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Watch Batman Face Jack the Ripper in This Great Fan Film!
I will always and forever cherish fan communities for all that they have to offer. The reverence and care they have for a material is undeniable but their creativity in pushing properties into new mediums and angles is nothing short of admirable.
Today marks another amazing entry in fan-created content as writer/director James Campbell has released Ripper, a Batman fan film that pits the world’s greatest detective against none other than Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer who stalked the Whitechapel district of London in 1888, killing five prostitutes and mutilating their bodies in horrifying ways. The video’s story is loosely inspired by Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, a one-off DC comic written by Brian Augustyn that was released in 1989.
There are a lot of amazing things about this fan film, including the fantastic set design, the great wardrobe, and the overall giallo feel that makes delightful use of color. However, I feel like the soundtrack didn’t fit the film. There’s definitely a place for retrosynth soundtracks, a lá Goblin or John Carpenter, but it felt very mechanical and cold compared to the warmth and antiquated look of “London”.
Still, this is 100% worth your time and I highly recommend giving it a view when you get a chance!
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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