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UPDATED AUG! 25, 2008
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AUG! 25
From Ed Peters
JUST SOME DEAD SPACE
BURBANK, Calif. – Evidence of mankind’s creator also plays host to our worst nightmare, in Anchor Bay Entertainment’s October 28th DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases of DEAD SPACE: DOWNFALL.
A must-have feature that bridges the narrative between the ongoing Image Comics series and the highly anticipated Electronic Arts video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (to be released October 21st and the PC version released October 28th), Dead Space: Downfall’s terrifying tale leads into the highly anticipated Electronics Arts video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 to be released October 21st and the PC version released October 28th, completes one of the more ambitious - and disturbing - multi-media story arcs in recent horror history.
“The trick here is it's three different properties, the comic, the movie, and the video game,” said Jimmy Palmiotti, co-scriptwriter for Downfall.
“For us, it was creating another 400 ways to kill people … Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it turns another corner.” Joe Goyette, Dead Space Downfall's producer, added, “The comic book has it's own voice. The game has it's own voice. We have our own voice too.” That voice - entailing everything from bone-chilling suspense to unanswered screams for mercy - completes the plot of the comics, and gives gamers insight into the horrors they'll face.
DEAD SPACE: Downfall was produced and animated by Film Roman (“The Simpsons,” “King of the Hill”) – Film Roman and Anchor Bay Entertainment are divisions of Starz Media – and is the first of several planned Film Roman animation projects based on Electronic Arts franchises.
Both the DVD and the Blu-ray will feature a deleted scene, trailers and hidden “cheat” codes for the EA video game. The Blu-ray is a 25GB offering, with 1080p video encoded with AVC. English True HD and DTS-HD tracks are included, along with a Spanish subtitle track. In a first for Anchor Bay Entertainment, a CD soundtrack in MP3 format, presented in Dolby Digital 5.1, can be downloaded via BD Live features, as well as animatics and other Dead Space: Downfall extras. The Blu-ray will also feature a separate standard definition DVD with digital copies for the PC and PlayStation Portable.
SYNOPSIS:
An ancient religious artifact has been recovered by a deep-space mining ship, and for the crew of the USG Ishimura, life just became a living hell. Unearthed on a far-away planet during a mining operation, the relic is worshiped by some, even seen as proof of God. But when it’s removed from its resting place and brought on the ship, the artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, one bent on ripping apart - and taking over - every human aboard. Their screams CAN be heard in space … but only the slashers are listening.
TOMORROW'S DVDS TODAY!
Every Tuesday in the U.S.A. is DVD release day and these are the DVDs getting released!
TeeVee -
HEROES: Season 2,
BLU-RAY
HEROES: SEASON 1, HEROES: SEASON 2, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THE SECRET
And these are the movies
ARTIFACTS - Who knew that bric-a-brac could be so lethal?
THE BLACK HOUSE - From 2000. A life insurance agent gets snookered into visiting a client at her house. Not a good move. REALLY not a good house.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF - From 1999. Almost, pretty much, but not quite Horror. Still a good Mystery Thriller, though.
CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST - Please read my review.
CANNIBAL TERROR - This movie may just be so insanely stupid that its good.
DEVIL HUNTER - From 1980 comes this brutal cannibal movie from Eurosleaze master, Jess Franco. Blood, guts, sex, and incredibly stupid characters. Franco defines the exploitation film.
GIMMIE SKELTER - From the folks that brought you STINK OF FLESH comes another micro-budgie.
HOME SICK - Over the top blood and gore featuring Bill Moseley (HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN), Tiffany Shepis (ABOMINABLE), Tom Towels (HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN), and
Directed by Adam Wingard (POPSKULL).
KILLER'S DELIGHT - This one comes from 1978 and, if it had got better distribution, may have ushered in the era of psycho serial killers and forensic cop thrillers, at least ten years sooner.
KITCHEN PRIVILEGES -
From 2000 comes this Psychological Suspense film. Stars Peter Sarsgaard.
Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - This 1993 stop motion animated film is pretty cool one for kids and as a grownup, I can enjoy it too. Tim Burton (EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, MARS ATTACKS!, SLEEPY HOLLOW, PLANET OF THE APES [2001], CORPSE BRIDE, SWEENEY TODD) wrote the story and the characters, but Michael McDowell (BEETLEJUICE, TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE, THINNER) adapted Tim's story for the screen and Caroline Thompson (EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CORPSE BRIDE) wrote the screenplay. Directed by Henry Selick.
NUDE FOR SATAN - From 1974, this sleezeball fright flick is wall to wall nudity. If that's what you want, then this is the movie for you.
PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION - Please read my review.
PUPPY - If you loved MISERY... I mean if you REALLY loved MISERY, who knows what you'll make of PUPPY?
SALO: OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM - Please read our review.
SKINNED ALIVE - aka EAT YOUR HEART OUT. Not to be confused with the 1989 movies, this cannibal flick stars Joshua Nelson (also wrote this) as The Stalker. Melissa Bacelar plays Pandora, the Cannibal Hooker.
VAMPIRE DIARY - Tuesday, I woke up, snacked on a scab, and checked my calender. Hmmm... What to do? Hmmm... I've done everything. Except get a tan. I REALLY underestimated the paleness. My face is okay, but my pasty white legs with all of this black hair? I really should have thought this whole "Vampire" thing through, Diary. |
MOVIES RATED 5 SHRIEK GIRLS
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AUG! 21
From Hart D. Fisher
KENNETH J. HALL BRINGS HIS HALFWAY HOUSE TO AMERICAN HORRORS
Emmy Award Nominated Filmmaker Joins the New American Horrors Production Team
LOS ANGELES, CA- Crime Pays, Inc. founder and president, Hart D. Fisher, has announced the latest addition to his American Horrors slate of programming with the addition of Emmy Award Nominated Filmmaker Kenneth J. Hall’s Halfway House.
"As the creator of the PuppetMaster series Ken is one of those true horror veterans who’s really seen and done it all in horror." Said producer Hart D. Fisher. "His movie, The Halfway House, is a fun filled monster romp at a Catholic High School gone horribly wrong. A wonderful addition to our show."
Mr. Fisher is currently seeking out more indie filmmakers, feature films, shorts and horror themed music videos for broadcast on American Horrors. Anyone interested in seeking out more information or wishes to submit their work for review, please contact us at: submissions@americanhorrors.com.
For more information, check out: American Horrors. |
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AUG! 18

JOHN SPECHT |
From Hart Fisher
JOHN SPECHT JOINS AMERICAN HORRORS
St. Louis Filmmaker Jons the New American horrors Production Team
LOS ANGELES, CA- Crime Pays, Inc. founder and president, Hart D. Fisher, has announced the latest addition to his American Horrors television production team, St. Louis, Missouri’s most successful independent filmmaker John “Insaniac” Specht.
“John brings a hunger and vision to filmmaking that sets him apart from the rest of the herd.” Says series producer Hart D. Fisher. “Through John, and other filmmakers like him, I intend to bring my production dollars and television exposure to the heartland of America where the blood is thicker and hearts beat stronger.”
Currently on location in St. Louis filming a one hour mini-feature for the new European television program, Project 22: Savage Breed, Mr. Specht was very excited to be a part of the American Horrors team. “I’ve been a fan of Hart Fisher’s work and his publishing company Boneyard Press for a long time, for me to be his first round draft pick for his new European television series, that’s a real honor.” Says Specht. “My entire team is humming and ready to show the world what can do. This is exactly what I’ve been working towards.”
Mr. Fisher is currently seeking out more indie filmmakers, feature films, shorts and horror themed music videos for broadcast on American Horrors. Anyone interested in seeking out more information or wishes to submit their work for review, please contact us at: submissions@americanhorrors.com.
For more information about American Horrors check us out on the web: AmericanHorrors.com.
