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‘You’ll float too.’ It’s September and the most hotly anticipated theatrical release is undoubtedly the remake of Stephen King’s IT, due out on the 8th, in case you hadn’t noticed. We genuinely hope that Andres Muschietti lives up to the incredible amount of online hype it’s received. It’s not long to wait now folks!
Prior to the momentous occasion you may want to check out the longest (4 minutes!) trailer posted in advance of Pennywise’s much-anticipated marauding. Meanwhile, other movie house releases include:
Jackals, which has been updated with a slew of reviews that are largely negative, unfortunately, but make up your own mind by taking a look at the trailer here
The Vault – Dan Bush’s heist/horror hybrid receives a low-key US release from today and we’ve updated our coverage with four of the first reviews
We’ll also be adding our own review of The Vault soon. All we can say for now is that bank robbers cuss, a lot. And its very dark in old bank vaults. You’d expect nothing less…
Other September theatrical releases include:
Temple (2017) – Not to be confused with Scott Spiegel’s The Temple. This new Japanese set supernatural tale has been updated with the first trailer and reviews, which are pretty negative, so far. Read more
Darren (Black Swan) Aronofsky’s intriguing mother! (now updated with a TV spot)
The Limehouse Golem – expect lots of fogbound London streets and Bill Nighy grimacing throughout…
Friend Request – ‘Evil is trending’ in this German produced movie filmed in South Africa.
Welcome to Willits – It’s amusing and icky so worth a look, but is also a tad heavy on the druggy culture references, which become tiresome.
Happy Hunting – Promoted as horror but more of a violent thriller. Here’s the trailer anyway:
Flatliners – remake of the 1990 hit.
Jeepers Creepers 3 is receiving a one day only theatrical showing on September 26 via Fathom Events.
Cavity Colors has issued some eye-catching Maniac Cop 2 t-shirts and enamel pins. Visit their site for ordering details and our post to read about the movie itself. Remember, ‘You have the right to remain silent… forever!
The Houses That October Built 2 – updated with new artwork but, oddly, no tagline! There is also a trailer for this hotly anticipated sequel. Read more
The Domicile (2017) – has been updated with several reviews.
Incidentally, I watched Jared Cohn’s The Domicile (uninspiring title) yesterday via an online screener (thanks, October Coast) and although it generally looks great, boasts solid performances and has a couple of genuinely creepy moments, it loses its way in the second half as the lead character, a grieving playwright, repeatedly descends into alcoholic delusion (or does he?). Overall, the production seems rushed and a wasted opportunity because in earlier scenes it definitely has real potential. But before this comment turns into a review, why not check out the reviews already quoted/linked here
The Corpse Grinders (1971) – Ted V. Mikels’ exploitation trash, erm, ‘classic’ gets a major Blu-ray upgrade courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome. Check out the specs here
BloodBeat (1982). Or is it Bloodbeat or Blood Beat? The online title is one word so we’re going with that. Its bonkers by any title and recommended for those who appreciate somewhat incoherent yet amusingly head-scratching surreal (in the genuine sense of the word, not just weird) 80’s low budget fodder. Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a very welcome Blu-ray with a slew of extras. Details here
Nightworld (2017) – updated with first reviews and more images. The reviews aren’t very positive but the imagery shows promise. Take a look here
Leatherface (2017) – Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s prequel now has another poster (and one that at least finally matches the tone of the film, after several insipid designs). Plus, post FrightFest, we have a dozen review quotes/links to peruse in one handy place. The verdict? Check out the opinions here
Trench 11 (2017) – The Canadian movie set during the horrors of war now has a trailer that can be watched here
Psychos in Love (1986) – Gorman Bechard’s idiosyncratic indie black comedy cost a mere $75K in the mid-eighties and yet has an indie vitality and wit far exceeding that of many bigger budget efforts from the era (such as House). Vinegar Syndrome have gone to town with an incredible extras-packed Blu-ray release that shows their love for this oddball movie. Read more
What the Waters Left Behind (2017) – This Argentinian horror apparently has the same vibe as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes. The trailer and a sneak peek of footage at last year’s Cannes festival caused a big buzz. Click here to read about the intriguing plot and watch the trailer horror fans are talking about
Demon Wind (1990) – Slapdash, silly, yet undoubtedly surreal in a good way, Charles Philip Moore’ s low budgeter is a must for Evil Dead fans and those who appreciate rabid regional horror made with genuine enthusiasm. Vinegar Syndrome (yep, it’s them again) have done the film proud with their upcoming Blu-ray + DVD combo. Details here
Cut Shoot Kill (2017) – We have seen this one yet and the reviews are mixed. Here’s ten of ’em to peruse before you view Cut Shoot Kill
Mindhunter (2017, TV series) – There’s not been much buzz about this upcoming serial killer thriller series but it’s David Fincher (!) and looks great. Check out the trailer and a new teaser clip here
The Terror of Hallow’s Eve (2017) – Todd Tucker’s loving homage to 80s horror (another one!) had its world premiere at FrightFest and here are the initial – largely positive – reactions from reviewers
Voice from the Stone (2017) – The Italian set mystery movie looks lovely, if somewhat sedate in style. The posting has been updated with more reviews and images. And we love John Llewellyn Probert’s comment that this is “the kind of film you can safely recommend to elderly relatives who enjoy non-threatening gothic dramas where you don’t have to be awake throughout the entire thing to understand it.” Read what the other reviewers say here
Eat Locals – This Brit comedy horror by ace actor Jason Flemyng has garnered both praise and derision from reviewers. There’s a review round-up here
Beeline Creative presents Geeki Tikis 18 oz ceramic mugs based on six classic Universal monsters are due out in September. Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, and Creature from the Black Lagoon can be pre-order via Entertainment Earth for $16.99 each. News source: Broke Horror Fan
