Horror Movies

.Troma just uploaded the television version of their Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) with scenes not included in the "Director's Cut" to fill out the runtime from trimmed footage deemed to risque for '80s TV. I can't say for sure, still tracking a copy down, but I believe the long out-of-print Japanese Creative Axa DVD combines all material from both of these versions into one 101 minute version. No other video release features that cut...

We first heard about Starry Eyes in March when it added The Innkeepers' Pat Healy to the cast, and it looks like the flick is on the fast-track as word from Cannes today is that production is as of now under way on the Hollywood-set occult tale. Here are more details and the first still. From the Press Release: Elevated genre production company Snowfort Pictures and MPI's Dark Sky Films, the preeminent independent producer-distributor of high quality genre films, announced today that production is under way on co-writers/directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch's Hollywood set occult tale STARRY EYES. Snowfort Pictures is producing, while MPI will handle international sales at the 2013 Cannes Marche du Film. Starring ingénue Alex Essoe, the horror story is described as a contemporary take on movies such as Rosemary's Baby. The cast is rounded out by Amanda Fuller (Cheap Thrills, "Last Man Standing" - ABC Television), Fabianne Therese (The Aggression Scale, John Dies at the End), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills, Compliance, The Innkeepers), Shane Coffey ("Pretty Little Liars" - ABC Television), Marc Senter (Brawler, Red White & Blue), Nick Simmons, and Noah Segan (Looper, Deadgirl). The screenplay penned by Widmyer and Kolsch was developed with the help of Snowfort's Founder/CEO Travis Stevens, who is producing the film. The writing/directing team previously worked together on Postcards from the Edge: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary and the horror film Absence. The film is being executive produced by John Jarzemensky, Aaron Koontz, Giles Daoust, and Gena Wilbur. Widmyer and Kolsch looked to the past for inspiration: "Starry Eyes utilizes the same approach genre films from the 1970's used, where the horror stems from the character and what they are going through and where the horror represents the internal working of a character." Stevens adds: "We're setting out to make a scary film for sure,-and Starry Eyes is as unsettling a film as you can get. But this is also a film about a generation who feel entitled to fame and an industry that feeds off that desire. And our hope is that the audience will be just as frightened by that dynamic as they are by the stunning special FX make-up." MPI'S Dark Sky Films brand includes the successful genre films The House of the Devil, Stake Land, The Innkeepers, Frankenstein's Army, Hatchet III, and Stitches. Snowfort Pictures has had a busy year, with two films premiering at SXSW (Big Ass Spider! and the Audience Award Winner Cheap Thrills, both screening at the Marche du Film) and Jodorowsky's Dune that premieres in Cannes as part of the Director's Fortnight program. Look for lots more soon! VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! We're all starry eyed in the comments section below!

