The Bleeding Dead Film Reviews: January 2013

Monday, January 21, 2013

Press Release: Night Whisper Lane Scenario 2: Boss Rush Mode Is Out Now

Toronto, Canada – January 21, 2013 – Today EPX Games announces that Night Whisper Lane’s Scenario 2: Boss Rush Mode is out on iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle.
Boss Rush Mode is a sequence of consecutive boss battles as an extra challenge to players. After each of the rounds the player will be awarded extra health and weapons as they prepare for the battles ahead. Weapons are limited in this mode so choose wisely.

About The Game:
Experience the game they're calling "Point, Click & Die" - Now even more terrifying!

★★★★★'“Night Whisper Lane has a great premise, a nicely spooky atmosphere, and some solid-if-too-basic gameplay. I hope with the release of subsequent scenarios EPX will hone their craft. I am totally willing to point, click, and die some more.”' - JTM Games

★★★★ "Night Whisper Lane is worth a purchase, it's creepy, fun, and will keep you occupied for a while" - Bleeding Dead Film Reviews 3.5 / 5

★★★ Hard to solve, "Have you wondered how it would be, if some invisible force would push you into a big house full of mysteries and great dangers?" -- apposky.com - 6.8 /10

★★★★★ "I'm an avid player of horror games like resident evil and silent hill, and I am really enjoying night whisper lane! What I like about it are its simple tap controls and turn based boss stages, it's quite unique!" - cindygirl0812

★★★★★ "If you're looking for a fun, scary mystery game look no further" - bertybottom

Night Whisper Lane is a BRAND NEW survival horror game that many gamers refer to it as "Resident Evil Meets Final Fantasy"

See how long you can survive before One of the many deadly traps get you, "whatever you touch might be a trap"

Can you escape the horrors of Night Whisper Lane and live to see another day.

Night Whisper Lane is the 1st authentic Survival Horror gaming experience specifically designed for iOS that merges classic “Point and Click” gameplay with a “Turn-Based Battle System” to help you fend off whatever evil awaits you in this seemingly endless labyrinth.

You find yourself in presence of an old ominous house without the faintest idea of how you got there, yet you feel drawn to it and are compelled to enter. Immediately you look down to your arm and see….Goosebumps. As you reach to find the door you entered blocked, the shivers spread to every toe and finger tip.

You will need to trust your instincts, wit and memory to uncover the mystery behind the house and its connection to a mystifying femme fatal. Will you survive long enough to escape from the terror on Night Whisper Lane?

WARNING/DANGER: There are many hidden traps and deadly encounters on your journey that can and will kill your character! Be mindful of what you interact with as you look for items to solve puzzles and unlock doors & passages.

Weapons & ammunition are scarce so keep an eye out for them and manage them wisely because fighting empty handed is certain death.

Make sure to restore your character's health by using Bandages and First-Aid kits especially if you have a sneaky suspicion a trap or encounter is lurking around. This concludes the Survival Guide.

★★★ Features: ★★★

- Original Survival Horror Gaming Experience specifically made for iOS

- Multiple Game Endings

-“Point and Click” gameplay featuring an engaging “Turn-Based Battle System”

- Authentic Survival Horror Story, even down to the camp

- Startling 3D rendered rooms and areas with a hint of surreal

- Gruesome booby-traps are hidden, some more deadly than others

- Challenging Enemy/Boss Battles

- Variety of items, weapons, health packs and other secrets to uncover

- Eerie soundtrack

- Auto Game save feature works in the background

- Animated Boss Battles (Added in Version 1.0.1)

- Help / How To Play section in Main Menu (Added in Version 1.02)

- Restore Save File from death from Booby-Trap (Added in Version 1.0.2)

- In Game Map (Added in Version 1.0.2)

- iPad Retina Full support (Added in Version 1.0.4)

★★★★★ Become a fan! ★★★★★

Come join us on Facebook and Twitter!

