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Sarah Shahi To Star Alongside Al Pacino In The Upcoming Serial Killer Film Hangman

‘Person of Interest’ actress Sarah Shahi has joined the cast of of Johnny Martin’s crime thriller ‘Hangman’ as police Captain Lisa Watson, Deadline reports. Shahi will star alongside Al Pacino, Brittany Snow, and Karl Urban. The film centers on a homicide detective, played by Pacino, who teams up with a profiler (Urban) to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children’s game Hangman. Patriot Pictures and Michael Mendelsohn of Union Patriot Capital Management are producing along with Cheyenne Enterprises’ Arnold Rifkin.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Halloween Actress Joins Cult Thriller Getaway Girls

Actress Scout Taylor-Compton has gone head-to-head with Michael Myers, now she is set to face a different kind of evil, a cult, in the upcoming thriller ‘Getaway Girls’. Lane Toran will be making his directorial debut with ‘Getaway Girls’ which he also wrote. The film follows a young woman named Tamara Miller on a weekend getaway her two best friends. When Tamara is kidnapped by a backwoods cult, disturbing, unexplained events begin. Taylor-Compton co-stars along with Landry Allbright, Jaclyn Betham, Lane Caudell and Lane Torean. Jaclyn Betham, Erin Naifeh and Liz Zwiebel will produce, according to Deadline. We will update you when more news announced about ‘Getaway Girls’.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Children Want to be Scared

Halloween, the REAL most wonderful time of the year, has passed. In the midst of all the ghosts, goblins, clowns, and princesses that braved their way up my driveway and into my horror-themed garage to get their fun-sized chocolate bar, I had a realization…kids want to be scared. Mine was the only house in the small town that was, well…a little overkill (no pun intended) decorated for the holiday. Severed heads gory enough to draw stink-eyed stares and comments from neighbors, blood spatter, eerie candles, a smoke machine and various other ornamentation to set the mood of terror covered the area where nearly a hundred children came for their treat. My decorations were not new; neither was my highly elaborate costume. The new part was the fact that after about 45 minutes of trick-or-treating almost every costumed-visitor or their accompanying parents mentioned that kids all over were making comments like: “we were told that we have to come to the

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Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Slenderman – The Modern Terror

A simple contest on June 10, 2009 by the internet forum Something Awful created a modern and unique monster. The contest challenged people to take everyday photographs and make them appear paranormal. Complete with comments from faux eye –witnesses, forum poster Victor Surge used images of groups of children and inserted a man. This man was tall, thin, white-faced and wearing a dark suit with a red tie. As this man stood ominously over the children, a phenomenon was born. Slenderman was not developed from ancient myths, or fairy tales. He is not found in a book and merely brought to life via media or film. This man is a wonderful piece of modern folk-lore. Generations from now, Slenderman will be included in the cannon of horror along with gremlins, trolls, the boogieman and everything else that goes bump in the night. One of the scariest things about Slenderman — and it was absolutely intended by his creator — is

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Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Thankskilling

Wow. Wow. Wow. In all of the best ways…wow! Today is the inaugural year of my new Thanksgiving tradition! I just watched the film “Thankskilling” directed by Jordan Downey. If it were possible to give an emphatic slow clap of appreciation, Mr. Downey would receive one from me now. When your main star is named Wanda Lust and the plot is of a foul (or is it fowl) mouthed turkey who, due to a necromancer’s spell, appears every 500 years to slaughter all Caucasians for crimes against the Native Americans, you know the movie will be a phenomenal flick. No, I am not being sarcastic, and I am not taking a jab at this should-be classic, I thoroughly enjoyed it! For all you Oscar winning movie seekers, this probably isn’t your bag; however, for any of you out there who want a fun, ridiculous slasher that you can enjoy over and over again, invite this demonic turkey over and be

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Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Elizabeth Bathory – The Blood Countess

For the most part, I try (especially in this series of articles concerning serial killers and mass murderers) to stick to the facts. I am of the opinion that these people’s deeds and lives are spicy enough without tarting them up with fantastical myths, rumors and opinions. With that disclaimer, the focus of today’s article has her life so twisted and ensnared by folklores and guesswork that it is hard to syphon through what is real and what is legend. I have corroborated with multiple sources and weeded out the obvious falsities to give the best possible outline of this The Blood Countess. It is rare to find a woman as vicious Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed. I do not know why women masochists and murderers are not as prevalent as men– maybe they are simply smart enough not to get caught and be awarded with grim notoriety, or maybe they don’t act upon the blood lust that their male

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Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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A First Look At Don’t Knock Twice

The first images have arrived from the upcoming film ‘Don’t Knock Twice’, starring Kate Sackhoff (Oculus) as a mother who must go toe-to-toe with a powerful witch to save her daughter. Directed by Caradog James (The Machine), this dark tale was penned by Mark Huckerby and Nick Ostler. Sackhoff stars alongside Lucy Boynton (Miss Potter), and Nick Moran who appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ and ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. Synopsis: ‘Don’t Knock Twice’ follows a guilt-ridden mother (Sackhoff) who wants to reconnect with the daughter who was forced into care. To save her estranged daughter, she has to uncover the terrifying truth behind the urban legend of a vengeful, demonic witch.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2016
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Visit ‘Melanie’s Grave’ In The First Teaser Trailer

