REVIEW of WIZARD OF GORE!

I love magicians...If I ever attended a magic show like the one the main character in this movie-MONTAG the MAGNIFICENT puts on, I WOULD LOVE IT!
Were there any gory magic tricks?
YES!
So real that the patrons were ready to walk out!
But did these tricks EVER REALLY occur???? Or was there something or someone actually performing these morbid acts?
This is the mindf**k that WIZARD OF GORE has to offer for viewers. This is a great movie full of blood, mystery and magic!

SEE THIS movie if you like ANY of the following:

* Blood
* Gore
* Freaky Magicians
* Crispin Glover
* Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator)
* Boobies (Courtesy of the SUICIDE GIRLS)

I recommend this flick for anyone that likes GORE+MAGIC!

HERE's the TRAILER:

REVIEW of WIZARD OF GORE....COMING SOON!

I am watching WIZARD OF GORE and will be doing a review for you all shortly!
Let's look at the synopsis of the film:

A mysterious magician has some very unpleasant secrets in this gory tale of terror. Edmund Bigelow (Kip Pardue) is the publisher of Cacophony Gazette, a journal that covers the cutting edge of art and performance in California. Jaded Bigelow thinks he's seen it all until he and his girlfriend Maggie (Bijou Phillips) take in a show by Montag the Magician (Crispin Glover), who with the help of his sidekick the Geek (Jeffrey Combs) delivers a stomach-turning show in which he brings volunteers on stage and dismembers them, only to have his victims stagger off stage at the end of the show, shaken but still very much alive. Bigelow soon becomes obsessed with Montag's show and wants to know more about him and his illusions, but he suspects that there might be more to the magician's show than he imagined when maimed bodies start appearing all over L.A., and with the help of his pals Jinky (Joshua Miller) and Dr. Chong (Brad Dourif) they discover the bizarre secret behind Montag's hold over his audience. Based on a cult-favorite gore film from Hershel Gordon Lewis, The Wizard of Gore also features several members of the contemporary burlesque troupe the Suicide Girls as Montag's volunteers.

Woody Harrelson will become a NATURAL BORN ZOMBIE KILLER!

from Hollywood Reporter



Woody Harrelson is set to bash some brains and battle zombies.

The actor has signed on to star in the horror comedy "Zombieland," which Ruben Fleischer is directing for Columbia Pictures.

Written by the team of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick ("The Joe Schmo Show"), "Zombieland" revolves around a mismatched pair of survivors who find friendship and redemption in a world overrun by zombies. Harrelson plays one of the men, a zombie fighter named Albuquerque.

THIS SOUNDS GOOD! STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!

MIDNIGHT MOVIE coming to DVD this January...

There's a film soon to be released ON DVD that has a pretty cool synopsis. Here's the rundown on MIDNIGHT MOVIE!...

SYNOPSIS: A group of friends go out to a MIDNIGHT showing of a 70's horror flick, and they get their money's worth when the killer from the movie is actually in the theater!

The killer has a SWEET-ASS mask that gets HIGH POINTS from me on my HORROR SCALE!
Here's some pics to give you a glimpse!



COMING TO DVD in JANUARY! VISIT MIDNIGHTMOVIE.COM for more info!

NEW SAW BLOOD DRIVE poster OBSERVATIONS

I saw the new SAW V BLOOD DRIVE poster today and had an observation that I'd like to share with you.

Seems the nurse looks like "PINHEAD" from the HELLRAISER films....Coincidence?
I don't think so.

Considering that LIONSGATE (who distributes the SAW films) pulled the stops on the much anicipated "MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN", which was directed by CLIVE BARKER. See- Clive Barker created the HELLRAISER movies....
I think this is LIONSGATE's way of giving CLIVE BARKER the finger! Clive-CALL YOUR LAWYERS!!!!

HORRORFIND WEEKEND just days away!

Hey horror fans! As some of you know, I take a trek, A PILGRIMAGE IF YOU WILL, every year to the HORRORFIND WEEKEND convention here in Maryland....Well, it's almost here! I will be there FRIDAY AUGUST 15th getting the lowdown on all the happenings at this year's horror-con! I plan on taking my camera for great pics and videos of what it's all about, so STAY TUNED for more from my VISIT TO HORRORFIND WEEKEND 08!

