Michael R Allen
I am currently a 4th year English and Psychology student at the University of Victoria. I am also a volunteer with VIHA (Vancouver Island Health Authority). I also write on my own site, listed below (28dayslateranalysis.com). Politics, movie reviews, Greek Tragedy and psychology/philosophy are my favourite topics to read and write about.
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My main interests include; car repair, writing, beer-brewing, travel, writing, sports, local tourist sites, reading, philosophy, psychology, nature, movie reviews, analysis, art, soccer, journalism and website design, but I like lots of other things too:)Motto
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Carl Dreyer’s La Passion De Jeanne D’Arc and Mixed MessagesThis is a look at Carl Dreyer's film La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc, which is notable for being the last silent film ever made and for being very stark and emotive.
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Contrasting Colours in D.W. Griffith’s Birth of a NationThis is an essay on D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation with a look at racist elements and filmmaking techniques. -
Male Powerlessness in the Face of an Illusionary American DreamThis is an exploratory essay of drama in the 20th Century. Focuses include male roles, societal roles, powerlessness and the positive and negative aspects of the American Dream. -
The Evolution of Genre in the Woman in WhiteThis is an essay on Wilkie Collins The Woman in White in reference to the romantic, gothic and sensationalist genres. Each genre influences the next. -
Gothic Elements in Wuthering HeightsThis is an essay for my Mid-Victorian English class at the University of Victoria. I am covering the excellent novel Wuthering Heights from a gothic perspective. -
Daydream Nation and Enjoying the Moment: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of the first film from Michael Goldback, which was 6 years in the making.
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The Anniversary at Shallow Creek and Shallow Predictability: A Movie ReviewThe Anniversary at Shallow Creek releases on DVD July 5th and here is your warning not to see it.
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Slime City Massacre and Campy Fun?: A Movie ReviewThis is a review for Greg Lamberson's sequel to Slime City, titled Slime City Massacre.
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Tara Cardinal Puts the Half-Nelson on Hollywood and Eric Roberts in the Upcoming Spreading Darkness: An InterviewTara Cardinal talks of her upcoming role in the psychological thriller "Spreading Darkness." Tara plays Elle, wife of Stu (Eric Roberts). Listen in as this prolific actress talks of upcoming projects and of her extensive charity work -
Tooth and Nail and Struggling Against a Million Infected: A Book ReviewThis is a stand alone novel from author Craig Dilouie, which really deserves a sequel. Find out why a world going to hell in Manhattan is so interesting.
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Autumn and Stumbling Though an Undead Apocalypse: A Book ReviewAutumn is the first novel in David Moody's six part series and the events take place in an apocalyptic setting. In 10 minutes 99% of the world's population is wiped out and these are the results.
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Victoria, British Columbia Film Events from January 31 to February 6, 2011Victoria is hosting the fifteenth annual Victoria Film Festival this week and this writer plans to attend Jon Knautz's The Shrine and George A. Romero's one night appearance February 5th! Have a look inside at other standouts at the VFF. -
Name that Movie! Romantic Comedy/Drama and Thrilling Your Friends: A Novel ReviewName that Movie! is a series of novels of varying genres that test your English vocabulary knowledge and film quote expertise. The novel reviewed here is based on Romantic Comedy and Drama films. -
"The Haunting of Amelia" and Second Chances: A Movie ReviewThis is a review for The Haunting of Amelia, which released on DVD recently (December 28, 2010). This is an excellent, sometimes chilling outing from first time director A. D. Calvo. -
Death Race 2 and Vehicular Frankensteins: A Movie ReviewThis title is a prequel to the original Death Race starring Jason Statham. This latest film in the series delves into the character Frankenstein and his devastating accident.
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Choose Who Lives and Who Dies: A Movie ReviewChoose is a horror film that released in the United Kingdom January 17th on DVD. Now, a copy of this film has come across the Atlantic for a review here.
