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Kelli Marchman McNeely is the owner and editor of HorrorFuel.com. She has long had a love for the horror genre since she saw her first horror movie, Friday the 13th at the age of nine. She also serves as an executive producer for films like 13 Slays till X-Mas.

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gets Bloody In The First Images From Netflix’s ‘Kate’

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane, Swiss Army Man) looks fierce in the first images from Netflix’s upcoming revenge thriller Kate, directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. “After she’s irreversibly poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.” With a script penned by Umair Aleem, Kate also stars Woody Harrelson, Jun Kuniura, Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Miku Martineau, and Michiel Huisman. Hopefully, the release date and trailer will arrive soon. In the meantime, take a look at the first images.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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This Summer, A Group Of Teens Unleash The ‘Queen Of Spades’ During A Game

A supernatural entity is unleashed after a group of teens plays a Bloody Mary-style game in Queen of Spades, by director Patrick White. “According to legend, an ominous entity known as the Queen of Spades can be summoned by performing an ancient ritual. Those brave enough draw a door and a staircase on a mirror, in darkness, and say her name three times. What happens next must be experienced to be believed. Four teenagers decide to summon the Queen of Spades as a joke. But they could never imagine the horrors this innocent prank has condemned them and their loved ones too.” John Ainslie and Patrick White penned the script based on a story by Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy. Ava Preston, Daniel Kash, Kaelen Ohm, Eric Osborne, Jamie Bloch, Nabil Rajo, and Krista Marchand star in this supernatural tale, opening in select theaters on June 11, 2021, followed by its release on Blu-ray and On Demand on June 29th, from Epic Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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Joaquin Phoenix Starring In Ari Aster’s ‘Disappointment BLVD’

Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his roles in films such as Joker, Gladiator, and Walk the Line has found his next project, he’ll be starring in Disappointment Blvd from Hereditary and Midsommar director Ari Aster. Set to begin filming in Montreal late this summer, there is little known about Disappointment Blvd, except that it is a horror film with comedic undertones, which Aster describes as a “nightmare comedy.”. According to IMDB, the film is said to be “A decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time.” We’ll update you when we know more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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“Day Of The Dead” Series Premieres This Fall On SyFy

SyFy is gearing up to deliver a new 10-episode series that is a new spin on George A. Romero’s 1985 movie Day of the Dead, titled – you guessed it – “Day of the Dead“. Variety is reporting that the series will now premiere this fall. Written by showrunners and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, the series centers on six strangers fighting to survive the first 24 hours of the zombie apocalypse. Steven Kostanski, who is directing four of the series’ episodes in the first season has teased that the new series will have ties to the classic horror movie. However, he couldn’t go into detail. The series is produced by Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel and HiTide Studios’ Jeff Holland, Stan Spry, and Drew Brown are also producing. Steven Kostanski will also serve as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Release Date Announced For Robert Eggers’ Long Awaited Viking Film ‘The Northman’

Robert Eggers, the brilliant filmmaker behind The Witch and The Lighthouse is back with his next film, the revenge thriller The Northman. Today, we’ve got the release date for the highly anticipated film set in Iceland at the turn of the 10th century that centers on the Nordic prince Amleth who sets out on a mission of revenge after his father is murdered. The all-star cast for the film includes Alexander Skarsgård who stars as Amleth, Bill Skarsgård, Anya Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Defoe who also stars in Eggers’ The Lighthouse (pictured). Eggers directed and co-wrote the film along with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón. Lars Knudsen, Mark Huffman, and New Regency produce. The Northman will arrive in international theaters on April 8, 2022, from Universal Pictures. It is a co-production of Focus Features and New Regency.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Witness The Horrifying Events At ‘616 Wilford Lane’ This May

This May, Indican Pictures will take viewers to 616 Wilford Lane where a family’s new dream home quickly becomes a nightmare. “After the tragic death of his wife, Jim (John Littlefield, Hulk) is a single father of two teenage daughters, Randy (Jessica Chancellor, Power Rangers: First Ninja) and Austyn (Jasmine Waltz, Black Water). Uprooting the family from the city to a mansion in the country, they soon discover the town’s dark history and the haunting secrets buried inside the walls of their new house, making their dream home an inescapable nightmare. The film also stars Oscar® nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train). Directed by Mark S. Allen, who is making his directorial debut, and Dante Yore, the film was written by Allen along with Howard Burd. Witness the events at 616 Wilford Lane On-Demand Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Movie Review: Son (2021)

How far would you go to save your child? That’s the question posed in writer-director Ivan Kavanagh’s horror-thriller Son. In the film, a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, experiencing horrific pain and seizures. His mother, Laura (Andi Matichak) must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. I can’t imagine how terrified Laura was throughout the film, but I do know how well Andi Matichak played the role. She really put her heart into making Laura feel authentic and the emotional chaos Laura experiences feels real. Laura is a strong character with an interesting and horrific backstory. She’s a character you can both find sympathetic and see her strength. And her character development was nicely done. As for detective Paul, Emile Hirsch had me fleeced up to the last moments of the film. I did not see that twist coming, and I should have and it was a great idea. Hirsch did

