The Meg was one of those films which had a massive build up too it. A large marketing campaign, a diverse cast which also includes some easily recognizable names such as Jason Statham and the likely more popular (thanks to his portrayal of Dwight Schrute on The Office) Rainn Wilson. These are a few of the key combinations mixed in with the use of sharks, aided the film in becoming incredibly successful.
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Whenever I see the likes or Tara Reid, I think to myself that I’m either watching on of the various “American Pie” films or that I’ve stumbled across one of those “It’s so bad it’s good” horror films…
Mark Doubt reviews the Troma team’s latest offering. Toxic Schlock! It may be a lot more than you expected or is it? Find out.
Directed and co written by Michael Reisz and also co-written by Jillian Jacobs, Chris Roach and Jeff Wadlow
The film runs like an anthology, adding a variety of pieces to the puzzle using previously recorded footage which are used to partially unravel the mysteries set within a house which was said to have been torn down the year prior. These pieces of footage are taken in by the viewer through the body cam of Deputy Leo Cole whom had the unfortunate displeasure of responding to a call regarding the home which has suddenly reappeared.
For the Love of The Boogeyman is a short talking heads documentary about John Carpenter’s classic 1978 horror that kick-started the slasher craze, made and released to coincide with the film’s 40th anniversary and the release of its latest instalment. The film is written, directed and produced by Paul Downey, and features commentary from fans and filmmakers from the indie horror scene as they talk about their love for Halloween and its antagonist, Michael Myers.