I didn’t get the chance to attend the Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark panel at Comic-Con. But Miramax was kind enough to share some images of the panel. Producers Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth,” “The Orphanage”) and Mark Johnson (“Chronicles of Narnia”) join forces to deliver “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” a tale of hair-raising, spine-chilling horror. Sally Hurst (Bailee Madison), a lonely, withdrawn child, has just arrived in Rhode Island to live with her father Alex (Guy [...]
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Guillermo del Toro made a surprise announcement to fans at Comic-Con that he is currently developing a new film for The Walt Disney Studios based on the classic Disney theme park attraction, The Haunted Mansion. “Dark imagery is an integral part of the Walt Disney legacy. After all, Disney himself was the father of some really chilling moments and characters – think Chernabog from Fantasia or Maleficent as the Dragon or the Evil Queen in Snow White,” said del Toro. “I [...]
What if you were kidnapped and held hostage for 15 years without being told why? And then, as if that weren’t maddening enough, one day you are released without being told why. Don’t know why you were kidnapped and don’t know why you were released. All you know is that you are going to dedicate the rest of your life to finding out who was responsible and hunting them down. That’s the premise of the Korean film-yes, another Korean film-titled [...]
If you live in the Los Angeles area, love free comics and Korean horror movies, be sure to check out “Voices”. On the screening day, Netcomics will give out a copy of the Two Will Come graphic novel to everyone who attends. “VOICES”, based on Netcomics graphic novel Two will Come, is the eerie tale of a young girl who bears witness to a shocking act of violence at a wedding party. For no apparent reason, the groom throws the [...]
Dai Saito (Matsumoto Hitoshi) may look like your average middle-aged chump, but he’s actually a superhero. When electrocuted, Dai Saito transforms into the gigantic, boxer-wearing Dai Nipponjin, doing battle against unsavory super-sized monsters like Jumpy Baddie, Baby Baddie, and of course Smelly Baddie. Saving Japan over and over again is all well and good, but Dai Saito doesn’t get much in return. Estranged from his ex-wife and daughter, he ekes out a boring life with a stray cat in a [...]
Rock and Roll Zombies!!!! Trash and Chaossss!!!! by Christopher Dutrieux How can I put this movie into words? Simple. I can’t. It is a rare occasion that such a low budget japanese film can actually entertain me for the entire length of the movie. But after I saw an article in Fangoria magazine for this movie and finally getting it in the mail, I was bitch slapped in the face by glorious B-Cinema genius! I was amazed! This film is [...]
