Release Date Set For “Scream Park”

The release date has been set for Cary Hill’s “Scream Park”. The long awaited horror film starring Doug Bradley will be released on DVD/VOD April 22nd, 2014.

Press Release:
Wild Eye Releasing is excited to announce that Cary Hill’s Scream Park will be available nationwide on DVD and VOD April 22nd. Hailed by Doctor Carnage Reviews as “creepy” and “bringing to mind Black Christmas and John Carpenter’s Halloween”, Scream Park was a hit at horror festivals throughout 2013, slashing to audience acclaim at Texas Frightmare Weekend, the Eerie Horror Film Festival and Horror Realm.

The Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing its doors forever. But the park’s owner, Hyde (Doug Bradley, Hellraiser), has one last plan to sell more tickets…murder. Hiring two backwoods maniacs to break into the park and hack and slash all his employees, Hyde thinks these killings will create a media sensation, but he has just unleashed a horror that no one can survive.

The DVD release of Scream Park (SRP $14.95) will exclusively include a commentary with director Cary Hill, bloopers and trailers, available at major retailers nationwide including Best Buy and Walmart .

US Release Date Set For Sung-su Kim’s “Flu” On DVD

A US release date has been set for viral outbreak horror “Flu”. The Korean horror film will hit DVD shelves on March 18th stateside. “Flu” stars Jang Hyuk, Soo-Ae, Park Min-Ha, Yu Hae-Jin, Ma Dong-Seok and Lee Hee-Joon. The special features on the DVD are a making of featurette, Deleted scenes and Concept art.


A deadly epidemic is sweeping through Bundang, the suburb of Seoul. After smuggling illegal immigrants into the country, Byung-woo dies from an unknown virus. Soon after that, the same symptoms begin to plague scores of residents, spreading chaos and terror. As a worst-case scenario precaution, Bundang is about to be shut down by the government, while In-hye and Ji-goo try to go into the closed city.

My Review Of “The Invoking”

Jeremy Berg’s “The Invoking” tells the story of a young woman out to discover a past she never knew existed when a house is left to her by family she never knew was there. Samantha Harris (Trin Miller) and three of her friends take a trip to Sader Ridge to investigate the property, in the care of someone from Sam’s past. “The Invoking” stars Andi Norris, Brandon Anthony, Trin Miller, Carson Holden, D'Angelo Midili, and Josh Truax.

The story in “The Invoking” is a pretty cool, classic adventure turned nightmare and that works for the first half of the film. The characters are emotive and portray some pretty convincing roles. There is some lag when the story arch hits the midway point, and instead of rushing into a thrilling overload of horror and melodrama, things fall a bit flat. The vision goes from one of almost paranormal chills to one that seems patch-worked between missing intent and scattered dramatics. I felt that something got lost in the translation toward the last act of the story. The first part created a great character building connection between me and the characters, the second act created an atmosphere of haunting unease but the last act seemed lost or held back. Plus there is absolutely nothing paranormal, supernatural or invoking in the story save the lead character’s, Sam’s, recovered memories of a sketchy past. I felt the marketing for this film is very misleading and that is really off-putting.

The special effects and horror elements in this film are almost non-existent. I am not sure if that was intentional or a budget crunching thing but I really expected more from “The Invoking” and was left with a major feeling of disappointment. The few horror moments in the film are lightly braised upon with standard effects tricks that work but considering there were so few moments and most of the film is melodrama I feel Lifetime Movie Network is more this film’s audience. The ending was a total miss and made very little since. The meat of the mystery caretaker and Sam’s relationship is almost missing from the story. The moments touched upon are not enough to justify how this film ends. So really most of the film is a fail considering the pay-off, after such a suspense build-up, is really not worth the time invested. I say skip “The Invoking”.

Trailer And Clip For Horror “Dark House”

Check out the official trailer and a movie clip for Victor Salva’s “Dark House”. The film stars Tobin Bell, Leslie Down, Luke Kleintank, Anthony Rey Perez, Alex McKenna, Zack Ward, and Max Gail. “Dark House” hits Blu-ray/DVD and VOD March 11th, 2014.

