CMAQUEST: An Infotainment and Magazine Blog

The Possession Trailer Impressions: Your Instant Demonic Possession in a Dybbuk Box

2012-05-18T10:56:00.000+08:00

The Possession is a 2012 horror film from Ghost House Pictures and Lionsgate about a family dealing with their daughter's demonic possession. Sam Raimi Presents The Possession is a film directed by Ole Bornedal, written by Juliet Snowden and Stiles White which primarily stars Natasha Calis, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick. Let's check out this another 2012 demonic possession/ exorcism film:

The Possession
Plot / Synopsis

A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.

Watch The Possession movie trailer here:

The Possession Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Sam Raimi Presents The Possession Film Trailer Review

Another demonic horror film based on a true story, huh? So is there any truth to this claim? Well this time there are related articles written about the actual events that this movie was based from. The only question now is the authenticity of such stories, but if there is one thing that we can be certain is that such mythical and legendary tales about a demon in a box haunting its owners sure makes a good concept for a horror film.

That is what The Possession is all about. It is a Sam Raimi produced horror film based on a e-bay auctioned antique item called the Dybbuk Box which according to stories haunted the owners of whomever have possession on it. I wll probably feature the story of that box on CMAQUEST to further expand its lore since yours truly is a junkie of anything horror. Well what can I say about this trailer? Well a bhaunted item possessing its owners isn't really something new as a concept but some of the scenes showed in this film has some really interesting stuff. The plot has been literally been introduced in the trailer, but what is good about it is that it didn't feature the creepiest part of the film. Well it is safe to assume it that way. Well it looks decent and it somehow piqued a bit of my interest. Will probably give it a try once it gets a release date.

How about you guys? What do you think about this seemingly one big advertising campaign for a haunted box available for purchase? Share your thoughts about The Possession 2012 horror movie trailer in the comments section below:

Hotel Transylvania Trailer Impressions: A Human-Free Hotel for Monsters Infiltrated!

2012-05-04T22:54:00.004+08:00

Hotel Transylvania is a 2012 animated film under Sony Pictures Animation under the direction of Genndy Tartakovsky which stars Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, David Koechner, Cee Lo Green, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and David Spade. Let's check out this Adam Sandler 3-D animated movie:

Hotel Transylvania
Plot / Synopsis

Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teen-aged daughter.

Watch Hotel Transylvania movie trailer here:

Hotel Transylvania Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Hotel Transylvania Film Trailer Review

Adam Sandler is back with another comedy film! Now, now... before you go on a discussion about how Adam Sandler has lost his comedic touch, let's first take a look at this film. You don't see the comedian here, only his voice. Adam Sandler voiced the dreaded Count Dracula, the owner of Hotel Transylvania.

When a human unknowingly and accidentally stumbled upon a human-free hotel for monsters, it is up to the Count to remedy this conflict. Well if it was a straightforward horror film, the solution to the problem would be to just kill the human, sadly it isn't. Hotel Transylvania is a family movie so the pretty obvious answer is the pretty oblivious one. Although the outcome would be pretty predictable, it is still fun to see the most feared monsters portrayed in a completely different way. Hotel Transylvania is worth taking a look so bring the entire family along when this film hits the theater.

How about you guys? Share your thoughts about Hotel Transylvania in the comments section below:

Looper Trailer Impressions: When a Looper Targets Himself

2012-04-14T11:37:00.001+08:00

Looper is a science-fiction action film directed by Rian Johnson and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt. Looper is another film with a time travel plot and slated for a September 2012 international release by TriStar Pictures. Let's take this Levitt-Willis action sci-fi here.

Looper

Plot / Synopsis

In the year 2042, a man working for a group of killers called "Loopers" (they work for the mob and kill people who are sent blindfolded back in time from the year 2072 by their bosses) recognizes a victim as himself. He hesitates resulting in the escape of his older self.

Watch Looper movie trailer here:

Looper Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Looper Film Trailer Review

They just wanna have fun... Now after that stupid pop culture reference is out of the way. Looper is a another one of those time travel sci-fi films that pits the main character with himself. The usual question in this sort of films is to who, what, when, and how did he end up confronting the version of himself?

The film's main selling feature is the Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis team up. Next would just be the story and the film's Noir setting. I am not really hyped up about the plot, but am curious as to how will the action and mystery element unfold. Not to mention seeing Willis and Levitt in a solid action mystery sci-fi title. Hopefully it would not be as predictable as I initially think of movies of these genres. 2012 is truly shaping to be the year of Sci-Fi action films.

How about you guys? What do you think of this 2012 sci-fi action film from TriStar Pictures? Share your thoughts about the Looper trailer in the comments section below:

Rise of the Guardians Trailer Impressions: Fantasy Characters from Our Childhood in a Completely New Level of Awesomeness

2012-04-07T20:00:00.000+08:00

Rise of the Guardians is a 3-D animated film from DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures Screenplay by David Lindsay-Abaire and Story by William Joyce. Rise od the Guardian is directed by Peter Ramsey and William Joyce which features the voices (performance of) of Alec Baldwin as Santa Claus, Hugh Jackman as the Easter Bunny, Chris Pine as Jack Frost, Isla Fisher as the Tooth Fairy, and Jude Law as the Boogeyman. Let's check out this spectacular animated film for the entire family.

Rise of the Guardians
Plot / Synopsis

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

Watch Rise of the Guardians movie trailer here:

Rise of the Guardians Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Rise of the Guardians Film Trailer Review

What makes a good animated film? The answer to that is when the said animated film both caters to the entire family. An animated film where both children and adults will find entertaining. This is the case with Dreamwork's Rise of the Guardian.

