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A Review of Zack Parker’s “Proxy”

Let me start off by saying “Proxy” is not your standard horror film, however, it is an extremely violent, disturbing thriller, that leads horror viewers into a new subgenera of horror films. I warn ALL viewers that this film is EXTREMELY violent, some of this violence is present in the first 5 minutes of the film, before the main title even pops up on screen. “Proxy” centers around the life of 3 individuals who have all suffered a loss, in one way or another. There are a lot of new faces in this film, however there is one very familiar face to horror fans, Kristina Klebe, better known as Rob Zombie’s Lynda in his version of “Halloween.” The films main star Alexia Rasmussen (Esther Woodhouse) does a great job at playing a typical loner, who when asked who her best friend is, she states, “her fish.” The film is a little artsy, but absolutely beautiful. The film opens with a

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Capt McNeely
Dec 12, 2015
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“All of the darkness looks alive.” A Review Rodney Ascher’s “The Nightmare” Documentary.

While the idea of watching a documentary about sleep paralysis doesn’t seem that thrilling, Rodney Ascher has the ability to capture each sufferers moment of horror and somehow bring it to life for the viewer in his newest film,“The Nightmare.” Now, horror documentaries have a tendency to turn into mocumentaries, often spoofing classic horror films, however, this is not the case. “The Nightmare,” concentrates on 8 separate individuals, men and woman from all walks of life, all across the globe, who suffer from similar episodes of phenomenon known as sleep paralysis. While most modern day horror films are pure movie magic, these are REAL subjects, these are their REAL lives, REAL encounters, REAL experiences. Each interviewee shares multiple episodes throughout the film and while the victim is sharing their story, the film cuts back and forth to reenactments. These reenactments themselves are terrifying, and it is very clear form the first episode that Ascher does not want you to feel

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Capt McNeely
Nov 28, 2015
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A Look Andrew Moxham’s Survival Horror Film ‘White Raven’

In Andrew Moxham’s survival horror film, ‘White Raven’, four friends set out on their yearly boys-only camping trip in a remote area. As one the group gradually loses his mind, the trip takes a turn for the worse as the other three friends must now fight for survival. ‘White Raven’ Stars Cindy Busby, Sarah Smith, Catharine Michaud, Andrew Dunbar, Shane Twerdun, Aaron Brooks, Steve Bradley, Preston Vanderslice and Missy Cross. The film was written and directed by ‘2012’ actor Andrew Moxham. The indie film gets its name from the Pacific Northwest Native American creation legend of the White Raven. ‘White Raven’ will premiere at Toronto’s Carlton Cinema on November 29th as part of the annual Blood in the Snow Film Festival.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2015
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A review of Terror Films “Trace”

Terror Films presents “Trace,” a supernatural thriller that follows a group of friends experimenting with a specific type of Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). After trying to make contact with a sprite at a party, the friends get a lot more than they bargained for… Soon the friends realize that they have opened a door to a realm that the living were never meant to see. Now, they are in a race against time to destroy the transmission in order to save themselves and prevent a demon from entering our world. ‘Trace” stars Nick Fink, August Roads, Jesse Pepe, Samantha Lee, Maddie McGuire, Jerod Meagher, Jeremiah Benjamin, Mike Capozzi and Herion Mustafaraj, and the cast is great! From the first time we see the large group of friends, we instantly get a sense of who these characters are simply by their “look” and attitude. With that said, the main cast is so large, it was sometimes confusing at times to concentrate

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Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2015
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Eli Roth’s Psychosexual Thriller, “Knock Knock”

It has been over seven years since the world has seen a directorial feature from horror director Eli Roth… However, in 2015 Roth released TWO, yes TWO, feature length films, “The Green Inferno” and “Knock Knock.” This review is about the later of the two. “Knock Knock” centers around a devoted husband, Evan Webber, played by Keanu Reeves, who just so happens to be home alone when two beautiful young woman unexpectedly show up on his doorstep. What sounds like a relaxing weekend for Evan, turns into a nightmare pretty quickly. Even though Reeves has some lackluster moments, I will say that pacing is beautiful and not once in the film are you kept waiting. Just 15 minutes into the film and we have already met the two leading ladies. Of all the modern day directors to use digital cinematography, Roth has somehow mastered it. He uses colors to play off emotion and drive the story forward… The lighting and

