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Sheriff’s Dept Makes Terminally Ill Boy’s Dream Come True, Fighting In A Zombie Apocalypse
There streets are lined with the undead and only one hero can save the day. No, it’s not Rick Grimes or Daryl from The Walking Dead, it’s Spencer, a 7 year old boy. Spencer, like most people these days, is obsessed with zombies. Spencer has Mitochondrial Disease, which is terminal and has no cure. The Pasco County Sheriff’s office made the boy’s dream come true. Sheriff Chris Nocco invited Spencer down to the station. A full motorcade arrived to pick the young man up. After arriving, Spencer was told that a horde of zombies (actually the local high school’s drama club) had over run the station. Sheriff Nocco told Spencer “We’re overrun, buddy. We need your help. We need a team leader out there,” as he put a badge on Spencer. Spencer, proceeded to dispatch the zombies as he led the K-9 Unit and SWAT Team through the building, armed with NERF guns, through the jail. After the mission was
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Natalie Dormer Stars In The Supernatural Thriller ‘The Forest’
Most of you have heard of Japan’s notorious Aokigahara forest, often referred to as the “Suicide Forest’ . The fourteen square miles of Forest at the base Mount Fuji is a popular site for people to commit suicide. On average 100 bodies are recovered from the Forest every year. The suicides have become such an issue that the government has put signs urging people not to take their lives. Locals claim to forest is filled with spirits. The area is the central setting for the supernatural-thriller ‘The Forest’. The film stars Taylor Kinney (Zero Dark Thirty) and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer, who plays a twin whose sister disappears into the “Suicide Forest”. Dormer’s character travels to Japan in search of her sister. She enters Aokigahara, guided by Aiden (Kinney) and faces the tormented souls of those who committed suicide there. Jason Zada directed the film, written by David S, Goyer, Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca and Sarah Cornwell. ‘The
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Kurt Russel’s ‘Bone Tomahawk’ Now Has A Release Date
Image Entertainment’s first deal since it’s name change to RLJ Entertainment, is the horror-western ‘Bone Tomahawk’ . The film, written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, stars Kurt Russel , Mathew Fox, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, David Arquette, Lili Simmons and Sid Haig, among others. After a group of cannibals kidnap settlers from the small western town of Bright Hope, a posse, led by Sheriff Franklin (Russel) head out to track and rescue the group before they come to a horrible end. The posse has no idea just how brutal the people that they face really are. ‘Bone Tomahawk’ will be released on DVD on December 29th and on VOD October 23rd.
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A Family Is Forced To Face The Infected In ‘What We Become’
‘What We Become’, the latest in a long line of zombie films, premiered at Austin’s Fantastic Fest. Director Bo Mikkelsen makes his directorial debut with this family centered film, which he also wrote. ‘What We Become’ stars Mille Dinesen, Ole Dupont, Mikael Birkkjar, Troels Lyby, Marie Hammer Boda, and Therese Damsgaard. In the film a family of four is quarantined in their home as a virus spreads through town. Eventually they are forced to flee, facing the infected outside. ‘What We Become’ has not announced a release date, they are still seeking distribution.
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Review: She Walks in Shadows
She Walks In Shadows edited by Silvia Moreno-Garcia & Paula R. Stiles is very different from many of the books I’ve reviewed for Zombie Apocalypse Defense Force, before. It’s an anthology put out by an independent press which aspires to tell the stories of female authors whose works relate to or take place in the universe established by H.P. Lovecraft. Any horror fan worth their salt is familiar with Lovecraft’s work, so seeing the premise was enough to get me interested. The kind folks at Innsmouth Free Press were kind enough to send a copy of the book my way to review, and I am eager to share my thoughts with all of you. Book Description They emerge from the shadows, to claim the night …. Women from around the world delve into Lovecraftian depths, penning and illustrating a variety of Weird horrors. The pale and secretive Lavinia wanders through the woods, Asenath is a precocious teenager with an attitude,
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Take A Tour Of Camp Crystal Lake On Friday The 13th
Camp Crystal Lake, the location where Jason Voorhees drowned as a child and became an unstoppable killer, is really a camp owned by the Boy Scouts of America, located in Hardwick, New Jersey. The camp’s real name is Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, which opened in 1927. On Friday, November the 13th (how fitting) the camp will be opened, for only the third time, for fans of ‘Friday the 13th’ to tour. Tickets go on sale on October 12th at 10 am (est). If you are interested in buying tickets, you should know that the last time the tours were offered, it only took eight minutes for them to sell out. Tickets can be purchased on the CAMP No-Be-Bo-Sco website.