Nick Di Santo is tormented by his ability to touch someone and see exactly how they will die. On his twenty-third birthday Nick is summoned by his mother (Lesley-Anne Down) to the asylum where she has been institutionalized since his childhood. Nick is stunned by her revelation that the father he thought was dead is really alive and may know the origin of Nick’s terrible gift.

Nick sets out to find his father with his best friend Ryan and girlfriend Eve. But what starts as a simple road trip to meet the father he never knew soon becomes a horrific nightmare when it leads the trio back to the same abandoned mansion, a house that only existed in Nick’s childhood imagination—or so he thought. Finally succumbing to the will of the house, Nick becomes embroiled in a battle with a dark figure (Tobin Bell).

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Release Date Set For “MurderDrome” DVD

Camp Motion Pictures and Daniel Armstrong’s Australian slasher “MurderDrome” has a North American release date set. The film starring Kat Anderson, Rachael Blackwood, Jake Brown, and Anthony Cincotta will be released on DVD August 26th along with an online digital release.

Roller derby dames take on supernatural evil. Cherry Skye just wants to skate, but the vengeful ghost of a killer has plans for her soul. Trapped between the wrath of love scorned and supernatural evil, Skye races towards The MurderDrome at breakneck speed. When she gets there there’s no guarantees anyone is coming out alive.

Welcome to The MurderDrome, it’s not a game anymore…

The film will hit DVD in its homeland earlier..

Press Release:

Strongman Pictures Entertainment announces the release of the world’s first roller derby slasher film on DVD across Australia on March 19th (through Monster Pictures Australia) and the Official DVD Launch Party on March 9th at Melbourne’s own Cherry Bar on AC/DC Lane.

MURDERDOME is an up-tempo masterpiece of grindhouse insanity and as the world’s first Roller Derby slasher extraveganza, is one of the most hotly anticipated films in the indie-genre universe. Armed with an authentic cast of real-life roller derby gals and tunes from Australia’s best punk and rock-a-billy bands, MURDERDROME is bringing Aussie exploitation back, and it’s on a pair of bloody rollerskates!

MURDERDROME launches on DVD across Australia on March 19th and will be available through JB HIFI and selected retailers. Copies can be pre-ordered now through the JB HIFI website. The official DVD Launch party is being hosted by melbourne’s world renowned Cherry Bar (www.cherrybar.com.au) and features a unique screening of the film and sets from The Mercy Kills (www.themercykills.com) and Sydney’s The Dark Shadows (www.thedarkshadows.com.au) – both bands contributing songs to the film soundtrack.

To promote the launch Strongman Pictures released a series of videos based on the concept of The Mercy Kills vs Murderdrome, the series, culminating in a music video, [see below].

About MURDERDROME
While on the rink, Roller Derby sensation, Cherry Skye catches the eye of Brad and sparks fly. She also catches the ire of Brad’s ex, and her Roller Derby nemesis Hell Grazer! If that isn’t bad enough, the heat generated by this romantic rivalry arouses a malevolent, meat hook wielding, demon, hungry for human souls – especially Skye’s! The demon murderess unleashes bloody havoc on Skye and her hapless team mates. Trapped between the wrath of Hell Grazer and a Satanic assassin on rollerblades, Cherry has no option but face both in a blood-drenched showdown in Hell’s rollerderby rink – THE MURDERDROME.

Premiering at Monster Fest 2013, MurderDrome has been garnered praise from fans and critics alike:
“Director Daniel Armstrong rivals Quentin Tarantino in his zest for girl-on-girl violence” – The Age

MurderDrome was produced by Melbourne based production company Strongman Pictures Entertainment, and written, directed and edited by Daniel Armstrong. Daniel has worked on a number of Australian DIY features, including Richard Wolstencroft’s The Beautiful & Damned, Brett Anstey’s Damned By Dawn and his first, as yet unreleased, feature film, From Parts Unknown: Fight Like A Girl.

