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[Beyond Fest 2020] Review ‘PG: Psycho Goreman’ Is a Heartwarming and Heart Ripping Family Classic

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Every child dreams of having a fantastical, magical friend to brighten their lives and to go on adventures with. Like E.T., or Gizmo, or even Mac. But what if some kids ended up befriending the ultimate evil?

 

Brother and sister Luke (Owen Myre, NOS4A2) and Mimi (Nita-Josee Hanna, Books of Blood) are two ordinary kids living an ordinary existence in their ordinary suburban neighborhood. Mimi is hotheaded and likes to boss her older, more passive brother around and play their made-up sport ‘Crazy Ball.’ One night, they find a strange steel coffin buried under their backyard which Mimi unwittingly opens. Unleashing a cosmic force of eternal darkness though to be buried for millennia… who they dub as Psycho Goreman! Or P.G. for short. With Mimi and Luke gaining control over the greatest threat in the cosmos through his magic gem, they’ll teach him the meaning of friendship whether he likes it or not. While being stalked by enemies and allies from the cold reaches of space!

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Psycho Goreman comes to us from Steven Kostanski, the director who brought us genre busting movies like The VoidManborg, and the most recent entry in the Leprechaun franchise; Leprechaun Returns. So it should come as no surprise that P.G. (Which most likely will receive an ‘R’ rating for some spectacular violence) is a movie that defies expectation. It’s a family fantasy comedy where the new ‘member of the family’ is an unholy killing machine. But despite rampant mass murder and threatening planetary genocide, Psycho Goreman develops a lot of heart… while ripping people’s heads off.

 

The creature and practical FX from Kostanski and co. is exemplary. Reminding me of Japanese Sentai shows and Power Rangers in terms of design but with the violence and action of their darker contemporaries like Zeiram and Hakaider. There is seemingly no limit to P.G.’s dark, magical abilities and he gleefully makes the most of it to either execute his foes or annoyances with over the top bloodshed or subject them to comically diabolical fates worse than death. All to the bemusement of his newfound kid friends/masters. Making for some entertaining fights once P.G. has to face off with his sworn enemies and and other foes from outer space. Leading to some very memorable face shredding, body devouring and blood geyser induced brawls. It only makes me want Kostanski to get even larger budgets and more resources to work with. His career has been marked by being able to do so much with a little, and with the ability to do so I’m certain he could unleash a world of horrors. In the best way imaginable.

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The cast of characters shine even in P.G.’s bombastic and eternally dark shadow. Nita-Josee Hanna stands out as the leader of the siblings and providing a reservoir of energy that would be expected of any kid who would manage to control a being of unimaginable power. Conversely, Owen Myre does well as the more grounded older brother who has a better realization of the sheer horror they are unleashing and the collateral damage it’s causing around them. It makes for a fun dynamic as they better acquaint themselves with Psycho Goreman who repeatedly threatens to eviscerate them… but may slowly begin to grow fond of them?

 

As well, for fans of Kostanski and Astron-6’s earlier work, expect to see and hear a lot of familiar faces and voices from the former film collective. Adam Brooks plays the lazy sitcom dad archetype to its most cartoonish and dysfunctional levels, even when confronted with the cosmic weirdness invading his home life. As for Psycho Goreman himself, he’s a villain audiences will immediately warm up to. Like a Dragon Ball Z villain crossed with a rogue Cenobite forced to endure the childish whims of his new masters, his frustrations at his lot in life make for a lot of laughs. He has an interesting arc as the evil overlord is humbled by his experience and slowly but surely warms up to Luke and Mimi. While still wanting to horribly kill them and the human race. Old habits die hard, and all.

 

With an amusing blend of childhood fantasy escapism along with bonkers gore and fights, Psycho Goreman is sure to be a movie that is sure to amuse audiences of all ages. That is if parents are cool and allow their kids to watch it. Which they should.

 

Psycho Goreman will be available in theaters and on VOD on January 22nd, 2021

 

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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