Review by Stephen Tronicek
Great horror movies stick with us because they have a great story and a chilling underlying fear sitting under the surface to stick with us. Subpar horror films have the story, but lack the underlying fear. Bad horror films lack both. Nightmare Code is a subpar horror film because it’s missing something. The same problem afflicted this year’s highly acclaimed It Follows, but in reverse order. It had the deep seeded fear, but lacked the storytelling chops to actually do anything with them. Nightmare Code has the story, but lacks deep seeded fear.
Nightmare Code is the story of Brett Desmond (a surprisingly excellent Andrew J. West), a convicted ex-hacker who is brought in to finish a code with a team of experts. The code in question is thought to have caused the last lead coder to go on a massacre in the office before executing himself.
Great horror movies stick with us because they have a great story and a chilling underlying fear sitting under the surface to stick with us. Subpar horror films have the story, but lack the underlying fear. Bad horror films lack both. Nightmare Code is a subpar horror film because it’s missing something. The same problem afflicted this year’s highly acclaimed It Follows, but in reverse order. It had the deep seeded fear, but lacked the storytelling chops to actually do anything with them. Nightmare Code has the story, but lacks deep seeded fear.
Nightmare Code is the story of Brett Desmond (a surprisingly excellent Andrew J. West), a convicted ex-hacker who is brought in to finish a code with a team of experts. The code in question is thought to have caused the last lead coder to go on a massacre in the office before executing himself.
- 1/13/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Jay Weisman's ten-year labor of love, the indie Sci-fi flick Shockwave: Darkside hits VOD January 5 from Uncork’d Entertainment, so we thought we'd share a new trailer for the film.
The movie stars an impressive cast including Bill Sage (Boardwalk Empire), Mei Melancon (Nightmare Code), Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead) and Rich Ceraulo (Supergirl).
Synopsis:
Five soldiers, shot down and behind enemy lines in a battle over water, frozen in the deep craters of the lunar surface, find themselves marooned on the dark side of the moon.
With depleting air and supplies, they have no choice but to start a dangerous trek through hostile territory. As their numbers dwindle and nerves fray, they make an amazing discovery about t [Continued ...]...
The movie stars an impressive cast including Bill Sage (Boardwalk Empire), Mei Melancon (Nightmare Code), Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead) and Rich Ceraulo (Supergirl).
Synopsis:
Five soldiers, shot down and behind enemy lines in a battle over water, frozen in the deep craters of the lunar surface, find themselves marooned on the dark side of the moon.
With depleting air and supplies, they have no choice but to start a dangerous trek through hostile territory. As their numbers dwindle and nerves fray, they make an amazing discovery about t [Continued ...]...
- 12/10/2015
- QuietEarth.us
Stars: Andrew J. West, Mei Melançon, Googy Gress, Ivan Shaw, Nicholas Guest, Caitlyn Folley, Bret Roberts, Albert Thakur, Tonya Kay, Jamie Parker, Reginald Huc, Paul Yen, Wes Whitehead, Jamie VanDyke, Stephen Bralver | Written and Directed by Mark Netter
Nightmare Code is a psychological sci-fi thriller about behaviour recognition technology and 24/7 surveillance. Brett Desmond, a genius programmer with a troubled past, is called in to finish a top-secret behaviour recognition program, Roper, after the previous Lead Programmer went insane. But the deeper Brett delves into the code, the more his own behaviour begins changing… in increasingly terrifying ways. Suspense builds with surveillance, PC, and eyeglass cameras – often with four images onscreen at once… as if Roper itself is telling the story.
Computers are going to take over the world and kill us all! I knew it! No one is safe! Turn off your devices, run for the hills and live in...
Nightmare Code is a psychological sci-fi thriller about behaviour recognition technology and 24/7 surveillance. Brett Desmond, a genius programmer with a troubled past, is called in to finish a top-secret behaviour recognition program, Roper, after the previous Lead Programmer went insane. But the deeper Brett delves into the code, the more his own behaviour begins changing… in increasingly terrifying ways. Suspense builds with surveillance, PC, and eyeglass cameras – often with four images onscreen at once… as if Roper itself is telling the story.
Computers are going to take over the world and kill us all! I knew it! No one is safe! Turn off your devices, run for the hills and live in...
