Weekend Upcoming Horror Flick Bonanza: Area 407

You all know from reading the blog that, in general, I'm kinda sick of found footage movies, but here's one I actually can't wait to check out. Remember, when I was talking about Rec 3 I said that I think the found footage gimmick is played out? As long as they keep making money and costing next to nothing to make, though, the market is going to continue to be over saturated with them. What that means to me is that if a FFF is going to catch my interest, it's got to offer something I've never seen before. So many movies are just the same old shaky cam ghost hunt. Well, Area 407 is offering up something I haven't seen before in a found footage flick...dinosaurs. Freakin' dinosaurs! No one, and I mean NO ONE, can deny the sheer coolness of dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are awesome, and that's all there is to it. We need more dinosaur movies in fact. Well, here's the first one in a while, and I for one am excited. Jurassic Activity anyone?

Here's the synopsis: After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a remote government-testing reserve, AREA 407. Through footage captured by two teenage sisters, the accident and crash lead to further events that should not be viewed by the faint of heart. As they continue to film, it becomes apparent that the remaining survivors of Flight 37A may not survive the night.

And here’s the trailer…

And, since IFC Midnight is hooking y’all up, here are a couple of clips…

AREA 407 is currently available on IFC Midnight Cable VOD and Digital Outlets (SundanceNOW, iTunes, Amazon Streaming, XBOX Zune, Playstation Unlimited) and in select theaters. Check your local listings to find it in a theater near you (if you’re lucky) or watch it on VOD. I should have a review up eventually. Did I mention that it’s got dinosaurs in it? Dinosaurs rule!

Weekend Upcoming Horror Flick Bonanza: Rec 3

This one I'm really excited about. I really dug Rec 1 and 2. For the record, they're FAR superior to their American counterparts Quarantine 1 and 2. From what I hear, the beginning of Rec 3 follows the found footage motif of the first two, and then switches to standard third person cinematography. While some online are complaining about the change of format, I personally welcome it. The Rec series did the found footage thing well, but the gimmick has gotten played out. I applaud their decision to change it up instead of beating that dead horse.

Here’s the synopsis: Koldo and Clara are about to celebrate the most important day of their lives: their wedding. Everything appears to be running smoothly and the bride and groom and their families are enjoying a wonderful day; that is until some of the guests start showing signs of a strange illness. Before they know what’s happening, the bride and groom find themselves in the middle of a hellish ordeal, as an uncontrollable torrent of violence is unleashed on the wedding. Amidst the chaos, Koldo and Clara become separated and begin a desperate search for one another. What started off as an idyllic day quickly descends into a nightmare of the worst kind.

Rec 3 has been getting good reviews since it’s release in Spain in March, and Magnet is set to release it stateside on VOD August 3 and in theaters starting September 7. Check out the flick’s official facebook page HERE to keep up with the events leading up to the release.

Weekend Upcoming Horror Flick Bonanza: Asylum Blackout

Over the last week, I've gotten a LOT of emails containing details about upcoming horror flicks that you Cellmates should know about. Honestly, this week has been hectic as hell, so they've been piling up, but tonight I'm cleaning out the inbox and bringing you all the info on these movies. It’s a parade of previews! It’s a cavalcade of coming attractions! It’s a tantalizing train of teasers! It’s a festival of future fright films! Ok, I’ll stop. Anyway, first up we've got IFC Midnight’s upcoming release Asylum Blackout.

Here's the synopsis: George, Max and Ricky are in a rock band. Between small gigs and rehearsals, they hope for their big breakthrough. In the meanwhile, someone has to pay the bills! So they work in the kitchen of a high security asylum. Good pay, minimum risk - they have no physical contact with the inmates. One night, just before dinner time, a big storm shuts down the security system, the doors open and the lunatics break loose. Help is on its way and should soon arrive. They just have to wait for it…and survive until then.

So let me get this straight, on a dark and stormy night 3 dudes get stuck in a nuthouse with the crazies running wild? I’m in. I love movies that take place in sanitariums. The trailer looks cool too. Here, see for yourself…

See? Told ya. If you wanna see it like I do, Asylum Blackout is going to be in select theaters and available nationwide on IFC Midnight Cable VOD and Digital Outlets (SundanceNOW, iTunes, Amazon Streaming, XBOX Zune, Playstation Unlimited) on May 4, 2012.