REVIEWS

HELLRAISER:NO MORE SOULS-What is to become of the soul eaters when there are no more souls to consume? That is the question pondered in this Hellraiser Fan Film from Gary J. Tunnicliffe. In the film Mankind is wiped out after a nuclear holocaust leaving a weary, and aged Pinhead, with no fresh souls to torture in the depths of Leviathan. Knowing this, Pinhead begins to question the rest of his own existence, Can he remain without ever knowing the sweet taste of agony and suffering ever again? The ending of this film may leave some Pinhead fans dissapointed, but I (being a Hellraiser fan myself) thought the way Mr.Tunnicliffe wrapped of this film was both witty and pleasantly surprising. I will begin the review of this film by warning you all that you may, or may not, consider this an actual "Fan Film", reason being that the creative team behind the latest Hellraiser films are actually responsible for this short film as well. Anyhoo...This is an all around solid piece of Film making, from the well written Barker-esque dialogue, to the outstanding makeup and costuming, this one covers all the bases easily. Another thing I would like to note about this film is the audio. Unless I stand corrected, I do believe this may be the first time I have actually raved about a films sound work on FBT. Watch the film and listen for yourself, well synched, clear and crisp, it sounds great! To top it all off, Pinhead is played by none other than Gary J. Tunnicliffe, the film's Director. As far as Hellraiser Fan Films go, consider, Hellraiser-No More Souls, at the top of the list. And remember, Sandy Collora had a little help fron his friends to make Dead End, so give this one a chance. Enjoy by clicking HERE. Also, be sure to visit Gary J. Tunnicliffe's official website located HERE.

THE MISLED ROMANCE OF CANNIBAL GIRL & INCEST BOY- I have chosen to shine the FBT Spotlight on yet another film some may deem unconventional for this site, with the review of this film from Director Richard Taylor. This puppy was so out there that I just couldn't resist...Picture if you will a romance, a romance that would make Shakespeare himself shed a tear, actually..screw all that! This film is an insane orgy of blood and guts that makes you run for the barf bag, only after laughing your ass off! In the tradition of early Peter Jackson, and Troma Films library of work, this film pushes the gore envelope to the max, while not taking itself too seriously. In the film a girl, who just so happens to be a bloodthirsty cannibal, falls for a pathetic, feral-like boy who walks on all fours. The problem is that Cannibal Girl can't seem to fight her overwhelming urge to kill and feed, putting the couples romantic future in question, and setting the film's twisted, and tragic, Romeo And Juliet undertones. This film is defintely not for the faint of heart, or those easily offended, but I sure as Hell enjoyed it! Although the film is practically dialogue free, the absurd chain of events in the film speak volumes. The short also has that Grindhouse feel, utilizing the grainy film affect made infamous from countless 1970's gore films. As twisted as it sounds, this film is a really fun ride. I found myself cringing, yet anticipating the next scene to see if it would top the last's outrageousness. To sum up, chock this one up as bloody brilliant, literally! You can buy this film, and find out more about it, by visiting the official Myspace page located HERE.

FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY NIGHTMARE-Every once in awhile on FBT I like to mix things up with a non-traditional Fan Film I deem worthy of a review on this site. For those of you thinking, "This isn't a Fan Film, what the Hell is it doing on FBT?" Well, the answer is quite simple actually..It's a really cool piece of work. If you're thinking that this film is going to compare to Universal Studios epic films, based on the creature and it's deranged creator, you will more than likely be disappointed. Not saying it's a bad thing, but this ain't your Grandpa's Frankenstein flick..Frankenstein's Bloody Nightmare, a film by John R. Hand, Is Art-House meets Grind House. This film is the macabre tale of a young scientist named Victor Karlstein (played to creepy perfection by John R. Hand), a mentally disturbed young man who finds himself in both a personal, and professional crisis. Karlstein is the head of medical research facility, a facility trying desperately to keep the love of Karlstein's life alive. With his love slowly slipping away Karlstein formulates a mad plan to bring her back to life. With the aid of a mechanicaly re-animated monster, Karlstein stalks and murders women for organs and body parts in hopes of constructing a new lover from scratch. With his mental health rapidly deterioraing Karlstein becomes more wreckless and bloodthirsty, actions that lead authorities to consider him a main suspect in the series of grisly murders. As I mentioned earlier this film this is not your A-typical Frankenstein Film. Sure it's got some of the familiar monster movie elements, but it's the way that John R. Hand takes the film and molds it into his own twisted and stylized creation that sets it above the rest. Ok, Let's start with the visuals.. The movie was shot on Super 8 Film giving it a grainy, Grinhouse feel. You can almost swear the film is straight from the 70's. In addition, The clever use of various camera and film effects, topped by a eerie soundtrack, make this film a nightmarish collage of sight and sound that is a truly unique visual experience. Kudos also given for the film's cinematography, and a memorable performance by John R. Hand as Victor Karlstein. So, to sum up...This film is reccommended for all, even people who don't like monster flicks, or cult cinema just have to give it up for Hand's fresh interpretation of a classic formula. You can get yourslef a copy of the film on DVD by visiting the official website HERE. The DVD includes various special features, including a commentary and a behind the scenes featurette. Great stuff!

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN - DC Comics fans have their fair share of professional looking Fan Films to enjoy (Grayson, World's Finest, Green Arrow, etc.), Well..Now it's time for Marvel fans to bask in the spotlight of Fan Film greatness with the release of an absolutely incredible Fan Film by David Guivant and No Budget Productions. Like the films listed above, The Invincible Iron Man is technically an extended trailer, but this one has a bit of a twist to it... Instead of being a trailer designed for a motion picture, The Invincible Iron Man is designed to be the opening credits to a TV show. That being said, this looks like one hell of a show! Right from the start this trailer grabs you by the short and curlies and takes you for a ride on a visual roller coaster. With it's CGI to rival stuff by the Big Boys, to it's perfect casting, this baby is near flawless. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about an Iron Man Fan Film when I first got the news, due to obvious reasons, authentic looking Iron Man armor, special effects, etc., but after viewing this amazing piece of work I am fully convinced that Fan Film creators are capable of just about anything. Iron Man looks just as as impressive as his counterpart from the upcoming Paramount film. and the stunning display of CGI work leads you to believe that this guy must have spent some serious coin on this project, nuh-uh... Incredibly, Mr.Guivant made this film over a couple of years utilizing a shoestring budget, and the help of a small supporting crew. If that's not enough to float your boat their are also appearances from several Marvel Comics favorites in the film, including Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, and Ol' Shell-Heads arch nemesis The Mandarin! I cannot rave enough about this piece of work, so now it's up to you to watch it! Click HERE for the film. Coming from this Iron Man fan in particular, I'd like to personally thank you Mr. Guivant for this amazing homage to one of Comicdoms greatest heroes. Awesome!

