Rest Stop 2: Don’t Look Back (V), Poster, Synopsis and Trailer
August 13, 2008 / 8473
One year after running away from home, Nicole (Julie Mond) and Jesse (Joey Mendicino) are still missing. When Jesse’s brother, Tom (Richard Tillman), returns home from active duty, he sets out with his friends Marilyn (Jessie Ward) and Jared (Graham Norris) to locate the lost couple. Their search leads them to the stretch of old highway with a mysterious Rest Stop, where they find themselves in the same predicament as Nicole and Jesse: confronting the madman (Brionne Davis) driving the menacing yellow truck. As their search continues, a run-in with the ubiquitous Winnebago Family leads Marilyn and Jared to ghostly encounters with Nicole. Meanwhile, Tom is kidnapped and tortured by the psycho, but upon his escape he uses the arsenal at his disposal to take his revenge. But bullets alone may not be enough to stop this sociopath bent on death and dismemberment.
Rest Stop: Don’t Look Back - Official DVD Trailer
The movie tells the story about a veteran from Iraq who is on a road trip with his best friend and girlfriend, who finds him and his partners crossing paths with a serial killer who murdered his brother and his girlfriend a year earlier.
Stars Julie Mond, Joey Mendicino and Mikey Post.
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Five Across The Eyes (V) in September 30, 2008; Poster, Synopsis, Trailer
August 12, 2008 / 1130
Five girls face the ultimate experience of terror on the way back from a football game. Finding themselves lost, they stop at a desolate store to find directions, but unfortunately instead are involved in a hit and run leaving the driver of an SUV one headlight short. Inexperienced and frightened the girls flee the accident and speed away down the dark and unfamiliar roads. Shortly they are joined on their blind journey by the pursuit of the one lone headlight, an event that will scar them for life; one mistake made while lost will cost them their innocence and possibly their lives.
MOVIE REVIEW
“These days I think what Greg Swinson and Ryan Thiessen did is the way to go - make a movie for NOTHING. If these guys can show they can make an entertaining, good-looking film for pennies, imagine what they can do for millions? It’s a shame that they were forced to add Sandra to the film, I think maybe they should have delayed production until they found a replacement. Maybe one day technology will be so good they can just ‘Jar Jar Binks’ her out of the film, God knows it would be infinitely better.”
Greg Swinson and Ryan Thiessen team together to deliver an impressive debut film that, even with all of it’s problems, is still going to blow some of your minds.
In the extremely low budget indie film, five girls face the ultimate experience of terror on the way back from a football game. Finding themselves lost, they stop at a desolate store to find directions, but unfortunately instead are involved in a hit and run leaving the driver of an SUV one headlight short. Inexperienced and frightened the girls flee the accident and speed away down the dark and unfamiliar roads. Shortly they are joined on their blind journey by the pursuit of the one lone headlight, an event that will scar them for life; one mistake made while lost will cost them their innocence and possibly their lives. Read more …
Pulse 2: Afterlife (V) Poster, Trailer and Jamie Bamber The Actor
August 11, 2008 / 6259
The world has been reshaped by the invasion of ghosts via the wireless internet. Cities are deserted, technology has been destroyed and the few remaining human beings eschew anything electrical in order to avoid a confrontation with the soulless ghosts that now wander the planet. Most of the ghosts are doomed to a repetitive loop of something they did while they were still despairing humans (a man repeatedly hangs himself, for example), but there are some ghosts so locked in denial, they do not know they are dead. They continue to haunt their homes, wrapped in fear that their souls will soon be torn from them.
Jamie Bamber
I didn’t see the American remake of the Japanese horror film “Pulse” (aka “Kairo”), for no other reason except I had already seen the original years earlier, and didn’t want to risk diluting it’s brilliance with a watered down American remake. But who cares why I watch a given movie or not, because the producers behind the “Pulse” remake has already scheduled parts 2 and 3 (both to go directly to DVD), to be called “Pulse: Afterlife” and “Pulse: Invasion”, respectively, and they’ve signed up “Battlestar Galactica” star Jamie Bamber (Lee Adama, aka Apollo) to play the lead in both films. If the “Pulse” sequels follow the pattern of recent years when it comes to DTDVD sequels, both movies will be made back-to-back and released a year apart.
