Two Independent horror features Sacrament – The Film (2014) & The Lashman (2014)

  By Stuart Anderson | March 9, 2014 - 9:47 pm | , ,
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Two Independent horror features . Sacrament – The Film (2014) & The Lashman (2014)

 

During the course of last week I had an interesting ‘discussion’ with someone online (clean out your mind, it wasn’t one of those types of online conversation) about a previous blog post of mine which was publicising an independent horror film production. I won’t name the film concerned, that would be unfair to those involved with it, besides which, it really isn’t important to name names. No, the ‘conversation’ that I had with the fool of an individual was in response to his comment about the type of film it is and the type of people that were involved in its making.

 

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Now I’m all for freedom of opinion and the like, however what really riled me wasn’t the fact that he didn’t like the subject matter of the movie. It was more the frankly obnoxious and ill-informed opinion he had of the whole slasher genre and it’s film-makers. I’m paraphrasing here to protect the terminally stupid, but in essence his comments were something along the line of ” not another stupid slasher movie made by talentless filmmakers … Continue reading →

New UK DVD & BluRay releases 10th March 2014

  By Andy Deen | March 9, 2014 - 5:06 pm |
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Hello and welcome to the new UK DVD & Blu Ray releases for the week commencing Monday March 10th 2014. The new releases are those that are genre releases, so anything from anime through sci-fi and horror with much more inbetween.

This weeks big release is Enders Game with Harrison Ford and Ben Kingsley, but there are also some nice little horror flicks out . The Stuff from Arrow Video which comes in dual format (dvd & Bluray) , In Fear, The 10th Victim and Bloody Homecoming .

But release of the week goes to a little known 1973 made for TV movie Frankenstein – The True Story from Second Sight Films. It is like a whos who of British actors and you can read the UKHS review HERE.

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Forgotten Tales from Last Doorway Productions

  By Andy Deen | March 8, 2014 - 9:00 pm |
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Last Doorway Productions is now in production of its newest feature “Forgotten Tales” a trilogy film Written and Directed by Reyna Young (TV Horror a Host of Movie Massacre, Monster of Golden Gate, No Service)

After moving into her new home a woman discovers she has a few unwanted house guests. Soon she discovers there’s more to their story. A babysitting job sounds great or is it? With a serial killer running around it may be a bad idea after all. An inspiring actress auditions for the most creepiest director ever, little does she know what he really wants from her.

Forgotten Tales is based off of Reyna Young’s comic book series through  Scattered Comics. Scattered comics has jumped on board to be the main artists who will be providing the images within the film.

Starring Reyna Young (The Divine Order, No Service, Monster of Golden Gate) Harold Whitson, Jeanne Ladysage Capili ( The Slam Show) Slammin Sam (The Slam Show) Wyzae Crankfield (Recording/performing artist) … Continue reading →

An Interview with Jasper Cole by Dean Sills

  By Dean Sills | March 8, 2014 - 6:44 pm |
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jc1An Interview with Jasper Cole by Dean Sills

UKHS – Hello Jasper and welcome to UK Horror Scene. Thank you for giving us your time especially when you are busy. You are a superb veteran character actor with over 100 credits, well done! How did you get into acting?

JC – My pleasure, thank you as well. I started acting right after high school with a few years of college at The Atlanta Alliance Theatre School where I studied all aspects: writing, directing, acting etc…. I co-wrote and co-starred in a play WILLOW SPRINGS NOW with Becky Canady and after a brief run in Atlanta we moved with the show to LA in 1987 and the show was a hit and the rest as they say is History! lol

I stayed here in Hollywood, got a MGR and agent and started to work in commercials and TV/Films and lots of more theatre. I have done over 20 plays and 50 commercials, Thankfully!
jc2UKHS – UK fans will probably know you best for your unforgettable co-starring role alongside Val Kilmer in ‘MacGruber’. In the movie you play Zeke Pleshette, one of Val Kilmer’s henchman. … Continue reading →

Grimmfest present Death Proof & Planet Terror in One Night (plus Trailers) Manchester Dancehouse 14th March 2014.

  By Andy Deen | March 8, 2014 - 3:58 pm |
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THE FULL GRINDHOUSE EXPERIENCE

*WITH THE TRAILERS*

Date: Friday 14th March

Venue: The Dancehouse, Manchester

Doors: 19.00, Screening starts 19.30

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Theatrical Cuts of the features + The Fake Trailers Trailers.

The original theatrical experience, two feature horror movies written by Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez; Deathproof & Planet Terror put together as a two film feature. Including fake movie trailers in between both movies

Planet Terror: Maverick director Robert Rodriguez’s take on the zombie infestation genre. Government scientists at a remote Texan facility, have managed to unleash a deadly virus that turns normal, healthy citizens into raving, murdering mutants. With the hordes of crazed psychotics multiplying at an unstoppable rate, it’s a spatterfest all the way. Death Proof: Fasten your seat belt, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. Quentin Tarantino pays homage to his B-movie favourites in this adrenaline fuelled tale of a psychotic stuntman’s serial attempts to stalk hot babes in his supercharged, ‘death proof’ Chevy. So people in the Manchester area, what are you waiting for??  A fantastic double-bill in Manchester at the wonderful Dancehouse Theatre (cheap beer on sale) and on a Friday night, with all this for … Continue reading →

The House on Poultney Road by Stephanie Boddy

  By Geoff Johnston | March 8, 2014 - 3:19 pm |
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THoPRThe House on Poultney Road by Stephanie Boddy

It has been well over a hundred years since MR James first popularised the contemporary ghost story. Since then countless authors and directors, from Wheatley to Campbell to Kubrick and Wan, have tried their hand at this cornerstone of the horror scene. Author Stephanie Boddy adds another body of work to this ever growing genre with her debut novel The House on Poultney Road (THoPR).

