Archive for February, 2006

Chainsaw Maniac

Posted by Charlie on February 27, 2006

From the makers of Resident Evil 4 comes a fun little flash based time waster, Chainsaw Maniac. It looks just like a Capcom handheld LCD game. The object is to kill the chainsaw maniacs that come running out of the forrest with your knife. When you run out of knives you need to go back to the cabin and get more. Missing a maniac of course ends in your bloody demise.

Like I said you are going to need Flash installed on your web browser to play this, and a broadband connection wouldn\’t hurt. http://www.chainsawmaniac.com/

Open Letter to Jeff Waltrowski

Posted by Charlie on February 27, 2006

Jeff, I\’m sorry I punched you in the eye. Please don\’t hate me.

(Jeff is the very talented and forgiving co-writer and director of Project:Valkyrie . His new feature The Host is casting as we speak.)

The Ghost of Mr. Chicken

Posted by Charlie on February 27, 2006

Goodbye Mr. Knotts, you were a hell of a lot of fun.

The Lost Boys revisited…

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

Yeah, I know I have reviewed this movie before but it took me awhile to finally open up my special edition DVD of the movie, \”The Lost Boys\”. Now, whether horror fans admit it or not this movie had a profound effect on horror movies, fans, and vampires after 1987. It\’s like \”Scream\” of the new generation of horror right now. Now, I could get into it about the connection with \”Scream\” and why but that is a whole different direction than where I wanna go right now. But anyhow, 1987, was a bigger year in horror that most people remember…

Happy Cloud Pictures roll production on a new short film

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

The new short film is called \”High Stakes\” for now according to Mike Watt. The short film is going to be a part of a DVD that will be featured with several other short films that is yet untitled but will be hosted by Brinke Stevens. The one day shoot consisted of 8 1/2 hours, 15 pages of script, many bloody scenes, a fight scene that went a little too far by accident, and a scene where I\’m beaten to a bloody pulp in front someone\’s house! This is typical of a Happy Cloud Pictures production where a lot of times anything can happen.

The month of March's DVD releases.

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

A list of the upcoming DVD releases the next month thanks to Fangoria.com

FEBRUARY 28
*UPDATE* THE COMEBACK (a.k.a. THE DAY THE SCREAMING STOPPED; special edition): Shriek Show/Media Blasters
THE CONFESSIONAL (a.k.a. HOUSE OF MORTAL SIN; special edition): Shriek Show/Media Blasters
DEATH TUNNEL (special edition): Sony Pictures
DIECOVERY (special edition): Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters
FEAR OF CLOWNS (special edition): Lionsgate
THE GARDENER (a.k.a. SEEDS OF EVIL; special edition): Subversive
*UPDATE* GARUDA (special edition): Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters
JOSHUA (special edition): GoreZone/Hart Sharp
KATIEBIRD*CERTIFIABLE CRAZY PERSON (special edition w/CD): Heretic
LUCIANO ERCOLI DEATH BOX SET (DEATH WALKS AT MIDNIGHT, DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS; 2 discs w/CD): NoShame
PASSING FANCY: York
SATAN\’S BLOOD (special edition): Mondo Macabro
SCREAMING FOR SANITY (special edition): Bare Bones/SRS Cinema
*UPDATE* SPACE AMOEBA (a.k.a. YOG, MONSTER FROM SPACE; special edition): Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters
THREE…EXTREMES/DUMPLINGS (2-disc special edition): Lionsgate
TOKYO PSYCHO (2004; special edition): Panik House
THE VISITATION: Fox
WEREWOLVES ON WHEELS (special edition): Dark Sky
WHEN A KILLER CALLS (special edition): Asylum

Vamping You Productions Update

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

Vamping you Productions
* Will be shooting my new film over the summer in July. Looking forward to working with those of you I\’ve already spoken with, as well as anyone else who may be interested in being involved.
* \”Descend Into Darkness I and II\” are in post-production still, but look absolutely amazing! Looking forward to releasing them. :)
* Will be doing a radio interview on Monday for DungeonCast.com promoting my films. As well as several online interviews.
* Still looking for any acting, directing, editing, crew work, modeling jobs if anyone would be interested in working with me. I can send a resume if need be.

Wanna buy some Vamping You Productions merchandise?
T-Shirts?
Auto\’d Photos?

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Two TV Icons died yesterday!

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

Actor Darren McGavin, best known to horror fans as Kolchak, the Night Stalker died Saturday at the age of 83. Also actor Don Knotts, best known as the deputy from The Andy Griffith Show and the voice of himself in numerous episodes of the 70\\\’s cartoon \\\”Scooby-Doo\\\” has died Saturday. What also make this more shocking was while researching this news I found out Al \\\”Grampa\\\” Lewis from the Munsters Show died three weeks ago or so. We are only two months into the year and we have lost three icons of TV. May they Rest In Peace.

Pittsburgh's own Kiss of Death has a new trailer…

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

Kiss Of Death Productions update

The trailer for the film
FETISH DOLLS DIE LAUGHING
has just been added to the
official movie site
please come and visit!
http://laughingdolls.blogspot.com/2006/02/fetish-dolls-die-laughing-trailer.html

News note: Keep checking back here for more info as they are going to have a busy year!

