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Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie 'Sick'

Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie ‘Sick’

From Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer‘s Kevin Williamson comes the home intruder horror Sick, out today exclusively on Peacock. John Hyams (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, “Black Summer”) directed Sick, which is described as a “lean, mean, and wickedly timely slasher.” In the film, “Due to the pandemic, Parker and her best friend decide to quarantine at the family lake house alone – or so they think.” Dylan Sprayberry, Jane Adams, Marc Menchaca, Gideon Adlon, Charla Bocchicchio, and Bethlehem Million star. Sick breaks onto Peacock exclusively on January 13, 2023, from Blumhouse.

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Jan 13, 2023
Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' Now

Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ Now

Netflix continues to feed the addictions of true crime junkies. The latest documentary the streaming giant has released is The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker. The true story of Caleb “Kai” McGillvary, an unhoused nomad who, after saving a woman from a violent attack, became an overnight celebrity sought after by reality TV producers and adoring fans alike — until a murder turned his fame into infamy. Released this week, the documentary directed by Colette Camden features interviews with Alex Aguirre, Stephen Colbert, Bob Ellenport, and more, as well as archive footage. It began with a viral video featuring a hitchhiking man, identified as “Kai” (born September 3, 1988, as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) from Edmonton, Alberta. It was released on February 2, 2013, by a reporter from a local news station in California. The video went viral and received national attention in the press. On May 16, 2013, McGillivary was charged with the murder of attorney Joseph Galfyandwho was beaten to death.

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Jan 13, 2023
Ultra Violent Horror 'Project Wolf Hunting' Slashing Its Way Onto Blu-ray

Ultra Brutal Action-Horror ‘Project Wolf Hunting’ Battles Its Way Onto Icon Film Channel

As a jailbreak takes place on a ship, something even more terrifying emerges from below in the new balls-to-the-wall action-packed trailer for the South Korean action-horror film Project Wolf Hunting. The ultra-brutal film is from director Kim Hong-Sun (Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area) and stars Seo In-guk (The Master’s Sun, Hello Monster), Jang Dong-yoon (Search, Mr. Sunshine), Choi Guy-hwa (Train to Busan, The Wailing), Sung Dong-il (The Cursed, The Great Battle), Park Ho-san (The Call, Prison Playbook) and Jung So-min (Alchemy of Souls). Project Wolf Hunting is premiering exclusively on the Icon Film Channel and the Icon Film Channel on Prime Video on January 30, 2023, from Well Go USA Entertainment, before heading to UK theaters this March featuring an all-new English dub.

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Jan 12, 2023
Discovery+ And Travel Channel Highlights January 30 - February 12th

Travel Channel And Discovery+ Highlights And Premieres January 16-29, 2023

CONCURRENT PREMIERES: Travel Channel and discovery+ KINDRED SPIRITS NEW SEASON – Premieres Friday, January 20 at 9 pm ET/PT on Travel Channel and Streaming on discovery+ Paranormal investigators Amy Bruni, Adam Berry, and psychic medium Chip Coffey are back with a brand-new season of KINDRED SPIRITS. These intrepid investigators help people tormented by the dead by settling spirit activity, capturing evidence, and bringing closure to each location they visit. Utilizing several tools to communicate with spirits, Bruni, Berry, and Coffey discover shocking stories by visiting some of America’s most haunted homes and historic sites. During their emotional and terrifying investigations, this all-star paranormal team captures evidence, settles spirit activity, and brings closure to each location they visit. [Hour-long episodes] SEASON PREMIERE: “Broken Spirits” – Premieres Friday, January 20 at 9 pm ET/PT Amy Bruni, Adam Berry, and Chip Coffey visit a former poorhouse in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, where rumors of torture tarnish an already dreadful history. The facility is now a

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Jan 12, 2023
Found Footage Horror 'The Outwaters' Unveils New Exclusive Clip

Found Footage Horror ‘The Outwaters’ Coming To Theaters And Screambox (Trailer)

A throwback to the early days of the found footage genre, The Outwaters will open in select theaters this February from Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting. “Memory cards unearthed in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert tell the story of four travelers who vanished during a sun-drenched camping trip. One night, everything changes when the foursome is sent on a mind-bending voyage of unrelenting terror into a world of darkness that no human was ever meant to see.” The new trailer has arrived for the visceral film, which began with an award-winning festival run — where it was hailed as one of the scariest movies of the year — and continued with its teaser trailer debuting in theaters with Terrifier 2. Writer-director Robbie Banfitch takes viewers on a descent into madness. “It’s been a longtime dream to make a scary movie,” says Banfitch. “I’m grateful that people will have a chance to watch The Outwaters on the silver screen because

Continue reading →
Jan 12, 2023
Supernatural Horror 'Consecration' Opens In Theaters This Week (Trailer)

A Mysterious Death Leads To Supernatural Horrors In The ‘Consecration’ Trailer

Director Christopher Smith, who brought you Black Death, Severance, and The Banishing, is back with a new tale of terror, Consecration. Starring Jena Malone and Danny Huston, Consecration centers on Grace (Jena Malone), who, after the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, travels to Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland seeking answers. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a disturbing truth about her own past. Consecration will open exclusively in theaters on February 10, 2023, from IFC Films and Shudder.

