http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/Writer / Producer A.M. Esmonde Writing books, making films and watching movies so you don't have to.ennoreply@blogger.com (A. M. Esmonde)Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:47:35 PSTBloggertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551190125© 2010 The Breathing Dead Ltdhorror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsTV & FilmArts/LiteratureArts/Performing ArtsGames & Hobbies/Other GamesTV & Filmbreathingdeadtales@gmail.comA. M. EsmondeA. M. Esmondeyeshorror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsHammering horror HomeHorror Writer Producer A.M.Esmonde news on his books, films and showhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/sSEK1hBM11c/vampire-horror-blood-hunger-their-first.htmlJoseph Sheridan Le FanupaperbackebookBram Stokervampirea. m. esmondeThe HungerCarmilladraculanovellahorror Blood HungerkindleoccultEsmondenovelbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:34:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-27523559442241490792012-01-30T11:47:36.139-08:00yesWith the flooding of the vampire market I've unjustly neglected my own enigmatic, gothic and blood soaked vampire book Blood Hunger. So what's it about? Blood Hunger film style poster An explorer makes a discovery in Romania, dubbed the 'Ice Prince' find A. M. EsmondeWith the flooding of the vampire market I've unjustly neglected my own enigmatic, gothic and blood soaked vampire book Blood Hunger. So what's it about? Blood Hunger film style poster An explorer makes a discovery in Romania, dubbed the 'Ice Prince' find it is significant enough to put him and his girlfriend Lucia Ferrara in the media spotlight. Iliana and her sister's journey to the United Kingdom, news that the 'Ice Prince' had been discovered ceases their many years of blood abstinence and they unleash a bloodthirsty terror on humankind leaving a trail of death from London to the Welsh countryside. From the fall of the vampire and the Dracul brothers in medieval Europe to their return in the present day. Prepare yourself, their first bite will be your last!&nbsp; Blood Hunger is &nbsp;definitive and fresh reinvention of the vampire legend. Inspired by the spirit of Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula', Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's novella 'Carmilla', 'Hammer Horror's' film series and cult horror 'The Hunger'. Out now on paper back and ebook. Watch the trailer here:&nbsp;horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsWith the flooding of the vampire market I've unjustly neglected my own enigmatic, gothic and blood soaked vampire book Blood Hunger. So what's it about? Blood Hunger film style poster An...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:38:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-72559597063354213022012-01-29T12:38:13.410-08:00yes An archaeological expedition &nbsp;uncovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian prince. However, the members find themselves being killed off by a mummy who is revived when the words of the prince's burial shroud are said aloud. An epic back story of a dyingA. M. Esmonde An archaeological expedition &nbsp;uncovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian prince. However, the members find themselves being killed off by a mummy who is revived when the words of the prince's burial shroud are said aloud. An epic back story of a dying young Pharaoh played out on StarTrek- like sets, miniatures with blackened white men is lifted by Don Banks wonderful orchestral score. The Mummy's Shroud moves to 1920 where the set design is as classic as the actors and dialogue itself. What's notable about this Hammer production is that it borrows much from earlier Mummy films but has a look and feel of its own which has clearly influenced more recent incarnations especially the narration and dessert deaths. Nevertheless, the Shroud really drags it feet, and feels as worn and tired as the shroud itself. The Mummy's appearance is around the 50 minute mark which wouldn't be an issue if there had been some suspense or tension in the build up. Not even the great props and 1920's style sets (which are amazing considering the productions budget) weren't the only thing on screen to keep you entertained. There's bribery, a little racial tension and notable is Maggie Kimberly as Claire de Sangre. During the last 30 minutes the kills both on and off screen are effective enough by stuntman Eddie Powell (Christopher Lee's regular double) and Michael Ripper as Longbarrow is a joy and really gets to shine.&nbsp; Absent is blood and there is little if any cleavage on display synonymous with Hammers later outings, but what you have in the closing act are some well executed mummy effects.&nbsp; Overall as the warning tagline read: 'Beware The Beat Of The Cloth-Wrapped Feet!' Make of that what you will. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsAn archaeological expedition &nbsp;uncovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian prince. However, the members find themselves being killed off by a mummy who is revived when the words of the prince's...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:58:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-47287096181002667192012-01-28T07:58:26.868-08:00yes After escaping from jail, The Gingerdead Man finds himself in a time machine destined for killing and a roller disco. Opening with a highly amusing Silence of the Lambs paradox including a muffin throwing his cream over Clarissa Darling stating he can smA. M. Esmonde After escaping from jail, The Gingerdead Man finds himself in a time machine destined for killing and a roller disco. Opening with a highly amusing Silence of the Lambs paradox including a muffin throwing his cream over Clarissa Darling stating he can smell her Muff-in, you know what in for - or do you? The previous Gingerdead instalments were B-average at best and this is no exception. Once Ginger goes back to the 70's it's a series of some Porky's gags mixed with scene on scenes of roller skating linked by some t &amp; a and few and far between kill scenes including gun play, acid attack and a nail gun assault. By the end it all crumbles apart with annoying kids and time travelling history figures cameos. While no one expects Oscar material from Full Moon you always hope for some-kind of return to former glory. You could spend 80 minutes watching Puppet Master or Blood Dolls but if your a fan of Gingerdead and 1976 this one will roller Boogie you to death. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsAfter escaping from jail, The Gingerdead Man finds himself in a time machine destined for killing and a roller disco. Opening with a highly amusing Silence of the Lambs paradox including a muffin...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:07:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-72042433706187486082012-01-27T12:07:39.265-08:00Sometimes I come across some great tantalising but wacky things in this case two zombie web series'. From the late Michael Jackson's nephew Taj Jackson. Comes Code Z. With stunners Thayana, Thaina,...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. Esmonde's Breathing Dead. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vL2THgvg792tcQCH4835RCxGioM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vL2THgvg792tcQCH4835RCxGioM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vL2THgvg792tcQCH4835RCxGioM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vL2THgvg792tcQCH4835RCxGioM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=q3txbkgUNY4:giTjDWpIlZw:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/2012/01/web-attacking-zombies-deliver-me-to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/fPpPNyS_Pk4/hammer-horror-lust-for-vampire.htmlLust for a vampireHorrorvampiresHammer FilmFilmJimmy Sangsterclassic horrorHammer HorrorreviewRalph BatesSuzanna Leighbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:08:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-42728209101853601142012-01-27T09:59:25.951-08:00yes She's a vampire I Yutte Decades before Twilight's vampires walked in the daylight there was Hammer Horror's vampires.&nbsp;It's 1830, at a finishing school in Styria, Mircalla arrives as a new student. As&nbsp;the young female students in the school begiA. M. Esmonde She's a vampire I Yutte Decades before Twilight's vampires walked in the daylight there was Hammer Horror's vampires.