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Three New Bonus Features Unveiled To Celebrate 'Prey For The Devil's' Digital Release

Three New Bonus Features Unveiled To Celebrate ‘Prey For The Devil’s’ Digital Release

Today, we’ve got some clips to share in celebrating today’s digital release of the supernatural horror Prey for the Devil. The first gives a glimpse into the creepy makeup. The next is a bonus feature explores the stunts of the film. And finally, We get a look at the sets of the film. In Prey for the Devil, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist…but who or what called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now, these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrusting onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl, who Sister Ann believes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
Review: Bed Rest (2022) Combines Horror And Loss In A Terrifying Way

Review: Bed Rest (2022) Combines Horror And Loss In A Terrifying Way

Horror films are a dime a dozen these days and leave us disappointed more often than not. But a new horror film, Bed Rest, hit me like a sledgehammer and left me feeling a gambit of emotions. Bed Rest, starring Scream actress Melissa Barrera, who plays the role of a young mother, still grieving the loss of her previous baby, finds herself pregnant and prescribed bed rest in her new home. It doesn’t take long to realize she and her husband are not alone in the house. With no one believing her, she sets out to find a way to save her baby and find out what message the spirits are trying to tell her. Okay, you may be wondering what makes this horror movie so special. First, the movie is intense, spooky, and frequently heartbreaking. The story pulls you in and doesn’t let go. It has a two-prong strategy. One, it hits you with a heartbreaking story about grief

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
Nearly 40 Years After Its Release 'The Mutilator' Is Getting A Sequel

Nearly 40 Years After Its Release ‘The Mutilator’ Is Getting A Sequel

Nearly 40 years after the original was released, the sequel to The Mutlitaor, The Mutilator 2, is headed your way early next year. Today, the poster arrived, revealing a woman with a rope around her, tied to what appears to be a leg of a pier. Buddy Cooper is back to both write and direct the sequel, which has already wrapped filming. Terry Kiser (Friday The 13th Part VII) and Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey At Night, Haunt) will star along with Ruth Martinez and Bill Hitchcock from the original film. Chaney Morrow (Wrong Turn) and Eva Hamilton (Ruin Me) have joined the cast. Alexander Taylor (Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street, Isolation) has signed on to score the sequel, Bloody-Disgusting reports. “I’m so honored and excited to be a part of The Mutilator franchise. One of the best parts of this is the fact that Buddy Cooper is back! It’s rare for a legacy film to have the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
The Infection Spreads This Week In 'Alive' (Trailer)

New Trailer For Horror ‘Alive’ Sees People Fight Hordes Of The Undead

This January, a new horror film, Alive, is debuting On Demand from British filmmaker David Marantz. In the first trailer, we see people fight for their lives against hordes of the undead. In Alive, Helen navigates a ravaged world with her boyfriend Kevin and her little brother Barney. Desperate to find help after Barney’s infection slowly turns him into a zombie, they come upon a house where lives Dan, a man harboring a heavy secret. Ellen Hillman, Kian Pritchard, and Neil Sheffield star in the film written and directed by David Marantz. Alive lands on Digital and Demand on January 31, 2023, from Gravitas Ventures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
Paramount Snags Romantic Horror 'My Animal' Starring Amandla Stenberg

Paramount Snags Romantic Horror ‘My Animal’ Starring Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies) stars in the upcoming Sundance horror film My Animal, which has now been acquired by Paramount, THR reports. “Set in a small northern town, the story follows Heather, an outcast teenage hockey goalie (Bobbi Salvör Menuez), who falls for the town’s newcomer (Amandla Stenberg), an alluring but tormented figure skater. As their relationship deepens, Heather’s growing desires clash with her darkest secret, forcing her to control the animal within.” My Animal marks the feature film directorial debut of Jacqueline Castel. The film was penned by Jae Matthews. The release date has yet to be announced, but we’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
A Beast Is Unleashed In 'Circle Line,' Singapore's First Big Monster Movie' (Trailer)

A Beast Is Unleashed In ‘Circle Line,’ Singapore’s First Big Monster Movie’ (Trailer)

