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| Funny Games |
Funny Games (2007)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – July 4, 2008
Recently a movie hit the theaters and has done quite well featuring a couple tormented by a group of teenagers. THE STRANGERS has made over 51 million dollars at the box office, which is very good for a horror film, and it was a good horror film with actual actors as opposed to the models that they fill the typical PG-13 flicks that they keep putting out there. A movie with a similar plot: FUNNY GAMES was released in 2007 and it follows the same path as THE STRANGERS but proves to be a better production with more interesting characters and shows even less mercy.
George (Tim Roth) and his wife Ann (Naomi Watts) and their son Georgie (Devon Gearhart) are headed to their vacation home for some rest and relaxation. With Roth and Watts in a film, you know that it will probably be a decent flick, and event Gearhart did a fantastic job in his role. This movie’s cast is perfect and this movie becomes unsettling in the first fifteen minutes and you remain on edge until the very end of the film.
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| House of the Damned (2008) |
House of the Damned (2008)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee –July 2, 2008
“Damn this house!”
Sean Weathers has put together a string of horror films. Filming in the city, which is rarely seen in this genre, automatically is compelling because it is so rare. Most of the time, you will see the backwoods or some small town, but the city can be a scary place and that is what Weathers attempts to display in his 2008 film HOUSE OF THE DAMNED, his directorial debut.
Liz (Valerie Alexander) has lost her father and there is a lot of mystery involved with his death. She is in mourning and is also dealing with a sick grandfather, Johnny (Nahum). Although coughing a little too much, playing up the role of a sick old man, he still is a very decent actor and brings some legitimacy to this film. He is seen as a senile old man, but he knows the truth about Liz’s mother, Emily (Monica Williams).
Emily is throwing a birthday party for Liz in an attempt to cheer her up, but the party turns into a disaster when the evil is unleashed. Although most of the actors do fairly well, especially when you consider the very low budget of this flick, Kevin (Clinton Philbert) didn’t seem to take the role too seriously. Part of the problem with low budget films is that when you employ your friends, they don’t take it as seriously as you do and I think that we have that problem here with Philbert. Every time that he said something stupid, which is basically every time that he’s on screen, I cringe. He really does take a lot away from this film. |
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| Evil Awakening Press Release: Critics |
 The Critics Have Spoken:
Evil Awakening Brings the Slash Back
X Posse Press Release – July 1, 2008
Evil Awakening will be unleashed on DVD on August 19th, and the buzz surrounding this production grows each and every day that passes. The people are speaking and they are saying: “We Want The Slasher Film Back!” Evil Awakening delivers. It is not a remake. It is not based on an Asian horror film. This is an American Slasher. With Jason, Freddy, and Michael Myers dead and buried, a new legend arises on August 19th.
What the Critics are saying:
“Evil Awakening is a classic slasher film.” – Heidi Martiniuzzi, The Horror Post
“An entertaining ride!” – Verhoskan, Zombie Movie Data Base
“Highly Entertaining!” –Josh Agnew, Evil Klown
“It’s movie making at its finest!”—Brian Morton, Rogue Cinema
Horror fans, it’s time to reclaim the genre and bring back the originality and Slasher film that has been clamored for. Evil Awakening is making a statement and winning the critics over. It’s time for you to own your very own copy. Click Here to Order Evil Awakening!
You can check out the new trailer for Evil Awakening by clicking here! |
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| Haggerty Press Release |
New Photos From WITCHMASTER GENERAL - Film Debut of L.A. Guns Singer Phil Lewis - and New Teaser Trailer for Jim Haggerty's GRAVE DANGER
A Jim Haggerty Press Release - July 1, 2008
Over 70 new photos have been made available from 'Witchmaster General' - the feature film debut of L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis - and can be viewed at this location.
In the film, Lewis plays Dr. Gorgon - a satanic witchdoctor who runs a murder-for-hire business. The film also stars B-movie scream queen Suzi Lorraine, Vic Martino of 'The Sopranos', and also marks the feature film debut of alluring Playboy Playmate Colleen Marie.
