RATING THE KRAMPUS MOVIES
Krampus is the “Christmas Devil”…here in the States, creative minds (and, some not-so-creative) deliver not one, but four tales of this yuletide terror.
horror
MOVIE REVIEW – GOODNIGHT MOMMY
A slow burn foreign horror, that for some, may not fulfill their thriller/horror needs, but for those with more patience that do not mind the long shots that build suspense, trying to throw you off balance, it can be rewarding.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE GIFT
Where one of “these movies” would normally deliver up a ghost, outlandish murderous premise or a roving killer, “The Gift” instead offers up a plausible plot of the past coming back to haunt you.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – MARTYRS
Nothing will prepare you for the onslaught to the senses from one of the most intense and grueling horror movie experiences I have ever set eyes on.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “L.A. BOAT PARTY!” (w/Andy Peters & Paul Osborne) – “Spy”, “Entourage” & “Insidious: Chapter 3”
Showcast Episode 103: It’s a week of Greatest Hits Guests as The Movie Guys welcome the triumphant return of Andy Peters, who sits in for previews of “Insidious: Chapter 3”, “Spy” & “Entourage”. Then director and popular guest of the Showcast Paul Osborne jumps in The Admiral’s Club to talk about the production of his latest film, “Cruel Hearts”. Also, a round of Retractions and a crap-ton of “Mad Max: Fury Road”.
INDIE REPORT – PRIMROSE LANE
Writer/director and actress Kathleen Davison has a haunting tale to tell, and it was told well as the closing night film for the NoHo Cinefest.
MOVIE REVIEW – UNFRIENDED
“Unfriended” is an interesting horror film in that the characters are so shallow, obnoxious and unlikable that I think it’s a pretty accurate portrayal of entitled, tech-addicted youths and there’s great reward in watching them get offed.
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE 2015
Ray Schillaci recommends four exceptional short films: “The Apple Tree”, “Tomgirl”, “Moving On” and “A Tricky Treat”.
MOVIE REVIEW – AVENGED
Here is an independent genre film that operates high on all cylinders and delivers the goods promised.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE BABADOOK
Kent’s film, as with so many films of this genre, does have noticeable influences, but in no way shape or form does it ever become a pale imitation.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “BILL MURRAY CAN CRASH HERE” (w/Shulie Cowen) – “Ouija”, “John Wick” & “St. Vincent”
Showcast Episode 72: It’s a Bill Murray love fest as The Movie Guys preview “St. Vincent” and “John Wick” with special guest Shulie Cowen. Plus, a preview of “Ouija”, including a special look at the trailers for other board game adaptations coming out in 2015.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – WITCHING AND BITCHING
“Witching and Bitching” comes to us just in time for Halloween. It starts off small and frenetic, and soon becomes giant in scope in its visual flair and hyperkinetic style.
INDIE REPORT – DEVIL’S MILE
“Devil’s Mile” is inventive, well-crafted and innovative (unlike the idiots who are running the PC game platform, Steam (by the Valve Corporation)).
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH
The ride genuinely makes you uncomfortable from turn to turn but elates you in between.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “LOCAL ESPIONAGE” (w/Caitlin Keats & Sarah Butler) – “The November Man” & “As Above, So Below”
Showcast Episode 65: Actresses Sarah Butler and Caitlin Keats stop by The Admiral’s Club to talk movies and their new film “Treachery”, plus Board Op Jaimie joins in for previews of what’s new in theaters, including “As Above, So Below”. And “The November Man” prompts an exclusive interview with an honest-to-goddamn-goodness SPY, risking outing his identity to give The Movie Guys the lowdown on the real-life spy world.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THE HORROR…” (w/Ray Schillaci) – “Edge of Tomorrow” & “The Fault in Our Stars”
Showcast Episode 53: “Edge of Tomorrow” and “The Fault in Our Stars” get the full movie preview treatment from The Move Guys with guest host Justin Bowler. Plus, a look at movie news and a first for the Showcast – in depth talk about horror movies with special guest Ray Schillaci.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – BIG BAD WOLVES
The filmmakers have not opted for the straight forward horrific narrative, but tease us with twisted dark humor that makes us chuckle and gasp at the same time.
THEATER REVIEW – TASTE
Going in, I was entertained with the fact that one of my favorite cult horror film directors, Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator,” “From Beyond”) had directed a play involving two men who agree on a very strange arrangement. One will kill, cook and eat the other.
