An Adrenalin Rush from Underground

Author/Michael Allen

Very little early info' is available on horror thriller Underground, which releases in 2010. However, the first trailer speaks for itself. Over two minutes long this first trailer shows off Underground's use of set design and make-up to build intensity. If that is not enough turn up the speakers to full volume to get the full Underground adrenalin experience. Check out the full trailer and synopsis until the website launches tomorrow (December 1st, 2009).

The first trailer for Underground here:

"A group of friends fight for their lives against lethal and ravenous creatures lurking underground. The group will find themselves at the mercy of creatures genetically engineered by the military to be expendable in battle. They are stronger and faster than humans and can destroy their enemies with their bare hands and teeth. These creatures survive in the dark, eating whatever flesh wanders into their lair. Though they fought countless battles in Iraq, Matt and Storm never knew real fear until they went underground.

Release Date: 2010.

Director/writer: Unknown.

The first trailer for Underground here:



Check out the website beginning December 1st, 2010:

Step into Hell (Underground)

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The Freeway Killer and Realism: An Early Movie Review

Author/Michael Allen

Director: John Murlowski.

Writer: David Birke.

The Freeway Killer is a film developed by Bleiberg Entertainment for a February 16, 2010 DVD release via Image Entertainment. A film that chronicles the real life murder spree of serial killer William Bonin, the Freeway Killer is brilliantly portrayed by Scott Leet (Dark Reel). A film that also covers rape, kidnapping, and the early sexual abuse of William Bonin the Freeway Killer asks a question of the viewers - why?

The Freeway Killer begins with Bonin (Scott Leet) in jail recalling his past murderous exploits to the mother of one of the victims. Unfolding in storied flashbacks the film graphically displays some of the murders that took place in Orange County and Los Angeles between the years 1979-80. This real life horror film ironically does not portray some of the more graphic instances of rape and torture in an attempt to focus on the entertainment value of the story rather than the horrifying informative aspects of this real life homicide cases.

One of the first aspects of the film that will blow viewers away is the neurotic portrayal of William Bonin by Scott Leet. Unbeknownst to some Scott Leet has been in at least fifteen televised productions and this actor portrays the paranoia of Bonin like a talented magician. Displaying several tricks of the acting trade, Leet confidently switches from controlling manipulator to vulnerable loneliness sometimes within seconds. While honourable mentions go to Michael Rooker (Penance) as Detective St. John and Dusty Sorg as Vernon Butts, Leet really steals the show!

Unfortunately the film does not explore the motivations of this serial killer. In an attempt to keep the Freeway Killer more in black and whites the film does not delve into the past of Bonin. Bonin was sexually molested as a child by his own grandfather and treated as an object of neglect by his alcoholic mother. Deeply troubled this tortured soul's past is given all but thirty seconds of attention in an attempt to distance the viewer from killer and to tie up the ending neatly. Sadly, life is not so black and white as those who are sexually abused rarely receive treatment or adjust to the social norms of the population (minor sidetrack here).

The Freeway Killer is an eighty-five minute dramatic portrayal of the real life of William Bonin between the years '79 to '80. Balancing itself nicely on the catwalk between being an entertainment piece and being simply informative the film leaves the darkest parts of Bonin's unresolved sexual conflicts out of the show in order to respect the viewers' sensitivities. An enjoyable watch from beginning to end, viewers need to pay attention to future performances from Scott Leet. Check out the show in February, 2010.

For you information hounds read a full account of William Bonin's real life torture and murder spree here:

William Bonin Criminal History

Plot/story/writing/adaptation: 8.
Acting/believability/evenness of portrayal: 8.5.
Conclusion/denouement/logical development:6.5.

Overall: 7.75 nightmares out of 10.
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Saiko Saikik's Witchy Preview

Author/Michael Allen

An early teaser trailer is now available for Chad Freeman's (Super Undead Doctor Roach) Saiko Saikik: Witch Bitch. Also from Polly Staffe films this first trailer looks colourful, and purposely B-movie-ish in a Grindhouse style. From Freeman himself Saiko Saikik is: "a dark and ugly story that I hope to turn into a beautiful film that is part arthouse and part grindhouse." Currently looking for financing the trailer and other details can be found below.

Director: Chad Freeman.

Writer: Chad Freeman.

An early trailer for Saiko Saikik: Witch Bitch here:

Parabella Nigel: Saiko Saikik Witch Bitch teaser/pitch from Chad Clinton Freeman on Vimeo.

More details on the project can be found here:

http://www.myspace.com/pollystaffle

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Splice First Movie Clip

Author/Michael Allen

No North American distribution date is available for science fiction thriller Splice yet the picture continues to be shown throughout Europe. Starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley the film has some horrifying undertones as an animal experiment takes on a live of its own. Have a first look at the film below in this movie clip and synopsis.

