It was eventually shut down in the face of state investigations. Whats new titles authors categories readers picks faq the garden of mc mc forum story. Tales from the quadead zone 1987, an anthology movie, is a collection of. Basically an ambitious home movie with some magic tricks used for special effects, this is. Mar 29, 2017 the may 21 return of another landmark institution david lynch and mark frosts twin peaks occasions bamcinemateks peak performances may 1224, a wideranging constellation. Tales from the quadead zone 1987 massacre video another camcorder classic from chester novell turner. Further, justin and massacre video are producing the sequel to the aforementioned tales from the quadead zone, currently in postproduction.
Two brothers, fred and ted johnson, brothers whom have hated eachother from birth. Reviewing the films that are legendary, even in hell. A woman reads stories from a horror anthology called tales from the quadead zone to her invisible son. The history of this area goes back to 1887 when a yellow fever epidemic hit a small roman catholic colony killing four members of one of its families. Sep 10, 20 heres a film about a little cottage industry that ive always considered suspicious. Tales from the quadead zone was the only film produced by erry vision film co. I own the clown outfit used in tales of the quadead zone. The film is composed of two stories, food for and the brothers, both of which are narrated by a mother shirley l.
Jones returns from black devil doll from hell to star in this weird film about a woman who reads a book to her dead son which consists of two horror tales. Anyway, tales from the quadead zone is effectively a twilight zone knockoff, starring shirley l jones of bddfh as a mother reading stories from the eponymous book to the ghost of her dead child, bobby. This soft opening allowed students to see some of the changes that have been made to the area and provided them with more routes to access their classes. Food for centers upon a family that is so poor that they are unable to afford food for every family member. Work on tales from the quadead zone began three years after turner completed his first film, black. Jones, who would go on to perform in turners second feature tales from the quadead zone, which released in 1987. President eva fletcher tracks down the identity of the students in the leaked security video and lays down the law about rape culture on campus. Tales from the quadead zone 0 out of 5 shrouds for the finished film but 5 out of 5 shrouds because its so darned earnest. Jul 09, 2018 i own the clown outfit used in tales of the quadead zone. Nov 03, 2017 photo taken by margaux sullivan for the triangle. Hot on the trail of garys first hit, production began on a second sov feature, captives gary cohen, 1988.
In other words, splash cold water on your face this is really happening. Part 1 remains obscure and as yet unreleased, as it was created at a public access station where riffel took several student films he had made at new york university, some video footage, super 8 home movies, and other materials, and edited them in a few days. A writer and a professor are tempted to hire a seasoned stalker to lead them through this realm to. Night of the day of the dawn is a series of parody films written by james riffel as spoofs adding his own scripts on already known films and television footage after deleting the original scripts from the films. Vhs copies of the film have become collectors items due to their difficulty to locate and extremely limited quantities, with. Although shot in 1987, the film wasnt completed for release until 1988, when it was retitled mamas home, edited, and released unceremoniously by majestic video. Samurai auteur okamoto takes the same source novel as kurosawas sanjuro and turns it into a dark sendup of the genre. Scary tales horror bmovie vhs bleeding skull 80s 90s sov clamshell quadead zone.
The finished product is pretty engrossing, due in no small part to the. An ultracheap horror movie shot on video or what the snob calls shot on shiteo, it just barely qualifies as being a movie in the first place. As you watch the film the embalming falls away and all that remains is the man himself. After completing quadead zone, turner quit filmmaking because he. Lunchmeatvhs blog indie filmmaker tony masiello champions. Tales from the quadead zone video 1987 tales from the. Little does he know that his brothers spirit has returned to his body, unhappy with his. Combining their knowledge on over a century of film, adding a dash of trivia and a sprinkle of blue humor to give every episode. Arts power and influence proves a challenge to eva but she manages to find strong allies in ella grace, dean of the history department, and football coach. It is known as the dead zone because of four graves beneath the highway.
Tales from the quadead zone, also stylized tales from the quadead zone, is a 1987 american anthology blaxploitation horror film. On some of the logics and genealogies of the image in the twentyfirst century thomas elsaesser trainsofthought martin scorseses hugo 2011 is set in pariss montparnasse railway station, not a bad injoke, when you think of it as a nod to the origins of cinema, now in 3d. If the link is broken or poor quality, sure, downvote, but this is a subreddit for fans of all different kinds of cult movies. A tale of hatred and revenge of supernatural proportions. Teeth and blood are the absolute minimum a vampire movie should have, so this one is aiming pretty low. Black devil doll from hell tales from the quadead zone boxset. Like roberts, plummer broke through in an acclaimed drama south central for plummer, runaway train for the oscarn.
I was so excited when louis asked me to help out on this i adore chesters movies and we will be collaborating on more stuff with him in the future. Combining their knowledge on over a century of film, adding a dash of trivia and a sprinkle of blue humor to give every episode an informed, but still very undead look and smell. We have but one main rule, lets call it the comic book guy rule please fight the overpowering urge to downvote a movie simply because you do not like it. And heres the thing unless youre in the chicago area, you cant see it. Failing on nearly every traditional level, tales from the quadead zone is often described as a car crash of a film.
