Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Lifetime continues to spread holiday cheer with first looks at some of its upcoming holiday movies.
We're talking Ladies of the '80s, Christmas Plus One, and more!
Christmas Plus One premieres Sunday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Et and features a stellar storyline.
"When sisters Cara (Emily Alatalo) and Amy (Vanessa Smythe) make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas, they're not expecting anything to come from it," the logline teases.
"However, one year later, Amy's winter wedding is approaching, and Cara finally finds her own perfect man, Chase (Andrew Bushell), who agrees to attend as her plus one.
"But after immediately losing his number, all hope is lost.
"Will she find him in time to make her Christmas wish come true?
"Or does love have other plans for Cara when magazine writer...
Lifetime continues to spread holiday cheer with first looks at some of its upcoming holiday movies.
We're talking Ladies of the '80s, Christmas Plus One, and more!
Christmas Plus One premieres Sunday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Et and features a stellar storyline.
"When sisters Cara (Emily Alatalo) and Amy (Vanessa Smythe) make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas, they're not expecting anything to come from it," the logline teases.
"However, one year later, Amy's winter wedding is approaching, and Cara finally finds her own perfect man, Chase (Andrew Bushell), who agrees to attend as her plus one.
"But after immediately losing his number, all hope is lost.
"Will she find him in time to make her Christmas wish come true?
"Or does love have other plans for Cara when magazine writer...
- 11/9/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
It’s not just about those repeats of A Christmas Story on TNT anymore.
Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.
And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.
And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.
Check it all out below.
November 9
Christmas Angel (BET)
November 10
Everything Christmas...
Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.
And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.
And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.
Check it all out below.
November 9
Christmas Angel (BET)
November 10
Everything Christmas...
- 11/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
You know how much we love Christmas movies here at TV Fanatic, so sharing Lifetime's holiday slate brings us great pleasure.
Lifetime's festivities begin on Saturday, November 18, and the entire programming strand will feature 12 movies.
We're talking stars like Tia Mowry, Luke Humphrey, Vivica A. Fox, Nicollette Sheridan, and well-known actors.
So, what's on tap for the holiday season, TV Fanatics?
Check out Lifetime's complete list of movies below.
Christmas Plus One - Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.
When sisters Cara (Emily Alatalo) and Amy (Vanessa Smythe) make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas, they're not expecting anything to come from it.
However, one year later, Amy's winter wedding is approaching, and Cara finally finds her own perfect man, Chase (Andrew Bushell), who agrees to attend as her plus one.
But after immediately losing his number, all hope is lost. Will she find him in time...
Lifetime's festivities begin on Saturday, November 18, and the entire programming strand will feature 12 movies.
We're talking stars like Tia Mowry, Luke Humphrey, Vivica A. Fox, Nicollette Sheridan, and well-known actors.
So, what's on tap for the holiday season, TV Fanatics?
Check out Lifetime's complete list of movies below.
Christmas Plus One - Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.
When sisters Cara (Emily Alatalo) and Amy (Vanessa Smythe) make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas, they're not expecting anything to come from it.
However, one year later, Amy's winter wedding is approaching, and Cara finally finds her own perfect man, Chase (Andrew Bushell), who agrees to attend as her plus one.
But after immediately losing his number, all hope is lost. Will she find him in time...
- 10/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Stars: Allan Hawco, Emily Alatalo, Adam Kenneth Wilson, Wesley French, Natalie Brown, Mary Antonini, Alex Lifeson | Written by Nick Cutter, Ian Weir | Directed by Rodrigo Gudiño
The Breach, not to be confused with Breach, is the second feature from Rue Morgue founding editor Rodrigo Gudiño (The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh). Co-written by Nick Cutter and Ian Weir based on Cutter’s novel, its mix of haunted house and mad scientist themes attracted a lot of pre-release buzz which I was hoping it would live up to.
John Hawkins has one week left as sheriff of Lone Crow. Then he can put the town, and his ex Meg, behind him and start a new job in the city. That, of course, means something terrible has to happen before he can leave. And it does when a canoe bearing the mutilated remains of theoretical physicist Cole Parsons washes up at a local park.
The Breach, not to be confused with Breach, is the second feature from Rue Morgue founding editor Rodrigo Gudiño (The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh). Co-written by Nick Cutter and Ian Weir based on Cutter’s novel, its mix of haunted house and mad scientist themes attracted a lot of pre-release buzz which I was hoping it would live up to.
John Hawkins has one week left as sheriff of Lone Crow. Then he can put the town, and his ex Meg, behind him and start a new job in the city. That, of course, means something terrible has to happen before he can leave. And it does when a canoe bearing the mutilated remains of theoretical physicist Cole Parsons washes up at a local park.
- 7/7/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist co-produces this retro chiller that serves up a corpse, alternate dimensions and an implausible plot
Slash from Guns N’ Roses is one of the producers of this throwback low-budget Canadian horror – and he makes his presence felt on the opening credits with a track that is the cinematic equivalent of playing a screeching guitar solo outside your Glastonbury tent at 6am. Subtle it is not. But possibly spot on for a movie that feels like a blast of 80s nostalgia, paying homage to the era’s nastily effective cheap scary movies.
It begins like a Stephen King novel, in the sleepy town of Lone Crow, where a badly mutilated body drifts in on a canoe. “Where’d the bones go?” marvels sheriff John Hawkins (Allan Hawco), who is days away from a promotion and upping sticks to the big smoke. A driving licence identifies the corpse as Dr Cole Parsons,...
Slash from Guns N’ Roses is one of the producers of this throwback low-budget Canadian horror – and he makes his presence felt on the opening credits with a track that is the cinematic equivalent of playing a screeching guitar solo outside your Glastonbury tent at 6am. Subtle it is not. But possibly spot on for a movie that feels like a blast of 80s nostalgia, paying homage to the era’s nastily effective cheap scary movies.
It begins like a Stephen King novel, in the sleepy town of Lone Crow, where a badly mutilated body drifts in on a canoe. “Where’d the bones go?” marvels sheriff John Hawkins (Allan Hawco), who is days away from a promotion and upping sticks to the big smoke. A driving licence identifies the corpse as Dr Cole Parsons,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
The Breach: "Counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow, John Hawkins must investigate one last case when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River."
