3.16.12CAMEL SPIDERS is the latest creature feature from executive producer Roger Corman and company that puts man against giant spiders, what else?
Checking this movie out on DVD, the first thing I noticed was the CGI which was pulled off great for a low budget movie like this. That and the great cast that includes Brian Krause, C. Thomas Howell, Gigi Emata, Jessica Cameron, Gerald Webb make up this cool movie that features these mysterious camel spiders that show up in a place where you wouldn't expect to encounter them, a small Southwestern town in Arizona.
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The movie follows several small groups outside the small town that all have to fight off these spiders but some unlucky ones end up coming up a little short in their battle against these arachnids. There's some fun and entertaining kills that involve certain body parts and plenty of blood to boost. The army of spiders hide in some of the most unusual places, almost like they're waiting on their prey to show up, almost like it's planned . They attack, people scream, people run and people die! Did I mention I hate to see a grown man scream like a baby just before he dies? We get that in this movie! We also, get people fighting back any way they can, from gun fire to coming up with new ways to fend off these killer creatures. We end up with a few survivors going up against the camel spiders in the finale that I would have liked to see last a little longer, but that's just me.
Jim Wynorski, who is no stranger to these type of movies does a great job directing and he also co-wrote the movie with J. Brad Wilke which isn't the strongest story out there for a movie like this but still entertaining for what it is. A movie like this doesn't rely too much on a strong story plot anyway because all the fans want to see is gore and bloodshed plus any kind of inventive and entertaining way to kill or to survive and we get both. As a fan of Wynorski, knowing he was attached to this movie was a draw in its own, he knows how to entertain us and knows what the fans want.
The only downside to the movie is the ending wraps up fairly fast, almost like they run out of budget but it still works. The other is I wanted some special features, at least a commentary or a special F/X featurette. Come on!
Bottom line is if you're as big of a fan of creature features as I am then be sure to check out Camel Spiders when it releases on March 27th. Add it to your collection!
CAMEL SPIDERS is the latest creature feature from executive producer Roger Corman and company that puts man against giant spiders, what else?
Checking this movie out on DVD, the first thing I noticed was the CGI which was pulled off great for a low budget movie like this. That and the great cast that includes Brian Krause, C. Thomas Howell, Gigi Emata, Jessica Cameron, Gerald Webb make up this cool movie that features these mysterious camel spiders that show up in a place where you wouldn't expect to encounter them, a small Southwestern town in Arizona.
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The movie follows several small groups outside the small town that all have to fight off these spiders but some unlucky ones end up coming up a little short in their battle against these arachnids. There's some fun and entertaining kills that involve certain body parts and plenty of blood to boost. The army of spiders hide in some of the most unusual places, almost like they're waiting on their prey to show up, almost like it's planned . They attack, people scream, people run and people die! Did I mention I hate to see a grown man scream like a baby just before he dies? We get that in this movie! We also, get people fighting back any way they can, from gun fire to coming up with new ways to fend off these killer creatures. We end up with a few survivors going up against the camel spiders in the finale that I would have liked to see last a little longer, but that's just me.
Jim Wynorski, who is no stranger to these type of movies does a great job directing and he also co-wrote the movie with J. Brad Wilke which isn't the strongest story out there for a movie like this but still entertaining for what it is. A movie like this doesn't rely too much on a strong story plot anyway because all the fans want to see is gore and bloodshed plus any kind of inventive and entertaining way to kill or to survive and we get both. As a fan of Wynorski, knowing he was attached to this movie was a draw in its own, he knows how to entertain us and knows what the fans want.
The only downside to the movie is the ending wraps up fairly fast, almost like they run out of budget but it still works. The other is I wanted some special features, at least a commentary or a special F/X featurette. Come on!
Bottom line is if you're as big of a fan of creature features as I am then be sure to check out Camel Spiders when it releases on March 27th. Add it to your collection!
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The movie follows several small groups outside the small town that all have to fight off these spiders but some unlucky ones end up coming up a little short in their battle against these arachnids. There's some fun and entertaining kills that involve certain body parts and plenty of blood to boost. The army of spiders hide in some of the most unusual places, almost like they're waiting on their prey to show up, almost like it's planned . They attack, people scream, people run and people die! Did I mention I hate to see a grown man scream like a baby just before he dies? We get that in this movie! We also, get people fighting back any way they can, from gun fire to coming up with new ways to fend off these killer creatures. We end up with a few survivors going up against the camel spiders in the finale that I would have liked to see last a little longer, but that's just me.
