News and Notes from William Hopkins, Indie Filmmaker in NYC

Thursday, July 17, 2014

"Demon Resurrection is a triumph," says Watchingthedead.co.uk

Steven Shaw, resident critic at the horror film review site, Watching The Dead, recently watched DEMON RESURRECTION and found much to praise. Some excerpts:

"Demon Resurrection is a triumph of amateur horror film making. Oozing with dark passion with a self-assured unique personality all of its own one has to applaud what has been achieved. Demon Resurrection is a confident and self-assured film remaining intense and serious despite playing with the most far-fetched edges of the Cthulhu mythos. It has its faults; mainly born from its shoestring budget and perhaps trying too hard, but it's a film that ultimately prevails in many ways because of them. A full on return to the past zombie craziness with carnage, death, boobies and brutal bloody gore, it's a triumph and a zombie film made for zombie film fans, 8/10."

Steven is obviously quite a zombie film fan himself, which makes his incisive critique and the high rating he gives DEMON RESURRECTION all the more gratifying. For myself and everyone who worked on the film, our sincere thanks to Steven for all his kind words.

Read the full review:

http://www.watchingthedead.co.uk/2014/07/demon-resurrection-review.html

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"Demon Resurrection is a triumph," says Watchingthedead.co.uk

Watchingthedead.co.uk reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Dr. Carnage says DEMON RESURRECTION is "indie horror at it's finest..."

Another excellent review for DEMON RESURRECTION. This one from horror aficionado Doctor Dani Carnage on his World of Horror website. Some excerpts:

"Demon Resurrection is a beautiful homage to horror both from the seventies and eighties, filled with nudity, blood, gore, voodoo and zombies, for something with a very small budget, something very good has come out of it....

Because the film is so ambitious, it works wonders that other indie films simply can't compete with. I never failed to be amazed just what this movie had to offer it's viewers....

Being a horror fan for such a long time, I tend to think I have seen it all, and nothing can take me by surprise anymore, but movies such as Demon Resurrection prove me wrong and make me sit up and take note. This is indie horror at it's finest. Who needs a big budget when a film is this good? This really does put ninety-nine percent of Hollywood horror releases to shame with it's involving story, exploitation elements and downright creepy atmosphere. This really does deserve to be seen."

Dani's great knowledge of and enthusiasm for the horror genre is evident in all of his writing. He's definitely someone who knows what he's talking about when it comes to horror, so it's tremendously gratifying to receive such an extraordinarily thoughtful and generous review from him. For all his kind words, he has my sincere thanks.

Read the full review here: http://doctorcarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/william-hopkins-demon-resurrection.html

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DEMON RESURRECTION reviewed on Doctor Carnage's World of Horror website.

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

"Demon Resurrection is just plain great," says KnifedinVenice.com...

DEMON RESURRECTION just received what may be its best review yet from writer and exploitation film expert David Louden (writing as John Baxter) on his blog, KnifedinVenice.com. It's a four star (or four pentagram) rave. Some excerpts:

"Part Fulci’s Zombi, part Night of the Living Dead, yet it has enough style, strength, confidence and composure to stand alone as an incredibly well constructed, not to mention enjoyable, piece of genre fiction...

The film has the look of classic horror without coming across as showy or forced... The set pieces... are not only extremely well choreographed but are also tightly shot, sharply performed and beautifully balanced.... A masterful demonstration of skill mixed with style and patience as the tension is allowed to build with the gradual turning of the screw....

There are some excellent performances on display, Will McDonald (as Toth) has a wonderful screen presence... Damian Ladd (as John) and Bashir Solebo (Denton) step up and deliver commanding, powerful performances... but the stand-out is Alexis Golightly... she’s a daring and gifted performer... a mesmerising display of talent and dedication....

Demon Resurrection is just plain great. Extremely well constructed, beautifully paced, superbly acted and hugely entertaining."

I've been a fan of David's "Knifed in Venice" blog for some time now and have always been impressed with the excellence of his writing and his extensive knowledge of exploitation cinema. So it's especially gratifying to have DEMON RESURRECTION receive such an enthusiastic endorsement from him. I'm sure everyone involved in the production greatly appreciates his kind words and he has my sincere thanks.

Read the full review here: http://www.knifedinvenice.com/2014/06/demon-resurrection.html?m=1

Follow KnifedinVenice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnifedinVenice

KnifedinVenice reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Terrorphoria Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

Reviewer Ben Daniels over at the Terrorphoria website seems to like DEMON RESURRECTION. Some excerpts from his review:

"I recently received a copy of Demon Resurrection to review, and although it's a bit rough around the edges I was pleasantly surprised!... The first half... harkens back to the era of 1970's and early 80's horror. I have to give a special nod to Will McDonald who plays the cult leader "Toth". He totally steals the show in every scene he's in with an acting style reminiscent of Ernest Borgnine in The Devil's Rain... totally awesome.... Demon Resurrection is a fun movie.... It's totally obvious that everyone involved in making this movie... was really passionate about making a horror movie and it totally shines through.... An honest, entertaining, and worthwhile indie movie waiting to be found."