Directed by: Rodrigo Gudiño Screenplay by: Ian Weir, Craig Davidson, Based on “The Breach” by Nick Cutter Cinematographer: Eric Oh Music By: Slash Producers: Pasha Patriki, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt Executive Producers: Slash, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Allan Hawco, James Fler Production Company: Raven Banner & Hangar18 Distribution Company: Trinity Creative Partnership Cast: Allan Hawco, Emily Alatalo (Spare Parts), Natalie Brown, Mary Antonini (Revenge Delivered), Wesley French, Adam Kenneth Wilson and Alex Lifeson (best known as the guitarist for Rush) Runtime: 92 Minutes
Available July 11, 2023 (Digital and VOD)
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Directed by: Rodrigo Gudiño Screenplay by: Ian Weir, Craig Davidson, Based on “The Breach” by Nick Cutter Cinematographer: Eric Oh Music By: Slash Producers: Pasha Patriki, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt Executive Producers: Slash, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Allan Hawco, James Fler Production Company: Raven Banner & Hangar18 Distribution Company: Trinity Creative Partnership Cast: Allan Hawco, Emily Alatalo (Spare Parts), Natalie Brown, Mary Antonini (Revenge Delivered), Wesley French, Adam Kenneth Wilson and Alex Lifeson (best known as the guitarist for Rush) Runtime: 92 Minutes
Available July 11, 2023 (Digital and VOD)
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Watch the Short Film Familiar: "Familiar was a modern take on the old silent movies of the 1920’s and apart...
- 6/28/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"They are opening the gates to hell here!" Trinity Creative Partnership and Raven Banner have revealed an official US trailer for an indie horror creation called The Breach, adapted from the novel by Nick Cutter. This premiered at Fantasia, FrightFest, Night Visions, and the Monsters of Film Horror Film Festivals last year - with a VOD release coming up soon this summer. Counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow, John Hawkins must investigate one last case when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River. Described as "gory, cosmic horror" it's made by the founder of Rue Morgue Magazine, Rodrigo Gudiño, directing his second feature. Featuring music by Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash (who's also an executive producer), the film stars Allan Hawco, Emily Alatalo, Natalie Brown, Mary Antonini, Wesley French, Adam Kenneth Wilson,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
A couple weeks ago, we learned that Rue Morgue Magazine founder Rodrigo Gudiño’s film The Breach will be getting a VOD and digital release in the UK and Ireland on July 10th – and now it has been confirmed that the film will be reaching VOD and digital in the US just one day later, on July 11th! A trailer for The Breach can be seen in the embed above, so check it out and see if this looks like a movie you’ll want to watch next month.
The release date in Australia and New Zealand is July 12th.
Based on an Audible Original Podcast written by Nick Cutter (get the audiobook Here), The Breach follows John Hawkins, who is set to retire from his post as police chief of the small town of Lone Crow that is tucked away in the deep woods of northern Ontario. But following...
The release date in Australia and New Zealand is July 12th.
Based on an Audible Original Podcast written by Nick Cutter (get the audiobook Here), The Breach follows John Hawkins, who is set to retire from his post as police chief of the small town of Lone Crow that is tucked away in the deep woods of northern Ontario. But following...
- 6/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
JoBlo’s own Tyler Nichols already got to see Rue Morgue Magazine founder Rodrigo Gudiño’s film The Breach a year ago, but the film still doesn’t have a release date in the US. It does have a release date in the UK and Ireland, though, and it’s not far away: the movie will be getting a VOD and digital release there on July 10th. Along with the release date announcement comes the unveiling of a new trailer for The Breach, and you can check that out in the embed above.
If you’re in Australia or New Zealand and want to see The Breach soon, you’re in luck. The release date in those territories is coming just two days after the film will be available to watch in the UK and Ireland.
Based on an Audible Original Podcast written by Nick Cutter (get the audiobook Here), The Breach follows John Hawkins,...
If you’re in Australia or New Zealand and want to see The Breach soon, you’re in luck. The release date in those territories is coming just two days after the film will be available to watch in the UK and Ireland.
Based on an Audible Original Podcast written by Nick Cutter (get the audiobook Here), The Breach follows John Hawkins,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lightbulb Film Distribution has announced the UK release date for sci-fi horror movie The Breach, which will be available for Digital Download in the UK this summer.
Bd has learned that The Breach will be released On Demand and Download in the UK & Ireland from July 10th, and in Australia & New Zealand from July 12th.
Watch the UK trailer below and stay tuned for a US release date.
Directed by Rue Morgue Magazine founder Rodrigo Gudiño (The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh), The Breach tells the story of John Hawkins, counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow nestled deep in the desolate woods of Northern Ontario. But when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River, he’s pulled into a horrific mystery that defies comprehension.
The Breach stars Allan Hawco (“Frontier,...
Bd has learned that The Breach will be released On Demand and Download in the UK & Ireland from July 10th, and in Australia & New Zealand from July 12th.
Watch the UK trailer below and stay tuned for a US release date.
Directed by Rue Morgue Magazine founder Rodrigo Gudiño (The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh), The Breach tells the story of John Hawkins, counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow nestled deep in the desolate woods of Northern Ontario. But when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River, he’s pulled into a horrific mystery that defies comprehension.
The Breach stars Allan Hawco (“Frontier,...
- 6/1/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Allan Hawco, Emily Alatalo, Adam Kenneth Wilson, Wesley French, Natalie Brown, Mary Antonini, Alex Lifeson | Written by Nick Cutter, Ian Weir | Directed by Rodrigo Gudiño
Making its world premiere at Fantasia, The Breach, not to be confused with Breach, is the second feature from Rue Morgue founding editor Rodrigo Gudiño (The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh). Co-written by Nick Cutter and Ian Weir based on Cutter’s novel, its mix of haunted house and mad scientist themes attracted a lot of pre-release buzz which I was hoping it would live up to.
John Hawkins has one week left as sheriff of Lone Crow. Then he can put the town, and his ex Meg, behind him and start a new job in the city. That, of course, means something terrible has to happen before he can leave.
And it does when a canoe bearing the mutilated remains of...
Making its world premiere at Fantasia, The Breach, not to be confused with Breach, is the second feature from Rue Morgue founding editor Rodrigo Gudiño (The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh). Co-written by Nick Cutter and Ian Weir based on Cutter’s novel, its mix of haunted house and mad scientist themes attracted a lot of pre-release buzz which I was hoping it would live up to.
John Hawkins has one week left as sheriff of Lone Crow. Then he can put the town, and his ex Meg, behind him and start a new job in the city. That, of course, means something terrible has to happen before he can leave.
And it does when a canoe bearing the mutilated remains of...
- 7/28/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
A marriage of police procedural and Lovecraftian horror, Rodrigo Gudiño and Ian Weir’s take on Nick Cutter’s popular genre novel is treading familiar territory for the Fantasia international Film Festival but manages to acquit itself with some distinction thanks to the groundedness and specificity of its approach. It begins when a spectacularly mangled body floats down the Porcupine river in a canoe, and ends in a place which is predictable yet nonetheless retains its sinister quality.
Allan Hawco plays police chief John Hawkins, who is just one week away from moving down south to take up a new job – the very worst time to happen upon a case like this. “This is Jake’s kind of case,” says an officer at the scene of the discovery, referring to Jacob Redgrave (Wesley French). As the jealous former boyfriend of Meg (Emily Alatalo), the woman whom John is on the verge of.
