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“The Japanese Evil Dead” aka ‘Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell’ Trailer Reveals Packed Blu-Ray

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Wow, y’all! 1995’s ultra-low budget Evil Dead-inspired, Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell is finally getting a proper release. Director, Shinichi Fukazawa created a near clone of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead complete with similar gore and even some really great stop-motion cheese. It combines elements of both The Grudge together with Evil Dead to create a rollercoaster that flips off the rails within its first act and somehow manages to jump back on and stick the landing just in time for its bonkers finale.

Visual Vengeance has been on a roll of ultra-low budget, cult classic films that were previously very hard to acquire physically. These include this gem along with The Necro Files, L.A. AIDS Jabber and more.

Perhaps one of the most bonkers parts of the entire thing is that the writer and director of the film is also the star. In an insane move, Shinichi Fukazawa plays Shinji in the film. Essentially, this would be as if Sam Raimi had played Ash in Evil Dead. The role of Shinji is as physically demanding and off-the-wall as Ash’s to boot. Knowing that tidbit of info makes the entire film seem like that much more of a true achievement. I mean, for a sec imagine Raimi smashing plates on his head and doing flips and punching his own face, take after take and then jumping behind the camera. Hilarious a dang acheivemnt.

The synopsis for Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell goes like this:

Body builder Shinji meets his ex-girlfriend to help with her research on haunted houses. Accompanied by a professional psychic, they visit an abandoned house, where they find themselves trapped and tormented by a ghost with a thirty year grudge.

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The special features are incredible on this one. Oh, and the commentary track is worth the price of admission alone. It is bonkers. Oh, plus the set comes with a really cool vintage video store membership card. It is random but really cool. Visual Vengeance has been really great about adding strangely rad items in their sets. For example, Necro Files comes with a condom to protect you from the mutant, killer baby. The LA AIDS Jabber disc comes with a dirty, bloody hypodermic needle. Just random items like that make for that added on special experience for collectors.

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The features include:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Archival 1995 SD master from original tapes
  • New Interview with Director Shinichi Fukazawa
  • Commentary track featuring directors Adam Green (Hatchet, Frozen) and Joe Lynch (Shudder’s Creepshow, Mayhem)
  • Commentary track with Japanese film historian James Harper
  • Limited Edition O-Card/ Slipcase
  • Special Effects Video
  • Original Archival Trailers from Japanese release
  • Behind The Scenes Image Gallery
  • Archival Image Gallery
  • English subtitles or Japanese audio only options
  • Dolby Digital Audio
  • DTS-HD master audio
  • Outtakes
  • Folded mini-poster
  • Four Page Liner notes by Matt Desiderio of Horror Boobs
  • ‘Stick your own’ video store sticker sheet
  • Vintage style Laminated Video Store Rental Card
  • Visual Vengeance Trailers
  • Reversible Sleeve featuring original Japanese home video art

Head over to MVD Entertainment Group’s page to order your Collector’s edition of Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell.

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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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