"Am I making you nervous? While I touch myself?" Blvd De Cinema Productions has revealed an official trailer for a low budget indie film described as a "grindhouse noir" called Like a Dirty French Novel. Which, I must say, is a pretty clever title for this. The tagline states it's "between the absurd and the vulgar" which is also somewhat tantalizing. The film follows a number of interesting characters: a sexually-charged mysterious phone operator, two estranged twin brothers, and a cosplaying femme fatale. Starring Jennifer Daley, Robby Valls, Miles Dougal, Brittany Samson, and Amanda Viola. The trailer says there's "five noir-tinged chapters" in this film, which runs 78 minutes in total. This looks as mediocre as expected, with a few interesting shadowy shots, but there's not much else to see in here. Unless you're really into noir. Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for Mike Cuenca's Like a Dirty French Novel,...
- 7/28/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Stars: Brea Grant, Graham Skipper, Andrea Collins, Danielle Reverman, Hannah Prichard, Alycia Lourim, Heather Vaughn, Diane Goldner, Richard Riehle, Miles Dougal, Sandy Stoltz, Kire Horton, Sara Parrish, Jasmine St. Clair, Heather Dorff | Written and Directed by Bryan Coyne
It’s Halloween night, and two “bad apples” decide to play some wicked tricks on the one house in a suburban cul-de-sac that is not celebrating Halloween. They terrorize a young couple in their home and these tricks become increasingly more sinister as the night progresses, finally ending in a Halloween the entire neighborhood will never forget…
What does writer/director Bryan Coyne have against pregnancy and kids? His previous film, Infernal, was all about a demonic child and this one features not one, but two, evil-doing psycho kids and opens with a pregnant woman stabbed to death (a nice cameo from Heather Dorff)! Speaking of duos, gruesome two-somes seem to have...
It’s Halloween night, and two “bad apples” decide to play some wicked tricks on the one house in a suburban cul-de-sac that is not celebrating Halloween. They terrorize a young couple in their home and these tricks become increasingly more sinister as the night progresses, finally ending in a Halloween the entire neighborhood will never forget…
What does writer/director Bryan Coyne have against pregnancy and kids? His previous film, Infernal, was all about a demonic child and this one features not one, but two, evil-doing psycho kids and opens with a pregnant woman stabbed to death (a nice cameo from Heather Dorff)! Speaking of duos, gruesome two-somes seem to have...
- 2/22/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Robert R. Shafer, Barbara Niven, Miles Dougal, Rod Sweitzer, Nick Vallelonga, Melanie Good, Julie Strain | Written by Dan Povenmire | Directed by Adam Rifkin (as Rif Coogan)
You know, it wasn’t until the release of Detroit Rock City that I realised that a) Adam Rifkin and Rif Coogan are one in the same; and b) just how many of Rifkin’s films I considered amongst my favourites at that time: Never on Tuesday, The Dark Backward, The Chase and, of course, Psycho Cop Returns. Mainly because they were films I remember renting on video (you couldn’t escape trailers for The Dark Backward back in the VHS era) and seeing on Sky’s movie channels in the days when you could be guaranteed to find an “obscure” film screening as filler between their big-name flicks!
Psycho Cop Returns came at a period in horror movie making, which also included...
You know, it wasn’t until the release of Detroit Rock City that I realised that a) Adam Rifkin and Rif Coogan are one in the same; and b) just how many of Rifkin’s films I considered amongst my favourites at that time: Never on Tuesday, The Dark Backward, The Chase and, of course, Psycho Cop Returns. Mainly because they were films I remember renting on video (you couldn’t escape trailers for The Dark Backward back in the VHS era) and seeing on Sky’s movie channels in the days when you could be guaranteed to find an “obscure” film screening as filler between their big-name flicks!
Psycho Cop Returns came at a period in horror movie making, which also included...
- 5/24/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on a new comic series from Titan Comics, a trailer for Wesley Snipes’ Gallowwalkers, and more:
Gallowwalkers Trailer: “A mysterious gunman, Aman (Snipes), is the son of a nun who breaks her covenant with God to ensure his survival. This act brings a curse upon Aman – all those that die by his gun will return. Soon, he is hunted by a gang of his undead former victims, led by the vicious Kansa. Aman enlists Fabulos, a new young warrior, to fight by his side.”
