What does all of this mean?! Well, fans of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series American Horror Story, answers are coming sooner than you think! FX is hosting the “Ahs 6 Sweeps” which gives fans of the series an opportunity to correctly guess the theme of Season 6 and win really cool prizes while doing so. Also in today’s Highlights: release details for Dark Exorcism and The Taint Vinyl Soundtrack.
American Horror Story Season 6 Sweepstakes Details Plus Teasers: Press Release: “Los Angeles, CA (August 25, 2016) – FX Networks has kicked-off the American Horror Story S6 Sweeps, the ultimate sweepstakes challenging American Horror Story (Ahs) fans to guess the theme of this year’s season. For the first time in the history, the theme for the iconic series will be kept under wraps until the premiere episode airs on September 14th.
“The new Ahs teaser campaign has fans anxiously awaiting the premiere and the reveal of this season’s theme,...
American Horror Story Season 6 Sweepstakes Details Plus Teasers: Press Release: “Los Angeles, CA (August 25, 2016) – FX Networks has kicked-off the American Horror Story S6 Sweeps, the ultimate sweepstakes challenging American Horror Story (Ahs) fans to guess the theme of this year’s season. For the first time in the history, the theme for the iconic series will be kept under wraps until the premiere episode airs on September 14th.
“The new Ahs teaser campaign has fans anxiously awaiting the premiere and the reveal of this season’s theme,...
- 8/27/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
To mix things up for its 15th annual edition, the TromaDance film festival has moved! (Yet again.) This year, the grotesque festivities will take place on June 27-28 at The Paper Box art space in Brooklyn, NY and will include loads of short films and four features.
The features are: Drew Bolduc‘s hotly anticipated Science Team, the follow-up to his masterful exercise in offensiveness, The Taint; the acclaimed penile documentary The Final Member by Jonah Bekhor and Zach Math; Olivier Beguin’s new twist on vampirism, Chimeres; and the fighting cannibal action of Evil Feed by Ray Smith.
The short films include international offensiveness and gore from such far-flung places as Italy, Belgium, Estonia, Australia and, of course, the good ol’ U.S. of A.
The full TromaDance lineup is below. For more info, please visit the fest’s official website.
June 27
5:30 p.m.: “Short Films Block 1″
The Bachelorette Party,...
The features are: Drew Bolduc‘s hotly anticipated Science Team, the follow-up to his masterful exercise in offensiveness, The Taint; the acclaimed penile documentary The Final Member by Jonah Bekhor and Zach Math; Olivier Beguin’s new twist on vampirism, Chimeres; and the fighting cannibal action of Evil Feed by Ray Smith.
The short films include international offensiveness and gore from such far-flung places as Italy, Belgium, Estonia, Australia and, of course, the good ol’ U.S. of A.
The full TromaDance lineup is below. For more info, please visit the fest’s official website.
June 27
5:30 p.m.: “Short Films Block 1″
The Bachelorette Party,...
- 6/23/2014
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
If you haven’t heard me drone on and on about directors Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s “The Taint,” then you haven’t spent a lot of time ready my silly words on the internet. I adore the movie with a weird passion that probably makes everyone involved with the flick a little uncomfortable. Which is okay, of course, since I tend to make people uncomfortable on a regular basis. After working on the special effects for Lloyd Kaufman’s “Return to Nuke Em High,” writer/director Drew Bolduc put together a potentially nifty flick called “Science Team.” I’ve waited patiently for this sucker to arrive, and it appears that day is getting closer by the second. In fact, we now have an official trailer to feast our eyes upon. Before we get to that, let’s explore the official synopsis: Chip returns home to find his mother...
- 3/5/2014
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
If your excitement for writer/director Drew Bolduc’s “Science Team” has dwindled due to a lack of updates, it’s time to inject some extremely sticky excitement into your cinematic backside. The man himself recently sent over a brand new poster for the upcoming sci-fi flick. According to the filmmaker, the movie is almost in the can. Squeal with delight if you want to. I’m trying my best to hold one back right now. In case you’ve forgotten, “Science Team” is the follow-up to Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s cult favorite “The Taint.” If you haven’t seen this delicious slice of low-budget brilliance, then you should seriously consider correcting that problem soon. Very soon. Maybe by this weekend. That’s your homework. This Nsfw teaser should help set the proverbial stage. Here’s what the flick is all about: “Science Team” is a completely independent sci-fi...
- 12/3/2013
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
The director-writer, Drew Bolduc of The Taint is back and with his sophomore feature Science Team. The first promo has just been released, which you can see below.
Chip returns home to find that his mother has been brutally murdered. A sessile space alien is now living in her house. Science Team must eliminate the extraterrestrial threat. Drama ensues. People die. Inner and extraterrestrial demons are engaged. Men in pink suits use cool-looking technology. Events culminate in a destructive orgy of violence of such an epic intensity that people’s minds are literally blown out of their heads.
Science Team Promo from Drew Bolduc on Vimeo.
Chip returns home to find that his mother has been brutally murdered. A sessile space alien is now living in her house. Science Team must eliminate the extraterrestrial threat. Drama ensues. People die. Inner and extraterrestrial demons are engaged. Men in pink suits use cool-looking technology. Events culminate in a destructive orgy of violence of such an epic intensity that people’s minds are literally blown out of their heads.
Science Team Promo from Drew Bolduc on Vimeo.
- 4/16/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
While not a universally loved horror flick, The Taint got a nice little push from our own Rob Hunter last month when it hit DVD. Now I’d like to extend the support for one of its directors, Drew Bolduc. I don’t know him, I haven’t seen any of his films, but something tells me he could very well be the next guy associated with Troma Entertainment to wind up a big deal. Just don’t be surprised if he directs Guardians of the Galaxy 2 or anything. He’s already working with aliens in his next feature, Science Team, which is currently raising money by crowdfunding via Indiegogo. And the promo video Bolduc sent us this morning makes me think its not just “a bastard child of science fiction and horror” but also the illegitimate offspring of James Gunn and Wes Anderson. But I don’t have any idea what the end result will be...
- 4/13/2013
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Full disclosure: I am a ridiculously huge fan of Drew Bolduc’s “The Taint.” The film scarred my soul in ways few films have, and I feel that I’m an altogether better person for having viewed it. Even if you hate the movie with every fiber of your well-adjusted being, you can’t say it didn’t have some sort of effect on you. Curious parties are invited to investigate my review. To say that I’m excited for “Science Team” is an understatement. The film has claimed the top spot of my must-see list, surpassing just about every other motion picture on the planet. The “Science Team” gang has put together a nifty trailer for their new crowdfunding campaign. It’s weird, it’s engaging, and it asks you bluntly for your money. In short, it does exactly what an Indiegogo trailer is supposed to do. Now cough up the money.
