CHECK OUT SAM RAIMI'S SHORT FILM THAT INSPIRED THE EVIL DEAD

In 1978 the now legendary horror maestro Sam Raimi directed a 30 minute horror film titled WITHIN THE WOODS. Now you may not have seen it, or even heard of it, as it has long been thought of as forever lost. Though copies are out there, they have been extremely rare... that is, until now. 

Below you can find the short film in its entirety, available to watch online for free. The quality is pretty weak, barely VHS quality if that, but it is definitely still an interesting watch for any horror fan seeing as this is the film that inspired THE EVIL DEAD, and actually worked as a sort of pitch reel that eventually lead to the beloved Evil Dead film series. In essence, without this film, we would not have any of the Evil Dead movies to enjoy! Not only does the movie share a bunch of common elements (though in an obviously earlier form) with the Evil Dead series, but I think you'll recognize a certain someone in the lead role who also appeared in The Evil Dead series, as well as many of Raimi's other feature films.

So without further ado, check it out below and let us know what you think.

 

Source: YouTube

CANNIBAL FLICK WE ARE WHAT WE ARE DISHES OUT A POSTER

There's a new cannibal themed horror movie on the horizon from Stake Land director Jim Mickle. The film is called WE ARE WHAT WE ARE and is technically a remake of director Jorge Michel Grau's 2010 film of the same name. Yes sir, this is another one of those ultra fast English-language remakes that we've been seeing a lot of lately. But, the poster does look intriguing. Bloody Disgusting managed to get a photo of the poster from Sundance. Check it out below:

A brief plot synopsis is as follows: "A devastating storm washes up clues that lead authorities closer and closer to the cannibalistic Parker family.” 

The cast includes Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner who can all be seen in the above poster. TOP GUN actress Kelly McGillis is also slated for a role.

Source: Bloody Disgusting

HANSEL & GRETEL: GET BAKED LIGHTS UP A TRAILER

It seems movie trends always come in pairs of two (at the very least that is). The upcoming Jeremy Renner starring Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is set to arrive in theatres pretty soon, but just in case you couldn't get enough Tribeca Film has their own Hansel & Gretel film up their sleeve... this one however, comes with a stoner twist.

Check out the new trailer below:





The movie is set to be released on demand on February 19th and will play in select theatres starting February 22nd.

Source: Trailer Addict

GUILLERMO DEL TORO TO REUNITE WITH SONS OF ANARCHY AND PACIFIC RIM STAR CHARLIE HUNNAM

Although their first big screen collaboration has yet to be released (this summer's hotly anticipated blockbuster Pacific Rim) it is being reported that Charlie Hunnam is already in negotiations to star in director Guillermo Del Toro's next feature, a project titled CRIMSON PEAK.

Details on the film are slim at this point, but it seems it will be a major step back from the size and scope of Pacific Rim, as Crimson Peak appears to be a haunted house tale from the sounds of things. Actress Emma Stone is also currently in negotiations to co-star along with Hunnam in the horror feature, but it seems they'll have some time to get things in order as the film is currently being rewritten by Del Toro and Lucinda Coxon with a tentative shooting start date of February 2014, more than a year from now.

Hunnam in the upcoming Del Toro directed PACIFIC RIM

Source: Variety

STRIKING NEW POSTER FOR THE FRANKENSTEIN THEORY

Check out the cool new one sheet for the upcoming horror flick The Frankenstein Theory below:

Here's the plot synopsis:

"What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley’s ghastly story, “Frankenstein,” is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction…a nightmare from which there is no waking.”

The film is set to hit Video On Demand services on March 1st. A theatrical release is still possible but remains unannounced as of this writing. More as it becomes available.

Source: Bloody Disgusting

GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION COULD BE THE CRAZIEST ONE YET JUDGING FROM THIS NEW TRAILER

The God of War videogame series burst onto the scene way back in 2005. Its furious, dark and extremely violent gameplay and visuals made it an instant classic for many gamers across the world and turned this new game into a bonafide franchise. The franchise has been on the PS2, PS3 and has even had two stints on the PlayStation Portable as well, all of which have been critically acclaimed across the board. With the success of movies like 300, Clash of the Titans, Immortals and Wrath of the Titans, talks have started to heat up again about a possible film adaptation of the God of War series. While there is no news on that front, they have just released a new stylish trailer for the upcoming PS3 videogame God of War: Ascension. 

Judging from this quick glimpse, this could very well be the most insane game of the series yet. It is certainly already the best looking. Check it out below:

God of War: Ascension will serve as a prequel to the original God of War, showing us just how Kratos became so haunted and yes, so damn pissed off. The game will feature a full single player mode as well as competitive multiplayer for the first time in franchise history. The game will be released March 12th, 2013.

Source: IGN

RIVER PHOENIX'S FINAL FILM TO MAKE ITS LONG AWAITED DEBUT

As I'm sure we all know actor River Phoenix, brother of Joaquin, tragically died back in 1993. Although the 1993 film The Thing Called Love was known as his final completed film, it looks like there'll be a new film taking the title soon. DARK BLOOD is a project that River had filmed scenes for but, due to his passing, was thought to stay forever incomplete. Director George Sluizer  however had other plans. 

20 years later he has finally revived, finished and polished the film and has readied it for a North American premiere at this year's Miami International Film Festival in March. The film had a showing at last year's Dutch Film Festival and received a standing ovation. If you aren't already interested I'm sure you will be after checking out Sluizer's plot synopsis:

"Dealing with nuclear testing and its long-lasting deadly effects, the story portrays Boy (Phoenix), a young widower living in the desert on a nuclear testing site. Living as a hermit, he waits for the end of the world carving Katchina dolls that he believes have magical powers. While traveling on a "second" honeymoon across the Arizona desert, the car of a Hollywood jet-set couple breaks down. They are rescued by Boy, who holds them prisoners because he desires the woman and wants to create a better world with her."

If the reaction is as strong as it was at the Dutch Film Festival perhaps Dark Blood will be picked up for a theatrical release in North America. Otherwise we may have to wait until a blu-ray/DVD release date is announced to get our eyes and ears on this one.

Phoenix from Stand By Me

Source: EW