2010 After Dark Horrorfest: The Reeds (2009)
Just the other day I was chatting with another hardcore horror fan and reviewer Goregirl (read her awesome blog here) about how its easiest to write a review on a movie you either absolutely love or absolutely hate and the most difficult films to review are the ones that are the “middle of the roaders” … Read more
2010 After Dark Horrorfest: The Final (2010)
By now you know I love supporting indie horror filmmakers. I guess it stems from my desire to support the little guy who’s up against the corporate machine. I myself have been in the corporate environment (in restaurants) and have experienced firsthand how the corporate wheels can break an individual and crush the creativity and … Read more
Discussion: Zombie Flicks that Surprised You (in a Good Way)
We had a long and fruitful last discussion about our favorite horror flicks that aren’t actually horror flicks. We’ve had some great picks and discussions backing up those picks. This new discussion is an idea from Candace (see her kick ass blog at http://candacemcbride.wordpress.com): What zombie movies have surprised you in a good way? This … Read more
2010 After Dark Horrorfest: Zombies of Mass Destruction (2009)
So far I’ve seen seven of the eight new After Dark 4 offerings (I’m watching the last one tonight). I’ll be honest folks; I’ve been less than impressed with this year’s offerings (with the exception of Dread). So when I sat down to watch Zombies of Mass Destruction (ZMD) I admit I was really scared. … Read more
30 Second Review: Land of Death (2003)
Ever hear of the saying, “Never meet your heroes”? There’s a good reason for that; in many cases we build up our heroes to near Greek God-like status and when we meet them we realize they’re just human beings like you and I. In addition to not meeting your heroes I can safely add, “Never … Read more
30 Second Review: Smash Cut (2009)
Talk about a really fun and gory movie that’ll have you laughing out loud at all the over-the-top gore and performances.!! Smash Cut, directed by Lee Demarbre, is a completely satisfying genre outing that delivers. The movie stars David Hess as low-budget horror schlock director Able Whitman who’s latest crappy flick (about a killer puppet) … Read more
Horror Spotlight: Jason Stephenson and NFTS Productions
Jason Stephenson. NFTS Productions (which stands for “Not for the Squeamish”). Ever hear of them? Chances are you probably haven’t … yet. Stephenson has directed five movies since 2004 and with each movie you can see his confidence and skills grow. Stephenson lives and makes genre films in Minnesota with, no doubt, a close circle … Read more
New Discussion: Your Favorite Horror Movies That Aren’t Actually Horror Movies?
Hey there loyal readers (wow sorry; I sound like Stan Lee!!!). Once again we wrapped up another killer discussion … this time about out favorite “giant creature” flicks. But earlier I was thinking about just how diverse the horror genre is (a topic we’ve discussed often here). Then I started thinking about how Hollywood studios … Read more
30 Second Review: Apocalypse of the Dead (2009)
Man I really wanted this one to kick ass!! This has all the elements to make it a modern cult classic: It’s a zombie flick; it’s the first zombie flick made in Serbia; it has decent gore f/x; and it has horror icon Ken Foree (who starred in 1978’s Dawn of the Dead). Sadly this misses … Read more
2010 After Dark Horrorfest: Kill Theory (2009)
Here we are again. Another After Dark Horrorfest 2010 flick and it’s becoming apparent that this year’s lineup (with the exception of Dread, so far) is no better than the previous years’. Like so many before it Kill Theory begins with an interesting premise that gets pissed away through shitty execution. Our story begins in … Read more
