Friday, May 22, 2015

Critically Acclaimed "It Follows" Moves Its Way to DVD & Blu-Ray


Radius-Dimension Films recently release information for the upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of "It Follows". The film is directed by  avid Robert Mitchell (The Myth of the American Sleepover), and stars Maika Monroe (upcoming Independence Day 2, The Guest), Keir Gilchrist (It’s Kind of a Funny Story, “United States of Tara”), Daniel Zovatto (Beneath, Innocence, Laggies) and Jake Weary (Altitude, Fred).

Special features on the DVD and Blu-Ray include  a critics’ commentary hosted by Nerdist’s Scott Weinberg and featuring Eric D. Snider (MovieBS), Britt Hayes (Screencrush), Samuel D. Zimmerman (Shock Till You Drop), Alison Nastasi (Flavorwire) and Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News); the featurette “A Conversation with Film Composer Disasterpeace” and a Poster Art Gallery.

"It Follows" hit retail on July 14th.

Press Release:

The critically acclaimed breakout movie of the year, It Follows arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD July 14th from Anchor Bay Entertainment, RADiUS and DIMENSION. Dubbed “the best horror film in over a decade”*, It Follows is directed by David Robert Mitchell (The Myth of the American Sleepover), and stars Maika Monroe (upcoming Independence Day 2, The Guest), Keir Gilchrist (It’s Kind of a Funny Story, “United States of Tara”), Daniel Zovatto (Beneath, Innocence, Laggies) and Jake Weary (Altitude, Fred).

One of the highest grossing independent films of the year so far, It Follows is credited with ushering in a new era of indie film success, appealing to horror genre fans, art house cinema aficionados and the general movie-going audience. With spectacular cinematography and a powerful score, the film is destined to become a cult classic.

For 19-year-old Jay, fall should be about school, boys and weekends out at the lake. But after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she finds herself plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or something, is following her. Jay and her teenage friends must now find a way to escape the horrors that seem to be only a few steps behind in this chiller that Bloody Disgusting calls “the scariest movie of 2015.”

The many special features on the Blu-ray™ and DVD include a critics’ commentary hosted by Nerdist’s Scott Weinberg and featuring Eric D. Snider (MovieBS), Britt Hayes (Screencrush), Samuel D. Zimmerman (Shock Till You Drop), Alison Nastasi (Flavorwire) and Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News); the featurette “A Conversation with Film Composer Disasterpeace” and a Poster Art Gallery.

It Follows is available and on Blu-ray™ and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on July 14 for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $26.98, respectively, and also available On Demand. The title will be available early in Digital HD on July 3 from Starz Digital.

Official Stills for Tom Six's "The Human Centipede 3: Final Sequence"


IFC Midnight recently released stills for their latest release "The Human Centipede 3: Final Sequence".  The film is the latest film from Tom Six and stars Dieter Laser (The Human Centipede), Laurence Harvey (The Human Centipede 2), Bree Olsen and Eric Roberts.

"The Human Centipede 3: Final Sequence" is currently in theaters in limited release and VOD.

Plot Synopsis:

500 prisoners, one body: the world's most deranged medical experiment reaches new heights in this final installment of the notoriously shocking trilogy. Stars Eric Roberts & Dieter Laser.





Official Stills for the Haunting Chiller "Within These Walls"


Sixgun Pictures and James Tucker Productions recently released stills for the upcoming film "Within These Walls". The film is the latest from director James Tucker and stars Kelsey Zukowski, Laura Godown-Mortensen, Marv Blauvelt and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp).

No release plans were announced at this time.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at:  https://www.facebook.com/withinthesewallsmovie

Plot Synopsis:

A prisoner in her own home, a captive in her own body. Assaulted and trapped with no one to hear her cries for help…and knowing no one will believe her if they do.

This is the terrifying reality Alaina finds herself in when she moves in to the house her mother died in. At first she thinks it’s this loss that is haunting her, but she is soon shown it is something far more malicious and unrelenting. The spirit taunts her as it invades her body, mind, and soul, completely trapping her. Alaina fights for answers on what really happened to her mother if she has any hopes of survival. She must find a way to endure this monster who lives and breathes to rob her of her sanity as it demands a savage hold on her.






Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Film Review: The Drownsman

"The Drownsman” is one of those films that I’ve been looking forward to seeing since hearing during last year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. The film is directed Chad Archbald, the co-writer of “Antisocial”, which is a film from last year that I highly recommend. Still if this didn’t have that, I would’ve still found a way to check this film out because the trailer for this film looks very creepy.

The film follows a woman (Michelle Mylett) who is recovering from almost drowning in an accident. She suddenly starts to develop aquaphobia. Her friends try to help her out of this predicament but they accidently unleash a murderous spirit known as the drownsman. Now, he is stalking her and her friends. It forces them to try and find a way out, before he drags them into a world of immersed torment where there isn’t a way out.

Sometime a film that you’ve been wanting see so bad, turns into a film that leave your head scratching and makes you wonder why I was interested in the film in the first place. This happened with “The Drownsman”, as this was a bad film. It surprises me that it’s bad considering the names that were involved in this film were also behind the entertaining horror film “Antisocial”.

Chad Archbald’s direction was not good at all. One of the things that I didn’t like about his direction was the way the pace of the film moves. Whether it was the way the film shot to the killer’s look, everything helped make the film feel very dull to the point that I was bored with what was happening in the film. But at least, Archbald managed to keep the film somewhat interesting with the way that he directs his cast. He does a good job making sure that the performances aspect kept my interested with the film’s story. Too bad, he couldn’t come up with a screenplay that would’ve enhanced the performances and make this a better film.