Jim Wynorski, who is no stranger to these type of movies does a great job directing and he also co-wrote the movie with J. Brad Wilke which isn't the strongest story out there for a movie like this but still entertaining for what it is. A movie like this doesn't rely too much on a strong story plot anyway because all the fans want to see is gore and bloodshed plus any kind of inventive and entertaining way to kill or to survive and we get both. As a fan of Wynorski, knowing he was attached to this movie was a draw in its own, he knows how to entertain us and knows what the fans want.
The only downside to the movie is the ending wraps up fairly fast, almost like they run out of budget but it still works. The other is I wanted some special features, at least a commentary or a special F/X featurette. Come on!
Bottom line is if you're as big of a fan of creature features as I am then be sure to check out Camel Spiders when it releases on March 27th. Add it to your collection!
2.14.12Happy Valentine's Day from Horrorphilia! Our Horrorphilia Hottie segment is going to be an ongoing monthly segment featuring an interview and pictures of beautiful and talented females from the horror industry. I'm pleased to announce Jessica Cameron is the first ever Horrorphilia Hottie of 2012. Please check out the awesome interview, drool over her pics and make sure you visit the links and check out her work. She was a great sport and we like to thank her for her time, and we suggest you check out her work pronto!FULL ARTICLE
Happy Valentine's Day from Horrorphilia! Our Horrorphilia Hottie segment is going to be an ongoing monthly segment featuring an interview and pictures of beautiful and talented females from the horror industry. I'm pleased to announce Jessica Cameron is the first ever Horrorphilia Hottie of 2012. Please check out the awesome interview, drool over her pics and make sure you visit the links and check out her work. She was a great sport and we like to thank her for her time, and we suggest you check out her work pronto!FULL ARTICLE
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2.11.12True crime thriller American Girls is in its final week of principal photography, and we have the very first stills from the flick for you right here hot and ready! Dig 'em!
Based on a chilling true story, the film stars Kristina Page (A Lure: Teen Fight Club, Aqua Caliente) and Devanny Pinn (Song of the Shattered, Piranha 3D). Other cast members include Burgandi Phoenix, Josh Hammond (Jeepers Creepers II), Chris Anglin (A Christmas Carol), professional wrestler Al Snow (we believe Snow will be appearing sans head), Jessica Cameron (The Dead Matter)...
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...Kyle Morris (Night of the Living Dead: 3D), Barry Ratcliffe (The Witches of Oz), Tawny Amber Young (Bloody Wedding), Brandon Slagle (2012: Ice Age), Heidi Martinuzzi (Amateur Porn Star Killer 3D), and Carlos Ramirez (Crank 2).
American Girls is directed by Eric Anthony Pereira (House, Piranha 3D), who recently directed his first feature, The Locals.
Look for it sometime next spring.
Synopsis
Based on horrific true events, American Girls is a dark, nihilistic tale about the abduction, rape, and murder of two high school girls and the fallout that nearly decimates a small town. Using multiple character points of view, the film presents a harrowing, psychologically astute look at a tragic crime and an uncompromising glimpse at what contributed to the death of the girls, the aftermath their families face, and the utterly evil personas of their killers.
True crime thriller American Girls is in its final week of principal photography, and we have the very first stills from the flick for you right here hot and ready! Dig 'em!
Based on a chilling true story, the film stars Kristina Page (A Lure: Teen Fight Club, Aqua Caliente) and Devanny Pinn (Song of the Shattered, Piranha 3D). Other cast members include Burgandi Phoenix, Josh Hammond (Jeepers Creepers II), Chris Anglin (A Christmas Carol), professional wrestler Al Snow (we believe Snow will be appearing sans head), Jessica Cameron (The Dead Matter)...
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...Kyle Morris (Night of the Living Dead: 3D), Barry Ratcliffe (The Witches of Oz), Tawny Amber Young (Bloody Wedding), Brandon Slagle (2012: Ice Age), Heidi Martinuzzi (Amateur Porn Star Killer 3D), and Carlos Ramirez (Crank 2).
American Girls is directed by Eric Anthony Pereira (House, Piranha 3D), who recently directed his first feature, The Locals.
Look for it sometime next spring.