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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From The Creator Of Final Destination Comes ‘Don’t Look Back’ – Out This Summer

From Jeffrey Riddick, the creator of Final Destination comes Don’t Look Back, which shines a brutal light on society’s habit of watching terrible things happen but doing nothing to stop it. Remember, Karma comes for us all. In the film, Caitlin Kramer, a woman overcoming a tragic past, is among several people who see a man being fatally assaulted. When the witnesses start dying mysteriously, she must unearth if they’re being targeted by a killer or something far more insidious. Kourtney Bell, Bryan Batt, Will Stout, Skyler Hart, Jeremy Holm, Jaqueline Fleming, Amanda Grace Benitez, Damon Lipari, Han Soto, Dean J. West, and Stephen Twardokus star. Don’t Look Back, which we call “dark and entertaining” in our review, lands on Digital and DVD on June 14, 2021, presented by Dazzler Media. You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon and iTunes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Scores A Hard “R” For Violence And Gore

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will be different from 2016’s movie. For one, it won’t be PG-13 like its predecessor. The movie has just scored a hard “R” from the MPA for “Strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use, and brief graphic nudity.” The massive cast list includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Sylvester Stallone who lends his voice to King Shark, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, John Cena, Pete Davidson, Jai Courtney, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Taika Waititi, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Steve Agee, Storm Reid, Flula Borg, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, Sean Gunn, Joaquín Cosío, Mayling Ng, Juan Diego Botto, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland, and Tinashe Kajese. The Suicide Squad lands in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, 2021, from Warner Bros. Check out the red band trailer below for a taste of what’s to come.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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This June, A Man Becomes The Focus Of A Stranger In ‘Stalker’ (Trailer)

Stalker: Noun a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention. “Tracy claimed she was the victim of a stalker” · a person who hunts game stealthily. “a keen fisherman and deer stalker” Writer-director Tyler Savage‘s life or death thriller Stalker, about a man who becomes a stalker’s prey, has hunted down a summer release date and a new trailer. “In the wake of a messy break-up, Andy Escobedo decides to start fresh, relocating from Austin to Los Angeles. Eager to make new connections, he befriends Roger, an unusual rideshare driver. But when Roger’s behavior gets too strange for comfort, Andy blows him off, choosing to focus on a budding relationship with his new girlfriend, Sam. This unhinges Roger, who begins to torment Andy, ensuring that his stay in L.A. is short-lived.” Co-written by Savage and Dash Hawkins, this intense film stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel Pisano,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gets Bloody In The First Images From Netflix’s ‘Kate’

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane, Swiss Army Man) looks fierce in the first images from Netflix’s upcoming revenge thriller Kate, directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. “After she’s irreversibly poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.” With a script penned by Umair Aleem, Kate also stars Woody Harrelson, Jun Kuniura, Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Miku Martineau, and Michiel Huisman. Hopefully, the release date and trailer will arrive soon. In the meantime, take a look at the first images.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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This Summer, A Group Of Teens Unleash The ‘Queen Of Spades’ During A Game

A supernatural entity is unleashed after a group of teens plays a Bloody Mary-style game in Queen of Spades, by director Patrick White. “According to legend, an ominous entity known as the Queen of Spades can be summoned by performing an ancient ritual. Those brave enough draw a door and a staircase on a mirror, in darkness, and say her name three times. What happens next must be experienced to be believed. Four teenagers decide to summon the Queen of Spades as a joke. But they could never imagine the horrors this innocent prank has condemned them and their loved ones too.” John Ainslie and Patrick White penned the script based on a story by Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy. Ava Preston, Daniel Kash, Kaelen Ohm, Eric Osborne, Jamie Bloch, Nabil Rajo, and Krista Marchand star in this supernatural tale, opening in select theaters on June 11, 2021, followed by its release on Blu-ray and On Demand on June 29th, from Epic Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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Joaquin Phoenix Starring In Ari Aster’s ‘Disappointment BLVD’

Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his roles in films such as Joker, Gladiator, and Walk the Line has found his next project, he’ll be starring in Disappointment Blvd from Hereditary and Midsommar director Ari Aster. Set to begin filming in Montreal late this summer, there is little known about Disappointment Blvd, except that it is a horror film with comedic undertones, which Aster describes as a “nightmare comedy.”. According to IMDB, the film is said to be “A decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time.” We’ll update you when we know more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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“Day Of The Dead” Series Premieres This Fall On SyFy

SyFy is gearing up to deliver a new 10-episode series that is a new spin on George A. Romero’s 1985 movie Day of the Dead, titled – you guessed it – “Day of the Dead“. Variety is reporting that the series will now premiere this fall. Written by showrunners and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, the series centers on six strangers fighting to survive the first 24 hours of the zombie apocalypse. Steven Kostanski, who is directing four of the series’ episodes in the first season has teased that the new series will have ties to the classic horror movie. However, he couldn’t go into detail. The series is produced by Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel and HiTide Studios’ Jeff Holland, Stan Spry, and Drew Brown are also producing. Steven Kostanski will also serve as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Release Date Announced For Robert Eggers’ Long Awaited Viking Film ‘The Northman’