GREEN LANTERN:NEW DAWN- Finally after 3 long years this Green Lantern Fan Film by Director's Brian Tomaselli, Scott Schlosser, and Calamity House Production see's the light of day! In the same vein as Grayson, Green Lantern:New Dawn is an extended trailer, for lack of a better term. The trailer takes us from the day Kyle Rayner (played by Garrett Saczawa) receives his Power Ring from Ganthet, all the way up to His girlfriends tragic murder at the hands of Major Force. The trailer is well paced, and featues some fluid action sequences. The Power Ring effects looked especially impressive, while other effects needed some work. We see the birth of a hero, as well has his struggle to find himself again all within the span of a few short minutes, in other words..the trailer did it's job. Although I would have loved to have seen a full length Fan Film from Calamity House, this trailer wasn't totally dissapointing so I'm not going to complain. My personal highlight picks of the trailer include well done costume work, and a standout performance from Ray Goodwin as the extra maniacal Major Force. Fanboys will also be happy to hear that there are special appearances from Batman, John Stewart, Donna Troy, and The Shade in the film. Good job guys, congratz on all of your long and hard work finally producing a finished product! To see GL:New Dawn visit the official website HERE. While you're there also be sure to check out blooper reels, teasers, and extra footage from the trailer.

AQUAMAN - With recent appearances on the hit TV series Smallville, and his own TV pilot, Aquaman seems to be making moves to conquer the surface world as of late. Aquaman finds Himself in front of the camera once again in this new Fan Film from Director Chuck Peters, Pure Thought Films, and Valley Video Services. The film, taking place after the events of DC Comic's Zero Hour, finds Orin, aka Aquaman, wandering the lonely roads of the surface world, a brooding and mysterious drifter. Feeling lost, and grief stricken over the tragic death of his own son, Orin leaves his deep sea kingdom behind to begin an inward, and spiritual journey of sorts to find himself once again. Actor Shawn Trimble, who portrays Aquaman in the film isn't your typical King Of The Seven Seas, Orin dye's his hair brown to give him a new look, in favor of his trademark golden locks. Trimble delivers a fine performance as the troubled king, making looks a trivial issue at best. Dressed as a regular Joe, Orin drifts into a dead end town looking for redemption, instead He is once again forced to become the man He wants to leave behind. Aquaman learns of a rash of child abductions and murders in the area and decides to heed the call of justice once more. Using a form of sonar-type hearing, pulled off quite well with some snazzy special effects ala Smallville, Aquaman is able to find the location of one of the abducted children and races to his rescue. Being a proud Aquaman fan, and a bit of a traditionalist Fanboy, I found myself surprisingly receptive to Aquaman's different look, and the lack of underwater scenes in the film. You think Aquaman, you think dolphins, and sea-horses, and waves, yadda yadda, but since this film is about new beginnings I feel that Aquaman's transition from a life under the sea, to a new home on the surface world was completely logical, providing a refreshing spin on the characters mythos. The film also features special appearances from two fellow JLA members (who shall remain nameless) providing a nice way to wrap up the film. I have been looking forward to finally reviewing this film for sometime on FBT, and Mr.Peters has certainly made the wait worthwhile. From all of us true Aquaman Fans..Thanks Chuck, it's about time Orin got his fifteen minutes. To see this film you can visit the official website HERE, or you can check out the film's pages on Myspace, Youtube, and Spike. Enjoy!

CATWOMAN:RESOLUTION - In this film by Director Colin Blakeston, Amber Moelter, and ALM Talkies, Selina Kyle finds herself getting bored with her life of crime and considers giving up her old ways as her New Year's resolution. Well, despite her ideas of turning her life around, Selina's criminal past catches up with her when she attends a New Year's Eve ball sporting a necklace she recently stole from a Gotham crime boss. Spotted by the boss's goons, who are ordered to take back the necklace by any means necessary, the tables are turned and this time it is Selina who finds herself the prey. Well, let me start the review of this film by simply saying...I liked it! Featuring a near perfect mix of action and story, Catwoman:Resolution stands out as one of the better Catwoman Fan Films I've had the pleasure to review on this site. Amber Moelter, who stars as Catwoman/Selina Kyle pulls off the duel roll effortlessly. Moelter moves with grace and stealth on the Gotham rooftops, and as Kyle, Moelter proves that you don't have to wear a cat-suit to kick some ass. Moelter is out of costume 90% of the film, however you do get to see her in full costume at the beginning of the film. The suit appears to be an amalgam of the Jim Balent, and Darwyn Cooke costume designs. I actually liked the decision the creators made, whether on purpose or not, to make this more of a Selina Kyle film than a Catwoman one. Kyle is just as interesting as her feline counterpart, and with the help of a well written monologue, you get a true insight into the mind of Kyle and what makes her tick. Now let's get to the action! Being chased by numerous thugs Moelter fights like a cornered animal, while maintaining the grace of a Gymnast. I had to laugh to myself while i watched Kyle mop the floor with the Mob boss's goons all the while wearing a ball gown, Great stuff indeed. Lastly I'd like to credit the performance of Jason Fernandez who plays the hooded goon at the end of the film. Fernandez was perfect as the slimy psychopath, reminded me a bit of Sylar from Heroes, defintely not a bad thing. All in all Catwoman:Resolutions was a well made, and very fun film to watch. This one was a flat out winner, and a faithful tribute to the Catwoman legacy. Smashing good show! To see the film please visit the official website HERE.

SCARLET- SPIDER- With the recent release of Spider-Man 3 the Fan Film community has been feverishly cranking out Spider-Man based Fan Films. But this particular Spidey flick by Directors Gale Benning and Kevin Sheen offers up something a little different...This film doesn't feature the continuing exploits of wall-crawler Peter Parker, instead the focus of this film is none other than Ben Reily, a cloned version of Peter Parker created by Dr.Otto Octavius. With genes identical to Parker Ben Reily thinks like Parker, acts like Parker, shares the same powers, and holds the sam things near and dear to his heart that Peter does. But it seems that identical DNA isn't the only thing that Reily has in common with the real Peter Parker. With Parker is jail, framed for the murder of Gwen Stacy, Reily decides to pick up where Peter left off and becomes a brand new webslinging crimefighter, The Scarlet-Spider! When flashbacks of his creation become more and more vivid, Reily realizes the true secret behind his creation, a secret that will endanger the life of Reily's beloved Mary Jane Watson, and pit him in battle against the very same man that created him, Doctor Octopus! This film gets props right off the bat, simply because it features The Scarlet-Spider as the main hero, pretty damn cool if you ask me. Okay, now on to the REAL nitty gritty...The film's script is very well written, fueled by the power of Reily's inner monologue, giving you a true insight into the tormented mind of the cloned crimefighter. Kevin Sheen, who plays both Reily and The Scarlet-Spider in the film hits the bullseye with a great performance reminiscent of Toby Maguire's take on Peter Parker. Akward, geeky, and tortured, Sheen literally becomes Ben Reily in every sense. Lisa Bates also puts forth a noteworthy performance in the film starring as Mary Jane Watson. Bates is sweet, innocent, and believeably sincere, everything that MJ Watson has to be, making her the perfect choice for the role. Besides great performances from the film's main cast, Scarlet-Spider is sprinkled with just the right ammount of comic book style action, aided along with a few well done displays of special effects. Funny enough, it's the film's minimal effects that shine brightest in the film. The flashbacks of Reily's creation score highest, while Doctor Octopus's tentacles prove to be a bit too ambitious. You guys sure as Hell get points for heart and effort though. I can only imagine how hard it must be to make Ol' Doc Ock's terrible tentacles come to life. So, to sum up..the film's winning script, solid performances, and plenty of heart, make Scarlet-Spider a well rounded, well executed, and just plain entertaining Fan Film. Scarlet-Spider is brought to you by the web-heads over at Pixelution Studios, Check out the film HERE

