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Blood Glacier (2013)

Written by: Benjamin Hessler

Directed by: Marvin Kren

Cast: Gerhard Liebman (Janek), Edita Malovcic (Tanja), Brigitte Kren (Ministerin Bodicek), Hille Beseler (Birte), Peter Knaack (Falk), Santos (Tinnie), Felix Romer (Harald), Wolfgang Pampel (Bert Kakauer)

I don’t want to lead anyone astray on what this film is about. Just from reading the plot before I watched it, I gathered that it could be labeled as eco horror, which for the most part, I guess it is. Here we go though, putting labels on stuff, when all the old classic throwback horror from the 1950’s of mutated whatevers caused by radiation or some other ecological sin man created was just a scary movie. That’s how I prefer to look at it.

This is an Austrian film, and it takes place at a remote mountain research station in the Swiss Alps. There’s...

The film comes from director Marvin Kren who is best known for Rammbock Berlin Undead which we gave a 4.5 out of 5. While we did not enjoy Blood Glacier as much as Rammbock Berlin Undead its still worth the watch. Directed by Marvin Kren and stars Gerhard Liebmann Edita Malovcic Hille Beseler Peter Knaack Felix Romer Briggitte Kren Wolfgang Pampel Murathan Muslu Michael Fuith Adina Vetter and Coco Huemer.

“A Slice of Horror Reminiscent of John Carpenter’s The Thing!”, screams the poster for Blood Glacier. No kidding! This looks good though and I really like the title (much better than the snooze original title The Station).

Blood Glacier opens in Select Theaters and Available on Video on Demand May 2nd

Four technicians and scientists at an alpine research station discover a glacier of blood high in the mountains. Testing the red liquid oozing from the ice, they discover a new alien organism with the astonishing capability of transforming the local wildlife into horrific hybrids and monster mutations. With the Minister of the Environment hiking to the station for an official visit, many frightening questions must be answered if the confrontational team are to survive and cope with the giant wood lice, the beetle-foxes, crossbred flying predators and much, much worse…

Here’s what the critics are saying:

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Shine on, kids! The full schedule for the Stanley Film Festival, which runs at the iconic and historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co, April 24-27, has been announced; and we have all the details you need right here. Dig it!

From the Press Release

The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by NBC Universal's Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film and several special event highlights and experiences taking place at the four-day event (April 24-27, 2014).

The Stanley Film Festival celebrates the best in independent horror cinema at the hotel that inspired The Shining. The Festival will host a full slate of films, panels, competitions, and special events - all at the beautiful and historically haunted Stanley Hotel.

The Stanley Film Festival will open Thursday, April 24, with a Gala Presentation of an original documentary from EPiX, Doc of the Dead. Directed by Colorado...

The Stanley Hotel launched its first annual Stanley Film Festival last year and put together an impressive group of horror films and guests. After initially announcing Doc of the Dead as their opening film, we now have the full programming list, which includes screenings of The Sacrament, Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead, and much more:

“The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its full line-up and schedule. As previously announced, Doc of the Dead will open Sff. The festival, taking place April 24-27, will close with the mockumentary from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), What We Do In The Shadows, about a house of vampires trying to get back in touch with modern society. Throughout the four-day celebration of the best in horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels,...

Following The Station‘s screening at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, IFC Midnight acquired the movie and is bringing it to theaters in May under the title “Blood Glacier.”

“At a remote weather research station in the German Alps, three scientists and a technician monitor and study the climate and the ramifications of rapid weather changes on our world. On the eve of a visit by an important government minister, they discover that a rapidly retreating glacier has begun to leak a strange red liquid. The mysterious compound seems to be affecting local wildlife at a genetic level, and soon it will be up to reclusive technician Janek (Gerhard Liebmann) to defend the group from the biological monstrosities growing just beyond the walls of their tiny outpost.”

Directed by Marvin Kren, Blood Glacier stars Gerhard Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Hille Beseler, Peter Knaack, Felix Römer, and Brigitte Kren. It...

IFC Films will release Blood Glacier in select theaters and VOD on May 2 2014. In the film scientists working in the Austrian Alps discover that a glacier is leaking a liquid that appears to be affecting local wildlife. The film comes from director Marvin Kren who is best known for Rammbock Berlin Undead which we gave a 4.5 out of 5. Lets hope that Kren can deliver another great horror film. The was film was released in Austria in 2013 under the title Blutgletscher the later The Station. Directed by Marvin Kren and stars Gerhard Liebmann Edita Malovcic Hille Beseler Peter Knaack Felix Romer Briggitte Kren Wolfgang Pampel Murathan Muslu Michael Fuith Adina Vetter and Coco Huemer.

The full lineup for the FrightFest All-Nighter in London has been announced and includes Nothing Left to Fear and The Station:

“The FrightFest All-Nighter 13 returns to the Vue in London’s Leicester Square on Saturday October 26 for the third year, with six killer titles including UK premieres of The Station, Patrick, Nothing Left To Fear and Soulmate. So climb aboard FrightFest’s Halloween Express, with guests including Neil Marshal, Anna Walton, Renaud Gautheir and Michael Armstrong, for the night-ride of your lives.

Tickets for the London event go on sale Tues 1 Oct.

