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Welcome to the darker side of AICN! Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug here with another AICN HORROR: ZOMBIES & SHARKS column. Before we get started, here are a few points of interest for horror fans!
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The Boo Tube: THE X-FILES: SEASON TEN - THE EVENT SERIES (2016)
Retro-review: BLOOD & BLACK LACE (1964)
MODEL HUNGER (2016)
THE LEVENGER TAPES (2013)
AEON: THE LAST VAMPYRE ON EARTH (2013)
ME & MY MATES VS. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (2015)
THE PACK (2015)
CABIN FEVER (2016)
BACHELOR GAMES (2016)
Advance Review: TABLOID VIVANT (2016)
And finally…Lights Out: Hollywood Visitor!
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THE X-FILES: SEASON TEN - THE EVENT SERIES (2016)
Directed by Chris Carter (10.1, 10.5, 10.6), James Wong (10.2), Darin Morgan (10.3), Glen Morgan (10.4)Written by Chris Carter (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6), James Wong (10.2), Darin Morgan (10.3), Glen Morgan (10.4), Anne Simon (10.6), Margaret Fearon (10.6)
Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Joel McHale, Annet Mahendru, Hiro Kanagawa, William B. Davis, Jonathan Whitesell, Rebecca Wisocky, Doug Savant, Aaron Douglas, Vik Sahay, Ryan Robbins, Christine Willes, Kacey Rohl, Christopher Logan, Omari Newton, Nikolai Witschl, Alison Wandzura, Daniela Dib, Megan Peta Hill, Craig March, Amanda Burke, Jaiven Natt, Rhys Darby, Kumail Nanjiani, D.J. Pierce, Richard Newman, Ryan Beil, Tim Armstrong, Daryl Shuttleworth, Peggy Jo Jacobs, Sheila Larken, Alessandro Juliani, Chris Shields, John DeSantis, Sachin Sahel, Veena Sood, Jannen Karr, Seth Whittaker, Daniel Jacobsen, Lauren Ambrose, Robbie Amell, Eric Breker, Janet Kidder, Artin John, Nina Nayebi, Garry Chalk, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Mo Said, Julian Christopher, Annabeth Gish
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Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
I can’t say that I’m the biggest X-Phile, but I definitely watched the series from time to time. Not being as interested in the overall mythology, personally, I found myself more intrigued by the monster of the week one-offs more reminiscent of THE NIGHT STALKER. Still, I respect it for the groundbreaking series that it was and even though the stars seemed to not want to have anything to do with it in the latter seasons, I watched it all the way up until the end. But it looks like Duchovny and Anderson gotta eat, so this year Chris Carter and crew decided to reopen the X-FILES in a miniseason. Overall the season is a mixed bag, but there are some good episodes to enjoy here and there. Here’s a quick overview of the good, the bad, and the ugly of Season 10, also known as “The Event Series.”
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All in all, this was a fun miniseason that attempted to give the fans a little bit of everything of what the X-FILES series was in the decade it was on. The problem is that it tried to do this in very little time. Six episodes was not enough to reintroduce characters, set up a new/old threat, and give fan service to the more fun and haunting episodes of the series. I don’t know if Duchovny made that down payment on the summer home or if Anderson needs a new boat, so I don’t know if another season is in the works or if there is going to be another span of time before another movie or season comes about. But at least this time they came back to the X-FILES with some energy and some of the episodes show that Anderson can still bring the emotional heft and Duchovny can bring the funny when they want to. And I hope next time the folks behind the series spread the intrigue, scares, and thrills a little more evenly throughout the series, as this one felt as if it ended just when we were getting caught up and comfortable with Scully and Mulder again.
One of these days, I might dust off my X-FILES collection and do a season synopsis episode by episode. This collection definitely whetted my appetite for revisiting these shows. This collection has audio commentary for some of the episodes from Chris Carter, James Wong, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Darin Morgan, Gabe Rotter, and Kumail Nanjiani. There is also a cool little feature centering on the best “Monster of the Week” episodes from the original series, a Making of featurette for the final episode, a few unnecessary deleted and extended scenes, and a short entitled “Grace” by Karen Nielsen.
