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[BD Review] ‘The Station’ Is Decent Enough Horror Fare

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To be honest, I was unaware of the existence of Director Marvin Kren’s well-liked debut, Rammbock. So I had no prior knowledge of the man’s talents. His latest, The Station is about a group of scientists in the German Alps who discover a glacier dripping with red liquid, a substance that’s effect on the local wildlife results in monstrous mutations. Just by reading the synopsis; it’s hard not to hastily label the film as the Austrian version of The Thing. The influence is undeniable but as The Station plays out, you realize Kren’s latest firmly stands on its own two feet.

The cast does a fine job at projecting believable characterizations for us to care about. Gerhard Liebmann’s full-bodied performance as our central protagonist Janek is as good as it gets. Another standout is Brigitte Kren as the feisty Minister Bodicek. She steals the show as the unlikeliest of genre heroes.

Kren wisely decides to stick to old school creature effects gags. Whether it was forced upon by lack of funds or not, we see just enough of the creature to send chills up the spine. From what is presented, the designs are fairly cool. There is use of CGI but it’s utilized in a low-key, attention-shy way. There is some gore but more of the blood splattery variety, nothing we haven’t seen before.

The Station is a perfectly decent horror thriller. It’s all pretty text book stuff. There’s really nothing here that we haven’t seen before. The contemporary message dealing with the dangers of climate change works. It’s as realistically portrayed as you’d hope for in what essentially is an old-fashioned creature flick. I was with the film from start to finish, patiently awaiting it to take it to the next level. Unfortunately it never does. When the action breaks out, it’s all fairly generic. There is solid scare or two but that’s about it. Its effectiveness is mostly stemmed from the fact that Kren’s group of actors do such a solid job.

The Station is a commendable effort for a low budgeter. Kren’s abilities as a filmmaker are without question. The movie is skillfully crafted and paced. While this sophomore venture never quite takes off for me, I will anxiously await what he has in store for us next. The Station is ultimately uneventful yet offers just enough goodies to entertain horror fans who like minimalistic genre fare.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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