A Valentine’s Day episode of the Real Slashers video series has just been released, and with this one we’re celebrating the holiday by taking a look at the 2001 slasher movie Valentine (watch it Here). To hear all about it, check out the video embedded above!
Based on a novel by Tom Savage, Valentine was directed by Jamie Blanks from a screenplay by Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers. The film has the following synopsis: On Valentine’s Day in 1988, Jeremy, a geeky boy, is falsely accused by a girl of attacking her and trashed by others. In 2001, the girl is part of a group that begins to lose its members to a killer.
Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton, Jessica Capshaw, Jessica Cauffiel, Katherine Heigl, Hedy Burress, Chelcie Burgart, Joel Palmer, Brittany Mayers, Kate Logie, Chelsea Florko, Sarah Mjanes, Fulvio Cecere, Daniel Cosgrove, Johnny Whitworth,...
Based on a novel by Tom Savage, Valentine was directed by Jamie Blanks from a screenplay by Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers. The film has the following synopsis: On Valentine’s Day in 1988, Jeremy, a geeky boy, is falsely accused by a girl of attacking her and trashed by others. In 2001, the girl is part of a group that begins to lose its members to a killer.
Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton, Jessica Capshaw, Jessica Cauffiel, Katherine Heigl, Hedy Burress, Chelcie Burgart, Joel Palmer, Brittany Mayers, Kate Logie, Chelsea Florko, Sarah Mjanes, Fulvio Cecere, Daniel Cosgrove, Johnny Whitworth,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Before there were horror movies, there were legends. Passed down through oral tradition, our earliest ancestors created colorful fables of vengeful gods, malevolent witches, and ravenous beasts lurking in the darkest corners of the night. Often told to entertain, these spooky tales also included hidden warnings about the dangers of straying from the path, disobeying one’s parents, or breaking social norms. As the years have passed between then and now, so have the stories. Horrific tales of poisoned apples have become whispered warnings to check Halloween candy for razor blades. Trolls lurking in the woods have transformed into a hook-handed murderer haunting lover’s lane.
Contemporary legends are more likely to be shared in an email forward than around the campfire, but their functions remain the same. These tales exist to help us navigate an unpredictable world and their subjects have evolved alongside our cultural fears. We’ve also updated our methods of delivery,...
Contemporary legends are more likely to be shared in an email forward than around the campfire, but their functions remain the same. These tales exist to help us navigate an unpredictable world and their subjects have evolved alongside our cultural fears. We’ve also updated our methods of delivery,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
A new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series has just been released, and in this one we’re looking back at the slasher Urban Legend (watch it Here), which – I am disturbed to say, as someone who saw it on the big screen back in the day – is already celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To find out all about this movie, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Jamie Blanks from a screenplay by Silvio Horta, Urban Legend has the following synopsis: A university is beset by a rash of gruesome murders that resemble old urban legends. When her friend Michelle is killed by someone hiding in her car, Natalie begins to notice the pattern. Her suspicions grow stronger when her own roommate is strangled to death. Soon the quiet college campus is transformed into hunting grounds for a maniac, and Natalie struggles...
Directed by Jamie Blanks from a screenplay by Silvio Horta, Urban Legend has the following synopsis: A university is beset by a rash of gruesome murders that resemble old urban legends. When her friend Michelle is killed by someone hiding in her car, Natalie begins to notice the pattern. Her suspicions grow stronger when her own roommate is strangled to death. Soon the quiet college campus is transformed into hunting grounds for a maniac, and Natalie struggles...
- 3/10/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
I thought I was done buying The Texas Chain Saw Massacre after upgrading to the 40th anniversary edition Blu-ray in 2014. Between the crisp presentation and the copious extras, I was certain it was the definitive version of Tobe Hooper‘s 1974 masterpiece. Yet here I am, nearly a decade later, ready to sing the praises of Dark Sky Films‘ 4K Ultra HD edition.
Long before “gritty” was an industry buzzword, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre epitomized the term. As such, one might be wary that a 4K restoration could hinder the viewing experience, but that is not at all the case. Utilizing the 4K scan from the aforementioned Blu-ray, which was approved by Hooper, and now with a wider color gamut courtesy of Hdr, the picture is presented in staggering clarity while maintaining the 16mm film grain. The oppressive heat is virtually palpable.
Co-written by Hooper and Kim Henkel, the plot...
Long before “gritty” was an industry buzzword, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre epitomized the term. As such, one might be wary that a 4K restoration could hinder the viewing experience, but that is not at all the case. Utilizing the 4K scan from the aforementioned Blu-ray, which was approved by Hooper, and now with a wider color gamut courtesy of Hdr, the picture is presented in staggering clarity while maintaining the 16mm film grain. The oppressive heat is virtually palpable.
Co-written by Hooper and Kim Henkel, the plot...
- 2/21/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Earlier this year, we had the great pleasure of conducting a Q&a with author Mike Thorn for his debut novel Shelter for the Damned, and with his short story collection Darkest Hours: Expanded Edition also now available from JournalStone Publishing, we once again caught up with Mike in a new Q&a to discuss revamping his previous short story collection, adding in new goodies for readers, and more!
Thanks for once again taking the time to answer questions for us, Mike, and congratulations on the publication of Darkest Hours: Expanded Edition! Darkest Hours was originally published back in 2017, but you’ve been given the opportunity to revisit these stories and add plenty of new material for readers. How did this opportunity come about?
Mike Thorn: After the contract ended with my previous publisher, my agent and I began discussing possible new homes for Darkest Hours. Ultimately, we decided it...
Thanks for once again taking the time to answer questions for us, Mike, and congratulations on the publication of Darkest Hours: Expanded Edition! Darkest Hours was originally published back in 2017, but you’ve been given the opportunity to revisit these stories and add plenty of new material for readers. How did this opportunity come about?
Mike Thorn: After the contract ended with my previous publisher, my agent and I began discussing possible new homes for Darkest Hours. Ultimately, we decided it...
- 6/11/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
From classics like Salem's Lot and Black Sabbath to new releases like Blood Vessel and Porno, Shudder's November releases have a little bit for every type of horror fan:
Blood Vessel — November 5
Somewhere in the North Atlantic, late 1945, a life raft adrift at sea, and in it, the survivors of a torpedoed hospital ship. With no food, water, or shelter, all seems lost until a seemingly abandoned German minesweeper drifts ominously towards them, giving them one last chance at survival—if they can survive the bloodthirsty monsters on board. Starring Nathan Phillips (Wolf Creek), Alyssa Sutherland (Vikings), Robert Taylor (Longmire), directed by Justin Dix (Crawlspace). A Shudder Exclusive. (Also available on Shudder Canada and Shudder UK)
Lingering — November 12 (a.k.a. Hotel Lake)
Seeking support as the guardian of her younger brother, Yoo-mi returns to a small hotel run by a family friend. As bizarre incidents creep up in her mother’s old room,...
