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Get a Lizard Lesson from Tristan Risk and Friends!

Hey cats n’ creeps, while you are all cooped up n’ crazy in this wondrous quarantine we all find ourselves stuck in, why not take some time to learn all about a leapin’ lizard or two? And what better way to to do that than courtesy of horror biz icon Tristan Risk (American Mary) and her fiends! Here’s what this whole shebang entails courtesy of the wicked words of Risk herself: “We at Tcs.Reptiles are offering Video Lessons/Workshops on Reptiles! Session lasts about an hour, We go over facts about the reptiles and answer any questions. We understand that a lot of kids are going bonkers for entertainment and wanted to offer something both entertaining AND educational.” Sounds like a noble pursuit indeed! So why not head right here and get some lizard learnin’ jammed into your noxious noggins?!!

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DanXIII

Apr 7, 2020

MoviesReviews

Movie Review: Rabid (2019)

Rose (Laura Vandervoort) is having a shitty go at life lately; she’s the odd one out in the fashion biz she toils away in, she’s the pity project of her one friend in the world, Chelsea (Hanneke Talbot), and before too long half of her freakin’ face is scraped off in a moped accident (not really the vehicle that comes to mind when I think of horrible, life-altering, trauma, but here we are… to be fair there were cars involved on the periphery). She also gets fired, you know, just to piss directly on the raw, festering wound that is Rose’s soul. Not content to live a life destined to haunting Parisian (or Toronto in this case) opera houses, or cosplaying as Darkman, our heroine opts to undergo a radical gene splicing therapy to fix her busted chops. Everything seems to be coming up Rose at first; she’s hot A.F., she gets a new position actually designing fashion for her

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DanXIII

Dec 11, 2019

IndieMoviesReviews

Short Film Review: Nepenthes (2018)

Max (Ariel Slack) sits in a cafe doing the things one does (sitting for hours soaking up the free Wi-fi while ordering one small cup of coffee) at such establishments. Suddenly her phone comes alive and displays an interested party on her dating app; an beautiful and enigmatic woman named Venus (Tristan Risk). Alex being the curious (read: horny) type, she treks out to Venus’ pad, but of course what awaits her is not quite what was advertised! I’m always amazed at what folks can do in the fright flick biz on a low budget and short run time, and Nepenthes was no exception! Filled with choice, and well executed, practical effects, a strong lead in Slack, and confident writing and direction from Ariel Hansen, this flick packs a putrid punch my creeps! And talk about your surprise ending…well, let’s just say you won’t believe your eerie eyeballs at the outcome of this lil’ terror tale! Nepenthes is currently doin’

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DanXIII

Aug 7, 2018

IndieMoviesParanormalReviews

Short Film Review: Parlour Tricks (2018)

Family members gather in a Victorian parlour to attend a seance conducted to communicate with their deceased aunt…in order to determine how she wanted her possessions and money distributed as she left no will. As the seance occurs, these vultures…err, loving relatives encounter a spirit close to them, but not exactly the one they intended on… Written and Directed by legendary horror biz Scream Queen and Burlesque performer Tristan Risk (American Mary), Parlour Tricks is one hell of a campy, over-the-top, piece of creepy comedy! Starring a fantastically game cast including: Gidget Gravedigger (Caravan of Creeps, Dark Entries podcast, Abracadaver Cabaret), Emma Eldritch (Abracadaver Cabaret, Dark Entries podcast, Osculum Infame), Tyler Nichols (Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, 28 Geeks Later), and Sean Covernton (Princess Blasteroid, TheBasketball Game, Trick or Treat:The Halloween Party), and featuring wonderfully moody black and white cinematography by Jordan Barnes-Crouse (which creates a nice contrast to the ridiculous action happening on screen) this is an impressive

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DanXIII

Jul 16, 2018

From the Crypt

Tristian Risk’s ‘Parlour Tricks’ Ready To Make Its Festival Rounds

Bad Cookie Productions has partnered up with House of Hiss to deliver Parlour Tricks, the new horror-comedy short film from the mind of scream queen Tristan Risk. Risk is well known in the genre for her roles in films like American Mary, Frankenstein Created Bikers, Aliens Ate my homework, Ayla, and ABC’s of Death 2. Set in the 1920’s, Parlour Tricks centers on a family who summons an unexpected guest during an unusual seance. The film stars several well known Vancouver performers such as Gidget Gravedigger (Caravan of Creeps, Dark Entries podcast, Abracadaver Cabaret), Emma Eldritch ( Abracadaver Cabaret, Dark Entries podcast, Osculum Infame), Tyler James Nichols (Howard Lovecraft, 28 Geeks Later), and Sean Covernton (Princess Blasteroid, The Basketball Game, Trick or Treat:The Halloween Party). Cinematographer and Editor Jordan Barnes-Crouse (Extra-Ordinary Amy, Ghost Can, The Sleep of Endymion) worked alongside Producer/Production Designer Topher Graham (The Man in the Rabbit Mask, Punks Vs. Lizards, Madre De Dios) with additional support from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 11, 2018

Movies

Movie Review: Valley of the Rats is a New Spin on the Beloved Giallo Genre!

