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The Name Revealed For The Upcoming Sequel To What We Do In The Shadows

Back in August we reported that there is a sequel/spin-off to Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s hilarious mocumentary What We Do In the Shadows in the works. We’ve learned that the next film will concentrate on Anton (Rhys Darby) and his werewolf pack. “Jamaine and I are trying to write a werewolves spin-off,” Waititi told Crave during an interview at Sundance. “It’s going to be called We’re Wolves, like “We are wolves.” We’re Wolves.” Waititi & Clement If We’re Werewolves is anything like its vampire predecessor, it’s going to be freaking fantastic! Meet Anton and the werewolves in this great clip:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2016
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House Shark – Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Home

When Frank (Trey Harrison) discovers that his happy home is under attack from a dangerous, but largely unknown breed of shark, he enlists the aid of the world’s only “house shark” expert, Zachary (Michael Merchant) and a grizzled former real estate agent named Abraham (Wes Reid). The men set out on a desperate quest to destroy the beast and reclaim his home. Writer/director Ron Bonk (She Kills) is the man behind this unique creature feature. He hopes to fund the project with the help of a Indiegogo campaign . Bonk also serves as producer, along with Jonathan Straiton.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2016
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Three New Trailers Debut For Season 3 Of Penny Dreadful

Last week the first trailer for season 3 of Showtime’s hit series Penny Dreadful debuted. Now, two new teasers have been released that tease of the horrors this season will bring. Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde will be introduced to the cast of classic horror characters this season. Shazad Latif (We are Monsters) has been cast in that role. Patti LuPone, who guest stared in last season as the “Cut-Wife” will be returning in a new role, as Dr.Seward, the therapist who treats Vanessa (Eva Green). Wes Studi has joined as Kaetaney, a Native American who has a deep connection to Josh Hartnett’s character Ethan. Christian Camargo will guest star as Dr. Alexander Sweet, a zoologist who strikes a friendship with Vanessa. Penny Dreadful will premiere on Showtime on May 1st.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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The Veil – A Review

A few days ago Blumhouse released their new supernatural film, The Veil, on Netflix streaming. I won’t lie I have been looking forward to The Veil since I first heard about it. Last night I finally got the chance to watch it. The film stars Jessica Alba, Thomas Jane (The Mist), Reid Scott (Veep), Lenny Jacobson (Jobs), Chet Grissom (The Crazies), David Sullivan (Argo) and Meegan Warner and Lily Rabe of American Horror Story. The film, directed by Phil Joanou, follows the lone survivor (Rabe) of a cult’s mass suicide. Thirty years later she returns to the scene with a documentary film crew to confront the trauma that scarred her for life. The group has no idea about the force they are about to face. Where to begin? Let’s start with the cinematography, it was fantastic. They did a fantastic job of capturing the the eeriness of the location and the filth and grit of the long abandoned homes and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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New Action Packed Trailer Unveiled For Pride + Prejudice + Zombies

The long awaited film, ‘Pride And Prejudice And Zombies’, has a unveiled a new brutal trailer. The movie was both written and directed by Burr Steers, based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austin. ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ stars Jack Huston, Lily James, Bella Heathcote , Charles Dance, Lena Heady, Douglas Booth and ‘Dr. Who’ actor Matt Smith. In the fashion of Jane Austin’s classic tale a zombie outbreak has plagued the area. Relationships, made complex by the difference of their social classes in 19th century England, are put to the test as the undead rise. Lily James, who plays the role of the movie’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet, has made the comment “Rather than knitting and crocheting, they’re polishing muskets.” and Elizabeth is “the most badass zombie slayer there is.” Unlike in the 2005 ‘Pride and Prejudice’, this film is full of lovely ladies wielding weapons, and taking down hungry zombies. On February 5, 2016, put on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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Amityville: The Awakening Gets A New Release Date

Joan (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a single Mother, and her three children, one who is very ill, have relocated to a new town and a new home. Unaware of its history and reputation, the family moves into the Amityville house, where Butch DeFeo butchered his family all those years ago. Amityville: The Awakening officially has a new release date courtesy of Dimension Films. The latest sequel of the Amityville franchise will open in theaters on April 1st, 2016. Bella Thorne (Scream: The TV Series), Cameron Monaghan (Shameless), Thomas Mann (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters), Taylor Speitler (Girl on the Edge), Kurtwood Smith (That 70’s Show) and McKenna Grace (Suburban Gothic) star in Amityville: The Awakening, written and directed by Franck Khalfoun (Maniac).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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X-Files Season 7-9 Breakdown Part 3

First, thank you to those fellow fans who have taken the time to read my recap and listen to some of my theories. We are ONE day away from the start of the X-Files Revival on FOX which means it is time to cover season 7 – 9 and well as the last film, “I Want To Believe.” If you need a refresher here are parts 1 and 2: PART 1 Season 1-3 PART 2 Season 4-6 _____________________________ Season 6 ends with “Biogenesis,” which brings new aspects to the series overarching mythology. The episode begins with a biology professor, Merkmallen, in West Africa placing two metallic objects together. When the two objects meet they hover in the air and fly across the room landing in a bible. This man takes the objects to a professor in the United States named Sandoz, who has a similar piece. An alien bounty hunter disguises himself as Sandoz and kills Merkmallen. The real Sandoz

