Femme Fatale Friday: Joanna Angel

Something different this week. Here's old pal Indrid13 with a review of Evil Head and some pictures of one of it's stars. Joanna Angel. Enjoy!

By Indrid13

When I first heard that there was going to be a porn version of Evil Dead entitled Evil Head, I was intrigued. How would Evil Dead, one of my favorite films as well as one of the least sexy films ever made, make the transition to the world of adult films? My curiosity would have to wait to be satiated however, for after seeing a promotional still a few years back, news about the project fell silent.

 Years past until finally, a month or so ago, I began to read information that the film was completed, and ready to be released. So after all this time, was the finished film worth the wait? In my opinion, yes!

 First of all, credit must be given to director Doug Sakmann, who is obviously a huge fan of the Evil Dead series, right down to its idiosyncratic minutiae. While any porn parody can ape the general storyline of whatever media it is based upon, how many would go so far as to include camera set ups and shots that mimic the original source material? Raimi’s bizarre insert shots and close-ups, not to mention the fan favorite elements of the Evil Dead films such as the insane continuity errors (in this film represented by wardrobe changes highly reminiscent of elements in the original films such as the “Fake Shemps” (actors playing Deadites that bore no resemblance to the actor’s playing the pre-possessed victims )in Raimi’s first film, as well as the ever changing level of grime that coats Bruce Campbell’s Ash in Evil Dead II, are well represented here.

The actors are vastly entertaining as well. Tommy Pistol’s Ash is a wonder to behold, with all of the goofball charm, hammy over the top line delivery, and amazing physicality that made Bruce Campbell’s Ash a horror icon. Joanna Angel (whose Burning Angel Entertainment released the film) seems to be having the time of her life as Linda, especially after she undergoes her Deadite transformation, as does Kleio as Shelly. The main cast is rounded out by Danny Wylde as Scotty, who manages to be less of an annoying ass than the original Scotty while at the same time mimicking his mannerisms. Additionally Veruca James and Dana Dearmond show up as Ash’s undead ex-girlfriends and in a great bit of horror film fan service, the one and only Lloyd Kaufman provides the voice of Professor Knowby on the tape recordings that start the whole demonic mess (and mentioning Kaufman, how has someone never made a Toxic Avenger porn? Troma alum Sakmann, would be perfect for the job!).

But faithfulness to the source material is only one half of why you would watch a film like Evil Head. On the sex side we have a myriad of familiar situations, a threesome involving Ash, Scotty and Linda (which features some genuinely hilarious dialog that I assume was ad-libbed), a scene between Deadite Shelly and Scotty, a girl on girl scene between Deadite Linda and Shelly, a scene involving Deadite Linda and Ash, and a foursome involving Ash, Deadite Linda, and two Deadite ex-girlfriends.

Burning Angel prides itself on featuring gorgeous tattooed women in their films, and this is no exception, even when the ladies are buried under tons of demonic make-up and gore.  And while we are on the subject of the more unconventional aspects of this film, I can state that yes, Shelly does indeed have sex with the possessed trees of the forest! Also, in a nod to Evil Dead II, Ash loses his hand to a self-inflicted chainsaw wound, and proceeds to utilize the stump in every scene that follows to great comedic effect!

An aspect of this film that I feel should be mentioned is the Mickey Rooney style “Hey gang, let’s make a movie!”  vibe that is pervasive throughout the production. The cast seem like they are great friends, getting together to pay tribute to Raimi’s masterpiece, while having a hell of a lot of fun along the way. In an essence this ties the film even closer to its source material, as Evil Dead was created in much the same manner.

While this type of film will not appeal to everyone, adult fans of Evil Dead should definitely consider adding this film to their collection. It’s filled with all the gore and laughs fans of the series would expect, while adding heaps of sex! Now, here’s hoping Sakmann and crew make Evil Head II as well as a version of Army of Darkness (Medevil Head)!

(Screener provided for this review)

Obscure Pleasures Private Peep Show single review

By Daniel Th1rte3n (Formally Indrid 13)

One of the aspects of writing for The Cathode Ray that I enjoy is being able to discover and explore new musical endeavors that may not be familiar to our readers, and in turn allow said readers to enjoy these artists for themselves. Such a group of artists is Birmingham England’s Obscure Pleasures, whom indulge the listener in dark panoramas of electronic sensuality.

Obscure Pleasures are on the verge of releasing their new single Private Peep Show, and it is a fascinating microcosm of libertine sexuality set to an irresistible beat evocative of the decadent 1980’s (as well as the 1780s).

The track begins with a short interlude of ambient sound, that evokes a sense of entering a new world, a world a bit darker than that which we may be accustomed. As the song proper starts, it takes on a tone that brings to mind not only Bauhaus, but also the soundtrack work of John Carpenter, while still remaining fiercely unique.

The vocals, both warm and raw, offer a dichotomy (especially in contrast to the electronic soundscape) that perfectly suits the songs overall theme: that of pleasure and pain being inexorably linked. The Marquis de Sade once remarked; “It is always by way of pain one arrives at pleasure”, and this track could stand as testament to that aesthetic. The lyrics make beautiful poetry out of a subject that to some may not be suitable to their palette, and yet in turn the listener is compelled to listen regardless of where you derive your source of pleasure from.

As the piece progresses, it once again reinforces its dual nature, as the electronic gives way to strings (which in turn elicit a sense of 1780’s libertine leanings, mixed firmly with 1980’s glamour and debauchery).

As the track comes to end we are offered a somber piano litany as the lyric “All I want is you to suffer, all you need from me is pain” echoes with both malice and tenderness. And therein we find the challenge to ourselves. Where do these lines blur within us, and how do we chose to express it?

To learn more of Obscure Pleasures, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/obscurepleasures

Private Peep Show will be available for digital download on 1/30/2012

If you live in the London or Manchester area, catch Obscure Pleasures on tour with William Control on February 6th and 7th!

Review: Novus Ordo Seclorum

By indrid13


William Francis has never been afraid to expose his listeners to new perspectives on universal subjects such as love (and its close relationship with pain), theological hypocrisy, and art’s role as a belief system (not unlike the 19th century English movement of Aestheticism, which counted Oscar Wilde amongst its members). On “Novus Ordo Seclorum”, the latest William Control release, Francis has taken these themes to exciting new places, once again holding a mirror to a vain and narcissistic society to reveal the decay that festers just below the surface.