Much as I love Orson Welles, I've never quite forgiven him for his Cahiers du Cinema interview when he was asked about his three favorite American directors and answered, "John Ford, John Ford, and John Ford." How dare he exclude our greatest director, Howard Hawks? Of course it should be Howard Hawks, John Ford, and Howard Hawks. Twice because he was versatile enough that his comedies and dramas intertwine; Ford was brilliant visually and emotionally but easily mired in his misty-eyed Irish sentiment. When he tried to do comedy he got lost in children's choirs and rolicking brawls. Hawksian men face danger on a daily basis, and when they die, they die like men, or they survive like men; either way, without speeches. And if they meet a woman, it's ten times faster and more disorienting than a Maginot line charge.There's no chaperone, no parson beaming, no dance, no time for blarney. The whole fabric of the John Ford fort, the small town unity that extends in generations for centuries back, is gone in an instant with Hawks, boiled down to a gummy old cripple, a drunk, and a limping sheriff, holed up in a jail and visited daily by attractive women who seem more modern and free of phony glamor than even Ford's dirty-faced tomboys.It matters not, of course, the John Ford John Ford John Ford mindset has won out. Do a search on Amazon for a Howard Hawks boxed set you won't find a thing (except an Italian R2). Look for a John Ford and whammo. Hawks films are classics--very few misses in his canon--but they're not rich in surface 'importance.' Instead of emotion, race, and historical accuracy, they are fun, archetypal, witty, engaging, resonant more on a Jungian than Freudian level. In some ways it's as if Hawks films take place in the universe that Ford has set up, the same towns and valleys, but then Hawks film doesn't show up for the big dance and goes around back to roll cigarettes and take shots. Fords films are about obeying the rules, worshipping tradition, joining the social order with a deep Catholic devotion, and letting Victor McLagen ham it up; Hawks films are about breaking rules, sidestepping tradition, letting Dean Martin suffer through the shakes brought on by prolonged proximity to Jerry Lewis. "In case you haven't figured it out yet," John Wayne explains to his prisoner; "the minute your brother starts somethin' you're liable to get accidentally shot." The way Wayne says 'shot' is a chilling reminder of death's finality. In some films guns are just toys and marksmanship almost irrelevant - the heroes never miss and the villains never hit- but in Hawks it's about being a dead shot even with a pistol fired from the hip.The earlier sound era of Hawks had some major classics, like SCARFACE (1932), but in the 30s Hawks was still figuring himself out. He had some great writers, many of whom had also witnessed a lot of death, like William Faulkner, a fellow WW1 pilot who took very clear-eyed looks at buddies in danger. BUT Hawks had yet to find his signature action movie style, the male bonding-in-isolation, the querencia mentality, wherein courageous, noble, chivalrous marksmen, pilots, or hunters band together against great odds in an enclosed space. In some of these early films he was even bound by love triangles of the old Lon Chaney Sr. variety, the pugnacious brute ranting with jealousy because his lady love's found a more perfect mate.Anyway, maybe examining these five early films (in order of release) will help. They're all rather obscure so I mention how to locate each film, be it available only on VHS, DVD-R, or TCM--which is a crime considering nearly every John Ford movie ever made is remastered out there on disc, and my own ratings. THE CRIMINAL CODE (1931)Avail. on VHS and Region 2 DVD*** Walter Huston is a tough but fair warden who, as DA, sends a naive kid (Phillip Holmes) up the river for ten years after he whacks a masher with a bottle in a notorious speakeasy. "An eye for an eye - that's the foundation

Hi there, dear folks at Kindertrauma My name is Antonio Augusto, I’m from Brazil and a regular reader of your amazing blog. So many awesome posts and traumas I totally identify with. One of my biggest kindertraumas is probably the reverend Henry Kane from Poltergeist II. I saw it when I was very little and couldn’t sleep for MONTHS thinking about him. And more recently in my life, a really big trauma is BOB from Twin Peaks. UNK SEZ: Thanks for the traumafession Antonio and for letting us know about Cinema Parasita! I don’t speak Portuguese but I like what see! Nice work!

This week’s B-Sides is for all of you 1970’s folk rock fans. The song actually isn’t too bad, to be honest, but you’re probably not familiar with it because the film it stems from is one of the all-time worst. A New Mexico mineralogist gets conked on the head by a falling moon rock during a meteor storm and now turns into a reptilian monster whenever the moon is full. Track of the Moon Beast should have been so much more fun than the snoozefest it actually turned out to be. Watching it, you’ll fully understand why the film, which was shot in 1972, wasn’t able to find distribution for four years. One of the highlights - or lowlights - of Track of the Moon Beast, depending on your tolerance for poor man’s Crosby, Stills, & Nash folk rock, is a brief musical interlude in which crooner Frank Larrabee takes the stage to perform “California Lady.” My voice been getting froggy I been smoking too damn much Singing songs to the sun that's rising Rhyming words I cannot touch Oh, I been wandering in circles With just a guitar in my hand Playing one too many barrooms and drinkin' more than I can stand California lady, won't you bring your love to me California lady, she's the one I want to see My California lady With lyrics like that there’s nothing left to say but light up a doobie and set your earlobes to mellow. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Rock out in the comments section below.

