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Preview: Welcome Autumn With The ‘Moon Festival’ Box From BOKKSU
It’s September and even though the weather may say its still summer, our hearts are in fall. What’s not to love about autumn? Cooler nights, leafs changing colors, pumpkin/apple/maple flavored things, and the fact of knowing that Halloween is around the corner! Also, one thing many people like about fall is all the harvest festivals. As much as I love a traditional harvest festival, it gets kind of boring. Well, BOKKSU was awesome enough to send me a preview of their upcoming Moon Festival box! BOKKSU is a monthly subscription like a lot of those box sites, but this one sends you snacks directly from Japan! Each month the box is themed and for September, the theme is based on the traditional Japanese Moon viewing festival (also known as Tsukimi, Otsukimi, or Jugoya). This year the celebration is on September 13th to the 16th. The festival is to celebrate the arrival of the fall harvest moon and to welcome autumn.
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Bill Moseley And Lin Shaye Star In ‘Gothic Harvest’
Horror icons Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, 3 From Hell) and Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise) star in the horror-thriller Gothic Harvest, Ashley Hamilton’s directorial feature debut. The film tells the chilling tale of four co-eds who head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. When one of them disappears after connecting with a charming local, her friends race to find her before she falls victim to a sadistic Southern family plagued by a centuries-old voodoo curse. Moseley and Shaye star alongside Sofia Mattsson (“General Hospital”), Abbie Gayle (Jack Reacher: Never Go Back), Carol Sutton (Ray), Ashton Leigh(“Ambitions”), Thomas Francis Murphy (Jeepers Creepers III), Tanyell Waivers (Ma), Yohance Myles (Containment), and Ashley Hamilton (Beethoven’s 2nd, Iron Man 3). Gothic Harvest will release on demand and digital on October 15, 2019, with a DVD release to follow on November 5, 2019.
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Movie Review: Satanic Panic (2019) – Dan XIII’s take!
Something evil is afoot in the town our heroine Sam (Hayley Griffith… who our own ever-awesome Kelli interviewed right here) delivers pizza in. Sure, there’s the expected weirdo shit-birds one would expect a person to encounter deliverin’ picture perfect pies at all hours, but there’s also somethin’ a bit different; namely a high class group of Satanists led by the comely witch bitch Danica (Rebecca Romijn) that is just aching to include our gal in all manner of sacrificial deviltry after a late night delivery. Soon Sam is up to her pepperoni and extra cheese in diabolical demons and monstrous magic, and it’ll take every ounce of her wits to keep her life and soul intact during this hellish night of horrors… and hilarity… You see cats n’ creeps, ol’ Satanic Panic, for all that the sinister synopsis up yonder would lead you to believe otherwise, is a rather hilarious comedy, with some well done horror overtones… especially some well
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Movie Review: Eternal Code (2019)
It’s Ponce de Leon 2099 as a genetic research company type-o-deal has ciphered a way of prolonging human life… if you got the dough that is, dig? Naturally said company is as crooked as a dog’s hind leg, and the way they go about their research is what the scientific community labels “fuckin’ wrong as balls”. Fortunately, the company’s CEO Bridget Pellegrini (Erika Hoveland) is kinda “hell naw” on the whole affair, and she wants that shit to cease, pee-ronto. Well, her board of directors reacts to that like one would a fart in a submarine, and tries to get her to cool ‘er jets, as does the the man with the slick-as-shit name, Dr. Magnus (Yan Birch)… hell, even her hubs Mark (Billy Wirth) puts the guilt trip upon our harried heroine. Long story short; Bridget gets locked away by the company (as part of their Executive Kidnap Community Outreach Program) while Magnus and his assistant Nikita (Vida Ghaffari)
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‘Satanic Panic’ Star Hayley Griffith Takes Us Inside The Hilarious Horror-Comedy
I sat down with delightful actress Hayley Griffith, star of the hilarious new horror comedy Satanic Panic. Hayley filled me in on how some scenes were shot and how hard it was to make the movie while trying to keep a straight face. You see, Satanic Panic is a hilarious, gore-filled flick that is a ton of fun. Hayley, who has also had roles in “The Mysteries of Laura” and “Law & Order SVU,” stars as Sam Craft, a young woman working her first night as a pizza delivery person. After a series of cheapskates, she is sent to a rich neighborhood. When she gets stiffed again, she goes to talk with the customer only to find herself in the middle of a satanic ritual, and she happens to be the virgin they need for the sacrifice. Horror Fuel: “Let me say, I really enjoyed Satanic Panic. It’s a fun flick. It got a five-star review from us.” Hayley Griffith:
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Movie Review (GenreBlast Film Festival): Bloodsucker’s Planet (2019)