The Devil’s Chair (V), Poster, Synopsis, Movies Reviev and Trailer
August 10, 2008 / 3060
With a pocketful of drugs, Nick West (Andrew Howard) takes out his girlfriend Sammy (Polly Brown), for a shag and a good time. When they explore an abandoned asylum, the discovery of a bizarre device - a cross between an electric chair and sadistic fetish machine - transforms drugged-out bliss into agony and despair.
MOVIE REVIEW
“Mason and Boyes have truly proven they are forces to reckon with as THE DEVIL’S CHAIR is more a work of art than an actual film. The pic shows these two are the real deal and have really given something special to fans of the genre. Don’t expect a bloodbath - instead prepare yourself for something different, unique and mind-bending… something that will become part of you when you leave the theater.”
By: Mr. Disgusting
Back in April of 2006 I boldly stated in my review of BROKEN that Adam Mason and Simon Boyes “could become a force to reckon with in the future.” The future is here as their second feature film, THE DEVIL’S CHAIR, is set to have it’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of the Midnight Madness section. So the question remains, are they a force to reckon with? Directed by Adam Mason, CHAIR is an extraordinary piece of work combining classic elements of your favorite ‘80s fantasy and horror films.
Co-written by Adam Mason and Simon Boyes, with a pocketful of drugs, Nick West (Andrew Howard) takes out his girlfriend Sammy (Polly Brown), for a shag and a good time. When they explore an abandoned asylum, the discovery of a bizarre device - a cross between an electric chair and sadistic fetish machine - transforms drugged-out bliss into agony and despair. After Sammy is brutally assaulted and murdered by unseen forces, Nick becomes the number-one suspect and is institutionalized. After four years he is released and joins Dr. Willard (David Gant) to confront his demons where the supposed murders occurred. Things don’t go as planned… or do they?
THE DEVIL’S CHAIR is both Mason and Boyes love letter to Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER. The homage could easily be called a “reverse-HELLRAISER” as instead of demons coming out of a mattress, people are pulled into a chair where the demons await. The screenplay is written in a unique manner as it’s a blend between fantasy and horror using the lead (Andrew Howard) as a narrator throughout the entire film. Even though most of the film appears to be lined in reality, it’s obvious that we are in fact watching a fantasy, which of course means no rules apply. Without any solid rules, the duo bends the genre just enough to create something very unique and original.
Just like the duo did with BROKEN, CHAIR displays strong production value giving a low budget indie film the look and feel of a major motion picture. The DP work and cinematography are outstanding, along with the sound design and score (both of which are a rarity in an indie pic). The location and set design added a lot to the experience as the scope of the film felt immense for such small space used.
The tone of the film is extremely unnerving and quite creepy. The way some sequences are shot will make your skin crawl. In some sequences the film is also bloody and violent as all hell. What’s so impressive in these scenes are how impactful they are without even showing some of the actual gore – sometimes what you imagine is much worse. Most impressive were the character designs and special FX work. The demons were straight out of an H.P. Lovecraft novel and just enough of them were shown to give you the heebie-jeebies.
One of the few faults in the film was the use of the full narration, which in a weird way worked. Even though it did work for the film, it almost felt like a cop out at times using it to cancel out any objections I had with the film, such as the over-acting of Dr. Willard (David Gant). Calling the acting in your own film over-the-top and hammy before the viewer can do so is like calling yourself fat before someone else can – it destroys the value in it. Doing so makes it quite difficult to review the film because any objections I might have had, are implicated as purposely done for effect. Thankfully the film is tremendous and the good heavily outweighs the bad, thus making this argument almost null.
The Mother of Tears (Third Mother) (V), Poster, Synopsis, Movies Reviev
August 9, 2008 / 910
The film centers on a young American art student, Sarah, who “unwittingly opens an ancient urn that unleashes the demonic power of the world’s most powerful witch. As a scourge of suicides plague the city and witches from all over the world converge on Rome to pay homage, Sarah must use all her own psychic powers to stop the ‘Mother of Tears’ before her evil conquers the world.
