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'Firenado' Leaves A Path Of Destruction In Its Wake This January (Trailer)

‘Firenado’ Is Heading Your Way From The Director Of ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey’

Move over Twister, from the maker of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey comes Firenado, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake this January. In the film, “one to rival Geostorm and The Day After Tomorrow tells of four scientists that uncover a ground-breaking technology capable of controlling the weather. On the first use of the device, it malfunctions and creates a Fire Tornado. As the Firenado leaves a wake of destruction, the group assists in evacuating nearby residents but stumbles upon an organized crime home invasion. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, the group struggles to survive the two threats.” Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey direct from the script penned by Tom Jolliffe. The action-packed film stars Sian Alman, Nicola Wright, and Stephen Staley. Firenado blazes onto Digital on January 3, 2023 from Uncork’d Entertainment, with a DVD release to follow in February.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2022
First Look: Freeform Announces Premiere Of New Series "The Watchful Eye"

First Look: Freeform Announces Premiere Of New Series “The Watchful Eye”

Freeform has just shared the first look at their upcoming series “The Watchful Eye,” which premieres this January with double episodes debuting. All episodes will also be available on Hulu the day after they air. “The Watchful Eye” follows Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvering her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan. She quickly learns that everyone in the mysterious building has deadly secrets and ulterior motives. What they don’t know, however, is that Elena has some shocking secrets of her own.” The cast for the 10-episode first season includes Amy Acker, Jon-Michael Ecker, Warren Christie, Aliyah Royale, Mariel Molino, and Baraka Rahmani, among others. Emily Fox (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) serves as showrunner for the series as well as an exacutive producer. Ryan Seacrest, Nina Wass, Andrea Shay and Jeffrey Reiner (also directed the pilot) also executive produce. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2022
Two Women Are Hunted By A Cult In The New 'Those Who Call' Trailer

A Couple Is Hunted By A Cult This January In The Backwoods Horror ‘Those Who Call’

News has come that Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired Anubys Lopez’s backwoods horror film Those Who Call, set for an early January release date, and unveiled the official poster. The film, starring Angie Sandoval, Yetlanezi Rodriguez, Reese Fast, Kevin Kinkade, and Addison Cousins, tells the tale of two sisters that go on a road trip to Colorado. On their way there, their car breaks down in an abandoned old town. Soon they realize things aren’t what they seem and that they aren’t alone in the forest. Soon, they find themselves being hunted by a sadistic pagan cult and must do everything in their power to survive. “If you enjoyed THE LODGE, WINCHESTER, and THE HERETICS, THOSE WHO CALL should be on your must-see list,” said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. “Headlined by two very strong actresses, THOSE WHO CALL has so much going for it. We look forward to audiences discovering it in January when we release.” Those Who Call will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2022
'Ravage Nation' Gets A Bloody, Mutant Filled New Trailer Ahead Of Release

‘Ravage Nation’ Gets A Bloody, Mutant Filled New Trailer Ahead Of Release

From writer-director Michael Moutsatsos comes the third film of the indie horror franchise Ravage, Ravage Nation, coming soon to DVD & Blu-ray. “In 2036, the virus CV5 was born, a stronger strain with no vaccine, no resistance. Mothers gave birth to hybrid creatures and mutations. While others infected had zombie-like qualities. A mere bite or scratch, and within 12 seconds, you were turned. This was the new normal. Beasts hunted man for food and sport.” Lukus Max, John Taylor, Olivia Light, Michael Moutsatsos, Ed Gage, and Sarah Villacarillo star. Carol Damgen, Ed Gage, Jeffrey Grinel, Phil Herman, David Huff, and James Lauver produce. Ravage Nation follows the previous installments Ravage and The Butcher. Pre-order your copy of Ravage Nation now.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
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

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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

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'Firenado' Leaves A Path Of Destruction In Its Wake This January (Trailer)

‘Firenado’ Is Heading Your Way From The Director Of ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey’

Move over Twister, from the maker of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey comes Firenado, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake this January. In the film, “one to rival Geostorm and The Day After Tomorrow tells of four scientists that uncover a ground-breaking technology capable of controlling the weather. On the first use of the device, it malfunctions and creates a Fire Tornado. As the Firenado leaves a wake of destruction, the group assists in evacuating nearby residents but stumbles upon an organized crime home invasion. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, the group struggles to survive the two threats.” Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey direct from the script penned by Tom Jolliffe. The action-packed film stars Sian Alman, Nicola Wright, and Stephen Staley. Firenado blazes onto Digital on January 3, 2023 from Uncork’d Entertainment, with a DVD release to follow in February.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2022
First Look: Freeform Announces Premiere Of New Series "The Watchful Eye"

First Look: Freeform Announces Premiere Of New Series “The Watchful Eye”

Freeform has just shared the first look at their upcoming series “The Watchful Eye,” which premieres this January with double episodes debuting. All episodes will also be available on Hulu the day after they air. “The Watchful Eye” follows Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvering her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan. She quickly learns that everyone in the mysterious building has deadly secrets and ulterior motives. What they don’t know, however, is that Elena has some shocking secrets of her own.” The cast for the 10-episode first season includes Amy Acker, Jon-Michael Ecker, Warren Christie, Aliyah Royale, Mariel Molino, and Baraka Rahmani, among others. Emily Fox (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) serves as showrunner for the series as well as an exacutive producer. Ryan Seacrest, Nina Wass, Andrea Shay and Jeffrey Reiner (also directed the pilot) also executive produce. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2022
Two Women Are Hunted By A Cult In The New 'Those Who Call' Trailer

A Couple Is Hunted By A Cult This January In The Backwoods Horror ‘Those Who Call’

News has come that Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired Anubys Lopez’s backwoods horror film Those Who Call, set for an early January release date, and unveiled the official poster. The film, starring Angie Sandoval, Yetlanezi Rodriguez, Reese Fast, Kevin Kinkade, and Addison Cousins, tells the tale of two sisters that go on a road trip to Colorado. On their way there, their car breaks down in an abandoned old town. Soon they realize things aren’t what they seem and that they aren’t alone in the forest. Soon, they find themselves being hunted by a sadistic pagan cult and must do everything in their power to survive. “If you enjoyed THE LODGE, WINCHESTER, and THE HERETICS, THOSE WHO CALL should be on your must-see list,” said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. “Headlined by two very strong actresses, THOSE WHO CALL has so much going for it. We look forward to audiences discovering it in January when we release.” Those Who Call will

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2022
'Ravage Nation' Gets A Bloody, Mutant Filled New Trailer Ahead Of Release

‘Ravage Nation’ Gets A Bloody, Mutant Filled New Trailer Ahead Of Release

From writer-director Michael Moutsatsos comes the third film of the indie horror franchise Ravage, Ravage Nation, coming soon to DVD & Blu-ray. “In 2036, the virus CV5 was born, a stronger strain with no vaccine, no resistance. Mothers gave birth to hybrid creatures and mutations. While others infected had zombie-like qualities. A mere bite or scratch, and within 12 seconds, you were turned. This was the new normal. Beasts hunted man for food and sport.” Lukus Max, John Taylor, Olivia Light, Michael Moutsatsos, Ed Gage, and Sarah Villacarillo star. Carol Damgen, Ed Gage, Jeffrey Grinel, Phil Herman, David Huff, and James Lauver produce. Ravage Nation follows the previous installments Ravage and The Butcher. Pre-order your copy of Ravage Nation now.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2022
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
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