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BLOOD & BLACK LACE (1964)
aka FASHION HOUSE OF DEATH, SIX WOMEN FOR THE MURDERERDirected by Mario Bava
Written by Marcello Fondato (story and screenplay), Giuseppe Barilla & Mario Bava (collaboration)
Starring Cameron Mitchell, Eva Bartok, Thomas Reiner, Ariana Gorini, Dante DiPaolo, Mary Arden, Franco Ressel, Claude Dantes, Luciano Pigozzi, Lea Lander, Massimo Righi, Francesca Ungaro, Giuliano Raffaelli, Harriet Medin
Retro-reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
Anyone wondering why Bava is known as one of the true innovators in the world of horror needs to look no further than BLOOD & BLACK LACE, one truly amazing and influential murder mystery tale with a heavy helping of black humor and blood-drenched intrigue.
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What stands out the most is the amazing choreography Bava orchestrates through space and lighting. Each murder is a chase through corridors and alleyways. Lit in dream-like neon colors, each murder becomes a descent into hell for the victims and the viewer, who are given otherworldly colors to heighten the sense of unease Bava wants to communicate. The use of neon-colored mannequins only adds to the weirdness of this film as they show up all over the place throughout the story.
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BLOOD & BLACK LACE is a must see for any self-respecting horror fan. It gets so much right and looks amazing doing it. While the film establishes some of the giallo clichés, like the overly long and complex explanation at the end, it definitely does so in an iconic and original manner, proving that this film was influential in the scores of giallo films that followed for the next twenty years. This BluRay is chock full of bells and whistles, including the original soundtrack for the film, the US and European opening credits, a new audio commentary by Bava historian Tim Lucas, plus some featurettes including “Gender & Giallo” by Michael Mackenzie, “The Sinister Image featuring Cameron Mitchell” from David Del Valle’s TV series, a new giallo feature “Yellow” from Ryan Hansom & John Britt, and one with AMER filmmakers Helene Cattet & Bruno Forzani. All in all this is a fantastic presentation for one of the best giallo films you’re ever going to see.
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MODEL HUNGER (2016)
Directed by Debbie RochonWritten by James Morgart
Starring Brian Fortune, Tiffany Shepis, Suzi Lorraine, Lynn Lowry, Kaylee Williams, Aurelio Voltaire, Robert Bozek, Michael Varrati, Lisa Dee, Bette Cassatt, David Marancik, Jayne Caswell, Carmine Capobianco, Samantha Hoy, Michael O'Hear, Mia Page, Kathy Murphy, Jennifer McMahon, Michael Thurber, Rachel Jane Conn
Find out more about this film on its website here and on Facebook here
Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
Scream Queen Debbie Rochon makes her directing debut in this low budget cannibal comment on females in the entertainment industry. MODEL HUNGER has some meaty issues to delve into and does so with little subtlety and a lot of gore.
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The thing about MODEL HUNGER is that it feels like this is a film written and made with a real fire lit under it, as I imagine it is based on some personal experiences Rochon might have had in her long career in the film industry. Ginny is full of rage for being exploited, manhandled, and then tossed away when she no longer exemplifies the Hollywood model of youth and beauty. It is this genuine rancor that Ginny conveys that fuels some of this film’s most compelling moments.
The problem is that the film becomes somewhat repetitious after a while, with Ginny going into a rant during every kill in order to give reason to her rampage. I’d rather have had the cause come out in some of the action rather than have it monologued to me. The film also gets gory and gratuitously nude throughout, which again, is a celebration of the low budget roots from which Rochon sprung, but sometimes contradicts the message it is trying to convey about the exploitation of females in this genre. MODEL HUNGER has a strong message and shows promise in terms of Rochon’s writing and directing abilities. Here’s hoping some subtlety and nuance can spring from her next endeavor.
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THE LEVENGER TAPES (2013)
aka SCREAMING LADY CREEKDirected by Mark Edwin Robinson
Written by Mark Edwin Robinson
Starring Johanna Braddy, Lili Mirojnick, Morgan Krantz, Chris Mulkey, Maria Olsen, Jeff Pride, John Rosenfeld, Camden Singer, Tom Virtue
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Retro-reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
THE LEVENGER TAPES is your typical found footage film, but is a well done found footage film which makes it more watchable than most of its class.
