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Backward Creepin' with Christopher G. Moore
The boys of summer, the summer of Infestation that is, are back with a very special guest; award-winning director of such films you all may have heard of like “Disengaged”, “Knob Goblin” and “Gut Punched” it is none other than Christopher G. Moore. Christopher joined the fellas minus Seaman (although it felt like he was there) to talk about his upcoming film “Backward Creep”. Christopher has had a lot of success with his past films.
Rocking Out With Rakefet - Indie Infestation
On this week’s podcast Joe, Justin, Zane, and Mike welcome the superbly talented actress/writer/director/producer Rakefet Abergel. Even if you don’t recognize the name you will likely recognize her from such films as “Superbad”, “My Best Friend’s Girl” and “Just Go With It”. Rakefet also has been on some TV shows including “Shameless” and for you young ones that grew up watching Disney (don’t be shy we know you did), she was on “Zeke and Luther” and “iCarly”.
The Intruder Lacks Originality, Style, and Substance
A successful young couple, tired of living in their gorgeous San Francisco apartment, decide to look for an estate in Napa Valley where they can relax, start a family and live their version of the American Dream. It’s just their bad luck that the owner of the $3.2 million property they decide to settle down in is a murderous psychopath with an annoying habit of showing up in their yard, and eventually in their house, at any given time whether he’s been invited or not.
Vintage, from Witherfall, an Acoustic Ode to Heartbreak
Witherfall is a dark melodic metal band from Los Angeles. With this new EP entitled “Vintage,” they draw inspiration from 1990’s MTV and craft a mostly acoustic album. Sadly, “Vintage” does not fall into the wheelhouse of my musical taste. However, with that being said Witherfall and their music definitely have an audience as the band members are amazingly talented musicians.
[Podcast] GenreBlasting it with Joe, Justin and Zane
On the latest episode of Indie Infestation the guys take the show on the road to the Alamo Draft House in Winchester, Va for GenreBlast! It was a great time to had by all! Joe and Zane add a little bonus content with their thoughts on the new Conjuring universe film “The Nun” with spoilers. Justin also gets in a plug for his new venture into mouth wash. Some exciting announcements were made at GenreBlast adding to the Scream Team Releasing family which you will hear on the podcast.
[Podcast] Getting Preety with Brooklyn and Jerry
The boys are back and dressed to the nines looking preety….that’s right preety emphasis on the “e”s. Why you ask are they so concerned with aesthetics? Because they welcomed in the dynamic duo behind the “She Was So Pretty” franchise; writer/director/producer Brooklyn Ewing and actor/writer Jerry Larew. Brooklyn Ewing Jerry Larew Brooklyn reveals the story of how she met Jerry and how he inspired her to write the story for “She Was So Pretty”.
[Podcast] Strolling Through the Dark with Emma
This week Joe and Zane took a trip across the pond to London to meet up with the lovely, multi-talented Emma Dark. Emma not only directs, she also writes, acts and models. Emma recently won the award for Best Director at the Starburst Media City Festival for her film “Salient Minus Ten”, a dark (no pun intended) sci-fi/horror film which stars Alan Austen who appeared in films such as The Empire Strikes Back and Indiana Jones.
[Review] "The Walking Dead" S08E01: Mercy
Well, it came and went, that moment Walking Dead fans around the world have been waiting for; the season eight premiere. This past week social media and television alike were inundated with gentle reminders that AMC’s crown jewel was making its way back. The Walking Dead is entering its eighth season with mixed reviews as a lot of fans have not been happy with certain directions the show has taken; some have stopped watching altogether as viewership numbers saw a significant drop in season seven.
[Review] The Domicile (2017) - by JJ Fitt
JJ Fitt returns to review the haunted house fright fest The Domicile from writer/director Jared Cohn. The film starts off strong with a spooky apparition creating some terrifying havoc but the film quickly loses focus sliding into familiar territory. The film looks good with impressive makeup and design for the “ghosts” but ultimately fails to deliver. Check out JJ’s review below.
