My Review Of “21st Century Serial Killer”

“21st Century Serial Killer” (a.k.a. Killing Me) is directed by Henry Weintraub and is a dark satire on sociopathic tendencies, acceptable human behavior and practically avant pop culture cinema. The film stars Patrick O'Driscoll, Joe Von Appen, Sonya Davis, Jennifer Brian. The story follows fictional serial killer wannabe Aaron Schwartz who just wants to belong in this world-at least in the community of apex homicidal predators known as serial killers that is. The film plays with off-color diatribes of the dark and shadowy side of society. Those aspects with come to associate with psychotic murderers, blending elements of many of the notorious killers that have spread their handy work across this great land. The subject matter is a bit macabre considering this film is ripping with comedic folly.

“21st Century Killer” is a very strange, twisted tale that isn’t completely Americana psychotica but the attitude and possibly inappropriate nature of this little indie film is completely Americanized satire. The film starts a bit more like some black comedy melodrama with more in common with films like “Pecker” and “Dollhouse”. It has an atmosphere that is totally quirky but completely entertaining. I mean come on- a movie about a guy who has dreamed since childhood of becoming a serial killer! That is good stuff there! The actors are great on camera and as the story begins to pick up, and the mental state of these bizarre creatures start to unfold, the real fun, completely black satire kicks in. It makes the picture one really punk-rock, offbeat joyride. Plus Joy Von Appen is hilarious against Patrick O'Driscoll character.

“21st Century Serial Killer” is a cool film with some very funny moments. The social commentary, of our odd celebration of killers as icons, is weaved well within the plot in a devilishly delicious way-that isn’t preachy or uppity. There is gore and blood in the film, but it isn’t the focus, which keeps the film a little lighter than it could have been-it isn’t “American Psycho” but then again it isn’t trying to be. Some effects moments are notably on the cheap side but the film is so much fun to watch that I wasn’t really put off by it. Over all “21st Century Serial Killer” is a great little dark indie flick that I enjoyed.

Trailer Released For “Ghost Shark”

Check out the trailer for SYFY’s “Ghost Shark”. The film is directed by Griff Furst and stars Mackenzie Rosman, Dave Randolph-Mayhem Davis, Richard Moll, Shawn C. Phillips, Michelle DeVito, Jaren Mitchell, Tim Taylor, Amy Brassette, Lucky Johnson, Kim Collins, Carl Palmer, Ronnie Hooks, Rhonda Laizer, Robert Aberdeen, Thomas Murphy, Sloane Coe, Eliot Brasseaux, Danny Partin, Michael Whitener, Clint Michael Naquin.

A phantom shark manifests in and out of the water to terrorize nearby inhabitants. Set to premiere of SYFY Aug. 22nd.

New Motion Poster For “Insidious Chapter 2”

Check out the new chilling motion poster for horror film “Insidious Chapter 2”. The next installment stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Ty Simpkins, and Barbara Hershey. It is directed by James Wan and comes out on September 13, 2013.

“Insidious Chapter 2” follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

My Review Of “Jug Face”

Chad Crawford Kindle’s “Jug Face” is a sort of neo-primitive/folkish horror film steeped in a supernatural presence and superstitious stereotypes. This somber tale as twisted as the Supplejack and as pervasive as the Kudzu holds a lot of what it represents in superficial representations of Hill folk and magic. “Jug Face” stars Sean Bridgers, Lauren Ashley Carter, Kaitlin Cullum, Larry Fessenden and follows a secluded community of mostly kin, completely superstitious, worshipers of supernatural pit which heals life but also takes life. The decision is made by the turning of the potter’s wheel and the face that soon is revealed in the kiln. My feelings on this film-I have to be really honest- are mixed at best. I lean more toward not wanting to like this film because quite frankly a lot of the character portrayals just came off more offensive than amusing but I also found so many small aspects about this film so cool and original-not to mention slightly taboo!

The story is a pretty original folk-legend styled story that has some questions, that manage to linger just far enough out of reach to warrant watching the whole movie, hoping for small morsels of information to let you know more about this clan of hillbillies. Why the hell were they out there anyway. How did the come to find the pit? History – shit like that drove me to pay attention to this movie’s storyline. I was not rewarded in that aspect but during the course I was given moments of uncomfortable, cringing accents, twisted family dynamics and enough gory moments to make the discomfort acceptable. The pit and the fact that faces of sacrifices form on jugs is the biggest thing that I loved about this film-oh and the gore!

“Jug Face” runs a bit low in the adrenaline department instead flowing in a more melodramatic, lethargic wave of communal depression.  I didn’t find anything connectable with too many of the characters and Sean Young’s character done more to irritate my viewing experience than accentuate it. So that was disappointing. However like I said-this story is pretty original and slightly outlandish enough to make anyone really want to watch it at least once! Don’t expect much and if –like me you are southern and from the hills- some elements may come off a little offensive or cliché but over all “Jug Face” holds steady at a mildly entertaining WTH? sort of movie viewing experience. Basically I was curious so I watched it-now that that is out of the way I can move on to other things.

2nd Trailer For “Frankenstein’s Army”

Check out the newest trailer to come out for “Frankenstein’s Army”. The sci-fi, steampunk-ish action film from Richard Raaphorst. The movie stars Karel Roden, Joshua Sasse, Robert Gwilym, Alexander Mercury and focuses on the mad science spin to the classic resurrection tale by placing the story during WWII and the terror of the Nazi party.

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.

Trailer Released For “End Of Term”

Check out the trailer for apocalyptic thriller “End Of Term”. The film is directed by Chaz Harris and is scheduled to begin shooting in early 2014 in New Zealand, the project has already attracted promotional partnership support from Coca-Cola Amatil NZ. Harris and Producer Lance Lones plan to have the  project ready for the 2013 American Film Market in Los Angeles this November. Check out the trailer below.

After an argument with her mother, an asthmatic teenage athlete wakes up the next day to find everyone missing and sets out in search of them amidst the unfolding apocalypse around her.

“ 5 Souls” Gets DVD Release Date

Brett Donowho’s “5 Souls” has its DVD release date set for August 6th. The film stars Ian Bohen, Steve Bacic, Kristina Anapau, Steven Schub, Samaire Armstrong, and Allison McAtee. The 2011 thriller follows Noah, a coma patient who succumbs after a routine doctor’s visit. When he awakens he finds a mysterious stranger at his bedside. He is given a Faustian proposition that will allow him to reconcile the misdeed’s of his life. Kill five people and live a normal life or decline this macabre offer and die.

As Noah proceeds with his grim assignment and begins to collect the fifth and final soul, he learns that his pact may have eternally horrifying consequences … But how far is he willing to go to save his own life? Check out the trailer for the film below.