&nbsp;It's 1830, at a finishing school in Styria, Mircalla arrives as a new student. As&nbsp;the young female students in the school begin to die the villagers suspect the Karnsteins located in their ominous castle are to blame.&nbsp;&nbsp;A visiting author, Richard Lestrange, instantly falls in Mircalla but she is a vampire - Carmilla Karnstein - who has been resurrected by her vampiric family.&nbsp; Lust for a Vampire is a well produced Hammer film that&nbsp;arguably&nbsp;is only led astray by its reused footage of Christopher Lee's blood shot eyes and "Strange Love," a 1970's song which plays over LeStrange and Mircalla's saucy love scene. The Jim Carrey look Amongst the abundance of cleavage and boobs on display there is quiet a tight story, there's the usual vampire cliches hardly surprising given the source material of&nbsp;Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's classic Camilla. Fog,&nbsp;horse-drawn&nbsp;carriages, mysterious cloaked figures and a castle on a hill. Theres some modest effects and&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;scenes, a throat is slit, a resurrected skeleton and a blood covered naked body. I'm not&nbsp;Christopher&nbsp;Lee I'm actually a lot cheaper The school location gives it a fresh look and&nbsp;complements&nbsp;the&nbsp;authenticity&nbsp;of the costumes. Dancing autumn&nbsp;leaves around forests and a powerful score&nbsp;&nbsp;synonymous&nbsp;with hammer&nbsp;are present. There's the&nbsp;local Inn and&nbsp;obligatory&nbsp;village mob on a witch hunt. Dimpled chin lead Yutte Stensgaard (replaces Ingrid Pitt who refused to return as she disliked the script) is on fine form. Nobly for me &nbsp;is an apperance by Barbara Jeffordd&nbsp;seen&nbsp;more recently Polanski's Ninth Gate. But the star of the show is the underused co-star (Honor Blackman and Elizabeth Montgomery alike) beautiful Suzanna Leigh as dance teacher&nbsp;Miss Playfair.&nbsp; Suzanna Leigh 1945 was a good year&nbsp; born in Belgrave, Leicester UK, There is an array of sub characters from an inspector to a&nbsp;concerned&nbsp;father and headmistress to name a few. Dear John's (UK TV hit)&nbsp;Ralph Bates plays the quirky but&nbsp;ill-fated&nbsp;character Giles Barton. Cheeky chappy&nbsp;Lestrange is played by Michael Johnson.&nbsp;Interestingly&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;replaced Peter Cushing (as his wife was ill)&nbsp;but Peter clearly would have been unfittingly for the&nbsp;dashing&nbsp;love&nbsp;interest, as in the finished film.&nbsp;Lestrange's character has quite an arch unusual for the standard vampire affair. The adult themes give this an edge &nbsp;over some Hammer outings even if it is light heartedly hammy in spots.The climax is effective&nbsp;with some nice effects although somewhat a&nbsp;little&nbsp;rushed. Overall, classic Hammer that is sexual&nbsp;charged&nbsp;and ghoulishly gory. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsShe's a vampire I Yutte Decades before Twilight's vampires walked in the daylight there was Hammer Horror's vampires.&nbsp;It's 1830, at a finishing school in Styria, Mircalla arrives as a new...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-15309399352194302792012-01-25T12:02:16.450-08:00yesNothing like some film style promotion to celebrate the underdog Dead Pulse novel! Thanks readers! Keep spreading the word.The dead have returned to life... The world's focus is on the city of Ravenswood and the once idyllic town of Farmore as platoons anA. M. EsmondeNothing like some film style promotion to celebrate the underdog Dead Pulse novel! Thanks readers! Keep spreading the word.The dead have returned to life... The world's focus is on the city of Ravenswood and the once idyllic town of Farmore as platoons and scattered survivors fight the hordes of the dead, unbeknownst one of them holds the key to end the undead's reign of mayhem. Across the city at a body disposal plant a small group take shifts on the 'death watch'. Their hopes hinge on the soldiers of Farmore to rescue them. But with no contact for months, no food and surrounded by the dead, have they got what it takes to survive? With death at their door, only time can tell... In Dead Pulse I refine the zombie mythos and add a twist to the George A. Romero inspired horror adventure. Click on the link below to enjoy the opening Dead Pulse free. DEAD PULSE OPENING&nbsp; horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsNothing like some film style promotion to celebrate the underdog Dead Pulse novel! Thanks readers! Keep spreading the word.The dead have returned to life... The world's focus is on the city of...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:54:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-61761707742496685182012-01-23T05:54:12.332-08:00yesI'm not a critic just a film fan, I love many b-films, even z-films which says a lot. However, what drives me all Jack Nicholson is when films are well advertised almost pushed and are poor. Sometimes to a point where their marketing budget unjustly is moA. M. EsmondeI'm not a critic just a film fan, I love many b-films, even z-films which says a lot. However, what drives me all Jack Nicholson is when films are well advertised almost pushed and are poor. Sometimes to a point where their marketing budget unjustly is more than the film. Which is fine if they’re good but what about when they are not so good. Making films is hard work and a stressful process - no one goes out to make a bad film (do they?) and there’s nothing worse than your baby getting panned - it’s happened to myself. What’s annoying though is when people comment your work without even seeing it now that’s a Penn and Teller/ Dynamo trick that anyone would be impressed with. Why comment on something before you’ve seen it? I’ll never understand that. I like to share my thoughts and my opinions any they may not be right or the definitive they are just my view. You should experience a film for yourself the world is full of Marmite lovers. In any case here are my thoughts on two horror films I had the ‘pleasure’ of seeing... If you’ve seen them what did you think? Shark Night 3D (2011) A weekend at a lake house turns into a nightmare for seven stereotype young vacationers as they are subjected to shark attacks, but its not only the sharks they need to worry about. There's some good effects and action set ups but Shark Night is poorly scripted, with an equally poor storyline that compared to Scooby-Doo makes it look like The Usual Suspects. It is certainly is a no brainer but if you want to see girls in bikini's there's more suitable places to get your fix or if you must even watch Piranha (2010). There's really not much more to say about this clunker. While slightly better in the production department compared to DTV films the whole film sinks of yesterdays fish which is odd considering its is the same director of entertaining The Final Destination (2009) and Cellular (2004) to name a few. It's a shame as everyone loves a good shark film but this just isn't one. The Devil Inside (2012) A daughter becomes involved in a series of exorcisms while trying to discover what happened during her own mothers exorcism. Opening with some video news story of a police investigation showing three murders it quickly moves to present day. The Devil Inside is another supposed documentary footage film with some good sound design and few jump scares. However that's about it. Unfortunately the format and story has been done so many times it's become tiring and this is in the league of The Amityville Haunting (2011) as appose to Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), Rec (2007) or even The Last Exorcism (2010) and Grave Encounters (2011). As a side note you may want to bring a pen with you for the ending, although it wont help wrap things up when you've viewed the site. As with the Fourth Kind (2009) you know it's not real so it feels pointless to follow bread crumbs as it can't create that willing suspension of disbelief. Overall not bad for documentary type fiction but its just not that great when compared to the abundance of others out there. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsI'm not a critic just a film fan, I love many b-films, even z-films which says a lot. 