Batman: Under The Red Hood Blu-ray Review

DC Comics keeps doing something so right with their direct to home market animated films that it really makes you wonder why the hell things seem to go so wrong with most of their film efforts. Sure, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were very well done, but shit like Jonah Hex and Superman Returns have made me question just what they are smoking over in those Warner Bros. offices.

Thankfully, for every misfire that they have in live-action films, a gem like Batman: Under The Red Hood comes to DVD, Blu-ray and VOD. They may be getting their asses handed to them by Marvel when it comes to theatrical releases, but they sure know hat they are doing with animation.

Red Hood starts off with some very familiar ground, at the end of the "Death In The Family" storyline, with the Jason Todd Robin being beat to a bloody pulp by the Joker, and then eventually murdered by some explosives. Most of us hardcore comic book fans remember reading this, with some of us cheering the Joker on, but we don't remember hearing the sound of each sickening hit or seeing blood fly from Robin's face and body. Yes, this is by far the most brutal depiction of DC animation yet.

Win A Prize Pack From The Wolfman

If you're anything like me then you can't wait to "The Wolfman" on 2/12. Rick Baker's return to making werewolves, the R-rated treatment of a classic Universal Monster, and it being the new film from the director of "The Rocketeer" and the future director of "The First Avenger: Captain America" are more than enough reasons to get my ass in the seat.

Universal has gifted me with some items to give away to you fine fan folks and I saw this as a great opportunity to have a blast with it.

So I bring to you, the "Wolfman Haiku Contest." The what? Yeah, I know it sounds easy, but difficult at the same time. You know what a haiku is, right?

Ok, it is simple. Make a poem about "The Wolfman" that is three sentences long, with the first sentence being 5 syllables, the second setence 7 syllables, and the final sentence being 5 again. Post it RIGHT HERE in the comments section. Need an example? Ok, I have one for you:

He has hairy toes.

He has a leathery nose.

The Wolfman has nards.

Yeah, I expect you to do better than that... MUCH better than that. Here are the prizes and stipulations.

The Wolfman Prize Pack Includes:

(1) THE WOLFMAN Poster

(1) Hat - Black, 100% Cotton hat with brass fastener. THE WOLFMAN title treatment is embroidered in white glow-in-the-dark thread on the front panel

(1) T-Shirt - 100% Cotton t-shirt with THE WOLFMAN teaser face image screened large on the front of the shirt and THE WOLFMAN title treatment screened large across the back

(1) Coaster - 4" round disposable drink coaster with full moon image, title, release date, and web address printed in black

(1) Cup - Disposable plastic 22oz cup with custom full color WOLFMAN art

**Winner must be in the US and must have a non PO - Shipping address
**Winner will be chosen on 2/13 so get your entries in ASAP!


Good luck, and I can't wait to see your poems!

Zombieland Video Review

Being that this is a video review for Zombieland, I guess I don't really have to write that much here, right?

Anyhow, this review focuses mostly on the vague comparisons that some folks have made to another zombie comedy out there... and how those accusations are totally off base. Enjoy! This is the first of many new videos I will be putting up from now on.

Giveaway: Rob Zombie's Halloween II Unrated Director's Cut Blu-Ray

What? You mean you never got to see Rob Zombies Halloween II in the theater? You mean you've been waiting for it to come out on Blu-ray so you can see all the gore in hi-definition, with all the extra footage that was put back in it? You also want to see all the deleted scenes and extra features in pristine 5.1 HD audio?

Wait, you want it for free too? Ok, so I can do that for you. You see, I've been given the task of providing this film to you, free of charge, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Being that they have said that I am allowed to ask what I want from you to win the thing, however, I will in fact do just that.

Below will be stills from the film. Pick one, make a funny caption to it AND USE AN IMAGE EDITOR TO WRITE IT ON THE PICTURE (Ed.: sorry for the caps but so many people have just been sending me the captions... as text.... in an email), attach it to an E-mail to me and there, you're done. The one that makes me fall off of my chair with laughter wins the prize. Not so hard is it? Really, though, the most original and funniest will probably be the person who can make the best caption that has nothing to do with the film itself... it just usually works best that way. No matter, you want this movie, and you want it in Blu-ray and for free, so you're going to knock this one out of the park. Go ahead, do it and e-mail it to rene@entertainingevil.com by midnight next Friday, January 15th. Don't forget, this comes out next Tuesday to stores everywhere, January 12th, which also happens to be Rob Zombie's birthday! Yay!