NBC hasn't made it easy to stick with "Grimm," what with a long hiatus and then a move to Tuesday, but it was well worth it. And the payoff comes Tuesday with Episode 2.22, "Good Night, Sweet Prince." Here are a clip and a look back at a few of Season 2's most memorable Wesen. Episode 2.22 - "Goodnight, Sweet Prince" (airing 5/21/13; 10:00-11:00 pm) THE ROYALS BRING THEIR AGENDA FOR NICK TO PORTLAND – JAMES FRAIN AND SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO GUEST STAR -- Just when things look like they’re back to normal with Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch), Nick (David Giuntoli) is called to investigate a flurry of rage-fueled assaults happening all over Portland. He goes to Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner) for help battling Portland’s newest wave of “undead.” As if that weren’t enough, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) informs Nick that his brother Eric (guest star James Frain) is in town on family business. Meanwhile, Stefania (guest star Shohreh Aghdashloo) and Frau Pech methodically use their alliances with Adalind (Claire Coffee) to battle one another. Russell Hornsby and Reggie Lee also star. Related Story: Images from "Grimm" Season Finale Episode 2.22 - "Goodnight, Sweet Prince" For more info visit "Grimm" on NBC.com (where full episodes are available for viewing), check out some InstaGRIMMS on Instagram, "like" "Grimm" on Facebook, and follow "Grimm" on Twitter. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Keep a grimm outlook in the comments section below!

I love giving people free rein to cover what they want. Melissa over at Melissa's Imaginarium didn't just cover one horror film - she took it upon herself to focus on two short reviews! The Howling and The Wolfman (the remake, not the original) are two very different films; here, she delves into both side by side.The Howling (1981)Directed by Joe Dante and based on the novel by Gary Brandner, The Howling tells the story of reporter Karen White, who is stalked by serial killer Eddie Quist. When she attempts to lure him into a trap, Eddie is shot by police and Karen is subsequently traumatized. As part of her recovery, Karen's therapist sends her to The Colony, a remote resort where he sends his more troubling patients to recover. She soon discovers that the residents are in fact a pack of werewolves, of which Eddie had been a member.Full of bizarre characters, insider werewolf jokes and really cool transformation fx, this is a movie that remains my favorite werewolf movie of them all. Robert Picardo delivers a menacing performance as Eddie Quist while Dee Wallace shines as the tragic Karen. I adored the supporting cast which includes several staple monster movie character actors like Patrick Macnee, Slim Pickens, John Carradine and Christopher Stone as well as Dante muse, Belinda Balaski. Thirty years on and it is still quite entertaining.The Wolfman (2010)Actor Lawrence Talbot returns to his family estate to solve the disappearance of his brother and discovers a terrifying beast is killing the locals, When he is attacked and nearly killed, he finds that he has become the monster.I get a lot of grief for this one and I don't care. This is bar none, one of the best werewolf movies I've seen. Being a huge fan of Curt Siodmak's original 1944 script, I feel this film is the perfect creepy, brooding successor to that film, going places where they could not back then. Benecio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving are outstanding. Art Malik is of particular note, though, as Sir John's manservant, who is caught up in the horror, trying desperately to keep the evil at bay, all the while knowing it is slipping its leash. The cinematography is wonderfully stylish and menacing, with lots of excellent shadow and darkness scenes. The fx, while a bit off in places, are cool. I especially love the transformation in the mental hospital.The unrated version of this film is the best way to see it. it includes many scenes that were cut from the film, like a hellish scene in Hyde Park where the werewolf attacks at a conservatory.

