18 August 2010 - Piranhas Eat Shelter Puppies in 3D!

You read it here first, folks! In a story that is being squashed by the mainstream media, piranhas not only attack sweater puppies, but also shelter puppies! Horrors!

If this story were to break, it would definitely hurt the opening weekend of the Piranha franchise remake reboot. Are the major news media outlets being paid off by the producers of Piranha 3-D to keep this story quiet? Is this just bullshit completely made up by me to get you to go adopt a shelter animal? We may never know the answers to these questions.

As there is a possibility that I may be right, however sleight that may be, drop by your local shelter today. There are some wonderful animals there that just need a good home. The best dog I ever had came from the shelter – at least that part of this story is true. If you're thinking of getting a pet, please check a shelter first.

To reward you for reading my PSA, I present an image from the original Roger Corman/Joe Dante man-eating fish flick - Piranha. After clicking on the cute puppy and checking out the ASPCA, click on the swimmer in distress. The linked image is NSFW, so be forewarned.

Save the puppies! Both shelter and sweater.

11 August 2010 - A Horror Film Festival We're Missing. Drats!

This coming weekend brings yet another horror film festival that will not be attended by any Sandman Cinema staff. I can assure you, I'm more disappointed than you are. In fact, this one looks entertaining enough that I wanted to attended myself.

Part of Atlanta's Independent Film Month, the Atlanta Horror Film Festival is three days of non-stop, low budget horror movies. At $35 for an all access pass, the price is hard to beat.

While drowning my sorrows in a pint, I perused the schedule to see what gems I'd be missing. I don't suggest that to anyone that can't make it. It's just depressing. But, I digress. I found a Canadian gem that I will do my best to get a copy of for review - Werewolf Fever.

The plot is pretty simple, the employees of the Kingburger Drive-In eatery are left to wait for the delivery driver. The problem is, he turns out to be a werewolf. I'm sure burgers aren't the only things on the menu tonight!

From the promotional photos, looks like it should be a fun show. Some gore, some babes, and an amok werewolf. Although the creature looks more like a werecat than a werwolf (photos at right), the costume looks pretty good. Besides, who can resist a movie with the tag line, “It's babes, brawn and burgers versus fur, fangs, and fury in this action-packed monster thriller.”

Atlanta Horror Film Festival
Werewolf Fever Movie

4 August 2010 - Caddyshack Turns 30

In a move that was blatantly devised to make some people feel old, the 80s comedy classic, Caddyshack just turned 30. Originally released on July 25, 1980, it's one of the few films that seems to be passed down from one generation to the next.

To celebrate this historic occasion, Warner Home Video has released a 30th Anniversary copy of the movie on Blu-Ray and DVD. The DVD has been remastered and is now in widescreen, though I'm unaware of any extra features. The Blu-Ray includes a full-lengthCaddyshack: The Inside Story feature that I found to be very interesting. Apparently, the impromptu cast parties were the stuff of legend.

On a sad note, Dan Resin died on August 2nd. Resin portrayed the "hip" Dr. Beeper who asked the 420 group to, "Hey, man, save me a poke." Resin also played the Ty-D-Bol Man on television. Back in the days when people had no choice but to sit through commercials.

Let's not forget the lovely eye candy provided by Cindy Morgan, pictured top-left with an NSFW picture linked, who portrayed Lacey Underall. The type of girl everyone loves to meet. I thought this would be a big year for her, but she has been left out of the Tron remake. She has been included in some events promoting the film, they couldn't work her in? What the hell? Since 13 won't be topless, that's another remake I'll be missing. Who needs big budget pictures anyway?

28 July 2010 - Fright Night Film Fest Weekend

It's officially Fright Night Film Fest weekend in Louisville, KY. As I'm already going to be on the road, I plan on stopping by sometime on Saturday. If you spot me, come over and mention that you're a fan of the site and get FREE Sandman Cinema swag. I'm only bringing one box, so when it's gone, it's gone.

Looks like it's going to be a good show. I hope in there to check out some of the 35MM drive-in movies. That's a treat you don't get to do anymore And the fact they're screening Death Race 2000, is awesome! And I will definitely be making a trip to the reunion tables. There are some names that I've never seen at any convention in those line-ups.

I will be missing the awards ceremony. Not a good thing, as I would like to see Roger Corman accepting his lifetime achievement award. But, I'm sure he'll be around the main floor. Shout Factory! will be selling some of their new Roger Corman Classics Collection, I'm sure. I'll be looking to see if they have any advance copies of Humanoids from the Deep. Classic Corman action for sure.

