Finland's Latest Thriller Export - Priest of Evil

Priest of Evil Finnish Art

Harjunpaa aka Priest of Evil is another film from Finland. This latest movie from this small country is a crime thriller and a novel adaptation of Matti Joensuu's material. The film follows a serial killer through his devious pursuits, as he takes victims from "Helsinki tube stations" (Twitch). One detective must test an underground bunker to find a murderous, but anonymous killer. Have a watch of the first trailer for the film courtesy of Twitch Films.

The synopsis for Priest of Evil:

"After a strange succession of deaths at Helsinki tube stations, the police are baffled: no one has seen anything and the tapes from the CCTV show nothing. Detective Sergeant Timo Harjunpaa of the Helsinki Violent Crimes Unit has seen more than enough of the seamier side of human nature in his career, but the forces of evil have never before crossed his path in such an overwhelming fashion. It emerges that his adversary is a deluded but dangerous character living in an underground bunker in the middle of an uninhabited Helsinki hillside. Detective Sergeant Harjunpaa must now face his most terrifying case yet" (Twitch).

Release Date: October 29th (Limitied - In Finland Only).

Director: Olli Saarela.

Writers: Matti Yrjana Joensuu, and Leo Viirret.

Cast: Peter Franzen, Irina Bjorklund, and Jenni Banerjee.

The trailer for the film here:



Sources:

Priest of Evil at Twitch Films

The horrors of war are shown in director Olli Saarela's 1999 film Ambush:



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Santa Travels to TIFF in Chains this Year in this Teaser for Rare Exports

Rare Exports Concept Poster

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is a film from Finland, which puts a dark note on the most notable of Christian holidays. Santa is kidnapped and the locals will need to find a way to free him from an overzealous developer. This picture shows at this year's Toronto International Film Festival beginning September 14th and there are more details inside including a teaser trailer.

The film's tagline:

"This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus" (Rare).

The synopsis for Rare Exports here:

"In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 metres deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up!" (Rare).

Release Date: September 14th (Limited Run).

Director/writer: Jalmari Helander.

Cast: Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Per Christian Ellefsen, Tommi Korpela, Rauno Juvonen, Ilmari Järvenpää, Peeter Jakobi, Jonathan Hutchings, Risto Salmi

One of two teaser trailers available for the film:



A second teaser with Santa Claus bound and chained:

Rare Exports Teaser #2

The film's homepage:

The Rare Exports Official Website

Fan page:

Rare Exports on Facebook

And Rare Exports at TIFF:

Rare Exports Schedule at TIFF

Another thriller from a famous Finnish director - Aki Kaurismaki titled Lights in the Dusk:



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When Crocs' Attack: Lake Placid 3 Movies to an October 26th DVD Release!

Lake Placid 3 DVD Art

SyFy produced the latest in the Lake Placid franchise for a release this past August 21st (Lake Placid 3). Now, Sony Pictures will be releasing this creature feature on DVD October 26th. The film involves unbelievably large crocodiles and their appetite for human flesh. Have a watch as twenty-five foot mayhem unloads in this first mature rated trailer for the picture.

The synopsis for Lake Placid 3:

"Get ready for a living, feeding nightmare when a swarm of gigantic crocodiles terrorizes a secluded country lake. When local wildlife is brutally mauled and campers are reduced to carcasses, biologist Nathan Bickerman (Colin Ferguson) knows a voracious predator is on the loose. So does a feisty female hunting guide (Yancy Butler) out for her next trophy. As the body count rises, the local sheriff tries to keep things quiet and keep the tourists coming. But when the horrifying, hulking truth emerges, can anyone stop these cold-blooded killers before they claim their next victim" (Upcoming)?

Release Date: October 26th (DVD).

Director: Giff Furst.

Writer: David Reed.

Cast: Colin Ferguson, Kirsty Mitchell, Kacy Barnfield, Yancy Butler, and Mark Evans.