The album begins with “New World Order”, a rough translation of the Latin phrase that comprises the EP’s title. This track is a call to arms for the listener to change their perspective on the world. Society isn’t working the way as intended; people are led astray (and in turn made to suffer) by leaders whose only beliefs are in currency and antiquated ideals. In this track, it is mentioned a poet should be called upon to reshape society, which brings to mind the philosophies of Aestheticism mentioned above. The tempo is kept fast for most of the piece, and William’s voice is rich and full against the keyboards, once again providing an excellent series of contrasts that I feel is the hallmark of his sound. The almost chanting backing vocals offer the perfect complement to the subject matter, as they underscore William’s words of a new faith based on creativity.

Next is “Disconnecting”. This piece is almost Shakespearean in its themes of a love betrayed. References to ancient Rome are given, perhaps as a nod to Pablius Virgil, the Roman poet who’s fourth Eclogue contains the phrase “Novus Ordo Seclorum”. Although keyboards are featured prominently, this particular song is less electronica influenced then the others appearing on the album. William presents the lyrics in a crooning fashion that truly conveys the heartbreak felt by the song’s subject.

“Love Is Worth Dying For” explores the relationship between pain and love, a continuing theme in William’s work (such as “Strangers” from Hate Culture). While the subject matter is dark, and may not be every listener’s cup of tea, the points William makes are valid (whether or not Francis means them metaphorically or not is open to interpretation), and like all good art, it challenges the audience.

“1963” (note this track is only available on the physical CD of “Novus Ordo Seclorum “) is a New Order cover that is right at home on this release as it contrasts a love gone horribly wrong juxtaposed with ultra-listenable (some may even say happy sounding)hooks. William always provides excellent versions of others material (for example his gorgeous rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” from Noir), and this is no exception.

“Perfect Servant” deals with the darker side of pleasure, not unlike “Love is Worth Dying For”, but on this piece the style is reminiscent of 80’s era synthpop (a style that may be unfamiliar to some of today’s listeners). While bondage may not be understood by all, the love and pain antecedents are brought to the fore here, which links it thematically with many past pieces from the William Control catalog (such as My Lady Dominate from the noir album). As one who immensely enjoys 80’s electronica, I found this track a welcome and refreshing take on a classic style.

Finally comes “The Optimist Within Me”. This track seems to represent William’s farewell to the ways of old. His hatred of the decayed society manifests itself in his witnessing its demise, uncaring and unremorseful. And while unsure of what the new ways will bring, anything has to be better than what came before. William makes a bold choice to end the album with a dark and melancholy track, as most would have left the listener with an upbeat representation of what is to come. It is with this unexpected, unflinching honesty that William makes his mark. There is always hope, always joy and love, but are we willing to explore the road less travelled to arrive at a better place?

William Control’s “Novus Ordo Seclorum’ can be purchased here: http://williamcontrol.bigcartel.com/, and it is highly recommended that you do!

A New Order of the Ages: A conversation with William Francis

By indrid13

When I spoke to William Francis earlier this year, his band Aiden had just released their album “Disguises” (http://www.amazon.com/Disguises-Aiden/dp/B004LE11AE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320327045&sr=8-1). Since that time, William and Aiden have released a follow up CD entitled “Some Kind of Hate” (http://www.amazon.com/Some-Kind-Hate-Aiden/dp/B005J3VB9C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320327301&sr=8-3), as well as announcing a new collection of writing entitled “Prose and Poems”, a follow up to 2009’s “Flowers and Filth” collection, and a new EP from William Control (Francis’ dark electronic solo work) entitled “Novus Ordo Seclorum”. Now, William has once again taken time out from his hectic schedule to chat with me about his art.

November 29th sees the simultaneous release of your new book, "Prose and Poems", as well as your new EP "Novus Ordo Seclorum" (You can pre-order both right here: http://williamcontrol.bigcartel.com/). I would like to speak about each work individually. Let's start with "Prose and Poems". What is your process like for composing poetry, and does it differ from the process you employ when writing lyrics?

William: Yes the process is completely different. With song writing I am usually trying to fit the narrative inside of a melody and have to change the words around for it to fit. Poetry is a little more strange. Although I write it with music in my head, I don't necessarily have to fit the pieces together like a puzzle. It's a lot more free, if that makes any sense at all.


Will "Prose and Poems" primarily feature newer writings, or does it encompass various periods of your writing?

William: Yes, it's some of the stuff I have written since “Flowers and Filth” came out. There is never a time when I stop writing. I have an unhealthy fear of becoming a leper or losing my fingers in a lawn mowing accident or some calamity where I lose my ability to get this stuff out of my head.

Do you prefer one form of writing above another?

William: Are they really all that different? No I don't think I do. One appeals to my inner demons and the other appeals to my outer. I have so many different versions of myself inside my skull its frightening. Sometimes they get drunk and fight one another and I feel a panic attack coming on. Here comes the panic. So I write to quell the voices, I write to soothe the nerves. I write because without it, I'm inside of a padded room drugged out on chlorpromazine and lithium, wondering what year it is.

Moving on Novus Ordo Seclorum, how did you decide upon this quote from Virgil's fourth Eclogue, and how does it relate to both the contents of the CD as well as your current view of the music industry?

William: Translated it means "A New Order of the Ages", which is exactly what we are seeing happen throughout the world. With the Arab springs in the middle east, the protests here in America, the war on women, and a cascade of other grievances we all have within our hearts. There's one song on the new EP in particular that relates to these atrocities and how, we, as a species need a new world order, how we all need a new kind of faith and something to believe in.

Would you be willing to describe some of the new songs found on the CD?

William: I'd rather it be more of a surprise and left to the imagination. I will say that there is Sex, Violence, Love and a yearning for change that we all desire.

Do the book and the CD work together to present a complete piece spread over two distinct mediums, or are they separate in their overall theme?

William: They are as separate as one could make them. Like I said, they are a collection of writings over the past year and a half or so that encompasses a lot of different things I have felt in that time. It would be quite a difficult task keeping something like this a cohesive endeavor.

One of the elements that I find fascinating about your art is your delicate and skillful balance of diametrically opposed elements. Modern lyric writing and Victorian aesthetics, true love and the profane, electronic instrumentation and the richness of your voice...all play off from one another to create a dynamic whole. As I am fascinated in an artist’s process, would you describe how you strike such balances in your art and how much importance do these dynamics play when you are creating?

William: Well first I must thank you for such gracious remarks. As far as balance goes? I am not formally trained in anything, music or otherwise. I have no knowledge of how to write or piece music together the right way. I grew up learning to play guitar to Misfits, Violent Femmes and Nirvana records. There really isn't that much thought that goes into it really. I have a recording studio that allows me the luxury of experimentation and delivery. I have a few synthesizers a drum machine and a plethora of guitars and amps. I write until I think it sounds good. It's really quite un interesting. My apologies.