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Robert Knepper Signs On For ‘Twin Peaks’
Robert Knepper has joined David Lynch’s upcoming ‘Twin Peaks’ revival. The ‘Prison Break’ actor will also appear in the upcoming season of iZombie and the horror film ‘The Hoarder‘. Many of the details surrounding 2017’s ‘Twin Peaks’ are being kept quiet. Several of the original characters from the first ‘Twin Peaks’ run will be returning. Showtime president David Nevins stated last month that “You should be optimistic that the people you want to be there will be there, in addition to some surprises.” Twin Peaks’ has now entered production, after a series of delays. David Lynch, who directed the original show, will also be directing new the series. According to Lynch ‘Twin Peaks’ will be shot as a movie and then cut into episodes.
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Documentary ‘Why Horror’ Premiering On Showtime Later This Month
A trailer for the upcoming documentary ‘Why Horror’ has now been released by Showtime. The documentary follows Tal Zimerman, a horror fan, collector and writer, as he travels around the world attempting to understand why horror fans thrive on gore and fear. Zimerman meets with horror’s top filmmakers, actors, writers and psychologist to explore how horror is portrayed in different cultures. In the documentary you will see George A Romero, John Carpenter and Eli Roth interviewed as Zimerman searches for answers. ‘Why Horror’ premiers on Showtime on October 30th.
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‘The Shining’ Prequel Penned By ‘The Walking Dead’ Writer
‘Truth’ director, James Vanderbuilt, spoke in a recent interview with Collider about the upcoming prequel to ‘The Shining’, which he will be producing. Mark Romanek will be directing the prequel, whose current working title is ‘The Overlook Hotel’. Glen Mazzara of ‘The Walking Dead’ penned the film’s script. The film is based on the prologue to ‘The Shining’, written by Stephen King. The prequel will follow the first owner of the Overlook Hotel, Bob T. Watson, a robber baron, at the turn of the 20th century, as he builds the grandest resort in America and the place he and his family will call home.
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An Open Letter to New Line “Cynema”: Take A Stab At Something Different
To: New Line Cinema From: B Harrison Smith Re: Friday the 13th: Tommy Jarvis vs. Jason Vorhees Make Tommy vs. Jason. You’re sitting a goldmine. I am told the rights to Friday the 13th are a mess. Paramount owns some, you own some. Some are parceled out to TV while the films retain others and the characters. I’ve heard one tale that both studios share custody over the franchise like a divorced couple. I have no idea if this is true. What I do know is that the ownership of rights has become so convoluted that no one seems to have a definitive answer. The legal octopus is strangling you from making another killing and I’m willing to bet it could be straightened out. At the risk of shooting myself in the foot and giving away my thoughts for someone to steal, here is a proposal to get Jason out of development hell. I attended two meetings in Los Angeles
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Sheriff’s Dept Makes Terminally Ill Boy’s Dream Come True, Fighting In A Zombie Apocalypse
There streets are lined with the undead and only one hero can save the day. No, it’s not Rick Grimes or Daryl from The Walking Dead, it’s Spencer, a 7 year old boy. Spencer, like most people these days, is obsessed with zombies. Spencer has Mitochondrial Disease, which is terminal and has no cure. The Pasco County Sheriff’s office made the boy’s dream come true. Sheriff Chris Nocco invited Spencer down to the station. A full motorcade arrived to pick the young man up. After arriving, Spencer was told that a horde of zombies (actually the local high school’s drama club) had over run the station. Sheriff Nocco told Spencer “We’re overrun, buddy. We need your help. We need a team leader out there,” as he put a badge on Spencer. Spencer, proceeded to dispatch the zombies as he led the K-9 Unit and SWAT Team through the building, armed with NERF guns, through the jail. After the mission was
Continue reading →
Natalie Dormer Stars In The Supernatural Thriller ‘The Forest’
Most of you have heard of Japan’s notorious Aokigahara forest, often referred to as the “Suicide Forest’ . The fourteen square miles of Forest at the base Mount Fuji is a popular site for people to commit suicide. On average 100 bodies are recovered from the Forest every year. The suicides have become such an issue that the government has put signs urging people not to take their lives. Locals claim to forest is filled with spirits. The area is the central setting for the supernatural-thriller ‘The Forest’. The film stars Taylor Kinney (Zero Dark Thirty) and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer, who plays a twin whose sister disappears into the “Suicide Forest”. Dormer’s character travels to Japan in search of her sister. She enters Aokigahara, guided by Aiden (Kinney) and faces the tormented souls of those who committed suicide there. Jason Zada directed the film, written by David S, Goyer, Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca and Sarah Cornwell. ‘The
Continue reading →
Kurt Russel’s ‘Bone Tomahawk’ Now Has A Release Date
Image Entertainment’s first deal since it’s name change to RLJ Entertainment, is the horror-western ‘Bone Tomahawk’ . The film, written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, stars Kurt Russel , Mathew Fox, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, David Arquette, Lili Simmons and Sid Haig, among others. After a group of cannibals kidnap settlers from the small western town of Bright Hope, a posse, led by Sheriff Franklin (Russel) head out to track and rescue the group before they come to a horrible end. The posse has no idea just how brutal the people that they face really are. ‘Bone Tomahawk’ will be released on DVD on December 29th and on VOD October 23rd.