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Capt McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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Scratches: Ten-Years-Old, but Still Scars

Scratches is a point and click horror/mystery game that was originally released on PC in 2006. In the game, you play as Michael Arthate, a writer who acquired a Victorian mansion after his first novel reached some success. He hopes to finish his next novel in the bedroom overlooking the beautiful landscape, but upon arriving he is too distracted by digging through the previous owner’s belongings to get any work done. The previous owner, James T. Blackwood, was a collector of African tribal pieces and a prominent figure in the town of Rothbury. Arthate discovers that the Blackwood family had a dark secret involving several deaths, murder, and possibly madness, a case that still feels relatively unfinished and unsatisfying to Arthate, despite the finality of it with local authorities. The game is very atmospheric and plays with the elements of gothic horror with a big, dark house, creepy books on African tribes, and letters to peruse that contain information about

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Capt McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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Lucifer Premieres Monday Night On FOX

DC’s character Lucifer, from ‘The Sandman’ comics and it’s spin-off comic titled Lucifer, is joining the list of adaptions for TV, that includes Constantine, Preacher, Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and Outcast. The character Lucifer was created by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg and Sam Keith, which premiered in ‘The Sandman’ in 1989. The comic follows ‘Lucifer’ as he abandons his throne for the “shinning insanity” of LA. There he befriends a pop star, who is murdered in a drive by, in front of Lux, the night club that he owns. The murder stirs something in him and he vows to punish the people responsible. The detective assigned to the case, Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), is intrigued by Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and his ability to get the truth out of people. Together they set out to solve the case. Lucifer is scripted by Tom Kapinos, who wrote for Californication. Jerry Bruckheimer and Littman (CSI) along with Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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Three Original Horror Films In Development By Netflix

Netflix has built a great reputation for their original series and films. Netflix is presently developing three new original horror films for their streaming service. The first film, titled ARQ, will be directed by Tony Elliot. ARQ centers on a man trapped in his house, surrounded by masked men. He must protect a new technology that could deliver unlimited energy and end the wars that have consumed the world. Netflix has cast Robbie Amell and Rachael Taylor for ARQ. The next film is Clinical, directed by Alistar Legrand (The Diabolical). The dark thriller centers on a psychiatrist that is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after she is the victim of a vicious attack, while attempting to help a new patient. In I Am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House a young nurse has been hired to care for a best-selling author of ghost stories. The author has chosen to live out her last days

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2016

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The Name Revealed For The Upcoming Sequel To What We Do In The Shadows

Back in August we reported that there is a sequel/spin-off to Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s hilarious mocumentary What We Do In the Shadows in the works. We’ve learned that the next film will concentrate on Anton (Rhys Darby) and his werewolf pack. “Jamaine and I are trying to write a werewolves spin-off,” Waititi told Crave during an interview at Sundance. “It’s going to be called We’re Wolves, like “We are wolves.” We’re Wolves.” Waititi & Clement If We’re Werewolves is anything like its vampire predecessor, it’s going to be freaking fantastic! Meet Anton and the werewolves in this great clip:

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2016
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House Shark – Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Home

When Frank (Trey Harrison) discovers that his happy home is under attack from a dangerous, but largely unknown breed of shark, he enlists the aid of the world’s only “house shark” expert, Zachary (Michael Merchant) and a grizzled former real estate agent named Abraham (Wes Reid). The men set out on a desperate quest to destroy the beast and reclaim his home. Writer/director Ron Bonk (She Kills) is the man behind this unique creature feature. He hopes to fund the project with the help of a Indiegogo campaign . Bonk also serves as producer, along with Jonathan Straiton.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2016
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Three New Trailers Debut For Season 3 Of Penny Dreadful

Last week the first trailer for season 3 of Showtime’s hit series Penny Dreadful debuted. Now, two new teasers have been released that tease of the horrors this season will bring. Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde will be introduced to the cast of classic horror characters this season. Shazad Latif (We are Monsters) has been cast in that role. Patti LuPone, who guest stared in last season as the “Cut-Wife” will be returning in a new role, as Dr.Seward, the therapist who treats Vanessa (Eva Green). Wes Studi has joined as Kaetaney, a Native American who has a deep connection to Josh Hartnett’s character Ethan. Christian Camargo will guest star as Dr. Alexander Sweet, a zoologist who strikes a friendship with Vanessa. Penny Dreadful will premiere on Showtime on May 1st.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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The Veil – A Review

A few days ago Blumhouse released their new supernatural film, The Veil, on Netflix streaming. I won’t lie I have been looking forward to The Veil since I first heard about it. Last night I finally got the chance to watch it. The film stars Jessica Alba, Thomas Jane (The Mist), Reid Scott (Veep), Lenny Jacobson (Jobs), Chet Grissom (The Crazies), David Sullivan (Argo) and Meegan Warner and Lily Rabe of American Horror Story. The film, directed by Phil Joanou, follows the lone survivor (Rabe) of a cult’s mass suicide. Thirty years later she returns to the scene with a documentary film crew to confront the trauma that scarred her for life. The group has no idea about the force they are about to face. Where to begin? Let’s start with the cinematography, it was fantastic. They did a fantastic job of capturing the the eeriness of the location and the filth and grit of the long abandoned homes and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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New Action Packed Trailer Unveiled For Pride + Prejudice + Zombies

