This week's Horror related DVD/Blu-ray releases: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

 Here are this week's horror related DVDs and Blu-rays coming out today, 6/18
(Click on a title to see a trailer for that film)
  

*  THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE LIVING CORPSE [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  AMERICAN MARY  [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  AXE GIANT:  THE WRATH OF PAUL BUNYAN
*  COME OUT AND PLAY  [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  EVERYONE MUST DIE
*  EXHUMED
*  EXTINCTION
*  THE G-STRING HORROR
*  GOLDEN YEARS
*  JERSEY SHORE LINGERIE PARTY MASSACRE
*  THE HOWLING  [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  HUMAN ANTFARM
*  THE LANGOLIERS
*  THE LAST EXORCISM PART 2
*  LIFEFORCE  [Blu-ray]
*  MARA
*  OCTAMAN
*  PLASTIC
*  PRANK
*  THE STAND
*  TOURSIST TRAP

 

Happy Father's Day!! Take advantage of this great 50% off Father's Day Sale from VCI Entertainment!!

  Happy Father's Day to all you horror loving Dads out there!  Buy yourself a treat this Father's day like a great DVD from VCI Entertainment!! For those that aren't familiar with VCI Entertainment, they are a company devoted to preserving classic films on DVD.  You can find a bunch of old classic horror movies on their website, and for the rest of today and all day tomorrow, you can get any of their DVD's for 50% off during their huge Father's Day Sale!! 

  The sale excludes all pre-order and coming soon items. The discount is 50% off of the SRP. Offer valid 6/14/2013 - 6/17/2013. Enter coupon code FATHER at checkout to redeem.

This offer Expires: Midnight Monday, 6/17/2013, so hurry up and take advantage of this great deal!!


CLICK HERE to visit VCI Entertainment's Horror selection

H.G. Lewis is set to return to the director's chair for the upcoming film, ZOMBIFICADOR

 

  If you are a fan of horror, you no doubt know the name Herschell Gordon Lewis.  He is nicknamed "The Godfather of Gore" as he first brought gore to the mainstream with the films now known as his "Blood Trilogy",  BLOOD FEAST  (1963), TWO THOUSAND MANIACS  (1964) and COLOR ME BLOOD RED  (1965).  His latest film was 2009's THE UH-OH SHOW.   I am glad to see Mr. Lewis coming back with a new project so soon!  His last feature before THE UH-OH SHOW was in 2002  (BLOOD FEAST 2), but before that film, his last feature was THE GORE GORE GIRLS back in 1972!!  
  Well Mr. Lewis is coming back with the just announced ZOMBIFICADOR!   I am not really sure what that title means, but here is the synopsis from the official press release:  

  ZOMBIFICADOR is an old-style anthology movie, with several stories that interconnect with each other in some point. From big fat monsters with the ability of transforming people into savage creatures, to human-sized mutant bugs, along with talking puppets and silent psycho killers, that’s what ZOMBIFICADOR is all about.  With five (5) different stories, ZOMBIFICADOR will be the goriest and grossest movie ever made by Herschell Gordon Lewis! In a comeback to his classic gore films, we are proud to present you with the wildest movie ever made by the “Godfather of Gore,” the most important horror filmmaker and the inventor of Gore and Splatter.

  In order to get the movie funded, the production company, Mugworth Productions, has started an indigogo campaign in order to raise funds for the film.
Here is a little more info about the Indigogo campaign from the press release:

A crowdfunding campaign is currently underway through Indiegogo. This is an attempt to raise the $100,000 necessary to keep this production entirely free of studio interference, making it truly independent. It will run until July 7th 2013, with initial filming scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year. As a contributor, you are entitled to these great perks: exclusive signed and personalised memorabilia are being offered to funders, in addition to cameo roles and executive producer credits on the movie.
  
  Please help support this awesome new film from a true living legend of horror!! 
 
CLICK HERE to read the entire press release from the Horror Unlimited website
CLICK HERE to visit and contribute on the film's indigogo page

Chucky is back in the all new film, CURSE OF CHUCKY!!

  I love the CHILD'S PLAY movies, and I love the character of the Good Guy doll named Chucky.  So, I am super excited to hear about a new CHUCKY movie coming out called CURSE OF CHUCKY, which if I count right will be the 6th film in the CHILD'S PLAY franchise.  I read about this on one of my favorite horror websites, Shocktillyoudrop.com (if you aren't familiar with that website, check it out for sure).  Here is some info about the film from the Shock Till You Drop article about CURSE OF CHUCKY:

  Written and directed by Don Mancini, the film concerns Nica (Fiona Dourif), a young woman grieving over the gruesome suicide of her mother when her domineering older sister Barb (Danielle Bisutti) arrives with her young family in tow to help settle their mother's affairs. As the sisters butt heads over Nica's plans for the future, Barb's young daughter comforts herself with a grinning, red-haired talking doll named Chucky (voiced again by Brad Dourif) that recently arrived mysteriously in the mail.