Allan Hawco plays police chief John Hawkins, who is just one week away from moving down south to take up a new job – the very worst time to happen upon a case like this. “This is Jake’s kind of case,” says an officer at the scene of the discovery, referring to Jacob Redgrave (Wesley French). As the jealous former boyfriend of Meg (Emily Alatalo), the woman whom John is on the verge of.
- 7/25/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
In Spare Parts, Andrew Thomas Hunt’s second directorial effort, an emerging all-female punk rock band from Canada – called Ms .45 – is touring the United States. Not long after one of their seedy bar gigs turns into a brawl, the four young women end up living a nightmare. The main scenario of the movie is a scrapyard, where the unthinkable happens. Women and men are subjected to a crazy surgery, their limbs are replaced with weapons such as an ax, a chainsaw or a flamethrower. Eventually, they become modern gladiators, under the yoke of the so-called Emperor (Julian Richings), his son (Jason Rouse) and other followers who want to please the gods with the spilling of blood....
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- 6/21/2021
- Screen Anarchy
Stars: Julian Richings, Michelle Argyris, Emily Alatalo, Jason Rouse, Kiriana Stanton, Chelsea Muirhead, Ryan Allen, Kathryn Kohut | Written by David Murdoch, Svet Rouskov | Directed by Andrew Thomas Hunt
In a godforsaken bar in the middle of nowhere – an all-girl punk band, Ms. 45, rip the stage apart with their anarchy spirit. Their performance impresses an enthusiastic fan who lures the girls into a trap, sedates them, and starts… customizing them. The four wake up with an axe, drill or chainsaw attached to one arm and are forced to fight gladiator-style, in an arena-style auto-wrecking yard for the amusement of the Emperor and his sadistic townsfolk. The women must now truly band together and use all of their talents if they’re going to get out alive.
There’s been something of a surge in female-led “cult” genre fare – mainly emanating from down under, films like Monstro Del Mar, Murder Drome, Fight...
In a godforsaken bar in the middle of nowhere – an all-girl punk band, Ms. 45, rip the stage apart with their anarchy spirit. Their performance impresses an enthusiastic fan who lures the girls into a trap, sedates them, and starts… customizing them. The four wake up with an axe, drill or chainsaw attached to one arm and are forced to fight gladiator-style, in an arena-style auto-wrecking yard for the amusement of the Emperor and his sadistic townsfolk. The women must now truly band together and use all of their talents if they’re going to get out alive.
There’s been something of a surge in female-led “cult” genre fare – mainly emanating from down under, films like Monstro Del Mar, Murder Drome, Fight...
- 6/10/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Members of a punk band are forced to fight for their lives after their limbs are weaponized in Andrew Thomas Hunt's Spare Parts, and with the film now on VOD, Digital, DVD, and Blu-ray from Rlje Films, we caught up with Andrew in our latest Q&a feature to discuss the making of his action-packed movie.
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Andrew, and congratulations on your new movie, Spare Parts! What was it in particular about this screenplay by David Murdoch and Svet Rouskov that made you want to bring this story to life on screen?
Andrew Thomas Hunt: I just loved the basic concept, and how the film was a mash-up of multiple genres. Though when the film was first pitched to me, the girls were actually rock climbers, but along the way we thought it would be a lot more fun to...
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Andrew, and congratulations on your new movie, Spare Parts! What was it in particular about this screenplay by David Murdoch and Svet Rouskov that made you want to bring this story to life on screen?
Andrew Thomas Hunt: I just loved the basic concept, and how the film was a mash-up of multiple genres. Though when the film was first pitched to me, the girls were actually rock climbers, but along the way we thought it would be a lot more fun to...
- 6/4/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, will release Spare Parts on VOD, Digital, DVD and Blu-ray on June 1, 2021. It will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and on Blu-ray for an Srp of $28.96. Check out the Trailer:
Now you can win the Win the DVD of Spare Parts We Are Movie Geeks has two to give away. Just leave a comment below telling us what the goriest movie you’ve seen yet this year (I’s say Army Of Teh Dead It’s so easy!
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2. Winner Will Be Chosen From All Qualifying Entries
Directed by Andrew Thomas Hunt (Sweet Karma) and written by David Murdoch (“The Kntv Show”) and Svet Rouskov (“Darken: Before the Dark”), the film stars Julian Richings (Chaos Walking), Michelle Argyris (“General Hospital”), Emily Alatalo (Mother!
Now you can win the Win the DVD of Spare Parts We Are Movie Geeks has two to give away. Just leave a comment below telling us what the goriest movie you’ve seen yet this year (I’s say Army Of Teh Dead It’s so easy!
1. You Must Be A US Resident. Prize Will Only Be Shipped To US Addresses. No P.O. Boxes. No Duplicate Addresses.
2. Winner Will Be Chosen From All Qualifying Entries
Directed by Andrew Thomas Hunt (Sweet Karma) and written by David Murdoch (“The Kntv Show”) and Svet Rouskov (“Darken: Before the Dark”), the film stars Julian Richings (Chaos Walking), Michelle Argyris (“General Hospital”), Emily Alatalo (Mother!
- 5/28/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, will release Spare Parts on VOD, Digital, DVD and Blu-ray on June 1, 2021. It will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and on Blu-ray for an Srp of $28.96. Check out the Trailer:
Directed by Andrew Thomas Hunt (Sweet Karma) and written by David Murdoch (“The Kntv Show”) and Svet Rouskov (“Darken: Before the Dark”), the film stars Julian Richings (Chaos Walking), Michelle Argyris (“General Hospital”), Emily Alatalo (Mother!), Kiriana Stanton (“The Expense”) and Chelsea Muirhead (“Slo Pitch”).
Spare Parts is set in a godforsaken bar in the middle of nowhere where an all-girl band – Ms. 45 – rips the stage apart with their punk spirit. But their performance impresses an enthusiastic fan who lures the girls into a trap, sedates them, and starts…customizing them. Slowly they begin to gain consciousness and, in total shock, realize their arms have all been replaced with...
Directed by Andrew Thomas Hunt (Sweet Karma) and written by David Murdoch (“The Kntv Show”) and Svet Rouskov (“Darken: Before the Dark”), the film stars Julian Richings (Chaos Walking), Michelle Argyris (“General Hospital”), Emily Alatalo (Mother!), Kiriana Stanton (“The Expense”) and Chelsea Muirhead (“Slo Pitch”).
Spare Parts is set in a godforsaken bar in the middle of nowhere where an all-girl band – Ms. 45 – rips the stage apart with their punk spirit. But their performance impresses an enthusiastic fan who lures the girls into a trap, sedates them, and starts…customizing them. Slowly they begin to gain consciousness and, in total shock, realize their arms have all been replaced with...
- 5/6/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Raven Banner Entertainment announced it has completed production on Rue Morgue Magazine founder Rodrigo Gudiño’s “The Breach,” marking a reunion with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who serves as the film’s executive producer and co-producer of the score.
