Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
“Don’t Let Her In” looks like fun. Check out the trailer below.
When an attractive young couple rent out a room in their spacious loft to an eccentric, beautiful female artist, they soon live to regret it. Slowly but surely, their seductive new tenant invades their minds, their beds, the very fabric of their lives. A sensual supernatural nightmare from writer/director Ted Nicolaou (TERRORVISION, SUBSPECIES, THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS).
I love how creepy this London After Midnight still is. London After Midnight starred Lon Chaney and was directed and co-produced by Tod Browning! There is no known copy of the film (the last known print was destroyed in a fire in the 1960s) and is considered to be the most “sought-after” lost film. From WikipediA…
London After Midnight (also marketed as The Hypnotist) is a lost 1927 American silent mystery film with horror overtones directed and co-produced by Tod Browning and starring Lon Chaney, with Marceline Day, Conrad Nagel, Henry B. Walthall and Polly Moran. The film was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and was based on the scenario “The Hypnotist”, also written by Browning.
I truly hope that a copy of the film is found for fans, like me, to see.
Unhinged (2020)
Director: Derrick Borte
Screenplay: Carl Ellsworth
Stars: Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman.
The Pitch: “It’s Spielberg’s Duel crossed with the scariest monster you can imagine!”
Tagline: He can happen to anyone.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Rachael is having a bad day. She’s going through a rough divorce. Her mom has just been moved into an assisted living home that Rachael can’t afford, her out of work brother and his “fiancé” have moved in with her and her teenage son. To make this bad day even worse, Rachel overslept. She’s got to drive her son to school, herself to work and both will be late. Yeah, Rachel is having a bad day.
It’s about to get worse.
At an intersection Rachael finds herself behind a big truck that just sits when the light turns green. She’s already late and this guy isn’t moving. So she lays on the horn. Still no movement. She lays on the horn again and then pulls around him. As she passes the truck she gives the driver a gesture letting him know she’s pissed.
As it turns out, the guy in the truck is having a worse day. His wife was divorcing him, going after his house and all his assets, and having an affair with her attorney. I say was divorcing him because she (nor her attorney-lover) are now in a position to do anything. Yeah, this guy is having a real bad day and Rachael’s actions have pushed him to the limit.
He pulls up beside her and gives her a chance to apologize. This just infuriates her and she says things to make it worse, not realizing that she’s dealing with a man who is about to come unhinged. And he does.
To tell more would be to tell too much. Suffice it to say, Unhinged delivers thrills and continues to ratchet up the tension until the very satisfying climax. Crowe is perfect as the man who is on a mission to destroy Rachael by killing everyone dear to her before he is killed. What makes Crowe so scary is he knows he’s going to die, probably at the hands of the police, and he is alright with that. For him it is just a question of how much damage he can do before they get him.
Caren Pistorius is excellent as Rachael. What I liked about her character is that she creates most of her issues and it is her actions that sets everything in motion. This is a nice change from the innocent woman in the wrong place at the wrong time. Pistorius is believable as Rachael. Kudos also to Gabriel Bateman who plays her son, Kyle. He comes off as sympathetic and likeable.
Crowe deserves special praise for his portrayal of the nameless man who becomes Unhinged. He isn’t just a one-dimensional psycho killer, and perhaps that is what makes him scarier than Jason, Michael Myers or any of the other monsters we’re used to seeing.
If you’re looking for a action-thriller, then you should consider Unhinged. I really liked it!
When I first watched Unhinged, I was impressed. The movie was better than I thought it would be. Since that viewing, I’ve watched Unhinged a few times. It holds up with each viewing. My initial rating for Unhinged was 4 stars, but that changes today with an updated 5 star review. As always your mileage may vary.
The Creature from the Black Lagoon is one of my favorite monster movies. As you probably know, it was filmed in black and white, so color photos of the Creature are rare.
Source: Cazzie.
Wow! I like the poster and love the trailer for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The addition of the true crime (although I’ll have to look into how true the crime is) aspect works for me. I like everything about this so far and it may end up being my favorite of The Conjuring films.
