My Review Of “The Haunting Of Harry Payne”

“The Haunting Of Harry Payne” is a British horror film written by John Mangan and directed by Martyn Pick. It is a atmospheric thriller starring Tony Scannell, Graham Cole, Anouska Mond, Fliss Walton, Katy Manning, P.H. Moriarty and Neil Maskell. The plot follows Harry Payne who lives a very unsettled life even as an ex-gangster now seeking a new start after his release from incarceration. After settling in a small community to be near his wife committed to a close by hospice for mental issues, more troubles come to Harry Payne. He becomes the prime suspect of a series of brutal murders while dealing with the reputation that has followed him. However there are more maleficent works at play. “The Haunting Of Harry Payne” is a modern blend of supernatural thriller and murder mystery twisted into one chillingly good tale.

The story of “The Haunting Of Harry Payne” isn’t over-complicated or extremely complex but there is enough depth within this drama to keep you enthralled from start to finish. With just enough layers of past, and present to build the characters and still keep you in suspense. Thankfully the actors all give stellar performances that bring the story alive convincingly without overstating or becoming a hindrance. Plus the ending is one that I did not see coming at all. And the supernatural element is a creepy, haunting one that rises to a delightful finale that does not disappoint.

The effects and kills are on the tamer side of horror with most of the deaths taking place just beyond camera’s reach-so gore-hounds may be a bid disappointed. However I don’t think they will be any less entertained by the deaths because they are more classical moments that tease the brutality with screams, blood-splatter and a few moments of carnage but all in context. The story is a really mature, well executed blend of all the elements that make film’s like this practically brilliant on the whole. “The Haunting Of Harry Payne” is a film that should entertain almost any horror fan!

Release Date Set For “Antisocial”

Breaking Glass Pictures, Vicious Circle Films and Monster Pictures have announced that horror film “Antisocial” will be released on VOD Dec. 10th 2013.  The film will be followed by a DVD release in  January 2014. “Antisocial” is directed by Cody Calahan in his directorial debut. It stars Michelle Mylett, Cody Ray Thompson, Adam Christie and Ana Alic. The film has been receiving some pretty tight reviews on the festival circuit. “Antisocial” will be available on Amazon, iTunes and major platforms.  Antisocial sees a New Year celebration between a small group of friends turn into a vicious fight for survival when a mysterious viral outbreak forces them to stay indoors.

Five university friends gather at a house party to ring in the New Year. Unbeknownst to them, an epidemic has erupted outside, causing outbreaks around the world. With nowhere else to turn, they barricade themselves indoors with only their phones, laptops, and other tech devices. They use their devices to research the possible cause of this outbreak.

Information and video footage over flow their computers as they descend further into the cause and the ensuing chaos. As the virus spreads, the mood in the house changes from fear to paranoia. Who is safe? Who can they trust? Reality becomes blurred as they slowly discover the source of the virus causing the sickness…and there is no going back.

Trailer For Horror Thriller “Kantemir”

The horror thriller “Kantemir” is currently in post-production but a trailer has been released for the film which stars Robert Englund. “Kantemir” is directed by Ben Samuels and also stars Diane Cary, Daniel Gadi, Justine Griffiths, Stu Stone. The film follows a group of actors who become possessed by a haunted play.

A group of actors gather in a remote Northeastern town to rehearse for a mysterious stage production, only to be plunged into a hellish world where their real lives mirror the grisly story of the play.










Kantemir Movie Trailer from Indie Chi Productions on Vimeo.

“The Truck” Revs Up For Release

Riley Hollow Films has released the second theatrical trailer and a new poster to coincide with the DVD release of their feature length road horror film “The Truck”.

”The Truck” is the second feature length film written and directed by Lee Vervoort, following his breakthrough movie Gun Town. The new movie debuted recently at a gala premiere in Lafayette Kentucky where the movie was filmed, to rave reviews. Vervoort is taking the movie on the road, setting up screenings and special events in support of the independent film. Vervoort said of this unconventional approach "We plan to premier the film around the United States as much as we can by way of theater rental and other venues willing to show it. It's a good way to get the film seen in front of a variety of audiences in addition to conventions and such."