But as a string of brutal murders begins to terrorize the household, Nica suspects the doll may hold the key to the bloodshed. What she doesn't know is that Chucky has a personal score to settle. He's determined to finish a job he started more than 20 years earlier, and this time he's going to see it through to the bloody and shocking end.

  The good news is that original series writer Don Mancini is on board again as writer and director of this film, and Chucky will be voiced by the original voice of Chucky, Brad Dourif.  The bad news is that it looks like we won't be able to enjoy this new film at the theater, as it is slated for a direct to DVD/Blu-ray/VOD release on September 24th of this year.  I will post a trailer as soon as one is released...until then, stay up to date with news and updates about the film via the film's great fan made Facebook page found on the link below!


CLICK HERE to visit the fan made facebook page
 

Sorry for the lack of posts the last couple of days!

  Summertime is a busy time around the Zombie Hayes household!  We have been on a camping trip the last couple of nights, so I haven't been able to post anything,  but I am back now, so regular posting will resume!!

Thanks!

Zombie Hayes

Check out the trailer for INSIDIOUS 2

  The weekend of September 13th is going to be a busy weekend!  Yesterday I posted about MACHETE KILLS that comes out that day, and now I just realized that the upcoming INSIDIOUS 2 comes out that day as well!  I loved INSIDIOUS and thought it was one of the creepier movies I had seen in a long time.  INSIDIOUS 2 looks to be just as good, if not even better, by the looks of this trailer! 

  INSIDIOUS 2 is directed by original director James Wan, and continues the Lambert's family struggles against a mysterious force that is haunting their family. 

Check out the trailer and let me know what you think in the comments below!  I am super excited about this film and will be checking this one out in the theater for sure!

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer

Check out the trailer for the upcoming film....MACHETE KILLS!

  The trailer for the sequel to MACHETE was released a couple of weeks ago..I'm not sure why I am just getting around to wathcing it now!  The sequel is called MACHETE KILLS and looks as fun and crazy as the the first film.  The film is directed by Robert Rodriguez and stars Danny Trejo as the title character along with  tons of other big name actors such as Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergra Jessica Alba, Charlie Sheen, Amber Heard, Lady Gaga  Cuba Gooding Jr., and Mel Gibson!

Here is the basic plot of the film from it's imdb.com page:

The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space.

I'm sure this is going to be a very fun time in the theater.  I am super excited about this one for sure!  MACHETE KILLS is scheduled for theatrical release on September 13th of this year!


CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to visit the film's official Facebook page
 

Speaking of giveaways....here's another great one from the Shattered Ravings Blog!

  My buddy Scott over at the Shattered Ravings Blog has been hosting his latest giveaway, and it is almost over.  But...it's not too late to enter!  Scott is giving away a free copy of the new book, HOODED MAN, to three lucky winners!  Here is the plot of the book, courtesy of Abaddon Books:

When civilization died and the world descended into a new Dark Age, Robert Stokes lost everything, retreating into the woods near Nottingham to turn his back on it all. But foreign mercenary and arms dealer De Falaise sees England as ripe for conquest – and when he and his army arrive at Nottingham, Stokes is reluctantly drawn into the resistance. From Sherwood he leads the fight and takes on the mantle of the world’s greatest folk hero. The Hooded Man and his allies will become a symbol of freedom, a shining light in the horror of a blighted world, but he can never rest: De Falaise is only the first of his kind. Filled with impressive action and desperate characters, this hard-edged dystopian omnibus collects the novels Arrowhead, Broken Arrow and Arrowland.

So, it sound like a modern take on the legend of Robin Hood. Pretty cool...not really horror related, but still sounds cool, and who doesn't love free stuff!! The contest ends in about 5 days, so enter soon! 

Check out yesterday's post for another exciting giveaway opportunity and then stay tuned to the 4H Blog as we will be hosting another giveaway here very soon!!


CLICK HERE to go to the Shattered Ravings Blog and enter the contest!

THE PURGE is here! And so is this cool PURGE giveaway!!

  I have been looking forward to THE PURGE for some time now, hopefully I will get a chance to see it soon.   For those that don't know,  THE PURGE is a film that opened in theaters tonight that focuses on a family trying to survive the night during a period called "the purge".  This is a 12-hour time period where all emergency services are shut down by the government, basically creating a 12 hour time of anarchy and rioting.  This apparently helps people get out there aggressions so the other hours of the year are more peaceful. It helps the crime rate and unemployment rate.  Pretty crazy stuff! 

