If there’s one thing that 1999’s raucous zombie movie Wild Zero taught us, it’s that Rock ‘n Roll never dies. That still holds true over twenty years later, as the underrated gem is gearing up to launch a crowdfunding campaign for sequel Wild Zero 2.
The Kickstarter to realize production of Wild Zero 2 kicks off on March 10, teasing rewards that include putting backers into the film as zombies.
Japanese rock band Guitar Wolf will be back to take on the zombie horde in ultra-cool style. Based on a proof of concept teaser, below, the band will have their work cut out for them as it appears that the rock spirit has died on Earth. Moreover, a mysterious new “Wolf Girl” may be the key to it all.
In director Tetsuro Takeuchi’s Wild Zero, “Only legendary Japanese garage rock band Guitar Wolf can stand between a race of aliens...
The Kickstarter to realize production of Wild Zero 2 kicks off on March 10, teasing rewards that include putting backers into the film as zombies.
Japanese rock band Guitar Wolf will be back to take on the zombie horde in ultra-cool style. Based on a proof of concept teaser, below, the band will have their work cut out for them as it appears that the rock spirit has died on Earth. Moreover, a mysterious new “Wolf Girl” may be the key to it all.
In director Tetsuro Takeuchi’s Wild Zero, “Only legendary Japanese garage rock band Guitar Wolf can stand between a race of aliens...
- 3/4/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
I think part of the reason why we’re so fascinated with post-apocalyptic narratives is the idea that, once civilization crumbles, anything becomes possible. That’s why it’s strange that there are so many post-apocalyptic stories specifically about a jaded curmudgeon being forced to traverse a dangerous wasteland while caring for a child. From Cormac McCarthy’s The Road to The Last of Us and even Telltale’s The Walking Dead adaptation, it’s pretty clear that this recurring setup has evolved from a familiar trope to a full-blown sub-genre.
And among these “dadpocalypse” stories, my personal favorite happens to be a strange little homage to classic rock ‘n roll that rides a chaotic line between genuine genre flick and feature-length Kurosawa-themed music video. Naturally, I’m referring to Lance Mungia’s 1998 low-budget opus, Six-String Samurai. An under-loved cult classic, this offbeat throwback deserves a place among the pantheon...
And among these “dadpocalypse” stories, my personal favorite happens to be a strange little homage to classic rock ‘n roll that rides a chaotic line between genuine genre flick and feature-length Kurosawa-themed music video. Naturally, I’m referring to Lance Mungia’s 1998 low-budget opus, Six-String Samurai. An under-loved cult classic, this offbeat throwback deserves a place among the pantheon...
- 3/3/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Zombies have a long history in film, and just like the rest of the horror genre, the evolution of the zombie movie is a topographical study of political and sociological change. From the early appearance of zombies as anti-war symbols in 1919's "J'accuse!" through the Vodou zombies of 1932's "White Zombie," and from the shambling flesh-eaters of George A. Romero's seminal 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead" through the fast-moving rage zombies of Danny Boyle's 2002 epidemiological horror "28 Days Later," zombie movies are a constant but ever-changing staple of cinema.
While those classics of the subgenre make for excellent year-round horror viewing, there are so many underrated and/or underseen zombie movies that deserve your attention. This list highlights 15 of those films: stories about the undead that breathe new life into horror and raise new questions about politics, culture, and art, all while making you scared to walk past a cemetery.
While those classics of the subgenre make for excellent year-round horror viewing, there are so many underrated and/or underseen zombie movies that deserve your attention. This list highlights 15 of those films: stories about the undead that breathe new life into horror and raise new questions about politics, culture, and art, all while making you scared to walk past a cemetery.
