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21 Savage’s third solo album, American Dream, begins with his mother, Heather Joseph, describing her family’s emigration from Britain to America during his childhood. “Every path that I walked was for my son,” she tells us. (Big Rube of Dungeon Family fame penned her introduction.) It’s a concept many others have used before, most famously by Jay-Z and his mother Gloria Carter on “December 4th” from 2003’s The Black Album.

But longtime fans worried about the Atlanta rapper veering into maudlin self-aggrandizement shouldn’t worry. “Memories in my head,...

The intriguing backstory of the rapper 21 Savage is being turned into a captivating a biopic called American Dream: The 21 Savage Story, with both Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin from Stranger Things portraying versions of himself at different points in time. As the title suggests, the film follows 21 Savage's journey as he chases the American Dream. This leads him to the music industry, which the young rapper sees as salvation from his troubled past. The teaser trailer highlights different moments of his life, including his time recording with producer Metro Boomin, who is portrayed by Jabari Banks (Bel-Air) in the film.

2011 brought a lot of great horror films. From Stake Land to A Lonely Place to Die, there were a lot of films to watch and enjoy. 2011 also served up a lot of misery as well. Here at 28Dla, this reviewer has learned to dodge a few bullets in the movie world. Admittedly, this reviewer skipped Fred Andrews' Creature in theatres and the latest forced production of the Hellraiser series, titled Hellraiser: Revelations was also missed thanks to some early reviews. However a few films slipped under the radar or were shipped to the 28Dla HQ with little warning or previous info'. These are some of those films.

Some of the elements that made a terrible film this year were the inability to create tension or to create interesting characters. Without tension or thrills what is a horror film? As well, not providing any backstory for a character is a...

*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by Mti Home Video.

Director/writer: Jordan Blum.

Writers: DJ Perry, Lynn Drzick, Nancy Gideon and Jordan Blum.

The creature feature was a genre that found some heights in the '60s. Now, in the 21st Century, this genre seems to often be a rehash of material from the past. Also, unbelievably, there have been dozens of features created which have centered on the Bigfoot aka Sasquatch. From the Legend of Bigfoot (1977) to Sasquatch (2009), there have been Sasquatch-ploitation films which try to entertain, but sometimes fail. The latest addition to the genre is Mti Home Video's Savage, starring Martin Kove (The Karate Kid) and Tony Becker ("Tour of Duty"). It is like an '80s reunion! However, there is little originality here and no reasonable argument to explain the supposed origin of Bigfoot. Instead, Savage is another entry for Worst...

Mti Home Video recently send us word about their upcoming releases "Savage" and "The Echo Game". "Savage" is set to hit DVD on September 20th, while "The Echo Game" hits shelves a week later on the 27th. Press Release: Mti Home Video, the premier studio for independent filmmakers, has set Jordan Blum's creature feature, Savage, for a September 20th release, with Brian Feeney's supernatural...

Sasquatchploitation fans can rejoice, as Savage, from director Jordan Blum, gets a DVD release date! Production company Fearmaker Studios has announced that September 20th is your date to fear the forest. This is also the date when hairy creatures terrorize firefighters and those unfortunate enough to live in Bigfoot Country. Savage stars Martin Kove, Tony Becker and Lisa Wilcox. Let this mysterious legend be revealed in just a few months and United Kingdom horror fans can expect shaggy madness July 11th on DVD. Available release details are below.

Tagline: "The Bigfoot legend lives!"

The synopsis for Savage is here:

"When a blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park it forces out all of the wildlife including a creature that was better left undiscovered" (Fearmakers).

Release Date: July 11th, 2011 (DVD, United Kingdom), September 20th, 2011 (DVD, North America).

Director: Jordan Blum.

Writers: Lynn Drzick, DJ Perry, Jordan Blum and Nancy Gideon.

Review by Michael Pickle, MoreHorror.com

If you like a good monster movie with genuine indie appeal then you're likely to enjoy the upcoming release of the lively Bigfoot film Savage from the burgeoning low budget genre production company Fearmakers.

A limited budget goes a long way when you have a clever and imaginative script, a spirited and eclectic cast and impressive directing from first time feature film director Jordan Blum. It's obvious on only a handful of scenes that this is an ultra low budget feature.

