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Carriers infect the UK this December
21 November 2009 5:16 PM, PST
Despite a much delayed - and what can only be described as “token” - theatrical release in the U.S, Alex and David Pastor’s post-apocalyptic horror Carriers still managed to do pretty good business, and on the whole, garnered some very favourable reviews. So with that in mind, we thought it worth a mention to our British readers the flick is set to open in the UK next month. Piper Perabo, Emily VanCamp and Chris Pine star – putting a tick in the eye candy quota box - against the back drop of continental America, descending into the grip of a pandemic meltdown. Synopsis: Four kids are driving through the desert on the way to the beach, their faces anything but cheery: this isn't Spring Break. They're trying to outrun the end of the world and each other. no one is safe from the viral pandemic threatening to wipe out the human race. »
Dario Argento’s cult horror Suspiria on Blu-ray!
21 November 2009 1:41 AM, PST
Excess, Dario Argento's horror cult classic Suspiria is heading to Blu-ray for the first time ever, with a HD disc due to go on sale in the UK. The new release will also feature a host of newly commissioned extras including a brand new documentary and a feature length audio commentary by Argento, and experts Alan Jones and Kim Newman. We don’t have a full list of all the extras, but here’s what we know is included so far: "Fear At 400 Degrees: The Cine-Excess Of Suspiria" documentary featuring director Dario Agento and composer Claudio Simonetti; audio commentary by leading Dario Argento experts Alan Jones and Kim Newman; "Suspiria Perspectives" featuring Claudio Simonetti, Norman J. Warren and Patricia McCormack. Suspiria goes on sale on Brd in the UK 18th, January 2010. »
Indonesia goes slasher happy with Waterfall Bride
19 November 2009 4:27 PM, PST
What’s this…An Indonesian horror movie with a storyline that doesn’t revolve around teens being chased by Pocong, or long haired girl ghosts?! Watching the great looking trailer for their latest frightener Waterfall Bride (they still need to work on their titles) it does seem that convention is well and truly out the window for this bloody little gore fest. We have a full blown Indonesian slash ‘em ‘up on our hands. But does it have all the right ingredients for success? A big name local pin up girl and actress (aka Tamara Bleszynski) in the lead. Check. A parade of Bikini wearing babes on a fun packed, care free weekend break to a deserted island. Check. The deserted island actually turns out to the lair of a deranged madman. Check. He’s hell bent on one by one knocking off our team of tanned, fun seekers, in the most bloody manner imaginable. »
Moon: DVD Review
19 November 2009 12:36 AM, PST
Director: Duncan Jones. Review: Adam Wing. How many times have you heard the phrase ‘they don’t make them like that anymore’? Well next time some smart arse film fanatic bangs on about the golden age of science fiction cinema, point them in the direction of Moon. Not the actual moon you understand, that would be taking things a little too far, I’m talking about Sam Rockwell’s (Frost/Nixon) latest movie, an engrossing journey directed by Duncan Jones. You can forget the smash, bang, wallop of Star Trek, this is an altogether different kind of cinematic beast, feeling more at home with genre classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Silent Running. Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is nearing the completion of his 3-year contract with Lunar Industries, mining Earth’s primary source of energy on the dark side of the moon. The only company he has is a vigilant computer called, »
Moon: DVD Review
19 November 2009 12:36 AM, PST
Director: Duncan Jones. Review: Adam Wing. How many times have you heard the phrase ‘they don’t make them like that anymore’? Well next time some smart arse film fanatic bangs on about the golden age of science fiction cinema, point them in the direction of Moon. Not the actual moon you understand, that would be taking things a little too far, I’m talking about Sam Rockwell’s (Frost/Nixon) latest movie, an engrossing journey directed by Duncan Jones. You can forget the smash, bang, wallop of Star Trek, this is an altogether different kind of cinematic beast, feeling more at home with genre classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Silent Running. Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is nearing the completion of his 3-year contract with Lunar Industries, mining Earth’s primary source of energy on the dark side of the moon. The only company he has is a vigilant computer called, »
Roy Chow’s Murderer on English friendly DVD
18 November 2009 1:11 AM, PST
Bloody and brutal thriller, Murderer, the debut feature from ‘Lust, Caution’ assistant director Roy Chow is up to own on English subtitled DVD. Starring Aaron Kwok as a Hong Kong police detective suspected of being a sadistic serial killer, Murderer delivers tense gory suspense, topped off with an equally large dollop of campy over the top nonsense. A cult classic, for all the right reasons perhaps? Murderer goes on sale today. Synopsis: There's a brutal serial killer on the loose, and the latest victim is cop Tai, who lies comatose in the hospital after getting thrown off a building. Also at the scene of the crime was fellow detective Ling (Aaron Kwok), who wakes up with no injuries and no memory of the incident. Rumours spread quickly in the police force as Ling turns into the prime suspect. Convinced that someone's out to get him and his family, Ling searches desperately for the murderer, »
Roy Chow’s Murderer on English friendly DVD
18 November 2009 1:11 AM, PST
Bloody and brutal thriller, Murderer, the debut feature from ‘Lust, Caution’ assistant director Roy Chow is up to own on English subtitled DVD. Starring Aaron Kwok as a Hong Kong police detective suspected of being a sadistic serial killer, Murderer delivers tense gory suspense, topped off with an equally large dollop of campy over the top nonsense. A cult classic, for all the right reasons perhaps? Murderer goes on sale today. Synopsis: There's a brutal serial killer on the loose, and the latest victim is cop Tai, who lies comatose in the hospital after getting thrown off a building. Also at the scene of the crime was fellow detective Ling (Aaron Kwok), who wakes up with no injuries and no memory of the incident. Rumours spread quickly in the police force as Ling turns into the prime suspect. Convinced that someone's out to get him and his family, Ling searches desperately for the murderer, »
Tadanobu Asano joining Branagh’s Thor?
