Wolfman Vs. Frankenstein. Freddy Vs. Jason. Alien Vs. Predator. Dollman Vs. Demonic Toys. And now we can add Sadako V Kayako (the monsters from The Ring and The Grudge, respectively) to the pantheon of horror movie beat-em-ups. Not only that, but we now have a new trailer that shows these two J-horror icons duking it out: Holy shit does that look as goofy as it does awesome. Honestly, that crappy pop-rock... Read More...
- 1/10/2017
- by Damion Damaske
- JoBlo.com
I completely missed out on the cult classic Puppet Master film franchise growing up, but knowing that it comes from the mind of B-movie maven Charles Band — the same guy behind movies like Trancers, Dollman vs. Demonic Toys, and The Gingerdead Man — tells me pretty much everything I need to know. The franchise contains eleven movies so far and has been dormant since 2012, but a press release just informed me that Bone Tomahawk writer/director S. Craig Zahler has come on board to write a new movie called Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich that's intended to kick off a new Puppet Master universe.
Charles Band is executive producing, while Bone Tomahawk's Dallas Sonnier and Jack Heller will produce alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers) and Mark Vahradian. No director has been hired yet.
"We couldn’t be more excited to take the series in a new direction while embracing...
Charles Band is executive producing, while Bone Tomahawk's Dallas Sonnier and Jack Heller will produce alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers) and Mark Vahradian. No director has been hired yet.
"We couldn’t be more excited to take the series in a new direction while embracing...
- 5/2/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Shared, multi-franchise universes are all the rage right now, with many studios jumping on board to milk the cash cow. Cinelinx takes a look back at the five best combine universes in film.
The Avengers have made shared universes the big film craze of recent years. DC/Warner Bros. is planning to copy Marvel/Disney’s unified universe success with their own cross-franchise world, anchored by the Justice League. Disney is also spreading out its Star Wars universe, with annual solo films alternating between the main franchise and spin-offs featuring characters like Obi-Wan, Yoda and Boba Fett. Universal Studios has begun building their own monster-verse, starting with Dracula Untold. Fox is planning to merge their X-Men/Fantastic Four franchises. Paramount is looking at sequels and spin-offs to the Transformers series, making it into a multi-franchise story. Sony is toying with the idea of a combined universe built around the legend of Robin Hood,...
The Avengers have made shared universes the big film craze of recent years. DC/Warner Bros. is planning to copy Marvel/Disney’s unified universe success with their own cross-franchise world, anchored by the Justice League. Disney is also spreading out its Star Wars universe, with annual solo films alternating between the main franchise and spin-offs featuring characters like Obi-Wan, Yoda and Boba Fett. Universal Studios has begun building their own monster-verse, starting with Dracula Untold. Fox is planning to merge their X-Men/Fantastic Four franchises. Paramount is looking at sequels and spin-offs to the Transformers series, making it into a multi-franchise story. Sony is toying with the idea of a combined universe built around the legend of Robin Hood,...
- 4/5/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Stars: Paul Hipp, Martha Quinn, Aaron Lustig, Charlie Spradling, Ian Patrick Williams | Written by Jackson Barr | Directed by Ted Nicolaou
I’m a bad Full Moon fan. I really am… I can now cross Bad Channels off my list of Full Moon flicks I know of but haven’t seen.
Yet another collaboration between Charles Band and his Subspecies director Ted Nicolaou, Bad Channels tells the story of Dangerous Dan (Hipp) a newly employed DJ at Kdul who is returning to the airwaves after a six month suspension by the FCC for a stunt he pulled while on the air. Covering Dan’s return to the airwaves is Lisa Cummings (Quinn) who doesn’t trust Dan and thinks he’s a hoax. She becomes the butt of his jokes when she spots a UFO landing near the radio station and Dan is quick to laugh until the alien breaks into Kdul.
I’m a bad Full Moon fan. I really am… I can now cross Bad Channels off my list of Full Moon flicks I know of but haven’t seen.
Yet another collaboration between Charles Band and his Subspecies director Ted Nicolaou, Bad Channels tells the story of Dangerous Dan (Hipp) a newly employed DJ at Kdul who is returning to the airwaves after a six month suspension by the FCC for a stunt he pulled while on the air. Covering Dan’s return to the airwaves is Lisa Cummings (Quinn) who doesn’t trust Dan and thinks he’s a hoax. She becomes the butt of his jokes when she spots a UFO landing near the radio station and Dan is quick to laugh until the alien breaks into Kdul.