- 4/11/2013
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Troma Entertainment, in conjunction with C.A.V. Distribution is set to release the Drew Bolduc/Dan Nelson film The Taint onto DVD beginning March 12th. Yeah, you read that right, The Taint. I'm excited about this release personally. I have always been a fan of the Troma movies. It takes me back to a time in film when it was okay to say," what rules? " The Taint actually looks to be a lot of fun, from the retro-like cover to the synopsis, it…...
- 2/2/2013
- Horrorbid
I’m not joking when I say that directors Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s deliriously deranged 2010 horror masterpiece “The Taint” is one of my all-time favorite horror movies. The film blew mytiny mind in much the same way “Street Trash” did back in the 80′s. I love it to death — Love It — and I’m always quick to recommend it to those with, shall we say, questionable taste in cinema. Naturally, I’m quite excited to announce that, for one week only, “The Taint” is available to watch for free. That’s a gift, my friends, selfless and pure. Unfamiliar with “The Taint”? Let’s fix that problem: The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists: monsters who want nothing more than to crush women’s heads with rocks (or other objects). When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality,...
- 5/10/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Lausanne Underground Film Festival
The Lausanne Underground Film Festival is an epic 5-day event in Switzerland of the most outrageous movies from all over the world. The 11th annual edition will run on Oct. 17-21 at the Swiss Film Archives and will feature tons of new films, as well as retrospectives of legendary underground filmmakers. Submitting a film, as per Luff tradition, is free.
Luff typically screens a cross-section of over-the-top gross-out flicks, trippy cult movies, experimental narratives, documentaries on fringe subjects, short experimental films and a ton more.
Last year, they screened films such as the unbelievably outrageous The Taint by Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, Calvin Lee Reeder’s experimental The Oregonian, Adam Rehmeier‘s fantastically brutal The Bunny Game, Marie Losier’s acclaimed portrait The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye and Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film’s 2011 Movie of the Year Profane by Usama Alshaibi,...
The Lausanne Underground Film Festival is an epic 5-day event in Switzerland of the most outrageous movies from all over the world. The 11th annual edition will run on Oct. 17-21 at the Swiss Film Archives and will feature tons of new films, as well as retrospectives of legendary underground filmmakers. Submitting a film, as per Luff tradition, is free.
Luff typically screens a cross-section of over-the-top gross-out flicks, trippy cult movies, experimental narratives, documentaries on fringe subjects, short experimental films and a ton more.
Last year, they screened films such as the unbelievably outrageous The Taint by Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, Calvin Lee Reeder’s experimental The Oregonian, Adam Rehmeier‘s fantastically brutal The Bunny Game, Marie Losier’s acclaimed portrait The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye and Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film’s 2011 Movie of the Year Profane by Usama Alshaibi,...
- 3/24/2012
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Migrating Forms
Migrating Forms, the premiere festival for experimental media, is now open for entries for their fourth annual edition that will run at the Anthology Film Archives in New York City on May 11-20.
Each year, Migrating Forms programs the most innovative, challenging, medium-defying, unique and flat-out unidentifiable films and videos from all over the world. Work ranges from the artistic documentary to the completely non-narrative filmic experiments to genre-bending narratives and more.
If you feel your film or video belongs in the upper echelon of experimental media-making, then this is the fest to try to get in to.
Early Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
Entry Fee: $30
Regular Deadline: Mar. 1, 2012
Entry Fee: $40
Final Deadline: Mar. 15, 2012
Entry Fee: $50
Please visit the official Migrating Forms website for more info!
B-movie, Underground and Trash Film Festival
On the other side of the world is one of the more outrageous cult movie fests, the B-movie, Underground...
Migrating Forms, the premiere festival for experimental media, is now open for entries for their fourth annual edition that will run at the Anthology Film Archives in New York City on May 11-20.
Each year, Migrating Forms programs the most innovative, challenging, medium-defying, unique and flat-out unidentifiable films and videos from all over the world. Work ranges from the artistic documentary to the completely non-narrative filmic experiments to genre-bending narratives and more.
If you feel your film or video belongs in the upper echelon of experimental media-making, then this is the fest to try to get in to.
Early Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
Entry Fee: $30
Regular Deadline: Mar. 1, 2012
Entry Fee: $40
Final Deadline: Mar. 15, 2012
Entry Fee: $50
Please visit the official Migrating Forms website for more info!
B-movie, Underground and Trash Film Festival
On the other side of the world is one of the more outrageous cult movie fests, the B-movie, Underground...
- 2/9/2012
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Greetings from Tromaville! Troma Entertainment is proud to announce the recent acquisition of the world wide rights for Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s The Taint.
Like all Troma films, The Taint touches on searing sociopolitical themes, in this case misogyny, which is ingrained in American society. The evils of our Viagra and pharmaceutical fueled male population are lambasted and satirized in The Taint.
The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It… More...
Like all Troma films, The Taint touches on searing sociopolitical themes, in this case misogyny, which is ingrained in American society. The evils of our Viagra and pharmaceutical fueled male population are lambasted and satirized in The Taint.
The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It… More...
- 1/18/2012
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
Troma Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to the postmodern horror movie "The Taint," from directors Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson. Here's the plot per Troma: The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is The Taint. The company plans to begin screening it in select theaters this spring. If this Nsfw trailer for the film is anything to go by, "The Taint" is out to shock. The Taint Trailer (Nsfw) from Dan Nelson on Vimeo.
- 1/17/2012
- Indiewire
Lloyd Kaufman and the gang over at Troma have announced that they have picked up the world wide rights for Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s sleaze-fest The Taint. President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger Lloyd Kaufman describes The Taint as:
I cannot exactly describe what happened in The Taint because it would not be appropriate for a normal publication or television review. However, I can tell you that it will be a long time before I even consider placing a penis in my mouth again.
I’ve seen The Taint, and believe me it’s not for the faint of heart – it’s misogynistic, bizarre, gory and it’s full of men waving their flaccid penises around! Check out our Nsfw review here, and the official synopsis is below:
The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists.
I cannot exactly describe what happened in The Taint because it would not be appropriate for a normal publication or television review. However, I can tell you that it will be a long time before I even consider placing a penis in my mouth again.
I’ve seen The Taint, and believe me it’s not for the faint of heart – it’s misogynistic, bizarre, gory and it’s full of men waving their flaccid penises around! Check out our Nsfw review here, and the official synopsis is below:
The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists.
- 1/17/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
The gang at Troma Entertainment have announced they just picked up the world wide rights for Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson's The Taint.
In their release, Troma says that like all their films, The Taint touches on searing sociopolitical themes, in this case misogyny, which is ingrained in American society. The evils of our Viagra and pharmaceutical fueled male population are lambasted and satirized in The Taint.
Continue reading...
In their release, Troma says that like all their films, The Taint touches on searing sociopolitical themes, in this case misogyny, which is ingrained in American society. The evils of our Viagra and pharmaceutical fueled male population are lambasted and satirized in The Taint.
Continue reading...