- 11/7/2015
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
While not as much fun as it could be, or should be, Mark Netter's unusual 'surveillance footage thriller' Nightmare Code just about gets away with itself, largely thanks to an inventive, solidly executed stylistic choice. The film plays out within four split screens - the quartered frame recalling Mike Figgis's Timecode, though without the extended takes - presenting footage recorded from security cameras and webcams installed around an office, placed top of computers and embedded in laptops. We see nothing of the outside world, instead provided a sterile corporate environment from which the story unfolds. That this kind of gimmick actually adds something to the film, with near flawless editing and transitions, rather than acting as a distraction, feels like a small miracle. [Continued ...]...
- 9/29/2015
- QuietEarth.us
Mark Netter’s Nightmare Code, due for release September 29th on VOD, tells of technology that encompasses the ability to change our behavior. Scary, right!? We spoke to Netter, who comes from a very (not surprisingly) techy background, about his clever new thriller.
Was making your own movies always part of the plan?
I’ve been a movie fan ever since I was a kid, just loved being transported and living these wildly different experiences, having my mind opened to all kinds of characters, places and possibilities. So I studied Semiotics and made my first black and white 16mm shorts in college, then earned an Mfa and New York University Grad Film.
I came out to La to work for Directors and Producers on a few features before being drawn into videogame producing and then digital marketing. So I’ve finally come full circle, back to what I’ve always...
Was making your own movies always part of the plan?
I’ve been a movie fan ever since I was a kid, just loved being transported and living these wildly different experiences, having my mind opened to all kinds of characters, places and possibilities. So I studied Semiotics and made my first black and white 16mm shorts in college, then earned an Mfa and New York University Grad Film.
I came out to La to work for Directors and Producers on a few features before being drawn into videogame producing and then digital marketing. So I’ve finally come full circle, back to what I’ve always...
- 9/19/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Yesterday, Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, celebrated her birthday, and in this morning's round-up we have details on Sideshow and Tweeterhead's Elvira statue. Also: L. Gustavo Cooper's June on DVD and release details for The Art of Horror and Nightmare Code.
Elvira Statue: "Have you been naughty or nice?
Sideshow Collectibles and Tweeterhead are proud to introduce the Elvira: Scary Christmas Deluxe Maquette. The Mistress of the Dark is decked out in her holiday best with a bag of scare-fully picked toys for naughty girls and boys. Standing 18” tall on a rooftop base, this beautifully detailed statue is the perfect addition to your Elvira collection!"
This figure is expected to ship December 2015 / January 2016 and is available to purchase for $274.00.
To learn more about this product, visit Sideshow Collectible's website at:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/elvira-elvira-scary-christmas-tweeterhead-902544/
Images via Sideshow Collectibles:
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June: Press Release: "Los Angeles (Sept...
Elvira Statue: "Have you been naughty or nice?
Sideshow Collectibles and Tweeterhead are proud to introduce the Elvira: Scary Christmas Deluxe Maquette. The Mistress of the Dark is decked out in her holiday best with a bag of scare-fully picked toys for naughty girls and boys. Standing 18” tall on a rooftop base, this beautifully detailed statue is the perfect addition to your Elvira collection!"
This figure is expected to ship December 2015 / January 2016 and is available to purchase for $274.00.
To learn more about this product, visit Sideshow Collectible's website at:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/elvira-elvira-scary-christmas-tweeterhead-902544/
Images via Sideshow Collectibles:
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June: Press Release: "Los Angeles (Sept...
- 9/18/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details on Amnesiac, The Atticus Institute, and Alien Outpost, multiple trailers, premiere details for Head, and a Q&A with the founder of The Philip K. Dick Film Festival:
Amnesiac Distribution and Release Details: “Amnesiac tells the story of a man (Wes Bentley) who wakes up in bed suffering from memory loss after being in an accident, only to begin to suspect that his wife (Kate Bosworth) may not be his real wife. The web of lies and deceit deepen inside the house where he soon finds himself a prisoner.
XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the psychological thriller Amnesiac starring Kate Bosworth (Still Alice, Superman Returns) and Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games series, Interstellar). XLrator Media will release the film in Summer 2015 on its acclaimed “Macabre” genre label.
Amnesiac Distribution and Release Details: “Amnesiac tells the story of a man (Wes Bentley) who wakes up in bed suffering from memory loss after being in an accident, only to begin to suspect that his wife (Kate Bosworth) may not be his real wife. The web of lies and deceit deepen inside the house where he soon finds himself a prisoner.
XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the psychological thriller Amnesiac starring Kate Bosworth (Still Alice, Superman Returns) and Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games series, Interstellar). XLrator Media will release the film in Summer 2015 on its acclaimed “Macabre” genre label.
- 1/11/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Welcome back to another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes new photos from Kruel and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard, a teaser trailer for The Three, first episode details on webseries, Housed, and much more:
First Photos from Kruel: “Beware of those you trust.
Boo Reese Productions in association with Sunset Undiscovered announce the worldwide release of “Kruel” with Maxim Media Marketing, Inc. and Breaking Glass Pictures.
“Kruel” was produced, written and directed by Robert Henderson. Tom Riska, Duane A. Sikes, Colleen Henderson, and Kierney Nelson serve as executive producers. Ryan Cimino and Cristina Cimino of Sunset Studios serve as supervising producers. The film will be released by Maxim Media Marketing in North America and internationally by Broken Glass Pictures. “Kruel” stars Kierney Nelson in her debut role as Jo O’Hare. The film was edited by Matt Lennon...
First Photos from Kruel: “Beware of those you trust.
Boo Reese Productions in association with Sunset Undiscovered announce the worldwide release of “Kruel” with Maxim Media Marketing, Inc. and Breaking Glass Pictures.
“Kruel” was produced, written and directed by Robert Henderson. Tom Riska, Duane A. Sikes, Colleen Henderson, and Kierney Nelson serve as executive producers. Ryan Cimino and Cristina Cimino of Sunset Studios serve as supervising producers. The film will be released by Maxim Media Marketing in North America and internationally by Broken Glass Pictures. “Kruel” stars Kierney Nelson in her debut role as Jo O’Hare. The film was edited by Matt Lennon...
- 12/28/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes the fan film Spawn: The Recall, a trailer for Charlotte’s Song and Inner Demons, premiere details for Nightmare Code, and much more:
Spawn: The Recall Released: “Spawn: The Recall is the story of a former witch and her son, who try to live a normal life away from the darkness. While they’re shopping in a supermarket, the child suddenly disappears. She starts looking for him, freaked out knowing evil forces are still lurking. A security guard comes to her help but while they are checking on the surveillance cameras, something happens. She can sense it, they are here…
A film by Michael Paris. Starring: Johanna Genet (The Witch), Tom Maurice (Michael), Gregory Paris (Spawn), and J3.0 (voice). Music by James Bks Edjouma.”
For more information on this project,...
Spawn: The Recall Released: “Spawn: The Recall is the story of a former witch and her son, who try to live a normal life away from the darkness. While they’re shopping in a supermarket, the child suddenly disappears. She starts looking for him, freaked out knowing evil forces are still lurking. A security guard comes to her help but while they are checking on the surveillance cameras, something happens. She can sense it, they are here…
A film by Michael Paris. Starring: Johanna Genet (The Witch), Tom Maurice (Michael), Gregory Paris (Spawn), and J3.0 (voice). Music by James Bks Edjouma.”
For more information on this project,...
- 9/28/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on a Wes Craven art exhibition, the first sighting of Megafoot, a 100 zombie films graphical print, first photos from Australian Horror film, Barrow, an interview with actor, writer, and filmmaker Sean Stone, and much more:
The Horror Legacy of Wes Craven Exhibit Details: “Wes Craven has been feeding our collective horror consciousness since 1972, when his first feature, “The Last House on the Left,” debuted. That film was gritty, raw and terrifying, it still causes a guttural reaction some 40 years later. In his career, Wes has created some of the most memorable moments in horror cinema, from the torture scene in “The Serpent and the Rainbow,” to the Johnny Depp’s explosive scene in “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” to the first glimpse of Michael Berryman’s savagery in “The Hills Have Eyes.
The Horror Legacy of Wes Craven Exhibit Details: “Wes Craven has been feeding our collective horror consciousness since 1972, when his first feature, “The Last House on the Left,” debuted. That film was gritty, raw and terrifying, it still causes a guttural reaction some 40 years later. In his career, Wes has created some of the most memorable moments in horror cinema, from the torture scene in “The Serpent and the Rainbow,” to the Johnny Depp’s explosive scene in “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” to the first glimpse of Michael Berryman’s savagery in “The Hills Have Eyes.
- 3/9/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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