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Hater and Finding a Love of Bloddlust: A Book ReviewThis is a novel review of David Moody's first book in the Hater Trilogy, called Hater. The book's scenario puts several characters in the midst of a virulent plague. Few are left unchanged. -
A Preview of 2011's Victoria Film Festival and an Early Look at George A. Romero's AppearanceThis is a look at some of the standouts from this year's film festival, with an early look at some of the celebrities in attendance. This event begins February 4th and here is your early ticket. -
Victoria, British Columbia's Movie Showings December 27 to January 2, 2010This is coverage on all sorts of film across the beautiful city of Victoria. From the past to the present, this week will host an assortment of films including: "Hubble," "The Holy Mountain," "Megamind," and many others. -
An Anti-Moralist in the Court of Charles II: John Wilmot, Earl of RochesterThis is a response paper that I wrote for my English Restoration and Comedy class. My instructor never actually marked this essay, so I am wondering of my mark. This essay covers John Wilmot and his poem "Signior Dildo." -
Pretty Things by Liz Goldwyn and Refreshing the Past: A Book ReviewThis is a book review of Pretty Things, which originally came out in 2006 from Harper Collins. This edition has a more stunning cover and the book covers the era of burlesque from inception to present. -
Special Christmas Movie Showings in Victoria, British Columbia the Week of December 20 - 26Those with a taste for film during the holiday season will find a slew of excellent Christmas themed films for children of all ages. Have a look at some of the film screenings across Victoria this Christmas! -
"Killjoy 3" and Running in Terror from Inner and Outer Demons: A Movie Review"Killjoy 3" comes out on DVD December 14 through Full Moon Features and this is one film that is not afraid of its demons. Low in budget but big in acting and scares, "Killjoy 3 "is one to see in dark lights while alone.
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Defining Heroism in Geoffrey Chaucer's the Legend of Good Women and Other Dream VisionsThis is a paper which explores heroism in relation to legendary women in Geoffrey Chaucer's works, especially those dealing with dream visions. The traits which make a woman heroic are quite different from those generally associated to men.
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The Asylum's 2010: Moby Dick and Absurdity: A Movie ReviewStock footage, a vhs camcorder and other challenges nearly sink The Asylum's "2010: Moby Dick." Find out what is worth mentioning and what is plain silly.
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Harpoon Whale Watching Massacre and Hooking Viewers: A Movie ReviewThis is a breakdown of Image Entertainment's Icelandic release, Harpoon Whale Watching Massacre. This film has also been titled Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre, in the past. Find out why you should never step in front of a harpoon gun.
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"The Walking Dead" Episode 6 ("TS-19") and Melodrama: A Television Episode ReviewThis is a review of the climactic finale of "The Walking Dead." This fourty-five minute episode had lots of dialogue, some cheesy conflicts and lots of sappiness, but no zombies (or almost none)!
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Special Movie Screenings and Film Features in Victoria, British Columbia the Week of December 6th-12thThis is a look at film's showing in and around Victoria, B.C. the week of December 6th to the 12th. Over a half dozen special screenings are taking place across the city and details on each of them are below.
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John V. Soto's "Needle" and Uncovering a Mysterious Killer: A Movie ReviewJohn V. Soto is the predominant horror writer and director in Australia. His latest feature, "Needle," shows that mystery in horror has not died. Find out what makes this feature stand out from others, aside from its suspense.
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Ingroups, Outgroups and Identity Suppression Amongst Homosexual Teens: An AnalysisThis was a paper for my Social Psychology course written at the University of Victoria. This research paper was scored highly, but a critique involved "too many quotes." However, evidence requires scientific proof. The essay, in its entirety, is below.
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IFC Films Announces a December 3rd Relese Date for French Creature Feature PreyA look at Antoine Blossier's progress in regards to Prey. IFC Films will debut this film on its video-on-deman feature December 5th.
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"The Walking Dead" and Going in Circles Outside of Atlanta: A Television Review of Episode 5 ("Wildfire")Episode 5 ("Wildfire") debuted on the AMC channel November 28th. In this review, elements like character arcs, depth and action are looked at to find meaning in the zombie apocalypse.
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The Killing of Jacob Marr and Desensitization to Violence: A Movie Review and EditorialThis is a look at a film called The Killing of Jacob Marr, which is currently seeking distribution. As well, some new research on the effects of watching violence and its relation to aggression is interlaced. Have a read.
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"The Walking Dead" and Returning to Atlanta: A Television Review of Episode 4 ("Vatos")"The Walking Dead" is not shambling along, with this fourth episode. This latest showing garnered 4.8 million viewers (zap2it) and the reels had a balance of action and character development. Find out a little more in this review of "Vatos."
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"Dark Metropolis" and Thrilling Science Fiction: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of the upcoming release Dark Metropolis. This science fiction title is set 300 hundred years in the future and fans of the fantastic will want to pick up this title December 14. Read the review to find out why.
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Siege of the Dead and Escaping a Zombiefied Berlin: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of Siege of the Dead, which has already released in the UK. However, a release in North America is not certain. Find out why this zombie styled thriller needs a boat ride to Canadian and US shores.
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The Disappearance of Alice Creed and Constant Tension: A Movie ReviewThe Disappearance of Alice Creed is a tense kidnap thriller, which was shot in Briton. Now, the film is moving to North America on DVD November 23rd and here is an early review!
