“Beneath” Blu-Ray Trailer — New Creature Feature from Horror Filmmaker Larry Fessenden

source:   shoutfactory.com, youtube.com

added: Mon, Mar 3rd '14

Indie filmmaking vet Larry Fessenden has carved out a respectable career, writing and directing such slow-burning, atmospheric horror films as Habit, Wendigo, and The Last Winter. His latest effort, however, demonstrates the filmmaker's willingness to camp things up if need be.

"Beneath," which was initially produced and aired on Chiller TV late last year, is the director's take on low-budget creature features that center on clueless teens who are picked off one by one by an unknown monster. In this case, it's a "giant flesh-eating fish" that gets provoked when a small row boat filled with young careless partygoers enters in its vicinity.

Shout Factory is releasing the film on Blu-Ray and DVD this month, March 25. They also recently released the film's Blu-Ray trailer, above.

synopsis:
When a group of young friends commemorating their high school graduation take a trip to the remote Black Lake, their celebration turns into a nightmare. Trapped in a leaking boat with no oars, the teens face the ultimate test of friendship and sacrifice during a terror-stricken fight for survival when they find something is living beneath the surface.

directed by   Larry Fessenden

starring   Daniel Zovatto, Bonnie Dennison, Chris Conroy, Mark Margolis

release date   March 25, 2014 (Blu-Ray/DVD)

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“A Touch of Sin” International Trailer — Acclaimed Chinese Drama from Maverick Filmmaker Jia Zhangke

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added: Thu, Feb 27th '14

Despite landing on a couple of critics' top-ten lists last year, "A Touch of Sin," Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke's ultra-violent, highly-stylized, cinematic interpretation of contemporary China's newfound capitalism and materialism, pretty much went unnoticed when it opened in the States last October. Though a lack of interest may have been due in part to a weak US marketing campaign -- something that the UK distributor is clearly rectifying as they just released a gripping new international trailer that will surely captivate viewers, even those who don't consider themselves as foreign-arthouse enthusiasts.

Loosely based on four separate Chinese news articles concerning a disgruntled coal miner, a trigger-happy motorcyclist, a scorned receptionist and a fired factory worker, "A Touch of Sin" loosely links these vignettes as a way to dramatized the self-destructive side of China's new, modernized society spawned by the country's recent economic boom.

Though slated to open in the UK on May 16th, American moviegoers will have another chance to catch "A Touch of Sin" when it arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD on April 8th.

synopsis:
An angry miner revolts against the corruption of his village leaders. A migrant worker at home for the New Year discovers the infinite possibilities a firearm can offer. A pretty receptionist at a sauna is pushed to the limit when a rich client assaults her. A young factory worker goes from job to job trying to improve his lot in life.

Four people, four different provinces. A reflection on contemporary China: that of an economic giant slowly being eroded by violence.

directed by   Jia Zhangke

starring   Zhao Tao, Jiang Wu, Wang Baoqiang, Luo Lanshan

release date   April 8, 2014 (Blu-Ray/DVD)

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“Blue Ruin” International Trailer — Indie Revenge Thriller from Rising Filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier

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added: Tue, Mar 4th '14

It's only his second feature, but writer/director/cinematographer Jeremy Saulnier is earning rave reviews for his indie thriller "Blue Ruin," about a bearded transient who becomes consumed with revenge after discovering a man connected to his past has been freed from prison. When the acclaimed film -- which stars Macon Blair (who also serves as an executive producer) -- made its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, the rising filmmaker took home the Fipresci prize. The film was then quickly picked up by Weinstein's specialty label, Radius-TWC.

Now, the distributor intends to release "Blue Ruin" in theaters and VOD next month, on April 25th. Plans are also set for a UK release in May -- thus, this brand-new international trailer (above), which offers another peek at this promising indie gem.

synopsis:
A peaceful vagrant finds his quiet life upended by dreadful news and sets off for his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Since he is only an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family

directed by   Jeremy Saulnier

starring   Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves, Kevin Kolack, Eve Plumb

release date   April 25, 2014 (In Theaters on VOD)

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“Proxy” Trailer — Dark Psychological Horror from Indie Filmmaker Zack Parker, starring Alexia Rasmussen

source:   proxythemovie.com, hollywoodreporter.com

added: Wed, Aug 28th '13

Want to feel queasy and totally creeped out at the same time? Well, here you go! Check out the disturbing trailer for Zack Parker's "PROXY," an intense psychological horror drama about a young troubled woman (Alexia Rasmussen) who descends into a mad, mad world of soul-crushing despair after a psychotic mugger brutally attacks her, resulting in the loss of her unborn child.

The indie film, also starring Alexa Havins, Kristina Klebe, and Joe Swanberg, will be making its world premiere in a couple of weeks at next month's Toronto International Film Festival.

synopsis:
A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Alexia Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest OB appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Alexa Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.

directed by   Zack Parker

starring   Alexia Rasmussen, Alexa Havins, Kristina Klebe, Joe Swanberg

release date   TIFF 2013

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