For MORE INFO on the convention go to HORRORFIND WEEKEND

NEWS! And REVIEWS of SPIRAL and BRUTAL MASSACRE!

Well kiddies, HORROR CHICK had an AMAZING time at VIRGIN FEST 08 down at PIMLICO Race Course HERE IN MARYLAND!!! I had CRAB CAKE sandwiches with COLD BEER! YUM-MY! Caught a circus act full of sword-swallowers and high wire stunts! Watched some ROLLER DERBY GIRLS kick ass on the asphalt! And got the VIP treatment!!! My shirt was a BIG hit with the crowd. I wore my "BRUCE CAMPBELL IS MY HOMEBOY" t shirt and I even had one guy ask to take a picture of it!!!


Acts that ROCKED:

The Black Keys- Their set cut WAYYYYY too short because of that midget LIL WAYNE! I'm still PISSED about it!!!

Stone Temple Pilots- Sounded GREAT! Please check them out before Scott Weiland leaves again!

NIN--THEY BLEW THE HOUSE DOWN! This show was by far THE BEST OF THE FEST!!! Trent Reznor has gotten a lil buff since last I saw him- and man, does he look GOOD! Ladies you will REALLY enjoy seeing him live! They had a GREAT light show with a fantastic screen curtain which simulated rain and burst of light all through the performance! If you have a chance to see NIN on tour this year - GO!

Here's a video I took of NIN performing at the fest!



NOW ON TO THE HORROR REVIEWS....
SPIRAL This was a fantastc movie!
About a guy that really doesn't seem too sociable towards the opposite sex. He's an artist but has a lot of secrets. Finally, one girl seems to take to our loner but she soon finds out that our artist has other plans for her on his canvas.... This is a great suspenseful horror film....Not a lot of GORE, but it really plays with your head a little toward the end... I definitely recommend this one! RENT/BUY it now! You WON'T be disappointed!!! HERE'S A TRAILER TO GIVE YOU A LOOK!




NEXT UP- BRUTAL MASSACRE This film is a mockumentary of a horror movie in the making...It's full of comedy and strange characers. It follows an unlucky director and his loyal crew on what may be his LAST horror film ever. Don't miss these great characters played by Ken Foree, Ellen Sandeweiss, Brian O'Halloran,Gunnar Hansen and David Naughton.
GUNNAR HANSEN cracked me up! Best character in the movie!!!
HERE'S A TRAILER FOR THE FILM:

HAlLLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS LAUNCHES SITE FOR 2008 SEASON!

The BIGGEST EVENT for HALLOWEEN is HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios. Every year they create an entire environment dead-icated to scaring the SH*T out of you!

Last year the theme involved New Line Cinemas' Horror Legends. Freddy, Jason and Leatherface.

This year's theme is a mystery. BUT if you go to their site you can get an idea of what it may be. It's VERY CREEPY and seems almost like a HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL type story. Sick twisted psychological experiments that torture the patients to fatal results.

Here's the site for more! Make sure you click on active items and case studies to get more CREEPY info!

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS

13: fear is real COMING IN THE FALL?

Well, as I reported on an earlier post, Sam Raimi has helped to create a HORROR THEMED reality challenge show for the CW network. This was to be shown sometime over the summer of 2008. After I saw a pic from the San-Diego Comic-Con (above) featuring a SHEMP in a 13:fear is real shirt for advertising purposes, I knew that there HAD to be an update out there somewhere on when exactly I can see this damn show!

Apparently, it will be on the CW in the FALL of 2008. I also found a VERY SHORT tv spot online for the show.

p.s. It looks like the shemp in the pic above has some sort of RAT CAGE on his head. I just hope this show doesn't turn out to be like FEAR FACTOR...

LIONSGATE "SPOILS" Midnight Meat Train...

Yet another tragedy to horror and Clive Barker fans. Fans have been looking forward to seeing MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN in theaters ever since word got out about the flick while in production. I read about it in a Fangoria magazine and couldn't wait to see it in theaters....

Now, your chances of seeing it in a theater near you are SLIM TO NONE. It seems LIONGATE has only put the film in 100 theaters nationwide. And these theaters are BARGAIN theaters-offering tickets anywhere from $1-$3.50 a piece. WHAT THE F**K?!