Blood Vessel — November 5
Somewhere in the North Atlantic, late 1945, a life raft adrift at sea, and in it, the survivors of a torpedoed hospital ship. With no food, water, or shelter, all seems lost until a seemingly abandoned German minesweeper drifts ominously towards them, giving them one last chance at survival—if they can survive the bloodthirsty monsters on board. Starring Nathan Phillips (Wolf Creek), Alyssa Sutherland (Vikings), Robert Taylor (Longmire), directed by Justin Dix (Crawlspace). A Shudder Exclusive. (Also available on Shudder Canada and Shudder UK)
Lingering — November 12 (a.k.a. Hotel Lake)
Seeking support as the guardian of her younger brother, Yoo-mi returns to a small hotel run by a family friend. As bizarre incidents creep up in her mother’s old room,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Like a shot through the heart, Scream Factory’s new Collector’s Edition release of Valentine has arrived and is filled with nothing but love for Jamie Blanks’ underappreciated 2001 cinematic love letter to slashers and giallo films. And as someone who has been a fan of the movie since its theatrical release, I am totally a smitten kitten over all the awesomeness contained on this new Valentine Blu, making for an excellent celebration of one of the most overlooked modern horror whodunits, and I hope it helps folks who may have dismissed it in the past realize just how much fun Valentine truly is.
For the uninitiated, Valentine first transports us back to the year 1988 where, at a middle school dance, social reject Jeremy Melton attempts to ask a bunch of the popular girls to dance, getting wildly rejected before finding one gal who would make out with him, but...
For the uninitiated, Valentine first transports us back to the year 1988 where, at a middle school dance, social reject Jeremy Melton attempts to ask a bunch of the popular girls to dance, getting wildly rejected before finding one gal who would make out with him, but...
- 2/14/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
“Horror is for Lovers” in February, as we’ve assembled a 28-day love-themed movie challenge for our most dedicated readers. This Thursday, February 14th, is Valentines Day and we thought it would be apropos for us to feature the oft-overlooked slasher Valentine, directed by Jamie Blanks, on that date. If you’re looking to add this film […] The post Exclusive: Denise Richard Talks Working with Director Jamie Blanks & Strong Female Characters in Valentine appeared first on Dread Central.
- 2/11/2019
- by Josh Millican
- DreadCentral.com
"Hearts don't just break... they get even." Perhaps more popular now than its initial release in 2001, and featuring one of the most memorable morgue scenes in any horror movie, Valentine (based on Tom Savage's novel of the same name) is coming to Blu-ray in February with a new Collector's Edition from Scream Factory, and the special features will include a new audio commentary with director Jamie Blanks and legendary filmmaker Don Coscarelli.
From the Press Release: "Revenge is sweet, just like Valentine’s Day chocolates. At least, that is what a vengeful, Cupid-masked killer thinks in the teen slasher Valentine. Making its Blu-ray debut February 12th, 2019 from Scream Factory, this Collector’s Edition of Valentine also includes a plethora of new bonus features, including an audio commentary with director Jamie Blanks and filmmaker Don Coscarelli moderated by author Peter Bracke, new interviews with actresses Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, Jessica Cauffiel,...
From the Press Release: "Revenge is sweet, just like Valentine’s Day chocolates. At least, that is what a vengeful, Cupid-masked killer thinks in the teen slasher Valentine. Making its Blu-ray debut February 12th, 2019 from Scream Factory, this Collector’s Edition of Valentine also includes a plethora of new bonus features, including an audio commentary with director Jamie Blanks and filmmaker Don Coscarelli moderated by author Peter Bracke, new interviews with actresses Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, Jessica Cauffiel,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
On tap today are my reviews for two recent films that Scream Factory is celebrating with new Blu-ray releases: the 2000 sequel Urban Legends: Final Cut and Tobe Hooper’s The Mangler. And rather than waste any time, I’m just going to dive right in instead.
Urban Legends: Final Cut: When Urban Legends: Final Cut was released, I could not have been more excited heading into the theater that opening weekend. Sure, in many cases, horror sequels often end up being an experience of diminishing returns, but considering how strong the concept of the original Urban Legend was, I was just excited to see what other legends would get explored this time around. And, as it turns out, not very many at all. Which only makes up just part of my disappointment when it comes to Urban Legends: Final Cut.
The sequel opens like a cheesy slasher-y version of Final Destination,...
Urban Legends: Final Cut: When Urban Legends: Final Cut was released, I could not have been more excited heading into the theater that opening weekend. Sure, in many cases, horror sequels often end up being an experience of diminishing returns, but considering how strong the concept of the original Urban Legend was, I was just excited to see what other legends would get explored this time around. And, as it turns out, not very many at all. Which only makes up just part of my disappointment when it comes to Urban Legends: Final Cut.
The sequel opens like a cheesy slasher-y version of Final Destination,...
- 12/20/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Because I’m old (or maybe I should go with “well-seasoned?”), I have fond memories of seeing Urban Legend on opening night in theaters somehow finding herself in the middle of the murder spree. And as her friends are offed one by one, it’s up to Natalie to try and put the pieces of the puzzle together and figure out just who is behind the urban legend-inspired massacre at Pendleton before she becomes another victim of the mysterious hooded maniac.
***Spoiler Warning: Generally, I don’t post a spoiler warning for films that have been out for several decades, but I do realize that not everyone has seen this one for some reason or another, so from here on out, I’m going to be diving into various aspects of Urban Legend that will reveal certain plot points. That being said, if you’re interested in retaining certain surprises to the film’s mystery,...
***Spoiler Warning: Generally, I don’t post a spoiler warning for films that have been out for several decades, but I do realize that not everyone has seen this one for some reason or another, so from here on out, I’m going to be diving into various aspects of Urban Legend that will reveal certain plot points. That being said, if you’re interested in retaining certain surprises to the film’s mystery,...
- 12/11/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
"The terror is now everywhere" in 1987's Howling III, coming to Blu-ray from Scream Factory on January 15th, and ahead of the movie's new home media release, the full list of special features has been revealed, including a new digital transfer and a new audio commentary with writer/director Philippe Mora (who also directed Howling II).
From the Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA – The terror is now everywhere! Scream Factory proudly presents Howling III on Blu-ray for the first time on January 15, 2019. This release of the third entry in the popular werewolf horror franchise features an all-new digital transfer and new bonus features including interviews and audio commentary with director Phillippe Mora.
The race is on as a colony of marsupial werewolves attempts to outwit and outlast their human counterparts in the offbeat horror film Howling III.
Long ago, the now-extinct marsupial wolf (a.k.a. Tasmanian Tiger) roamed the Australian Outback.
From the Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA – The terror is now everywhere! Scream Factory proudly presents Howling III on Blu-ray for the first time on January 15, 2019. This release of the third entry in the popular werewolf horror franchise features an all-new digital transfer and new bonus features including interviews and audio commentary with director Phillippe Mora.
The race is on as a colony of marsupial werewolves attempts to outwit and outlast their human counterparts in the offbeat horror film Howling III.
Long ago, the now-extinct marsupial wolf (a.k.a. Tasmanian Tiger) roamed the Australian Outback.