'It was a great experience - most of the cast and crew I've worked with before,' says producer/writer/director Jim Haggerty, 'but it was a huge charge for us to work with big stars like Suzi, Colleen, Vic, and of course Phil. They all couldn't have been nicer and more professional. It was an honor, a privilige, and a damn good time.'
Visit the Witchmaster General MySpace page at this location.
'Witchmaster General' will see the light of day at the end of this year or the begining of next year. In the meantime, Haggerty's fourth film 'Grave Danger' is being readied for a late-summer completion and Haggerty hopes to get the film a short theatrical engagement in New York.
'We're looking at some of the smaller, more adventurous downtown NYC theaters to include it as part of their Halloween showcases,' says Haggerty. 'That one is a lot of fun, it's really a great Halloween popcorn kind of movie.'
Visit the 'Grave Danger' MySpace page at this location.
A new teaser trailer for 'Grave Danger' can be viewed by clicking here |
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| Martial Arts, Horror, and Rock N Roll: “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros Gets Scared Stiff |
Martial Arts, Horror, and Rock N Roll: “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros Gets Scared Stiff
Interview by Geno McGahee – July 1, 2008
“A lot of the movies are a little obvious and show too much gore onscreen.” – Stephen Quadros
In 1990, a horror film would be released titled, “Demon Wind,” and it was an interesting low budget flick featuring some monsters and did a lot with very little money behind it. That was the first time that I witnessed Stephen Quadros act, but I would not have a full appreciation until I saw him in the 1991 classic, “Shock’em Dead.” The film dealt with a wannabe rock star, Angel Martin (played by Quadros) chasing a dream and falling flat on his face, until he made a deal with the devil, which turned him into a rock God. The movie was absurd and amusing and if you can find it, considering that it’s not on DVD, I recommend that you give it a chance.
Quadros seemed perfect for the role, considering his substantial history in music, and it is a love that still exists. He performs in several bands and throughout his career has had many unique opportunities, thanks in large part to his music. Versatility is the word that describes Quadros, as not only has he acted in several films and television shows, and has pursued a career in music, but he has also turned his love of martial arts into a profitable career.
He was a contributing columnist for Black Belt Magazine in the late 1990’s, co-authored a book on the subject, and has used his expertise to improve action films that featured Action Legends Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal. Quadros now does commentary on Elite XC, a Mixed Martial Arts program, featured on Showtime, displaying his knowledge of the game and also pushing the skyrocketing sport.
This interview with Stephen Quadros, despite my love of horror and interest in Shock’em Dead, is a window for all boxing fans. MMA has been viewed as the enemy of boxing, and the sports have been in competition with each other for supremacy in the fighting world in the eyes of many. Many boxers find their way into the cage or octagon and lose quickly, making many wonder just why they are doing it. MMA is very popular at the moment and provides a nice paycheck to the boxers, that is why, and Quadros pulls no punches as he explains why MMA has been moving up the ladder of popularity in sports as well as similar problems that both sports have.
Quadros has the nickname of “The Fight Professor” and when you consider his accomplishments and history in the realm of fighting, there’s no wonder why. He has followed many routes to the top, shown diversity, and has made his mark in both the MMA and film. Demon Wind and Shock’em Dead are well known in the horror community, and Elite XC is one of the hottest tickets and shows in town. It’s safe to say that Quadros is doing something right.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Scared Stiff Presents Stephen Quadros… |
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| Dead and Buried |
Dead & Buried (1981) Reviewed by Melissa McGahee - June 28, 2008
“You evil son of a bitch!” - Sheriff Dan Gillis (James Farentino)
“Dead & Buried” opens when a photographer on the beach begins flirting with Linda (Nancy Locke) a local resident of the small town, Potters Bluff. Out of nowhere the photographer is viciously attacked by the townsfolk. With Linda’s approval they tie him to a tree and burn him to near death. Sheriff Dan Gillis (James Farentino), the only one unaware of the attack, begins to thoroughly investigate the crime. The locals though his friends, are still suspect and he begins talking to them. Everyone feigns concern and it is soon apparent that the only one who isn’t aware of the dark sinister side of the coastal town is the sheriff. Gillis turns his attention to the old eccentric mortician William Dobbs (Jack Albertson). Dobbs gleefully tells Gillis that the work he does is that of a magician.
