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James Wan Diving into New Take on ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’
James Wan, behind franchises like Saw and The Conjuring, is currently in talks to dive into the depths of Universal’s classic monster universe and direct a new take on the iconic 1954 classic horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon. Wan and his production company, Atomic Monster, are behind the remake of the 1954 horror classic. Wan aims to create a grounded and visceral reimagining of the classic tale while honoring the original’s atmosphere and iconic Creature. There has been a history of failed attempts to revive the Creature from the Black Lagoon, including efforts by John Landis, John Carpenter, and Ivan Reitman. However, Guillermo del Toro’s loose adaptation, The Shape of Water, was a hit, winning two Oscars. The original film sees a strange prehistoric beast lurking in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. The reimagining is not the only project James
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Movie Review: Cocaine Werewolf (2024) – Cleopatra Blu-ray
A lil’ disclaimer before we start… I have worked with at least 3 people (after seeing the credits it’s more) that are in or have worked on this film on projects of my own. It won’t influence my review, but if that turns you off and you skip this review, I get it. Moving on… Cocaine Werewolf begins the only way it could, with a lady propositioning a werewolf for sex… oral sex no less… oh, and it’s a case of mistaken identity. After that the werewolf interrupts some drug cartel biz, before putting the bite on a stranded stock broker named Jack (Brice Kennedy) who examines the aftermath and is delighted to find multiple bags of cocaine. Said businessman then transforms into another werewolf… but a werewolf with a drug habit… a habit which allows him to transform anytime he takes a snort in human form. Now a regular werewolf is one thing to contend with, but one that
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Game Review: ‘KIBORG: Arena’
Sobaka Studio is known for its hack-and-slash beat-em-up style games and coming soon will be their latest entry, KIBORG which will take players to a prison planet where they’ll have to fight their way through waves of enemies as they lead a resistance. Till players get to enjoy that, Sobaka has released (for free) the prequel to the game, KIBORG: Arena! KIBORG: Arena puts players in the prison planet’s arena where they’ll fight for money and glory against waves of enemies where dying is part of the gameplay which allows them to then upgrade their character. Now, onto the game itself! when it comes to the controls, they respond well and are easy to master. The only issues I’m having with the controls are with the aiming and enemy lock-on. To be honest, yes there are ranged weapons (guns) but I prefer fighting hand-to-hand and melee weapons over long-range weapons. I enjoy the game’s art and the design of both
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Movie Review: Terror Firma (2023) – MVD Blu-ray
Lola (Faye Tamasa) has arrived in a suburb of Los Angeles to stay with her brother, Louis (Burt Thakur). Seems prosaic enough, but there are a few hiccups. For one, Los Angeles is pretty much closed for business due to a mysterious governmental mandate which enforces folks staying within the confines of their homes… which is odd, but doesn’t hold a candle to the strangeness of Louis roommate, a man known as Cage (Robert Brettenaugh)… a kind of New Age observer of the human condition with next to zero social skills… additionally, he’s a pervert… a big one. Soon, shipments of food arrive along with an unmarked packet of strange seeds which Lola plants in the backyard which results in a hole appearing in the ground filled with a blood-like substance that tastes exactly like whatever the taster finds delicious… so naturally our heroes down that shit like shots, which results in some rather nasty crimson-hued hallucinations involving mysterious holes…
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‘Twisters’ Cuts a Path from Theaters to Digital
Twisters, one of the year’s biggest movies and the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, has torn a path from theaters to digital platforms. From the team behind Jurassic Park, the Bourne series, and Indiana Jones comes a modern-day sequel to the 1996 blockbuster. Directed by Oscar-nominated Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Twisters promises an adrenaline-pumping experience filled with awe-inspiring visuals and heart-stopping action. The film stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing) as Kate Cooper. Kate is a brilliant scientist haunted by a past encounter with a devastating tornado. Now seeking a safer path, she studies storm patterns from the comfort of her New York City lab. When her friend Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos) calls upon her to test a groundbreaking new tracking system in the heart of Tornado Alley, Kate suddenly finds herself pulled back into the field. She soon clashes with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell, Top Gun: Maverick). He is a charismatic social media
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Movie Review: Demons and Demons 2 – Synapse 4K