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TOMORROW'S DVDS TODAY!
In the USA, DVDs are released on Tuesday and these are the titles that are hitting the shelves for August 19, 2008
Television -
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (The Complete First Season)
Collections -
BLOODRAYNE / BLOODRAYNE 2
BORIS KARLOFF COLLECTION 20 MOVIE PACK
CATACOMB OF CREEPSHOWS 50 PACK - Featuring the cover art of
Audre Vysniauskas, as it originally appeared on Gord Rollo's novel, CRIMSON.
HARVEST OF FEAR / DEMONIC
MANEATER SERIES Vol. 2 - CROC / EYE OF THE BEAST / GRIZZLY RAGE
ROCKVILLE SLAYER / THE DARK HOURS
SOMEBODY HELP ME / APRIL FOOLS
BLURAY-
MONSTER, PROM NIGHT [2008], THE SCORPION KING 2: RISE OF A WARRIOR, TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
And these are the movies -
EVIL AWAKENING - An axe wieldling mass murderer
who terrorized a small town, up and does it again.
PROM NIGHT [2008] (also in an UNRATED version) - If there's one positive thing I can say about this movie, its about the poster. That was one great movie poster! I'm not being flip here either. That poster said it all.
RESTRAINT - A crime couple escape to their hideout with a hostage in tow. The best thing for them, to insure their safety, is to kill their hostage. But murder steps over their line. Can either of them actually do what's in both of their best interests or can they show restraint?
THE RIDDLE - In this supernatural mystery, the secret to solving a string of modern day homicides lies in solving a crime committed a century before. Stars Vinnie Jones (XMEN 3).
THE SMALL BACKROOM - A moody Suspense Mystery about a psychologically disturbed research scientist and military bomb-disposal expert. Right after WWII, such a person, despite all of his book knowledge of explosives, really only became a bomb-disposal expert in one way: he didn't get blown up. For such experts in post WWII England, such a career was stressfully tense and gave one over to high-strung mood swings. Could you blame them? This film takes you inside the mind of one such man as he tries to hold on to his sanity, knowing that what he does will save the lives of thousands.
THINGS YOU DON'T TELL - A psychological thriller about three different liars who all get caught up in each other's deceits. Their lies trapped them, but telling the truth now could kill them.
THE UNSEEN - From 1980 comes this cool little Horror Thriller that really isn't too bad. A television crew head out to the town of Solvange, California to cover the annual Danish Festival. Sounds harmelss enough, right? But its a popular festival, it attracts a lot of out-of-towners, and the TV crew have no place to stay thanks to a local hotel mix-up. No worries though, a local resident tells them that they can stay at her place. These locals are a friendly bunch! And its such a nice house. In fact, everything is pretty sweet except for that odd noise that comes from the basement. I wonder what is in that basement? Stars Barbara Bach (LA TARANTOLA DAL VENTRE NERO, LA CORTA NOTTE DELLE BOMBOLE DE VETRO, L' ISOLA DEGLI UOMINI PESCE, L' UMANOIDE, IL FIUME DEL GRANDE CAIMANO) and Stephen Furst (SILENT RAGE) and directed by Danny Steinmann (SAVAGE STREETS, FRIDAY THE 13TH: A NEW BEGINNING).
THE WIZARD OF GORE [2008] - Under the Dimension Exteme banner, this DTV remake stars Crispin Glover (WILLARD), Bijou Philips (OCTANE, VENOM), Brad Dourif (CHILD'S PLAY [all], THE EXORCIST III, DEATH MACHINE, ALIEN: RESURRECTION, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, PULSE, Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN), Jeffrey Combs (RE-ANIMATOR [all], FROM BEYOND, THE FRIGHTENERS, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, THE ATTIC EXPEDITIONS, FEARDOTCOM, VOODOO MOON, ABOMINABLE, STUCK) and the Suicide Girls. |
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Secret Story: For Those
Who Scroll
My Last Summer Job
The dark of the Movie theater. How trusting we all are to sit in the dark with
hundreds of total strangers, also sitting in the dark,
Right
- Behind - Us.