Before the Sheriff can make heads or tales out of the first victim, another is found. This time the crime is murder. Gillis decides to take a break from the case and visits the photographer at the hospital. As he speaks with the doctor about the patient’s condition, Linda sneaks in and murders the photographer. |
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| Hellboy |
Hellboy (2004)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee - June 28, 2008
It took me quite a while to watch this film. It just never appealed to me. Some douche bag got the DVD for me for Christmas a few years back and it just didn’t “do it” for me. Well, I saw the trailer for the sequel and it looked interesting, so I decided to give this one a try and I’m glad that I did. HELLBOY is a unique and fun movie with a charismatic hero and some pretty neat monsters. The sell in this movie is 90% Hellboy (Ron Perlman), who plays the tough guy, one time demon turned hero.
This film starts off with some great villains: the Nazis. You can’t go wrong with Nazis. They were great in INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE and they are always the perfect bad guys. Here, they are opening the porthole to Hell to get some demonic forces on their side to help their cause, but the US forces try to put a stop to it, led by a young Trevor “Broom” Bruttenholm (Kevin Trainor). They are somewhat successful, but they discover a little baby demon running around. They win it over and name it “Hellboy.” |
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| Incredible Hulk |
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 27, 2008
In 2003, HULK came out and was one of the worst turds that Stan Lee has every pushed out. I know that he wasn’t responsible directly, but I don’t like Stan Lee. I enjoy his work, somewhat, but he is such an ego maniac that it just turns my stomach. He has to be in every film, just like Stephen King…goofy bastard. Where was I? Oh yeah, HULK came out in 2003 and was a kick in the balls to every Hulk fan and I am a Hulk fan, but not your read the comic books, living in mom’s basement, Dungeon’s and Dragons loving fan. I was a fan of the Kenneth Johnson television series that aired in the 1980’s, featuring a buff Lou Ferrigno painted from head to toe (Note: Not sure if they painted downstairs, but if I were to guess, I would say definitely. They painted his junk green.) So, in 2003, I puked in my shoes and wanted to strangle the computer generated Hulk and the makers of that movie. I refocused my attention to the reruns of the television show where I wouldn’t be disappointed and that’s when I heard that they were giving it another shot. THE INCREDIBLE HULK seemed to have a lot more promise, featuring Ed Norton in the feature role as Bruce Banner, not David Banner like the show. I guess that they said the name “Bruce” was too “gay,” and heaven forbid that the man that turns into the Hulk is homosexual. Who cares? I like gay Hulk.
Ed Norton is a very versatile actor and I can’t think of a bad movie that he is in. It’s an amazing thing that he is the skinhead racist in AMERICAN HISTORY X and the nerdy Barney in DEATH TO SMOOCHY. He is a great actor and a great addition to this movie as Bruce Banner. He is hiding up in Brazil after an experiment had gone totally wrong, turning him into the green beast, Banner is living the quiet life, working at a soda factory. He gets cut and some of his blood dripped into one of the bottles, which is shipped to the United States, where Stan Lee buys it and gets gamma poisoning. It didn’t take long for Lee to show his old face, did it? Now the government, namely General Ross (William Hurt), is on the trail of him. Ross wants to harness the beast and reproduce it to make a race of super soldiers. They track him down and he flees again, back to the states in search of a cure and some poon from his ex, Betty Ross (Liv Tylor), but reality hits when he sees her making out with another dude! Apparently Banner didn’t have the Incredible Hulk between his legs.