The DVD is available now at Amazon along with 18x24 inch posters. It boasts several special features including a blooper reel, behind the scenes interviews with the cast & crew, and a full length audio commentary with writer/director Lee Vervoort and Director of Photography Jim Dougherty.

“The Truck” stars John Michael Morris as Roger Newman, and Rachelle Christine as Alice Mason. The movie also co-stars Jenna Nichole Ruiz playing a teenage hitch hiker, and re-teams Vervoort with members of his Gun Town cast, Tim Emery and Andy Grace. The film was shot in western Kentucky by cinematographer Jim Dougherty. The film was scored by Danny Lee Ramsey who also makes a special appearance in the film.

“The Truck” was Executive Produced by husband and wife team, Ronald Harry Dunn and Faith Diane Dunn. Vervoort shares producer credit with another husband & wife team Tim & Carole Emery of Copper Canyon Ranch L.L.C. Cameron McCasland serves as co-producer. Vervoort & McCasland have previously collaborated on both “Gun Town” and “The Lashman”.

My Review Of “Aeon The Last Vampyre On Earth”

“Aeon: The Last Vampyre On Earth” is a dramatic thriller from director Daniel Falicki and stars April Basile, Daniel Falicki, Chris Eddy, Joseph Charles McIntosh in what turns out to be a surprisingly suspenseful, intense film. The story focuses on the philosophical debate between the last of two surviving species. One, a millennial creature of the night, both primal and superior, the other is the last of the human race. Fleeing a cataclysm of unimaginable origin, Catherine Murnau finds refuge in a warehouse that is barely standing after an apocalyptic extinction event. She and Aeon, the last vampyre battle wits and each other. Through the course of the story Catherine shows enough fortitude to engage the eternal in an inquisitive dialog which reveals a history of the planet and humanity far different than the one she knows.

“Aeon: The Last Vampyre On Earth” is a taut melodrama with some pretty intense suspense. The bulk of which hinges on the ability of the two actors portraying the nightmarish colloquy during the devastating end of the world. An ability which comes through very well due to the commitment the actors give to these two characters. The back-and-forth coupled with the chilling, dingy surrounding makes for one heck of an atmospheric thriller. At times the character of Aeon seems to surpass Catherine in delivering some mesmerizing confab but the two really bring the viewer in to the story completely. It is worth mentioning that Aeon is truly refreshing as a throwback to a gothic, non-romanticized vampire in this story. No hunky, ultra-fab, trendy vamp here, just a terrifying, primal creature far superior in knowledge and ability.

Now the production and effects in “Aeon: The Last Vampyre On Earth” is on the low budget side but executed with enough passion and vision that it never takes from the over all visual concept. The action is on a very low level as well with most of the chills and suspense relying on dramatic accentuation combined with sound effects-which at times made me jump. There are moments that the story falters somewhat toward indulgence but never completing reaches the point to become unwatchable. Mostly the film is a classic and timeless allegory of humanity and morality. Overall “Aeon: The Last Vampyre On Earth” is a very cool, and captivating melodrama, one that has me believing that it is worthy of some theatrical stage production in a small off Broadway sort of way.

German Poster And Trailer For “Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero”

Check out the official German poster and trailer for, straight to home video, third installment “Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero”. The film will hit the German DVD market on June 2, 2014. “Patient Zero” is directed by Kaare Andrews and stars  Sean Astin, Currie Graham, Ryan Donowho, Brando Eaton, Jillian Murray, Mitch Ryan, Solly Duran, Lydia Hearst, Claudette Lali. No word on North American distribution yet.

When a cruise ship in the Caribbean collides with an abandoned research vessel, a deadly virus is unleashed. Passengers must find a way to survive before the flesh eating disease consumes them all.



