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Sid Haig’s ‘High on the Hog’ to be Released on 4/20 Weekend [Trailer]
Over the last few years, some of you may have heard the grumblings of a modern grindhouse style film, called High on the Hog, starring horror legends Sid Haig (House of 1,000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects) and the late Robert Z’Dar (Maniac Cop). Coming from the creative mind of Writer/Executive Producer Kevin Lockhart and his production company Hicktown Entertainment, along with Director Tony Wash (The Rake, Skeletons in the Closet), this has been a long journey from its inception to its premiere in the near future. Beginning production back in 2012, the film has gone through numerous changes, pick-ups, and re-edits and has finally come to fruition.
The release and premiere of the film will be next Friday, April 19th at the Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood, CA. If you happen to be in the area or feel like taking a trip out to Tinsel Town, I highly recommend being there. Hollywood’s Arena Cinelounge is the premier boutique art house theatre located in the heart of Hollywood, presenting the best in new feature films every night of the week. Arena Cinelounge is located at 6464 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 on the lobby level. Sid Haig will be in attendance for a meet and greet on premiere night. If you’d like to purchase a ticket, click here. The film will then be doing a week-long run at the theater at various times.
I caught up with Lockhart and ask him what it was like as an independent film producer going through his first production.
“I have learned what it truly takes to create a movie from its inception as a concept to completing the final product to release to the public,” he explained. “I understand much better what my strengths and weaknesses are in the process and fully understand and appreciate the talent and specialization it takes to create a movie…Although it had its ups and downs, I couldn’t be more thrilled and truly enjoy writing and sharing my vision with the world. But the real talent are those people that made that vision a reality! It all comes down to surrounding yourself with super talented and creative people.”
This film is a true inspiration for any independent filmmaker looking to get a production off the ground. “I’m damn proud of the journey this movie has made and the family it created both on screen and on set,” added World of Death co-creator and indie filmmaker Tony Wash. “I am thrilled to see the reception to this crazy, sexy, trippy grindhouse flick from fans across the globe. Pack it tight!”
After seeing an early workprint of the movie myself, I have to say the revamping that was done in the editing room is nothing short of incredible. Taking the reins in post production and giving it a true grindhouse polishing editor B.A. “Ben” Lewandowski (co-director of Skeletons in the Closet) explained: “You will be hard-pressed to find another movie that is as innovative, exhilarating, and kinetic as this one. High on the Hog is a balls-to-the-wall thrill ride from start to finish.”
Following the Hollywood premiere, there will be a Midwest premiere in Chicago and a video release in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. With talent like Sid Haig, Joe Estevez, Ellie Church, Fiona Domenica, Jesse C. Boyd, and one of the final performances of the late, great Z’Dar, this is sure to be a cult classic in the horror and stoner community for years to come. If you don’t already follow their social media, please do so for updates: Facebook, Instagram. For some kick-ass artwork and merch, go to their website here.
PACK IT TIGHT!
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Watch the Opening ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Battle Scene Now Ahead of Physical Media Release in July
Sequel Mortal Kombat II is now available to watch at home on Digital before heading to physical media in July, but you can test your might now and watch the opening scene.
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid returns to the helm for the new sequel from a script by Jeremy Slater (“Moon Knight,” Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire).
In Mortal Kombat II, the fan-favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) — are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada are also part of the ensemble cast of Mortal Kombat II fighters.
Watch the opening below, which introduces a young Kitana (Sophia Xu) as Emperor Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) prepares to conquer her father, King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam), and her kingdom of Edenia. It sets the sequel’s entire plot in motion.
From New Line Cinema, James Wan’s Atomic Monster, Broken Road Productions, and Fireside Films, Mortal Kombat II is rated R for “strong bloody violence and gore, and language.”
Look for Mortal Kombat II to arrive on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 28, 2026.
The physical media release contains the following special features, as unveiled by IGN:
- Mortal Kombat II: Evolving the Saga (Featurette)
- Returning characters, new alliances and even bigger fatalities! Go behind the scenes to learn all that went into creating the latest chapter in the Mortal Kombat film saga and how the sequel expands the universe to bolder, bloodier heights.
- Building the Realms of Mortal Kombat (Featurette)
- From the decaying streets of Edenia to the terrifying Pit featured in the iconic video game series, discover how the Mortal Kombat II design teams blended practical sets with groundbreaking VFX to create the legendary realms in the film.
- Mortal Kombat II: Choose Your Fighter (Featurette)
- Awaken your Arcana as you meet the cast and explore the brutal weapons, epic costumes and fierce training that went into bringing their characters to life.
- Klose Quarters Kombat (Featurette)
- Cast members and key creatives share insights into how the stunt preparation, intense fight scenes and weapons training shaped both classic moves and new, merciless combat styles.
- A “Boon” to Gamers Everywhere (Featurette)
- Sit down with chief Mortal Kombat mythmaker and creator Ed Boon for a deep dive into the franchise’s storied history and ongoing evolution that spans three decades of near-infinite games, films and comics, culminating with the live-action sequel.
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