[Review] Cut Shoot Kill (2017) - by JJ Fitt
JJ Fitt reviews the gruesome gorefest Cut Shoot Kill from director Michael Walker. The film features Alexandra Socha, Alex Hurt, Phil Burke, Henry Zebrowski, and Rebecca Faulkenberry. Look for the film to be released digital on-demand on August 8, 2017.
"Bonejangles" (2017): A Film That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone-jangles
In this modern day where anyone can make a film and get it to the public quite easily thanks to the interwebs, I have learned to curb my enthusiasm by lowering expectations when I can. As a writer that reviews mostly horror I have found very little in the way of what I would term a “scary film”. Then comes Bonejangles the story of a masked killer who had an interesting upbringing that leads him to do his damage.
"Chupacabra Territory" (2016): Confusing Liberties with Lore Drag Down Found-Footage Effort
I always try to root for non-theatrical, low-budget films because oftentimes, maximum effort is put into them, although low budgets, new directors or writers, or lack of star power can create an uphill battle. That being said, I ignored the warning postings and ventured into Chupacabra Territory. Taking liberties with a film is fine; as a matter of fact, that’s what films do: take liberties on reality. Said liberties should add enrichment to the film and enjoyment to the viewer.
"The Walking Dead" S07E16: The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Grue-Believers, season seven of The Walking Dead has come to an end. Judging by online reactions, this made a lot of people happy due to the heavy abundance of lackluster episodes. Yes, we did have some fun laughing at Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) quips; yes, we had some heartbreak with the loss of some fan favorite characters; yes, we had some neat zombie designs and yes most of all we had a lot of yawns and score checking by yours truly. Does that make me a bad fan? I don’t think so.
"The Walking Dead" S07E14: The Other Side
Grue-Believers, how the heck was your week? My week was sunny and in the 80’s out in California. Unfortunately, I came back to a whopping 24 inches of snow in northeastern Pennsylvania. The 24 inches was a record for the most snow to fall in a 24 hour period here. Speaking of falling, viewership for The Walking Dead has really plummeted. The first episode of season 7 had 17.03 million viewers, while last week’s episode saw only 10.68 million and that was a darn good episode.
"The Walking Dead" S07E13: Bury Me Here
Grue-Believers, we – and by we I mean Pennsylvania – are about to be pummeled with a huge snow storm. Fortunately your resident Thug’s day job has him in sunny California all week, leaving the snow blowing and shoveling to my wife. Speaking of snow, since its mid-season preview The Walking Dead has been snowing us all with some awfulness. I had a bit of hope two weeks ago and then last week’s carnival sojourn just brought sadness and anger.
"The Walking Dead" S07E12: Say Yes
Grue-Believers, just when you thought spring had sprung we get hit with another cold spell here in good old northeastern Pennsylvania. It can be as cold as it wants next week here in PA because I will be on the west coast for the week at my California office. Another surprise besides the weather (ok it wasn’t really that much of a surprise), just as you thought The Walking Dead was turning the corner after last week’s episode we get hit with the load of garbage that was this week’s episode.
"The Walking Dead" S07E10: New Best Friends
Grue-Believers, what is the good word? How is everyone enjoying this winter or lack thereof? It is hitting the sixty degree threshold in northeastern Pennsylvania in the middle of February, which is unheard of. I am definitely liking it in a big way. Unfortunately, the same set of feelings cannot be stated for my thoughts two episodes into the second half of season seven of The Walking Dead. It’s not direction because that is still holding up with Jeffrey January taking the reins this week.
"The Walking Dead" S07E08: Hearts Still Beating
What’s up, Grue-Believers? Did anyone else get hit with snow over the weekend? Is everyone gearing up for Christmas? I’m pretty stoked since I will be off the week between Christmas and New Year. I still have a bunch of gifts to get too. Speaking of gifts, here’s a great idea: go to Tee Public and grab some Gruesome Magazine gear for all your loved ones! If they bring it to a con we are attending we will sign it and take pictures and not charge $150.00.