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Capt McNeely
Nov 22, 2015
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An Indie Film Takes Advertising Ploy Too Far

There are endless ways to draw attention to an Indie film, however there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed. One film, ‘Wolf Mother’, in my opinion, has gone to far. It’s rare that I ever call anyone out, but when I heard about the way the advertising team behind ‘Wolf Mother’ are trying to draw interest to the film, I thought something needed to be said. The film’s advertising gimmick, fake Amber Alerts. The disappearance or kidnapping of a child should NEVER be taken lightly, let alone used as an advertising ploy. It’s not illegal to fake Amber Alerts, but it should be. It’s in bad taste and wrong on so many levels. It draws attention away from real victims and can cause a panic. Not to mention, it’s insensitive. Think of those who are the family or friends of a missing child, because it’s clear that the people behind ‘Wolf Mother’ didn’t. The child they declare missing is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2015
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A Whole New Thing: When a Remake Isn’t a Remake

It’s Not A Remake The Thing, 2011, is NOT a remake. It is a prequel. I just did more than the entire Universal Studios marketing department with that clarification. John Carpenter got royally screwed on his 1982 masterpiece. Some call The Thing his greatest film. Others, like me, call it one of the greatest films ever made for any genre. Carpenter’s film was buried in 1982 by a candy pilfering alien and Spielberg. Between a lackluster marketing campaign by Universal Studios and America’s pop sugar desire for heart glowing aliens, The Thing, 1982, never really had a chance. Carpenter himself saw the handwriting on the wall after exiting a plane to giant advertisements for ET: The Extraterrestrial. “We’re done,” he lamented. However home video and cable gave his film a new life, and eventually the tortoise caught up and passed the alien. Today, Carpenter’s film is regarded as timeless and as mentioned, by many, his best. The film is deserving

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Capt McNeely
Nov 12, 2015
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Nina Forever To Be Released Just In Time For Valentine’s Day

The horror-love-story ‘Nina Forever’ will be released just in time for Valentine’s Day, on February 12, via Epic Pictures Group. The film was written and direct by Ben and Chris Blaine. ‘Nina Forever’ has won multiple awards, including Best Debut Director, Most Promising Newcomer and the Best Feature Award from FrightFest. This odd love story stars Fiona O’Shaughnessy (Alexander), Abigail Hardingham (Freak), Cian Barry (Ghost Town), David Troughton (The Interceptor), Elizabeth Elvin (Hot Fuzz) and Bill Holland (Sun Trap). ‘Nina Forever’ follows Holly (Hardingham), as she begins a relationship with Rob, her co-worker. But Rob, is still trying to cope with the death of his previous girlfriend, Nina (O’Shaughnessy). Every time Holly and Rob make love, Nina appears. But Holly is in it for the long haul, she can deal with the dead woman sharing their bed and their lives, if that’s what Rob needs. ‘Nina Forever’ is the perfect alternative to watching a cheesy romantic-comedy on Valentine’s Day.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2015
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Cynema in Comedy & Film Finance

Show me The Money I read an article on Markus Persson, the billionaire developer of Minecraft and why the media says he hates being a billionaire: https://recode.net/2015/08/29/minecraft-billionaire-markus-persson-hates-being-a-billionaire/ Now I don’t know how much of this was taken out of context. I would think with that kind of expendable income, I could find a few things to at least occupy my time instead of whining to the media on how unhappy I am. Then again, I’m not a billionaire so there’s that. No doubt every jackass with a story is after you to give them money and that’s gotta be depressing. Everyone wants you, but they don’t, so yeah, it seems like a vicious circle for the person with money. And a pain in the ass. So my question to him and other people with money falling out of their assholes (and this has everything to do with Cynema, Ross Patterson and his two comedy films FDR American Baddass and Helen