Somethin’ monstrous is going down at the Metropol, a renovated theater holding a screening of a fright film involving a curse and the body of Nostradamus, and Cheryl (Natasha Hovey) and Kathy (Paola Cozzo) get caught up in the mask-based mayhem right quick! See the picture in question features a mask… a mask worn by a mysterious man (Michele Soavi, who directed 1989’s The Church, which was intended to be Demons 3) handing out tickets to the film in the “real world”, and the very same mask that scratches the hand of local prostitute/cinema enthusiast Rosemary (Rats: Night of Terror‘s Geretta Geretta) delivering some sort of bizarre infection that turns her into a pus-spewing, sharp-toothed demon… and she wastes no time infecting others! Soon Cheryl and company are up to their popcorn in murderous monsters, and the infection may soon spread to the city beyond! Directed and co-written by Lamberto Bava (along with co-writers Dario Argento (who also produced), Dardano
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James McAvoy Talks ‘Speak No Evil’ In New Featurette
Blumhouse’s psychological thriller Speak No Evil promises a terrifying descent into madness. What begins as a seemingly idyllic weekend getaway for an American family turns into a living nightmare. Things turn dark when they accept an invitation from a charming British couple they meet on vacation. James McAvoy delivers a chilling performance as the enigmatic host, Paddy, whose hospitality masks a sinister darkness. Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy star as the American couple, Louise and Ben, trapped in a growing sense of unease. A new featurette has been unveiled, featuring Jame McAvoy discussing his character Paddy and the film, directed by James Watkins, known for his work on Eden Lake and The Woman in Black. Speak No Evil is a tense and disturbing exploration of human behavior. Based on the critically acclaimed Danish horror film Gæsterne, the movie will stand out in the psychological thriller genre when it opens in theaters on September 13, 2024.
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Daredevil’s Steven DeKnight Talks About His New Projects in Our Interview
Comic fans already know the name Steven DeKnight; he was the showrunner for Netflix’s incredible “Daredevil” series. Now, DeKnight has just released his comic debut, Beneath, which also happens to be his first horror project. He sits down with us for an interview, disguising the comic and his past and present projects. The story centers on Deputy Sheriff Jess Delgado as she transports the sole survivor of a mysterious attack to a soon-to-be-closed immigration detention center. When terrifying creatures emerge from the depths of the earth, Delgado must unite the disparate groups within the facility to survive the night. Beneath, featuring Michael Gaydos’s haunting art, is now out from Comixology Originals. You can get your digital copy now from Comixology or Amazon Prime. Steven DeKnight has delivered many great series besides “Daredevil,” streaming on Netflix. He’s behind the “Angel” series, the spin-off to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He’s also brought us “Spartacus“. He continues to delve into history with the
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Movie Review: Death Bitch (2024)
Well the property values in ol’ South Bay are likely to go completely “tits up” as real estate agents surely (do not) say. Why you ask? Probably a bit of a side effect of having two murderers runnin’ rampant in the streets… but who knows, businesses have possibly left the area… dammit, now I’m trying to support my made-up premise… about the property values, not the murders… those are definitely going the fuck on! The two causes of the murderous mayhem are the appropriately named South Bay Slasher (Lawrence Waller) a real lady-killer… literally… the other, a female vigilante hell bent on skipping the whole middleman of “the Law” and going straight to capital punishment… but admittedly she has a reason for her actions… not that it justifies them… but c’mon, dig this: Alexis Walker (Linnea Swanson) is your average, everyday type of gal… she’s got a job, she’s a bit introverted, and, as is the way, her family was
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Evil Dead Rise Actress Lily Sullivan to Star in Blumhouse’s ‘SOULM8TE’
In June, we reported that Atomic Monster and Blumhouse were teaming up for an original film titled SOULM8TE. Today, we have an update: The movie has found its star, Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan. In the 90s, domestic thriller tradition but with a modern, technological twist, SOULM8TE centers on an Artificially Intelligent android (Lily Sullivan) a man acquires to help him cope with losing his recently deceased wife. Directed by Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), SOULM8TE is a thriller with a dark tech edge. The story follows a grieving widower seeking solace after his wife’s death with an AI android companion. However, his attempt to create a perfect partner takes a nightmarish turn as the bot transforms and becomes deadly. Dolan, known for her chilling directorial work, brings a fresh perspective to the project. “This film is ultimately about relationships and the depths of loneliness,” she says. “Even with technological advancements, there are fundamental human truths we
