Texas Chainsaw 3D - Animation

OUT THERE (2012)

An injured man (Robert), awakens in the middle of the woods with no recollection of what’s happened or how he got there. He soon begins to experience a series of flashbacks; These flashbacks will reveal to him the events that have brought him to this point, as well as the revelation of a selfish decision he has made; A decision that will quite literally come back to bite him.

Had zombies not appeared in the films trailer, I really would not have went into this film thinking it to be a post-apocalyptic zombie film. Throughout the beginning of the film the viewer is given hints that something is wrong, but there is no mention of zombies; As the characters are still unsure of what is going on, putting the viewer on the same page as the characters.

The film is not jam-packed with plot,

as we are experiencing the film through the main character‘s (Robert) flashbacks. Robert remembers very little, so we are given very little storyline. We find out that Robert was in a loving relationship with a woman (Emma), and that Emma discovers that she is pregnant. Even though Robert appears thrilled with the news, you can tell that he’s a bit upset, and is not quite ready to become a Father. His attitude towards Emma appears to then change. Whether this is actually based upon the fact that he is disappointed by the pregnancy, or is just stressed and confused about what is going on around them, is unclear.

The flashbacks reveal to us that, because the phone lines are down, Robert & Emma had decided to drive to Emma’s parents place, and the events that occurred during this trip are what have brought Robert to this point.

In conclusion, as far as short films go, the film wasn’t too bad. It kept my interest and had an ending that, even though it was predictable, was a decent one.

Thanks so much to Randall Plunkett, for the opportunity to review this film.

SFS Rating: 3 Out of 5 Stars.

OUT THERE:
Directed, Produced, Written, and Edited by Randall Plunkett.
RUNTIME:
15 Minutes
STARRING:
Emma Eliza Regan Conor Marren Cian Lavelle-Walsh
IMDB Link: HERE

TRAILER: HERE

Night Of The Living Dead - Twilight Time Blu Ray Review!

Night Of The Living Dead (1990) sure does bring back a lot of memories for me. It was this very film that firmly implanted my love of horror. This was also the first film that I was allowed to stay up past my 8PM bedtime to see. (Awwww) This mark on the timeline of my life, turned me into the horror-loving night-owl that I am today.

When I learned that ‘Twilight Time’ were planning a limited Blu Ray release of this film, I knew I HAD to own it! Being the proud owner of two other TT titles, I knew they would use an amazing print, as they have a reputation for obtaining the best available prints for their releases. I’m proud to say that they did just that....kinda. The print is amazing, with its clean picture and beautiful film grain. HOWEVER, If you compare it to the 1999 DVD print, you will notice that there are some differences. Yes, the Print used for the Blu Ray release is cleaner than that used for the DVD. You no longer see all the dirt, and film-gunk. But the print is also significantly darker, and the color is all wrong. This really isn’t a huge deal for me. I mean I'm not going to lose sleep over it. But it would have been nice had the color been corrected to the way it was presented on the DVD.
I’ve included two comparison stills below, as well as some other BR stills that give you an idea of the quality of the BR.





In conclusion, I am glad that I get to add the Blu Ray of this film to my collection. Even with the darker picture and oh-so-wrong color. It is absolutely one of my favorite films. A "Thank You" goes out to the people at Twilight Time / Screen Archives Entertainment for giving us this film in Blu Ray format. They may not have gotten it right this time, but they DID try. I know a lot of people are angry about this release, and it's completely understandable. I don't know if anything will be done to correct this issue, But hopefully their future releases do not disappoint as this one apparently has.

UPDATE (10/2/12):
Twilight Time had this to say on their Facebook page:
As promised, we have discussed NOTLD at the studio and are able to verify via SPE's Mastering Department, that our Blu-ray is indeed the approved transfer from 2010, generated for the film's 20th anniversary, and done in consultation with the film's director of photography. As you will have also seen on this page and elsewhere on the internet, director Tom Savini has now had a chance to view the end product and declared it "fantastic." As we are aware that some fans of the film will remain disappointed, our offer of a full refund still stands if you wish to return your copy. However, we would caution you with this thought: this is a limited edition run of 3,000 copies, and the title is sold out. Right or wrong, it is a collector's item, and there are no guarantees this title will ever be repressed. Going forward, if TT encounters another situation where the new transfer differs greatly from the old, we will bring that to collectors' attention prior to the disc being offered so that you may know of the changes beforehand. Thanks for all your support. Best, Nick Redman and Brian Jamieson.
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So that pretty much puts all this to rest. I still wish they had chosen to go with the look of the DVD picture, but like I've stated I WILL still keep this in my collection and not lose any sleep over it.

Party Girl (2009)

After being viciously raped, a woman (Known only as Party Girl) begins a murderous rampage against the men of Dallas Texas. They say "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" and Party Girl definitely depicts the validity of that quote.

As the film opens we see an attractive young woman being served a drink that has been dosed with a mysterious white substance. This renders her lethargic and gives her tormenter the opportunity to lure her back to a seedy motel room and viciously rape her. This scene is imperative to the films plot, as this is the act that drives ‘Party Girl’ over the edge, sending her on a murderous rampage with a vendetta against every man in Texas.

Party Girl definitely doesn’t hold back

when it comes to murdering her victims. She kills with a Jason Voorhees style machete, the facial removal tactic of Leather face, and with a cunning vengeance similar to Jennifer Hills of ‘I Spit on your grave.’ Her various kills are bloody and brutal, and range from stabbings, to castration, amputation, and full-on facial removal.

At first I was under the assumption that Party Girl would be just like the character of Jennifer Hills (I Spit On Your Grave), but she isn‘t killing for the sake of revenge, she is targeting innocent men that remind her of, or portray similar qualities of, her tormenter. Essentially she’s just a really pissed-off woman that’s had her mental state pushed way too far. Her kills are planned and patient. She kills without conscience or guilt, and then moves on to her next location and targets her next victims.


This film was written by author Dustin LaValley and directed by Jayson Densman. I think everyone involved did a great job. The scenes are well shot, and it has gory, fun, special effects. All in all, I enjoyed it.

Just like any film it isn’t going to be for everyone but it’s made available for viewing on Youtube, so it won’t cost you a dime. Plus it runs just over 16 minutes long, so you should definitely give it a viewing.