Most of us grew up hearing stories about various fictitious characters like Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Boogeyman, the Sandman, etc. This is probably why most films that includes a take on most of these characters usually warrants our interest, but what more if you put them together and approach them in a completely different perspective? This is where Rise of the Guardians trailer works. I for one am hyped up for this animated film and automatically gets a recommendation from us.

How about you guys? What do you think about seeing all your childhood fantasy characters band together in a way you never imagine them before? Share your thoughts on the Rise of the Guardians trailer in the comments section below:

Total Recall Trailer Impressions: Total Recollection of Sci-Fi Action Bad Assery

2012-04-07T19:28:00.000+08:00

Total Recall is a 2012 science-fiction action film remake of the 1990 film of the same name which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the main protagonist Doug Quaid. Total Recall was also based on the 1966 short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale" by Philip K. Dick. The 2012 remake of is directed by Len Wiseman and screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, Mark Bomback, and James Vanderbilt. 2012's Total Recall stars Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston, John Cho, and Bill Nighy is slated for an August 2012 release. Let's check out the sci-fi reboot trailer here:

Total Recall
Plot / Synopsis

As the nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai vie for supremacy, a factory worker (Farrell) begins to suspect that he's a spy, though he is unaware which side of the fight he's on.

Watch Total Recall movie trailer here:

Total Recall Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Total Recall Film Trailer Review

Finally a new sci-fi action trailer that really looks awesome! Yes, I feel genuinely interested in the Total Recall trailer. It is a remake of the 1990's Arnold Schwarzenegger Total Recall film but it feels right.

I can barely remember scenes from Total Recall, but I have a good idea that it was a complete action fest especially as it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger back then. Total Recall looks awesome back then and now. A different action movie for a different generation. With the special effects technology available for Hollywood's disposal, Total Recall is shaping to be the new action sci-fi blockbuster.

What about you guys? What do you think about the this reboot of a 90's film that is an adaptation of the book? Share your thoughts about the Total Recall trailer in the comments section below:

Apartment 143 (Emergo) Trailer Impressions: An Apartment Haunting Mockumentary

2012-04-04T02:30:00.000+08:00

Apartment 143 (Emergo) a.k.a Emergo was a 2011 Spanish English-speaking horror film directed by Carles Torrens and written by Rodrigo Cortés. Apartment 143 (Emergo) stars Kai Lennox, Michael O'Keefe, Fiona Glascott and Rick Gonzalez. The film will finally get an international (US) release this 2012. Let's check out the trailer for this 2012 horror mockumentary re-release here:

Apartment 143 (Emergo)
Plot / Synopsis

A team of parapsychologists try to figure out a strange phenomena occurring in an apartment building.

Watch Apartment 143 (Emergo) movie trailer here:

Apartment 143 (Emergo) Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Apartment 143 (Emergo) Film Trailer Review

We have seen the rise of the found footage or mockumentary genre in films. It usually works with horror titles wth a few exception like Chronicle. Paranormal Activity, REC, and Blairwitch Project are probably the best example of which. This time it is the 2011 Spanish horror film Emergo's turn to take the centerstage with its international re-release with a new title Apartment 143 (Emergo).

I personally find this trailer to be interesting. In an industry where there is no REAL authentic idea, I welcome any deviation from what we previously liked on previous mockumentary or found-footage format horror titles. I am curious as to how the hauntings in this film shall progress with no real high expectations that it will end in an epic moment. If you are into Paranormal Activity, Blairwitch Project, Ghost Hunters International, or mockumentaries, then this is worth checking out.

What about you guys? What do you think about this 2012 re-released of Emergo? Share your thoughts on Apartment 143 (Emergo) on the comments section below:

House at the End of the Street Trailer Impressions: The Mystery Behind a Haunted House...?

2012-04-03T02:30:00.000+08:00

House at the End of the Street is a 2012 horror thriller film directed by Mark Tonderai, with the story by Jonathan Mostow and David Loucka for screenplay. House at the End of the Street stars Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue and Max Thieriot ad is slated for a September 2012 theatrical release. Let's check out this horror film.

House at the End of the Street
Plot / Synopsis

Newly divorced Sarah and her daughter Elissa find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn the town is in the shadows of a chilling secret.

Watch House at the End of the Street movie trailer here:

House at the End of the Street Official Movie Trailer Impressions
House at the End of the Street Film Trailer Review

The House at the End of the Street trailer has an interesting movie trailer. It kind of reminiscent of Dead Island's trailer that plays backwards but it is really not. On that note, this trailer deserves some recognition.

A film about how curiosity killed the cat. What's the mystery behind that house at the end of the street? What are these explainable events that are vaguely shown in this trailer. H.A.T.E.S. film has some really intriguing things going on on its trailer. Hopefully it transcends to the actual product. The big question in my mind now to whether the film is really a horror (the supernatural kind) film or a psychological thriller?

What do you guys think of this trailer playing backwards? Share your thoughts on House at the End of the Street trailer on the comments section below:

People Like Us Trailer Impressions: A Story of Half-Siblings Finding Each Other

2012-04-02T02:30:00.000+08:00

People Like Us is a 2012 drama film directed (also co-written) by Alex Kurtzman, screenplays by Jody Lambert and Roberto Orci which stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks and Michelle Pfeiffer. et's check out this "heartwarming" family drama slated for a June 2012 theatrical release.

People Like Us
Plot / Synopsis

A man is tasked with delivering $150,000 of his deceased father's fortune to the sister he has never met.

Watch People Like Us movie trailer here:

People Like Us Official Movie Trailer Impressions
People Like Us Film Trailer Review

Let's get the low-down about People Like Us. It is basically a family drama film about half-siblings who never knew each other existed. Since this is is Hollywood rather than immediately confronting this issue head on, we have a whole movie to sit through to watch how the plot "unveils" itself.

