MONDO SCHLOCKO

SO LONG SCHLOCKHEADS...

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:02:46 PDT

...Well not entirely.

I'm getting more serious about making films among other things and finding myself with very little time to post anything good here in months. All I ever seem to do around here is post nothing but half-ass items and no blog on schlock should treat their readers with garbage like that.

So after a long period of questioning what to do; I decided that I will no longer update this blog any longer. I would rather end it while it still can instead of letting it drag on slowly like a dying patient in a intensive care unit who refuses to die. Instead, I will just stop updating it and let it stand as an archive of sorts for anyone who wants to go back to the years of schlock that I tried to share.

I want to thank everyone who has dropped by over the years and those who stuck with the blog for that long as well, and to everyone who was a fan and added a link to their blogs.

But like I said in the beginning I'm not gone entirely. You can still follow my exploits here or learn a new skill here at my other blog. In a sense I'm still active in schlock but instead of showing the works of others I'm actually going to try and make my own and hopefully you can follow along.

Also don't forget to check out the many awesome blogs listed on the sidebar who are doing a far better job at keeping the love of schlock alive.

Until next time, stay weird!

THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO STRAIGHT TO DVD

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:36:12 PDT

Rob Zombie's comic book/cartoon creation finally has found a direct to dvd release date. The film is expected to hit shelves on September 22nd this year.

Here are two clips from the film:
(WARNING: clips may be considered NSFW)

Clip one
Clip two

CHAW TRAILER (2009)

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:02:27 PDT

Korean filmmakers once again has proven they can do giant monster flicks (like HOST) right!

GHOULTOWN: MISTRESS OF THE DARK

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:58:43 PDT

Ghoultown has written a song dedicated to Elvira and to make it even more awesome they have made a music video starring the Mistress of the Dark herself. (h/t to Horror Host Graveyard)

Here is the video:

How it was made:

Also check out these related sites:
Elvira.com
Ghoultown
Gris Grimly

NIGHT OF THE CREEPS ON OCT. 20

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:15:55 PDT

Great leaping werewolves! NIGHT OF THE CREEPS is finally being released on DVD which will include the alternate ending. The flick is set to hit shelves on Oct 20th of this year with three covers to choose from.

Extras included:

Cast commentary
Commentary with Fred Dekker
Deleted Scenes
The Theatrical Alternate Ending
Original Theatrical Ending
Trivia Track
Six Featurettes
Footage from this month's cast reunion screening at The Orginal Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

No word on any Blu-Ray release as of yet. (found over at Video Business)

MACHETE TO SHOOT IN FIVE WEEKS

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:08:57 PDT

What was probably the best part of the whole GRINDHOUSE "experience" is finally being made into a movie. The film will begin shooting in five weeks! Full details here.

THE KNIGHTMARE - PART TWO

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:25:27 PDT

The second part to THE KNIGHTMARE is now out and available for download here.

From Bill Cunningham's site:

he Knightmare races to Carol Lane's rescue as the top-secret Nazi shock troops of the Murder Legion strike at the reception at the Griffith Observatory.
Can The Knightmare elude the vengeful Lt. McGrath and escape the attacks of fantastic weapons developed in Hitler's evil laboratories?

Tune in and find out!

Also show your fan support by joining the Fans of The Knightmare Facebook page.

For more on part one go here.

POPATOPOLIS TRAILER (NSFW)

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:31:16 PDT

A documentary on filmmaker Jim Wynorski is being made!

TRAILER (NSFW):

MACABRE CADAVER NOW FREE

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:03:26 PDT

MACABRE CADAVER a horror and science fiction magazine is now available as a free download as a pdf. To check out the May/June issue go here to download your own copy. It's free!

MONDO SCHLOCKO - THE ZINE

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:43:45 PDT

For those who prefer a more monthly digest version of this blog; you now can download a monthly digital copy of the blog for your own reading pleasure. The zine will be published monthly and can now be read either online, offline, or on your Amazon Kindle. It's all free with no fees or anything, so enjoy!

Read the first issue here online.
Download PDF version here.
Download the zine for Kindle here.
To subscribe to future issues grab the feed here or to have the zine emailed to you click here.

Other zines from my profile including Mondo Schlocko and Kid Schlocko can be found here.

For those wanting to know how to make a digital zine from your own blog go here for the details - it's free and well worth the effort.

(h/t to Bill at Pulp 2.0)

[REC] 2 - SECOND TEASER TRAILER

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:14:53 PDT

The second film now features Helmet Cam:

RIP DAVID CARRADINE

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:05:05 PDT

Just found out this morning that David Carradine hanged himself in a Bangkok hotel. I don't know what to say, really.

A great actor has stepped on a rainbow and will forever be no more in the land of the living. He will be missed around here in the secret lair.

Full details here.

THE KNIGHTMARE - PART ONE

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:40:23 PDT

Looking for something to listen to this weekend that is hip, packed with adventure, and retro in a good way? Look no further. Decoder Ring Theatre and Bill Cunningham has what you need.