A short synopsis for Splice here:

"Clive and Elsa are young, brilliant and ambitious. The new animal species they engineered have made them rebel superstars of the scientific world. In secret, they introduce human DNA into the experiment. The result is something that is greater than the sum of its parts: a female animal-human hybrid that may be a step up on the evolutionary ladder. They think they may have created the perfect organisim, until she makes a final shocking metamorphosis that could destroy them ... and the rest of humanity (IMDB)."

Release Date: Unknown.

Director: Vincenzo Natali.

Writers: Vincenzo Natali, and Antoinette Terry Bryant.

Cast: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, David Hewlett, Abigail Chu and Delphine Chaneac.

A movie clip for Splice can be seen here:

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Cabin Fever 2 on DVD February 16th

Author/Michael Allen

Cabin Fever 2 from director Ti West will hit DVD and Blu-Ray formats beginning February 16th, 2010. The film will have a gag real, director's commentary, and making of featurette. Not to be missed, Cabin Fever 2 will start right where the previous film ended. Unfortunately for some high school students "a killer virus" will ruin a prom or making it a lot more bloody interesting at the very least. A trailer is currently unavailable, but a synopsis is.

A synopsis for Cabin Fever 2 here:

"Cabin Fever delivered terror in the flesh but your flesh will crawl with Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever, the bloodcurdling sequel to hit horror film. Days after a killer virus consumed his friends; Paul emerges from a ditch by a river. Though his body has been ravaged by the virus, he is determined to survive and to warn others of the danger. However, a water bottling plant has already distributed contaminated water to the local high school.

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The school’s students are excitedly preparing for the prom, unaware they’re about to have a grisly date with death. The DVD contains thrilling bonus materials including audio commentary, a “Making of” feature and gag reel. An Official Selection of Screamfest L.A., Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever will be available in rated and unrated versions on February 16, 2009, coinciding with the Blu-ray debut of the original (FeatNet)."

Release Date: February 16th, 2010 (DVD).

Director: Ti West.

Writer: Joshua Malkin, and Randy Pearlstein.

Cast: Rider Strong, Noah Segan, Alexaner Isaiah Thomas, Giuseppe Andrews and Alexi Wasser.

Hopefully a screener for review will head this way soon.

A little more info' on Cabin Fever 2 can be found through Fearnet.com as seem here:


Cabin Fever 2 at Fearnet.com

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Slaughtered and the Bizarre: A Movie Review

Author/Michael Allen

Director: Kate Glover.

Writer: Kate Glover.

Known as Schooner of Blood in Australia and Slaughtered in North America, this first film from Kate Glover goes for the jugular right from the top. But the film poses a serious question: is it appropriate to keep serving beers when you have seen most of your friends murdered? Unbelievable in parts Kate Glover's first step in to the horror genre is a step mostly in the right direction.

Recently shown at the American Film Market for buyers Slaughtered's story involves a killer on the run in a small isolated pub. Characters Ryan (Christopher Tomkinson), Ash (James Kerley), and Luke (Tudor Vasille) are ripened for the slaughter while barkeep Jamie (Chloe Boreham) struggles to unmask the unknown villain. Few survive until the end and Slaughtered will likely remain a stand alone film.

The writing of the story seems to falter in places as characters deny their survival instincts in favour of becoming just another victim. After several bodies are found within the film the strategy for character Ryan and others seems to be business as usual. Written by Kate Glover the film shows some possible irrationality, but Kate's passion for writing shows through in the central heroine, Jamie, who is the antithesis of a female victim.

A predictable formula makes Slaughtered slightly unoriginal in the robust slasher horror genre, but something about the well developed characters makes the film worthy of a watch. Laughable at times possibly by mistake, Slaughtered aka Schooner of Blood is worth a watch and will hit North American shores at a later date. A film that gets many more things right than wrong, Slaughtered will not be the last time Kate Glover's name is seen in credits.

6 open mouths out of 10 (like your worst nite at the bar x 10).

A still of the killer here:












For more info' on Slaughtered check out the FB site here:

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Skjult (Hidden): Official Horrorfest Poster

Author/Michael Allen

Available since October 21st on Blu-Ray and DVD in Europe, a second movie poster courtesy of the After Dark Horrorfest is available for Skjult aka Hidden. Only available through Europe on DVD fans can get a chance to watch the film in theatres beginning January 29th. Other details are sure to follow, but for now have a look at this dark and foreboding movie poster that apparently leaves one of the characters struggling for air. Check out the After Dark website for more info'.

A synopsis for Skjult (Hidden) here:

"Kai Koss, upon the death of his cruel mother, unwillingly returns to the small town he ran away from 19 years ago. He is left in charge of the family home and the dark secrets that come with it. Kai soon finds himself tangled up in a series of murderous events that are beyond anyone’s control and his troubles begin to overwhelm him. He has spent the past two decades trying to forget a tortured past only to find that there are some things you just can't run from."