 Well, not only is THE PURGE finally here,  you can also win a pretty cool t-shirt prize pack courtesy of Universal Pictures and the great folks at partnershub.com!   They have created a pretty cool quiz to test your survival skills to see how you would do during the purge.   Click the graphic below to take THE PURGE SURVIVAL QUIZ and see how you do!    Leave your quiz results (stating whether you would survive or not) in the comment section of this post, along with your name and email address for your chance to win!   A winner will be chosen at random from the comments on June 17th.  One comment per person please!  Thanks!!

Take the quiz by pressing the big red "Take the Quiz" button below!

DVD Review: DOLL BOY (2010)

DOLL BOY
Directed by Billy 'Bloody Bill' Pon

  DOLL BOY is a short film clocking in at just over 26 minutes. It was written and directed by Billy 'Bloody Bill' Pon, and is mainly a marketing tool for the upcoming feature film, CIRCUS OF THE DEAD.  But we'll talk more about that later, for now, let's focus on the wonderful short film, DOLL BOY.  Here is the plot from the film's imdb.com page:

When a brutal daylight massacre leaves them bound and gagged in a remote, abandoned warehouse, eight young West Texans soon realize their minutes are numbered.

  Simple plot, but executed to perfection.   This is a wonderful film that I actually remember seeing a couple of years ago at a Texas Frightmare Convention I attended in Dallas, TX.  Seeing it again on DVD brought back wonderful memories of the killer known only as "Doll Boy".  He wears a creepy doll mask that makes Doll Boy one of the cooler masked killers I have seen in a film in a long time.  His weapon of choice is a sledgehammer and he uses it well!  The film takes place in a very old and creepy abandoned warehouse of some sort, which I assume is where "Doll Boy" has taken up residence.  A creepy clown delivers a truckload of bound and gagged people to the warehouse and locks them in.  I guess this is a favor for "Doll Boy" and gives him a fun game to play....catch and kill!  The film is shot in a form of an old grindhouse film complete with a couple of "fake" trailers for the films "CIRCUS OF THE DEAD" and the grossly hilarious "MR. FISTER". 

  It doesn't look like DOLL BOY is being sold anywhere, but if you have a chance to get your hands on a copy, you will want to give this one a look for sure.   I can't wait to see a full length film from Bloody Bill....and it looks like we will get to with the previously mentioned CIRCUS OF THE DEAD, which Bloody Bill is turning into a full length film.  "Doll Boy" will be a character in the CIRCUS OF THE DEAD film along with a slue of other creepy demented characters, I'm sure.   I will pass on more info on CIRCUS OF THE DEAD once I have it!  Stay tuned!!  Until then, check out the links below to stay up to date on all that's going on with Bloody Bill and his projects!


CLICK HERE to visit the official website of director Bloody Bill
CLICK HERE to visit the official website of DOLL BOY and watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to visit the official facebook page of CIRCUS OF THE DEAD
CLICK HERE to visit the official website of CIRCUS OF THE DEAD

This week's Horror related DVD/Blu-ray releases: Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Here are this week's horror related DVDs and Blu-rays coming out today, 6/4
(Click on a title to see a trailer for that film)

*  23:59  [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  THE BIG BAD
*  CARRIER
*  CHUPACABRA VS. THE ALAMO
*  CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON  (1954)  [Blu-ray]
*  DREAM HOUSE  [Blu-ray]
*  FORTUNE COOKIE PROPHECIES
*  HOME SWEET HOME
*  THE INVISIBLE MAN  (1933)  [Blu-ray]
*  THE MUMMY  (1932)  [Blu-ray]
*  THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1943)  [Blu-ray]
*  SADAKO  [DVD & 2D/3D Blu-ray]
*  SCREAM OF FEAR  (1961)
*  SHAUN OF THE DEAD/HOT FUZZ double feature [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  SILENT HOUSE
*  VICTORVILLE MASSACRE
*  WARM BODIES  [DVD & Blu-ray]

Check out the new Red Band trailer for the upcoming film, FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY!!

 
 








  Just a couple of weeks ago I made a post about an upcoming film called FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY.  I posted a couple of the promo trailers, but now we have  a full "Red Band" trailer to feast our eyes on.  I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a trailer. I can't wait for this film!  It is listed as having a limited release next month.  I doubt I will see it in any theaters around my area, but hopefully a DVD/BD release will follow shortly!

