by Brian Corder Title: Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer Cast: Trevor Matthews, Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Rachel Skarsten and James A. Woods. Directed by: Jon Knautz Scores: Technical:90 , Story:80 , Acting:90 , Overall Score: 87 Meet Jack Brooks, not a great plumber, but one hell of a monster slayer. As a young child, Jack Brooks witnesses a massacre of his entire family, by something not human. Years later he finds himself with an incredibly bad temper and in a class he hates, with a girlfriend he hates and a therapist who drives him nuts. Unfortunately Jack’s teacher Professor Crowley accidentally unleashes an ancient evil, and transforms into…

Watch a brand new clip from the horror comedy “Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer” from director Jon Knautz and starring Trevor Matthews, Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street ) and Rachel Skarsten. Synopsis: Now a young man, Jack Brooks finds himself struggling to cope with a childhood trauma. Not only that, Jack also deals with a nagging girlfriend, therapy sessions that seem to resolve nothing, and night classes that barely hold his interest. Little does Jack know his new professor is the unwitting victim of an ancient curse. Soon enough Jack is forced to confront old demons… along with a few new ones. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for…

Read an exclusive Toxic Shock TV interview with director Jon Knautz on his recent film “Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer” starring Trevor Matthews and Robert Englund ( 2001 Maniacs: Beverly Hellbillys, A Nightmare on Elm Street ) as Professor Crowley. 1.Tell us a little about your background, where are you from and when did you decide that you wanted to become a filmmaker? I’m from Ottawa, Canada, and I’ve wanted to be a filmmaker since I can remember. Probably around 8 or 9 years old. Before that I wanted to be a ninja. 2. Who inspired you to become a filmmaker? I can’t say that there was one individual person that…

Anchor Bay let us know that they will be offering some great panel discussions and cast signings at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors on next week. You will get your chance to meet and greet the stars from some of the upcoming Anchor Bay titles. Here’s the official Anchor Bay schedule: FRIDAY, APRIL 25 (4:30 – 5:30PM) THE COOK cast signing at Anchor Bay Booth (#304 & #405) Come meet the cast of the new cult hit THE COOK! Released April 1st on DVD, THE COOK mixes low-brow dorm humor, with heaping helpings of nudity – and a ghastly buffet of involuntary cannibalism! Already becoming the next great cult favorite, THE…

Check out the latest movie poster from the upcoming Horror Comedy “Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer” from director Jon Knautz and starring Trevor Matthews, Robert Englund and Rachel Skarsten. Synopsis: Now a young man, Jack Brooks finds himself struggling to cope with a childhood trauma. Not only that, Jack also deals with a nagging girlfriend, therapy sessions that seem to resolve nothing, and night classes that barely hold his interest. Little does Jack know his new professor is the unwitting victim of an ancient curse. Soon enough Jack is forced to confront old demons… along with a few new ones.