Synopsis
Based on horrific true events, American Girls is a dark, nihilistic tale about the abduction, rape, and murder of two high school girls and the fallout that nearly decimates a small town. Using multiple character points of view, the film presents a harrowing, psychologically astute look at a tragic crime and an uncompromising glimpse at what contributed to the death of the girls, the aftermath their families face, and the utterly evil personas of their killers.
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...Kyle Morris (Night of the Living Dead: 3D), Barry Ratcliffe (The Witches of Oz), Tawny Amber Young (Bloody Wedding), Brandon Slagle (2012: Ice Age), Heidi Martinuzzi (Amateur Porn Star Killer 3D), and Carlos Ramirez (Crank 2).
American Girls is directed by Eric Anthony Pereira (House, Piranha 3D), who recently directed his first feature, The Locals.
Look for it sometime next spring.
Synopsis
Based on horrific true events, American Girls is a dark, nihilistic tale about the abduction, rape, and murder of two high school girls and the fallout that nearly decimates a small town. Using multiple character points of view, the film presents a harrowing, psychologically astute look at a tragic crime and an uncompromising glimpse at what contributed to the death of the girls, the aftermath their families face, and the utterly evil personas of their killers.
2.10.12Plot-It's 1981 and the sorority girls are having a party to welcome new pledges and to sneak some boys in the house. Along with all this fun comes horror, as another guest comes uninvited. That guest goes by the name The Sleeper. He calls them, stalks them and sets out to kill all of them.
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Review-Justin Russell is clearly a child of the 80′s as shown by his latest film. In the last few years, there has been a influx of directors that wanted to relive the 80′s and not make a torture porn or shaky cam film. To take what was once old, and make it sort of new again. Kudos to the indie directors who are making this happen like Justin, and not the Hollywood people whose idea of old to new is a crappy remake of one of our classics. With indie directors they are not remaking, they are recapturing the 80′s. A perfect example is the Sleeper, who proudly wears its' influences on its sleeve and is not affraid to admit who or what influenced it. You have a little House on Sorority Row here, The Prowler there, Black Christmas, here and He knows your Alone there and etc…you get the picture. Along with all those other films, this film also carves it's own identity in the process. Now before I praise Justin for the positives, I have to damn him for one scene in this film that was so bad, that I did not know whether to laugh or be mad…there is this disco scene, or rap music scene, I am not sure what music it was..but that scene as 1981 as it was, made me so glad we are far removed from that era. I mean some of the death scenes looked sort of a little too fake, and some scenes dragged out a little bit. But, how many 80′s films had those issues and still were classics? Unlike, House of the Devil ( the critics darling Ti West's last film) this really felt like it was the 80′s and not some film that cared more about style and less about substance. This film cares less about style, as it so gritty, and more about substance as the script was well written and gave you enough kill scenes to keep your interest.
Jason Jay Crabtree as the Sleeper did a great job, he was so vile and vicious with the hammer, and creepy enough with the eyes and his voice on the phone that he sold the madman and made the scenes where he is after the girls even more intense, but also laid heavily into the creepy factor when he is taking pictures of them and again I have to mention this cause to me this sold him most of all..that phone voice. He even out stranged the stranger in the original When a stranger calls. And how Hollywood has not noticed Jessica Cameron is beyond me. Shame on you guys. And, in the same breath..kudos to Brittany Belland playing Amy. Like almost all horror films from both the 70′s and 80′s, you get that debut star who shines and you just know she is going to do big things. Brittany reminded me of Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween. It was almost like the camera and her were one, she sold her scenes and her character perfectly. I thought the script was great, the actors all did their best 80′s throwback, and the pacing of the film was near perfect. Thinking back on this film, with the very few negatives I found in this film, came a lot of positives and hope that horror and our genre is not dead yet, it is just going backwards which in this case was a good thing. This film is such a blast from the old/new past. This film is just non stop fun.
Plot-It's 1981 and the sorority girls are having a party to welcome new pledges and to sneak some boys in the house. Along with all this fun comes horror, as another guest comes uninvited. That guest goes by the name The Sleeper. He calls them, stalks them and sets out to kill all of them.