Read the full review: http://www.terrorphoria.com/2014/05/demon-resurrection-movie-review.html#disqus_thread

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrorphoria

Thanks Ben!

The Terrorphoria website reviews DEMON RESURRECTION.

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

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Celluloid Terror Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

Horror film enthusiast Seth Poulin reviews the DEMON RESURRECTION Special Edition DVD on his Celluloid Terror show. Some excerpts:

"A fun, somewhat sleazy and graphic independent horror film.... A really entertaining flick, I think a lot of you guys are gonna dig this. It's gonna be a pleasant surprise for a lot of you. It was for me. I enjoyed it while drinking some beers and I had a good night with it.... The whole movie kind of feels like it's out of the 70s... paying homage to the more exploitative horror films of the 70s.... You're gonna see nudity, you're gonna see blood and gore, it's gonna be a fun time.... Check this one out guys, I think you'll enjoy it."

Thanks for the kind words, Seth. Glad you liked the film : )

Celluloid Terror on YouTube: http://youtu.be/jUhmaOBQWWo

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT

Also available on...

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Friday, May 9, 2014

Sex Gore Mutants Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

In his review of DEMON RESURRECTION, Stuart Willis of the UK's Sex Gore Mutants website has several nice things to say about the film. Some excerpts...

"A carefully paced, impressively escalated journey into gory zombie mayhem ... [with] some keen forays into worlds of the supernatural and inner-group paranoia....

When the gore comes, it's lurid and crusty - as is the undead make-up - and all the better for it.... There is, however, also style in evidence. Hopkins clearly has an eye for camp colour schemes, lending the film a theatrical element which brings to mind the cinema of Vincent Price in the late 60s and early 70s. The ageless theme of good versus evil gets a convincing ride out here too, a game cast and literate screenplay (making reference to Cthulhu, no less) both being too wise to sink into the mire that sullies most soulless modern horror efforts....

Even the violence, gory though it is (neck and belly stabbings, bloody births, zombie carnage) is so clearly fashioned on fantastical Italian horror films of yore that it too raises DEMON RESURRECTION above the torture-porn bores that account for 90% of today's entry level genre releases.... I maintain one thing: your appreciation of this fine film will rely heavily on your tolerance of its lo-fi aesthetics. Go with it."

The full review can be read here:

http://www.sexgoremutants.co.uk/reviews/demresfr.html

Sex Gore Mutants can be found on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sex-Gore-Mutants/144026402317840

Thanks, Stuart!

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Monday, May 5, 2014

The Rotting Zombie Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

Daniel Simmonds, resident critic at The Rotting Zombie website recently gave DEMON RESURRECTION 8 out of 10 stars, saying: "this is a film that knows exactly what it is and it falls into its genre comfortably." He notes the film's small budget, but says it's "surprisingly good looking with some decent acting and great effects used, and some delightful scenes of gruesome violence."

Finally, he says: "Demon Resurrection does what it sets out to do and does it well... A great throwback to when horror films were more about being a thrill ride rather than just trying to be mean, dark and depressing."

You can read the full review here: http://therottingzombie.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/demon-resurrection-2008-horror-film.html

On Facebook, the Rotting Zombie can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rotting-Zombie/110810072271803

Thanks, Daniel!

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Grimm Reviewz on DEMON RESURRECTION

DEMON RESURRECTION receives a respectable 3 out of 5 stars from reviewer Drew Van Ess. Writing on his Grimm Reviewz website, Drew says that DEMON RESURRECTION, even with its flaws, is "an indie achievement.." and "gives the genre a big high five. It's a low-budget B-movie that doesn't let up."

You can read the whole review here:

http://grimmreviewz.blogspot.com/2014/04/demon-resurrection-screener-review.html

Grimm Reviewz can be found on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/GrimmReviewz

Thanks Drew!

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Horror 101 Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

In his recent review of DEMON RESURRECTION on his Horror 101 blog, Arron Christensen has some criticisms of the film, especially its first half. But he's won over by the second half. Once the rollercoaster starts flying down the tracks, Arron says, "this sucker don’t stop, with plenty of eviscerations, lacerations, and latex creations on hand for the film’s target audience." He notes there are "more than a few surprises in the order by which the victims messily bite the dust…" but "even more enjoyable than the arterial sprays and ropey intestines strewn about… are Hopkins’ lovingly crafted, show-stealing zombie creatures… In these end times of undead fatigue, it’s a bona-fide treat to see something other than regular ol’ grue-slathered humans shambling after their prey. Rubber monster lovers, this is your kinda poison."
The full review can be read here:

http://horror101withdrac.blogspot.com/2014/04/demon-resurrection-2008-dvd-review.html

Horror 101 can be found on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/horror101withdrac2

By the way, I should mention Aaron's Rondo Award-nominated book, HIDDEN HORROR: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Films, is available now at Amazon.com: http://amzn.com/0991127900

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DEMON RESURRECTION reviewed on The Bi-Weekly Trainwreck Podcast

My thanks to Mikey OJ who recently gave DEMON RESURRECTION a great review on episode 6 of The Bi-Weekly Trainwreck podcast. Mikey cited the film's "fucking great" acting, which he felt was particularly impressive given the film's tiny budget. He goes on to say the film is "one of the better independent films I've seen in a long time… I fucking loved it. I recommend everybody check it out."