THE SHADOW-This short film by Director Chris Notarile and Blinky Productions takes us back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, but not quite...The plot of the film is simple, three bungling thieves break into a remote location to steal some bearer bonds when they are surprised by The Shadow. Although the film is quite short it is not the time or simplicity of the plot that matters here, it's the overall quality of the film and it's impression on the viewer. This film has a grip on you right from the start, with it's colorful lighting, eerie ambiance, and creeping suspense that would make Hitchcock proud, the Shadow is a truly faithful portrayl of the Golden Age anti-hero. The film takes place in the present, bringing Howard Chaykin's run on The Shadow comics of the 1980's to mind, but dosen't stray to far from it's pulp roots. The appearance of the character in the film is handeled the way it should be. The Shadow is rarely seen, and when he is he's shrouded in smoke and shadows. Top it all off with a creepy laugh, and menacing voice, and youv'e got yourself a great Fan Film. click HERE to see what evil lurks in the hearts of men....Oops, i almost forgot..the film also features a guest appearance by Civilian Justice and Ravedactyl creator Craig F. Weich. Just thought i'd put that one out there :)

DR. FATE AND THE CRAWLING CHAOS - Some of you may remember Director Gary Lobstein for his Hulk Fan Film Hulk-Aftermath. This time around Mr.Lobstein takes a crack at the DC Universe with Dr. Fate And The Crawling Chaos, a film inspired by the work's of H.P.Lovecraft. In the film a young college student named Jason goes missing when He sets out to find an ancient book, powerful enough to summon Gods and unleash unspeakable evil. The missing man's family request the good doctor's help in finding their loved one. Realizing the devistation the book could cause in the wrong hands Fate takes the case. Using His magic, Fate manages to locate the young man in an abandonned storage facility. Already possesed by the books ancient spells of evil, Jason lays in waiting with more than enough power to match the mighty Dr.Fate. This short marks the first appearance of Doctor Fate in his very own Fan Film, and it's pretty darn good to boot. The storyline is simple, but perfect for introducing Dr. Fate to an audience otherwise unfamiliar with the character. John Dedeke stars as Fate in the film along with Lobstein himself as Jason. Fate's costume is not exactly the spitting image of what you see in the pages of DC Comics, but it looks good on film. Spandex probably wouldn't allow you to take the character very seriously. Instead, Lobstein decides to go with a look closer to Marvel's Master Of The Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange. Fate's helmet, provided by the good people of westerfieldstudios.com, looks fantatstic. That's important, because when you think of Doctor Fate the first thing that comes to mind is usually the helmet. Other noteworthy things in the film include it's nicely handeled use of special effects, and a cliffhanger type conclusion reminiscent of an old Republic Pictures serial. To sum up, this film has a nice multi-genre flavor sure to please a wide range of viewers, and certainly serves as a worthy debut for Doctor Fate in an ever expanding Fan Film community. To see this film please visit the official website HERE.

WORLD'S FINEST- Just looking at the title your'e thinking Big Blue and Bats right? Well, this isn't exactly your parents World's Finest. In this Fan Film, from Blinky Productions Director Chris Notarile, a rather unlikely alliance is formed. In the film Catwoman has taken a little break from Her life of crime, but her break will be shorter than She planned when a certain someone from Metropolis decides to pay her a visit. Newly escaped from prison Livewire pops out of Catwoman's phone looking for some fun. Catwoman wants no part of it, thinking Livewire will cramp her style. Since Livewire refuses to listen Catwoman seeks the aid of a most unusual ally to take her down, Power Girl! Power Girl is far from happy to see Catwoman, but Her promise to leave New York if She takes care of Livewire proves too tempting for her to resist. Side by side the odd couple join forces for a final showdown with the powerful super villain. To see the outcome of this battle, along with the rest of the film, click HERE. Okay, where to begin...Tawnya Manion and Niki Notarile return as Power Girl and Catwoman, and they both seem to be even more comfortable in their perspective roles. Niki shows some remarkable fighting skills as Catwoman, probably the best i've ever seen from Her, or the best i've seen in a Blinky film for that matter. Notarile also does a great job capturing the grace of the character as she prowls the nightime rooftops like a panther searching for it's prey. Tawnya Manion returns as Power Girl, and once again makes the role her own. With her perfect blend of sarcasm and authority Manion shines as the mighty superheroine. Director Chris Notarile really stepped up to the plate with this project since it includes numerous displays of special effects, uncommon in past Blinky Productions. Well, if Chris stepped up to the plate he defintely hit a home run with this one. For someone who rarely uses special effects in his films Notarile offers up an impressive array of cool eye candy. I was especially impressed with the effects used to bring Livewire's powers to life. Speaking of Livewire, newcomer Persiana Cota stars as the Bruce Timm character,and her standout performance proves to be my favorite part of this film. Bubbily and ditsy, Cota becomes a living cartoon complete with perfectly exagerrated expressions and school girl giddiness. Lisa Adam' fantastic voiceover work is the perfect topper for Livewire's appearance in the film. That's not all folks, I'd also like to give Mr. Notarile praise for the film's script. Packed with action, zany humor, and witty dialoge, this is some of Notarile's best written work. World's Finest was a bold move for Notarile, but he proves more than able to meet the challenge. This one was truly worth the wait Chris, I loved it! click HERE for the film. Also be sure to check out some cool promo pics for the film HERE and HERE. Consume!

THE SPECTRE - I don't know if anyone remembers a chap by the name of Sam Gardner or not, but for those who don't Mr.Gardner is the man responsible for the cool JSA (Justice Society Of America) trailer currently featured in our FBT Matinee section. Unfortunately Sam was unable to complete the JSA project, but all is not lost, for Mr. Gardner has returned with a brand new Fan Film based on Golden Age JSA great The Spectre! The film opens with fellow JSA members paying their respects to the recently departed Jim Corrigan. After getting to close to infamous gangster Gats Benson, the fiesty New York Cop is placed in a cement filled barrel by some of Benson's goons and tossed into the harbor. Believed dead to the world Corrigan finds Himself trapped in Limbo and looking for answers. A mysterious spirit offers Corrigan life on Earth once more, but He would not return the man He left, instead Corrigan would return to the world of the living as a powerful spirit of vengeance, hungry for the souls of evil and injustice wherever they may rear their ugly heads. The film explores the characters exploits over the years, comprised mainly of well narrarated flashback sequences. Particularly well done are the films Golden Age scenes. Filmed in black and white, with some grainy effects here and there, the film looks dated, giving it an authentic Golden Age feel. Fans will be thrilled to see some surprise guest appearances by some of your favorite JSA members in the film as well, including Jay Garrick, better known as the original Flash. The actor portraying the modern day Garrick does a superb job, his performance is definitely one of the films strong points along with the well written script. Giving you a little bit of yesterday, along with more modern events in The Spectre's life, the film covers much within the confines of a short film without going overboard. The Spectre's appearance in the film is fairly faithful to his comic book visage, but not without faults. Gardner gets points for making him white skinned with a spiffy looking green cloak, but the Trump-like wig on Corrigan looked hoakey, making the character less menacing than he really needs to be. In my opinion, When you want a truly spooky, and mysterious character, less is always more when it comes to showing the characters actual face. Not to say that Sam's Spectre is totally ineffective, smoke effects and vocal distortion really make The Spectre's presence known in the film, so kudos for that. Overall this film worked, thanks to a well written script, just the right ammount of action, and a distinct visual style. Since this is the first Spectre Fan Film EVER, i think all comic book fans should give thanks to Mr. Gardner for taking the time to make this film. You are truly a brave soul for taking on such a comlex character Sam, and you pulled it off! To see this film (In three parts) please visit the Myspace page by clicking HERE.

