1/3 of the
way through, and 2012 is shaping up nicely! I have the distinct privilege of
reviewing so many indie horror films on NerdRemix, that it becomes a blur
sometimes. Thankfully, there’s those certain films that just stand out and
become the yardstick by which everything else is measured.
Michigan
whack job, Tom Berdinski’s “Noirmageddon: A Mark Anvil Thriller” is an amazing
short films that blends so many genres, and gives so many nods to classic films
that viewing it feels almost like slipping into a comfortable pair of jeans. I
thought last year’s “The Giant Rubber Monster Movie” was nearly perfect, but “Noirmageddon”,
in my mind, surpasses it. The scary part is that Berd is currently producing two
films and the fucker keeps getting better! I’m particularly stoked about “House
With a Morgue” the 4th (?) installment of “The Italian Zombie Movie”.
I also
really, really enjoyed Douglas Schulze’s “Mimesis”—a fucking brutal film that
breathes new life into the stale ass trend of NOTLD reference films. Expert
pacing, a great cast, and actual film
making craft!! I can’t wait to see what’s next from these guys!!
Mike O’Mahoney
also scored big with the hilarious “Sloppy the Psychotic”, cheesy, gory, and
pissing all over every self imposed horror taboo, “Sloppy” is impossible to
watch without laughing your ass off!! Best enjoyed with a beer in hand, if this
film offends you, you’re truly too old and stuffy to be watching an indie
horror film (so get a grip you whiny bitch!).
I also got
to check out yet another segment of the upcoming “Psycho
Street” anthology, “Anti-Bodies”—wow!! Director
Patrick Desmond really pushes the envelope with this jacked up tale of sex,
blood, and terror! Incredibly sick performances by the entire cast
(particularly Kaylee Williams) and shudder inducing set-pieces have got me
jonesing to review the whole thing!!
On the
convention front, I briefly attended HorrorHound Magazine’s Columbus,
Ohio show a few weeks ago. I told myself I
wouldn’t attend another HHW after my experience in Cincy in 2010—great guests,
lousy venue, layout and crowd control. Columbus
was more of the same—good and bad---but I did get to hang out with the
MuscleWolf guys (along with the above mentioned Kaylee Williams and Patrick
Desmond), Marv Blauvelt is always a blast to hang with! I finally got to meet
my amazing “internet friend” Jessica Cameron, and chatted with Blake Powell and
the “Midnite Mausoleum” ladies, JABB Pictures’ Jason Hoover, Casie Baun, and
Cam Scott—so, in summation, great people, lousy venue/planning.
Absolutely
looking forward to Motor City Nightmares this month! It’s always a great con,
perfect size, awesome atmosphere, and great guests!! This year they have most
of the guests from last year (but no April & JimmyO or Monique Dupree—this sucks
out loud!) and the added attraction of Doug Bradley, Sid Haig, PJ Soles, the
incredibly hot Tiffany Shepis and my personal hero DEBBIE ROCHON!!!!! Also can’t
wait to re-connect with Berdinski & Amy Lynes, and to talk “Sloppy” with
Mike O’Mahoney! See you there!! Hoping to bring some fabulous NerdRemix prizes
for you nut-jobs!!
Enjoy bitches-keep the beers cold and the movies gory!!
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