Category Archives: Apocalypse

More on Archangel Alpha (But Still No Mecha)

Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2009 by Robert Hood

Archangel Alpha (US-[in production, 2009]; dir. Aaron D. Martin) is an independent scifi film with a post-apocalyptic scenario, a love story, a futuristic war and giant robots. Backbrain has mentioned it on and off (last time here), and while we … Continue reading →

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New: Pontypool

Posted on Sunday, March 1, 2009 by Robert Hood

Though I argue rather rabidly that “pure-bred” zombie apocalypse films — you know, those in the “end-of-the-world by viral cannibalistic corpses” sub-genre initiated by George A. Romero in Night of the Living Dead (1969) — must by definition feature ambulatory … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fright Flick: The Horde

Posted on Sunday, March 1, 2009 by Robert Hood

Here at Undead Backbrain, we like to show an online zombie or ghost film for your weekend viewing pleasure — whenever the opportunity arises, at any rate. So here’s one for today. It’s a bit late… sorry. Upload issues. The … Continue reading →

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Hater Optioned by Del Toro

Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Robert Hood

This is a dramatisation based on page 102 of British author David Moody’s novel, Hater. Sometimes self-publication works — and produces spectacular results. Moody’s self-published horror novel appeared online in 2006. Without an agent, Moody managed to sell the film … Continue reading →

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Catching Rat Scratch Fever

Posted on Monday, February 9, 2009 by Robert Hood

Jeff Leroy’s alien giant rat invasion film, Rat Scratch Fever, is nearing completion. The film tells the tale of an army of giant, mutant rats — brought back from space on a returning Earth spaceship — that causes death and … Continue reading →

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Talking to Toasters at the End of the World

Posted on Monday, February 9, 2009 by Robert Hood

With trailers for Terminator Salvation appearing on the web, and ahead of the much-anticipated June release of this fourth Terminator film, the Backbrain approached the producers for an interview. Christian Bale wasn’t available, but we were lucky enough to score … Continue reading →

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Wings over Apocalypse

Posted on Friday, February 6, 2009 by Robert Hood

An apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic scifi romance inspired by Japanese animation, specifically the mecha-based form of it? That’s Archangel Alpha, which is currently filming and looks rather interesting. Archangel Alpha (US-[in production]; dir. Aaron D. Martin) Synopsis: Archangel Alpha is a sci-fi war … Continue reading →

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Hail to Our Insect Masters!

Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 by Robert Hood

A WORLD ruled by giant insects, with the last remnants of the human race as slaves, is one of the favorite devices of one school of fiction writers. Fantastic? Not at all. Thoughtful scientists recognize that as one of the … Continue reading →

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Robots and Dragons

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 by Robert Hood

Two new releases from current exploitation leaders The Asylum (whose mandate seems to be to rush into production cheap films with titles that echo upcoming major releases or which cash in on box-office trends, even if the plots are completely … Continue reading →

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You Can Be In A Zombie Flick

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

In The Outbreak (US-2008; designed by Chris and Lynn Lund), you’re plunged straight into the middle of the iconic zombie apocalypse. They’re at the door and decisions have to be made. You make them, and then have to live (or … Continue reading →

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