Gallowwalkers was directed by Andrew Goth and stars Wesley Snipes, Tanit Phoenix, Riley Smith, Kevin Howarth, and Patrick Bergin. The movie has been finished for over five years, but Vmi Worldwide recently picked up sales rights to the movie and we should see...
Gallowwalkers Trailer: “A mysterious gunman, Aman (Snipes), is the son of a nun who breaks her covenant with God to ensure his survival. This act brings a curse upon Aman – all those that die by his gun will return. Soon, he is hunted by a gang of his undead former victims, led by the vicious Kansa. Aman enlists Fabulos, a new young warrior, to fight by his side.”
Gallowwalkers was directed by Andrew Goth and stars Wesley Snipes, Tanit Phoenix, Riley Smith, Kevin Howarth, and Patrick Bergin. The movie has been finished for over five years, but Vmi Worldwide recently picked up sales rights to the movie and we should see...
- 2/24/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We’re back with the latest installment of the Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes a zombie comedy, two horror teaser trailers, a Treasure Chest of Horrors sequel, a 5-page Dracula World Order preview, and more:
Beverly Lane: The zombie comedy Beverly Lane is now available for is now available on DVD and as a digital rental:
“Beverly Lane follows a local metal company as they celebrate the retirement of their longtime boss with a “Coney Island” themed party. Bored & angry, the workers find themselves stuck with clowns, a magician, a mime, and one very sick barbershop singer. Then all hell breaks loose…literally! Stuck between zombies and a sideshow, the workers must learn to survive with each other or die trying.”
For more information, visit: http://beverlylanemovie.com
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Teaser Trailer for Scopia: Take a look at the teaser trailer for the upcoming supernatural thriller Scopia:
“Basia (Joanna Ignaczewska) is...
Beverly Lane: The zombie comedy Beverly Lane is now available for is now available on DVD and as a digital rental:
“Beverly Lane follows a local metal company as they celebrate the retirement of their longtime boss with a “Coney Island” themed party. Bored & angry, the workers find themselves stuck with clowns, a magician, a mime, and one very sick barbershop singer. Then all hell breaks loose…literally! Stuck between zombies and a sideshow, the workers must learn to survive with each other or die trying.”
For more information, visit: http://beverlylanemovie.com
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Teaser Trailer for Scopia: Take a look at the teaser trailer for the upcoming supernatural thriller Scopia:
“Basia (Joanna Ignaczewska) is...
- 6/19/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes a zombie short film, a new trailer for Cell Count, independent genre comics, zombie soap, and more.
Zombie Short Film “Spoiler”: You’ve seen Daniel Thron’s visual effects work on Zodiac, Tron: Legacy, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and many other films. He has also written and directed a short film which we have for you to watch:
“Ten years ago, a zombie-like infection almost tore our society apart — but the Cdc managed to bring it under control and in the process created a massive national infrastructure to prevent future outbreaks. Over time, the world has returned to near-normal — but people still live in fear; and many pay to live in ‘protected’ complexes, designed to quarantine and resolve any outbreak.
Coroner Tommy Rossman has one job — determine the strain,...
Zombie Short Film “Spoiler”: You’ve seen Daniel Thron’s visual effects work on Zodiac, Tron: Legacy, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and many other films. He has also written and directed a short film which we have for you to watch:
“Ten years ago, a zombie-like infection almost tore our society apart — but the Cdc managed to bring it under control and in the process created a massive national infrastructure to prevent future outbreaks. Over time, the world has returned to near-normal — but people still live in fear; and many pay to live in ‘protected’ complexes, designed to quarantine and resolve any outbreak.
Coroner Tommy Rossman has one job — determine the strain,...
- 6/10/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We brought you details on the first film in the series a while back , but now comes the news that a sequel is in the work from Executive Producer’s James Cullen Bressack (My Pure Joy) and Jarret Cohen at Psykik Junky Pictures and directors Doug Waugh, Shawn C. Phillips, and Alex Powers. The horror anthology sequel Treasure Chest of Horror 2 stars Penthouse Pet Veronica Ricci (Bloody Mary 3D) Shawn C. Phillips (Don & Murph), Joseph Frantz (Cky & Viva La Bam), and Miles Dougal (Detroit Rock City & Chillerama). The anthology is hosted by Mona Screamalot (Ricci).
