Review by Roger Carpenter
Back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s I was (over)active on the bootleg video circuit. One of the directors I discovered in my dealings with other collectors was Jim Van Bebber. His Deadbeat at Dawn was a legend almost immediately after it was released, and his reputation was solidified by a handful of short films which traumatized heretofore steel-bellied horror movie viewers. Even in slightly blurry, multi-generational bootleg copies, his films carried a wallop not felt very often. They were energetic, raw, no-holds-barred and outrageously gory. They had to be seen to be believed.
Fast-forward to the present and Van Bebber is one of a handful of Diy film mavericks, along with Bill Lustig, Frank Henenlotter, Sam Raimi, Buddy Giovinazzo and their ilk, now revered for their hardcore 80’s output. But of this group, perhaps Van Bebber stands just a little taller for his extreme persistence.
Back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s I was (over)active on the bootleg video circuit. One of the directors I discovered in my dealings with other collectors was Jim Van Bebber. His Deadbeat at Dawn was a legend almost immediately after it was released, and his reputation was solidified by a handful of short films which traumatized heretofore steel-bellied horror movie viewers. Even in slightly blurry, multi-generational bootleg copies, his films carried a wallop not felt very often. They were energetic, raw, no-holds-barred and outrageously gory. They had to be seen to be believed.
Fast-forward to the present and Van Bebber is one of a handful of Diy film mavericks, along with Bill Lustig, Frank Henenlotter, Sam Raimi, Buddy Giovinazzo and their ilk, now revered for their hardcore 80’s output. But of this group, perhaps Van Bebber stands just a little taller for his extreme persistence.
- 12/17/2018
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
From Severin Films, Sneak Peek writer/director Jim Van Bebber's controversial, award-winning 2003 feature "The Manson Family", now available on Blu-ray, in a bloody cross between fictional story, doc and 'mockumentary', narrated by fictional TV host 'Jack Wilson' (Carl Day):
"...Van Bebber's film took many years to complete, finally emerging from the underground to shock viewers at film festivals. The new HD remaster from Severin includes director commentary, extensive background material on the film's long, rough road to completion, including the controversial documentary 'The Van Bebber Family' and the director's new short film 'Gator Green'..."
Cast includes Marcelo Games, Marc Pitman, Leslie Orr, Maureen Allisse, Amy Yates, Jim Van Bebber, Tom Burns, Michelle Briggs, Sherri Rickman, Nate Pennington and Corral Day.
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"...Van Bebber's film took many years to complete, finally emerging from the underground to shock viewers at film festivals. The new HD remaster from Severin includes director commentary, extensive background material on the film's long, rough road to completion, including the controversial documentary 'The Van Bebber Family' and the director's new short film 'Gator Green'..."
Cast includes Marcelo Games, Marc Pitman, Leslie Orr, Maureen Allisse, Amy Yates, Jim Van Bebber, Tom Burns, Michelle Briggs, Sherri Rickman, Nate Pennington and Corral Day.
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- 6/20/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Manson Family Blu-ray Label: Severin Films Pre-book: 05/14/13 Street Date: 06/11/13 Srp: 24.95 Upc#: 663390000090 Cat#: SEV9090 Run Time: 95 Minutes Language: English Color Full Screen 1.33:1 Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Region: All Production Year: 2003 Genre: Horror MPAA Rating: Nr Directed by: Jim VanBebber Stars: Marcelo Games, Marc Pitman, Leslie OrrIt has been hailed as amazingly disturbing (Dread Central), extrem…...
- 6/3/2013
- Horrorbid
*there are major spoilers here and readers are encouraged to see this title before reading this review. **a screener of this film was provided by producer Ann Rotolante. Director/writer: Patrick Steele. Cast: Carolyn McCormick, Marianne Porter, Reg Land, David Darlow, John Woodruff, Marc Pitman, Michael Accardo, and Kevin R. Kelly. True Nature is one of those films that leaves one in awe as the final credits roll. Director Patrick Steele's first film involves an excellent script, some compelling action and a psychological journey that few will forget. As well, Steele's picture blends genres, with True Nature transforming throughout the film's short ninety minutes. This title is a true chameleon as lead character Marianne (Marianne Porter) deals with some difficult trauma and troubling memories. The film focuses primarily on the character Marianne. She is a young woman who disappears late at night, while running. She reappears muddy, hurt and scared over a year later,...
- 1/31/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Tagline: "Somewhere between life and death lies the truth." True Nature is a horror thriller from first time feature film director Patrick Steele. True Nature keeps much of its dark story hidden as seen in the film's trailer. Essentially, Becky (Carolyn McCormick) is abducted while jogging at night. She goes missing for over a year. But then, she turns up out of the blue. What has she experienced? And, what horrors has she seen? Fans of dramatic thrillers can find out the answers to these questions and others January 22nd. Monarch Home Entertainment will release this title on DVD and the film's official artwork is hosted below. Prepare for mystery, intrigue and more with True Nature set to launch shortly. Release Date: January 22, 2013 (DVD). Director/writer: Patrick Steele. Cast: Carolyn McCormick, Marianne Porter, Reg Land, David Darlow, John Woodruff, Marc Pitman, Michael Accardo and Kevin R. Kelly. The official trailer...
- 11/11/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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