One of my favorite websites http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com has written about the details concerning this whole MIDNIGHT MEAT "TRAIN-WRECK" caused by LIONSGATE. All I can say is I'll remember this when SAW V is released this OCTOBER. Seems the SAW franchise is the only horror film that LIONSGATE feels is profitable.

Here's shocktillyoudrop's article and a MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN trailer for you to enjoy (cause that's all we will get until the DVD comes out!!!)

FROM SHOCKTILLYOUDROP'S website:
"Clive Barker's Midnight Meat Train opens in theaters today. Good luck trying to catch a ride. In the wake of months of questionable decision-making concerning the Ryuhei Kitamura-directed film, Lionsgate opted to release the film on 100 screens (as previously reported) in bargain theaters only. Websites are rallying together, initiating a move to seek out theaters selling tickets online, then buy as many as you're willing to pay for, even if you can't make the screening. But I'm confused. Who is this supporting, exactly?

Since the drama began, Lionsgate's fumbling of the film appeared to be a callous consequence to new and old regime in-fighting. Reports, including a few here on Shock, pointed to Joe Drake - a Ming the Merciless of horror, if you will - as the offender, accused of dropping all pictures once shepherded by Peter Block (save for anything Saw-related, natch). The studio's mindset extends much deeper than personal grudges and veers into - gasp - business-related territory as it turns out. One insider called in today to tell me Lionsgate was "sweetening a deal" it has set up with the theaters selected to run the film. They'll be granted greater incentives later down the road when sure-fire hits like Saw V are released. Also, keep in mind these are theaters that have no qualms about harboring a film sans a major advertising push. Lionsgate has injected next to zilch in a marketing campaign. They drop the film into bargain theaters so they don't have to spend a dime on ads.

Taking that one step further... As distributor, Lionsgate was contractually obligated to give the film a theatrical release. But as one source says, even though they've made back any money spent on the production thanks to foreign sales, Lionsgate is still in danger of paying out fees if its domestic box office reaches a certain mark. So, again, the solution to avoid this is to put the film in obscure bargain theaters and ensure they don't reach that number.

This brings me back to today's rallying cry for help. To me, it's like hitting a deer, finding it by the side of the road fatally injured, propping it back on its feet and, like a marionette, helping it to move again thinking all is okay. The damage is done here. Lionsgate obviously dropped the ball, the fans got screwed and the individuals behind-the-scenes (I'm talking about those who creatively worked on the picture) are left with a sour taste in their mouths. I know Kitamura if frustrated as f**k and is ready to move on. Others are over it and are hoping MMT will find its recognition on DVD.

But to stir up everyone to buy tickets online (which is a difficult feat in and of itself) shows what, exactly? That the fans are out there? Well, sure - they've been supporting it since they smelled trouble months ago. That the fans want horror? That's nice, dear. Lionsgate doesn't care. They know you're going to be back in their lovin' arms when Saw V comes a-hoppin' along. Your ticket sales are going right back to them anyway - so it's a double-edged sword. On one side you want to support the film, on the other you're supporting the very studio that screwed you. Ouch.

And don't get me wrong. I'm behind the flick. My review falls in line with the many positive opinions of support. It has just got me thinking about all of this craziness. Just before I sat down to spew some thoughts (and mind you, this is just my opinion - you're free to disagree with me, of course), I got a call from a filmmaker who begged the question, "Where is this kind of support for all of the other great films facing distribution troubles? Is it only because it's Clive?" I don't believe it's simply because of Barker's attachment. It goes beyond that - the movie is good. Audiences do deserve to have it as an option when they walk into a theater this weekend. But it did get me thinking of the other flicks waiting in the wings - like, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, delayed for well over a year now - or those that have forgone a theatrical run and were dumped to DVD, such as Inside.

How does one pick and choose the films you fleetingly mention from time to time and the ones you fight for tooth and nail? Furthermore, to the point where you're telling people to go out and buy tickets? That's a lot of responsibility and putting your own neck on the line. Because if those fans don't like the film, you're f**ked. My stance is this: MMT has fallen victim to Hollywood's Darwinian law of survival. It was devoured by the hyenas of the boardroom. And as an observer, all I can do at this point is understand the "whys" and the "hows" of this unfortunate thing that has happened to a good film.

If you want to buy a ticket - even if it's playing nowhere near you - by all means, do so if it makes you feel like you're supporting a cause. All I ask is question how that dollar or two is being used."

MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN TRAILER