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Slime City Massacre First Showing
11 hours ago
The Slime City Massacre will have its premiere at the Beloit International Fim Festival beginning February 18 of next year. A horror film that borrows from the science fiction genre the Slime City Massacre has been described by director Greg Lamberson as: “a celebration of 1970s science fiction films, gooey 1980s horror films, and 1990s action films, held together by a sense of the world that could only exist in this decade. My goal was to make a fun film with a serious subtext and a lot of surprises.” No one could have described this unique film any better than the creator himself and now the film will be available for those in the Beloit, Wisconsin area. Have a look at Greg Lamberson's homepage for more details on the Slime City Massacre and many other horror projects below.
Release Date: February 18, 2010 (Limited theatrical).
Director/writer: Greg Lamberson.
Cast: Debbie Rochon, »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Viewer and 3-D Distortion: A Short Film Review
18 hours ago
Director: Graham Reznick.
Writer: Graham Reznick.
The Viewer is a thriller short that has been added to the I Can See You DVD package and this 3-dimensional dramatic piece stands out in several ways. The short is visually stunning in 3-D and computer animated graphics. The story puts the viewer in the role of a mysterious murderer and the picture overall is very intriguing from beginning to end.
This Glass Eye Pix is the best one to date and The Viewer is a must see from the I Can See You DVD release date. Hypnotic, surreal, and almost fully immersible into the cinematic experience The Viewer must be picked up by those looking for something completely, unique and creative. Besides, who does not love seeing a stripper in 3-D?
A short synopsis for The Viewer here:
"The Viewer is a telepathic interrogation told from the perspective of a suspected murderer. »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Donner Party Opens at the Porta Vallarta Film Festival
19 hours ago
The Donner Party will show at the Porta Vallarta Film Festival beginning December 2nd and run until December 4th. A film that tackles the real life story of the Donner Party and cannibalism in the Sierra Nevada, The Donner Party stars Crispin Glover (Beowulf), William Foster, and Clayne Crawford. The full synopsis for this harrowing tale is below until a trailer can be found for The Donner Party at a future date.
A synopsis for The Donner Party here:
"The Donner Party is based on the true story of a group of westward bound settlers stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1846. They must reach California for salvation, but without food and a guide, the group becomes disillusioned and decisions must be made so that others can stay alive. Inspired by the infamous Donner Party tragedy, the film is a harrowing look at survival and how far some will go »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Final to be De-Masked January 29th
20 November 2009 9:09 PM, PST
The Final, directed by Joey Stewart, now has the first movie still from the film as seen left. Already announced to be at the "8 Films to Die For Film Festival," The Final, from Agora Entertainment, will be available as of January 29th at multiple theatres. Stay tuned for exact theatres and theatre dates, but for now have a look at the full cast line-up and movie still from The Final.
Cast: Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold, Travis Tedford, Lindsay Seidel, Mark Nutter, Hunter Garner, Eric Isenhower, Preston Flagg, Matthew Posey, Laura Ashley Samuels, Vincent Silochan, and Farah White.
A trailer for The Final has already been posted here:
http://www.28dayslateranalysis.com/2009/11/final-to-play-at-horrorfest-4-film.html
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- Michael Ross Allen
Five Minutes from the Opening Scene of Deadline
20 November 2009 4:28 PM, PST
Unfortunately no limited release is forthcoming for Deadline, a horror film from First Look Studios, but a DVD/Blu-Ray release is set for December 1, 2009. Brittany Murphy from 8 Mile and Thora Birch are the main stars with Tammy Blanchard supporting. Mysterious and haunting a full five minute clip is now available for fans to enjoy until the film is available for purchase. Have a look at the first five minutes, in the dark, and decide for yourself whether Deadline is as scary as being possessed by William Castle's spirit (Rosemary's Baby).
A synopsis for Deadline:
"Alice, 32, a writer recovering from a psychological breakdown retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on completing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. Shortly after her arrival, mysterious noises and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to fin »
- Michael Ross Allen
Sweatshop and Music Equals Lots of Blood
20 November 2009 3:51 PM, PST
Sweatshop is set to show at the New York Horror Film Festival in a mere couple of hours. Dark, independent and set in a rave, Sweatshop starts at 7:30pm in the Tribeca Cinemas. If you are in the area support independent filmmaking and an underrated genre - the nightclub slasher.