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THE LEVENGER TAPES has all of the things that annoy me about found footage horror. The camera is always dropped to show the action going on. There are long stints of nothing going on but character development dialog between the three who most likely are going to die anyway, so all this time getting to know them is kind of pointless. And while the film hints that there are some twists and turns coming, it turns out to be so straightforward with its story that it becomes frustrating. That said, I have to say there are a number of effective jump scares scattered throughout the film. Two of the three actors (Johanna Braddy and Lili Mirojnick) are actually quite good and make the gettin’-to –know-you parts interesting; the third, being the Ashton Kutcher-esque boy toy, is simply annoying.
The film kept the camera rolling for a decent reason (they need the light) and the acting is ok for the most part. This makes THE LEVENGER TAPES watchable, which can’t be said for most found footagers. Had the mystery been a little more mysterious and the resolution been a little more complete, this might have been a better film. As is, THE LEVENGER TAPES is technically a decent found footager with only a semi-intriguing story being captured in the first person point of view.
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AEON: THE LAST VAMPYRE ON EARTH (2013)
Directed by Daniel E. FalickiWritten by Warren Croyle & Ryan Lieske
Starring April Basile, Daniel E. Falicki
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Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
Rock-solid writing makes AEON: THE LAST VAMPYRE ON EARTH a film worth seeking out and an interesting companion piece to Richard Matheson’s I AM LEGEND (the book, not the Will Smith movie).
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For the most part, this simple, yet effective film is the perfect example of how to film a horror film on a low budget and get the best results. Set in one decimated basement with two actors talking with one another, this story covers the pointlessness of life and the meaning of death for the duration of its runtime. Punctuated by scenes of the vampire mustering enough strength to pounce on Catherine, the film is a sittin’ and talkin’ film, but the power of the performances and the words they are saying make every word compelling. Filmmaker Falicki and writers Warren Croyle & Ryan Lieske keep the conversations electric as the vampire and hopeful victim discuss their roles in the world and how each perceives the other. Falicki continues to be a force to be reckoned with and is almost unrecognizable under mounds of decaying makeup as the vamp. He is definitely the stronger of these two accomplished actors here.
The simple makeup effects are nicely done, especially with some amazingly stark lighting, and just when the film becomes a bit long-in-the-tooth at the one hour mark and the discussion begins to falter a bit, things get exciting again in a powerful climax. I love the simplicity of this one. It’s just two actors relying on powerful writing and creative directing to support their strong performances to make one small but resonant and memorable vampire flick. Smart, powerful, and frugal fun is to be had with AEON: THE LAST VAMPYRE ON EARTH.
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ME & MY MATES VS. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (2015)
aka DEAD EXCHANGEDirected by Declan Shrubb
Written by Declan Shrubb
Starring Jim Jefferies, Adele Vuko, Alex Williamson, Greg Fleet, Matt Popp, Andy Trieu
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Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
More SHAUN OF THE DEAD than DAWN OF THE DEAD, ME & MY MATES VS. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE stands above most zombie films because it has a lot of character and heart under that tough Australian exterior.
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This is some pretty simple zombie stuff going on here as this film knows anyone interested in watching this film has seen a bunch of zombie films, so the initial outbreak crap is tossed aside for some more comedic scenes about a bunch of lifelong buddies trying to survive against insurmountable odds. Toss a horny daughter of one of the buddies into the mix and comedy ensues. What saves this film from being way too familiar are the pitch perfect comedic beats this film achieves as the group struggle to keep themselves from killing each other while hungry death claws at the door. Jeffries, Williamson, and Fleet are fantastic as blokes who love one another, but are annoyed as hell being under the same roof with one another. It’s a statement about how friends may grow apart, but never completely apart, and how important those bonds are in times of stress. If you think this is a message too sweet for a zombie film starring rough talkin’ guys from Australia, that’s kind of what the appeal of this film is. There is a surprising amount of tenderness to this film on top of dick, fart, and sex jokes.