True horror returns. Based on the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. #TheConjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, in theaters and HBO Max June 4.
“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” reveals a chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’d ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, under the direction of Michael Chaves (“The Curse of La Llorona”). The film also stars Ruairi O’Connor (Starz’ “The Spanish Princess”), Sarah Catherine Hook (Hulu’s “Monsterland”) and Julian Hilliard (the series “Penny Dreadful: city of Angels” and “The Haunting of Hill House”).
“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” was produced by James Wan and Peter Safran, who have collaborated on all the “Conjuring” Universe films. Chaves directed from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (“The Conjuring 2,” “Aquaman”), story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, based on characters created by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes. Serving as executive producers were Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Michelle Morrissey.
The behind-the-scenes creative team reunited “Conjuring” Universe contributors, including director of photography Michael Burgess, production designer Jennifer Spence, costume designer Leah Butler and composer Joseph Bishara, along with the director’s editor from “The Curse of La Llorona,” Peter Gvozdas, and editor Christian Wagner (“Furious 7”).
“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” is the seventh film in the “Conjuring” Universe, the largest horror franchise in history, which has grossed more than $1.8 billion worldwide. It includes the first two “Conjuring” films, as well as “Annabelle” and “Annabelle: Creation,” “The Nun,” and “Annabelle Comes Home.”
New Line Cinema presents An Atomic Monster/A Peter Safran Production, “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.” It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film opens in theatres and IMAX nationwide on June 4, 2021 and will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. The film is rated R for terror, violence and some disturbing images.
As The Walking Dead heads into its final expanded season, fans are going to want to get their hands on TWD collectibles. The Art of the Walking Dead Universe is a 240 page 9×12 hardcover that will be on many TWD fan’s wish list.
Published by Skybound & produced by AMC Networks Publishing, discover the behind-the-scenes pre-production & production art for AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD shows: The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead: World Beyond, all in one incredible collection! Includes never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, previs art, set concept and engineering art, promotional concept to completion key art, special product illustrations, in-world product art, and much more. Also includes a brand-new wraparound cover featuring over 50 characters from across all the shows. Features an introduction by Chief Content Officer, SCOTT M. GIMPLE, as well as other compelling anecdotes and fun facts from The Walking Dead creators and crew. A must-have for anyone who has ever shouted, “We are the Walking Dead!”
The Art of the Walking Dead Universe drops on October 5, 2021 and is available for pre-order now.
With the Werewolves Within trailer we learn that the movie will be a combination horror – mystery – comedy. While I’m not expecting great things, I’ll check it out hoping for a fun ride. Oh, and did you notice that Lilly (Milana Vayntrub) from the AT&T commercials is one of the stars?
Director: Josh Ruben
Starring: Milana Vayntrub, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela WatkinsWhen a killer terrorizes the snowed-in residents of a small town, it falls to the new forest ranger to find out who – or what – lurks among them in this hilarious horror whodunnit.
Mimic is a sci-fi short that feels like the start of a full-length feature. It is professionally done with excellent acting, direction, and score. The only nit to pick is the poster which is pretty bland. Still, I could see Mimic adapted into a feature film or tv series.
MIMIC
A lone investigator seeks answers from a reclusive Navy veteran to uncover what happened to a submarine that mysteriously vanished into the atmosphere.
I almost missed the trailer for Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness. That’s because it is animated in the style of a video game and I don’t play video games. With that said, I did watch it and plan to tune in when Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness shows up on Netflix. What’s not to love — zombies in the White House. ; )
The world of Resident Evil that intertwines horror, action and suspense is presented with beautiful and realistic visuals in this brand-new entertainment epic on a unprecedented scale!
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness releases worldwide in July 2021, only on Netflix.
A new poster and a trailer for Army of the Dead are here.
I like that the poster is using art rather than photos. It makes me want to know about the movie which is what a poster should do.