Based on a book by horror novelist Nick Cutter (born Craig Davidson), with a screenplay co-penned by Cutter and Ian Weird, “The Breach” centers on John Hawkins, who is set to retire from his post as police chief of the small town of Lone Crow that is tucked away in the deep woods of northern Ontario. But following the discovery of a gruesome body with uncanny injuries, he’s pulled into an investigation to solve the horrifying mystery, which evades explanation.
“There’s a reason why Nick Cutter’s stories are terrifying audiences,” Gudiño said. “I am thrilled to be bringing his work to life and couldn’t have...
Based on a book by horror novelist Nick Cutter (born Craig Davidson), with a screenplay co-penned by Cutter and Ian Weird, “The Breach” centers on John Hawkins, who is set to retire from his post as police chief of the small town of Lone Crow that is tucked away in the deep woods of northern Ontario. But following the discovery of a gruesome body with uncanny injuries, he’s pulled into an investigation to solve the horrifying mystery, which evades explanation.
“There’s a reason why Nick Cutter’s stories are terrifying audiences,” Gudiño said. “I am thrilled to be bringing his work to life and couldn’t have...
- 3/12/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
"What if I choose death instead?!" "You're not ready to die, so fight for your life." Rlje Films has released an official trailer for a crazy body horror punk rock film called Spare Parts, now set for release in June this summer. Made by Canadian filmmaker Andrew T. Hunt, the film follows an all-girl punk band named Ms. 45 - they get kidnapped after a show in the wrong part of town. They wake up to find that they’ve had their limbs replaced with crude mechanized weapons, and their only chance for survival is to fight in a dirty arena for the amusement of a blood-hungry cult. The film stars Michelle Argyris, Emily Alatalo, Jason Rouse, Kiriana Stanton, Chelsea Muirhead, Ryan Allen, and Julian Richings. It's described as "if Sushi Typhoon's Machine Girl gets a make-over with the staging props of Mad Max." We featured the teaser trailer for this last year,...
- 3/7/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Punk Rock Gladiators. As far as genre movie set-ups go, few three-word combos could muster the same levels of excitement as Andrew Thomas Hunt’s Mad Max-inspired junkyard battle royale. Even with just those words, you can feel Spare Parts as the fun-loving, hyper-violent crowd movie it desperately wants to be; the sort of Rollerball-esque anti-sports, anti-underdog movie that rockets through the midnight circuit. So it’s a bit of a crying shame that a great deal of those lofty ambitions end up falling foul to a limbless script, and a budget that just won’t stretch far enough to deliver the goods.
Run off the road in the middle of a backwards desert town, all-female four-piece Ms. 45 find themselves prisoners in the middle of a literal trash-heap, and at the mercy of a decidedly backwards emperor (a slightly under-hammed Julian Richings). After a quick spot of junkyard...
Run off the road in the middle of a backwards desert town, all-female four-piece Ms. 45 find themselves prisoners in the middle of a literal trash-heap, and at the mercy of a decidedly backwards emperor (a slightly under-hammed Julian Richings). After a quick spot of junkyard...
- 10/29/2020
- by Ben Robins
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Stars: Julian Richings, Michelle Argyris, Emily Alatalo, Jason Rouse, Kiriana Stanton, Chelsea Muirhead, Ryan Allen, Kathryn Kohut | Written by David Murdoch, Svet Rouskov | Directed by Andrew Thomas Hunt
In a godforsaken bar in the middle of nowhere – an all-girl punk band, Ms. 45, rip the stage apart with their anarchy spirit. Their performance impresses an enthusiastic fan who lures the girls into a trap, sedates them, and starts… customizing them. The four wake up with an axe, drill or chainsaw attached to one arm and are forced to fight gladiator-style, in an arena-style auto-wrecking yard for the amusement of the Emperor and his sadistic townsfolk. The women must now truly band together and use all of their talents if they’re going to get out alive.
There’s been something of a surge in female-led “cult” genre fare – mainly emanating from down under, films like Monstro Del Mar, Murder Drome, Fight...
In a godforsaken bar in the middle of nowhere – an all-girl punk band, Ms. 45, rip the stage apart with their anarchy spirit. Their performance impresses an enthusiastic fan who lures the girls into a trap, sedates them, and starts… customizing them. The four wake up with an axe, drill or chainsaw attached to one arm and are forced to fight gladiator-style, in an arena-style auto-wrecking yard for the amusement of the Emperor and his sadistic townsfolk. The women must now truly band together and use all of their talents if they’re going to get out alive.
There’s been something of a surge in female-led “cult” genre fare – mainly emanating from down under, films like Monstro Del Mar, Murder Drome, Fight...
- 10/25/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
"The dirt is dry!" A promo trailer has debuted online for a body horror film called Spare Parts, which is currently being sold at the Cannes Market this summer. Made by Canadian filmmaker Andrew T. Hunt, it was produced by Raven Banner under their production label, Hangar 18 Media. The film follows an all-girl punk band named Ms. 45 - they get kidnapped after a show in the wrong part of town. They wake up to find that they’ve had their limbs replaced with crude mechanized weapons, and their only chance for survival is to fight in an arena for the amusement of a blood-hungry cult. Starring Michelle Argyris, Emily Alatalo, Jason Rouse, Kiriana Stanton, Chelsea Muirhead, Ryan Allen, and Julian Richings. Described as "if Sushi Typhoon's Machine Girl gets a make-over with the staging props of Mad Max.” Looks super gnarly. Here's the first teaser trailer (+ promo art) for...
- 6/25/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Marc Rousel's spooky short The Last Halloween is available in full and the director even passed along four haunting new character posters to share here. The film, which takes place at Halloween in a time of societal collapse is fast become a holiday staple around these parts.
The film stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Angela Besharah and Julian Richings as "Chatterbox."
Synopsis:
The city is quiet; the streets, deserted. It doesn’t much feel like Halloween, and yet four young trick-or-treaters – a Ghost, a Devil, a Grim Reaper and a Witch – make their way through the night, door to door and house by house, gathering up an unlikely harvest of kindness amid the devastated wreckage of society’s collapse.
In a world where the only rule is that the [Continued ...]...
The film stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Angela Besharah and Julian Richings as "Chatterbox."
Synopsis:
The city is quiet; the streets, deserted. It doesn’t much feel like Halloween, and yet four young trick-or-treaters – a Ghost, a Devil, a Grim Reaper and a Witch – make their way through the night, door to door and house by house, gathering up an unlikely harvest of kindness amid the devastated wreckage of society’s collapse.
In a world where the only rule is that the [Continued ...]...
