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30 Days to Die International Debut
7 hours ago
30 Days to Die is another film that will have its world premiere at the Afm. 30 Days to Die will show Sunday, November 8th at the Afm and an official poster plus trailer are both available here. The film stars Marce Sheffler, Marjan Faritous, and Brendan Connor, who each must survive a masked killer on the grounds of Crystal Lake (yes, you read that right). An homage to the Friday the 13th series of films 30 Days looks dark and foreboding and might not be for those out for the silly, or campy. Check out the full cast, crew, and trailer highlights below.
A short synopsis for 30 Days to Die here:
"A group of girls trapped in an institution suffer the wrath of a masked serial killer, while the film pays homage to the Friday the 13th series of films."
Director: Griff Furst.
Writer: Marquito Sanchez, John Case, and Griff Furst.
Cast: Marc Sheffler, »
- Michael Ross Allen
Beacon 77 World Premiere!
8 hours ago
Beacon 77, a Revolt Films Production, will have its world premiere at the American Film Market tomorrow afternoon. A film that blends psychology and horror in a character driven story, Beacon 77 must be seen if you are in the Los Angeles area! And the show starts this Sunday, November 8th at 3:00pm. So, check out the location for the showing and other tidbits of info' on the film from both the homepage of Beacon 77 and from the American Film Market website. Plus, a trailer is available to be seen below.
Is it all in their minds or something more? Check out Beacon 77 at the Afm to know for sure.
A synopsis for Beacon 77 here:
"Two young women arrive at a curious penthouse apartment, led by one's crush on her tutor. However, her love interest doesn't live alone. He's part of a trio of computer hackers about to embark on the »
- Michael Ross Allen
Hunter Prey New One-Sheet and Synopsis
8 hours ago
A film from Moviehouse Entertainment and directed by Sandy Collora, Hunter Prey has made headlines at the American Film Market. Already shown throughout the first week of November at the Afm, Hunter Prey has a new look and an official poster, both of which can be seen here. Right now, the film is looking for North American distribution as production is now finished on the film. So, with any luck this film will be released in theatres and then on DVD in 2010 (a prediction). Check out the trailer for the film below to refresh your memory until more news comes along on this very thrilling film.
Director: Sandy Collora.
Writer: Nick Damon, and Sandy Collora.
Cast: Simon Potter, Clark Bartram, Damion Poitier, and Isaac C Singleton Jr.
A synopsis for Hunter Prey here:
"Priority One. Alpha Base. The Prometheus has dropped out of orbit. Communications and life support systems are down! »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Afm Continues with Horror Feature The Open Door
6 November 2009 4:54 PM, PST
A Shriekfest Audience Choice Award winner The Open Door will show at this year's Afm. The story revolves around a mysterious "pirate radio station" that grants the listeners' wishes. Already shown once, another screening will take place for The Open Door next Monday, Novemeber 9th at 5:00pm. So, check out this Moving Picture production if you are in the Fairmont area or have a look at the full cast and trailer below for a little more info' on The Open Door here.
A full plot summary for The Open Door below:
"Beautiful, innocent and trusting high school senior, Angelica (Cathrine Georges) is enjoying, but not yet at ease with, her new found position as Bff' of popular crowd queen bee, Staci (Sarah Christine Smith). The new relationship is causing tension at home with her parents, as under Stacis influence, Angelica is breaking rules for the first time in her life. »
- Michael Ross Allen
A Full Synopsis for Horror Film Basement Jack and a New Look!
6 November 2009 4:31 PM, PST
Another Brink production will release on DVD November 17th known as Basement Jack. A film that blends the slasher films of the 80s with a psychopathic twist Basement Jack is a horrifying film in more ways than one. Serious in tone and execution Eric Peter-Kaiser spent a lot of time in isolation to prepare for his role as Jack Riley (Basement Jack). So, if very bloody is how you like your horror then pre-order yourself a copy. For now, take a look at the full, official synopsis for the film below.
