There have been dozens upon dozens of wartime epics committed to the screen, but none look like “The Liberator.” I mean this quite literally: after getting stuck in a lengthy development hell at the History channel once it became clear how expensive it would be to film, “The Liberator” team made a calculated artistic choice to shift from eight live-action episodes to four animated ones that would significantly slash costs and bring a jolt of unique energy to the production. The version of “The Liberator” premiering Nov. 11 on Netflix, produced in conjunction with Trioscope Studios, reveals a striking combination of animation and live-action performance that feels like a graphic novel come to life.
The series, based on historian Alex Kershaw’s book of the same name, follows the winding path of Felix Sparks (Bradley James), an officer who led his infantry unit on a remarkably treacherous 500-day march through Europe...
The series, based on historian Alex Kershaw’s book of the same name, follows the winding path of Felix Sparks (Bradley James), an officer who led his infantry unit on a remarkably treacherous 500-day march through Europe...
- 11/10/2020
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
The new Netflix miniseries The Liberator is a World War II story about brave men who bond through that terrifying experience, and who say things like, “Fear is a reaction; courage is a decision.” It is similar, in all ways but two, to dozens and dozens of filmed tales set amid that event, in particular the HBO classic Band of Brothers. But those two ways are fairly interesting, even if The Liberator doesn’t always take full advantage of them.
The first is that our heroes are members of the...
The first is that our heroes are members of the...
- 11/9/2020
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix has been the home to some truly unique projects, and one of the most interesting looking additions is animated World War II series The Liberator. The show is based on Alex Kershaw’s book The Liberator: One World War II Soldier’s 500-Day Odyssey, and tells the story of Felix Sparks, a soldier from small town Arizona that ends up involved in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.
Die Hard and The Fugitive writer Jeb Stuart is the creative mind behind the ambitious small screen effort, which is set to premiere on Veteran’s Day, and the first trailer has now arrived and based on the visuals alone, The Liberator looks to be well worth checking out. The realistic animation brings to mind the rotoscoping techniques used by Richard Linklater in the likes of Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly, but set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II.
Die Hard and The Fugitive writer Jeb Stuart is the creative mind behind the ambitious small screen effort, which is set to premiere on Veteran’s Day, and the first trailer has now arrived and based on the visuals alone, The Liberator looks to be well worth checking out. The realistic animation brings to mind the rotoscoping techniques used by Richard Linklater in the likes of Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly, but set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II.
- 10/28/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Netflix is taking on World War II. The streaming service just announced the premiere date for their new four-episode TV show, The Liberator.
Based on the book by Alex Kershaw, the animated historical drama follows the "157th regiment from Sicily to the heart of Germany" during World War II. The cast includes Bradley James, Martin Sensmeier, Jose Miguel Vasquez, Ross Anderson, and Billy Breed.
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Based on the book by Alex Kershaw, the animated historical drama follows the "157th regiment from Sicily to the heart of Germany" during World War II. The cast includes Bradley James, Martin Sensmeier, Jose Miguel Vasquez, Ross Anderson, and Billy Breed.
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- 10/23/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Stars: Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Jose Miguel Vasquez, Kelly Kilgore, Emily Cutting, Phillip Marunowski, Gabrielle Henry | Written by Chad Coup, Ian H. Davis | Directed by Jeremiah Buckhalt
It’s safe to say I’ve been on a roll recently when it comes to direct to DVD horror titles. Some really great films are hitting disc and digital formats that really deserve to be seen above a lot of the so-called horror dross that clogs up multiplexes everywhere. This time round I’m checking out another slasher movie from Midnight Releasing, who recent put out another 80s-flavoured slasher, Axeman.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh, a successful young couple, throw a party for their friends. During the wild night a few friends decide to explore the abandoned and decaying boarding school next door, only to wake an emotionally broken killer, the titular Blood Widow…...
It’s safe to say I’ve been on a roll recently when it comes to direct to DVD horror titles. Some really great films are hitting disc and digital formats that really deserve to be seen above a lot of the so-called horror dross that clogs up multiplexes everywhere. This time round I’m checking out another slasher movie from Midnight Releasing, who recent put out another 80s-flavoured slasher, Axeman.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh, a successful young couple, throw a party for their friends. During the wild night a few friends decide to explore the abandoned and decaying boarding school next door, only to wake an emotionally broken killer, the titular Blood Widow…...
- 6/3/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Reviewed by Jesse Miller, MoreHorror.com
What is it about?
Laurie and Hugh are a successful young couple who have just closed on a weekend home away from the city. Unbeknownst to them, the neighboring property contains the crumbling remains of a boarding school that was shuttered in the wake of an unspeakable massacre.