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| Crazy Carl’s Top 10 Grapplers |
Crazy Carl’s Top 10 Grapplers
By Crazy Carl Robinson – June 25, 2008
dude, i keep trying to write horror reviews, but obviously there’s some 14-year-old kid over in thorndike that has more horror knowledge in his lil finger than there is in my entire bigfatred ass…..like i could tell you that the assblood section in the rise of the scarecrows (2006) is the most disturbing scene in the history of american cinema and have no idea that it was written as an homage to teenage zombie house massacre (1993)…..and then geno suggested the other day that i write something about scary wrestlers, but i really can’t think of any off the top-of-my-head…..like geno’s nana “wrestling” the newspaper boy is a shitload scarier to me than watching the stiff poseur they call the undertaker, but that in itself isn’t really enough for an entire top ten list (plus i think some of those acts are illegal in mississippi).i like it when the boogeyman eats worms (it reminds me of when i put the worms in my mouth like a dip when i’m fishing/wading in the rapidan), but that aint particularly scary either---hell, everyone in west virginia puts fishing worms in their mouths when their pockets are full of beer…. |
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| Hello Mary Lou: prom night II |
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 24, 2008
In 1980, a horrible film called “Prom Night” was released to the American public, featuring a good cast of actors, but they had nothing to work with. As you know, in 2008, there was a remake that was even worse than that film. Now we have HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II, that thankfully doesn’t follow in the footsteps of the first one and has no relation whatsoever, outside of the title. This is a cross between A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and CARRIE and it works, proving to be an entertaining 97 minutes of horror.
The film begins with Mary Lou (Lisa Schrage), playing two guys and paying dearly for it. As she accepts her award as prom queen, a flare is dropped at her feet, but engulfs her in flames and kills her. (Young) Bill Nordham (Steve Atkinson) had his heart broken by Mary Lou and thought he’d ruin her big day by dropping the flare, but accidentally killed her. He was never charged and grew up to be Michael Ironside. Ironside is a great actor and proves it yet again here as the older Bill Nordham. |
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| Dream Lover (1994) |
Dream Lover (1994)
Reviewed by Melissa McGahee – June 24, 2008
“Sometimes everything's a clue, and what you think is paranoia is actually heightened awareness.” - Larry (Fredric Lehne)
Ray Reardon (James Spader) is one of the good guys. Though he caught his wife cheating on him, he gave the adulteress everything she wanted in the divorce. He ensured things ended amicably with his ex, and was ready to move forward with his life. As he was weighing his prospects, his selfish friend Norman (Larry Miller) asked him to invest a large sum of money into an endeavor. Ray attempts to say ‘no’ but Norman becomes insistent and even whines. Finally, Ray relents. Norman then informs Ray that he has set him up on a blind-date for an upcoming art show. Ray, knowing his friend’s choice in women refuses. He tells Norman to call the whole thing off and though Norman pretends to back off, the woman in question arrives at the show expecting a date.
The woman is beyond awful. She instantly claims to feel a connection to Ray, she laughs in the most annoying tone possible, and when he makes it clear that he’s less than interested, she becomes a basket case. Ray tries to politely back away when he accidently bumps into Lena (Madchen Amick) and spills his wine over her dress and shoes. She is none too pleased and yells at him in front of everyone. He tries to apologize but Lena won’t hear of it.
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| Scared Stiff says goodbye to Carlin |
Scared Stiff Says Goodbye to Comedic Genius
George Carlin
By Geno McGahee – June 23, 2008
“I always question the received reality.” –George Carlin
At the age of 71, the best standup comedian of all time has passed away, leaving a legacy behind, but also leaving a huge gap in his field. There are so few good standup comedians and even less that can be considered great. Carlin was great and never pulled a punch. His comedy would cover all topics and he would always get across his political beliefs, no matter how controversial they were. He had guts…the guts to stand up against the system and did it until the day that he died. He said what he felt, called not only the government and the church out on their misdeeds, but would also go after celebrities. Nobody was safe.
His final stand up “It’s Bad for Ya,” was shown on HBO and was a great way to go out. It was one of the funniest performances he has ever put forth. What he did that is such a talent was to put forth a message in his comedy, opening the eyes to many. I really can’t emphasize enough just how special George Carlin was. He had all of the money in the world, celebrity status, and could have easily sat back and put out funny stuff without trying to change the world and get the people thinking. He walked a dangerous line throughout his entire career, defying the system, challenging it, and defending the rights of the American public, which has never been more necessary than it is now. He understood that and went after it.