An official synopsis for Basement Jack here:
"Karen Cook was your average high school student...until the night evil invaded her life. She would become the lone survivor of a seven-day killing spree perpetrated by a seventeen year old boy that world would come to call "Basement Jack." For the next eleven years, Karen Cook lived in fear that »
- Michael Ross Allen
Nightbeasts on Sci-Fi Radio November 14th
6 November 2009 4:28 PM, PST
Wes Sullivan, the director of Nightbeasts, will be making an appearance on the Sci-Fi radio program Sci-Fi Overdrive next week. To talk frankly about the filmmaking process while offering some more details on Nightbeasts Wes will be on the program answering some of David Durica's hard-hitting questions. Check out the program next Saturday, November 14th and send some questions over to David about Nightbeasts or about horror filmmaking. The synopsis for Nightbeasts and the Sci-Fi Radio website are each listed below.
A short synopsis for Nightbeasts here (a plot summary coming shortly):
"A father and son on a weekend hunting trip encounter supernatural horror in the woods (IMDb).
Director: Wes Sullivan.
Writer: Wes Sullivan.
Cast: Robert Miano, Sonny Skyhawk, Billy Daydodge, and Donn Angelos
Check out the show on Sci-fi Radio here (David's e-mail listed at the bottom of the site):
Nightbeasts at Sci-Fi Radio
And visit Nightbeasts »
- Michael Ross Allen
Land of Canaan at the Afm and Official One-Sheet
6 November 2009 10:23 AM, PST
The Land of Canaan is currently at the American Film Market and wrapping up production. From director Reginald Lafrance the film deals with murders at the Goldfield Hotel. Land of Canaan stars Tara Reid, Juliet Landau, and Dwight Yoakam Land of Canaan will not have any trouble finding support in the film community with a well-known cast at the helm and Monte Cristo International distributing. Check out more info', on the film, from the Afm official website. Also, have a look at the official poster for Land of Canaan to the left.
A synopsis for Land of Canaan here:
"After the goldfield hotel was built over an abandoned goldmine in 1908, the former owner George Winfield (Hopkins) gets a young prostitute, Elizabeth (Landau) pregnant, he chains her up in an old room, to a radiator. When she gives birth, the baby is thrown down an old mine shaft, and Elizabeth was left there to die. »
- Michael Ross Allen
Dahmer vs. Gacy at the Afm with an Early Trailer
5 November 2009 10:33 PM, PST
Do you like dismembered ninjas? Do you like serial killing clowns? Do you like deranged cowboys? Then you are going to like Dahmer vs Gacy, which stars Brooke Lewis, Felissa Rose, and Lee Perkins in this 2010 horror release. Ford Austin is the director of the film and currently Dahmer vs Gacy is at the American Film Market with a new trailer available for fans. Check it out below.
Release Date: December 2010.
Director: Ford Austin.
Writer: Andrew J. Rausch, and Chris Watson.
Cast: Brooke Lewis, Felissa Rose, Lee Perkins, Art Lafleur, Randal Malone, Ethan Phillips, and Harland Williams.
Have a look at the trailer for Dahmer vs Gacy here:
For more info' on Ford Austin's projects visit the Angry Baby Monkey website here:
Angry Baby Monkey Productions
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- Michael Ross Allen
An Evilution Official Synopsis and Trailer Here!
5 November 2009 9:39 PM, PST
To be released November 17th on DVD, the first trailer and synopsis for Evilution are available for fans below. About an alien parasite that infects the living while resurrecting the dead Evilution is not just a zombie movie, but an urban tale on crime, military corruption, and the ethics of science. Plus, the film looks like a lot of fun! So, check out the full official synopsis for the film and the first trailer below.
An official synopsis on Evilution here:
"A microscopic alien life form has been discovered with the ability to possess the living and resurrect the dead. The United States Army tried to communicate with it and failed when they tried to create a genetically altered version of the alien in order to resurrect dead soldiers on the battlefield. The alien fought back; turning soldier against soldier. A young scientist named Darren Hall kidnapped the last pure specimen of the alien, »
- Michael Ross Allen
Cast Line-up for Drama Thriller Groupie
4 November 2009 11:20 AM, PST
American World Pictures is showing Groupie, a drama/thriller at the Afm today at 1:00pm in Santa Monica. A tragic revenge picture Groupie stars Taryn Manning, and Eric Roberts each of whom might be hiding their "true intentions." Also, set in the backdrop of life on the road as a rock band, all the available info' for Groupie is past the break.
