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Full Moon and Action Lab Comics Announce Partnership; PUPPET MASTER Comic On Its Way!
There were quite a few announcements that went down at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International convention this past week, and though Hall H gave comic book fans tons of Marvel comics/films stuff regarding their upcoming slate, one of the other halls gave genre fans the announcement that really caught my attention (not being able to attend this […]
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Thomas Jane, Billy Bob Thornton Square Off Against One Pissed Off Bear In New GRIZZLY Trailer!!
I absolutely love horror movies involving pissed off animals. Maybe it’s because we’re so used to loving them in general, that when a horror-ish film comes along that throws a big wrench into that, it makes for some fun entertainment. With that all being said, SAW V director David Hackl is returning behind the helm […]
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A “Renny Harlin Horror”Double Feature Adventure: PRISON/A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4!!
Alright fright fanatics, it’s Double Feature Adventure time. While my usual sidekick Natty isn’t along for the ride this time (she’s currently hard at work writing the next Pauly Shore film. Not really, but hey, she has big dreams, ok?), I had a jonesin’ for the early horror entries from Finnish director (and obviously my […]
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Why ‘THE PURGE: ANARCHY’ is the Most Important Horror Film of 2014
After watching THE PURGE: ANARCHY last week, I knew that I wanted to write something about the film and its commentary on today’s society. I knew that to properly explain myself, I should probably re-watch the film now that I knew what was going to happen and could really zone my focus in on the […]
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Fantasia Review: CYBERNATURAL
While the found footage/pov sub-genre has seemingly been done to death, this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival has done its best to prove otherwise, with completely solid efforts such as the Patrick Brice/Mark Duplass horror-comedy CREEP (review soon), and now, Leo Gabriadza’s Skype-based horror film CYBERNATURAL. The technology-led horror film not only provides viewers with enough shock and […]
BEYOND FRIGHT
Beyond Fright Review: WHITEY: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VS. JAMES J. BULGER
True crime stories have always held my attention, as they are examples of not only how evil human beings can be, but how said men are capable of such awful acts of violence. The true crime approach to storytelling, whether it be in books, biopics, or in the case of WHITEY: UNITED STATES OF […]
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Beyond Fright: Marilyn Manson’s “HEART SHAPED GLASSES” Video
In the five albums prior to 2007′s Eat Me, Drink Me, shock rocker Marilyn Manson established himself as a force to be reckoned with, a musician guaranteed to offend and completely refusing to abide by any rules set forth by anyone else, and committing a full on assault on the religious right wing . In each […]
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Beyond Fright: A Look Back At David Lynch’s LOST HIGHWAY Soundtrack
Very few films affect me the way that David Lynch’s 1997 mystery/thriller (I consider it a horror film) LOST HIGHWAY does. Maybe it was the adventure I had to go through to see it (read about that here), or maybe its surreal, noir-like mood and tone of the film that made it so very easy to […]
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BEYOND FRIGHT: SONG OF THE WEEK – BIOHAZARD “Punishment”
It’s Friday! TGIF! And time to rock out and kick the weekend off right! I know I haven’t done one of these in a while, but honestly, I’ve had The Punisher on the brain all week, so that’s the inspiration behind this “song of the week.” I mean, we had the great Mark Goldblatt, director […]
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Beyond Fright Review: THE MOMENT
*Editor’s note: THE MOMENT in now playing in NYC and opens in LA at the Sundance Sunset in West Hollywood beginning Friday, June 20th, with Q&A’s featuring writer/director Jane Weinstock, producer Julia Eisenman, and producer Gloria Norris on June 20th and June 21st at 7:30 pm. From the very start of THE MOMENT, the film has a […]
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Beyond Fright Review: SON OF GHOSTMAN
Denny McNamara hasn’t been having the best of luck lately. His girlfriend Renee dumped him, his brother is threatening to to sell Denny’s house if he can’t come up with next month’s rent, and he’s become so unsure of himself, he’s beginning to question his real purpose in life. Like many horror fans, Denny has […]
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Beyond Fright Review: SAVING GRACE B. JONES
You’ve got to hand it to distribution companies. Always good at marketing, they’re able to take a film that is one thing, and make it look as if it’s an entirely different entity altogether. Case in point: Image Entertainment’s DVD artwork for THE INVOKING, full of huge mansions and ghosts, when in reality the […]
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Instagram Skulls & Slenderman: Why We Need To Stop Blaming Horror for Real Life Evil
I distinctly remember the first time I was ever exposed to horror, as it was one of the earliest memories I can ever recall. I was four years old and was supposed to be taking a nap. I never slept, so I crept out of my bedroom and snuck up on my mother who was […]
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Beyond Fright Review: AIRPLANE VS. VOLCANO!!
