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At the end of my very negative review of Creature, I wrote that I like old school monster movies and want to support such films so long as they’re better than Creature. Hopefully Lizardman can deliver on the rubber suit gillman fun I was hoping for last month.

Directed by Peter Dang from a script by Steve Goldenberg and Francis Abbey, Lizardman is a very low budget homage to the Creature from the Black Lagoon, though the plot sounds like it has more in common with its sequel, Revenge of the Creature.

Here the plot synopsis courtesy of Undead Backbrain:

Billionaire Bill Hansen seeks revenge by capturing his nemesis, the scaly crypto-creature known as the Lizardman. Hansen wants to prove to the world that the Lizardman really exists. A group of scientists lead by Professor Reeves examines this creature. Reeves realizes he has a chance for fame and fortune...

Playing at the Riffe this week is the independent feature film Boxing Day. Director Francis Abbey shows us a family that is brutally honest and strange. On the day after Christmas, Emmy brings her boyfriend Darryl home to meet her family. The funniest line is when Darryl asks Emmy "It's not like they are going to shoot me in the face. Are they going to shoot me in the face"? Even though Emmy brings Darryl to her family's home the day after Christmas, Darryl will still have to deal with Emmy's know-it-all mother Beverly, clueless dad, Martin and Emmy's brother Rick...

Is this Groundhog Day? Not exactly. The 2009 short film Over and Over Qualified will entertain you. Director Francis Abbey brings a unique look to Mark who has lost everything. A visit from Mark’s friend Tina almost drives Mark to insanity. Actor John Tweel portrayal of Mark Shapiro is what you expect from someone who has lost a home, wife and job. His irritated facial expressions when dealing with the perky Tina are very funny. Actress Jenna St. John is hilarious as the over zealous / perky co-worker of Mark. You are able to see that Tina looks at Mark as a role model when she refers...

Filmmaker Francis Abbey entertaining short film Married in Mackadoo shows that anyone can get married - whenever and to whatever. The film introduces us to Clyde and Dineen who plan on getting married. They are excited about a Mackadoo, a destination that will marry anyone to anything. The interview style to the film is enjoyable as Jamie Walsh takes us through the history of Mackadoo. You find yourself laughing at the marriage package deals like the Dustin Hoffman Package and Robert Deniro package. You meet a woman who shows up twice a year hoping someone will marry her. You...