CLICK HERE to watch the Red Band trailer

Blu-ray Review: DEAD BALL (2011)

  
DEAD BALL
Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi
Distributed by Well Go USA

  Director Yudai Yamaguchi is back with another great action - horror - splatter film, DEAD BALL.  You might remember Yamaguchi from the last film of his I reviewed on my blog called YAKUZA WEAPON (you can read that review here).  He definitely knows how to make a fun splatter film!  Here is the basic plot of DEAD BALL from the Well Go USA website:

  Baseball prodigy Jubeh Yakyu (Tak Sakaguchi) is the most feared and dangerous juvenile delinquent in all of Japan. After accidentally causing the death of his father with a super-powered fireball pitch, Jubeh swore off baseball, but his life of crime leaves him in the Pterodactyl Juvenile Reformatory, at the mercy of Headmistress Ishihara, the granddaughter of a World War II Nazi collaborator, and her sadistic assistant, Ilsa.
  Despite having sworn never to play baseball again, Jubeh is presented with an ultimatum: join the reformatory team, The Gauntlets, in the national tournament, or witness the death of his innocent cellmate. Jubeh is now in a fight for his life against the sexy but deadly "psycho butcher girls" of the St. Black Dahlia High School. These teams are literally playing for blood!

  Ok, I know it sounds kinda weird, and it is, but it is a crazy film and is definitely worth a watch.  I have to say I am a huge fan of the main actor, Tak Sakaguchi.  He was awesome in YAKUZA WEAPON and is just as cool in this film, even showing some lighter, comedic range to his acting.
  This film is full of great gore as you would expect, although I have to admit some of it doesn't look that great being as it is mostly CG, but that doesn't take away from the fun aspect of the film.   This is apparently a follow up to director Yamaguchi's earlier zombie baseball film, BATTLEFIELD BASEBALL which I have not yet seen, but plan on doing so after seeing this film!

  DEAD BALL is available now on DVD and Blu-ray and contains the following special features:

*  Spinoff Short
*  Making of DEAD BALL Featurette
*  Cast Interviews
*  Sushi Typhoon Trailers


CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to purchase the DVD
CLICK HERE to purchase the Blu-ray

DVD Review: SEXCULA (1974)

  
SEXCULA
Directed by  John Holbrook
Distributed by Synapse Films / Impulse Pictures

  I have seen some weird movies in my time, heck, I love weird movies.  The weirder the better!  But I don't know if I have ever seen anything like the 1974 erotic horror film, SEXCULA.   This is the pinnacle of weird horror movies.  Actually it is more adult film than actual horror movie.  It is an adult film with a horror movie theme.  Here is the description of the film and the plot from they Synapse Films website:

  SEXCULA is a skin flick of legendary lost status. Shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was screened once before disappearing and sought after by cult aficionados for decades. Now, Impulse Pictures is proud to bring you the world premiere of SEXCULA. Sex film fans can finally get a look at this elusive crazy Canadian erotic/horror hybrid for the first time ever.
  Starring a Marilyn Chambers lookalike in dual roles as Countess Sexcula, a buxom cutie with no qualms about lying nude on a table for the entire movie, and a horny bride who can’t wait for her ring. The nudity and sex are delivered nonstop in this campy horror romp. Watch in amazement at the naked picnic, the “girl-on-gorilla” strip tease, and stare in awe as a female pleasure-robot puts the plot into a time warp!
  Bizarre only begins to describe… SEXCULA!

  I can't really say this was a "good" movie.  It is just weird.  It is a fun film and has a certain charm to it...you just don't see movies made like this anymore.  If any director went to a studio head and said he or she wanted to make a film about a female doctor that makes a man  (a 'la Frankenstein) to use as her pleasure toy, then at some point a woman has sex with a gorilla, and a sex-robot comes into play...well, I don't see a studio greenlighting that project.  But luckily in 1974, a studio did and SEXCULA was created. 

  I can't really recommend or steer you away from this one....this is one you just have to see to believe and then decide for yourself if you liked it.  I do feel the need to warn you though, unlike most "erotic horror" films that just show some T&A, this film shows more than that...a lot more.  I was really caught off guard when the first sex scene was shown, they leave nothing to the imagination.  This film is for ADULTS ONLY for sure! 

  SEXCULA is available now on DVD from Synapse Films and contains the following special features:

*  Digital (1.33:1) Transfer from the Rare Theatrical Print Stored in the Basement of the Library and Archives of Canada
*  Original Theatrical Trailer
*  Liner Notes from Porn Archaeologist Dimitrios Otis


CLICK HERE to purchase the DVD

This week's Horror related DVD/Blu-ray releases: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

Here are this week's horror related DVDs and Blu-rays coming out today, 5/28
(Click on a title to see a trailer for that film)

*  9 DAYS
*  ATTACK OF THE JURASSIC SHARK
*  THE CORPSE GRINDERS 3
*  DARK SKIES  [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  DEAD MINE  [DVD & Blu-ray]
*  FERSEIN'S GATE
*  A HAUNTING AT SILVER FALLS
*  NAILBITER
*  SHANKS  [DVD & Blu-ray]

Happy Birthday To Me, and Happy Memorial Day!!