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M. Esmonde)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:50:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-50043109211268226282012-01-19T10:50:39.465-08:00Juggling both my writing and filmmaking is not easy. When Darkest Moons goes to print will end my sub-genre horror books. My zombie, vampires and Werewolf and their subtle connecting thread will be...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:00:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-62489512134376836132012-01-15T01:32:07.801-08:00yes Two employees try to unravel the &nbsp;The Yankee Pedlar Inn's haunted past but they begin to witness disturbing events. Opening with an assortment of spooky photo's accompanied by a creepy score from Jeff Grace, director Ti West sets the atmosphere for A. M. Esmonde Two employees try to unravel the &nbsp;The Yankee Pedlar Inn's haunted past but they begin to witness disturbing events. Opening with an assortment of spooky photo's accompanied by a creepy score from Jeff Grace, director Ti West sets the atmosphere for The Innkeepers from the get go. Anyone familiar with West's smouldering and finely filmed House of the Devil will know he likes to take time to build up the characters with a final pay off. Innkeepers is no exception. That said, it is pacer than the aforementioned with a few cheap scares up front courteous of a PC YouTube like clip. The acting is first rate, very naturalist with lead Sara Paxton on form as intelligent dropout Claire. Paxton is very watchable delivering a good performance thanks to an equally good script. There's logic in the screenplay as far as if you were in a hotel and interested in the paranormal you'd do the same - set up an investigation.&nbsp; There is a small cast of quirky characters including 80's star Kelly Mcgillis who seems to be having a revival now in horror after featuring in Stake Land. There's a psychic, an odd old man, obligatory ghost bride and cellar. There's ominous corridors, creaky doors, piano cues and great sound design which add to its creepy factor. There's plenty of jump scares and red-herrings.&nbsp; E.V.Ps, web cams in amongst the realistic sets gives credibly and suck you into Claire's and Luke's (Pat Healy) investigation plight. It's an old-school horror with the music and sound playing a big part, much of the suspense comes from what you don't see. But West's visuals of what you do see are extremely haunting. It's a homage of sorts that refreshingly leaves you with some unanswered questions and loose ends. Debatably you can argue it builds to little more than a series of scares, yet, it's more consistent and less glossy than recent horror Insidious, furthermore grounded than 1408 and far-more finely executed with its wonderful sets, camera work and narrative than the Paranormal Activities.&nbsp; Yes - it's a essentially a haunted house flick, but what a chilling, hair raising and perfectly constructed haunted inn film it is.&nbsp; horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsTwo employees try to unravel the &nbsp;The Yankee Pedlar Inn's haunted past but they begin to witness disturbing events. Opening with an assortment of spooky photo's accompanied by a creepy score...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:54:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-15577080394145774312012-01-12T12:54:18.181-08:00yes Below - like Barry Norman on speed or&nbsp;Jonathan&nbsp;Ross with a haircut I've put together a few of my little pleasures, those films that&nbsp;unless&nbsp;a film geek like myself points them out they may slip&nbsp;under your radar. Some are wonderfulA. M. Esmonde Below - like Barry Norman on speed or&nbsp;Jonathan&nbsp;Ross with a haircut I've put together a few of my little pleasures, those films that&nbsp;unless&nbsp;a film geek like myself points them out they may slip&nbsp;under your radar. Some are wonderfully constructed, some are cult classics, some have&nbsp;entrainment&nbsp;value, some for sheer effort and some just&nbsp;deserve&nbsp;to be seen. Of course I can't review my very own 2010 art house vampire, hi-jinks drama Terminus- that would be cheating but here's a full three minute clip &nbsp;in case you're curious... Blood Dolls (1999) Entertaining low budget freaky film where the protagonist Virgil is an eccentric freak with a head the size of an avocado. Virgil is biological inventor and his latest creations are the BLOOD DOLLS, who he uses to kill his enemies! There's a 'little person' for a butler. Four rock and roll girls-in-a-cage that play on Virgils command, imagine the Spice Girls dolled up in leather! The movie has B written all over it, it's like a rash of Charles Band's own 80's killer puppet movie Puppet Master (1989). If you like B movies and killer dolls with hearts, it's not terrific, but does rate cult status MISSION X (2010) Scottish mercenary veteran Ryan goes on a revenge mission with a group of guns for hire and a student camera-man on tow. Arms dealers, bad language and shoot outs, are just the playing cards Mission X first lays on the table. It's the hand that slowly dealt by director/writer David Paul Baker that makes this film stand heads and shoulders above a flurry of camera point of view (POV) films. The editing is sharp, bringing together footage from different cameras POV, flash forwards and flash backs. There's a minimal soundtrack music, first-rate blood effects, a great script and characters. With fitting camera work, near on perfect acting; played authentically, not just by the leads but the supporting cast too, that puts the likes of Quarantine (2008) and the interview segments of The Fourth Kind (2009) to shame. Bond with the characters as you follow them with Ryan and camera man Grant, who's verbal sparring on serious and every day issues are exceptional. Mission X is a joy to watch, from abandoned buildings, to night clubs and the streets of Scotland, it's edgy, tense, harsh, hard and confrontational. Secret meetings, anonymous phone calls. The screenplay is absorbing to the last reel. In between the shots ringing out; get to know the unit; get caught in the gun fire; it's the closest thing to a possible suicide mission on your homeland you can see on film. Mission X oozes tension, it's a naturalist piece of filming that drags in and captivates the viewer from the outset, which makes it compelling viewing. A smart cleverly crafted must see. Grave Encounters (2011) Lance Preston and the crew of 'Grave Encounters', a ghost-hunting reality television show find what they've been searching for but is the public is public ready to see the horror they've encountered. A missing episode of lost footage directed by The Vicious Brothers, Grave Encounters is probably best described as a mix of UK's Most Haunted, USA's Ghost Hunters (T.A.P.S) and Ghost Adventures although it's shows what many have been wanting to see for series'. There's poltergeist activity, ghosts and ghouls . Actor Sean Rogerson's Lance is almost a parody of Zak Bagans real life presenter of Ghost Adventures. And does an adequate job of carrying the show within a film. The support cast are great intentionally or unintentionally and are as annoying as these co-presenters/investigators in the real shows themselves. It uses hand-held and static cameras mirroring the aforementioned Television programmes with a splash of colour and night vision for good authentic measure. As the investigators night proceeds it gets more jumpy and intense with some slick visual effects. Although it never quite makes sense why these ghosts can't pass through walls and prefer to bang on doors. It's bettehorror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsBelow - like Barry Norman on speed or&nbsp;Jonathan&nbsp;Ross with a haircut I've put together a few of my little pleasures, those films that&nbsp;unless&nbsp;a film geek like myself points them out...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. Esmonde's Breathing Dead. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aIYQ4FAmSvQDJzPKxQ0jWLG6taU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aIYQ4FAmSvQDJzPKxQ0jWLG6taU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aIYQ4FAmSvQDJzPKxQ0jWLG6taU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aIYQ4FAmSvQDJzPKxQ0jWLG6taU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=CWhBOjjql0s:d4e7_6QMsqc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/2012/01/unearthed-pleasures-micro-and-low.