http://talkhorror.com/boards/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:51:31 +0000 MyBB http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3718 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 02:27:49 -0400 Dr. Briggs]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3718
I was not disappointed. While not a gem in terms of suspense, Found had its moments, and really shined in its portrayal of family turmoil. Even parts of it not relating back to the main plot - the younger brother keeps finding severed heads in his older brother's closet - were uncomfortable to watch. One of the things that had me worried was the common complaint of poor acting. I won't lie and say the lead, Gavin Brown as Marty, was in the best tenth of kid performances I've seen, but he was good enough that he drew me into the film rather than distracting me. His narration was a little on the awkward, deadpan side, but he was playing a shy kid with family issues... who often are awkward and deadpan. The adult actors, I had little to no problems with. Ethan Philbeck, who plays the disturbed older brother Steve, steals the show.

Other standout points include a disturbing climax which I will not spoil, and a unique motivation for slasher, to say the least, which I also will not spoil.

It's worth the hype, and recommended. 7/10 material.]]>
I was not disappointed. While not a gem in terms of suspense, Found had its moments, and really shined in its portrayal of family turmoil. Even parts of it not relating back to the main plot - the younger brother keeps finding severed heads in his older brother's closet - were uncomfortable to watch. One of the things that had me worried was the common complaint of poor acting. I won't lie and say the lead, Gavin Brown as Marty, was in the best tenth of kid performances I've seen, but he was good enough that he drew me into the film rather than distracting me. His narration was a little on the awkward, deadpan side, but he was playing a shy kid with family issues... who often are awkward and deadpan. The adult actors, I had little to no problems with. Ethan Philbeck, who plays the disturbed older brother Steve, steals the show.

Other standout points include a disturbing climax which I will not spoil, and a unique motivation for slasher, to say the least, which I also will not spoil.

It's worth the hype, and recommended. 7/10 material.]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3664 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:47:16 -0400 Fangenstein]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3664 We will begin production on The Devil's Woods this summer. The Devil's Woods will be an old school slasher movie. Come follow us on Facebook

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Wanted to let you know about "BedBugs," a feature sci-fi/horror film written by Dave Eisenstark (writer of "Creepozoids" and other films).

It's currently in development, but we're pushing forward by producing a trailer. We've cast Shannon Lark (Fangoria Spooksmodel 2009) and Morgan Mead and are shooting at the end of May. We're packing the film full of old-school EFX and high-end digital VFX to bring the evil, 6" bugs to life. As a professional animator and VFX artist and the film's director, I can guarantee the effects will be off the hook!

If this all sounds interesting, I'd invite you to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BedbugsTheMovie or http://bedbugsthemovie.net/.

UPDATE: We've finished a new trailer, full of evil bugs: http://www.indiegogo.com/bedbugsthemovie]]>
Wanted to let you know about "BedBugs," a feature sci-fi/horror film written by Dave Eisenstark (writer of "Creepozoids" and other films).

It's currently in development, but we're pushing forward by producing a trailer. We've cast Shannon Lark (Fangoria Spooksmodel 2009) and Morgan Mead and are shooting at the end of May. We're packing the film full of old-school EFX and high-end digital VFX to bring the evil, 6" bugs to life. As a professional animator and VFX artist and the film's director, I can guarantee the effects will be off the hook!

If this all sounds interesting, I'd invite you to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BedbugsTheMovie or http://bedbugsthemovie.net/.

UPDATE: We've finished a new trailer, full of evil bugs: http://www.indiegogo.com/bedbugsthemovie]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3645 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:55:29 -0400 SPY]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3645
Here's the trailer for it:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35788162

It's available through Amazon.com as well:
http://www.amazon.com/PhotoGRAPHIC/dp/B0...308&sr=1-1]]>
Here's the trailer for it:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35788162

It's available through Amazon.com as well:
http://www.amazon.com/PhotoGRAPHIC/dp/B0...308&sr=1-1]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3644 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:54:15 -0400 SPY]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3644 Yall definitely need to check out this independent horror film I saw. It was cool as hell. Had a 80's feel to it. Pretty sweet.