- 11/20/2022
- by Jessica Scott
- Slash Film
Few figures have inspired artists and people in general more than the rockstar, both as a performer as well as a symbol of (sexual) attraction. Whether we are talking about Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley or Johnny Rotten, they have become an integral part of popular culture, of rebellion and admiration, further highlighted by their superior status indicated through them being on stage looking down on the cheering, dancing crowd. Japanese culture is no different as many musical trends have either made their way to the country or have originated there, while also being one of the key elements for other forms of art. The 1990s has seen its fair share of music and the figure of the rockstar being featured in movies, such as Hiroyuki Nakano’s “Samurai Fiction”, a chanbara infused with a distinct music-video-aesthetic, or Tetsuro Takeuchi’s “Wild Zero” which combines elements of zombie horror, comedy and musical,...
- 6/2/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Von kaum einer anderen Figur des vergangenen Jahrhunderts geht eine solche Anziehung aus wie vom Rockstar. Egal, ob Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison oder Johnny Rotten, als Musiker wie auch Performer definiert diese Figur eine Verbindung von Bewunderung und Rebellentum, was nochmals verstärkt wird durch seine oder ihre höhergestellte Position, beispielsweise bei Konzerten. In Japan, wie auch in anderen Kulturen, war und ist der Rockstar vielleicht gerade deswegen eine feste Größe innerhalb der Popkultur geworden, nicht nur der Musik, sondern zugleich in der Literatur wie auch im Film. So implementierte Regisseur Hiroyuki Nakano in „Samurai Fiction“ (1998) Elemente des chambara, des Samuraifilms, mit einer Ästhetik, die zugleich an jene Musikvideos erinnert, die er vorher gedreht hatte. Nur ein Jahr später kombinierte Regisseur und Drehbuchautor Tetsuro Takeuchi in „Wild Zero“ Aspekte des Zombieflms und der Komödie, wobei die bekannte Garage Rock Band Guitar Wolf eine wichtige Rolle in der Geschichte spielte.
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- 5/23/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Every year, we here at Sound On Sight celebrate the month of October with 31 Days of Horror; and every year, I update the list of my favourite horror films ever made. Last year, I released a list that included 150 picks. This year, I’ll be upgrading the list, making minor alterations, changing the rankings, adding new entries, and possibly removing a few titles. I’ve also decided to publish each post backwards this time for one reason: the new additions appear lower on my list, whereas my top 50 haven’t changed much, except for maybe in ranking. I am including documentaries, short films and mini series, only as special mentions – along with a few features that can qualify as horror, but barely do.
Come Back Tonight To See My List Of The 200 Best!
****
Special Mention:
Wait until Dark
Directed by Terence Young
Written by Robert Carrington
USA, 1967
Directed by Terence Young,...
Come Back Tonight To See My List Of The 200 Best!
****
Special Mention:
Wait until Dark
Directed by Terence Young
Written by Robert Carrington
USA, 1967
Directed by Terence Young,...
- 10/31/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Tiff’s Midnight Madness program turned 25 this year, and for two and half decades, the hardworking programers have gathered some of the strangest, most terrifying, wild, intriguing and downright entertaining films from around the world. From dark comedies to Japanese gore-fests and indie horror gems, the Midnight Madness program hasn’t lost its edge as one the leading showcases of genre cinema. In its 25-year history, Midnight Madness has introduced adventurous late-night moviegoers to such cult faves as Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused and Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. But what separates Midnight Madness from, say, Montreal’s three and half week long genre festival Fantasia, is that Tiff selects only ten films to make the cut. In other words, these programmers don’t mess around. Last week I decided that I would post reviews of my personal favourite films that screened in past years. And just like the Tiff programmers,...
- 9/18/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Wild Zero
Directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi
Written by Satoshi Takagi and Tetsuro Takeuchi
1999, Japan
Get ready for the craziest punk-rock zombie flick you’ll ever see. Wild Zero makes absolutely no sense but somehow manages to get away scott free through sheer force of will. It stars a cult Japanese rock band, decked out in black leather and dark shades, who play their punk music at a high speed, high volume feverish pitch. The band in question is Guitar Wolf, consisting of three members: Bass Wolf, Drum Wolf and our groovy hero, Guitar Wolf, who never takes off his shades, and who’s musical instrument of choice doubles as a deadly energy sword used to fight off an alien mothership. The band wanders around dishing out words of wisdom like “Love has no borders, nationalities or genders” before taking off on their next adventure aboard powered motorcycles. Their biggest fan...
Directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi
Written by Satoshi Takagi and Tetsuro Takeuchi
1999, Japan
Get ready for the craziest punk-rock zombie flick you’ll ever see. Wild Zero makes absolutely no sense but somehow manages to get away scott free through sheer force of will. It stars a cult Japanese rock band, decked out in black leather and dark shades, who play their punk music at a high speed, high volume feverish pitch. The band in question is Guitar Wolf, consisting of three members: Bass Wolf, Drum Wolf and our groovy hero, Guitar Wolf, who never takes off his shades, and who’s musical instrument of choice doubles as a deadly energy sword used to fight off an alien mothership. The band wanders around dishing out words of wisdom like “Love has no borders, nationalities or genders” before taking off on their next adventure aboard powered motorcycles. Their biggest fan...
- 9/16/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Throughout the month of October, Editor-in-Chief and resident Horror expert Ricky D, will be posting a list of his favorite Horror films of all time. The list will be posted in six parts. Click here to see every entry.
As with all lists, this is personal and nobody will agree with every choice – and if you do, that would be incredibly disturbing. It was almost impossible for me to rank them in order, but I tried and eventually gave up.
****
124: (Tie) Inside (À l’intérieur)
Directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury
Written by Alexandre Bustillo
2007, France
Four months after the death of her husband, a pregnant woman is tormented by a strange woman who invades her home with the intent on killing her and taking her unborn baby. This movie is not recommended for women on the brink of motherhood. Inside is one of the most vicious and...
As with all lists, this is personal and nobody will agree with every choice – and if you do, that would be incredibly disturbing. It was almost impossible for me to rank them in order, but I tried and eventually gave up.
****
124: (Tie) Inside (À l’intérieur)
Directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury
Written by Alexandre Bustillo
2007, France
Four months after the death of her husband, a pregnant woman is tormented by a strange woman who invades her home with the intent on killing her and taking her unborn baby. This movie is not recommended for women on the brink of motherhood. Inside is one of the most vicious and...
- 10/5/2012
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The big-screen terrors just keep comin’ for Halloween and beyond as more revivals and special screenings have been announced. You can track back through our previous coverage starting here, and mark your calendars for the following recent announcements:
• New York City’s Maysles Institute (343 Malcolm X Boulevard/Lenox Avenue between 127th and 128th Streets) is in the midst of a series simply called The Horror!, focusing on documentaries pertaining to fright filmmaking, with all shows starting at 7:30 p.m. Tonight, Roy Frumkes will present Document Of The Dead, his chronicle of the making of George A. Romero’s classic Dawn Of The Dead (which will be shown after Frumkes’ post-document Q&A). Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 28, there’ll be a rare chance to catch Joel DeMott’s Demon Lover Diary, the saga of the highly contentious production of the Michigan-lensed ’70s cheapie Demon Lover, starring Gunnar Hansen. Chris Smith’s American Movie,...
• New York City’s Maysles Institute (343 Malcolm X Boulevard/Lenox Avenue between 127th and 128th Streets) is in the midst of a series simply called The Horror!, focusing on documentaries pertaining to fright filmmaking, with all shows starting at 7:30 p.m. Tonight, Roy Frumkes will present Document Of The Dead, his chronicle of the making of George A. Romero’s classic Dawn Of The Dead (which will be shown after Frumkes’ post-document Q&A). Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 28, there’ll be a rare chance to catch Joel DeMott’s Demon Lover Diary, the saga of the highly contentious production of the Michigan-lensed ’70s cheapie Demon Lover, starring Gunnar Hansen. Chris Smith’s American Movie,...
- 10/27/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold and Samuel Zimmerman)
- Fangoria
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