Although I somehow feel the warmth of this family drama film, there is this lingering and disturbing thought that takes away from that experience. It is probably the sexual and incest-innuendos seen in the trailer. That or maybe I am just a twisted movie guy, but when your story is about half-siblings who barely knew each other with the guy finding out and started getting involved with his clueless half-sister, unnecessary emotions like "love" might happen. Unfortunately this is not that traditional brotherly or sister love that one might easily expect from a family movie but a taboo one. "People Like Us" may describe the characters in this film, but does this story really reflect such scenarios in real life? Isn't being straightforward the only solution to remedy this issue? I can somehow imagine possible endings for this film. One spe ciically may address this this issue, but will not cite that it might be so. But that idea might ruin the entire point of this film. Nevertheless, this trailer seems interesting.

How about you guys? what do you think about this film about half-siblings discovering the existence of each other? share your thoughts about People Like Us trailer in the comments section below:

Sound Of My Voice Trailer Impressions: A Cult Leader from the Future(?)

2012-03-25T02:00:00.000+08:00

Sound Of My Voice is a 2012 psychological thriller directed by Zal Batmanglij starring Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius and Brit Marling. It premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was also selected as part of the 2011 SXSW Film Festival. Sound of My Voice will be released by Fox Searchlight Pictures on April 27, 2012. Let's check out this "futuristic" film (pun intended).

Sound Of My Voice
Plot / Synopsis

A journalist and his girlfriend get pulled in while they investigate a cult whose leader claims to be from the future.

Watch Sound Of My Voice movie trailer here:

Sound Of My Voice Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Sound Of My Voice Film Trailer Review

Although journalism has its rewards, one can not deny that there is danger to it, especially when a journalist is dealing with a controversial and even dangerous kind of issue or news. This is the story of Sound of My Voice as it follows a journalist investigation about a strange cult.

Nope you won't find a man-eating or "satanic" cult here, only those weird type. You know, the type of cult that has an eccentric leader claiming that she came from the future. Is there any mystic or scientific truths to such absurd (if not insane) claims, or it is just another case of a vile manipulative con-artist with devious means leading its blind followers? The only way to unravel its mystery is to actually check it out.

How about you guys? What do you think about this psychological thriller? Share your thoughts about the Sound of My Voice trailer on the comments section below:

4:44 Last Day On Earth Trailer Impressions: Chronicling the Last Day in Earth

2012-03-24T09:14:00.003+08:00

4:44 Last Day On Earth is a 2012 drama film deemed to be an "art house" film by directed by Abel Ferrara starring Willem Dafoe and Shanyn Leigh. The film premiered in 68th Venice International Film Festival back in September 2011 which deals with the idea of how people would deal with their last minutes on Earth. Let's check it out.

4:44 Last Day On Earth
Plot / Synopsis

A look at how a painter and a successful actor spend their last day together before the world comes to an end.

Watch 4:44 Last Day On Earth movie trailer here:

4:44 Last Day On Earth Official Movie Trailer Impressions
4:44 Last Day On Earth Film Trailer Review

What if Science has dropped its final news, that a world would specifically end in this exact hour of a particular date. No buts or ifs, just plain facts, plain and simply end of the Earth. 4:44 Last Day On Earth is another film that tackles such seemingly potential future and depressing scenario.

I for one am particularly curious to see this "art" film. The film would obviously (as the title state) follow the people's lives, specifically one particular couple. The portrayals look top-notch which and plays with the idea of what would "actually" and realistically be like if people know that they only have a day, even minutes away from the end of the world.

How about you guys? Are you into these kinds of films, the art house drama kind of films? Share your thoughts on 4:44 Last Day On Earth trailer on the comments section below:

Dark Shadows Trailer Impressions: Epic Conflict Between a 200 Year Old Vampire and His Bitter Ex of a Witch

2012-03-18T08:45:00.003+08:00

Dark Shadows is a 2012 supernatural drama comedy film based on the 1966–1971 gothic soap opera of the same name. The film is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp as the iconic Barnabas Collins, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloe Grace Moretz and Bella Heathcote. Let's check out this latest Burton-Depp combo film:

Dark Shadows
Plot / Synopsis

In 1752, the Collins family sails from Liverpool, England to North America. The son, Barnabas, grows up to be a wealthy playboy in Collinsport, Maine and is the master of Collinwood Manor. He breaks the heart of a witch, Angelique Bouchard, who turns him into a vampire and buries him alive. Fast forward to 200 years (1972), Barnabas is accidentally freed from his coffin and returns to find his once-magnificent manor in ruin. Now occupied by dysfunctional Collins descendants and other residents, Barnabas struggles catching up with time and dealing with the witch who cursed him who still is eventually still is into him.

Watch the Dark Shadows movie trailer here:

Dark Shadows Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Dark Shadows Film Trailer Review

Director by Tim Burton and Johnny Depp both admit to be fans of the original television soap, so there is hope that this would be the perfect and loyal film adaptation of that cult classic television show, right? Well, no! According to MTV, Tim Burton has opted "for gonzo comedy that should please many but may rile fans of the original soap opera."

As for someone who have never been exposed to such old gothic series, nor interested (that much) to goth themed shows in general, seeing the trailer alone is more than enough to excite me. The Dark Shadows' trailer looks hilarious and the right sort of weirdness expected from a Tim Burton and Johnny Depp film. I for one am hyped up for this film and will definitely see this once it hits the theaters this May 2012.

How about you guys? What's your impressions on this latest darkly themed supernatural comedy film by Burton and Depp? Share your thoughts on the Dark Shadows trailer on the comments section below:

The Amazing Spider-Man Video Game Trailers Impression: Will This Be the Arkham Asylum of Spider-Man?