Set to music, Sweatshop revisits the slashers of the late 70s and early 80s to present a modern take on this already perfected category. Head down to the Tribeca Cinemas right now so you do not miss the blood and action on screen! For everyone else, not in New York, check out the synopsis, trailer, cast and crew info' inside.
"Charlie has made a name for herself and her electronica parties and the plans for tonight’s rave are her most extreme yet. On the edge of the city is an enormous vacant factory… and now, she and her »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Descent 2 and European Horror!
20 November 2009 3:44 PM, PST
The Descent 2 premieres in the United Kingdom this December 2 with a follow up in Denmark on the 4th. In preparation for the premiere a slim teaser trailer is available for English fans prior to the release. Already receiving some moderate praise, the Descent 2 will revisit the same dark, monster filled caves of the first truly triumphant and heartbreaking original film. For North American fans an unspecified 2010 release date has been chosen for showings of the Descent 2. Check out this short teaser trailer from the United Kingdom that might not have been seen by some fans.
Release Date: December 2 (UK), December 4th (Denmark), and 2010 (N. America).
Director: Jon Harris.
Writer: J. Blakeson, James McCarthy, and James Watkins.
Cast: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Jackson Mendoza, Krysten Cummings, and Gavan O'Herlihy.
Have a look at the UK teaser right here:
Stumble It!
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- Michael Ross Allen
Basement Jack and the Past: A Movie Review
20 November 2009 3:36 PM, PST
Basement Jack is a film from Brink DVD that was made for between one to two million dollars. A film that will see video store shelves this Tuesday, November 17th Basement Jack does not step very far away from the slasher films of the 70s and 80s. Jack stays mostly in the confines of a slasher formula, while offering some intrigue in the characer only known as the Manager.
Simply plotted Basement Jack undergoes some unusually harsh punishment for unknown wrongdoings from his mother (Lynn Lowry). Jack (Eric Peter-Kaiser) experiences torture from an early age and develops a taste for blood in later adolescence. Happy to share his experiences of torment with others Jack slashes, impales, and dismembers those unlucky enough to cross his path. Cue in a small love story, some aggravating cops, a police massacre a la Terminator and we have one recipe for blood, disaster, and gore! »
- Michael Ross Allen
Shrove Tuesday Movie Trailer
19 November 2009 9:18 PM, PST
Shrove Tuesday will be at the New York Horror Festival this Sunday November 22nd at 8:00pm. This horor short has influences from the tales of the Brothers Grimm and the first trailer looks like a child's fairytale. Very mysterious and intriguing, those on the eastcoast will get a treat on the big screen this Sunday in Shrove. Read the synopsis and watch the trailer, for the film, below.
"Shrove Tuesday is a dark fairytale, an homage to the Brothers Grimm, and to the slasher films of the 1970s and 1980s. It is the story of strong, bloody medieval vengeance, as woman, murdered for her beliefs, returns from beyond the grave to slay all of those who sent her to hell. No one is spared, as a young girl is stalked in the lonely woods by the vicious, child-eating demon. You will not believe what happens at the end!"
Director: Lee Matthews. »
- Michael Ross Allen
Blood and Hunger at the Nyhff
18 November 2009 11:25 PM, PST
Produced by Flame47, Hunger is a horror short that will show at the New York Horror Film Festival this Friday. The show starts at 7:30 and Hunger was shot mostly in the dark and winding streets of Croatia. Daniel Betts, Nadia Cameron-Blakely and Zarko Pusic show off their talents in this mysterious thriller that may or may not involve vampires. Have a look at the plot and trailer, for this tale of redemption, inside.
A synopsis for Hunger here:
"Stranded for the night in a foreign city, Saul (Daniel Betts) is a businessman who’s given up on all his hopes for the future, in his own words he is ‘existing, not living’...
