*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by Mti Home Video.
Director/writer: Jordan Blum.
Writers: DJ Perry, Lynn Drzick, Nancy Gideon and Jordan Blum.
The creature feature was a genre that found some heights in the '60s. Now, in the 21st Century, this genre seems to often be a rehash of material from the past. Also, unbelievably, there have been dozens of features created which have centered on the Bigfoot aka Sasquatch. From the Legend of Bigfoot (1977) to Sasquatch (2009), there have been Sasquatch-ploitation films which try to entertain, but sometimes fail. The latest addition to the genre is Mti Home Video's Savage, starring Martin Kove (The Karate Kid) and Tony Becker ("Tour of Duty"). It is like an '80s reunion! However, there is little originality here and no reasonable argument to explain the supposed origin of Bigfoot. Instead, Savage is another entry for Worst...
Director/writer: Jordan Blum.
Writers: DJ Perry, Lynn Drzick, Nancy Gideon and Jordan Blum.
The creature feature was a genre that found some heights in the '60s. Now, in the 21st Century, this genre seems to often be a rehash of material from the past. Also, unbelievably, there have been dozens of features created which have centered on the Bigfoot aka Sasquatch. From the Legend of Bigfoot (1977) to Sasquatch (2009), there have been Sasquatch-ploitation films which try to entertain, but sometimes fail. The latest addition to the genre is Mti Home Video's Savage, starring Martin Kove (The Karate Kid) and Tony Becker ("Tour of Duty"). It is like an '80s reunion! However, there is little originality here and no reasonable argument to explain the supposed origin of Bigfoot. Instead, Savage is another entry for Worst...
- 8/25/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Sasquatchploitation fans can rejoice, as Savage, from director Jordan Blum, gets a DVD release date! Production company Fearmaker Studios has announced that September 20th is your date to fear the forest. This is also the date when hairy creatures terrorize firefighters and those unfortunate enough to live in Bigfoot Country. Savage stars Martin Kove, Tony Becker and Lisa Wilcox. Let this mysterious legend be revealed in just a few months and United Kingdom horror fans can expect shaggy madness July 11th on DVD. Available release details are below.
Tagline: "The Bigfoot legend lives!"
The synopsis for Savage is here:
"When a blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park it forces out all of the wildlife including a creature that was better left undiscovered" (Fearmakers).
Release Date: July 11th, 2011 (DVD, United Kingdom), September 20th, 2011 (DVD, North America).
Director: Jordan Blum.
Writers: Lynn Drzick, DJ Perry, Jordan Blum and Nancy Gideon.
Tagline: "The Bigfoot legend lives!"
The synopsis for Savage is here:
"When a blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park it forces out all of the wildlife including a creature that was better left undiscovered" (Fearmakers).
Release Date: July 11th, 2011 (DVD, United Kingdom), September 20th, 2011 (DVD, North America).
Director: Jordan Blum.
Writers: Lynn Drzick, DJ Perry, Jordan Blum and Nancy Gideon.
- 7/2/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Savage Movie Poster
The creature feature Savage has a new trailer, which shows the notorious bigfoot running from a raging forest fire. Director Jordon Blum (Climax) has already premiered this film in 2009 and while a release date has not been announced fans can watch this six foot+ nightmare make short work of a local fire crew. Enjoy the clip inside.
The synopsis for Savage here:
"A blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Now several firefighters have gone missing and others have been found mutilated.
When word about the fire spreads, Dale, a scientist dedicated to proving the existence of Bigfoot, hires Jack, a local Bigfoot hunter, to help him track the beast. While Dale hopes to provide proof of the beast's existence, Jack is looking for revenge.
The creature feature Savage has a new trailer, which shows the notorious bigfoot running from a raging forest fire. Director Jordon Blum (Climax) has already premiered this film in 2009 and while a release date has not been announced fans can watch this six foot+ nightmare make short work of a local fire crew. Enjoy the clip inside.
The synopsis for Savage here:
"A blazing forest fire rips through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Now several firefighters have gone missing and others have been found mutilated.
When word about the fire spreads, Dale, a scientist dedicated to proving the existence of Bigfoot, hires Jack, a local Bigfoot hunter, to help him track the beast. While Dale hopes to provide proof of the beast's existence, Jack is looking for revenge.
- 7/3/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Fango heard from the gang at the Fearmakers company regarding their new Sasquatch flick Savage, which recently premiered at Horrorfind Weekend, who sent along some details and exclusive stills. Directed by Jordan Blum, making his feature debut after several well-received shorts, the movie stars Lisa Wilcox (second photo below) from Nightmare On Elm Street 4 and 5, indie horror regular Martin Kove (third photo), Tony Becker (fourth photo), Shane Callahan (fifth photo) and Anna Enger, with Jack Harrison as the titular beast.
Scripted by Blum, Nancy Gideon and In The Woods’ Lynn Drzick, Savage is set in Bear Mountain National Park, where firefighters battling a forest blaze have been killed by a mysterious attacker. Scientist Dale Davis (Callahan) believes a Bigfoot is responsible, and employs local monster hunter Jack Lund (Kove) to help him find the creature. Also caught up in its rampage are park ranger Owen Fremont (Becker), his pregnant wife...
Scripted by Blum, Nancy Gideon and In The Woods’ Lynn Drzick, Savage is set in Bear Mountain National Park, where firefighters battling a forest blaze have been killed by a mysterious attacker. Scientist Dale Davis (Callahan) believes a Bigfoot is responsible, and employs local monster hunter Jack Lund (Kove) to help him find the creature. Also caught up in its rampage are park ranger Owen Fremont (Becker), his pregnant wife...
- 10/2/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Fearmakers Studios just sent us the first official movie poster from the upcoming indie horror film “Savage” from director Jason Blum (Detonate, Climax) written by Jason Blum and Lynn Drzick (A World at Waste) and starring Marty Kove (Karate Kid franchise), Lisa Wilcox (Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5) and Tony Becker (Tour of Duty). Movie Synopsis: A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat including a beast that was better left undiscovered. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from Jason Blum’s “Savage”.
- 9/3/2009
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
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