is releasing a re-imagining of the flick courtesy of co-writer (along with Brockton McKinney)/director Chris Alexander. Let’s begin our review 0f Necropolis: Legion, shall we boils n’ ghouls? In the 17th century, evil vampire witch Eva (Ali Chappell) spends her nights using her breast mouths to suck the essence of comely sacrificial victims, as we all have at one time or another. This bit of tomfoolery cheeses of her hubby, Maynard Gandy (Joseph Lopez who is a
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer
USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.
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This December Take A Haunting Trip Down ‘Lost Gully Road’
Donna McRae‘s critically acclaimed horror film Lost Gully Road is set to haunt US audiences this December. The “gothic-tinged Aussie ghost story” (Filmink) stars Adele Perovic (The Code), Jane Clifton (Beast), and John Brumpton (The Loved Ones), with a mesmerizing musical score by Clare Moore and Dave Graney. Lost Gully Road tells the story of Lucy, a directionless young woman who travels to a secluded cottage in the forest to wait for her sister. With no television and little communication with the outside world, she spends her days alone and drinking to pass the time. That is until her unexpected host decides to keep her company… In the tradition of The Babadook and Lake Mungo, Lost Gully Road arrives on DVD and Digital December 3rd from Wild Eye Releasing.
Continue reading →
Elizabeth Banks Set to Direct And Star In Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’
A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.
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Another Hole in the Head Film Fest Preview: Four Fright Films to Drool Over
SF IndieFest’s Another Hole in the Head Film Fest celebrates its 16th year with two weeks of a “cinematic excursion into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other assorted genres . . . [pulling] together a diverse collection of films representing all varieties and budgetary considerations,” according to the film’s website. The fest takes place from December 1st –15th at New People Cinema in San Francisco’s Japantown. The festival states, “From your buddy Keith’s skateboarding footage in an enchanted forest to Burt Reynolds in Space, to tomorrow’s cult classic destined for Lionsgate, Another Hole in the Head provides a unique vehicle for independent cinema.” With a mind-blowing lineup of feature films and short films from around the planet — many making their world, U.S., or regional debuts — Another Hole in the Head has a wide array of selections to get excited about. Following are four of the features that yours truly is especially looking forward to, with
Continue reading →
DVD Review: Pickaxe (2019)
As you cats n’ creeps well know; I love me some sex and violence… and since Pickaxe throws that at us in the first couple of minutes it has yours cruelly’s attention from the get-go! Anyway, it’s the late ’80s, and Adrienne (legendary scream queen Tiffany Shepis) has just been set-free from the loony bin; where she found herself after seeing her friends murdered by Satanic sicko Alex Black… whom she ultimately defeated with the help of Deputy Mathews (Phantasm‘s A. Michael Baldwin). Anyhow, she’s now a drunk, he’s now a Sheriff looking for a missing couple, and soon the woods are filled with more victi… err, I mean teenagers like Jamie (Elizabeth Redpath), Heather (Ashley-Marie Zgabay), and various dopey dudes, a stoner, a nerd, and a slut… all on their way to a rock concert in then middle of nowhere, where they are menaced by the resurrected form of ol’ Arcane Alex. Boobs and blood are splashed across the
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Lost Ember’ Shines Brightly
German indie game developer Mooneye Studios allowed me the honor to take a crack at Lost Ember, their debut game. This third-person adventure game takes you the adventure of a wolf with the ability to shape-shift into other animals as you explore lands once occupied by a civilization of people called the Yanrana. As mentioned, you play as a wolf. But there’s more to that, the wolf in a past life was a member of the Yanrana people whose soul is not permitted to pass to the afterlife. Fate brings the wolf together with the lost soul of a long-dead Yanrana who needs help passing to the next life; these are known as “Lost Embers”. The soul accompanies the wolf as the animal retraces its past life to uncover a way to help it pass on as well but along the way the wolf is granted a mysterious power that allows it to possess any creature it finds meaning that
Continue reading →
Richard Brake Is On The Hunt In First ‘Tremors 7’ Images
Filming has begun on the seventh installment of the Tremors franchise. 3 from Hell star Richard Brake has shared the first images on Instagram of his character, Bill, a badass Graboid hunter that will give franchise mainstay Michael Gross a run for his money. Reportedly titled Tremors: Island Fury, the movie is set on an island resort where Graboids have illegally been brought to the island for a rich playboy’s trophy hunt. Caroline Langrishe, Jackie Cruz, Randy Kalsi, Matthew Douglas, Bear Williams, David Assavanon, Owen Macre, Boonma Lamphon, Mikey Black, and Iris Park co-star. Jamie Kennedy will NOT be returning as Gummer’s son Travis. Don Michael Paul returns to direct the film written by Paul and Brian Brightly. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FVHP0ls_2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Sq8UTFCAZ/
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James Wan Teases ‘Malignant’ In New Behind The Scenes Image
James Wan revealed on his Facebook page that he is in the “home Stretch” of filming his upcoming horror film Malignant, which has no connection to his Maligngnat Man comic. He also shared a new behind-the-scenes image. Maddie Hasson, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Wan is directing and producing under his Atomic Monster banner. Wan co-wrote the script with Ingrid Bisu. At the moment, the plot is being kept under wraps, but it is said to be part of the Giallo sub-genre. We do know that Malignant will debut in theaters on August 14, 2020.
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A First Look At Netflix’s “V Wars” Ahead Of December Premiere
Ahead of the December premiere of Netflix’s “V Wars,” we’ve got a first look for you to sink your teeth into. terrified Starring Ian Somerhalder, the series is based on the best-selling books by Jonathan Maberry that follows a genetic outbreak that leads to the first war between vampires and humans. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires. Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoort (Mila Dubov), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov) also star. The series is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with
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