On the subject of opposing elements, I adore when you mix acoustic elements into the electronic soundscapes of the William Control releases. Your rendition of "Can't Help Falling in Love" is stunning, and "Soliloquy" is haunting. Have you ever entertained the notion of releasing an acoustic album?

William: I have entertained that idea quite heavily yes. I will most likely do that sometime here in the near future.

Moving on to unexpected audio releases, last year you released a series of readings of work by Edgar Allan Poe. Are there any plans to continue your readings, and if so what titles or authors would you like to interpret next?

William: Yes, yes, yes! I loved doing that. I had such a great time. It is really quite difficult though and takes a lot more time than you would imagine. I'm sure that I'll get back into it. I have spent the last few months building a new recording studio and have been so busy recording the Aiden and WC records that there hasn't been a lot of time for the readings. I would like to do some works by other authors. You'll just have to wait and see.

Do you have a final message for our readers?

William: Get ready for a new adventure.

Unfamiliar Territory: A conversation with Vagora

By indrid13

How would you describe the sound of VAGORA to someone who hasn't heard your music before?

Tracy: Well, I think we have elements of several different things going on. There's definitely a strong late 90's melodic punk thing, coupled with some, dare I say it, "pop" sensibilities. Some old school rock n' roll, some emoish tendencies…hardcore, post hardcore, metal and even old OI punk stuff...shoe gaze too. You may not hear all of those elements in every single song all at once, but you will hear them in Vagora's music. Independently or coupled together, they are there. As far as bands that we take inspiration from? The Smashing Pumpkins, Ignite, My Chemical Romance, The Dreaming, H.I.M., Placebo, NIN, Green Day, AFI, Therefore I Am, Quicksand, Handsome, Teenage Bottlerocket...god there are so many.

Pete: VAGORA has many different musical elements. The three major are Punk, Rock, and Experimental. We don't wish to be classified to a single style or genre. Basically we sound like VAGORA, and I'm so proud that I'm in a band that has a sound so difficult for me to describe.

How did the band form, and how did you arrive at your current line-up?

Tracy: I think Pete can answer this one

Pete: The band was originally my girlfriend at the time, Lilith on bass, myself on guitar and vocals, and Jonny Whitehurse on drums. Basically we wanted to make music that we liked because we weren't really hearing anything interesting on the radio. We were really in to punk, especially The Misfits. I think in the early days we wanted to be a horror band, but the music never really worked…it was all over the place style wise. We realized really quickly that we wouldn't fit in one genre.

Bandmates came and went, but Jonny (who has since moved to bass) and I have been there throughout. We met our guitarist Erich Danger on Craigslist. Our drummer, Marcus Hyde, we met through his other band, who we played a lot of shows with. As for Tracy, he dug what we were doing and wanted to be a part of it.

Can you tell us about the writing and recording process for your full length album Agoraphobic?

Tracy: Honestly, the writing process for the songs that eventually made up Agoraphobic was one of the easiest times I have ever had in writing material. Pete had some songs already sketched, and the rest of the band added their colors to them, same with me. Pete and I also wrote a few of the songs together and then the five of us worked them out from there. There was definitely a strong collaborative vibe going on and every week at rehearsal it seemed we were all coming up with new ideas for the songs that already existed, or completely new songs. The recording process, I feel, was a little rushed but that is because we are doing Vagora entirely on our own dime. Inevitably, you are going to hear things that you wish you would've done over again, or maybe the mix doesn't sit well with you now as it did six months ago, but that's just how it goes. It's out there now and people seem to like it regardless of what our perfectionist ears may hear. We've noted what we did, and did not; want to do different for the upcoming release entitled "Nurture".

Pete: Well Agoraphobic was all over the place. You have whole band collaborations, solo song writing, Tracy and I co-wrote for the first time. [Agoraphobic] is a great representation of VAGORA musically. It has a little bit of everything. Recording was a great experience for me as it was my first time in a real studio.

How can fans get their hands on the album?

Tracy: Again, we do all of this on our own, so right now, you can get it via digital download from our Reverbnation page, or from us at shows. We hope to have it available on all of the digital sites soon as well as being able to order the physical version from us at various outlets.

Pete: We will be getting a new shipment of physical CDs shortly. We will set up a way to buy those through the mail with Paypal as soon they come in.


What can fans expect from one of your live shows?

Tracy: Energy, depth and passion…that and constantly running into one another… haha.

Pete: My quote is always "Organized Chaos". We're a tight band, who like to move around on stage. We try to give the crowd everything we have in us every time.


Tell us how fans can contribute to your tour and upcoming second full length album "Nurture".

Tracy: We have a page over at a site called feedthemuse.net which allows fans to donate whatever monetary amount they are comfortable with. It's a great tool for DIY bands, and so far people have been completely generous and we cannot thank them enough. We offer incentives too. If you donate just $5 to us, once "Nurture" is released, you will be able to download four songs for free. For a specific link, our page is feedthemuse.net/vagora

Pete: Well the cool thing about Nurture is that it’s an album that we wanted to make for our fans/friends as its all the early songs we've been playing live for years that people have really wanted to hear recorded properly. So by fans/friends contributing to our “feed the muse” project they actually are backing the band. We couldn't do it without their help. It’s a very intimate thing to know that we did this record with the fans playing such a huge role in it.

Are you guys into horror films, and if so, what are some of your favorites?

Tracy: Haha..this question will be with me until my dying day I suppose. My favorites always and forever will be Dracula, Dead Alive, Halloween 1 and 2, and Last House on the Left.

Pete: My wife and I have a DVD/ BluRay collection that would probably classify us as hoarders in most states. Most of it consists of Horror. I’m more into obscure stuff. I never really watched the mainstream horror stuff as a kid. I own every Troma release, but only saw the original Halloween a few years ago. I really enjoy strange B Movies. I'm obsessed with Ginger Snaps.

Any parting words for your fans?

Tracy: On a personal note, thank you for following what I'm doing nowadays and being so supportive of it. And thank you to everyone who likes what they hear so far. It is MUCH appreciated!

Pete: We will always give you something real, authentic, and direct from out heart.

There you have it! I strongly urge you all to check out Vagora on their Reverbnation page (http://www.reverbnation.com/vagora), Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/VAGORA), or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/VAGORA/91797693924?ref=ts&sk=info) today! Also be sure to become a part of Vagora history and visit feedthemuse.net/vagora and make a donation if you can!

That house

Daniel Th1rte3n aka our very own indrid13 new novella, I've read it and it kicks ass! if you dig Poe, Lovecraft, Barker or 70's horror comics then you'll want to check it out!