- 10/27/2015
- QuietEarth.us
Director Gavin Michael Booth has released a disturbing clip for horror feature The Scarehouse. The clip, titled "Diy Boob Job," is very Nsfw and involves a young woman tortured and eviscerated. A tale of revenge, The Scarehouse follows two sorority sisters as they turn on their former friends. This title has just been released through video-on-demand and the film has been reviewed here: The Scarehouse Reviewed on 28Dla. Fans of horror can view the bloody clip below. As well, The Scarehouse will release on DVD in February. The release will host plenty of scares and the film is recommended to indie horror fans. More details on the film are hosted below. Release Date: January 13th, 2015 (VOD) and February 17th, 2015 (DVD). Director: Gavin Michael Booth. Writer: Gavin Michael Booth and Sarah Booth. Cast: Sarah Booth, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Katherine Barrell, Teagan Vincze, Emily Alatalo, Dani Barker, Ivana Stojanovic and Jennifer Miller. The...
- 1/22/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Stars: Sarah Booth, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Katherine Barrell, Jennifer Miller, Teagan Vincze, Emily Alatalo, Dani Barker, Ivana Stojanovic, Brad Everett, Jack Ettlinger, Alex Harrouch, Jonathan Dubsky, Sean Kaufmann, Tanya Bevan, Scott Cavalheiro | Written and Directed by Gavin Michael Booth
The Scarehouse is a solid contained horror film mixed with found footage when away from the main location. Production values are good and performances are commendable when it comes to the “why are you doing this to me?” scenes. Most impressive of all is Jennifer Miller (as sorority sister – Lisa Jenning). She can certainly throw a punch or two and proves to be an ongoing thorn in the side of our anti-heroes Corey and Elaina.
The movie opens up with handheld footage of a group of loud-mouthed, college sorority sisters dressed in their underwear getting ready for a night of initiation with their two newbies. None of these people prove themselves to be likeable.
The Scarehouse is a solid contained horror film mixed with found footage when away from the main location. Production values are good and performances are commendable when it comes to the “why are you doing this to me?” scenes. Most impressive of all is Jennifer Miller (as sorority sister – Lisa Jenning). She can certainly throw a punch or two and proves to be an ongoing thorn in the side of our anti-heroes Corey and Elaina.
The movie opens up with handheld footage of a group of loud-mouthed, college sorority sisters dressed in their underwear getting ready for a night of initiation with their two newbies. None of these people prove themselves to be likeable.
- 1/21/2015
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
Director Gavin Michael Booth's The Scarehouse has just released through Video-on-demand (Jan. 13th). This tale of revenge focuses on two sorority sisters. They have turned on their sisterhood, in a bloody fashion. A review of this film has already been posted here: A The Scarehouse Review on 28Dla. As well, to celebrate the film's release, Booth has released a new Prank Video. The clip shows the cast subjected to the Scarehouse Windsor. This real life haunted house attraction hosts a number of terrors, with the cast pushed to their limits. The short video is quite humourous and available here. Also, The Scarehouse is moving closer towards a DVD release date. A DVD release date will be announced shortly and posted here, once available. Release Date: January 13th, 2015 (VOD). Director: Gavin Michael Booth. Writer: Gavin Michael Booth and Sarah Booth. Cast: Sarah Booth, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Katherine Barrell, Teagan Vincze, Emily Alatalo,...
- 1/15/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Director Gavin Michael Booth has just released the first trailer for The Scarehouse. The Scarehouse involves a group of sorority sisters and a duo's desire for revenge. The clip shows two former sisters: Corey (Sarah Booth) and Elaina (Kimberly-Sue Murray) plotting something tortuous. The trailer also shows a dark interior setting, which is an actual Haunted Halloween attraction. As well, The Scarehouse stars: Katherine Barrell, Teagan Vincze, Emily Alatalo and Dani Barker. The trailer awaits below. For more on the story, Corey and Elaina believe they have been rejected by their sorority house. Now, they have planned an elaborate revenge, which takes place on Devil's Night. They lure their former sisters in a haunted Halloween attraction, The Scarehouse! Here, the sisters will get their comeuppance. Will anyone live to tell their tale? Also, The Scarehouse will begin to release in October. The film is slated for a World Premiere in Windsor,...
- 9/27/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Exclusive: Toronto-based Double Dutch has acquired international rights to the horror feature from D Films and A Named Viking Entertainment.
Gavin Michael Booth wrote and directed The Scarehouse, about two former sorority girls who lure six old classmates into a Halloween funhouse.
Sarah Booth and Kimberly Sue-Murray star alongside Katherine Barrell, Emily Alatalo and Teagan Vincze.
The director also produced with Mike Carriere and Sara Booth.
D Films will release theatrically in Canada later this year, while Universal handles Us digital sales.
“We all remember the fun of being scared inside a funhouse,” said Double Dutch president Jason Moring. “They were always safe. But what if they weren’t? What if you didn’t know what you were walking into?
“That’s the fun of Scarehouse. We’re excited to team with D Films and A Named Viking to bring the film to buyers in Cannes in time to capitalise on the Halloween theme this fall.”
Moring...
Gavin Michael Booth wrote and directed The Scarehouse, about two former sorority girls who lure six old classmates into a Halloween funhouse.
Sarah Booth and Kimberly Sue-Murray star alongside Katherine Barrell, Emily Alatalo and Teagan Vincze.
The director also produced with Mike Carriere and Sara Booth.
D Films will release theatrically in Canada later this year, while Universal handles Us digital sales.
“We all remember the fun of being scared inside a funhouse,” said Double Dutch president Jason Moring. “They were always safe. But what if they weren’t? What if you didn’t know what you were walking into?
“That’s the fun of Scarehouse. We’re excited to team with D Films and A Named Viking to bring the film to buyers in Cannes in time to capitalise on the Halloween theme this fall.”
Moring...
- 5/1/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Tagline: "Revenge is a bitch." The Scarehouse is a new horror film from production companies Mimetic Entertainment and A Name Viking. Recently, this production began shooting in Ontario, Canada. And, the film stars Sarah Booth (Deadfall), Kimberly-Sue Murray (The Colony), Dani Barker and Jennifer Miller; Gavin Michael Booth is directing. This mostly female cast play sorority sisters on Devil's Night. Now, the film's first concept poster is here, along with a tagline: "Revenge is a bitch." The Scarehousee will release later in 2014. D Films Corp will release the film in Canada, while NBC Universal will release this title in the United States. A trailer is coming soon and horror fans can find more cast and crew info below. Release Date: Summer 2014. Director: Gavin Michael Booth. Writers: Gavin Michael Booth and Sarah Booth. Cast: Sarah Booth, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Dani Barker, Jennifer Miller, Teagan Vincze, Emily Alatalo and Ivana Stojanovic. *a trailer has not been.
- 3/18/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes photos from Utero, The Last Halloween, and Phantasmagoria, release details on The Horror at 37,000 Feet starring William Shatner, casting news for The Divine Tragedies, and much more:
First Details on Utero: “Writer/Director Bryan Coyne’s (Harvard Park and Incarnate) new film Utero started production this week in Los Angeles.
