Preview Pages for Issue #3 of "Oblivion"

Action Lab Danger Zone recently send us preview pages for issue #3 of "Full Moon Presents: Oblivion" The issue is written by Tim Seeley with art and cover art by Romina Moranelli (pencils/inks) and Marcelo Costa (colors).

Issue #3 of "Oblivion" hits retail on October 12th.

Plot Synopsis:

Marshall Stone and his crew must save their past archenemy’s daughter from the clutches of a crazed bounty hunters obsessed with an apocalyptic version of their future!

The Madness - Halloween Horror Movie Marathon: Circus of Coulrophobes Week 1

Yours truly, every year takes part in a horror movie marathon on the Halloween Horror Movie Madness Facebook group with a specific theme. This year's theme has to do with the circus and clowns in particular. I was drafted on a team called Team F***ing Clownshoes where the judge is Nathan Hamilton of Son of Celluloid.

This is the first year that yours truly has posted this on a blogsite like his. Here's my week 1 list.  

Films (42)

Killjoy - 71 mins - 2.5 stars. Not a bad film even though it felt rushed at times and a bizarre ending.

Clown goes on Violent rampage 6pts

Killjoy 2 - 72 mins.- 4 stars. The best of the Killjoy series. It was very well executed and the acting including Killjoy was very good in this. 6pts

Clown goes on violent rampage

 

Demonic Toys - 82 Mins - 4 Stars -  Very intense chiller for the writer of Batman Begins and Dark City. 3 pts

Toy with the likeness of a clown. Jack Attack

Bouns Point Argurment: Aids in killing human

Dollman vs Demonic Toys - 60 Mins - 3 Stars - 60 mins really Charles Band.3pts

Toy with the likeness of a clown. Jack Attack

Blood Dolls - 82 mins - 5 Stars - One of Charles Band's best films along side the first two Trancers films and Trophy Heads. 2pts

Bonus point argument there's a character in the film with clown makeup on dressed up in a business suit as this film is totally weird. Do I get a point.

Ghoulies 2 - 89 mins  4 Stars - Ghoulies gone wild at a carnival. I'm surprised that Royal Dano and John Allen Nelson aren't wild card as they're both in this and Killer Clowns from Outer Space.


Takes place in a traveling carnival  Has a sequence in a fun house, Clown in the dunk tank gets arm ripped off. 5pts

The Multilator - 86 mins - 4 stars - had to ring in my new subscription to Shudder with a favorite of mine.  Still can't get Fall Break song being used in this film. Its a good song but I still feel the song makes you feel your watching a sitcom, not a horror film. 2pts

Killjoy 3 73 mins - You can find my review at:
 6-pt Clown kills human.

Killjoy Goes to Hell - 93 mins - Much better film than Killjoy 3.

Clown is a character. 4pts.

31 - 104mins - Got to leave you in suspense, as I'll be posting my thoughts on it this week. You can find my thoughts on the film and rating this week as I'll be reviewing here and Film-Arcade.net
 Clown chainsaws and murders human 6pt

TV Shows (9)

Ash vs Evil Dead - 35mins  - 5 Stars - Hasn't lost a step from its first season. Saw this during the soft launch on Starz On Demand. Can't wait to meet Ray Santiago and Dana DeLorenzo at Rock and Shock. 6pt

Hellevator - 60 mins- Trapped on an elevator and the Twisted Twists behind the madness. I'm in. (1pt)

Agents of Shield - The Ghost - 60 mins - 4 Stars- Has supernatural elements with the Ghost Rider subplot.
1pt

Agents of Shield - Meet the New Boss - Loving his season. Has supernatural elements with the Ghost Rider subplot. 1pt

Estimated points 51

Retro Review: "Killjoy 3"

Please Note: This is repost of my review from 4/18/11. This review took place during Reviews from the Horror Chamber over at Film-Arcade.net where the Horror Chamber got its start.

Going into “Killjoy 3“, I didn’t know what to expect with this film. I haven’t seen any of the sequel, so I’m relatively new to the series.