Dan says: "Cheaper than a cup of coffee, with the same amount of jitters...."

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For young Joanna, an invitation from the enigmatic fashion designer 5 to visit his opulent studio seems like a dream come true, but all is not as it seems in the secluded Victorian mansion 5 calls home. Like an unholy combination of a fever dream and a traditional gothic thriller comes The House of Thirteen Doors.

Enter The House of Thirteen Doors...

Daniel Th1rte3n aka our very own indrid13 new novella, I've read it and it kicks ass! if you dig Poe, Lovecraft, Barker or 70's horror comics then you'll want to check it out!

Dan says "The House of Thirteen Doors is now open! My first novella is available on Kindle!! If you have a spare .99 cents, please check it out, and if you like it, please give me a positive review!!"

Product Description:
For young Joanna, an invitation from the enigmatic fashion designer 5 to visit his opulent studio seems like a dream come true, but all is not as it seems in the secluded Victorian mansion 5 calls home. Like an unholy combination of a fever dream and a traditional gothic thriller comes The House of Thirteen Doors.

42nd Street Picasso: An interview with Nat Jones

Interview by indrid13

Nat Jones’s art is like the best Grindhouse movie you’ve ever seen, only amped up a thousand fold. Equal parts grit and refined detail, his art seems to jump from the printed page to terrify and titillate. Nat recently spoke to me about his incredible work, and how he creates such ghoulish delights!

Being unfamiliar with your artwork at the time (and having really enjoyed Liam sharp's run on the series) I was unsure of what to expect of your run on Spawn: The Dark Ages, but when I saw your work (complemented by the inks of Kevin Conrad) I was completely blown away. What was it like taking over such a high profile series, and what was your primary inspiration in your (re)designs of the series characters and world?

Nat: First I have to say thanks! Spawn: The Dark Ages was a huge milestone in my career, I was 23 years old and landing a Spawn gig was definitely huge for me. I was a fan of Liam's work coming into the series, he always delivers top notch work so I knew I had bring everything I had to the table. Spawn:tDA was my first mainstream work and was also where I met Steve Niles, Steve and I have done a huge amount of work together since as well as becoming great friends.

How did you come to work on Rob Zombie's The Nail? Was it challenging working with someone with as strong a visual eye as Rob, and were the world and characters fully fleshed out before you came on board?

Nat: I met Rob through Steve Niles one year at SDCC, from there The Nail was brought up and I couldn't pass up the chance to work with Rob Zombie. Working with Rob was great, he is definitely a horror fan and he brings a lot of excitement and passion to the table. The Characters for the book were pretty loose when I came in; visually they are almost all my designs, especially the bikers.

Your art on The Nail displayed a grittier element than the style used on Spawn, that really made your work take on a fascinatingly visceral quality that really fit the mood of the story perfectly. Did anything other than the story inspire this visual shift?

Nat: From the first time Steve, Rob and I started talking about the story I knew that The Nail had to have that dirty, gritty feeling like a low budget film from the 1970's shot on grainy stock. The Nail was also the first series that I handled all of the pencils and inks so I had freedom to play with my art in ways that I hadn't explored in earlier books, I think that is a lot of the change you see in my work on The Nail. I really try to change my art to fit the mood and style of the story I am working on, the "feel" of a story is something I think you have to pay attention to.

One of the main elements of your work that I enjoy is your ability to take established concepts such as Spawn or 30 Days of Night and truly rework them in a way that makes them fresh and unique. Do you find it difficult to take concepts that are already fan favorites and give them that dynamic stamp that makes them your own, and how much does the Omni-present specter of fan reaction weigh on your decisions?

Nat: I think my fans know to expect a different take when I am on a book, they know that I am going to have fun with it. You want your work to be successful and you want the fans to like what you are doing but in the end you have to draw characters the way you see them.

Your work on the late Frank Frazetta's character Death Dealer is stunning. How did the series come about? How involved was Frank in the stories inception, and did the poor reception of past Death Dealer adaptations factor into any creative decisions?

Nat: Death Dealer all started when my partner and longtime friend Jay Fotos contacted the Frazetta’s about getting a sketch from Frank, Jay and Ellie Frazetta began talking and things just fell into place. The story was originally developed by Jay and I with Frank doing approvals all along, we then brought in writer Joshua Ortega to do the final script. Earlier attempts at a Death dealer book definitely played a role in how we approached our story. Frank and Ellie were both unhappy with how the character had been handled before and wanted us to start completely fresh, they wanted an epic story, Frank wanted his "Lord of the Rings". In the end Frank was very happy with what we created, it is the only Death Dealer story approved by Frank Frazetta, which is something to be proud of.

Your current work '68 looks to be a horrific view of the Vietnam War. Can you fill us in a bit on the series?

Nat: The new '68 series is something I am really excited about! Mark Kidwell, Jay Fotos and I have been talking about returning to '68 for years following the original one-shot and we finally all decided it was time. '68 begins with a zombie outbreak in 1968 just as the Vietnam War is really heating up, these guys are already deep in hell and then you throw zombies in the mix, this is every horror fan's wet, bloody dream. There is so much you can do with the world of '68, it was such a pivotal and interesting time and has given us so much great material to play with. The scripts that Mark has been turning in are absolutely amazing, you really don't want to miss this book!

I know each work is probably a different experience from the last, but can you walk us through the steps you take to create a page and what materials do you prefer?

Nat: I do change my approach quite a bit from project to project so it is a difficult question to answer. Generally after I have a story or concept established I start sketching layouts traditionally using pencil and paper, from there I work in inks. After an ink piece is finished, which are sometimes still very loose, I decide if I am going to finish the art traditionally or scan it in and go digital. I still like getting my hands dirty with traditional painting, you are definitely going to be seeing a lot more painting from me in the future.

Having worked in a myriad of creative mediums (movies, comics, album art etc.) do you have a particular favorite, and if so, what makes that one stand above the rest?

Nat: No matter what medium you are working in it is always the other creative people you work with that make a project exciting. I have had great experiences in every medium, I have been extremely lucky to work with the amazing people that I have collaborated with throughout my career.

As an artist, what inspires you the most to create, and conversely who would you say is your greatest artistic influence?

Nat: Other artists inspire me, be they painters, musicians, filmmakers, writers, or comic book artists, I love art and I love the creative people behind it. My influences are all over the place, but masters like Frank Frazetta, Bernie Wrightson, Gene Colan and John Buscema had a huge impact on me early on.

What do your fans have to look forward to in the future from Nat Jones?

Nat: A lot more creator owned work!

