We’re all really excited about Kevin Smith’s newest venture into horror, with the film Tusk which follows a podcaster who sets out to interview an eccentric, reclusive old seafarer, only to find himself a plaything in the gruesome plot of a deranged killer. Today we bring you a new poster (left) for the film, done by Michael Scott Murphy. To say I NEED this is an understatement.
Fangoria has reported, The Guinea Pig Series; the notorious Japanese mock-snuff-film series that prompted an FBI investigation at the urging of Charlie Sheen is being revived in the United States, and we’ve got the first info.
From 1985’s Devil’s Experiment through 1988’s highlight compilation Slaughter Special, the seven-movie GUINEA PIG series showcased hideous acts of misogynistic violence, winning plenty of controversy at home and abroad. Continue reading
The second outing from Blood Bath Productions, Bait will finally get it’s premiere April 23rd at 8 p.m – Yes that’s right, freaks! Starting tomorrow you can view this killer short film on Vimeo, youtube, Black Bed Sheet Books and facebook. Continue reading for the trailer and synopsis. Continue reading
Scranton, PA’s The Menzingers have just released their new video for “I Don’t Wanna Be An Asshole Anymore“. The video features none other than Jason Voorhees doing his best Stewart Smalley impression while trying not to be an asshole anymore. What a quitter.
Check out the video in the comments, and pick up the bands new album “Rented World” out today on Epitaph Records. Continue reading
In more (non dick punching) Guillermo Del Toro news, FX has released the first teaser trailer for The Strain, a high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers wage war for the fate of humanity itself. Expected this summer, though no official release date has been announced.
The teaser doesn’t show a whole lot, but you can check it out if you Continue reading
Jorge and I have had some VERY heated discussions about Guillermo Del Toro films (mainly how Pan’s Labyrinth can go get punched in the dick), but we’re both stoked because Dark Horse Comics, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products: announced an upcoming project based on this year’s highly anticipated film from Fox Animation Studios, the Del Toro produced, The Book of Life. The film is directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, and follows a love story set during a Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico.
In September 2014, Dark Horse will release The Art of The Book of Life, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Continue reading
Last night (despite my warning on WWE associated horror films) Jorge wasted his money watching Oculus. In the spirit of silly ideas from the world of wrasslin’, the WWE recently revealed a new promo poster (left) for Leprechaun: Origins, staring everyone’s favorite Irish stereotype, Hornswaggle (Dylan Postl) as the title character.
Anyone else think we need an Ultimate Warrior horror movie, where a demonic warrior snorts a ton of coke and explodes people’s heads, with mind bullets? Just me?
After months, and months, and months, of waiting and speculating, we finally have a teaser trailer for Eli Roth’s (Cabin Fever, Hostel) Cannibal Holocaust reimagining, The Green Inferno.
Due out September 5 The Green Inferno follows a group of student activists who from New York City travel to the Amazon to protect a dying tribe, but crash in the jungle and are taken hostage by the very natives they saved. Continue reading
If you’ve listened to our show at all, you know we’re huge fan’s of The Binding Of Isaac! (Check out episode 18 of our podcast, featuring TBoI creator Edmund McMillen, here) In a recent blog post on his site, Edmund McMillen revealed that the music in the upcoming rogue-like game The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth will actually change based upon the items that the character picks up.
McMillen writes, “…the cool thing about the music in [R]ebirth is there will be a few items that warm how things sound… and a lot of the tracks sound amazing when they are slowed down or sped up”
This was a response to a writer telling McMillen that a new track, “Duress” (in comments), sounded extremely sinister when played backwards. Continue reading
Lionsgate has released a third and final trailer for The Quiet Ones that finally shares brand new footage. The new trailer is set against a nursery rhyme as Olivia Cooke’s character is experimented on.
Inspired by true events, The Quiet Ones is directed by John Pogue and stars Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Erin Richards, Rory Fleck-Byrne, and “Bates Motel’s” Olivia Cooke. Look for it on April 25th. Continue reading