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Spoiler-Free Film Review: “Handling the Undead” (Sundance Film Festival)
I’m a very hard sell on new zombie movies. In a subgenre of horror films that I personally feel is growing ever weaker on originality, I’m open minded, however, in finding new discoveries with a unique take on things. Director Thea Hvistendahl’s Norwegian feature Handling the Undead — adapted from Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist’s (Let The Right One In) novel, with a screenplay cowritten by the pair — is one such film, a remarkable dramatic take on the undead. Handling the Undead focuses on grief rather than gore as three families who have lost loved ones find that their deceased members have returned to life — in a sense — after a mysterious phenomenon occurs. The returned ones are weak, barely breathing and sometimes barely moving. The hope from their family members and lovers is felt along with confusion and unease. They have already been grieving, and some now fear that they may lose their loved ones once again.
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Five True Story Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘Society of the Snow’
Society of the Snow (review) has just debuted on Netflix and is a must-see! The film delves into the tragic true story of a plane going down in the remote, snow-covered Andes and the passengers who fought to survive, even doing the unthinkable to make it out alive. If you’ve seen Society of the Snow and you loved it, you may be looking for more films like it. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are five movies that will leave you breathless and on the edge of your seat. Apollo 13 Netflix, Apple TV Apollo 13 has an incredible cast includes Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton as men facing the unthinkable 200,000 miles from home. The Impossible Apple TV, Netflix, Plex Released in 2012, The Impossible is a heart-wrenching true story of one family’s survival against unimaginable odds. Maria Belon, her husband Enrique, and their three sons were vacationing in Thailand on Christmas Eve 2004. A massive underwater
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Cast Announced for Prime Video’s New Thriller Series “Malice”
David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall, and Carice van Houten are set to lead the cast of “Mailce,” the new upcoming psychological thriller series from Amazon Prime Video. The Plot: While details are still emerging, we know that “Malice” follows a young man, played by British comic and “Bad Education” star Whitehall, who tries to infiltrate the world of a wealthy family headed by Duchovny and van Houten. About the cast: Duchovny, best known for his iconic role as Mulder in “The X-Files,” recently starred in the 2023 prequel Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. As for Van Houten, you will remember her role as the evil character Malisandre in “Game of Thrones.” She is also featured in Apple TV+’s “Dangerous Liaisons.” “Malice” will be produced by Clarkson’s Farm producer Expectation and Tailspin Films. The show is written and executive produced by James Wood (The Great). The premiere date has yet to be announced for “Malice,” but with its impressive cast, it’s guaranteed to be
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Shudder Original ‘You’ll Never Find Me’ Coming This March
Get ready to be on the edge of your seat with the upcoming Shudder Original film, You’ll Never Find Me. This suspenseful psychological thriller will leave you questioning everything you think you know. The film, directed by Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell and written by Bell, stars a talented cast, Jordan Cowan (Wolf Creek 2) and Brendan Rock (The Stranger). An Unnerving Encounter The story is set on a stormy night in a desolate caravan park. Patrick (played by Rock) is a reclusive older man who lives alone, isolated, and secretive in his trailer. During the storm, his solitude is disrupted when a young woman named Maya (played by Cowan) appears at his door, seeking aid and shelter from the raging storm. Mutual Distrust and Mounting Tension Patrick reluctantly lets Maya in, but the initial sense of relief soon leads to suspicion and unease. Patrick is a man with a dark past, and Maya’s motives are unclear. As the storm
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Movie Review: Thinner (1996) – Scream Factory Blu-ray
Corpulent lawyer Billy Halleck (Robert John Burke, Dust Devil, Robocop 3) spends his days drinking smoothies in an effort to shed some pounds, fucking that up by eating massive quantities of food, and getting mafioso-types off the hook legally… while not starring at the asses of the more comely members of the group of wandering Romany folk that have rolled into town. Speaking of those folk, Billy manages to run over one of them with his car while getting a blow job from his wife, Heidi (Michael McDowell)… and since he’s buddy-buddy with The Man he gets off scot-F’n-free… but not before the tribe’s elder, Tadzu (Michael Constantine), touches Billy. Before you can say “Slimfast” ol’ Billy-boy begins shedding pounds lickety-split, even though he hasn’t curbed his eating a damn bit… and get this, other folks the Elder touched have been afflicted with horrible maladies six ways to Sunday! Will are hero find a way to remove the curse, or
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Spoiler-Free Film Review: “The Moogai” (Sundance Film Festival)
Writer/director Jon Bell combines post-pregnancy horror with social commentary in his Australian feature The Moogai, the 2024 expansion of his 2021 short film. The result is a mixed bag, as Bell addresses the tragic aspect of Australia’s infamous “Stolen Generations” — when thousands of mixed-race children of Australian Aboriginal descent between 1910–1970 were forcibly taken from their homes by the white government in an assimilation effort — using a monster as a metaphor. Expectant mother Sarah (Shari Sebbens) has recently come into contact with her Indigenous birth mother Ruth (Tessa Rose). She feels she has nothing in common with Ruth and is short-tempered with her and dismissive of her traditional beliefs. Sarah’s husband Fergus (Meyne Wyatt) and their young daughter Chloe (Jahdeana Mary), however, are very affectionate toward Ruth. After the birth of the couple’s son Jacob, Ruth attempts to ward off the coming of the child-stealing spirit called The Moogai in her daughter’s home using traditional rituals, which is