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Capt McNeely
Oct 20, 2015

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A Review of Zack Parker’s “Proxy”

Let me start off by saying “Proxy” is not your standard horror film, however, it is an extremely violent, disturbing thriller, that leads horror viewers into a new subgenera of horror films. I warn ALL viewers that this film is EXTREMELY violent, some of this violence is present in the first 5 minutes of the film, before the main title even pops up on screen. “Proxy” centers around the life of 3 individuals who have all suffered a loss, in one way or another. There are a lot of new faces in this film, however there is one very familiar face to horror fans, Kristina Klebe, better known as Rob Zombie’s Lynda in his version of “Halloween.” The films main star Alexia Rasmussen (Esther Woodhouse) does a great job at playing a typical loner, who when asked who her best friend is, she states, “her fish.” The film is a little artsy, but absolutely beautiful. The film opens with a

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Dec 12, 2015
Horror Fuel

“All of the darkness looks alive.” A Review Rodney Ascher’s “The Nightmare” Documentary.

While the idea of watching a documentary about sleep paralysis doesn’t seem that thrilling, Rodney Ascher has the ability to capture each sufferers moment of horror and somehow bring it to life for the viewer in his newest film,“The Nightmare.” Now, horror documentaries have a tendency to turn into mocumentaries, often spoofing classic horror films, however, this is not the case. “The Nightmare,” concentrates on 8 separate individuals, men and woman from all walks of life, all across the globe, who suffer from similar episodes of phenomenon known as sleep paralysis. While most modern day horror films are pure movie magic, these are REAL subjects, these are their REAL lives, REAL encounters, REAL experiences. Each interviewee shares multiple episodes throughout the film and while the victim is sharing their story, the film cuts back and forth to reenactments. These reenactments themselves are terrifying, and it is very clear form the first episode that Ascher does not want you to feel

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 28, 2015
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A Look Andrew Moxham’s Survival Horror Film ‘White Raven’

In Andrew Moxham’s survival horror film, ‘White Raven’, four friends set out on their yearly boys-only camping trip in a remote area. As one the group gradually loses his mind, the trip takes a turn for the worse as the other three friends must now fight for survival. ‘White Raven’ Stars Cindy Busby, Sarah Smith, Catharine Michaud, Andrew Dunbar, Shane Twerdun, Aaron Brooks, Steve Bradley, Preston Vanderslice and Missy Cross. The film was written and directed by ‘2012’ actor Andrew Moxham. The indie film gets its name from the Pacific Northwest Native American creation legend of the White Raven. ‘White Raven’ will premiere at Toronto’s Carlton Cinema on November 29th as part of the annual Blood in the Snow Film Festival.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2015
Horror Fuel

A review of Terror Films “Trace”

Terror Films presents “Trace,” a supernatural thriller that follows a group of friends experimenting with a specific type of Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). After trying to make contact with a sprite at a party, the friends get a lot more than they bargained for… Soon the friends realize that they have opened a door to a realm that the living were never meant to see. Now, they are in a race against time to destroy the transmission in order to save themselves and prevent a demon from entering our world. ‘Trace” stars Nick Fink, August Roads, Jesse Pepe, Samantha Lee, Maddie McGuire, Jerod Meagher, Jeremiah Benjamin, Mike Capozzi and Herion Mustafaraj, and the cast is great! From the first time we see the large group of friends, we instantly get a sense of who these characters are simply by their “look” and attitude. With that said, the main cast is so large, it was sometimes confusing at times to concentrate

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2015
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Eli Roth’s Psychosexual Thriller, “Knock Knock”

It has been over seven years since the world has seen a directorial feature from horror director Eli Roth… However, in 2015 Roth released TWO, yes TWO, feature length films, “The Green Inferno” and “Knock Knock.” This review is about the later of the two. “Knock Knock” centers around a devoted husband, Evan Webber, played by Keanu Reeves, who just so happens to be home alone when two beautiful young woman unexpectedly show up on his doorstep. What sounds like a relaxing weekend for Evan, turns into a nightmare pretty quickly. Even though Reeves has some lackluster moments, I will say that pacing is beautiful and not once in the film are you kept waiting. Just 15 minutes into the film and we have already met the two leading ladies. Of all the modern day directors to use digital cinematography, Roth has somehow mastered it. He uses colors to play off emotion and drive the story forward… The lighting and

