Based on the best-selling novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, Let the Right One In weaves friendship, rejection and loyalty into a disturbing and darkly atmospheric, yet poetic and unexpectedly tender tableau of adolescence. Helmed by Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson, Let the Right One In is the first release of the Magnet Six Shooter film series, a collection of six high-quality films that aims to bring fans a mix of the most intelligent, genre-bending titles available.
Regularly bullied by his stronger classmates, 12-year-old Oskar's wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets his new neighbor Eli. A pale, serious young girl, Eli only comes out at night and doesn't seem affected by the freezing temperatures. Coinciding with her arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. One man is found tied to a tree, another frozen in the lake, a woman bitten in the neck. Blood seems to be the common denominator - and for an introverted boy like Oskar, who is fascinated by gruesome stories, it doesn't take long before he figures out that Eli is a vampire.
But by now a subtle romance has blossomed between the two, and she gives him the strength to fight back against his aggressors. Oskar becomes increasingly aware of the tragic, inhuman dimension of Eli's plight, but cannot bring himself to forsake her. Frozen forever in a twelve-year-old's body, with all the burgeoning feelings and confused emotions of a young adolescent, Eli knows that she can only continue to live if she keeps on moving. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can . . .
We here at Mail Order Zombie are eager to review this movie, and you can expect one once we get closer to the release date!
Variety calls the end of Dead in 3 Days "genuinely thrilling."
On a quiet lakeside, a celebratory gathering of recent graduates grows grim as each of them receives an eerie text message; “In 3 days you’re dead.” The gang assumes it’s a joke at first, but no one is laughing when members of the group begin to turn up dead. As the body count rises and the slayings become more and more vicious, a mysterious clue leading to the killer’s identity is discovered . . . but time is running out.
This DVD hits the street on March 3, 2009, and we have three copies of to give away! To win a copy of Dead in 3 Days, just email MailOrderZombie@gmail.com with "Dead in 3 Days" in the subject heading and your name and mailing address in the body and you'll be entered to win!
Only one entry per person. Winners will be announced on March 3 - good luck!
Steven Seagal versus Vampires? YES!
This could be one of the greatest vampire movies EVER!
Katana master Tao (Steven Seagal) leads a special ops squad of ex-military vigilantes on a massacre mission, their target: vampires. On the post-apocalyptic globe, sucked dry by bloodthirsty vampires, a few remaining survivors are trapped in an infected hospital. Tao is their only hope and he knows the only cure is execution. Now it's time for the last stand against the flesh-eating vampires and there's nothing left to lose but the last of humanity.
Against the Dark was released to DVD TODAY, Febraury 10, and while we normally go for zombie movies here at Mail Order Zombie Central, I can't help but feel the draw of this movie! Steven Seagal? Keith David? VAMPIRES?
I dare you to watch these clips and not want to watch this movie!
'Zombie Hunters' interview this Saturday night on Cult Radio A-Go-Go!
Teri Gudorp, Linnet Brooks and Patrick Devaney, stars of the series Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead, will appear on Cult Radio A-Go-Go! this Saturday night! On Feburary 7 at 10:00pm Eastern, the Zombie Hunters crew will be LIVE, discussing upcoming episodes of the show and other goodies.
In 1983, after the success of Creepshow, George Romero and company launched the television series "Tales from the Darkside," a horror anthology series that ran for four years, featuring adaptations of stories by Harlan Ellison, Clive Barker and Stephen King, and featured the directorial debut of Tom Savini.
On February 10, 2009, Paramount is releasing "Tales from the Darkside: The First Season" as a 3-disc DVD set with audio commentary by George Romero himself on one of the episodes, and Mail Order Zombie wants you to have this in your collection!
We have five copies of "Tales from the Darkside: The First Season" to give away! A review of this collection is forthcoming - you want to be up to speed, right? To win a copy of "Tales from the Darkside: The First Season," just email MailOrderZombie@gmail.com with "Tales from the Darkside" in the subject heading and your name and mailing address in the body and you'll be entered to win!
Only one entry per person. Good luck!
