{"id":3096,"date":"2023-08-16T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MOVIE REVIEW<br \/>\r\nAugust Underground<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/NOTRATED.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/>&nbsp;(adult content)&nbsp;-&nbsp;<img src=\"https:\/"},"modified":"2023-08-16T15:22:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T15:22:37","slug":"a-gritty-realness-in-every-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/a-gritty-realness-in-every-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"A Gritty Realness in Every Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>4 Minute, 9 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p><strong>MOVIE REVIEW<br \/>\nAugust Underground<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/NOTRATED.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/>&nbsp;(adult content)&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/star.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/halfstar.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/nostar.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/nostar.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/nostar.svg\" style=\"width:auto;height: 18px;border: none;vertical-align:text-top;\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Genre:<\/strong> Horror<br \/>\n<strong>Year Released:<\/strong> 2001, 2023 Unearthed Films Blu-ray<br \/>\n<strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1h 10m<br \/>\n<strong>Director(s):<\/strong> Fred Vogel<br \/>\n<strong>Writer(s):<\/strong> Allen Peters, Fred Vogel<br \/>\n<strong>Cast:<\/strong> AnnMarie Reveruzzi, Aaron LaBonte, Ben LaBonte, John A. Wisniewski, Alexa Iris<br \/>\n<strong>Where To Watch:<\/strong> available now from here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unearthedfilms.com\/catalog\/2020s\/augustunderground.php\">www.unearthedfilms.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/august-underground-limited-edition-blu-ray-dvd?_pos=2&amp;_sid=5726e7a7d&amp;_ss=r\">www.mvdshop.com<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YET6Dk\">www.amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RAVING REVIEW:&nbsp;<\/strong>Get ready to experience a cinematic escapade like no other! AUGUST UNDERGROUND is not merely another addition to the horror genre; it&#39;s a visual tale that dances on the boundaries of your comfort zone. At the helm is Fred Vogel, who, besides being a jack-of-all-trades in filmmaking, challenges your conventional notion of &#39;nail-biting suspense.&#39;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>AUGUST UNDERGROUND doesn&#39;t serve you the clich&eacute;d horror cocktail of jump scares blended with hair-raising tunes. Instead, Vogel concocts an intriguing mix of chilling episodes, leading the audience down a labyrinth where every turn reveals a new shade of dread. The sequences, seemingly fragmented, manage to weave a storyline that is captivating and unsettling in equal measure. The film itself isn&rsquo;t well made on any level, and that&rsquo;s why it suffers from a low rating; however, its importance in the genre can&rsquo;t be overlooked. This cult status is unmistakable like a handful of other films that have become more than what they are.<\/p>\n<p>What truly amplifies the authenticity of AUGUST UNDERGROUND is Vogel&rsquo;s unmistakable dedication. In a time where mega-budget films dominate the scene, Vogel&rsquo;s artistry, paired with limited resources, shines like a beacon for indie cinema lovers. The result? A film that, while appearing raw and untamed, delivers the taste of a meticulously crafted narrative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fred Vogel doesn&rsquo;t stop in just direction; he slips into the shoes of Peter, giving an unforgettable on-screen presence. This double-duty creates an undeniably immersive atmosphere. You aren&rsquo;t just an onlooker but an integral part of this chilling universe, where even the most mundane activities carry a whiff of impending doom. You never quite know what&#39;s coming next, whether it&#39;s the gut-wrenching sight of a damsel in distress or the dark outcome awaiting an unsuspecting wanderer.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#39;re venturing into the AUGUST UNDERGROUND realm for the first time or you&rsquo;re someone who occasionally flirts with the horror genre, make sure you&rsquo;re prepared for what this is; At the same time, I&rsquo;ve seen more graphically violent films, this is something that has an uncomfortable realness to it. For those unfamiliar with the series&#39; backdrop, every scene unravels like a page of a gripping novel, demanding to be understood and dissected.<\/p>\n<p>At its heart, AUGUST UNDERGROUND defies the conventional and embarks on a mission to spook and stimulate the mind, urging viewers to reflect and ponder. It might not cater to all, but it promises a unique perspective in the vast expanse of horror cinema. Those brave enough to step into its enigmatic corridors are in for a treat that&rsquo;s simultaneously eerie and enlightening. If you&#39;re looking for a cinematic experience that dares to deviate and captivate, AUGUST UNDERGROUND beckons!<\/p>\n<p><strong>BONUS MATERIALS:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; NEW! Audio commentary by Actor\/Director Fred Vogel and Ulta Violent Magazine&#39;s Art Ettinger<br \/>\n&#8211; NEW! 10 Questions with Fred Vogel<br \/>\n&#8211; NEW! TOETAG Masterclass: From Storyboard To Screen<br \/>\n&#8211; NEW! Dave Parker Interviews Fred Vogel<br \/>\n&#8211; NEW! Revisiting Infamy! Severed Cinema interviews, Fred Vogel<br \/>\n&#8211; Audio Commentary By &#39;The Killer&#39;<br \/>\n&#8211; Audio Commentary By Actor\/Director Fred Vogel<br \/>\n&#8211; HAMMER TO THE HEAD: A Closer Look At August Underground<br \/>\n&#8211; August Underground On Location<br \/>\n&#8211; August Underground Behind The Brutality<br \/>\n&#8211; August Underground &#39;Too Real For Comfort&#39; An Outsiders Perspective<br \/>\n&#8211; Photo Gallery<br \/>\n&#8211; Trailers<br \/>\n&#8211; An Introduction By Director Fred Vogel<br \/>\n&#8211; Audio Commentary By Fred Vogel With Actors Aaron LaBonte &amp; Ben LaBonte<\/p>\n<p>For more reviews, please visit &#8211; https:\/\/linktr.ee\/Overlyhonestmoviereviews for more info.<\/p>\n<p>Follow me on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Find my social media accounts on most platforms simply by searching Overly Honest Movie Reviews.<\/p>\n<p>I&rsquo;m always happy to hear from my readers; please say hi or send me any questions about movies.<\/p>\n<p><em>[photo courtesy of MVD ENTERTAINMENT, UNEARTHED FILMS]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>MY SAG-AFTRA\/WGA STRIKE STATEMENT:<br \/>\nAs an advocate for creators, actors, and writers, I firmly stand with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA in their current strike. The entertainment industry is built on these individuals&#39; extraordinary talents, and their contributions must be appropriately recognized and rewarded. They deserve fair compensation, sensible work hours, and respect for their creative rights. I believe in the power of unity and collective action, and I&#39;m steadfast in my support for their fight for better working conditions and fair remuneration. 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Wisniewski, Alexa Iris Where To Watch: available now from here www.unearthedfilms.com, www.mvdshop.com, or www.amazon.com RAVING REVIEW:&nbsp;Get ready to experience a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3096\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}