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/45zO-ojqyCk/horror-review-dark-lurking-alien-undead.htmlTonia ReneeHorrorAlien UndeadOzzie DevrishGregory ConnorsDark LurkingFilmBret KennedyAliensci-fireviewundeadbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:37:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-85920799342225254432012-01-12T12:15:45.200-08:00Face eating monsters run amok in a &nbsp;facility. The survivors try to escape the horrors of the creatures but the horror maybe within. Also known as the marketable Alien Undead Gregory Connors...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. Esmonde's Breathing Dead. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UwGjgoo5cVNuN7oZp6yTMXHl7VM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UwGjgoo5cVNuN7oZp6yTMXHl7VM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UwGjgoo5cVNuN7oZp6yTMXHl7VM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UwGjgoo5cVNuN7oZp6yTMXHl7VM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=45zO-ojqyCk:-NW88NYgSIE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/2012/01/horror-review-dark-lurking-alien-undead.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/YZ0TIVSRNTY/january-blues-me-my-tv-and-i.htmlSherlockAndrew StoneJewishJaime MurrayBig BrotherPaddySpartacusNigella LawsonHustleHamstersMad Dogsbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:09:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-21942120752260652522012-01-10T11:17:20.772-08:00yes&nbsp;In January my house seems bigger, but because the decorations have come down. It's still dark, it's cold, it's wet, it's Britain. &nbsp; I'm awaiting the to see sight of the final edit of my latest and last sub-genre horror novel Darkest Moons. AsidA. M. Esmonde&nbsp;In January my house seems bigger, but because the decorations have come down. It's still dark, it's cold, it's wet, it's Britain. &nbsp; I'm awaiting the to see sight of the final edit of my latest and last sub-genre horror novel Darkest Moons. Aside from that the only writing I've been doing is some prep for my next film and reviews.&nbsp; I've watched some TV lately too much in fact. Much of the following may not make sense to those outside the UK, &nbsp;but Andrew Stone Pah! I'd love to see Michael Madsen pull his head off and feed it to the Playboy twins. 'Celebrity Big Brother' UK, bosh! Only Madsen is a real celeb in that house and he's American. 'When Paddy met Sally' - Paddy cracks me up - Woman get me my tea! I find it odd the papers said Paddy was a fake, however, he'd been on a Danny Dyer hard man documentary. How can papers write such tosh. Course he's real. Certainly more real than Andrew Stone.I think I'm going slightly mad either that or I'm rotting like a corpse in one of my books. It's being in the dark, dark mushroom Britain. I know someone that holds a grudge against Nigella Lawson. I love Lawson - that is Nigella that is not her Dad. But Nigella did give a duff recipe that ruined a turkey!&nbsp; Typical my TV guide got the start date of Hustle wrong, I ended up with Anna Friel. I'm looking forward to the last series of Hustle, aw the last one. However, even though Jaime Murray returns since I found out who her dad was and I saw 'that' Spartacus clip - I'm a little scared now. &nbsp;It's the dad thing.&nbsp; Sherlock has been really good but Jewish men don't dock. Family guy, Joe doing American Dad. Dancing in the street. Bowie, Elvis and Bassey birthdays... Sometimes I look at Mick Jaggar and think how the feck does he get those wives. No amount of money is worth that. He's a walking Picasso. Chip-shop chips, rain, the Doors and red Toyota's oh the good life. Also there's Mad Dogs to look forward to. Fantastic.&nbsp; Statistically&nbsp;more Hamsters die in January. &nbsp; If anyone knows what I'm talking about Answers on a postcard,&nbsp;did you smile? 'like' this or leave a comment. So maybe January's not that bad in the UK... If you have a TV? My best&nbsp; A horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,news&nbsp;In January my house seems bigger, but because the decorations have come down. It's still dark, it's cold, it's wet, it's Britain. &nbsp; I'm awaiting the to see sight of the final edit of my...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. Esmonde's Breathing Dead. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/05EX0eeEneF0h1IgaRZwHr9yzGM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/05EX0eeEneF0h1IgaRZwHr9yzGM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/05EX0eeEneF0h1IgaRZwHr9yzGM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/05EX0eeEneF0h1IgaRZwHr9yzGM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=YZ0TIVSRNTY:tF3BBfOpdPU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-blues-me-my-tv-and-i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/u6TkizFHwNs/why-darabonts-walking-dead-season-didnt.htmlFrank DarabontScriptZombiesACMRomeroundeadHorrorShock Till You DropAICNDead pulsepublishingwalking deadTV showbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:54:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-64843753145457842002012-01-10T12:47:56.274-08:00yes &nbsp;An interesting story was brought to my attention this morning, Shock Till You Drop talks about what Frank Darabont envisioned in Season 2 Walking Dead, this originated from a communication to Aint it Cool News. Well knock me down with an alleged plA. M. Esmonde &nbsp;An interesting story was brought to my attention this morning, Shock Till You Drop talks about what Frank Darabont envisioned in Season 2 Walking Dead, this originated from a communication to Aint it Cool News. Well knock me down with an alleged plagiarism feather!I nearly did drop with shock - 'Darabont's' idea is straight out of my zombie horror Dead Pulse. Granted Dead Pulse is a homage to Romero, but Dead Pulse is an original piece of work. I should also mention I've never read the Walking Dead Comics.Before I go on here's a little background to what happened last year. After the Comic Con in 2011 Ben Davis, AMC vice-president of scripted programming, gathered the cast together for a meeting. In this meeting, he told that Darabont had been fired. Saying “This isn’t working.” And Darabont was 'let go'. Part of Darabont's concept explained to Ain't It Cool News is a follows: "We’d start with a squad of maybe seven or eight soldiers being dropped into the city by chopper. They have map coordinates they need to get to; they’ve been told to report to a certain place to provide reinforcement. It’s not a special mission, it’s basically a housekeeping measure putting more boots on the ground to reinforce key intersections and installations throughout the city. And we follow this group from the moment the copter sets them down. All they have to do is travel maybe a dozen blocks, a simple journey, but what starts as a no-brainer scenario goes from “the city is being secured” to “holy shit, we’ve lost control, the world is ending.”&nbsp; Our squad gets blocked at every turn and are soon just trying to survive. I wanted to do a really tense, character-driven ensemble story as communications break down, supply lines are lost, escape routes are cut off, morale falls apart, leadership unravels, mutinies heat up, etc." and goes on to say, "So the story follows these soldiers through hell as the city falls apart and the squad implodes, with Sam’s soldier being the main character and the moral center of the group. He becomes the last survivor of the squad, and he finally gets to the map coordinates they’ve been trying to get to from the start." I have a great deal of respect for him but this raises a lot of questions for me,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;given that my story was banded around 'Tinsel&nbsp;Town'. Prior to the zombie boom! It's odd that through a series of unfortunate events that my story (written in 2007) that contains the above was erroneously published in 2009, I would mention the book because I wouldn't want any one to purchase it in that state, it's unedited and incomplete (and goes for around $156 - Do not buy this!)