2012-03-16T02:40:00.004+08:00

The Amazing Spider-Man Game is a 2012 Activision and Beenox video game tie-in with the upcoming Marc Webb The Amazing Spider-Man film by Columbia Pictures. Let's check out what this latest Spider-Man game has in store for us.

The Amazing Spider-Man Game
Plot / Synopsis

Set shortly after the events of Columbia Pictures’ new film, The Amazing Spider-Man throws New York City’s brand new hero back into free-roaming, web-slinging action, as he protects the Big Apple from a deluge of unimaginable threats. Experience the new Web Rush mechanic as Spidey twists his way through the NYC skyline with unprecedented speed and grace. The game’s original story also explores beautiful indoor environments, as you’ll encounter everything from skirmishes with everyday street thugs to pulse-pounding confrontations with Spider-Man’s most lethal foes.

Watch The Amazing Spider-Man Game Teaser Trailer here:

Watch The Amazing Spider-Man Game Rhino Reveal Trailer here:

Watch The Amazing Spider-Man Game Iguana Reveal Trailer here:

The Amazing Spider-Man Game Official Video Game Trailer Impressions
The Amazing Spider-Man Game Trailer Review

This latest Spider-Man game came from the same team that brought us Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and Spider-Man: Edge of Time so you might have an idea of what they game might possibly look and feel like. The big question is will their latest Spider-Man game be an improvement of the studio's first two Spidey game or will it have the exact same flaws as the first two.

Thanks to the popularity of the Batman Arkham games, gamers standards and taste when it comes to superhero video games have been cranked up on an extreme level. There have been a plethora of Spider-Man video games but so far none have come close to perfection as what the Batman Arkham game series had accomplish. With that, there is really a high expectation both with the film and video game under The Amazing Spider-Man franchise. With a more darker tone, hopefully it will be the Spider-Man that everyone has been waiting for.

What about you guys? What can you say about the trailers on thislatest spider-ma game from Beenox and Activision? Share your thoughts on the The Amazing Spider-Man Game on the comments section below:

Ultimate Spider-Man The Animated Series Trailer Impressions: From Spectacular to Ultimate...?

2012-03-12T08:30:00.000+08:00

Ultimate Spider-Man or Ultimate Spider-Man The Animated Series is a new American television animated series based on Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Marvel superhero character (icon) Spider-Man. Ultimate Spider-Man is written and produced by Brian Bendis, a primary architect of the Ultimate Marvel Universe who also launched Ultimate Spider-Man back in 2001, alongside Paul Dini, and Man of Action (Steven T. Seagle, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey, and Duncan Rouleau), creators of the animated series Ben 10 and Generator Rex. With such big names working on this latest reiteration of the Spider-Man animated series, will this Ultimate Spider-Man be the first successful animated series under the Marvel and Disney merger?

Ultimate Spider-Man The Animated Series
Plot / Synopsis

Peter Parker assumed the guise of Spider-Man for almost a year. Still in the process of learning how to become a superhero, Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. offers Peter Parker the chance to train to become a real superhero, "The Ultimate Spider-Man". However, Peter will need to first learn how to work with a team of four fellow teenage superheroes like Nova, White Tiger, Iron Fist, and Power Man.

Watch Ultimate Spider-Man The Animated Series trailer here:

Nick Fury talks to Spider-Man to become the Ultimate Spider-Man

Ultimate Spider-Man The Animated Series Official Trailer Impressions
Ultimate Spider-Man Television Trailer Review

I may not be the biggest fan of the look of this new Spider-Man animated series, but if there is something that I've learned is that to never judge a book by its cover. The same happened to me with Spectacular Spider-Man. For someone who grew up watching the 90's Spider-Man the Animated series, Spectacular Spider-Man's look was a lot "simpler" compared to its predecessor, but with great story, character build-up and progression, not to mention kick-ass fight scenes and gathering of Spider-Man's villains in one point of the show, Spectacular Spider-Man became one of my one of my favorite modern animated series, sadly it got cancelled. The latest animated series which will premiere on Disney XD on April 1, 2012 (April Fools?) has that same strange look but it still deserve some benefit of doubt. It might have the same epic scope in terms of storytelling like what Spectacular had.

Although I gave it this benefit of doubt, I still can't help but to feel something bad about the series. Maybe it is how this trailer is presented. It is feels too light, so for the kids. Well, I know the adults are not the primary market of such superhero series but kids nowadays aren't that innocent either. They are more intelligent and can understand a more edgier and darker themed animated series. Hopefully the Ultimate Spider-Man has more to offer than its misleading "wholesome" and kid-friendly feel as shown in the trailer. And Disney XD April 1, its like an experiment from Marvel and Disney? Hopefully they won't say in the future when it gets cancelled... "That is exactly why we put it on an April Fools debut, to make a foll out of Spider-Man" or something like that.

What are your thoughts on this latest Spider-Man animated television series reiteration? Where you a fan of Spectacular Spider-Man, if not what's your favorite Spider-Man animated series? Share your thoughts on the Ultimate Spider-Man trailer in the comments section below:

ParaNorman Trailer Impressions: Ghost Whispering Kid and His Unlikely Quest to Save the Town from the Invasion of the Undead

2012-03-08T22:18:00.001+08:00

ParaNorman is a 2012 3-D stop motion animated comedy thriller film under the direction of Chris Butler and Sam Fell, with the screenplay of Chris Butler which features the voices of Casey Affleck, Tempestt Bledsoe, Jeff Garlin, John Goodman, Bernard Hill, Anna Kendrick, Leslie Mann, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elaine Stritch and Tucker Albrizzi. Let's check out the trailer to this 2012 3-D stop motion animated film from Laika Entertainment here:

ParaNorman
Plot / Synopsis

A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

Watch ParaNorman movie trailer here:

ParaNorman Official Movie Trailer Impressions
ParaNorman Film Trailer Review

Let's see a main character that is misunderstood, laughed at, and generally loathed by the rest of the characters turns out to be the hero that will save the day. Hmm now where have I seen that kind of plot?