- 12/5/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory's has just released Urban Legend and Urban Legends: Final Cut, the first two films in the francicse. They're both out now, and both given nice releases with plenty of extras. Both films look good, but you may drive yourself a bit crazy riding the volume button due to quiet dialogue cut with loud jump scares. More on that later. Released in 1998 and directed by Jamie Blanks, Urban Legend is a big-budget, glossy Hollywood slasher that focuses on the students at Pendleton University in New Hampshire, an elite school that's suddenly the site of several murders. The ensemble cast of Alicia Witt, Michael Rosenbaum, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Robert Englund, Loretta Devine, Rebecca Gayheart, Tara Reid, and Danielle Harris. Witt, who does her best here, stars as Natalie,...
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- 11/23/2018
- Screen Anarchy
Happy Valentine’s Day! Scream Factory has just announced that they will be bringing director Jamie Blanks’ (Urban Legend) slasher flick Valentine to Collector’s Edition Blu-ray this February. This is being planned as a Collector’s Edition that will come with a slipcover in its first three months of release. The fantastic new key art (to the […]
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- 11/1/2018
- by Mike Sprague
- DreadCentral.com
"Hearts don't just break... they get even." Featuring one of the most memorable morgue scenes in any horror movie, Valentine (2001) is coming to Blu-ray in February from Scream Factory, and while special features have yet to be announced, they've unveiled the festive new cover art from Devon Whitehead.
From Scream Factory: "Happy Valentine's Day!
Yes, it may be Halloween but we're serving up bloody hearts instead of candy corn today with the announcement of the 2000 slasher film Valentine (from Urban Legend Director Jamie Blanks). Coming soon to Blu-ray from us on February 12th.
This is being planned as a Collector's Edition that will come with a slipcover in its first three months of release. The fantastic new key art illustration you see pictured is from artist Devon Whitehead. Extras and specs are in progress and will be announced at a later date.
Pre-order now @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/valentine-collector-s-editio… Pre-order...
From Scream Factory: "Happy Valentine's Day!
Yes, it may be Halloween but we're serving up bloody hearts instead of candy corn today with the announcement of the 2000 slasher film Valentine (from Urban Legend Director Jamie Blanks). Coming soon to Blu-ray from us on February 12th.
This is being planned as a Collector's Edition that will come with a slipcover in its first three months of release. The fantastic new key art illustration you see pictured is from artist Devon Whitehead. Extras and specs are in progress and will be announced at a later date.
Pre-order now @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/valentine-collector-s-editio… Pre-order...
- 11/1/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Make sure you check the backseat of your car, because as Scream Factory announced during Comic-Con, they're bringing Urban Legend and Urban Legends: Final Cut to Blu-ray, and now they've revealed the extensive special features for both releases, including a 147-minute documentary, a new audio commentary, a bunch of new interviews, and more!
Press Release: Get ready to face your worst fears this November 20, 2018 when Scream Factory™ unleashes 90’s horror smash hit Urban Legend Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray and its suspenseful follow-up Urban Legends: Final Cut Blu-ray. A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and horror enthusiasts, Urban Legend Collector’s Edition and Urban Legends: Final Cut contain special bonus content. Pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com
Directed by Jamie Blanks, Urban Legend stars Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club), Alicia Witt (TV’s The Exorcist), Rebecca Gayheart (Jawbreaker), Joshua Jackson (The Affair), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Tara Reid...
Press Release: Get ready to face your worst fears this November 20, 2018 when Scream Factory™ unleashes 90’s horror smash hit Urban Legend Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray and its suspenseful follow-up Urban Legends: Final Cut Blu-ray. A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and horror enthusiasts, Urban Legend Collector’s Edition and Urban Legends: Final Cut contain special bonus content. Pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com
Directed by Jamie Blanks, Urban Legend stars Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club), Alicia Witt (TV’s The Exorcist), Rebecca Gayheart (Jawbreaker), Joshua Jackson (The Affair), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Tara Reid...
- 10/12/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory is very excited to announce they will be bringing Urban Legend, a modern-day slasher classic to Collector’s Edition Blu-ray later this year. This will be a 2-disc set featuring A Lot of new extras courtesy of Director Jamie Blanks and participation from many of the cast and crew. Exact details to be announced […]
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- 7/25/2018
- by Mike Sprague
- DreadCentral.com
Everyone loves a good slasher movie. It’s got everything a movie lover wants- dumb teenagers with hormones and serial killers who are bent on finding them. Plus, lots and lots of bad decisions. It’s like a game of cat and mouse only most of the time the mouse loses. With that in mind, we would like to share with you five of the best slasher movies around.
5. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
While this movie didn’t get many favorable reviews, Jim Gillespie’s I Know What You Did Last Summer has all the elements of a slasher film. Clueless teenagers and a relentless killer. Loosely adapted from a Lois Duncan novel, Kevin Williamson’s script flips the hit and run incident from a small boy to a fishermen. There was a lot of things that worked in this movie-particularly the attractive cast and the inspiration...
5. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
While this movie didn’t get many favorable reviews, Jim Gillespie’s I Know What You Did Last Summer has all the elements of a slasher film. Clueless teenagers and a relentless killer. Loosely adapted from a Lois Duncan novel, Kevin Williamson’s script flips the hit and run incident from a small boy to a fishermen. There was a lot of things that worked in this movie-particularly the attractive cast and the inspiration...
- 8/1/2017
- by Charity Williams
- The Cultural Post
Director and documentarian Mark Hartley scores both a film history and comedy success with this ‘wild, untold’ account of the 1980s film studio that was both revered and despised by everyone who had contact with it. The ‘cast list’ of interviewees is encyclopedic, everybody has a strong opinion, and some of them don’t need four-letter words to describe their experience!
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
On a double bill with
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Blu-ray
Umbrella Entertainment (Au, all-region
2014 / Color / 1:77 widescreen / 106 min. / Street Date April 4, 2017 / Available from Umbrella Entertainment / 34.99
Starring: Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Al Ruban, Alain Jakubowicz, Albert Pyun, Alex Winter, Allen DeBevoise, Avi Lerner, Barbet Schroeder, Bo Derek, Boaz Davidson, Cassandra Peterson, Catherine Mary Stewart, Charles Matthau, Christopher C. Dewey, Christopher Pearce, Cynthia Hargrave, Dan Wolman, Daniel Loewenthal, David Del Valle, David Paulsen, David Sheehan, David Womark, Diane Franklin, Dolph Lundgren, Edward R. Pressman,...
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
On a double bill with
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Blu-ray
Umbrella Entertainment (Au, all-region
2014 / Color / 1:77 widescreen / 106 min. / Street Date April 4, 2017 / Available from Umbrella Entertainment / 34.99
Starring: Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Al Ruban, Alain Jakubowicz, Albert Pyun, Alex Winter, Allen DeBevoise, Avi Lerner, Barbet Schroeder, Bo Derek, Boaz Davidson, Cassandra Peterson, Catherine Mary Stewart, Charles Matthau, Christopher C. Dewey, Christopher Pearce, Cynthia Hargrave, Dan Wolman, Daniel Loewenthal, David Del Valle, David Paulsen, David Sheehan, David Womark, Diane Franklin, Dolph Lundgren, Edward R. Pressman,...