Independently financed by Coinopflix, the movie stars Jessica Cameron who is also producing along with her Truth or Dare partner, Jonathan Higgins. Former Platinum Studios Exec (Cowboys and Aliens, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night) Richard Marincic also serves as a producer on the film.
Utero is about “an agoraphobic unwed mother who finds her psyche unraveling as she becomes convinced that her unborn child is more monster than human.”
Cameron’s latest film Truth or Dare, is playing...
First Details on Utero: “Writer/Director Bryan Coyne’s (Harvard Park and Incarnate) new film Utero started production this week in Los Angeles.
Independently financed by Coinopflix, the movie stars Jessica Cameron who is also producing along with her Truth or Dare partner, Jonathan Higgins. Former Platinum Studios Exec (Cowboys and Aliens, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night) Richard Marincic also serves as a producer on the film.
Utero is about “an agoraphobic unwed mother who finds her psyche unraveling as she becomes convinced that her unborn child is more monster than human.”
Cameron’s latest film Truth or Dare, is playing...
- 3/2/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Halloween is my favourite time of year, and so while we don’t normally post trailers for short films (sorry but there is only so much time in a day), I couldn’t resist passing up the opportunity to promote the latest short from Canadian filmmaker Marc Roussel. According to Twitch, Roussel is putting the final buff and polish on his latest film, but so far it is looking spectacular. The film follows four young trick-or-treaters who set out on a door-to-door adventure during what seems to be a post-apocalyptic setting. Adapted from the comic by Mark Thibodeau, The Last Halloween stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Julian Richings, Angela Besharah, Brendan Heard, Drew Davis, Jake Goodman, Zoe Fraser, Kritty Uranowski, Adrian Griffiths, Alastair Forbes, and Ali Adatia. Watch the teaser below. Enjoy!
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The post Teaser Trailer for ‘The Last Halloween’ appeared first on Sound On Sight.
- 2/28/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Yes, Halloween is still a while off but it never hurts to prepare yourself early. Because you never know which Halloween may be your last.Toronto based director Marc Roussel is putting the final buff and polish on his latest short film, The Last Halloween, and the first teaser has arrived for what looks to be a spooky good time in the spirit of films like The Monster Squad. Four young trick-or-treaters set out on a door-to-door adventure - making their way from house to house, collecting strange treats as they go - that could very well end up being... the Last Halloween!Adapted from the comic by Mark Thibodeau, The Last Halloween stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Julian Richings, Angela Besharah, Brendan Heard, Drew Davis, Jake...
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- 2/27/2014
- Screen Anarchy
The British Horror Film Festival have announced their fantastic line-up for this year’s genre festival. Features include the UK chiller Entity starring Dervla Kirwan, Charlotte Riley and Branko Tomovic directed by Steve Stone, Canadian thriller Fortune Cookie Prophecies starring Emily Alatalo directed by Henry Li and In the House of Flies from director Gabriel Carrer. The British Horror Film Festival is in its fourth year and will take place Friday 18th & Saturday 19th October 2013 at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square in London.
Here is the full Official Selection:
Fortune Cookie Prophecies, dir. Henry Li Spira, dir. John James Smith Tumbling After, dir. Nicholas Humphries Left Hand Billy In The Second Solution, dir. Gabriele Zuccarini 82, dir. Calum Macdiarmid Honey Moon Suite, dir. Zao Wang The Meeting, dir. Karen Lam Moment Of Clarity, dir. James Fisher In The House Of The Flies, dir. Gabriel Carrer Belly Of The Wolf, dir. Mark Fisher Dia De Los Muertos,...
Here is the full Official Selection:
Fortune Cookie Prophecies, dir. Henry Li Spira, dir. John James Smith Tumbling After, dir. Nicholas Humphries Left Hand Billy In The Second Solution, dir. Gabriele Zuccarini 82, dir. Calum Macdiarmid Honey Moon Suite, dir. Zao Wang The Meeting, dir. Karen Lam Moment Of Clarity, dir. James Fisher In The House Of The Flies, dir. Gabriel Carrer Belly Of The Wolf, dir. Mark Fisher Dia De Los Muertos,...
- 9/23/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Devil in My Ride, an announcement of The British Horror Film Festival lineup, details on Circus of the Dead, an excerpt from Ground Zero, Five Things You Need For the Zombie Apocalypse from Michael Garza, a Q&A with Rachel and Simon Light, and much more:
Devil in My Ride Trailer and Premiere Details: “Red Band Films, the specialty genre label of L.A. based production and finance company Unified Pictures, announced today that its debut feature “Devil in My Ride,” starring Sid Haig (“Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Jackie Brown,” “The Devil’s Rejects”), will make its much anticipated World Premiere at the Shriekfest International Film Festival, taking place October 3rd to 6th in Los Angeles.
“Devil in My Ride” is a horror comedy directed by...
Devil in My Ride Trailer and Premiere Details: “Red Band Films, the specialty genre label of L.A. based production and finance company Unified Pictures, announced today that its debut feature “Devil in My Ride,” starring Sid Haig (“Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Jackie Brown,” “The Devil’s Rejects”), will make its much anticipated World Premiere at the Shriekfest International Film Festival, taking place October 3rd to 6th in Los Angeles.
“Devil in My Ride” is a horror comedy directed by...
- 9/22/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The British Horror Film Festival just announced their fantastic line-up for this year's brilliant genre festival! Features include the UK chiller "Entity" starring Dervla Kirwan, Charlotte Riley and Branko Tomovic directed by Steve Stone, Canadian thriller "Fortune Cookie Prophecies" starring Emily Alatalo directed by Henry Li and "In the House of Flies" from director Gabriel Carrer. The British Horror Film Festival is in its fourth year and will…...
- 9/19/2013
- Horrorbid
*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by Osiris Entertainment. Director/writer: Henry Li. Cast: Emily Alatalo, John Maillet, Adam Kolozsvari, Amanda Strachan and Vivian Cheung. Fortune Cookie Prophecies is a film which was completed in 2011. This title was shown in a few film festivals, before being picked up by Osiris Entertainment. The Fortune Cookie Prophecies is the first feature film from Henry Li. And, this title deals with an ancient Chinese curse, which plagues two couples on an island retreat. Well written and full of mystery, the Fortune Cookie Prophecies is a fun time spent with a ghoulish spirit. Like most indie thrillers, the characters in this piece are few. Meg (Emily Alatalo), Tim (John Maillet), Carl (Adam Kolozsvari) and Sarah (Amanda Strachan) head out to a waterfront cabin to enjoy a weekend together. Something strange takes place over dinner. Their fortune cookies promise death in...
