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WWII Horror 'Operation Blood Hunt' Bares its Fangs on Digital

WWII Horror ‘Operation Blood Hunt’ Bares its Fangs on Digital

Operation Blood Hunt, a thrilling new World War II-era horror movie from actor-director Louis Mandylor and writer Brandon Slagle, is out now. The film follows a group of military rejects and a seasoned occult expert who set out on a mission. They are tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of several US Marine Corps battalions on a remote South Pacific island. While initial reports point to the Japanese Imperial Army, the group soon discovers that a pack of werewolves may have massacred the Marines. Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers, MMA fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Louis Mandylor, and Sonia Couling star in Operation Blood Hunt. Myers has a history of appearing in incredible projects. He’s starred in series such as “Vikings,” “The Tudors,” and the show “Dracula.” His acting talents are just as strong as MMA fighter turned-actor “Rampage” Jackson’s strikes in the ring. The movie marks the fourth collaboration between Hillin and BGG. It was produced by Daemon Hillin

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
Consume 'The Platform 2' Today on Netflix

Consume ‘The Platform 2’ Today on Netflix

The highly anticipated sequel, The Platform 2, is out now on Netflix! The sequel to the 2020 hit, The Platform, sees the return of Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia to the director’s chair. The first film revealed a cruel and brutal vertical prison where inmates are sentenced to levels and forced to ration food from a descending platform that moves between floors. The inmates at the top feast like kings, while those at the bottom live off scraps. One man set out to balance the scales so that everyone could survive. This time, in The Platform 2, a mysterious figure has established a new law in the prison. But can justice be enforced in hell? And who will enforce it? Platform 2′s cast includes Natalia Tena, Oscar Jaenada, Hovik Keuchkerian, Milena Smit, and Bastien Ughetto. The script was written by David Desola, Egoitz Moreno, and Pedro Rivero. Released in 2020, the original, filled with social commentary, went viral during Covid. It was watched

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
New 'Salem's Lot' Clip Bares its Fangs to Celebrate Premiere

New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Clip Bares its Fangs to Celebrate Premiere

Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts, oh my. It’s officially spooky season, and a horde of great movies are being released. One movie that should be at the top of your watch list this week is Gary Dauberman and MAX’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic tale, Salem’s Lot, which I called “worth sinking your fangs into” in my mostly spoiler-free review. The film’s impressive ensemble cast includes Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, Bill Camp, and Spencer Treat Clark—all of whom we interviewed about the film. Pilou Asbaek, William Sadler, John Benjamin Hickey, Nicholas Crovetti, and Debra Christofferson round out the cast. Salem’s Lot is set in 1975, the same year King’s original novel was published. It follows author Ben Mears, who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot. Haunted by a childhood incident, Mears seeks inspiration for his next book. However, Ben soon discovers that the town is being terrorized by a bloodthirsty vampire and its loyal servant. To celebrate

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
Ryan Murphy Adapting "The Beauty" for New FX Series

Ryan Murphy Adapting “The Beauty” for New FX Series

Get ready for another captivating series from the brilliant and twisted mind of Ryan Murphy. FX has officially ordered “The Beauty,” an adaptation of the acclaimed 2016 horror comic from Image Comics. This new series is part of Murphy’s overall deal with Disney. It will feature a star-studded cast, including frequent collaborators Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, and Ashton Kutcher. Peters, Ramos, and Pope will also serve as executive producers alongside Murphy and Matt Hodgson. Production on the 11-episode first season is expected to begin this fall. The 2016 graphic novel The Beauty, created by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, presents a world where physical perfection is attainable. A sexually transmitted disease offers the promise of becoming more beautiful every day. It leades to a widespread obsession with outward appearance. However, as Detectives Foster and Vaughn discover, this pursuit of beauty comes at a terrible price. “The Beauty” boasts a talented ensemble cast. Evan Peters, known for his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
'The Wait' is Over: Horror Film from Director of Rings Premieres