Release Date: January 29th, 2010 (theatrical).

Director: Pal Oie.

Writer: Pal Oie.

Cast: Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Cecilie Mosli, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bjarte Hjelmeland and Karin Park.

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Nightbeasts: Wes Sullivan on SciFiTalk

Author/Michael Allen

Director of Nightbeasts Wes Sullivan will be talking about the details of his film on Scifitalk.com. Tony Tellado will host a full segment on Nightbeasts this Wednesday, December 2nd. To talk of indigenous legends, the supernatural, and ancient myths Wes will be answer any questions science fiction and horror fans might have on the film. If you have a question for Wes contact Tony at Scifitalk.com as listed below. And for anyone not familiar with Nightbeasts a full synopsis and second trailer are below.

A synopsis for Nightbeasts here:

"Charles Thomas is a man desperately in need of a second act. Once upon a time, he had a successful lighting company that manufactured low voltage neon. Unfortunately, the company went out of business because of its inability to compete in a new global marketplace. Bankruptcy follows and a drinking problem hounds Charles soon thereafter. More upsets occur when Charles loses his wife Patricia (Holly Wilson) due to the financial strains of the bankruptcy. The loss of primary custody of Tim, his only son, is another devastating blow.

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Now, Charles has been sober for several months and he has a great desire to reunite with his estranged son and to piece together the fragments of his life. Charles decides to take Tim, this suburban youth, on a weekend hunting trip in the mountains, just like the trips his father used to take him on. Charles hopes that this will be a bonding experience and that the hike will repair some of the damage inflicted on their relationship. What neither Charles, nor Tim realizes is that there are horrors of another kind waiting for them in the nearby woods. In the mountain community that Charles has decided to camp in, an ancient horror lurks! The legend of the Sasquatch surfaces from the darkness of the woods and both Charles and Tim must fight for their lives or become two more victims to a horrific native curse (Nightbeasts)."

Release Date: Forthcoming.

Director: Wes Sullivan.

Writer: Wes Sullivan.

Cast: Zach Galligan, Robert Miano, Chad Trager, and Holly Wilson.

A new trailer for Nightbeasts:



Wes can be found here next Wednesday so have your questions ready:

Tony Tellado's SciFiTalk

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Trail of Blood: An Interview with the Guerrieri Brothers

Author/Michael Allen

Joseph Guerrieri (The Jackalope) and Justin Guerrieri are the brains and the legs behind horror film Trail of Blood. A film that is character driven, horrifying, and full of surprises, Trail of Blood is currently in post-production and searching for distribution. To be shown at film festivals beginning in 2010 the Guerrieri brothers have taken the time out from moviemaking to talk to me for all of you about Trail of Blood, the process of filmmaking, life and filming in the Angeles National Forest. Have a look at the interview below and prepare to be soaked in blood once the film is available to fans in 2010.

(Michael Allen) Hi Joseph and Justin thanks for talking about your film Trail of Blood.

(Joseph Guerrieri) It is our pleasure and thanks for posting an article of the film on your horror website.

(MA) No problem, can you tell me where your film company is based out of?

(Joseph G) We are based out of Los Angeles on the westcoast.

(MA) Great! I am on the westcoast as well. Let us talk about your newest horror film Trail of Blood. Where abouts in the production process are you?

(Joseph G)We are just putting the finishing touch on the film now. We are working with the special effects. So, there are a few things that we are dealing with. Other than that the film is basically done.

(MA) That sounds great. So, it sounds like the film will be available for fans soon. True? Have you found distribution for the film?

(Joseph G) We do not have a distributor yet.

(MA) Distribution seems to be part of the process of filmmaking along with film festivals. I think fans will recognize Robert Picardo from Star Trek fame. Can you tell fans what else Robert Picardo has starred in?

(Joseph G) He was on Star Trek: Voyager, he played the doctor. He has also been on Stargate: Atlantis. He has done a number of films with our executive producer Joe Dante including the Masters of Horror series (Homecoming). He was in Innerspace. They have done a lot of movies together. He was also Coach Cutlip on the Wonder Years.

(MA) Can you tell me who else is in the film that fans might recognize?

(Joseph G) The film also stars Kandis Erickson who you might recognize from the film Seance (200^). She is wonderful too and a great actress. There is another actor named Trevor Torseth. He has done a bit of television work. He was in a film called Lake Dead - he plays the villain. There is Maggie VandenBerghe and she was in a film called Aliens in the Attic. The film has a lot of young strong actors.

(MA) I have heard of Lake Dead- enjoyed it! Where did you shoot most of the scenes for Trail of Blood?

(Joseph G) We shot the entire film in the Angeles forest. It is right outside of LA'.

(Justin Guerrieri) It is pretty much a half hour outside of Los Angeles. Some of our shots were in higher elevations in the forest and the location was an hour outside of LA'. All the shooting was relatively close to LA', but we were trying to find locations that had a deep in the woods look. We found some cool locations for the movie.