- 4/8/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Welcome to another horror/sci-fi round-up! This time around we have release details on the Blu-rays of Long Weekend and Silent Running, as well as a look at Mondo’s new Alien posters.
Synapse Films will release Long Weekend to Blu-ray on April 14th:
Press Release - “Upon its 2005 DVD release, the Australian thriller Long Weekend quickly became one of the most highly-regarded films in the Synapse Films library, later to be prominently featured in Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary Not Quite Hollywood and remade by director Jamie Blanks (Urban Legend) in 2008. Fans have long requested a Blu-ray upgrade for this unrelenting Aussie classic, now making its high-def debut on a stunning new Synapse Blu-ray!
Attempting to resurrect their failing marriage, Peter (John Hargreaves, The Odd Angry Shot) and Marcia (Briony Behets) set out on a camping trip to a deserted stretch of the Australian coastline hoping a long weekend...
Synapse Films will release Long Weekend to Blu-ray on April 14th:
Press Release - “Upon its 2005 DVD release, the Australian thriller Long Weekend quickly became one of the most highly-regarded films in the Synapse Films library, later to be prominently featured in Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary Not Quite Hollywood and remade by director Jamie Blanks (Urban Legend) in 2008. Fans have long requested a Blu-ray upgrade for this unrelenting Aussie classic, now making its high-def debut on a stunning new Synapse Blu-ray!
Attempting to resurrect their failing marriage, Peter (John Hargreaves, The Odd Angry Shot) and Marcia (Briony Behets) set out on a camping trip to a deserted stretch of the Australian coastline hoping a long weekend...
- 1/30/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Synapse, one of the leading labels for cult and genre film home video and restoration has announced its Blu upgrade for Australian classic, Long Weekend. Citing the heavy requests for a Blu edition of Colin Eggleston’s 1978 film—remade by Jamie Blanks in 2008 as Nature’s Grave—Synapse has provided and thusly revealed art and features for…
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- 1/29/2015
- by Samuel Zimmerman
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Prolific screenwriter Everett De Roche, who died in Melbourne yesterday, was one of the instigators of the Ozploitation genre movement of the 1970s and 80s.
The Us-born writer, who migrated to Australia with his wife in 1968, was 67. He had battled with cancer for three years. He started as an in-house writer for Crawfords for four years in the 1970s, penning episodes of Homicide, Division 4, Ryan and Matlock Police.
His first feature screenplay was Colin Eggleston.s Long Weekend in 1978. Among his film credits were Richard Franklin.s Patrick (1978), Simon Wincer.s Harlequin (1980), Franklin.s Roadgames (1981), David Hemmings. Race to the Yankee Zephyr (1981), Russell Mulcahy.s Razorback (1984) and Franklin.s Visitors (2003).
In 2008 he and director Jamie Blanks collaborated on a remake of Long Weekend, for which he added two characters, a baby dugong and several scenes. "The basic environmental message works as well today as it did in 1978," he said.
The Us-born writer, who migrated to Australia with his wife in 1968, was 67. He had battled with cancer for three years. He started as an in-house writer for Crawfords for four years in the 1970s, penning episodes of Homicide, Division 4, Ryan and Matlock Police.
His first feature screenplay was Colin Eggleston.s Long Weekend in 1978. Among his film credits were Richard Franklin.s Patrick (1978), Simon Wincer.s Harlequin (1980), Franklin.s Roadgames (1981), David Hemmings. Race to the Yankee Zephyr (1981), Russell Mulcahy.s Razorback (1984) and Franklin.s Visitors (2003).
In 2008 he and director Jamie Blanks collaborated on a remake of Long Weekend, for which he added two characters, a baby dugong and several scenes. "The basic environmental message works as well today as it did in 1978," he said.
- 4/3/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The big names in horror are frequently recognized by both the genre film community and mainstream entertainment culture. They are often showered with accolades by horror fans and film critics alike. Directors like John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper and Wes Craven have secured their place in history.
Many talented directors live in the shadows and are rarely recognized for their hard work and noteworthy contributions to the genre. To remedy that, we are shining the spotlight on five of our favorite underrated horror directors.
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith has churned out some truly underrated contemporary classics and he himself is vastly underrated on the landscape of horror filmmakers. His films Severance and Creep are vastly different in tonality but both display an affection and understanding of the horror genre not unlike some of the great genre film directors of years past. Severance is full of witty one-liners and contrasted by a hefty dose of ultra violence.
Many talented directors live in the shadows and are rarely recognized for their hard work and noteworthy contributions to the genre. To remedy that, we are shining the spotlight on five of our favorite underrated horror directors.
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith has churned out some truly underrated contemporary classics and he himself is vastly underrated on the landscape of horror filmmakers. His films Severance and Creep are vastly different in tonality but both display an affection and understanding of the horror genre not unlike some of the great genre film directors of years past. Severance is full of witty one-liners and contrasted by a hefty dose of ultra violence.
- 11/12/2013
- by Tyler Doupe
- FEARnet
Writer Lee Gambin calls them Natural Horror films, other writers call them Revenge of Nature or Nature Run Amok films and writer Charles Derry considers them a type of Apocalyptic Cinema.
Of course we’re speaking of one of the great horror subgenres for which we’ll employ writer Kim Newman’s tag: The Revolt of Nature.
Since the end of the 1990s, lovers of animal attack films have been subjected to copious amounts of uninspired Nu Image, Syfy Channel and Syfy Channel-like dreck like Silent Predators (1999), Maneater (2007) Croc (2007), Grizzly Rage (2007) and a stunning amount of terrible shark attack films to name a few that barely scratch the surface of a massive list.
These movies fail miserably to capture the intensity of the unforgettable films they are imitating and the recent wave seems to carry with it the intent of giving the Revolt of Nature horror film a bad name.
Of course we’re speaking of one of the great horror subgenres for which we’ll employ writer Kim Newman’s tag: The Revolt of Nature.
Since the end of the 1990s, lovers of animal attack films have been subjected to copious amounts of uninspired Nu Image, Syfy Channel and Syfy Channel-like dreck like Silent Predators (1999), Maneater (2007) Croc (2007), Grizzly Rage (2007) and a stunning amount of terrible shark attack films to name a few that barely scratch the surface of a massive list.
These movies fail miserably to capture the intensity of the unforgettable films they are imitating and the recent wave seems to carry with it the intent of giving the Revolt of Nature horror film a bad name.
- 10/27/2013
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
The 12th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival has ended its ten-day run in Los Angeles, and the winners of the famed “Skully” Awards were announced at the closing night party held at Trader Vic's in the Downtown La Live complex. Read on to see who took home the 10-pound prize.
The Skully was created in 2004 by Academy Award-winning special effects wizard Stan Winston and this year went to American Mary for Best Picture with twin sister team Jen and Sylvia Soska taking the Best Director honors for the film.