17 November 2009 11:04 AM, PST
Don't get too excited just yet, but word is out that Tadanobu Asano may have joined the cast of the upcoming Thor movie, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. I say "may" because the story, which we read about over at ComingSoon, links to a Variety article that is no longer in place. Maybe someone spoke too soon about something not yet confirmed? The original report stated that Asano had joined the cast as one of The Warriors Three, alongside Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone) and Stuart Townsend, who fight alongside Thor in battle. »
Tadanobu Asano joining Branagh’s Thor?
17 November 2009 11:04 AM, PST
Don't get too excited just yet, but word is out that Tadanobu Asano may have joined the cast of the upcoming Thor movie, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. I say "may" because the story, which we read about over at ComingSoon, links to a Variety article that is no longer in place. Maybe someone spoke too soon about something not yet confirmed? The original report stated that Asano had joined the cast as one of The Warriors Three, alongside Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone) and Stuart Townsend, who fight alongside Thor in battle. The cast for Thor already includes Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Colm Feore, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander and presumably Samuel L. Jackson in a cameo as Nick Fury. If it's true that these other three have also signed on (and we really, really, hope it is), then... wow. I wonder what kind of budget this movie has? »
Tadanobu Asano joining Branagh’s Thor?
17 November 2009 11:04 AM, PST
Don't get too excited just yet, but word is out that Tadanobu Asano may have joined the cast of the upcoming Thor movie, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. I say "may" because the story, which we read about over at ComingSoon, links to a Variety article that is no longer in place. Maybe someone spoke too soon about something not yet confirmed? The original report stated that Asano had joined the cast as one of The Warriors Three, alongside Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone) and Stuart Townsend, who fight alongside Thor in battle. »
Death on Wheels. First trailer for Aussie horror Road Train
17 November 2009 4:38 AM, PST
There’s nothing like a good road (horror) movie and from the looks of this first trailer for local director Dean Francis’s Road Train, he may well soon be adding to the list. Unfairly or not, in past coverage we’ve drawn similarities in RTs storyline to Steven Spielberg’s Duel, but watching the trail it seems Francis (and writer Clive Hopkins) have thrown some new twists into the mix, and If nothing else we want to see what the hell is in the back of that truck! Still in post production there’s no word yet on when or where it’s due to open, but this has an American release written - right down to its 20-something slaughtering hub caps - all over it. Synopsis: Four young friends on a camping adventure in outback Australia are run off the road by an erratically driven road train - a massive three-trailer truck. »
Sion Sono’s Love Exposure: Review
16 November 2009 12:49 AM, PST
Director: Sion Sono. Review: Adam Wing. Four hours in the company of love, obsession and romance, it’s enough to make a grown man reach for the remote control. But don’t be too hasty with that there wandering hand, because looks can be deceiving, and that’s definately the case with cult director Sono Sion's quirky marathon feature Love Exposure. Having already won me over with films like Suicide Club (a dark, delicious favourite) and Noriko's Dinner Table (a rare sequel that arguably outweighs the original), Sono serves up a twisted opus of love, obsession, martial arts, underwear and violence. Nishijima Takahiro (he was in a pop group) makes his film debut alongside Mitsushima Hikari (Death Note) and Ando Sakura (Kaze no Sotogawa), as a teen who takes upskirt photos. Yup, the guy is quite clearly the prince of perverts, and the rest of the cast don’t fare much better. »
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