Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
This alt Frankenstein poster was created by Sahin Düzgün, a graphic designer and poster artist from Berlin, Germany. Sahin is also a movie enthusiast with great taste.
Here is what Sahin had to say about his design: From the lab’s shadows to the silver screen — a design honoring one of cinema’s most iconic creations.
Dr. Frankenstein: Look! It’s moving. It’s alive. It’s alive… IT’S ALIVE!
Hellboy by Ito. It’s not a traditional looking Hellboy, but I like it. Hope you do as well.
“Don’t mess with me, lady. I’ve been drinking with skeletons.”
Osiris (2025)
Director: William Kaufman
Screenplay: William Kaufman, Paul Reichelt
Stars: Max Martini, Linda Hamilton, Brianna Hildebrand, LaMonica Garrett, Michael Irby, Linds Edwards, Jaren Mitchell and Tyler Galpin.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
One night in the middle of an intense fire fight, a US Special Forces squad led by Sergeant Kelly, is suddenly transported away. Kelly and his team awaken aboard an alien craft. As they come to grips with what occurred, they see skinned corpses and strange weapons all around.
As the soldiers gather their weapons and scavange others, aliens attack. The creatures are huge, armored, eyeless beings with sharp teeth, claws and energy weapons with shields. Kelly leads his soldiers as they retreat. Suddenly Ravi, a Russian soldier appears to direct the team to a safe location.
Ravi explains that she has survived by hiding throughout the ship. The aliens collect humans for food… but she has a plan to kill them all as well as their ability to communicate with their home planet. If they can live long enough to pull it off.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Osiri draws inspiration from Aliens, Predator and even Planet of the Apes. Sadly, it falls far short of all of them. (And the Planet of the Apes nod, made me groan.)
Osiris (2025) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“Everybody Be Cool” – a worthy alt poster for the very under-rated From Dusk Till Dawn by Rich Davies. You can see more of Davies’ art here.
This cool Sinners tribute poster was created by Nuno Sarnadas. Sardanas is a professional artist and movie lover based in Switzerland.
Nuno Sarnadas has more art on display at his webpage.
“You keep dancing with the devil… one day he’s gonna follow you home.” – Jedidiah
I’m a huge fan of the Universal Horror Movie Monsters. When I was a kid, the wolfman was my favorite. Truth be told, I love this Wolfman alt poster by Chris Koehler more than the movie!
“You’re Dead and Out of this World” by Mike Fitzgerald is available as a limited edition print. What a great tribute to What We Do In the Shadows!
Uncontained (2025)
Director: Morley Nelson
Screenplay: Morley Nelson
Stars: Morley Nelson, Peter O’Meara, Brett Zimmerman.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
When a zombie-like apocalypse began, most people sought shelter from the spread of the virus. Now, several years later, even the most remote havens are in danger.
Dan, a former soldier, lives in the wilderness. He is capable and feels safer on his own, never staying in one place for long. Then Dan comes across a remote home. He discovers two children, a boy and his sister living there. There mother ventured out and never returned. Dan knows the children cannot survive on their own.
Reluctantly, Dan becomes their caregiver unaware that danger is closing in.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Morley Nelson, a former police officer, wrote, produced, directed and played the lead in Uncontained.
Don’t go in expecting a typical low-budget zombie gore fest. Uncontained is more of a character study with an unexpected twist. I give Nelson props for having the guts to make a slower placed zombie flick.
I’ll be interested to see if Morley Nelson continues to write, direct and star in his own productions or if he’ll get an opportunity in Hollywood.
Uncontained (2025) rates 3 of 5 stars.
Twilight Zone fans are in for a treat. This year the Syfy Channel is running a Twilight Zone Christmas Marathon and then less than a week later, an even longer Twilight Zone New Year’s Marathon!
The New Year’s Marathon starts at 5am on December 31st with the last episode starting at 6:30am on December 2nd.
The Twilight Zone Marathons have been one of our family traditions for decades. Sometimes we binge watch. Other times we just check in on favorite episodes. Please allow me to suggest some favorite Twilight Zone episodes…
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
5:ooam – Come Wander with Me (Kicks off the marathon)
7:30pm – It’s a Good Life
9:30pm – Nick of Time
11:00pm – The Midnight Sun
Thursday, January 1, 2026
3:30am – The Howling Man
6:30pm – Time Enough At Last
7:o0pm – The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
7:30pm – To Serve Man
8:00pm – The Invaders
8:30pm – Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
9:00pm – Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
9:30pm – The Eye of the Beholder
Friday, January 2, 2026
3:00am – The Shelter
3:30am – The Grave
Happy Holidays from the Torrance family, and Nikos Bogris!
This rarely seen Dracula pin-up appeared in Planet of the Apes #89 (June 30, 1976). Pencils and inks by Marshall Rogers dated March 1976.
Source: Jason Schachter.
The Syfy Channel is running a Twilight Zone Marathon that starts at 5am on Christmas Day ending at 7am on December 26th.
What a great way to spend down-time between presents, get-togethers with family and friends, eating too much and napping. Set your DVRs for the entire marathon or just to get favorites or episodes you’ve never seen. You can see the entire Twilight Zone Marathon schedule here.
There’s a sweet spot that starts at 8pm on the 25th. Seven of my favorite episodes will run back-to-back.
Enjoy!
Troll 2 (2025)
Director: Roar Uthaug
Screenplay: Espen Aukan
Stars: Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Three years have passed since the battle with the Troll King. Nora Tidemann now lives in a remote cabin having resigned from her government position after the troll “incident”. When her friend, Andreas Isaksen, asks Nora to assist on a secret government project, she is intrigued.
Nora travels with Andreas to a hidden underground installation. She is shocked to discover the government has captured a hibernating troll. When the creature wakes up it breaks free. During the troll’s escape it eats and kills government workers.
Now the troll is headed for a major city intent on killing all who live there.
Nora, Andreas and Major Kristoffer Holm reteam to stop the troll before it reaches civilization. It’ll be difficult and lives will be lost, but they should prevail. That’s what they are thinking… until a second troll comes into play.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I was glad to see original cast members return. Troll 2 is fun… but a step down from the original.
Troll 2 (2025) earns 3 of 5 stars.
I like this alt poster for Nosferatu by Huan Do at least as much (if not more) than I liked the movie.