(MA) I get lost in the woods all the time so this sounds horrifying already. How long was the shooting schedule?

(Joseph G) We shot it in two weeks or twelve days. It was six days on and one day off.

(MA) For fans who have not heard of Trail of Blood yet can you give them an intro' into the film and what to expect?

(Joseph G) The main character in the film is a young kid who has just enlisted in the Marines and him and his friends are going out into the woods. Along the way they encounter this ex-Marine who saw combat in Iraq and things take a turn towards the very ugly.

(MA) It sounds like this ex-Marine is a candidate for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Is that true?

(Justin G) Yes, essentially the film covers this ex-Marine with PTSD who accuses the kids of having killed a person in the woods. After, there are some bodies found in the woods. He accuses them of murdering these people and the movie changes into a hostage situation where the accusation fly back and forth. It is a psychological cat-and-mouse game between this ex-Marine and the young man who just enlisted in the Marines. They have a stand-off!

There is some mystery about who is doing the killing, but it really turns into a psychological thriller. The kids are trying to survive because the kids did not do it (murder).

Robert Picardo is an FBI agent who has a sixth sense and he kind of knows who the killer is, but he is kind of tormented by his own issues and his own demons. He has been following different murderers. He has a cool premonition about what is going on.

(Joseph G) We wanted to do something that was a genre film and then have a character driven story. It is a psychological journey not just a typical horror film. We wanted to make a smart film not just a popcorn movie. It is not a light film. It is a pretty serious film the way we undertook it. We crafted some cool characters and we wanted to watch the characters collide.

(MA) Okay, I think that is great introduction to the film and viewers can stay tuned as Trail of Blood develops over the next several months.

(Justin and Joseph G) Thanks a lot for talking with us and we will keep you up to date as the film develops. Thanks for the interview and take care.

Check out a second movie still from the picture here (click to enlarge):



And for those of you looking for more info' on Trail of Blood visit the film's homepage as seen here:

Trail of Blood Homepage

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A Violent Daybreakers Preview!

Author/Michael Allen

Already a January 8, 2010 release date has been announced for Daybreakers and now a second poster with a second trailer can be seen for the show right here. To star Ethan Hawke (Gattaca), Willem Dafoe (Antichrist) and Claudia Karvan (Strange Planet), Sam Neill and many others. Daybreakers will soon be available in theatres through Lionsgate Films (North America). So sit back, relax, and watch this second trailer, that fills in some of the gaps from the first.

A shot synopsis for Daybreakers here:

"In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into vampires. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival. Meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vamps' on a way to save humankind (IMDB)."

Release: January 8, 2010.

Director: Peter Spierig.

Writer: Peter Spierig.

Cast: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, and Claudia Karvan.


A trailer for Daybreakers here courtesy of Traileraddict.com:



For more info' on the film visit the homepage of Daybreakers:

Daybreakers Homepage

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The Sacred Coming Soon

Author/Michael Allen

The Sacred already enjoyed a limited theatrical release on October 13 of this year and early reviews are positive for this revenge thriller. The Sacred invovles the indigenous peoples of North America and their magical powers that are able to revitalize the dead. Very dark and thrilling the film will be available soon. Stay tuned for more info' on this action thriller directed and written by Jose Cassella. A trailer can be found below.

A synopsis for The Sacred here:

"A group of university students travel to a remote and sacred Native American patch of land, in order to complete a thesis project on Native American Folklore.
This patch of land was used hundreds of years ago to judge and punish murderous criminals. The land itself has magical powers making it possible for the dead to come back and punish the guilty...sins can come back and kill you (The Sacred)."

Release Date: 20101.

Director: Jose Cassella.

Writers: Jose Cassella and Sharon Reed.

Composer: Stefan Galaboff.

Cast: Jessica Blackmore, Lauren Brown, David Mackey, Ryan Marsico, and Jordan Wall.

The second trailer for The Sacred here:


THE SACRED- TRAILER- DIALOGUE VERSION- NEW

THE SACRED- Feature Film Site | MySpace Video

For more info' The Sacred on visit the homepage of the film here:

The Sacred on Myspace

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Sexy Bloodsucka Jones Finishes Photography

Author/Michael Allen

Bloodsucka Jones is a horror comedy that is very close to post-production. Principal photography was shot in Orange County, California and the story involves David Lewis who meets the girl of his dreams. Only this girl wants to suck his blood. Bloodsucka Jones does not shy away from the campy and instead embraces the vampire genre in these first movie stills. Check out the synopsis and a second still from the film below.