Synopsis for Groupie here:
"Dark Knights are a rock band who do outrageous stunts as part of their show. A year ago, one went terribly wrong, killing and injuring fans, and sparking an urban legend saying The Dark Knights are cursed. Now, as they mount their comeback tour, lead singer Travis (Hal Ozsan), refuses to repeat the stunt that caused the tragedy, disappointing both fans and fellow band members.
Following a show, Travis meets beautiful 20-year-old sculptor Riley (Taryn Manning), who seduces her way into the band's inner circle, »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Tortured at the Afm
3 November 2009 11:20 PM, PST
A film that was completed earlier this year, The Tortured will show at the American Film Market Company beginning Wednesday November 4th. An Eclectic Film, The Tortured focuses on a family who looks for revenge after their son has been kidnapped. From director Robert Lieberman and writer Marek Posival, the first showing for The Tortured starts at 1:00pm. So, before heading off to the picture, have a look at the first movie poster here and the trailer for the film below.
A synopsis for The Tortured here:
"A young mother (Erika Christensen)and her husband (Jesse Metcalf) decide that the criminal justice system has not adequately punished the man who kidnapped their son. They formulate a diabolical plan to exact their own revenge, and slowly realize that the best way to relieve their pain is to inflict some.
How far will they go before 'justice is served?'"
Director: Robert Lieberman. »
- Michael Ross Allen
Dismal Movie Poster and Homepage
3 November 2009 11:15 PM, PST
A Mad River Film Dismal will see some theatres at the American Film Market beginning Wednesday, November 4th. A horror tale that takes place in the bowels of a deep, dark swamp Dismal may be too much to handle for some fans (cannibalism). Dismal will star Bill Oberst Jr., and newcomer Lydia Chandler in this horror adventure, that might leave many of the cast members dead or dying. Gary King is the director of Dismal and Bo Buckley the writer of this visually graphic movie, that appears to be from the depths of one's darker nightmares. Have a look at the full cast and synopsis below.
A synopsis for Dismal here:
"The Great Dismal Swamp spans over a hundred thousand acres. Home to countless species, it is a place teeming with life… and death. For the top of the food chain lives in a dingy cabin deep in the heart of the swamp, »
- Michael Ross Allen
Detour Trailer and Official Poster
3 November 2009 11:07 PM, PST
Norway has brought us some of the best horror films in the last couple of years including Rovdyr, Skjult, Cold Prey I & II, and Dod Sno (Dead Snow), but now there is a new star on the horizon. Detour, from director Severin Eskeland, will shine brightly at the Afm, but now the first trailer and poster are available to be seen. To star Marte Germaine Christensen, Sondre Krogtoft Larsen, and Jens Hultèn Detour will be released in North America once distribution has been found. Check out the first trailer for the film below along with a plot summary.
A synopsis for Detour here:
"Driving back to Norway, Lina and Martin reach a roadblock where a policeman tells them to take a detour deep into the Swedish forest. But soon one creepy incident after another leaves them stranded in the dark woods and everything seems much too bizarre to be accidental… »
- Michael Ross Allen
Bio-Dead Attacks: A Movie Review
3 November 2009 11:02 PM, PST
Director: Stephen J. Hadden.
Writer: Stephen J. Hadden.
Bio-Dead is a Time Warner Video-On-Demand selection for 2009 and the film blends science fiction with horror, in a grotesque fashion. A film with a claustrophobic feel, Bio-Dead offers a good time, but skimps on the size of cast and settings. A second film for director Stephen J. Hadden, fans can check this film out if you feel you can handle the gore!
The plot is simple, direct and revolves around four workers who must investigate the contaminated "Zone." The story takes place after a bio-terrorist attack in southern California. Millions are dead and a corporation has been given the green light to find survivors, retrieve bodies, and generally clean up the "Zone." However, things get complicated when a supposed safe area turns out to be a haven for the genetically mutated. Can this team of four bio-hazard workers (Tony Williams, Jacob Gentry, »
- Michael Ross Allen
Chain Letter World Premiere at the Afm
2 November 2009 11:18 PM, PST
A wicked looking little film is Chain Letter. Chain Letter stars Nikki Reed, Betsy Russell, and Brad Dourif and the film will have its world premiere at the American Film Market. The picture is still looking for distribution, but the first trailer and movie poster are available here. Also, fans can take a look at the full cast from this New Films International production below. Chain Letter will start Monday, November 9th at the Afm and for more info' on this picture visit the Afm homepage past the break.
