Category Archives: Trailers

Another Crack at the Flaming Ghost

Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by Robert Hood

Unlike that would-be militarist cine-dictator General Consensus, I quite enjoyed Marvel’s first crack at making a live-action version of their Ghost Rider franchise. Sure, Ghost Rider (US-2007; dir.  Mark Steven Johnson)  wasn’t a huge artistic success, but the Ghost Rider … Continue reading →

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Building The Nest: An Exclusive Preview

Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2011 by Robert Hood

“The Nest” is a short horror film by Tim Zwica, who, auteur-fashion, undertook the roles of writer, producer, director, editor, and visual effects coordinator. Zwica harkens from Austin, Texas, and this seems to inform the atmosphere and general ambiance of … Continue reading →

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When Faux Cicadas Get Real: A Backbrain Exclusive

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Robert Hood

At the moment The Attack of the Giant Killer Cicadas is the subject of a faux movie trailer for a 1950s style sci-fi/horror movie that doesn’t exist … but which, in the words of its creator “probably should!” You know … Continue reading →

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New RetroMonster: The Tentacle’s Claw

Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 by Robert Hood

I’m not sure what the title of this new film from director/writer/dp/editor Michael Rigler says about the titular beastie (… it’s a big tentacle with a claw at the end? … hmmm, maybe… stay on until the end of this … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: The Emergence Premieres Here!

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Robert Hood

It’s with great pleasure that I announce that Undead Backbrain will be hosting the premiere release of a new film — a exciting horror creature-feature from director Jeff LeBlanc. The date to look out for? December 1! The Emergence (Canada-2011; … Continue reading →

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First Release of Return of the Killer Shrews Trailer: Exclusive

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Robert Hood

Here it is, the official trailer for Return of the Killer Shrews, directed by Steve Latshaw and starring original 1959 Killer Shrew wrangler James Best and a star cast that includes Smallville alumni John Schneider, Jennifer Lyons, Rick Hurst, Sean … Continue reading →

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The Giant Monster Playset Is Ready For Delivery: Exclusive

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Robert Hood

Giant monster fandom loves merchandise! This is obvious from the plethora of sites, blogs and chat groups devoted to, for example, monster models. Hey, the Backbrain has a large display case full of Toho toys, models and other paraphernalia, with … Continue reading →

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Sasquatchploitation Comes To Ohio: Exclusive Update

Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 by Robert Hood

“Sasquatchploitation”! Love it! I don’t know who invented the term, but I first came across it on Dread Central, so I’ll give the credit to them. It describes, of course, the absolute frenzy of Sasquatch (or Bigfoot) movies that has descended … Continue reading →

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Danger 5 Coming to a Computer Screen Near You!

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2011 by Robert Hood

Now, does this look too good to be true or what? embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct Eye-busting retro design, bizarre concepts, nostalgic stop-motion dinosaurs! What Danger 5 seems to be — in case you haven’t heard of it and haven’t … Continue reading →

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Did We Land On a Dinosaur? Exclusive Details on Tape 407

Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2011 by Robert Hood

Dinosaurs depicted via the “found footage” technique have been making themselves apparent lately. In September the Backbrain drew your attention to The Dinosaur Project (US-2012; dir. Sid Bennett)– an in-production “lost world” movie filmed in a “found footage” (or camera … Continue reading →

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