The novel starts out in the present day, with our narrator and her boyfriend visiting the house which is now up for sale. In true ghost story tradition, its owners are quite keen to sell, and rarely stay at the property. It soon becomes clear our narrator has a history with the house that is far from pleasant. Boddy then takes us through the origins of the haunting, beginning some 90 years earlier. The narrator’s Grandfather Richard takes centre stage as he is subjected to troubling supernatural activity from a very early age. In time the rest of Richard’s family will come to know the terrors in The House on Poultney Road.

To say much more … Continue reading →

Kerb Crawlers first teaser trailer and pictures released

  By Andy Deen | March 8, 2014 - 1:09 pm |
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kc1Mad Science Films, the Cardiff-based production company behind NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: RESURRECTION and SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT: THE HOMECOMING, are pleased to unveil the very first teaser trailer for their found footage exploitation shocker, KERB CRAWLERS.

Produced by Louise Lynch, KERB CRAWLERS is the third feature film to be directed by James Plumb, who co-wrote the script with award-winning writer David Melkevik. Cinematography was handled by Victoria Rodway.

Director Plumb had the following to say on the release of the trailer, ”After months tinkering away in the lab, we at Mad Science Films are very pleased to be finally unleashing the teaser trailer, poster art and some of the fantastic stills from our third feature film, “Kerb Crawlers”.

kc2We’re releasing this teaser trailer online after running a series of successful secret screenings across the UK. The film itself is a lean, nasty 21st century exploitation film, which we hope will shock and delight viewers in equal measure”.

The synopsis is as follows,

Some footage should not be found… Commissioned to make a depraved snuff movie, five men abduct a young woman to be their plaything for the night. However, once the cameras start … Continue reading →

The Stuff (1985) Arrow BluRay Review

  By Stuart Smith | March 7, 2014 - 11:27 pm |
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stuff1THE STUFF – 1985

Dir: Larry Cohen

Starring: Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garret Morris, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom, Danny Aiello

ARROW VIDEO

Released 10th March

Varied though Larry Cohen’s career has been over the years, it is his contribution to horror that he is most fondly remembered for. Films like Its Alive (1974), God Told Me To (1976), Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) as well as being the screenwriter of popular horrors such as Maniac Cop (1988) have made him a household name amongst horror fans around the world. Often able to transcend low budgets through strong emphasis on characterisation and an often potent mix of social satire and B movie dynamics, Cohen’s films are unique and quintessentially his own. The Stuff is one of his most beloved films and has a strong cult reputation that precedes it, so it is rather strange that this is the first time I have seen it. Over the years it is a film that has popped up on my radar many times, yet despite my familiarity with it I have always managed to miss it for some reason or other. But what better way … Continue reading →

An Interview with Damon Rickard by Dean Sills

  By Dean Sills | March 7, 2014 - 9:34 pm |
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An Interview with Damon Rickard by Dean Sills.

UKHS – Thank you for your time Damon and welcome to UKHS.

When did you first discover your passion for filmmaking and writing and how did you team up with Alex Mathieson, your Co-Writer and Co-Director of  ’The Tour’?

DR - I’ve had a passion for films and filmmaking as far back as far back as I can remember. When I was in my teens we made some really rather ridiculous short films which will likely never see the light of day. And trust me this is a good thing! The first screenplay I wrote was about 15 years ago but it never went anywhere. Unfortunately it was too big a scale for me to do and I was unable to get any funding for it. And amazingly it wasn’t a horror but a heist movie told over 3 decades. I’m sure I’ll revisit it at some point.

Alex I met almost 20 years ago. We worked in a video store together for a couple of years but shared such a passion for both film and music that we have remained firm friends since. We’ve both always wanted to make films so just thought there’s no time like the present. Financial commitments and life in general … Continue reading →

The Human Race (2013) DVD Review

  By Dave Wain | March 7, 2014 - 8:08 am |
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HUMAN 001THE HUMAN RACE (2013) DVD

Review by: Dave Wain

Stars: Paul McCarthy-Boyington, Eddie McGee, Trista Robinson, Brianna Lauren Jackson

Written by: Paul Hough

UK Certification: 19

UK RRP: £12.99

UK DVD Region: 2

Runtime: 84 minutes

Directed by: Paul Hough

UK Release Date: 3rd March 2014

Only one will win. The school, the house, the prison are safe. Follow the arrows or you will die. Stay on the path or you will die. If you are lapped twice you will die. Do not touch the grass or you will die. Race or die. This is the ominous spoken introduction to Paul Hough’s ambitious sci-fi / horror film that while aiming high, it never quite reaches those dizzying heights to which the cover professes “Battle Royale has found its worthy successor”.

HUMAN 002We’re introduced swiftly to snippets of people’s ordinary lives. There is Veronica who learns that she is in remission from the deadly disease that killed her family. There are two soldiers struggling to keep each other alive in the hot days and cold nights of the desert atmosphere. There is … Continue reading →