Tag: Gore

Evil (To Kako) 2005 – Film*

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“Evil” (“To Kako”)

*I had previously written a very brief review on this film.  I am taking this opportunity to expand on it.  The original is still available for those interested.

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After 3 construction workers in Athens, Greece discover a cavern, something happens to them, causing them to lose their memory of exactly what happened and how they got out.   The evil force which had infected them erupts spreads rapidly.  With the citizens of Athens turning into zombies, the survivors must band together if they are to live. Continue reading “Evil (To Kako) 2005 – Film*” →

Crazy Bitches (2014) – Film Sips

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“Crazy Bitches”

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A group of friends head out to a secluded ranch for a getaway for Alice’s birthday.  As they settle in for a weekend of fun, one by one, the ladies start to disappear.   Continue reading “Crazy Bitches (2014) – Film Sips” →

The Bloody Indulgent (2014) – Film

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“The Bloody Indulgent: A Raunchy Vampire Musical”

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After accidentally killing the owner of a strip club, Burt, a hedonistic vampire, takes his friend-turned-vampire, Todd, to his favorite drug dealer for a night of indulgence.  Meanwhile, surviving strippers from the club plot Burt’s destruction.    Continue reading “The Bloody Indulgent (2014) – Film” →

Fist of Jesus (2012) – Short Film

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“Fist of Jesus”

A short film featured at the 2014 Oshkosh Horror Film Festival.

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As Jesus works his miracles and spreads his teachings, he finds that sometimes miracles don’t work out the way he first expected.     Continue reading “Fist of Jesus (2012) – Short Film” →

Hysterical Psycho (2009) – Film Sips

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“Hysterical Psycho”

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An indie, low budget, Art House Horror-Comedy. Yep. Worth the watch? Sure. I just wasn’t a fan of the random stylistic jumps. It seemed like Folger was experimenting with direction and photographic styles, in this, his directorial debut, and mashed them all together in one film. Neat, but all over the freaking place. The story rather suffered for this, as in some places the story was over explained, and in others it was overly metaphorical. On the plus side, the cast is very talented, and there is all sorts of great kill scenes with plenty of good effects.

The Seasoning House (2012) – Film Sips

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“The Seasoning House” 

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This is an intense, violent, and disturbing film about a deaf-mute girl whose parents, along with the rest of her village, are killed and is taken to work as a housekeeper at a brothel.   Sean Pertwee is the villain, militia leader, Goran, in this.  There are some really great scenes that emphasize the incongruity of the horrors that the girls in the brothel are forced to live, and the modern (well, mid-90’s) world going on not far away.

It is a hard one to watch, and really conveys helplessness, fear and oppression through the choice of color, sound, settings, and language choices in dialogue.

Turbo Kid (2015) – Film Sips

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“Turbo Kid”

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This Canadian/New Zealand indie film was a lot of fun. Featuring the iconic Michael Ironside, doing what he does best.   A movie that was written and filmed to seem as if it were shot in the 80’s and set in post apocalyptic late 1997. What a great concept! For the most part, really well done. Would have been better had they stuck to all practical effects. Though I did enjoy the “sploosh” when The Kid used the glove. Apple is an awesome character. “This is my Gnome Stick!”

This is totally worth watching, especially if you’re a fan of cheesy 80’s flicks.  It’s currently available on Amazon.

Shivers Down Your Spine: A Horror Anthology (2015) – Film

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“Shivers Down Your Spine: A Horror Anthology”

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This micro budget, indie, horror anthology from Nebraska is a great example of what is right in the world of indie cinema.  The folks at Dead Lantern took their time, over 4 years, an extremely limited budget and made the absolute most of it.  Utilizing their talented cast, make up, location, and simple effects to create ten short films which successfully draw the audience into their world and keep them captivated through their stylistically diverse film.   Continue reading “Shivers Down Your Spine: A Horror Anthology (2015) – Film” →

Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2014) – Film

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“Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead”

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During the zombie apocalypse, survivors, Barry and Benny, band together in search of Barry’s sister, Brooke, who has been kidnapped, to fight not only against the undead but also against mysterious gas-mask wearing soldiers. Continue reading “Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2014) – Film” →

A Blood Story (2015) – Film

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“A Blood Story”

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The story is told from the perspective of former model Madison Sheffield (Mindy Robinson), introducing her as recovering from the loss of her career and death of her husband, who, we quickly learn, was a serial killer and gave her the career ending scars.  Madison quickly embraces the decadence that hosts, Frances (Camden Toy) and Anna (Melanie Robel), offer at the villa during her weekend retreat as she becomes seduced by the power of blood ritual and controlled violence.  She meets the arrogant, unlikable Wade (Tim Hays) and becomes drawn to the quietly mysterious Carter (Mark Hanson).   Continue reading “A Blood Story (2015) – Film” →