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"The Walking Dead" Episode 3 ("Tell it to the Frogs") and Developing Bonds: A Television ReviewThis is a review of the third episode in AMC's zombie series "The Walking Dead." Here things cool down briefly at camp, while Atlanta begins to heat up. Read the review of this intriguing episode here.
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Amish Romance and Family Division in the Hallmark Channel's Latest Television Production 'The Shunning'The family and romantic life of the Amish are mostly mysterious elements. Author Beverly Lewis describes some of the challenges of Amish married life in her 1997 novel "The Shunning." Now this tense tale is being adapted to film by The Hallmark Channel.
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An Offering of Friendship in Books I and II of Chaucer's Troilus and CriseydeThis is a response paper for a torturous Geoffrey Chaucer course, which was marked as "hampered by insufficient attention to detail" and "make better use of assignment to argue point" and "too much padding." Enjoy!
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Deadland and Searching for Meaning in the Ashes: A Movie ReviewDeadland is not a zombie film, but one which takes place after WW III. Death is all around, but love still flourishes. Have a read of why humanity might still have a chance, despite the detriments of post-apocalyptic landscape.
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The Last Man and Camping Without Ghost Stories: A Movie ReviewThe Last Man is a British release, which is extremely independent. The film is so independent that sets are forgotten along with interesting dialogue. Find out what watching a film of this calibre makes one feel.
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Altitude and Not Enough Lift-Off: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of Kaare Andrew's first film as a director. Andrew's brings some of his knowledge as a graphic artist to this horror show and the results are slightly average. Find out why.
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"The Walking Dead" and Screaming Through Atlanta: A Television Review of Episode 2 (Guts)This is a review of the infection television series "The Walking Dead." The episode "Guts" gets a positive review here thanks to AMC's attention to detail.
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The Walking Dead: Episode 1 Days Gone by and Solid Introductions: A Television Episode ReviewThis a review of AMC's premiere episode of the zombie styled thriller "The Walking Dead." Cars explode, guns fire and officer Rick Grimes gets trapped in Atlanta. Find out what else happens and why.
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I.C.U. And the Joy of the Stop Button: A Movie ReviewI.C.U. is a film from director Aash Aaron and from Australia. Aaron seems to be competing with Uwe Boll for the title of worst director ever!
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XII and a Bloody Form of Justice: A Movie ReviewThis a film which is unreleased in North America and XII is a film from Michael A. Nickles. Nickles' might be best known for starring in Hamburger Hill, but now he might be best know for writing of creative serial killers.
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Venturing into the Supernatural in "Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal:" A Television Series ReviewThis is a review of a boxset of "Psi Factor," which aired between 1996 and 2000. This show was hosted by Dan Ackroyd and now fans can look back at an in-depth review on this supernatural series.
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Shank and Gangland Terror in East London: A Movie ReviewThis is the first feature film from Revolver Entertainment's Gunslinger production arm and Shank brings an urban music scene to the gritty, dangerous streets of a futuristic East London. Released recently: October 5th on DVD.
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Demons and Other Inconveniences and Enjoying the Darkness: A Book ReviewThis is a book review of author Dan Dillard's "Demons and Other Inconveniences," which is an anthology of short, horror stories.
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Four Stories of St. Julian and Bloody Murder: A Movie ReviewThis is an independent film from Shane Thueson that flew under this reviewer's radar, until now. This thriller released August 24th on DVD and the film incorporates the patron Saint of murderers.
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The Misfortunates, Strong Drink, and Misadventures: A Movie ReviewA review of a smallish Belgium film, which looks at alcoholism, society and those struggling for something more. This film was released September 28th on DVD.
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Die-Ner (Get It?) and a Second Chance at Life: A Movie ReviewThis is a film from distributor Osiris Entertainment, which makes zombies, in film, look good again. Have a read of what an independent film can do.
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Basement and Dankness: A Movie ReviewThis is a film which was released only in the UK, August 23rd. The reason for this limited territory release is explained inside.
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Morality and Poetical Devices in Chaucer's The Legend of LucreceThis is a response paper for my English 344B: Chaucer's Troilus and Minor Works class. This paper takes on "The Legend of Good Women" and specifically the tale "The Legend of Lucrece," in a poetical analysis.
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Lake Placid 3 and Not Feeding the Animals: A Movie ReviewThis is an early review for the Unrated version of Lake Placid 3. Yes, there is plenty of nudity, gore and maniacal, man-eating crocs', but where is the plot? Releases October 26th on DVD
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Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives and Surprises: A Movie ReviewThis is an early review of Breaking Glass Picture's Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives. This is a controversial film, which has been protested by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Releases November 9th on DVD.