The gore isn’t anything to stand up and scream about, nor is it terrible. Sometimes you see the same zombie getting killed over and over again, but this also adds to the charm of this film that may be low on budget, but high on character, laughs, and charm. If you’re sick to death of your typical zombie movie, give ME & MY MATES VS. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYSPE a try. It’s definitely something completely different than the norm.
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THE PACK (2015)
Directed by Nick RobertsonWritten by Evan Randall Green
Starring Anna Lise Phillips, Jack Campbell, Katie Moore, Hamish Phillips, Kieran Thomas McNamara, Charles Mayer
Reviewed by Ambush Bug
While it’s definitely not a remake of the 2010 monster movie that I reviewed here, THE PACK 2015 might be a remake of the 1977 Jo Don Baker flick of the same name. Both THE PACK ’77 and ’10 involve a group of people fighting for their lives against a pack of feral dogs who have developed a taste for human flesh. The original is a film I haven’t seen in years, but I remember loving it fondly. This new dogs gone wrong film does everything right in terms of being a monster movie, but for some reason, it just didn’t thrill me like the original (if in fact this is a remake, that is).
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While there are typical elements of nature fighting back animals on the attack films, the more prevalent metaphor at play in THE PACK is how the pack of dogs represent the swirling financial troubles the family has. Both threaten to destroy the family and their home, only the dogs are much less subtle about it. While it’s not the deepest of themes, it is one that is well done with THE PACK. The family really doesn’t do anything to offend nature here, they are just trying to live peacefully. So thematically, though you wouldn’t know it, THE PACK is much more like a haunted house film which is traditionally about the weaknesses and the strength of the family in most horror films.
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The film is very dark and there are some really fine moments of tension as the dogs stalk the family. There is a real sense of danger here and it’s cool to see real animals trained to be so monstrous. The acting is good and the Australian countryside is gorgeous. Still, if you’ve seen any bad dog movie, you’re probably not going to find anything surprising with THE PACK.
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CABIN FEVER (2016)
Directed by Travis ZariwnyWritten by Randy Pearlstein (script), Eli Roth (original screenplay)
Starring Gage Golightly, Matthew Daddario, Samuel Davis, Nadine Crocker, Dustin Ingram, Randy Schulman, George Griffith, Tim Zajaros, Aaron Trainor, Louise Linton, Laura Kenny, Derrick R. Means, Jason Rouse, Benton Morris, Dawson Doupé, Teresa Decher, Travis Zariwny, Michelle Damis, Ted Pfeifer, Eli Roth
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Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
Ok, let’s set aside the fact that this is a needless remake. Sure CABIN FEVER was released 14 years ago, but anything released after 2000 seems like it shouldn’t be worthy of a remake yet. But I’m sure this is something like the way we got shitty PUNISHER movies year after year; the studios have to keep making these things or the rights revert somewhere else. At least that’s what I hope happened. Still, it’s not like CABIN FEVER 2 and CABIN FEVER: PATIENT ZERO (reviewed here) were smash hits and I guess, if you’re going to make a new film, it’s best to return to the source since that’s the biggest hit of the bunch. Still—TOO SOON!
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Not like you need it, but here’s the recap. The film opens with a hunter returning from the hunt to find his dog exposed to some kind of plague-like disease. The mutt explodes in his face and we cut to credits. Next a group of kids make their way through the forest-flanked roads all geared up to party, drink, party, sex it up, and party. Arriving at the cabin, everything looks hunky-dory until the hunter from the pre-credits sequence shows up and begins spitting blood and gore all over the campers. Soon one by one gets infected, with the hill folk attempting to contain the disease by murdering and burning them all.
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I can’t blame Travis Zariwny (I refuse to call him Travis Z) for this. Much like the schlubs who remade MARTYRS (reviewed here), he was destined to fail. Make the film too different from the original and the people will complain. Make it too close, as he did here, and it’s the same. I can’t help but tear this film a new one, though. Watching this film so closely after watching the original, it’s easy to see what the filmmaker needs to work on to strengthen his craft--that being the lack of tension leading up to key scenes, reveals, and moments. Here’s hoping the filmmaker moves on to something a little more original, or even something that hasn’t been done in the last 15 years. As is, apart from curiosity, there’s no real reason to visit this unnecessary remake.