THE QUESTION ? (A Three Part Series) - Fans of the Blue Beetle were saddened when the B-List superhero was bumped off in the the events surrounding the Infinite Crisis, but don't count Mr. Kord out just yet..Director Chris Notarile offers us an alternative to the untimely demise of Ted Kord with the release of these three Fan Film shorts. In The Question? superhero/supersleuth The Question (aka Vic Sage) becomes particularly fascinated with Kord's murder when all of his facts point to a massive cover-up. The Question theorizes's that Kord's multi-universe counterpart took over his body the moment he was killed by Maxwell Lord when the universe folded over into ours, in essence, bringing him back from the dead. Since Lord, head of Checkmate, is linked to Kord's murder The Question manages to find the location of Checkmate's New York Headquarters and plans his rescue mission complete with an all new approach to getting the job done, influenced by none other than Mr. Rorschach (From The Watchmen-for all of you Un-Fanly Fanboys). Armed with new weapons and tactics will the Question be able to free Kord before it's too late? you know my stee-lo people, i never give away endings, it makes it more fun to watch in my opinion... For all of you die-hard Beetle Fans out there this film offers a pleasant alternative to the lame card Kord was dealt in the real DC Universe. If You understand the wackiness that is DC's Multi-Verse, Notarile's storyline is actually quite plausible. Being a Blue Beetle fan Myself I think i'll go with Mr. Notarile's storyline instead ,sorry DC! Brandon Slagle stars as The Question in the film and looks like he jumped right off the printed page, or straight from your televison, with a voice and vocabulary likened to Jeffrey Combs portrayl in Justce League Unlimited. With the help of some simple makeup magic Slagle's face is rendered faceless, and his image complete. What impressed me most of all about this film was the research and wit in Notarile's script, making us believe the unbelieveable. Notarile also offers a newer, more agressive side of the character in this film which i think suits him quite well, and it also serves as a nice parallel to his super-nerdy side. It kind of goes without saying but SURPRISE SURPRISE! The film also offers an appearance by The Blue Beetle. Notarile dons the old blue on blue spandex once again for this short, and once again does a bang-up job as everyone's favorite wisecracking masked guy, next to that other dude over at Marvel of course. Not much action in the film, except for the second installment of the series, but what's featured is well done. All in all i liked this film very much. Intelligent writing, accurate character portrayl, and just plain "guts" always equal a well done Fan Film, and with this film Notarile has done just that. In closing, i'm a bit embarrassed to toot my own horn *blush* but i actually make a cameo appearance in the film as a Checkmate Agent, I'm the dude in shades in case you blinked. I also had the unique oppurtunity to do some assistant camera work on the film, which was a unique, and all around cool experience. Thanks for that Chris, and thanks for this film! To see the Question series please visit Blinky's official website HERE.

I'M POWER GIRL DAMMIT!!! - Tawnya Manion becomes Power Girl once more in this funny little short by Blinky Productions Chris Notarile. The plot? It's simple..We find Power Girl in a remote location just trying to have a simple conversation on her cellphone, But Bizarro WON'T LET HERI Bizarro wants nothing more than a one on one showdown with the super powered cousin of Superman, who he affectionately refers to as "Boobie Girl", but Kara won't be having any of that. On the horn with Oracle, Power Girl becomes increasingly annoyed as Bizarro makes several failed attempts to attack her. Bizarro, played by Guile Branco, is like a dumb dog that won't leave you alone, while Manion, once again, does Power Girl proud with her second appearance as the character in this film. Her perfect combination of attitude and muscle couldn't get any better. The films special effects are minimal, including Notarile's second flying sequence in a film, which isn't too shabby, and Bizarro isn't exactly diesel, but Branco uses just the right ammount of facial expressions and gestures to make you a believer. If Your'e looking for a grand, cinematic superhero epic packed with plenty of testosterone fueled action, this film may dissapoint you. If Your'e looking for a good laugh, and an eyefull of a purdy lady in spandex kicking ass using minimal effort, you came to the right place. Notarile and Manion prove to be a winning team once again, keep it up guys! To witness the splender that is I'm Power Girl Dammit!!! please click HERE and enjoy!

BATMAN'S GONNA GET SHOT IN THE FACE-If the title of this film doesn't make you laugh, something is wrong with you...Once again Larry Longstreth, animator Jacob Drake, and The Bullcrank Crew, join forces, and the finished product of their combined efforts is this hilarious animated short that questions Batman's value in the Justice League, or society for that matter. Think of it as a brutally honest Roast for The Dark Knight. Through a series of interviews with fellow Leaguer's (Superman, Wonder Woman, Nightwing, The Flash, to name a few..) and funny as Hell flashbacks, Batman's character is slowly destroyed. As usual Mr. Longstreth's awesome comedic writing is the rock solid foundation for this film. The animation for the short is once again provided by Jacob Drake. Drake's style of animation is perfect for the film since his visions of the Justice League are simple, and often ridiculous caricatures of their actual comic book counterparts. I have two words people..Bat..Nipples..This animated short is yet another gem in Bullcrank's already impressive comedic crown, and i highly reccommend it. I laughed out loud A-LOT, and you will to. Check out the film at Bullcrank's official Myspace page located HERE same Bat Time..same Bat Channel...sorry, i couldn't resist. *Note:Keep the kiddies away from this one since their is some cussin'. You should be ashamed of yourself Flash!

THE LAST HALLOWEEN:THE DEATH OF MICHAEL MYERS - It is quite ironic, yet fitting, that director Chris Notarile chose to kill off Michael Myers, in what i believe, will be his last Halloweeen Fan Film. Considering that Notarile's film, The Nighmare Ends On Halloween, a Fan Film pitting Freddy Krueger against Michael Myers, and the very first Fan Film i reviewed on FBT, is his biggest claim to fame, this film comes as a bit of a surprise. In the film Myers is found in a gloomy room, in his head are the haunting words of a departed Dr. Loomis, driving him mad. Myers has finished killing off his very own bloodline, and his darkened soul is left without direction, his powers of evil slowly consuming him alive. The idea of Myers own evil killing him off for good is a brilliant one. Myers is evil incarnate, literally making him invincible, so his own soul killing him makes for a witty short film that neatly wraps up the Halloween franchise. Like Myself Mr. Notarile is a Halloween purist, so we are both a little more than skeptical about Rob Zombie's upcoming remake of the John Carpenter classic. If the film proves to be a dissapointment, this short should help true fans of the franchise properly pay their respects to Mr. Myers. The film is short and sweet, featuring practically no special effects, or violence. It is instead, THE IDEA that gives this film it's power. Very clever, I liked it! See it by clicking HERE.