If you’re cool, then you are probably naturally drawn to films that contain the word “VS.” in the title. Pretty much anything VS. something else typically means that the film will be likable, surprising, and just downright awesome. With The Kondelik brothers’ AIRPLANE VS. VOLCANO, that unspoken rule continues its tradition, and is one of those fun popcorn movies that […]
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Beyond Fright Review: RAGE (2014)
In our recent interview with director John Carpenter (here), the question was raised regarding whether or not the film industry has lost their balls when it comes to giving viewers films that have some kind of social or political commentary within them. While most films being released these days typically refrain from making any form of statement, […]
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Full Moon and Action Lab Comics Announce Partnership; PUPPET MASTER Comic On Its Way!
There were quite a few announcements that went down at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International convention this past week, and though Hall H gave comic book fans tons of Marvel comics/films stuff regarding their upcoming slate, one of the other halls gave genre fans the announcement that really caught my attention (not being able to attend this […]
Thomas Jane, Billy Bob Thornton Square Off Against One Pissed Off Bear In New GRIZZLY Trailer!!
I absolutely love horror movies involving pissed off animals. Maybe it’s because we’re so used to loving them in general, that when a horror-ish film comes along that throws a big wrench into that, it makes for some fun entertainment. With that all being said, SAW V director David Hackl is returning behind the helm […]
A “Renny Harlin Horror”Double Feature Adventure: PRISON/A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4!!
Alright fright fanatics, it’s Double Feature Adventure time. While my usual sidekick Natty isn’t along for the ride this time (she’s currently hard at work writing the next Pauly Shore film. Not really, but hey, she has big dreams, ok?), I had a jonesin’ for the early horror entries from Finnish director (and obviously my […]
Why ‘THE PURGE: ANARCHY’ is the Most Important Horror Film of 2014
After watching THE PURGE: ANARCHY last week, I knew that I wanted to write something about the film and its commentary on today’s society. I knew that to properly explain myself, I should probably re-watch the film now that I knew what was going to happen and could really zone my focus in on the […]
Fantasia Review: CYBERNATURAL
While the found footage/pov sub-genre has seemingly been done to death, this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival has done its best to prove otherwise, with completely solid efforts such as the Patrick Brice/Mark Duplass horror-comedy CREEP (review soon), and now, Leo Gabriadza’s Skype-based horror film CYBERNATURAL. The technology-led horror film not only provides viewers with enough shock and […]
Fantasia Review: AT THE DEVIL’S DOOR
Nicholas McCarthy hit the horror scene hard with his 2012 feature debut, THE PACT, catching viewers off guard and getting tons of praise within the horror community as well. With such a strong first film, the pressures of following up that debut could make a lesser man cave under the pressure, but alas, McCarthy obviously […]
Exploitation Alley: CONTAMINATION .7
I decided to ask a friend for a recommendation recently (said friend being Jerry) , and he suggested this epic, train wreck of a film. After viewing it, I still don’t know if I want to punch him and revoke my friendship, or bake him cookies, and give him a high five. I mean, this film […]
