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“Penny Dreadful” Director Adapting ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Starring Elsie Fisher

Damon Thomas, the director behind the series “Killing Eve” and “Penny Dreadful” is set to bring us the new Amazon movie My Best Friend’s Exorcism, an adaptation of Grady Hendrix’s hit novel. THR reports that My Bestfriend’s Exorcism, which began production this week, is “set in 1988, the novel centered on the relationship between Abby and Gretchen, two best friends and sophomores in high school. Their friendship is tested when an evening of skinny-dipping goes wrong, and Gretchen begins to act differently and followed by bizarre occurrences. After some investigating, Abby begins to horrifyingly suspect that her friend may be possessed by a demon force.” Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) leads the cast that also includes Amiah Miller, Cathy Ang, and Rachel Ogechi Kanu. Jenna Lamia (NBC’s “Good Girls”) wrote the screenplay and will serve as associate producer. The Gotham Group, Quirk Productions are producing along with Christopher Landon, the writer-director of hit horror movies such as Freaky and Happy Death

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2021
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From The Director Of ‘The Descent’ Comes ‘The Reckoning’ – Casting Its Spell On Shudder

Neil Marshall’s brilliant horror thriller The Reckoning, premiering this May on Shudder, is set against the backdrop of England at the end of the 17th century, as the Great Plague and the obsession with witch hunts rage. In the film, “After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.” Joe Anderson and Steven Waddington also star in the film that Marshall wrote with Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell, based on a story by Antony Jones and Nico Evers-Swindell. Marshall has a long list of genre hits, including The Descent, Dog Soldiers, and Doomsday. He also directed several episodes of the record-breaking series “Game of Thrones.” The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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Naomi Watts Starring In Amazon’s Remake Of 2014’s ‘Goodnight Mommy’

Amazon Studios is remaking Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s 2014 disturbing Australian film Goodnight Mommy. News has come, via Variety, that The Ring actress Naomi Watts will star as well executive produce. The original film’s Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz will be executive producing the remake, written by Kyle Warren and directed by Matt Sobel (Take Me To the River). In the original, “Elias and his twin brother Lukas arrive at their mother’s house to find her face covered in bandages − the result, she explains, of recent cosmetic surgery. Lukas delights in their mother’s uncharacteristically lax house rules, but in Elias’ mind, a dreadful thought takes root: the sinking suspicion that this woman beneath the gauze, who’s making their food and sleeping in the next room, isn’t really their mother.” We’ll update you when we know more. In the meantime, here’s the original trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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Two More “Child’s Play” Alums Returning For “Chucky” Series

SyFy announced today that Alex Vincent is returning to his role as Andy Barclay for Don Mancini‘s upcoming “Chucky” series, but he’s not alone, Christine Elise McCarthy, who played Andy’s foster sister in two of the movies, will be facing Chucky again. The two join the cast that also includes returning cast members Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky), as well as his daughter Fiona Dourif, and Jennifer Tilly who has long played Chucky’s love interest. “Arrow” actress Lexa Doig is also set to star with Teo Briones (Ratched), Bjorgvin Arnarson (PEN15), and Alyvia Alyn Lind (The Young and the Restless) playing the series’ young leads along with Zackary Arthur. In the 10-episode first season, “A vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, and an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2021
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HBO’s ‘The Last Of Us’ Series Adaptation Will Be The Biggest Production In Canada’s History

HBO’s adaptation of the hit game The Last of Us is set to begin filming on July 5, 2021, in Alberta, Canada, giving it a 2022 premiere date. The series is going to be huge with it being described as having “the largest production in Canada’s history,” outdoing 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife! “The series takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse across the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.” “The Last of Us” will reunite “Game of Thrones” actors Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal who will star as Ellie and Joel. Created and written by Neil Druckmann, the series’ pilot will be directed by Kantemir Balagov Since its 2013 release by Naughty Dog, the game had sold over 20 million

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Keep Your Little Monster Entertained, Season 4 Of “The Last Kids On Earth” Coming This April

If you are looking for a good way to introduce your little monster to the horror genre or they already love it, Netflix’s series “The Last Kids on Earth” is what you’re looking for. Monsters, zombies, action, this animated series has it all! “Last Kids on Earth,” which is getting a new video game, in addition to the existing books and toy series, follows a group of teens, possibly the last on Earth, who face off against monsters while dealing with zombie hordes as they try to rebuild their lives and find out what happened to everyone. The cast includes Bruce Campbell, Mark Hamill, Nick Wolfhard, Montse Hernandez, and Garland Whitt. I’m not gonna lie, I love this show. It’s fun, never boring, and has a great story with important messages about life, friendship, love, and understanding, all while seeing zombies getting slaughtered and monsters bringing chaos to the town. So far, there are three seasons (called books) streaming on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Rose Williams Talks ‘The Power’ And Its Message To Women In An Interview