Below is the complete list of winners:
Best Picture: American Mary
Best Director: Jen & Sylvia Soska - American Mary
Best Actress: Katharine Isabelle - American Mary
Best Actor: Pierre-Francois Legendre - Fear of Water
Best Horror – Comedy: Killer Kart
Best Musical Score: Jamie Blanks - Crawlspace
Best Student Short: Eaglewalk
Best Animated Short: Post Human
Best Short: Incident on Highway 73
Best...
The Skully was created in 2004 by Academy Award-winning special effects wizard Stan Winston and this year went to American Mary for Best Picture with twin sister team Jen and Sylvia Soska taking the Best Director honors for the film.
Below is the complete list of winners:
Best Picture: American Mary
Best Director: Jen & Sylvia Soska - American Mary
Best Actress: Katharine Isabelle - American Mary
Best Actor: Pierre-Francois Legendre - Fear of Water
Best Horror – Comedy: Killer Kart
Best Musical Score: Jamie Blanks - Crawlspace
Best Student Short: Eaglewalk
Best Animated Short: Post Human
Best Short: Incident on Highway 73
Best...
- 10/21/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Antony Partos and Sonar Music, the team behind the music of The Slap have led the nominees for the Australian Guild of Screen Composers, announced this morning while Burning Man, Storm Surfers 3D, Santa’s Apprentice and Needle are the four nominees for feature film score.
The announcement:
Today we pay tribute to the leading lights of Australian screen composition with the announcement of nominees for the 2012 Screen Music Awards. The event, to be held this year in Melbourne on Monday November 19th, is jointly staged by Apra (Australasian Performing Right Association) and the Agsc (Australian Guild of Screen Composers). It is the only Australian event where the music and screen industry gather to celebrate excellence in the composition of music for film and television.
Across twelve awards categories Apra and the Agsc are today proud to recognise 61 composers, and 40 works as representing the best in Australian screen composition for...
The announcement:
Today we pay tribute to the leading lights of Australian screen composition with the announcement of nominees for the 2012 Screen Music Awards. The event, to be held this year in Melbourne on Monday November 19th, is jointly staged by Apra (Australasian Performing Right Association) and the Agsc (Australian Guild of Screen Composers). It is the only Australian event where the music and screen industry gather to celebrate excellence in the composition of music for film and television.
Across twelve awards categories Apra and the Agsc are today proud to recognise 61 composers, and 40 works as representing the best in Australian screen composition for...
- 10/17/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
To celebrate this year’s FrightFest event, Horror Channel is screening a selection of the some of the best movies from previous years. Every night at 10.55pm from August 15th to August 31st you can see such gruesome masterpieces as Rob Zombie’s House of a Thousand Corpses, Pontypool, Miike Takashi’s shocking Audition and the UK TV premieres of Jamie Blanks’ yuppies-in-peril thriller Storm Warning (pictured above) and Jonathan Endsleigh’s chilling and bloody found footage flick Welcome to the Jungle.
The full line-up:
15 August – Colin; Dir: Marc Price
16 August – Seed; Dir: Owe Boll
17 August – Deadgirl; Dir: Gadi Harel & Marcel Sarmiento
18 August – Storm Warming; Dir: Jamie Blanks
19 August – Pontypool; Dir: Bruce McDonald
20 August – Autopsy; Dir: Adam Gierasch
21 August – Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon; Dir: Scott Glosserman
22 August – Trailer Park of Terror; Dir: Steven Goldmann
23 August – The Horsemen; Dir: Steven Kastrissios
24 August – Welcome to the Jungle; Dir:...
The full line-up:
15 August – Colin; Dir: Marc Price
16 August – Seed; Dir: Owe Boll
17 August – Deadgirl; Dir: Gadi Harel & Marcel Sarmiento
18 August – Storm Warming; Dir: Jamie Blanks
19 August – Pontypool; Dir: Bruce McDonald
20 August – Autopsy; Dir: Adam Gierasch
21 August – Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon; Dir: Scott Glosserman
22 August – Trailer Park of Terror; Dir: Steven Goldmann
23 August – The Horsemen; Dir: Steven Kastrissios
24 August – Welcome to the Jungle; Dir:...
- 8/3/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
"I had no interest in doing another documentary after 'Not Quite Hollywood,'" says Australian director Mark Hartley. It's kind of a weird statement, since I'm talking to Hartley specifically because he made another documentary, a thoroughly entertaining chronicle of American exploitation filmmaking in the Philippines called "Machete Maidens Unleashed" ("Not Quite Hollywood" focused on exploitation films from Hartley's homeland). Packed with great interviews and movie clips, edited with panache and wit, and featuring some incredible anecdotes about Roger Corman's B-movie factory of the 1970s, New World Pictures, "Machete Maidens" certainly doesn't feel like the work of a disinterested filmmaker. So how'd we get here, chatting about his film the day after a gala screening at Fantastic Fest? I asked Hartley what changed his mind, whether he thinks there are feminist messages in Women in Prison movies, and the morality of enjoying stuntwork that could have cost someone their life.
- 9/26/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
This month sees the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street, a remake that’s been a long time coming. With so many slasher revivals going on, be they remakes or original properties, it’s important now to look back on the genre and learn a few of its intricacies. The wealth of material to cover is staggering. The films that follow do not necessarily represent the finest work the genre has to offer, but were selected for their uniqueness and appeal.
If any of these tickle your fancy, I've included some Amazon links to buy the ones that are still in print. Unless otherwise noted, all of these releases present the films in their original aspect ratio and in their most complete versions available to date.
[Note: While extensive measures have been taken to eliminate graphic details in deconstructing the films, trailers and clips have been provided wherever applicable. They can at times be exceedingly violent, and quite spoiler-heavy. We urge you to use judgment before viewing them. Thank you.]
Inferno (IMDb)
1980, Dario Argento
The core difference between director Dario Argento’s celebrated Suspiria and its overlooked follow-up, Inferno, is simple: Inferno hates you.
If any of these tickle your fancy, I've included some Amazon links to buy the ones that are still in print. Unless otherwise noted, all of these releases present the films in their original aspect ratio and in their most complete versions available to date.
[Note: While extensive measures have been taken to eliminate graphic details in deconstructing the films, trailers and clips have been provided wherever applicable. They can at times be exceedingly violent, and quite spoiler-heavy. We urge you to use judgment before viewing them. Thank you.]
Inferno (IMDb)
1980, Dario Argento
The core difference between director Dario Argento’s celebrated Suspiria and its overlooked follow-up, Inferno, is simple: Inferno hates you.
- 4/1/2010
- by SaulB
- JustPressPlay.net
Nope, we aren’t offering an all expenses paid trip to Jesus Camp – but what we do have are three copies of the new Jim Caviezel vehicle Long Weekend (review here), directed by Jamie Blanks, to give away courtesy of Showbox Home Entertainment and The Associates.