From Decoder Ring Theatre:

From New Pulp Media Baron Bill Cunningham comes this thrilling tale of adventure in 1940's Hollywood!

Since the dawn of time, mankind has been protected by the shadow warrior known only as The Knightmare. The Master of Fear, he uses his uncanny powers in the defense of justice. But can even The Knightmare resist the sinister powers of Hitler's elite super-soliders... the Murder Legion

Download it today and welcome to the world of New Pulp Media.

A NEW SPIN ON THE WORD PULP

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:09:50 PDT

Here's a new way to read in the bathroom; Koji Suzuki, the man behind films such as THE RINGU and DARK WATER, has come out with a new novella.

However, what makes it unique is that the entire thing is printed in a roll of toilet paper. This is certainly puts a whole new meaning to the word pulp.

The plot is related to Japanese superstitions that evil spirits are lurking in the bathroom similar to the Bloody Mary urban tales here in the States.

More details can be found here. (h/t to My Ghoul Friday)

FREE PULP: 5-22-09

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:06:14 PDT

I'm a bit busy these days so have some free pulp for your weekend:

Download and watch THE GREEN HORNET serial from 1940 here - it's free and legal.

Download and listen to tons of FLASH GORDON radio serial episodes here. Nuff' said.

Check out the audiobook THE ZOMBIE CHRONICLES: ESCAPE here. Free membership required. (NSFW).

V - THE NEW TV SERIES TRAILER

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:08:28 PDT

Here's the trailer to the remake of V coming straight at you from ABC. I can't help but think of David Icke whenever I see the trailer and think of the show.

WHO KNOWS YOUR FEAR?

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:56:38 PDT

Coming soon straight to your eardrums is Bill Cunningham's THE KNIGHTMARE a new podcast pulp adventure serial which kicks into full action on May 30th over at Decoder Ring Theatre.

For the full low down go here and here and don't forget to sign up on Facebook and be a part of THE KNIGHTMARE fan club. Do it now and you won't be the last to miss out on the fun and action.

BE A PART OF A PATCHWORK OF FLESH

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:52:51 PDT

From a reader who commented:

Hi, I really like your blog and hope that this interests you and your readers, maybe you could even give it a plug.

I am attempting to amass a large collection of portraits of Frankenstein's Monster in as many different styles and in as many different media as possible as an ongoing art project. The only stipulation is that the size is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (standard artist trading card size) and that each card has name, date, location, title and anything else you care to add on the back.

I welcome cards from both amateur and professional artists.

I will be leaving blank cards with instructions and mailing address in galleries, colleges, art shops, on buses, handing them out in the street and wherever else I can think of.

If you think you can spare the time to produce a little something, please send a portrait to:

A Patchwork Of Flesh
45 Silversea Drive
Westcliff on Sea
Essex
SS0 9XD
United Kingdom

Each card I receive will be uploaded at http://apatchworkofflesh.blogspot.com/ to produce an on-line gallery, I then hope to put on an exhibition of these cards in a gallery.

PLATOON OF THE DEAD WORLD PREMIERE ON MAY 29

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:39:27 PDT

Straight from Dr. Squid's Blog:

The World Premiere of PLATOON OF THE DEAD will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. at the Northern Lights Theater Pub, 3893 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon. Admission is only $3! Cast and crew will be in attendance. Come on out!

Read up about it over at the film's blog here.

And here's the trailer:

SUPERPODEROSAS

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:26:09 PDT

I have zero idea what this video is for or what it is, but I dig it! (h/t to Rob Schrab)

I'M ALL A TWITTER

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:27:59 PDT

I'm not sure if I dig it or even understand Twitter entirely, but for the sake of getting more out there in the public to promote hopefully some pulp in the near future you can now follow along with my exploits here.

FRANKENSTEIN VS DRACULA

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:58:36 PDT

Download it here. (via Archive.org)

PLATOON OF THE DEAD

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:17:37 PDT

Fellow filmmaker, pulpster, and a all around great guy, Joe Sherlock, has been posting production journal entries to a zombie flick with a great title, PLATOON OF THE DEAD.

The film is directed by John Bowker with Sherlock as cinematographer among many other hats that he had to wear during making the making of this film.

So, shamble over to Joe Sherlock's blog and read up on what happened in the indie film trenches and learn a thing or two on how to make a indie flick. Don't forget to buy a copy when it hits shelves on June 16th. Click here for more details.

TRAILER:

VAMPIRE GIRL VS FRANKENSTEIN GIRL

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:38:05 PDT

H/T to Gorezone.net A bit of warning: link can can be considered NSFW.

THE SPIRIT: THE 80'S TV VERSION

kidschlocko@yahoo.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:26:35 PDT

Apparently, before I had whiskers on my ol' chin, there was a 1987 Tv version of THE SPIRIT.

The sad news is that it never went beyond that. Although gold stars for sticking closer to the source material and costume design.

Check it out here.