Adam Page on the J-horror popularity explosion of the late 90s and its impact on Hollywood… I know I’m starting this with a generalisation, but there is an odd sort of arrogance that comes with being American. It’s not malicious, it’s more of a quiet, deeply held assumption that the best ideas of the world […]
Brandon Lee’s The Crow joins Trick or Treat Studios’ Scream Greats with new action figure
Trick or Treat Studios has officially unveiled its Scream Greats The Crow action figure which is inspired by the appearance of Brandon Lee as Eric Draven in the 1994 cult classic. The deluxe 8″ figure is available to pre-order now, priced at $39.99; take a look here… SEE ALSO: The tragic story behind the death […]
Blu-ray Review – Empire of the Ants (1977)
Empire of the Ants, 1977. Directed by Bert I. Gordon. Starring Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson, Robert Pine, Brooke Palance. SYNOPSIS: Con artist Marilyn Fryser tries to sell phony real estate deals in an area that is overrun by giant ants. Marilyn Fryser (Joan Collins) is a land developer who likes to let […]
Hiya Toys reveals Rocky Exquisite Super Series action figure
Hiya Toys is going right back to the beginning for the next entry in its Rocky Exquisite Super Series action figure collection with a 1:12 scale Rocky Balboa, depicting Sylvester Stallone’s Italian Stallion in his epic showdown with Apollo Creed from the original 1976 classic Rocky. Check out the promotional images and details here… SEE […]
Seven Essential Robin Hood Movie Portrayals
Casey Chong with the essential Robin Hood movie portrayals… The Robin Hood legend has been interpreted in various forms, from ballads to plays, books, TV series, and, of course, movie adaptations. The latter has been played by different actors, stretching way back to 1912 when Robert Frazer played the titular role in a 30-minute silent […]
Is AI About to Make Creatives Irrelevant?
Are we at a crossroads with AI, or already way down the road leading to the death of the creative? You can’t halt progress, and when money is being fired at an industry with the velocity of the Death Star’s planet-destroying laser, then it inevitably feels like said industry is unstoppable. Despite everything the Terminator […]
Peak Paranoia: Why David Cronenberg’s 80s Body Horror Movies Are More Relevant Than Ever
Adam Page on why David Cronenberg’s 80s body horror movies are more relevant than ever… There is a famous scene in Videodrome (1983) where James Woods reaches into his own stomach. Not through it, into it. His torso has opened up, quietly and without drama like a VHS slot, and he slips his hand inside […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Bullet in the Head (1990)
Bullet in the Head, 1990. Directed by John Woo. Starring Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee, Simon Yam, Yolinda Yam, and Chung Lam. SYNOPSIS: When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal’s life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship […]
Star Wars Darth Vader 1:3 Scale Statue unveiled by PCS Collectibles
PCS Collectibles has officially unveiled its upcoming Darth Vader 1:3 scale statue which is inspired ay the appearance of the Sith Lord in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Check out the promotional images for the Standard Edition and Hyperreal Edition (which includes an alternate unmasked portrait) below… Sideshow and Premium Collectibles Studio […]
Masters of the Universe Skeletor Real Elite Masterline collectible statue revealed by Prime 1 Studio
After debuting its He-Man piece earlier in the week, Prime 1 Studio has now officially unveiled its 1:3 scale Skeletor Real Elite Masterline collectible statue, based on Jared Leto’s appearance in the live-action Masters of the Universe movie reboot. Check out the official promotional images below… SEE ALSO: Masters of the Universe Isn’t the Bomb You […]