Synopsis:
When unhappily married and recently estranged city couple Peter (Caviezel) and Carla (Claudia Karvan) set off for a long weekend camping in a remote but picturesque spot on Austalia’s North Coast with Peter’s friend Luke and his girlfriend, they are hoping that a few days of sun, surf and solitude will help heal their marital wounds. After getting lost in the dark and spending an uncomfortable night in their car, Peter and Carla awake to find themselves parked mere yards from their intended destination and, despite the mysterious non-arrival of Luke and his partner, set up camp. In stereotypical city folk...
Synopsis:
When unhappily married and recently estranged city couple Peter (Caviezel) and Carla (Claudia Karvan) set off for a long weekend camping in a remote but picturesque spot on Austalia’s North Coast with Peter’s friend Luke and his girlfriend, they are hoping that a few days of sun, surf and solitude will help heal their marital wounds. After getting lost in the dark and spending an uncomfortable night in their car, Peter and Carla awake to find themselves parked mere yards from their intended destination and, despite the mysterious non-arrival of Luke and his partner, set up camp. In stereotypical city folk...
- 1/23/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
“The Long Weekend” is a remake of Colin Eggleston’s 1978 eco-chiller, somewhat of a cult favourite in certain circles. Although the thought of yet another needless retread may cause many to sigh, the original was at least a reasonable choice, given its relative obscurity for modern audiences, and the fact that its message rings even more true today. The film was directed by Jamie Blanks, probably still best known for the post-“Scream” slashers “Urban Legend” and “Valentine”, who recently pulled himself back into genre relevance with the effective backwoods thriller “Storm Warning”. Inevitably, this new version is a slicker, bigger budgeted affair, boasting a couple of familiar leads in the form of Jim Caviezel (Jc himself, who will probably forever be known for “The Passion of the Christ”) and Claudia Karvan (recently in the excellent “Daybreakers”). It now arrives on DVD via Showbox in a 2-disc Ultimate Edition, with...
- 1/10/2010
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Colin Eggleston's Aussie horror cult classic 1978 shocker Long Weekend gets a contemporary makeover courtesy of director Jamie Blanks and the original film's screenwriter Everett De Roche (who wrote, among many others, the fantastic Aussie creature feature Razorback). Long Weekend stars Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan, and cranks out the eco-horror chills to produce that rare thing in cinema - a remake that is as good as the original. Long Weekend comes to R2 DVD on 8th February 2010, as a two-disc special Edition. Those in the U.S interested to see the movie can find it under its oddly retitled name "Natures Grave."...
- 12/13/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
Review by: Jessica Baxter
Directed by: Jamie Blanks
Written by: Everett De Roche
Featuring: James Caviezel, Claudia Karvan
Peter and Carla are a married couple on the outs. In a half-assed attempt to rekindle their relationship they decide to take a romantic camping trip to a secluded Australian beach. It’s pretty clear from the get-go that this will be an epic fail. All they do is bicker, bicker, bicker. They clearly need to get divorced as soon as humanly possible. But away they go with their dog, fancy new camping equipment and Peter’s gun. Actually, Carla is ready to turn back pretty early. But Peter isn’t having it. Neither rain nor near-accidents nor getting lost will keep him from finding this spot and having a good fucking time, goddamnit!
Eventually, they do find the spot. And then the weirdness starts. Carla notices it first because ladies are intuitive like that,...
Directed by: Jamie Blanks
Written by: Everett De Roche
Featuring: James Caviezel, Claudia Karvan
Peter and Carla are a married couple on the outs. In a half-assed attempt to rekindle their relationship they decide to take a romantic camping trip to a secluded Australian beach. It’s pretty clear from the get-go that this will be an epic fail. All they do is bicker, bicker, bicker. They clearly need to get divorced as soon as humanly possible. But away they go with their dog, fancy new camping equipment and Peter’s gun. Actually, Carla is ready to turn back pretty early. But Peter isn’t having it. Neither rain nor near-accidents nor getting lost will keep him from finding this spot and having a good fucking time, goddamnit!
Eventually, they do find the spot. And then the weirdness starts. Carla notices it first because ladies are intuitive like that,...
- 10/3/2009
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
Year: 2009
Directors: Jamie Blanks
Writers: Everett De Roche
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Amazon: link
Review by: agentorange
Rating: 6.2 out of 10
For his fifth foray into the horror genre, acclaimed Storm Warning director Jamie Blanks has taken on a remake of one of the most beloved Australian cult films of all time, Long Weekend. Big shoes right? Not only is Colin Eggleston‘s original ecological thriller considered a hidden gem of Australian 70s cinema, but when your story requires the only two human characters you’ve got to be so despicable that they are actually the antagonists you’ve really got to have some finesse as a filmmaker.
For the most part, Blanks succeeds in making a passable mid-budget man vs. nature film with two great performances by Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan. But, as a modern Long Weekend redux I can’t help but be disappointed in some technical corners that were obviously cut,...
Directors: Jamie Blanks
Writers: Everett De Roche
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Amazon: link
Review by: agentorange
Rating: 6.2 out of 10
For his fifth foray into the horror genre, acclaimed Storm Warning director Jamie Blanks has taken on a remake of one of the most beloved Australian cult films of all time, Long Weekend. Big shoes right? Not only is Colin Eggleston‘s original ecological thriller considered a hidden gem of Australian 70s cinema, but when your story requires the only two human characters you’ve got to be so despicable that they are actually the antagonists you’ve really got to have some finesse as a filmmaker.
For the most part, Blanks succeeds in making a passable mid-budget man vs. nature film with two great performances by Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan. But, as a modern Long Weekend redux I can’t help but be disappointed in some technical corners that were obviously cut,...
- 8/1/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Oh. My. God.
We try not to post too many of these kinds of rant heavy non news posts but the DVD art and details for Jamie Blanks’ remake of the Australian chiller Long Weekend has just been released over at Fangoria and it appears that Screengems, in all their infinite wisdom, hase decided to give it the awkward and uninspired title of Nature's Grave, and have given it one of the worst DVD covers I have seen in a long time.
Why do I care? Well not only have we been following Long Weekend's progress for a while (you'll find the trailer here), but Colin Eggleston's original 70s film is one of my favorite Australian movies ever made, so they are not only giving what I've heard is a fairly decent remake a bad name before it's even released, but they are tarnishing a classic. Would you...
We try not to post too many of these kinds of rant heavy non news posts but the DVD art and details for Jamie Blanks’ remake of the Australian chiller Long Weekend has just been released over at Fangoria and it appears that Screengems, in all their infinite wisdom, hase decided to give it the awkward and uninspired title of Nature's Grave, and have given it one of the worst DVD covers I have seen in a long time.
Why do I care? Well not only have we been following Long Weekend's progress for a while (you'll find the trailer here), but Colin Eggleston's original 70s film is one of my favorite Australian movies ever made, so they are not only giving what I've heard is a fairly decent remake a bad name before it's even released, but they are tarnishing a classic. Would you...
- 5/29/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Screen Media Films has announced that it will release Jamie Blanks’ remake of the Australian chiller Long Weekend direct to DVD under the new title Nature’S Grave. The disc is scheduled to street August 4.