The Bi-Weekly Trainwreck, hosted by Mikey and Irish Kev, is a podcast of irreverent, politically incorrect humor and commentary and is probably raunchy and profane enough to be considered NSFW. You can listen to an excerpt, which includes the entire DEMON RESURRECTION review, here:

http://youtu.be/XEyXfcaeDbs.

Episode 6 of The Bi-Weekly Trainwreck can be heard in its entirety here:

http://grug.tv/2014/04/30/episode-06-strip-mining-with-spaghetti-man

The Facebook page for the show is here: https://www.facebook.com/biweeklytrainwreck

Thanks again to Mikey and Kev for helping to get the word out about DEMON RESURRECTION. It's greatly appreciated.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

DEMON RESURRECTION is "a wild, trippy, B-movie, low-budget, cheesy wonderment..."

In his review of DEMON RESURRECTION, Abraham Phillips, resident critic at abucketofcorn.com, gives the film a very enthusiastic thumbs-up. Mr. Phillips obviously knows horror movies and his extensive knowledge makes his positive review that much more gratifying. I'm sure everyone involved with the film will be very happy. I know I am. Some excerpts:

"A horror film that I truly have fallen in love with… zombies, witchcraft, skeletons, cults, boobs… amazing makeup and special effects… pure candy to the film buff and horror lover… a wild, trippy, B-movie, low-budget, cheesy wonderment… a great low-budget, drive-in, b-horror movie."

Read the whole review here: https://abucketofcorn.blogspot.com/2017/11/drive-in-cinema-demon-resurrection-2008.html?m=1

Thanks Abraham!

abucketofcorn.com reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

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Thursday, April 10, 2014

More Praise for DEMON RESURRECTION…

Hot on the heels of two other recent positive reviews comes this particularly enthusiastic notice from Maynard Morrissey on HorrorMovieDiary.net

Maynard praises the film's "cool synth music which is very moody, very atmospheric," as well as "the awesome make-up effects," "tight editing," and the "excellent performance" by lead actress, Alexis Golightly, who he notes, is "super-hot."

He goes on to say, DEMON RESURRECTION is "90 minutes of top-notch, old-school, indie-horror awesomeness," a quote which, rest assured, will soon find a prominent place in all our promotional material for the film : )

Thanks, Maynard!

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UPDATE 11/18/2017: The newly remastered version of DEMON RESURRECTION in 1080 HD & Widescreen is now available at http://dresurrection.vhx.tv

 Or stream it on Amazon (Prime members watch for free): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZXWKBT  

Also available on...  

Vimeo-on-Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/102966  

and on Pantaflix: https://www.pantaflix.com/en/movie/Demon-Resurrection-watch-online-pm741064

Another Solid DEMON RESURRECTION Review

Bill Adcock at RadiationScarredReviews.com was good enough to take a look at our film recently and made some very positive comments about it...

Bill says DEMON RESURRECTION has "some twists that even took a jaded old cinephile like me by surprise... The zombies are some of my favorites of recent years... An ambitious film that shoots for the moon in a way that too many indie productions don’t nowadays... it held my attention a lot tighter then many big-budget Hollywood productions have recently."

You can read the full review here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20140717064010/http://www.radiationscarredreviews.com/?p=1746

Thanks, Bill : )

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

[Re]search My Trash Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

I've been aware of Mike Haberfelner's (Re)search My Trash website for some years now and I've always read it with great interest, impressed by Mike's writing, his insight and his enthusiasm for genre films. So it's a special pleasure to see the great review of DEMON RESURRECTION that Mike recently posted on the site. Some excerpts:

"Demon Resurrection is a properly scary supernatural shocker very much in the tradition of Lucio Fulci's best zombie/demon-movies... though to be quite exact, Demon Resurrection does not come across as a boring hommage movie but a rather fresh effort to give its audiences a good scare or two, backed by a decent cast and nice practical effects work... genre fans with a touch of nostalgia will surely appreciate it."

Check out the full review here:

http://www.searchmytrash.com/movies/demonresurrection%282008%29.shtml

Thanks, Mike!

[Re]Search My Trash Reviews DEMON RESURRECTION

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DEMON RESURRECTION: Behind the Scenes

This thirty minute documentary on the making of DEMON RESURRECTION, which was the longest of the supplements included on the 2010 Special Edition DVD, gives a comprehensive look at the making of the film, starting from the first day of auditions and continuing through to the last day of the shoot. It also features interviews with many members of the cast, including Bashir Solebo, Laurie Miller, Eli Kranski and Alexis Golightly, all looking their movie star best, without all the mud, blood and glop that adorned them throughout most of the film…

http://youtu.be/7YZb_54782w

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