I was browsing Instagram the other day and came across something that peaked my interest. I'm not sure if the person who posted the photos took them at San Diego ComiCon, Wonderfest, or some other festival. Anyway, one display showcased Future Factory figures, including the Mirrorman and Redman figures I own. I did notice in the background of their display, they had prototypes of Jumborg 9, Jumborg Ace and Fireman. These are all figures that I was hoping they’d release in this line, so seeing that they’re coming is very exciting. I will definitely purchase those when they put them up for preorder, which is hopefully soon. Another thing that’s been making the rounds lately are photos of the prototype figure of Godzilla Minus Zero from SHMA. It went up for preorder a while ago and I already placed an order. It’s due to release in late November, around the same time as the film. I'm very much looking forward to that. The new Godzilla design is sleeker, with spikes in a different ...
Dead Kids (aka Strange Behavior) is a 1981 horror movie that mixes elements of the slasher genre with science fiction and small town intrigue. Teenagers are being murdered in a small town. John Brady, the local police chief, sets about to solve the case. Meanwhile, his son Pete, who's a senior in high school, needs to earn money for his college applications. His friend tells him about an easy way to make money by participating in a research project at the local university. Pete decides to participate in the project, unaware that it's somehow tied to the murders that have been happening around town. The movie manages to be creepy, moody and weird. With an electronic score by Tangerine Dream, some atmospheric shots, and a script that mostly keeps things serious, the movie maintains an off-center tone, but still manages to be interesting and watchable. It becomes pretty clear why and how the murders are happening. The movie throws in some sci-fi elements like mind control, as well...