The film's red band trailer:



Sources:

Lake Placid 3 at Upcoming Horror Movies

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A Theatrical Trailer for Yann Gozlan's French Film Captifs

Captifs Alt' Poster

A full theatrical trailer is available for director Yann Gozlan's (Echo) French language film Captifs. The trailer is entirely in French, but the dialogue seems to start with "the trip will take three hours" and the caption reads "Inspired from real events" (Captifs). The rest of the dialogue is just too fast for this reviewer. However, the clip does allude to organ harvesting for profit, as shown by the mysterious coolers and money changing hands. Interpretations aside, the film looks like a lot of fun for viewers, but less so for the captives.

A tagline for Caged here:

"They thought the war was over. But their nightmare was just beginning" (TF1).

A synopsis for Caged aka Captifs:

"Somewhere in Eastern Europe. Carole is a young nurse with a humanitarian aid group that has reached the end of its mission. But just then, the young woman and her two colleagues are kidnapped by strangers for mysterious reasons. Held captive, cared for and kept alive in an oppressive and sinister setting, the three prisoners soon discover with horror what their kidnappers truly have in store for them" (TF1).

Release Date: October 6th, 2010 (France Only, No Norte Americano Release Date Yet).

Director: Yann Gozlan.

Writers: Yann Gozlan, and Guillaume Lemans.

Cast: Zoe Felix, Eric Savin, Arie Elmaleh and Goran Kostic.

Producers: Alain Benguigui and Thomas Verhaeghe.

The trailer is here:



*French speaking readers are encourage to interpret the dialogue in the comments section.

The first teaser for the film here on 28DLA:

Captifs #1 on 28DLA

A second teaser for Captifs:

Captifs #2 on 28DLA

The film's fan site:

Captifs on Facebook

Sources:

Captifs at Upcoming Horror Movies

Another great, but bloody French film from director Xavier Gens (Frontier(s)):



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Indie Horror Alert: An Exclusive Look at Scott Hansen's The Perfect Breed with this Trailer

The Perfect Breed Poster

The first trailer for the independent vampire film The Perfect Breed is here from director Scott B. Hansen (Dead Men) and writer Cyril Augustin. In this clip, vampires travel across history from the brutality of medieval times to the bloody Civil War. The trailer is mysterious in tones as these immortal creatures are only shown near the end. Yet, The Perfect Breed is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious releases for 2010, with the use of hundreds of extras. Take an exclusive look at this latest Scott B. Hansen production below.

The synopsis for The Perfect Breed here:

"The film tells the story about a clan of vampires struggling for survival of their race, set against the back drop of the Civil War. Their lives are turned upside down when they take in a half breed human-witch and everything changes, forever" (The Perfect).

Release Date: 2010.

Director: Scott B. Hansen.

Writer: Scott B. Hansen and Cyril Augustin.

Cast: Jessica Hutson, Ethan Marten, Kera O'Byron, Ashley Mullins, Cat Doss, Amberly Pecsek, Robert Shepherd, and Brandon Cordon.

The full clip is here:



More details and photos are available at The Perfect Breed fan site:

The Perfect Breed on Facebook

The film's homepage:

The Perfect Breed Official Website

One of the more successful vampire franchises:



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Take to the Air in this Second Trailer for Kaare Andrew's Altitude

Altitude Official Poster

A second trailer is now available for director Kaare Andrew's Altitude. This supernatural clip shows more footage from the film in higher quality than the first. As well, a great deal more of the special effects used in the production can be seen in the clip, now that post-production is complete. Noteworthy is the fact that Alliance Films and Anchor Bay Entertainment have both picked up this film for release in North America. Have a watch as actors Ryan Donowho, Jessica Lowndes, and Michelle Harrison try to save themselves from a 40 to 50' toothy maw!

A synopsis for Altitude here:

"Altitude follows a group of teens on a weekend getaway aboard a small plane that suddenly turns deadly for the rookie pilot (Lowndes) and four young friends: Julianna Guill, Ryan Donowho, Landon Liboiron and Jake Weary. Minutes after the group takes-off, an unexplained malfunction sends the aircraft climbing out of control into the heart of a mysterious storm. Unable to get their bearings or contact the ground, the survivors gradually realize they are locked in combat with a terrifying supernatural force" (Trailer).

Release Date: October 26th, 2010 (Theatrical).

Director: Kaare Andrews.