This April, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) The Power will premiere exclusively on Shudder. Ahead of its release, we sat down with the oh-so-talented lead actress Rose Williams to discuss the film (which we gave a glowing review), its making, and its important messages. Rose, who has also starred in films such as Curfew, A Quiet Passion, Misfits, and the Netflix original series “Medici,” absolutely nailed her role in The Power, delivering a powerful and emotional performance that left me impressed. So of course, I had to talk to her. In the film, as Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country, trainee nurse Val (Rose Williams) arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near-empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Shudder Movie Review: ‘The Power’ Is A Must See

Set in 1974 London, where Britain prepares for electrical blackouts, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) haunting new film The Power introduces us to Rose Williams‘ character Val, a nurse on her first day working at the hospital. As they prepare for the lights to go out, Val’s anxiety begins to build we see the nurse walk the halls and tend to patients with only a lamp to light her way. It doesn’t take long for strange things to begin to happen. Blackouts and spells that contort her body to plague her as the hospital’s dark secret begin to come to light. The hospital setting is spooky enough all on its own but when the lights go out the tension builds and things escalate quickly. As if the setting, the dark, and the bad treatment Val experiences weren’t bad enough, paranormal activity manifests itself and seizure-like spells begin to take hold that leaves Val’s body contorted in unnatural ways, and she

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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New Video Celebrates A Wrap On Filming For Season 2 Of “The Witcher”

Fans of Netflix’s “The Witcher” series will be excited to learn that the new season has officially wrapped filming and is set to premiere later this year. Starring Henry Cavill as the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, the series is based on the best-selling book and gaming series. “The Witcher” is a tale of fate and family. “Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.” When destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress and a princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the volatile continent together. It took a massive cast and crew to make this season and included 158 days of filming in 15 different locations, with a cast of 89 actors, and more than 1200 crew members. This season, “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2021
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Netflix Takes A Gamble On New Neon Poster For ‘Army Of The Dead’ Ahead Of Release

Netflix has taken a gamble and released a new neon, badass, slot-themed poster for Zach Snyder’s (Dawn of the Dead, “Watchmen”) Army of the Dead, and it’s killer! In the movie, Dave Bautista and his crew of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. But first, they have to get past the zombies. Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy also star. Snyder directed and co-wrote this action-packed flick with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. He also produces along with Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller. Army of the Dead premieres on Netflix on May 21, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2021

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“Penny Dreadful” Director Adapting ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Starring Elsie Fisher

Damon Thomas, the director behind the series “Killing Eve” and “Penny Dreadful” is set to bring us the new Amazon movie My Best Friend’s Exorcism, an adaptation of Grady Hendrix’s hit novel. THR reports that My Bestfriend’s Exorcism, which began production this week, is “set in 1988, the novel centered on the relationship between Abby and Gretchen, two best friends and sophomores in high school. Their friendship is tested when an evening of skinny-dipping goes wrong, and Gretchen begins to act differently and followed by bizarre occurrences. After some investigating, Abby begins to horrifyingly suspect that her friend may be possessed by a demon force.” Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) leads the cast that also includes Amiah Miller, Cathy Ang, and Rachel Ogechi Kanu. Jenna Lamia (NBC’s “Good Girls”) wrote the screenplay and will serve as associate producer. The Gotham Group, Quirk Productions are producing along with Christopher Landon, the writer-director of hit horror movies such as Freaky and Happy Death

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2021
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From The Director Of ‘The Descent’ Comes ‘The Reckoning’ – Casting Its Spell On Shudder

Neil Marshall’s brilliant horror thriller The Reckoning, premiering this May on Shudder, is set against the backdrop of England at the end of the 17th century, as the Great Plague and the obsession with witch hunts rage. In the film, “After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.” Joe Anderson and Steven Waddington also star in the film that Marshall wrote with Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell, based on a story by Antony Jones and Nico Evers-Swindell. Marshall has a long list of genre hits, including The Descent, Dog Soldiers, and Doomsday. He also directed several episodes of the record-breaking series “Game of Thrones.” The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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Naomi Watts Starring In Amazon’s Remake Of 2014’s ‘Goodnight Mommy’

Amazon Studios is remaking Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s 2014 disturbing Australian film Goodnight Mommy. News has come, via Variety, that The Ring actress Naomi Watts will star as well executive produce. The original film’s Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz will be executive producing the remake, written by Kyle Warren and directed by Matt Sobel (Take Me To the River). In the original, “Elias and his twin brother Lukas arrive at their mother’s house to find her face covered in bandages − the result, she explains, of recent cosmetic surgery. Lukas delights in their mother’s uncharacteristically lax house rules, but in Elias’ mind, a dreadful thought takes root: the sinking suspicion that this woman beneath the gauze, who’s making their food and sleeping in the next room, isn’t really their mother.” We’ll update you when we know more. In the meantime, here’s the original trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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Two More “Child’s Play” Alums Returning For “Chucky” Series