‘The Wait’ is Over: Horror Film from Director of Rings Premieres

Following an impressive festival run, including a nomination for Best Pictures at Sitges, Spanish director F. Javier Gutierrez’s chilling film The Wait (aka La Espera) is out today. This folk horror features a stellar cast, including Victor Clavijo (Before the Fall), Ruth Diaz, Manuel Moron, and Pedro Casablanca. The Wait follows Eladio (Clavijo), a groundskeeper on a powerful landowner’s estate in the Andalusian countryside. A fateful decision involving a bribe from a hunter unravels Eladio’s life, plunging him into a spiral of guilt, hatred, and a thirst for revenge. The film is from Gutierrez’s Unfiled Films, Nostromo Pictures (“Penny Dreadful”), and Spal Films (Before the Fall). Following its premiere at Fantastic Fest, it garnered accolades at festivals worldwide, including Sitges, Shanghai, Vancouver, and Oldenburg. It won over critics, with HorrorFuel’s Joseph Perry calling it “gripping” in his festival review. Director F. Javier Gutierrez is no stranger to the genre. He’s brought you films like Before the Fall and 2017’s Rings.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
Film Adaptation of Nicholas Vince’s One-Man Show I AM MONSTERS! Receives Exclusive Limited Edition Blu-Ray Release

Film Adaptation of Nicholas Vince’s One-Man Show I AM MONSTERS! Receives Exclusive Limited Edition Blu-Ray Release

Actor Nicholas Vince, best known for his roles as the Chatterer in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser and Kinski (Moon Face) in Nightbreed, is the subject of his own one-man show I Am Monsters!. The film adaptation of this stage show is now available for preorder, with the first 500 Blu-rays copies in a Signed Collectors Numbered Limited Edition that boasts a slipcover designed by celebrated graphic artist Graham Humphreys. Following is the official press announcement. PREORDER NOW! “In this extraordinary confessional, Nick charms and chills us, mingling the witty and the nightmarish”. (Clive Barker) Nicholas Vince’s movie adaptation of his one-man show I AM MONSTERS! gets the Deluxe treatment with a special 500 signed limited-edition Blu Ray, which will be available to pre-order from Oct 1, 2024. The Blu Ray extras will include four postcards, slipcover designed by celebrated graphic artist Graham Humphreys, four short films written / directed by Nick, a four-page booklet. and an exclusive interview, hosted by Emmerdale

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Joseph Perry
Oct 4, 2024
Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween 2024 Lineup: From Time Travel to Serial Killers and Beyond

Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween 2024 Lineup: From Time Travel to Serial Killers and Beyond

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween film festival is the place to be for fright-fare fanatics! The event features horror and science fiction features with world, international, and U.K. premieres aplenty. Following is the official press announcement. Following the success of its spectacular 25th Anniversary August five-day event, the UK’s most popular genre film festival returns to the Odeon Luxe West End in Leicester Square. Taking over both screens on Friday 1st November and Saturday 2nd November, the Halloween special will feature nine premiere titles from six countries, spanning Europe, North America, South America and Asia, making it a truly spine-chilling display of global talent. Each film will be screened twice. Tickets Opening the event is the UK premiere of Sam Yates’s MAGPIE, a darkly intense psychological thriller which thrives in its classic neo-noir atmosphere, eliciting tension that is seconds away from permanently snapping. Daisy Ridley delivers a tour de force performance as a neglected wife on the edge, and will

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 4, 2024
Go Behind the Scenes of 'Smile 2' With the New Featurette

Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Smile 2’ With the New Featurette

The new Smile 2 trailer was unnerving, to say the least. Today, we have a new featurette that takes you behind the scenes with Star Naomi Scott and writer/director Parker Finn. The sequel follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she embarks on a world tour. However, terrifying and inexplicable events shatter her excitement. As the horrors escalate, Skye grapples with the pressures of fame and is forced to confront a dark secret from her past. Can she regain control of her life before it spirals out of control? The disturbing world of Smile 2 boasts a star-studded cast. That includes Rosemarie DeWitt, returning cast member Kyle Gallner (from the original), Lukas Gage, and horror veteran Ray Nicholson. Dylan Gelula also joins the cast, adding another layer of intrigue. Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno are producing Smile 2. The first film, Smile, captivated audiences in 2022 and earned a staggering $217 million

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2024
"Work of Art:" Ice Nine Kills and Terrifier 3 Team Up for 7-Minute Short Film