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James Wan Diving into New Take on ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’
James Wan, behind franchises like Saw and The Conjuring, is currently in talks to dive into the depths of Universal’s classic monster universe and direct a new take on the iconic 1954 classic horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon. Wan and his production company, Atomic Monster, are behind the remake of the 1954 horror classic. Wan aims to create a grounded and visceral reimagining of the classic tale while honoring the original’s atmosphere and iconic Creature. There has been a history of failed attempts to revive the Creature from the Black Lagoon, including efforts by John Landis, John Carpenter, and Ivan Reitman. However, Guillermo del Toro’s loose adaptation, The Shape of Water, was a hit, winning two Oscars. The original film sees a strange prehistoric beast lurking in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. The reimagining is not the only project James
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Movie Review: Cocaine Werewolf (2024) – Cleopatra Blu-ray
A lil’ disclaimer before we start… I have worked with at least 3 people (after seeing the credits it’s more) that are in or have worked on this film on projects of my own. It won’t influence my review, but if that turns you off and you skip this review, I get it. Moving on… Cocaine Werewolf begins the only way it could, with a lady propositioning a werewolf for sex… oral sex no less… oh, and it’s a case of mistaken identity. After that the werewolf interrupts some drug cartel biz, before putting the bite on a stranded stock broker named Jack (Brice Kennedy) who examines the aftermath and is delighted to find multiple bags of cocaine. Said businessman then transforms into another werewolf… but a werewolf with a drug habit… a habit which allows him to transform anytime he takes a snort in human form. Now a regular werewolf is one thing to contend with, but one that
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘KIBORG: Arena’
Sobaka Studio is known for its hack-and-slash beat-em-up style games and coming soon will be their latest entry, KIBORG which will take players to a prison planet where they’ll have to fight their way through waves of enemies as they lead a resistance. Till players get to enjoy that, Sobaka has released (for free) the prequel to the game, KIBORG: Arena! KIBORG: Arena puts players in the prison planet’s arena where they’ll fight for money and glory against waves of enemies where dying is part of the gameplay which allows them to then upgrade their character. Now, onto the game itself! when it comes to the controls, they respond well and are easy to master. The only issues I’m having with the controls are with the aiming and enemy lock-on. To be honest, yes there are ranged weapons (guns) but I prefer fighting hand-to-hand and melee weapons over long-range weapons. I enjoy the game’s art and the design of both
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Terror Firma (2023) – MVD Blu-ray
Lola (Faye Tamasa) has arrived in a suburb of Los Angeles to stay with her brother, Louis (Burt Thakur). Seems prosaic enough, but there are a few hiccups. For one, Los Angeles is pretty much closed for business due to a mysterious governmental mandate which enforces folks staying within the confines of their homes… which is odd, but doesn’t hold a candle to the strangeness of Louis roommate, a man known as Cage (Robert Brettenaugh)… a kind of New Age observer of the human condition with next to zero social skills… additionally, he’s a pervert… a big one. Soon, shipments of food arrive along with an unmarked packet of strange seeds which Lola plants in the backyard which results in a hole appearing in the ground filled with a blood-like substance that tastes exactly like whatever the taster finds delicious… so naturally our heroes down that shit like shots, which results in some rather nasty crimson-hued hallucinations involving mysterious holes…
Continue reading →
‘Twisters’ Cuts a Path from Theaters to Digital
Twisters, one of the year’s biggest movies and the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, has torn a path from theaters to digital platforms. From the team behind Jurassic Park, the Bourne series, and Indiana Jones comes a modern-day sequel to the 1996 blockbuster. Directed by Oscar-nominated Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Twisters promises an adrenaline-pumping experience filled with awe-inspiring visuals and heart-stopping action. The film stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing) as Kate Cooper. Kate is a brilliant scientist haunted by a past encounter with a devastating tornado. Now seeking a safer path, she studies storm patterns from the comfort of her New York City lab. When her friend Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos) calls upon her to test a groundbreaking new tracking system in the heart of Tornado Alley, Kate suddenly finds herself pulled back into the field. She soon clashes with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell, Top Gun: Maverick). He is a charismatic social media