  Just a quick post today as it is my 37th birthday today, so I have a lot going on and don't have too much time for a real post today.  So my gift to you is the trailer for the 1981 slasher film, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!  Here is the basic plot of the film from it's imdb page:

Virginia is proud that she belongs to a clique. The best students at a private school. But before her 18th birthday, a grueling set of murders take place and her friends are the ones who are falling prey. Could it be her? She suffers from blackouts due to a freak accident one year earlier. We soon learn the truth behind her accident and what is going on.

I have to admit, I have never seen this film, which is odd considering my love of 80's horror films.   I will have to watch this soon and do a review as part of my "Classic Horror Movies I've Never Seen" series of posts.

Also, more importantly than being my birthday today, it is Memorial Day, so I want to take a moment to thank all those who have served in any capacity in our Military, and say a special "Thank You" to those families who have lost loved ones who died while fighting for our country and our freedoms. Thank you!!!


CLICK HERE to watch the trailer for "Happy Birthday To Me"

Check out director Eric England's upcoming film, CONTRACTED

 Director Eric England has begun filming on his newest feature film titled, CONTRACTED.  You may remember director England from his last film, MADISON COUNTY, which was reviewed here on the 4H website.  MADISON COUNTY was a very well made film and I posted that I look forward to future projects from Mr. England. 
Not much is known about this new project yet in terms of specific plot, but here is the basic plot from the film's imdb page:

A young girl has a one-night stand with a random stranger and contracts, what she thinks is, a sexually-transmitted disease - but is actually something much worse.

Who knows what this could be....could it be a zombie virus she contracts.  I am always happy to see a new zombie film, and that poster does remind me of the virus zombies from films such as 28 DAYS LATER or the REC/QUARANTINE films.   Or, maybe it is something totally different.   Whatever it is, I look forward to seeing this one.   It will be a while before we get a chance to see it, though, as filming just began earlier this month.  I will keep you posted with details as I get them!

Check out VCI Entertainment's Huge 50% OFF Memorial Day Sale!!

  Check out this great message I just got in my email!  The great folks over at VCI Entertainment are having a huge 50% sale on their website!!   For those that don't know, VCI Entertainment is a distributor of some great classic films on DVD and Blu-ray (click HERE to see the list of their horror films). They have some great movies, including films from Dario Argento, William Castle, and Mario Bava, just to name a few! 
Here is the message I just received about this great sale:


  In honor of our troops, VCI Entertainment is offering all DVDs and
Blu-rays at 50% OFF our suggested retail price. Click here to visit our homepage.

  Enter the code VCIMEMDAY to receive the additional savings from our already discounted price. This code expires at 11:59 pm CST, Monday, May 27, 2013.
 

Thank You,

Christopher Rowe
Public Relations DirectorVCI Entertainment

 

All sales over $50.00 qualify for free ground shipping for any U.S. address.
This is a "website only" special, only available at vcient.com.
Offer valid once per customer and may not be combined with any other offer.

No, thank YOU Mr. Rowe and to all the great people at VCI Entertainment for honoring our troops and giving us movie buffs a great deal on some great DVD's and Blu-rays!

Check out the upcoming film, FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY

 









  Check out these awesome teaser trailers for the upcoming film, FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY, directed by Richard Raaphorst. I love a good Nazi zombie movie, and this one looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Here is the plot summary from the film's imdb page:

Toward the end of World War II, Russian soldiers pushing into eastern Germany stumble across a secret Nazi lab, one that has unearthed and begun experimenting with the journal of one Dr. Victor Frankenstein. The scientists have used the legendary Frankenstein's work to assemble an army of super-soldiers stitched together from the body parts of their fallen comrades -- a desperate Hitler's last ghastly ploy to escape defeat

 

  FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY premiered last month in the U.S.A. at the Tribeca Film Festival. It is listed as having a "limited" national release this July. 