Bloodsucker’s Planet screened at GenreBlast, which ran at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, from August 29– September 1. Fans of space opera creature features such as The Green Slime (1968) and Mario Bava’s Planet of The Vampires (1965; an obvious influence here) are sure to find loads to love about writer/director/cinematographer/editor/producer Mark Beal’s outrageously fun new film Bloodsucker’s Planet. In the distant future, the spaceship Argosy picks up a distress signal from the planet Mara. Captain McDermott (Allen Menefee) decides to have his crew investigate, with everyone heading down to Mara except second-in-command Clarissa (Leni Mex), who remains aboard the ship. Doc (Joel Jeremy Herrera), Paulina (Adrienne Dobson), and Danvers (Logan Hooks) have a look-see, during which time Danvers comes into contact with a small creature that looks like a tentacled bat. The planet’s sole human resident, Bartlett (Joe Grisaffi), has chosen to remain on Mara as caretaker for a large corporation that abandoned its mud farming industry years
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Documentary ‘Memory: The Origins Of Alien’ Acquired By Screen Media and Legion M
Screen Media and Legion M announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature film Memory: The Origins of Alien. The film premiered to rave reviews in the Midnight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, CPH: DOX, Hot Docs, and many others. Screen Media and Legion M plan to release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Alien. The deal comes on the heels of Screen Media’s recent acquisition of Corporate Animals starring Demi Moore, which also premiered in the Midnight Section of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Paris-based Indie Sales is handling sales for the rest of the world. Memory: The Origins of Alien unearths the largely untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s cinematic masterpiece, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of Alien creators Dan O’Bannon and
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Movie Review: The Zombie Army (1991)
The Zombie Army begins the only way it could; with a maniac undergoing a radical classroom-based therapy sesh before being chucked back into the loony bin… which is immediately shut down by the government. While most of the patients and staff are moved to a new facility, the soldiers occupying the facility soon discover (thanks to some weed smokin’ grunts opening a top security room) that the most dangerous inmates now roam the halls and begin their mad murder spree… while also creating an army of zombies. Based on a true story… The Zombie Army is a prime slice of S.O.V. (shot on video for you novices out there) ghoulish goodness that truly displays a sense of “let’s put on a show no matter our skill level” aesthetic that is impossible to resist. This is the horror biz created by those that love it best; those that become so inspired by fright flicks that they simply pick up the family
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Blu-ray Review: Scooby-Doo, Where are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition Box Set
*Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this blog post. The opinions I share are my own. Talk about a well timed release eh, cats n’ creeps? As the evenings grow colder and Autumn grows near, it is the perfect time for monsters and mystery, and what better way to celebrate that than with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Blu-ray release (for the first time no less) of the classic creepy cartoon Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!? Spread out over four diabolical discs we get all 41 episodes of the original run of this arcane animated classic. But, what exactly is Scooby Doo about (asks no one because everyone knows who the unholy hell Scooby Doo is and his whole bag)? Well, I’m glad you (didn’t) ask! Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Concerns the adventures of the eponymous main character; a Great Dane who’s afraid AF of nearly everything that even remotely seems related
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Funko Unveils First Disney Villain Inspired Ulta Makeup Collection
Everyone knows that Funko has a catalog of fantastic toys and figures, but things are about to get even better. Funko will soon be found on the shelves of Ulta Beauty‘s stores. Yes, you read that right, Funko is launching a line of cosmetics and the first collection is inspired by Disney’s most iconic and beautiful villains! Funko says: Make your face Pop! like your favorite Disney Villains with Funko’s first cosmetic line produced in partnership with the magical Disney franchise. Inspired by four of Disney’s—and pop culture’s—most epic villains and manufactured by Taste Beauty, the Funko Pop! and Disney Cosmetics Collection is comprised of four eyeshadow palettes, four lip glosses, four eyeliners, and four brush sets, one for each delightfully wicked villain. The Disney Villains were a perfect match for Funko’s first venture into the world of fashion cosmetics. Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Ursula, and Cruella de Vil are bold, confident characters who own who they are and what
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Preview: Welcome Autumn With The ‘Moon Festival’ Box From BOKKSU
It’s September and even though the weather may say its still summer, our hearts are in fall. What’s not to love about autumn? Cooler nights, leafs changing colors, pumpkin/apple/maple flavored things, and the fact of knowing that Halloween is around the corner! Also, one thing many people like about fall is all the harvest festivals. As much as I love a traditional harvest festival, it gets kind of boring. Well, BOKKSU was awesome enough to send me a preview of their upcoming Moon Festival box! BOKKSU is a monthly subscription like a lot of those box sites, but this one sends you snacks directly from Japan! Each month the box is themed and for September, the theme is based on the traditional Japanese Moon viewing festival (also known as Tsukimi, Otsukimi, or Jugoya). This year the celebration is on September 13th to the 16th. The festival is to celebrate the arrival of the fall harvest moon and to welcome autumn.