Circle Line, Singapore’s first big monster movie, is heading your way, featuring a giant hybrid monster and a ton of action as people fight to survive. “Trapped in the underground train tunnel system, a single mother’s resolve to protect her son is tested to the extreme as both of them are the few remaining survivors of an attack by a monster. Meanwhile, in the control room, duty engineers fight desperately to rescue the trapped survivors.” Directed by J.D. Chua, the action-packed movie was written by Siew Pek Chye, Allan Ho, and Andrew Chiang Meng Ngin. And stars Jesseca Liu, Andie Chen, Peter Yu, Patrick Pei-hsu Lee, Alan Tan, Nathaniel Ng, Johnny Ng, and Ashley Seow It is produced by MM2 Asia, MM2 Entertainment, and Taipan Films. It features special effects by award-winning animation company Omen Studios. The creature was designed by legendary Victor Marin, who also made creatures for Oscar filmmakers like Guillermo Del Toro. Circle Line opens in theaters

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
Horror And True Crime Lead The Nominations For The Golden Globes

Horror And True Crime Lead The Nominations For The Golden Globes

Contenders for the upcoming 80th annual Golden Globe awards have begun to be announced, and the horror genre and true crime genres are leading the way, with most of the genres’ nominees being from Netflix series. Best Actress Motion Picture – Anya Taylor-Joy The Menu Best Actress Television Series: Jenna Ortega “Wednesday” Best Television Limited Series: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Best Supporting Actress Limited Series: Niecy Nash Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Best Supporting Actor Limited Series: Richard Jenkins Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story The 80th annual Golden Globes will air on January 10, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
Adult Swim Surprises Viewers With Its First Live-Action Horror Film, 'Adult Swim Yule Log'

Adult Swim Surprises Viewers With Its First Live-Action Horror Film, ‘Adult Swim Yule Log’

Last night, Adult Swim fans were gifted an early holiday present, the new horror film Adult Swim Yule Log, from acclaimed writer-director Casper Keely, who is behind the viral short film “Too many cooks.” The film made its debut following the Season Six finale of “Rick and Morty.” Viewers watched as a traditional fireplace video transformed into Adult Sim’s first live-action horror film, The Fireplace. Described only as a “cozy crackling fire,” viewers were forewarned that the TV-MA yule log contained “violence, adult language, and brief nudity.” After beginning with festive fireplace visual and holiday music, Adult Swim Yule Log gives way to unfolding a pulse-pounding story set within a remote cabin in which a mysterious and deadly fireplace constantly burns. Filled with mind-bending twists and a bizarre cast of characters, welcoming viewers into a surreal, genre-defying thriller.” “At this time of year, it’s nice to recognize the people important to you, and for us, that’s Adult Swim fans,” said

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
Movie Review: Smile (2022) Will Leave Horror Fans Grinning

Movie Review: Smile (2022) Will Leave Horror Fans Grinning

One of the biggest horror films of the year, Smile, will soon land on 4K Ultra, Blu-ray and DVD. Many have described it as the best horror film of the year, but is it? The film centers on a psychologist who, after witnessing the suicide of a patient claiming to be hunted by an entity that shows itself as a loved one and stranger with a big grin, realizes she’s its next victim. Doctor Rose Cotter, played by Sosie Bacon, sets out to discover the entity’s origins, track its victims to find a survivor, and learn how to escape her fate. If you are a fan of gore, you’re going to like this one. And let me tell you, the scene where the entity is finally revealed is killer! This thing is nasty! Instead of showing the entity throughout the movie, writer-director Parker Finn went with the more impactful horrors, the tension built with subtle signals, the unnerving thought of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
'The Birds' Remake Reportedly Lands 'Avengers' Star As Leading Lady

‘The Birds’ Remake Reportedly Lands ‘Avengers’ Star As Leading Lady

Here we go again, another Hollywood remake of a classic. This time, Universal has Alfred Hitchcock‘s The Birds in their sights. Dread Central is reporting that, according to Giant Freaking Robot, the studio has already found its lead, The Avengers’ Scarlet Johannson. The actress will reportedly step into the role of Melanie, initially played by Tippi Hedren in the 1963 classic horror. The strange thing about the reported casting is that Johansson is known for having Ornithophobia, an extreme fear of birds, leaving us to wonder if the news is true. Then again, she would have no fear if the film used CGI birds. We’ll have to wait and see if the info is confirmed. “I’m only scared of birds,” Johansson told New York magazine. “Something about wings and beaks and the flapping. I’m terrified of them.” In the original film, “A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022

