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[BEST & WORST '12] Lonmonster’s List Of The Best Films Of 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 25, 2012 @ 2:02pm
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As you can imagine, I watch a lot of horror movies, and having to choose my favorite films of the year was a righteous challenge. It’s a rare occurrence to sit through a movie and feel completely fulfilled. But it’s the great films that make my job so worthwhile. Taking the time to reflect on my favorite films of 2012 allowed me to appreciate just how wonderful horror can be. It made me proud to be a part of this community.

My list is a true melting pot, gathering studio films and indie films alike in order to showcase that good horror comes in all shapes and sizes. In fact, my top film of the year is probably the one with the lowest budget.

I had a tough time ranking my top five picks; I switched the order countless times before I finally conceded. It came down to a simple question, “Which movie stuck in my mind throughout the year above all others?” READ MORE

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The Revenant

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on August 24, 2012 @ 12:00am
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This breakout horror comedy centers around a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only person Bart can turn to for answers is his best friend Joey (Wylde), and before long the two pals have surmised that the blood is the life. In order to survive, Bart requires a steady supply of it. Convinced that no one will miss the drug dealers and killers who have transformed LA into a swirling cesspool of crime and vice, the two friends decide to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets while collecting the precious blood needed to keep poor Bart from withering away into dust!

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[BD Review] ‘The Revenant’ Feeds Off The Funny Bone

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Posted by John Marrone on August 23, 2012 @ 12:11pm
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The days may seem at their darkest, but still, you must not give in to fear. Whether the knife is against your throat, or the rapist is about to enter, you must not give up hope. You have one last chance in Hell. And do not be surprised when that moment arrives in the form of the undead. Not a zombie, or a vampire – but a revenant. The Revenant.

Originally running the festival circuits thru 2009, this multi-award winning horror comedy took years to get on the shelf. Regardless of that process of decision making, we have, bestowed upon us now, The Revenant, from special effects artist gone director, D. Kerry Prior. And while I am not a fan of the horror comedy in general, this film pierces a direct tap into the funny bone, and feeds off it relentlessly. READ MORE

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New ‘The Revenant’ Clips Take A Bat To The Head

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 22, 2012 @ 11:17am
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Following a limited theatrical and VOD release from Lightning Entertainment on August 24 (dates inside), The Revenant finally arrives on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand September 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Check out all 3 clips just released.

“The breakout film centers on a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only way he can keep himself from diminishing to dust is to supply himself with a constant supply of fresh blood. He quickly decides to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets.”

Winner of the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor and Audience Choice at the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival, this hilarious thriller stars David Anders (TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (Joe Dirt).Loaded with special features including two audio commentaries; one with director Kerry Prior and the other with cast members David Anders and Chris Wylde, a “making of” featurette, deleted scenes and a photo gallery, The Revenant DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98. READ MORE

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Director Kerry Prior Talks ‘The Revenant’ And Why ‘The Exorcist’ Is A Comedy!

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Posted by EvanDickson on August 21, 2012 @ 2:45pm
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The Revenant finally arrives in limited theaters on August 24th from Lightning Entertainment. After that the original comedy-thriller hits DVD, Digital Download and On Demand September 18 courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment. I recently hopped on the phone with writer/director Kerry Prior to discuss how he found balance in the film’s unique and violent tone, and why he thinks that The Exorcist is a comedy.

“The breakout film centers on a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only way he can keep himself from diminishing to dust is to supply himself with a constant supply of fresh blood. He quickly decides to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets.”

Winner of the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor and Audience Choice at the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival, The Revenant stars David Anders (TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (Joe Dirt). Head inside for the interview, the film’s trailer and a list of theaters where you can find the movie. READ MORE

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Watch Bart Return From The Grave In This Red Band ‘The Revenant’ Clip!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 14, 2012 @ 2:32pm
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Following a limited theatrical and VOD release from Lightning Entertainment on August 24 (dates inside), The Revenant finally arrives on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand September 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Easily one of the best films I saw at the 2009 Screamfest Film Festival, Bloody has landed an exclusive clip depicting what happens when you wake up undead. It’s not a pretty sight. Check out the red band clip below.

“The breakout film centers on a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only way he can keep himself from diminishing to dust is to supply himself with a constant supply of fresh blood. He quickly decides to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets.”

Winner of the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor and Audience Choice at the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival, this hilarious thriller stars David Anders (TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (Joe Dirt).Loaded with special features including two audio commentaries; one with director Kerry Prior and the other with cast members David Anders and Chris Wylde, a “making of” featurette, deleted scenes and a photo gallery, The Revenant DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98. READ MORE

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[Closer to Death] What Exactly Is A Revenant?

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Posted by John Marrone on August 10, 2012 @ 9:08am
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Most of you reading this are amply privy to the plethora of variations within the family of “the undead”. Zombies, spectres, ghosts, vampires – the list goes on and on. But what about the revenant? Are you familiar? Enough to be able to explain the difference to your friends?

