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Why Vampires Shouldn't Sparkle

Now, before everyone starts screaming that this joke is old and tired, let me just say that there is a reason why the title is as it is. Because it's not just "Twilight" that's guilty of a sin against horror.  It's any book, movie, or game that tries to humanize monsters. Vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc are monsters for a reason.  They are cursed creatures- meant to symbolize the darkest parts of our Society and ourselves. Vampires symbolize the parasitic, greedy, lustful, cold hearted parts of Society.  They are predators that prey on the innocent in order to survive.  They lust for the life blood of those around them, seeing mortals as nothing more than cattle- contemptuous because the living have souls, while they are souless, empty shells greedily trying to fill themselves up with life. Kinda like a large corporation or government when you think about it. Vampires are supposed to have no soul (part of being cursed and undead), they're miss

Dark Fall: Lights Out (2002)

In the world of movies and books, sequels are seldom as original or enjoyable as the first installment.  The same can be said of video games ... You are a cartographer in 1912 sent to map out a piece of dangerous coastline.  Finding a lighthouse nearby, you become wrapped up in an investigation to find out why lighthouse keepers have been disappearing over the years... and you must find the answer before you become the next one to vanish after the lights go out ... This is the second game in the " Dark Fall " series- with " Dark Fall: The Journal " being the first.  You can't really call this game a sequel, since there is no real connection to " The Journal ".  The only connection is that the female paranormal investigator that went missing in " The Journal " makes an appearance. There is a vast difference between the graphics in this game, and the original.  In " The Journal ," the artwork is more drawn and moody, while

Demonic (2006)

In most horror films, you can be guaranteed of three "B's"- Boobs, Butts, and Blood.  Some of them, rely on just those three things to draw an audience... A group of friends are travelling when they become lost in the middle of a forest.  An accident strands them in the woods, where people have gone missing... and flesh eating creatures roam the shadowy trees ... " Demonic " (also known as " Forest of the Damned " won as this week's, " What Movie Wednesday " selection, and offered up plenty of the three "B's" mentioned above.  Unfortunately, that was all that was appealing about this film. I liked the premise- angels that lusted after man and fell to earth in disgraceg the woods eating people.  Too bad the only real indications of the creatures' angelic origins was a biblical quote at the start, and a couple of crazed rants by two people.  The concept could've added a lot more depth to the story, and adding m

The Prospector's Curse (2013)

We've got a quick review of the short film " The Prospector's Curse " today for you. Two fugitives come across a dying prospector who asks them for a proper Christian burial . Stealing his gold, the two ignore his request. That night however, they find that keeping a promise is a good policy to have ... " The Prospector's Curse " was written and directed by Josh Heisie, and stars Robert Nolan, David Roberts, and Johnny Quinn . Heisie has stated that this is actually just the first of a series of shorts that will focus on various horror themes- thrillers, creature features, and slasher films . If they're as fun to watch as this one was, I'm looking forward to a chance to watch the others. The premise is simple and effective- it could've supported a feature length storyline, actually. I also liked the characters of "Tubby" and Smith. They were unique and interesting. I enjoyed the way these two characters interacted

Take a "Chance" on "Something Like a Phenomenon"

  Last year, around this time, I reviewed a short film by the name of " The Timeslip " by Jonathan and Richard Chance.  I was quite impressed with this award winning short, and made it quite clear that I would love to see what they could do with a feature length film .  I was also pleased to have John answer some of my " Grave Questions " Several months ago, John let it slip that he was working on a feature length project called, " Somthing Like a Phenomenon "- based on the events that took place in the famous Borley Rectory .  The story centers around the renown paranormal investigator , Harry Price , and the year he spent investigating the rectory with fifty volunteers. The script made it to the semi-finals of the 2012 Shriekfes t competition, and has begun production.  John was kind enough to send us a poster for the movie! I love the look of this poster.  It not only echoes the visual style of posters from the late 1930's, but also h