- 1/17/2012
- QuietEarth.us
Troma Entertainment has acquired the worldwide rights for Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson's The Taint.
Like all Troma films, The Taint touches on searing sociopolitical themes, in this case misogyny, which is ingrained in American society. The evils of our Viagra and pharmaceutical fueled male population are lambasted and satirized in the film.
The plot? The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is The Taint.
Read more...
Like all Troma films, The Taint touches on searing sociopolitical themes, in this case misogyny, which is ingrained in American society. The evils of our Viagra and pharmaceutical fueled male population are lambasted and satirized in the film.
The plot? The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is The Taint.
Read more...
- 1/17/2012
- by ryanrotten@shocktillyoudrop.com (Ryan Turek)
- shocktillyoudrop.com
The 10th annual Lausanne Underground Film Festival is a truly epic film event with an immense lineup of the strangest, sexiest, most grotesque, oddball and downright freakish movies from all over the world — from modern underground treats to classic cult movies of yesteryear.
The fest officially begins on Oct. 15 with a special live performance by the legendary Diamanda Galas. But the film festivities run from Oct. 17-23, starting with the grand opening of an exhibition and retrospective of the films by Ericka Beckman.
The full film lineup, which is presented below, is a massive mix of underground greatness, but here are some of the highlights:
Gross-Out Flicks:
Chop, dir. Trent Haaga.
The Taint, dir. Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson.
Calibre 9, dir. Jean-Christian Tassy.
The Bunny Game, dir. Adam Rehmeier
Trippy Movies:
Profane, dir. Usama Alshaibi
The Oregonian, dir. Calvin Lee Reeder
Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass, dir.
The fest officially begins on Oct. 15 with a special live performance by the legendary Diamanda Galas. But the film festivities run from Oct. 17-23, starting with the grand opening of an exhibition and retrospective of the films by Ericka Beckman.
The full film lineup, which is presented below, is a massive mix of underground greatness, but here are some of the highlights:
Gross-Out Flicks:
Chop, dir. Trent Haaga.
The Taint, dir. Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson.
Calibre 9, dir. Jean-Christian Tassy.
The Bunny Game, dir. Adam Rehmeier
Trippy Movies:
Profane, dir. Usama Alshaibi
The Oregonian, dir. Calvin Lee Reeder
Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass, dir.
- 10/13/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
The 2nd annual PollyGrind assaults Las Vegas during an epic length film festival that runs Oct. 8-17 at Theatre 7 with enough sleaze and violence to make Sin City residents feel right at home.
Actually, the fest does open up on the 7th with a concert at Neon Venus with local acts like Monster Zero, Creepersin and many more.
However, the film portion of the fest opens on the 8th with Stuart Simpson‘s acclaimed Australian gorefest El Monstro Del Mar!, one of the best Russ Meyer/Roger Corman mash-ups with a Down Under twist. Read the Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film review of this gem here.
Other Bad Lit favorites in the lineup are Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson‘s The Taint, which is still completely grossing out audiences on the festival circuit, and The Uh-Oh Show, the splatter-filled horror comedy by the Godfather of Gore himself Herschell Gordon Lewis.
Actually, the fest does open up on the 7th with a concert at Neon Venus with local acts like Monster Zero, Creepersin and many more.
However, the film portion of the fest opens on the 8th with Stuart Simpson‘s acclaimed Australian gorefest El Monstro Del Mar!, one of the best Russ Meyer/Roger Corman mash-ups with a Down Under twist. Read the Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film review of this gem here.
Other Bad Lit favorites in the lineup are Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson‘s The Taint, which is still completely grossing out audiences on the festival circuit, and The Uh-Oh Show, the splatter-filled horror comedy by the Godfather of Gore himself Herschell Gordon Lewis.
- 10/6/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
The B-Movie Underground and Trash Film Festival brings their unique collection of international sleaze on Sept. 7-11 in the city of Breda in the Netherlands. Violence, gore, general grossness and perversion are, once again, near and dear to the heart of this fun fest.
From the U.S., the But Fest is screening a few modern underground classics while also celebrating a few of the old masters. Included in the lineup are Usama Alshaibi‘s mind-blowing Muslim sex worker flick Profane, Zach Clark‘s wild weekend of debauchery Vacation! and Dan Nelson & Drew Bolduc‘s over-the-top The Taint.
Plus, But is honoring Cinema of Transgression mastermind Nick Zedd with several screenings of his classic works, such as Thrust in Me, Police State and Whoregasm, as well as his recent public access TV series Electra Elf.
Other films from around world include horror hits like César Ducasse & Mathieu Peteul’s Dark Souls,...
From the U.S., the But Fest is screening a few modern underground classics while also celebrating a few of the old masters. Included in the lineup are Usama Alshaibi‘s mind-blowing Muslim sex worker flick Profane, Zach Clark‘s wild weekend of debauchery Vacation! and Dan Nelson & Drew Bolduc‘s over-the-top The Taint.
Plus, But is honoring Cinema of Transgression mastermind Nick Zedd with several screenings of his classic works, such as Thrust in Me, Police State and Whoregasm, as well as his recent public access TV series Electra Elf.
Other films from around world include horror hits like César Ducasse & Mathieu Peteul’s Dark Souls,...
- 9/7/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Warning: Nsfw! Embedded above is the official — and officially “dirty” — bumper trailer for the Atlanta Underground Film Festival. Men, take heed. This could happen to you. And it’s worse than having your girlfriend/wife walk in on you during a very private moment between you and the Internet.
The trailer was directed by Greg Hanson, who also has a film in the festival proper: The nunsploitation must-see Thy Kill Be Done, which Hanson co-directed with Casey Regan. Thy Kill Be Done was also reviewed last year on Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film.
The Atlanta Underground Film Festival takes place later this month on Sep. 22-25 at the Goat Farm Arts Center. In addition to Thy Kill Be Done, the fest is screening films such as Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s outrageous The Taint, Damon Russell’s Snow on tha Bluff, Jack Truman’s 7 Stories From an...
The trailer was directed by Greg Hanson, who also has a film in the festival proper: The nunsploitation must-see Thy Kill Be Done, which Hanson co-directed with Casey Regan. Thy Kill Be Done was also reviewed last year on Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film.
The Atlanta Underground Film Festival takes place later this month on Sep. 22-25 at the Goat Farm Arts Center. In addition to Thy Kill Be Done, the fest is screening films such as Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s outrageous The Taint, Damon Russell’s Snow on tha Bluff, Jack Truman’s 7 Stories From an...
- 9/5/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
We recently told you about the upcoming PollyGrind Film Festival, one of the premiere grindhouse film festivals, that's set to celebrate all-things B-Movie style in Las Vegas this October. The madman behind the festival, Chad Clinton Freeman, announced today this year's PollyGrind line-up and it looks pretty sweet!