I was fortunate enough to see Carlin perform live twice and he didn’t disappoint. He was raw, brutally honest, and the funniest comedian ever to grace a stage. He may have passed on, but his memory will live forever. If you haven’t seen any of his concerts, read any of his books, seen any of his television appearances, then I suggest you seek it out. George Carlin was something else. |
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| Beneath the Planet of the Apes |
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 21, 2008
“It’s doomsday…the end of the world.” – Taylor (Charlton Heston)
The initial PLANET OF THE APES is a perfect movie and didn’t leave a lot of room for a sequel. The ending was so memorable that making another film may have not been a good idea out of respect for the first one, but money talks and BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES walks. Now, where do we go from Taylor (Charlton Heston) cursing mankind while kneeling in front of the Statue of Liberty? Well, we add a new astronaut, Brent (James Franciscus), and I don’t know about you, but I hate the name “Brent.” Who names their child Brent? This Brent is a cheap knockoff Heston, and even tries to make the moves on Nova (Linda Harrison), who is Taylor’s girl. I could picture Taylor walking in on Nova and Brent: “You blew him! God damn you. God damn you to hell!” Why didn’t they add that scene?! Freaking G rated movie.
Brent and his life partner Skipper (Tod Andrews). Yes, we have Brent and Skipper. The writers must have had their head up their asses when they came up with the names here. Well, Skipper is in bad shape after a crash onto the Planet of the Apes. They were out there looking for Taylor and want to bring him back home. I bet that Taylor left the planet to get away from Brent’s advances. Or maybe it was Skipper. Well, the duo is back in search for him, but only Brent makes it. They suffered from some explosion or crash and Skipper dies shortly after. Now it’s just Brent. Why didn’t they take a woman with them or at least a love doll on the journey? I mean, come on. Years in space with just Skipper? I would not accept that deal. |
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| Evil Awakening trailer |
 New Evil Awakening
Trailer Debuts!
X Posse Press Release – June 19, 2008
Evil Awakening is creating a buzz in the horror world, the likes of which has been hardly seen in the low budget horror world. Covered by many publications including Fangoria, the fans of horror are beginning to talk. With the absence of Slasher films in this day and age, Evil Awakening brings it back, prompting Heidi Martinuzzi of the horror post to call it a “Classic Slasher Film.”
Evil Awakening, released on August 19th, can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com, and is the first step in the right direction to bring the Slasher film back. This is not an Asian remake and it is not a PG-13 film. This is what horror fans have been waiting for and they are going to get it on August 19th. With Freddy, Michael Myers, and Jason out of the picture, a new legend arises. Own a piece of horror history and purchase Evil Awakening now.
If you are still not convinced that Evil Awakening will bring “The Slash Back,” enjoy the newest movie trailer.
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| Finger Prints |
Fingerprints (2006)
Reviewed by Melissa McGahee – June 18, 2008
“The bus crash never happened.” - Melanie (Leah Pipes)
After an accidental overdose Melanie (Leah Pipes) is admitted to a rehabilitation clinic. When she gets out, she returns home to live with her sister Crystal (Kristin Cavallari) and her overbearing parents. Immediately Crystal brings her to a set of old train tracks and tells her that years ago an awful bus crash had occurred. All of the children had died. The legend says that the car when placed in neutral will move of its own accord. As they attempt to find out if the legend is true, Melanie sees a small child in a white dress.
Soon strange things begin to happen. The dead children seem to be haunting Melanie. Her mother (Ginger Gilmartin) believes she may be on drugs again and acts erratically. She even goes as far as to cut hair from her daughter’s head to have it tested. With noone else to go to, Melanie enlists the help of her kind teacher Doug (Lou Diamond Phillips). She begins to ask questions about the fatal bus crash. Doug tells her that when the children died, streets were named in their honor. He doesn’t believe the supernatural stories at all but nonetheless ventures to the train tracks on his own. Sure enough, fingerprints appear on the car and it is pushed by an unseen force. Doug quickly calls Melanie to let her know what he has found.
