Michael Myers and HalloweeN III Masks in other Films
There have been several instances where a Mask from one of the HalloweeN movies has appeared in another film. I thought it would be interesting to document such cases – two at a time. The year of 1998 saw a resurgence in the slasher genre. This movement began with 1996’s Scream, which used parody to expand…
Don’t Go In The Woods Trailer
Directed by renowned actor Vincent D’Onofrio, Don’t Go In The Woods is a horror film set for release in late 2011/early 2012. It’s the story of a music band that gets away from it all to attempt to get their creative juices flowing. Little do they do know that in the woods there’s a malevolent presence hoping…
Hellraiser: Revelations Movie Review
Two young men, Nico and Steven, leave Los Angeles to cross the border into Tijuana, Mexico. They’re seeking some fun and they videotape their journey with a cheap camcorder. In the early-goings of 2011’s Hellraiser: Revelations, the film uses elements of found-footage. However, the found-footage is a red-herring as most of the movie is shot…
John Carpenter tells fan to f**k off at Monster-Mania 20
Director/writer John Carpenter was a guest at this year’s Monster-Mania in Baltimore. Known for such films as Halloween (1978), Escape From New York (1981), The Fog (1980) and They Live (1988), Carpenter is considered an icon by many fans. I’ve never met Carpenter; I’m not sure I want to. It hurts to say this, but…
The Resident : Hammer Films is Back in 2011!
The Resident (2011) is a Hammer Films release. The legendary film company was resurrected a few years back. Despite starring Academy Award winner Hilary Swank, The Resident went directly to video in North America. Aside from a disappointing performance by Swank, the film shows signs of being unpolished. The score by John Ottman sounds like…