The late, great film critic Roger Ebert once wrote "I hated, hated, hated this movie." And that's how I feel about the new horror flick Agramon's Gate. It's a study in bad: bad acting, bad line delivery (yup, going there), and bad special effects. There are no scares -- nor suspense even -- and director Harley Wallen hired the worst tough-cop actor in the history of tough-cop actors. It's like someone blew a bunch of cocaine in his face before they yelled "action." I'm not gonna belabour this, but I couldn't find one single thing to like about Agramon's Gate. I've seen similar movies -- group of friends invite something evil into our world using a Ouija board -- countless times, and done better. Way better. And shorter. At an hour and 49 minutes, Agramon's Gate is way too long for the type of movie it is. Shawn got so mad at this one he threw his remote at the TV once it was over. I started skipping ahead minutes at a time...

It's Saturday morning; time to shake off that hangover, grab your favourite blend, and tune in to the latest podcast... From The Basement! For those who didn't listen last night on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops, and for the those who want to hear it again, we've got a slew of reviews for your ear holes this week. What's up first? The supernatural thriller Agramon's Gate from director Harley Wallen, and starring genre vets Lauren Landon and Yan Birch. Do qualified horror actors make for a good horror movie? Stick with us! Don't touch that dial; there's more! A lot more! Jason and Shawn take in -- and take down -- new genre releases VFW starring Stephen Lang, Fred Williamson and William Sadler, and the Joe Dante produced Camp Cold Brook. One's a loving ode to early John Carpenter, the other a nod to reality paranormal television. Are they worthy of the chopping block? Plus Mike S returns for another review, The Basement Boys provide the weeke...

How quickly the weeks fly by... but that's OK, because it means it's time once again for a broadcast From The Basement! And Jason and Shawn have a few films to review and discuss when they take to the Radio NL 610 AM airwaves at 6:05 tonight. For one, they're reviewing the new horror film Agramon's Gate from indie director Harley Wallen. It's a little bit of Paranormal Activity, and a little bit of The Exorcist. But is it any good? Stick with us! And stick around as The Basement Boys take in two other genre offerings, VFW starring Stephan Lang and Fred Williamson, and Camp Cold Brook featuring scream queen Danielle Harris. There's also the weekend rundown, which includes new releases Brahms: The Boy 2 and Harrison Ford in The Call of the Wild. Toss in a new review from Mike S and you're ready to tune in via the 610 AM dial or the player to your right. Either way, a good time will be had by all!

We in The Basement have become pretty big Jamie Bernadette fans of late. She's a talented actor, and can do anything from horror to drama. We respect that! Her latest film is a horror movie written by Bret Miller and directed by Harley Wallen. Currently in post production and without a release date, we do have a new poster for your eye holes, and are compelled to share it with you now: The plot: a troubled teenager is taken to the peace and quiet of the country by her father and step mother in an effort to calm down her wild streak. But after she crosses the infamous McKinley family, it becomes clear that danger lies hidden in the weeds, ready to strike at any moment. Sounds promising, and with Jamie on board, we're on board. We'll keep you posted on Ash and Bone as it nears the big screen. Source: Marketing Macabre