Here's the trailer for it:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35464272

Here's a link to it on amazon if interested:
http://www.amazon.com/Burlesque-Massacre...043&sr=1-1]]> Yall definitely need to check out this independent horror film I saw. It was cool as hell. Had a 80's feel to it. Pretty sweet.

Here's the trailer for it:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35464272

Here's a link to it on amazon if interested:
http://www.amazon.com/Burlesque-Massacre...043&sr=1-1]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3626 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:18:22 -0400 swazzy]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3626 ]]> ]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3610 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:38:01 -0500 Dr. Briggs]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3610
I'd call it a horror/thriller hybrid. Now, I call Saw a pure thriller, so my definition of horror vs. thriller is different than many. Still, whilst I felt Saw primarily aimed to confuse the audience, I felt that there was a lot more in Wicker Man meant primarily to creep an audience out. These elements make it a great horror movie in my book.

An 8.5/10.]]>
I'd call it a horror/thriller hybrid. Now, I call Saw a pure thriller, so my definition of horror vs. thriller is different than many. Still, whilst I felt Saw primarily aimed to confuse the audience, I felt that there was a lot more in Wicker Man meant primarily to creep an audience out. These elements make it a great horror movie in my book.

An 8.5/10.]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3587 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:14:37 -0500 Dr. Briggs]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3587
It started out promising; shots of the inner workings of clocks, followed by a somewhat intense scene of our main character fleeing unseen evil forces. The pace slowed to an uneventful crawl shortly afterwards though, a fact "helped" by some very stilted acting. There was some effective setup, thanks in large part to a number of well-done setpieces (the castle which we never see inside of, the cabin which we never really see inside of, etc...), but the aforementioned factors really killed the whole mood. It screamed B-movie after a certain length of time.

As people have said before, the centerpiece of the film is the effects work. David Allen was no Ray Harryhausen at the time, but even the clunkier creatures were interesting to watch.

I'd give it a 5/10. Uneven, but average when balanced out.]]>
It started out promising; shots of the inner workings of clocks, followed by a somewhat intense scene of our main character fleeing unseen evil forces. The pace slowed to an uneventful crawl shortly afterwards though, a fact "helped" by some very stilted acting. There was some effective setup, thanks in large part to a number of well-done setpieces (the castle which we never see inside of, the cabin which we never really see inside of, etc...), but the aforementioned factors really killed the whole mood. It screamed B-movie after a certain length of time.

As people have said before, the centerpiece of the film is the effects work. David Allen was no Ray Harryhausen at the time, but even the clunkier creatures were interesting to watch.

I'd give it a 5/10. Uneven, but average when balanced out.]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3549 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:11 -0400 MR.Torrance]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3549
The film is about a Vampiric scourge that takes the nation and forces people to find desperate ways to survive. Focusing on a young boy and his mentor known as Mister, they find that vampires are not the only things to fear as they struggle to find a safe haven known as New Eden.

Written by Nick Damici and Jim Mickle, who also brought us Mulberry St. which i also enjoyed, This duo is 2 for 2 in my book!]]>
The film is about a Vampiric scourge that takes the nation and forces people to find desperate ways to survive. Focusing on a young boy and his mentor known as Mister, they find that vampires are not the only things to fear as they struggle to find a safe haven known as New Eden.

Written by Nick Damici and Jim Mickle, who also brought us Mulberry St. which i also enjoyed, This duo is 2 for 2 in my book!]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3394 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:23:11 -0400 Dr. Briggs]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3394 very low-budget horror film, but one of the few I know of to be 2 and a half hours... basically the kind of film I want to make!

