Dark Moon Rising Release Details

While many refer to Eric Robert's as the actor who was nominated for an Academy Award for "Runaway Train" I will always remember his as the voice of that lovable feline in "A Talking Cat!?!".

From the Press Release, June 26th, 2015 Writer-director Justin Price’s howling new horror-thriller “Dark Moon Rising” will hit digital and DVD August 4, 2015 from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Eric Roberts (The Human Centipede III), Mika Padilla (NCIS), Billy Blanks (The Last Boy Scout) and Jared Allman (The Hunger Games : Catching Fire) star in the hair-raising chronicle of a group of shape-shifting werewolves that descend upon a small town in search of a girl who is re-born once every 2000 years. She holds the key to their survival and all will die who stand in their way.

An American Werewolf in London takes a bite out of Near Dark in this bloody, unique take on ‘The Wolfman’ legend.

Things Crowdfunding Campaign

Filmmaker James Henry Hall is looking for support to help with the production of his new horror film "Things". Support independent horror!

From the Press Release April 28th, 2015

A moody and atmospheric horror film about a mysterious fortune-telling payphone directed by James Henry Hall ... Who is no stranger to the horror/thriller genre, his debut feature film, “SPIN” (A collaboration with his Uncle, Bret K. Hall) achieved critical acclaim, winning a multitude of awards at film festivals throughout the US and ABROAD, the most notable being, "The Festival Director's Pick" for BEST FEATURE FILM in the Salty Horror International Film Festival. They followed up "SPIN" with a horror short entitled, "HARBINGER" starring "The Conjuring's" Rose Bachtel. (The short is available via youtube) "THINGS" is a side project outside of that collaboration.

With all our proverbial heart, we hope you will partner with us to tell this tale … and help us make this MOVIE a reality … without Hollywood interference diluting what makes this story what it is.

Whether you share a good-will contribution, pre-order a copy of the finished film, or reel in one of our most exciting rewards, YOU ARE HELPING to tell a one-of-a-kind story.

Please help support THINGS by checking out the following link: igg.me/at/things/x/8730882

Podcast Episode 39

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In episode 39 we set our focus on some independently produces features from 2014. First up is "Coherence", a movie that forces us to ask the question, "could I permanently take out an alternate version of myself". Next up is "Honeymoon", a creepy little film that had Adam and Mike revisiting some childhood fears. We round out this threesome with "Starry Eyes", a feature that many critics have praised as one of the best of 2014 but do we agree? We also talk about what we've been watching, remake news and more. Enjoy!

Interview - "Lake Alice" Director Ben Milliken

Lake Alice is a new independent horror film currently in production and the film makers have begun a crowdfunding campaign to help finance the remaining costs of production. The film's director, Ben Milliken, took some time to answer a few questions about Lake Alice and the campaign.

Could you begin by giving us some background on yourself? What was it that made you decide to pursue a career in film and how did you get started?

I was born in the U.K and raised in Sydney Australia. Ever since i can remember i have always been mesmerized by film and television. It seemed to be the only direction that i could go. I tried many other jobs and potential career paths but none of them stuck.

I originally started out as an actor. Any time i was on a set i was always very curious about what the director was doing and why. I didn't realize it at the time, but that was my education that brought to where we are now.

You began your career as an actor in various television and feature film projects with Lake Alice being your first film as a director. How did you become involved with this project?

Lake Alice was actually brought to my business partner Lamar Billups and I by producer Scott Miller. We sat down and had lunch one day and he told me about the project, asked if we would like to be involved and we jumped at the opportunity. It's always good to begin a project with people you already know and trust.

Can you provide some background on Lake Alice? What is the premise of the film and what do you believe sets it apart from other films in the genre?

Lake Alice, written by Stevie Jane, is about Sarah Thomas, a girl in her mid 20's, who brings her boyfriend home to Wisconsin for the first time over the holidays. The family head to their cabin on Lake Alice, a body of water in the northern woods of Wisconsin. While there, strange occurrences begin to happen around the cabin, and the Thomas family soon find themselves being hunted by a masked figure, and are forced to fight for survival against the harsh environment of the Wisconsin winter.

I really wanted to make a different kind of horror thriller with this film. I want to focus on the characters and the relationships that are taking place. Allowing the audience to really get to know and love our characters, making the audience experience much more engagement as they will feel as though they are right there with our characters, fighting for survival themselves.

Finally, crowdfunding can be a controversial topic for some. Can you explain why you are crowdfunding Lake Alice, what the donated monies will go toward, what donors can expect and when you predict the film will be complete?

I think crowd funding is a fantastic way to bring your audience into the film making process. At the end of the day, we make films for audiences, not ourselves, so it only makes sense to have them a part of the process. Everything that we raise through the campaign will be put right into the production and post production of Lake Alice. We will have finished principle photography just before christmas, and then will start post production in January of 2015. We plan to release the film this time next year.

You can visit the crowdfunding page and show some support for Lake Alice at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-shoot-horror-film-lake-alice. You can also check out the campaign video and trailer below.

Podcast Episode 33 - Halloween Special

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For this episode of Midnight Triple Feature we are celebrating Halloween by reviewing three low budget Halloween movies. We start with 1988's "Hack-o-Lantern". A film in which an incestuous grandfather converts his grandson into a satanist while the local teens are murdered by a demon masked killer. Next up is "Hollow Gate", a 1988 low rent low budget slasher film featuring a killer who enjoys changing costumes while stalking a group of teens on his large estate. Finally, we cap off the review portion with "Jack-O", a film about a giant pumpkinheaded demon thing stalking a young boy on Halloween Night while a group of inept adults attempt to protect him. We also list our top 5 movies to watch around Halloween that don't actually take place on Halloween. Enjoy!