“Work of Art:” Ice Nine Kills and Terrifier 3 Team Up for 7-Minute Short Film

Get ready for a blood-soaked treat! Ice Nine Kills and the Terrifier film franchise have joined forces. The two are aiming to create an unforgettable experience for fans. On October 10, the highly anticipated new short film/music video, “A Work of Art,” will debut nationwide. It will be featured in over 300 AMC and Marcus Theaters. This special event will coincide with select Thursday night double feature showings of Terrifier 3 and Terrifier 2. A Chilling Collaboration “The Terrifier franchise gave us Art the Clown, one of the greatest new horror icons in decades,” says Spencer Charnas, frontman of Ice Nine Kills. “We are honored to be a part of this viciously delightful universe.” The collaboration between the two fan-favorite entities is a dream come true for horror enthusiasts. Ice Nine Kills, known for their theatrical performances and horror-inspired music, and the Terrifier franchise, acclaimed for its shockingly gory and intense storytelling, are a perfect match. “A Work of Art”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2024
'In a Violent Nature' Is Slashing its Way onto a Collector's Edition Blu-ray

‘In a Violent Nature’ Is Slashing its Way onto a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray

Get ready for a chilling twist on the classic slasher film because In a Violent Nature isn’t messing around. This arthouse horror gem was the talk of this year’s Sundance Film Festival and got rave reviews when it hit Shudder. Brace yourself for unsettling perspective shifts, gruesome practical effects, and a slow-burn terror that will have you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? It’s coming to Blu-ray as a special collectors edition from IFC Films and Shudder! Imagine this: a locket unearths a long-buried secret. Johnny, a vengeful spirit driven by a 60-year-old crime, resurrects when it is stolen. Hungry for payback, his decaying body twists and contorts, transforming into a grotesque golem fixated on reclaiming the stolen locket. But his wrath doesn’t stop there. Anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path is struck down in this one-by-one slaughter spree. In a Violent Nature isn’t your typical jump-scare extravaganza. It’s a slow-burn, atmospheric odyssey into the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2024

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WWII Horror 'Operation Blood Hunt' Bares its Fangs on Digital

WWII Horror ‘Operation Blood Hunt’ Bares its Fangs on Digital

Operation Blood Hunt, a thrilling new World War II-era horror movie from actor-director Louis Mandylor and writer Brandon Slagle, is out now. The film follows a group of military rejects and a seasoned occult expert who set out on a mission. They are tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of several US Marine Corps battalions on a remote South Pacific island. While initial reports point to the Japanese Imperial Army, the group soon discovers that a pack of werewolves may have massacred the Marines. Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers, MMA fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Louis Mandylor, and Sonia Couling star in Operation Blood Hunt. Myers has a history of appearing in incredible projects. He’s starred in series such as “Vikings,” “The Tudors,” and the show “Dracula.” His acting talents are just as strong as MMA fighter turned-actor “Rampage” Jackson’s strikes in the ring. The movie marks the fourth collaboration between Hillin and BGG. It was produced by Daemon Hillin

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
Consume 'The Platform 2' Today on Netflix

Consume ‘The Platform 2’ Today on Netflix

The highly anticipated sequel, The Platform 2, is out now on Netflix! The sequel to the 2020 hit, The Platform, sees the return of Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia to the director’s chair. The first film revealed a cruel and brutal vertical prison where inmates are sentenced to levels and forced to ration food from a descending platform that moves between floors. The inmates at the top feast like kings, while those at the bottom live off scraps. One man set out to balance the scales so that everyone could survive. This time, in The Platform 2, a mysterious figure has established a new law in the prison. But can justice be enforced in hell? And who will enforce it? Platform 2′s cast includes Natalia Tena, Oscar Jaenada, Hovik Keuchkerian, Milena Smit, and Bastien Ughetto. The script was written by David Desola, Egoitz Moreno, and Pedro Rivero. Released in 2020, the original, filled with social commentary, went viral during Covid. It was watched

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
New 'Salem's Lot' Clip Bares its Fangs to Celebrate Premiere

New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Clip Bares its Fangs to Celebrate Premiere

Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts, oh my. It’s officially spooky season, and a horde of great movies are being released. One movie that should be at the top of your watch list this week is Gary Dauberman and MAX’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic tale, Salem’s Lot, which I called “worth sinking your fangs into” in my mostly spoiler-free review. The film’s impressive ensemble cast includes Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, Bill Camp, and Spencer Treat Clark—all of whom we interviewed about the film. Pilou Asbaek, William Sadler, John Benjamin Hickey, Nicholas Crovetti, and Debra Christofferson round out the cast. Salem’s Lot is set in 1975, the same year King’s original novel was published. It follows author Ben Mears, who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot. Haunted by a childhood incident, Mears seeks inspiration for his next book. However, Ben soon discovers that the town is being terrorized by a bloodthirsty vampire and its loyal servant. To celebrate

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
Ryan Murphy Adapting "The Beauty" for New FX Series

Ryan Murphy Adapting “The Beauty” for New FX Series

Get ready for another captivating series from the brilliant and twisted mind of Ryan Murphy. FX has officially ordered “The Beauty,” an adaptation of the acclaimed 2016 horror comic from Image Comics. This new series is part of Murphy’s overall deal with Disney. It will feature a star-studded cast, including frequent collaborators Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, and Ashton Kutcher. Peters, Ramos, and Pope will also serve as executive producers alongside Murphy and Matt Hodgson. Production on the 11-episode first season is expected to begin this fall. The 2016 graphic novel The Beauty, created by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, presents a world where physical perfection is attainable. A sexually transmitted disease offers the promise of becoming more beautiful every day. It leades to a widespread obsession with outward appearance. However, as Detectives Foster and Vaughn discover, this pursuit of beauty comes at a terrible price. “The Beauty” boasts a talented ensemble cast. Evan Peters, known for his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
'The Wait' is Over: Horror Film from Director of Rings Premieres

‘The Wait’ is Over: Horror Film from Director of Rings Premieres

Following an impressive festival run, including a nomination for Best Pictures at Sitges, Spanish director F. Javier Gutierrez’s chilling film The Wait (aka La Espera) is out today. This folk horror features a stellar cast, including Victor Clavijo (Before the Fall), Ruth Diaz, Manuel Moron, and Pedro Casablanca. The Wait follows Eladio (Clavijo), a groundskeeper on a powerful landowner’s estate in the Andalusian countryside. A fateful decision involving a bribe from a hunter unravels Eladio’s life, plunging him into a spiral of guilt, hatred, and a thirst for revenge. The film is from Gutierrez’s Unfiled Films, Nostromo Pictures (“Penny Dreadful”), and Spal Films (Before the Fall). Following its premiere at Fantastic Fest, it garnered accolades at festivals worldwide, including Sitges, Shanghai, Vancouver, and Oldenburg. It won over critics, with HorrorFuel’s Joseph Perry calling it “gripping” in his festival review. Director F. Javier Gutierrez is no stranger to the genre. He’s brought you films like Before the Fall and 2017’s Rings.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2024
Film Adaptation of Nicholas Vince’s One-Man Show I AM MONSTERS! Receives Exclusive Limited Edition Blu-Ray Release

Film Adaptation of Nicholas Vince’s One-Man Show I AM MONSTERS! Receives Exclusive Limited Edition Blu-Ray Release

Actor Nicholas Vince, best known for his roles as the Chatterer in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser and Kinski (Moon Face) in Nightbreed, is the subject of his own one-man show I Am Monsters!. The film adaptation of this stage show is now available for preorder, with the first 500 Blu-rays copies in a Signed Collectors Numbered Limited Edition that boasts a slipcover designed by celebrated graphic artist Graham Humphreys. Following is the official press announcement. PREORDER NOW! “In this extraordinary confessional, Nick charms and chills us, mingling the witty and the nightmarish”. (Clive Barker) Nicholas Vince’s movie adaptation of his one-man show I AM MONSTERS! gets the Deluxe treatment with a special 500 signed limited-edition Blu Ray, which will be available to pre-order from Oct 1, 2024. The Blu Ray extras will include four postcards, slipcover designed by celebrated graphic artist Graham Humphreys, four short films written / directed by Nick, a four-page booklet. and an exclusive interview, hosted by Emmerdale