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A Family Is Forced To Face The Infected In ‘What We Become’
‘What We Become’, the latest in a long line of zombie films, premiered at Austin’s Fantastic Fest. Director Bo Mikkelsen makes his directorial debut with this family centered film, which he also wrote. ‘What We Become’ stars Mille Dinesen, Ole Dupont, Mikael Birkkjar, Troels Lyby, Marie Hammer Boda, and Therese Damsgaard. In the film a family of four is quarantined in their home as a virus spreads through town. Eventually they are forced to flee, facing the infected outside. ‘What We Become’ has not announced a release date, they are still seeking distribution.
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Review: She Walks in Shadows
She Walks In Shadows edited by Silvia Moreno-Garcia & Paula R. Stiles is very different from many of the books I’ve reviewed for Zombie Apocalypse Defense Force, before. It’s an anthology put out by an independent press which aspires to tell the stories of female authors whose works relate to or take place in the universe established by H.P. Lovecraft. Any horror fan worth their salt is familiar with Lovecraft’s work, so seeing the premise was enough to get me interested. The kind folks at Innsmouth Free Press were kind enough to send a copy of the book my way to review, and I am eager to share my thoughts with all of you. Book Description They emerge from the shadows, to claim the night …. Women from around the world delve into Lovecraftian depths, penning and illustrating a variety of Weird horrors. The pale and secretive Lavinia wanders through the woods, Asenath is a precocious teenager with an attitude,
Continue reading →
Take A Tour Of Camp Crystal Lake On Friday The 13th
Camp Crystal Lake, the location where Jason Voorhees drowned as a child and became an unstoppable killer, is really a camp owned by the Boy Scouts of America, located in Hardwick, New Jersey. The camp’s real name is Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, which opened in 1927. On Friday, November the 13th (how fitting) the camp will be opened, for only the third time, for fans of ‘Friday the 13th’ to tour. Tickets go on sale on October 12th at 10 am (est). If you are interested in buying tickets, you should know that the last time the tours were offered, it only took eight minutes for them to sell out. Tickets can be purchased on the CAMP No-Be-Bo-Sco website.
Continue reading →
Robert Knepper Signs On For ‘Twin Peaks’
Robert Knepper has joined David Lynch’s upcoming ‘Twin Peaks’ revival. The ‘Prison Break’ actor will also appear in the upcoming season of iZombie and the horror film ‘The Hoarder‘. Many of the details surrounding 2017’s ‘Twin Peaks’ are being kept quiet. Several of the original characters from the first ‘Twin Peaks’ run will be returning. Showtime president David Nevins stated last month that “You should be optimistic that the people you want to be there will be there, in addition to some surprises.” Twin Peaks’ has now entered production, after a series of delays. David Lynch, who directed the original show, will also be directing new the series. According to Lynch ‘Twin Peaks’ will be shot as a movie and then cut into episodes.
Continue reading →
Documentary ‘Why Horror’ Premiering On Showtime Later This Month
A trailer for the upcoming documentary ‘Why Horror’ has now been released by Showtime. The documentary follows Tal Zimerman, a horror fan, collector and writer, as he travels around the world attempting to understand why horror fans thrive on gore and fear. Zimerman meets with horror’s top filmmakers, actors, writers and psychologist to explore how horror is portrayed in different cultures. In the documentary you will see George A Romero, John Carpenter and Eli Roth interviewed as Zimerman searches for answers. ‘Why Horror’ premiers on Showtime on October 30th.
Continue reading →
‘The Shining’ Prequel Penned By ‘The Walking Dead’ Writer
‘Truth’ director, James Vanderbuilt, spoke in a recent interview with Collider about the upcoming prequel to ‘The Shining’, which he will be producing. Mark Romanek will be directing the prequel, whose current working title is ‘The Overlook Hotel’. Glen Mazzara of ‘The Walking Dead’ penned the film’s script. The film is based on the prologue to ‘The Shining’, written by Stephen King. The prequel will follow the first owner of the Overlook Hotel, Bob T. Watson, a robber baron, at the turn of the 20th century, as he builds the grandest resort in America and the place he and his family will call home.
Continue reading →
An Open Letter to New Line “Cynema”: Take A Stab At Something Different
To: New Line Cinema From: B Harrison Smith Re: Friday the 13th: Tommy Jarvis vs. Jason Vorhees Make Tommy vs. Jason. You’re sitting a goldmine. I am told the rights to Friday the 13th are a mess. Paramount owns some, you own some. Some are parceled out to TV while the films retain others and the characters. I’ve heard one tale that both studios share custody over the franchise like a divorced couple. I have no idea if this is true. What I do know is that the ownership of rights has become so convoluted that no one seems to have a definitive answer. The legal octopus is strangling you from making another killing and I’m willing to bet it could be straightened out. At the risk of shooting myself in the foot and giving away my thoughts for someone to steal, here is a proposal to get Jason out of development hell. I attended two meetings in Los Angeles
Continue reading →