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Director David Gregory (Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson, Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau) sets his sinister sights on the wicked world of arcane anthologies with his latest documentary effort; Tales of the Uncanny, which comes to us on Blu-ray courtesy of those crafty lil’ minxes o’er at Severin! Gregory, along with author and founder of The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Kier-La Janisse, take a chronological journey through the putrid plethora of anthology-style fright flicks that have tickled the fiendish fancy of horror hounds world fuckin’ wide… from the silent era, to the truly suburb Amicus flicks of the shockin’ seventies (and the pictures created by Milton Subotsky after the legendary studio folded), to television (The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, et al.), to Creepshow and it’s descendants… all is paid heed (though some all too briefly, such as one of yours cruelly’s fav anthology films; Joseph
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In the mid-eighties Charles Band’s legendary Empire Pictures released a lil’ ditty on us horror hounds called Necropolis. The fright flick layed down the tale of a 17th century Satanic witch named Eva (LeeAnne Baker) who had a life line a mile-fuckin’-long as she is reborn as a “modern day” cycle-slut punk rock wonder who drained victims of their life force and quested for a Thing ring that would let her do her thing! Flash forward to today, and Band’s Full Moon Pictures is releasing a re-imagining of the flick courtesy of co-writer (along with Brockton McKinney)/director Chris Alexander. Let’s begin our review 0f Necropolis: Legion, shall we boils n’ ghouls? In the 17th century, evil vampire witch Eva (Ali Chappell) spends her nights using her breast mouths to suck the essence of comely sacrificial victims, as we all have at one time or another. This bit of tomfoolery cheeses of her hubby, Maynard Gandy (Joseph Lopez who is a
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Full Moon Features will begin principal photography June 11, 2019, on not one, but two feature film in their Deadly Ten anthology, Full Moon’s highly anticipated initiative that sees the studio producing ten original feature films, and live-streaming these productions free for fans at DeadlyTen.com. The site will also feature pre-production videos, FX tutorials and casting sessions for each movie that fans can access 24 hours a day. The Deadly Ten anthology will premiere exclusively on Full Moon Features streaming channels. Halloweed Night: Meet the Weedjies is the inaugural feature film in the Deadly Ten series with director Danny Draven (Reel Evil) taking the helm of the ganja-filled take of Charles Band cult classic Ghoulies. The wacky, weed-choked comedy creeper features a motley crew including Full Moon/Empire Pictures legendary actress Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), The Howard Stern Show’s Richard Christy and Medicated Pete, comedian Ester Goldberg, Evil Bong franchise veteran Mindy Robinson, Playboy superstar Bridget Marquardt, and internet film critic Shawn
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Talk You to Death: Filmmaking Advice from the Mavericks of the Horror Genre by Danny Draven is a new book by author and filmmaker Danny Draven. Draven is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of genre films. He has edited over 80 feature films, including films for Full Moon Pictures, Lionsgate, NBC Universal’s Chiller TV and the SyFy Channel as well as his own production company. He’s passionate about genre filmmaking and has penned several books on writing genre films. This book promises to be an interview series featuring directors, producers, actors, FX artists, and more – all with years of experience and many projects to their name. The book promises to be an introduction to these professionals and offer some deep insight into horror filmmaking for aspiring or indie creators. Book Description: Author & award-winning filmmaker Danny Draven introduces you to over 40 of his friends, mentors and colleagues working in the horror film business today. He conducts candid
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Director David Gregory (Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson, Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau) sets his sinister sights on the wicked world of arcane anthologies with his latest documentary effort; Tales of the Uncanny, which comes to us on Blu-ray courtesy of those crafty lil’ minxes o’er at Severin! Gregory, along with author and founder of The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Kier-La Janisse, take a chronological journey through the putrid plethora of anthology-style fright flicks that have tickled the fiendish fancy of horror hounds world fuckin’ wide… from the silent era, to the truly suburb Amicus flicks of the shockin’ seventies (and the pictures created by Milton Subotsky after the legendary studio folded), to television (The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, et al.), to Creepshow and it’s descendants… all is paid heed (though some all too briefly, such as one of yours cruelly’s fav anthology films; Joseph
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesParanormalReviews
In the mid-eighties Charles Band’s legendary Empire Pictures released a lil’ ditty on us horror hounds called Necropolis. The fright flick layed down the tale of a 17th century Satanic witch named Eva (LeeAnne Baker) who had a life line a mile-fuckin’-long as she is reborn as a “modern day” cycle-slut punk rock wonder who drained victims of their life force and quested for a Thing ring that would let her do her thing! Flash forward to today, and Band’s Full Moon Pictures is releasing a re-imagining of the flick courtesy of co-writer (along with Brockton McKinney)/director Chris Alexander. Let’s begin our review 0f Necropolis: Legion, shall we boils n’ ghouls? In the 17th century, evil vampire witch Eva (Ali Chappell) spends her nights using her breast mouths to suck the essence of comely sacrificial victims, as we all have at one time or another. This bit of tomfoolery cheeses of her hubby, Maynard Gandy (Joseph Lopez who is a
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MoviesNews
Full Moon Features will begin principal photography June 11, 2019, on not one, but two feature film in their Deadly Ten anthology, Full Moon’s highly anticipated initiative that sees the studio producing ten original feature films, and live-streaming these productions free for fans at DeadlyTen.com. The site will also feature pre-production videos, FX tutorials and casting sessions for each movie that fans can access 24 hours a day. The Deadly Ten anthology will premiere exclusively on Full Moon Features streaming channels. Halloweed Night: Meet the Weedjies is the inaugural feature film in the Deadly Ten series with director Danny Draven (Reel Evil) taking the helm of the ganja-filled take of Charles Band cult classic Ghoulies. The wacky, weed-choked comedy creeper features a motley crew including Full Moon/Empire Pictures legendary actress Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), The Howard Stern Show’s Richard Christy and Medicated Pete, comedian Ester Goldberg, Evil Bong franchise veteran Mindy Robinson, Playboy superstar Bridget Marquardt, and internet film critic Shawn
Continue reading →
Books
Talk You to Death: Filmmaking Advice from the Mavericks of the Horror Genre by Danny Draven is a new book by author and filmmaker Danny Draven. Draven is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of genre films. He has edited over 80 feature films, including films for Full Moon Pictures, Lionsgate, NBC Universal’s Chiller TV and the SyFy Channel as well as his own production company. He’s passionate about genre filmmaking and has penned several books on writing genre films. This book promises to be an interview series featuring directors, producers, actors, FX artists, and more – all with years of experience and many projects to their name. The book promises to be an introduction to these professionals and offer some deep insight into horror filmmaking for aspiring or indie creators. Book Description: Author & award-winning filmmaker Danny Draven introduces you to over 40 of his friends, mentors and colleagues working in the horror film business today. He conducts candid
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