Prepare yourself for party killers, Giant Killer Babies, Satan, A angry murderous child, A bacterial infection like no other, a murderous cross dresser and A ton of that redstuff we know you all love! The film has just finished post-production.
Prepare yourself for party killers, Giant Killer Babies, Satan, A angry murderous child, A bacterial infection like no other, a murderous cross dresser and A ton of that redstuff we know you all love! The film has just finished post-production.
- 6/6/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Dread hosted last night - in conjunction with First Look Studios, The American Cinematheque and club Les Deux - the L.A. premiere of filmmaker Tim Sullivan’s splatstick feature 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, and while the bulk of the coverage is on its way from Dread Central’s Cricket Lee, below check out a handful of stills and video of yours truly welcoming director Sullivan to the stage.
Regardless of the sweltering summer heat, the event was packed, with 2001 Maniacs cast members Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Christa Campbell, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Adam Robitel, Katy Marie Johnson, Asa Hope, Alana Curry, Alex Luria, Larayia Gaston, Christopher McDaniel, Miles Dougal, Nicole Rae, Andrea Leon, Clifford Allen Wagner and Kathryn Le in attendance for the red carpet and premiere. Also on hand to lend their support to Sullivan, whose "Scream Queens 2" hosted reality show...
Regardless of the sweltering summer heat, the event was packed, with 2001 Maniacs cast members Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Christa Campbell, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Adam Robitel, Katy Marie Johnson, Asa Hope, Alana Curry, Alex Luria, Larayia Gaston, Christopher McDaniel, Miles Dougal, Nicole Rae, Andrea Leon, Clifford Allen Wagner and Kathryn Le in attendance for the red carpet and premiere. Also on hand to lend their support to Sullivan, whose "Scream Queens 2" hosted reality show...
- 7/16/2010
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
You want huge news regarding Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams? We've got it for you here, and we're doing it in style, baby!
First Look Studios proudly announces the Los Angeles premiere and after party for 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams, hosted by the American Cinematheque (6712 Hollywood Blvd., La, CA 90028), Dread Central, and Les Deux (1638 North Las Palmas Avenue, La, CA 90028). Stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Christa Campbell, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Adam Robitel, Katy Marie Johnson, Asa Hope, Alana Curry, Alex Luria, Larayia Gaston, Christopher McDaniel, Miles Dougal, Nicole Rae, Andrea Leon, Clifford Allen Wagner, Kathryn Le, and Jezebel the Sheep join director Tim Sullivan for the red carpet premiere, Q&A, and after party. The premiere will be at 7:30 Pm, July 15, 2010, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. General admission tickets are available for purchase for $11 each on Fandango (click here to purchase).
Les Deux will open...
First Look Studios proudly announces the Los Angeles premiere and after party for 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams, hosted by the American Cinematheque (6712 Hollywood Blvd., La, CA 90028), Dread Central, and Les Deux (1638 North Las Palmas Avenue, La, CA 90028). Stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Christa Campbell, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Adam Robitel, Katy Marie Johnson, Asa Hope, Alana Curry, Alex Luria, Larayia Gaston, Christopher McDaniel, Miles Dougal, Nicole Rae, Andrea Leon, Clifford Allen Wagner, Kathryn Le, and Jezebel the Sheep join director Tim Sullivan for the red carpet premiere, Q&A, and after party. The premiere will be at 7:30 Pm, July 15, 2010, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. General admission tickets are available for purchase for $11 each on Fandango (click here to purchase).
Les Deux will open...
- 6/25/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Questioning Greatness with Adam Rifkin:
Earth’S Premiere Storyteller
We (Bob Rose, me, I?) at the Opinion In A Haystack Department are proud to announce that I (we?) were (was?) given the chance to pick the brain bucket of Hollywood’s supreme philosopher and film-creationist, Sir Adam Rifkin (facebook, twitter, myspace.) He’s the filmmaker responsible for Detroit Rock City, The Chase, The Dark Backward, and, more recently, the award winning Look. I was able to sit down with Mr. Rifkin, in front of our respective computers, and interview him, via email, about a plethora of assorted, varied, diverse, sundry, indiscriminate, and heavily kaleidoscopic ideas.