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Jan 11, 2023
New Director Sinks His Fangs Into Marvel's 'Blade'

New Director Sinks His Fangs Into Marvel’s ‘Blade’

Yann Demange, who served as an exec produced for “Lovecraft Country,” as well as directed its pilot episode, has replaced Bassam Tariq as the director for Marvel’s upcoming Blade movie, which is being described as a more dark, gritty, and edgier movie than fans usually get from Marvel. The vampire movie also has a new writer, Emmy winner Michael Starrbury, known for The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete and for writing episodes of series such as “When They See Us.” We last heard the voice of Oscar-winner and star Mahershala Ali as Blade in the post-credit scene of 2021’s Eternals (see the clip below) when Dane (Kit Harington)/ the Black Knight reaches for a sword wrapped in cloth in a wooden box. Before he can touch it, we hear the voice asking, “Are you sure you are ready for that, Mr. Whitman?” Watch the clip below. There’s more good news, Marvel has set already announced the release date of

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Jan 11, 2023
Horror-Thriller 'The Price We Pay' Draws Blood In Theaters This Week

Horror-Thriller ‘The Price We Pay’ Draws Blood In Theaters This Week

Director Ryûhei Kitamura, who brought Clive Barker’s Midnight Meat Train to life, is back with the new blood-drenched horror film The Price We Pay. In the film, starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) and Stephen Dorff (Blade), after an intense holdup at a pawnshop, Grace is taken hostage by the thieves. Forced to take refuge at a remote farmhouse late at night, they discover a secret dungeon with evidence of sadistic violence—and when “Grandfather” comes home, all hell breaks loose. Can Grace muster the courage to escape the gut-wrenching fates that befall her criminal companions? Gigi Zumbado, Tyler Sanders, Erika Ervin, Jesse Kinser, Sabina Mach, Vernon Wells, and Tanner Zagarino also star in the film written by Christopher Jolley. The Price We Pay opens in theaters on January 13, 2023. Watch it now on Digital and Demand from Lionsgate.

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Jan 11, 2023
Renewed Or Canceled? MGM+ Announces The Future Of "FROM"

“From” Returns For A Chilling Second Season This April

At Television Critics Association’s 2023 Winter Press Tour, Michael Wright, head of MGM+ (formerly known as EPIX), revealed the upcoming lineup as well as the development slate. The list of forthcoming titles includes the second season of one of our favorite series, “From.” “It’s a new beginning for our service, as we introduce MGM+ and its distinctive brand promise to viewers on January 15. MGM+ will deliver on its iconic and beloved studio legacy, with cinematic, sophisticated, and transportive storytelling that audiences love,” said Michael Wright. “We are growing our rich library of content, comprised of original television series and blockbuster films that celebrate the MGM brand.” “From” is set in a nightmarish monster and mystery-filled town that traps everyone who enters it. In season two, “hidden truths about the nature and terrifying origins of the town begin to emerge, even as life for its residents is plunged into chaos by the arrival of mysterious newcomers.” “From” stars Harold Perrineau

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Jan 11, 2023
Atomic Monster & Blumhouse's 'Night Swim' Coming Early

Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, And Bryce McGuire Dive Into Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’

Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon star in Night Swim from writer-director Bryce McGuire. The film is based on the short film created by McGuire and Rod Blackhurst. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are producing the film for Universal Pictures. It is the first collaboration for the two companies following the debut of the recent hit film M3GAN, which grossed $30.4M domestically this past weekend. Details are still being kept under wraps, but we know that Night Swim, set to begin production soon, is being described as “a supernatural thriller built around the hidden source of terror found in an iconic backyard swimming pool.” The film does have a premiere date. It is set to premiere on January 19, 2024. James Wan and Jason Blum are producing. Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott and Blumhouse’s Ryan Turek are executive producing. Alayna Glasthal will be the creative executive overseeing the film for Atomic Monster. Wyatt Russell will next be seen in the

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Jan 10, 2023

More from Kelli Marchman McNeely

Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie 'Sick'

Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie ‘Sick’

From Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer‘s Kevin Williamson comes the home intruder horror Sick, out today exclusively on Peacock. John Hyams (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, “Black Summer”) directed Sick, which is described as a “lean, mean, and wickedly timely slasher.” In the film, “Due to the pandemic, Parker and her best friend decide to quarantine at the family lake house alone – or so they think.” Dylan Sprayberry, Jane Adams, Marc Menchaca, Gideon Adlon, Charla Bocchicchio, and Bethlehem Million star. Sick breaks onto Peacock exclusively on January 13, 2023, from Blumhouse.