And not only is PollyGrind celebrating films, the fest is also celebrating several indie music acts slated to perform during the fest, a Zombiepalooza celebration and a whole lot more! Read on for all the details for the Second Annual PollyGrind Film Festival!
From the Press Release:
It's been called "the key festival for indie cult filmmakers to land distribution deals." Its founder and programmer has been called the "new champion of unabashed B-movie sleaze." Those praises might seem a bit outlandish, but with the official announcement of the PollyGrind Film Festival's schedule, it's easy to see where they come from.
Chad Clinton Freeman...
And not only is PollyGrind celebrating films, the fest is also celebrating several indie music acts slated to perform during the fest, a Zombiepalooza celebration and a whole lot more! Read on for all the details for the Second Annual PollyGrind Film Festival!
From the Press Release:
It's been called "the key festival for indie cult filmmakers to land distribution deals." Its founder and programmer has been called the "new champion of unabashed B-movie sleaze." Those praises might seem a bit outlandish, but with the official announcement of the PollyGrind Film Festival's schedule, it's easy to see where they come from.
Chad Clinton Freeman...
- 9/2/2011
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
The Atlanta Underground Film Festival will roll out their 8th annual edition at the Goat Farm Arts Center on Sep. 22-25, taking over two screening rooms with a lineup of feature films, shorts and documentaries.
On the features front, Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s hilariously offensive The Taint — about a world taken over by foaming-at-the-mouth misogynists — continues with its international underground takeover with a stop at Auff for an appropriately late-night screening on the 24th. Read the Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film’s review here.
In the short films lineups, be on the lookout for the annual Robot Hand infiltration with Brian Lonano‘s Martian Precursor and Kevin Lonano’s Carny lurking in the Horror Shorts collection on the 23rd. Plus, scattered throughout the fest are Greg Hanson and Casey Regan‘s immensely fun Thy Kill Be Done, Dean Packis‘ grotesque and funny animation Premie Petey in Extreme Makeovary,...
On the features front, Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s hilariously offensive The Taint — about a world taken over by foaming-at-the-mouth misogynists — continues with its international underground takeover with a stop at Auff for an appropriately late-night screening on the 24th. Read the Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film’s review here.
In the short films lineups, be on the lookout for the annual Robot Hand infiltration with Brian Lonano‘s Martian Precursor and Kevin Lonano’s Carny lurking in the Horror Shorts collection on the 23rd. Plus, scattered throughout the fest are Greg Hanson and Casey Regan‘s immensely fun Thy Kill Be Done, Dean Packis‘ grotesque and funny animation Premie Petey in Extreme Makeovary,...
- 8/25/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
The Taint
Stars: Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw | Written and Directed by Drew Bolduc, Dan Nelson
When I was a teenager I was often told about a movie called Bad Taste. It featured people eating puke, men falling off cliffs and their brains hanging out of their heads and then just getting up and putting them back in again. As a horror fan I knew this was a movie I must see and when I finally did it left an impression on me that made me love the small low budget gore movies of that kind so when a movie comes a long that tops that level of gore it really hits the right spot for me.
With The Taint you know straight from the moment you see the DVD title screen that something is crazy about this movie. Then you start the movie and to your surprise the...
Stars: Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw | Written and Directed by Drew Bolduc, Dan Nelson
When I was a teenager I was often told about a movie called Bad Taste. It featured people eating puke, men falling off cliffs and their brains hanging out of their heads and then just getting up and putting them back in again. As a horror fan I knew this was a movie I must see and when I finally did it left an impression on me that made me love the small low budget gore movies of that kind so when a movie comes a long that tops that level of gore it really hits the right spot for me.
With The Taint you know straight from the moment you see the DVD title screen that something is crazy about this movie. Then you start the movie and to your surprise the...
- 8/23/2011
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
The 4th annual Minneapolis Underground Film Festival, which is now open for submissions, is mixing things up a little bit this year. The fest has appointed a new Director, Mark Hanson, to inject some new blood into the proceedings. And if there’s something Muff usually likes, it’s a little blood with their cinema.
It’s not known yet what new visions Hanson will bring to the table, but Muff has previously been known to enjoy the exploitation side of underground filmmaking, as one can tell from last year’s lineup, which included gruesome and spooky fare such as Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson‘s over-the-top offensive The Taint.
The fest also screened the female vampire film Camilla Hyde, directed by Dave de Vries; John Ervin’s Vixen Highway, Carlos Atanes‘ Maximum Shame and Bill Cooper’s Hunting Buddies. But, they also screened lighter documentaries such as Michael Peterson...
It’s not known yet what new visions Hanson will bring to the table, but Muff has previously been known to enjoy the exploitation side of underground filmmaking, as one can tell from last year’s lineup, which included gruesome and spooky fare such as Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson‘s over-the-top offensive The Taint.
The fest also screened the female vampire film Camilla Hyde, directed by Dave de Vries; John Ervin’s Vixen Highway, Carlos Atanes‘ Maximum Shame and Bill Cooper’s Hunting Buddies. But, they also screened lighter documentaries such as Michael Peterson...
- 8/3/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
There is nothing on this planet that can save you from the awe and power of the nasty, and we mean nasty, indie flick The Taint. It's riddled with moments that will offend just about anyone (except you of course), but you don't have to take our word for it! Watch it yourself. Right Now - and for the rest of June!
Directed by filmmaking duo Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall. There's so much we could say right now, but holy shit, does what you're about to see speak for itself.
According to the official website for The Taint, the flick is "a low-budget independent film made in Richmond, Virginia with the help of many incredibly talented local artists and Vcu students. It is a testament to guerilla style filmmaking and a great example of what can be...
Directed by filmmaking duo Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall. There's so much we could say right now, but holy shit, does what you're about to see speak for itself.
According to the official website for The Taint, the flick is "a low-budget independent film made in Richmond, Virginia with the help of many incredibly talented local artists and Vcu students. It is a testament to guerilla style filmmaking and a great example of what can be...
- 6/24/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We’re in awe of any good movie. Even more so when it’s a stunning debut, which leads us to this list. The rules are simple: Killer Film picks ten filmmakers whose stunning feature film/short film debuts have us clamoring for their follow-ups. So in order for them to have been qualified and listed, only one feature length film or short films had to be in their filmographies.
With the rules in place, Killer Film hopes that you’ll be just as excited for their future films, so let’s see who we are behind 100% in Killer Film’s Directing Newcomers to Watch!
Donny Broussard’s Picks:
- Andres and Diego Meza-Valdes (Play Dead)
This Miami filmmaking team first impressed me with their short film The Room and now they are back with a new film and a successful Kickstarter campaign. These guys understand how to make a...
With the rules in place, Killer Film hopes that you’ll be just as excited for their future films, so let’s see who we are behind 100% in Killer Film’s Directing Newcomers to Watch!
Donny Broussard’s Picks:
- Andres and Diego Meza-Valdes (Play Dead)
This Miami filmmaking team first impressed me with their short film The Room and now they are back with a new film and a successful Kickstarter campaign. These guys understand how to make a...