SyFy announced today that Alex Vincent is returning to his role as Andy Barclay for Don Mancini‘s upcoming “Chucky” series, but he’s not alone, Christine Elise McCarthy, who played Andy’s foster sister in two of the movies, will be facing Chucky again. The two join the cast that also includes returning cast members Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky), as well as his daughter Fiona Dourif, and Jennifer Tilly who has long played Chucky’s love interest. “Arrow” actress Lexa Doig is also set to star with Teo Briones (Ratched), Bjorgvin Arnarson (PEN15), and Alyvia Alyn Lind (The Young and the Restless) playing the series’ young leads along with Zackary Arthur. In the 10-episode first season, “A vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, and an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2021
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HBO’s ‘The Last Of Us’ Series Adaptation Will Be The Biggest Production In Canada’s History

HBO’s adaptation of the hit game The Last of Us is set to begin filming on July 5, 2021, in Alberta, Canada, giving it a 2022 premiere date. The series is going to be huge with it being described as having “the largest production in Canada’s history,” outdoing 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife! “The series takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse across the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.” “The Last of Us” will reunite “Game of Thrones” actors Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal who will star as Ellie and Joel. Created and written by Neil Druckmann, the series’ pilot will be directed by Kantemir Balagov Since its 2013 release by Naughty Dog, the game had sold over 20 million

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Keep Your Little Monster Entertained, Season 4 Of “The Last Kids On Earth” Coming This April

If you are looking for a good way to introduce your little monster to the horror genre or they already love it, Netflix’s series “The Last Kids on Earth” is what you’re looking for. Monsters, zombies, action, this animated series has it all! “Last Kids on Earth,” which is getting a new video game, in addition to the existing books and toy series, follows a group of teens, possibly the last on Earth, who face off against monsters while dealing with zombie hordes as they try to rebuild their lives and find out what happened to everyone. The cast includes Bruce Campbell, Mark Hamill, Nick Wolfhard, Montse Hernandez, and Garland Whitt. I’m not gonna lie, I love this show. It’s fun, never boring, and has a great story with important messages about life, friendship, love, and understanding, all while seeing zombies getting slaughtered and monsters bringing chaos to the town. So far, there are three seasons (called books) streaming on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Rose Williams Talks ‘The Power’ And Its Message To Women In An Interview

This April, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) The Power will premiere exclusively on Shudder. Ahead of its release, we sat down with the oh-so-talented lead actress Rose Williams to discuss the film (which we gave a glowing review), its making, and its important messages. Rose, who has also starred in films such as Curfew, A Quiet Passion, Misfits, and the Netflix original series “Medici,” absolutely nailed her role in The Power, delivering a powerful and emotional performance that left me impressed. So of course, I had to talk to her. In the film, as Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country, trainee nurse Val (Rose Williams) arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near-empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Shudder Movie Review: ‘The Power’ Is A Must See

Set in 1974 London, where Britain prepares for electrical blackouts, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) haunting new film The Power introduces us to Rose Williams‘ character Val, a nurse on her first day working at the hospital. As they prepare for the lights to go out, Val’s anxiety begins to build we see the nurse walk the halls and tend to patients with only a lamp to light her way. It doesn’t take long for strange things to begin to happen. Blackouts and spells that contort her body to plague her as the hospital’s dark secret begin to come to light. The hospital setting is spooky enough all on its own but when the lights go out the tension builds and things escalate quickly. As if the setting, the dark, and the bad treatment Val experiences weren’t bad enough, paranormal activity manifests itself and seizure-like spells begin to take hold that leaves Val’s body contorted in unnatural ways, and she

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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New Video Celebrates A Wrap On Filming For Season 2 Of “The Witcher”

Fans of Netflix’s “The Witcher” series will be excited to learn that the new season has officially wrapped filming and is set to premiere later this year. Starring Henry Cavill as the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, the series is based on the best-selling book and gaming series. “The Witcher” is a tale of fate and family. “Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.” When destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress and a princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the volatile continent together. It took a massive cast and crew to make this season and included 158 days of filming in 15 different locations, with a cast of 89 actors, and more than 1200 crew members. This season, “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2021
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Netflix Takes A Gamble On New Neon Poster For ‘Army Of The Dead’ Ahead Of Release

Netflix has taken a gamble and released a new neon, badass, slot-themed poster for Zach Snyder’s (Dawn of the Dead, “Watchmen”) Army of the Dead, and it’s killer! In the movie, Dave Bautista and his crew of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. But first, they have to get past the zombies. Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy also star. Snyder directed and co-wrote this action-packed flick with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. He also produces along with Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller. Army of the Dead premieres on Netflix on May 21, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2021
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