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BACHELOR GAMES (2016)
aka RULES OF THE GAMEDirected by Edward McGown
Written by Chris Hill & Sam Michell
Starring Charlie Bewley, Jack Doolan, Jack Gordon, Mike Noble, Obi Abili, Daniel Elías
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Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
Lifelong friendships are tested when a bachelor party weekend goes straight to hell in well made, well acted piece of tension and terror.
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This is the case with BACHELOR GAMES, but there is an added layer of irony and tension in this film that I won’t reveal (though it might end up being revealed in the trailer below). What makes this film all the more fun is that it stars a fun quintet of actors and while this was most likely a low budget film, the acting and quality of the direction (and beauty of the Argentinean locale) make it feel like a film made with a lot more cash behind it. The actors, most likely, will be showing up in bigger movies sometime soon as they all stand out as more than the cliché characters that usually show up in these types of films (specifically the womanizing lead Charlie Bewley, the Gyllanhaal-esque Jack Gordon, and tough guy Jack Doolan). The quality of these performances add to the believability that these guys are lifelong friends grown apart with age which is one of the main themes pushing the narrative along.
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BACHELOR GAMES isn’t a flawless film. I felt the entire thing kind of wraps up too nicely and quickly, but the road there is dramatic and thrilling. While it isn’t anything you haven’t seen before as the story involves a group of people going into a desolate locale and encountering something unknown and terrifying, this is a film that handles these conventions with a deft hand in terms of acting and direction. BACHELOR GAMES is a capable entry in the “fish out of water” scenario style horror films that is entertaining despite its familiarity.
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TABLOID VIVANT (2016)
TABLEAU VIVANTDirected by Kyle Broom
Written by Kyle Broom
Starring Jesse Woodrow, Tamzin Brown, Chris Carlisle, Ana Corbi, Amber Friendly, Lisa Valerie Morgan, Christopher Heltai, Nicole Stark, Tim Padilla, Emerson Becker-Spector
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Reviewed by Mark L. Miller aka Ambush Bug
There seems to be a movement of genre films making comments of the entertainment and art industry this year. This may be due to the fact that many filmmakers/screenwriters are writing what they know and the life of the starving artist may be all they do know. Still, the tale of someone trying to make it big in an overcrowded field in an industry to seems to reward the most reprehensible can be the stuff of compelling storytelling and this is the case with TABLOID VIVANT.
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As Max and Sara seclude themselves from the rest of the world in order for Max to develop this new technique and Sara to write about it, they forget things like eating, sleeping, washing, and taking care of themselves and throw themselves into an obsession with the art and, ultimately their mutual goal of becoming famous though that art. While this feels like a vapid goal, it does seem to be the motivation for both of these well rounded characters to be bright shining stars in a world they are too cool to admit they are a part of. It’s this complex presentation of these vapid characters that sets TABLOID VIVANT apart from most films which emulate the arts by showing the pomposity of it all in an aloof and shallow presentation. Instead of playing things shallow (I’m talking about you, THE NEON DEMON), this film delves deep into the psyches of these two tortured souls, showing their motivations, their flaws, their desires, and their nightmares. In doing so, TABLOID VIVANT paints a horrifying portrait of the tortured artist at his very worst.
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TABLOID VIVANT is a smart film that at its core is about how far one will go in the name of art. It’s not a new tale as Roger Corman even delved into these themes with A BUCKET OF BLOOD, but it’s a story that continues to be an important one to tell. These tragic characters go a bit too far and pay the price, which makes this a nihilistic yet moralistic tale to be heeded by any artistic moths attracted to the flame of fame.
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Ambush Bug is Mark L. Miller, original @$$Hole/wordslinger/writer of wrongs/reviewer/interviewer/editor of AICN COMICS for over 15 years & AICN HORROR for 5. Follow Mark on the Twitters @Mark_L_Miller and on his new website collecting posts for AICN HORROR as well as all of the most recent updates on his various comic book projects on MLMillerWrites.com.
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