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Aphra Behn, Comedy, and Gender Norms in the DisappointmentThis is a response paper written for my English 373: Restoration and Comedy class, which was graded as "fluently written, intelligent and agreeable," but requiring deeper analysis and the use of clearer meanings. Enjoy.
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Brain Dead and Low Expectations: A Movie ReviewBreaking Glass Pictures has released several copies of their latest release, Brain Dead, to the press. Here is an early review of this low brow indie title.
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Aaah! Zombies!! and Blissful Ignorance: A Movie ReviewThis is a preview review of a film which releases October 19th. This is a zombie themed film, with romance introduced among the undead.
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Not Even Death and Choosing Your Victims: A Short Film ReviewThis is an exclusive review of a film that is currently on the film festival circuit. Next stop LA's Screamfest.
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The Last Seven and Living in Limbo: A Movie ReviewA review of a thriller which was only released in the UK. The Last Seven stars Danny Dyer, Simon Phillips, and Tamer Hassan.
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The Chamber in Chaucer's The Book of the DuchessThis paper was written as part of a peer review edit, where 2 out of 3 editors gave a pass. The 3rd editor who advised revision was overruled by the teacher. Enjoy.
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Drew Daywalt's Camera Obscura on Daily Motion October 1stA preview of director Daywalt's latest web series, which will be shown exclusively on Daily Motion.
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Horror Comedy Zombie Roadkill to Premiere Undead Squirrels on Fearnet October 4th!A look at a new web series, which will debut exclusively through the horror webstie FEARnet.com
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Guillermo Del Toro Releases His Second Book in the Strain Trilogy: The FallA preview of Del Toro's latest book, which involves the myghological vampire and viruses run rampant in New York City.
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The Red Door and Letting Go of Reality: A Short Movie ReviewFew have been offered a glimpse of Jason Bognacki's The Red Door, but now the portal is open and here is the review.
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McG and Thor Freudenthal to Produce Espionage and Thrills in Aim HighMcG is the director behind Terminator: Salvation and the producer on an upcoming sci-fi series called "Aim High." Read the details inside.
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Bryan Singer Signs on with Warner Bros. For Futuristic Series H+Bryan Singer might be best known for his directing of the excellent "Trick 'r Treat," but soon he will be known for his work in sci-fi.
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Colin and Undead Romance: A Movie ReviewHave a read of a review on the $100 dollar film, which has made a sensation for earning several distribution deals. This film releases October 19th on DVD in the US/Canada.
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Red Princess Blues and Taming Wolves: A Short Film ReviewThis is a short, which is marketing itself almost exclusively through the Iphone. Have a read of the review before purchasing.
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The Asylum Lets the Depraved 8213: Gacy House Loose on DVDThe Asylum is most know for their spoofs, but this company also delves into the dark cinema. This is the case with 8213: Gacy House.
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Swedish Author John Ajvide Lindqvist Brings More Brilliance with the Novel Handling the UndeadLet the Right One In author Lindqvist is in a similar genre, but this time the undead invade Stockholm.
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The Awakened and Stirring Sci-Fi: A Movie ReviewThis is the first or one of the first movie reviews for director Adrian DeLude and Eric Nichol's sci-fi thriller The Awakened. Exciting, intriguing and already spawning a sequel, the review is here!
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Grimm Love and Inhumane Delicacies: A Movie ReviewGrimm Love is based in fact and involves a real case of human cannibalism in Germany. Read the grisly details here.
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Airline Disaster and Mostly Good Times Had: A Movie ReviewThis is another Asylum picture, which released this Summer (2010). Airline Disaster is actually a good film suprisingly.
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Titanic II and Vanity: A Movie ReviewA look at why a director should never step in front of the lens.
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The Dead Matter and Excellence: A Movie ReviewThe Dead Matter stars Andrew Divoff, Tom Savini and others, in a tale of drug addicted vampires. Released in the Summer of 2010, a review of the film is here.
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Stricken and Overcoming Pain: A Movie ReviewThis is one of the only reviews of director Matthew Sconce's Stricken, which recently won Best Horror at the Action on Film Film International Film Festival. Find out how it won this award.
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Flick and Colourful Blood Splatter: A Movie ReviewThis is a very underground horror film from the UK, that deserves a whole lot more attention for visual appearance, acting (Faye Dunaway), and the villainous plotline.
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Director Drew Daywalt Talks About the Ringbearer, Naked, Polydeus and More Upcoming Horror Projects!Daywalt is the owner of Daywalt Fear Factory, an award winner, and an avid creator of horror on film. Find out how Daywalt keeps so many projects going.
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Dead Man Running and Punchlines: A Movie ReviewDead Man Running is a UK shot film and a twist on the usual saying: "dead man walking," which references a death row inmate. Have a listen to why inevitable death can create laughter.