The synopsis for Bloodsucka Jones here:

"David Lewis meets the girl of his dreams who turns out to be a vampire. When her brother and his gang of preppy vampires set out to kill him he enlists the help of Tony the worst vampire hunter ever. They team up to get in worse trouble than when they started and as all seems lost they are helped by Bloodsucka Jones the long forgotten 70's comic book hero. Along with sexy sidekick Vanessa they train to became the mediocre heroes they were meant to be. Blood, babes, boobs, gore, chicks, vampires, severed heads, bad language, punching, kicking, biting, screaming, and gratuitous everything....ensue. No it is not Shakespeare it is the best damn movie ever!"

Another movie still from Bloodsucka Jones here:



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Horror Short Zombies and Cigarettes Available Now!

Author/Michael Allen

Sometimes it is nice to watch a film at home instead of running up to the local video store to rent the latest commercial release and now independent horror short Zombies and Cigarettes is available for viewing right here! From Spanish director Rafael Martinez this horror short shows off the make-up talents of Madda Bergeret and Antonio Naranjo with the picture taking place in a zombie infested mall. Very bloody and graphic this horror short shows what European horror can achieve. Rated mature this horror short, as seen below, is suitable for those fourteen and above. Check out the full horror short Zombies and Cigarettes past the break.

Release Date: November 22, 2009.

Director: Rafael Martinez.

Writer: Iñaki San Román.

Cast: Samuel Viyuela Gonzalez, Aroa Gimeno, and Javier Ríos.

The full horror short of Zombies and Cigarettes right here (in English subtitles):



For more info' on the film as it becomes available visit the film's homepage, which is still under construction:

http://www.zombiesandcigarettes.com/

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Behind the Scenes on the Set of Trap

Author/Michael Allen

Director Jason Horton will release four short clips from behind the scenes on the set of Trap and the first one is available below. The clip shows the funny misadventures of guerrilla filmmaking and the challenges of making an independent thriller on a micro-budget. From 2009 this first behind the scene clip shows the antics of the director himself (Jason Horton), Ashton Blanchard, Alonzo F. Jones, Robert Kitchen and others in a semi-spoof of life through the lens. Check out this first clip from Trap; your funny-bone with thank-you and stay tuned for further clips coming this way soon!

Release Date: 2010.

Director: Jason Horton.

Writer: Jason Horton.

Cast: Ashton Blanchard, Alonzo F. Jones, Robert Kitchen, Allen Perada, AnneMarie Pazmino, and Reggie Jernigan.

One of four behind the scenes clips for Trap here:



For more info' on Trap visit the film's webpage here:

Trap Homepage

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The Devil's Music Available December 9

Author/Michael Allen

The winner of the Best Independent Feature at the Fantastic Films Festival (2008), The Devil's Music will be able on DVD starting December 8. A horror film that centers around "shock rocker Ericka Spawn" this film has been receiving high praise since late 2008. Jinx Media is the production co' on this one and Lono Entertainment is distributing throughout North America. If interested in murder and the life of a band on the road a trailer for The Devil's Music is available below.

A synopsis courtesy of Horror UK:

"The movie charts the descent into murder and madness of shock rocker Erika Spawn, with unprecedented access to those involved at the time, and previously unseen footage from the most controversial rock n’ roll story of the decade."

Release Date: December 8, 2009 (DVD).

Director: Pat Higgins.

Writer: Pat Higgins.

Cast: Debbie Attwell, Richard Collins, Lucy Dunn, James Fusher, and Cy Henty.

A trailer for The Devil's Music here:



For an additional article on The Devil's Music here:

The Devil's Music at HorrorUK.com

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Trail of Blood First Trailer and Homepage

Author/Michael Allen

A Silent Sun Films horror production, Trail of Blood is currently in post-production. The film, from an initial trailer, is very unsettling and involves a group of campers who become terrorized by a: "veteran who vows to teach them" a bloody lesson. Robert Picardo, Trevor Torseth, and Kandis Erickson star in this independent horror feature that if completed shortly may see a late 2009 release or an early 2010 release date if completed in the new year. A trailer for Trail of Blood can be found below. Now for the synopsis...

A synopsis for Trail of Blood here:

"A gruesome double murder, the blood still fresh on the bodies...

A young Marine recruit and his friends are mistaken for the killers by a disturbed veteran who vows to teach them the horrors of war through a series of torturous mind games.

Their maddening fight for survival will uncover the darkest parts of humanity and leave you breathless (Trail of Blood).

Release Date: 2009.

Directors/writers: Joseph Guerrieri, and Justin Guerrieri.

Cast: Robert Picardo, Trevor Torseth, Kandis Erickson, and Tim Barraco.

The first trailer for the film here:



For more info' on Trail of Blood visit the homepage for the film here:

Trail of Blood Homepage

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Nine Dead Partners with Fabrication Films

Author/Michael Allen

Fabrication Films has picked up Nine Dead for distribution and now, to celebrate the union, a new one-sheet poster has been released. The newest poster looks very morbid with, likely, may of the characters lying in a prone position and possibly comatose or worse. Already Nine Dead has had its premiere at the American Film Market, but now, with distribution, the film is likely to show through a limited run with a future DVD/Bluray release in the works. Very other info' is currently available on director Chris Shadley's Nine Dead other than the film will have a 2010 release. Stay tuned for details.