&nbsp; I know what your thinking&nbsp;convenient, this book is hard to get. Well no, in March 2011 Dead Pulse&nbsp;was published on paperback and on a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of e-book platforms and contains the very same segments from the 2007 albeit expanded, edited correctly and this time&nbsp;authorised. Anyone who has read Dead Pulse will&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;realise&nbsp;that Frank's description bares a striking&nbsp;similarity&nbsp;to the Ravenswood massacre chapter where a small group of the&nbsp;soldiers&nbsp;are sent &nbsp;to the city on what should be a simple mission to&nbsp;retrieve&nbsp;information and goes terribly wrong. Without&nbsp;speculating or&nbsp;alleging&nbsp;too much the cast of The Walking Dead were told Frank was fired by 'scripted programming' section.&nbsp;I love Frank's work both screenplays and directing to name a few fields he&nbsp;excels&nbsp;in but I can&nbsp;by default see why 'his' wild card' didn't make it into Season 2 with the uncanny&nbsp;resemblance&nbsp;to Dead Pulse. &nbsp; To get a feel of Dead Pulse's tone and to see some of the&nbsp;similarities&nbsp;here's&nbsp;the trailer or for&nbsp;curiosity&nbsp;get the book free with Amazon prime here: horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,news&nbsp;An interesting story was brought to my attention this morning, Shock Till You Drop talks about what Frank Darabont envisioned in Season 2 Walking Dead, this originated from a communication to...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. Esmonde's Breathing Dead. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5kLJABIv9S3X0xyGYrjYXb_BlJ8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5kLJABIv9S3X0xyGYrjYXb_BlJ8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5kLJABIv9S3X0xyGYrjYXb_BlJ8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5kLJABIv9S3X0xyGYrjYXb_BlJ8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=u6TkizFHwNs:EbFqhpOOEVA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-darabonts-walking-dead-season-didnt.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/uSqZtG5ErcI/wonder-woman-tv-incarnation-review-with.htmlElizabeth HurleyAdrianne PalickiWonder Woman ReviewDiana PrinceTV seriesJeffrey Reinertv reviewWonder Woman TVWonder WomanWonder Woman 2011Cary ElwesreviewTV productionTV showbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:56:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-75652612438089748522012-01-02T12:09:26.725-08:00yesRather than start 2012 on a horror note I thought I'd keep things light with my thoughts on Wonder Woman's doomed TV outing that I was lucky enough to view - certainly from a visual perspective... No matter what I'll always have the 70's theme: &nbsp;WondA. M. EsmondeRather than start 2012 on a horror note I thought I'd keep things light with my thoughts on Wonder Woman's doomed TV outing that I was lucky enough to view - certainly from a visual perspective... No matter what I'll always have the 70's theme: &nbsp;Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman. All the world's waiting for you, and the power you possess... Sorry, here is my low down on the 2011 pilot... Wonder Woman must stop the head of a pharmaceutical company's illegal experiments for financial gain. Opening with the horror-stricken images of a boy with bleeding eyes, Wonder Woman quickly moves to a foot chase though the streets. There's no origin story which some have highly criticised. Personally I'm a exasperated with origin stories, these superhero characters have become a part of pop culture and a back story can seem somewhat unnecessary. The pilot establishes Wonder Woman as a known face in the real world, a vigilant of sorts, with a reputation for knocking down doors, invading privacy, assaulting people and the videos uploaded to YouTube. Adrianne Palicki is surprising good as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, and oddly the promotional pictures for the show didn't do her justice. She's tough, rough, sexy and sulky. The plot features a standard Cary Elwes performance as her marketing CEO and Elizabeth Hurley plays the antagonist head of a pharmaceutical company. It's quite amusing that (in the world of the pilot) she has become marketable merchandise property and makes a remark that the comic version of her is incorrect with Diana stating that the Wonder Woman doll is insulting and she want's it redesigned. "These breast are ridiculous." "Wonder Woman isn't vulgar." "Wonder Woman is perfect, perfect t*ts, perfect ass, perfect teeth." It is apparent that Diana's/Wonder's crime fighting technology is funded by Wonder Woman's merchandising success which is an interesting titbit (no pun intended). There's establishing flashback for Diana's love interest and some good camera work and effects from director Jeffrey Reiner, the contemporary music is dramatic and adds to the tension in the dialogue scenes. David E. Kelley's story explores briefly the problem of superheroes heavy handiness being unlawful and forever under legal scrutiny. Wonder Woman is reminiscent of 'The New Adventures of Superman' (1993- 1997) although it does have a darker tone and sleeker look. It moves away from Superman's studio feel and while not particularly true to the comic, Wonder Woman's shot on location look and Kelley relevant poignant dialogue adds to its allure as much as Palicki's costume. The only big action scene is at the 30 minute mark and is the highlight of the pilot with Palicki's physical prowess and wire-work being most impressive. Overall, Adrianne Palicki equals Lynda Carter's incarnation and while not spectacular or highly engrossing it's no lesser than other mediocre TV productions that have been given a chance and a longer run.&nbsp; It may have evolved and brought a live action Wonder Woman to another generation but I suppose we may never know - &nbsp;that is until some else has a stab at bringing DC's female flag character to life. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsRather than start 2012 on a horror note I thought I'd keep things light with my thoughts on Wonder Woman's doomed TV outing that I was lucky enough to view - certainly from a visual perspective... No...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:53:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-28722033704136696202011-12-30T10:16:07.613-08:00yes A few of the best&nbsp;surprises&nbsp;have come&nbsp;courteously of lower budget&nbsp;film-makers&nbsp;this year. But my&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;and as a fan of the&nbsp;original, not it's not Rise of the Apes -&nbsp;it's a controversial choice... My film ofA. M. Esmonde A few of the best&nbsp;surprises&nbsp;have come&nbsp;courteously of lower budget&nbsp;film-makers&nbsp;this year. But my&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;and as a fan of the&nbsp;original, not it's not Rise of the Apes -&nbsp;it's a controversial choice... My film of 2011 is The Thing prequel. Gasp! Here we have a few&nbsp;one-liners&nbsp;of a few horrors and science fictions that I caught this year.&nbsp;For the full ponderings on each title click the links.&nbsp;What was your horror or Sci-fi of the year?&nbsp; The DeadThe Dead is probably the most grounded undead film since Romero's original trilogy. Season of the WitchWolves, witches, demons, exorcism, possession, brooding fog, castles, dark forests, swordplay and everything you'd expect from an atmospheric fantasy period piece. Cowboys &amp; Aliens&nbsp; Looks good, superb cast but painfully predictable. Wake WoodThere's some effective bloody gore, grizzly births, severed spines, dog attacks and killings Transformers: Dark of the Moon&nbsp; Considering its origin (based on a series of cartoon and toys) it's solid entertainment which is being overly analysed and unfairly panned. Paul&nbsp;An alien comedy homage that you can't help like. The Adjustment Bureau If modern romance is your thing and you like science fiction there's enjoyment to be found. Everyone else beware&nbsp;unscrupulous&nbsp;advising. Battle Los Angeles&nbsp; Aaron Eckhart gives it his all in a Formulaic Invasion flick Thor Good entertainment especially if you are a fan of Thor, but all the special effects add up to something very forgettable and feels like a vehicle simply for The Avengers film. Source Code Constructive science fiction within a contemporary setting.The Resident&nbsp; Maybe disturbing for many due to themes of intrusion and privacy being violated. Sucker Punch&nbsp;Sucker Punch requires a lot of patience's for such little reward. The Rite Nothing new, but a wonderfully acted and crafted film. X-Men: First Class Well written, lots of fun much and very enjoyable. Rise of the Planet of the Apes&nbsp; Rise manages to be an emotional ride, successfully grounding the concept of the originals while eradicating Burton's 2001 missed opportunity. Limitless Refreshing film that has all the Hollywood polish without all the Hollywood trappings. Captain America: The First Avenger The period feel is captured wonderfully but there's not enough of Weaving. Super 8&nbsp; Steven Spielberg clone but warmth and wonder it generates that can't be a bad thing. Your Highness&nbsp; It's crude it's rude, it's politically incorrect - with dick, sheep, vagina, gay gags and jokes galore but it's daft and arguably unoffensive as it's simply stupid fun. The Thing Very fast paced film with enough surprises to keep it fresh while paying homage at the same time. Paranormal Activity 3 Once again it builds up to a big snapping scare, its more of the same. Nevertheless, it still manages to suck you in an be intriguing - why I'll never know. World of the Dead: The Zombie DiariesEerie moans and groans of the dead add to the creepy experience.