"The Walking Dead" S07E07: Sing Me a Song
Grue-Believers, how was your Cyber Monday? Did you get all your Christmas shopping done? Me — not so much, but I am a “last minute” kind of shopper. I bring you all gifts every week in the form of my recap/review of The Walking Dead as well as the pain and suffering that sometimes is involved with watching the shows and movies I review. That said, you all are worth it just to put smiles on your faces. Remember last week I told you I thought the trailer looked promising?
The Walking Dead" S07E05: Go Getters
Grue-Believers, who is ready for some turkey? Before we stuff our turkeys, make the filling and pumpkin pies on this holiday season in the Staates, we all get to sit down together as Walking Dead fans and watch this week’s episode “Go Getters”. This season has been fairly great so far; but, as I’ve said before, the inevitable “turkey” is coming and, boy, she flopped right down onto the dinner table last night.
"The Walking Dead" S07E02: The Well
Hey, Grue-Believers, what’s the word? Let me start by apologizing for my lateness. I was attending the Pennsylvania Governor’s Health and Safety conference held in the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, PA. I was finally able to sit down and watch episode 2 of The Walking Dead Season 7 last night. The good thing about this episode is it allowed us to exhale from holding our collective breaths through the season premiere.
"Fear the Walking Dead" S02E15: North
Here it is Grue-believers! The moment we’ve all….well at least I’ve been waiting for…the season finale of Fear the Walking Dead. The only thing that would be better is if it were the series finale! After the strong note with the previous episode, Wrath, I was expecting quite a bit from the finale. Well, I was definitely let down. Not to say that the entire episode was bad; but, come on guys, we could’ve done better than this.
"Fear the Walking Dead" S02E14: Wrath
What’s going on Grue-believers? Last night brought the two part season finale of Fear the Walking Dead with the first hour containing the mostly boring “Wrath” then followed up with the second hour’s “North”. In this review, I will only be covering the first part with the second part to come tomorrow. Why is that you ask? Well because there are a few things that warrant me staying up past my bed time and being tired at work all day.
"Fear the Walking Dead" S02E13: Date of Death
What’s the good word Grue-believers? My love/hate (mostly hate) affair continues with Fear the Walking Dead. If you haven’t listened to it yet, go download the HNR Extra episode where Doc and I discuss all things Fear the Walking Dead. One thing that makes me happy about this show is that I only have to deal with two more episodes of this anger inducing atrocity. Are you guessing from my tone I wasn’t a big fan of this week’s episode? Well, you would be about 25% correct.
"Fear the Walking Dead" S02E12: Pillar of Salt
What’s up, Grue-believers, how was your weekend? Over the weekend, I kicked off my annual haunted attraction addiction by attending The Haunting at Gravity Hill in Jackson, NJ. It was a 25 minute walk-through for fifteen dollars and was very fun. This weekend, I will be attending one of the best I’ve ever been to: Shocktoberfest in Sinking Springs, PA. I will include the website links at the end of this review.
"Fear the Walking Dead" S02E08: Grotesque
Welcome back Grue-believers! It’s that moment we’ve all been waiting for: your resident thug begins his reviews of the anticipated return of The Walking….oh wait I’m getting way ahead of myself, that’s not until October 23rd. Time to bring ourselves back down along with our expectations, it’s the premiere of the second half of Season 2 of Fear the Walking Dead.
"The Walking Dead" S06E14: Twice as Far
This review of The Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 14 contains spoilers; but, assuming if you are a reader of Thug reviews, you’re likely well aware of that. As the sixth season of The Walking Dead is rounding into its closing episode on April 3, 2016, the show is becoming more intense with more WTF moments. We all sit and watch with abated breath, wondering what the Saviors are going to do next until “BAM!” that last episode of the season comes and Negan officially rears his ugly head.