Based on the 1978 Long Weekend directed by Colin Eggleston, which has become a cult favorite among Ozploitation fans, Blanks’ film (based on the same script by Down Under genre veteran Everett De Roche) stars Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan as a couple who take a vacation in the woods, and don’t show the environment much respect—then find nature striking back at them. Screen Media’s disc will present the movie in anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; unfortunately, no special features are scheduled. Retail price is $24.98; look for coverage on the movie at this site as it nears release.
Based on the 1978 Long Weekend directed by Colin Eggleston, which has become a cult favorite among Ozploitation fans, Blanks’ film (based on the same script by Down Under genre veteran Everett De Roche) stars Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan as a couple who take a vacation in the woods, and don’t show the environment much respect—then find nature striking back at them. Screen Media’s disc will present the movie in anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; unfortunately, no special features are scheduled. Retail price is $24.98; look for coverage on the movie at this site as it nears release.
- 5/29/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Screen Media Films has announced that it will release Jamie Blanks’ remake of the Australian chiller Long Weekend direct to DVD under the new title Nature’S Grave. The disc is scheduled to street August 4.
Based on the 1978 Long Weekend directed by Colin Eggleston, which has become a cult favorite among Ozploitation fans, Blanks’ film (based on the same script by Down Under genre veteran Everett De Roche) stars Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan as a couple who take a vacation in the woods, and don’t show the environment much respect—then find nature striking back at them. Screen Media’s disc will present the movie in anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; unfortunately, no special features are scheduled. Retail price is $24.98; look for coverage on the movie at this site as it nears release.
Based on the 1978 Long Weekend directed by Colin Eggleston, which has become a cult favorite among Ozploitation fans, Blanks’ film (based on the same script by Down Under genre veteran Everett De Roche) stars Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan as a couple who take a vacation in the woods, and don’t show the environment much respect—then find nature striking back at them. Screen Media’s disc will present the movie in anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; unfortunately, no special features are scheduled. Retail price is $24.98; look for coverage on the movie at this site as it nears release.
- 5/29/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
The Jamie Blanks-directed remake of Long Weekend is now being called Nature's Grave . It's hitting DVD through Universal Home Entertainment on August 4th sans any extras. James Caviezel and Claudia Karvan star in this redo about a couple to venture off to a beach retreat and upset Mother Nature and all her lil' creatures. Watch a sales trailer here .
- 5/28/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Poor James Caviezel. No matter what movie he stars in, he's probably going to be forever known as Jesus. I suppose there are worse things an actor can be remembered for than playing Christ. Having just finished fighting an alien monster in Outlander, Caviezel will next be seen on DVD this August battling more earthly terrors on his way to Nature's Grave. God help him.
Originally titled Long Weekend, Nature's Grave is director Jamie Blanks (Urban Legend, Valentine) near shot-for-shot remake of a moody 1978 Australian chiller about a bickering couple from the city (Caviezel and Claudia Karvan of Aquamarine) that head out for a long weekend getaway on a secluded beach and find themselves on the wrong side of mother nature after not showing it the proper respect. Bugs and snakes and other local animals of the land, air, and sea don't take kindly to these city slickers tossing their...
Originally titled Long Weekend, Nature's Grave is director Jamie Blanks (Urban Legend, Valentine) near shot-for-shot remake of a moody 1978 Australian chiller about a bickering couple from the city (Caviezel and Claudia Karvan of Aquamarine) that head out for a long weekend getaway on a secluded beach and find themselves on the wrong side of mother nature after not showing it the proper respect. Bugs and snakes and other local animals of the land, air, and sea don't take kindly to these city slickers tossing their...
- 5/25/2009
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
“Ozploitation”—the frequently low-budget but often equally high-energy fare of several genres that proliferated Down Under in the 1970s and ’80s, was characterized by its brash aggressiveness, and is celebrated in kind by Mark Hartley’s Not Quite Hollywood. Subtitled The Wild, Untold Story Of Ozploitation!, it’s a rip-roaring, addictive documentary that fully conveys just how wild those flicks were, while assuring little of their history remains untold.
Not Quite Hollywood (playing this weekend at the Philadelphia Film Festival, and set for further theatrical play by Magnolia Pictures) charts this cinematic movement from its origins in the early ’70s, when censorship was relaxed in favor of the creation of an R (adults-only) rating. Unlike filmmakers in other countries who (willingly or not) avoided such a tag, those in Australia embraced it, and began churning out sex-and-violence-packed films with abandon. Hartley gives equal weight to softcore features (silly, bawdy stuff...
Not Quite Hollywood (playing this weekend at the Philadelphia Film Festival, and set for further theatrical play by Magnolia Pictures) charts this cinematic movement from its origins in the early ’70s, when censorship was relaxed in favor of the creation of an R (adults-only) rating. Unlike filmmakers in other countries who (willingly or not) avoided such a tag, those in Australia embraced it, and began churning out sex-and-violence-packed films with abandon. Hartley gives equal weight to softcore features (silly, bawdy stuff...
- 3/27/2009
- Fangoria
Producer and writer Anthony Egan is buzzing about his contribution to the growing 3-D horror market Flies . The film is the latest from director Jamie Blanks who jumped back onto the genre scene last year with Storm Warning and has a remake of Long Weekend on the way. " Flies 3D is a love letter to '70s animal attack flicks with a healthy dose of '50s mutant bugs," Egan tells ShockTillYouDrop.com. "It's been in development for well over a decade, back when the only Aussie flicks in the ball park were Dark Age , Razorback and, at a stretch, the original Long Weekend ." Egan scripted this throwback and is producing with producer David Hannay. "Jamie officially came on board last year, but turns out he'd been slipped an early draft by...
- 2/17/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Time once again for Everyone's A Critic, the feature that lets You tell the viewing public what rocks, sucks or just barely passes for entertainment, right here on the front page of Fangoria.com.
Here's another review from Matt Molgaard, with his take on the Dimension Extreme survival flick Storm Warning. Was it smooth sailing, or does the movie end up crashing on the rocks? Guess you'll have to click on in to find out. And remember, as with any review, there are possible spoilers ahead...
Veteran genre director Jamie Blanks returns after a five year hiatus with one of the best horror films made in years. Unlike his previous films Urban Legend and Valentine, his latest effort Storm Warning offers no lavish sets, cliché death scenes or attractive teenage stars. Blanks has managed to shed light on a side of human nature that most would choose to ignore, perhaps even deny.
Here's another review from Matt Molgaard, with his take on the Dimension Extreme survival flick Storm Warning. Was it smooth sailing, or does the movie end up crashing on the rocks? Guess you'll have to click on in to find out. And remember, as with any review, there are possible spoilers ahead...
Veteran genre director Jamie Blanks returns after a five year hiatus with one of the best horror films made in years. Unlike his previous films Urban Legend and Valentine, his latest effort Storm Warning offers no lavish sets, cliché death scenes or attractive teenage stars. Blanks has managed to shed light on a side of human nature that most would choose to ignore, perhaps even deny.