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Trailer Released For “A Haunted House 2”

Check out the first trailer released for horror spoof sequel “A Haunted House 2”. The film hits theatres on March 24th 2014.

After losing his possessed girlfriend Kisha in a car crash, Malcolm (Marlon Wayans) meets and falls for Megan, a single white mother of two. As he moves into a new home with the family, Malcolm discovers bizarre paranormal events surrounding the children and the property. To complicate matters, a back-from-the-dead Kisha moves in across the street, and there’s nothing worse than the scorn of a demonic ex-girlfriend…

With spine-tingling tension and hilarious punch-lines A Haunted House 2 spoofs supernatural horror movie hits such as Paranormal Activity 4, Sinister, The Possession, Insidious, The Conjuring, and more. This time… it’s not just the house that’s haunted!

David Bradley To Portray Prof. Abraham Setrakian In ‘The Strain’

Deadline is reporting that British actor David Bradley, of “Harry Potter” and ‘Game Of Thrones’ fame, will portray vampire eradicator Prof. Abraham Setrakian in FX’s new series ‘The Strain’, adapted from del Toro and Hogan’s supernatural thriller novel series. The character of Setrakian was recast after the pilot episode was shot with John Hurt playing the part.  The series is set for a summer 2014 release. Read the rest of the details on the show here!

‘The Strain’ is a high-concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the Centers for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called on to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. Setrakian is a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may be the only one with answers – if anyone will listen.

The beginning of the book trilogy’s story begins with a Boeing 777 that arrives at JFK, on its way across the tarmac, when it suddenly stops dead. All window shades are pulled down. All lights are out. All communication channels have gone quiet. Crews on the ground are lost for answers, but an alert goes out to the CDC. Dr. Ephraim "Eph" Goodweather, head of their Canary project, a rapid-response team that investigates biological threats, gets the call and boards the plane. What he finds makes his blood run cold.

In a pawnshop in Spanish Harlem, a former professor and survivor of the Holocaust named Abraham Setrakian knows something is happening. And he knows the time has come, that a war is brewing.
So begins a battle of mammoth proportions as the vampiric virus that has infected New York begins to spill out into the streets. Eph, who is joined by Setrakian and a motley crew of fighters, must now find a way to stop the contagion and save his city - a city that includes his wife and son - before it is too late.

“Mad Max 4: Fury Road” Release Date Set

A release date has been set for “Mad Max 4: Fury Road”. The film will hit theatres May 15th 2015. “Fury Road” is directed by George Miller and stars Tom Hardy, Nicholas Hoult, Charlize Theron, and Mel Gibson.

"Mad Max is caught up with a group of people fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by the Imperator Furiosa. This movie is an account of the Road War which follows. It is based on the Word Burgers of the History Men and eyewitness accounts of those who survived."
The film will be set shortly before the events of “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and the above events are chronologically rumored to occur in the 5 year gap between the first and second films

New International Trailer Released For “Robocop”

Check out the new international trailer for “Robocop”. The film is directed by José Padilha and stars Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski, Abbie Cornish, and Gary Oldman. The film hits theatres February 12th 2014.


“RoboCop,” the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex’s life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.

FX Orders 13 Episodes Of The Strain Book Series For New Thriller Television Series

FX orders 13 episodes of Guillermo del Toro and Chuch Hogan’s The Strain novels for drama series. del Toro and Hogan will be Executive Producers on the series and both co-wrote the pilot episode which del Toro also directs. Emmy® Award-Winning Writer/Producer Carlton Cuse Also Serves as Executive Producer, Showrunner and Writer. ‘The Strain’ series will star Corey Stoll, Mia Maestro, Sean Astin, Kevin Durand, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Robert Maillet, Jack Kesy, Ben Hyland and Miguel Gomez. Production on the show begins this month in Toronto and will air on FX July 2014.