"The Walking Dead" S06E12: Not Tomorrow Yet
The world’s favorite zombie soap opera makes us laugh, cry, sad, angry, happy — you get the picture. We last left our friends from Alexandria formulating a plan to take down Negan. Who is Negan? If you are a The Walking Dead comic fan, you know what’s right around the corner. If not, well let’s just say the range of emotions spoken of above will be geared more toward the darker side of the range of human emotion. Let’s jump right in and see if Negan rears his ugly head.
"The Walking Dead" S06E11: Knots Untie
This review does contain spoilers so if you have not watched the episode or are adverse to a swell review with spoilers, go read some boring review elsewhere. Welcome back, Grue-Believers, to the next installment of As The World….wait a minute, I mean The Walking Dead. Yes, the soap opera for zombie enthusiasts. Last week she donned her sweatpants and settled in for a comfortable night on the couch with a half-gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream.
"Stomping Ground" (2016): In Search Of More Bigfoot In Its Bigfoot Movie
The review Stomping Ground contains spoilers so, if you are adverse to that, too bad. Just kidding! Go check my final thoughts and rating at the end of the review and decide for yourself if you’d like to see it. For all you fans of Gruesome Magazine and the HNR podcast, I’m sure you heard the statement “I like to see Bigfoot in a Bigfoot movie”. The best Bigfoot movie I’ve seen is Exists written by James Nash and directed by Eduardo Sanchez. Exists contains a great story and plenty of Bigfoot.
"The Walking Dead" S06E09: No Way Out
The Walking Dead could not have picked a better night than Valentine’s Day to bring us their mid-season premiere. How better to spend the evening settling in for the night after a great day with the one you love. Whether it be Carol (Melissa McBride), Daryl (Norman Reedus), Rick (Andrew Lincoln), Maggie (Lauren Cohan) or any of the other characters you have taken a shining too this premiere DID NOT disappoint, unless….well let’s jump in to this Valentine themed review and bask in the afterglow.
Snap Chat Horror News Radio Diary with Doc Rotten - February 8 - 10, 2016
This is an experiment beginning the week of February 8, 2016 to see if I can use Snap Chat to keep a video diary of some behind the scenes fun while creating all things Horror News Radio, Gruesome Magazine, Decades of Horror and more. And, you may see a guest appearance from my dog, Sawyer. Here is the first attempt at this. Please let me know what you think. To join in on the fun, add Doc Rotten on snap chat, search for account name HorrorNewsRadio.
"All Hallows' Eve 2" (2015): An Anthology Worth Picking Apart
The review for All Hallows’ Eve 2 contains spoilers. So, watch the dang movie before reading this or go to my final thoughts to see if I deem it worthy of your time. This little ditty is an anthology film and one thing I’ll say about anthology horror films is I usually enjoy them. Not necessarily every segment but I can usually find at least one or two segments to make it worthwhile.
"The Walking Dead" S06E07: Heads Up
Warning, this review contains spoilers. Well, hello my gore loving friends. How was this past week’s episode of The Walking Dead? I won’t keep you hanging: it was freaking awesome. I’m sure there is a ton of mixed emotions out there. Some are happy, some angry, some indifferent and some, well some people have watched their last episode of The Walking Dead. Isn’t that correct Mr. Ellin Jr.?
"The Walking Dead" S06E02: JSS
First off, let me apologize to my readers for the late review of this week’s episode of The Walking Dead. Life gets in the way sometimes, but it’s all good. We left off from last week’s episode with a blaring horn garnering the walker’s attention thus throwing a wrench into Rick’s plan. The premiere was not the best or the most action packed. The question is was it just to set up for future episodes or are we going to see another Season 2 debacle?
"Fear the Walking Dead" S01E06: The Good Man
Well, the opening season of Fear the Walking Dead, the companion show – or prequel, if you prefer – to The Walking Dead has come to an end. Before I delve into my recap and review, I will say this: if the entire season played like the last 30 minutes of the finale, it would have been a lot less painful for me and my reviews. The question is: Does it merit a second season? Let’s dig in and render a decision.
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