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Movie Review: WolfCop

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WolfCop, written and directed by Lowell Dean, has the feel of an early 90s direct-to-video horror film. Its sensibilities and production value fall somewhere between Troma and Full Moon.

In some ways this works wonderfully, while in others it doesn’t quite. On the one hand, WolfCop is exactly what one might expect it to be. On the other, it doesn’t quite deliver on the level I was hoping that it would. Perhaps with some tweaks to the script and the effects it could’ve gotten closer.

The effects are serviceable at times (and the WolfCop himself is just fine for what he is), but are cringe-worthy at others, particularly toward the finale. Also, the WolfCop character is pretty much exactly what he should be. It just would have been nice to have a more engaging movie for him to run with. Perhaps a sequel could take things up a notch.

Ultimately, I feel like WolfCop might have worked better as a fake trailer. After all, the actual trailer was awesome. The werewolf even somewhat resembles a Nazi wolf soldier from Rob Zombie’s faux trailer Werewolf Women of the SS, particularly once the the machine gun firing starts.

There are definitely some entertaining scenes, but for a movie called WolfCop, I was hoping they weren’t quite so few and far between, particularly since the run-time is just shy of 80 minutes.

The film does pay homage to various werewolf films of the past, and I appreciate that these include titles like the original Teen Wolf and Ginger Snaps. In fact, Ginger Snaps actor Jesse Moss is even in the movie.

There are enough face and throat rippings to keep it from lacking too much in the gore department, but the comedic tone never quite gels in any particularly funny ways in my opinion. Of course, humor is subjective.

I do feel that WolfCop would have played nicely on USA Up All Night, which certainly represents a time of my life I remember very fondly. Something tells me that if it were actually from that period I’d have a better connection with it, so that probably says more about me than it does the actual movie.

It doesn’t quite have the feel of a Syfy original, but I would definitely have no problem imagining it playing on the channel in the 90s.

At times, the music is reminiscent of something you’d hear in Sons of Anarchy, but not in a good way.

I can’t honestly say I’d recommend WolfCop to people unless they’re looking for a very specific type of low budget horror cheese, but fortunately, that’s likely the film’s intended audience. I can say, however, that if someone cares in the first place about watching a movie called WolfCop, I wouldn’t stop them from giving it a chance. As 79 minutes of mindless entertainment, you could do a lot worse. There is, at least, some fun to be had here. Maybe just not quite as much as you’re hoping for.

Either way, the trailer and poster are still bad ass.

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I realize this review is kind of all over the place, but that’s pretty much a direct reflection of how I felt while watching the movie.

WolfCop is due out on DVD on March 10.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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