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The Maze and Amazement: A Movie ReviewThis reviewer was privileged to write one of the first reviews for Monarch Home Video's The Maze. The film takes place in a corn maze and few characters make their way through the film alive.
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Pig Hunt and Bringing a 2000lb Oink to Horror: A Movie ReviewPig Hunt competed in this year's Fangoria Frightfest, but did not win. However, this is one of the better films that this reviewers has scene this year.
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Brainjacked and Regressing to Adolescence: A Movie ReviewAn early review of Brainjacked from Breaking Glass Pictures, which releases on DVD August 31, 2010. Have a read of a film that is more immaturity than entertainment
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Darkness and Breaking Through to the Light: A Movie ReviewDarkness is being distributed by Breaking Glass Pictures and this company has chosen only a half dozen reviewers to view the film. Here is one of those reviews.
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Sublimating Sexual Desire in Love's Labour's LostAn essay for Shakespeare and Comedy, which was marked as "a mish mash, unorganized, and unfocused" - enjoy!
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Death and Dying in Stand by MeThis is a short article I wrote for a Health Psychology class on death and dying in cinema. The film I chose to cover was the classic Stand by Me.
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Poe and Misery: A Movie ReviewPoe is a film from Metropolis Pictures, which has not yet been released. Find out why you will not want to hold your breath for the release.
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Dark House and Believable Bloodshed: A Movie ReviewDark House is the winner of the Fangoria Frightfest 2010 contest, where the film beat out seven others for a theatrical release.
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Fragile and Letting Go: A Movie ReviewA review of Jaume Balaguero's ([Rec] 2) Fragile, which released in Spain in 2005 and now North America in 2010.
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Mick Garris Talks Fear Itself, Masters of Horror and Roger Corman: An InterviewMick Garris is one of the central creators of the "Fear Itself" television series and a participant on the "Masters of Horror" series. Here Garris talks about the process of filmmaking and working with Roger Corman.
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Chad Ferrin Chats About Horror Filmmaking, Inspirations and His Upcoming Dances with WerewolvesDirector Chad Ferrin is familiar with many facets of the film industry. From producer to writer to actor Chad Ferrin has done all of these. Now, he talks about his most recent directing experiences.
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The Potential Health Benefits of Moderate Coffee DrinkingA four page report on moderate coffee drinking and health benefits, which was graded as "unfocused" and "off topic." Enjoy.
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Fireball and Pyrotechnic Fun: A Movie ReviewThis flick was originally released on SyFy. Now, the film is available on DVD and here is an early review.
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Road Kill and Mystery: A Movie ReviewRoad Kill was shot in the hot Australian outback and this film is mostly good with a little bad or evil thrown in.
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Prey and BullS^%$: A Movie ReviewAustralia has several good quality horror films coming to N. America in 2010. Prey is not one of them.
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Worm and Negativity: A Short Film ReviewA look at Richard Powell's Worm, which looks at a teacher who has mastered the art of passive-aggressive behaviour. Read the review.
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Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! and Low Budget Charm: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of one of Chad Ferrin's earlier pieces entitled Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill!. The picture involves a mentally handicapped child, his love for a bunny, and serial murder.
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Last Breath and Surviving Torture: A Movie ReviewAn early review of Ty Jones' film Last Breath, which is currently making stops on the film festival circuit.
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2084 and Hope: A Movie ReviewProducer Carlos Solis has chosen only a few reviewers to screen the sci-fi thriller 2084. Here is one of those few exclusive reviews.
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Sympathy and Crowded Rooms: A Movie ReviewAndrew Moorman's first feature was set on one set and made for $6500. Budgetary limits made this film unexceptional, but above average for a first feature film.
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Temptation and Easy Prey: A Movie ReviewThis is director Catherine Taylor's first feature and the film highlights vampires in a London downtown core.
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Sister's Keeper and Creative Charm: A Movie ReviewAn overview of one of MTI Home Video's 2010 releases. This feature has won an Audience's Choice Award at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in 2007.
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Fearnet Launches a Horror Cable Channel October 1st, 2010A look at the press release for Fearnet, which is branching out in to the television world.
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Clemency and Justice: A Movie ReviewThis is director Joseph Albanese's first production and the film is an example of excellence behind and in front of the camera.
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Golden Earrings and Running with Scissors: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of Marion Kerr's first feature film entitled "Golden Earrings." This is a low-budget, independent horror feature that puts one character's sanity in question.
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The Survival of the Dead DVD Extras and Blu-Ray Special FeaturesA preview of the special features for Survival of the Dead on DVD August 24th. This sequel acts, looks and feels like a horror western.
