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DVD Review: Trench 11 (2017)

As World War I rages above, a small group of Allied troops explore an abandoned bunker far below ground. Inside those claustrophobic confines they discover an unimaginable horror…okay, it’s pretty imaginable…but it’s bad fuckin’ news all the same! You see, those fun lovin’ goofs the Germans have created a super shitty biological weapon which infects one of our heroes faster than you can say The Kaiser. Naturally our sickly soldier begins stalking and slaying his erstwhile comrades with wild abandon! Trench 11 has one major plus going for it and that’s fantastic lighting and set design that really creates an air of hopeless claustrophobia. Our heroes literally have next to nowhere to hide as their infected friend goes plum crazy. It creates a fantastic aesthetic, and keeps the suspense rate high. Another plus are the effects, that while are not plentiful, are nevertheless well executed. Special mention must also be made to the period accurate costumes and gear which were

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Aug 19, 2018
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‘Todd & the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End’ Trailer Unleashed

The first trailer for Todd & the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End has been by Raven Banner Entertainment revealing an action-filled, gory film with a killer soundtrack. The animated feature, directed by Richard Duhaney and Craig David Wallace, will be making its world premiere September 3, 2017, in Toronto. A theatrical and home release will follow this December. “Continuing where the critically acclaimed cult TV series left off, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of The End: The Animated Feature (or TATBOPE: TEOTE: TAFF for short) returns to Crowley Heights to find Todd, Jenny and Curtis grieving the loss of their dear friend Hannah. Her death may or may not have been caused by Todd’s banishing of the Book. The three must reunite to fight evil when the Book of Pure Evil returns to Crowley High. It brings with it some familiar faces as well as some new foes, such as the Sweater

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Aug 23, 2017
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It’s Up To A Group Of Kids To Save Their Parents In The Trailer For ‘Dead Shack’

XYZ Films together with Raven Banner have unleashed the trailer for Peter Ricq’s Dead Shack, co-written by Ricq, Phil Ivanusic, and Davila LeBlanc. Starring Cameron Andres, Lizzie Boys, Hannah Burr, Lauren Holly, Gabriel LaBelle, Taylor St. Pierre, and Donavon Stinson, the film is set “on a weekend getaway at a rundown cottage in the woods, a precautious 14 year-old teen, his crude best friend, and his best friend’s fearless older sister will have to grow up, work together, and save their hard partying parents from their predatory cabin neighbor intent on feeding them all to her undead family.” It’s shaping up to be a pretty good weekend for shy 14-year-old Jason. He’s driving up to a cottage in the woods with his brash (and a little crude) best friend Colin, Colin’s older sister Summer who comes complete with a permanent chip on her shoulder and pull no-punches attitude, and their father/step-mother duo of Roger and Lisa, who are permanently stuck

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Jul 17, 2017
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An Interview With Marko Mäkilaakso Director Of The Upcoming Film ‘It Came From The Desert’

I had the pleasure of interviewing Marko Mäkilaakso, the director and co-writer of the upcoming giant bug movie It Came From the Desert. Co-written by Trent Haaga, the film stars Mark Arnold, Claudia Trujillo, Vanessa Grasse, Harry Smith, and James Alper. Mäkilaakso also directed the 2011 zombie movie War of the Dead and Deadly Descent: The Abominable Snowman. Currently, he has two other films in development, Viking: Rise of the Warrior and Blowback. Horror Fuel: “What inspired you to adapt It Came From the Dessert from the 1989 game?” Mäkilaakso: “I actually wanted to make a motocross-action-comedy set in a desert with big spiders and 80’s vibe. That’s how it all started! The idea was inspired by “Eight legged freaks” and Cinemaware’s classic ”It came from the desert” game. I presented this concept to the producers in Berlin Film Festival few years ago adding that I wanted to call the movie ”It Came From The Desert”, because I loved the

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May 29, 2017
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Bunny The Killer Thing Has Been Unleashed On Canada

Raven Banner has a special, bloody treat for horror fans. The wild un-PC film ‘Bunny the Killer Thing’ has been unleashed on the people of Canada and is now out on Blu-ray and DVD. There is also a special 3-disc, hand-numbered edition coming soon. Written and directed by Joonas Makkonen, this insane horror-comedy stars Enni Ojutkangas, Jari Manninen, Orwi Manny Ameh, Veera W. Vilo, Roope Olenius, Hiski Hämäläinen, Vincent Tsang, and Katja Jaskari. Synopsis: “Deep in the dark winter woods of Finland, a group of party-goers weekend of drunken debauchery turns deadly when their isolated cabin is attacked by a half human, half rabbit creature with only one thing on it’s mind… PUSSY! A hilarious black as night horror-comedy made in the style of classic camp splatter films but 1000 times more bananas, BUNNY THE KILLER THING has so much blood, guts, nudity, and giant rabbit genitals that it’s a must see for fan of WTF cinema!” We have to

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DVD Review: Trench 11 (2017)

