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Movie Review: VANish (2015)

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VANish was released onto Blu-ray/DVD on February 24th, 2015 and directed & written by Bryan Bockbrader.

VANish is a story of Emma (Maiara Walsh) who gets kidnapped by possibly the three dumbest kidnappers around. Jack (Austin Abke), Max (Bryan Bockbrader), & Shane (Adam Guthrie), are the amateur thugs who kidnapped Emma. The goal of the kidnappers is to hold Emma for ransom to obtain a large sum of money from her father, Carlos (Danny Trejo), unfortunately for the group things do not go as planned. Little do the kidnappers know; Carlos is a drug kingpin from the underworld that will kill anyone that crosses him. Each kidnapper has his own agenda and tensions rise. Their kidnapping job becomes part of amateur hour, as the kidnappers are not expecting their victim Emma to be as bold and feisty as she is. VAnish turns into an explosive ride where nothing is what it seems as time ticks away leading up to the final moments before meeting with Carlos. All hell breaks loose when the kidnappers once-perfect plan crumbles. This film features grand performances and a story that puts a unique new spin on this action packed horror thriller. All hell breaks loose when the kidnappers once-perfect plan crumbles

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If you are wanting to go into this movie having a good time and not wanting to think too much about a plot, this film will  allow this. This film is set in Jack’s van and is fast pace, keeping the attention of the audience and providing an entertaining, gory action-horror film. Bockbrader’s script is filled with violence and fear, the perfect ingredients for this type of picture. I immediately grew an attraction for the characters of the story. I particularly was fond of each kidnapper’s attitude and interactions with Emma; each was very different, and Emma does an excellent job of playing the kidnappers against each other. I believe that Bockbrader’s use of the van worked, it forced the audience to connect with each character. VANish has a lot of strength to the title as it will entertain you. Unfortunately, Danny Trejo’s appearance is very short lived even though he is advertised as the central player in the film. However, we do get a great cameo performance by Tony Todd (Candyman) that definitely is a good trade off for the lack of screen time with Trejo. Todd plays a cop that is equally creepier as any of his other characters.

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I strongly recommend VANish, it gave me that recurrent nineties action-horror feel. This film was shot in only 12 days and is on point. The filming was smooth, and the shaky cam shots that we have all come to hate was non-existent in this film. This movie delivers so sit back, relax, have fun, and VAnish.

VANish can be purchased at Amazon!

Be sure to check out the official trailer below!

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

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The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

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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Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer Team Up for a New Dark Robin Hood Adaptation

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A report from Deadline details director Michal Sarnoski’s (A Quiet Place: Day One) newest project, The Death of Robin Hood. The film is set to feature Hugh Jackman (Logan) and Jodie Comer (The End We Start From).

Michael Sarnoski will write and direct the new Robin Hood adaptation. Jackman will be reunited with Aaron Ryder (The Prestige), who is producing the film. The Death of Robin Hood is expected to be a hot item at the upcoming Cannes film market.

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Deadline describes the films as the following. “The film is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film will see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.”

Lyrical Media will be financing the film. Alexander Black will produce the film alongside Ryder and Andrew Sweet. Black gave Deadline the following information about the project. “We are thrilled to be part of this very special project and to be working with a visionary director in Michael, a phenomenal cast in Hugh and Jodie, and producing with our frequent collaborators, Ryder and Swett at RPC.”

“This is not the story of Robin Hood we’ve all come to know,” Ryder and Swett stated to Deadline “Instead, Michael has crafted something far more grounded and visceral. Thanks to Alexander Black and our friends at Lyrical along with Rama and Michael, the world is going to love seeing Hugh and Jodie together in this epic.”

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Sarnoski seems to be excited by the project as well. He offered Deadline the following information about the film.

“It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood. Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting in Hugh and Jodie to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.”

We are still a long way away from seeing this Robin Hood tale. Production is expected to begin in February of 2025. However, it does sound like it will be a fun entry into the Robin Hood canon.

That’s all the information we have at this time.

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