Author Archives: Robert Hood

A History of Monsters

Posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 by Robert Hood

Pete Von Sholly — who is responsible for storyboards and design work on over 100 feature films including Mars Attacks!, James and the Giant Peach, Darkman, The Mask, The Shawshank Redemption, The Blob, Nightmare on Elm Street III and IV, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ghosts, Giant Monsters, Monsters in general, Pictorial art | 4 Comments

Weekend Fright Flick (Bonus)

Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 by Robert Hood

For those Undead Backbrain readers who thought I cheated by posting an excellent but rather cute dragon animated film as the Fright Flick this weekend, here’s an reasonably effective bonus zombie flick for you (as long as you ignore the … Continue reading →

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Weekend (Not-So-Frightful) Flick

Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 by Robert Hood

Dragonslayer (Germany-2004; animation, short; dir. Robert Kuczera) Dragonslayer is a 3D animated fantasy short film of 9:30 min. length. The project was completed over a 24-month period: 9 months of preproduction, 12 months of production and 3 months of postproduction. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Dragons, Weekend Fright Flick | 1 Comment

Deep Sea Monster Raiga Sings!

Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 by Robert Hood

Well, not really! But typically upbeat Japanese pop music somewhat incongruously accompanies this just-released trailer for Shinkaijû Raiga [aka Deep Sea Monster Raiga] (Japan, 2009; dir. Shinpei Hayashiya). Clearly we’re dealing with a comedy here. But don’t worry! After what … Continue reading →

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Into the Crypt

Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2009 by Robert Hood

What do you get if you cross The Descent and a caper movie with elements from 1980s Italian non-Romeroesque zombie flicks (the imagery reminds me of the 1980 film Burial Ground, for some reason)? Perhaps this: The Crypt (US-2009; dir. … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Horror, Trailers, Zombies | 2 Comments

Colin

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Robert Hood

It seems that one film that has had huge impact at Cannes this year is a zombie film. That is remarkable enough, but even more remarkable is that this zombie film boasts one of the most astonishing budgets ever, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Independent film, Zombies | 2 Comments

My Dinner With Codzilla

Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 by Robert Hood

The first episode of The Jim Henson Hour (1989) featured an affectionate parody of Godzilla (among other things) and starred what has to be the biggest Muppet ever, this side of the rampaging Audrey 2s from the original final sequence … Continue reading →

Posted in Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Humour | Leave a comment

Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus Attacks YouTube

Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 by Robert Hood

Who said giant monsters don’t sell? The trailer to the Asylum’s gargantuan epic, Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus (US-2009; dir. Jack Perez), has proven to be an internet phenomenon, commented upon and discussed (even, yes, derided) thoughout the blogsphere ever … Continue reading →

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The Last Week (or Two) on Undead Brainspasm

Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 by Robert Hood

O.C. Babes and the Slasher of Zombietown (24 May 2009) Orange Country zombies attack Orange Country zombies! (That’s what it says…) Update: Mortis Rex (20 May 2009) More images from the Ancient Romans vs Giant Demonic monster flick Update: Metallic … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Posters, Robots, Undead Brainspasm, Update, Weird stuff, Zombies | Leave a comment

Weekend Fright Flick: Peekers

Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 by Robert Hood

This week’s short sharp shock is an innocuous-seeming film that creeps up on you and, without resorting to anything more than careful pacing, beautifully chosen music and an unsettling central image, leaves you feeling totally unnerved. Peekers (US-2008; short [8 … Continue reading →

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