HOURMAN - All us true Fanboys and Fangirls know that DC Comics hero Hourman has powers that only last one hour, with that in mind imagine if He were given the same drug from the Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor film Crank, a drug that depletes the body of adrenalline, making slowing down fatal, and ultimately killing him after an hour. That is the clever premise of this Hourman/Crank fan film by Blinky Productions Director Chris Notarile. In the film Hourman finds himself the prisoner of a low level thug and his henchman in an abandonned warehouse. Thinking of how he has found the perfect, and most ironic way to kill the hero the thug let's him go after injecting him, and that's just the beginning...Hourman takes a multiple dose of his power pills giving him more adrenalline than ever. Raging with anger, and fueled by his superpowers, Hourman breaks free, chasing after his would be killer, and desperate for an antidote. What ensues is a fast paced race against the clock leaving Hourman's fate literally in the hands of time. This film is short but sweet, packing everything that makes Blinky films so great into a bite sized movie. Like the movie that inspired it Hourman is a neck breaking, frantic, and dizzying array of sped up action leaving you exhausted, yet thirsty for more. Airon Armstrong stars as Hourman and provides the films impressive fight choreography as well. I was a little dissapointed to see that Hourman's costume was not as impressive as other comic book based outfits Notarile has turned out in previous films. Not a major big deal, and really nothing to do with the overall film quality, but this was the only minor issue i had with the film. All that aside this was a great fan film anyhooo...And, it's the first Hourman based fan film EVER, so if your'e a true fan don't miss out! Strap yourself in and click HERE for the movie.

THE CROW:PURGATORY II-This Fan Film is an interesting one because it's based on TWO existing properties, One being James O'Barr's The Crow, and the other being a play named DESCIPLE: The Gothic Multimedia Opera. The film has a Crow type feel, but it eventually goes off in a unique direction all it's own. The film tells the tale of two lovers who commited suicide, ending up in two different locations in the after life. Raphael (The Guy) ended up becomming an Angel (or Desciple), and Alexis (The Gal) ended up in H-E-Double Hockey Sticks. Rather than staying in Heaven Raphael falls from grace, refusing a place by Death's side, and ending up on Earth to be reunited with His long lost love Alexis, who has also returned to the mortal world with intentions all her own. Things take a dramatic turn when Raphael is approached by a pack of Demons represented by Amir Merchasin, a sort of Demonic Attorney. Amir informs Raphael that Armageddon is a mere thirteen years away, and leading the dark armies against man will be none other than Alexis. Alexis has returned to Earth with incredible Demonic power, seeking out fresh souls to join her own army, known as The Alluminati. The Demon's promise the fallen Angel Raphael even greater powers as a Demon Warrior if He is willing to side with them in their battle against Alexis and The Alluminati, so that they will remain the dominant force of evil on the planet after Armageddon.Either choice He makes will result in the end of mankind as we know it. To makes things even worse, The Demon's aren't the only ones chasing after Raphael. A General of The Desciple Army, known as The Priest, is hot on Raphael's trail, looking to bring him back to Heaven to face judgement for sins commited on Earth. Will Raphael give in to the forces of evil, or will his soul be redeemed? This films mix of this and that made it a unique piece of work , setting itself apart from previous Crow inspired fan films. The film is full of well choreographed action and special effects and backed by a talented cast who almost seem born to play their perspective parts. Also, kudos go out to the films writers for providing an intelligent, intense, well researched, and sometimes humorous script perfect for true Fanboys & Fangirls to wrap their brain around. I really enjoyed this film and hate to label it as just another Crow fan film, not that that's bad, it's just different. For a final bit of praise, the film also features a cameo appearance from Vertigo Comics character Death, played to perfection by Nikki Hoy. This film is definitely not for the kiddies, since it features gore, language, and brief nudity, so stick it in your sock drawers when done viewing :) This film is directed by Desciple and brought to you by Torrid Productions and Bande Dessinee Films. Order the DVD directly from the site located HERE It's got some cool special features including interviews with cast and crew, cast auditions, and more. This one gets my personal recommendation, nicely done!

CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE SUPERGIRL- The Girl Of Steel comes to life once again in this Supergirl Fan Film by Director Dan Nastro & Fubar Films. Nastro chooses to go with the Linda Danvers SG which actually worked out perfectly with the plotline of the film. By day Linda Danvers strolls the grounds of her High School campus dreaming about boys, and just about everything else an average teenage girl does, but we all know that Linda is far from your average Teen. Instead she is Kara, better known on this planet as Supergirl, cousin of Superman, and dedicated foe against the forces of evil. But as "super" as she is, Kara can't seem to keep Her mind off of an upcoming date with a boy named Rick, a popular school jock and chick magnet. Like Her mild mannered cousin Clark, The nervous, and insecure Linda finds herself unworthy of a date with Rick. But plans are made nontheless, and Linda is exstatic. Ditching her wig, and donning her red, gold, and blue, Supergirl heads for space to meet up with dear friend Professor Elias Thorne on His research satellite. Meanwhile back on Earth a sinister plan goes into action. A washed up children's television show host known as Officer Frank plans to take over the television studio that originally broadcast his show years earlier, before it's cancellation. With the help of three less than stand up teens, in it for the payoff, the suicidal Officer Frank plans to sign off for good live on network TV. After Her meeting with the professor SG heads back to Earth for her big date, a date that ends up getting cut short when Linda picks up news of the TV station takeover via Her super-hearing. How will Rick react to Linda's premature departure from their date?, and will Supergirl be able to make it to the TV station in time to stop Frank from carrying out His devious deed? In standard FBT fashion i am not at liberty to divulge such secrets, that's where you folks come in! Watch Mr.Nastro's film for yourselves to catch the conclusion of this exciting story. For a first Fan Film effort Mr.Nastros truly convinces you that He's been at it for years. First, let's start with the excellent casting..Katie Norris, with Her wholesome, girl next door looks is the perfect Linda Danvers, and with the flip of a switch, and change of wardrobe, Norris becomes just a noble, and striking, as Her comic book counterpart, The mighty Supergirl! Norris also exhibits one of the biggest trademarks of Supergirl in this short, Her undying compassion for all of those less fortunate. Norris really makes the role her own in this film, keeping me eager for yet another Supergirl Fan Film starring the talented young actress (Get crackin' Dan!). Other noteable performance honors go to James McDonnell who stars as the down and out Officer Frank McDonald. McDonnell actually makes you feel bad for the Bad Guy. McDonnell's moving performance as the mentally troubled Officer Frank makes you question if He is really such a bad person after all. In the clean-up spot We have Gary Gerani who is the perfect fit as Professor Thorne, Supergirl's kindly and supportive friend. besides the right people to fill the roles, Mr. Nastro also managed to find the right people for the job behind the scenes..The special effects in this Fan Film are hands down some of the best, if not THE best I've ever seen in a Superman related Fan Film. From Supergril's heat vision, to Her flying scenes, the effects in the film, provided by Random FX Studios, really add the cherry on top of this baby. You did not dissapoint Mr. Nastro, High fives all around! To check out the film visit the official Myspace page HERE.