Schrier and Grad said, “We could not be more excited to be moving forward with Guillermo, Carlton and Chuck on The Strain. This is an epic story with stunning visuals and remarkable acting. The Strain totally reimagines and reinvents the genre.”

“The Strain books are near and dear to my heart and now, Chuck and I have the blessing of a partnership with Carlton and FX that holds great promise,” said del Toro. “Working with FX has yielded an amazing experience with total creative freedom and support.”

Cuse added, “Working with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and the team at FX has been a dream come true for me. Guillermo’s epic, cinematic pilot for The Strain starts a chilling and compelling story that will upend everything you thought you knew about vampires.”

The Strain is a high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

Two New Clips For “47 Ronin”

“47 Ronin” is a visual spectacular of action and fantasy directed by Carl Rinsch. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi and Rick Genest. Check out the two latest clips released this week. “47 Ronin” will hit theatres on December 25th, 2013.

The outcast Kai (Keanu Reeves) joins a group of ronin, led by Kuranosuke Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), who seeks vengeance on Lord Kira (Tadanobu Asano) for killing their master and banishing the group. The ronin embark on a journey with challenges that would defeat most warriors.

“Insidious 3” Has An Official Release Date

Focus Feature has announced an official release date of April 3, 2015 for the micro-budget horror “Insidious 3”. Just proves the belief in the franchise that the company has considering the film hasn’t started filming.

Entertainment One, FilmDistrict and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions stated their plans to develop the third installment back in September. So far script writer Leigh Whannell and Jason Blum of Blumhouse Production are on board with the project. No word yet if Wan will take the director’s chair.

R-squared Films To Release “The Cohasset Snuff Film.”

R-squared Films to release “The Cohasset Snuff Film.” The controversial horror film by Edward Payson will hit VOD on January 1st-March 31st 2014. The Bluray will release earlier than DVD on January 15th on Amazon in stores. The DVD won’t hit shelves until February 18th 2014 in stores and online. It is open for pre-order through Amazon now. “The Cohasset Snuff Film” won Best Horror Feature at Atlanta Horror Film Festival; Best Title at Pollygrind Film Festival in Las Vegas Nevada.

The filmmakers have been threatened by the town of Cohasset Massachusetts. The Cohasset School system was contacted by the Cohasset Police Department, in regards the the Cohasset Snuff Film’s Facebook page. They thought the film would cause a homicide in Cohasset, and wanted to shut the film down, hinting at suing the filmmakers. In October, before the film was in select Massachusetts theaters, Cohasset parents tried to have the trailer pulled from Youtube and protested the film at Cohasset City hall.


Listen to the phone call made to the Cohasset Police Department.


An actual phone call from a concerned teacher in Cohasset, MA, asking the director Edward Payson to give a call back to the school because many parents are concerned about the "The Cohasset Snuff Film" being released.

Synopsis: In 2009, the small town of Cohasset, Massachusetts was rocked with tragedy. A 17-year-old high school senior named Collin Mason murdered three classmates. All the murders were videotaped and uploaded to the Internet via bit torrent sites and for three days, the world viewed the murders of these three innocent teens. Through legal action, the parents of the victims were able to remove all footage from the Internet and the town tried to save face by pretending it never happened. Bootleg copies of this footage are still passed around and downloaded through illegal means. The impact of this video is still being felt in Cohasset today. The video has become infamous, and is now referred to as "The Cohasset Snuff Film".

"The Cohasset Snuff Film” is directed by Edward Payson and stars Stephen Wu, Thomas R. Persing, Stu Berg, Joanne O'Kennedy.