As World War I rages above, a small group of Allied troops explore an abandoned bunker far below ground. Inside those claustrophobic confines they discover an unimaginable horror…okay, it’s pretty imaginable…but it’s bad fuckin’ news all the same! You see, those fun lovin’ goofs the Germans have created a super shitty biological weapon which infects one of our heroes faster than you can say The Kaiser. Naturally our sickly soldier begins stalking and slaying his erstwhile comrades with wild abandon! Trench 11 has one major plus going for it and that’s fantastic lighting and set design that really creates an air of hopeless claustrophobia. Our heroes literally have next to nowhere to hide as their infected friend goes plum crazy. It creates a fantastic aesthetic, and keeps the suspense rate high. Another plus are the effects, that while are not plentiful, are nevertheless well executed. Special mention must also be made to the period accurate costumes and gear which were

Continue reading →
Aug 19, 2018
Horror Fuel

‘Todd & the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End’ Trailer Unleashed

The first trailer for Todd & the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End has been by Raven Banner Entertainment revealing an action-filled, gory film with a killer soundtrack. The animated feature, directed by Richard Duhaney and Craig David Wallace, will be making its world premiere September 3, 2017, in Toronto. A theatrical and home release will follow this December. “Continuing where the critically acclaimed cult TV series left off, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of The End: The Animated Feature (or TATBOPE: TEOTE: TAFF for short) returns to Crowley Heights to find Todd, Jenny and Curtis grieving the loss of their dear friend Hannah. Her death may or may not have been caused by Todd’s banishing of the Book. The three must reunite to fight evil when the Book of Pure Evil returns to Crowley High. It brings with it some familiar faces as well as some new foes, such as the Sweater

Continue reading →
Aug 23, 2017
Horror Fuel

It’s Up To A Group Of Kids To Save Their Parents In The Trailer For ‘Dead Shack’

XYZ Films together with Raven Banner have unleashed the trailer for Peter Ricq’s Dead Shack, co-written by Ricq, Phil Ivanusic, and Davila LeBlanc. Starring Cameron Andres, Lizzie Boys, Hannah Burr, Lauren Holly, Gabriel LaBelle, Taylor St. Pierre, and Donavon Stinson, the film is set “on a weekend getaway at a rundown cottage in the woods, a precautious 14 year-old teen, his crude best friend, and his best friend’s fearless older sister will have to grow up, work together, and save their hard partying parents from their predatory cabin neighbor intent on feeding them all to her undead family.” It’s shaping up to be a pretty good weekend for shy 14-year-old Jason. He’s driving up to a cottage in the woods with his brash (and a little crude) best friend Colin, Colin’s older sister Summer who comes complete with a permanent chip on her shoulder and pull no-punches attitude, and their father/step-mother duo of Roger and Lisa, who are permanently stuck

Continue reading →
Jul 17, 2017
Horror Fuel

An Interview With Marko Mäkilaakso Director Of The Upcoming Film ‘It Came From The Desert’

I had the pleasure of interviewing Marko Mäkilaakso, the director and co-writer of the upcoming giant bug movie It Came From the Desert. Co-written by Trent Haaga, the film stars Mark Arnold, Claudia Trujillo, Vanessa Grasse, Harry Smith, and James Alper. Mäkilaakso also directed the 2011 zombie movie War of the Dead and Deadly Descent: The Abominable Snowman. Currently, he has two other films in development, Viking: Rise of the Warrior and Blowback. Horror Fuel: “What inspired you to adapt It Came From the Dessert from the 1989 game?” Mäkilaakso: “I actually wanted to make a motocross-action-comedy set in a desert with big spiders and 80’s vibe. That’s how it all started! The idea was inspired by “Eight legged freaks” and Cinemaware’s classic ”It came from the desert” game. I presented this concept to the producers in Berlin Film Festival few years ago adding that I wanted to call the movie ”It Came From The Desert”, because I loved the

Continue reading →
May 29, 2017
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Bunny The Killer Thing Has Been Unleashed On Canada

Raven Banner has a special, bloody treat for horror fans. The wild un-PC film ‘Bunny the Killer Thing’ has been unleashed on the people of Canada and is now out on Blu-ray and DVD. There is also a special 3-disc, hand-numbered edition coming soon. Written and directed by Joonas Makkonen, this insane horror-comedy stars Enni Ojutkangas, Jari Manninen, Orwi Manny Ameh, Veera W. Vilo, Roope Olenius, Hiski Hämäläinen, Vincent Tsang, and Katja Jaskari. Synopsis: “Deep in the dark winter woods of Finland, a group of party-goers weekend of drunken debauchery turns deadly when their isolated cabin is attacked by a half human, half rabbit creature with only one thing on it’s mind… PUSSY! A hilarious black as night horror-comedy made in the style of classic camp splatter films but 1000 times more bananas, BUNNY THE KILLER THING has so much blood, guts, nudity, and giant rabbit genitals that it’s a must see for fan of WTF cinema!” We have to

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