Saturday, April 30, 2011

The Funhouse Gets A Blu Ray Release

funhouseposter2jpg.jpgTechnical specs and special features:
  • Brand new transfer of the film in glorious High Definition (1080p)
  • 4 panel reversible sleeve options with original and newly commissioned artwork
  • Double-sided fold-out artwork poster
  • Collector's booklet featuring brand new writing on the film by critic and author Kim Newman.
  • Audio commentary with The Funhouse S/FX wizard Craig Reardon and Jeffrey Reddick (creator of The Final Destination series)
  • Audio commentary with producer Derek Power and genre scholar Howard S. Berger
  • Audio commentary with Justin Kerswell, author of 'Teenage Wasteland' and host of the slasher cinema website Hysteria Lives, and author Calum Waddell
  • Stuck in the Funhouse with director Tobe Hooper
  • Carnage at the Carnival: Tobe Hooper Remembers 'The Funhouse'
  • Miles of Mayhem: Acting in Tobe's Funhouse with star Miles Chapin
  • A Trilogy of Terror: The Make-up Madness of Craig Reardon, the S/FX wizard recollects his collaborations with Tobe Hooper; 'Eaten Alive', 'Poltergeist' and 'The Funhouse'
  • Master Class of Horror: Mick Garris, the director of Sleepwalkers and The Shining reflects on the crimson-covered career of his longtime colleague Tobe Hooper
  • Live Q&A with Tobe Hooper from San Francisco
  • Never before seen behind the scenes photographs from the collection of Craig Reardon

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Friday, April 29, 2011

The Giant Rubber Monster Movie : By Thomas Berdinski



A great 15 min little film that features all of today's hottest horror hosts, Marlena midnight, ect. Its a fun tongue and cheek little story about An evil leader from another planet who sends down the giant rubber monster to destroy earth , Until Berdinski who plays both characters saves the day with his Big foot mascot sascratch ? Fun movie Berdinski is becoming one of my Fav indie filmmakers.
Rank 7/10

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Psycho Holocaust-Independent Entertainment! Coming to DVD June 21st

Psycho H, was good up until about 40 mins in, Its a typical slasher formula, some people get lost in the woods and run into some crazy folks, who slaughter them basically. The gore is awesome and the killer as u can see is a jason look alike, along with his buddies they reek havoc on innocent peeps. The problem i had with this film is when it turned from fun to sadistic and they began to reem some guys butt with a bottle or something, then one of the killers straps a saw on and gets ready to fuck his victim, Eject Im done. Im soooo sick of sadistic no fun horror, so if you like watching dudes get corn-holed with saws then this movie is for you, in my opinion this kinda horror has no class and is tasteless, you would never see Vincent Price buttfucking someone with anything in any movie which is my point. 
Rank 3/10

Monday, April 18, 2011

Wisconsin Project X Coming July 5th from Brain Damage Films

 Wow yet another great film coming soon from Brain Damage films. I got to hand it to these guys they have been pumping out some great titles over the last couple years. Wisconsin Project X was literally made with no budget yet it is a very well done creepy & atmospheric genre piece. The film really has an old school italian zombie film feel to it mixed with The original outer limits, to make for a fierce 28 days later style zombie humanoid infection fiesta. Wisconsin Project x takes place in a small town where a scientist was working on an experiment having to do with Trans fat, he creates humanoid slaves which at first worked out pretty well. After a while something goes horribly wrong and the humanoids become violent and relentless. The Gore is mostly done with Duct tape CGI & Spray paint , but i gotta hand it to the director and the editor because they did a great job with all the above ingredients, The film was very fast paced  a fun ride, i would definitly recommend this to all zombie collectors and fans out there & i'm not just saying it, this film is very good. 
RANK 8.5/10

Monday, April 11, 2011

Death of the Dead -an indie treat I highly recommend

This was a very fun little film, The story is about a nerdy girl who always gets bullied, one day the bullies become zombies & nerd girl must defend herself, she learns martial arts and kicks ass, this movie has great gore f/x and plenty of it. We also get tons of great humor & kick ass action , not to mention Hot chicks galore, This is a great movie to watch with some friends and a few beers.
RANK 8/10