Definitely grab the new '68 series from Image Comics, we have a website set up at www.68zombie.com so be sure to check in for updates.
Check out my website at www.natjones.com or catch me on Facebook and twitter @natjonesart for news on everything I have coming up!

Opening a Vain with Jacki Stone

VAINS OF JENNA 2010 (PHOTO BY KIRSTI ANNA URPA) 

http://kirstianna.carbonmade.com/ STYLIST: Jazzie Ourian

By indrid13

I recently had the pleasure to once again talk to the amazing Jacki Stone, drummer for Vains of Jenna about all of the incredible music the band plans to unleash in 2011. If you’ve never given Vains of Jenna a listen, there’s no better time than now as the band is beginning on an exciting new chapter in their already legendary career!

When we last talked, Jesse was new to the band, and things were still in a formative state. Now that you have had time to gel as a unit, how has the creative process been flowing?

JACKI: It’s been great man… Jesse is really kickin’ ass and the band is on fire. It’s been almost a year now since Jesse joined and we are rockin’ it.
Nicki and Jesse have been working on a lot of new stuff that I think will be awesome!

You recently put out a cover of Cee-Lo Green's "Fuck You" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXMAlKO14CU). What made you choose that particular song, and what challenges did you face in putting the Vains of Jenna style on the song?

JACKI: I think it’s a great song and it’s fun to play. We wanted to do something different and I guess this is just that. It wasn’t that hard to get the VAINS OF JENNA vibe in it, we pretty much found it and made our own thing of it in a matter of hours.

You are also filming a video for "Fuck You". What will the video be like?

JACKI: The video was shot a little over a month back by director Blake Bogdanovich. It’s being edited right now and should be out in the beginning of March. It’s a classic rock n’ roll video, but with some great weird footage as well… I think you all are going to enjoy it!

You're new CD "Reverse Tripped" is in stores soon. Can you tell us a bit about the songs on the album?

JACKI: This is a cover album. It’s got 14 songs on there, with classic rock n roll and of course the “FUCK YOU” song. It was a great and fun process making this one.

Producer Adam Hamilton was fantastic to work with… can’t wait to get it out in stores. This will happen on April 5th!

Not only will it be released on a CD (http://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Tripped-Vains-Jenna/dp/B004OCCL8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1299085079&sr=8-1) … it will also be available on vinyl (http://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Tripped-Vains-Jenna/dp/B004OCCLBG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1299085079&sr=8-2)!

Where did you record the new album, and what was the recording process like for the album?

JACKI: It was recorded at Palm Ranch Studios, Woodland Hills California. Like I said before, this is a cover album, but we worked with the songs a lot to give them as much justice as you can do when doing a cover.

Tell us a bit about your touring plans for 2011?

JACKI: We are planning on going out on a US tour in May –June. We are heading out by ourselves for May and then hooking up with a bigger band in June… you will soon see who. The plan is to tour as much as possible… go out again in July and August then maybe take the touring to Europe.

Is their anyplace you want to tour that you haven't had the opportunity to?

JACKI: We were in Argentina and Brazil a few months back witch was amazing… I would love to go to Japan for some shows… Australia and Mexico too.

What is the best way for the fans to get to see you in their town?

JACKI: They should request us on their local radio stations, get the word out about VOJ, in parties and clubs… that way we can get interest from venues to book us. To find dates for our shows you should go to our Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/VAINS-OF-JENNA/77210915994), Twitter (http://twitter.com/vainsofjenna), MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/vainsofjenna) etc.

Speaking of fans, I am always amazed at how accessible Vains of Jenna are to the fans when they come to a show (everything from signing merch, to just having a conversation). As a fan, I really appreciate that from a band. How important do you find such interactions?

JACKI: It is very important. Without our fans, we would be nothing… we wouldn’t be able to tour or record albums. So to meet fans and hang out is an important fact.

Any parting words?

JACKI: Be ready for VAINS OF JENNA on the road! The cover album is called “Reverse Tripped” (http://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Tripped-Vains-Jenna/dp/B004OCCL8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1299085079&sr=8-1) and will be in stores in April, pick up a copy!!!

And just so you guys know… we are also working on new material so a new original VAINS OF JENNA album will be recorded after many months of touring this year!

Th1rte3n Doors

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FEAR FOR YOU LIVES! HERE COMES THE VON FRANKENSTEINS

By indrid13

For the first interview of 2011 here at the Cathode Ray our subject is outspoken New York City musician Aerik Von, founding member of The Von Frankensteins, a hard rocking band that aims to bring the aesthetic of Grindhouse cinema and noir stylings into today’s music scene!

Catch our readers up on the history of the Von Frankensteins.

Aerik: Started in 2004 or so with my friend Ramrod to keep the new-old Misfits vibe alive…worked infrequently and then re-tooled as a fully functioning band in 2009. I had spent five years away from the music industry as I simply ceased to enjoy the way people dealt with each other. It just felt like the right time to try something new and the Von Frankensteins is a name I had for 15 years and it was the most fun I ever had doing this nonsense and figured that it was the right thing at the right time. Ryan gave me his blessing to use the name and we continue to play his songs in tribute to him. Convoluted, yes…the way it is? Yes.

What is your musical background?

Aerik: Long answer turned to a short answer - I've been singing and being in bands since I was 15. It started with an extremely primitive high school band called Snake Shift, evolved in Black Moon Rising (some of these songs are now being played by the Von Frankensteins) whom I put on vacation from to work with Rampage, The Von Frankensteins, Slaughterhaus and Agnosis and now I'm back to just recording with Rampage and The Von Frankensteins, with a Slaughterhaus EP in the works as well. I've left a LOT of side projects out of this list because really, the only time that matters is now, the new "Heroin[e]" single and the upcoming "Crime" EP.

What are the chief influences on the Von Frankenstein's sound and aesthetic?

Aerik: It's really a big mix up of grindhouse film, horror and film noir. I just write about things and look at art that I enjoy. The band originally was a pure horror rock band created after the Misfits 95' original line-up broke up as we figured the Misfits were done and we wanted to keep that Doyle/Graves era sound alive. Sadly, founding member with me Ryan Weiss died and the band was forced to evolve sonically as he was a singular talent. We really write about anything and everything…I'd say we have more influence from the city/noir stylings than anything else aesthetically…with a horror edge. I've always loved those old noir films and living in Manhattan and only being out at night…it has it's own natural influence on things. Any kind of cheap thrill is an inspiration…I love to present cheap thrills as elegantly as possible! As for sound? Jim and I both love old dirty blues and punk rock and early Black Sabbath material. We just kind of attack things, I bring in songs, he helps arrange them and it goes as it goes. I try NOT to be "influenced" too much by anything.