&nbsp;Worth watching especially if you liked the first. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark&nbsp; Borrowers meets tooth hungry Gremlins. EatersGory, bloody and overall more fun than it should be due to it's great execution and grimness Grave Encounters A mix of UK's Most Haunted, USA's Ghost Hunters (T.A.P.S) and Ghost Adventures although it's shows what many have been wanting to see for series'. Conan the Barbarian Strong action adventure but too stylised lacking the foreboding heaviness that Conan requires. UndergroundUnderground's weakest link is that it's not very tight and scenes are drawn out. Fright Night Fright Night has its funny creepy moments and is different enough from the original to be entertaining in its own right. Dream House&nbsp; The stellar cast make it work for the most part. Hostel: Part III Three a crowd. Period. The Amityville Haunting Clearly not much has improved since The Blair Witch horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsA few of the best&nbsp;surprises&nbsp;have come&nbsp;courteously of lower budget&nbsp;film-makers&nbsp;this year. But my&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;and as a fan of the&nbsp;original, not it's not Rise of...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:38:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-16204734670678954942011-12-30T02:03:41.030-08:00There's no fancy pictures with this blog post, no eye-candy, no poll and no video. For promos head over to my site. Here are words, numbers and letters. Many have already closed down the window -...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:59:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-2709114935844670302011-12-24T04:59:57.018-08:00P2&nbsp;(2007) An office worker called Angela (Rachel Nichols) is pursued by a voyeur psychopath after being locked in a parking garage on Christmas Eve. I'm a sucker for films where main...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:51:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-77373661483972239192011-12-23T06:54:13.693-08:00yesActual found footage that documents the horrifying experience of a family that moved into the infamous Amityville haunted house. Opening with words in "1974" blah, blah "Defoe murdered his family", blah,"Lutz" blah, "32 years later", blah blah "what you'rA. M. EsmondeActual found footage that documents the horrifying experience of a family that moved into the infamous Amityville haunted house. Opening with words in "1974" blah, blah "Defoe murdered his family", blah,"Lutz" blah, "32 years later", blah blah "what you're about to see is real". Then an aeroplane blonde graces the screen under torch light. After quick bloody death, your taken to the POV of a budding mini Steven Spielberg as he films his family. It's indicative of Paranormal Activity, the recent Grave Encounters and countless found footage films. With security camera's installed it's all be done and at one point it becomes a found footage within a found footage film. Both female leads are effective enough, it's not an awful film, the acting is at times naturalistic but the issue is that this style of horror has already been done and done better with more imagination. Every line is a cliché , opening doors, accidental deaths, the wife that doesn't want to live in the house, no one believes the children, spook- less dark images, moving objects and so on. At the midway mark as the 'boyfriend' vanishes and the police turn up you can help role your eyes as the acting and script take a turn for the worse. The son becomes annoying due to the unnecessary explanatory dialogue and the father goes laughable loopy as he goes head to head with the entity. There are a few moments in the closing scenes where director Geoff Meed slightly redeems the film but it's too little too late. The problem with The Amityville Haunting is that it perpetrates to be real and pushes the fact right to the end but nothing feels credible. The sound design is pretty effective if somewhat miss-placed missing the mark at times. Overall, less effective than the Paranormal Activity series, clearly not much has improved since The Blair Witch Project. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsActual found footage that documents the horrifying experience of a family that moved into the infamous Amityville haunted house. Opening with words in "1974" blah, blah "Defoe murdered his family",...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:19:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-38361814944464578742011-12-23T04:30:43.049-08:00yes Let I be said that after horror and films I love Christmas and the holiday season, if it's done right you too can feel like Cliff Richard, Shakin Stevens, Slade and Wizard in one giant snowball eggnog. Ah - it's like a Fairy Tale in New York. 'Tis the seA. M. Esmonde Let I be said that after horror and films I love Christmas and the holiday season, if it's done right you too can feel like Cliff Richard, Shakin Stevens, Slade and Wizard in one giant snowball eggnog. Ah - it's like a Fairy Tale in New York. 'Tis the season to be jolly - when fathers get killed in chimneys dressed as Santa, terrorist take over tower blocks and children get left Home Alone to fend off burglars! If you take it too seriously it will consume you. Don't become a hater and try to dissect it. Just think log fires and 'Last Christmas' Wham jumpers and it will all go away. Also remember&nbsp;some of the best stories and plays (excluding the most famous one) are set in the winter. You may want to skip a Winters Tale though. I'd like to take this blog opportunity to thank all my readers, fans and supporters for reading my books, watching my films and spreading the word. So while the weather outside gets frightful, curl up watch the perfect Christmas film like Gremlins, Muppets Christmas Carol, Die Hard, The Thing, P2 or Misery and have yourself a merry little Christmas time. (Okay so they're not all technically Christmas films but you get the snow drift.) My zombie and vampire book continue to be&nbsp;successful&nbsp;(I'm not just making the connection it because they feature snow in a few chapters). Thanks all, I really mean it and to quote some lines from two of my favourite holiday films, "Now I have a machine gun -&nbsp;Ho, Ho, Ho ." "You'll be sorry you'll all be very, very sorry. " and not forgetting,&nbsp;"I can see! I have...I have legs. I have... Oh shit, look at this. Legs! I can walk. ...","It’s Christmas, Theo. It’s the time of miracles, so be of good cheer…" Happy holiday and have a fantastic&nbsp;New year! My best A horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsLet I be said that after horror and films I love Christmas and the holiday season, if it's done right you too can feel like Cliff Richard, Shakin Stevens, Slade and Wizard in one giant snowball...