MOVIE REVIEW
““The Mother Of Tears” is a very satisfying finale to the “Three Mothers” trilogy. Sure, it’s no “Suspiria” and frankly, nothing ever will be. If you can get over that fact, you will find yourself entertained by Argento’s delightfully deranged and energetic epic. It’s got brutal violence! Nudity! Lesbian sexuality! Lots of lesbians! Yes, it’s politically-incorrect. What more do you want in an Argento movie?! ”
By: MIke Pereira
In the year in which the “threequel” has ruled the cinemas, the one that horror fans have been desperately waiting for has finally arrived. Dario Argento’s venture into the occult began with masterpiece, “Suspiria” (1977), later to be followed by the flawed but still captivating, “Inferno” (1980). Oh yes, after a massive 27-yearlong wait, Argento has finally completed his “Three Mothers” trilogy with “Mother Of Tears: The Third Mother”. The real frightening question is if it would deliver on everyone’s extremely high expectations. Well…
This final chapter focuses on art student, Sarah Mandy (Asia Argento) who unwittingly releases the demonic power of the most powerful witch (Mother Of Tears to all you non-Argento aficionados). Before you know it, violence, mass suicides and chaos erupts all over Rome, not to mention, psychopathic witches. Like the old story goes, the protagonist must use her untapped psychic powers to stop the “Mother Of Tears” reign of evil before it’s too late.
The screenplay written by Argento himself and Jase Anderson and Adam Gierasch (writers of Tobe Hopper’s underrated, Toolbox Murders) has all of the elements a good final act should contain. The epic storyline moves along in a brisk pace with satisfying tie-ins to the previous films. The exposition is of course, quite silly but is given a conviction with just the right amount of wink at the audience without making the viewer cringe in his or her seat.
Goblin’s Claudio Simonetti has cooked up another killer score. His creepy and intense music goes perfectly hand-in-hand with Argento’s powerful imagery. It goes back to the feel of Goblin’s score in “Suspiria” without ever completely referencing to it. The epic chorus chants create an immediate, punchy effect. Plus, the “oh-so-cool” end credits metal tune perfectly caps the film.
They Wait (V) in September 16, 2008 ; Poster, Synopsis, Movies Reviev, Trailer
August 8, 2008 / 1968
A young mother and her six-year-old son come face to face with the mysteries of two murders and a great crime against the Chinese community into which they have recently arrived from Shangh.
MOVIE REVIEW
“Basically what you get in THEY WAIT is nothing more than a poor man’s version of THE GRUDGE… [it's] a dubious film as it pretends to be something it isn’t… or maybe it’s more that it attempts to be something it wishes it could be. If you’re one of those people that live in a routine world, maybe you’re into routine horror? If so, THEY WAIT will be everything you imagine it would be. Bland.”
By: Mr. Disgusting
There’s nothing worse than seeing a name in the opening credits that instantly tells you the quality of the film you’re about to watch, with THEY WAIT that name was the infamous Uwe Boll. This would mark Dr. Boll’s first film as an executive producer allowing someone else to direct the film, which still gave me a little hope. Furthermore, director Ernie Barbarash really impressed me with CUBE: ZERO leaving me to believe there could be something special hiding in THEY WAIT. I was wrong.
In the film a young mother (Jaime King) and her six-year-old son come face to face with the mysteries of two murders and a great crime against the Chinese community into which they have recently arrived from Shanghai.
An American Crime (V)
August 6, 2008 / 894
SYNOPSIS
Based on a true story that gripped the nation in 1965, An American Crime recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. The daughters of traveling carnival workers are left for an extended stay at the suburban Indiana home of single mother Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children. Times are tough, and Gertrude’s needs force her to accept this arrangement before understanding how the burden will push her already-fragile nature to a breaking point. What transpires is both riveting and horrific, leaving one child dead and the rest scarred for life.
MOVIE REVIEW
“Tommy O’Haver‘s film is a masterful period piece; unfortunately not one anyone should WANT to see. But if you happen to come across the film or decide you want to hear the tale of torture, torment and child abuse, be prepared for the worst. AN AMERICAN CRIME is a cold, chilling tale that is sure to bring a tear to your eye.”
In the past year two movies were made based on the same true story of child abuse and murder, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR and AN AMERICAN CRIME. Although both films are quite uncomfortable to watch, only one is truly authentic… that would be Tommy O’Haver ‘s AMERICAN CRIME.
Based on a true story that gripped the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. The daughters of traveling carnival workers are left for an extended stay at the suburban Indiana home of single mother Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children. Times are tough, and Gertrude’s needs force her to accept this arrangement before understanding how the burden will push her already-fragile nature to a breaking point. What transpires is both riveting and horrific, leaving one child dead and the rest scarred for life. Read more …