Continue reading →
Jan 13, 2023
Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' Now

Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ Now

Netflix continues to feed the addictions of true crime junkies. The latest documentary the streaming giant has released is The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker. The true story of Caleb “Kai” McGillvary, an unhoused nomad who, after saving a woman from a violent attack, became an overnight celebrity sought after by reality TV producers and adoring fans alike — until a murder turned his fame into infamy. Released this week, the documentary directed by Colette Camden features interviews with Alex Aguirre, Stephen Colbert, Bob Ellenport, and more, as well as archive footage. It began with a viral video featuring a hitchhiking man, identified as “Kai” (born September 3, 1988, as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) from Edmonton, Alberta. It was released on February 2, 2013, by a reporter from a local news station in California. The video went viral and received national attention in the press. On May 16, 2013, McGillivary was charged with the murder of attorney Joseph Galfyandwho was beaten to death.

Continue reading →
Jan 13, 2023
Ultra Violent Horror 'Project Wolf Hunting' Slashing Its Way Onto Blu-ray

Ultra Brutal Action-Horror ‘Project Wolf Hunting’ Battles Its Way Onto Icon Film Channel

As a jailbreak takes place on a ship, something even more terrifying emerges from below in the new balls-to-the-wall action-packed trailer for the South Korean action-horror film Project Wolf Hunting. The ultra-brutal film is from director Kim Hong-Sun (Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area) and stars Seo In-guk (The Master’s Sun, Hello Monster), Jang Dong-yoon (Search, Mr. Sunshine), Choi Guy-hwa (Train to Busan, The Wailing), Sung Dong-il (The Cursed, The Great Battle), Park Ho-san (The Call, Prison Playbook) and Jung So-min (Alchemy of Souls). Project Wolf Hunting is premiering exclusively on the Icon Film Channel and the Icon Film Channel on Prime Video on January 30, 2023, from Well Go USA Entertainment, before heading to UK theaters this March featuring an all-new English dub.

Continue reading →
Jan 12, 2023
Discovery+ And Travel Channel Highlights January 30 - February 12th

Travel Channel And Discovery+ Highlights And Premieres January 16-29, 2023

CONCURRENT PREMIERES: Travel Channel and discovery+ KINDRED SPIRITS NEW SEASON – Premieres Friday, January 20 at 9 pm ET/PT on Travel Channel and Streaming on discovery+ Paranormal investigators Amy Bruni, Adam Berry, and psychic medium Chip Coffey are back with a brand-new season of KINDRED SPIRITS. These intrepid investigators help people tormented by the dead by settling spirit activity, capturing evidence, and bringing closure to each location they visit. Utilizing several tools to communicate with spirits, Bruni, Berry, and Coffey discover shocking stories by visiting some of America’s most haunted homes and historic sites. During their emotional and terrifying investigations, this all-star paranormal team captures evidence, settles spirit activity, and brings closure to each location they visit. [Hour-long episodes] SEASON PREMIERE: “Broken Spirits” – Premieres Friday, January 20 at 9 pm ET/PT Amy Bruni, Adam Berry, and Chip Coffey visit a former poorhouse in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, where rumors of torture tarnish an already dreadful history. The facility is now a

Continue reading →
Jan 12, 2023
Found Footage Horror 'The Outwaters' Unveils New Exclusive Clip

Found Footage Horror ‘The Outwaters’ Coming To Theaters And Screambox (Trailer)

A throwback to the early days of the found footage genre, The Outwaters will open in select theaters this February from Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting. “Memory cards unearthed in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert tell the story of four travelers who vanished during a sun-drenched camping trip. One night, everything changes when the foursome is sent on a mind-bending voyage of unrelenting terror into a world of darkness that no human was ever meant to see.” The new trailer has arrived for the visceral film, which began with an award-winning festival run — where it was hailed as one of the scariest movies of the year — and continued with its teaser trailer debuting in theaters with Terrifier 2. Writer-director Robbie Banfitch takes viewers on a descent into madness. “It’s been a longtime dream to make a scary movie,” says Banfitch. “I’m grateful that people will have a chance to watch The Outwaters on the silver screen because

Continue reading →
Jan 12, 2023
Supernatural Horror 'Consecration' Opens In Theaters This Week (Trailer)

A Mysterious Death Leads To Supernatural Horrors In The ‘Consecration’ Trailer

Director Christopher Smith, who brought you Black Death, Severance, and The Banishing, is back with a new tale of terror, Consecration. Starring Jena Malone and Danny Huston, Consecration centers on Grace (Jena Malone), who, after the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, travels to Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland seeking answers. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a disturbing truth about her own past. Consecration will open exclusively in theaters on February 10, 2023, from IFC Films and Shudder.