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE – HORROR
Justin Bowler reviews two indie horror shorts screened at The Phoenix Film Festival’s International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival
SHORT FILM REVIEW – THE CARRIAGE OR: DRACULA & MY MOTHER
I love shorts and indies because they are willing to try new things. The vision of the filmmaker is often refreshing and innovative. That is exactly the way I would describe Ben Gordon’s short film: refreshing and innovative.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS – PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – PT. 1
Filmmaker interviews (including directors, actors, composers, producers and more) live from The Party Pavilion at The 2014 Phoenix Film Festival.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “SCREAMING NEIGHBOR CHAOS PROFANITY SEQUEL” (w/Tim Jennings) – “Transcendence”, “A Haunted House 2” & “DisneyNature Bears”
Showcast Episode 46: “Transcendence”, “A Haunted House 2” and “DisneyNature Bears” get thorough previews to prep you for your weekend, with the help of TheSoupTV.com’s Tim Jennings, this week’s special guest. Plus, rapid-fire versions of “What Did you See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
INDIE REPORT – CROSSLAND
Indie films tend to fall into one category: Indie Films. “Crossland” is the well-earned exception. Not just an indie film, but a FOREIGN-HORROR-INDIE film.
NEW ON DVD & STREAMING – HERE COMES THE DEVIL
Here Comes The Devil taps into some real fears and uses surprisingly realistic dramatic turns, but there are dark forces at work in this shocking horror film from Mexico.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST: SHADOE RECRUIT (w/Michael Coleman) – “Jack Ryan”, “Devil’s Due”, “The Nut Job” & “Ride Along”
Showcast Episode 33: It’s a big, four-movie weekend with new releases “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”, “Devil’s Due”, “The Nut Job” and “Ride Along” given a full once-over by The Movie Guys and special guest Michael Coleman. Plus, rapid-fire rounds of “What Did You See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
MOVIE REVIEW – INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
I am a fan of director James Wan. He is a great young director with a particularly good eye for horror, a great sense for creating tension, and knows how to scare an audience. Unfortunately, he doesn’t demonstrate ANY of his talents in “Insidious 2”.
MOVIE REVIEW – HELL BABY
Our Indie Report critic Justin Bowler was tasked with seeing “Hell Baby” for review. We believe he was not sober during the screening.
WHEN NUMBER THREE SEEMS MORE LIKE NUMBER TWO
The history of “third chapters” (known as “threequels,” thanks to those people who love to invent new terms while butchering English) is filed with good examples — and an outstanding series of atrociously bad ones.
MOVIE REVIEW – EVIL DEAD
The demon-speeding-through-the-woods shots that we’ve come to love in the original are still in tact and still effective.
TAGLINES THAT MAKE YOU GO, “UH?”
Matteo Molinari looks at the taglines that help sell a movie in NO WAY WHATSOEVER.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST MOVIE MUSIC EVER – ’70s EDITION
I know this list will bring great debate from many of you out there. This is to be expected and is encouraged. But for now let’s get right to it.
THE MOVIE GUYS’ JANUARY MOVIE PREVIEW – “WAKE ME FOR THE OSCARS”
Movie Guys Paul Preston, Lee Kias, Karen Volpe and Adam Witt give you the lowdown and their thoughts on what’s happening movie-wise in January. “Wake Me For The Oscars” covers the major releases of January 6th & 13th, 2012, including THE DEVIL INSIDE, CONTRABAND and JOYFUL NOISE.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! VIDEOS: FEB. – SEPT., 2011
Couldn’t make the latest Movie Guys show in Hollywood, CA? Check out exclusive clips here.
NEW: “Straw Dogs” Preview, Nepotism, Jeff Fangsworthy, Harry Potter Ending Spoiler, C’Mon, C’mon Flashlights and more!
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
The Movie Guys on three short films that caught our eye – “The Butterfly Circus”, “The Embalmer” and “Touch”
THE MIDDLE SEAT: “BEEN THERE, SEEN THAT”
Let’s talk this week about something that every single movie-goer experiences – artistic hijacked redundancy.
THE MIDDLE SEAT: “SCHWARZENEGGER OR SONY CLASSICS”
In my humble opinion, there are certain people who don’t “get” movies, and thus should not be allowed to view movies at all.
FROM THE DARK SIDE: JACK KETCHUM’S “THE GIRL NEXT DOOR”
I watch many, many dark, disturbing films, but most don’t even come close to this masterpiece of fear.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE RITE
The horror is mostly derived from sudden, shocking moments and not from the true nature of evil.
FROM THE DARK SIDE: THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE (FIRST SEQUENCE)
Tom Six’s film is about a trio of people who are sewn together mouth to ass to create a “centipede” type creature. And then when one defecates, well…..you know.