13 Hours (2010) Review by: Ted "Ritualistic" Brown

Sarah Tyler (Isabella Calthorpe) returns to her troubled family home in the isolated countryside, for a much put-off visit. As a storm rages outside, Sarah, her family and friends shore up for the night, cut off from the outside world. But something comes out of the driving rain and darkness, something that holds a dark secret so devastating that, in one night, it could wipe out the entire family in "13 hours".

What a perfect movie for Halloween, this film was precisely what I needed to get me into the holiday spirit. Thanks to a mind blowing script and some truly breath taking practical special effects "13 Hours" is a must see, and for a lot of you I believe it will end up earning a spot on your DVD shelves.

The Liberal Dead Interviews One of The Book of Zombie's Directors Scott Kragelund

I'm sure it is pretty easy to see that we here at The Liberal Dead, are in fact very large fans of the zombie sub-genre. When I first laid my eyes on "The Book of Zombie" and read the synopsis I was beyond intrigued and found myself thinking "How does one kill a Mormon zombie?" After finally seeing the film, I was totally blown away and the same night contacted the director and writer Scott Kragelund. Who was cool enough to agree to give us some of his time to answer some questions for you readers, without further delay I present to you Scott Kragelund, a name you better get used to seeing if "The Book of Zombie" is just the beginning of the genius hidden in this man's brain.

Luster (2010) Review by: Ted "Ritualistic" Brown

Thomas Luster (Andrew Howard) is a troubled businessman who tries to make sense of a life being driven out-of-control by a force closer to home than he first realizes. After battling an never ending case of Insomnia he turns to medication to induce sleep, when he starts to notice things are spiraling out of control as mysterious letters start to appear Thomas will find himself in a twisted tale of murder, madness and mayhem in the bizarre and terrifying "Luster".

When you hear the name Adam Mason followed by Andrew Howard, you instantly are filled with this sudden realization that you are in for a treat, it is almost the same feeling you get Christmas morning as a child, when you look over at your clock and take in what day it is, at least that is how I feel every time I find out they are working together on another project and it was no different when I heard the news that "Luster" was in the works.

Horror Happy Hour: Aaah! Zombies Video Review by Dave and Krys Caroleo

 

Horror Happy Hour: Long Pigs Video Review by Dave and Krys Caroleo

 

The Liberal Dead "The Darkness Within" DVD Giveaway!!!

It's time again for another Liberal Dead Giveaway! This time we are doing things a bit different and pure luck is not going to be enough! We have for you readers three copies of "The Darkness Within" special edition DVDs, as you know we here at Liberal Dead have been highly recommending this movie since it landed in our mailbox. So want to know how you can walk away with one of these awesome DVDs?

Let Me In (2010) Review by: Shawn Savage

"Let Me In" is the American remake to the Swedish phenomenon "Let The Right One In". I'll be the first to admit that I've had it up to my asshole with this remake bullshit. At this point it seems like 3 out of every 5 new trailers that premieres is for another goddamn remake. It's getting old, and very rarely are the end products even worth mentioning. "Let Me In" is one of those rare occasions where not only is it worth mentioning, It's worth recommending. Despite a few moments of pure Americanization, the film basically unfolds in the same manner.

The story follows Owen, a lonely kid, going through the nasty divorce of his parents at home, and constant bullying at school. While spying on his neighbors one day, he notices Abby, played by the amazing Chloe Moretz(Kick-Ass). Abby is a strange girl, walking barefoot through the snow with what Owen can only assume is her dad. After a few awkward encounters, the two become infatuated with one another, and from here, the story really sinks it's teeth in you.

Nightmare Aka Atmosfear (Video Board Game) (1991) review by: Adam "Mudman" Bezecny

One of the dictionary definitions of the word “movie”—blatantly the most valuable word of all in film criticism, for it is via this definition that we as critics do our work—is, “A sequence of photographs projected onto a screen with sufficient rapidity as to create the illusion of motion and continuity.” Therefore, theoretically, anything that you watch on a TV or screen, whether it’s part of a show, or something that you watch on tape or DVD or Blu-Ray, is, at least in part, a movie.

Right?

I’m seeking justification because this review makes me feel like I’m cheating.
Is Nightmare a movie? Well, it’s on a screen. It moves, with certain (albeit questionable) movement and continuity. I say questionable simply through the merit of its lack of a true plot. Maybe that’s what makes it a gem. And maybe its status as a gem makes me insane. And my status as a madman makes you all equally insane. There’s a cliff in the future for all of us.