READ MORE
Review-Justin Russell is clearly a child of the 80′s as shown by his latest film. In the last few years, there has been a influx of directors that wanted to relive the 80′s and not make a torture porn or shaky cam film. To take what was once old, and make it sort of new again. Kudos to the indie directors who are making this happen like Justin, and not the Hollywood people whose idea of old to new is a crappy remake of one of our classics. With indie directors they are not remaking, they are recapturing the 80′s. A perfect example is the Sleeper, who proudly wears its' influences on its sleeve and is not affraid to admit who or what influenced it. You have a little House on Sorority Row here, The Prowler there, Black Christmas, here and He knows your Alone there and etc…you get the picture. Along with all those other films, this film also carves it's own identity in the process. Now before I praise Justin for the positives, I have to damn him for one scene in this film that was so bad, that I did not know whether to laugh or be mad…there is this disco scene, or rap music scene, I am not sure what music it was..but that scene as 1981 as it was, made me so glad we are far removed from that era. I mean some of the death scenes looked sort of a little too fake, and some scenes dragged out a little bit. But, how many 80′s films had those issues and still were classics? Unlike, House of the Devil ( the critics darling Ti West's last film) this really felt like it was the 80′s and not some film that cared more about style and less about substance. This film cares less about style, as it so gritty, and more about substance as the script was well written and gave you enough kill scenes to keep your interest.
Jason Jay Crabtree as the Sleeper did a great job, he was so vile and vicious with the hammer, and creepy enough with the eyes and his voice on the phone that he sold the madman and made the scenes where he is after the girls even more intense, but also laid heavily into the creepy factor when he is taking pictures of them and again I have to mention this cause to me this sold him most of all..that phone voice. He even out stranged the stranger in the original When a stranger calls. And how Hollywood has not noticed Jessica Cameron is beyond me. Shame on you guys. And, in the same breath..kudos to Brittany Belland playing Amy. Like almost all horror films from both the 70′s and 80′s, you get that debut star who shines and you just know she is going to do big things. Brittany reminded me of Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween. It was almost like the camera and her were one, she sold her scenes and her character perfectly. I thought the script was great, the actors all did their best 80′s throwback, and the pacing of the film was near perfect. Thinking back on this film, with the very few negatives I found in this film, came a lot of positives and hope that horror and our genre is not dead yet, it is just going backwards which in this case was a good thing. This film is such a blast from the old/new past. This film is just non stop fun.
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Review-Justin Russell is clearly a child of the 80′s as shown by his latest film. In the last few years, there has been a influx of directors that wanted to relive the 80′s and not make a torture porn or shaky cam film. To take what was once old, and make it sort of new again. Kudos to the indie directors who are making this happen like Justin, and not the Hollywood people whose idea of old to new is a crappy remake of one of our classics. With indie directors they are not remaking, they are recapturing the 80′s. A perfect example is the Sleeper, who proudly wears its' influences on its sleeve and is not affraid to admit who or what influenced it. You have a little House on Sorority Row here, The Prowler there, Black Christmas, here and He knows your Alone there and etc…you get the picture. Along with all those other films, this film also carves it's own identity in the process. Now before I praise Justin for the positives, I have to damn him for one scene in this film that was so bad, that I did not know whether to laugh or be mad…there is this disco scene, or rap music scene, I am not sure what music it was..but that scene as 1981 as it was, made me so glad we are far removed from that era. I mean some of the death scenes looked sort of a little too fake, and some scenes dragged out a little bit. But, how many 80′s films had those issues and still were classics? Unlike, House of the Devil ( the critics darling Ti West's last film) this really felt like it was the 80′s and not some film that cared more about style and less about substance. This film cares less about style, as it so gritty, and more about substance as the script was well written and gave you enough kill scenes to keep your interest.
Jason Jay Crabtree as the Sleeper did a great job, he was so vile and vicious with the hammer, and creepy enough with the eyes and his voice on the phone that he sold the madman and made the scenes where he is after the girls even more intense, but also laid heavily into the creepy factor when he is taking pictures of them and again I have to mention this cause to me this sold him most of all..that phone voice. He even out stranged the stranger in the original When a stranger calls. And how Hollywood has not noticed Jessica Cameron is beyond me. Shame on you guys. And, in the same breath..kudos to Brittany Belland playing Amy. Like almost all horror films from both the 70′s and 80′s, you get that debut star who shines and you just know she is going to do big things. Brittany reminded me of Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween. It was almost like the camera and her were one, she sold her scenes and her character perfectly. I thought the script was great, the actors all did their best 80′s throwback, and the pacing of the film was near perfect. Thinking back on this film, with the very few negatives I found in this film, came a lot of positives and hope that horror and our genre is not dead yet, it is just going backwards which in this case was a good thing. This film is such a blast from the old/new past. This film is just non stop fun.