"The Cohasset Snuff Film is one of the top five independent horror films we've seen this year" - Erik Vanlier Golden State Haunts Review: http://goldenstatehauntsandevents.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/meet-serial-killer-collin-mason-in-the-cohasset-snuff-film/

"The Cohasset Snuff Film" is shocking and brutal to watch and over all, it achieves its purpose in becoming skin crawling and in offering an intriguing and watchable examination of the mind behind such horror. - Jesse Miller Morehorror.com

Indie Horror “The Campground” Reveals DVD Artwork

Check out the DVD artwork for Roman Jossart’s “The Campground”. The artwork was released on the film’s Facebook page, and features the blood red mask of Charlie Varsin on the front while adorning fan art by James Grant. “The Campground stars Casey Weber, Anna Love, Shane Jossart, Roman Jossart, Erin Martin, Michael Windholtz, Shantell Johnson, Christopher Mosier, Clay Orem, Kayla Stone, Dierdre Helms, Lydia Bender, Brandon Prewitt, Jennifer Parker, Payton Lyon, and is currently available for pre-order on the film’s website.  Jossart’s “Hatchet” inspired feature wrapped production back in September and shot in Rising Sun, Indiana. If you haven’t seen the trailer check it out below the DVD artwork.

“The Campground” brings the terrifying legend of Charlie Varsin to life 30 years after his brutal death at the hands of his mother, on his 10th birthday. The death takes place at an abandoned campground called Little Farm on the River. Now the very spot where a group of friends decide to celebrate a birthday with a party. Unfortunately the party turns south as the gang begin disappearing one by one, only to die a brutal death.

DVD features include: “The Campground” feature film/Deleted Scenes/Film’s Trailer/ Audio Commentary featuring cast members Anna Love, Casey Weber, Shane Jossart/Blooper Reel

Official Trailer For “Sleepwalkers”

I love a 80’s inspired creature-feature! So I am thrilled to have came across the official trailer for Ryan Lightbourn’s “Sleepwalkers”. The indie horror with a dark comedy edge is “set in the deepest corners of  Florida's woods, five college students attempt to enjoy a festive spring break getaway when they encounter a deadly, nocturnal presence. As horrific events unfold, the group joins forces with a local convenience store owner & a prison escapee. With night time approaching, they must set aside their differences and use their wits to survive.”

“Sleepwalkers” was filmed on a micro-budget shot in Wekiva Springs, FL. The film is expecting to begin a festival run in 2014. “Sleepwalkers” stars Ansley Gordon, Tommy Goodman, Ben Owen, Amanda Phillips, Ben Evans, Doo Doo Brown, Dale Dabone, J. LaRose, John Russo and Christian Kelty. Check out the official trailer released for the film a few days ago. Based on the trailer alone, “Sleepwalkers” looks pretty sweet!

First Images From “Dead Bounty”

The first images from Jordan Pacheco’s second feature film “Dead Bounty” has been released. The film stars Tony Moran, Timothy Patrick Quill, Justin Beahm, David Carpenter, Jackie Fabian, Alex Gauthier, Kati Salowsky, Elizabeth Labrecque, Johnny Sederquist, Julia Neveu, Cate Carson, James Baker, Chris O'Reilly, Michael Thurber and Alexandra Cipolla.

While on the search for a fleeing felon, a group of bounty hunters lead by "Bosk" (Tony Moran) and "Henry" (Timothy Patrick Quill) head into a vast New England forest in hopes to capture this dangerous man. Closing in on their quarry, the group encounters more than just a murderer on the run when they are confronted with a seemingly endless horde of the undead. With no shelter, no help and no end to the carnage, survival seems hopeless.

New Survival Horror “Vitals” Plays On Old Legend

The old legend of nightmare organ harvest has been around forever-since the classic age of storytelling I would suspect, although it does seem to be more attributed to the modern era. Anyway before I ramble, back to the chilling tale at hand. Organ harvesting is the macabre subject to be featured in Marc Morgenstern’s film “Vitals”. “Vitals” has Morgenstern as producer, writer and director of the modern spin on the urban legend that will star Tim Russ, Christopher Showerman, Charlene Amoia, Claudia Wells and Sachin Mehta. The film will combine many fearful notions such as abandonment, fear of physical violation and foreign abduction. All written from a Hitchcockian aspect in style and vision.