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| Poison Sweethearts |
Poison Sweethearts (2008)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 16, 2008
“There are two kinds of Cleveland men. Those that are pathetic in their pursuit of women, and those that are dangerous.” –Narrator
The Campbell brothers once again deliver in this anthology of humorous stories, bringing the audience back to the 1970’s Grindhouse style of film. At times, they even gave the look of a 1970’s exploitation film, with the graininess, and added to the feel with the clothing that the cast wore throughout. This is another step in the right direction for this talented crew, and they have definitely established themselves in the upper class of the low budget film world.
We begin with a tale concerning a librarian (Ashleigh Holeman) on a motorcycle that wants desperately out of Cleveland and daydreams while at her job. Holeman has been in every Campbell brothers movie and has excelled, improving in each, and this is no exception. She does a great job as the quiet girl turned motorcycle killer. Her boss is played by the very talented, James L. Edwards, who has a knack for delivery. He has been in many films himself, from the J.R. Bookwalter hits: THE SANDMAN, OZONE, and BLOODLETTING, to the Campbell brothers’ movie THE RED SKULLS. He is great as the boss in this tale, with my only negative comment being that he wasn’t in the movie nearly enough. When he goes off on his employee, stating something about battered women are battered because they don’t listen, to his comments about how hiring women has always proven to be a mistake, Edwards shines. When he gets (spoiler) bashed over the head over and over again with a rock, my heart goes out to him. Poor guy, but interesting tale.
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| Bad Influence |
Bad Influence (1990)
Reviewed by Melissa McGahee –June 15, 2008
“No talking. You’re going to die with your mouth shut.” - Michael (James Spader)
Michael (James Spader) is a pushover. He works as a young financial analyst on the verge of promotion when rival employee Patterson (Tony Maggio) sabotages him. Patterson steals all copies of quarterly data that covers sixty million dollars. Fully aware of his business rival’s disloyalty, Michael attempts to confront the jerk, but as soon as Patterson becomes assertive, he backs down and walks away. Still tense over the near confrontation, his fiancé Ruth (Marcia Cross) puts more pressure on him. She changes the date of the upcoming ceremony and then discusses marriage and kids. Michael seeks an escape at a local bar. His luck gets even worse when a brawny abusive idiot sees Mike talking to his girlfriend. The jerk begins to rough up poor Mike when suddenly he is rescued.
Alex (Rob Lowe) shows up out of nowhere, smashes a bottle against the counter and scares off the bully. Then the hero vanishes quickly. Later on as Mike goes for a jog, he spots Alex and walks over to thank him. They end up going out for a beer, and Mike cries on his shoulder about Patterson. Afterwards, Alex brings Mike to a nightclub and encourages him to loosen up. Slowly but surely, Mike follows instruction. Suddenly, he is feeling more self-assured. He seeks revenge on Patterson and nearly costs the jerk his career. Patterson fearfully cowers and returns the lost data. |
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| 8MM |
8MM (1999)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 15, 2008
“What the fuck would he want with a snuff film?!” -- Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage)
Nicolas Cage is one of the best actors of our generation. There aren’t too many guys that can deliver lines like he can, and if there is ever a movie where his great skills are on display, it’s the 1999 8MM. When you get somebody exploring sexual deviancy and the underground world of illegal porn, you are most likely going to have a winner, and when you add Cage to the equation, you have all the ingredients for a classic, and that’s exactly what you get with this film.
We begin with Tom Welles (Cage), a private investigator looking for the big score and when it arises, he jumps at it. Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter) phones him when she finds an 8MM roll of film where a young girl is apparently murdered. Welles agrees to investigate and now has his big case, and Cage kicks in with his great overacting as he watches the snuff film, cringing at just the right points. Christian wants to keep this investigation on the down low and he agrees, not contacting the authorities and instead, searching out the leads himself and tracking down what may be a killer, or killers.
