April, 2007
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The First Six Minutes of ‘Marsh’
Out now on DVD, “The Marsh” is a Sony horror film that may be worth catching. Sony is so gung-ho about it that they placed the first six minutes of the film online.
New ‘28 Weeks Later’ Trailer Plus German Poster
Download the latest trailer for “28 Weeks Later,” which hits theaters May 11. Meanwhile, in Germany, a new poster for the film has hit.
Raimi: ‘Evil Dead’ Remake Still Possible
But the more interesting news is a low-budget horror film he’s producing called “Drag Me to Hell.”
Virginia Tech Killer Attended Class on Horror Movies
It turns out Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech shooter, attended a class on horror films that screened titles like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Friday the 13th.”
Vacancy
A couple traveling to see family have car trouble in the middle of nowhere, they end up staying in an old motel while waiting for a nearby service station to open up. While there, they stop bickering long enough to check out a stack of video tapes near the TV. They soon realize the brutal horror movies they�re watching took place in the very room they�re in. Now the killers are going to play with them for a while, then let them star in a snuff film of their own.
I�m generally irritated by the term �thriller�, because so many idiots like to use that term to separate movies they consider �quality� from normal horror flicks, which they like to look down upon. Vacancy is an example of when that moniker is completely appropriate. This movie is all about pacing and keeping the suspense uncomfortably high.
Low Budget Productions (LPD) And Why Our Our Loveable Scumbag Chris Loves Them
Ok, it seems not many people are familiar with Low Budget Productions (LPD); Chris Seaver’s independent film company, which I find extremely disheartening. I’m hoping it’s merely because they’re obscure, even though they aren’t. They’ve been around like 16 years and responsible for not one…But three Filthy McNasty films, two Mulvas and well lots of others.
Phantom of the Opera
Only love and music are forever.
Directed by Dwight H little, the man who brought us Halloween 4, Phantom of the Opera offers a unique perspective on Gaston Leroux's tale of a madman haunting the catacombs of a famed opera house- the classic horror drama as slasher movie.
Heavy on Kevin Yagher's patented 80's gore makeup, this version of the tale (set in London, not Paris) gives us a Christine (a surprisingly endearing Jill Schoelen) who transports back in time after an on-stage mishap and comes face to face with Erik Dessler- a psychotic serial killer/composer who was driven mad when he sold his soul to have his music heard, only to have his face disfigured in the bargain.
Death Walks the Streets: The Truth Uncovered
I never thought I would be trying to uncover a possible scam so big that he may be breaking the law or screwing people out of money. Only through a lot of help from many various sources that would like to see Matthew burn have I have uncovered these facts that I am presenting you today. These facts seem to prove that DWTS is a lot bigger of a beast then we had originally thought and possibly one of the biggest scams in Horror. Do what you will with the information we uncovered and decide for yourselves…
Vacancy (2007) - Movie Review
VACANCY is a thriller about snuff films starring two actors who can’t act for shit but SURE ARE PURDY! It doesn’t leave an enclosed space, doesn’t even hit the ninety minute mark, features little to no character development or backstory and the bad guy is a former teen star in the process of aging most ungracefully. In addition, this is the English language debut of a Hungarian director who’s a dropped “t” in his last name away from being named “Nimrod Anal.”
A ride to hell
The skeleton in a motorcycle invites the passing people to a ride, close to the walls of a cemetery. » original news
‘Rapist Number 1′ Released as Action Figure!
My… oh my… DarkFigures & NECA Toys have released a "Rapist 1" action figure based on Quentin Tarantino’s character in Grindhouse’s Planet Terror. The name of the action figure is actually "Rapist 1" which, as pointed out on horroryearbook.com, is creating controversy… and for a reason. But heck, this is so out of this world, I just had to buy it and I will give it away as part of some contest.
Feast (Unrated Version)
Some horror movies try to be scary and instead end up campy. Some horror movies try to be campy and instead end up crappy. But a few horror movies manage to strike just the right balance between frightful scares and tongue-in-cheek camp humor to deliver an unforgettable experience. And perhaps no other […]
Super Columbine Massacre RPG
Super Columbine Massacre RPG! (SCMRPG!) is a computer game that recreated the Columbine high school shootings and has caused much controversy. Created by aspiring filmmaker Danny Ledonne with the game-making program RPG Maker, SCMRPG! It has been both criticized as “trivializing the actions of two murderers” and lauded as “sophisticated and worthy of praise”…
Terror Train Remake
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Nu Image is looking to remake TERROR TRAIN, one of Jamie Lee Crutis’ claims to fame. The original story followed 6 college coeds, including Curtis, celebrating at a New Year’s Eve costume party aboard a train. They are stalked after a prank, played by those 6 individuals years earlier, went horribly wrong…
Brain Hammer?s Picks From The Crypt!
Gory greetings HorrorYearbook alumni! Welcome to the frightening first installment of “Brain Hammer’s Picks From The Crypt“; an exclusive column only available at HorrorYearbook.com where every week I recommend a different “terrible trio” of superior horror and exploitation films that I think deserve more attention. Best of all, these films are all widely available on dvd and can usually be found for a reasonable price to boot!
Tribeca Film Festival Genre Programing
This years Tribeca film festival genre fare looks killer. Opening next week in NY, we have the following below…
Cannibal Flesh Riot 2007 (Short, Director’s Cut) – Directed by Gris Grimly
This is the ambitious directorial debut of Gris Grimly, who reminds me of a young rockabilly Tim Burton. I felt like I was watching a cross between CRY BABY and NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. The production values and quality were amazing…
Unearthed Poster and Trailer
The director who brought us DEAD & BREAKFAST takes a turn for the serious with his latest film about a New Mexican town terrorized by an unseen threat…
THE THIRD MOTHER Synopsis and Picture!
THE THIRD MOTHER (previously titled MOTHER OF TEARS) from the Dario Argento “Mothers” trilogy is one of the most anticipated horror releases this year. It stars Asia Argento (Dario’s daughter) as Sarah with appearances by Jennifer Harper (SUSPIRA) and Udo Kier as an exorcist. Elisa is played by Daria Nicolodi, the director’s ex-lower/ frequent collaborator and Asia’s mother…
After Dark Horrorfest Winner Finally Announced
WOW, our After Dark Horrorfest contest was a HUGE hit! OMG! I wish everybody who entered could of won, but as we all know there could be only one winner.
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