Author Archives: Robert Hood

Strongman Zombies

Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2008 by Robert Hood

Two zombie films (or at least films featuring zombies) seem to be in production or development from an indie outfit called Strongman Pictures in Australia. One is Z3D5: In a war blasted, post apocalyptic landscape a handful of survivors struggle … Continue reading →

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Update: Sea Monsters

Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2008 by Robert Hood

In lieu of more substantial writings (the Backbrain has been busy of late), here’s the trailer to the iMax doco-drama Sea Monsters, featuring some very impressive CGI critters: Original article Source: Avery

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Zombie Haiku Apocalypse

Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008 by Robert Hood

Do zombies have souls? It’s a contentious issue, but the following little film goes some way toward demonstrating that at least they have soul. While the zombie apocalypse unfolds in the background a zombie recites poignant haikus about being a … Continue reading →

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Gualagon

Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

What is Gualagon, I hear you ask? Well it’s a German-made, Japanese style kaiju film done as a radio play — inspired by such Toho classics as Furankenshutain tai chitei kaiju Baragon [trans. Frankenstein vs the Subterranean Monster Baragon] (1965; … Continue reading →

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I Love Sarah Jane … and Zombies

Posted on Friday, July 25, 2008 by Robert Hood

This complete short zombie film stars Mia Wasikowska, whom Tim Burton has just cast in his upcoming version of Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy! Source: Quiet Earth

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Birthday of the Living Dead

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

First, the Backbrain’s partner, Cat Sparks, greets him with: “Hope the zombie hordes bring you something nice!” Then ORB editor, Sarah Endacott sends this: Then a Clarion South survivor, Chris Green, says: “Have a happy birthday! You’re one year closer … Continue reading →

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Watch Me … and Die!

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

Australia’s entry in the J-Horror revolution begun with (or at least given its major impetus by) Ring [aka Ringu] (Japan-1998, dir. Hideo Nakata) is a low-budget supernatural horror film called Watch Me. Watch Me (Australia-2006, dir. Melanie Ansley) Starring Frances … Continue reading →

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A Bunch of Zombies Sing…

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 by Robert Hood

… “Dust in the Wind” [Kansas] — created by Matt Ficner. via Boing Boing

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Update: The Diary is Coming!

Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 by Robert Hood

Seems my question in the previous Backbrain post regarding the release of Romero’s Diary of the Dead in Australia has been answered. The Master himself is coming downunder to promote said release for the Melbourne Film Festival this month. He … Continue reading →

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The Diary Continues

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2008 by Robert Hood

Before Diary of the Dead has even appeared in Australia [Come on, guys! Where the hell is it?], news is out that George Romero will direct a sequel. The as-yet-untitled Diary of the Dead 2 is, according to DreadCentral, “99.9% … Continue reading →

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