The long awaited film, ‘Pride And Prejudice And Zombies’, has a unveiled a new brutal trailer. The movie was both written and directed by Burr Steers, based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austin. ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ stars Jack Huston, Lily James, Bella Heathcote , Charles Dance, Lena Heady, Douglas Booth and ‘Dr. Who’ actor Matt Smith. In the fashion of Jane Austin’s classic tale a zombie outbreak has plagued the area. Relationships, made complex by the difference of their social classes in 19th century England, are put to the test as the undead rise. Lily James, who plays the role of the movie’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet, has made the comment “Rather than knitting and crocheting, they’re polishing muskets.” and Elizabeth is “the most badass zombie slayer there is.” Unlike in the 2005 ‘Pride and Prejudice’, this film is full of lovely ladies wielding weapons, and taking down hungry zombies. On February 5, 2016, put on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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Amityville: The Awakening Gets A New Release Date

Joan (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a single Mother, and her three children, one who is very ill, have relocated to a new town and a new home. Unaware of its history and reputation, the family moves into the Amityville house, where Butch DeFeo butchered his family all those years ago. Amityville: The Awakening officially has a new release date courtesy of Dimension Films. The latest sequel of the Amityville franchise will open in theaters on April 1st, 2016. Bella Thorne (Scream: The TV Series), Cameron Monaghan (Shameless), Thomas Mann (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters), Taylor Speitler (Girl on the Edge), Kurtwood Smith (That 70’s Show) and McKenna Grace (Suburban Gothic) star in Amityville: The Awakening, written and directed by Franck Khalfoun (Maniac).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2016
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X-Files Season 7-9 Breakdown Part 3

First, thank you to those fellow fans who have taken the time to read my recap and listen to some of my theories. We are ONE day away from the start of the X-Files Revival on FOX which means it is time to cover season 7 – 9 and well as the last film, “I Want To Believe.” If you need a refresher here are parts 1 and 2: PART 1 Season 1-3 PART 2 Season 4-6 _____________________________ Season 6 ends with “Biogenesis,” which brings new aspects to the series overarching mythology. The episode begins with a biology professor, Merkmallen, in West Africa placing two metallic objects together. When the two objects meet they hover in the air and fly across the room landing in a bible. This man takes the objects to a professor in the United States named Sandoz, who has a similar piece. An alien bounty hunter disguises himself as Sandoz and kills Merkmallen. The real Sandoz

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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Scratches: Ten-Years-Old, but Still Scars

Scratches is a point and click horror/mystery game that was originally released on PC in 2006. In the game, you play as Michael Arthate, a writer who acquired a Victorian mansion after his first novel reached some success. He hopes to finish his next novel in the bedroom overlooking the beautiful landscape, but upon arriving he is too distracted by digging through the previous owner’s belongings to get any work done. The previous owner, James T. Blackwood, was a collector of African tribal pieces and a prominent figure in the town of Rothbury. Arthate discovers that the Blackwood family had a dark secret involving several deaths, murder, and possibly madness, a case that still feels relatively unfinished and unsatisfying to Arthate, despite the finality of it with local authorities. The game is very atmospheric and plays with the elements of gothic horror with a big, dark house, creepy books on African tribes, and letters to peruse that contain information about

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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Lucifer Premieres Monday Night On FOX

DC’s character Lucifer, from ‘The Sandman’ comics and it’s spin-off comic titled Lucifer, is joining the list of adaptions for TV, that includes Constantine, Preacher, Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and Outcast. The character Lucifer was created by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg and Sam Keith, which premiered in ‘The Sandman’ in 1989. The comic follows ‘Lucifer’ as he abandons his throne for the “shinning insanity” of LA. There he befriends a pop star, who is murdered in a drive by, in front of Lux, the night club that he owns. The murder stirs something in him and he vows to punish the people responsible. The detective assigned to the case, Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), is intrigued by Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and his ability to get the truth out of people. Together they set out to solve the case. Lucifer is scripted by Tom Kapinos, who wrote for Californication. Jerry Bruckheimer and Littman (CSI) along with Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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Three Original Horror Films In Development By Netflix

Netflix has built a great reputation for their original series and films. Netflix is presently developing three new original horror films for their streaming service. The first film, titled ARQ, will be directed by Tony Elliot. ARQ centers on a man trapped in his house, surrounded by masked men. He must protect a new technology that could deliver unlimited energy and end the wars that have consumed the world. Netflix has cast Robbie Amell and Rachael Taylor for ARQ. The next film is Clinical, directed by Alistar Legrand (The Diabolical). The dark thriller centers on a psychiatrist that is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after she is the victim of a vicious attack, while attempting to help a new patient. In I Am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House a young nurse has been hired to care for a best-selling author of ghost stories. The author has chosen to live out her last days

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2016
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