- 5/5/2011
- by Donny Broussard
- Killer Films
TromaDance Co-Director Jonathan Lees has unveiled the poster for the 12th Annual TromaDance Film Festival (April 22-23, Asbury Park, New Jersey). The 12th Annual TromaDance Film Festival will feature films including Drew Bolduc’s The Taint, Joshua Grannell’s All About Evil, and the East Coast premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas’ Kidnapped (courtesy of IFC Films). TromaDance will also include films from Oscar nominated animator Bill Plympton as well as a panel including Plympton, Fangoria Managing Editor Michael Gingold, animator John Goras, and New York Film Commissioner Pat Kaufman.
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels, or parties of any kind given. The organizers of TromaDance believe films are meant to be seen,...
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels, or parties of any kind given. The organizers of TromaDance believe films are meant to be seen,...
- 4/13/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Poster for the 12th Annual Tromadance Film Festival
Lloyd Kaufman and his Troma troupe have just unveiled their poster for the TromaDance Film Festival’s 12th outing (April 22-23, 2011 in Asbury Park, New Jersey). While newsworthy only to a particular demographic, Troma-heads are doing everything they can to reach out to new fans of the form by keeping the film festival free.
Joshua Grannell’s “All About Evil” is screening, as are Drew Bolduc’s “The Taint” and Miguel Angel Vivas’ “Kidnapped.” The festival also features a panel with old-school animation guru Bill Plympton, scream queen Debbie Rochon, the managing editor of Fangoria magazine, and the New York Film Commissioner.
Entrance to the screenings is free, filmmakers are not charged submission fees for having their films considered and there are no VIP reservations. If that weren’t reason enough to turn up to this schlock fest in New Jersey then...
Lloyd Kaufman and his Troma troupe have just unveiled their poster for the TromaDance Film Festival’s 12th outing (April 22-23, 2011 in Asbury Park, New Jersey). While newsworthy only to a particular demographic, Troma-heads are doing everything they can to reach out to new fans of the form by keeping the film festival free.
Joshua Grannell’s “All About Evil” is screening, as are Drew Bolduc’s “The Taint” and Miguel Angel Vivas’ “Kidnapped.” The festival also features a panel with old-school animation guru Bill Plympton, scream queen Debbie Rochon, the managing editor of Fangoria magazine, and the New York Film Commissioner.
Entrance to the screenings is free, filmmakers are not charged submission fees for having their films considered and there are no VIP reservations. If that weren’t reason enough to turn up to this schlock fest in New Jersey then...
- 4/13/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Poster for the 12th Annual Tromadance Film Festival
Lloyd Kaufman and his Troma troupe have just unveiled their poster for the TromaDance Film Festival’s 12th outing (April 22-23, 2011 in Asbury Park, New Jersey). While newsworthy only to a particular demographic, Troma-heads are doing everything they can to reach out to new fans of the form by keeping the film festival free.
Joshua Grannell’s “All About Evil” is screening, as are Drew Bolduc’s “The Taint” and Miguel Angel Vivas’ “Kidnapped.” The festival also features a panel with old-school animation guru Bill Plympton, scream queen Debbie Rochon, the managing editor of Fangoria magazine, and the New York Film Commissioner.
Entrance to the screenings is free, filmmakers are not charged submission fees for having their films considered and there are no VIP reservations. If that weren’t reason enough to turn up to this schlock fest in New Jersey then...
Lloyd Kaufman and his Troma troupe have just unveiled their poster for the TromaDance Film Festival’s 12th outing (April 22-23, 2011 in Asbury Park, New Jersey). While newsworthy only to a particular demographic, Troma-heads are doing everything they can to reach out to new fans of the form by keeping the film festival free.
Joshua Grannell’s “All About Evil” is screening, as are Drew Bolduc’s “The Taint” and Miguel Angel Vivas’ “Kidnapped.” The festival also features a panel with old-school animation guru Bill Plympton, scream queen Debbie Rochon, the managing editor of Fangoria magazine, and the New York Film Commissioner.
Entrance to the screenings is free, filmmakers are not charged submission fees for having their films considered and there are no VIP reservations. If that weren’t reason enough to turn up to this schlock fest in New Jersey then...
- 4/13/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
On April 22-23, Asbury Park, NJ will once again be taken over by the most toxic film festival in the world! (That’s a good thing.) The 12th annual Tromadance is two days and nights filled with depraved cinematic abuses that will leave you a shattered, emotional wreck. (That’s a good thing, too.)
This year, the fest will screen three feature films, a buttload of shorts, plus two mini-retrospectives.
The features are: 1. Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson‘s gonzo The Taint, a social satire filled with so much gore and sexual degeneracy you might want to wear a raincoat to the screening; 2. Joshua Grannell‘s horror spoof All About Evil, starring Natasha Lyonne and Cassandra Peterson about a psychotic film auteur who kills people on camera; 3. Miguel Angel Vivas’ brutal assault film Kidnapped.
Some of the short film highlights include Victoria Cook‘s triumphant return to Tromadance with Devil...
This year, the fest will screen three feature films, a buttload of shorts, plus two mini-retrospectives.
The features are: 1. Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson‘s gonzo The Taint, a social satire filled with so much gore and sexual degeneracy you might want to wear a raincoat to the screening; 2. Joshua Grannell‘s horror spoof All About Evil, starring Natasha Lyonne and Cassandra Peterson about a psychotic film auteur who kills people on camera; 3. Miguel Angel Vivas’ brutal assault film Kidnapped.
Some of the short film highlights include Victoria Cook‘s triumphant return to Tromadance with Devil...
- 4/1/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
I truly am a lucky guy! I got to hangout with Troma head cheese Lloyd Kaufman this past weekend at HorrorHound in Indianapolis and he's frakkin awesome! Check out the latest PR on Tromadance which is coming up on April 22-23.
Tromadance Film Festival Announces
Official Feature Film Selections For 12th Tromadance Film Festival
March 28, 2011 (New York, NY)- It was announced today by Tromadance Program Director Jonathan Lees, that the feature film selections for the Tromadance Film Fesitval (April 22-23, Asbury Park NJ) will be Drew Bolduc's The Taint, Joshua Grannell's All About Evil, and the East Coast premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas' Kidnapped.
Also, TromaDance will host a special block of New shorts from Academy Award nominated animator Bill Plympton, who will present Guard Dog Global Jam, The Cow Who Wanted to be a Hamburger and The Flying House. These films represent the eclectic mix of...
Tromadance Film Festival Announces
Official Feature Film Selections For 12th Tromadance Film Festival
March 28, 2011 (New York, NY)- It was announced today by Tromadance Program Director Jonathan Lees, that the feature film selections for the Tromadance Film Fesitval (April 22-23, Asbury Park NJ) will be Drew Bolduc's The Taint, Joshua Grannell's All About Evil, and the East Coast premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas' Kidnapped.