I quickly fell in love with the many interesting characters and their carefully woven stories that were just intricate enough to still leave room for the many subtle nuances as well as heart-racing and well filmed action sequences and gory kills. On many scenes I couldn't tell whether the gore and kills were used sparingly because of lack of budget or for dramatic effect and character development.

Mti Home Video has acquired five new horror-thrillers for release over the next year. Those acquired at the American Film Market 2010 include:

Closed For The Season

Director: Jay Woelfel (Ghost Lake)

Acquisition from Artist View Entertainment

Genre: Horror

Synopsis: Trapped in a forgotten amusement park, a young girl finds herself terrorized by the living memories of the park. She must break free from the park′s grasp before she becomes its next victim. Starring: Aimee Brooks (The Hillside Strangler, Critters 3), Damian Maffei (Ghost Lake), William Waters and Joe Unger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

The Undying

Director: Steven Peros (Footprints)

Acquisition from Circus Road Films

Genre: Supernatural Thriller

Synopsis: The Undying stars Deadwood’s Robin Weigert as a doctor who becomes obsessed with the ghost of a Civil War soldier dwelling in her new home, and contrives to have his spirit live again in the body of a violent...

Savage Movie Poster

The creature feature Savage has a new trailer, which shows the notorious bigfoot running from a raging forest fire. Director Jordon Blum (Climax) has already premiered this film in 2009 and while a release date has not been announced fans can watch this six foot+ nightmare make short work of a local fire crew. Enjoy the clip inside.

The synopsis for Savage here:

"A blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Now several firefighters have gone missing and others have been found mutilated.

When word about the fire spreads, Dale, a scientist dedicated to proving the existence of Bigfoot, hires Jack, a local Bigfoot hunter, to help him track the beast. While Dale hopes to provide proof of the beast's existence, Jack is looking for revenge.

It really shouldn't be this busy on a Friday, but hey, if we gotta work at least we're reporting on Bigfoot movies and not flipping burgers, right? Get ready for more sasquatchploitation in the latest trailer for Savage!

No release date yet for the fright flick directed by Jordan Blum, but there is now an official website for Savage.

Synopsis

"A blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Now several firefighters have gone missing and others have been found mutilated.

When word about the fire spreads, Dale, a scientist dedicated to proving the existence of Bigfoot, hires Jack, a local Bigfoot hunter, to help him track the beast. While Dale hopes to provide proof of the beast's existence, Jack is looking for revenge.

Owen,...

Someone has to compile a book focusing on all of the Bigfoot/Yeti pictures that have been made over the years. Rarely do we ever get a good one. Alas, we keep waiting for a "gem" to come along and endure more entries in the sub-genre. The latest film to come along is Savage , from director Jason Blum. Martin Kove co-stars and we've got a trailer to share. Scroll down for a full synopsis. A blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Now several firefighters have gone missing and others have been found mutilated. When word about the fire spreads, Dale, a scientist dedicated to proving the...

Bigfoot just won't stop killing. He is one angry hominid. The humongous hairy will be continuing his murderous rampage in two more Sasquatchploitation flicks on the way: Savage and Assault of the Sasquatch. We have an extended synopsis for one and DVD news for the other. Read this article now or else Bigfoot will stomp you next.

Let's start with the extended synopsis and new poster art for a Bigfoot romp we've previously told you about: Savage, starring original Karate Kid foe Martin Kove and Freddy's fourth and fifth foiler of his fiendish plans, Lisa Wilcox.

A blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat, including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Now several firefighters have gone missing and others have been found mutilated.

When word about the fire spreads, Dale, a...

It takes a special final girl to take on Freddy Krueger twice and live to tell about it. Alice Johnson was exactly that girl. Brought to life by actress Lisa Wilcox in the fourth and fifth installments of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, Alice was the only final girl in the series to survive the killer clutches of Robert Englund.

Her character was passed the torch by Dream Warriors' final girl, Kristen Parker (Tuesday Knight, who took over the role from Patricia Arquette), when she finally fell victim to Freddy. Part Four became the journey of Alice to find her inner strength as well as take on the strengths of her fallen friends in order to overcome Freddy and help make Elm Street a safe place to dream once again.