In the tape, a man with a leather mask kills a girl violently. Thankfully for Welles, the killer has a tattoo of a pentagram on his hand, narrowing the field down a bit. Had it just been a man in a leather mask and sexually perverted, I’m sure that half of my family would have been questioned by Cage. The leads bring him to California, where he befriends Max California (Joaquin Phoenix), a cashier at a porn store. Now, Cage’s acting in this movie is superb, but so too is the acting of Phoenix. It’s so bad it’s good, as he speaks in a strange way, stretching his words out a little bit too much. It’s amusing.
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| Evil Awakening presser |
New Evil Awakening
Trailer Debuts!
X Posse Press Release – June 14, 2008
Evil Awakening is creating a buzz in the horror world, the likes of which has been hardly seen in the low budget horror world. Covered by many publications including Fangoria, the fans of horror are beginning to talk. With the absence of Slasher films in this day and age, Evil Awakening brings it back, prompting Heidi Martinuzzi of the horror post to call it a “Classic Slasher Film.”
Evil Awakening, released on August 19th, can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com, and is the first step in the right direction to bring the Slasher film back. This is not an Asian remake and it is not a PG-13 film. This is what horror fans have been waiting for and they are going to get it on August 19th. With Freddy, Michael Myers, and Jason out of the picture, a new legend arises. Own a piece of horror history and purchase Evil Awakening now.
If you are still not convinced that Evil Awakening will bring “The Slash Back,” enjoy the newest movie trailer.
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| Deep Inside Book Review |
Deep Inside by Polly Frost: A Scared Stiff Book
Review
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 13, 2008
On the cover of the book is the phrase: “Extreme Erotic Fantasies,” which was great news to me. I have never read an Extreme Erotic Fantasies book before and because this is part of my job here at Scared Stiff, I could justify reading it to my wife and not worry about camping out on the couch. Written by Polly Frost, Deep Inside is a compilation of stories, all of which are interesting and unusual, but they are unusual in a good way. In this day and age, you will see the same stuff regurgitated in both book and movie form, but Frost does not follow this trend, giving everyone of us a window into her brain, and providing us with unique stories that could easily be made into an anthology on film. I would go as far to say that each one of these stories has the potential to be a successful feature film.
Frost pulls no punches, holds nothing back, and delivers ten tales, each of which are bound to compel you right away. This is wonderfully written book, and as you read, you become engulfed. Frost knows how to develop a character and she doesn’t rely on sex to sell this or to even move it along. There is a great deal of Eroticism in this book, but the focus is on the character and the character development, which is why I absolutely loved it. What Frost did so well in this book is to make it enjoyable for a wider audience. I think that anybody that picks this up, whether they be horror fans, fans of the erotic, or fans of neither will enjoy this, if they approach it with an open mind and aren’t offended by sex in and of itself. |
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| jack's back |
Jack’s Back (1988)
Reviewed by Melissa McGahee – June 12, 2008
“My brother didn’t commit suicide. Someone was there. I heard them.” - Rick (James Spader)
Rick Westford (James Spader) awakes from a nightmare. In his dream, he witnesses his estranged identical twin brother John murdered. A large unknown man strangles him to death and then takes a rope and wraps it around his neck to make it appear as a suicide. Distressed from the images, he walks over to the window to gaze outside. Across from his apartments stands the hospital that John works at. Blocking the entrance are ambulances, police cruisers, and the media. Rick quickly dresses and runs across the street. He notices a corpse covered. He moves the sheet to reveal that just like his dream, John is dead.
The police quickly make an official statement saying that John, a noble doctor who helped the sick and poor was actually a copycat murderer of Jack the Ripper. They claim that they were hot on his trail and so to avoid being apprehended, he killed himself. Rick instantly goes to the station to dispute the charges on his brother’s behalf. He tells the police that he witnessed the whole incident. Noone believes Rick, and what makes matters worse is that he can’t recall the face of the murderer.
