Along with the hardcore scene, the metal subculture is generally portrayed quite inaccurately in cinema. It happens so frequently that when someone finally gets it right, there’s considerable reason to rejoice. Writer-director Jason Lei Howden’s feature debut, Deathgasm, is a wild, raucous genre film that truly does its subject matter proud. Shortly after moving in with […]
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New “Deathgasm” Poster Shreds
September 11, 2015 
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Ahead of its release early next month, highly-praised horror-comedy Deathgasm has received an official poster; and it’s the most metal thing you’ll see today! With gorgeous painted artwork, evil imagery, and a decidedly brutal vibe, there’s nothing you won’t love about the new one-sheet. Metal-thrashing Brodie is an outcast in a sea of jocks and […]
Continue reading New “Deathgasm” Trailer is the Most Metal Thing You’ll See Today
September 1, 2015 0 Comments
Ahead of its U.S. release next month, festival favorite Deathgasm has received a new trailer, and it delivers the kind of metal insanity one would expect from such a film. The New Zealand genre romp garnered loads of critical acclaim, and is now set to invade theaters—in the most brutal fashion. New kid in town […]
Continue reading Dark Sky Films Set to Have a “Deathgasm” This October
August 19, 2015 0 Comments
After stealing hearts and crushing skulls on the festival circuit, critically-acclaimed horror-comedy Deathgasm has received an official release date, and is finally set to arrive later this fall. If the early response and teaser trailer are any indication, this one is going to deliver plenty of laughs, gore, and brutal, head-banging wackiness. Written and directed by Jason […]
Continue reading Fantasia Film Festival Announces First Wave of 2015 Lineup
May 6, 2015 1 Comment
The 19th annual Fantasia International Film Festival will kick off with a tiny bang, as Marvel’s Ant-Man is set to open the festival alongside the North American premiere of Miss Hokusai, an animated film from Japan. Along with the two opening night films, a first wave of selections have been announced as well. The world […]
Continue reading Fantaspoa Announces First Wave of Selections for 2015
April 27, 2015 0 Comments
Brazilian genre film festival Fantaspoa kicks off its eleventh year this May, running from the 15th until the 31st, and will screen over one-hundred films. While the full lineup will be announced next weekend, the first wave of selections has arrived, and there are some great films to be found. Previously announced were Deathgasm as […]
Continue reading “Deathgasm” Teaser Trailer Is the Most Metal Thing You’ll See This Week
February 10, 2015 4 Comments
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that is just so brutally metal that it is nearly impossible to handle it. Films like Rocktober Blood and Black Roses have done the trick in the past, but it’s very possible that the most metal movie of all time hasn’t even been released yet. Of course, […]
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