The Upper Footage (2013) - Review

Podcast Episode 30

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Episode 30 is a packed one at just over 2 hours with Adam, Mike and Jeff all returning to the MTF studio following our brief hiatus. For the main part of our show we first return to the low budget world of Fred Olen Ray with 2004's Tomb of the Werewolf. We then take a trip back to the 80's with the 2013 found footage flick, "WNUF Halloween Special". Also, Adam argues that Jaws is the greatest film ever made, Mike tries to convey just how bad the new Ninja Turtles movie is and much much more! Enjoy!

Blood Shed (2014) Review

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Podcast Episode 25

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For episode 25 we are once again taking a look at a couple of low budget indie productions. The first is a shot on video 80's style kung-fu action film from 1992, "Lost Faith". With shot on video productions regularly falling on the side of awful, how does "Lost Faith" hold up? The other is 2014's "Lucky Bastard". This found footage thriller is based around a one day porn shoot and features some extreme soft-core sexuality and an NC-17 rating but is it any good or just another in a long line of terrible found footage films. We also discuss Edgar Wright walking away from Ant-Man, our hesitation towards a Lifetime network rendition of The Omen and more! Enjoy!

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Podcast Episode 24

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In episode 24 we spend some time with a movie that cost a mere $500 to film and looks like it cost even less, 1971's "The Chooper", also known as "Blood Shack". We then move onto a "bigger" budget production, Bill Hinzman's unabashed $60,000 rip-off of Night of the Living Dead, "Flesheater". We also discuss the trailer and plot reveal of VHS Viral, whether or not a Krampus movie can really work as a straight up horror film, upcoming releases and much much more! Enjoy!

Podcast Episode 23

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For Episode 23 Adam, Mike and Jeff discuss two recently released low budget indie horror films. First is a 2014 holiday slasher throwback, "The Night Before Easter", followed by the 2013 love letter to cheesy 50's b-movies, "Attack of the Gorilla". In addition to our regular reviews we feature an in-depth discussion of 2013's "Contracted", have a tangent filled discussion about what we've been watching, discuss various horror news items, open a box of dread and more! Enjoy!

You can also hear our review of "Attack of the Gorilla!" on the movie's Vimeo page! Just scroll down to the extra features section to find it. http://vimeo.com/ondemand/attackgorilla

Podcast Episode 22

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Episode 22 features reviews of the 2003 low budget mess of a film "Hell Ride" and the 1986 women in prison film "The Naked Cage". We also discuss a slew of news items including recent remake and sequel updates, The Green Inferno trailer and more. Mike also takes some time to tell us about another shitty movie he's been watching. Enjoy!

Podcast Episode 21

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In Episode 21 we review a couple of recently released independent horror films. We start with 2013's 70's throwback "Here Comes the Devil" followed by the low budget slasher comedy "Bloody Bloody Bible Camp". Before our regular reviews we take some time to air our concerns with Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the recently announced Phantasm Ravager. We also talk Pat Robertson's comments on the danger of horror films and why he's an idiot.

You can find Bloody Bloody Bible Camp at bloodybloodybiblecamp.com  and Here Comes the Devil at magnetreleasing.com

Podcast Episode 20.5: Villanelle & The Taking

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In this bonus episode of Midnight Triple Feature we are reviewing two new independent horror films. First is 2012's "Villanelle" which follows a small town detective hunting a serial killer with the help of a recent victim. Next we review 2013's "The Taking". A man and a woman wake up in a forest with little to no memory of how they got there. They must escape before the family that put them there can sacrifice them to their hungry god.

You can find "Villanelle" at villanellemovie.com and "The Taking" at thetakingmovie.com

Fields of the Dead (2014) Review

Our review of the recently released direct to video film "Fields of the Dead" or "The Wretched" as it was titled during its 2008 festival run. 

Directed by:Daniel Iske 

Starring:Mark Booker, Chelsie Hartness, Matt Harwell, Jessica Hotovy, Daniel Iske, Wendy Iske, Melanie Recker

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Zombie Lake - Review

Over the years Nazis and zombies have become inexorably linked together. Why this happened I'm not exactly sure. Maybe it's because Nazis are the greatest example of how evil humankind can be. Their never-ending thirst for conquest and destruction pairs well with a zombie’s never-ending hunger for human flesh. Zombies are the embodiment of pure evil. Like the leaders of fascist Germany, they are stripped of emotion and moral reasoning. Of course it could just be that Nazi zombies are badass. Whatever the reason, the Nazi zombie sub-genre is here to stay and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. There have been some fantastic Nazi zombie movies over the years like Shockwaves and more recently Dead Snow. Of course, as with anything, it has also produced absolute shit like War of the Dead. Unfortunately the film I watched falls into the latter category. That movie is 1981’s Zombie Lake from French directory Jean Rollin.

The movie begins with its only worthwhile quality, gratuitous nudity. The film begins with the opening credits rolling over naked women sunbathing and enjoying a pleasant dip in what the locals refer to as the “Lake of the Damned’. No body part is spared a close-up as we are treated to an underwater view. We also see our first Nazis zombie floating under the water just below her feet. This is one of only a few scenes throughout the whole movie that I really enjoyed. Watching the zombie stalk her and slowly rise up from the scummy water is fun but unfortunately doesn’t set a precedent for the rest of the movie.