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 4, 2024
Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween 2024 Lineup: From Time Travel to Serial Killers and Beyond

Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween 2024 Lineup: From Time Travel to Serial Killers and Beyond

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween film festival is the place to be for fright-fare fanatics! The event features horror and science fiction features with world, international, and U.K. premieres aplenty. Following is the official press announcement. Following the success of its spectacular 25th Anniversary August five-day event, the UK’s most popular genre film festival returns to the Odeon Luxe West End in Leicester Square. Taking over both screens on Friday 1st November and Saturday 2nd November, the Halloween special will feature nine premiere titles from six countries, spanning Europe, North America, South America and Asia, making it a truly spine-chilling display of global talent. Each film will be screened twice. Tickets Opening the event is the UK premiere of Sam Yates’s MAGPIE, a darkly intense psychological thriller which thrives in its classic neo-noir atmosphere, eliciting tension that is seconds away from permanently snapping. Daisy Ridley delivers a tour de force performance as a neglected wife on the edge, and will

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 4, 2024
Go Behind the Scenes of 'Smile 2' With the New Featurette

Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Smile 2’ With the New Featurette

The new Smile 2 trailer was unnerving, to say the least. Today, we have a new featurette that takes you behind the scenes with Star Naomi Scott and writer/director Parker Finn. The sequel follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she embarks on a world tour. However, terrifying and inexplicable events shatter her excitement. As the horrors escalate, Skye grapples with the pressures of fame and is forced to confront a dark secret from her past. Can she regain control of her life before it spirals out of control? The disturbing world of Smile 2 boasts a star-studded cast. That includes Rosemarie DeWitt, returning cast member Kyle Gallner (from the original), Lukas Gage, and horror veteran Ray Nicholson. Dylan Gelula also joins the cast, adding another layer of intrigue. Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno are producing Smile 2. The first film, Smile, captivated audiences in 2022 and earned a staggering $217 million

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2024
"Work of Art:" Ice Nine Kills and Terrifier 3 Team Up for 7-Minute Short Film

“Work of Art:” Ice Nine Kills and Terrifier 3 Team Up for 7-Minute Short Film

Get ready for a blood-soaked treat! Ice Nine Kills and the Terrifier film franchise have joined forces. The two are aiming to create an unforgettable experience for fans. On October 10, the highly anticipated new short film/music video, “A Work of Art,” will debut nationwide. It will be featured in over 300 AMC and Marcus Theaters. This special event will coincide with select Thursday night double feature showings of Terrifier 3 and Terrifier 2. A Chilling Collaboration “The Terrifier franchise gave us Art the Clown, one of the greatest new horror icons in decades,” says Spencer Charnas, frontman of Ice Nine Kills. “We are honored to be a part of this viciously delightful universe.” The collaboration between the two fan-favorite entities is a dream come true for horror enthusiasts. Ice Nine Kills, known for their theatrical performances and horror-inspired music, and the Terrifier franchise, acclaimed for its shockingly gory and intense storytelling, are a perfect match. “A Work of Art”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2024
'In a Violent Nature' Is Slashing its Way onto a Collector's Edition Blu-ray

‘In a Violent Nature’ Is Slashing its Way onto a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray

Get ready for a chilling twist on the classic slasher film because In a Violent Nature isn’t messing around. This arthouse horror gem was the talk of this year’s Sundance Film Festival and got rave reviews when it hit Shudder. Brace yourself for unsettling perspective shifts, gruesome practical effects, and a slow-burn terror that will have you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? It’s coming to Blu-ray as a special collectors edition from IFC Films and Shudder! Imagine this: a locket unearths a long-buried secret. Johnny, a vengeful spirit driven by a 60-year-old crime, resurrects when it is stolen. Hungry for payback, his decaying body twists and contorts, transforming into a grotesque golem fixated on reclaiming the stolen locket. But his wrath doesn’t stop there. Anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path is struck down in this one-by-one slaughter spree. In a Violent Nature isn’t your typical jump-scare extravaganza. It’s a slow-burn, atmospheric odyssey into the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2024
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