When the city proves hostile, dangerous and confusing, Saul retreats into its labyrinthine backstreets, where a chance encounter with a mysterious and seductive woman (Nadia Cameron-Blakey) seems to offer an escape. What Saul takes initially to »
- Michael Ross Allen
Penance on DVD: The Streets are No Longer Safe!
18 November 2009 11:23 PM, PST
Penance was released on DVD as of November 17th and now some of the details from the DVD are available. Audio commentary - from the director, Jake Kennedy, deleted scenes, and three alternative endings will be available for Penance. Penance is definitely worth a look as the film has received much praise at film festivals and from fans. A short synopsis is available below, but centrally the plot revolves around an "exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor." Darkly erotic and surely full of thrills Penance needs to be on every horror fans 2009 DVD must-have-list. Check out the synopsis, a link for a trailer, and further DVD details inside.
"Penance stars Marieh Delfino as an exotic dancer who goes out for her first job and finds herself in the clutches of a maniacal doctor (Graham McTavish). The genre-friendly cast also includes Tony Todd, »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Face of the Freeway Killer
18 November 2009 11:21 PM, PST
The Freeway Killer popped up on the radar screen at the '09 Afm and now the official one-sheet poster with a full synopsis, from Bleiberg Entertainment, are available to be seen. The Freeway Killer stars Scott Leet, Cole Williams and Michael Rooker in a real life portrayal of murderer William Bonin. A serial killer, and general low-life, the Freeway Killer follows Bonin on some of his most horrific misadventures. From the filmmakers of Dahmer and Gacy there is now the Freeway Killer! Check out the full synopsis, about this true story, below.
A synopsis for the Freeway Killer here:
"December, 1979, The bodies had been turning up all over for a couple of years now-- cast off like a bored child’s broken toys - beaten, stangled. An Orange County newspaper suggests a serial killer is at work. The story runs and dies before the ink is dry. It is not »
- Michael Ross Allen
Outrage: An Interview with Director Ace Cruz
18 November 2009 11:22 AM, PST
Outrage is a film that was shot in Rabun County, which is the same location that Deliverance was shot in, and the film really has a positive message about dealing with the past and pain. The main theme of the film is that people must let go of there own fear and anger in order to bring passion in to their lifes. Outrage not only has an interesting theme and premise, the film has several stars in the film including Micheal Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Natasha Lyonne (Blade: Trinity), and Michael Berryman (The Devil's Rejects). Even director Ace Cruz has a part in Outrage as Trey and here director Ace Cruz talks a little bit more about this film and how the law of attraction can create positivity in anyones' life.
(Michael Allen) Hello Ace, how are you doing? Are you talking to me from California?
(Ace Cruz) Yes, I am »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Shadow Within at the Nyhff
16 November 2009 10:56 PM, PST
The Shadow Within is described as a "dark fairy tale," but the film does not look suitable for anyone under the age of eighteen. Very grim and atmospheric The Shadow Within is sure to chill audiences at the New York Horror Film Festival, which kicks-off this week. Silvana Zancolo is the director and Daniel Aarons the writer of this complex tale of ghosts and creeping death. To begin showing Saturday, November 21st The Shadow Within looks like a film that is not to be missed. Check out the full, heavily CGIed, trailer inside.
A synopsis for The Shadow Within here:
"The Shadow Within is a dark fairy tale. In a groom and sinister atmosphere, little Maurice Dumont can’t escape his infernal reality dominated by an inhuman mother who rejects him, an absent father and a ghost brother who refuses to die. In a claustrophobic overwhelming environment, obsessed by dead and living presences, »
- Michael Ross Allen
The Resurrection of Officer Rollins at the Tribeca Cinemas
16 November 2009 10:25 PM, PST
Horror short The Resurrection of Officer Rollins will also appear at the New York Horror Film Festival with a first showing at 8:00pm on Thursday, November 19th. To star Derek Mears (Friday the 13th) The Resurrection will be shown in its entirety this week (twenty minutes). To also show Rodney Eastman (Nightmare on Elm Street 3) and Scoot McNairy (In Search of A Midnight Kiss) at their most frightened Resurrection is sure to delight the audience with tales of "diabolical ghouls" and "horrifying rides." Check out all the info' on this horror short below.