Also, TromaDance will host a special block of New shorts from Academy Award nominated animator Bill Plympton, who will present Guard Dog Global Jam, The Cow Who Wanted to be a Hamburger and The Flying House. These films represent the eclectic mix of...
- 3/29/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
You might remember back on Christmas morning, Andy told us about a vulgar slice of comedic indie horror called The Taint. You can watch the trailer for this glorious film in that article. Now keep in mind, The Taint centers on over-the-top, silly, gross, and outrageous humor. When you have a running shtick that includes the protagonist consistently putting on a different pair of sunglasses in almost every scene, you can’t help but laugh at how much fun these filmmakers are having. Now you can check out The Taint on DVD, digital download, and VHS !!! Yes, a film that clearly is inspired by while also poking fun at the gory and sometimes non-sensical films of the 80′s VHS era. Find out more info about this film beyond the break.
The Taint is a weird combination of Wet Hot American Summer and Street Trash. Over-the-top gore and hilariously stupid gags...
The Taint is a weird combination of Wet Hot American Summer and Street Trash. Over-the-top gore and hilariously stupid gags...
- 3/28/2011
- by Michael Haffner
- Destroy the Brain
Dare you look upon The Taint in the comfort of your own home? Do you have the unadulterated balls to stare into its dark abyss? Well, for just a few bucks you can do so now by ordering The Taint on VHS, DVD, or get your hands on the complete package which figures a vinyl sticker of a skull formed by cocks!
Just head on over to the online Taint store and pick your damned poison! See the video below for a sampling of the goods. Do yourself a favor ... don't hesitate! Reach in and grab your Taint Right Now!
Directed by filmmaking duo Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall. There's so much we could say right now but holy shit does what you're about to see speak for itself.
For more info, follow The Taint on Twitter and...
Just head on over to the online Taint store and pick your damned poison! See the video below for a sampling of the goods. Do yourself a favor ... don't hesitate! Reach in and grab your Taint Right Now!
Directed by filmmaking duo Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall. There's so much we could say right now but holy shit does what you're about to see speak for itself.
For more info, follow The Taint on Twitter and...
- 3/28/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It was announced today by Tromadance Program Director Jonathan Lees that the feature film selections for the Tromadance Film Fesitval (April 22-23 in Asbury Park, NJ) will be Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson's The Taint, Joshua Grannell's All About Evil, and the East Coast premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas' Kidnapped.
Also, TromaDance will host a special block of New shorts from Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton, who will present "Guard Dog Global Jam", "The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger", and "The Flying House". These films represent the eclectic mix of innovation and independence which makes Tromadance a truly visionary festival. You can learn more about the features and shorts at TromaDance.com.
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public.
Also, TromaDance will host a special block of New shorts from Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton, who will present "Guard Dog Global Jam", "The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger", and "The Flying House". These films represent the eclectic mix of innovation and independence which makes Tromadance a truly visionary festival. You can learn more about the features and shorts at TromaDance.com.
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public.
- 3/24/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
It was announced today by TromaDance Program Director Jonathan Lees, that the feature film selections for the Tromadance Film Fesitval (April 22-23, Asbury Park NJ) will be Drew Bolduc’s The Taint (our review here), Joshua Grannell’s All About Evil, and the East Coast premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas’ Kidnapped.
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels, or parties of any kind given. The organizers of TromaDance believe films are meant to be seen, especially when it comes to new filmmakers. Art – in all its forms – is for the people! TromaDance was created in 1999 by Troma President and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman, based on...
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels, or parties of any kind given. The organizers of TromaDance believe films are meant to be seen, especially when it comes to new filmmakers. Art – in all its forms – is for the people! TromaDance was created in 1999 by Troma President and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman, based on...
- 3/24/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
The Film:
Hunter S. Thompson would have easily described The Taint as “gonzo”, and there isn’t really any other word to accurately describe this genre-smashing indie. Imagine a weird lovechild of Cabin Fever, Cannibal! The Musical, America Pie, and that’s The Taint. It’s silly and irrelevant, yet within its scant running time (68 minutes), it’s far smarter than Eli Roth could ever be with its violence and sex, which capitalizes off of a satirical look at misogyny. Truly, The Taint will be a dorm room cult classic.
Using its title as a double entendre, The Taint is far smarter than its Evil Dead II horror-comedy trappings initially lead on. With the water tainted with a chemical that was suppose to be used for penis growth, writer/director Drew Bolduc slam dunks interesting social commentary of Viagra and Women Rights, with wrapping it up in cum shots and masturbatory fantasies.
Hunter S. Thompson would have easily described The Taint as “gonzo”, and there isn’t really any other word to accurately describe this genre-smashing indie. Imagine a weird lovechild of Cabin Fever, Cannibal! The Musical, America Pie, and that’s The Taint. It’s silly and irrelevant, yet within its scant running time (68 minutes), it’s far smarter than Eli Roth could ever be with its violence and sex, which capitalizes off of a satirical look at misogyny. Truly, The Taint will be a dorm room cult classic.
Using its title as a double entendre, The Taint is far smarter than its Evil Dead II horror-comedy trappings initially lead on. With the water tainted with a chemical that was suppose to be used for penis growth, writer/director Drew Bolduc slam dunks interesting social commentary of Viagra and Women Rights, with wrapping it up in cum shots and masturbatory fantasies.
- 2/8/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Every couple of months — Heck, every couple of days! — it seems like another nail is driven into the DVD’s plastic slip covered coffin, from major rental store chains going bankrupt to the cutting back of little red envelopes being mailed out. Someday it’s going to get to the point where you won’t even be able to get discs popping out of a little kiosk at the supermarket anymore.
We’re slowly being conditioned to think about movies as a disposable medium. Not as in you’re going to be throwing discs into the trash, but your memory of what you just watched is going to be disposed right out of your brain as the next movie streams right in.
But, if you’re a good cinephile you know that films are art and should be treated as such. (Well, make that they have the capacity to be art.
We’re slowly being conditioned to think about movies as a disposable medium. Not as in you’re going to be throwing discs into the trash, but your memory of what you just watched is going to be disposed right out of your brain as the next movie streams right in.
But, if you’re a good cinephile you know that films are art and should be treated as such. (Well, make that they have the capacity to be art.
- 1/19/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
“Like the poems scribed on a public bathroom wall, this movie is childish and fucking great.”
Directed by Drew Bolduc & Dan Nelson
Written by Drew Bolduc
2010, USA
It never occurred to me that you could make feature length film about all the bad jokes and perverted thoughts you had in high school and yet still have it turn into an enjoyable experience for someone other than your dysfunctional self to watch. The Taint is a constant reminder of our stupidity. Its obsession with all things genital-related is as embarrassing as discovering your pecker for the first to time while watching the S&M comedy Exit to Eden.With all its dicks, jizz, and gay jokes, The Taint comes across as a psychotic, moronic teenage dream, induced from an overdose of video game playing, porn watching and murderous fantasies. Some might call it a nightmare; but I call it a funtime bonanza,...
