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A Review of Independent Canadian Thriller, ‘Dark Cove’
The Canadian Film Dark Cove premiered at the 2015 Hot Springs International/Thriller Film Festival along the film’s stars’ writer-director Rob Wiley, Eliot Bayne, Cameron Crosby, Rob Abbate, Montanna McNalley, James Anderson, Jules Cotton, Ty Stokoe and Alexandra Brown. Dark Cove released on August 2nd, 2016 via Video On Demand. This indie Horror, Thriller was filmed on location in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Synopsis:
Five twenty-something friends go on their annual camping trip to the beautiful rugged coast of Vancouver Island. While catching up and enjoying each other’s company, they run into a British man and two Australian surfers also partying on Sombrio Beach. After a physical confrontation that ends in bloodshed, everything starts to spiral out of control as the Canadian campers are pushed into a grueling fight against man and nature to survive.
For some odd reason I was really in the mood for a campy horror film, not just the feel, but a story involving campers and a campsite, modern or old. Typically, I take a dose of a few Friday The 13th films, and I call it a night; well that was just not working for me. I needed something over the top that I had not viewed, and along came Dark Cove. Dark Cove proved instantly to be strikingly unique because it was a Canadian made film set in British Columbia on Vancouver Island.
First and foremost, I need to say that there is no need to over-analyze this movie if you do it may be a disappointment. I continued to have an open mind throughout the film, and I enjoyed myself.
The film begins with an edgy situation, and three men are in the midst of the beautiful dark yet eerie woods. The men are disposing of a dead body, and the audience does not know what to expect. After this brief scene, we move to a sunny day and Immediately introduced to the prankster, horn-dog Joey. I promptly was drawn to Joey; he was funny as hell with his crude sexual jokes, quirks, and habits, I was not interested in many other characters at this point. The film did invest a lot of time in Joey more so than any of the other characters. Not knowing what to expect at all from this movie, I was dialed in until character development was taken too far. The film spent about 45-60 minutes of an 84-minute run-time delving into character development to the extreme. The acting itself was not horrible that alone had a big part in keeping my attention. The interactions between the characters were believable, and I found myself picking out people in my life and making comparisons. The cinematography was stellar, the forest greenery was captured seamlessly along with the beautiful beach, I did feel as though I was there.
When the final act of the film ensues, it is incredible, the story takes an unexpected turn. Everything begins to go seriously wrong after meeting and partying with two Australian Surfers. I am not going to elaborate on this too much as this would burden you of witnessing the surprise of the story, the production team got it right. The final act did make up for the long-lasting character development, and all is forgiven.
Dark Cove comes with the highest of recommends. I am sure that many will not agree with me, but it served the purpose that I need it to, curve my appetite for that campy horror film, and that is exactly what it did. Until next time, stay spooky….
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.
Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.
The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.
Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”
Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.
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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.
“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.
Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
The prize also includes:
An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings
A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear
A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room
A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course
The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II
Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two
“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”
Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.
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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power
Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.
Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.
Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.
There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.
The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.
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