CLICK HERE to watch the teaser trailer #1
CLICK HERE to watch the teaser trailer #2

This week's Horror related DVD/Blu-ray releases: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Here are this week's horror related DVDs and Blu-rays coming out 5/21
(Click on a title to see a trailer for that film)

*  THE ABC'S OF DEATH  [DVD and Blu-ray]
*  ALIEN ENCOUNTERS OF THE 4TH KIND
*  AWESOME KILLER AUDITIONS
*  THE BURNING  [Blu-ray/DVD combo pack]
*  CASTLE FREAK
*  COLD EYES OF FEAR  [DVD and Blu-ray]
*  COOL AIR
*  DARK CIRCLES
*  DARK DEALER
*  DON'T LET THE RIVERBEAST GET YOU
*  HAUNTING
*  AN IRISH VAMPIRE IN HOLLYWOOD
*  LAST KIND WORDS
*  MOLD
*  OOGA BOOGA  [DVD and Blu-ray]
*  PROPHECY
*  THE SINFUL NUNS OF ST. VALENTINE  [DVD and Blu-ray]
*  S.S. HELLCAMP
*  THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN  [Blu-ray/DVD combo pack]
*  TRUE BLOOD:  THE COMPLETE 5TH SEASON  [DVD and Blu-ray]
*  VAMPIRE JOURNALS
*  VAMPIRES AND OTHER STEREOTYPES

Check out the trailer for the film FAMINE

  FAMINE is another crazy film from director Ryan Nicholson and his production company, Plotdigger Films.  Mr. Nicholson has directed some of the craziest and nastiest films out there (that is a compliment, I promise), including the films TORCHED, LIVE FEED, HANGER, and GUTTERBALLS  (all of which have been reviewed here on the 4H website).  FAMINE looks to be another great film in the tradition of these other films, full of great gore and looks to have a cool grindhouse feel to it. Here is the basic plot of FAMINE from the Plotdigger Films website:

  Two years after a high-school prank involving flesh-eating acid nearly kills popular teacher Mr. Balszack, the graduating class of Sloppy Secondary holds a ’24-Hour Famine’ charity event on school grounds. But there’s an uninvited guest at this event, masquerading as the school’s handyman mascot, and he’s got an insatiable hunger of his own. The power’s cut, the doors and windows are chained shut, and now it’s not just cheerleaders who are getting nailed! Has Mr. Balszack come back for revenge? Is his sad tale just a cover for a brand-new psycho? Can the Nailer be stopped before the whole Class of 2011 goes six feet under?

  FAMINE does not have a distribution deal yet, but it is only a matter of time I am sure. I personally can't wait to check this film out.  I have enjoyed all of Mr. Nicholson's previous films, so I have high hopes for this one as well!

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to visit the film's official facebook page
CLICK HERE to visit the official website of Plotdigger Films

Horror author spotlight: Brian Moreland

  While I don't have all my pics yet from my trip to the Texas Frightmare Weekend, I do have a pic I got of me with the great horror writer, Brian Moreland.   Brian has written a couple of great horror novels, with more on the way this year!  The two available now are DEAD OF WINTER (which was reviewed on this website here) and SHADOWS IN THE MIST.   Here is a description of each book from the Samhain Publishing website:

DEAD OF WINTER
  At a fort deep in the Ontario wilderness in 1870, a ghastly predator is attacking colonists and spreading a gruesome plague—his victims turn into ravenous cannibals with an unending hunger for human flesh. Inspector Tom Hatcher has faced a madman before, when he tracked down Montreal’s infamous Cannery Cannibal. But can even he stop the slaughter this time?
  In Montreal exorcist Father Xavier visits an asylum where the Cannery Cannibal is imprisoned. But the killer who murdered thirteen women is more than just a madman who craves human meat. He is possessed by a shape-shifting demon. Inspector Hatcher and Father Xavier must unravel a mystery that has spanned centuries and confront a predator that has turned the frozen woods into a killing ground where evil has come to feed.

SHADOWS IN THE MIST

  During World War II, Germany’s Hürtgen Forest was a killing field. But there was something worse than the enemy in the mist. An ancient power was waiting to prey upon those who opposed the Third Reich.
  Jack Chambers survived the war, but even after all these years, he still has nightmares about Hürtgen—and the unholy horrors he battled there. Now he is determined to reveal the truth behind his platoon’s massacre and entrusts the task to his grandson, Sean. But Sean’s quest sets him in a deadly race against those who wish to bury the truth forever—and those who plan to use it to unleash hell on Earth.


Also, check out Brian Moreland's upcoming titles.....

THE GIRL FROM THE BLOOD COVEN
  In this short story prelude to The Witching House, the year is 1972. Sheriff Travis Keagan is enjoying a beer at the local roadhouse when a blood-soaked girl enters the bar. Terrified and trembling, Abigail Blackwood claims her entire family was massacred at the nearby hippy commune in the woods. But when Sheriff Keagan and his deputies investigate the Blevins House, they discover there’s more to Abigail’s story than she’s told them. Much more.
(Available this July as a FREE e-book)

THE WITCHING HOUSE
  In 1972, twenty-five people were brutally murdered in one of the bloodiest massacres in Texas history. The mystery of who committed the killings remains unsolved.
  Forty years later, Sarah Donovan is dating an exciting man, Dean Stratton. Sarah’s scared of just about everything—heights, tight places, the dark—but today she must confront all her fears, as she joins Dean and another couple on an exploring adventure. The old abandoned Blevins House, the scene of the gruesome massacre, is rumored to be haunted.
  The two couples are about to discover the mysterious house has been waiting all these years, craving fresh prey. And down in the cellar they will encounter a monstrous creature that hungers for more than just human flesh.     
(Available this August)          


If you are a fan of horror novels, check out these books by Brian Moreland.  If you want a little taste of his writing style, you can get THE GIRL FROM THE BLOOD COVEN as a FREE e-book coming this July! 