Directed by Drew Bolduc & Dan Nelson
Written by Drew Bolduc
2010, USA
It never occurred to me that you could make feature length film about all the bad jokes and perverted thoughts you had in high school and yet still have it turn into an enjoyable experience for someone other than your dysfunctional self to watch. The Taint is a constant reminder of our stupidity. Its obsession with all things genital-related is as embarrassing as discovering your pecker for the first to time while watching the S&M comedy Exit to Eden.With all its dicks, jizz, and gay jokes, The Taint comes across as a psychotic, moronic teenage dream, induced from an overdose of video game playing, porn watching and murderous fantasies. Some might call it a nightmare; but I call it a funtime bonanza,...
- 1/12/2011
- by Detroit
- SoundOnSight
Although I’m sure most of you couldn’t possibly care any less than you do right now, Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s unimaginably off-kilter horror/comedy “The Taint” was one of my favorite movies of 2010. No joke! Not surprisingly, I’m always looking for an opportunity to tell someone about the flick, especially those who require their cinema to have a bit of an edge. What does all of this mean to you? It’s simple: The masterminds behind “The Taint” have made the film available as a digital download — a High Definition digital download, no less. What’s more, you can even pick up a digital copy of the soundtrack for next to nothing! I’m shimmy shaking in my shoes at the mere thought of such a deal. So what the hell are you waiting for? Swing by “The Taint” store and download a copy for your very own this evening.
- 1/8/2011
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
My criteria for picking Bad Lit’s Movie of the Year is simple: First, I ask myself, “What movie has stuck in my head the most this year?” Then, whatever movie pops to mind first is my selection. But, at the same time, knowing how I think and all, some consideration goes towards what little-seen film do I think could use a little extra attention and a good publicity boost.
That didn’t happen this year.
Brent Green‘s live-action animated feature film Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then is about as close as an underground film can get to being a blockbuster. First of all, it had a theatrical run in NYC at the IFC Center, then Green and his live performance collaborators have been touring with it all over the country and screening the film to major audiences everywhere it goes. And it deserves every bit of attention and acclaim it has gotten.
That didn’t happen this year.
Brent Green‘s live-action animated feature film Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then is about as close as an underground film can get to being a blockbuster. First of all, it had a theatrical run in NYC at the IFC Center, then Green and his live performance collaborators have been touring with it all over the country and screening the film to major audiences everywhere it goes. And it deserves every bit of attention and acclaim it has gotten.
- 12/28/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Welcome to the last Underground Film Links post of 2010. I started this feature this year and it quickly became one of the most popular destinations on the site. Keep those great links coming in 2011!
Squeaking in under the wire, Wreck and Salvage’s Aaron Valdez comes up with the quote of the year, perhaps the quote of the century: “Who the f*** is Stan Brakhage compared to Charlie Chainsaw?” I’ve long felt the same thing, but have failed to put it quite so eloquently. Just to be clear: I am 100% absolutely not kidding. A big, special Bad Lit congrats to Andrea Grover, the new curator at the Parrish Art Museum in Sag Harbor, NY! I totally screwed up and forgot to post the news earlier that the always incredibly awesome Ata Film & Video Festival in San Francisco had a special touring program screen all the way over in Hong Kong earlier this month.
Squeaking in under the wire, Wreck and Salvage’s Aaron Valdez comes up with the quote of the year, perhaps the quote of the century: “Who the f*** is Stan Brakhage compared to Charlie Chainsaw?” I’ve long felt the same thing, but have failed to put it quite so eloquently. Just to be clear: I am 100% absolutely not kidding. A big, special Bad Lit congrats to Andrea Grover, the new curator at the Parrish Art Museum in Sag Harbor, NY! I totally screwed up and forgot to post the news earlier that the always incredibly awesome Ata Film & Video Festival in San Francisco had a special touring program screen all the way over in Hong Kong earlier this month.
- 12/26/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
The bar was set by John Waters. Then it was raised by Lloyd Kaufman. Now, filmmakers Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson are giving everybody a run for their money as the new Kings of the Gross-Out flicks. And that’s with just one film! The Taint is one of the most over-the-top, completely unbelievable, deliriously gonzo parade of filth and destruction ever committed to film. (Or video, as it were.) Plus, it’s all extremely funny as hell.
Waters, in particular, has always made the distinction between “good” bad taste and “bad” bad taste where the “good” stays above the line of mean-spirited-ness. Just about every frame of The Taint challenges that line and, happily, yes stays clearly above it. Like Waters and Kaufman, their unique, modern brand of offensiveness is committed in the name of good fun.
But, what’s truly commendable about these two young filmmakers is the...
Waters, in particular, has always made the distinction between “good” bad taste and “bad” bad taste where the “good” stays above the line of mean-spirited-ness. Just about every frame of The Taint challenges that line and, happily, yes stays clearly above it. Like Waters and Kaufman, their unique, modern brand of offensiveness is committed in the name of good fun.
But, what’s truly commendable about these two young filmmakers is the...
- 12/22/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Trashy. Filthy. Irredeemable. Disgusting. Shocking. Reprehensible. All of these words have been used to describe the indie flick The Taint and believe you me, every one of them is more than fitting. Be warned now, there's nothing safe for work concerning what you're about to see.
Directed by filmmaking duo Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall. There's so much we could say right now but holy shit does what you're about to see speak for itself.
The Taint was produced and directed by Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson and stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall.
According to the official website for The Taint, the flick is "a low-budget independent film made in Richmond, Virginia with the help of many incredibly talented local artists and Vcu students. It is a testament to guerilla style filmmaking and...
Directed by filmmaking duo Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson, The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall. There's so much we could say right now but holy shit does what you're about to see speak for itself.
The Taint was produced and directed by Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson and stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, and Kenneth Hall.
According to the official website for The Taint, the flick is "a low-budget independent film made in Richmond, Virginia with the help of many incredibly talented local artists and Vcu students. It is a testament to guerilla style filmmaking and...
- 12/10/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
For the past several years, I’ve been chasing Frank Henenlotter. Not literally, mind you, but in a purely cinematic sense. This grossly underrated director introduced me to the weird and wonderful world of absurd horror, a genre that few modern filmmakers seem to fully understand. Henenlotter’s body of work is the stuff of twisted genius, a working man’s David Cronenberg without the artsy subtext and self-serious demeanor. Try as I might, I hadn’t found a modern-day motion picture that filled my misshapen soul with the same deranged excitement I received upon watching “Frankenhooker”, “Brain Damage”, and the “Basket Case” trilogy for the very first time oh-so many years ago. That is, of course, until I watched Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s “The Taint”. If you have an aversion to films that prominently features a plethora of exploding male genitalia, by all means, turn back now.
