Category Archives: Trailers

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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Exclusive: Lizardman

Posted on Monday, October 3, 2011 by Robert Hood

Lizardman (US-2011; dir. Peter Dang) is a new independent B-monster flick that is rapidly heading toward release. Clearly inspired by The Creature From the Black Lagoon (and old monster movies in general), Lizardman tells a story of cryptozoological revenge and … Continue reading →

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Exclusive! Fear in the Gorge

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011 by Robert Hood

So here we have a new indie horror movie. It’s called Fear in the Gorge. You want to know what it’s about? Well, what might you fear to stumble upon in a gorge? Prehistoric survivors, such as a hungry T-Rex? … Continue reading →

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New Trailer for Mold!

Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2011 by Robert Hood

Mold, muck, blood and mayhem! It’s the latest trailer from Neil Meschino’s ’80s-styled horror flick, Mold! embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct In classic 1980′s fashion, Mold! is to be released on VHS tape, at least initially. This will be accompanied … Continue reading →

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Watch out! The Muckman’s Here

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by Robert Hood

Earlier this year I reviewed Brett Piper’s latest b-monster epic, the swamp-stained, ooze-splattered Muckman — from a screener copy. I liked it, despite its low-budget limitations, or maybe because of them. Anyway, now I find that my name appears on … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Release News: Dino Wolf

Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2011 by Robert Hood

We just heard from Fred Olen Ray that his film Dino Wolf — formerly known as Dire Wolf but now having embraced the current monster throwback conceit, in the tradition of Dino-Shark – will be out on October 18 on the … Continue reading →

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