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Three New Bonus Features Unveiled To Celebrate 'Prey For The Devil's' Digital Release

Three New Bonus Features Unveiled To Celebrate ‘Prey For The Devil’s’ Digital Release

Today, we’ve got some clips to share in celebrating today’s digital release of the supernatural horror Prey for the Devil. The first gives a glimpse into the creepy makeup. The next is a bonus feature explores the stunts of the film. And finally, We get a look at the sets of the film. In Prey for the Devil, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist…but who or what called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now, these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrusting onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl, who Sister Ann believes

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
Review: Bed Rest (2022) Combines Horror And Loss In A Terrifying Way

Review: Bed Rest (2022) Combines Horror And Loss In A Terrifying Way

Horror films are a dime a dozen these days and leave us disappointed more often than not. But a new horror film, Bed Rest, hit me like a sledgehammer and left me feeling a gambit of emotions. Bed Rest, starring Scream actress Melissa Barrera, who plays the role of a young mother, still grieving the loss of her previous baby, finds herself pregnant and prescribed bed rest in her new home. It doesn’t take long to realize she and her husband are not alone in the house. With no one believing her, she sets out to find a way to save her baby and find out what message the spirits are trying to tell her. Okay, you may be wondering what makes this horror movie so special. First, the movie is intense, spooky, and frequently heartbreaking. The story pulls you in and doesn’t let go. It has a two-prong strategy. One, it hits you with a heartbreaking story about grief

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
Nearly 40 Years After Its Release 'The Mutilator' Is Getting A Sequel

Nearly 40 Years After Its Release ‘The Mutilator’ Is Getting A Sequel

Nearly 40 years after the original was released, the sequel to The Mutlitaor, The Mutilator 2, is headed your way early next year. Today, the poster arrived, revealing a woman with a rope around her, tied to what appears to be a leg of a pier. Buddy Cooper is back to both write and direct the sequel, which has already wrapped filming. Terry Kiser (Friday The 13th Part VII) and Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey At Night, Haunt) will star along with Ruth Martinez and Bill Hitchcock from the original film. Chaney Morrow (Wrong Turn) and Eva Hamilton (Ruin Me) have joined the cast. Alexander Taylor (Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street, Isolation) has signed on to score the sequel, Bloody-Disgusting reports. “I’m so honored and excited to be a part of The Mutilator franchise. One of the best parts of this is the fact that Buddy Cooper is back! It’s rare for a legacy film to have the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
The Infection Spreads This Week In 'Alive' (Trailer)

New Trailer For Horror ‘Alive’ Sees People Fight Hordes Of The Undead

This January, a new horror film, Alive, is debuting On Demand from British filmmaker David Marantz. In the first trailer, we see people fight for their lives against hordes of the undead. In Alive, Helen navigates a ravaged world with her boyfriend Kevin and her little brother Barney. Desperate to find help after Barney’s infection slowly turns him into a zombie, they come upon a house where lives Dan, a man harboring a heavy secret. Ellen Hillman, Kian Pritchard, and Neil Sheffield star in the film written and directed by David Marantz. Alive lands on Digital and Demand on January 31, 2023, from Gravitas Ventures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
Paramount Snags Romantic Horror 'My Animal' Starring Amandla Stenberg

Paramount Snags Romantic Horror ‘My Animal’ Starring Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies) stars in the upcoming Sundance horror film My Animal, which has now been acquired by Paramount, THR reports. “Set in a small northern town, the story follows Heather, an outcast teenage hockey goalie (Bobbi Salvör Menuez), who falls for the town’s newcomer (Amandla Stenberg), an alluring but tormented figure skater. As their relationship deepens, Heather’s growing desires clash with her darkest secret, forcing her to control the animal within.” My Animal marks the feature film directorial debut of Jacqueline Castel. The film was penned by Jae Matthews. The release date has yet to be announced, but we’ll keep you posted.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
A Beast Is Unleashed In 'Circle Line,' Singapore's First Big Monster Movie' (Trailer)

A Beast Is Unleashed In ‘Circle Line,’ Singapore’s First Big Monster Movie’ (Trailer)