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‘Dune: Part Two’ Trailer Teases Epic Battles
After being hit with delays, the wait for Dune: Part Two is nearly over after a two-year wait. The new trailer has arrived, and we are given a glimpse of the fan-favorite character Feyd-Rautha, played by Austin Butler, a rival to Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). The trailer also gives us a glimpse of the movie’s epic battle scenes that play out against a stunning backdrop. It also features the movie’s stars discussing the film. Following Frank Herbert’s Classic Novel Part Two will center on the character Paul Atreides. Who has been united with the Fremen after the murder of his father by sinister imperial forces. Thirsty for revenge, Duke wages war against those who destroyed his family while trying to prevent a terrifying future only he can foresee. The Cast Dune: Part Two features an impressive cast, including Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, and Javier Bardem also star. More Dune in
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Movie Review: A Creature Was Stirring (2023) WellGo USA Blu-ray
Nurse Faith (Chrissy Metz) lives with her daughter Charm (Annalise Basso, Oculus), who suffers from an unnamed malady that requires her to soak in a tub filled with ice cold water in order to keep her ever-rising body temperature down… when she’s not locked in her room behind a rather imposing door. While that biz is going down, Missionary Liz (Scout Taylor-Compton, Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and her brother Kory (Connor Paolo) just break right on in to Faith’s house seeking shelter from the snowstorm that rages outside. Eventually they end up being invited, begrudgingly, to stay… but not before Faith fucks up Kory’s leg with a spike-studded baseball bat. I guess it’s always good to keep a steady supply of potential victims around, because as the title of the film would suggest… or more accurately flat-out tells you… there’s a creature roaming this feature, and it’s a real demonic doozy and a fuckin’ half, believe you me! Who will survive
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She’s Slaying, He’s Decaying: Get Your ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Tickets Now
Soon, a love story unlike any other, where death is just the beginning, is coming to theaters! Lisa Frankenstein, a horror-comedy at the top of our 2024 “must-see” list, is a fresh spin on Mary Shelley’s classic. It sees a teenage girl falling head-over-heels for the most unconventional crush – a handsome, reanimated Victorian corpse. Watch the new extended trailer below ahead of its February premiere. Diablo Cody is the twisted mind behind the movie with a serious 80s vibe. Actress Zelda Williams is making her feature film directorial debut, promising a hilarious and heartwarming twist on the traditional Frankenstein narrative. In this fun flick, Lisa, the ultimate misunderstood high schooler, stumbles upon an unusual solution to her love life – reanimating the perfect boyfriend from beyond the grave. It features a playful blend of morbid humor, teenage angst, and a dash of the macabre. Expect gore and giggles in equal measure, as hinted by the film’s PG-13 rating for
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Movie Review: Cuadecuc Vampir (1971)/Umbracle (1972) – Severin Blu-ray
Jess Franco made himself an adaption of Bram Stoker’s classic fang bang terror tome Dracula back in 1970 (refresh your memory on that release, the Christopher Lee starring Count Dracula, right here) and hired Spanish filmmaker Pere Portabella to film a lil’ behind-the-scenes action for what was supposed to be turned into a documentary concerning the film’s creation… but it wasn’t and here we are… Instead, Portabella conjured forth 1971’s Cuadecuc, Vampir; a black and white, hour-and-change, nearly silent (there is ambient (frequently not very) musical accompaniment, and closing remarks from Lee however) experimental film that certainly does present a fly-on-the-wall glimpse (no matter how impressionistic) into the film’s production along with it’s own loosey-goosey narrative. To that end we get a visual tone-poem showcasing cast and crew toiling away… and it is a fascinating, if unconventional viewing experience. Additionally, viewing Franco’s footage in stark, crisp (sometimes purposefully over-exposed) chiaroscuro gives it that classic Universal monster movie vibe! But wait,
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Spoiler-Free Film Review: “Handling the Undead” (Sundance Film Festival)
I’m a very hard sell on new zombie movies. In a subgenre of horror films that I personally feel is growing ever weaker on originality, I’m open minded, however, in finding new discoveries with a unique take on things. Director Thea Hvistendahl’s Norwegian feature Handling the Undead — adapted from Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist’s (Let The Right One In) novel, with a screenplay cowritten by the pair — is one such film, a remarkable dramatic take on the undead. Handling the Undead focuses on grief rather than gore as three families who have lost loved ones find that their deceased members have returned to life — in a sense — after a mysterious phenomenon occurs. The returned ones are weak, barely breathing and sometimes barely moving. The hope from their family members and lovers is felt along with confusion and unease. They have already been grieving, and some now fear that they may lose their loved ones once again.