- 3/14/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Day
Written by Luke Passmore
Directed by Doug Aarniokoski
2011, USA
The Day delivers on the thrills one expects: splatter kills, seat-crunching suspense and visceral action set pieces are delivered in meaty portions guaranteed to have audiences screaming and clapping. Director Doug Aarniokoski, who served as an assistant and second unit director on films ranging from Dollman vs. Demonic Toys to From Dusk Till Dawn, crafts a sparse, lean take on the siege horror tale, set against the backdrop of a ragtag group of survivors making their way across a sketchy, post-apocalyptic stretch of the U.S.
Dominic Monaghan (of Lost and The Lord of the Rings fame), brings here a lo-fi star power to his role as the clear-headed leader who is guiding a group of five (formerly twelve) weapon-clad survivors including Shawn Ashmore, Shannyn Sossaman, Cory Hardrict and standout Ashley Bell (in a scene-stealing role as stoic and feral newcomer to the group,...
Written by Luke Passmore
Directed by Doug Aarniokoski
2011, USA
The Day delivers on the thrills one expects: splatter kills, seat-crunching suspense and visceral action set pieces are delivered in meaty portions guaranteed to have audiences screaming and clapping. Director Doug Aarniokoski, who served as an assistant and second unit director on films ranging from Dollman vs. Demonic Toys to From Dusk Till Dawn, crafts a sparse, lean take on the siege horror tale, set against the backdrop of a ragtag group of survivors making their way across a sketchy, post-apocalyptic stretch of the U.S.
Dominic Monaghan (of Lost and The Lord of the Rings fame), brings here a lo-fi star power to his role as the clear-headed leader who is guiding a group of five (formerly twelve) weapon-clad survivors including Shawn Ashmore, Shannyn Sossaman, Cory Hardrict and standout Ashley Bell (in a scene-stealing role as stoic and feral newcomer to the group,...
- 8/31/2012
- by Gregory Ashman
- SoundOnSight
Full Moon Features recently announced that more of their cult horror titles would be released on Blu-ray. The first batch includes the first three Puppet Master movies available on Blu-ray individually or in a three-disc set. We have release details, plus a look at the HD-remastered trailers for all three films.
For over thirty years Charles Band has been creating modern day horror classics such as Puppetmaster, Trancers and Subspecies. According to Charles Band, Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Features, “After testing the Blu-ray market with the original Puppetmaster, and Subspecies, Full moon will move forward with additional Blu-ray releases of the best selling titles in the Full Moon catalog. The fan response has been overwhelming in support of Blu-ray, and they are demanding more. Featuring wide-screen 16:9 fully remastered picture and sound, these transfers have never looked more beautiful, and we’ll re-release the titles on DVD as well.
For over thirty years Charles Band has been creating modern day horror classics such as Puppetmaster, Trancers and Subspecies. According to Charles Band, Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Features, “After testing the Blu-ray market with the original Puppetmaster, and Subspecies, Full moon will move forward with additional Blu-ray releases of the best selling titles in the Full Moon catalog. The fan response has been overwhelming in support of Blu-ray, and they are demanding more. Featuring wide-screen 16:9 fully remastered picture and sound, these transfers have never looked more beautiful, and we’ll re-release the titles on DVD as well.
- 8/25/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Full Moon Entertainment has unveiled its remastered Blu-Ray versions of Puppet Master, Puppet Master II and Puppet Master III, and we have the details, along with three remastered trailers giving a taste at what has been done to improve each film. There’s also a promise of more horror films coming from the company.
Here’s the press release from the company:
On September 18th, 2012, the premiere Full Moon Blu-ray releases will be the first three Puppet Master films, available individually and as a three-disc set. Subsequent releases will include sequels from the Subspecies and Trancers franchises, as well as classic films directed by Stuart Gordon such as Pit and the Pendulum starring Lance Henkrisen and Castle Freak starring Jeffrey Combs.
Other Full Moon classics seeing release on Blu-ray for the first time include Dollman and Dollman vs. The Demonic Toys starring Tim Thomerson, Vampire Journals, Doctor Mordrid, Demonic Toys,...
Here’s the press release from the company:
On September 18th, 2012, the premiere Full Moon Blu-ray releases will be the first three Puppet Master films, available individually and as a three-disc set. Subsequent releases will include sequels from the Subspecies and Trancers franchises, as well as classic films directed by Stuart Gordon such as Pit and the Pendulum starring Lance Henkrisen and Castle Freak starring Jeffrey Combs.