What the stop motion animated film lacks in original plot, it makes up for with its visual presentation. ParaNorman is a good-looking 3-D stop motion animated film, and although we have seen such kind of storyline before it still somehow intrigues me a bit. ParaNorman seems to reference various popular horror icons as seen in the trailer. It is "too cute" to simply put it and this might become an advantage or disadvantage for the film. Will it be just a kids film or a film for the whole family? What is this cursed that threatens the town? How can a mere kid who can talk to communicate with ghosts fend off a horde of the undead and ultimately save the day?

How about you guys? What can you say about this 2012 ghost whisperer kid version in 3-D stop motion animation. Share your thoughts about the ParaNorman trailer on the comments section below:

Frankenweenie Trailer Impressions: Tim Burton's Back with the 3-D Stop Motion Animated Film Remake of His 1984 Short Film

2012-03-06T19:56:00.000+08:00

Frankenweenie is a 2012 3D black-and-white stop motion-animated Walt Disney film directed and produced by Tim Burton which is also a remake of a 1984 short film that was also co-written by Tim Burton. Frankenweenie is slated for an October 5, 2012 release. Let's check out this latest darkly themed film by Tim Burton here.

Frankenweenie
Plot / Synopsis

When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.

Watch Frankenweenie movie trailer here:

Frankenweenie Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Frankenweenie Film Trailer Review

Tim Burton is back ready to scare the hell out of the 21st century children with Frankenweenie. To an adult perspective, Frankenweenie may very well be another kid's film, but if you carefully look pass that aspect, the ideas and the general dark presentation (theme) of the film is more likely aim for adults. It is perfect right? An animated film that everyone can enjoy.

Tim Burton has been known for his usually dark and quirky-themed movies which extends to Frankenweenie. If you lost someone dear to your life, it is only natural to want them back but of course it is not possible, but what if you can? That is what this stop motion animated film plays with. This time, Burton went with the animation to avoid possible conflict which his original 1984 Frankenweenie encountered: It was said that Burton was fired by Disney after the film was completed; the studio claimed that he had wasted company resources and felt the film was too scary for young audiences. But times are changing and so does kids tolerance with violence and dark themes. But to probably play safe, Burton may went with the 3-D stop motion animated remake.

What can you say about this 3-D stop motion animated film? Have you heard or seen the 1984 film that this was based on? Share your thoughts about the Frankenweenie movie trailer on the comments section below:

The Raven Trailer Impressions: Edgar Allan Poe Versus a Serial Killer

2012-02-29T20:13:00.001+08:00

The Raven is a 2012 thriller films which tells a fictionalized account of the last days in the life of the 19th Century literary author (poet) Edgar Allan Poe, in his pursues of a serial killer whose murders mirror those in his stories. Let's check out this What-If slasher mystery movie here:

The Raven
Plot / Synopsis

Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack) joins forces with a young Baltimore detective (Luke Evans) to hunt down a mad serial killer who's using Poe's own works as the basis in a string of brutal murders.

When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper--part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social pariah Edgar Allan Poe. But even as Poe is questioned by police, another grisly murder occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story. Realizing a serial killer is on the loose using Poe's writings as the backdrop for his bloody rampage, Fields enlists the author's help in stopping the attacks. But when it appears someone close to Poe may become the murderer's next victim, the stakes become even higher and the inventor of the detective story calls on his own powers of deduction to try to solve the case before it's too late.

The Raven is directed by James McTeigue, based on a screenplay by Ben Livingston and Hannah Shakespeare which stars John Cusack, Alice Eve and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Raven is slated for an April 27, 2012 release.

Watch The Raven movie trailer here:

The Raven Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Raven Film Trailer Review

And who said Hollywood has run out of ideas? Well there are still some "what-if" scenarios they can played with. Like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, The Raven also feature an iconic historical literary author Edgar Allan Poe and fictionalize his story to become a hero in a potential blockbuster Hollywood film. The question is will it "be" on the case of The Raven?

Luckily the synopsis has somehow tells us that it is not Edgar Allan Poe whose responsible for all the murders copied by this serial killer which gives me great relief. The main protagonists being the main killer has been played over and over again in most films under the thriller or mystery genre. Hopefully it doesn't pull any trick shots and will eventually make him the serial killer after all, because that would suck. The Raven trailer looks pretty decent, and those who aren't familiar with the 19th Century author will definitely get a crash course of some of Poe's usually dark literary pieces. Avid fans of Poe's published works might put this film under critical scrutiny. Hopefully the film will engage both fans and non-fans of Edgar Allan Poe in this fictitious mystery thriller film.

What about you guys? What do you think about Hollywood using popular iconic people and giving them the fictionalized Hollywood twist, a what-if story? Share your thoughts on The Raven trailer on the comments section below:

American Reunion Trailer Impressions: The Original American Pie's Reunion Movie But Have They Really Grown Up?

2012-02-27T14:26:00.001+08:00

American Reunion is a 2012 comedy film and the the third official movie (or the 8th if you count the direct to video spin-offs) under the American Pie film series. Under Universal Studios American Reunion is written and directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg which reunites the main cast of the 1999 American Pie Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Seann William Scott, and Tara Reid. Let's check out this reunion movie:

American Reunion
Plot / Synopsis

Jim, Michelle, Stifler, and their friends reunite in East Great Falls, Michigan for their high school reunion.