SMALLVILLE:REBIRTH-Since I am the biggest Smallville Geek in the whole wide Fanboy World, and due to the fact there are virtually no Smallville Fan Films out there, I was more than happy to receive word of this little gem from Director's Carly Spade and Lindsey Johnson. "Smallville Rebirth" is essentially an original sequence shot in the style of Smallville's first scene before the opening credits. In the short Chloe Sullivan (played by Lindsey Johnson) is visiting the Kent Farm waiting for Clark when She is paid an unexpected visit from Her cousin Lois Lane (played by Carly Spade). Lois has been kicked out of Her apartment forcing Her to crash at the Kents Farm. Being the investigative reporter that She is Chloe is suspicious that Lois might have some sort of crush on Clark and begins to pry. The two exchange witty banter just like the characters they emulate on the show, they also do a great job of taking on the mannerisms and line delivery of the characters. Spade especially shines as the sarcastic miltary brat played by Erica Durrance on the actual show, She also resembles Durrance somewhat. Johnson's performance as the ever vivacious Chloe Sullivan also rates high making this an all winner. The ending, or should i say beginning, is very Smallville and will have fans wondering if they are watching a Fan Film or the actual show. Very very cool, How about a full length Smallville Fan Film ladies? I would love to see the continuing adventures of Smallville's favorite cousins once again, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. This short, brought to You by Fangirl Films, can be viewed by clicking HERE.

BATMAN BEYOND:PATH OF DESTRUCTION- This film by Director Travis Landry, Landry Productions, and WillStudios999 is based on New Gotham's Dark Knight of the future, Terry McGiness. After Terry's mask is damaged in a battle with the gang calling themselves "The Jokers" He is forced to settle for a rather primitive disguise while Bruce Wayne, Gotham's original Batman, fixes His original model in the Batcave. While on a routine patrol of New Gotham's mean streets Terry encounters a powerful new gang, "The Elite".The Elite threaten to destroy Gotham City, only Batman stands in the way of their fiendish plot. But it seems There is much more to this new Gang than meets the eye when it's discovered that the Gangs leader (Andrew Mitchell) is the son of a mentally disturbed career criminal BruceWayne fought in the past during His days as The Caped Crusader. With this shocking realization Secrets will be revealed, and the lives of both Terry McGiness and Bruce Wayne will hang in the balance. I would like to begin the review portion of this write-up by stating that (in my humble opinion) ANYONE taking on a Batman Beyond based project has got some serious guts. New Gotham is a Hi-Tech world that's a far cry from the city's olden days, and pulling off the look and feel of the future in a Fan Film can be quite challenging. That in mind, Mr.Landry, cast, and crew get some bigtime kudos for their efforts to bring the animated series to life, although the film definitely needed some work in certain areas. Now, You all know by now that Fanboy Theatre does not believe in bashing or putting down anyone's work, but we DO believe in offering what We feel might be some constructive criticism if We think it might help. Since the film is supposed to take place in New Gotham I would have filmed it in a more urban environment, some tall buildings and busy streets would definitely do the feel of the film some justice, similar to what Aaron Schoenke did in His Batman Beyond film "Batman Beyond-Year One". I know not everyone lives close by a major city like Me so If You have to do the best with what youv'e got that's cool too. If not urban, try filming primarily at night, that would give the film a more "New Gothamesque" atmosphere. Not everyone can do this though, because a really good camera is needed to make nightime scenes even close to visible. There are several scenes in the film that are shot in dingy lighting and they are quite hard to make out, proving my point that it's not easy. Now for some well earned praise.."Batman Beyond:Path Of Destruction" does do a good job in capturing the spirit of the show in several ways..Andrew Harvell, who plays both Terry McGinnes and Batman in the film does look the part, and most importantly when He's fighting the bad guys He delivers those famous Terry McGinness wisecracks. That's key, because Terry's Batman is a much more upbeat Dark Knight (think Spideyesque) as upposed to Bruce Wayne's more mysterious creature of the night type persona, You defintely want to distinguish the two. Batman Beyond offers a fresh new beginning to the character, and You can really take some creative liberties in your film with that in mind. The chemistry between Wayne and McGinnes in the film is also well played, but I would have personally went with an older gentlemen to provide the voice of Wayne. Think over the hill and battle worn Batman, ala creator Frank Miller's version of Bats in "The Dark Knight Returns". The fight choreography in the film is probably one of it's biggest strengths, featuring some impressive hand to hand combat that's quite well done considering the films creators are quite young and realitively inexperienced. I'm really glad to see this growing movement of younger filmmakers in the Fan Film Community. Young Directors like Mr.Landry and William Phelps show great promise and give Me faith that the best is yet to come in the future of Fan Films. Nicely done! Click HERE for the films official website. Click HERE to download the film.

NNY- This Fan Film by Director Rex Hicks and His Filmgroup Revolution Films is based on Creator Jhonen Vasquez and Slave Labor Graphics smash comic series Johnny The Homicidal Maniac, a charming tale of a reclusive social outcast turned raving psycho killer. The film's script is actually an adaptation of one of Vasquez's stories appearing in the JTHM series. The film is basically a shared "special moment" between a killer and His innocent victim, a man named Edgar, right before His imminent demise. The film opens with Johnny offering His unique philosophy on life, and people in general, in the form of insane ramblings while His innocent victim is chained up to an elaborate killing device in Johnny's basement. Pride St. Clair (who plays Johnny in the film) doesn't necessarily look like the comic book version of Johnny, but His performance in the film is so well done it makes image authenticity completely irrelevant. St. Clair really has a grasp on the character's state of mind, one minute almost sympathizing with His victim, the next exploding in rage filled outburst's fueled by His lust for murder. Sam Hays also puts on a fine performance as Johnny's hapless victim Edgar. Hays is perfect as a nerdy, borderline pathetic man with just the right ammount of courage to catch Johnny off gaurd. Edgar can almost relate to Johnny Himself, having no friends or family and feeling alone in the world. there is definitely an unmistakable chemistry between St.Clair and Hays that makes for a very entertaining piece of short film. Those of Us that have read and enjoyed Johnny The Homicidal Maniac over the years should agree that this film is an effective adaptation of the series trademark blend of humor and horror. You guys should really give yourselves a big pat on the back for this one, I was really pleased with this film and I'm sure most of You will be as well, wheter your'e familiar with JTHM or not. To see this film on Youtube click HERE. Also be sure to visit Revolution Films official website HERE.

BIRTH OF A CLOWN-In this short film by Director Russell G. Wilder, Jokers Wild Productions, & BGD Productions Dr. Albert Green reflects on His career, regretting His decision to treat known criminals. But there is one case in particular that troubles the good Doctor more than any other, His attempt to fix the chemically eaten face of one Jack Napier, AKA The Joker. The Doctor is so obsessed with His former patient that He keeps a scrapbook of the Clown Prince Of Crime and His murderous exploits. When The Joker pays the Doctor an unexpected visit one day The Clown Price decides to thank Him in His own special way. Although their are only two actors in this short film, the strong performances by both Men (Michael J. Kirkland as Dr.Albert Green & Jason Buuck as The Joker/Jack Napier) manage to carry the weight of the film with little effort. Buuck's Joker is maniacal yet reserved just enough to get His point across. And because He has the right face for the part, no prosthetics were used, giving Him a more natural appearance. Michael J. Kirkland, who plays Dr. Albert Green in the film, does a fine job as well playing a regretful and tormented man haunted by His checkered past. Besides the standout performances by both actors the film is also complimented by it's use of color. Some scenes shot in blue, and others shot in purple and green, really help bring that Joker/Comic Book panel feel and mood to the film. I really think Mr. Wilder, cast, and crew hit the nail on the head with this one and I strongly reccommend checking it out, especially if Your'e a Joker Fan. A refreshing and pleasant surprise, nice work! To view Birth Of A Clown please click HERE.