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With Season 3 of "Teen Wolf" set to debut on MTV Monday, June 3rd, we've gotten hold of some previews and behind-the-scenes videos along with a few teasers from series creator Jeff Davis straight from the set. Davis actually gave the MTV Remote Control Blog 25 hints of what's coming, and we have the highlights below. For the full list be sure to hit the link at the bottom of the page. Synopsis: MTV's hit scripted series "Teen Wolf" is set to debut the first half of its supersized 24-episode third season on Monday, June 3, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Season 3 will pick up four months after the events that nearly ended Jackson's life and resurrected Peter Hale (Ian Bohen) with teen werewolf Scott McCall and his friends Stiles, Lydia, and Allison beginning their junior year of high school unaware that a new threat has arrived in Beacon Hills: a deadly pack of Alpha werewolves intent on bringing Derek into their fold. Season 3 will feature the return of stars Tyler Posey as Scott McCall, Crystal Reed as Allison Argent, Dylan O'Brien as Stiles, Tyler Hoechlin as Derek Hale, and Holland Roden as Lydia Martin. There will also be several new faces in Beacon Hills, including Ethan and Aiden, twin Alpha werewolves played by Charlie and Max Carver; Gideon Emery as Deucalion, leader of the Alpha werewolves; Kali, an Alpha werewolf played by Felisha Terrell; and Cora, a tough 17-year-old who has ties to the Beacon Hills werewolf line, played by Adelaide Kane. Now here are a few teasers: Stiles might have a falling out with Scott -- Davis says Isaac (Daniel Sharman) will move in on Stiles' territory as Scott's go-to pal. Is this the end of a classic bromance? New Alphas Ethan and Aiden have their sights set on Scott's friends -- Davis said the new duo isn't necessarily out to harm Scott's inner-circle, but they've definitely got some business to take care of. Allison Argent has gone rogue -- Scott's ex-girlfriend has been off the grid for months, and when she finally returns to Beacon Hills, she'll be a near-stranger. Has she completely committed to hunting? Well, when it comes to bloodshed... Everyone's going to die, basically -- Season 3's body count will be greater than the previous two combined, according to Davis. There's been a REAL WOLF on set (you can meet Shadow in one of the videos below). Derek and Scott will fight side by side -- The two top dogs have had a contentious relationship in the past, but they'll come together in Episodes 2 and 3 and might even need backup to handle their opposition. Season 3's music will feature the moans of an obedient dog -- Composer Dino Meneghin is experimenting with the sound this season, which will also feature a chanting choir. We'll finally learn about Derek's past -- Ian Nelson will play the part of a younger, happier Hale; Alicia Coppola will play Derek's mom, Talia; and Derek's sister, Laura, will be played by Ana Walczak. Don't forget those mysterious jars (in Episode 3.09 grimy antiques will make some waves) while the mysterious symbols scribbled around town will continue to give us anxiety. Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes Get More: Teen Wolf, Full Episodes For more info visit "Teen Wolf" on MTV.com, "like" "Teen Wolf" on Facebook, and follow @MTVTeenWolf on Twitter. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Transform in the comments section below!

Now that the spring TV Upfronts are over, we can catch our breath and start doling out some of the goods that the networks provided during the week. First up are a few new images from The CW's "The Originals." Series Synopsis: Family is power. The Original Vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together, always and forever. Now, centuries have passed, and the bonds of family are broken. Time, tragedy and hunger for power have torn the Original Family apart. When Klaus Mikaelson, the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus’ questions lead him to a reunion with his diabolical former protégé, Marcel, a charismatic vampire who has total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of New Orleans. Determined to help his brother find redemption, Elijah follows Klaus and soon learns that the werewolf Hayley has also come to the French Quarter searching for clues to her family history and has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie. Tensions between the town’s supernatural factions are nearing a breaking point as Marcel commands his devoted followers and rules with absolute power. For Klaus, the thought of answering to his powerful protégé is unthinkable, and he vows to reclaim what was once his – the power, the city and his family. While they wait to see if their sister, Rebekah, will leave Mystic Falls and join them, Klaus and Elijah form an uneasy alliance with the witches to ensure that New Orleans will be ruled by THE ORIGINALS once again. The series stars Joseph Morgan (“The Vampire Diaries,” Immortals) as Klaus, Daniel Gillies (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Saving Hope”) as Elijah, Claire Holt (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Pretty Little Liars”) as Rebekah, Phoebe Tonkin (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The Secret Circle”) as Hayley, Charles Michael Davis (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Switched at Birth”) as Marcel, Daniella Pineda (The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, “Homeland”) as Sophie, Leah Pipes (“The Deep End,” Sorority Row) as Cami and Danielle Campbell (StarStruck, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection) as Davina. “The Originals” is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios. Julie Plec (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Kyle XY,” “Wasteland”), Leslie Morgenstein (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl”) and Gina Girolamo (“The Lying Game”) are executive producers. Plec wrote the pilot episode, which was directed by Chris Grismer (“The Vampire Diaries”). The CW will be pairing "The Originals" with "Supernatural" on Tuesday nights, 8PM and 9PM, respectively. For more info visit "The Originals" on CWTV.com, "like" "The Originals" on Facebook, and follow "The Originals" on Twitter. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Be an original in the comments section below!