Writer: Paul A. Birkett.

Cast: Jessica Lowndes, Ryan Donowho, Michelle Harrison, Julianna Guill, Landon Liboiron, Jake Weary, Mike Dopud, Ryan Grantham, Chelah Horsdal, and Ian Robison.

The second trailer here:



The first clip was previously posted November, 2009 and can be found here. A few more direct shots of the creature (low quality):

The First Trailer for Altitude - More of a Promo Reel

An interview with the director on this project:

An Interview w/Kaare Andrews on 28DLa

Sources:

Altitude on Trailer Addict

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A Failing Grade Leads to Murder in Johannes Robert's F

David Schofield as Robert Anderson in F

F is a film from Black Robe productions, which recently had a World Premiere at London's Frightfest (August 27th); now, the film is releasing a trailer. In this short clip, youths terrorize an English teacher for fun, while killing many of the other students in a UK based school. The title F would seem to hint at a failing grade and some kids need to learn how to take a little more criticism. The trailer for the film is inside, courtesy of Twitch Films and a synopsis is available here, from Black Robe Productions.

The synopsis for F here:

"F is set in a sprawling U.K. comprehensive school, after lessons have finished for the day. It tells the story of Robert Anderson, a burned-out world-weary English teacher, a man who has to face his most terrifying demons. The school comes under relentless attack from a group of blood thirsty hoodies, intent on one thing and one thing only, to spread terror. Anderson must battle these brutal killers, and his deepest fears, in a desperate battle for the survival of his pupils, fellow teachers and those he holds most dear. F will be in cinemas in Autumn 2010.

Director/writer: Johannes Roberts.

Cast: David Schofield, Emma Cleasby, Ruth Gemmell, Juliet Aubrey, and Roxanne Mckee.

The trailer for F here:



More details on the film at Black Robe:

F at Black Robe

Sources:

F at Twitch Films

A horror television mini-series in which director Johannes Roberts was part of:



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Indie Horror Alert: An Early Look at Benjamin, Byer's Bog and Virtue

Virtue Concept Poster

This is an early look at a slate of several film collaborations from Paisaen Productions, Rampant Entertainment, and Collective Development Inc. After the film Renovation premieres October 23rd, Byer's Bog, Benjamin, and Virtue will move in to or complete production. Each of the films listed are based in the horror genre, and Virtue will star Lana Wood (Divas of Novella) in a "classic horror" tale (CDI). An early concept poster is left and the tagline for the project is: "You never forget your last time." A few more details on all of these projects are inside.

Virtue

Release Date: 2011.

Director/writer: Robert H. Gwinn.

Cast: Lana Wood and DJ Perry.

DJ Perry on the set of Benjamin

Benjamin

Cast: Carlucci Weyant, Niki Saletta, James Russo, DJ Perry and Robert Miano.

Dark Cell

Director/writer: Charles Pisaeno.

*Set in the Yuma Historical Prison.

More details on these projects will be posted here:

CDI Productions

Details on the Renovation world premiere here on 28DLA:

Renovation Premiere on 28DLA

Sources:

Collective Development Incorporated. 30 August 2010. Press Release.

Another CDI production:



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Two New Clips for Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D Now Online

REA3D Movie Poster Alt'

Two new clips have come out this week for action packed Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D. The clips are titled "Axe Man" and "Tower Swing;" in each clip, female protagonists take on assorted villains. The "Axe Man" is especially well done, as this larger than life character appears to be drawn with CGI, or is at least enhanced with computer generated imagery. Have a look at both inside.

The synopsis for Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D here:

"In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap" (Resident).

Release Date: September 10, 2010 (Wide Release).

Director/writer: Paul W. S. Anderson.

Cast: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth MillerShawn Roberts, Boris Kodjoe, Kim Coates, Spencer Locke, and Kacey Barnfield.