THE GREEN HORNET-Famed Pulp, Radio, and TV Heroes The Green Hornet and Kato are back, and this time they have their own Fan Film thanks to French Director Aurelien Poitrimoult and Apel Productions. In the film The Green Hornet and Kato are on the lamb from the local authorities after a recent rash of museum burglaries are believed to be their handiwork. The Hornet and Kato manage to track down some of the real perps behind the burglaries and make quick work of them except for one. The fleeing hood manages to get away, but not too far. The Duo find themselves in a jam once again when the fleeing felon leads them right into the hands of a new army of bloodthirsty thugs. Will The Green Hornet and Kato make it out alive? and who exactly is the real Mastermind behind the Museum heists? to find the answers to those questions and anymore You might have You must watch this fantastic film to find them out. I will start the review by simply stating that this is easily one of the best Fan Films I've seen In the last year. With all the buzz of a potential Hollywood Hornet film in the works this little slice of Fan Film Heaven gives us a pretty good idea of how well the character would translate onto the Big Screen. Manu Lanzi stars as The Green Hornet in the film and is a perfect fit for the role, carrying Himself with a cool confidence and posessing some impressive fighting abilities Lanzi does the Green Fedora proud. Patrick Vo, who stars as The Hornet's faithful partner Kato almost manages to ressurect the spirit of the late great Bruce Lee with His jaw dropping display of Martial Arts. Everything about this film has a Hollywood feel and an ultra stylized look combining the spirit of the 60's TV series with the fast moving action of a modern day big budget blockbuster. The fight choreography in the film is amazing, some of the best I've ever seen in a Fan Film hands down, and the beautiful cinematography work in the film also sets the mood with it's comic book panel-like shots and green tinted hues. And to top it all off the retro style closing credits are the perfect cherry on the Nostalgia sundae. Being a Huge Green Hornet Fan from way back this film has made Me very proud and hopeful that Ol' GH and Kato just might be making their way to a theater near you after Hollywood gets a load of this one. Thank You Mr. Poitrimoult and Crew for this stupendous piece of work, two Fanboy thumbs way up!! To see this film please click HERE.

MATHILDA-Based on the cult film favorite The Professional, starring Natalie Portman and Jean Reno, this Fan Film, by Director Ron Santiano and Red Cape Cinema, takes place twelve years after the original film when young Mathilda was left orphanned after the murder of Her parents and Her beloved Leon. Mathilda is all grown up now and taken on the profession of Her departed friend becomming a Hitman (or Hitwoman) for hire. Mathilda still thinks of Leon often, Her emotions made clear through the use of cleverly interwoven clips of the original film into Her flashback sequences. Mathilda almost transforms Herself into Leon by picking up some of His old habits and even dressing like Him when She goes on Hits. This next job will be unlike any other, because this time it's not for the money, but for revenge. Check out this film for yourself for the shocking conclusion. Director Ron Santiano and Crew did a fine job of capturing the emotion of the original film through the use of flashbacks and a strong performance by Ia Villatuya as Mathilda. While She doesn't exactly look like Natalie Portman, Villatuya does capture the heart and passion of what I believe an adult Mathilda would possess. This film is (in My humble opinion) is a logical sequel to The Professional and should please fans of the film.Smart and enjoyable, this one does the job. Nice work! To see this film please click HERE.

LAW AND ORDER:GOTHAM-This unique Fan Film by Director Jeremy Lowery and Budgetless Productions takes a different approach to your typical Batman related Fan Film by focusing on the Police Force and Justice System in Gotham City rather than the Guys and Gals in tights. When Hitman Vinny Puello aka The Fish is found murdered hardnosed Gotham Detective Harvey Bullock and partner Detective Wilkes are assigned the case. When a tip from Oswald Cobblepot (better known as The Penguin) leads Bullock and Wilkes to an abbandonned Book Factory they find themselves in the middle of a firece shootout with their new murder suspect Arnold Wesker and His puppet Scarface. After His arrest the courts debate whether or not Wesker is fit to stand trial citing His severe mental disorders as reason for a trial dismissal. Attorney Harvey Dent is furious with the court even considering the idea and You can see the roots of His darkside and lack of faith in the justice system slowly starting to grow thanks to a fine performance from Sam Seivers in the role of the man who will one day become Two-Face. Check out the conclusion of the film for the verdict. Also, look for standout performances in the film from Jason Crosby as Harvey Bullock, Drew Hepler as Bullocks partner Wilkes, and finally an outstanding performance from Adam Green who stars as Scarface's stoolie Arnold Wesker. Green really brings the role to life acting every bit as timid and harmless as His cartoon counterpart. Surprisingly, This is the first time anyone has decided to bring the Wesker/Scarface character to the Fan Film Screen and Green's great job in the role really sets the bar high. I really enjoyed this film and found it every bit as rivetting as a real episode of Law & Order. The film also scores high in originality due to the fact that it gives the long arm of the law in gotham the spotlight and actually makes The Dark Knight a supporting character. Speaking of which..look for an appearance from Batman in the film (One being a mega cool animated sequence) along with other fan faves like Jim Gordon, Jonathan Crane, and Oswald Cobblepot. To sum up..extremely well done and worthy of multiple viewings, Great job! to see the film please click HERE.

JOKER-This latest film by Fan Film favorite Chris Notarile and Blinky Productions gives us a little taste of The Joker in His early days, a time shortly after His disfigurement, and a time when He was merely a simple Hitman, not the over the top Clown Prince Of Crime We know today. In the film Joker and Harley Quinn are sent to silence a Cop who has been investigating a local Gotham Crime Ring. The Joker and Harley use a brutal array of weaponry to get the job done, trading in His giant mallots, and squirting acid flowers for the tools of a common thug, switchblades, guns, pipes, etc. The film is short but it does what Mr. Notarile set out to do, To tell the tale of a Joker :Year One. This film's Joker (played by Bryan Bockbrader) is still a wet behind the ears straight hood, but the effects of the chemicals He took a bath in are clearly starting to have their effect on His mental state. His maniacal cackles and sinister grin give us all a taste of what's to come. Mr. Bockbrader does a fine job as The Joker, His perfromance reminded Me a bit of Jim Carey, with just a dash of the Nicholson Joker portrayl. Don't get Me wrong, Mr. Bockbrader is definitely His own Joker. Bockbrader wears no prosthetics but still looks the part in simple face paint, and His array of highly animated facial expressions are the icing on the cake. Deanna Miller does a fantastic job as Harley Quinn, and looks fabulous in one of the best Harley costumes I've seen in a Fan Film. This film shows Us a side of Harley We've never gotten to see, a true dark side. I'm glad Mr.Notarile had the balls to go that route. Since Harley is basically brainwashed by Her infatuation with The Joker, and worships the ground He walks on, She would obviously do anything the Joker asked of Her, no matter how gruesome. There is little blood actually shown in the film but the violence is intense, leaving it up to the minds eye to paint it's own bloody picture. Short, sweet, a healthy dose of the old Ultra Violence, and a smidgen of Dark Comedy..Yep, this is another trademark Blinky film that hits it's mark dead center. To check out this film please click HERE Scroll down and You can also check out the film with storyboards by Mr.Notarile Himself.