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[Rec] 2 and the Devil's Wrath: A Movie Review[Rec] 2 will have a limited theatrical release July 9th, so have a look at an early review before the release right here.
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Zapruter Finalizes a Script on Monster in the WoodsDirector and writer Jason Horton moves along with his non-fiction horror thriller Monsters in the Woods. Check out this update.
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Jack Says and the Mundane: A Movie ReviewJack Says was released in 2008 and two sequels have followed. Have a look at director Bob Phillips first film, which is neo-noir styled
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Up Under the Stairs and Dark Imaginations: A Short Film ReviewDarin Read brings a personal story to a short film involving ghost stories and family conflicts.
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Cornered! and First Impressions: A Movie ReviewCornered! stars Steve Guttenberg and is director Daniel Maze's first film and a good start to an early film career.
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50 Cent Stars and Writes Crime Thriller Gun50 Cent's life is partially used as a source for his latest film Gun, which was created by Hannibal Pictures.
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Rampage and Ruthless Violence: A Movie ReviewThis is a review of notorious director Uwe Boll's latest Rampage.
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A City in Flames in Dan Rickard's Zombie Epic Darkest DayDan Rickard's undead styled film has been five years in the making and shortly the film released for horror film fans.
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Werewolves and Brawlers Collide in Sxv'leithan's Action Thriller GrowlWerewolves and mixed martial arts blend in this latest from Sxv'leithan Essex called Growl.
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Cigarette Girl and Sexiness: A Movie ReviewCigarette Girl is an independent film from Guerilla Monster Films, which moves ahead in to the future twenty-five years to show a world where a pack of smokes are $63 a pack.
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The Shadow Within and Visits from the Afterlife: A Movie ReviewAnother review of a MTI Home Video release, which showcases Beth Winslet's acting talents (sister to Kate Winslet).
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After.Life On DVD August 3rd, 2010 - DVD/Blu-Ray ExtrasA look at the special features on both the DVD and Blu-Ray releases of After.Life starring Christina Ricci, Justin Long, and Liam Neeson.
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Creature of Darkness and Unbelievable Characters: A Movie ReviewA review of MTI Home Video's 2010 release Creature of Darkness, which puts a 6' alien up against a group of low-intelligence campers.
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Jason Horton Talks Indie Horror Filmmaking and Overcoming Challenges: An In-Depth InterviewThis is an exclusive look at horror film director Jason Horton's upcoming features and the production Trap, which was released earlier this week (May 29th).
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Samuel Bleak Goes Cajun for a 2010 ShootSamuel Bleak has many stars showing in this feature to be shot in Thobodaux, LA.
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Sutures for the Sick, the Healthy, and the Soon to Be DeadMTI will distribute Sutures to DVD July 20th and some of the details from the production can be found here.
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Solitary Will Push Characters and Viewers to Their Breaking Points June 4th at DWFSolitary will highlight the Dances with Films Film Festival. Find out why.
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Broken Springs Provides Zombie Moonshine at Dances with FilmsOne of several showings at the Dances with Films Film Festival is the independent horror movie Broken Springs. Preview the film here
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Remote and Second Chances: A Short Film ReviewRemote is as we speak on the film festival circuit, which takes a look at time travel, serial killers, and second chances.
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The Girl with the Red Riding Hood Early Cast Line-upThe latest re-envioning of the Little Red Riding Hood will be from director Catherine Hardwicke for a 2011 release.
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IFC to Show La Horde/The Horde on VOD in AugustOne of the most anticipated zombie styled thrillers comes by way of France in the The Horde. Find out some early details from the film here.
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Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to Begin Shooting Intruders in June 2010A preview of Fresnadillo's (28 Weeks Later) Intruders, which will be shot in Madrid.
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Haunted Sets Matthew Fox Against the Undead in Simon ReduxA review of The Haunted television series which showed first in 2002 and now secondly on DVD.
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Salvage and Disappointment: A Movie ReviewA look at Lawrence Gough's first feature film as a director that received funding from both BBC Films and the UK Film Council. How was their money spent?
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The Wicker Man to Be Remade for a Second Time as the Wicker TreeAfter the abysmal 2006 production of The Wicker Man starring Nicholas Cage, The Wicker Tree will remake the film once again.
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Zombie Culture Logging the Undead Since 1930Zombie Culture with be a horror anthology that chronicles most of the zombie films to date.
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Nude Nuns with Big Guns was Recently at Cannes: A Movie PreviewOne of the most effective uses of titles is NNWB, which was recently at Cannes and now has a full synopsis seen below.