Other Full Moon classics seeing release on Blu-ray for the first time include Dollman and Dollman vs. The Demonic Toys starring Tim Thomerson, Vampire Journals, Doctor Mordrid, Demonic Toys,...
- 8/23/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Full Moon Entertainment is on the verge of releasing the remastered Blu-ray versions of the original Puppet Master, Puppet Master II, and Puppet Master III; and to celebrate their arrival, they've unleashed brand new trailers for each!
From the Press Release:
On September 18th, 2012, the premiere Full Moon Blu-ray releases will be the first three Puppet Master films, available individually and as a three-disc set. Subsequent releases will include sequels from the Subspecies and Trancers franchises, as well as classic films directed by Stuart Gordon such as Pit and the Pendulum starring Lance Henkrisen and Castle Freak starring Jeffrey Combs.
Other Full Moon classics seeing release on Blu-ray for the first time include Dollman and Dollman vs. The Demonic Toys starring Tim Thomerson, Vampire Journals, Doctor Mordrid, Demonic Toys, Head of the Family and more to be announced later in 2012. They will be available for the low price of only...
From the Press Release:
On September 18th, 2012, the premiere Full Moon Blu-ray releases will be the first three Puppet Master films, available individually and as a three-disc set. Subsequent releases will include sequels from the Subspecies and Trancers franchises, as well as classic films directed by Stuart Gordon such as Pit and the Pendulum starring Lance Henkrisen and Castle Freak starring Jeffrey Combs.
Other Full Moon classics seeing release on Blu-ray for the first time include Dollman and Dollman vs. The Demonic Toys starring Tim Thomerson, Vampire Journals, Doctor Mordrid, Demonic Toys, Head of the Family and more to be announced later in 2012. They will be available for the low price of only...
- 8/22/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
After testing the waters with Blu-ray versions of Puppet Master and Subspecies, Full Moon has announced that they are working on bringing more of their horror catalog to Blu-ray. The first new release includes the first three Puppet Master films:
Press Release: For over thirty years Charles Band has been creating modern day horror classics such as Puppetmaster, Trancers and Subspecies. According to Charles Band, Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Features, “After testing the Blu-ray market with the original Puppetmaster, and Subspecies, Full moon will move forward with additional Blu-ray releases of the best selling titles in the Full Moon catalog. The fan response has been overwhelming in support of Blu-ray, and they are demanding more. Featuring wide-screen 16:9 fully remastered picture and sound, these transfers have never looked more beautiful, and we’ll re-release the titles on DVD as well.”
On September 18th, 2012, the premiere Full Moon Blu-ray...
Press Release: For over thirty years Charles Band has been creating modern day horror classics such as Puppetmaster, Trancers and Subspecies. According to Charles Band, Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Features, “After testing the Blu-ray market with the original Puppetmaster, and Subspecies, Full moon will move forward with additional Blu-ray releases of the best selling titles in the Full Moon catalog. The fan response has been overwhelming in support of Blu-ray, and they are demanding more. Featuring wide-screen 16:9 fully remastered picture and sound, these transfers have never looked more beautiful, and we’ll re-release the titles on DVD as well.”
On September 18th, 2012, the premiere Full Moon Blu-ray...
- 7/23/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
There's nothing like a good old fashioned Full Moon feature to conjure up the chills and laughs of days gone by. The studio announced today that even more of its library is going high-def! I'm clearing a spot for Castle Freak right now!
From the Press Release
For over thirty years Charles Band has been creating modern day horror classics such as Puppetmaster, Trancers and Subspecies. According to Charles Band, Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Features, “After testing the Blu-ray market with the original Puppetmaster, and Subspecies, Full moon will move forward with additional Blu-ray releases of the best selling titles in the Full Moon catalog. The fan response has been overwhelming in support of Blu-ray, and they are demanding more. Featuring wide-screen 16:9 fully remastered picture and sound, these transfers have never looked more beautiful, and we’ll re-release the titles on DVD as well.”
On September 18th,...
From the Press Release
For over thirty years Charles Band has been creating modern day horror classics such as Puppetmaster, Trancers and Subspecies. According to Charles Band, Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Features, “After testing the Blu-ray market with the original Puppetmaster, and Subspecies, Full moon will move forward with additional Blu-ray releases of the best selling titles in the Full Moon catalog. The fan response has been overwhelming in support of Blu-ray, and they are demanding more. Featuring wide-screen 16:9 fully remastered picture and sound, these transfers have never looked more beautiful, and we’ll re-release the titles on DVD as well.”
On September 18th,...