Now, quadead might imply that there would be four stories here, but there are three which might be a blessing in disguise. Chester novell turner and black devil doll are back the new. Documentary about the making of the notorious sov films of chester novell turner. Tales from the quadead zone is an ultracheap horror movie oddity shot on video from chester novell turner,the man behind black devil doll from hell. Turner has expressed interest in creating a sequel and began writing the film s script in 20. The doors were wide, the story saith, out of the night came the patient wraith, he might not speak, and he could not stir a hair of the barons minniverspeechless and strengthless, a shadow thin, he roved the castle to seek his kin. Chester novell turner, who briefly made horror movies in the 1980s, is being cheered by. Glenn plummer is officially the black eric roberts. Orozco the man is the reason to watch the film, not the shocking images. Return from desolation a short film by justin clifton. New owner to renovate and upgrade quad cinema the new. The sale was completed on wednesday, daniela sapkar, a spokeswoman for mr. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Tales from the quadead zone is incredibly effective with its bad decisions and equally defective. The film, from awardwinning director justin clifton, and. The tape is considered the holy grail of vhs aficionados due to its rarity and terrible. And oh,twas a piteous thing to see the dumb ghost follow his enemy. Were going to make tales from the quadead zone 2, he. Tales from the quadead zone movie quotes rotten tomatoes.
Cohen has long been fascinated with film, and has a second career as a producer and distributor, through the cohen media group. Mar 24, 2017 when that mindset hits, the film is elevated above the expected sov expectations. Heres a film about a little cottage industry that ive always considered suspicious. Black devil doll from hell tales from the quadead zone.
Today, oars is pleased to announce the premiere of return from desolation, a new short film about a warveteranturnedriverguides fight for redemption and balance through the wild rivers and public lands within utahs desolation canyon. And both led to a film career thats as awkward as it is remarkable. Tales from the quadead zone, also stylized tales from the quadead zone, is a 1987 american anthology blaxploitation horror film and cult classic that was written, directed, and produced by chester novell turner. When she had asked him how come the part of the train they had been in had remained empty all that.
However, given the breath of choice available, how do you decide which posters make the soundest investments. A talk show host pays tribute to a 50year friendship with the. As a teenager, filmmaker nick gaglia was sent to one of those private teen rehab programs in his case, kids. He was born in 1950,made his first feature film black devil doll from hell in 1984 possibly in the philadelphia area,made quadead zone three years later and supposedly died in a car crash in 1996. It was never released and is available according to riffel back at my parents house at the bottom of one of the. And even if you are, its going to take quite a bit of effort the see the whole thing. Tatsuya nakadai brilliantly portrays a downonhisluck swordsman slumming with yakuza who eventually teams up with a farmerturnedfighter to turn clan intrigue on its heels amid classic violent, swordslashing fury. As a teenager, filmmaker nick gaglia was sent to one of those private teen rehab programs in his case, kids of north jersey. An overpass on i4 just north of orlando at the st johns river in seminole county. Film posters make for a fantastic investment with the added benefit that, if framed correctly, they can be displayed and enjoyed rather than locked away. Daily grindhouse video game scares the spectre files.
This is a phenomenon only made possible by the current resurgence of interest in video culturewithout deep support for an obscure little horror flick. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Food for centers upon a family that is so poor that they are. Tales from the quadead zone was a trilogy of shorts that featured a killer clown and. Dear users, sometimes mega deletes files for violations of their tos but this is why we provide more than just one server, please use other server if mega didnt work, thank you.
Normally, news of a real estate magnate buying an old, classic theater might be cause for alarm. Horror directors career back from the dead chicago tribune. Tales from the quadead zone food for a tale about hunger and its effect on one poor family and one family members soultion to this devastating problem. Possibly the most obscure feature to be covered here cohen holds the only true master. Join them as they take a subversive look at the film industry, and give high brow a low blow, every week, with the slaughter film podcast. Apr 29, 2018 samurai auteur okamoto takes the same source novel as kurosawas sanjuro and turns it into a dark sendup of the genre. He seems to have been a very nice man he died after the film was completed who seems to have been made more than a bit sad by his job and his surroundings. Well, reading this article is the best first choice you can make. And i really believe that when its all said and done thats all any director really wantsfor their film to be remembered. Also check out the return to the quadead zone doc i did for the massacre video release of black devil doll from hell tales from the quadead zone dvd which is available now.
However, the films earnest ambitions, and resulting great failure, make it a true camp classic made possible by the vhs camcorder. Jul 06, 2012 failing on nearly every traditional level, tales from the quadead zone is often described as a car crash of a film. Rickey roach, chester tankersley, chester novell turner. The original intent will baffle to no end, but one things for sure. Out of all these movies, tales from the quadead zone 1987 is an extreme example, and its pretty near the bottom of the barrel. Twenty years after a town has been beset by an mysterious alien force, visiting the desolate wasteland known as the zone is a risky proposition. Return from desolation a short film by justin clifton about. When that mindset hits, the film is elevated above the expected sov expectations. Get the best deals on horror scifi nr rated vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. Tales from the quadead zone museum of arts and design. Oars to premiere new film, return from desolation angels camp, calif. No quotes approved yet for tales from the quadead zone.
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