Escape From Jesus Island

Somewhere on a remote island religion embraces science in order to create a clone of the original Jesus Christ. The experiment is an astounding success, but as Michael Crichton taught us in the good book (Jurassic Park) when you fuck with mother nature shits gonna go south quick; such is the story of writer Shawn French's gruesome Sci fi horror comic Escape From Jesus Island! Instead of dinosaurs throw in demonic entities, metaphysical beings, and enraged mutants straight from the deepest bowels of Hell itself.

Now while I have you picturing the badass visuals this idea creates imagine just for a second while flipping through this beautifully drawn gore rag you can't help but recognise the face of a demon or mutant charging into battle, maybe because that's the face you see in the mirror everyday! That's right, writer Shawn French and artist Mortimer Glum the respective God's creating this world have this exact perk ready for you when you throw your hard earned dough in the virtual collection plate that is EFJI kickstarter campaign. Tons of awesome perks await you after donation including many cast spots set aside to cement your legacy in horror history as members of the demonic army and I'm not talking about pawns either, these characters are royalty, these characters are mainstay villains of the series! These are pages you can share with your children and grand children and gloat to your friends about. A little less skrill? Not to worry go get yourself killed in gruesome detail! Because who doesn't want a picture of their own bloody torn up corpse?

The best part of this campaign might be that they've achieved their first goal, there is no risk in supporting this cause, you are guaranteed to see your investment rewards very soon!

With enough donations the world continues to grow, with enough success in and outside the campaign the sky is the limit to where you might see your face (action figures, playing cards, posters, T -Shirts, etc.)! So I invite you friends to get in on the most exciting and affordable Kickstarter I've ever laid eyes on, join me 1 face of Pariah, the beast with seven heads, become part of horror/comic book history! For more information on everything Jesus Island including the perk packages visit,
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1254797765/escape-from-jesus-island-comic-book-series

Read full post »

This is the End

Very simple premises can often go a long way.

Jay Baruchel an actor who has achieved a ton but has yet to make it big comes to visit his buddy Seth Rogan in the kingdom of rich fiends and broken dreams that is L.A. The two friends chill for the day fucking the dog as they smoke tons of weed, drink beers, watch movies, and play video games. Late in the night Seth convinces Jay to accompany him to an insane party at James Franco's house. After arriving to the party he didn't want to attend in the first place Jay starts feeling ditched and gets Seth to come with him to the store so he can escape from the douchebags who surround him (in paticular an irritatingly almost too nice Jonah Hill and a disgustingly inappropriate asshole Michael Cera). During their trip to the store the city is hit by an insane earth quake provoking chaos throughout the streets. Seth gets pinned by a light shelf with a nod to Evil Dead keeping him from seeing the true crazy shit Jay is witnessing. The two hurry back to the party and Jay feels let down as Seth doesn't back his insane story, that is until a giant sinkhole opens in the yard swallowing the majority of James' guests besides James Fanco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson. On a side note Michael Cera checks out way too early, I was sad.

If it wasn't for the comedic expertise of the heroes this is the end just wouldn't work. Rarely are we treated to the armageddon taking place outside of Franco's mansion so the entire film leans on the relationships and funny scenarios that can come from feuding mismatched roommates. Obviously given the cast This is the End is "End"lessly hilarious, a self aware treat that does it way better than the scary movie series and most horror comedies in general, especially since you'll be hard pressed to see a tired zombie anywhere in the film. It could be better, it lacks some gore and terror and sometimes is a bit too much comedy and not enough horror that would have the potential to provide even more hilarity, but where else are you going to see the words "THE EXORCISM OF JONAH HILL" grace the screen? This is the End is a one of a kind gem that proves sometimes, not often, but sometimes Hollywood does  "Get it".


Extra Entrails

Jay Baruchel has been quoted as saying all he's interested in doing is making and starring in horror films which makes him one of the coolest actors alive!

Jay's Zombie vs Shark baseball style shirt is a ltd. edition T Shirt resurrection of an old Fright Rags design that is now available on the Fright Rags web store.

Jonah Hill once again proves he doesn't have to be obese to be funny and people who think he does are stupid.

James Franco between this and Oz might just be my favourite Hollywood grade actor this year.

Read full post »