Author Archives: Robert Hood

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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Danger 5 — Now with Added Monkeys!

Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Robert Hood

Yes, you heard it right! Monkeys! But what kind? Watch Episode Four of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls to find out. [youtube EwYRbBbZK2k] Thanks to Avery as usual. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 5 [Coming next Monday]

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A Lovecraft Invasion 6: The Black Goat

Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Robert Hood

The Black Goat Project sounds like some sort of covert Government operation — a secret-service incursion into an obscure mountainous principality in central Europe perhaps, or a scientific experiment in genetic manipulation focusing on the hybridisation of goats and trainee … Continue reading →

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Fly Danger 5! You Won’t Regret It!

Posted on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Robert Hood

The third episode of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls was released a few days ago. Here it is for those who haven’t seen it. As brilliantly silly and cool as ever. [youtube vkiqJCDlQTs] Thanks to Avery as usual. Episode 1 … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: The Emergence Premieres Tonight

Posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 by Robert Hood

Spotlights are crisscrossing the sky, the red carpet has been rolled out, the celebs are walking the walk, the paparazzi’s cameras are flashing, the crowds go wild! Welcome to the world premiere showing of The Emergence (Canada-2011; short [11.55 min.]), … Continue reading →

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Startling New Giant Monster Remake: A Backbrain Exclusive

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Robert Hood

We all know we’re in a cinematic age of remakes, reboots, makeovers and sequels, so the news the Backbrain’s just heard regarding the latest giant monster flick remake won’t come as much of a surprise to anyone. Not as such. … Continue reading →

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War of the Worlds: Goliath Trailer

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Robert Hood

New trailer for the animated steam-punk sequel to H.G.Wells’ War of the Worlds — War of the Worlds: Goliath (US-2011; dir. Joe Pearson) Source: Quiet Earth via Avery Guerra

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The Emergence: Exclusive Glimpse Behind-the-Scenes

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Robert Hood

As the new killer mutant-insect creature-feature style short film, The Emergence (Canada-2011; short [11 min.]; dir. Jeff LeBlanc) nears its release date (1 December 2011), Undead Backbrain takes you behind the scenes of the production, via an exclusive series of … Continue reading →

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Save Civilisation! Watch Danger 5 Episode 2!

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Robert Hood

According to Undead Backbrain correspondent Don Krouskop, Danger 5! has reaffirmed his faith in humanity. So if reading/hearing the news has plunged you into the depths of despair and the global financial crisis is undermining your psychological well-being, 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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