The official ballot for the 2008 Mail Order Zombie Dead Letter Awards is now available (as a .pdf) online. Click here for your own downloadable, printable, collectible DLA Ballot, and make sure you submit your entries no later than February 12, 2009, for a chance to win one of the Dead Letter Awards Swag Bags that will be awarded to lucky voters during the Dead Letter Awards show taking place February 26, 2009. It is not necessary for you to vote in every category, and write-in votes will be accepted in all categories. Only one ballot per person will be accepted.
Brother D and Miss Bren will host the 2008 Dead Letter Awards show, and the event will feature special guest presenters, musical guests and lots of surprises!
Mutant Chronicles will premiere on VOD on Friday, March 27th, 2009, followed by a theatrical release in select cities on Friday, April 24th.
Mail Order Zombie nominated for a Splatcademy Award!
Congratulations, Mail Order Zombie has been nominated for a Splatcademy Award in the category of "Best Horror Podcast"
Voting is open to the public until Februrary 20th, get out and rock the vote, yo! The show will bring together a collection of horror podcast presenters and honor the best that the horror genre had to offer in 2008. We encourage you to tell your listeners/supporters to come on over and vote. The show will take place on Monday, February 23rd on Deadlantern.com's Splattercast.
Man lives in the sunlit world of what he believes to be reality. But... there is, unseen by most, an underworld, a place that is just as real, but not as brightly lit . . . a Darkside.
In the vein of “The Twilight Zone” and Creepshow, each episode of "Tales from the Darkside" depicts a short, strange tale . . . with a twist. From Executive Producer George Romero, each episode of the acclaimed series boasted eerie and suspenseful story lines and took audiences on a new journey from the worlds of horror, fantasy and science fiction. The ground-breaking iconic series from the 1980s also featured an array of acclaimed performances from stars including Christian Slater (“My Own Worst Enemy”), Danny Aiello (Do The Right Thing), Tippi Hedren (The Birds) and Justine Bateman (“Family Ties”). Featuring all 24 episodes from the show’s inaugural season and commentary on the pilot episode from Romero, the three-disc "Tales form the Darkside" set is a definite must-have for any horror fan. "Tales from the Darkside: The First Season" will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99 US and $42.99 CAN.
Brother D is VERY excited about this release! The first season of "Tales from the Darkside" includes the episode "The Word Processor of the Gods," which is based on a Stephen King story, and "Inside the Closet," which was directed by Tom Savini!
Keep checking back here at MailOrderZombie.com for future details explaining how you can win a copy of "Tales from the Darkside: The First Season" next month!
My Bloody Valentine 3D wants to scare the hell out of your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. Head over to http://www.youtube.com/user/MyBloodyValentine3D to send a custom video Valentine's Day greeting to a loved one . . . or someone who just needs a jolt!
My Bloody Valentine 3D hits screens in both 2D and 3D January 16th.
February 10, 2009, is when you can own My Name is Bruce, the feature film starring and directed by Bruce Campbell. Grace Thorsen, newcomer Taylor Sharpe and Ted Raimi co-star in the story of a self-absorbed, hard-drinking, and marginally talented actor (Campbell) asked to rescue a group of socially inept fans who unwittingly unleash a vengeful spirit on a killing rampage. My Name is Bruce was written by "Battlestar Galactica" co-executive/writer Mark Verheiden.
Both the DVD and Blu-ray will feature four featurettes and a commentary by producer/Dark Horse Comics publisher Mike Richardson and Bruce Campbell himself.
Brother D was able to watch My Name is Bruce theatrically last month, and he'll be reviewing it in an upcoming episode of MOZ Presents: The Munchies.
'Necroville' Contest! Pick a number between 1 & 100!
Remember everyone - you have an opportunity to win a copy of Necroville, which was reviewed back on Episode 34 of Mail Order Zombie. We interviewed co-writer/-director Billy Garberina on Episode 47 of the show, and during that interview, I asked him to pick a number between 1 and 100.
You have until January 7th to submit your own number between 1 and 100 to Mail Order Zombie, and those who submit the five closest numbers will with their own copy of the 4-Headshot-rated Necroville!
Email your number pick to MailOrderZombie@gmail.com. We'll accept only one entry per email address, and the winners will be announced during Episode 50.