Don't forget to enter the latest 4H blog Giveaway!!!

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The latest 4H blog giveaway is going strong.....but not many people have entered!! Only 5 entries at the time of this post! Entering is super easy, and just involves leaving a comment on the original giveaway post! Up for grabs is an autographed DVD of the awesome indy flick, D4 (see review here), signed by director, Darrin Dickerson! You could win this awesome DVD for FREE!!! Enter today! Only if my giveaways are successful in terms of entrants, will companies continue to provide these great prizes for me to give my readers! So enter today and tell your friends. In fact, usually I only allow one entry (comment) per person, but if you share the giveaway post link on your Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, or any other social outlet, then you can leave one additional comment. Just put in the comment where you shared the link.

The contest is scheduled to end on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011. Comments must be left by NOON Central time on 2/23/11 in order to count towards the contest.



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GIVEAWAY TIME!! Enter to win an autographed copy of Darrin Dickerson's D4!!

A while back I did a review of the great indie action/horror/sci-fi film, D4, which was written and directed by Darrin Dickerson. (Click here to see the review). Well, I am very excited to let you know that Mr. Dickerson has provided me with a copy of his film on DVD to give away to one lucky reader of this blog! Not only that, but the DVD is autographed on the front by Mr. Dickerson himself!! What an awesome prize!!! Read the rules below to learn how to enter for your chance to win!!

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to view the D4 Facebook Page
CLICK HERE to visit the official website of Ghostwater Films

TO ENTER THE CONTEST, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:


1. If you are not already, become a FOLLOWER of this blog! (Click the FOLLOW button under the "Followers" section of the blog on the right hand side).

2. Leave a comment on this post with your NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS so I can contact you for your shipping info if you are the winner (if valid email address is not given, I will post the winners name on the site and winner will have one week to contact me with their shipping info. If prize is not claimed within one week, prize will be forfeited).

3. Only one comment per person. Multiple comments will result in removal of all your comments therefore removing your chances of winning!

4. Contest is scheduled to end on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011. Comments must be left by NOON Central time on 2/23/11 in order to count towards the contest.

5. Contest winner will be chosen by random.org and must agree to let me post their name in a separate post stating who won the prize.

6. Due to shipping costs, contest is open to U.S. Residents only. Thank you for your understanding.

GOOD LUCK!!

DVD Review: D4 (2010)

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D4

Written and Directed by: Darrin Dickerson

Production Company: GHOSTWATER FILMS

Distributed by: SEVEN-7-TEN

Release Date: 2010

While described as a film in the Science Fiction/Action genres, I would have to argue that you can definitely throw this into the Horror sub-genre as well. This film is a modern day "creature feature", reminiscent of the 50's Horror films where the army battles an enlarged creature (Ant, Spider, etc.). This is the same premise, except instead of an enlarged insect, we are now dealing with an enlarged human being. Before I go any further, here is the plot from the Ghostwater Films website:

D4 FOLLOWS A TEAM OF SPECIAL OPS MERCENARIES ON A MISSION TO RESCUE A KIDNAPPED KID BELIEVED TO BE HELD IN AN ABANDONED GOVERNMENT FACILITY. HIRED BY THE BOY’S MOTHER, A WEALTHY DOCTOR WITH HIGH REACHING INFLUENCE, ALL SEEMS TO BE AN EASY JOB. BUT AS THINGS UNFOLD, WHAT WAS MEANT TO BE A SIMPLE SEARCH AND RESCUE TURNS INTO A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL.

I have to say that this is one of the better Sci-Fi/Horror hybrids I have seen in a long time! This is a true independent, low budget film that packs as much action into it as those made by much bigger studios on a much larger budget. I wish this film would have gotten a theatrical run, because I truly believe it is good enough to hang with the "big dogs", so they say. The film starts of at the end of the movie, and then we flashback to see what has led us up to these events. This is a very effective way of starting a film, as you get instant action as soon as the film starts up.

The acting in this film is spectacular, especially for a low budget film such as this one. There are also some great kill scenes with some good blood and gore for those of you that like that sort of thing (who doesn't, right?). Also, the "creature" effects were very well done as well. I'm not sure how they got actor Mike Ulm (who plays "the Beast") to look as huge as he did in this film....I doubt he is really that big in real life, or maybe he is?! The cinematography in this film is fantastic as well. Also, while some movies try for the 'twist' ending at the end, 9 out of 10 times I can see them coming. This is the rare 1 time that I did not see it coming. This movie pulled of the 'twist' ending to near perfection.

Like I said before, everything about this film looks bigger and better than the budget would have you think. This is a testament to the great cast and crew involved with this film, especially that of Director Darrin Dickerson. Speaking of Mr. Dickerson, one interesting note that you can learn more about in the special features section of the DVD, is that he got the inspiration to make this film from the process of learning to cope with his son's diagnosis of epilepsy. Apparently some of the medications kids are put on can change their personalities and cause heightened states of agitation or aggressiveness. After watching this film, you will see how that ties into the plot here perfectly. Also worth noting, is that a percentage of the profits from this film will be put toward epilepsy awareness.

I can't say enough good thing about this film. D4 far surpassed my expectations and was a very pleasant surprise. This is one I will be watching again in the near future for sure! I highly suggest this film to all my readers!

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer

CLICK HERE to purchase the DVD

CLICK HERE to view the D4 Facebook Page

CLICK HERE to visit the official website of Ghostwater Films

Check out the awesome trailer for the survival Sci-Fi / Horror film, D4!!

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I recently ran across this great film called D4. I have not seen it yet, but from the looks of this trailer, we are all in for a great treat! The film has been getting some good reviews lately. Here is the basic plot from the distributor's website:

Abandoned for more than 30 years, D4 remains the focus of conspiracy theorists. A wealthy doctor who believes her kidnapped son is being held somewhere in the long deserted government acreage spares no expense securing a team of ex-military guns-for-hire to search him out. But once inside, they discover there is someone, or something, still inhabiting D4. Things are not what they seem, and what was meant to be a simple search and rescue soon turns into a fight for survival.

D4 is both written and Directed by Darrin Dickerson, of Ghostwater Films. Mr. Dickerson is a film industry vet, having worked behind the scenes on some top Hollywood films, but this is his first full length film that he has written and directed. I plan on seeing this film very soon, and hope to have a review of this movie posted here soon, until then, check out contributing writer Scott Baker's review over at his Shattered Ravings Blog by clicking here. Also, join the D4 Facebook page by clicking here!

D4 is on sale now for only $9.99 through Sunday, 12/19 at the Seven-7-Ten (distributor) website. Get yours today!!


CLICK HERE to watch the trailer
CLICK HERE to purchase the DVD

CLICK HERE to visit the official website of Ghostwater Pictures