CLICK HERE to visit the Samhain Publishing website
CLICK HERE to visit Brian Moreland's official website
CLICK HERE to read Brian Moreland's bio and purchase his books (paperback and e-books)

 

Fangoria's GOREZONE magazine is returning this year!

 Fans of the Fangoria spin off magazine, GOREZONE, will be happy to know that Fangoria magazine is bringing back GOREZONE  magazine starting this year!  I was not really into horror much back when this magazine first came out in 1988, but I picked up some back issues off ebay a few years ago and loved it.  I am super excited to hear they are bringing this magazine back.  
  Bad news is it won't be available on the newsstand, you will have to subscribe to it or buy it off the Fangoria website, but as Fangoria Editor In Chief Chris Alexander explains, “By bypassing the newsstand, we are aiming to make GOREZONE the most extreme and exciting horror magazine on the market,”.  So, that sounds promising.  Sounds like by not being on the newsstand, we will get a more R rated version of GOREZONE.  Pretty cool!  Check out Fangoria.com for more details as they are made available.

CLICK HERE to visit the Fangoria website

The Ford Brothers return with.....THE DEAD 2: INDIA !

  If you are a fan of zombie movies (and if you aren't, you are probably reading the wrong blog), then you will certainly be excited about the fact that the Ford Brothers are returning with a sequel to their 2010 zombie film, THE DEAD.   I did a review of THE DEAD back in 2011, and you can read my review here.  I thought THE DEAD was one of the greatest zombie films to come out in years, on par with the early Romero zombie films.  I was super excited when I heard that the sequel, THE DEAD 2:  INDIA was being made and is now in post-production.  Here is the basic plot of THE DEAD 2: INDIA  from the great write-up about the film on the Bloody Disgusting website: 

“The Dead 2: India follows the story of American engineer Nicholas Burton (Joseph Millson) in a race against time to reach his pregnant girlfriend Ishani Sharma (Meenu). Burton enlists the help of an orphan street kid Javed (Anand Goyal) and together they make a perilous 300 mile journey across deadly landscapes as a zombie apocalypse threatens to engulf the entire nation.”

This looks like another great zombie film from the Ford Brothers!  I have not seen any sort of release date, but I will keep you posted once I hear one.


CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to visit the film's official website
CLICK HERE to visit the film's official facebook page

Check out the Spring issue of GIRLS AND CORPSES MAGAZINE, on sale now!!

  For those that have never checked out a copy of GIRLS AND CORPSES magazine, there is no better time than now to start!  G&C is a hilarious magazine, chock full of great articles about horror moves and music, great comics, and some stunning pictorials featuring some of the most beautiful women and some of the most rotting corpses!!  It's like Maxim Magazine for the horror crowd, except with articles that are actually interesting!  The newest issues (Volume 7: Spring) is on sale now, so why not get a copy and check it out today!   Here is a brief description of what you will find in the latest issue from the G&C website:

Catch the bouquet of our rotting VOLUME 7 SPRING issue of Girls and Corpses featuring 18 year old corpse bride COURTNEY STODDEN with her rotting groom Doug Graves. Also, ELI ROTH talks Exorcists and Aftershocks; DANI FILTH updates us on Cradle of Filth's latest album; LAWRENCE R. HARVEY pulls out his Centipede; artist LAURIE LIPTON draws us back; we meet The Wizard of XXX; sexy SASHA PAIN sews her wild oats; Forgotten Boneyard; meet Mr. Dead; Execution Boners; More Fun Ways to Kill Your Children; and for the icing on the wedding cake, Dr. Kevorkian's Deadtime Stories. Yes, it's a honeymoon in hell! So, walk down the aisle with a smile and say "I do" by ordering this issue: Girls And Corpses Store


CLICK HERE for a sneak peak at the new issue!
CLICK HERE to purchase the new Spring issue or any back issues!

