Connect with us

News

Reality Bends in Travis Milloy’s “Infinity Chamber”

Published

on

There’s a lot going on in Travis Milloy’s new sci fi/thriller Infinity Chamber.  The writer/director digs deep into classic themes to weave a tale that is one part Kafka’s The Trial, one part 2001: A Space Odyssey, with a dash of Memento to bring the two together.  Oddly enough, though the themes are present, the film still feels like something we’ve never seen before, and that is the real magic here.

Frank Lerner (Christopher Soren Kelly) wakes up in a futuristic prison cell.  He has no idea how he got there or why he would have been arrested.  His only companion in his cell is an artificial intelligence keeper named Howard who provides food and drink while monitoring Frank to ensure he doesn’t attempt escape.  While imprisoned, Frank slowly begins to remember the time just preceding his arrest.  The problem is that the information changes each time he remembers.

Through Frank’s memories, the viewer slowly learns that his captors are a part of a government regime intent on controlling the masses.  An underground alliance is intent on taking down that regime and it just might be possible that Frank is a member of that resistance.

These themes of government intrusion and violation of privacy are all too relevant today, and this brings Infinity Chamber perhaps a little too close to home.

Christopher Soren Kelly as Frank in Infinity Chamber

Milloy’s script is tightly written, however, and keenly paced.  He almost begs his viewers to solve this mystery offering different paths to the same ending over and over again.  It becomes a game.

We saw this piece of information twice.  Does that mean it’s real?  This scene had sharper color.  Is that significant?

One thing seems certain, however.  The system is breaking down, and Frank’s quest for truth might actually mean the difference between life and death.

Christopher Soren Kelly’s performance as Frank is as strong as I’ve ever seen in this kind of role.  Every emotion, every nuance comes flawlessly through the screen.  We want him to escape.  We want him to survive.  But even more, we want him to find the truth.

Jesse D. Arrow voices the A.I. life support technology, Howard, in the most human way possible.  Howard has a system of protocols he must follow, but Howard also has doubts.  He stumbles and questions his purpose and grows sympathetic to Frank as he searches for the truth.

The film’s other stellar turn comes from Cassandra Clark as Gabby, the barista who served coffee and chatted with Frank just before his arrest.  Gabby is smart and kind providing emotional support throughout Frank’s journey.  She is the heart of this film and she plays the role beautifully.

This film is a must see for fans of a good science fiction thriller wrapped in mystery.  There are no easy answers through most of the film and the final reveal even leaves a question or two for the viewer, but this is one journey that is unquestionably worth taking.

You can pre-order Infinity Chamber on iTunes ahead of its September 26, 2017 release.  For more information on the film you can check out their website or follow them on Facebook!

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

Lists

The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

Published

on

The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Continue Reading

News

Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

Published

on

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.

Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Footwear for Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Morticia Addams Skullector doll
Morticia Addams doll shoes
Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Continue Reading

News

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

Published

on

The Crow

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.”

The Crow

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.

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Continue Reading