Soon suspect mounts against Rick. As a minor he had engaged in deviant behavior including running with the gang known as the Aces. He was jealous of his brother and they hadn’t spoken in years. Though, now Rick had cleaned up his act and was a manager of a shoe store, the police still look his way. Rick, too intent on finding his brother’s killer to care enlists the help of his brother’s former friend Chris (Cynthia Moscari). |
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Alex Pucci Announces “Frat House Massacre”
An Alex Pucci Press Release – June 10, 2008
From the creators of the award winning Camp Slaughter comes a film so drenched in violence, torture, blood and sheer offensiveness it can only be called a true homage to the best of late 70's grindhouse and early 80's slashers.
Sean and his little brother Bobby pictured going to college and joining the Delta Iota Epsilon fraternity as the best times of their lives... parties, freedom, girls, sex. |
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Hack (2007)
Reviewed by Melissa McGahee – June 10, 2008
"I don't sweat you." - J.T. Bates (Burt Young)
Emily (Danica McKellar) is a geeky shy college student with a large crush on Johnny (Jay Kenneth Johnson). As luck would have it, they get to spend more time together as they sail away on a field trip for their biology class. Purposefully and admittedly they are joined by the standard stereotypical horror bunch. There’s the slut Maddy (Adrienne Frantz), the jock Tim (Travis Schuldt), the flamboyant gay guy Ricky (Justin Chon), the lax black guy Q (Won-G) and the other near-silent girl Sylvia (Gabrielle Richens). Soon, the bunch meets J.T. Bates (Burt Young), the captain of the small vessel bringing them to their destination. As they arrive they are greeted by the couple they’ll be staying with. Vincent (Sean Kanan) and Mary Shelley (Juliet Landau) are extreme horror film buffs. Their entire house is decked out in posters from scary movies. Mary Shelley, obsessed with filming, even carries a camera around with her and tapes the bunch as they exit the boat.
Almost instantly the casualties begin to mount as someone lurking around and mimicking horror movies begins to kill. They pay tribute to “The Shining,” “IT,” “The Ring” among others. It’s a valiant effort. The acting is above par. The characters diverse enough to stand out. The plot is a unique one. Still something missing. |
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 Slasher Film "Evil Awakening" Creating a Buzz in the Horror World
X Posse Press Release –June 9, 2008
On August 19th, Evil Awakening will show the world just why X Posse Productions states that “The Slash is Back!” Away from the mainstream and PG-13 recycled garbage that Hollywood has been feeding the public as of late, Evil Awakening returns to the 1980’s, when the slasher film ruled. With Jason, Freddy, and Michael Myers dead and buried, a new legend will arise on August 19th. Find out what the buzz is all about and support the return of the American Slasher film.
Synopsis:
Ludlow, a small and quiet town, was once terrorized by an insane serial killer. The townspeople brought him to justice, but true evil does not die. He will return and when a group of youngsters looking to party and have a good time in the very woods where he was killed, they will have to deal with the Evil Awakening and the bloodbath that ensues. Ludlow has a legend, and it carries and axe.
Now it is your chance to own the next great American Slasher Film, featuring music by Bitchslicer, Joe Becker, and Northern Liberties, and the gore and horror that you crave.
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| Legacy of Blood |
Legacy of Blood (1971)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee – June 8, 2008
I love overdramatic horror movies and I have found no other film nearly as overdramatic as this 1970’s gem, Legacy of Blood. Written and directed by Carl Monson, we see four relatives moving into a mansion in hopes to inherit the wealth of their deceased father. Every one of the characters in this film has some sort of flaw and harbor a secret that hangs over the family like a dark cloud. It all surrounds the evil that was dear old dad was and the torment that he put his family through. Even though he is dead, his terror lives on and a serial killer now hunts down the family in this great whodunit.
The will that father Dean left would leave the money to his heirs but if they were all deceased, the money would go to Igor (Buck Kartalian) and Elga (Ivy Bethune), his employees that maintained the house and did what he asked, even if it meant acting like a monkey and getting whipped like poor Igor did, although he gives the impression that he really likes it. Not only is the family dysfunctional, but so too is the help, and they need to be. In a whodunit, you need suspects and when people aren’t right, they are automatically suspects. Igor, laughing maniacally, whipping the floor is certainly a guy that could be wielding an axe and killing people at the gathering, but he may be too obvious. |
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