Category Archives: Film

Blood, Devastation, Death, War and Horror

Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Robert Hood

Whatever you think of Roland Emmerich’s work (and I’m frankly torn on the subject), he is certainly drawn toward the spectacular — and spectacularly destructive — most of his films being in some way apocalyptic in approach. He also seems … Continue reading →

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Review: I Am Omega

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 by Robert Hood

I Am Omega (US-2007; dir. Griff Furst) “The Last Man Alive Must Battle a Planet of the Dead” With its main protagonist the (apparently) lone survivor of a global plague that has turned the rest of humanity into murderous corpses, … Continue reading →

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Weekend (Not-So-Frightful) Flick: The Alien Invasion

Posted on Sunday, June 7, 2009 by Robert Hood

The Alien Invasion (Singapore-2004; short [17 min.]; dir. Rich Ho) This great little film was made by university students in Singapore. A big success on the Asian film festival circuit, it parodies the 1950s alien invasion genre and is very … Continue reading →

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Review: Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus

Posted on Sunday, June 7, 2009 by Robert Hood

Mega-Shark vs Giant Octopus (US-2009; dir. Ace Hannah [aka Jack Perez]) The tradition of pitting one giant monster against another may have been developed within early SF novels such as Jules Verne’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth (where … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Sacrifice: An Interview

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2009 by Robert Hood

An Interview with Cast Members of Sacrifice, by Avery Battles Excited by what he’s been hearing about the in-production, independent giant monster film Sacrifice — despite the fact that so much about the project is being kept under tight secrecy … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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