I’m going to be the first to admit that I had concerns that Army of the Dead was going to have too much humor for my taste. I was also concerned when I heard that Army of the Dead would have “smart” zombies. The trailer has relieved me of those concerns. I thought there was just the right amount (as in a touch) of humor in the trailer. If the movie keeps the same scare to laugh ratio we’re in good shape. These zombies aren’t mindless and aren’t zombies in the traditional George Romero sense, but that’s okay. I loved 28 days later and they weren’t Romero zombies either.
I can’t wait to see Army of the Dead!
From filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen, Zack Snyder’s Justice League), ARMY OF THE DEAD takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from the rest of the world. When Scott Ward (Dave Bautista), a former zombie war hero who’s now flipping burgers on the outskirts of the town he now calls home, is approached by casino boss Bly Tanaka (Hiroyuki Sanada), it’s with the ultimate proposition: break into the zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault beneath the strip before the city is nuked by the government in 32 hours. With little left to lose, Ward takes on the challenge, assembling a ragtag team of experts for the heist. With a ticking clock, a notoriously impenetrable vault, and a smarter, faster horde of Alpha zombies closing in, only one thing’s for certain in the greatest heist ever attempted: survivors take all.
Starring Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Michael Cassidy, Richard Cetrone, and Garret Dillahunt.
The poster for The Unthinkable makes the movie look promising. I really like the trailer. I’m a sucker for apocalyptic movies and The Unthinkable appears to be one.
What I like about the trailer is that it builds tension and never let’s us see what is causing the damage. Is it war with another country? Alien invaders? Something else? We’ll have to watch to find out and that is fine by me.
It’s midsummer and Sweden wakes up to a state of emergency. TV, internet, and telephone networks are down, and before anyone realizes what’s behind the collapse, a series of unexplained attacks take place around the country. Alex, a successful pianist whose controlled existence is upturned when his mother dies in a suspected terror attack, returns to his childhood village to arrange the funeral. There, he must reconcile with both his father and his old flame, Anna, who he has desperately been trying to forget. As old feelings come back to the surface, more mysterious attacks plunge Sweden into chaos and confusion. THE UNTHINKABLE is a disaster-thriller about time running out, and protecting what matters most.
Here’s the new Army of the Dead poster. I wish it hard more of a horror feel to it. Still, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
The Twilight Zone is one of my all-time favorite shows. Some of the original TZ episodes rate with the best television has ever had to offer. One of the most popular Twilight Zone episodes is “It’s a Good Life” which starred Billy Mummy as a little boy who could read minds and would destroy anyone or anything that displeased him.
MeTV posted 9 Little Details You Never Noticed in the Twilight Zone Episode ”It’s a Good Life”. I was surprised by some of the facts listed. Here are three and my thoughts on each before you click over.
It has the longest opening narrative in Twilight Zone history. (Serling’s intro clocks in at 2 minutes which doesn’t sound like much, but when you consider that is 10% of the episode’s running time, it is quite a bit. Still I wouldn’t change a word. – Craig)
They made a sequel in 2003. (The sequel appeared on the rebooted Twilight Zone tv series. Both Billy Mummy and Cloris Leachman, as his mother, returned to reprise their roles. I had no idea that there was a sequel! I need to find and watch it. – Craig)
Rod Serling was working on a feature film adaptation when he died. (Sadly, Rod Serling died at such a young age. I wonder if there is a surviving script? It would be cool to at least know how he planned to handle the story for a feature length film. – Craig)
I like both the poster and trailer for Spiral: From the Book of Saw. The trailer is especially good. I like the cast led by Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. I really liked the first Saw movie, but hardly remember those that followed it. Perhaps Spiral will raise the bar.
A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.
Spiral stars Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson, and is produced by the original Saw team of Mark Burg and Oren Koules. The film is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Josh Stolberg & Pete Goldfinger.
A Lionsgate release, Twisted Pictures presents, a Burg/Koules production.
This cool Bride of Frankenstein poster was created by Nick Charge. You can see more of Charge’s art at his Instagram.
