2008 was a long time ago. Obama was still campaigning for the hearts of American voters, pop-influenced hardcore bands were more of a rare treat than an ever-present menace on music, and found footage was still something akin to a ‘cool’ subgenre in the world of horror. It was around this same time that a […]
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Found Footage Terror ‘The Poughkeepsie Tapes’ Finally Arrives On VOD
July 20th, 2014 
James Shotwell 
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‘Beneath’ Trailer: Trapped Miners Encounter A Deadly Supernatural Force
June 5th, 2014 James Shotwell Mining is one of the most terrifying jobs anyone can try to turn into a lifelong career. The hours are long, the work area is filled with hazards, and even if you do everything right there is always a chance nature will intervene and trap you deep inside the Earth’s crust. This is the plot, […]
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‘Very Good Girls’ Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen and Dakota Fanning Fall For The Same Guy
June 4th, 2014 James Shotwell Hollywood likes to make casual sex in your twenties look like fun and games, but in the upcoming film Very Good Girls two of the silver screen’s brightest young stars realize that romance is nothing like what you see in the movies. Elizabeth Olsen and Dakota Fanning star in the coming-of-age drama Very Good Girls, […]
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‘Happy Christmas’ Trailer: Because It Is Never Too Early To Be Depressed About The Holidays
May 20th, 2014 James Shotwell Joe Swanberg is a filmmaking machine, and for his latest work he’s using a formula similar to last year’s indie hit Drinking Buddies, only this time with more of a holiday theme. Anna Kendrick stars in Happy Christmas as a twenty-something who has reached a crossroads in her life. Her longterm relationship recently ended, and […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Bag Man’
March 7th, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer Film: The Bag Man Directed by: David Grovic Starring: John Cusack, Robert De Niro, Rebecca Da Costa There was a point in John Cusack’s career where it was pretty clear what he was doing: cashing in his checks from starring in massive blockbusters (Con Air, America’s Sweethearts, 2012) so he could fund his passion projects […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Upper Footage’
February 18th, 2014 Justin Proper Film: The Upper Footage Written and Directed By: Justin Cole Marketing is one of the most important aspects of making sure your movie gets seen. Some movies go with the “unload tons of money into ad time on TV” route while others try to do something more viral. The Upper Footage went with the latter marketing strategy and succeeded […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Grand Piano’
February 4th, 2014 James Shotwell Film: Grand Piano Starring: Elijah Wood Directed by: Eugenio Mira Hollywood has a long history of using unseen assailants to propel a storyline forward. The results of these efforts have been mixed throughout time. Some films play like ticking time bombs, slowly forcing the audience to slip ever-so-slightly toward the edge of their seats, others […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Big Bad Wolves’
January 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Film: Big Bad Wolves Starring: Lior Ashkenazi, Rotem Keinan Directed by: Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado There have been a number of films featuring stories of revenge released in the last year, but I can promise you not a single one will leave the same kind of lasting impression as Aharon Keshales’ Big Bad Wolves.
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UTG LIST: 5 VOD Picks For Friday The 13th
December 13th, 2013 James Shotwell We don’t usually put a ‘th’ at the end of dates, but today we are making an exception. Friday The 13th, whenever it falls, has a long history of being thought of in the same vein as black cats, slasher films, and other relatively general horror cliches. We’re all well aware of the fact Chritsmas […]
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HOLY SH!T: ‘Knights Of Badassdom’ Finally Gets A Release Date
December 13th, 2013 James Shotwell After years of red tape and industry nonsense, filmmaker Joe Lynch will finally release his long-awaited comedy, The Knights Of Badassdom, in early 2014. Announced through social networks over the last twenty-four hours, The Knights Of Badassdom will receive a limited theatrical release on January 21 before hitting the VOD market a few weeks later […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Here Comes The Devil’
December 13th, 2013 James Shotwell Film: Here Comes The Devil Starring: Laura Caro, Francisco Barreiro Directed by: Adrián García Bogliano With December now well under way, I was beginning to wonder if I was going to escape 2013 without seeing a single film that made me think, ‘what the hell am I watching?’ Fortunately for me, Here Comes The Devil […]
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Retail Chain Target Launches VOD Platform ‘Target Ticket,’ Offers Free Movie Downloads
September 25th, 2013 James Shotwell Competition in the video on demand market continues to grow this morning as retail giant Target has thrown their hat into the ring with the debut of their new service, Target Ticket. Dubbed a ‘family friendly digital video service,’ Target Ticket launched this morning with thousands of new and old film titles ready for consumption. […]
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