We'll be posting the entries here until then, and announce the winner! Good luck and have fun!












Continue on below to see the entries so far:

Rob Zombie's Halloween II Unrated Director's Cut DVD Review

Oh, Rob Zombie. I have followed you blindly through the days of White Zombie, on through your solo work, looked forward to your first film, loved your second, and kind of dug the third. When it came to the music, well, your second solo effort was where it ended for me. Oddly enough, where I completely pulled the headphone plug out for you was upon your sequel to your first solo album. Now upon seeing the Halloween II Unrated Director's Cut DVD, I am puling the plug on any future anticipation of your films. Oh, how sequels wound you.

But wait, isn't this the same man that gave us The Devil's Rejects, a far better film than the predecessor it was directly connected to? Yeah, but this time around it looks as if Rob went back to his music video directing days and forgot about character development, story, plot, and entertaining the audience. How could a film that is so violent, gritty, and uncomfortable to watch wind up being so boring? For a horror fan that seems almost impossible to imagine.

Win A Magnolia District 13: Ultimatum DVD Prize Pack

District 13: Ultimatum from Magnet Releasing premieres on VOD, Amazon and Xbox Live on Jan. 1st and in theatres Feb. 5th, but why not try to get your hands on the first film now? How about for free? Magnet loves you guys, like, a lot, so they are letting us give away one prize pack with three kick ass action films. You won't have to do anything crazy for them, like jump from building to building while screaming out how much you love Entertaining Evil. You won't have to get a tattoo of a dragon on your ass, while allowing yourself to be punched in the face. In fact, you won't even have to leave your seat to win this set of three films.

First off, you get the original District B13, in all of its awesome Parkour glory. On top of that, you get the slick and fast paced Chocolate, the martial arts one, not the boring romantic one. You also get Dynamite Warrior, which is an insane Muay Thai film that flirts with action/adventure stylization as well as some nods to the wild west. If you like fights, martial arts, action, and people doing insane stunts then these all have something for you.

To win them, all you have to do is leave a comment on this page about your earliest or most fond memories watching martial arts or kung fu films. Do so by midnight on Jan. 2, 2010. The funniest, most original, entertaining, or just most awesome one will be the victor. How crazy is that? Next year? Sheesh, where does the time go. My favorite will be chosen and notified and gifted with these awesome action DVDs.

Aliens Vs. Predator: Hunter Edition Announced For US

What is SEGA trying to do to me? Do I even want this game, really? I don't know. I've been burned by both franchises in games before, but they did put out a couple of good AVP games before the movies came out. Now they are throwing in a bunch of goodies as special bonuses for paying extra to get the collectors editions and they made me want to spend the damn money. Once you throw in a face-hugger I want it.

Who knows how much this damn thing is going to wind up costing, but the fact that it comes with a baby alien means it will be worth whatever price they put on it. Here is the full rundown of what comes in the package, courtesy of the SEGA blog:

Hunter Edition confirmed for US consumers! There, I can finally say it; the Hunter Edition which was announced fairly recently from our European friends is now 100% confirmed in the US with an added bonus – a hardcover graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics featuring the original Aliens vs Predator comic! Don’t worry, all the other goodies are still included, such as the four Multiplayer maps (before they release to the general public), a fully articulated and disturbingly creepy Facehugger model, Weyland Yutani sleeve badge, and a 3D lenticular postcard. To sweeten the deal, if you pre-order you can pick up some exclusive skins for all three species in multiplayer.

Yeah, I want this one bad. Check out a larger image of the packaging below the jump.

Holiday Hoarder Gift Guide 2009

Oh, the season of good tidings is upon us, earlier and earlier every year. Black Friday's significance always outweighs the actual holidays, as folks toy with the idea of getting gifts for a bunch of people that probably don't deserve it. Still, you sometimes can't help but want to show your appreciation for friends and family, and maybe even that annoying co-worker that refuses to cut the damn small talk in the mornings, if only to shut them the hell up.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or just give gifts in the hope of getting something good back, I figured that a concise and short list of awesome things to buy for other people, and maybe a few for yourself, might be in order. Remember, the true spirit of the holidays isn't all about good will towards mankind, but good gifts and the manual release you might get because of them.