An in-depth plot summary or script summary here:

"A masked gunman is on the prowl, kidnapping seemingly random victims without hesitation or remorse. First, a Vegas club owner, then a Hollywood actor and then a Los Angeles District Attorney; all taken in the blink of an eye with expert precision.

The police are helpless and baffled by the kidnapper's motive even as one of their own detectives falls victim to the one-man crime-wave. The true number of kidnapped victims and the assailant's motive comes to a haunting reality when these nine strangers find themselves handcuffed to nine separate poles in a bunker built by the masked gunman who is hell bent on revenge. But the gun in his hand and the threat of death are just tools in his forced act of attrition.

If the Gunman is going to succeed, he needs someone to live. "I have brought the nine of you here for a reason. Your survival depends on you figuring out what that reason is. I will leave you alone for you discussions but i will return over ten minutes and kill one of you until you figure out why I have brought you here, or until you are all dead." And with his single deadly statement, the gunman closes the bunker door, leaving the nine stranger scared, desperate and unsure of who will be the first one killed or if any will live.

They confess their worst crimes, sins and innermost fears hoping to find the connection that will keep them alive. As each ten-minute period expires, the gunman re-enters the bunker and asks his one simple question. "Why are you here?" If they don't have every piece of his twisted puzzle a single gunshot kills one of the nine resetting the clock giving survivors another chance to uncover the gunman's truth. Criminals, everyday citizens, a cop, a lawyer and a priest have all been extracted from their lives and thrust into a world of betrayal, deceit and murder. Unsure who to trust and what to believe, the nine must rely on each other before the clock on the next victims life runs down to zero.

Can their differences and prejudices be put asides? Will the answers come out? Who of the nine live and who dies? Only time will tell. You have ten minutes (IMDB)."

Release Date: 2010.

Director: Chris Shadley.

Writer: Patrick Mahoney.

Cast: Melissa Joan Hart, John Terry, Chip Bent, and Lawrence Turner.'

A trailer for Nine Dead can be found at the film's website located here:

Nine Dead Official Homepage

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Kinky Killers Exclusive Movie Stills and On-Demand Premiere!

Author/Michael Allen

A horror film that has already been released on DVD/Blu-Ray, Kinky Killers gets another premiere on the Movie Channel through Sho.com. A review of the film can be seen here: (Kinky Killers Review) before watching the full film through Sho.com, which stars Brooke Lewis, award winner Charles Durning, Michael Pare (Streets of Fire), and Beverly Lynn. Once known as Polycarp, Kenneth Del Vecchio's script intertwines a little Macbeth with some horror in the streets of New Jersey. Not to be missed the showing for Kinky Killers can be ordered below. Refresh your memory on the synopsis from Kinky Killers, as seen below, and have a look at two exclusive move stills from the picture.

"Patients of sexy psychiatrist Dr. Jill Kessey and eccentric attorney Alexander Hathaway are being murdered in bloody, satanic rituals. Law enforcement investigations reveal that sex and mutilation are the signatures of a serial killer, who likes to tattoo each of the victims after they are murdered. Lead detective Barry Harper discovers that some beautiful professional women are the prey...or are they doing the preying?"


Release Date: Right Now!

Director: George Lekovic.

Wrtier: Kenneth Del Vecchio.

Cast: Michael Pare, Brooke Lewis, Brandon Slagle, Charles Durning, and Beverly Lynne.

Kinky Killers at Sho.com here:

Kinky Killers at Sho.com

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I Can See You and Inner Frontiers: A Movie Review

Author/Michael Allen

Director: Graham Reznick.

Writer: Graham Reznick.

I Can See You is a film that was completed in 2008 and the movie is now available on DVD. Rich in the surreal, I Can See You is an impressionistic take on the typical formula of: a group of twenty-somethings go out to the bush only to be sliced and diced by the strange locals. Slow in pacing, initially, the music and final act make up for any early flaws.

The film stars Ben Dickson as Richards, a man who has encountered a block in artistic endeavours, Ben suggests a trip into the countryside to find inspiration for an ad campaign. Also, starring Duncan Skiies as Doug, Christopher Ford as Kimble, and Olivia Villanti; each of these characters take a step into a dream world, just outside of New York City. Instead of finding inspiration in the deep woods, the characters find a possible zombie, rape victim a la Deliverance, and much murder in what is probably the longest unexplained dream sequence in recent film history.

Since there have been zero interpretations of the final act, in reviews, this review will make an attempt to explain the final psychedelic images and conclusion in I Can See You. Likely an extended dream of central character Richards, the last act is a glimpse into the subconscious of a man searching for artistic inspiration. The film concludes sharply with many other interpretations possible, but the use of surrealistic imagery, nightmarish music, and shots of darkness signify a dream sequence as experienced through the eyes of the character Richards.

