SyFy Corner: Ice Road Terror (2011)
Do ya think the SyFy Channel is even aware that all it’s original flicks have pretty much … scratch that … have exactly the same plots and characters and simply plug in some new creature into the formula? I think they’re fully aware of this and they embrace it. This way they can keep the … Read more
SyFy Corner: Mega Shark Vs. Crocosaurus (2010)
Let the gigantic monster match-ups continue. MEGA SHARK VS. CROCOSAURUS is a direct sequel to 2009’s MEGA SHARK VS. OCTOPUS … I guess ya just can’t keep a good shark down. But unfortunately I didn’t find this one nearly as fun as OCTOPUS and everything about this one feels like a rush job from the … Read more
SyFy Corner: Red Faction: Origins (2011)
Another Saturday night, another SyFy Original. What is it this time; the half-skunk, half-raccoon called Skuncoon? Or is it the half viper, half anaconda called the Vipbrator? Wait what?? You said there’s no silly giant, mashed up creature chasing around Eric Roberts, Dean Cain, or Kevin Sorbo?? What?!!?? That’s right everyone; the SyFy Channel has … Read more
SyFy Corner: Battle OF Los Angeles (2011)
Asylum Studios is shameless … absolutely shameless. This studio is known for their “mockbusters” in which they make z-grade versions of soon-to-be released big budget Hollywood films. When Hollywood was putting out TRANSFORMERS Asylum snuck out TRANSMORPHERS; before Hollywood could release the THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL remake Asylum cranked out THE DAY THE … Read more
SyFy Corner: Behemoth (2011)
Well here we are again … the same channel, the same day of the week, the same time, and the same kind of film. The SyFy channel has become the staple for offering giant attacking creatures (TRIASSIC ATTACK), matching up two different giant attacking creatures (MEGA PYTHON VS. GATOROID), and for giving the world some … Read more
After Dark Originals 2011: 51 (2011)
In 1928 Mr. Reese combined chocolate and peanut butter to give us Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. In the 1890’s some genius combined popcorn with caramel to give us Caramel Popcorn. In 1994 members of the bands Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Screaming Trees combined to form the powerhouse group Mad Season. Well forget about … Read more
SyFy Corner: Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011)
Well it’s finally here!! I’ve been covering MEGA PYTHON VS. GATOROID (premiering this Saturday, January 29th at 9pm ET/PT) since the early summer, 2010. We all know it stars former teen pop idols Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, has a Monkee in it, and has a gaggle of large-ass snakes and gators … but does SyFy … Read more
SyFy Corner: Face Off (2011)
Ya gotta hand it to the SyFy Channel; they aren’t afraid to keep introducing new shows and original movies to their adoring fans. Their newest series is a reality show called FACE OFF, premiering this upcoming Wednesday, January 26 at 10pm ET/PT. FACE OFF pits together twelve aspiring special effects artists competing against one another … Read more
SyFy (TV) Corner: Being Human (2010)
Over the holidays I received a beautiful promo/reviewer package in the mail from the folks over at SyFy promoting their new series BEING HUMAN, premiering this coming Monday, January 17 at 9pm ET/PT. Besides containing DVD screeners of the first 3 episodes, the package also has a really impressive scrapbook-like feel to it as it … Read more
SyFy Corner: Triassic Attack (2010)
Oh SyFy Channel what would we do without you? You continually crank out films full of goofy creatures, stereo-typical characters, formulaic plots, and cheesy dialogue. You’ve had a lot of flops (BEYOND SHERWOOD FOREST, WITCHVILLE) and you’ve also managed to squeak out a few fun ones (SHARKTOPUS, ICE SPIDERS); but one thing is a constant: … Read more