A slasher film is like fast food. You know what you’re ordering – it’s grubby, probably not all that good for you in the long run but hell, it’s a quick fix for the appetite and most times, it’s usually pretty tasty and fun. Blood Widow falls under this category of – dare I say it – fast-food-horror as you step into the world of this film with certain expectations and it delivers brisk and bloody fun that was entertaining escapism for the duration of its running time.
Blood Widow has all the tropes a...
What is it about?
Laurie and Hugh are a successful young couple who have just closed on a weekend home away from the city. Unbeknownst to them, the neighboring property contains the crumbling remains of a boarding school that was shuttered in the wake of an unspeakable massacre.
A slasher film is like fast food. You know what you’re ordering – it’s grubby, probably not all that good for you in the long run but hell, it’s a quick fix for the appetite and most times, it’s usually pretty tasty and fun. Blood Widow falls under this category of – dare I say it – fast-food-horror as you step into the world of this film with certain expectations and it delivers brisk and bloody fun that was entertaining escapism for the duration of its running time.
Blood Widow has all the tropes a...
- 5/31/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Phase 4 films. Director: Jeremiah Buckhalt. Writers: Chad Coup and Ian H. Davis. Cast: Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua and Jose Miguel Vasquez. Blood Widow is an indie slasher film, from first time director Jeremiah Buckhalt and distributor Midnight Releasing. The film's villain is based on Buckhalt's sketches and storyboards. And, Buckhalt's villain, the Blood Widow, is truly a vicious killer. Unfortunately, this character and others only get surface treatment, in the story department. Also, this horror feature hosts some Adr and weak acting and interactions. Still, there are positives here: a moody tone, interesting lighting and blood effects. Blood Widow is an above average slasher and the visual display here will keep most horror fans interested. The story is a little on the sparse side. But, Laurie (Danielle Lilley) and Hugh (Brandon Kyle Peters), a young couple,...
- 5/26/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes the Blood Widow trailer and release details, Vengeance Fest lineup details, multiple trailers, and more:
Photos, Release Details, and Trailer for Blood Widow: “One of America’s foremost homes for horror, Midnight Releasing has picked up the highly anticipated fright-flick Blood Widow. The Jeremiah Buckhalt-directed slasher will be available on – among other outlets – Redbox on June 3rd, 2014.
A bloody, creepy cocktail that blends the wickedness of A Nightmare on Elm Street with the dark, macabre seasoning of Candyman, Blood Widow introduces us to horror’s next major slasher icon – and she’s not going away anytime soon!
Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Jose Miguel Vasquez, and Kelly Kilgore star in a Jeremiah Buckhalt film.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh,...
Photos, Release Details, and Trailer for Blood Widow: “One of America’s foremost homes for horror, Midnight Releasing has picked up the highly anticipated fright-flick Blood Widow. The Jeremiah Buckhalt-directed slasher will be available on – among other outlets – Redbox on June 3rd, 2014.
A bloody, creepy cocktail that blends the wickedness of A Nightmare on Elm Street with the dark, macabre seasoning of Candyman, Blood Widow introduces us to horror’s next major slasher icon – and she’s not going away anytime soon!
Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Jose Miguel Vasquez, and Kelly Kilgore star in a Jeremiah Buckhalt film.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh,...
- 5/18/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The emotionally broken. Yep, they're just so much fun to be around. Careful though... in their crazed state they could end up up resorting to all manner of nastiness. Including... well... murder. Enter the Blood Widow.
From the Press Release
One of America's foremost homes for horror, Midnight Releasing has picked up the highly-anticipated fright-flick Blood Widow. The Jeremiah Buckhalt-directed slasher will be available on - among other outlets - Redbox on June 3rd, 2014.
A bloody, creepy cocktail that blends the wickedness of A Nightmare on Elm Street with the dark, macabre seasoning of Candyman, Blood Widow introduces us to horror's next major slasher icon - and she's not going away anytime soon!
Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Jose Miguel Vasquez, and Kelly Kilgore star in a Jeremiah Buckhalt film.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh, a successful young couple, throw a party for their friends.
From the Press Release
One of America's foremost homes for horror, Midnight Releasing has picked up the highly-anticipated fright-flick Blood Widow. The Jeremiah Buckhalt-directed slasher will be available on - among other outlets - Redbox on June 3rd, 2014.
A bloody, creepy cocktail that blends the wickedness of A Nightmare on Elm Street with the dark, macabre seasoning of Candyman, Blood Widow introduces us to horror's next major slasher icon - and she's not going away anytime soon!
Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Jose Miguel Vasquez, and Kelly Kilgore star in a Jeremiah Buckhalt film.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh, a successful young couple, throw a party for their friends.
- 5/2/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
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