Release: Unknown.
Director: Deon Taylor.
Writer: Diana Erwin, Deon Taylor, and Michael J. Pagan.
Cast: Nikki Reed, Noah Segan, Keith David, Betsy Russell, Michael Bailey Smith, Matthew Cohen, Cody Kasch, Michael J. Pagan, Cherilyn Wilson, and Clifton Powell.
A trailer for Chain Letter below:
For more info' on Chain Letter and showtimes for Chain Letter visit the Afm website below:
- Michael Ross Allen
A Movie Poster and Release Date for Blood Creek
1 November 2009 10:06 PM, PST
Blood Creek, a film by director Joel Schumacher, has been given poor treatment by distributors Lionsgate Films. Town Creek aka Blood Creek aka Creek was released to multiple, smaller theaters in September, and now the film has received an unpublicized official DVD release date (January 19). So, why the neglect of horror films by this studio? It seems that once management was changed at Lionsgate, awhile back, most of the horror titles were dumped and this includes Blood Creek. A film with a slick look and an intriguing story line, Blood Creek looks worthy of a view, despite the dismissal by Lionsgate.
Have a look at the available info' and synopsis for Blood Creek below.
"In 1936, the Wollners--a German family living in rural Town Creek, Maryland--are contacted by the Third Reich to host a visiting scholar, Professor Ricard Wirth (Michael Fassbender). In need of money, they accept Wirth into their home. »
- Michael Ross Allen
Excision to Save a Life: A Short Film Review
1 November 2009 9:56 PM, PST
Director: Richard Bates Jr.
Writer: Richard Bates Jr.
Would you take a life to save the life of someone you love? This is the central moral dilemma that Pauline (Tessa Ferrer) faces, as her sister Grace (Carly Hobson) slowly succumbs to cystic fibrosis. A horror short that clocks in at eighteen minutes, it is no surprise why Excision has won at least twenty-four awards.
An excellent performance from Tessa Ferrer and the other minor characters, the story, execution, and denouement (conclusion) of Excision are near flawless. Currently in the film festival circuit Excision must be seen by horror fans! Check out the website of the film for film festival screenings, often!
Acting/believability/characterizations: 7.5.
Story/writing/plot: 8.
Conclusion/editing/continuity: 8.
Overall: 7.75 Bulging Eyes out of 10 (wow).
The website for Excision here:
http://www.excisionfilm.com/
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- Michael Ross Allen
iMurders and Confusion: A Movie Review
1 November 2009 9:55 PM, PST
Director: Robbie Bryan.
Writer: Robbie Bryan, and Ken Del Vecchio.
Have you ever heard that saying: "if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all?" Well, if this reviewer followed this motto then we would not have an insightful review of iMurders, a limited released film that is now available on DVD as of October 14. Also, a film that weaves far too many plot devices in a short ninety-eight minute run time, while commenting on the anonymity of the internet iMurders is just passable as a horror feature. Can the actors save this sinking script? Let us have a look.
Warning: only brief attention will be given to the plot as touching on all the plot devices would easily fill a page and a half. Let us say that a cheating husband kicks off a revenge plot with several innocent members of a Facespace chat room »
- Michael Ross Allen
A Kiss from Calcutta and Intrigue: A Movie Review
1 November 2009 9:52 PM, PST
Director: Christopher Drews.
Writer: Jacob Gentry.
Kiss From Calcutta is a thirty-two minute short from director Christopher Drews and writer Jacob Gentry. A darkly themed film Kiss is suspenseful, but also frustrating as some of the film is left unexplained, all the way to the end. The excellent visual imagery and an interesting story make the film recommendable, but a little more time could have been spent developing the characters, and storyline.
The film is centrally a tragic love story between characters Pete (Jacob Gentry), and Ashley (Kym Jackson). However, Ashley is an assassin and Pete is a coke addict; so, this is a relationship in trouble from the get-go. Add in a greater criminal element, and things quickly deteriorate between these two flawed and desperate human beings. But what about the unexplained elements in the film?
Pete's friend Chestor is killed by Ashley and viewers will ask: "why?" Yet, »
- Michael Ross Allen
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