Watch American Reunion movie trailer here:

American Reunion Official Movie Trailer Impressions
American Reunion Film Trailer Review

Those who enjoyed the American Pie series would probably like this third official film which stars and reunites the same characters from its original 1999 title. This time, the comedy film deals with what life is like after all the fun, curiosity, and mishaps of high school. A reunion film of the characters you loved or hate from the series.

I like it when films try to continue the story with the same characters only getting older, smarter and more mature. This was what Toy Story 3 did, and now its American Pie's turn to do so. The film reunites the raunchy high school seniors of East Great Falls. All grown up and have "established" themselves, what further adventures and realization will these "grownups" have in this film. One thing is sure, it is the same raunchy fun that the series was known for.

What about you guys? Did you like any of the American Pie films? What's your favorite American Pie title? Share your thoughts on the comments section below:

The Moth Diaries Trailer Impressions: The Mystery Behind that Goth Roommate

2012-02-26T10:46:00.003+08:00

The Moth Diaries is a 2012 horror film based on a 2002 debut novel of the same title from author Rachel Klein. The film revolves around a mysterious roommate who is rumored to be a vampire, but the big question is, is she really a vampire? Let's check out the official trailer for The Moth Diaries here:

The Moth Diaries
Plot / Synopsis

Rebecca is suspicious of Ernessa, the new arrival at her boarding school. But is Rebecca just jealous of Ernessa's bond with Lucie, or does the new girl truly possess a dark secret.

Watch The Moth Diaries movie trailer here:

The Moth Diaries Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Moth Diaries Film Trailer Review

So another film adapted from the a novel which feature a Gothic theme, teenagers, and vampires. Hopefully it is more to THAT other popular yet horrendous teenage vampire flick. Well the mystery in this trailer (and probably on the actual film itself) is probably the film's selling point. Categorized under horror, we can guarantee that there is a supernatural force providing the scares in the film, but is it really that goth girl who's behind all of this? That is the question.

The trailer tells what the plot is all about but effectively teases us with the question is Ernessa a vampire or not? What is her part in all of the mysterious events that appears in the film (trailer)? Not really hyped up with this, but if you are into this teenage vampire stuff, mystery and some "handsome" characters, then this film might be for you.

What about you guys. What do you think about this horror film? Share your thoughts on The Moth Diaries trailer on the comments section below:

Borderlands 2 Official Reveal Trailer Impressions: A Kick Ass Trailer with Nero's Doomsday Dubstep, More Wub Wub and Gajillions of Guns

2012-02-24T15:04:00.001+08:00

Borderlands 2 is a 2012 science fiction first-person shooter with role-playing-elements that is developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. Let's check out the epic video game trailer for the sequel to 2009's Borderlands, one of this year's most highly anticipated game of the year here:

Borderlands 2
Plot / Synopsis

Five years have passed since the events of Borderlands, when the four vault hunters exposed the secrets of the Eridian Vault. A man called Handsome Jack has taken credit for the vault hunters' actions and claimed the wealth of the Vault, allowing him to take over the Hyperion Corporation and effectively gain dominion over Pandora. Promising to clean the lawless planet up, Handsome Jack embarks on a campaign to exterminate Pandora's existing colonist population and industrialize the planet. The main symbol of Handsome Jack's rule is a massive supply base built in the shape of an "H" on Pandora's moon. The base is always visible, and can deploy Hyperion forces to any point on Pandora.

Borderlands 2 begins with the player fighting to the death to win a priceless cache of loot in a gladiatorial tournament run by Handsome Jack for his personal amusement. The player succeeds and gains notoriety, but Handsome Jack sees this as a threat to his popularity with the people. At the tournament's end he denies the reward and leaves the player for dead in a tundra. The mysterious Guardian Angel from the first game then contacts the player and explains that Handsome Jack must be killed, directing the player to rescue the four original vault hunters from Hyperion's clutches to accomplish this.

Watch Borderlands 2 Official Reveal game trailer here:

Borderlands 2 Official Reveal Trailer Impressions
Borderlands 2 Doomsday Video Game Trailer Review

Ever since Borderlands 2 was announced, fans of the popular sci-fi shooter with RPG elements were ecstatic to see what Gearbox has in store for them. After announcing Salvador, the first playable and dual (gun) wielding character in Borderlands 2, fans got more excited as to what will the other characters be like and the story of Borderlands 2 and now here is the first official reveal trailer for Borderlands 2.

What is there not to say about Borderlands 2? Gamers who played and liked the first one will absolutely buy and support this 2012 game sequel. It features a bigger arsenal of guns, expanded skills, new roster of enemies, and a perfect mix of two genres which is the first person shooter and role-playing game. Not to mention the Borderlands 2 reveal video game trailer featured some kick-ass dubstep from Nero entitled Doomsday.

What about you guys? Were you fans of the first game? If not then does this second game makes you consider to try it out or purchase the first one? Share your thoughts and reaction to the Borderlands 2 reveal trailer on the comments section below:

The "Mass Effect" of Mass Effect 3: Mass Effect 3 Game Trailer Collection

2012-02-22T09:07:00.004+08:00

Mass Effect 3 is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with a March 6, 2012 video game release. What is not there to say about the Mass Effect game series? If you have played through both Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2, immersed you with the lore of the series, and bought one or most accompanying merchandise of the highly acclaimed western action rpg shooter, then it is a no-brainer, you'll definitely get Mass Effect 3. Let's take a look at all of the seemingly unnecessary hype builder trailer for a game series which seems to no longer needs further hype building. This is the compilation of video game trailers for Mass Effect 3:

Mass Effect 3
Plot / Synopsis

In Mass Effect 3, an ancient alien race known only as "Reapers", has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You, as Commander Shepard, must lead the counter assault to take it back. Only you can determine how events will play out, which planets you will save from annihilation and which alliances you will form or abandon as you rally the forces of the galaxy to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all.