Robert Eggers, the brilliant filmmaker behind The Witch and The Lighthouse is back with his next film, the revenge thriller The Northman. Today, we’ve got the release date for the highly anticipated film set in Iceland at the turn of the 10th century that centers on the Nordic prince Amleth who sets out on a mission of revenge after his father is murdered. The all-star cast for the film includes Alexander Skarsgård who stars as Amleth, Bill Skarsgård, Anya Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Defoe who also stars in Eggers’ The Lighthouse (pictured). Eggers directed and co-wrote the film along with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón. Lars Knudsen, Mark Huffman, and New Regency produce. The Northman will arrive in international theaters on April 8, 2022, from Universal Pictures. It is a co-production of Focus Features and New Regency.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Witness The Horrifying Events At ‘616 Wilford Lane’ This May

This May, Indican Pictures will take viewers to 616 Wilford Lane where a family’s new dream home quickly becomes a nightmare. “After the tragic death of his wife, Jim (John Littlefield, Hulk) is a single father of two teenage daughters, Randy (Jessica Chancellor, Power Rangers: First Ninja) and Austyn (Jasmine Waltz, Black Water). Uprooting the family from the city to a mansion in the country, they soon discover the town’s dark history and the haunting secrets buried inside the walls of their new house, making their dream home an inescapable nightmare. The film also stars Oscar® nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train). Directed by Mark S. Allen, who is making his directorial debut, and Dante Yore, the film was written by Allen along with Howard Burd. Witness the events at 616 Wilford Lane On-Demand Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Movie Review: Son (2021)

How far would you go to save your child? That’s the question posed in writer-director Ivan Kavanagh’s horror-thriller Son. In the film, a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, experiencing horrific pain and seizures. His mother, Laura (Andi Matichak) must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. I can’t imagine how terrified Laura was throughout the film, but I do know how well Andi Matichak played the role. She really put her heart into making Laura feel authentic and the emotional chaos Laura experiences feels real. Laura is a strong character with an interesting and horrific backstory. She’s a character you can both find sympathetic and see her strength. And her character development was nicely done. As for detective Paul, Emile Hirsch had me fleeced up to the last moments of the film. I did not see that twist coming, and I should have and it was a great idea. Hirsch did

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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From The Creator Of Final Destination Comes ‘Don’t Look Back’ – Out This Summer

From Jeffrey Riddick, the creator of Final Destination comes Don’t Look Back, which shines a brutal light on society’s habit of watching terrible things happen but doing nothing to stop it. Remember, Karma comes for us all. In the film, Caitlin Kramer, a woman overcoming a tragic past, is among several people who see a man being fatally assaulted. When the witnesses start dying mysteriously, she must unearth if they’re being targeted by a killer or something far more insidious. Kourtney Bell, Bryan Batt, Will Stout, Skyler Hart, Jeremy Holm, Jaqueline Fleming, Amanda Grace Benitez, Damon Lipari, Han Soto, Dean J. West, and Stephen Twardokus star. Don’t Look Back, which we call “dark and entertaining” in our review, lands on Digital and DVD on June 14, 2021, presented by Dazzler Media. You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon and iTunes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Scores A Hard “R” For Violence And Gore

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will be different from 2016’s movie. For one, it won’t be PG-13 like its predecessor. The movie has just scored a hard “R” from the MPA for “Strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use, and brief graphic nudity.” The massive cast list includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Sylvester Stallone who lends his voice to King Shark, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, John Cena, Pete Davidson, Jai Courtney, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Taika Waititi, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Steve Agee, Storm Reid, Flula Borg, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, Sean Gunn, Joaquín Cosío, Mayling Ng, Juan Diego Botto, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland, and Tinashe Kajese. The Suicide Squad lands in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, 2021, from Warner Bros. Check out the red band trailer below for a taste of what’s to come.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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This June, A Man Becomes The Focus Of A Stranger In ‘Stalker’ (Trailer)

Stalker: Noun a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention. “Tracy claimed she was the victim of a stalker” · a person who hunts game stealthily. “a keen fisherman and deer stalker” Writer-director Tyler Savage‘s life or death thriller Stalker, about a man who becomes a stalker’s prey, has hunted down a summer release date and a new trailer. “In the wake of a messy break-up, Andy Escobedo decides to start fresh, relocating from Austin to Los Angeles. Eager to make new connections, he befriends Roger, an unusual rideshare driver. But when Roger’s behavior gets too strange for comfort, Andy blows him off, choosing to focus on a budding relationship with his new girlfriend, Sam. This unhinges Roger, who begins to torment Andy, ensuring that his stay in L.A. is short-lived.” Co-written by Savage and Dash Hawkins, this intense film stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel Pisano,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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