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 22, 2015
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An Indie Film Takes Advertising Ploy Too Far

There are endless ways to draw attention to an Indie film, however there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed. One film, ‘Wolf Mother’, in my opinion, has gone to far. It’s rare that I ever call anyone out, but when I heard about the way the advertising team behind ‘Wolf Mother’ are trying to draw interest to the film, I thought something needed to be said. The film’s advertising gimmick, fake Amber Alerts. The disappearance or kidnapping of a child should NEVER be taken lightly, let alone used as an advertising ploy. It’s not illegal to fake Amber Alerts, but it should be. It’s in bad taste and wrong on so many levels. It draws attention away from real victims and can cause a panic. Not to mention, it’s insensitive. Think of those who are the family or friends of a missing child, because it’s clear that the people behind ‘Wolf Mother’ didn’t. The child they declare missing is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2015
Horror Fuel

A Whole New Thing: When a Remake Isn’t a Remake

It’s Not A Remake The Thing, 2011, is NOT a remake. It is a prequel. I just did more than the entire Universal Studios marketing department with that clarification. John Carpenter got royally screwed on his 1982 masterpiece. Some call The Thing his greatest film. Others, like me, call it one of the greatest films ever made for any genre. Carpenter’s film was buried in 1982 by a candy pilfering alien and Spielberg. Between a lackluster marketing campaign by Universal Studios and America’s pop sugar desire for heart glowing aliens, The Thing, 1982, never really had a chance. Carpenter himself saw the handwriting on the wall after exiting a plane to giant advertisements for ET: The Extraterrestrial. “We’re done,” he lamented. However home video and cable gave his film a new life, and eventually the tortoise caught up and passed the alien. Today, Carpenter’s film is regarded as timeless and as mentioned, by many, his best. The film is deserving

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 12, 2015
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Nina Forever To Be Released Just In Time For Valentine’s Day

The horror-love-story ‘Nina Forever’ will be released just in time for Valentine’s Day, on February 12, via Epic Pictures Group. The film was written and direct by Ben and Chris Blaine. ‘Nina Forever’ has won multiple awards, including Best Debut Director, Most Promising Newcomer and the Best Feature Award from FrightFest. This odd love story stars Fiona O’Shaughnessy (Alexander), Abigail Hardingham (Freak), Cian Barry (Ghost Town), David Troughton (The Interceptor), Elizabeth Elvin (Hot Fuzz) and Bill Holland (Sun Trap). ‘Nina Forever’ follows Holly (Hardingham), as she begins a relationship with Rob, her co-worker. But Rob, is still trying to cope with the death of his previous girlfriend, Nina (O’Shaughnessy). Every time Holly and Rob make love, Nina appears. But Holly is in it for the long haul, she can deal with the dead woman sharing their bed and their lives, if that’s what Rob needs. ‘Nina Forever’ is the perfect alternative to watching a cheesy romantic-comedy on Valentine’s Day.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2015
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Cynema in Comedy & Film Finance

Show me The Money I read an article on Markus Persson, the billionaire developer of Minecraft and why the media says he hates being a billionaire: https://recode.net/2015/08/29/minecraft-billionaire-markus-persson-hates-being-a-billionaire/ Now I don’t know how much of this was taken out of context. I would think with that kind of expendable income, I could find a few things to at least occupy my time instead of whining to the media on how unhappy I am. Then again, I’m not a billionaire so there’s that. No doubt every jackass with a story is after you to give them money and that’s gotta be depressing. Everyone wants you, but they don’t, so yeah, it seems like a vicious circle for the person with money. And a pain in the ass. So my question to him and other people with money falling out of their assholes (and this has everything to do with Cynema, Ross Patterson and his two comedy films FDR American Baddass and Helen

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Capt McNeely
Oct 20, 2015
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