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The Fallen's Full SynopsisThe Fallen stars notables Tito Ortiz, Dean Cain and others. Read a preview of the film before the release date.
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S.E.R.E. And Focus: A Movie ReviewS.E.R.E. consists of a group of actors and their teacher who star as military aviators, or as a prison guard. The filmed released May 11th, read the review.
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College Fright Night Moves in to Production with Jason Mewes StarringA look ahead to an independent film from Lyon Motion Pictures.
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The Shadow Within Releases Blackness on DVD May 25thMTI Video is distributing the horror film The Shadow Within at the end of the month. View some of the early details from the film.
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Horror Doc' Under the Scares Shows at Tribeca May 29thUnder the Scares goes the distance to tell a story about the difficulties of independent horror filmmaking.
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Neighbor Slashes Its Way to DVD July 27thAmerica Olivo stars with her husband Christian Campbell in the film Neighbor, seen here.
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XII's Director Michael A. Nickles Gets Unmasked: An In-Depth InterviewMichael A. Nickles is one of the stars of Hamburger Hill, a graduate of New York University, and most recently the director of horror, thriller XII.
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Spirit Camp Screens LA June 5th at Dances with FilmsSpirit Camp has moved around on the film festival circuit primarily through Texas, but now the film premieres on the Westcoast at the DWF.
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A First Look at Killer by NatureKiller By Nature stars Armand Assante, Ron Perlman and others in a one of a kind thriller.
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Last Day of Summer/Held Captive Seeks Domestic DistributionComparing marketing schemes of Last Day of Summer.
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The Last Exorcism with a World Premiere at LAFFThe full film schedule is coming out for the Los Angeles Film Festival. Have a look at one of the more horrifying entries in The Last Exorcism.
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Breadcrumbs Re-envisions Hansel and GretelWhat if Hansel and Gretel was more horrifying than the original? If this sounds interesting then check out Breadcrumbs inside.
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Frost Road Begins Production in 2010An early look at a new zombie genred film that promises to put characters in a constant threat. Prepare for take-off 2011.
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All About Evil Shows in the Beyond at LAFFAll About Evil's next festival stop is the Los Angeles Film Festival. Preview the film before seeing this horror flick in person.
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Bitter Feast's World Premiere at the 2010 LA Film FestivalBitter Feast is a comedic look with strokes of horror that will show at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June.
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Deliver Us Completes ProductionDeliver Us is a film that looks at those with anxiety through a bloody eye.
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Temptation Draws Blood June 29th on DVDA look at a horror film from London that adds a little more sensuality to the genre courtesy of Catherine Taylor.
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Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! Blasts Shotgun Shells on DVD June 1stChad Ferrin comes up with a comedic piece of iconic film with Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill!. Have a read of a preview before the film's release.
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America Olivo Talks Horror Film MakingAmnerica Olivo talks about her latest film projects Neighbor and Circle in this exclusive interview.
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Ghosts Don't Exist and the Testing of FaithGhosts Don't Exist is an indie thriller that revitalizes the common ghost story and adds in some twists and turns.
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Worm Will Show at Wildsound May 29thWorm will show with horror short Remote at the Wildsound Toronto Film Festival beginning May 29th. Check out the synopsis for Worm here.
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The Butcher Brothers Gear Up to Shoot Black SunsetThe Butcher Brothers are moving on to a new horror project entitled Black Sunset, which will shoot in Mexico.
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Meth and Excitement: A Short Film ReviewMeth is a negative look at drug use, but the film delivers this message in a creative way.
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I Spit on Your Grave Confirms 2010 ReleaseOne of several remakes for 2010 includes I Spit on Your Grave a re-look at Meir Zarchi's film of the same name.
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Cropsey to Show at the IFC Center June 4thA look an indie thriller that will show across North America June 4th.
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Mark Garris to Helm Stephen King Adaption of Bag of BonesBag of Bones is soon to be a television mini-series courtesy of actor Bruce Willis. Find out more.
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Long Pigs on DVD June 8thLong Pigs is a mockumentary that was shown at the Texas Frightmare Weekend recently. Now, fans from coast to coast can see the film June 8th.
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Julin in Cherry Bomb for 2010Julin is an established star in the Texas film industry. Find out a little more about her latest project Cherry Bomb.
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Legion DVD/Blu-Ray Specs' AnnouncedA look at all the special features on the Legion release which showcase several featurettes on the making of the film
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Salvage Washes Up on DVD Shelves July 6thSalvage is a low budget film that was supported by BBC Films and UK Films for release in the UK and North America.
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Vampegeddon and Lesbian College Students: A Pairing Made in Heaven or HellA look at the sexploitation feature Vampegeddon which released May 4th.
