31 to the 3rd Power - Day 14: Blood Sucking Freaks (1976)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/14/16): Blood Sucking Freaks (1976)

Return To Nuke 'Em High: Is Troma Returning To Form As The Go To Schlock Film Company?

Troma is the first name in crappy, cheaply made schlock cinema. Some of my personal low budget faves came from the studio, from Sgt. Kabuki-man to The Toxic Avenger, from Mothers Day to Poultrygeist, and my all time favorite horror movie Bloodsucking Freaks (a film that is surprisingly NOT about vampires) was also distributed by them. Lloyd Kaufman and his band of merry misfits have long been one of the models on how to run a successful indie film company... and that is regardless of whether you like their brand of over the top nonsense that most Troma films consist of. So with over 30 years of filmmaking under their belt, Troma is trying to keep it up for another 30 to come... and they are going back to the well to do it. Return to Nuke 'Em High is the newest film from Troma, a sequel to their early 80s classic that is due to be directed by Lloyd Kaufman himself. It is going to be premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and we have a first look at it via a trailer... and it is pretty sick. Like giant rubber suit monsters knocking off peoples heads sick. like gratuitous nudity, both of the male & female variety (but mostly female variety... thank God) sick. Like blood and green nuclear waste flying everywhere sick. Like cameos by Ron Jeremy as Jesus & Lemmy from Motorhead as the President of the USA sick. Yup, just another day at Troma High. Can't fucking wait to watch this movie!!!! And God Bless you Mr. Kaufman, for always doing it your way. When I met Lloyd at a Mothers Day screening with Jeff Bond a few years back he was probably the most accessible and friendly celebrity I had ever met. Check out the trailer after the jump... and kiddies, this is NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!!! Titties everywhere... you have been warned!!!!

I Don't Know What To Make Of 'The Devil's Carnival', But It Looks Just Crazy Enough To Get My Vote

I am personally a huge fan of Darren Lynn Bousman. I don't know what exactly it is that makes me love him, yet I am always eager to see what he is doing next. He turned the Saw franchise into a run away success after take it over in installments II-IV, and then he took a hard left turn a came out with Repo! The Genetic Opera... and that is usually where the debate starts. Some people (like myself) love the experimental style of Repo, while others are confused by the crazy plot/musical numbers and hate the film. Either way, Bousman shows he likes to take chances. He also re-made a classic Troma flick (Mother's Day) that has yet to be released despite garnering positive reviews & had a minor box office hit early this year with 11-11-11 (insane flick). He is right on the cusp of breaking through... and it looks like his next project is NOT going to help him do that! Click after the jump to hear more about 'The Devil's Carnival'...

I Got To Meet One Of My Film Idols Last Night.... Lloyd Kaufman!!!

ReRun = Awesome!!!

Last night, me and my boy wonder Jeff Bond wandered over to Downtown Brooklyn to the ReRun theater. If you haven't been to ReRun theater, you are missing out. Fellow film fanatic and curator of ReRun Aaron Hillis does a great job choosing some well balanced choices of films that he screens there. He mixes obscure indie releases with cult classics and film gems that make for an awesome overall experience. Plus there is gourmet food and liquor.... yup, ReRun rocks!

Anyway, last night ReRun hosted the 1st EVER public screening of the Troma classic 'Mother's Day' on Blu Ray. If you have never seen this kooky 80's horror flick, get to it immediately (its on Netflix Instant Streaming!!!). It is one of the best films to come out of the Troma stable... but that isn't saying much since Troma has built a reputation for being the #1 creator of "Schlock Cinema". I love all of their films, no matter how weird they are. My favorite horror film of all time is a Troma flick, the masterpiece that is 'Bloodsucking Freaks'. I heard the man behind the Troma empire,  Lloyd Kaufman, was going to be at ReRun last night. I have admired this man for over 20 years, so I had to go meet the man behind 'The Toxic Avenger' and 'Sgt. Kabukiman'. I was not disappointed.

Kaufman held court before the movie started, taking pictures and signing autographs in his own kooky way. You gotta love a legend of indie cinema who takes the time to line people up in the right order to make the pictures balanced and looking better. He also makes an hysterical face in every photo, which is awesome. He took the time to chat with anyone who wanted to talk, and if you purchased any of the Troma merchandise he would personalize it ..no prob. I brought my coveted 'Bloodsucking Freaks' DVD with me in the hope he would sign it. He did... with MY SHARPIE! Apparently Kaufman was Sharpie-less, and used my Sharpie to sign his autograph to mine....everyone else's merchandise. he kept thanking me for bailing him out and lending him the marker, and he assured me he would return it later. He lied... he kept it!!! No prob, because the guy was just so friendly and cool.

Kaufman signing my Bloodsucking Freaks DVD

Before the film started he stepped in to help out Aaron, who was fixing the projector, by chatting up the crowd in an impromptu Q&A. His self deprecating humor and constant insults of his own movies made the conversation humorous and I feel lucky to have been privy to it. He narrated a commercial for his book 'Make Your Own Damn Movie' starring the very sexy Goddess Shea (who was in attendance and HOT!!!) and the preview of 'Father's Day' (which we just covered on CCD a few days back) The screening of 'Mothers Day' was great, and we stayed after for a screening of the Spanish indie thriller 'Kidnapped' (which was intense and I highly recommend!!!). All-in-all a great night. I met one of my idols last night. I got my favorite horror DVD signed. I am a happy horror film geek today. Thank you Aaron for an awesome evening and Thanks Lloyd... your the best!

Left to Right: Kaufman, Goddess Shea, Mike D and Toxie in the front!!!

Troma's Father's Day Will "Rip You A New One!"

Our good friends over at Troma have been hard at work on a nice little film based around the patriarchal holiday.

This teaser has been out for a bit, but I was saving it to post today. I have to warn you this is definitely NSFW and not for the faint of heart, and I say that knowing full well the type of deviants who frequent this blog...but even still!



"All Father's. All raped. See a pattern?" Brilliant. This must be that guy Arlo Guthrie ran into on Thanksgiving all those years ago....he seemed much nicer in that story.

Here's the official trailer which is safer(sort of)...



What a pleasant little spectacle eh? I sure am happy I'm not a Dad. I've been following this flick for a while. It started out as a short film/fake teaser thing, but now it's a full on feature set to release this weekend. Not sure where or how its releasing but that's what they keep saying.

The talented Dan Bern also apparently put together a little song for the film, and there's a very cool music video to accompany it.



I've been a huge fan of Troma films for my entire life. They always push the boundaries of the taboo and I love them for it. A true independent studio. I eagerly await Father's Day.

It's only regrettable that it isn't a sequel with Robin Williams and Billy Crystal having their bottoms violated.