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

PAY BACK'S A BITCH -INDEMNITY A NEW FILM BY DAVID DIETZ

This is a great little Vampire flick clocking in at a little under 1 hr. The film is about a guy who is on the run from his girl who is on a killing spree, he winds up in a bar where he begins to tell his story at this time he fights off a few bar room bullies exhibiting tremendous powers. This man turns out is a vampire who wants to kill his wife. Very well written I highly recommend if you can find a way to see this do it!
Rank 7.5/10
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Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Deadly indie Speaks with The Defiled Director Julian Grant

1. Who were your biggest influences in the horror genre as far as directing?

George Romero with the original NOTLD - there's something about that picture. I'm of the generation that first saw it on film - screened in a church basement. It still packs a punch today. David Lynch's Eraserhead - what a film. I was stunned by the other-worldliness of the picture. I had no idea how much time elapsed. Tobe Hooper's original TCM - a grainy horror film whose poster set the tone for the event. Prior to video and the web, the posters meant so much. They were the reason we went to the cinema.
2. What made you decide to make a silent film?

The picture isn't silent. The Defiled is full of sound - I just didn't want to depend on dialogue or exposition to move it forward. A film from the POV of an infected man was an interesting conceit IMHO and I wanted to create a purely cinematic world where the viewers, regardless of where they were, could enjoy the picture.


3. What would you say to struggling filmmakers out there who may wanna give up?

Don't give up on your dreams! Start with short films based around elements you have. Save your money and shoot in digital video. Know your audience and watch the masters who have inspired you and know your limitations. The only one stopping you today - is yourself.

4. What do you think of critics?

Critics serve a purpose. Especially ones that have taken the time to get formal training in film criticism and can place a film in a socio-political, emotional and artistic landscape. Critics who have MADE films are the very best. They understand the process much much more and are less likely to attribute elements of the picture to the director - and place credit or blame where it is due. Critics without a knowledge of the marketplace or those who are just internet 'haters' serve no purpose. I ignore them.

5. Is defiled your first film?

I've made a lot of pictures as a producer/ director over the years. Check out my website at www.juliangrant.com for more info.

6. What can horror fans expect when they watch the defiled?

This picture is a tribute to the art cinema horror film - the twisted worlds of Jdorowsky, Lunch, Guy Maddin, Japanese erotic-grotesque films from the 1960's. Look deep enough and you will see my inspirations quite clearly.

7. What do you want to say to the fans?

I hope you enjoy the picture. It isn't what you think it is. I would like to think we have been able to go a little deeper than the average slasher or no-budget indy flick. The film's being well received on the film festival circuit and is scheduled for VOD and DVD release through the usual outlets. 

Saturday, April 2, 2011

SKIN EATING JUNGLE VAMPIRES

COMING SOON MAY 2011
Skin eating jungle vamps tells the tale of a race of Cannibal alien babes from the planet clitorian. A young woman while on trip to the jungles of the amazon is kidnapped by the sexually fueled and bloodthirsty babes and never returns home leaving her family in the states very suspicious of her whereabouts , the woman's sister finally decides after a ton of worrying to come the rescue. Skin eating jungle vamps is full of Great tits, blood and carnage enough to satisfy any gorehound. The sisters finally meet in a crazy climax (literally) you have to see to believe... Featuring The cult superstar- Mr Creepo.
Rank 6.5/10
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Friday, April 1, 2011

YET ANOTHER QUOTE FOR DEADLY INDIE !!

WENDIGO BOUND BY BLOOD

TRILOGY OF BLOOD IN THE VEIN OF H.G. LEWIS PSYCHOBILLY STYLE

This is a sweet 30 min film featuring psychobilly band The Dead*neks and Brenna Lee Roth Daughter of Van Halen former lead vocalist David lee Roth. The movie starts off with three girls in a bad ass old car from the 50's (not sure what) on their way to a party where the Dead*neks are playing. Once the three arrive they enjoy some tunes out in the old barn & while all this is going on two of the three girls have a run in with a crazed psychobilly cannibal who is looking for meat for the party's BBQ , all this is done with great style and feels just like your watching an old Herschell Gordon Lewis movie, some of the gore is right out of 2000 maniacs love it! i recommend
9/10