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Survival of the Dead
George Romero has become a brand name as well as a director. Like Spielberg, Lucas, and Coppola, viewers know what they’re getting from Romero: the ongoing battle of zombies versus humans. Perhaps...
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Redneck Zombies
Have you ever had a weekend where you and some friends chugged a few too many Pabst Blue Ribbons, then decided to make a zombie movie? No? Good, director Pericles Lewnes and crew saved you the effort...
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AAAH! Zombies!!
“AAH! Zombies!!” represents the latest evolution in the zombie movie genre: Zombies as protagonists. Tim (Michael Grant Terry), Mike (Matthew Davis), Vanessa (Julianne Robinson), and Cindy (Betsy...
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The Zed Word: Zombie Talk
This week, anthropology major and zombie fiction fan, Evan Dossey joins Sam Watermeier to talk about zombie films in honor of the upcoming premiere of the new television series, “The Walking Dead.”...
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Free Films! – Archive
For the past few months, I’ve been highlighting websites where you can experience a free trial or a deal that lets you see great movies for free. This time, I’m showing you a site that gives you great...
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Stripperland
“Stripperland” reminds me a lot of Taco Bell. I know that’s a strange statement to make, so let me explain myself. Taco Bell looks, smells and tastes like Mexican food but is by no means Mexican food....
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Juan of the Dead
Despite the satirical title, “Juan of the Dead” is much more than just a Spanish-language version of “Shaun of the Dead.” It’s a distinctly Cuban film that puts a refreshing spin on the zombie genre....
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ParaNorman
“ParaNorman” is not the love letter to horror films viewers might expect. The film inhabits — and builds upon — the genre rather than commenting on it. For horror buffs, the charm of the film is in...
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Resident Evil: Retribution
The fifth and quite possibly the most epic of the “Resident Evil” film anthology, “Retribution” is all flash and little substance. Yet, that’s pretty much what this entire film series is hinged upon...
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Manborg
What “Manborg” lacks in budget, it more than makes up for in the way of nostalgic goodness and a genuine comedic edge. Taking place sometime in the distant future where zombie Nazis from hell have...
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World War Z
A zombie film without the gore, a family drama with little family. a sociopolitical thriller without the sociopolitcal…ness, “World War Z” tries to be a lot of things and succeeds at sort of being all...
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No Sleep October: Pontypool (2009)
Atmosphere. Ignorance. The terror of not knowing everything. Adapted from Tony Burgess’s 1995 novel, “Pontypool Changes Everything,” “Pontypool” is about Grant Mazzy (Stephen McHattie), a radio host...
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A Virgin Among the Living Dead (1971)
There are seemingly no virgins to be had, nor are there any zombies, but that doesn’t stop “A Virgin Among the Living Dead” from trying its schlocky darndest to horrify and titillate. Jesus “Jess”...
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Lifeforce (1985)
The other day on Facebook, a friend of mine sent me an interesting link to an ” ’80s Horror/Sci-Fi Movie Quiz.” There were 50 movies in total, and the objective was to tally how many of them I had seen...
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Robert Downey Jr. discusses “The Judge” at Heartland Film Event
Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance in Indianapolis at a special advance screening of his new film “The Judge” as the surprise guest of director David Dobkin. Dobkin announced that he was being...
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“Gone Girl” and “Annabelle” soar at box office
TW Title (click to view) Weekend Gross Average Total Gross 1 Gone Girl $38,000,000 $12,608 $38,000,000 2 Annabelle $37,200,000 $11,680 $37,200,000 3 The Equalizer $19,000,000 $5,871 $64,500,000 4 The...
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Horns
“I’ll love you for the rest of my life,” Ig Parish (Daniel Radcliffe) tells his doomed one true love, Merrin Williams (Juno Temple) “Just love me for the rest of mine.” she responds. We get to know...
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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Richard Attenborough directing a scene from “A Bridge Too Far.” Recently this column focused on “Theirs Is the Glory,” a fairly unique film in which the actual participants of the failed Allied...
View ArticleINDIANAPOLIS!! Win Passes to “The Book of Life”!
Hey there Yappers! Enter here for free passes to see the animated film “The Book of Life,” Saturday, Oct. 11 on Indy’s north side! For your shot at passes… 1) Go to www.thefilmyap.com (or The Film...
View Article30 Days of October: Jamie Nash, “Exists”
To celebrate the chill of October, for each of the next 30 days, Film Yap writer Joshua Hull will take a look at the best in upcoming horror films and discuss them with the people who make and watch...
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