- 12/8/2010
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
The Minneapolis Underground Film Festival wrapped up another highly successful edition, its third, on Dec. 5 where it gave out 10 awards — 9 to the films and 1 to an audience member!
First up, Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s horrifically offensive — and absolutely hilarious — gross-out comedy The Taint continues to rack up the accolades when it took home Muff’s biggest award, Best Film, which also earned the filmmakers seven free days of soundstage time courtesy of Random Original Productions. The film previously won a Director’s Choice award at the Sydney Underground Film Festival and the Best Director award at the Syracuse International Horror, Science-Fiction & Fantasy Film Festival.
Other notable wins include Australia’s Carmilla Hyde, directed by Dave de Vries, which took home Best Foreign Film. Dynamite Swine, directed by Mark Poisella, won the Audience Choice award; while Russell Anway’s This Time Tomorrow and Twoey Stein, John Davis and Jack...
First up, Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s horrifically offensive — and absolutely hilarious — gross-out comedy The Taint continues to rack up the accolades when it took home Muff’s biggest award, Best Film, which also earned the filmmakers seven free days of soundstage time courtesy of Random Original Productions. The film previously won a Director’s Choice award at the Sydney Underground Film Festival and the Best Director award at the Syracuse International Horror, Science-Fiction & Fantasy Film Festival.
Other notable wins include Australia’s Carmilla Hyde, directed by Dave de Vries, which took home Best Foreign Film. Dynamite Swine, directed by Mark Poisella, won the Audience Choice award; while Russell Anway’s This Time Tomorrow and Twoey Stein, John Davis and Jack...
- 12/8/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
As the holiday season begins to ramp up, the 3rd annual Minneapolis Underground Film Festival is going to be spreading some naughty cheer on Dec. 3-5 for a weekend packed with over 16 feature films, several short films, parties and more.
While there are tons of great films to see at the festival, Bad Lit is especially excited by a trio of features that will be screening. First up is a rare U.S. screening of Spanish avant-garde filmmaker Carlos Atanes‘ third feature film Maximum Shame, an intense and surreal journey into an alternate reality on the verge of the destruction of the entire universe. The film combines philosophical ranting, verbal and physical torture, and singing! What more could you ask for?
Another international film that will be playing comes from just over the northern border. It’s Michael Peterson‘s wickedly entertaining Eddies: The Documentary, a truly inspiring film about...
While there are tons of great films to see at the festival, Bad Lit is especially excited by a trio of features that will be screening. First up is a rare U.S. screening of Spanish avant-garde filmmaker Carlos Atanes‘ third feature film Maximum Shame, an intense and surreal journey into an alternate reality on the verge of the destruction of the entire universe. The film combines philosophical ranting, verbal and physical torture, and singing! What more could you ask for?
Another international film that will be playing comes from just over the northern border. It’s Michael Peterson‘s wickedly entertaining Eddies: The Documentary, a truly inspiring film about...
- 11/29/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Underground films cleaned up at the newly re-christened Syracuse International Horror, Science-Fiction & Fantasy Film Festival, with Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson’s The Taint and Stuart Simpson‘s El Monstro Del Mar! taking home top awards.
Formerly known as the B-Movie Film Festival, the 11th annual edition of the fest was held on Nov. 20-21 and screened nine genre-themed films, plus a block of shorts.
The Australian El Monstro Del Mar! has been winning awards all over the underground film circuit, including taking home prizes at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival, the Sydney Underground Film Festival and the Royal Flush Film Festival. And, thanks to Spooky Movie, which screened the film in October, I was able to see this gem of a monster movie throwback and can say it’s getting all the accolades it deserves.
The Taint has had a more modest success in the underground, but its reputation appears to be growing.
Formerly known as the B-Movie Film Festival, the 11th annual edition of the fest was held on Nov. 20-21 and screened nine genre-themed films, plus a block of shorts.
The Australian El Monstro Del Mar! has been winning awards all over the underground film circuit, including taking home prizes at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival, the Sydney Underground Film Festival and the Royal Flush Film Festival. And, thanks to Spooky Movie, which screened the film in October, I was able to see this gem of a monster movie throwback and can say it’s getting all the accolades it deserves.
The Taint has had a more modest success in the underground, but its reputation appears to be growing.
- 11/24/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
I'm back! I'm not dead, in jail and Horror Yearbook is still alive. I just got out of the hospital and everything should be back to normal starting this week. Make sure you join the Hyb FaceBook page for site updates (like technical difficulties, hospital updates and news) or request to join the Hyb FaceBook Group so you can chat with the cool kids. This week we have an all new Brain Hammer's Picks From the Crypt and I'm sure Kelsey has a new Vampire Diaries recap floating around somewhere. If I ever get caught up, I will have two reviews for movies you don't want to miss, Rare: Exports: A Christmas Tale and The Taint -- a very fun and twisted Troma-esque type movie from the sick minds of Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson.
- 11/22/2010
- by wil
- HorrorYearbook
What is The Taint? This is The Taint:
Teaser Trailer for “The Taint” from Dan Nelson on Vimeo.
From directors Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson: “The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists: monsters who want nothing more than to Kill Women. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is “The Taint”.
The Taint is an intellectual experience. It is a violent and misogynistic film about violence, misogyny, and entertainment. It features sadistic violence, gratuitous sexual content, and scenes of spellbinding dramatic interest. It also contains more cock explosions than any other movie ever.”
‘Nuff said? Or too much information?
Source: Twitchfilm...
Teaser Trailer for “The Taint” from Dan Nelson on Vimeo.
From directors Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson: “The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists: monsters who want nothing more than to Kill Women. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is “The Taint”.
The Taint is an intellectual experience. It is a violent and misogynistic film about violence, misogyny, and entertainment. It features sadistic violence, gratuitous sexual content, and scenes of spellbinding dramatic interest. It also contains more cock explosions than any other movie ever.”
‘Nuff said? Or too much information?
Source: Twitchfilm...
- 11/15/2010
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Definitely not for the squeamish, faint at heart, politically correct or those who expect to see production dollars spent on anything other than a series of remarkably lifelike human heads for squishing in a variety of entertaining ways, here come Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson's The Taint.
The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists: monsters who want nothing more than to Kill Women. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is "The Taint".
The Taint is an intellectual experience. It is a violent and misogynistic film about violence, misogyny, and entertainment. It features sadistic violence, gratuitous sexual content, and scenes of spellbinding dramatic interest. It also contains more cock explosions than any other movie ever.
Yes,...
The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists: monsters who want nothing more than to Kill Women. When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil OʼGinny and his female friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is "The Taint".
The Taint is an intellectual experience. It is a violent and misogynistic film about violence, misogyny, and entertainment. It features sadistic violence, gratuitous sexual content, and scenes of spellbinding dramatic interest. It also contains more cock explosions than any other movie ever.
Yes,...
- 11/14/2010
- Screen Anarchy
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