The clip for "Axe Man" here:



The clip for "Tower Swing" here:



Another clip from the production can be seen here on 28DLA entitled "Landing:"

Landing on 2DLA

The Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D fan page:

REA 3D on Facebook

The film's official webpage at Sony:

The Resident Evil: Afterlife Homepage

Still this reviewer's favourite film in the franchise. Lots of well drawn characters, action, and a moral message or two about genetic engineering:



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Indie Short Alert: iPsycho on the Airwaves Right Here

iPsycho Movie Poster

Director Chris Notarile has sent along his latest short film - iPsycho. The film is for mature audiences due to language and the film involves a serial killer stalking a podcast talk show host. The entire fifteen minute short is below. So, step inside the mind of one demented fan, who has high standards for what goes out on the air.

Notarile describes the film as:

"[iPsycho] is a horror thriller with tones most familiar with When A Stranger Calls."

Director/writer: Chris Notarile.

Cast: Kim Santiago, Cheryl Alessio, DeVille Vannik and Christopher Piccione.

The entire short here:



Other shorts from Notarile are here:

Notarile at Blinky Productions

Fans of this film can pick up Methodic from the same director:



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The Dead Matter and Excellence: A Movie Review

The Dead Matter DVD Art

Director: Edward Douglas.

Writers: Tony Demci and Edward Douglas.

The Dead Matter is a remake of a smaller film by director and writer Edward Douglas of the same name fifteen years previous (Fearnet). Midnight Syndicate Films and Precinct 13 Entertainment created this film through a joint production venture and The Dead Matter released on DVD July 30th. The DVD is jam-packed with special features from gag reels to music videos and the film stars Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead) with Andrew Divoff (The Rage). Totally enjoyable, this film blends a lot of genres to tell an interesting tale of witchcraft, possession and "post mortem Americans," aka zombies (Dead Matter); musical compositions also enhance the dark drama of the film.

The film interlaces a lot of sub-plots, but centrally The Dead Matter is about one devout sister's desire to speak with her dead brother. To achieve this goal a lot of friends are put in dire situations and Gretchen (Sean Serino), the sister, must face an ancient vampire named Vellich (Divoff). Many of these characters come together to square off on an ancient site, where the dead are brought back for a second shot at life.

There are many elements in the picture which are appealing including: the use of many classic movie characters e.g. vampires, vampire hunters, zombies, the inclusion of curses, a rich visual display, and clever scenes e.g. a vampire attack shown primarily through a mirror. The pacing is kept to a fast tempo, but the film does not feel rushed. The dramatic music is especially well done as rock music blends with electronica and classical. Midnight Syndicate Films started with musical compositions in film before moving to this first production and the transition is excellent: "Douglas and company [Midnight] managed to accomplish their goal of transforming Midnight Syndicate’s sense of spooky Halloween fun to a visual medium" (Fearnet). The list of quality elements continues and director Douglas shows his foundation in horror brilliantly in this first venture.

The critiques are minimal and simply include an underdeveloped plotline involving drug addicted vampires, a strange looking wig worn by Vellich, and a few scenes which are cut too short. Several minor vampires in the film use a weight loss drug to get high and this leads to their own destruction. Sadly, this plotline is given only a scene or two in a dark drug den. The grey wig worn by the central antagonist is simply over-the-top: "Divoff’s wig is a little too ‘80s hair-metal for my taste'" (Fearnet). Finally, several scenes are held to two minutes in length to add in a great deal of material and this can be a little frustrating. However, many comedic elements and nods to other films in the genre override these few negatives.

One of the best elements in The Dead Matter is the tragic ending, which leaves one of the central characters mortally wounded. The film seems to come full circle as a second female grieves the loss of an intimate. Yet, death in horror is not always a sure thing and the ending, while seemingly one scene short, begs the question: what happens next? The answer to this is up to the viewers, but here is one strong vote for more material from Douglas and his company Midnight Syndicate Films.

In closing, The Dead Matter offers a lot of footage in the film and in the DVD's bonuses. The details have really gone into the production and the result is extraordinary: "there is enough extras on hand to keep you busy for an entire weekend" (Fearnet). Available on DVD now, this reviewer encourages you to get your bloodlust fix in this well-written, well-orchestrated and comedic production.

Plot/story//treatment: 8 (-1 for some undeveloped sub-plots already mentioned, -1 for a slightly short conclusion).
Characters/characterizations: 7.5 (believable, -1.5 some stereotypes e.g. the strong jock/hero, the computer geek, -.5 for an overly happy character who is supposed to be grieving for her brother - Gretchen).