The Von Frankenstein's feature legendary Misfit's member Mr. Jim on drums. How did he come to be involved in the band?

Aerik: It actually was the result of a how drunken, 4-5am in the morning e-mails and Facebook conversations… I was such a huge fan of Jim's period of the Misfits and his work and eventually in a conversation with a guitarist I was thinking of working with I joked that maybe we should contact Jim. I hinted at Jim that maybe it could work out, he listened to some of the newer material we were into and it all just fell into place. We had one awful first rehearsal which lead to a decent show which lead to a much better show with the current line-up. The rest is history… It's a very natural working relationship and we all get along well…it's really a no stress band in that sense.

You play Misfits songs in your live set. How do you feel that your performance of the material differs from what Jerry Only is offering fans with his version of the same material?

Aerik: Jerry is playing the songs as they were written…we're fucking around with them a lot…if you notice we do a lot more with lead guitar breaks and unique drum arrangements. We don't play any songs that Jim was not a part of in his tenure… We add all sorts of licks, solos and drum arrangements that weren't featured in the originals. Jerry is the Misfits and we're not…so we don't really attempt to recapture the original vibe. When we do "Return of the Fly" we have a whole death-surf inspired intro that isn't ANYTHING like the original…why bother to offer Misfits material without changes if we aren't the Misfits. People expect Jerry to deliver what he delivers, nobody expects anything from us…it's a lot of fun to be in that position.

How important do you feel art is to the overall product of what a band presents to the public?

Aerik: It's one of the biggest parts of being a musical artist. I remember thinking the Misfits were the coolest band on earth when I was 14 because of the "Die Die My Darling" album cover. That is what sticks with you when you first find a band and it does shape the pictures you get in your head of the songs and the lyrics. I've always said that the lyrics are the film, the riffs are the soundtrack and the artwork is that promotional poster that makes you go "holy shit, I need to see this movie". It's the same with the art…it shapes the entire build up and payoff of the record. Without it, you really don't have anything… That, and it's simply just fun to try to figure out the story and correlation between the artwork and the song… We work with one artist right now and one artist only (Dan Wilder @ TH1RTE3N DOORS: THE ART OF DANIEL TH1RTE3N)…it's creating a regular synergy that is evolving with the band and people are coming to really enjoy the mutual work and have even come to expect it. A lot of bands don't deal with regular artists and the image tends to fracture…I'm all about defined and refined artistic arrangements.

Currently the Von Frankensteins' music is available digitally via iTunes ((http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-von-frankensteins/id403625355). Will this be the primary way that people can obtain your music, or are more "old school" releasing methods planned?

Aerik: Yes, we are in talks about releasing 7" singles in the "old-school" variety as well as CD's in extremely limited form in the future. I am always one of the few people to enjoy change but one of the first to adapt to it. I hate the mp3 generation but why be stupid and try to ignore it? Collectors vinyl though is always a worthy investment and I will be about that shit till the day I'm dead. The fans have already asked for it and it will have a download option included so if you get the vinyl you get the songs…

Since our site deals primarily in esoteric genre material, what would you say is the best Grindhouse film ever made and why?

Aerik: My personal favorite is "The Undertaker and his Pals" but the list goes on and on…to pick one definitive grindhouse film, especially in light of the diverse nature of the genre, is practically impossible. One could argue that "The Hills Have Eyes" is as grindhouse as a number of exploitation films like "Teenage Mother" from 67' or any variety of "men’s movies" from the 50's. I wouldn't say there is a greatest grindhouse film as it's a genre you tend to love and accept in its entirety or hate in its entirety.

Any final words of wisdom for our readers?

Aerik: Don't listen to words of wisdom from people who play in rock and roll bands. Trust me on this

Turkey and Dragon Mom: My Infra-Thanksgiving!

By indrid13

When the Professor asked me to write a piece about my memories of watching monster movies on Thanksgiving Day (and the day after), the first thing that sprang to mind was the Godzilla/King Kong marathons that WWOR would unleash upon our turkey addled prepubescent minds every year. And while those marathons provided hours and hours of city stompin’ joy year after year, I kept flashing back to a different memory.

By the late 80’s, the WWOR marathons slowly faded away, but I still craved some hot monster on monster action. I remember flipping through the TV guide, searching desperately for my Kaiju savior to come and deliver me from my tryptophan induced malaise. And then I found it: Inframan! Cable TV was about to bash my skull with two full hours of Chinese Ultraman inspired goodness! I grabbed some leftovers, plopped down, and let the wave of pure genius that is Inframan caress my neurons.

What did I see you may ask? Well…silver suited “scientists” who are as adept at riding dirt bikes as doing science flip around and fight bizarre prehistoric mutants lead by a woman who may be the mother of dragons (if her name is to be believed) and isn’t afraid to accessorize her bad ass evil costume with feminine touches like pink bows. Then as if the above wasn’t enough, the leader of the science team creates Inframan through a dodgy scientific procedure that includes projecting blueprints and laying random bits of stuff on the The Killer’s Danny Lee. Anyway, a ton more action ensues and the good guys save the day (honestly, you should just watch the film..it can’t be described!) I immediately went outside after the film and proceeded to mimic Inframan’s moves and battle imaginary monsters for the rest of the day. And that may have been the best Thanksgiving break ever!

TH1RTE3N DOORS: THE ART OF DANIEL TH1RTE3N

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Rollin' the dice with Satine Phoenix: An Interview

By indrid13

Satine Phoenix: model, artist, role player? Read on to learn how all of these things come together in the life of our newest interview subject!

Can you fill us in a little about the webseries I Hit It With My Axe?

Satine: I Hit it With My Axe is a webseries about a group of girls (models, porn stars, strippers) who play Dungeons and Dragons. It’s more of a reality series than a scripted webseries. We play and our game is filmed. Much like a 3some, we coax girls who are kind of interested in D&D into playing with us as guest stars and eventually they realize they love it! (www.hititwithmyaxe.com)

How has the fan community embraced the series so far, and have you received any criticism (positive or negative) about the modified rules you play under (not listing skills, not using feats or alignments, etc.)?

Satine: At first the community thought we were a bunch of Hacks trying to cash in on the growing numbers of Geeks coming out of the closet. When we voiced that we actually knew what we were talking about they started to embrace our internet presence. Mostly people realize, Porn Stars or not, that they either like watching D&D or dislike watching D&D. What it comes down to is the Game.

As mentioned above, you are playing a modified mix of AD&D and 3rd edition in I Hit It With My Axe. Do you have a preferred edition that you have played outside of the series?