Continue reading →
Bill Moseley And Lin Shaye Star In ‘Gothic Harvest’
Horror icons Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, 3 From Hell) and Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise) star in the horror-thriller Gothic Harvest, Ashley Hamilton’s directorial feature debut. The film tells the chilling tale of four co-eds who head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. When one of them disappears after connecting with a charming local, her friends race to find her before she falls victim to a sadistic Southern family plagued by a centuries-old voodoo curse. Moseley and Shaye star alongside Sofia Mattsson (“General Hospital”), Abbie Gayle (Jack Reacher: Never Go Back), Carol Sutton (Ray), Ashton Leigh(“Ambitions”), Thomas Francis Murphy (Jeepers Creepers III), Tanyell Waivers (Ma), Yohance Myles (Containment), and Ashley Hamilton (Beethoven’s 2nd, Iron Man 3). Gothic Harvest will release on demand and digital on October 15, 2019, with a DVD release to follow on November 5, 2019.
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Movie Review: Satanic Panic (2019) – Dan XIII’s take!
Something evil is afoot in the town our heroine Sam (Hayley Griffith… who our own ever-awesome Kelli interviewed right here) delivers pizza in. Sure, there’s the expected weirdo shit-birds one would expect a person to encounter deliverin’ picture perfect pies at all hours, but there’s also somethin’ a bit different; namely a high class group of Satanists led by the comely witch bitch Danica (Rebecca Romijn) that is just aching to include our gal in all manner of sacrificial deviltry after a late night delivery. Soon Sam is up to her pepperoni and extra cheese in diabolical demons and monstrous magic, and it’ll take every ounce of her wits to keep her life and soul intact during this hellish night of horrors… and hilarity… You see cats n’ creeps, ol’ Satanic Panic, for all that the sinister synopsis up yonder would lead you to believe otherwise, is a rather hilarious comedy, with some well done horror overtones… especially some well
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Eternal Code (2019)
It’s Ponce de Leon 2099 as a genetic research company type-o-deal has ciphered a way of prolonging human life… if you got the dough that is, dig? Naturally said company is as crooked as a dog’s hind leg, and the way they go about their research is what the scientific community labels “fuckin’ wrong as balls”. Fortunately, the company’s CEO Bridget Pellegrini (Erika Hoveland) is kinda “hell naw” on the whole affair, and she wants that shit to cease, pee-ronto. Well, her board of directors reacts to that like one would a fart in a submarine, and tries to get her to cool ‘er jets, as does the the man with the slick-as-shit name, Dr. Magnus (Yan Birch)… hell, even her hubs Mark (Billy Wirth) puts the guilt trip upon our harried heroine. Long story short; Bridget gets locked away by the company (as part of their Executive Kidnap Community Outreach Program) while Magnus and his assistant Nikita (Vida Ghaffari)
Continue reading →
‘Satanic Panic’ Star Hayley Griffith Takes Us Inside The Hilarious Horror-Comedy
I sat down with delightful actress Hayley Griffith, star of the hilarious new horror comedy Satanic Panic. Hayley filled me in on how some scenes were shot and how hard it was to make the movie while trying to keep a straight face. You see, Satanic Panic is a hilarious, gore-filled flick that is a ton of fun. Hayley, who has also had roles in “The Mysteries of Laura” and “Law & Order SVU,” stars as Sam Craft, a young woman working her first night as a pizza delivery person. After a series of cheapskates, she is sent to a rich neighborhood. When she gets stiffed again, she goes to talk with the customer only to find herself in the middle of a satanic ritual, and she happens to be the virgin they need for the sacrifice. Horror Fuel: “Let me say, I really enjoyed Satanic Panic. It’s a fun flick. It got a five-star review from us.” Hayley Griffith:
Continue reading →
Movie Review (GenreBlast Film Festival): Bloodsucker’s Planet (2019)
