Author Archives: Robert Hood

New Full-On Aussie Horror

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 by Robert Hood

Primal (Australia-2009; dir. Josh Reed) is a new horror film that gets down-and-dirty with what appears to be a supernatural viral infection/demonic possession scenario. Some will call it “zombie”, but going on the teeth, I’ll stick with “possession” for the … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Kaiju

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Robert Hood

There’s lots of good reasons to be interested in the about-to-be-released Star Trek movie, but I’m happy to go with one that fits in nicely with the Backbrain’s obsession with giant monsters. Some conceptual sketches have surfaced as creature-designer Neville … Continue reading →

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G vs Gehara

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Robert Hood

You remember G, right? No, not Godzilla but one of his recent descendents. G (2008; short, 48 min.; dir. Kiyotaka Taguchi) As a reminder, check him out here. And don’t forget his tin-plated nemesis: How about Gehara, the Long-haired Kaiju? … Continue reading →

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Visions of the Future

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Robert Hood

What if we could see the future? That’d be cool, eh? At least we’d have a better idea what exactly we’re in for. Below are some samples. Don’t forget to read the fine-print — and click on image to enlarge. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fright Flick: Dead Girls, Carwash and Giant Tick

Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2009 by Robert Hood

Weekend Fright Flick on Undead Backbrain is sending a triple feature your way this weekend. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but if sexy zombie chicks and giant ticks tweak your interest (and seeing as you’re reading this blog … Continue reading →

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Tales of King Komodo Part 3

Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2009 by Robert Hood

The next episode in Mike Bogue and Todd Tennant’s graphic novel, Tales of King Komodo, is now available. Not one, not two, but three caged titans! What destiny awaits them! Check it out here! If you haven’t caught up with … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Day at the Seaside

Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 by Robert Hood

Todd Tennant has sent along an image from It Came From Beneath the Sea … Again — the Harryhausen-inspired comic he is currently working on for Bluewater Comics (see previous Backbrain article). He calls it “Lunch on the Pier!” Todd … Continue reading →

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Alien vs Predator 3 and 4

Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 by Robert Hood

Source:  Tor.com via Jason Fischer. Created by a Benjamin Parry, Andre McGrail, David Partridge, Andy Salisbury, Gavin Siakimotu. (Via: CGSociety)

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Weekend Fright Flick: Lizard of Death

Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by Robert Hood

This Weekend’s Fright Flick is a loving replication of the style and limitations of 1950s B films films. Creator and director Benjamin J. Heckendorn (as “Alexander B. Kressel” and producer “Herbert Clay”) is a man with a passion. He loves … Continue reading →

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Giant Ants Ate the Blues Player

Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by Robert Hood

Kaiju Search-Robot Avery has discovered that Bakersfield, California country blues player Hank Ray is making a movie about giant ants. Taking the classic truth-in-advertising approach to titles, it’s called Giant Ants Eat Bakersfield. It will be about 30 minutes long … Continue reading →

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