Horror Remix

Horror Remix Presents… ZOMBIES 2
2 Hours of UnDead Madness!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck (9pm)

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Dallas – Studio Movie Grill / Royal (10pm)
Atlanta – Studio Movie Grill (10pm)
Austin – Alamo Lake Creek (10pm)
Winchester, VA – Alamo (9pm)
San Antonio – Alamo Westlakes (10pm)
Houston – Alamo West Oaks (10pm)

Thursday, October 27, 2011
Arlington – Studio Movie Grill (10pm)

Saturday, October 29, 2011
Katy, TX – Alamo Mason Park (10pm)

ZOMBIES2 has been given the title UltraClassic for two reasons. Originally it screened 2 years ago only in Texas. It was the sequel to the very first theatrically screened HORROR REMIX. That show, ZOMBIES, had its moments, but it just doesn’t compare to what we do today. Appropriately, Z2 is when HORROR REMIX grew up. This show has stood the test of time and I’d imagine if you didn’t know better, you’d think this was a brand new offering. A lot of the trademark details that make HORROR REMIX started here.

The second reason Z2 has earned UltraClassic status is because I don’t think anyone’s seen it. It only screened in 4 theaters and that was the night before Halloween. What a terrible idea. I was competing with kick ass parties, free beer, and women dressed like whores. I’m surprised I went to the show. So, hopefully I picked a convenient date this time ‘round, because Z2 doesn’t fool around. This may be the last time it will ever be screened, so don’t miss it. Details below:

Horror Remix: ZOMBIES 2 from Edward John on Vimeo.

Yes, yes ya’ll. Zombie films. The formula is very simple; an environmental catastrophe occurs in the opening sequence and for the next 90 minutes, the living are trying to avoid a zombie attack. It’s a rock-solid formula that’s extremely popular, but unfortunately most zombie flicks lack an inspired punch. However, every few years someone dares to inject some life into a mostly stale genre. Not necessarily groundbreaking; it just seems the filmmaker gives a shit. Those are the zombie films we love. Just because zombie films are brain dead, doesn’t mean they can’t have heart.

The Video Dead (1987)
The Video Dead starts off with a wacky premise and presses on a path that is hilarious and occasionally frightening. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, The Video Dead should probably be considered a horror-comedy. Normally, Horror Remix finds this sub-genre repulsive. In trying to be both, they accomplish neither. But this is no cartoon like you may find in the Evil Dead series. The comedy lies in the weirdness of the premise and the wacked-out situations the characters find themselves in.

The Video Dead walks the fine line between comedy and horror like no other. Why this film succeeds while others fall flat, I can’t say. The biggest mystery is why this classic is not on DVD. Damn shame.

FleshEater (1988)
FleshEater is about as straight forward as a zombie film can be. From beginning to end this is a zombie blood bath and nothing more. No cool twists. No undercurrent of social commentary. No irony. However, with the obvious budget constraints, this bright-eyed film truly goes for it. It steps on the gas, blows it out, and never looks back.

FleshEater’s attempt to stick rigidly to the formula and play it simple somehow works. Maybe the entertainment lies in the casting of authentic locals and goofy-ass teenagers. Hey, this is classic 80s, plus it’s got a massive body count. There is no doubt that these guys put everything they had into this movie and you gotta love that.

Notable Actor: Bill Hinzman (Night of the Living Dead, the Majorettes) also writing and directing FleshEater!

And don’t forget, lots of fun extras, shorts and your puppet MCs, Cheesecake and Thunderclap.

Horror Remix Presents… HEALTH+CARE
2 Hours of Medical Madness!

FREE ADMISSION

WED. SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck (9pm)

WED. SEPTEMBER  28, 2011
Dallas – Studio Movie Grill / Royal (10pm)
Atlanta – Studio Movie Grill (10pm)
Austin – Alamo Lake Creek (10pm)
Winchester, VA – Alamo (9pm)
San Antonio – Alamo Westlakes (10pm)

THURS. SEPTEMBER  29, 2011
Arlington – Studio Movie Grill (10pm)
San Antonio – Alamo Park North (10pm)

SAT. OCTOBER 1, 2011
Katy, TX – Alamo Mason Park (10pm)

WED. OCTOBER 5, 2011
Houston – Alamo West Oaks (10pm)

Visiting Hours (1982)
Visiting Hours is a Canadian thriller with hints of slasher elements. The acting is terrific and stalker Colt Hawker (Michael Ironside) is creepy as hell. The claustrophobic atmosphere and surprising cameo by William Shatner, make Visiting Hours an underrated film, despite its shortcomings (no boobs, no blood).

Hospital Massacre (1982)
A Valentine’s Day treat! Sliding comfortably into two horror sub-genres (medical slasher & valentine’s day slasher), Hospital Massacre is as ridiculous as it sounds. The opening sequence is a flashback to Valentine’s Day 19 years previous and puppy love is in the air. Fortunately for us, hearts get broken (literally).
Barbi Benton, 80s Playboy bunny and Hef’s former girlfriend, plays the final girl waiting for test results at the dankest hospital you’ve ever lit a cigarette in. Then, someone tries to kill her. Good enough for me.

The Last Slumber Party (1988)
Completely unrelated to the Slumber Party Massacre trilogy, The Last Slumber Party is a painfully cheap little gem; no boobs and all the kills are the same. However, if you can fight through the initial shock of seeing such a poor quality film, you’ll eventually get with the program and find many small rewards.

The only reason this film work is the likable characters. The girls are sweethearts, but they like to drink, cuss, smoke weed and fool around. These girls are great. And the dudes crashing the slumber party are so goofy. All these kids are hilarious and when they start getting waxed, it’s a bummer. One of the very few films when you want the characters to make it out alive.

The parking lot scene is solid gold. I’ve watched it about 15-20 times and it always makes me laugh. Throwing empties at the scooter-riding nerd, “Science”?! What else do you want?