When a man, an unassuming electrician wakes up in an abandoned Mexican motel room in a tub of ice and his kidney missing, he knows he only has a certain amount of time to find help.

With his wife being held in the next room. Using his skills as an electrician and the items available to them from his wife's purse, they must beat the clock and escape before the members of the organization return and harvest the rest of their organs.

Trailer Released For “Army Of Frankensteins”

Check out the trailer for sci-fi/action horror “Army Of Frankensteins”. The film is directed by Ryan Bellgardt and stars John Ferguson, Jordan Farris, Christian Bellgardt, Lucas Ross, Rett Terrell, Raychelle McDonald. The film is a time traveler pic that has a young man traveling back to the time of the Civil War and a battle that features an Army of Frankensteins. How is that for period and genre bending!

After a failed attempt to propose to his girlfriend, Alan Jones is beaten to within an inch of his life by a street gang and taken to a mysterious lab where Dr. Tanner Finski and his kid genius assistant perform horrible experiments on him hoping to re-animate a Frankenstein. The experiments lead to a hole being ripped in space and time, manifesting an Army of Frankensteins from hundreds of parallel universes and sending them all back to the 19th century, directly into the heart of a bloody battle between the North and South.

My Review Of “All The Devils Aliens”

“All The Devils Aliens” is a bizarre piece of surreal melodrama that brings plenty of chills. The film is directed by Daniel Falicki and the title is listed as on IMDb as “Devils In The Darkness”, a title I like much more than the one being used is distribution. Anyway that isn’t the important part. “All The Devils Aliens” has some pretty impressive avant-styled acting with a cast that includes   David Gries, Lisa Mueller, Joseph Scott Anthony, Shirley Clemens and Joshua Lieske. There is a supporting cast of creatures that accompany these very human afflicted characters that play as much apart of bringing the creepy to this film-so kudos to them. “ATDA” follows Mike Hill, a caregiver who takes a job assisting in the care of reclusive and eccentric retiree Stanton Pinborough. The pisser in this story is that Pinborough has a reason for eccentric character quirks because he nabbed a small infant alien from the crash debris recovered at the infamous Roswell incident. Now plagued by the “familial clan” of the small creature, Stanton Pinborough is reduced to the remnants of a tragic past and insanity.

The story in “All The Devils Aliens” picks up with Pinborough at the latter state, as he is locked away in his quarters, cared for by Mike Hill, along with Robin Bradbury-the senior caregiver after a series of mysterious disappearances and rushes quitting's of various other home health nurses has left her in the position. The anchored dramatics of the story that mostly deal with Mike and Robin interacting to the various things that begin to happen on this particular shift hold some pretty quality suspense and tension in the film. At times the acting does falter toward the unbelievable and forced, but it bounces back just as quickly. There are momentary breaks of sudden moments of action which is meant to scare the viewer while breaking from the dialog-those moments deliver. I found myself jumping at times and keeping a constant chill of anticipation for the next scene. The over all plot and end game of the film does remain elusive for the most part which often made me wonder if I was even watching something worth watching, however holding in there, the film amped up the thrilling nature of dramatics as the film moved along-I was pleasantly surprised at the full nature of this story.

The action/FX aspect of “All The Devils Aliens” were on the cheaper side, but the creativity to pull off those special effects moments works extremely well. The flare for dramatic in the last segment of the film becomes some bizarro, surreal nightmare sequence of craziness which gives us our aliens, the agenda, a flare for theatrics and total entertainment. This film is either the worst thing that a movie goer will see or it will be a great, witty, entertaining film- I had more times that I was totally involved, thrilled, and entertained to consider “All The Devils Aliens” horrible so I have to say that I found it entertaining. Not the greatest by far but far better than I was expecting. Some of the back-story seems a bit flimsy while watching but that flag burns fast after the big finale in the film. “All The Devils Aliens”, in spite of the faltering acting and cheaper effects, is a cool, creative sci-fi horror.