The synopsis for The Resurrection of Officer Rollins is shown here:
"A bumbling pair of paramedics, fight for their lives as a patient, is transformed into a diabolical ghoul - during a horrifying ride to the hospital. The two hilarious paramedics fight for their lives in this special-effects-packed supernatural chiller that’s so fiendishly entertaining, it's »
- Michael Ross Allen
A Must Love Death New York Premiere
16 November 2009 10:10 PM, PST
Aleady confirmed for the New York Horror Film Festival, Must Love Death will begin showing this Thurs, Nov' 19th at 8:00pm. A comedy film that is also a horror film Must Love Death looks like a lot of fun from the film's first trailer. Check it out for yourself at the Tribeca Cinemas, if you are in the area, and try hard not to laugh!
A short synopsis for Must Love Death here:
"Disappointed by love and suicidal, Norman arranges to meet a group of like-minded people. But when he arrives at the meeting the alleged suicides pact goes very wrong and hilarity and blood start to flow freely (New York).
Director: Andreas Schapp.
Writer: Andreas Schaap.
Cast: Sami Loris, Manon Kahle, Jeff Burrell, Peter Farkas, Philipp Rafferty, and Lucie Pohl.
A full trailer for Must Love Death here:
A few more details can be found for Must Love Death »
- Michael Ross Allen
Altitude's High Flying Trailer
16 November 2009 9:44 PM, PST
The first official trailer is now being shown for the high-flying horror picture known as Altitude. Kaare Andrews is the director and Jesica Lowndes, with Ryan Donowho will star. To be released in 2009 through Alliance Group Entertainment fans can get a feel for the film in the first trailer for Altitude as shown below. And horror fans will need to fasten their seatbelts as Altitude looks like a bumpy ride!
A short introduction to Altitude here:
"After a mysterious malfunction sends their small plane climbing out of control, a rookie pilot and her four teenage friends find themselves in a showdown with a malevolent supernatural force (Trailer')."
Director: Kaare Andrews
Writer: Paul A. Birkett
Studio: Alliance Group Entertainment
Cast: Jessica Lowndes, Ryan Donowho, and Michelle Harrison.
The official trailer here:
For some further details on Altitude check Traileraddict.com as displayed here:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/altitude/trailer
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- Michael Ross Allen
Bajo La Sal Now on DVD
16 November 2009 9:23 PM, PST
Bajo La Sal, a Spanish independent film, has been released in the United States as of Tuesday, November 10th. The film covers a series of murders near a salt mine in Santa Rosa de la Sal and the film's mystery will be solved by a puzzling young man. Very few other details are available, other than Maya Entertainment is releasing the film, so fans will have to sit tight until an English language trailer is released. Check out the synopsis and other available film details below.
A synopsis for Bajo La Sal here:
"Commander Trujillo travels to Santa Rosa de la Sal, a small town located near a salt mine in order to solve the mystery behind a series of murders. There he will discover the many secrets that the town holds and meet Victor, a dark youth who will be the key to uncovering the truth behind the murders »
- Michael Ross Allen
Prime Time First Horrific One-Sheet Poster
15 November 2009 6:30 PM, PST
Prime Time is a Spanish language horror film that is now completed and the first available one-sheet poster is shown here. Luis Ramos is the director of this thrilling film that involves a television takeover initiated by hooded terrorists. Alberto Amarilla, Leticia Dolera, and Ana Alvarez star in Prime Time and while a trailer is not ready to be shown the full cast line-up is. Have a look at all the film details inside.
A synopsis for Prime Time here:
"Elena is a psychologist who works with the victims of terrorism. One night, she and her boyfriend are kidnapped by a group of hooded youngsters who are taking part in a macabre TV show (Afm)."
Director: Luis Calvo Ramos.
Writer: Luis Calvo Ramos, and Gorka Magallon.
Cast: Alberto Amarilla, Leticia Dolera, Pablo Puyol, Maria Agudo and Ana Alvarez.
For more details on Prime Time as they become available visit the Prime Time homepage:
http://www. »
- Michael Ross Allen
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