21 July 2010 - This Is Not A Comic-Con Report

Tragically, there is not one single representative of Sandman Cinema at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego. So, we won't be having any scoops or swag from there to giveaway. But, you can't have everything. I guess.

I'll also take the time to apologize for not having a blog entry last week. I got some bug, probably from a seedy establishment that won't be named, and that bastard knocked me off my feet all week. I guess Guinness doesn't kill 100% of germs and bacteria after all.

Finally, as a congratulations to Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox, a behind the scenes image of her from Jennifer's Body. The picture has really been reloaded because I got some emails whining about me taking it down. My first reaction was, "Why didn't you download it the first time it was up?" But, what the hell? Oh, yes, those are pasties. Don't get too excited. There you go, boys. And girls. I never leave out the ladies.

7 July 2010 - This Years Brings Re-Spit On Your Grave

Currently scheduled for a September release date is Stephen R. Monroe's remake of the 1978 Camille Keaton revenge flick, I Spit On Your Grave.

The original, also known as Day of the Woman, features Jennifer (Keaton) Hills taking revenge on the men who turned her writing retreat into a nightmare of gang-rape and humiliation. It's a cult classic known as much for it's full nudity as it is for it's brutal scenes of rape and murder. The question is, "What elements from the original will be in the remake and what won't?"

I'm not overly familiar w/ the director's work, aside from the used-to-be-SciFi Channel movies and It Waits. The latter being only so-so. Add to this my only seeing Sarah Butler, who's filling Keaton's role, in Flu Bird HOrror. I really wasn't sure what to expect.

News from the premiere are in and this remake sounds just as twisted, gory, and naked as the original. At the time of the showing, the film had yet to be rated. Word is they're going for an R, so I imagine what ends up in theaters will be cut to a certain extent. However, the official website is showing "unrated," so the Blu-Rays and DVDs should leave everything intact.

Until we can check it out in theaters, here's a few goodies to whet your whistle. You can snag the teaser poster on the right and check out the trailer below. Enjoy!

29 June 2010 - Help! SyFy Channel Out of Ideas For Crappy Movies

Showing signs that someone over at the SciFi, I mean, SlyFly Channel reads the Sandman Cinema Blog, they are going to let the masses write an upcoming SciFi, (dammit!), SyFy Channel Original Movie. Huzzah!

In a previous post, I remarked how the plots in all of their movies were the same - they just had a different creature, or creatures, every week. The head honchos must be visiting the site, as they seem to agree with me. Not wanting to tax their writers, they've decided to team-up with IGN and launch a B Movie Mogul voting campaign. That way, the viewers can take all the blame. Isn't that the American Way?

You won't get to pitch any ideas. They've already narrowed the plot down to three. And the nominess are:

• Bermuda Triangle: When the President's plane goes down in the Bermuda Triangle, a rescue force discovers that the cause of unexplained disappearances is not an electromagnetic force or weather anomalies - it's a monstrous alien creature. (I knew they'd have to throw a giant creature in there somewhere.)
• Roswell: In 1947, something crash-landed in the desert near Roswell, New Mexico. Pieces of the strange craft were found, photographed and quickly confiscated by the U.S. government - but no one ever talks about the living creature that was recovered from the site. (Wait a minute. Another creature?)
• 2012: On December 21st in the last year of the Mayan calendar, something thought long dead rises to live again - and that means trouble for civilization. (Finally, no creature. Unless it's an undead creature.)

Will this venture to appease the masses work? I'm holding off on the that. Although, odds do seem to be against it. Let's face it, two heads may be better than one, but more than quickly turns into a mob. And mob mentality doesn't hold up under close scrutiny.

In the meantime, why not be part of the confusion? Go over and get your vote in before August 6th. After that they'll move onto the next phase. Writing the script. Oh yeah.

22 June 2010 - Beware the Los Angeles Ripper

A teaser for the Craig McIntyre flick Los Angeles Ripper appeared on YouTube. Not exactly sure what they're trying to illicit from this. The teaser is a mix of bad camera angles and some fairly bad editing. I'm hoping this isn't indicative of the movie itself.

It may be a good Friday night drinking selection. In one scene, you can actually see the shadow of either the camera or sound guy - probably the same person - slowly cross the actors. That's always good for a laugh. One of the girls we only see from behind, I think, and that behind barely fits in the screen. Don't sit too close to the screen or you could be injured.

Judge for yourself by watching below. If you're at work, you'll need to turn down the sound as an F-bomb is dropped toward the beginning.