Overall: 7.75 out of 10 (well done).

The film's trailer:

The Dead Matter Trailer on 28DLA

The Dead Matter homepage:

The Official Website of The Dead Matter

A fan page for the film on Facebook:

The Dead Matter on FB

A review of the film here:

The Dead Matter on Fearnet

The deluxe edition:



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Titanic II and Vanity: A Movie Review

Titanic II DVD Art,

Director/writer: Shane Van Dyke.

Titanic II is the most recent Asylum release with a DVD date of August 24th. The Asylum, as a production and distribution company, is a little hit and miss with this reviewer. Airline Disaster was good, but Transmorphers and The Terminators were less satisfying. Titanic II does not rise much higher than the latter. This film seems more of an ego project for director, writer, producer and actor Shane Van Dyke than anything else. Almost all objectivity is lost by Van Dyke as he appears in more than 75% of scenes as the world's second greatest martyr (Jesus Christ the first). As well, the use of green screens and CGIed objects really break the reality of a mediocre disaster film.

The premise is ridiculous, but in short a large ice shelf has sunk into the North Atlantic creating a mega-tsunami. This gianormous wave speeds along at "800 mph," (Dread) on a collision course with a newly launched luxury cruiseship dubiously titled the Titanic II. A hundred years after the original sunk, this second ship is doomed to "make history," (Titanic II) on its maiden voyage.

Cliches and melodrama aside, what really becomes apparent is director Van Dyke's deep love for himself and if you do not like him as much as he likes himself then you are not going to love this film much. Van Dyke's character, the millionaire Hayden Walsh, is a mechanical genius, lady's man, scuba diving expert, jet setter, and a budding biologist. Action in the film generally sets up further scenes for Van Dyke's character to the detriment of the other actors in the film. Some viewers will be bored with the constant instances of martyrdom.

There are a few positives in the feature as the action in the scenes creates some excitement and the performance of Bruce Davison (Apt Pupil) is adaptive to the material and thankfully understated. Also, watching several passengers on the Titanic II flop around like a group of beached seals after the iceberg hits is comical and noteworthy. The premise is interesting, but unbelievable and the project is ambitious in nature, which seemed to strain the budget of the picture. However, there are few flaws in the technical production and only one scene with noticeable ADR (audio dialogue replacement).

The use of CGI for helicopters and even the ship itself is well done; yet, the use of a green screen during some North Atlantic shots is unbelievably bad. These scenes are so obviously not taking place in the locale that they are representing that the effects really break the reality of the picture: "action and suspense are constantly hampered by the low budget and the special effects" (Dread). Some of the poor effects of the film are battling with Van Dyke for the most absurd award in the film. Van Dyke shows himself the champion after his momentous, sacrificial death in the final scene.

The Asylum's Titanic II sunk itself at the midway point when the film turned into a star vehicle, while some of the action threatens to make the film a lot of fun. Melodramatic, ambitious, and portraying actresses as no better than arm candy for the male stars, Titanic II is heading for the ocean's floor long before the iceberg hits.

Overall: 5.5 out of 10 (the film gets an automatic 5 out of 10 for not being primarily dubbed, keeping the lights and camera on - however the writing, acting, directing and other film elements mostly hamper the film - -2 for too many scenes involving Van Dyke, -1 for Van Dyke making himself look like the Golden Boy of cinema, -1 for green screen shots, -1 for a few overly dark shots, +.5 for Davison's performance).

The film at The Asylum:

Titanic II at The Asylum

The film's trailer:

Titanic II Trailer Here on 28DLa

A review of the film by the Foy Wonder at Dread Central:

Titanic II at Dread

Hmmm...



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Airline Disaster and Good Times Had: A Movie Review

Airline Disaster DVD Art

Directed by: John J. Willis III.

Writter: Paul Sinor and Victoria Dadi.