The screenplay was surprisingly bad considering that I liked their last screenplay “Antisocial”. One of the things that I didn’t like about Chad Archbald’s and Cody Calahan screenplay was the fact that the death scenes weren’t written well as it didn’t generate any reaction. Usually in a horror film, the death scenes is handled to turn up the intensity of the story. This film didn’t do it until near the end of the film. I was bored watching them for the other two thirds, as it didn’t make me feel horrified and shake me at the cord. Part of it has to do with the way the scenes were written and part of it had to do with the fact the characters weren’t interesting to even care. The other thing that I didn’t like about their screenplay was the fact certain things were rushed. Things like the lack of character development in the beginning of the film to how some of the death scenes went too fast and deprived it from generate any scares. If some of the scenes were slowed down, then this would’ve been more of an effective screenplay. Instead, the film’s screenplay drags this film down.

I had some expectation going into this film, but this sadly left me disappointed. “The Drownsman” drowns due to its screenplay and its dull action.

Review Rating: One Star

Official Variant Covers and Preview Pages for Issue #11 of "Zombie Tramp"


Action Lab: Danger Zone recently send the horror chamber over official varient covers for issue 11 of "Zombie Tramp". The issue is written by Dan Mendoza,Jason Martin and illustration by TMChu.

Issue #11 of "Zombie Tramp is available at participating comic stores.

Press Release:

Zombie Tramp creates a flesh beast from cemetery inhabitants to do battle with the hulking meth monster that’s plagued her visit to Detroit; but will Motown’s supernatural defender Vampblade help Janey in her fight, or team-up against her? It’s a boneyard brawl of beasts and beauties, as Janey fights for her right to ease on down the road! Features a variant cover spotlighting guest starring character Vampblade, as well as a variant cover by Dan Mendoza (limited to 2000 copies) and a risqué variant cover (limited to 2500 copies).






Saturday, May 16, 2015

Troma Entertainment Announces Kickstarter Campaign for "Return to Nuke' Em High Vol.2"


Troma Entertainment recently announced that they launched a Kickstarter campaign for post-production costs: color correction, sound mixing, mastering, and special effects. for "Return to Nuke' Em High Vol.2". The film is the second part to Lloyd Kaufman's Return to Nuke' Em High. It stars Catherine Corcoran and Asta Paredes.

They are looking to raise at least 50,000 dollars and have 38 days to do it. The campaign won't be funded unless they hit the $50,000 mark. The campaign ends on June 24th.

For more information on this Kickstarter campaign, you can goto: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/return2nukeemhigh2/return-to-nuke-em-high-volume-2-by-troma-entertain

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official Facebook page at:   https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToTheClassOfNukeEmHigh

Press Release:

Greetings from Tromaville! The Troma Team launched its official Return to Nuke 'Em High: Volume 2 Kickstarter campaign today--inspiring $4,000 worth of donations in only 3 short hours. The campaign, which aims to raise $50,000 for post-production costs on the "explosive" final installment of Lloyd Kaufman's two-part Return to Nuke 'Em High saga, was announced this week on Buzzfeed.

"Principal photography has wrapped and we've assembled a working cut of the film we know the world will love," says the official Kickstarter. "All that remains are the post production costs: sound mixing, color correction, editing, special effects, mastering, etc. Your generous support will get our movie completed and enjoyed by film fans all over the world!"

The official video for the campaign prominently features the reclusive Vice President of Troma Entertainment, Michael Herz. Appearing for the first time in 15 years, Herz introduces the project and invites Troma's many fans to "help us complete what I consider to be the finest Troma film of all time." Herz is joined by Kaufman and Return to Nuke 'Em High stars Catherine Corcoran and Asta Paredes.

Troma is offering backers a multitude of "Tromazing" prizes for their generous support, including "valuable one-of-a-kind props from the movie, a weekend visit at Lloyd Kaufman's crib, and even prestigious credits in the finished film." Prizes also include Return to Nuke 'Em High: Volume 2 Blu-rays, posters, and other exciting items.

Troma fans and genuine independent art lovers have already have shown their support on Kickstarter. They've also taken to social networking sites, where the hashtag #SaveNukeEmHigh has gained significant traction.

'Return to Nuke 'Em High: Volume 2' Kickstarter Video 

Official Poster and Trailer for the Supernatural Film "The Vatican Tapes"


Lionsgate and Pantelion Films recently released the official trailer and poster for their upcoming release of "The Vatican Tapes". The film stars Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, John Patrick Amedori, Djimon Hounsou and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

"The Vatican Tapes" hits theaters on July 24th.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at:  http://thevaticantapesmovie.com/

Plot Synopsis:

Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a Lakeshore Entertainment and Lionsgate production, THE VATICAN TAPES which follows the ultimate battle between good and evil - God versus Satan. Angela Holmes (OLIVIA TAYLOR DUDLEY) is an ordinary 27-year-old until she begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close, causing serious injury and death. Holmes is examined and possession is suspected, but when the Vatican is called upon to exorcise the demon, the possession proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerful than ever imagined. It’s all up to Father Lozano (MICHAEL PEÑA) to wage war for more than just Angela’s soul, but for the world as we know it.

"The Vatican Tapes": Official Trailer