Unfortunately, so far "Veil" shows a LOT of technical inferiorities: the same actors play multiple characters and barely even attempt to disguise themselves, the direction/editing is choppy, the acting by the zombies is poor and the storyline seems a little confusing/aimless. I haven't finished it yet, but I have the feeling I'm gonna be disappointed.]]> very low-budget horror film, but one of the few I know of to be 2 and a half hours... basically the kind of film I want to make!

Unfortunately, so far "Veil" shows a LOT of technical inferiorities: the same actors play multiple characters and barely even attempt to disguise themselves, the direction/editing is choppy, the acting by the zombies is poor and the storyline seems a little confusing/aimless. I haven't finished it yet, but I have the feeling I'm gonna be disappointed.]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3369 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:05:34 -0400 Raegan]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3369
Ive just been turned on to toetag productions....some of it is ok and some of it is true snuff like brutal gore....not for all eyes but its the shit i love. Murder collection is fantastic....i'm always looking for underground movies and if any of you are interested check them out

http://www.toetagpictures.com/]]>
Ive just been turned on to toetag productions....some of it is ok and some of it is true snuff like brutal gore....not for all eyes but its the shit i love. Murder collection is fantastic....i'm always looking for underground movies and if any of you are interested check them out

http://www.toetagpictures.com/]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3314 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:45:25 -0400 Dr. Briggs]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3314
Though it is heavy on cliche in places ("this isn't funny!"), some real creepy moments had me thinking the writer and/or director had their shit together and really wanted a good film.

Now, back to the "slasher for half of the film" idea. Near the end, the film stops being a slasher and turns into a psychological thriller, and as with many thrillers the ending is weaker than what precedes it. It IS clever, in fact, the twist made my jaw drop... it's just a little implausible and not pulled off quite as well as it could have been in my humble opinion.

Still, The Maze is a great effort which makes me want to see more from the filmmakers. I give it a 6.5/10 and my strong recommendation.]]>
Though it is heavy on cliche in places ("this isn't funny!"), some real creepy moments had me thinking the writer and/or director had their shit together and really wanted a good film.

Now, back to the "slasher for half of the film" idea. Near the end, the film stops being a slasher and turns into a psychological thriller, and as with many thrillers the ending is weaker than what precedes it. It IS clever, in fact, the twist made my jaw drop... it's just a little implausible and not pulled off quite as well as it could have been in my humble opinion.

Still, The Maze is a great effort which makes me want to see more from the filmmakers. I give it a 6.5/10 and my strong recommendation.]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3305 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:47:56 -0400 Dr. Briggs]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3305
Speaking of the film's flaws just a bit more; the segments which tie together the stories are also rather poor, but often the wraparound of an anthology means little. Makes sense considering that allegedly the stories were originally separate and were brought together by another company, and really doesn't take big points away from the film.

I'll go ahead and be generous: 7/10

I don't believe it is officially on DVD. I found it on Netflix if anyone reading has it, and the film hasn't been taken offline by the time they do.]]>
Speaking of the film's flaws just a bit more; the segments which tie together the stories are also rather poor, but often the wraparound of an anthology means little. Makes sense considering that allegedly the stories were originally separate and were brought together by another company, and really doesn't take big points away from the film.

I'll go ahead and be generous: 7/10

I don't believe it is officially on DVD. I found it on Netflix if anyone reading has it, and the film hasn't been taken offline by the time they do.]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3256 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:15:10 -0500 CarolinePar]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3256
and it has some echos of Saw "playing" a "game"
and the twisted (understatement mine) family life - but without giving away too much of the ending by saying those who "went away with the angels" were the lucky ones...

I felt that there could have been a much better darker conclusion.

Anyone else who saw this film agree?]]>
and it has some echos of Saw "playing" a "game"
and the twisted (understatement mine) family life - but without giving away too much of the ending by saying those who "went away with the angels" were the lucky ones...

I felt that there could have been a much better darker conclusion.

Anyone else who saw this film agree?]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3253 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:20:37 -0500 HorrorNutt]]> http://talkhorror.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=3253

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