Slow to build-up in intensity, the music from Graham Reznick (The House of the Devil) is ever-changing, eerie, and often unsettling - especially near the final third of the film. Graham Rezick is also the producer, editor, and special effects supervisor of I Can See You and he lays down some excellent tracks in the film. The 60s music video in the last act for glass cleaner product Claractix is the best of the many musical choices.

Available now through the film's website I Can See You is a film that shows what can be done with a small budget and bizarre ideas. Creative, surreal, and impressionistic the film challenges reality and the conventions of independent filmmaking while offering a thrill ride to a psychedelic funhouse in the film's final act. Check this film out wherever you can find it as the film is already developing a cult following.

Editing/pacing/transitions: 4.5.
Music/use of sound/visual effects: 9.
Writing/plot/story: 8.5.

Overall: 7.25 Screaming screens out of 10 (like an acid trip to Cabin Fever and back).

More info' on I Can See You can be found from the film's website below:

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Slime City Massacre First Showing

Author/Michael Allen

The Slime City Massacre will have its premiere at the Beloit International Fim Festival beginning February 18 of next year. A horror film that borrows from the science fiction genre the Slime City Massacre has been described by director Greg Lamberson as: “a celebration of 1970s science fiction films, gooey 1980s horror films, and 1990s action films, held together by a sense of the world that could only exist in this decade. My goal was to make a fun film with a serious subtext and a lot of surprises.” No one could have described this unique film any better than the creator himself and now the film will be available for those in the Beloit, Wisconsin area. Have a look at Greg Lamberson's homepage for more details on the Slime City Massacre and many other horror projects below.

Release Date: February 18, 2010 (Limited theatrical).

Director/writer: Greg Lamberson.

Cast: Debbie Rochon, Lee Perkins, Brooke Lewis, Angelina Leigh, and Jennifer Bihl.

Greg Lamberson's homepage can be found here:

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The Viewer and 3-D Distortion: A Short Film Review

Author/Michael Allen

Director: Graham Reznick.

Writer: Graham Reznick.

The Viewer is a thriller short that has been added to the I Can See You DVD package and this 3-dimensional dramatic piece stands out in several ways. The short is visually stunning in 3-D and computer animated graphics. The story puts the viewer in the role of a mysterious murderer and the picture overall is very intriguing from beginning to end.

This Glass Eye Pix is the best one to date and The Viewer is a must see from the I Can See You DVD release date. Hypnotic, surreal, and almost fully immersible into the cinematic experience The Viewer must be picked up by those looking for something completely, unique and creative. Besides, who does not love seeing a stripper in 3-D?

A short synopsis for The Viewer here:

"The Viewer is a telepathic interrogation told from the perspective of a suspected murderer. Telepathic viewing doesn't come without a price, however. As the suspect resists the mind-reader's tactics, the "viewing" intensity is increased... dissolving the fragile boundaries between memory, identity, and reality (Glass Eye Pix)."

More details on The Viewer here:

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The Donner Party Opens at the Porta Vallarta Film Festival

Author/Michael Allen

The Donner Party will show at the Porta Vallarta Film Festival beginning December 2nd and run until December 4th. A film that tackles the real life story of the Donner Party and cannibalism in the Sierra Nevada, The Donner Party stars Crispin Glover (Beowulf), William Foster, and Clayne Crawford. The full synopsis for this harrowing tale is below until a trailer can be found for The Donner Party at a future date.

A synopsis for The Donner Party here:

"The Donner Party is based on the true story of a group of westward bound settlers stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1846. They must reach California for salvation, but without food and a guide, the group becomes disillusioned and decisions must be made so that others can stay alive. Inspired by the infamous Donner Party tragedy, the film is a harrowing look at survival and how far some will go to achieve it (The Donner Party)."

Release Date: December 2-4th (Limited Release)

Director: T.J. Martin.

Writer: T.J. Martin.

Cast: Crispin Glover, Clayne Crawford, Michele Santopietro, Mark Boone Junior, Christian Kane, Crispian Belfrage, and Catherine Black.

A trailer is forthcoming. For more info' on the film visit the homepage for The Donner Party at the Anacapa Entertainment website:

http://www.donnermovie.com/

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The Final to be De-Masked January 29th

Author/Michael Allen

The Final, directed by Joey Stewart, now has the first movie still from the film as seen left. Already announced to be at the "8 Films to Die For Film Festival," The Final, from Agora Entertainment, will be available as of January 29th at multiple theatres. Stay tuned for exact theatres and theatre dates, but for now have a look at the full cast line-up and movie still from The Final.

Cast: Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold, Travis Tedford, Lindsay Seidel, Mark Nutter, Hunter Garner, Eric Isenhower, Preston Flagg, Matthew Posey, Laura Ashley Samuels, Vincent Silochan, and Farah White.