I remember my days of working in the Movie Theater as a young lad. After
a while, I got bored with the novelty of seeing free movies, the SAME movies, several times a day in chunks, scraps, and pieces. Then there
were the rude folk. Those human droppings who try to waste everyone else's
money and enjoyment by making stupid remarks, kicking the seats in front
of them, and/or being generally obnoxious. I would always be the one,
chose by the management, to go quiet the "loud" ones because
I was pretty good at it. I'm a big guy and I was good at getting obnoxious people to be
quiet.
I could always be counted on to go in; make the noisy people in the audience silent, and come back out. No muss, no fuss: not ever
Truth be told though, even
in a 12 screen theater, it was hard to keep quiet about the people who
wouldn't leave after the movie was over: the people for whom an ambulance
had to come and take them away.
No witnesses of course: total strangers, no one knew each other. The folks
seated in the dark, didn't see what happened, or maybe did see but were
secretly delighted at the plight of the obnoxious moviegoer who had
harassed them so. Hmmm. I didn't really think of that at the time. I probably should have given that more thought.
In any case, the first three times it happened, the manager was very tense about having
to call an ambulance and the subsequent arrival of the police. And yet she didn't fire me, and she didn't send someone else: I was THAT good at my job. One day she was
told that if the police or ambulance had to come one more time, they would close the place
down, there would be an investigation, and they would release it to
the news.
So . . . did my boss turn me in? Did she fire me?
No. She just
stopped calling the ambulance: No ambulance, no police.
Whenever somebody couldn't leave, she would send me alone to go with
the great big plastic garbage cart to clean up the screen room for the
next show.
Soon, obnoxious people weren't coming to our theater as much. Everything was
fine for many months, almost a year. My manager was promoted out of the theater and they sent someone else to run the show.
One summer day, two days after school let out, we had one screen room
with an ENTIRE ROW of rude noisemakers, disrupting others and daring
the other moviegoers to do something about it. I remember that it was
a very hardcore horror movie: a gory blood and guts kind of flick; really
attracts a select type of fan. As always I first asked the noisemakers
to please be quiet in respect to the rest of the patrons. That works about half the time.
"You think you can make us be quiet?" was the response.
Well of course I could. I knew that, though I guess they didn't. There were many of them, so I couldn't be furtive, quick and silent as usual - but - I did make them be quiet.
I silenced them during the loudest, most screamingest part of the movie.
- Just as the film broke.
- A blinding bright shutter blade of light froze me and exposed me 24 frames in one second.
The automatic sensor alarm on the projector alerted the manager in her office.
This was her first time with me and my methods.
Usually, when the film breaks, the entire audience goes into an uproar. But this audience was too busy staring at me and what I'd done. In some ways, they were probably as surprised as I was; as my new boss was about to be.
She arrived in time to see the result of silence. She stood there gaping at me and my work. Then the stunned crowd rose to give me a standing ovation. Some of my new "friends" helped me move the silent people out to the
dumpster. They clapped my horrified manager on the back and swore
how they "would always come back to THIS theater!"
"This one really takes care of their customers!"
She left the screen room in a daze while I cleaned the screening room, only to ask my co-workers to call the police. Her surprise at me was compounded by the response she got from them. I'd worked at the theater for years and many of them had worked with me nearly as long. So of course they knew me and what I did. I'd been at it for a long time.
After closing, the new manager asked me to "Please help me lock up."
When everyone was gone, she courteously gave me the day's receipts, over $30,000 dollars
in cash, and asked me to "Please quit." and never come
back.
I'm not stupid of course, I clearly understood her reasons and I appreciated
her being up front with me.
I finished college and got my degree. Now I'm a police officer. The TV show COPS
is coming to our city next week to spend a month riding and taping us. The Police Commissioner himself has given me that time off: a bonus vacation with pay.
-Feo Amante |
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