Satine: I LOVE D&D. I don't care if it’s AD&D or 4th Edition. I'm not so familiar with 4th Edition but I’ll play anything that I have time to play. It’s about the game, not the rules.

What is the longest D&D campaign you have played, and what did the campaign entail?

Satine: I Hit it With My Axe is the longest D&D campaign. In most of the games I’ve played in the past it was pretty certain that at the end of the game you'd gain a level, but I didn't get more than 5 sessions deep before we played with other characters/players and had to make new characters of our own. I didn't mind. It would have been nice to play ANYTHING over level 5. Who knows? One day. A girl can dream can't she?

Any chance the campaign from I Hit It With My Axe would ever be turned into a MMORPG?

Satine: I don't know what the future holds for IHWMA. We play because we enjoy it. The powers that be have the answer to your question!

Changing gears, I'd like to touch a bit on your artistic endeavors. As an artist myself, I am fascinated to hear about the creative process of fellow artists. Can you walk us through the steps you take in creating one of your illustrations like those collected in your book Burning Quill?

Satine: I started drawing as a way to voice what I felt inside. My characters generally aren't planned. I have a feeling and I touch the pencil to paper and voila: out comes a drawing. Now that I do commissions for people I have to plan what I draw. I have to say that I enjoy drawing for myself best. My dream is to one day have people buy what I create for myself, but saying that, I'll only be able to sell them in book form, like Burning Quill. I get very attached to my drawings. They're like my children. I'm learning to let go.

We share a common interest in fantasy films. What film in this genre would you say is your favorite, and do you have any esoteric gems you have seen that our readers may not be familiar with?

Satine: Fantasy Films. Well, I love the classics: NeverEnding Story, Dark Crystal, Krull, Labrynth, Howard the Duck, etc ... all of which I still watch at least once a month. I've watched probably everything offered on NetFlix Streaming that is Sci Fi or Fantasy based, good and horrible.

I've heard you mention that working in adult films is a job, and may not always be as exciting as people may think it is (I can relate to this as well, I work in the video game industry, and as much as I love my job, it's a lot of work and doesn't involve just "playing video games" all day...). What made you pursue a career in the adult industry, and what would you consider the best part of the job, and the most boring?

Satine: When I was a programmer I knew I only had a limited number of years to do the things that cute hot girls could do. I wanted to be a famous model; I wanted to be a stripper. I had a lot of sex in public so I thought it would be fun to do porn. Mostly I wanted to do it to see if I could do it. And I did. It was fun and exciting and I don't regret it one bit. Fun things about porn: Meeting fun, interesting & horny people. At the time all I could do was think about sex SEX SEX. Boring things about porn: 80% of porn people have sex the same exact way. That was boring for me. I mean, not boring really because I just wanted to have sex with everyone, but there comes a time where you want more of a connection and booty call or porn scene just doesn't fulfill the way it used to. That's when I knew I needed to get out. A year later I met a man who could satisfy me in ways all of the porn guys put together couldn't. He didn't want me to do porn anymore, he loves my art and is supportive of my creativity and next year we're getting married. Now I'm just an artist again.

Lately the worlds of geek culture and porn are intersecting more and more. What about the climate of today's pop culture do you feel has inspired this and what do you feel the future holds for this synergistic relationship?

Satine: Hmm... I didn't realize that there was a convergence. I guess it was inevitable. When it comes to time spent thinking about sex, Geeks are the ones who spend the most of that thought time in front of their computers downloading porn unlike their non-geek male counterparts who spend most of that time out hunting for girls to fornicate with. Sorry about the generalization, but in a who watches the most internet porn: this is true. (I'm not saying geeks spend all of their time watching porn, because THAT is not true) There are exceptions.

I veered away from my geek roots because my stripper and porn friends made it clear that they thought it was stupid and they would rather me go with them to the club. I just wanted to fit in, so I went. Now I just don't care if I’m cool or not. I want to play games: video & table top, watch movies & pretty much do anything that doesn't include going to clubs and doing drugs because looking back on things, that was a waste of time. Maybe society in general is tired of hiding their inner geek. Maybe people are relating more and more with the fact that they just want to be happy and don't give two sh*ts about being cool because in reality... It doesn't matter. Either you identify with people or you don't.

If you could turn any Sci-Fi, fantasy, or comic book property into an adult film, which would you choose and why?

Satine: I personally wouldn't turn any sci-fi/fantasy into an adult film, but just to indulge you, I’m [going to say]... "The Day the Earth Stood Still". I mean, come on. It’s the end of the world. You could be swallowed by the earth at any moment. More people should have been having sex.

Can you tell us a little bit about your website Sex Food and Comic Books?

Satine: Sexfoodandcomicbooks.com is a blog hub about my 3 favorite things: Sex, Food and all things video games, movies & comics. I don't make any money off of my site so it’s not updated every single day but I have found a few people who like talking about these things too and they volunteer their thoughts and blog about things. Mostly people want to blog about food. Since planning the wedding, getting a job and being generally busy with other taking over the world plans we've not been able to update or post hardly anything. But people can always find me there. It’s a really fun hobby.

Can you tell us what projects you have coming up, and where we can find them?

Satine: I'm putting together a Charity Event that has something to do with a certain RPG. I can't say much about it right now, but it’s going to be HUGE. You can find out news about it on sexfoodandcomicbooks.com

Any final words for our readers?

Satine: Famous last words, eh? Ok... Google Toltec Agreements. Live honestly. Drink a lot of water, ya Grok?!

They Can Never Die: An Interview with Vains of Jenna

By indrid13

When we last spoke to Vains of Jenna, they were getting set to release their second CD, The Art of Telling Lies. Since that time, much has changed with the band. Jacki Stone, Vains of Jenna’s dynamic drummer fills us in…

Since we last spoke a lot has happened with Vains of Jenna. Can you bring us up to speed?

JACKI: Wow, yeah a lot of things have happened. As you all may know, we have a new singer. His name is Jesse Forte and replaced our former singer/ rhythm guitarist Lizzy DeVine.

Everything happened very fast and all of a sudden we were in Europe touring with the new line up. This includes another member too, Anton Sevholt. He’s official now in VAINS as the new rhythm guitarist.

We toured all over Europe between April and July this year, recorded the new song “We Can Never Die” and shot a music video for “Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead 2010 mix”.

Now we are heading back to the states and are ready to hit the road, record again etc. etc.

How was Jesse selected to join the band, were there open auditions, or was he someone you had jammed with previously?

