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Exclusive: Jon Knautz Talks The Shrine, Jack Brooks Sequel, and More

We've been anxiously awaiting Jon Knautz’s next genre effort ever since having the opportunity to check out his 2008 horror comedy Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer. It seems that the wait is finally over for us as well as legions of other fans as Knautz’s latest, The Shrine, is set to hit VOD platforms tomorrow (July 15).

Submitted by thehorrorchick on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 6:55pm

DVD Releases: Dec. 8, 2009: Run Bitch Run from The Lights of the InAlienable Cyclops

It looks like Anchor Bay is wishing everyone a "Blu" Christmas as it releases a wide variety of films ranging from The Alphabet Killer to Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon to Walled In to Cyclops to Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer onto Blu-ray for the first time. Now that's a lot of cerulean!

Submitted by The Woman In Black on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 1:02am

The Envelope Please ... 2009 Saturn Award Winners!

There weren't a lot of horror films honored during the 35th Annual Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, but those that were certainly are deserving.

Submitted by The Woman In Black on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 12:18am

Jack Brooks 2?

To be honest, Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer was a surprise. Mixing horror with comedy and Robert Englund doesn't always pay off, but for me the only real flaw Brooks had was in the pacing. So, will we get to see director Jon Knautz tighten things up with a sequel? Why, yes!

Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 9:10am

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (DVD)

Reviewed by Uncle Creepy Starring Robert Englund, Trevor Matthews, Rachel Skarsten, James A. Woods, Daniel Kash Directed by Jon Knautz Distributed by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment

Jack Brooks Slays Fantastic Fest!

When I first heard about Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (review), I thought the film was going to be about a psychopath hunting down the likes of Rosie O'Donnell or Ulli Lommel. My mistake, but Jon Knautz did something neither of those two could do: entertain!

Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 2:40pm

Exclusive: Best Buy to Get Bonus Jack Brooks Disc!

Word just came down to us from a trusted source that the forthcoming DVD of Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer, which hits October 7th, will be giving a little something extra to those of you who shop Best Buy...

Submitted by Johnny Butane on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 2:46pm

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer


 Year  Country
  • Year: 2008
    		•
  • Country: USA
    		•
     Run Time   MPAA Rating
     85 min
  • Rating: R
    		•
     Category  Color
  • Category: Feature
    		•
  • Color type: Color
    		•
     Director
  • Director: Jon Knautz
    		•
     Writer(s)
  • Writer: Jon Knautz, John Ainslie, Trevor Matthews
    		•
     Starring
  • Starring: Robert Englund, Trevor Matthews, Rachel Skarsten, James A. Woods
    		•
     Sub Genre
  • Sub Genre: Comedy
    		•
     Keywords
  • Keywords: Monsters, Fighting, School, Curse, Plumbing, Teacher, Heart, Tentacles
    		•
     Themes
  • Themes: Monsters
    		•
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    Plot Synopsis:

    As a child Jack Brooks witnessed the brutal murder of his family. Now a young man he struggles with a pestering girlfriend, therapy sessions that resolve nothing, and night classes that barely hold his interest. After unleashing an ancient curse, Jack's Professor undergoes a transformation into something not-quite- human, and Jack is forced to confront some old demons... along with a few new ones.


    Reviews:
  • Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (DVD)
  • Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2008)
  • Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2008)

    • Interviews:
  • Scott, David (Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer)

    • News:
    Exclusive: Jon Knautz Talks The Shrine, Jack Brooks Sequel, and More
    DVD Releases: Dec. 8, 2009: Run Bitch Run from The Lights of the InAlienable Cyclops
    The Envelope Please ... 2009 Saturn Award Winners!
    Jack Brooks 2?
    Jack Brooks Slays Fantastic Fest!
    Exclusive: Best Buy to Get Bonus Jack Brooks Disc!
    Win Some Cash From Jack Brooks!
    Jack Brooks: DVD Slayer!
    SDCC 08: Jack Brooks Interviews
    Go to the Drive-In With Jack Brooks!

    Gallery:

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001C0NMU2/evilshopnet http://www.brookstreetpictures.com/jackbrooks/


    Win Some Cash From Jack Brooks!

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    Submitted by Johnny Butane on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:18am

    Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2008)

    Reviewed by Johnny Butane Starring Robert Englund, Trevor Matthews, Rachel Skarsten, James A. Woods, Daniel Kash Directed by Jon Knautz

    Jack Brooks: DVD Slayer!

    Jack Brooks has one hell of a job. Who wouldn't want to beat the livin' hell out of monsters? That fantasy job may never exist, but at least we can watch someone else do it.

    Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 3:03pm

    SDCC 08: Jack Brooks Interviews

    And the Comic-Con videos continue! Next up, the cast and crew of the upcoming monster opus Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer!

    Submitted by Uncle Creepy on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 10:45pm

    Go to the Drive-In With Jack Brooks!

    Just last week we reported that you'd be able to see Jon Knautz's horror/comedy Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (review) with a bunch of stiffs in Hollywood, but what about those who don't live in California?

    Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 6:15pm

    SDCC: 08: See Jack Brooks With Dead People!

    Messiahman chimed in with a bit of news today for those in Hollywood and the surrounding areas. Jon Knautz's monster flick Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer, is going to have a special showing at midnight on August 12th at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery!

    Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 2:32pm

    Fantasia 2008: Day 9

    I’m baaaack. Not since four years ago, the first time we started the Fantasia blog has anyone had to do the coverage solo, so props to McCannibal for keeping the train rolling last week. It’s a tough job fitting in two, three, and sometimes four films a day, choking down a grease laden meal, drinking the skuzzy yeasty swill that is all you can get after leeching a beer ticket or two off of Mitch, and heading home at midnight to start writing.

    Submitted by EvilAndy on Sat, 07/12/2008 - 3:58pm