Night of the Demons (2009) Review by: Ted "Ritualistic" Brown

A group of friends attend a Halloween party held in one of the most notorious mansions in New Orleans, where eight years ago, six people disappeared without a trace, and the owner was found hanging from a noose, as the night progress they find themselves fighting for their own lives from the same evil spirits that claimed the lives of the six missing people years ago in the remake of the 1988 horror classic "Night of the Demons"

As a fan of the original film and also a known fan of Edward Furlong I had been looking forward to viewing this film for some time now, and after watching it I must say I'm pleased. This is a perfect Halloween get together movie to watch with a group of friends, made to watch while munching down on snacks and having some laughs, it sticks to the tried and true, modus operandi of a authentic 80s style sleazy comedy horror flick tits, drugs, and gore, what more could one ask for?

Ozone! Attack of the Redneck Mutants (1986) Review by: Adam "Mudman" Bezecny

There are things in this world that make me angry—when people insult my family or my politics; when people stab me in the back; when I lose a girl to some jerk-ass…Although you wouldn’t be able to tell from just the printed word, I can get pretty passionate about my anger. That’s why…

Argh!

Two years! Two years I spend looking for a DVD-R of Matt Devlen’s Ozone! Attack of the Redneck Mutants! You know, the sister movie to The Abomination? I finally find one that’s affordable. I buy it, and what do I get? A cheap zombie movie that’s not funny, not scary, and just downright gross. The sleaze bucket has hit the deck again and this time it got broken, spilling its floppy, slimy contents over everyone involved.

Cherry Tree Lane (2010) Review by: Shawn Savage

"Cherry Tree Lane" is going to split audiences. It's being sold as an entry into the torture genre, and being compared to the likes of Funny Games, but truth be told, it's everything but. A solid script, grounded in reality, and some immaculate cinematography elevate this to the top of the pack when it comes to films of the like.

The story focuses on a normal family, settling in after a long day at work to dinner in front of the TV. Soon, a buzz of the doorbell will change their lives forever. A group of teenage thugs have forced their way into the couples home, and are holding them at gunpoint. Apparently, their son has snitched on one of their friends, causing him to go to prison, and they're there to show him how they feel about that.

My Soul To Take (2010) review by: Ted "Ritualistic" Brown

A serial killer returns to his hometown to stalk seven children who share the same birthday as the date he was allegedly put to rest in Wes Craven's "My Soul To Take".

As a kid growing up the name Wes Craven was always on the tip of my tongue, the master mind behind such iconic films and franchises as "A Nightmare On Elm Street", "The People Under The Stairs", and "The Last House On The Left", so clearly when I heard he was making a return to the teen scream / slasher genre that made him so famous, I was intrigued.

Kid Friendly Horror: The Hole (2009) review by: Ted "Ritualistic" Brown

A pair of brothers stumble upon a mysterious hole in their basement that leads to the darkest corridors of their fears and nightmares in "The Hole" from horror icon Joe Dante. In their basement the two brothers discover a bottomless hole that manifests you're deepest fears, a fun and chill inducing paranormal tale that is sure to leave even the most diehard horror fans pleased.

Joe Dante once again proves why he deserves to be considered one of the greatest horror directors to practice the craft with "The Hole"; it's visually breathtaking and takes you on epic journey, thanks to a truly entertaining and solid script. As a long time fan of Joe Dante, I was very excited when I heard about this film and as I watched the story unfold in front of me, quickly I found myself taken back to my own childhood, flashbacks of sitting in front of the television watching reruns of "Tales From The Crypt" and other horror shows like "Twilight Zone" and "Monsters".

The Rig (2010) Allergic to Sea Monsters by: Shawn Savage

Somebody out there, at one point or another, did a huge favor for William Forsythe. That is the only thing that I can fathom that caused him to lend his talents to this film. Don't be fooled by his top billing, and the fact that his name is plastered in bold font on the front of the artwork, he's only in the film for about 5 minutes total. Yes, he brings his usual charm to the role, but the script is so ridiculous that even he had trouble spitting out some of these lines.

"The Rig" is a straight to video monster movie crapfest. I had fairly low expectations going in, so the fact that it failed to meet even that should scare away even the most avid of fans of SyFy's monster mash-ups. The story follows a skeleton crew aboard a deep sea oil rig. A storm has caused them to evacuate all non-essential personnel. As they crew buckles down for a long night at sea. Soon it becomes apparent that someone, or something is stalking and killing them one by one.

Horror Happy Hour: Grimm Love Video Review by: Dave and Krys Caroleo