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Does The World Really Need Undisputed 3? Probably Not.

Does The World Really Need Undisputed 3? Probably Not.

Todd Rigney October 15, 2009

If you’re a mixed martial artist with an inkling of acting talent, by all means, take advantage of the current wave of MMA action flicks which are making their way to video store shelves...

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Albert Pyun’s Tales Of An Ancient Empire Looks Boll-Esque

Albert Pyun’s Tales Of An Ancient Empire Looks Boll-Esque

Todd Rigney October 15, 2009

I’m sure there are fans of Albert Pyun’s cheesy 1982 fantasy epic “The Sword and the Sorcerer” somewhere out there, but I’m not one of them. Admittedly, it’s been several long years since I’ve...

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Lemmy, Iggy Pop Reprise Their Roles For Hardware Promos

Lemmy, Iggy Pop Reprise Their Roles For Hardware Promos

Todd Rigney October 14, 2009

If you haven’t seen Richard Stanley’s 1990 futuristic action flick “Hardware,” then shame on you. Thanks to the fine, upstanding folks at Severin Films, this hyper violent sci-fi thriller is available on Region 1...

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Three Dysfunctional Clips From The Stepfather

Three Dysfunctional Clips From The Stepfather

Todd Rigney October 14, 2009

Ah, I love the smell of promotional material in the morning. Dread Central posted three tantalizing clips from Darren Lynn Bousman’s upcoming remake of “The Stepfather” recently, and I’m passing them along to you....

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James Gunn’s Humanzee Is Ready For Delivery

James Gunn’s Humanzee Is Ready For Delivery

Todd Rigney October 13, 2009

After waiting for what seems like ages for its debut, “Slither” mastermind and former Troma grunt James Gunn’s outrageously violent web show “Humanzee” — which was banned by both Xbox Live and Spike TV...

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New Atmospheric Clip From House Of The Devil

New Atmospheric Clip From House Of The Devil

Todd Rigney October 13, 2009

Ti West’s upcoming “House of the Devil” is one of the few horror movies I’m really excited about. Maybe it’s the homage to genre films from the past, or maybe it’s because I’m still...

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World’s Greatest Dad (2009) Movie Review

World’s Greatest Dad (2009) Movie Review

Todd Rigney October 9, 2009

Although it’s definitely not a popular opinion to express in certain circles these days, I am, for the most part, a Robin Williams fan. I appreciate the unbridled madcap energy of his stand-up act,...

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Showgirls 2? Did You Say Showgirls 2? Surely You Jest.

Showgirls 2? Did You Say Showgirls 2? Surely You Jest.

Todd Rigney October 9, 2009

Honestly, I’m at a lose for words. While I do own Paul Verhoeven’s deliriously awful 1995 epic cinematic fail “Showgirls” on DVD, I can’t imagine why anyone in their right mind would want a...

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First Snazzy Clip From Vincenzo Natali’s Splice

First Snazzy Clip From Vincenzo Natali’s Splice

Todd Rigney October 9, 2009

Produced by “Pan’s Labyrinth” mastermind Guillermo del Toro and directed by cult Canadian filmmaker Vincenzo Natali (“Cube,” “Cypher,” “Nothing,”), the upcoming sci-fi horror outing “Splice” is shaping up to be something special. The film...

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Terry Gilliam To Chase Windmills Once Again

Terry Gilliam To Chase Windmills Once Again

Todd Rigney October 9, 2009

“The Brothers Grimm” aside, I tend to believe that Monty Python alumni Terry Gilliam is a cinematic genius. “Brazil” is one of my favorite movies ever bestowed upon mankind, as is “Time Bandits” and...

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Uwe Boll’s Rampage Isn’t Based On The Arcade Game. Go Figure.

Uwe Boll’s Rampage Isn’t Based On The Arcade Game. Go Figure.

Todd Rigney October 6, 2009

When a friend sent me a link to the trailer for Uwe Boll’s upcoming action flick “Rampage,” I was totally expecting to see a giant werewolf, an enormous gorilla, and a huge lizard savagely...

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Zombie Gunslingers? So Says The Revenant Trailer

Zombie Gunslingers? So Says The Revenant Trailer

Todd Rigney October 6, 2009

Everyone knows there’s absolutely no shortage of zombie movies in the world at the moment, especially here in the United States. Even if you eat zombie flicks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, sorting through...

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Trailer For James Huth’s Lucky Luke Looks Incredible

Trailer For James Huth’s Lucky Luke Looks Incredible

Todd Rigney October 5, 2009

Thanks to the fine fellows toiling away at Twitch, I’ve been able to follow the buzz surrounding James Huth’s upcoming stylized western “Lucky Luke” for quite some time. The film, of course, is an...

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International Trailer For Nightmare Detective 2

International Trailer For Nightmare Detective 2

Todd Rigney October 5, 2009

If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out Shinya Tsukamoto’s genre-bending 2006 chiller “Nightmare Detective,” I strongly recommend doing so as soon as possible. While it isn’t nearly as over-the-top or outrageously bizarre...

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Six Sadistic Pics From Ryan Nicholson’s Hanger

Six Sadistic Pics From Ryan Nicholson’s Hanger

Todd Rigney October 5, 2009

Despite my complete and utter disdain for special effects guru-turned-horror filmmaker Ryan Nicholson’s abysmal torture porn outing “Live Feed,” I found his 2008 splatterfest “Gutterballs” to be rather refreshing. Not because it possessed a...

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Nun Of That Trailer Is All Sorts Of Badass

Nun Of That Trailer Is All Sorts Of Badass

Todd Rigney October 2, 2009

Toss a stone in any direction and, chances are, you’ll connect with someone working on their own personal homage to 70′s cult cinema. Some of these ambitious endeavors look great, some look genuinely awful,...

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Air Drums? Ari Gold’s Adventures Of Power Says Yes.

Air Drums? Ari Gold’s Adventures Of Power Says Yes.

Todd Rigney October 1, 2009

Anyone with a passing interest in rock music has spontaneously busted into air guitar at some point in their lives. Don’t deny what you know is true, my friend. Director Ari Gold’s like-minded comedy...

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Bizarre Teaser Trailer For Takashi Miike’s Yatterman

Bizarre Teaser Trailer For Takashi Miike’s Yatterman

Todd Rigney October 1, 2009

It seems like only yesterday that I discovered “Ichi the Killer” and cult Japanese director Takashi Miike. Even after all these years, I still haven’t seen all of the disturbing projects in his extensive...

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Hugh Jackman Joins Sci-Fi Boxing Flick Real Steel

Hugh Jackman Joins Sci-Fi Boxing Flick Real Steel

Todd Rigney October 1, 2009

Hugh Jackman is a busy, busy guy. Where he gets his limitless supply of energy from is a mystery worthy of an extentive “Dateline” investigation. Only kidding. Dark Horizons is reporting today that Jackman...

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