Continue reading →
Jan 11, 2023
New Director Sinks His Fangs Into Marvel's 'Blade'

New Director Sinks His Fangs Into Marvel’s ‘Blade’

Yann Demange, who served as an exec produced for “Lovecraft Country,” as well as directed its pilot episode, has replaced Bassam Tariq as the director for Marvel’s upcoming Blade movie, which is being described as a more dark, gritty, and edgier movie than fans usually get from Marvel. The vampire movie also has a new writer, Emmy winner Michael Starrbury, known for The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete and for writing episodes of series such as “When They See Us.” We last heard the voice of Oscar-winner and star Mahershala Ali as Blade in the post-credit scene of 2021’s Eternals (see the clip below) when Dane (Kit Harington)/ the Black Knight reaches for a sword wrapped in cloth in a wooden box. Before he can touch it, we hear the voice asking, “Are you sure you are ready for that, Mr. Whitman?” Watch the clip below. There’s more good news, Marvel has set already announced the release date of

Continue reading →
Jan 11, 2023
Horror-Thriller 'The Price We Pay' Draws Blood In Theaters This Week

Horror-Thriller ‘The Price We Pay’ Draws Blood In Theaters This Week

Director Ryûhei Kitamura, who brought Clive Barker’s Midnight Meat Train to life, is back with the new blood-drenched horror film The Price We Pay. In the film, starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) and Stephen Dorff (Blade), after an intense holdup at a pawnshop, Grace is taken hostage by the thieves. Forced to take refuge at a remote farmhouse late at night, they discover a secret dungeon with evidence of sadistic violence—and when “Grandfather” comes home, all hell breaks loose. Can Grace muster the courage to escape the gut-wrenching fates that befall her criminal companions? Gigi Zumbado, Tyler Sanders, Erika Ervin, Jesse Kinser, Sabina Mach, Vernon Wells, and Tanner Zagarino also star in the film written by Christopher Jolley. The Price We Pay opens in theaters on January 13, 2023. Watch it now on Digital and Demand from Lionsgate.

Continue reading →
Jan 11, 2023
Renewed Or Canceled? MGM+ Announces The Future Of "FROM"

“From” Returns For A Chilling Second Season This April

At Television Critics Association’s 2023 Winter Press Tour, Michael Wright, head of MGM+ (formerly known as EPIX), revealed the upcoming lineup as well as the development slate. The list of forthcoming titles includes the second season of one of our favorite series, “From.” “It’s a new beginning for our service, as we introduce MGM+ and its distinctive brand promise to viewers on January 15. MGM+ will deliver on its iconic and beloved studio legacy, with cinematic, sophisticated, and transportive storytelling that audiences love,” said Michael Wright. “We are growing our rich library of content, comprised of original television series and blockbuster films that celebrate the MGM brand.” “From” is set in a nightmarish monster and mystery-filled town that traps everyone who enters it. In season two, “hidden truths about the nature and terrifying origins of the town begin to emerge, even as life for its residents is plunged into chaos by the arrival of mysterious newcomers.” “From” stars Harold Perrineau

Continue reading →
Jan 11, 2023
Atomic Monster & Blumhouse's 'Night Swim' Coming Early

Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, And Bryce McGuire Dive Into Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’

Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon star in Night Swim from writer-director Bryce McGuire. The film is based on the short film created by McGuire and Rod Blackhurst. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are producing the film for Universal Pictures. It is the first collaboration for the two companies following the debut of the recent hit film M3GAN, which grossed $30.4M domestically this past weekend. Details are still being kept under wraps, but we know that Night Swim, set to begin production soon, is being described as “a supernatural thriller built around the hidden source of terror found in an iconic backyard swimming pool.” The film does have a premiere date. It is set to premiere on January 19, 2024. James Wan and Jason Blum are producing. Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott and Blumhouse’s Ryan Turek are executive producing. Alayna Glasthal will be the creative executive overseeing the film for Atomic Monster. Wyatt Russell will next be seen in the

Continue reading →
Jan 10, 2023