Airline Disaster is one of The Asylum's latest releases and this production company is mostly known for its campier versions of Transformers or the Terminator (Transmorphers and The Terminators). They also have several sexier films. However, The Asylum leaves the camp behind in Airline Disaster and some of the sexiness with Lindsey McKeon only getting minimal scenes. Simply put, this film is an action packed ride through a terrorist ordeal with the camp of previous films replaced by some cheesiness in CGI effects and tense drama.

In short, several Neo-Nazi hijackers take over the Starquest, a state of the art, automatically flown airplane. These terrorists want ten of their friends released from the New Jersey State Penitentiary, or else the plane's captain and brother of the the President of the United States is going to be murdered. The passengers on the plane are also in jeopardy. Add in a few laser beams, missiles, and lots of gunfire then Airline Disaster turns into a fairly solid action thriller.

Released on DVD June 29th, Airline Disaster has been described as the following: "if you put some effort into it you might find some enjoyment" in the film (Armstead, FCU). The film does have a lot of inconsistencies e.g. stealth fighters exploding from fuel leaks, lasers going wild and blowing up city blocks. Yet, the film's pacing is well-done, with the action consistent. Basically there is almost always something going on and most film fans will find some excitement in this Asylum effort. As well, the performances are good, with the leader of the hostage takers, Robert Stevens (Geoff Meed) appropriately evil; Meredith Baxter ("Family Ties") also makes a solid appearance as a distressed president.

This film is not going to break any DVD records, but The Asylum seems to be rolling up their sleeves in order to bring or at least attempt to bring tense drama. There seems to be a transition happening here from over-the-top, unbelievable productions to more tightly written thrillers. Titanic II is a second film from The Asylum, which releases on DVD August 24th, that is attempting to bring a little reality to the table. This is a nice change as a little believability goes a long way to making a film enjoyable.

Already distributed last month, fans of thrillers might find something worth seeing in Airline Disaster. Not overly challenging in the material nor very thought provoking once the credits role, the film is still a fun watch. The CGIed destruction of multiple airplanes is just the ridiculously sweet icing on the cake.

Overall: 6 out of 10 (-1 for not explaining one villain's demise, -1 for too much CGI, -1 for not enough Lindsey McKeon, -1 for repetitive music).

The film's trailer here at 28DLA:

Airline Disaster Trailer

A review of the film:

Airline Disaster Reviewed at Film Critics United

The film at The Asylum:

Airline Disaster w/Photos at The Asylum

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A Mysterious Trailer for the UK's The Last Seven Starring Danny Dyer

The Last Seven DVD Art

Those in the UK will be getting a nice treat as director Imran Naqvi releases his feature The Last Seven in theatres next week. The trailer and the premise are both interesting, as the last seven people on earth struggle to stay alive. This film stars Danny Dyer (Severance), Tamer Hassan (Clash of the Titans), Daisy Head and Sebastian Street. Releasing through Press on Features, fans of thrillers can check out the promotion trailer for the feature inside.

The synopsis for The Last Seven here:

"The Last Seven is a gripping thriller, as seven strangers wake up in a deserted London with no memory of who they are or what has happened. They wander the empty streets and try to piece together their memories and someone, or something seems to be following them. This something is coming for each of them" (Press On Features).

Release Date: August 30th (DVD and A Limited Theatrical Release in the UK Only).

Director: Imran Naqvi.

Writer: John Stanley.

Cast: Tamer Hassan, Simon Phillips, Ronan Vibert, Rita Ramnani, John Mawson, Jim Ford, David Frost, and Chris Grezo.

The trailer for the film here:



*No word on a North American release and no DVD rights sold for this territory.

More info' on the film here:

The Last Seven Homepage

The film's fan site with more details:

The Last Seven on Facebook

Sources:

Press on Films. 27 August 2010. Press Release.

Another film from actor Danny Dyer called Dead Man Running, which releases through Phase 4 Films shortly:



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Cuba Brings Juan of the Dead to North American Shores?

Juan of the Dead Poster

Juan of the Dead is a film from Cuba with Alejandro Brugues (Personal Belongings) at the helm. The film involves a new revolution in Cuba, one involving fighting the undead! Alexis Diaz de Villegas steps in as the hero slacker who hopes to make Cuba free once again. The film is one of Cuba's most expensive at $2.7 million and the film has a release date goal of 2011. So, here is hoping the film makes it past the American embargo and viewers can enjoy the two comedic trailers inside.