- 12/20/2008
- Fangoria
Is it true that not only has a 3D film never come out of Australia, but that there’s never been a nature-run-amok movie about flies? I can’t come up with one of either off the top of my head, though I’m sure The Foywonder will chime in if the latter isn’t accurate.
Inside Film spoke to veteran producer David Hannay, who told them that Flies will be the first 3D production for the land down under, and has attached Storm Warning director Jamie Blanks as director. The script, written by Anthony Egan, tells of some genetically altered flies who escape from a lab and attack a nearby town that has just opened a tourist attraction shaped like a giant blowfly.
So why 3D? Australia is ready to move into the future just like every other film market; ”We have to embrace new technologies, because the audience expects it.
Inside Film spoke to veteran producer David Hannay, who told them that Flies will be the first 3D production for the land down under, and has attached Storm Warning director Jamie Blanks as director. The script, written by Anthony Egan, tells of some genetically altered flies who escape from a lab and attack a nearby town that has just opened a tourist attraction shaped like a giant blowfly.
So why 3D? Australia is ready to move into the future just like every other film market; ”We have to embrace new technologies, because the audience expects it.
- 12/10/2008
- by Johnny Butane
- DreadCentral.com
While I still haven't taken the time to write a review for his remake of Long Weekend, Jamie Blanks (Urban Legend, Storm Warning) is already out prepping his next horror film. During an interview with Inside Film, Australian producer David Hannay announced he would be teaming up with Anthony Egan to bring us a new 3D horror film entitled Flies, which will be directed by Blanks from a screenplay by Egan. Veteran and legendary producer David Hannay (Stone, The Man from Hong Kong) is teaming up with editor/writer Anthony Egan to produce what could potentially be Australias first feature film in stereoscopic 3D.
- 12/10/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
Australian producers David Hannay and Anthony Egan are teaming up to unleash the 3D horror film Flies , scripted by Egan. According to Inside Film, Jamie Blanks ( Storm Warning ) is attached to direct. Flies is based around the concept of genetically-engineered insects that escape and attack a small town. "It was a concept we thought that no one has really touched on the subject of 'nature goes nuts' in Australia," Egan tells If, somehow forgetting the choice "nature run amok" offerings that have and are coming out of his country including Blanks' own upcoming Long Weekend . "So we thought up an idea that would fit that genre and have appeal in the national marketplace." Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2009 and is...
- 12/10/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
I personally hated Douglas Buck's remake of Sisters, which is why I'm not all that excited for his next project, The Broken Imago. It's also a tough subject to cover, man vs nature, even Jamie Blanks failed with his remake of Long Weekend, which I had high expectations for. If you click over to Bdtv you can watch a very early teaser trailer for Imago, which looks so-so, what do you think? A vengeful nature has unleashed a powerful virus from the worlds diminishing rainforests. Transmitted through air and touch, the virus physically assaults the doomed infected, violently twisting their bodies into strange intolerable shapes.
- 11/15/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
After first few pics from Jamie Blanks' ("Storm Warning") upcoming remake of "Long Weekend"; here's the first teaser trailer for the film! Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan star in "Long Weekend" as a couple on holiday trying rekindle their relationship, but they are so focused on one another that they treat mother nature like shit, and finally mother nature gets her revenge on them both. "Long Weekend" will be debuting at Afm, which kicks off on November 5th. ...
- 11/5/2008
- www.ohmygore.com/
Bruce McDonald's Pontypool, which is a horror film that played Tiff but not in the regular horror section, now has a trailer. Get the info and a trailer link over at Twitchfilm. Flick looks pretty cool to me. Speaking of promo clips, Shock has one for Jamie Blanks' remake of Long Weekend, which is viewable right here.
Ji-woon Kim's very good A Tale of Two Sisters is about to spawn a remake of its own. It's called The Uninvited, it stars Elizabeth Banks, and MTV Movies Blog has an exclusive clip. And Bloody-d has new photos from Dread, the upcoming Clive Barker adaptation, while Arrow has some new shots from this weekend's Splinter.
Dread Central reports that Dominic Sena's graphic novel adaptation Whiteout, which stars mega-hottie Kate Beckinsale, has been pushed back to next September. And Shock has some news on the DVD front regarding Eden Lake...
Ji-woon Kim's very good A Tale of Two Sisters is about to spawn a remake of its own. It's called The Uninvited, it stars Elizabeth Banks, and MTV Movies Blog has an exclusive clip. And Bloody-d has new photos from Dread, the upcoming Clive Barker adaptation, while Arrow has some new shots from this weekend's Splinter.
Dread Central reports that Dominic Sena's graphic novel adaptation Whiteout, which stars mega-hottie Kate Beckinsale, has been pushed back to next September. And Shock has some news on the DVD front regarding Eden Lake...
- 10/30/2008
- by Scott Weinberg
- Cinematical
Just the other day we showed you the first few pics from Jamie Blanks’ (Storm Warning) upcoming remake of Long Weekend; today we can follow it up with the first teaser trailer for the film!
Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan star in Long Weekend as a couple on holiday trying rekindle their relationship, but they are so focused on one another that they treat mother nature like shit, and finally mother nature gets her revenge on them both. Can’t wait to see how Blanks updated this! Long Weekend will be debuting at Afm, which kicks off on November 5th. Dig the teaser below!
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Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan star in Long Weekend as a couple on holiday trying rekindle their relationship, but they are so focused on one another that they treat mother nature like shit, and finally mother nature gets her revenge on them both. Can’t wait to see how Blanks updated this! Long Weekend will be debuting at Afm, which kicks off on November 5th. Dig the teaser below!
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- 10/29/2008
- by Johnny Butane
- DreadCentral.com
Notice anything odd about this poster? Look closely at the rocks... Boo!
We haven't heard much from Darclight Films concerning Jamie Blanks' (Storm Warning) upcoming remake of the Aussie nature rum amok classic Long Weekend since the first trailer dropped back in March so I figured, since we just discovered a hot off the presses poster for the project, I'd write up a little refresher/update.
There's been a lot of hype around the history of the infamous Australian exploitation film scene of late. For the most part, this renewed interest has been spurred on by the Mark Hartley documentary Not Quite Hollywood but also because Australia has been hard at work making some of the best horror films around- Wolf Creek, Black Water, Storm Warning, Acolytes, and the upcoming Dying Breed and Long Weekend to name but a few. Of course, Long Weekend is the only remake of...
We haven't heard much from Darclight Films concerning Jamie Blanks' (Storm Warning) upcoming remake of the Aussie nature rum amok classic Long Weekend since the first trailer dropped back in March so I figured, since we just discovered a hot off the presses poster for the project, I'd write up a little refresher/update.
There's been a lot of hype around the history of the infamous Australian exploitation film scene of late. For the most part, this renewed interest has been spurred on by the Mark Hartley documentary Not Quite Hollywood but also because Australia has been hard at work making some of the best horror films around- Wolf Creek, Black Water, Storm Warning, Acolytes, and the upcoming Dying Breed and Long Weekend to name but a few. Of course, Long Weekend is the only remake of...
- 10/16/2008
- QuietEarth.us
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