I originally sent Mr. Rifkin over 3,000 questions, most of which involved very uncomfortable queries about his family lineage, sexual fears, and Laserdisc-replica collection. He answered all of them in full detail, thus passing the interview-qualification-process, which allowed me to send him the 16 questions you will find below.
Earth’S Premiere Storyteller
We (Bob Rose, me, I?) at the Opinion In A Haystack Department are proud to announce that I (we?) were (was?) given the chance to pick the brain bucket of Hollywood’s supreme philosopher and film-creationist, Sir Adam Rifkin (facebook, twitter, myspace.) He’s the filmmaker responsible for Detroit Rock City, The Chase, The Dark Backward, and, more recently, the award winning Look. I was able to sit down with Mr. Rifkin, in front of our respective computers, and interview him, via email, about a plethora of assorted, varied, diverse, sundry, indiscriminate, and heavily kaleidoscopic ideas.
I originally sent Mr. Rifkin over 3,000 questions, most of which involved very uncomfortable queries about his family lineage, sexual fears, and Laserdisc-replica collection. He answered all of them in full detail, thus passing the interview-qualification-process, which allowed me to send him the 16 questions you will find below.
- 2/10/2010
- by bobrose
Just a few scant hours after the announcement of the change in the film's title, we've gotten our grubby blood-soaked claws into three exclusive new images for you from Tim Sullivan's newly retitled 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams! Get ready for the South to rise again -- ever so violently!
“I truly believe this film has exceeded the first in every way possible,” said writer/director Tim Sullivan. “It’s an over-the-top ride filled with sexiness, bloodiness, and lots of politically incorrect humor. If the original didn’t secure me a warm spot in Hell, this one will for sure.” Amen, Tim. A-fuckin-men!
Synopsis
After the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims.
“I truly believe this film has exceeded the first in every way possible,” said writer/director Tim Sullivan. “It’s an over-the-top ride filled with sexiness, bloodiness, and lots of politically incorrect humor. If the original didn’t secure me a warm spot in Hell, this one will for sure.” Amen, Tim. A-fuckin-men!
Synopsis
After the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims.
- 10/22/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A swan dive into the dangerous human flotsam of an L.A. skid row hotel, with an ensemble cast of non-stars playing losers and psychos, the indie production "Night at the Golden Eagle" is both admirable -- for attempting to show everyday violence (usually against women) in all its sickening unavoidableness -- and a trial to sit through because of its unevenness and half-realized literary ambitions. Produced and released by Shangri-La Entertainment, "Night" is strictly art house fare, with potential post-theatrical buzz coming from critics and enthusiastic fans.
Writer-director Adam Rifkin ("The Chase", "Detroit Rock City") was inspired by the two most memorable male characters, who are played by newcomer (and real-life ex-mafioso) Donnie Montemarano and Vinny Argiro ("Molly"). Longtime friends in real life, the former is an oppressively menacing presence as just-out-of-prison Tommy, while Argiro, as longtime best friend Mic, deftly handles all the shifts of his character. One is reminded at times of Orson Welles and Joseph Calleia in "Touch of Evil", and it's natural to predict that bad things will happen in the end.
But for all the authentic-sounding patter and dingy atmosphere, "Night" veers into territory that Rifkin and crew struggle to make completely convincing. There's also not much of a theme or sense of justice. This amoral, cold universe can have its brief moments of warmth between characters, but through the impatient filmmaking and stark tone in general, one just waits grimly for the next shock without developing much attachment to the characters.
Natasha Lyonne and Ann Magnuson are thoroughly immersed in their roles as hard-living hookers who make use of the Golden Eagle Hotel, where aging small-time criminals Tommy and Vinny agree to stay one night and then leave on the bus for legitimate jobs and normal lives in Las Vegas. Dream on, boys. They'll get away only if Tommy can control his urges to be bad and the environment doesn't get them first.