This week's Horror related DVD/Blu-ray releases: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Here are this week's horror related DVDs and Blu-rays coming out 5/14
(Click on a title to see a trailer for that film)
 
*  616-PARANORMAL INCIDENT
*  CHANBARA BEAUTY:  MOVIE VORTEX
*  CRIMEWAVE  [DVD/Blu-ray combo]
*  FANGORIA PRESENTS:  GERM Z
*  GRINDHOUSE GALORE:  GUNS, BABES, AND GORE
*  HOME SWEET HOME
*  THE LOCKER
*  MONSTROSITY
*  STRIPPED
*  TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D [DVD &  Blu-ray]
 

Check out the upcoming film HELL BABY from RENO 911 stars Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon...

  Directors Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon are probably best known for their starring roles in the hilarious "Cops" spoof TV show, RENO 911.   Well, now they are trying their hand at a horror movie called HELL BABY.   They are not only directing the film, but they also star in the film along side an entire cast of comedy greats, including Keegan Michael Key, Michael Ian Black, Leslie Bibb, and Rob Corddry, just to name a few. 
Here is the basic plot from the film's imdb.com page:
 
An expectant couple who moves into the most haunted house in New Orleans call upon the services of the Vatican's elite exorcism team to save them from a demonic baby.

The directors promise this film to be a hilarious film, but also a very scary one too.  Horror-Comedy films are very hard to pull off, but if anyone can do it, I bet it's these guys! Millennium Entertainment has picked up the rights to the film, but it is not even listed on their website yet, so I don't find any sort of release date or trailer online.  Once I hear about one, I will let you all know.
   
CLICK HERE to watch an interview with the cast of HELL BABY

MONDO CULT MAGAZINE #3 is one sale now! Check out this great cover by artist L.J. Dopp!

  If you are a fan of old, cult, horror films you will definitely want to check out the magazine called MONDO CULT.   The magazine is up to issue #3 which is on sale now, but you can also still purchase the back issues of issues #1 and #2.   The magazine is full of news, info, and reviews of cult horror and sci-fi films from the past, along with news and info about newer cult films and TV shows.
Issue #3 is a truly great issue, containing one of the greatest horror magazine covers of all time.  The cover is a picture of a painting of cult screen legend Rondo Hatton which was painted by L.J. Dopp, one of the most talented commercial artists working today.  In fact, the cover of Mondo Cult #3 earned Mr. Dopp a nomination for "Best Magazine Cover" in this year's annual Rondo Awards! 
   Mr. Dopp is also a movie maker, and directed a film I reviewed on my site back in 2010 called CRUSTACEAN  (see that review here).  
 
  Check out Mondo Cult #3 and also check out L.J. Dopp's website to view all of his wonderful work!

CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Mondo Cult #3
CLICK HERE to visit the official website of artist L.J. Dopp

Classic horror movies I admit I have never seen....until now! PART 1: THE BURNING (1981)

 Yep, I admit it.  I have known and heard about this movie for years, but somehow never actually watched the classic 1981 summer camp slasher flick, THE BURNING.   I love 80's horror films, so how this one slipped by me all these years is a mystery to me.   Well, I finally watched this movie the other day for the first time.  It was a great slasher film, just what you would expect from a good 'ol 80's horror flick.  One thing that I found fascinating was that one of the main teenagers was played by none other than Jason Alexander, who is probably best known for playing the part of George Costanza on the greatest sitcom of all time, SEINFELD.  Jason was about 21 or 22 when he filmed THE BURNING, but looks the part of a teenager for sure.  For a SEINFELD fan like myself, it was just amazing to see him with a full head of hair! 

  Check out the trailer and look for Jason Alexander....you can see him pretty good in the first part of the trailer.  He is the kid wearing the green and white 96 jersey in the canoe.  If you haven't seen THE BURNING, definitely check it out.  

  I hope to make this a regular feature on the 4H blog, as I'm sure there are quite a few more "classic" horror films that I haven't seen.  What about you?  Any of you care to admit to any classic horror films that you know you should have seen but haven't ever watched for some reason?  Leave a comment below and let us know!  

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer

Check out the upcoming film, SORORITY PARTY MASSACRE!

  I stumbled across the trailer to a  new film called SORORITY PARTY MASSACRE while browsing for trailers on Youtube.  The film looks like it will be a lot of fun.   Here is the basic plot from the Highland Film Group website:


When a city detective follows a missing persons investigation to a sleepy mountain town, he finds himself protecting a group of weekend warrior sorority girls from a ruthless and brilliant serial killer.

Any movie that contains sorority girls and a serial killer is one I want to see for sure!  The film was written by Chris W. Freeman and directed by Freemand and Justin Jones.  The cast includes Richard Moll, Leslie Easterbrook, and the infamous Ron Jeremy.  I'm not sure when this movie will be released, but you can keep up to date with news and info by following the official facebook page of the film.


CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
(**NSFW** - trailer contains nudity)

CLICK HERE to visit the film's facebook page