*No synopsis available.

Release: 2011.

Director/writer: Alejandro Brugués.

Cast: Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, and Jazz Vilá.

The first humourous trailer for Juan of the Dead here:



The second:



Sources:

Juan at Punch Durnk Critics

Juan at Trailer

The English version:



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Indie Horror Alert: One Week in Windchocombe To Test Character's Deepest Fears

OWIW Poster

A certain 28DLA fan has been hounding this reviewer for over a week to post an article on One Week in Windchocombe and at 28DLA the staff aim to please. So here is a preview of a film that is currently in production. What is known is that Jeffery J. Timbrell is the writer of this independent piece and Timbrell is a part time writer at the online horror magazine Fatally Yours. Also, the film's title is eerily similar to a district in Tewkbury, England called Winchcombe. So, likely this Canadian writer has tripped across the pond, but this is conjecture. Finally, the film involves facing one's fears, which is always a positive thing, and the differences in perspectives of events in a haunted house, which are sure to be varied. Fans of independent horror can check out the cast and crew lists available, with more info' to come once production has wrapped.

The synopsis for One Week in Windchocombe:

"Five people try to survive a week in a haunted house for a cheap reality show called One Week in Windchocombe, where their secrets, insecurities and deepest fears begin to manifest in the real world" (Fatally).

Writer: Jeffery J. Timbrell.

Cast: Christopher Maddison, Emily Schooley, Alen Delain, Sean Kaufmann, Richard Andy Malone, Kelly Ames, Xena Whiting, and Anna Ross.

Over two dozens picks from the set are available here:

OWIW on Flickr

Sources:

OWIW at Fatally Yours

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Throwing Stones Web Series

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The Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival Announces Four Films for 2010

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Four films have been announced as showing at the Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival so far. To show are the comedic goreathon Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, the low budget zombie flick Colin, the documentary on Dick Dyszel's life Every Other Day is Halloween and the Herschell Gordon Lewis production The Uh-Oh Show! This event takes place in Washington, D.C. beginning October 21. This is the fifth year for the event and these four films will give horror fans a tease as to what to expect from the upcoming film festival. A few more details on Spooky Movie are below, with a full announcement of films September 7th, and a synopsis for each film mentioned.

A Tucker and Dale vs. Evil synopsis:

Director: Eli Craig.

"Dale (Labine)and Tucker (Tudyk) are two good-natured hillbillies mistakenly accused of being psycho killers by a group of camping college kids. A summer cabin then becomes a place of pure evil as these kids are led to slaughter by their own hands" (28DLA).

Showings: October 21st to 25th.

Colin

Director: Marc Price.

"Our hero Colin is bitten by a Zombie; he dies and returns from the dead. We follow him as he wanders through suburbia during the throes of a cadaverous apocalypse" (IMDB).

Every Other Day is Halloween

Director: Dick Dyszel.

"Join filmmaker C.W. Prather as he takes TV lovers on a nostalgic trip back to when horror hosts haunted the UHF dial and regional television held a treasure trove of localized surprises. For generations of Washingtonians, the name Dick Dyszel will forever be synonymous with three names: Bozo the Clown, Captain 20, and Count Gore De Vol. Through the 1970s and '80s, Dyszel's colorful television characters entertained adults and children alike. Later, when the millennium was about to turn and skeptics cited horror hosts as a relic of the past, Dyszel revolutionized the concept of on-demand entertainment by launching "Creature Feature: The Weekly Web Program" (BestBuy).

The Uh-Oh Show

Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis.

*A synopsis is unavailable at this time, but think horror icon biopic.

*Opening night on October 21 will be held at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, with the rest of the screenings (October 22-25) will be at Cinema Arts in Fairfax, VA

For more info' on the film festival:

The Spooky Movie Film Festival Homepage

The film festival's fan page:

Spooky Movie on Facebook

Sources:

A Synopsis of The Uh-Oh Show on Best Buy

Not in Washington, D.C.? That is okay; Colin is available here:



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