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Cut the Strings on Your Puppet Master: Axis of Evil DVD June 15hA look at the eight sequel in the long running Puppet Master film franchise.
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The Asylum Brings an Airline Disaster June 29thThe Asylum is the producer of what has sometimes been called rip-off features. Only this time, the Airline Disaster might be something original.
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A Big Sucker is on the Move in MichiganSucker is Big Screen Entertainment's (Babysitter Wanted) latest production that looks similar to the creature features of old.
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The Commune and the '70s: A Movie ReviewElisabeth Fies' feature The Commune delivers intrigue via myths from Greek Tragedy that involve incest and self-mutilation
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Oaty Goodness Mixed with BloodThis is a preview for Sean Gordon's feature the Oatmeal Killer, which will show 2010 once distribution is found.
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The Ring Three in Negotiations for Cast and CrewA preview of Hideo Nakata's future film The Ring 3 with David Loucka to write.
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A Rogue Terrorist Unleashes Nuclear Horrors in UnthinkableA look at Samuel Jackson's latest film endeavour, Unthinkable.
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The Weathered Underground and Interaction: A Movie ReviewA look at a film that is like a choose-your-own-adventure styled book and why this film is so fun.
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A Light in the Darkness and Cryptic Message: A Movie ReviewA Light in the Darkness is an indie film that builds through a slow burn with strange characters entering and exiting the feature. This review is more of a warning.
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The UK's Dead Gone Buried for 2011A look ahead at a horror feature that involves disappearing gypsies and a local gravedigger.
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Psychosis is the Least of Your WorriesA look ahead at Reg Traviss' Psychosis, which is a horror production slated for a 2010 release.
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The Crazies Special Features RevealedA look at all the extras on the DVD/Blu-Ray copies of The Crazies, which releases June 29th.
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Little Erin Merryweather and Trauma: A Movie ReviewThis review goes back to 2003 and reviews one of the horror highlights from that year.
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Dead in the Water and Frustration: A Movie ReviewDead in the Water is a 2005 release that incorporates zombies into a confusing storyline. Have a read of a film review that acknowledges the film's strengths/weaknesses
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Circle and Madness: A Movie ReviewAn early review of Michael W. Watkins Circle which will be released by Indican Pictures soon.
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Suspense Thriller the Cry of the Owl on DVD June 8thA look at Julia Stiles latest feature The Cry of the Owl.
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Three Will Be Caged for Unspeakable HorrorsA preview of TF1 International's Caged for release in 2010.
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Will Anyone Remain when the Lights Go Out?An early look at Fabrice Gobert's Lights Out from TF1 International.
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Steve Austin Fights to Remember the Past in the StrangerA preview of the action drama The Stranger, which shows June 1st on DVD.
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Director Frank Darabont Announces Six Zombie Styled Episoes for AMCZombies will move to television again soon care of director Frank Darabont.
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Wolf Moon in Your Living Room June 22ndLionsgate will show Wolf Moon on DVD June 22nd. Get the films specs' here.
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XII People on One Man's Hit List May 11thShot in England, XII is a horror film of revenge and blood-lust. Read the synopsis here.
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Bloodlock on DVD June 8thAn early look at the supernatural thriller Bloodlock which moves to DVD June 8th.
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The Devil's Gravestone and Revenge: A Movie ReviewA look at director Jay Roach's The Devil's Gravestone, which has recently received distribution.
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Leaving a Legacy at Tribeca 2010A look at the feature Legacy, which shows in Tribeca next Tues (April 27th).
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La Horde in Los Angeles at the City of Lights, City of Angels Film FestivalA preview of the COLCOA Film Festival which is hosting the North American premiere of La Horde.
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Shutter Island DVD Specs' Now AvailableA look at all the extras on the Blu-Ray and DVD releases of Shutter Island.
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Spring Break Comes Early This YearA look at the Spring Break Massacre which shows on DVD April 20th.
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Go with Godspeed to Purchase This Film April 20th on DVDGodspeed will be available on DVD April 20th. Find out all the details on the film before buying.
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Being Locked in a Room is a True Test of WillsLocked in a Room has completed shooting and now some more cast details are available.
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Julin on the Set of Renfield: The UndeadA look at Renfield: The Undead which releases in October 2010.
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One Showing Only of 5150 Elm's Way at the NFFA preview of French horror film 5150 Elm's Way which plays Newport April 23rd.
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The Perfect Breed Take on the Civil War in This SynopsisA preview of Scott Hansen's The Perfect Breed, which is about a group of vampires who struggle during the Civil War.
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Refresh Yourself with This Synopsis from NewportAn overview of the the thriller Refresh, which plays Newport April 26th.