The film is about a group of college students, who find a mysterious mirror on the doorsteps of the house that they’re house-sitting. They decide to open up the package, even though it’s not addressed to the them. Once it’s opened, Killjoy wants to lure the students and have them play in his own realm with his group of friends. Now the students must find out who is Killjoy’s intended victim, before he and his sidekicks have their way with them.

When thinking about “Killjoy 3”, I can’t stop and think about what a wasted opportunity to make a good film. Writer/director John Lechago does a good job with the direction of the film, but the writing was less to be desired. Lechago does a good job with the visual aspects. I liked the way that he and his special effects team made the effects good. It didn’t feel cheesy or bad to the point that it distract you from what was going on. It helped cover some of the flaws in this film. What saved this film from being unbearable, the way that Lechago is able to get good acting from his cast. I liked , how he’s handles that aspect. One of the things that he does, he gets the performances that he needs to make it work. It kept my interest, even though I had problems with the screenplay.

Lechago’s screenplay was bad, as there’s no other way to put it. For the first fifty five minutes, this film felt like a comedy than a horror film. There wasn’t any attempt to generate some scares or intense moments, which really hurts this film. I was waiting for more action, but instead he just focuses on how many one liners Killjoy can get off. It’s one of the reasons that this film fails. The other reason, Lechago holds the majority of the horror action, until the last fifteen minutes. Even then, that isn’t even handled right. There was no suspense or intensity in the action, which made me feel bored. Thankfully this was a seventy-seven minute film or else it could’ve gotten even more worse.

“Killjoy 3” is a film that had promise with the direction, but the screenplay makes this film fall flat on its face.

Review Rating: Two stars.

Adrienne Barbeau to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from New York City Horror Film Festival

The New York City Horror Film Festival recently send us information that Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow, Escape from New York, The Fog) will be receiving their Lifetime Achievement Award. She will be there to except her award on Saturday, November 12, after that evening’s program, at approximately 9:30 pm.

The New York City Horror Festival will be taking place on November 10-13th at the Cinépolis Chelsea Cinemas.

For more information on this festival, you can goto:  http://www.nychorrorfest.com

Press Release:

The 14th edition of the New York City Horror Film Festival celebrates the career of Adrienne Barbeau this November with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Debuting in her first feature film in her then-husband John Carpenter’s THE FOG, Ms. Barbeau continued in George Romero’s CREEPSHOW, and other favorites including Carpenter’s ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and Wes Craven’s SWAMP THING. Her long and varied career crosses all genres, from Broadway to television, and the beloved actress is thrilled to accept her award on Saturday, November 12, after that evening’s program, at approximately 9:30 pm.

The 2016 New York City Horror Film Festival opens Thursday, November 10, with Darren Lynn Bousman’s ABATTOIR, at 7:00 pm. Jonathan Straiton’s NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE continues the creepiness Friday November 11 at 9:30 pm, Steven DeGennaro’s FOUND FOOTAGE 3-D precedes Ms. Barbeau’s award ceremony at 5 pm on Saturday Nov. 12, and Sunday’s final wrapup feature is Caradog W. James’ DON’T KNOCK TWICE, starring Javier Botet ([REC], Crimson Peak) at 6:45pm. The full festival runs Nov. 10–13, 2016, at the Cinépolis Chelsea Cinemas. For full schedule and ticket info go to http://www.nychorrorfest.com.

Darren Lynn Bousman has been bringing the grue to gruesome over the past two decades with his blood-drenched filmography. From SAW II, III, and IV, through REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA, THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL, and now ABATTOIR, Bousman continues plowing through the gore. Caradog James’ first feature film, the BAFTA-winning LITTLE WHITE LIES, was also listed in Variety’s top 10 British Films of that year, and his second feature, THE MACHINE, premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival. His latest feature film, DON’T KNOCK TWICE, stars Katee Sackhoff (Oculus, Riddick), Nick Moran (Lock Stock), and Lucy Boynton (Sing Street).

The NYC Horror Film Festival was born in 2002 by filmmaker Michael J. Hein as a venue for newer independent horror filmmaking. After Michael’s passing in 2011, the festival created the Michael J. Hein Achievement Award to celebrate the hard work and perseverance of creators in the field. Recipients include Rob Zombie, Stuart Gordon, and Tom Atkins. George Romero was the first recipient of the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award, followed by other classic scaremeisters including Tobe Hooper, Roger Corman, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Frank Henenlotter, Robert Englund, Angus Scrimm, Sean Cunningham, and the beloved late Wes Craven. NYCHFF is proudly sponsored by Final Draft, the #1-selling screenwriting software, and the choice of professionals.

Unrated Director's Cut of Jess Franco "99 Women" Makes Blu-Ray Debut

Blue Underground recently send us information about the upcoming Blu-Ray/DVD/CD 3 disc release of Jess Franco's "99 Women". The 1969 film stars  Maria Schell, Herbert Lom, Mercedes McCambridge, Luciana Paluzzi, Maria Rohm, Rosalba Neri, Elisa Montes, Valentina Godoy.

Special features includes Jess' Women - Interview with Director Jess Franco, Jess, Harry & 99 WOMEN - Interview with Stephen Thrower, author of Murderous Passions: The Delirious, Cinema of Jesus Franco, Deleted & Alternate Scenes, Theatrical Trailer, Poster & Still Gallery, BONUS Collectable Booklet includes writing by author Stephen Thrower and BONUS CD - 99 WOMEN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Bruno Nicolai.

"99 Women" hits retail on December 13th.

Plot Synopsis:

For his epic shocker of caged women gone wild, legendary director Jess Franco (MARQUIS DE SADE'S JUSTINE) brought together a once-in-a-lifetime cast of International beauties including Maria Schell (THE ODESSA FILE), Luciana Paluzzi (THUNDERBALL), Rosalba Neri (LADY FRANKENSTEIN) and Maria Rohm (VENUS IN FURS). Oscar(r) winner Mercedes McCambridge (JOHNNY GUITAR) and Herbert Lom (THE DEAD ZONE) co-star as the sadistic wardens of an island prison where abused yet luscious young lovelies surrender to their own depraved desires. Behind bars... without men... experience the unchained passion of 99 WOMEN!

Take a Bite With These Official Stills for the Upcoming Remake of the Cult Classic "Vampyres"

Artsploitation Films recently send us over stills for their upcoming release of "Vampyres". The film is a remake of Joseph Larraz's 1974 cult classic. "Vampyres" stars Caroline Munro, Christian Stamm, Veronica Bacorn, Marta Flich and Almudena León.

"Vampyres" hits retail on October 18th.

Press Release: 

Faithful to the sexy, twisted 1974 cult classic by Joseph Larraz, Vampyres is an English-language tale that pulsates with raw eroticism, wicked sado-masochism and bloody, creative gore. Director Victor Matellano (Wax, 2014; Zarpazos! A Journey through Spanish Horror, 2013) sets his story in a stately English manor inhabited by two older lesbian vampires and with their only cohabitant being a man imprisoned in the basement. Their lives and lifestyle are upended when a trio of campers come upon their lair and seek to uncover their dark secrets, a decision that has sexual and blood-curdling consequences. The film is infused with eloquent and atmospheric cinematography, impressive special effects makeup from master Colin Arthur (The Neverending Story, Conan the Barbarian, 2001: A Space Odyssey) and stars screen genre icon Caroline Munro (The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, At the Earth's Core, The Spy Who Loved Me, Maniac, Slaughter High).

Hot Variant Cover and Preview Pages for the Halloween Issue of "Zombie Tramp"

Action Lab Danger Zone recently send the horror chamber preview pages and variant cover for the upcoming Halloween issue of "Zombie Tramp". The issue is written by Dan Mendoza, and Jason Martin with art by Mendoza, Bill McKay, Brian Hess and more.

The Halloween issue of "Zombie Tramp" hits retail on October 5th.

Plot Synopsis:

Zombie Tramp returns to celebrate the darkest holiday of the year, and she's bringing a murderer’s row of friends and creators with her! It's an all-new, double-sized Hallow's Eve romp stuffed with twisted tales, murderous tricks, and tainted treats! Featuring the talents of Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin, Bill McKay, Brian Hess, and many more!