Continue reading →
Five True Story Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘Society of the Snow’
Society of the Snow (review) has just debuted on Netflix and is a must-see! The film delves into the tragic true story of a plane going down in the remote, snow-covered Andes and the passengers who fought to survive, even doing the unthinkable to make it out alive. If you’ve seen Society of the Snow and you loved it, you may be looking for more films like it. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are five movies that will leave you breathless and on the edge of your seat. Apollo 13 Netflix, Apple TV Apollo 13 has an incredible cast includes Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton as men facing the unthinkable 200,000 miles from home. The Impossible Apple TV, Netflix, Plex Released in 2012, The Impossible is a heart-wrenching true story of one family’s survival against unimaginable odds. Maria Belon, her husband Enrique, and their three sons were vacationing in Thailand on Christmas Eve 2004. A massive underwater
Continue reading →
Cast Announced for Prime Video’s New Thriller Series “Malice”
David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall, and Carice van Houten are set to lead the cast of “Mailce,” the new upcoming psychological thriller series from Amazon Prime Video. The Plot: While details are still emerging, we know that “Malice” follows a young man, played by British comic and “Bad Education” star Whitehall, who tries to infiltrate the world of a wealthy family headed by Duchovny and van Houten. About the cast: Duchovny, best known for his iconic role as Mulder in “The X-Files,” recently starred in the 2023 prequel Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. As for Van Houten, you will remember her role as the evil character Malisandre in “Game of Thrones.” She is also featured in Apple TV+’s “Dangerous Liaisons.” “Malice” will be produced by Clarkson’s Farm producer Expectation and Tailspin Films. The show is written and executive produced by James Wood (The Great). The premiere date has yet to be announced for “Malice,” but with its impressive cast, it’s guaranteed to be
Continue reading →
Shudder Original ‘You’ll Never Find Me’ Coming This March
Get ready to be on the edge of your seat with the upcoming Shudder Original film, You’ll Never Find Me. This suspenseful psychological thriller will leave you questioning everything you think you know. The film, directed by Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell and written by Bell, stars a talented cast, Jordan Cowan (Wolf Creek 2) and Brendan Rock (The Stranger). An Unnerving Encounter The story is set on a stormy night in a desolate caravan park. Patrick (played by Rock) is a reclusive older man who lives alone, isolated, and secretive in his trailer. During the storm, his solitude is disrupted when a young woman named Maya (played by Cowan) appears at his door, seeking aid and shelter from the raging storm. Mutual Distrust and Mounting Tension Patrick reluctantly lets Maya in, but the initial sense of relief soon leads to suspicion and unease. Patrick is a man with a dark past, and Maya’s motives are unclear. As the storm
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Thinner (1996) – Scream Factory Blu-ray
Corpulent lawyer Billy Halleck (Robert John Burke, Dust Devil, Robocop 3) spends his days drinking smoothies in an effort to shed some pounds, fucking that up by eating massive quantities of food, and getting mafioso-types off the hook legally… while not starring at the asses of the more comely members of the group of wandering Romany folk that have rolled into town. Speaking of those folk, Billy manages to run over one of them with his car while getting a blow job from his wife, Heidi (Michael McDowell)… and since he’s buddy-buddy with The Man he gets off scot-F’n-free… but not before the tribe’s elder, Tadzu (Michael Constantine), touches Billy. Before you can say “Slimfast” ol’ Billy-boy begins shedding pounds lickety-split, even though he hasn’t curbed his eating a damn bit… and get this, other folks the Elder touched have been afflicted with horrible maladies six ways to Sunday! Will are hero find a way to remove the curse, or
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Film Review: “The Moogai” (Sundance Film Festival)
Writer/director Jon Bell combines post-pregnancy horror with social commentary in his Australian feature The Moogai, the 2024 expansion of his 2021 short film. The result is a mixed bag, as Bell addresses the tragic aspect of Australia’s infamous “Stolen Generations” — when thousands of mixed-race children of Australian Aboriginal descent between 1910–1970 were forcibly taken from their homes by the white government in an assimilation effort — using a monster as a metaphor. Expectant mother Sarah (Shari Sebbens) has recently come into contact with her Indigenous birth mother Ruth (Tessa Rose). She feels she has nothing in common with Ruth and is short-tempered with her and dismissive of her traditional beliefs. Sarah’s husband Fergus (Meyne Wyatt) and their young daughter Chloe (Jahdeana Mary), however, are very affectionate toward Ruth. After the birth of the couple’s son Jacob, Ruth attempts to ward off the coming of the child-stealing spirit called The Moogai in her daughter’s home using traditional rituals, which is
