Author Archives: Robert Hood

Weekend Fright Flick: See the Dead

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2009 by Robert Hood

OK, you were pretty good about that last one. So here’s something a bit more substantial: See the Dead (US-2008; short [15 min.]; dir. Robert W. Filion) Synopsis: Sarah awakens to a dead world. As she struggles with her emotional … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fright Flick: Bzzz, It’s a Secret!

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2009 by Robert Hood

In a hurry this weekend? Well, here’s a very short film touching on a theme from a few posts ago. No, I’m not going to tell you the post, the name of the flick or what it’s about, because that … Continue reading →

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Evangelion Redux

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2009 by Robert Hood

As classic anime series in the mecha-mold go, Neon Genesis Evangelion [aka Shin seiki evangerion] (Japan-1995-1996; TV series, animation) is among the elite of the species. It is spectacular, complex, confusing, emotional, fascinating, beautiful, and flawed, especially toward the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Apocalypse, Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Trailers | 3 Comments

Infestation by Giant Insects!

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2009 by Robert Hood

The full title of this Modern Mechanics article from December 1930 read “Will Monster Insects Rule the World?” Though offered here as a mere speculative possibility, the idea that giant insects will eventually dominate life on Earth is one that … Continue reading →

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GiantRoboTemple! RoboSamurai! RoboGeisha!

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Robert Hood

If you thought The Machine Girl was out there and Tokyo Gore Police was bizarre, have a look at the following trailer for RoboGeisha! It’s sheer, mind-blowing Japanese weirdness! Gotta love it! It is directed by Noboru Iguchi (of Machine … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Japanese, Robots, Trailers | 2 Comments

Straight from the Mega-Shark’s Mouth (2)

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 by Robert Hood

Part Two of an An Interview with Jack Perez This is an addendum to the main interview, which can be read here. Alternative (and current) DVD Artwork for Monster Island: Promo Reel: Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus Trailer (in case … Continue reading →

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Straight from the Mega-Shark’s Mouth (1)

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 by Robert Hood

Part One of an Interview with Jack Perez Spectacular internet interest spawned by the Asylum’s latest release, Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus, came as something of a surprise to everyone. Directed by Jack Perez under the pseudonym Ace Hannah, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Interviews | 9 Comments

More Tentacles, More Bio-Slime

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009 by Robert Hood

You might want to put your breakfast aside for a moment to check out these pictures of the central creature from John Lechago’s coming-soon ooze-drenched horror flick, Bio-Slime, which we last had a look at in February. No more news, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Horror, Independent film, Posters, Preview | 4 Comments

Planet of the Vampire Women

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009 by Robert Hood

In Monster from Bikini Beach (US-2008; dir. Darin Wood), independent producer Christy Savage and director Wood worked assorted monster-loose-among-bikini-babes tropes to create a retro 1960s exploitation flick that was colourful and lots of fun. Now Savage has revealed that her … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Independent film, Retro, Vampires | 1 Comment

Review: 30,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 by Robert Hood

30,000 Leagues Under the Sea (US-2007; dir. Gabriel Bologna) This 2007 offering from low-budget exploitation champions, The Asylum, is a take on Jules Verne’s classic novel. What it isn’t is any sort of retelling of the original, so there’s no … Continue reading →

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