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/EpxGames

Twitter - http://twitter.com/EPXGames

YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/EPXGames

Homepage - http://www.epxgames.com

Download the Game via Apple’s App Store
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/night-whisper-lane/id571163727?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Download the Game via Amazon’s App Store
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6LQHGO
Download the Game via Google Play’s App Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epx.games.NightWhisperLane
View the HD Night Whisper Lane Version 1.0.2 Feature Trailer on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f35PWoDHeOU
To download the trailer for use on your site, please visit the link below
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7p3civ
For more information on Night Whisper Lane visit www.epxgames.com
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About Us
EPX Games is an independent studio based in Toronto, Ontario. Our love for games and the development of them has led to our first major release: Night Whisper Lane for the iOS platform. We believe that innovation; dedication, originality and enjoyment are at the heart of amazing games.
We will continue developing more titles that follow the same principles. We specialize in the development of games that are easy to play, easy to learn, and most importantly fun! We hope to captivate gamers of all ages from various backgrounds to enjoy the games we have to offer!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Gut (2012)

Childhood friends Dan and Tom are growing apart. Dan sees that Tom has become distant with his friend, his job and from his family. Wanting to bring Tom out of his rut Dan shows him a video that he has to see to believe. What shows is an explicit underground horror film that blurs the distinction between being real or fake. At first Tom carries out with his unsociable qualities and leaves Dan's house in anger. But as the confusion subsides and Tom lets down his guard he begins to see the appeal to the film in which Dan showed him. With their friendship being at it's best in years Dan convinces Tom to watch another. As it is it begins to consume them, Dan starts missing work and submerges his life in the films. Tom carries on in his aloof manner but sex with his wife brings erotic flashes of the film as he becomes increasingly unhinged mentally. But of course things get much worse as the creator of the films has to make his influence in the friends lives.

Gut is another addition to the increasingly small sub-genre of snuff films exploration. My sentiment of them is that I've only seen three ways to execute such, by becoming obsessed, by being a participant, or in the rare cases being the person to pull the trigger, so to speak. In that filmmakers that choose this type of film have a narrow space for originality. As is the issue with Gut, as it's a worthy addition to the collection but is nothing exceptional. The plot is thin, the story involving around the film engulfing the two friends lives. Not that Gut doesn't attempt to be thoughtful, cause in it's way it does. It's intent is to show the destruction of the family life and the ever distant friendship between Tom and Dan being held together by lies and seedy interests. But intent is only intent with this as it never fully develops on screen. Voyeurism and other topics are at play but come naturally with the films subject matter.

Tom's asocial attitude and Dan's overtly bro love for his friend makes it hard to like the characters. All you want is for Tom to lighten up and for Dan to take it down a notch and find a life. This fault is in both acting and writing as they escalate the horrible traits of the characters to the very end. Maybe all done intentionally but the only moment we see of the two's past shows an absolute no change in either character. Even as twelve year old Dan imposes his interest on Tom in attempt for friendship and Tom remains completely cold and uninterested. It's hard to like desperate and antisocial. If to salvage anything though I do think that when Jason Vail (Tom) is with Sarah Schoofs they're marriage is believable, and the small moments within the film that allow for realistic emotional responses are well played and convincing. There isn't an phenomenal display of cinematography but Gut does have a few good shots. And it's overall well made and has a professional look to it.

Though some may find excessive, Gut offers up an appropriate use of nudity and blood that are display in Tom's life and in the snuff films the two become infatuated with. The films themselves are done well and if anything are a bit tame. There's also a mystery as you never really know who's making the films. However, the ending is sought out in the beginning, and it's apparent as soon as the characters start to develop as to how this is going to end. Maybe I've mislead a bit Gut is not a bad film, it kept my interest well, or until the hour mark where the tension felt appropriate to an ending but then carries for another half hour. And as I mentioned it really is a fine film in dealing with the topic of snuff films, the concept has just been better executed in films like A Serbian Film or even Videodrome. It's also well made with a solid production behind it and ultimately I think it achieves what it wanted to achieve. There's no loss in watching Gut and if you're interested in doing so don't let my review sway you otherwise. I just don't see myself watching it again in the near future.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Press Release: 'Do Not Watch' This Film

Right off the heels of Academy Award Nominated Producer Stewart Benjamin acquiring his post-apocalyptic suspense film, ‘Something in the Dark’, writer Ryan Toyama sells another high-concept horror script. This time he teams up with the producers of ‘Captured’ (2013), JP Ouellette and Dylan Matlock, to bring his newest project, ‘Do Not Watch’, to the big screen.

