New Before The Dawn Art

New artwork promoting “Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes” has been issued on the site Before The Dawn.  The film hits theatres on July 18, 2014 and I am totally amped for it. I love these revision movies of “The Planet Of The Apes” as much as I love the originals. “Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes” is directed by Matt Reeves and stars Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis, Kodi Smit-McPhee.

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

Two New Images From Modern Horror “Bind”

Two new images have surfaced for the modern horror film “Bind”. The film is directed by Dan Walton and is currently filming. “Bind stars Darren Matheson, Sierra Pitkin, Alisha-Jo Penney, Sasha Neuhaus, Shayleigh Pruzina, Deborah Finkel ,Eliza Faria, Lynn Csontos, Mackenzie Mowat, Morgan Pasiuk, Nathan Vass, Natasha Davidson and Chloe Bear. You can check out the two previous images here!

A family move into an abandoned orphanage and they soon learn that their charming orphanage has a disturbing history and is convinced they aren't alone.

Trailer Released For “Crying Wolf”

“Crying Wolf” is a film that I have had my eye on since November 2012 so I am excited that the second trailer for the horror comedy has been released. “Crying Wolf” is directed by Tony Jopia who co-wrote the screenplay with Andy Davie and Michael Dale. It stars Caroline Munro (The Spy who loved me), Joe Egan (Sherlock Holmes), Gary Martin (Slaughter High), Kristopher Dayne, Gabriela Hersham, Ian Donnelly (Children of the Stones), Rosie Pearson, and John R. Walker (Wizards vs Aliens). This werewolf satirical nightmare hits VOD in 2014 along with theatrical release.

The comedy horror Crying Wolf tells the story of strange and weird goings on in a little English village called Deddington. The strange death of a young local girl by a rabid monster causes alarm and revulsion – before desperate reporters, crazy detectives and revenge seeking hunters descend on the scene! Crying wolf is a fast paced British comedy horror that will keep you howling for more!

My Review Of “13/13/13”

“13/13/13” is James Cullen Bressack’s breakaway from his traditional horror concepts of home invasion, homicidal lovers and “HATE CRIME” (that was one hell of a movie!). Now “13/13/13” stars some pretty indie and amateur talent,  Trae Ireland, Erin Coker, Jody Barton, Calico Cooper, Tiffany Martinez, Jared Cohn and Bill Voorhees. The story is one that plays on a legend of demonic inheritance of the earth on a specific date. I have never heard of this before but it is a pretty sweet and horrific notion.  For millennia, calendars have added an extra day every four years. In doing so, they violated the ancient Mayan calendar. Now we are in the 13th month of the 13th year of the new millennium, and the few who survive will battle a world of demons. So I was intrigued by the synopsis and how Bressack would approach this concept-By the way kudos on The Asylum picking up your talent Bressack!

Now just to get it out of the way, the things that I didn’t like about the film. “13/13/13” is a pretty low budget film with some pretty low budget acting. Some of the dialog driven scenes in the film where a bit too amateurish, forcing uncomfortable breaks in the flow of the story. The acting at times was over exaggerated by a couple of actors and some of the dialog may have been more than the cast could convincingly convey. That is it, aside from that bit of failed execution from this production, I enjoyed the other aspects of “13/13/13”.

What really hooked me with this film is Bressack’s ability to fuse his distinct style and vision of pushing the comfort level of the viewer. This film showed that same disturbing atmosphere that Bressack has become known for in such films as “Hate Crime” (again, a killer film) and “To Jennifer”, both films where like watching real life crimes taking place that just happened to be on video. That is why I love James Cullen Bressack’s work. Some of that intense and chilling vibe was visible in this film as well. All be it, not as much as I would like, but it was enough to make me want to follow through with this film. The story just kicks off in the situation, no intro or set up for what is going to happen. I liked that, a lot of people want but I enjoy that about these movies because it is kind of like life. We are not gonna get an intro packet in the mail saying what will take place in times of tragedy or horror, so why should that be the way films are introduced to us? Kudos for being a truly individual director Bressack. You make us pay attention and learn as we watch.

The effects in “13/13/13” are 50/50, when it works it works great and when corners were cut-it showed. Still the fact that the camera found inventive ways of showing the grue and kill moments in this supernatural horror story, is entertaining. Plus the fact that Bressack didn’t shy away from getting in there and shooting the full on effects of the killing or brutality is note-worthy. He doesn’t leave it to the imagination, instead he sears it into our brain visually. “13/13/13” is not gonna be for everyone because of the ultra low budget feel of the film but I did. Let me explain, this film has a cool concept, plenty of action and gore. Straight on gruesome moments that remind us of spaghetti thrillers. Yeah the quality is ultra low indie horror and the acting is bad but I found enough moments within this film that entertained me so I cant’ give it a bad review. Just know that not every one is find this movie enjoyable and go into it with caution- it isn’t at the stellar level of “Hate Crime” and “To Jennifer” but it is standard quality that The Asylum distributes. What can I say I am a fan of Bressack's talent and works for life. I like his style. 

Trailer Released For Indie Vamp Rock Saga “Only Lovers Left Alive”

Check out the trailer for “Only Lovers Left Alive”. The indie vamp rock saga is directed by Jim Jarmusch and stars Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt, Anton Yelchin, Jeffrey Wright. “Only Lovers Left Alive” hits Russian theatres on December 5th before it’s February release in the UK on the 1st. Although the film showed at New York Film Festival on October the 10th there is no word on a wide North American release yet.

“Only Lovers Left Alive” takes place against the romantic desolation of Detroit and Tangier and follows an underground musician, deeply depressed by the direction of human activities, who reunites with his resilient and enigmatic lover. Adam ('Tom Hiddleston (I)' ), an underground musician reunites with his lover for centuries (Tilda Swinton) after he becomes depressed and tired with the direction human society has taken. Their love is interrupted and tested by her wild and uncontrollable little sister (Mia Wasikowska).

UK Horror Film “Banjo” Crowd Funding Campaign And Trailer

“Banjo” is an indie horror from Safehouse Pictures UK that has recently kicked off it’s crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter. Currently in the pre-producitons stage, a trailer has been released to amp up interest in the project. Check it out below then hit the highlights to go to the film’s pages to show your support. The film follows a young man manipulated by his imaginary friend to exact revenge on his tormenting co-workers. “Banjo” is directed by Liam Regan and started life as a thirteen minute short film titled “Confessions of Peltzer”, which was shot on a shoe-string budget with a three person crew in South Yorkshire, UK back in April 2012. Funding for “Banjo” began October 28th and runs through November 27th.

Banjo follows a bullied office worker named Peltzer, who is humiliated daily by his fellow colleagues and cheating spouse.


Once news about his embarrassing bedroom accident makes it's way around the workplace, Peltzer decides to put up with his torment no longer, and conjures up his childhood imaginary friend "Ronnie", through the use of a Ouija board.

Peltzer's world is soon turned upside down, as Ronnie attempts to manipulate him, to exact revenge on his tormenting co-workers in the most gruesome fashion.

As Ronnie starts wreaking havoc and ruining Peltzer's life and relationships, Peltzer soon finds that the genie is out of the bottle, and no longer able to control his imaginary friend. In this twisted tale of romance and revenge.

Trailer Two For “Tick Tock Trick”

Check out trailer no. 2 for indie horror “Tick Tock Trick”. The film is directed by Bronwyn Edwards and stars Ed Johnson, Bhawana Jimi, Samuel Webster, Jack Beale, Felicity Wren, Kimberly Jaraj, Lennard Sillevis, Jonny Kight. The trailer was released on the movie’s Facebook page yesterday and brings together the two supernatural realms-the realm of the paranormal and the one of magic.

“A family and a group of Goths spend the weekend at an English 17th Century manor house. The themed hosts charm the guests in the haunted setting. The guests’ desire for the paranormal and all things horror is satisfied as they expect the tricks and mystery that occur. Zuri from Nepal experiences a dark unseen presence. They all must make their choice when to leave as time ticks by.”