- 8/23/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Osiris Entertainment is set to release another indie thriller. The title, this time, is called the Fortune Cookie Prophecies. And, this film blends Chinese mythology with the supernatural. In the story, four friends head out to a cabin for a fun weekend. They share stories over dinner, while opening their fortune cookies. Each message in their dessert promises the reader an early death. Then, characters begin to succumb to the prophecy. Can the survivors change their fate? Fortune Cookie Prophecies will release on DVD June 4th and the trailer for the film is below. The clip shows two couples pursed by a spirit. The blood flows and indie thriller fans are encouraged to take a look at the reel, inside. Release Date: June 4th, 2013 (DVD). Director/writer: Henry Li. Cast: Emily Alatalo, John Maillet, Adam Kolozsvari, Amanda Strachan, and Vivian Cheung. The trailer for the film is here: Fortune Cookie Prophecies...
- 4/11/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
By Marcey Papandrea, MoreHorror.com
I am sure at one point or another in our lives, we’ve wanted to step back into the past and re-live a certain time because the present just isn’t that great. That is kind of the theme here for Neverlost, a film about the pains of the present, the thrill of the past and what you’ll go through to get back there.
This is more of a drama/fantasy piece, it isn’t exactly horror by traditional means but there are a few elements. The insomnia aspect is certainly something that falls into the genre, for anyone who has suffered it, you’d know the living nightmare it can be. I have been there many times, it is a horror in itself and it is played out here showing its horrific nature. The Machinist this isn’t, although I am sure writer...
I am sure at one point or another in our lives, we’ve wanted to step back into the past and re-live a certain time because the present just isn’t that great. That is kind of the theme here for Neverlost, a film about the pains of the present, the thrill of the past and what you’ll go through to get back there.
This is more of a drama/fantasy piece, it isn’t exactly horror by traditional means but there are a few elements. The insomnia aspect is certainly something that falls into the genre, for anyone who has suffered it, you’d know the living nightmare it can be. I have been there many times, it is a horror in itself and it is played out here showing its horrific nature. The Machinist this isn’t, although I am sure writer...
- 10/5/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Two new flicks are on their way from Grand Entertainment Group that look to bring some dark thrills to your home video line-up. Not sure how Dread-worthy these titles will be, but we figured we'd give you a head's up just in case!
From the Press Release
Grand Entertainment Group (Geg), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of Rewind and Neverlost, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012.
Rewind stars Allen Leech (The Sweeney), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and newcomer Sophie Brosnan. This thriller takes you on a journey into a young woman’s past. Karen (Huberman), a recovering addict, has settled into a successful new life with her husband and young daughter. When Karl (Leech), an old boyfriend recently released from prison, turns up unexpectedly, Karen's buried past comes back to haunt her; and she is...
From the Press Release
Grand Entertainment Group (Geg), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of Rewind and Neverlost, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012.
Rewind stars Allen Leech (The Sweeney), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and newcomer Sophie Brosnan. This thriller takes you on a journey into a young woman’s past. Karen (Huberman), a recovering addict, has settled into a successful new life with her husband and young daughter. When Karl (Leech), an old boyfriend recently released from prison, turns up unexpectedly, Karen's buried past comes back to haunt her; and she is...
- 8/19/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Director/writer: Reese Eveneshen.
Cast: Emily Alatalo, Lionel Boodlal and Colin Paradine.
If there is ever a movie that requires viewers to keep a bottle of Advil nearby, Dead Genesis is it. The problem is with all the headache inducing camera-shaking going on. Has anyone in the production team heard of a tripod?
Shaky-cam is a style that some movie and television shows can pull off only when it adds to the drama. Sometimes, the jarring movement is soft and natural, and other times, it is like standing still while an earthquake is happening. But when such a movie is done with no thought towards keeping the camera steady at all, sometimes a vomit bag is required!
But when the principal cinematographer was replaced after a day, based on the triva written for this film on the IMDb, writer/director Reese Eveneshen was very bold to continue on and take on the job himself.
Cast: Emily Alatalo, Lionel Boodlal and Colin Paradine.
If there is ever a movie that requires viewers to keep a bottle of Advil nearby, Dead Genesis is it. The problem is with all the headache inducing camera-shaking going on. Has anyone in the production team heard of a tripod?
Shaky-cam is a style that some movie and television shows can pull off only when it adds to the drama. Sometimes, the jarring movement is soft and natural, and other times, it is like standing still while an earthquake is happening. But when such a movie is done with no thought towards keeping the camera steady at all, sometimes a vomit bag is required!
But when the principal cinematographer was replaced after a day, based on the triva written for this film on the IMDb, writer/director Reese Eveneshen was very bold to continue on and take on the job himself.
- 1/19/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by Chad Archibald.
**Here be some spoilers.
Director/writer: Chad Archibald.
Neverlost is the latest thriller to creep out of Guelph, Ontario, from writer and Director Chad Archibald (Desperate Souls). This title is showing theatrically June 16th in Montreal and more details on this showing are available here (Neverlost - Montreal Showing). Neverlost is firmly set in the genre of psychological thriller, with the addition of some horror and gore scenes to unsettle viewers. Archibald's latest film dabbles in two spheres of reality and you will be asking yourself: what is real and what is not? But, does the question even matter, when what the viewer and Josh, the central protagonist, experience both appear real? This reviewer would argue that both are real, to the extent that if the experience appears and feels real, then it is. In the end, Neverlost is an exciting indie feature,...
**Here be some spoilers.
Director/writer: Chad Archibald.
Neverlost is the latest thriller to creep out of Guelph, Ontario, from writer and Director Chad Archibald (Desperate Souls). This title is showing theatrically June 16th in Montreal and more details on this showing are available here (Neverlost - Montreal Showing). Neverlost is firmly set in the genre of psychological thriller, with the addition of some horror and gore scenes to unsettle viewers. Archibald's latest film dabbles in two spheres of reality and you will be asking yourself: what is real and what is not? But, does the question even matter, when what the viewer and Josh, the central protagonist, experience both appear real? This reviewer would argue that both are real, to the extent that if the experience appears and feels real, then it is. In the end, Neverlost is an exciting indie feature,...
- 5/20/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Reese Eveneshen is the director behind the recent zombie horror opus, Dead Genesis starring Emily Alatalo, Lionel Boodlal, Colin Paradine, Erin Stuart. This enterprising young filmmaker showed that with his debut feature film, that he was a competent filmmaker ready to take on a challenging sub-genre. Dead Genesis was technically sound, respectablly executed and it looked far better then other similarly low budget zombie fare on the market. Dead Genesis took on subject matter such as zombies as a metaphor on the war on terror, sexual relations between the undead and the living and statements on the human condition. We had the chance to ask Reese Eveneshen a few questions about his film. Here's what Reese had to say.
Who is Reese Eveneshen and what are you all about?
I'm like most film makers, our background is based in our bedrooms and living rooms watching hours upon hours of movies...
Who is Reese Eveneshen and what are you all about?
I'm like most film makers, our background is based in our bedrooms and living rooms watching hours upon hours of movies...