Watch Mass Effect 3 Game Trailer Collection here:

Mass Effect 3 Take Earth Back Extended Cut Trailer

Mass Effect 3: Reinstated FemShep (Female Shepard) Trailer

Mass Effect 3: Interactive Storytelling

Mass Effect 3: Build a Customizable Arsenal

Mass Effect 3: Ruthless and Intelligent Enemies

Mass Effect 3: Adrenaline-Pumping Gameplay

Mass Effect 3: Integrated Co-Op Multiplayer

Mass Effect 3 Voice Cast Reveal

Mass Effect 3 - Against All Odds Trailer

Mass Effect 3 Squad leader Trailer

Mass Effect 3 Gameplay Trailer E3 - Fall of Earth

Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition

Mass Effect 3 Live Action Trailer

How excited are you about Mass Effect 3? What is your favorite Mass Effect 3 video game trailer? Share your thoughts on the comments section below:

Sound of Noise Trailer Impressions: A Musical Wild-Goose Chase

2012-02-20T08:44:00.003+08:00

Sound of Noise Trailer was a 2010 Swedish-French comedy-crime film written and directed by Ola Simonsson and Johannes Stjärne Nilsson which premiered on International Critic's Week of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival back in May 18, 2010. Sound of Noise, a film that tells the story of a group of musicians who illegally perform music on objects in the various institutions of a city will finally have a 2012 international film release. Let's check out what this film has to offer here.

Sound of Noise Trailer
Plot / Synopsis

The narrative revolves around police officer Amadeus Warnebring, tone-deaf scion of a distinguished musical family, and his attempts to track down a group of six guerilla percussionists whose anarchic public performances are terrorizing the city. The drumming set pieces correspond to an avant-garde score with four hilariously titled movements. Where the short involved the six drummers imaginatively using standard apartment furnishings as their instruments, the feature unleashes them on an unspecified city's civic and cultural institutions. Including an amusing backstory for each of the soberly dressed drummers as well as their nemesis, music-hating investigator Warnebring, the film creates a treat for the eyes and ears from the dull, repetitive sounds of everyday life.
Director: Ola Simonsson, Johannes Stjarne Nilsson
Cast: Bengt Nilsson, Sanna Persson Halapi, Magnus Borjeson, Johannes Bjork

Watch Sound of Noise Trailer movie trailer here:

Sound of Noise Trailer Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Sound of Noise Trailer Film Trailer Review

I am not a big music fan myself but I find the trailer for the Sound of Noise to be fresh and interesting. This film intrigues me as the protagonists of the film dared to defy the convention, to exercise their definition of the highest form of musical art. I haven't seen this unique mixed of crime, comedy and music, and I think Sound of Noise will be the first I'll ever see one put into film.

Not everyone has the opportunity to watch international films, or even know that a good one has been released. Now thanks to the internet, we now are able so. I personally don't know a thing about this, not until now as I do this post and I can say I am pretty much intrigued on this cat-and-mouse musical film. I laughed a bit on how they made music on that poor patient, but we all know that what they are doing is potentially acts of crime (if not terrorism). But when a film makes one forget that what they are doing is wrong and makes you cheer for them, it has to mean that the film is doing something good, right? I don't mind reading subtitles and I don't think it doesn't take away from the film.

What about you guys? Have you seen this film already? Share your thoughts on the Sound of Noise trailer on the comments section below:

Beyond The Black Rainbow Trailer Impressions: Ready Your Brains with this Weird Film

2012-02-18T16:50:00.004+08:00

Beyond The Black Rainbow was a 2010 Canadian science fiction film which premiered at the 2010 Whistler Film Festival, and was later shown in various film festivals throughout 2011. This time it is the wider US audience will have this weird film to "enjoy". Let's check out what this film has to offer here:

Beyond The Black Rainbow
Plot / Synopsis

Deep within the mysterious Arboria Institute, a disturbed and beautiful girl (Eva Allan) is held captive by a doctor in search of inner peace. Her mind is controlled by a sinister technology. Silently, she waits for her next session with deranged therapist Dr. Barry Nyle (Michael Rogers). If she hopes to escape, she must journey through the darkest reaches of The Institute... but Nyle wonʼt easily part with his most gifted and dangerous creation.

Watch Beyond The Black Rainbow movie trailer here:

Beyond The Black Rainbow Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Beyond The Black Rainbow Film Trailer Review

A film set in the 1980's and the film stands to it. The Beyond The Black Rainbow film trailer is one of those trailers that will make you ask yourself "What the hell did I just watch?".

Do not have high hopes on this film, as it received mostly negative reviews for its unorthodox phasing, use of visuals and story telling. In my honest opinion, Beyond The Black Rainbow is a title that falls under the artsy-fartsy style of film making. Hopefully this is not just a film that only cinephiles of an extreme level could understand and appreciate.

What about you guys? What do you think about the Beyond The Black Rainbow trailer? Have you seen the film on its film fest run back in 2011? Share your thoughts about Beyond The Black Rainbow on the comments section below:

Intruders Trailer Impressions: Drafting Your Very Own Death

2012-02-16T15:19:00.005+08:00

The Intruders was a 2011 horror film which first premiered in Toronto International Film Festival back in September 2011 and is slated for a March 2012 release. The Intruders is a a Spanish film directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by the Spanish duo Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques. Let's take a look at this horror film from the creators of 28 Weeks Later here:

Intruders
Plot / Synopsis

Two children living in different countries are visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them.

