SYNOPSIS: A documentary about George A. Romero’s films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead. REVIEW: Written & Directed by: Roy Frumkes Starring: George A. Romero, Tom Savini Narrated by: Nicole Potter QUICK FIX: NYC film student Roy Frumkes chronicles the early career of the King of the Dead himself, George A. Romero, and treats us to …
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‘Convention of the Dead’ Horror Comedy Wraps in UK
The sets fell silent for the last time on the shooting of UK independent comedy horror film Convention of the Dead recently, which has been filmed throughout the month of October on location in the UK. The film, which is now in post-production, is the first full-length feature written, produced and directed by Kelvin Beer and tells the story of …
Read More »Film Review: Houseboat Horror (1989)
SYNOPSIS: A horrible rock band and a camera crew filming a cheesy music video in the backwoods of Australia are stalked and killed by a hulking maniac who thinks he’s Jason Voorhees. REVIEW: I had never heard of Houseboat Horror and after watching it recently I know why. If you have every wondered what the Friday the 13th movies would …
Read More »Christopher Rankin Announces ‘Creating Monsters’ with “science, politics and occult”
Creating Monsters – The revolutionary new novel about science, politics and the occult from scientist and author Christopher Rankin, Ph.D. A psychedelic coming-of-age story blending physics, romance and horror, set in a city on the verge of disaster. In modern Philadelphia, where a deep economic depression has left the city near collapse and most of its inhabitants in gruesome poverty, …
Read More »‘World War Z’ Official Full Trailer Hits
A few days ago, we brought you a brief clip from the eagerly awaited film, World War Z based on the novel by Max Brooks. We now have a full trailer to salivate over until the film is released in Summer of 2013. World War Z is directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace), produced by Damon Lindelof (Prometheus, Lost), …
Read More »Book Review: Aleron – Author Kane
Aleron Author: Kane Aleron is book one of the Strigoi series by Kane. It’s thoroughly enjoyable and is a must read for any reader who loves the vampire genre. The book takes the reader on a sensual and historical journey into the world of the undead. The story is very well told and immediately pulls you into the journey of …
Read More »Film Review: Franklyn (2008)
SYNOPSIS: In the futuristic Meanwhile City, a masked vigilante (Ryan Phillippe) seeks out his nemesis while in contemporary London, an art student (Eva Green) attempts to kill herself, a heartbroken lover (Sam Riley) looks for someone new and a father (Bernard Hill) searches for his son. Writer-director Gerald McMorrow’s sci-fi drama follows these desperate individuals as their lives become intertwined …
Read More »Book Review: Apartment Seven – Author Greg F. Gifune
Apartment Seven (Kindle Edition) by Greg F. Gifune (DarkFuse) It’s Christmastime in the city, but all is not merry. Something is happening in Apartment Seven. Something evil. Charlie Cerrone thought he had it all—a loving marriage, a good job, a nice home and financial security—until the night his wife betrayed him and his entire world came crashing down. Angry and …
Read More »Film Review: Yakuza Weapon (2011)
SYNOPSIS: The Team that brought you VERSUS have returned with another hard-edged battle royale featuring tough gangsters, deadly women and cybemetic implants!! REVIEW: “Typhoon Sushi” has got a new action packed blood soaked adventure for ya. This little gun-toting ditty packs in plenty of head blasting machine-gun fun. Right in line with the slew of release they have churned out …
Read More »Book Review: Monster Movies (Pocket Essentials) – Author Emma Westwood
MONSTER MOVIES (POCKET ESSENTIAL SERIES) (PAPERBACK) Written Author Emma Westwood Published Author Pocket Essentials Publication Date: 2008 Format: Black /White – 160pages Price: $9.95 Another engaging release from the pocket film books over at “Pocket Essentials”. Monster Movies by Emma Westwood is a short and sweet overview of a whole lotta monster based films. An obvious fan of the genre, …
Read More »Film Review: Carl (2012)
SYNOPSIS: psychological horror/thriller depicting a backwoods family with a dark secret. REVIEW: From the creation of Director Greg Daniel, comes the backwoods style horror film “Carl“. Best described as a little bit “Psycho meets the Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, “Carl” is a new hillbilly slasher film, that is far removed from the excellence of its influences. The film is an independent …
Read More »Film Review: Executive Koala (2005)
SYNOPSIS: AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE U.S., MINORU KAWASAKI S FOLLOW-UP TO CALAMARI WRESTLER, A CULT CLASSIC PSY-KOALA HORROR / COMEDY! Tamura is an average Japanese salaryman working in the offices of a pickle distribution company. He is well liked in the office, hard-working, polite, wears a suit and tie, and also happens to be a six-foot tall …
Read More »Book Review: Forbidden Science – Author J. Douglas Kenyon
FORBIDDEN SCIENCE: FROM ANCIENT TECHNOLOGIES TO FREE ENERGY (PAPERBACK) by J. Douglas Kenyon Published by Bear & Company Publication Date: 2008 Format: Black /White – 336 pages Price: $21.99 Forbidden Science is a dangerous book. And by dangerous I mean that in a sense of awakening. Too many times we get caught up in the fantastic only to have it …
Read More »Film Review: Almost Invisible (2010)
SYNOPSIS: A group of your standard cliché college students are looking for a place to party for the weekend when they are suddenly offered a chance to party at April’s house. It doesn’t phase the group of coeds that none of them have ever really hung around with April, nor does the girls neogothic wardrobe. The kids don’t even notice …
Read More »Book Review: Hammer Glamour – Author Marcus Hearn
HAMMER GLAMOUR Written by Marcus Hearn Published by Titan Books Publication Date: 2009 Format: Color – 160 pages (Hardcover) Price: $29.95 I think my review could easily be summed up into 1 word…Wow! This latest gem from Titan Books is no door stop, Hammer Glamour is a beautiful edition in hard cover, full color and vibrant quality pages that deserves …
Read More »Film Review: 13 Seconds (2003)
SYNOPSIS: Leaving the studio environs behind, a rock band gets more than they bargained for when they set up shop in a seemingly abandoned military academy to record a new album in this indie chiller helmed by Jeff Thomas. The group realizes something’s amiss when they find sketches picturing decomposing corpses and a sinister art gallery with paintings that morph …
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