In honor of her place in final girl history, Dread Central recently caught up with Wilcox to speak to her about Alice,...

Fango heard from the gang at the Fearmakers company regarding their new Sasquatch flick Savage, which recently premiered at Horrorfind Weekend, who sent along some details and exclusive stills. Directed by Jordan Blum, making his feature debut after several well-received shorts, the movie stars Lisa Wilcox (second photo below) from Nightmare On Elm Street 4 and 5, indie horror regular Martin Kove (third photo), Tony Becker (fourth photo), Shane Callahan (fifth photo) and Anna Enger, with Jack Harrison as the titular beast.

Scripted by Blum, Nancy Gideon and In The Woods’ Lynn Drzick, Savage is set in Bear Mountain National Park, where firefighters battling a forest blaze have been killed by a mysterious attacker. Scientist Dale Davis (Callahan) believes a Bigfoot is responsible, and employs local monster hunter Jack Lund (Kove) to help him find the creature. Also caught up in its rampage are park ranger Owen Fremont (Becker), his pregnant wife...

A few days ago we brought you news and the one-sheet for Savage, a new killer Bigfoot flick starring Lisa Wilcox of Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5 and the venerable Martin Kove. Turns out there's already a trailer lurking out there for this latest bit of Sasquatchploitation.

Have a look at it below and be sure to stick around to the end. Bigfoot is known for his feet but how many of you knew he packed such a punch?

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Want to see the first one sheet for the upcoming "Sasquatch on the loose" creature feature Savage? Of course you do! Come on in; we have it!

A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered.

The film stars Lisa Wilcox (Nightmare on Elm Streets 4 & 5), Martin Kove (Last House on the Left) and Tony Becker. We'll bring you more as we have it, but dig on the one sheet below for the time being.

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As a boy young actor/Filmmaker to-be DJ Perry (Dean Teaster's "Ghost Town", "An Ordinary Killer") often enjoyed family trips to a hunting cabin in Harrison, Michigan with cousins and a favorite Uncle Jerry Jones. Mr. Jones was a favorite because he was a master storyteller. His humorous stories were a wonderful blend of fact and fiction. It was around this deer camp that fantastic stories such as the sightings of .Cloie the Ghost. and .Sasquashis. were often told. It is also good to note that many of these reported sightings might have happened while taking out .empties. in the wee hours. While still in high school, DJ Perry further entertained his friends with the .Sasquashis and the Jones. comics and later .The Hunt for Bigfoot. comedy shorts that would be among his first...

Iconic horror villain Freddy Krueger had himself quite a few "final girls" over the last 25 years. One of our personal favorites had always been Alice (played by Lisa Wilcox in Parts 4 and 5). In fact, Alice is the one of the very few to survive the deadly grasp of Elm Street's most nefarious inhabitant. So, where's Alice been since she took on Freddy?

The actress had taken a reprieve from the acting business for some time, but Wilcox is definitely back on the scene and keeping herself quite busy these days. She recently worked on director Robert Hall's web series "Fear Clinic" as well as in two feature films: Savage and Imago.

While chatting with Wilcox about how much fun it was to work with Robert Englund again, this time without all his make-up, Heather Wixson also asked her about her two other upcoming projects.

Below we have two short video...

"Savage," penned by DJ Perry (Gps), is announcing an early cast line-up with Jason Blum (Detonate, Climax) directing. Mary Kove (Karate Kid), Lisa Wilcox (Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5), and Tony Becker will star in this horror film with further casting to follow. To shoot shortly fans can have a look at an early one-sheet poster from the film, seen here. Stay tuned for more details to come.

Writer: DJ Perry.

Director: Jason Blaum.

Cast: Marty Kove, Lisa Wilcox, and Tony Becker.

Fearmakers Studios just sent us the first official movie poster from the upcoming indie horror film “Savage” from director Jason Blum (Detonate, Climax) written by Jason Blum and Lynn Drzick (A World at Waste) and starring Marty Kove (Karate Kid franchise), Lisa Wilcox (Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5) and Tony Becker (Tour of Duty). Movie Synopsis: A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from Jason Blum’s “Savage”.