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Demons and Demons 2 – Synapse 4K
Somethin’ monstrous is going down at the Metropol, a renovated theater holding a screening of a fright film involving a curse and the body of Nostradamus, and Cheryl (Natasha Hovey) and Kathy (Paola Cozzo) get caught up in the mask-based mayhem right quick! See the picture in question features a mask… a mask worn by a mysterious man (Michele Soavi, who directed 1989’s The Church, which was intended to be Demons 3) handing out tickets to the film in the “real world”, and the very same mask that scratches the hand of local prostitute/cinema enthusiast Rosemary (Rats: Night of Terror‘s Geretta Geretta) delivering some sort of bizarre infection that turns her into a pus-spewing, sharp-toothed demon… and she wastes no time infecting others! Soon Cheryl and company are up to their popcorn in murderous monsters, and the infection may soon spread to the city beyond! Directed and co-written by Lamberto Bava (along with co-writers Dario Argento (who also produced), Dardano
Continue reading →
James McAvoy Talks ‘Speak No Evil’ In New Featurette
Blumhouse’s psychological thriller Speak No Evil promises a terrifying descent into madness. What begins as a seemingly idyllic weekend getaway for an American family turns into a living nightmare. Things turn dark when they accept an invitation from a charming British couple they meet on vacation. James McAvoy delivers a chilling performance as the enigmatic host, Paddy, whose hospitality masks a sinister darkness. Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy star as the American couple, Louise and Ben, trapped in a growing sense of unease. A new featurette has been unveiled, featuring Jame McAvoy discussing his character Paddy and the film, directed by James Watkins, known for his work on Eden Lake and The Woman in Black. Speak No Evil is a tense and disturbing exploration of human behavior. Based on the critically acclaimed Danish horror film Gæsterne, the movie will stand out in the psychological thriller genre when it opens in theaters on September 13, 2024.
Continue reading →
Daredevil’s Steven DeKnight Talks About His New Projects in Our Interview
Comic fans already know the name Steven DeKnight; he was the showrunner for Netflix’s incredible “Daredevil” series. Now, DeKnight has just released his comic debut, Beneath, which also happens to be his first horror project. He sits down with us for an interview, disguising the comic and his past and present projects. The story centers on Deputy Sheriff Jess Delgado as she transports the sole survivor of a mysterious attack to a soon-to-be-closed immigration detention center. When terrifying creatures emerge from the depths of the earth, Delgado must unite the disparate groups within the facility to survive the night. Beneath, featuring Michael Gaydos’s haunting art, is now out from Comixology Originals. You can get your digital copy now from Comixology or Amazon Prime. Steven DeKnight has delivered many great series besides “Daredevil,” streaming on Netflix. He’s behind the “Angel” series, the spin-off to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He’s also brought us “Spartacus“. He continues to delve into history with the
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Death Bitch (2024)
Well the property values in ol’ South Bay are likely to go completely “tits up” as real estate agents surely (do not) say. Why you ask? Probably a bit of a side effect of having two murderers runnin’ rampant in the streets… but who knows, businesses have possibly left the area… dammit, now I’m trying to support my made-up premise… about the property values, not the murders… those are definitely going the fuck on! The two causes of the murderous mayhem are the appropriately named South Bay Slasher (Lawrence Waller) a real lady-killer… literally… the other, a female vigilante hell bent on skipping the whole middleman of “the Law” and going straight to capital punishment… but admittedly she has a reason for her actions… not that it justifies them… but c’mon, dig this: Alexis Walker (Linnea Swanson) is your average, everyday type of gal… she’s got a job, she’s a bit introverted, and, as is the way, her family was
Continue reading →
Evil Dead Rise Actress Lily Sullivan to Star in Blumhouse’s ‘SOULM8TE’
In June, we reported that Atomic Monster and Blumhouse were teaming up for an original film titled SOULM8TE. Today, we have an update: The movie has found its star, Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan. In the 90s, domestic thriller tradition but with a modern, technological twist, SOULM8TE centers on an Artificially Intelligent android (Lily Sullivan) a man acquires to help him cope with losing his recently deceased wife. Directed by Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), SOULM8TE is a thriller with a dark tech edge. The story follows a grieving widower seeking solace after his wife’s death with an AI android companion. However, his attempt to create a perfect partner takes a nightmarish turn as the bot transforms and becomes deadly. Dolan, known for her chilling directorial work, brings a fresh perspective to the project. “This film is ultimately about relationships and the depths of loneliness,” she says. “Even with technological advancements, there are fundamental human truths we
Continue reading →