Rifkin's take on human nature is bleaker than the surroundings, while fate is cruel to just about everyone. Condensed into a single day, the omnitragic story includes two cold-blooded murders and a fatal heart attack. There's also the brutal introduction to prostitution of a young runaway (Nicole Jacobs), with the help of Magnuson and Lyonne's abusive pimp (Vinnie Jones). James Caan appears for mere seconds at the beginning as a prison warden, while other auspicious supporting actors include singer Sam Moore, tap dancer Fayard Nicholas (of The Nicholas Brothers) and Kitten Natividad.
After her solid work as a working girl, Lyonne makes the most out of impersonating a corpse through half the film. Likewise, there's much to praise in the performances of Magnuson, Jacobs and secondary players like Miles Dougal, as the sleazy desk clerk. Nonetheless, too much rides on one embracing the performance of Montemarano, whose Tommy is pathologically unthinking in his struggle to survive. And overall "Night" can seem endless, while it's trying to give one nightmares.
NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE
Shangri-La Entertainment
Credits:
Writer-director: Adam Rifkin
Producer: Steve Bing
Executive producers: Mindy Marin, Morgan Sackett
Director of photography: Francesco Varese
Editor: Peter Schink
Music: Tyler Bates
Casting: Mindy Marin
Cast:
Tommy: Donnie Montemarano
Mic: Vinny Argiro
Amber: Natasha Lyonne
Sally: Ann Magnuson
Loriann: Nicole Jacobs
Rodan: Vinnie Jones
Mr. Maynard: Fayard Nicholas.
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating R...
Writer-director Adam Rifkin ("The Chase", "Detroit Rock City") was inspired by the two most memorable male characters, who are played by newcomer (and real-life ex-mafioso) Donnie Montemarano and Vinny Argiro ("Molly"). Longtime friends in real life, the former is an oppressively menacing presence as just-out-of-prison Tommy, while Argiro, as longtime best friend Mic, deftly handles all the shifts of his character. One is reminded at times of Orson Welles and Joseph Calleia in "Touch of Evil", and it's natural to predict that bad things will happen in the end.
But for all the authentic-sounding patter and dingy atmosphere, "Night" veers into territory that Rifkin and crew struggle to make completely convincing. There's also not much of a theme or sense of justice. This amoral, cold universe can have its brief moments of warmth between characters, but through the impatient filmmaking and stark tone in general, one just waits grimly for the next shock without developing much attachment to the characters.
Natasha Lyonne and Ann Magnuson are thoroughly immersed in their roles as hard-living hookers who make use of the Golden Eagle Hotel, where aging small-time criminals Tommy and Vinny agree to stay one night and then leave on the bus for legitimate jobs and normal lives in Las Vegas. Dream on, boys. They'll get away only if Tommy can control his urges to be bad and the environment doesn't get them first.
Rifkin's take on human nature is bleaker than the surroundings, while fate is cruel to just about everyone. Condensed into a single day, the omnitragic story includes two cold-blooded murders and a fatal heart attack. There's also the brutal introduction to prostitution of a young runaway (Nicole Jacobs), with the help of Magnuson and Lyonne's abusive pimp (Vinnie Jones). James Caan appears for mere seconds at the beginning as a prison warden, while other auspicious supporting actors include singer Sam Moore, tap dancer Fayard Nicholas (of The Nicholas Brothers) and Kitten Natividad.
After her solid work as a working girl, Lyonne makes the most out of impersonating a corpse through half the film. Likewise, there's much to praise in the performances of Magnuson, Jacobs and secondary players like Miles Dougal, as the sleazy desk clerk. Nonetheless, too much rides on one embracing the performance of Montemarano, whose Tommy is pathologically unthinking in his struggle to survive. And overall "Night" can seem endless, while it's trying to give one nightmares.
NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE
Shangri-La Entertainment
Credits:
Writer-director: Adam Rifkin
Producer: Steve Bing
Executive producers: Mindy Marin, Morgan Sackett
Director of photography: Francesco Varese
Editor: Peter Schink
Music: Tyler Bates
Casting: Mindy Marin
Cast:
Tommy: Donnie Montemarano
Mic: Vinny Argiro
Amber: Natasha Lyonne
Sally: Ann Magnuson
Loriann: Nicole Jacobs
Rodan: Vinnie Jones
Mr. Maynard: Fayard Nicholas.
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating R...
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