With The Revenant coming out in theaters and on disc soon, its time to take a look at what makes this legendary blood sucking creature of the night different from the zombie, or the vampire. Read on, and consider yourself yet another inch closer to death.

The word “revenant” is derived from the Latin word “revenans”, which means “returning”. In French, it is related to the verb “revenir”, which means “to come back”.

A revenant is a ghost visible to the common eye, or an animated corpse that has returned from the grave. While this is very close to the zombie and vampire, there are differences that make it distinctive from the two. READ MORE

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A New, Even More Official Trailer For ‘The Revenant’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 01, 2012 @ 2:32pm
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The Revenant finally arrives on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand September 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, following a limited theatrical release from Lightning Entertainment rolling out on August 24th. While a trailer was already posted, the super official one has just been released. This is truly a great movie highly recommended to all of you guys. Let us know what you think when you get a chance to see!

“The breakout film centers on a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only way he can keep himself from diminishing to dust is to supply himself with a constant supply of fresh blood. He quickly decides to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets.”

Winner of the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor and Audience Choice at the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival, this hilarious thriller stars David Anders (TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (Joe Dirt).Loaded with special features including two audio commentaries; one with director Kerry Prior and the other with cast members David Anders and Chris Wylde, a “making of” featurette, deleted scenes and a photo gallery, The Revenant DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98. READ MORE

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It’s Finally Here, An Official Trailer For ‘The Revenant’!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 25, 2012 @ 10:44am
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Years after premiering at Screamfest LA The Revenant finally arrives on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand September 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, following a limited theatrical release from Lightning Entertainment rolling out on August 24th. With the announcement comes the first ever trailer, which we’ve added below. The movie is pretty slick, what are your thoughts on the trailer?

“The breakout film centers on a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only way he can keep himself from diminishing to dust is to supply himself with a constant supply of fresh blood. He quickly decides to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets.”

Winner of the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor and Audience Choice at the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival, this hilarious thriller stars David Anders (TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (Joe Dirt).Loaded with special features including two audio commentaries; one with director Kerry Prior and the other with cast members David Anders and Chris Wylde, a “making of” featurette, deleted scenes and a photo gallery, The Revenant DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.

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Hilarious Zombie Flick ‘The Revenant’ Dated For Home Video

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 17, 2012 @ 4:53pm
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Years after premiering at Screamfest LA The Revenant finally arrives on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand September 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, following a limited theatrical release from Lightning Entertainment rolling out on August 24th! Winner of the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor and Audience Choice at the 2009 New York City Horror Film Festival, this hilarious thriller stars David Anders (TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (Joe Dirt).Loaded with special features including two audio commentaries; one with director Kerry Prior and the other with cast members David Anders and Chris Wylde, a “making of” featurette, deleted scenes and a photo gallery, The Revenant DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.

“The breakout film centers on a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only way he can keep himself from diminishing to dust is to supply himself with a constant supply of fresh blood. He quickly decides to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets.” READ MORE

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Undead Comedy ‘The Revenant’ F-F-F-Finally Getting Released!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 26, 2012 @ 3:55pm
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Worldwide rights holder Lightning Entertainment has struck a deal with notable New York-based independent distribution company Paladin to handle the theatrical release of the fantastic award-winning horror comedy The Revenant.

Paladin plans to release the film theatrically in August in an initial 10 markets. That same day, the film will be available as a premium V.O.D., as part of an event driven day-and-date Ultra VOD bow through Lightning’s distribution arm, Lightning Media. No exact date is set (why not announce this when you have a date, no?)

A horror comedy in the vein of Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland, “‘The Revenant’ tells the story of a soldier and his slacker best friend who become zombies, and then use their newfound powers to become vigilante crime fighters with hilariously mixed results when their adventures become more complicated and bloody than expected.”

The DVD will be released through Lionsgate under Lightning Media’s on-going partnership with the company.

Starring David Anders (“The Vampire Diaries”) and Chris Wylde (The Ten), The Revenant is written and directed by acclaimed visual effects expert D. Kerry Prior (Phantasm). READ MORE

AFM ’11; Lightning to Distribute Long Awaited ‘Revenant’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 02, 2011 @ 2:18pm
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AFM 11; Lightning to Distribute Long Awaited Revenant

Although already sort of announced, it’s become official that Lightning will distribute D. Kerry Prior’s horror comedy The Revenant here in the States some time in 2012. David Anders, Senyo Amoaku, Cathy Shim, Louise Griffiths, Jonathan Mangum all star.

“This breakout horror comedy centers around a fallen soldier who somehow finds he has joined the ranks of the living dead. Bart Gregory (Anders) has just recently been laid to rest – so why is he still up and walking around? The only person Bart can turn to for answers is his best friend Joey (Wylde), and before long the two pals have surmised that the blood is the life. In order to survive, Bart requires a steady supply of it. Convinced that no one will miss the drug dealers and killers who have transformed LA into a swirling cesspool of crime and vice, the two friends decide to do law enforcement a favor by cleaning up the streets while collecting the precious blood needed to keep poor Bart from withering away into dust!” READ MORE