I’m just going to begin this revoltin’ review by saying Valley of the Rats is one hell of a hard fright flick to review…but I’m going to do my level headed god damn best… The long and the short of the narrative goes as follows: A dude is accused of killing his girlfriend, but isn’t formally charged with the crime. So, that being the case, he rents a limo, and rides around town following leads and having philosophical debates with various shady dudes about the evil city and how it relates to existence. As more of the case is revealed via flashbacks, the narrative becomes loser, the dialog more sparse, and the end result is akin to having a fever dream while watching a classic giallo flick (think sex, violence, and symbolism in equal measure). I’m not going to beat around the bush here my creeps; Valley of the Rats is about as nontraditional a film as you will find.

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DanXIII

Mar 28, 2018

Trailers

Enter ‘Valley Of The Rats’ – On Blu-ray And DVD This March

Vince D’Amato’s Valley of the Rats will be arriving later this month from Shivers Entertainment and Darkside Releasing. In the thriller, a man is falsely accused of his girlfriend’s murder. He goes in search of his killer, only to uncover an even stranger mystery. Tristan Risk (American Mary), Momona Komagata (Peelers), and Jesse Inocalla star with a special appearance by Lynn Lowry. Valley of the Rats will be released in three versions and in both a standard 2-disc release, and an ultra-limited 3-disc set which includes a full-length live performance by Tristan Risk’s ‘Caravan of Creeps’ burlesque troupe (100 units), and exclusive to Shivers Entertainment, the limited 3-disc set that includes the International version (500 units). Darkside’s website will also offer a specially-priced pack that includes the 2-disc Valley of the Rats Blu-ray and 2017’s House of VHS Blu-ray/DVD combo. All of these visions of the film will be available on March 27th, to fans of erotic thrillers! In the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 27, 2018

Trailers

‘American Mary’ Comes To Blu-ray And DVD

Jen and Sylvia Soska’s beautifully twisted 2012 film American Mary has just arrived on Blu-ray and DVD. Both written and directed by the “Twisted Twins” (the Soskas), the film stars Katherine Isabelle as Mary, a medical student who lives in the world of underground surgeries which ends up leaving more marks on her more than her ‘freakish’ clients. Tristan Risk, Antonio Cupo, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, and John Emmet Tracy co-star. The Soskas also make an appearance in the film. You can pick up your copy of American Mary now. If you enjoy the film be sure to check out the Soska’s other films including See No Evil 2, Vendetta, and Dead Hooker in a Trunk. Jen and Sylvia also host GSN’s series ‘Hellevator‘ and are currently gearing up to begin production on their reboot of Rabid.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 24, 2017

News

A Look At The Dark Short Film The Mother Of Beauty

The dark drama The Mother of Beauty follows a new mother, living in isolation on the edge of wilderness. As she attempts to over come the struggles of motherhood, she must find a way to reconcile her affinity for death with the life she has brought in to the world. She makes her living through her work in “vulture Culture”; creating art using the remains of dead animals that memorializes the creatures’ existence. Scream queen Tristan Risk (American Mary), has been cast in the film’s lead role. Mother of Beauty was written by Lonnie Nadler, and will be directed by Nick Meunier. Jessica Cole serves as Producer for this haunting short film. Steve Hayes is the director of photography and Rob Warren the production designer. The group has teamed up with Amanda West from Artfully Artless to create a one of a kind film. Hayes, Cole, Meunier, Nadler, Warren “The world of vulture culture remains a largely unexplored. Most people

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 1, 2016

NewsReviewsTrailers

First Trailer For Jessica Cameron’s Mania

The first teaser trailer for Mania, Jessica Cameron’s new indie horror film, has just been released. Mania was directed by Cameron and written by Scott Higgins, who also appears in the gore filled film. Tristan Risk (American Mary, House of Manson) stars along side Ellie Church (Headless) and Carlo Mendez (The Bay). Mania, described as a “fucked up lesbian love story”, follows two lovers who flee their hometown after a brutal murder changes their lives forever. Follow Mania on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 27, 2015

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