While specific plot details are tightly under wraps, ‘Do Not Watch’ aims to turn found footage horror on its head. The film reinvents the genre as it delves into the depths of the human psyche, showcasing the effects of reckless curiosity and the uncontrollable madness that follows .Producer JP Ouellette stated, “All I can say is, ‘Do Not Watch’ will live up to its title. You’ll wish you heeded the warning — This is evil personified. No doubt the most terrifying script I’ve ever read.”

This production will feature some of the best new talent, as well as one major film icon to play himself in this uniquely Hollywood horror story.

Shooting commences on February 18th in Los Angeles, and due to the new filming style, a large portion of the film’s rough cut will be completed on-set. “It’s quite exciting,” producer Dylan Matlock said, “dealing with the energetic process that involves post-production to occur simultaneously with production.”

What is truly amazing about this new filming technique is that ‘Do Not Watch’ will be ready for screens late Summer/early Fall, the same time ‘Captured’ is set for its release, making it a very frightening time for movie lovers to enter the theatre.

For more information and exclusive video content (launching on January 28th) containing clues to the plot, follow: @DoNotWatch on Twitter, & facebook.com/YouAreWarned

Monday, January 14, 2013

Press Release: The Angry Bros To Be Your New Late Night Horror Movie Hosts

Introducing the newest horror movie host sensation to hit the Omaha metro since That other guy and continuing in the traditions of Count Gore DeVol, Elvira, and Svengoolie , the Angry Bros along with their sexy demon sidekicks the Devil sisters will scare the life outta you while also tickling your funny bone.

The Crew of undead funsters also includes Ghoulia Childz the “zombie chef” who’s always cooking up something frightfully good in her kitchen of the living dead, last but not least is Trixie the sexy vampire that everyone wants to have take a bite out of them. Viewers can expect more great characters and more fun than should be humanly possible. The Angry Bros and their crew will be bringing you the best in grade b horror films, such titles as Horror Express, The Tingler & The Last Man on Earth, if its grade b and bad how could it be anything but good? You can also expect to see The Angry bros. in local fundraising events and other events as well.

So be sure to watch for the Angry Bros Omaha Shock O Rama appearing soon on Cox Cable Public Access channel 109 and search on You Tube for the Angry Bros and visit The Angry Bros. website at http://www.theangrybros.com and the official Angry Bros blog at http://theangrybros.blogspot.com

The Angry Bros. are trying to bring back the Saturday Late night horror movie hosts , after too long an absence it is time that omaha got what it deserves and it deserves the Angry Bros.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Press Release: Night Whisper Lane Scenario 2 is Out Next Week

EPX Game Announces that Night Whisper Lane Scenario 2: Boss Rush Mode is coming out next week
Toronto, Canada – January 10, 2013 – Today EPX Games announces that Night Whisper Lane’s Scenario 2: Boss Rush Mode is out next week for iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle.
Boss Rush Mode is a sequence of consecutive boss battles as an extra challenge to players. After each of the rounds the player will be awarded extra health and weapons as they prepare for the battles ahead. Weapons are limited in this mode so choose wisely.

About The Game:
Experience the game they're calling "Point, Click & Die" - Now even more terrifying!

★★★★★'“Night Whisper Lane has a great premise, a nicely spooky atmosphere, and some solid-if-too-basic gameplay. hope with the release of subsequent scenarios EPX will hone their craft. I am totally willing to point, click, and die some more.”' - JTM Games