JACKI: He was the first one on our minds when we started looking for a new singer. Over a few days we got MANY emails with guys who wanted to join the band but Jesse was the only one we jammed with and it felt great from the beginning.
We had never played together before but we played at the same club once in L.A when he was in his old band.

How have the fans reacted to Jesse?

JACKI: They have been great! In Europe they welcomed him and Anton with open arms wherever we went. The five of us has yet to play together in the states so we will see how that goes now… I’m very excited.

Can you tell us a bit about the concept behind your new music video, "Everybody Loves You When You're Dead"?

JACKI: You know… I can’t really explain… it’s a video were you gotta think and form your own opinion of what is going on. But it has something to do with death, hehe.

Where can fans go to get your new EP release?

JACKI: You can get it from iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/vains-of-jenna/id198836161) and order it online from us at our website (http://www.vainsofjenna.com) , myspace (http://www.myspace.com/vainsofjenna) and facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vains-Of-Jenna/17289385249).

You are on tour right now, where will you be heading?

JACKI: First we played at the Starline in Fresno on Oct. 1st and the day after we played at The Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood.
After that we will be playing around in California and going up and down the westcoast… Vegas, Salt Lake City, San Diego and Texas etc.
In late October we’re gonna fly to Argentina and Brazil and play our first ever shows over there…

That will be very cool.
As always we will do everything to tour as much as we can!

Can you give us any info on your upcoming covers album, and your new album of original material?

JACKI: The cover album will be recorded pretty soon. Maybe even in October. Songs from Elton John, Pink Floyd etc. will be on there. Stuff that we grew up with, you know?
Then we will record a NEW original album sometime next year. I can’t wait to have more of the new VAINS OF JENNA material recorded and out there!!!

Any parting words for our readers?

JACKI: See you all on the road soon!!!

All photos by JP White

Nic Cage vs. B.L.O.W.

Las Vegas Bloodbath (1989)

Director: David Schwartz

Writer: David Schwartz

Starring: Ari Levin, Tina Prunty, The ladies of B.L.O.W. -- Beautiful Ladies (of) Oil Wrestling,

"What's his problem?"
"I don't know, maybe he doesn't like DAYTIME WHORES!"

Wicker Man? It's a deal!

Sometimes loving the types of movies that I do comes with a price. I really love horror films. All of them, the good, the bad and the downright weird. But it's hard to stop. I'm always looking for the next horror film high. The great thing about DVD is that so many horror films are being released. So many horror films to discover. But amongst these horror gems there are also something else. The truly weird and awful. Films that are so oddly done that you wonder about the filmmaker's intentions and what drugs were used behind the scenes.

Daytime Whore? Pops Racer? 

Sam (Ari Levin) is some sort of "business man." When we first meet him, he's high-fiving himself over some great business deal and carrying a badass brick cell phone. To celebrate he decides to buy his wife a new car she's wanted and drive it home to surprise her. But sadly Sam's the one in for a surprise. As he's driving home his wife (Who wears the worst wig ever.) and her lover (Who has a porn-tache and gets way too undressed.) are doing the horizontal mambo. Lucky for Sam his wife's lover is a deputy, so he can shoot the two (Poorly dubbed sound effects and no flash from the gun hilarity ensue.) as they slumber in bed with the deputy's gun. Sam then does what any man that just killed his cheating would...pick up a hooker. And not any old hooker, no my friend, a daytime whore! It all ends with the whore dying by some of the most cheesy gore effects ever. Touting his wife's severed head about town, Sam goes for a drink, but ends up just shooting the bartender and taking off. Time for Sam to play peeping tom. He spies on the "lovely" ladies of B.L.O.W. They go about their day eating disgusting looking pizza, watching one of their matches on T.V. and razzing their pregnant friend. I think this part of the film took place over several days. It sure felt that way. Finally Sam stops peeping from the bushes and goes on a sweaty rampage. First tying up the B.L.O.W. girls and then killing them one by one. A drill gets used for something other then house work. One of the girls tries to escape, a Jehova's Witness loses their head and a cop finds a really messy bathroom. It all ends with a freeze frame and a theme song.

Goodbye ozone.

Sam has to be one of the most haphazard psychopaths I've ever seen. He doesn't really have a plan. He just sort of meanders around Vegas picking off a couple of people till he happens upon those B.L.O.W. ladies. Then for a good twenty minutes he disappears as we spend time with the girls and Sam hides in bushes outside. I'd really like to know the how's and whys of the making of Las Vegas Bloodbath. But I don't think my mind could bear it. Filled with fake gore and faker acting. It's watchable in that WTF sort of way. It's just so damn bad and weird. I just had to show it to someone else...

Dan (indrid13)

I'm convinced that by delaying the summer edition of our annual F' you in the A' marathon by a few weeks, the Prof. became more angry than he let on. Stewing in his lab, he devised a plan to lay waste to me mentally and physically. The method of his revenge? Las Vegas Blood Bath.
What started with promises of Nic Cage look-a-likes and daytime whores ended in a soul shattering spiral of oil wrestling, dodgy effects, paper walls, and unfortunate nudity.

Now that's a party

So, what happens in this "movie" you may ask? Well the love child of Randy from Valley Girl and Patrick Bateman goes Nevada Psycho after witnessing his wife, whose hair dresser seems to be the world's biggest Jim Gillette fan, having what passes for sex in 80's home movies. So, our pal the twisted psycho cruises the streets of Vegas (which are flat and lifeless during the day, devoid of their neon splendor), kills a daytime whore (apparently saving her from the rough trade she surely would have endured at the hand of Pops Racer), shots a bartender, and spies on some "ladies" (more about them in a bit). This comprises about thirty minutes. Not too bad (endurance wise). What comes next is much, much worse.

The Bees!

The ladies in question in the previous paragraph are none other than the members of B.L.O.W., the Beautiful Lady Oil Wrestling or as I call them Bitches Lounging On Wednesday. That's all they do. Lay about, watch TV, order pizza, try on ugly swim wear, all of which plays out in real-time as Dick Cage looks on. After an eternity of ad-libing and wrestling stock footage our "hero" makes his presence known, takes his shirt off (and puts it on, and takes it off, and puts it on), murders some of the Boring Lasses Obviously Wasted , including one who is outrageously pregnant (seriously, she looks like she's in her eleventh month) and felt the need to show us her tits (see the photo that accompanies this piece for my reaction to that little treat. Any way, dolls splat against paper walls ("You can film at my house, but don't fuck up my wallpaper!"), things happen, and then it ends (but the pain lingers on and on).

Thanks Dan. To know that now someone else is forever scared by the Nicolas Cage looking Ari Levin and Las Vegas Bloodbath helps me sleep a little better at night.