Horror fans around the country can join in the fearsome fun on Saturday 2 November, when the event travels to the Gft Glasgow and the Empires in Sunderland, Newcastle and Poole. On Sat November 16 the event hits the Watershed Bristol

London line-up:

18:30 Soulmate (UK Premiere)

Axelle Carolyn makes her impressive feature debut with a sophisticated ghost story. After...

The FrightFest All-Nighter 13 returns to the Vue in London’s Leicester Square on Saturday October 26 for the third year, with six killer titles including UK premieres of The Station, Patrick, Nothing Left to Fear and Soulmate. So climb aboard FrightFest’s Halloween Express, with guests including Neil Marshal, Anna Walton, Renaud Gautheir and Michael Armstrong, for the night-ride of your lives

Horror fans around the country can join in the fearsome fun on Saturday 2 November, when the event travels to the Gft Glasgow and the Empires in Sunderland, Newcastle and Poole. On Sat November 16 the event hits the Watershed Bristol

London line-up:

18:30 Soulmate (UK Premiere)

Axelle Carolyn makes her impressive feature debut with a sophisticated ghost story. After attempting to commit suicide due to the sudden death of her husband, Audrey (Anna Walton) decides to retreat to a remote country cottage. But she soon discovers her safe haven is haunted by its previous owner.

Raven Banner has picked up Canadian rights to Toronto Midnight Madness entry The Station.

Marvin Kren directed from a screenplay by Benjamin Hessler and the film stars Gerhard Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Hille Beseler and Peter Knaack.

The Station centres on a group of research scientists in the German Alps who encounter a horrific force. IFC Midnight acquired Us rights earlier in the festival. Helmut Grasser produced.

Annick Mahnert, Michael Paszt and James Fler of Raven Banner brokered the deal with Sebastien Chesneau of Rezo on behalf of the filmmakers.

The distributor has acquired Us rights to Marvin Kren’s Midnight Madness entry about a group of scientists at a German Alpine research lab who encounter a horrifying biological force.

Benjamin Hessler wrote the screenplay and The Station stars Gerhard Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Hille Beseler and Peter Knaack. Helmut Grasser produced.

IFC negotiated the deal with Rezo on behalf of the filmmakers.

Following The Station‘s screening at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend, it has been announced that the film has been picked up by IFC. This deal was for Us distribution only and the movie will be released under the IFC Midnight label. Based on recent IFC releases, we expect a limited theatrical engagement, followed by availability on VOD, digital services, and Blu-ray/DVD.

“At a remote weather research station in the German Alps, three scientists and a technician monitor and study the climate and the ramifications of rapid weather changes on our world. On the eve of a visit by an important government minister, they discover that a rapidly retreating glacier has begun to leak a strange red liquid. The mysterious compound seems to be affecting local wildlife at a genetic level, and soon it will be up to reclusive technician Janek (Gerhard Liebmann) to defend the group...

IFC Midnight has picked up U.S. rights to The Station, the Austrian creature feature that made its debut Friday at Toronto’s Midnight Madness program. Directed by Marvin Kren, Station centers on scientists at climate outpost in the Alps who discover that a retreating glacier is leaking a red liquid that is mutating the local wildlife. As IFC describes the story, "it will be up to reclusive technician Janek (Gerhard Liebmann) to defend the group from the biological monstrosities." The movie stars Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Hille Beseler and Peter Knaack and was produced by Helmut Grasser. The deal for

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IFC Midnight has nabbed U.S. rights to “The Station,” the company said Monday from the Toronto International Film Festival. The horror film boasts a plot about a global warming gone horribly, horribly wrong. It centers on a group of scientists stationed in the German Alps who discover a rapidly diminishing glacier is leaking strange red liquid that leads to all sorts of biological monstrosities. The film stars Gerhard Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Hille Beseler and Peter Knaack. Marvin Kren (“Rammbock”) directs. Also read: Toronto: 5 Lessons We’ve Learned From the Festival So Far It made its world premiere in the Midnight Madness section of.

IFC Midnight acquired Us rights to the Marvin Kren-directed The Station. Scripted by Bennjamin Hessler, the film stars Gerhard Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Hille Beseler and Peter Knaack. Deal comes after the pic premiered in the Midnight Madness section of Toronto. Helmut Grasser produced. Pic follows three scientists and a technician in the German Alps as they monitor and study the climate and the ramifications of rapid weather changes on our world. They discover that a rapidly retreating glacier has begun to leak a strange red liquid that seems to be affecting local wildlife at a genetic level. Soon it will be up to a reclusive technician to defend the group from the biological monstrosities growing just beyond the walls of their tiny outpost.

The 2013 Toronto International Film Festival has announced several horror titles to show this year. This will be the 25th year for the festival and Marvin Kren's (Rammbock) The Station will be in attendance. This festival will host the World Premiere for The Station and film fans can preview the title here. The film's story has only been teased so far. However, in the Alps, several scientists have discovered a strange red liquid, underneath a melting glacier. The red ether alters the DNA of several species nearby and the scientists are effected too. Horror fans can preview The Station below, with the film's latest trailer. The clip shows some of the scientists exploring the glacier and the deadly results. Director: Marvin Kren. Writer: Benjamin Hessler. Cast: Gerhard Liebmann, Edita Malovcic, Brigitte Kren, Hille Beseler, and Peter Knaack. The Tiff trailer for the film is here: *the original title for the film is Blutgletscher.