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:42:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-12361345337341545512011-12-18T08:46:02.298-08:00yesArguably mis-sold as a horror it's a solid thriller but avoid watching the trailer as it&nbsp;gives the game away. A family unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were committed... And the killer may still be at loose. The snowy settinA. M. EsmondeArguably mis-sold as a horror it's a solid thriller but avoid watching the trailer as it&nbsp;gives the game away. A family unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were committed... And the killer may still be at loose. The snowy setting from the city to the suburbs gives the film a crisp eerie quality. Director Jim Sheridan's Dream House is lovely looking film. What appears to be a run of the mill mystery becomes an intriguing story and somewhat unpredictable drama. Rachel Weisz's odd American accent aside the cast are on top form with Daniel Craig pulling out all the stops. David Loucka's screenplay takes an unexpected if somewhat unorthodox turn which is probably the films main strength. That said, the closing is messy as it tries wrap everything up quick and in a Scooby-Doo like fashion. It's a shame as it spoils much of what came before. The stellar cast make it work for the most part and while it contains elements of other&nbsp;psychological&nbsp;films it briefly treads some original ground. Worth watching if only for Craig's performance. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsArguably mis-sold as a horror it's a solid thriller but avoid watching the trailer as it&nbsp;gives the game away. A family unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. Esmonde's Breathing Dead. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HHkwaDawgwMfTBn6SNpNxmIqYq0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HHkwaDawgwMfTBn6SNpNxmIqYq0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HHkwaDawgwMfTBn6SNpNxmIqYq0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HHkwaDawgwMfTBn6SNpNxmIqYq0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?a=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thebreathingdead?i=HS3GYqi-C5c:7oHpJ8IMD_k:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://thebreathingdead.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-dream-house-life-is-but-dream.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebreathingdead/~3/GBXY1amCvMM/review-hostel-part-3-threes-crowd.htmlHorrorhostel part iiiMichael D. Weisshostel part 3hosteltorture pornScott Spiegeldvdreviewbreathingdeadtales@gmail.com (A. M. Esmonde)Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:25:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-17183108642104309172011-12-18T08:25:34.420-08:00yesFour friends go to Vegas on a bachelor party but end up in an underground club. When one of their friends doesn't return after the crazy night things take a turn for the worse when they go looking for him. Opening with a homage of sorts playing against thA. M. EsmondeFour friends go to Vegas on a bachelor party but end up in an underground club. When one of their friends doesn't return after the crazy night things take a turn for the worse when they go looking for him. Opening with a homage of sorts playing against the expected as two victims are caged - Hostel Part Three is off to a good start. The American setting is refreshing but the unlikeable characters are also stereotype and much of the acting is painfully average. Director Scott Spiegel gives us creepy cab drivers, corridors, buildings and alleys. There's booze, bums and boobs, drills, face pealing and bug torture. Part three contains what you'd expect in a series that coined the phrase 'torture porn' but the effects are average. Despite a few lapses in logic, this entry is missing the grit, terror and feels like its just going through the motions. Michael D. Weiss' screenplay attempts to expand the mythos but the characters don't &nbsp;appear authentic which dampens the fear factor. The last act is literally overblown with an awful twist. While interesting, overall it's cheap and pale in comparison to Eli Roth's superior predecessors. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsFour friends go to Vegas on a bachelor party but end up in an underground club. When one of their friends doesn't return after the crazy night things take a turn for the worse when they go looking...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:18:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-76421744593693436472011-12-12T12:18:20.040-08:00yesTo say I don't like remakes would be a lie, Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, The Crazies, and The Wolfman to name a few were all quite tasty but when they start&nbsp;remaking&nbsp;films less than a few years old or ones totally&nbsp;unnecessaryA. M. EsmondeTo say I don't like remakes would be a lie, Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, The Crazies, and The Wolfman to name a few were all quite tasty but when they start&nbsp;remaking&nbsp;films less than a few years old or ones totally&nbsp;unnecessary&nbsp;something is up.&nbsp; To a certain degree (and even though he's starred in&nbsp;remakes&nbsp;of his own films)&nbsp;I agree with Michael Caine "they should just remakes the bad ones." It wasn't a huge fan of Fright Night, I'm not a big fan of genre crossovers in general even so was 1985's Fright Night ready to be remade that's for you to&nbsp;decide&nbsp;but here are a few thoughts before you right it off... Fright Night (2011) After dispelling his friends concerns Charley Brewster finds that his new neighbour Jerry is a vampire and he enlists Peter Vincent a Las Vegas magician and vampire expert to help him. The 80's original was of its time, Fright Night (2011) successfully takes the offbeat humour of the original and reworks it into a solid piece of entertainment. Five top calibre leads in a mediocre vampire remake somehow make it work. If it were any other actors it may have disappeared into a void. Thankfully the talent of the leads in this eerie cheese-fest is the films strength. It's not the 'why are they doing this' but the 'its cool that they are doing it' factor that's alluring.Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Toni Collette and the lovely Imogene Poots (28 Weeks Later) are all on form. Although Tennant is good he isn't as involved as he should be and he lacks the dynamics due to the screenplay that Roddy McDowall gave to the character. Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Ed is notable and delivers some funny moments. Yelchin has some memorable scenes including a hilarious one-liner about a vampire hand. Farrell steals the show as the perfect intense vampire.The effects are well executed, there are great sets, splendidly done is Vincent's apartment and the Vegas setting gives the film a unique atmosphere and distinct look. Craig Gillespie has an eye for detail and the set pieces are slick and exciting. The script is average and the idea feels worn. That said, Fright Night has its funny creepy moments and is different enough from the original to be entertaining in its own right. horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsTo say I don't like remakes would be a lie, Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, The Crazies, and The Wolfman to name a few were all quite tasty but when they start&nbsp;remaking&nbsp;films...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:44:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-39081522206916378452011-12-10T02:53:09.364-08:00yes After a fight gets out of hand a group of friends run for cover but find themselves fighting for their lives against ravenous creatures lurking beneath their rave party. Over dramatic, low budget horror flick that has some fantastic makeup and special efA. M. Esmonde After a fight gets out of hand a group of friends run for cover but find themselves fighting for their lives against ravenous creatures lurking beneath their rave party. Over dramatic, low budget horror flick that has some fantastic makeup and special effects in amongst the unnecessary fights,hammy dialogue and slow motion scenes. Underground starts off very promising with the opening of an army squad fending off some nasty looking super genetic humanoids, then director Rafael Eisenman introduces us to an underground rave in an air hanger on a military base that goes on far too long. Underground's weakest link is that it's not very tight and scenes are drawn out. It's well lit and shot with some good pumping tracks. The score is a mixed bag there's some great music cues but then it borrows from familiar scores and overcooks them. Writer Charles Morris Jr. borrows heavily from Marshall's Descent (2005) and Smith's Creep (2004). The young cast of actors including Eric Abercrombie and Mira Antonova do there best with the script. The Eli Wallach with a German accent lookalike aside - there's some nice touches, a creature bursting out of an urinal, torn off ears, lobbed off arms, spooky tunnels and creepy corridors. A lot of effort has clearly gone into Underground, it has a 'film' look and with some tighter editing it may have helped the viewing experience. Rafael Eisenman uses every film trick in the book and clearly has ability but it just isn't a polished enough production, nevertheless it's a lot bloodier, effective and atmospheric than the abundance of cheap looking horror DTV films. Despite it's unevenness there's worst ways to burn a hour and a half.horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsAfter a fight gets out of hand a group of friends run for cover but find themselves fighting for their lives against ravenous creatures lurking beneath their rave party. Over dramatic, low budget...