“To say MurderDrome was a labour of love is an understatement. It was produced over three years on the smell of an oily rag. It was shot in conditions that were less than favourable with a tiny part-time crew. It’s my hope that all of this has ultimately translated into a hyper-coloured, fast paced and fun little film that invites its audience along for the ride.” Daniel Armstrong – Director

Monster Pictures will be opening the gates to the MurderDrome on the 19th of March. Come in and get your copy on DVD. The DVD will include a Cast and Crew Picture-in-Picture Commentary, Gag ‘n’ Stack reel, VFX Breakdown, Music Video’s and Trailers.

New Trailer Released For Sci-fi/Adventure Flick “Nightmare Hunters”

Check out the new official trailer for teen sci-fi/adventure “Nightmare Hunters”. The film is directed by  Ewan Gorman and stars Lucien Morgan, Toby Murray, Tommy O'Neill, Jonathan Hansler and Julie Hoult. “Nightmare Hunters” had a name change previously going by the title of “Dark Roar”. It is a family friendly thriller adventure film that could very well play to all ages love of sci-fi.

When something kills Mr Harper’s dog and he’s found terrified near the wood, the blame is placed on an escaped big cat. Two eleven year old friends, Sam (Brenock O’Connor) and Raffi (Toby Murray), set out on a mission to capture it. But this is no ordinary beast and they are not the only hunters in the forest.

What started as a bit of fun becomes a deadly game of hide and seek as they discover the true nature of the animal, and its links to the shadowy Bio-Corporation. The boys must now rely only on each other in a desperate struggle for survival.

My Review Of “Bordello Death Tales”

“Bordello Death Tales” is a horror trilogy that brings together the talents of James Eaves, Pat Higgins and Alan Ronald. The stories offer up a trilogy of video nasties that are creative, stripped-down dark tales with witty endings. The trilogy forgoes the typical set up of horror host and uses a central point of terror to anchor the short films together. It works with this film when usually a lack of host to guide us through the nightmares is often greatly missed. “Bordello Death Tales” stars Eleanor James, Tina Barnes, Sam Dacombe, Harold Gasnier, Cy Henty, Julian Lamoral-Roberts, Natalie Milner and Danielle Laws.

“The Ripper” is a chilling and brutal story that brings a bit of sweet revenge to the sex worker gals who are so often preyed upon with brutality. It is sort of a ripper meets ripper kind of tale with a vicious killer of sex workers meeting a just reward in kind to his own brutality. A short film that is both organic, low budget and visceral. “The Ripper” offers a fun, entertaining blood soaked gorefest.

“Stitchgirl” is a campy, black & white piece that beckons Tim Burton to the truly dark side of cinema. Once more the story gives us a sinister madman feeding his delights from the selection of local prostitutes. Only this man’s revenge is a short lived tease of pleasure orchestrated by the madam herself. “Stitchgirl” is fun, creative, and truly artistic in it’s delivery. With a gothic avant-garde design this short film is well worth the price of this collection of death tales.

“Vice Day” is more video nasty that gothic art and brings us back full circle to the very video nasty nature of this trilogy. It is another visceral tale filled with blood, boobs and bad men. A political perv meets his end at the hands of a true fighter among the sex trade who is better at surviving than the politician. The story in “Vice Day” is a bit of a drag in the middle, more wordy and boisterous than the other two stories but it does bring the breasticles for the hetero gore fan. It also has just as much wit and just as dark of material as the other to stories in this collection. Even being weaker than the other two short films, “Vice Day” still holds it’s own with its dark nature and blood bath epitome.

“Bordello Death Tales” is a low budget trilogy but well managed, and directed brilliantly. It is a collection of clever video nasties that does not disappoint. I found the stories entertaining, the deaths graphic and gory, plus the witty endings offer a nice slice of justice. Actually “Bordello Death Tales” is kind of tasteful in the fact that it puts all the power in the hands of “whores” who are often tossed aside or relegated to the gutters of man’s dark nature. The film is well worth checking out for indie, and low-budget horror fans.