- 6/28/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The Day
Written by Luke Passmore
Directed by Doug Aarniokoski
2011, USA
The Day delivers on the thrills one expects from a Midnight Madness screening: splatter kills, seat-crunching suspense and visceral action set pieces are delivered in meaty portions guaranteed to have audiences screaming and clapping. Director Doug Aarniokoski, who served as an assistant and second unit director on films ranging from Dollman vs. Demonic Toys to From Dusk Till Dawn, crafts a sparse, lean take on the siege horror tale, set against the backdrop of a ragtag group of survivors making their way across a sketchy, post-apocalyptic stretch of the U.S.
Dominic Monaghan (of Lost and The Lord of the Rings fame), brings here a lo-fi star power to his role as the clear-headed leader who is guiding a group of five (formerly twelve) weapon-clad survivors including Shawn Ashmore, Shannyn Sossaman, Cory Hardrict and standout Ashley Bell (in a...
Written by Luke Passmore
Directed by Doug Aarniokoski
2011, USA
The Day delivers on the thrills one expects from a Midnight Madness screening: splatter kills, seat-crunching suspense and visceral action set pieces are delivered in meaty portions guaranteed to have audiences screaming and clapping. Director Doug Aarniokoski, who served as an assistant and second unit director on films ranging from Dollman vs. Demonic Toys to From Dusk Till Dawn, crafts a sparse, lean take on the siege horror tale, set against the backdrop of a ragtag group of survivors making their way across a sketchy, post-apocalyptic stretch of the U.S.
Dominic Monaghan (of Lost and The Lord of the Rings fame), brings here a lo-fi star power to his role as the clear-headed leader who is guiding a group of five (formerly twelve) weapon-clad survivors including Shawn Ashmore, Shannyn Sossaman, Cory Hardrict and standout Ashley Bell (in a...
- 9/23/2011
- by Gregory Ashman
- SoundOnSight
My decision to explore director William Butler’s highly-anticipated killer doll opus “Demonic Toys: Personal Demons” was based solely on nostalgia alone. Having been a Full Moon Entertainment fan for nearly 20 years now, slipping back into this Charles Band-inspired universe after an extended hiatus was oddly comforting, like a warm, friendly blanket taken directly from a stylish cinematic dryer. Naturally, my opinion of the picture is incredibly biased, as I’m the proud owner of the entire “Demonic Toys” series, including that insipid “Dollman vs. Demonic Toys” endeavor released in 1993. If that’s not devotion, then you need to invest in a dictionary, my friend. Pronto. Butler, who many genre fiends may remember from “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” and Tom Savini’s questionable remake of “Night of the Living Dead”, seems to have done his homework, as “Demonic Toys: Personal Demons” looks and feels like...
- 7/4/2011
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
If you have Netflix and are a horror fan in need of something to watch this Labor Day weekend, one look at this gargantuan list I compiled of the new terror titles Netflix has added for instant streaming in just the first three days of this month should keep you busy until Labor Day next year. You'll find something for everyone, from older titles to recent releases, famous to obscure, classic to not-so-classic, monsters to maniacs - you name it.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
- 9/3/2010
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Old-school Full Moon fans rejoice! Several malicious dolls and weird characters you grew up with are returning quite soon…and in a castle you may well remember.
It’s no secret that Charles Band, head honcho of all things Full Moon, is resurrecting his favorite franchise icons. We’ve previously reported on Band’s continuing efforts regarding Bride Of The Head Of The Family and the Gingerdead Man series. And now, with the help of regular scripter Silvia St. Croix and FX man Gage Munster, Band is bringing more Demonic Toys, Killer EYEs and a new crop of terrible toys called Skull Heads your way.
“I’m really excited, because Charles is going back to the old style that he used to do in his films, like shooting in Italy,” St. Croix, who has taken on writing and directing responsibilities on Demonic Toys 2: Personal Demons, tells Fango. “I’m...
It’s no secret that Charles Band, head honcho of all things Full Moon, is resurrecting his favorite franchise icons. We’ve previously reported on Band’s continuing efforts regarding Bride Of The Head Of The Family and the Gingerdead Man series. And now, with the help of regular scripter Silvia St. Croix and FX man Gage Munster, Band is bringing more Demonic Toys, Killer EYEs and a new crop of terrible toys called Skull Heads your way.
“I’m really excited, because Charles is going back to the old style that he used to do in his films, like shooting in Italy,” St. Croix, who has taken on writing and directing responsibilities on Demonic Toys 2: Personal Demons, tells Fango. “I’m...
- 2/10/2009
- Fangoria
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