A trailer for The Final has already been posted here:

http://www.28dayslateranalysis.com/2009/11/final-to-play-at-horrorfest-4-film.html

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Five Minutes from the Opening Scene of Deadline

Author/Michael Allen

Unfortunately no limited release is forthcoming for Deadline, a horror film from First Look Studios, but a DVD/Blu-Ray release is set for December 1, 2009. Brittany Murphy from 8 Mile and Thora Birch are the main stars with Tammy Blanchard supporting. Mysterious and haunting a full five minute clip is now available for fans to enjoy until the film is available for purchase. Have a look at the first five minutes, in the dark, and decide for yourself whether Deadline is as scary as being possessed by William Castle's spirit (Rosemary's Baby).

A synopsis for Deadline:

"Alice, 32, a writer recovering from a psychological breakdown retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on completing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. Shortly after her arrival, mysterious noises and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to fin out what is behind the endless terrorizing games (Deadline)."

Release Date: December 1, 2009 (DVD/BluRay).

Director: Sean McConville.

Writer: Sean McConville.

Cast: Brittany Murphy (Sin City), Thora Birsh, (American Beauty), Tammy Blanchard (Cadillac Records) and Marc Blucas (We Were Soldiers).

A full five minutes from the film for your viewing pleasure:



A small slice of info' can be found on Deadline here:

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Sweatshop and Music Equals Lots of Blood

Author/Michael Allen

Sweatshop is set to show at the New York Horror Film Festival in a mere couple of hours. Dark, independent and set in a rave, Sweatshop starts at 7:30pm in the Tribeca Cinemas. If you are in the area support independent filmmaking and an underrated genre - the nightclub slasher.

Set to music, Sweatshop revisits the slashers of the late 70s and early 80s to present a modern take on this already perfected category. Head down to the Tribeca Cinemas right now so you do not miss the blood and action on screen! For everyone else, not in New York, check out the synopsis, trailer, cast and crew info' inside.

"Charlie has made a name for herself and her electronica parties and the plans for tonight’s rave are her most extreme yet. On the edge of the city is an enormous vacant factory… and now, she and her friends have just over an hour to set up for an explosive rager without getting caught. The problem is, they already have been.

Her oversexed friends throw back a few drinks and begin setting up, unaware that they are being watched by something sinister lurking within the dark building’s endless corridors. With their attention quickly drifting away from the party and onto each other’s bodies, they begin to disappear into the night. With the music already blaring, no one can hear their frenzied cries of passion and terror. Little do they realize, a beastly all-seeing presence resides in this enormous place, and it drags a mammoth, inhuman weapon that serves only one purpose: to end the lives of anyone who trespasses here. Charlie hoped tonight’s party would be the best she’d ever thrown and now, it looks like it will be her last (NYHFF)."

Director: Stacy Davidson.

Writer: Stacy Davidson.

Cast: Ashley Kay, Peyton Wetzel, and Brent Himes

A full theatrical trailer for Sweatshop here:



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The Descent 2 and European Horror!

Author/Michael Allen

The Descent 2 premieres in the United Kingdom this December 2 with a follow up in Denmark on the 4th. In preparation for the premiere a slim teaser trailer is available for English fans prior to the release. Already receiving some moderate praise, the Descent 2 will revisit the same dark, monster filled caves of the first truly triumphant and heartbreaking original film. For North American fans an unspecified 2010 release date has been chosen for showings of the Descent 2. Check out this short teaser trailer from the United Kingdom that might not have been seen by some fans.

Release Date: December 2 (UK), December 4th (Denmark), and 2010 (N. America).

Director: Jon Harris.

Writer: J. Blakeson, James McCarthy, and James Watkins.

Cast: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Jackson Mendoza, Krysten Cummings, and Gavan O'Herlihy.

Have a look at the UK teaser right here:



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Shrove Tuesday Movie Trailer

Author/Michael Allen

Shrove Tuesday will be at the New York Horror Festival this Sunday November 22nd at 8:00pm. This horor short has influences from the tales of the Brothers Grimm and the first trailer looks like a child's fairytale. Very mysterious and intriguing, those on the eastcoast will get a treat on the big screen this Sunday in Shrove. Read the synopsis and watch the trailer, for the film, below.

"Shrove Tuesday is a dark fairytale, an homage to the Brothers Grimm, and to the slasher films of the 1970s and 1980s. It is the story of strong, bloody medieval vengeance, as woman, murdered for her beliefs, returns from beyond the grave to slay all of those who sent her to hell. No one is spared, as a young girl is stalked in the lonely woods by the vicious, child-eating demon. You will not believe what happens at the end!"

Director: Lee Matthews.

Writer: Lee Matthews.

Cast: Alison Cochran, Jeffrey Prewer, and Mark Newman.

A trailer for Shrove Tuesday here:



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