Ramsteer Films News and Updates

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

Hello Again, It’s been a little while since the last update. First up, on SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH at Icon 25 there will be a showing of \”CHOSEN\”. Icon 25 takes place at Stony Brook University on Long Island, N.Y. The screening will be in the Javits Building Room 101 at 6 p.m. We will be in the room until 7:30 because there will be a Q&A to follow the screening.

News from DSK-Productions

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

DSK-Productions news as of Feb.23rd, 2006

Sorry for the lack of updates. We have been quite busy. We have wrapped up filming on Party Like Hell, editing starts this Sunday.
Sadly the movie won’t be out as when expected, it will hit DVD in March. And with a lot of special features.

News note: I have spoke to these guys they will be Cinema Wasteland March 30th-April 2nd if interested in buying their new DVD or just wanting to talk to them. They are the people who released \”Toxic Shock Zombies\” last year that I have raved about in recent movie reviews and in my upcoming book!

News of a new feature from "Silver Bullet Pictures"

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

SILVER BULLET PICTURES IS NOW ACCEPTING HEAD SHOTS AND RESUMES FROM ACTORS AND CREW FOR OUR LATEST MOVIE \”THE CREEP\”. EMAIL US AT LAN_EMAIL_SUBS

Silver Bullet Pictures continues to reshape the independent horror landscape with its\’ latest production, /Detroit Blood City/. Director Mike Hartman (/Beaver Lake Zombies/) brings his unique vision of blood, guts, and comedy back to the screen in this pulse-pounding fright fest. Presented uncut for the first time, /Detroit Blood City/ will tear apart your flesh and smoke your bones! Coming this fall!

Full Moon Announces New Product and DVD Availblity!

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

www.MonsterBra.com
Now Accepting Pre-Orders. Bras are priced at $24.95 plus S&H each, one size fits all. Limited Release. Product will ship on May 9th, 2006.

THE DOLLMAN / DEMONIC TOYS BOX SET is coming. At noon, on Monday February 27th, you\\\’ll be able to purchase the set right here! The set is an import (it\\\’s NTSC, and plays all regions). The set contains 3 individual DVDS: The Original DOLLMAN, DEMONIC TOYS, and DOLLMAN vs. DEMONIC TOYS. Each disc also has the Videozone / Making Of for each film. They will be selling for $39.95 Plus S&H.
www.FullMoonDirect.com

Full Moon Entertainment's Latest Newsletter to the Fans

Posted by Tim on February 26, 2006

We’re almost in March!!! I\’m off to Orlando in today to attend MEGA-CON!!! I\’ll be there Saturday and Sunday, but Full Moon Features has a booth all three days. Come by and say hello!!!

We’re really excited about the DOLLMAN/DEMONIC TOYS BOX SETS arriving next week from Australia. Below is a picture of one of the DVDs: Dollman VS The Demonic Toys! They go on sale Monday, Feb. 27th at high noon PST!

Freeware Movie Studio

Posted by Charlie on February 24, 2006

Here’s another bright idea I had. Want to make movies, but don’t want to spend any money on software? Here’s a list of some freeware options. Probably not the best list, but it’s a start.

Script Format Template: Smart Script for Word

ooScript for Open Office

Storyboarding: Storyboard Pro

Video Editor: Wax

3 D Graphics and Animation: Blender

Graphics: The GIMP

Audio Editing: Audacity

DVD Authoring: DVDStyler

DVD Burning: CDBurnerXP Pro

Budgeting: AceMoney Lite

Have at it and add to the shit pile!

Update on Friday the 13th movie

Posted by Tim on February 23, 2006

FRIDAY THE 13TH: How could it get any worse?! Jonathan Liebesman, director of DARKNESS FALLS and the upcoming TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE THE ORIGIN, is rumoured to direct the remake/prequel of FRIDAY THE 13TH. (thanks to HorrorChannel.com and gorezone.net)

Tim thinks you need to own these DVD’s

Posted by Tim on February 23, 2006

You bored, have money, stupid, and a big fucking movie geek who knows who directed Nailgun Massacre? Then these are some DVD’s you need to own for your collection like me so you can brag to your 34 year old friend who lives in their mom’s basement who still thinks wrestling is real! Read more…

Remakes, remakes, remakes…

Posted by Tim on February 23, 2006

I’m sure everybody is tired of hearing the pros and cons of remaking horror movies (mostly cons). In a couple of weeks we have “The Hills Have Eyes� remake coming out. Yes, Wes Craven unlike many filmmakers before him does not care about somebody remaking possibly one of the scariest movies of the 70’s. The question would be do you care. Most likely not since they are remaking Pulse and a few others that escape my mind right now.

Read more…

House of the Dead 2

Posted by Tim on February 23, 2006

Holy shit! You thought the first movie was a big piece of monkey shit, you havent seen anything yet as this movie couldnt decide if they wanted running zombies, walking zombies, and apparently a normal person is able to survive an explosion that takes out a whole campus! Just to prove how much of a geek I am at times see if you can spot the semi-hot blonde from Halloween 4 and 5 in this movie.

All Souls Day

Posted by Tim on February 23, 2006

Who in the fuck was giving this piece of crap good reviews? Anyhow, the shows you why you shouldnt stop at any back road villages in Mexico as ugly zombies come back to eat you! The movie does not have much of a cast except for the semi-hot blonde from Halloween 4 and 5 and the Spanish man who I forget his name seems to play a bad guy in almost every horror and action movie in the past 5 years!