S.E.E.D - We all know the story of the supposed UFO that crashed in Roswell New Mexico in the summer of 47' and the Alien bodies recovered at the scene, but this film by Director P.Mander, KRE8-FX Productions, and ESP Productions tells a different tale. This film entertains the thought of what if there were different Aliens recovered from the crash site? Not Grey's (As they are often called by UFO enthusiasts) but Predators. This film takes place in the early 22nd century where an organization known as The Weyland Yutani Corporation has gained nearly complete control of the Government, their objective, The eventual buy out of the US Military. The corporation plans to use their newfound financing and technology recovered from the Alien crash site to develop the ultimate weapon for their Bio-Weapons divsion. In the film two S.W.A.T Officers on a routine stakeout suddenly find themselves face to face with a Predator. The Alien manages to escape and the Men are called back to Headquarters for a special briefing. It seems their meeting with the strange creature was no accident, it was infact set up by the Government to give the Men an idea of what they will shortly be up against. The men are bumped up to Black Op's and given a new mission. They must rescue a fellow operative who was sent for recon purposes to a location where the Government belives The Predator aliens have been conducting strange experiments on thier own kind. The two Men reluctantly accept their mission. Litttle do they know they will soon be dropped into a literal warzone where two Alien species fight for control. Well, right off the top I guess I'll start by saying Wow! This one looks mighty professional for a Fan Film. The Alien and Predator costumes looked fantastic and the special effects are top notch. The film itself is packed with Hollywood caliber action from start to finish with a great storyline that reminded Me of X-Files (not a bad thing since I'm such a huge X-Filer). When everything is done so well there is not much more to say.. Amazing job people! This is the best Predator Fan Film I have ever had the pleasure of viewing/reviewing hands down. Oh yeah, there is also a little knod to Sandy Collora in the film, see if You can spot it. So do yourself a solid and check this baby out by clicking HERE.

GHOSTBUSTERS 4-Comin' to ya from Action Comics Productions and Director Ken Goldstein comes this fourth film in their Ghostbusters Fan Film series. In this film the Ghostbusters have fallen on hard times due to a lack of Supernatural activitiy in the New York area. If that's not bad enough a strange man calling Himself Morris Garalax wanders the streets of NY claiming to be The Messenger Of Death and warning that the end of the world is near. The GB's know that their financial situation has reached a critical stage and decide to quit the Ghostbusting biz and take new jobs. While the other GB's have taken on completely different professions Egon remains a research scientist. When Morris Garalax wanders into Egon's lab one day Egon studies Him and discovers the horrible truth, Garalax is actually a powerful and evil spirit surviving nearly 200 years by switching human hosts. Realizing the gravity of the situation Egon contacts the other GB's and convinces them that the Ghostbusters must re-unite to battle this powerful spirit and His legion of ghosts. Back in businesss the GB's are busting Ghosts all over the city, but will they be able to take down the all powerful Garalax before He destroys NYC and then the world? Now for My take on Ghostbusters 4..For the most part i enjoyed it. Being a Ghostbusters Fan Myself I give the Gentlemen credit for many things including authentic looking Proton Packs, traps, and uniforms, original footage of the buildings and shooting locations used in the original films, and more importantly this film captures the spirit (no pun intended..) and humor of the original films.Now, I know some of You out there will say that the cast of the film doesn't really resemble the actual characters made famous by Bill Murray and Co, i agree to a certain extent, but that shouldn't affect your overall enjoyment of this film. Each actor does a good job of portraying their Hollywood counterparts, But I would say that the work of John Tang (who plays Egon Spengler) and Dan Schellhardt (who plays Ray Stantz) are the standout performances in the film. But let's not forget the work of Ken Goldstein (who plays Peter Venkman and also serves as the film's Director), Charlie Abouzied (who plays Winston Zedmore), Jason Goldstein (who plays Louis Tully brilliantly), and Christa C.(who plays the GB's Secretary Janine) You Guys (and Gal) all did a great job. And last but not least being this is a Ghostbusters Fan Film there obviously has to be the use of some special effects. While the Proton Pack beams and trap effects are well done, the ghosts in the film definitely needed work. Although, I give them some Fanboy points for using Ghostbusters toys from the original Kenner action figure line as their Ghosts and Ghouls. Not to shabby Gentlemen, definitely the best film in Your series.Youv'e shown alot of improvement with this one. To see Ghostbusters 4 please visit the official website by clicking HERE. While your'e there You can also check out parts 2 & 3 of their series. Have fun!

EMERALD COUNTY-If Your'e a Smallville Nut like Myself You are impatienly awaiting the arrival of HalJordan/Green Lantern in the sleepy Kansas Town. Well, with the help of this short film We get a little taste of what it might look like. The origin of Hal Jordan's fateful meeting with a strange Alien who trusts Him with His ring of legend is slightly altered for this film. In EC a teenage Hal Jordan stumbles upon a Green Lantern and ring after a glowing green meteor crashed into Emerald County soil. Emeral County takes place in Emerald County High where We meet our main characters Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner (the only person aware of Hal's powers). When a new girl named Carol Ferris (played by Katrina Schiermeier) arrives at Emerald County High Hal and Guy take notice. Carol was placed in the small town High School by Her father because of Her checkered past. Unlike Clark Kent, Hal seems to have a little more backbone and decides to flirt with the new girl. After school Carol runs into Hal working in the cafe His Mother owns and they get to know each other a little better. When heading back to the parking lot Carol is kidnapped by a masked Gunman and taken to an abandonned warehouse. Guy and Hal put the pieces together after finding Carol's cell phone and receiving a frantic phone call from Her. Using His Power Ring Hal races to Her rescue. I know what Mr. Black and crew were striving for when making this short and I felt they achieved it for the most part. The Smallville/WB style influence was an obvious featuring a teen friendly soundtrack and the Smallville rule of color coordinated outfits for the main characters (Hal wears green and white, Carol wears purple, etc.) And like Smallville the main Hero and villain start of as friends (In comics Carol eventually becomes supervillain Star Sapphire) and later become bitter enemies. Joeseph Black played a likeable Hal Jordan, But the character needed to loosen up a bit. I know this is a year one style approach to the characters, but We all know Hal Jordan as being very sure of Himself, and kind of cocky, so the teen version should be a little closer to that. But like I mentioned earler Hal seems to be less shy than Clark Kent so kudos for that. Bobby Jackson, who plays Guy Gardner in the film, certainly looks the part and occasionaly seems like a bit of a Wise Guy, but since Guy is known for being one of the biggest A-Holes in Comics He needed to turn up the Wise Ass meter a bit more. Since this seems to be the first film in a possible series I'm sure Guy, and the rest of the cast will gradually take on more of the character traits and mannerisms We all know from the Green Lantern books. This is a very good start overall, so I hope Mr. Black and Crew return with more adventures of young Hal and Friends. Also, look for some well executed special effects in the film, the sequence When Hal uses His ring to power up and take off into the sky is particullarly well done. To check out Emerald County please click HERE.