Circle Line, Singapore’s first big monster movie, is heading your way, featuring a giant hybrid monster and a ton of action as people fight to survive. “Trapped in the underground train tunnel system, a single mother’s resolve to protect her son is tested to the extreme as both of them are the few remaining survivors of an attack by a monster. Meanwhile, in the control room, duty engineers fight desperately to rescue the trapped survivors.” Directed by J.D. Chua, the action-packed movie was written by Siew Pek Chye, Allan Ho, and Andrew Chiang Meng Ngin. And stars Jesseca Liu, Andie Chen, Peter Yu, Patrick Pei-hsu Lee, Alan Tan, Nathaniel Ng, Johnny Ng, and Ashley Seow It is produced by MM2 Asia, MM2 Entertainment, and Taipan Films. It features special effects by award-winning animation company Omen Studios. The creature was designed by legendary Victor Marin, who also made creatures for Oscar filmmakers like Guillermo Del Toro. Circle Line opens in theaters

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
Horror And True Crime Lead The Nominations For The Golden Globes

Horror And True Crime Lead The Nominations For The Golden Globes

Contenders for the upcoming 80th annual Golden Globe awards have begun to be announced, and the horror genre and true crime genres are leading the way, with most of the genres’ nominees being from Netflix series. Best Actress Motion Picture – Anya Taylor-Joy The Menu Best Actress Television Series: Jenna Ortega “Wednesday” Best Television Limited Series: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Best Supporting Actress Limited Series: Niecy Nash Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Best Supporting Actor Limited Series: Richard Jenkins Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story The 80th annual Golden Globes will air on January 10, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
Adult Swim Surprises Viewers With Its First Live-Action Horror Film, 'Adult Swim Yule Log'

Adult Swim Surprises Viewers With Its First Live-Action Horror Film, ‘Adult Swim Yule Log’

Last night, Adult Swim fans were gifted an early holiday present, the new horror film Adult Swim Yule Log, from acclaimed writer-director Casper Keely, who is behind the viral short film “Too many cooks.” The film made its debut following the Season Six finale of “Rick and Morty.” Viewers watched as a traditional fireplace video transformed into Adult Sim’s first live-action horror film, The Fireplace. Described only as a “cozy crackling fire,” viewers were forewarned that the TV-MA yule log contained “violence, adult language, and brief nudity.” After beginning with festive fireplace visual and holiday music, Adult Swim Yule Log gives way to unfolding a pulse-pounding story set within a remote cabin in which a mysterious and deadly fireplace constantly burns. Filled with mind-bending twists and a bizarre cast of characters, welcoming viewers into a surreal, genre-defying thriller.” “At this time of year, it’s nice to recognize the people important to you, and for us, that’s Adult Swim fans,” said

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2022
Movie Review: Smile (2022) Will Leave Horror Fans Grinning

Movie Review: Smile (2022) Will Leave Horror Fans Grinning

One of the biggest horror films of the year, Smile, will soon land on 4K Ultra, Blu-ray and DVD. Many have described it as the best horror film of the year, but is it? The film centers on a psychologist who, after witnessing the suicide of a patient claiming to be hunted by an entity that shows itself as a loved one and stranger with a big grin, realizes she’s its next victim. Doctor Rose Cotter, played by Sosie Bacon, sets out to discover the entity’s origins, track its victims to find a survivor, and learn how to escape her fate. If you are a fan of gore, you’re going to like this one. And let me tell you, the scene where the entity is finally revealed is killer! This thing is nasty! Instead of showing the entity throughout the movie, writer-director Parker Finn went with the more impactful horrors, the tension built with subtle signals, the unnerving thought of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
'The Birds' Remake Reportedly Lands 'Avengers' Star As Leading Lady

‘The Birds’ Remake Reportedly Lands ‘Avengers’ Star As Leading Lady

Here we go again, another Hollywood remake of a classic. This time, Universal has Alfred Hitchcock‘s The Birds in their sights. Dread Central is reporting that, according to Giant Freaking Robot, the studio has already found its lead, The Avengers’ Scarlet Johannson. The actress will reportedly step into the role of Melanie, initially played by Tippi Hedren in the 1963 classic horror. The strange thing about the reported casting is that Johansson is known for having Ornithophobia, an extreme fear of birds, leaving us to wonder if the news is true. Then again, she would have no fear if the film used CGI birds. We’ll have to wait and see if the info is confirmed. “I’m only scared of birds,” Johansson told New York magazine. “Something about wings and beaks and the flapping. I’m terrified of them.” In the original film, “A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
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