- 1/2/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Dead Genesis PosterDead Genesis is a zombie flavoured film, which has been flying under the radar for some time now. The film has had a premiere back in April and now the film has a new promotional poster, which shows some of the characters for the film. The film's one-sheet shows a war between the living and the dead, but how easy would fighting shamblers, or slow moving zombies really be?
In the trailer below for the film, the age-old, Romero inspired zombies are used, which could only really capture a seventy year old woman and not anyone who could move faster than 2-3 km an hour. This argument has been made before. However, using shamblers to take over the land of the living is, simply, unbelievable. Take inspiration from Danny Boyle in 28 Days Later, or even Romero's later zombies in the Land of Dead who have intelligence and attack en masse for realism.
In the trailer below for the film, the age-old, Romero inspired zombies are used, which could only really capture a seventy year old woman and not anyone who could move faster than 2-3 km an hour. This argument has been made before. However, using shamblers to take over the land of the living is, simply, unbelievable. Take inspiration from Danny Boyle in 28 Days Later, or even Romero's later zombies in the Land of Dead who have intelligence and attack en masse for realism.
- 7/28/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
This is the sixth film review in the coverage of Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival. While film festivals try to raise awareness on budding directors, it doesn't mean that you'll like all the films you'll see. This goes without saying that I personally didn't like Chad Archibald's Neverlost. However, I'm sure Archibald does have some potential as a director.
Josh Higgins (Ryan Barrett) is a scriptwriter from Guelph, Ontario, with a writer's block. Since he has been married to Megan (Jennifer Polansky), Josh has been living a banal life. In fact, the state of his apartment leaves to be desired, he's jobless and his relation with Megan is tense. As a result of that, Josh is an insomniac. However, Josh receives from his doctor a box of blue pills meant to fight insomina. Obviously, Josh becomes addicted to these pills because they allow him to escape in a perfect...
Josh Higgins (Ryan Barrett) is a scriptwriter from Guelph, Ontario, with a writer's block. Since he has been married to Megan (Jennifer Polansky), Josh has been living a banal life. In fact, the state of his apartment leaves to be desired, he's jobless and his relation with Megan is tense. As a result of that, Josh is an insomniac. However, Josh receives from his doctor a box of blue pills meant to fight insomina. Obviously, Josh becomes addicted to these pills because they allow him to escape in a perfect...
- 7/23/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Fantasia Neverlost PosterFantasia is hosting an assortment of horror cinema goodies and many of them are Canadian born and bred features e.g. The Shrine, The Necronomicon and director Chad Archibald's Neverlost. Neverlost's first screening on July 20th has already been sold out, but a second showing on the 22nd is still available for fans of psychological terror. The film really sells itself, as a depressed scriptwriter escapes into fantasy in order to distort the reality of a forthcoming divorce. The trailer inside is visually stunning and the clip shows why Neverlost will likely sell out a second showing. Check out the first trailer for Neverlost inside.
The synopsis for Neverlost, courtesy of Twitch Films, here:
"Neverlost follows the psychic meltdown of sleep-deprived, depressive, thirty-something failed scriptwriter Josh Higgins, spiraling into matrimonial hell with his embittered wife of two years, Megan. The young couple struggle to co-exist in...
The synopsis for Neverlost, courtesy of Twitch Films, here:
"Neverlost follows the psychic meltdown of sleep-deprived, depressive, thirty-something failed scriptwriter Josh Higgins, spiraling into matrimonial hell with his embittered wife of two years, Megan. The young couple struggle to co-exist in...
- 7/16/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
More goods are rolling in from the Fantasia Film Festival 2010, this time in the form of some new stills and a pretty damned cool one-sheet for the flick Neverlost.
Fantasia Description
One of the most tightly scripted and boldly designed Canadian genre films since Vincenzo Natali’s Cube (1997), Neverlost follows the psychic meltdown of sleep-deprived, depressive, thirty-something failed scriptwriter Josh Higgins, spiraling into matrimonial hell with his embittered wife of two years, Megan. The young couple struggle to co-exist in a poisoned climate of frayed nerves, resentment and incommunicability. Think the couple in last year’s Fantasia presentation Combat Shock (Buddy Giovinazzo, 1986), minus the monster baby, and with a little less apartment squalour. To cure his insomnia, Josh convinces his doctor to prescribe some sleeping pills. Josh soon becomes addicted to the little blue pills, not so much for the sleep but for the euphoric dream fantasies that they induce,...
Fantasia Description
One of the most tightly scripted and boldly designed Canadian genre films since Vincenzo Natali’s Cube (1997), Neverlost follows the psychic meltdown of sleep-deprived, depressive, thirty-something failed scriptwriter Josh Higgins, spiraling into matrimonial hell with his embittered wife of two years, Megan. The young couple struggle to co-exist in a poisoned climate of frayed nerves, resentment and incommunicability. Think the couple in last year’s Fantasia presentation Combat Shock (Buddy Giovinazzo, 1986), minus the monster baby, and with a little less apartment squalour. To cure his insomnia, Josh convinces his doctor to prescribe some sleeping pills. Josh soon becomes addicted to the little blue pills, not so much for the sleep but for the euphoric dream fantasies that they induce,...
- 7/11/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Director Ryan Barrett (If a Tree Falls) first production is the short film Victim. Recently, Victim was chosen to show at the 2010 Toronto Screamfest and originally Victim was created as part of "Bleeding Apple's Femme Fatale series" (Barrett). Bleeding Apple is a production company and a conglomerate of Canadian filmmakers including Philip Carrer (If a Tree Falls), Angus Mclellan (Her), Dave Mcleod (Numb), Ryan Barrett and Chad Archibald (Desperate Souls). The Femme Fatale series is a series of horror shorts created by the directors, writers, and producers mentioned above. Now that Victim has been announced as participating in this year's Screamfest a teaser trailer and alternate poster have surfaced to celebrate the film's showing. Have a watch as a young girl is tied, bloodied and left nearly dead in a mysterious man's basement. Then get ready for Victim's showing at Screamfest September 23rd!
A short synopsis for Victim here:
"The film deals with abuse,...
A short synopsis for Victim here:
"The film deals with abuse,...
- 7/1/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The Toronto Screamfest Film Festival was started by filmmakers Mike Klassen and Kyle Parry and this event is in to its second year in 2010. Screamfest is announcing several of the films appearing this year and the horror highlights include Expired Poetry, Until Death, Remote and Victim. Each of these films are shorts and Victim is a film from Canadian director Ryan Barrett (If a Tree Falls). The film covers themes of physical abuse and the lasting mental scars that are left behind once the abuse is over. This film was completed last spring and stars Emily Alatalo (Dead Genesis) and Jonathon Steen (48 Hours in Purgatory). The film also has several movie posters available, two of which can be found below. So, have a pique at Barrett's latest and get set for the film's showing September 22nd in Toronto.
A short synopsis for Victim here:
"The film deals with abuse, and...
A short synopsis for Victim here:
"The film deals with abuse, and...
- 6/30/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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