Watch Intruders movie trailer here:

Intruders Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Intruders Film Trailer Review

Hollowface will come because someone called his name. So that is what will generally happen with 2012 horror film. The big mystery here is to whether Hollowface got freed or targeting his victims because he was written by the child protagonist, or was the female protagonist has this connection to Hollowface to know how it works?

I am personally intrigued at what this film has to offer. Besides the usual scares, I am conscious about the lore behind this Hollowface. Why entitled "intruders" when a figure like Hollowface is the one only shown in this film? How will mere humans fight off this seemingly supernatural evil, or is it really supernatural? Hopefully it is not too predictable and has a solid story and scares from beginning to end.

What about you guys? What do you think of this trailer? Share your thoughts on Intruders 2012 movie trailer on the comments section below:

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer Impressions: A Crazy Take on a Historical Figure with Vampires

2012-02-15T15:22:00.001+08:00

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is 2012 supernatural thriller film based on a 2010 novel Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. This "what if" fictional supernatural horror film adaptation of the mashup novel gained mixed reviews back on 2010. The film adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith which is slated for a June 2012 theatrical release plays with the idea that the historical American icon and 16th President of the United States was a vampire hunter. Let's take a look at this seemingly crazy idea of a book adapted to a 2012 film here.

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter
Plot / Synopsis

President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith and is produced by Bekmambetov and Tim Burton. The film stars Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell and Dominic Cooper and is distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Watch Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter movie trailer here:

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Film Trailer Review

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has a pretty interesting yet crazy theme. Hopefully Americans won't take this film too seriously in a sense that they would find it insulting to see the country's greatest historical icon behind the abolition of slave trade and a symbol of equality as a vampire hunter.

I personally think this is fresh. I like "what-if" scenarios done right. Reading the summary of the novel which already spoiled the film for me, all I can say is that amidst the film's seemingly absurd and preposterous concept, the film hopefully would be as entertaining as the novel it is based from. I am optimistic that this film will be a good one and will be putting this under my watch-list this 2012.

What do you think about this film? Share your thoughts about Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 2012 movie trailer on the comments section below:

Sadako 3D Trailer Impressions: Sadako, The Woman from the Original Cursed Video Makes a Comeback!

2012-02-14T10:21:00.000+08:00

Sadako 3D is a 2012 Japanese horror film and fourth Japanese sequel to the very first Ring or Ringu back in 1998 adapted from the novel "Ring" by Koji Suzuki. Sadako 3D is directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa which stars Satomi Ishihara, Koji Seto & Yusuke Yamamoto slated for a May 12, 2012 Japanese theatrical release in spooktacular 3-D! Let's check out this fourth Japanese sequel to the popular Asian horror Ring series:

Sadako 3D
Plot / Synopsis

14 years after the original Ring movie, Sadako returns to the big screen in 3D!

Akane is a high school teacher who hears a rumor from her students that there is actual footage on the Internet of someone’s suicide. The footage is said to drive anyone who sees it to also commit suicide. Akane does not believe the rumor at first, but when one of her female students dies after viewing the footage, she and her boyfriend Takanori are fatefully drawn into the horror that has been created by the man who appears in the suicide footage, Kashiwada.

Kashiwada’s intention is to create chaos in the world by bringing back Sadako and the power of her curse. Now Akane has to fight against Sadako and Kashiwada to save the lives of herself and Takanori.”

The film opens in Japan on May 12, 2012.

Watch Sadako 3D movie trailer here:

Sadako 3D Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Sadako 3D Film Trailer Review

We can't deny that nostalgia plays a big part in the success of a movie. Adaptations of an an iconic television show, book, or video game will usually bring out a feeling of excitement to those who grew up with such titles. The original Japanese Ring is probably one of the first Asian horror films that spook the living hell out of me as a kid which made me fell in love with it as a horror fan later on (the next film being Ju-on/Grudge). Knowing that Sadako 3D is a movie written by the original author of the nove Ring, this makes me more excited to see how will they creep out the fans who grew up with their Ring film series.

Ring's Sadako (Ringu) - 1998 Japanese horror film by Hideo Nakata.

I have read a couple of rumors regarding Sadako 3D: Mainly that the film is a spin-off movie and that the title is still subjective to change. Well, at least it is not a reboot. The past Ring films were uniquely scary in their own time and although it would be interesting to see how will Japan upgrade the scares, they decided not to. Luckily Japan isn't that crazy about making reboots unlike Hollywood. Spin-off movie? why not. Seeing the films synopsis, there is a more sinister power behind the resurfacing of the curse of Sadako, the question is will he have the same tragic story that drove him to extreme ends to creating chaos through Sadako's curse? That is what I am looking forward to with this film. No, I am not looking forward to its US adaptation but for the subtitled version if ever it gets an international theatrical release or even in home video format. And Sadako 3D? Well, I think it is a lame title as well. They can improve it by omitting the 3D and just going with plain old Sadako, although Ring: Sadako's Curse would probably have a nicer tone to it, but that's just me. Will the scares be elevated by incorporating 3-D, that is what will everyone find out once it gets released in spooktacular 3-D.

Generally fans of the Ring are pretty much hyped about this Japanese film. Hopefully seeing the international reception, the people behind it would release this internationally, but knowing the internet and devoted fans this will definitely be available in some definite time in the not so near future. Sadako 3D trailer has its creepy moments and some really cliche but still creepy parts present in a typical Asian horror movie, something that I personally adore.

What about you guys? Are you a fan of the original Japanese Ring Series? What did you love or hate about it? Share your thoughts about Sadako 3D 2012 Japanese movie trailer in the comments section below: