January 2012
4 posts
RATLINE Makes Top 5 Films Of 2011 List
Both RATLINE and STAKE LAND make the Top 5 Films Of 2011 list at Cinema Head Cheese! The List
Jan 16th
RATLINE Makes Best Films Of 2011 List At Wildside...
Joachim Andersson ranks RATLINE among his Top 15 Films of 2011 at Wildside Cinema! The List
Jan 6th
RATLINE Listed In The Top 20 Films Of 2011 At...
RATLINE makes this best-of 2011 lineup by James DePaolo at WickedChannel.com.  Check out his list of the Top 20 of the year! The List
Jan 6th
RATLINE Makes The Cinezilla Top 20 Of 2011 List
Cinezilla lists RATLINE among the top 20 genre films of 2011.  RATLINE shares space on the countdown with THE INNKEEPERS, SUPER 8, TROLLHUNTER, INSIDIOUS, RED STATE, and ATTACK THE BLOCK.  STAKE LAND, on which Stanze directed 2nd unit, also receives some love! Read The List
Jan 4th
December 2011
4 posts
RATLINE Takes #1 Spot On PopMatters Top 10 List
PopMatters.com ranks RATLINE #1 on their “Top Ten Films Of 2011 That You Never Heard Of” year-end list! Read The List
Dec 29th
Ninja Dixon Lists RATLINE In Top Ten Of 2011
House Of Ninja Dixon (Sweden) lists RATLINE in their top 10 genre releases of 2011. The List
Dec 28th
Sweden's House Of Ninja Dixon Reviews RATLINE
“Engaging characters and a very unpredictable script… intelligent and emotional… it’s a horror movie for those of us who love to jump-start the brain after being force-fed with mainstream bullshit.” - House Of Ninja Dixon (Sweden) Read Review
Dec 22nd
Sweden's Fanatisk Film Reviews SCRAPBOOK
“Cold, brutal, and horrifying… I think it’ll take a long time before someone writes a story that even comes close to this masterpiece!” - Fanatisk Film, Sweden Read Review
Dec 10th
November 2011
5 posts
Film Monthly Reviews RATLINE
“Independent American horror film at its best.” - Film Monthly Read Review
Nov 30th
Cinezilla Reviews RATLINE
“Skillful storytelling applied on genre, in the very best way. Do NOT miss RATLINE… ” - Cinezilla Read Review
Nov 20th
Germany's Screen/Read Takes A Walk Down The...
Screen/Read, Germany’s coolest film webzine, interviews Eric Stanze! Read Interview (English Version)
Nov 7th
Stanze Interviewed By The Indie Film Revue
Filmmaker Eric Stanze is interviewed about RATLINE, past films, VHS, and remakes! Read Interview
Nov 1st
RATLINE Rocks, Shocks, and Pops
Review by RockShockPop.com says RATLINE is “Almost dreamlike. Cinematographer / director Eric Stanze makes this movie look a lot bigger than it really is. It’s miles above just a slice-and-dice cheapie. Definitely worth picking up.” Read Review
Nov 1st
October 2011
7 posts
RATLINE Strikes Twice - The Pollygrind Film Fest...
DreadCentral.com exclusively reports the winners of the 2011 Pollygrind Film Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada!  RATLINE collected Best Feature in the ‘Crime Film’ category and Best Use Of Music! Read Full List Of Winners
Oct 27th
HorrorNews.net Reviews RATLINE
HorrorNews.net reviews Eric Stanze’s RATLINE:  ”Cleverly done… A solid thriller with some tasty nastiness thrown in.  If you are fans of decapitated heads, then you’ll get your fill in this movie!” Read Review
Oct 21st
The Changing Face Of Hermann
Wicked Pixel Cinema’s RATLINE was primarily shot in Hermann, Missouri, USA.  Tour RATLINE’s shooting locations in this new “Surviving Cinema” entry - only at FEARnet.com! Read Entry
Oct 18th
What Does Sweden Think Of SCRAPBOOK?
Independent Flicks in Sweden reviews Eric Stanze’s SCRAPBOOK: “One of the most disturbing movies I’ve ever seen.  A true gut punch.” Read Review
Oct 18th
Anything Horror Reviews RATLINE
New review at AnythingHorror.com calls RATLINE “an intelligent, fact-filled, historically accurate story full of all the violence and gore we’re looking for in a horror film. Haack’s ‘Crystal’ is probably her best performance since SCRAPBOOK.” Read Review
Oct 17th
FEARnet.com Exclusive: Stanze Interview And...
FEARnet.com interviews RATLINE director Eric Stanze and presents a clip from the movie! Read Interview / Watch Clip
Oct 11th
It's Gruesome
The Gruesome Hertzogg Horror Movie Review Podcast says RATLINE is “something that I’ve never seen before …a very cool, interesting storyline.  You have to see this film.” Pick up the DVD! Listen to the podcast!
Oct 9th
September 2011
12 posts
Daily Grindhouse Reviews RATLINE
“Strong direction, sharp performances from the whole cast (especially Haack and Christ)… What drives RATLINE is the atmosphere of mystery that surrounds it. A well-crafted puzzle... Buy RATLINE… today.” - Daily Grindhouse Read Review
Sep 25th
The RATLINE DVD Release Bash
It all came together very loudly.  Full report by Eric Stanze, exclusively at FEARnet.com. Read
Sep 25th
Upcoming RATLINE Screenings
NEXT SCREENING: September 30, 2011, at Englewood Cinema, Dayton, Ohio.  320 West National Road, Englewood, OH 45322.  Show time 11:00pm.  Independent Shadow Cinema presents RATLINE and a top secret bonus second feature tba. UPCOMING SCREENINGS: October 8, 2011, at Freak Show Film Festival, Orlando, Florida.  (Named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the Top 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the...
Sep 23rd
Exploitation Nation Reviews RATLINE
“Stanze is still bending genre conventions at will, and here he does it in a roller-coaster fashion… one of Eric Stanze’s best films.” -Exploitation Nation Read Review
Sep 23rd
RATLINE Signs The Horror Yearbook
HorrorYearBook.com reviews RATLINE: “Emily Haack turns in another great performance… Certainly one of this year’s best indie horror releases.” -HorrorYearBook.com Read Review
Sep 22nd
RATLINE DVD Now Available
As of today, the RATLINE DVD is officially released!  The disc comes jam packed with bonus features, including two commentary tracks and an hour-long documentary produced and directed by Trevor Williams. Grab Your RATLINE DVD Today!
Sep 20th
RATLINE And Much More At Daily Grindhouse
Daily Grindhouse presents an in-depth interview with Eric Stanze, director of RATLINE! Many images and videos to behold as well - so check it out!  RATLINE release date is TOMORROW. Enter The Grindhouse
Sep 19th
9/14/11 - ERIC STANZE SPILLS HIS GUTS
RATLINE director Eric Stanze spills his guts in this exclusive interview with insideSTL.com.  RATLINE DVD Release Bash details included, as well as info on Stanze’s past films. Read Interview
Sep 14th
9/13/11 - TEN YEARS LATER
Looking back at 9/11.  New entry of Eric Stanze’s official blog at FEARnet.com. Read Entry
Sep 14th
9/9/11 - OVERLOOKED & UNDERRATED: UNSETTLING...
New entry in Eric Stanze’s “Overlooked & Underrated” series at FEARnet.com!  Seven science-fiction thrillers that demand your re-evaluation. Blast Off
Sep 9th
9/7/11 - RATLINE DVD RELEASE BASH, SEPT. 17
Devil-rockers Sons Of Black Mass will headline the RATLINE DVD Release Bash Sept. 17th, in St. Louis, MO, with Ded Bugs opening!  Pick up your RATLINE DVD (before the Sept. 20th release date) at this show, so you can brag about it to all your jealous friends! Details
Sep 8th
9/1/11 - ERIC STANZE GETS TRASHY
Eric Stanze’s first interview about the release of RATLINE, conducted by (re)Search My Trash, Austria.  (re)Search My Trash provides in-depth interviews and articles about cult / indie / genre films from around the world! Read Interview
Sep 1st
August 2011
9 posts
8/29/11 - YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO TO TEXAS
New gore-splattered blog entry by Eric Stanze at FEARnet.com! Read Entry
Aug 29th
8/24/11 - WHEN HORROR AND PUPPETS COLLIDE
Eric Stanze delivers mini-reviews for three indie underground movies you really need to check out.  New “Surviving Cinema” at FEARnet.com! Read Entry
Aug 25th
8/22/11 - NOW TAKING RATLINE DVD PRE-ORDERS
As of today, you can pre-order your RATLINE DVD at Amazon.com! Details
Aug 22nd
8/20/11 - ERIC STANZE, ENTOMOLOGIST
Stanze picks the top five films of the Red Scare era insect thrillers.  Exclusively at FEARnet.com! Read
Aug 20th
8/18/11 - THE UK'S UNRATED MAGAZINE REVIEWS...
“…one of Eric Stanze’s best films. …the storytelling is great, the filmmaking technique is top of the line… do yourself a favour and check this out.” Read Review
Aug 18th
8/18/11 - ISOLATION ON FILM
Piece by Eric Stanze on five great films that masterfully explore the theme of isolation.  Exclusively at FEARnet.com. Read
Aug 18th
8/15/11 - TRANSITION
New “Surviving Cinema” entry from filmmaker / FEARnet.com blogger Eric Stanze. Read Entry
Aug 15th
8/8/11 - RATLINE IS "ONE SERIOUSLY CRAZY, FEARLESS...
RATLINE review from Mondo-Digital.com. Read Review
Aug 9th
8/3/11 - GETTING AWAY WITH IT
Director Eric Stanze reveals more about the RATLINE DVD release.  Exclusively at FEARnet.com! Read Entry
Aug 3rd
July 2011
8 posts
7/27/11 - FROM ROSEBUD TO IRIS
New entry in Eric Stanze’s official blog at FEARnet.com.  The career of Bernard Herrmann and his contribution to genre filmmaking. Read Entry
Jul 27th
7/26/11 - OVERLOOKED & UNDERRATED: ALFRED...
First installment of FEARnet.com’s “Overlooked & Underrated” by Eric Stanze. Feast your eyes on five of Hitchcock’s finest films that don’t usually get the spotlight they deserve. Read
Jul 26th
7/22/11 - SCAVOLINI'S NIGHTMARE TURNS 30
Destroy The Brain! celebrates the 30th anniversary of Romano Scavolini’s controversial film NIGHTMARE with a Late Nite Grindhouse 35mm screening August 5th and 6th in St. Louis!  Read Eric Stanze’s new “Surviving Cinema” blog at FEARnet.com for background info on this blood-soaked film, and visit Destroy The Brain! for details about the ONLY 30th anniversary theatrical...
Jul 22nd
7/18/11 - THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE IN GRUELING...
New entry of “Surviving Cinema” the official blog of Eric Stanze, at FEARnet.com! Read Entry
Jul 18th
7/13/11 - SCRAPBOOK MAKES TOP FIVE
SCRAPBOOK, starring Emily Haack and Tommy Biondo, directed by Eric Stanze, makes this Top Five “Monsters Within” list by Travis Meyers at FEARnet.com! The List
Jul 13th
7/6/11 - RATLINE REACTIONS
A successful first screening of RATLINE, and an even more successful debut on Amazon Instant Video have led to some unexpected reactions from viewers. Feedback from the fans to the filmmakers - only at FEARnet.com! Read Entry
Jul 6th
7/4/11 - RATLINE HITS AMAZON.COM INSTANT VIDEO
RATLINE is ”one of the most original horror experiences of the past decade.” (PopMatters.com) Directed by Eric Stanze, starring Emily Haack (SCRAPBOOK), Jason Christ (DEADWOOD PARK), Sarah Swofford (SUGAR CREEK), Alex Del Monacco, Ryan Bax, Amanda “Apnea” Pemberton, and DJ Vivona, RATLINE makes its VOD debut today, Independence Day, exclusively at Amazon.com....
Jul 4th
7/3/11 - POPMATTERS.COM REVIEWS RATLINE
Review of RATLINE by Bill Gibron! “…thrilling and chilling, disturbing and slightly demented.  …one of the most original horror experiences of the past decade.”  RATLINE hits VOD exclusively at Amazon.com tomorrow, Independence Day. Read Review
Jul 3rd
6/30/11 - 1ST RATLINE SCREENING AT CON-TAMINATION
Eric Stanze’s official blog at FEARnet.com goes toxic and reports on the first-ever public screening of RATLINE! Read Entry
Jul 1st