Continue reading →
‘Dune: Part Two’ Trailer Teases Epic Battles
After being hit with delays, the wait for Dune: Part Two is nearly over after a two-year wait. The new trailer has arrived, and we are given a glimpse of the fan-favorite character Feyd-Rautha, played by Austin Butler, a rival to Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). The trailer also gives us a glimpse of the movie’s epic battle scenes that play out against a stunning backdrop. It also features the movie’s stars discussing the film. Following Frank Herbert’s Classic Novel Part Two will center on the character Paul Atreides. Who has been united with the Fremen after the murder of his father by sinister imperial forces. Thirsty for revenge, Duke wages war against those who destroyed his family while trying to prevent a terrifying future only he can foresee. The Cast Dune: Part Two features an impressive cast, including Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, and Javier Bardem also star. More Dune in
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Movie Review: A Creature Was Stirring (2023) WellGo USA Blu-ray
Nurse Faith (Chrissy Metz) lives with her daughter Charm (Annalise Basso, Oculus), who suffers from an unnamed malady that requires her to soak in a tub filled with ice cold water in order to keep her ever-rising body temperature down… when she’s not locked in her room behind a rather imposing door. While that biz is going down, Missionary Liz (Scout Taylor-Compton, Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and her brother Kory (Connor Paolo) just break right on in to Faith’s house seeking shelter from the snowstorm that rages outside. Eventually they end up being invited, begrudgingly, to stay… but not before Faith fucks up Kory’s leg with a spike-studded baseball bat. I guess it’s always good to keep a steady supply of potential victims around, because as the title of the film would suggest… or more accurately flat-out tells you… there’s a creature roaming this feature, and it’s a real demonic doozy and a fuckin’ half, believe you me! Who will survive
Continue reading →
She’s Slaying, He’s Decaying: Get Your ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Tickets Now
Soon, a love story unlike any other, where death is just the beginning, is coming to theaters! Lisa Frankenstein, a horror-comedy at the top of our 2024 “must-see” list, is a fresh spin on Mary Shelley’s classic. It sees a teenage girl falling head-over-heels for the most unconventional crush – a handsome, reanimated Victorian corpse. Watch the new extended trailer below ahead of its February premiere. Diablo Cody is the twisted mind behind the movie with a serious 80s vibe. Actress Zelda Williams is making her feature film directorial debut, promising a hilarious and heartwarming twist on the traditional Frankenstein narrative. In this fun flick, Lisa, the ultimate misunderstood high schooler, stumbles upon an unusual solution to her love life – reanimating the perfect boyfriend from beyond the grave. It features a playful blend of morbid humor, teenage angst, and a dash of the macabre. Expect gore and giggles in equal measure, as hinted by the film’s PG-13 rating for
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Cuadecuc Vampir (1971)/Umbracle (1972) – Severin Blu-ray
Jess Franco made himself an adaption of Bram Stoker’s classic fang bang terror tome Dracula back in 1970 (refresh your memory on that release, the Christopher Lee starring Count Dracula, right here) and hired Spanish filmmaker Pere Portabella to film a lil’ behind-the-scenes action for what was supposed to be turned into a documentary concerning the film’s creation… but it wasn’t and here we are… Instead, Portabella conjured forth 1971’s Cuadecuc, Vampir; a black and white, hour-and-change, nearly silent (there is ambient (frequently not very) musical accompaniment, and closing remarks from Lee however) experimental film that certainly does present a fly-on-the-wall glimpse (no matter how impressionistic) into the film’s production along with it’s own loosey-goosey narrative. To that end we get a visual tone-poem showcasing cast and crew toiling away… and it is a fascinating, if unconventional viewing experience. Additionally, viewing Franco’s footage in stark, crisp (sometimes purposefully over-exposed) chiaroscuro gives it that classic Universal monster movie vibe! But wait,
Continue reading →