Author Archives: Robert Hood

The Missing Key

Posted on Friday, November 28, 2008 by Robert Hood

Jonathan Nix, brother of Best-selling fantasy author Garth Nix, is currently in the midst of post-production on a short (approx. 25 min.) animated film, The Missing Key, which from early indications is set to be a surreal fantasy of great … Continue reading →

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Beast From Haunted Planet

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

This concept trailer was made in 2006 by Terry Howald “as a previz for a future feature film project”. It offers excellent iconic 1950s rocketships and rayguns and the prospect of a gigantic alien creature. Beast from Haunted Planet from … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Preview, Retro, Teaser, Where's the Film? | 2 Comments

Update: Mortis Rex

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

Bloody Disgusting.com has posted some new concept images from the Ancient Romans vs Giant Monster movie, Mortis Rex, which is currently in production. The film concerns the adventures of a disgraced Roman war hero who comes face to face with … Continue reading →

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Godzilla vs the Violators

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

Godzilla might be currently in retirement, but his lawyers are still fiercely active. Wired has posted a scary article on Godzilla copyright owner, Toho’s efforts to protect their intellectual property. They and their lawyers have been  extremely active and vigilant, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Godzilla | 5 Comments

Update: Pesticide

Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

Remember the open call for people to get eaten by giant bugs that was posted on the Backbrain a while back? The film was Pesticide (US-2008; dir. Pat Cerrato) and it appears that considerable giant insect mayhem took place on … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Horror, Kaiju Search-Robot Avery, Update | 2 Comments

King Komodo Gets KLOKKED!

Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

CLICK HERE TO SEE A LARGE VERSION For the outcome, be sure to read the next issue of “Tales of King Komodo” in G-Fan #86. Previous KK article Todd Tennant’s American Kaiju website G-Fan

Posted in Comics, Giant Monsters, Graphic novels, Todd Tennant, Update | 2 Comments

Not-So-Red King

Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

Check out this soon-to-be-release vinyl model of the “Soul Sofubi 2.0 version” of Red King, one of Ultraman’s iconic monsters: Nice! Source: Super Punch

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Thunder Downunder?

Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by Robert Hood

Tremors (US-1990; dir. Ron Underwood) remains one of my favourite monster movies. With perfect casting, a beautifully structured and often witty script, great physical SFX, likeable characters and a general air of affable terror, it captures the essence of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Horror, News, Trailers | 8 Comments

A Good American Host?

Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by Robert Hood

So the news is confirmed that Gore Verbinski will be producing an American remake of the South Korean monster film, Gwoemul [aka The Host] (2006; dir. Joon-ho Bong) for Universal pictures. It will be a debut feature for director Fredrick … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Kaiju Search-Robot Avery, News | 13 Comments

Update: Star Trek Monster

Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

Further to our earlier post featuring the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie trailer, Todd Tennant has kindly supplied the Backbrain with these fantastic images of the monster concerned. I have no idea what it is and what role it plays, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Update | 6 Comments