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‘Corbin Nash’ is a Vampire Vengeance Film That Packs a Punch – Review

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6 years ago

April 16, 2018

Chances are, if you’ve heard mumbles about Corbin Nash, it’s because of its surprising cast. Malcolm McDowell, Rutger Hauer, and Corey Feldman all combine in this vampire-hunter-with-a-vengeance film that hits hard and heavy.

The description is as follows:

A New York City cop transfers to Los Angeles to hunt for his parents’ killer. Once there, he’s brutally murdered and returns to life as the ultimate killer.

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Corbin Nash marks Corey Feldman’s first new theatrical release in over a decade. After his many roles as a protagonist in iconic 80s films like The Lost Boys, Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand By Me, Feldman takes a suitably darker turn as cross-dressing vampire, Queeny.

With a performance that can only be described as as “Buffalo Bill meets Divine”, Feldman really – pardon the pun – sinks his teeth into the role, proving that he can chew the scenery with the best of ’em.

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A suitably grizzled Rutger Hauer (The Hitcher, Blade Runner, Hobo With A Shotgun) appears as a friendly stranger – a colleague of Nash’s dead parents who alerts him to their complex history. Evidently, one can have a career as a professional baseball player to hide their nightly activities of hunting vampires and demons (it’s the American dream, amiright?).

Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Rob Zombie’s Halloween) plays Blind Prophet, a sage stranger that sees the city’s dark secrets.

Director Ben Jagger wisely takes advantage of McDowell’s vocal gravitas; his character provides the voiceovers that open and close the film. His voice gives a smooth transition into the dark and gritty world of the film.

A dark, brooding tone is set right out the gate and supported by the slick visuals of a dark car with a bloody back bumper.

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Overall, the visual tone of the film does a huge service to the script. The seedy underbelly of Los Angeles simmers in a dull wash of color, giving Corbin Nash a sort of grind house comic book feel.

In contrast are the stark, sharp lights and shadows of the vampires’ lair. They operate in shades of black and white which gives the liberal splashes of blood a real vibrance.

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The script – co-written by director Dan Jagger, actor Dean S. Jagger (who plays the titular Corbin Nash), and Christopher P. Taylor – communicates all that it needs to with a rough efficiency.

We get snippits of backstory for the vampiric lovers Queeny and Vince – enough to tantalize but without the common trope of waxing nostalgic about their history or that of the mysterious “monarchy” vampire collective.

You can appreciate the vague nature of that shadow organization as it allows the viewer to want more from the story instead of providing every detail through lengthy and mostly unnecessary monologues. We get to know a brief history of the vamps and their connection to Corbin Nash without it feeling forced or tiresome.

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Dean S. Jagger (Game of Thrones, Scorched Earth) as Corbin Nash does a serviceable job as the jaded and rugged hero of the story. He has a strong presence and is completely badass in his performance, but he knows when to pull back to let the bombs of batshit crazy go off around him.

He’s everything we should expect from a vigilante cop with a heart of gold – troubled backstory, dedicated to his cause, and he packs one hell of a punch and looks damn cool while doing it.

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If you’re looking for a rough-and-tumble gritty vampire flick with bite, Corbin Nash is a solid bet. It’s a humble contribution to the load-bearing sub-genre of vampire films, but the impressive cast and tonal consistency are worth the time.

Corbin Nash will be released on VOD and iTunes on April 20, 2018, and will receive a limited theatrical release. You can check out the trailer and poster below.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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8 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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10 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

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Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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12 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

**Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes**

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.