Bloodsucker’s Planet screened at GenreBlast, which ran at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, from August 29– September 1. Fans of space opera creature features such as The Green Slime (1968) and Mario Bava’s Planet of The Vampires (1965; an obvious influence here) are sure to find loads to love about writer/director/cinematographer/editor/producer Mark Beal’s outrageously fun new film Bloodsucker’s Planet. In the distant future, the spaceship Argosy picks up a distress signal from the planet Mara. Captain McDermott (Allen Menefee) decides to have his crew investigate, with everyone heading down to Mara except second-in-command Clarissa (Leni Mex), who remains aboard the ship. Doc (Joel Jeremy Herrera), Paulina (Adrienne Dobson), and Danvers (Logan Hooks) have a look-see, during which time Danvers comes into contact with a small creature that looks like a tentacled bat. The planet’s sole human resident, Bartlett (Joe Grisaffi), has chosen to remain on Mara as caretaker for a large corporation that abandoned its mud farming industry years
Continue reading →
Documentary ‘Memory: The Origins Of Alien’ Acquired By Screen Media and Legion M
Screen Media and Legion M announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature film Memory: The Origins of Alien. The film premiered to rave reviews in the Midnight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, CPH: DOX, Hot Docs, and many others. Screen Media and Legion M plan to release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Alien. The deal comes on the heels of Screen Media’s recent acquisition of Corporate Animals starring Demi Moore, which also premiered in the Midnight Section of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Paris-based Indie Sales is handling sales for the rest of the world. Memory: The Origins of Alien unearths the largely untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s cinematic masterpiece, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of Alien creators Dan O’Bannon and
Continue reading →
Movie Review: The Zombie Army (1991)
The Zombie Army begins the only way it could; with a maniac undergoing a radical classroom-based therapy sesh before being chucked back into the loony bin… which is immediately shut down by the government. While most of the patients and staff are moved to a new facility, the soldiers occupying the facility soon discover (thanks to some weed smokin’ grunts opening a top security room) that the most dangerous inmates now roam the halls and begin their mad murder spree… while also creating an army of zombies. Based on a true story… The Zombie Army is a prime slice of S.O.V. (shot on video for you novices out there) ghoulish goodness that truly displays a sense of “let’s put on a show no matter our skill level” aesthetic that is impossible to resist. This is the horror biz created by those that love it best; those that become so inspired by fright flicks that they simply pick up the family
Continue reading →
Blu-ray Review: Scooby-Doo, Where are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition Box Set
*Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this blog post. The opinions I share are my own. Talk about a well timed release eh, cats n’ creeps? As the evenings grow colder and Autumn grows near, it is the perfect time for monsters and mystery, and what better way to celebrate that than with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Blu-ray release (for the first time no less) of the classic creepy cartoon Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!? Spread out over four diabolical discs we get all 41 episodes of the original run of this arcane animated classic. But, what exactly is Scooby Doo about (asks no one because everyone knows who the unholy hell Scooby Doo is and his whole bag)? Well, I’m glad you (didn’t) ask! Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Concerns the adventures of the eponymous main character; a Great Dane who’s afraid AF of nearly everything that even remotely seems related
Continue reading →
Funko Unveils First Disney Villain Inspired Ulta Makeup Collection
Everyone knows that Funko has a catalog of fantastic toys and figures, but things are about to get even better. Funko will soon be found on the shelves of Ulta Beauty‘s stores. Yes, you read that right, Funko is launching a line of cosmetics and the first collection is inspired by Disney’s most iconic and beautiful villains! Funko says: Make your face Pop! like your favorite Disney Villains with Funko’s first cosmetic line produced in partnership with the magical Disney franchise. Inspired by four of Disney’s—and pop culture’s—most epic villains and manufactured by Taste Beauty, the Funko Pop! and Disney Cosmetics Collection is comprised of four eyeshadow palettes, four lip glosses, four eyeliners, and four brush sets, one for each delightfully wicked villain. The Disney Villains were a perfect match for Funko’s first venture into the world of fashion cosmetics. Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Ursula, and Cruella de Vil are bold, confident characters who own who they are and what
Continue reading →