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:45:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-21842942828277672972011-12-06T09:45:51.930-08:00yes&nbsp;Nothing like a good mix up, cult or classic, or cult classic. Another wide range of films. First up is Stake Land - is it destined to become a cult classic?&nbsp;Fancy a&nbsp;trip down memory lane with Hell Comes to Frogtown, uncooked classic or oveA. M. Esmonde&nbsp;Nothing like a good mix up, cult or classic, or cult classic. Another wide range of films. First up is Stake Land - is it destined to become a cult classic?&nbsp;Fancy a&nbsp;trip down memory lane with Hell Comes to Frogtown, uncooked classic or over-cooked frogs legs? You decide... Stake Land (2010)An orphaned young man is saved by a vampire killer and they head north for salvation. Stake Land is a simplistic story, it's a rite of passage, mentoring, coming of age movie similar to Zombie Land with a boy being taken under the wing of a seasoned killer, however, director Jim Mickle's offering is opposite in tone –it's realistically grim, hard hitting and bloody. Refreshingly the two leads played by young Connor Paolo and Nick Damici whether intentionally or not are cold and not very likable. The two most warming characters are a nun played by Kelly McGillis and a pregnant singer Belle, cult star Danielle Harris.There's plenty atmosphere in this post-apocalyptic world, the on location shoot heightens the authenticity, it cold, damp and dreary reminiscent of The Road (2009) and elements of 30 Days of Night (2007). There are some interesting set ups notably the imaginative helicopter attack and the girl in the attic. Even though the clue is in the title it's odd, like the sect, the vampires come across as an unnecessary distraction, they could have easily been written as infected people, mutants or something else. Through no fault of the filmmakers the influx of vampire films has cheapened the core idea for whatever reason. Nevertheless, the makeup and effects of the (un)dead are excellent. This coupled with some good solid performances and accompanying music score give credence to what could have been a b-film in any other hands.Both Nick Damici and Jim Mickle's script isn't scared to kill any one off and while the antagonist twist doesn't come as any surprise Stake Land is more about the characters journeys. Far from a sub-par film Stake Land is a notable vampire entry and well executed horror road trip. Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) A few fertile men and women exist due to atomic fallout and, as a result, the government places a priority on those that can still breed. One man Sam Hell is sent under watchful eye of a nurse and guard into the wastelands to free a group of women from frog like mutant amphibians. Hell Comes to Frog Town Is an odd ball post apocalyptic B adventure with Rowdy Rody Piper as one of the last fertile men on earth. Sadly the budget appears to have gone into the surprisingly great makeup effects. Cheesy dialogue, wooden performances and clunky fights. Although for the most part playing on Hell's sexual prowess there's not enough wit or pace to give directors Donald G. Jackson and R. J. Kizer's Frog Town that cult status. While the concept is fun explosive tracker pants, horny frogs even with the women in control it still comes across for the most part sexist and falls flat.Piper is his amusing self but is wooden compared to his performance in They Live made the same year. Nurse Spangle is played by stunt woman, Conan star Sandahl Bergman who is in great shape but isn't the best actress especially when put along side guards women Cec Verrell who has little screen-time. Big Bill William Smith appears and steals every scene with his presence. It's worth checking out to see what the fuss is about but you're unlikely to want to revisit.horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,news&nbsp;Nothing like a good mix up, cult or classic, or cult classic. Another wide range of films. First up is Stake Land - is it destined to become a cult classic?&nbsp;Fancy a&nbsp;trip down memory...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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M. Esmonde)Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:04:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554585988731379551.post-72550160309879123862011-12-05T12:06:00.444-08:00yes Although I'm not hugely familiar with Robert E. Howard's 1932 series let it be said I like Conan, enjoyed the Marvel comics and the two tone mixed Schwarzenegger portrayal. I'm a casual fan but once again I prove my geek-worth with a model of Conan sittiA. M. Esmonde Although I'm not hugely familiar with Robert E. Howard's 1932 series let it be said I like Conan, enjoyed the Marvel comics and the two tone mixed Schwarzenegger portrayal. I'm a casual fan but once again I prove my geek-worth with a model of Conan sitting on his thrown with his troubled brow in my office, "but that is another story." In any case, with the home release due let me tell you of the days of high adventure, or my thoughts on the recent incarnation. Conan the Barbarian (2011) Conan the Cimmerian is on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village. Conan the Barbarian is a violent bloody R rated sword and sorcery adventure that unfortunately carries the weight of the likes of Prince of Persia, Clash of the Titans and Pirates of the Caribbean. The story opens with a tantalising origin story that equals the 1982 version, however, without drawing comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful outing even though Marcus Nispel's incarnation is action packed, graphic and gory it's too glossy which takes the much needed edge, rawness and grounded grittiness away. Jason Momoa's Conan is very likable, talkative and agile. However, Stephen Lang as Khalar Zym sadly falls into hammy stereotype antagonist territory, reminiscent of his role in Avatar. For whatever reason the striking and physical Rachel Nichols looks uncomfortable as damsel Tamara. Rose McGowan's Marique has more depth to her character giving some needed credence but this is counter balanced by 'hired' looking supporting cast lacking any authenticity. Ron Perlman is on form in a lengthy cameo as Conan's father. Amusingly UK Bottom's Spudgun Steven O'Donnell puts in an appearance. There's an epic score and great costumes, that said as the running time passes the more derivative Conan becomes, amongst the disjointed flash backs the script has an abundance of clichés and stereotypes which stomps on the strong opening of Conan's youth - where Leo Howard notably plays the young Barbarian. The sets, effects and landscapes are wonderfully shot and executed, but feeling is more He-man than Conan. For all the special effects, less would be more with the likes of the old school horse carriage chase more exciting and fulfilling than the grand CGI set pieces. Overall it's a strong action adventure but too stylised lacking the foreboding heaviness that Conan requires to be fully realised.&nbsp;I live, I love, I slay, and I am content - Sort of.horror,film,blood,hunger,the,breathing,dead,Esmonde,deathwatch,darkestmoons,horror,news,news,film,news,movies,movie,newsAlthough I'm not hugely familiar with Robert E. Howard's 1932 series let it be said I like Conan, enjoyed the Marvel comics and the two tone mixed Schwarzenegger portrayal. I'm a casual fan but once...<br/> <br/> Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves, Hammer Horror Home with A.M. 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