The UK thriller ‘Melanie’s Grave’ has released it’s first teaser trailer. In the film, directed by Gary Moore. follows a young woman held hostage during a home invasion, but her assailants have no idea of the mistake they have made. ‘Melanie’s Grave’ stars Rachel Meredith, James Trenholme, Susan Wiseman, and Lucy Purdy-Proudfoot. From the Press Release: S.H.A.M Films, Melgrave Films and Hood Up Films release a teaser trailer for the UK thriller “Melanie’s Grave” which will be released in 2017. When autistic Mel’s (Rachel Meredith) daily routines and rituals are interrupted by armed gunman, Rob (James Trenholme), bursting into her home and holding her hostage after a bungled robbery, her world is turned upside down. His presence sparks nightmares of her abusive childhood at the hands of her father and awakens a darkness in her which can only spell trouble for her assailant. As the body count begins to rise and the police knocking on her door, Mel has to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2016
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Couple Recreates Classic Film Scenes With Their Cats

UK residents David and Sarah, the owners of two identical cats, have created a brilliant, must see Instagram account featuring their kitties in the lead roles of classic movies. We have two cats (who are almost identical) named Willow and Tara, though Tara is featured in most of our movie cat pics,” the pair told The Dodo. “We started doing it as a picture question in our pub quiz’s film/TV round, and it went down really well so we made it a regular thing.” The cute identical kitties are paid in treats. Which is a pretty good deal, if you ask me. It can be a challenge to get them to cooperate, but they get lots of treats so that tends to win them over to our nonsense,” David and Sarah said. “We’re going to keep making them. It’s a hilarious way to spend a Sunday!” For more from @MovieCats visit their Instagram account. Photo Credit: petguide.com

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2016
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New Exclusive Rick Grimes Figure Available At A Walgreens Near You

Listen up ‘Walking Dead’ fans, there is a new Rick Grimes figure and it’s at a store near you, a Walgreens store to be exact. That’s right, Walgreens has an exclusive Rick figure from McFarlane Toys. In season 5 Rick shaved off his beard and became the law in Alexandria. The 5 inch figure comes with 2 heads, one the clean shaven officer Rick, and the other head features the blood smeared face of Rick after his meltdown. The figure also comes with his gun. Be sure to pick up Rick at Walgreens before they are all gone. This isn’t the only exclusive figure that will be available, an exclusive Aaron figure will be available in Walgreen stores this January.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2016

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Sarah Shahi To Star Alongside Al Pacino In The Upcoming Serial Killer Film Hangman

‘Person of Interest’ actress Sarah Shahi has joined the cast of of Johnny Martin’s crime thriller ‘Hangman’ as police Captain Lisa Watson, Deadline reports. Shahi will star alongside Al Pacino, Brittany Snow, and Karl Urban. The film centers on a homicide detective, played by Pacino, who teams up with a profiler (Urban) to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children’s game Hangman. Patriot Pictures and Michael Mendelsohn of Union Patriot Capital Management are producing along with Cheyenne Enterprises’ Arnold Rifkin.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Halloween Actress Joins Cult Thriller Getaway Girls

Actress Scout Taylor-Compton has gone head-to-head with Michael Myers, now she is set to face a different kind of evil, a cult, in the upcoming thriller ‘Getaway Girls’. Lane Toran will be making his directorial debut with ‘Getaway Girls’ which he also wrote. The film follows a young woman named Tamara Miller on a weekend getaway her two best friends. When Tamara is kidnapped by a backwoods cult, disturbing, unexplained events begin. Taylor-Compton co-stars along with Landry Allbright, Jaclyn Betham, Lane Caudell and Lane Torean. Jaclyn Betham, Erin Naifeh and Liz Zwiebel will produce, according to Deadline. We will update you when more news announced about ‘Getaway Girls’.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Children Want to be Scared

Halloween, the REAL most wonderful time of the year, has passed. In the midst of all the ghosts, goblins, clowns, and princesses that braved their way up my driveway and into my horror-themed garage to get their fun-sized chocolate bar, I had a realization…kids want to be scared. Mine was the only house in the small town that was, well…a little overkill (no pun intended) decorated for the holiday. Severed heads gory enough to draw stink-eyed stares and comments from neighbors, blood spatter, eerie candles, a smoke machine and various other ornamentation to set the mood of terror covered the area where nearly a hundred children came for their treat. My decorations were not new; neither was my highly elaborate costume. The new part was the fact that after about 45 minutes of trick-or-treating almost every costumed-visitor or their accompanying parents mentioned that kids all over were making comments like: “we were told that we have to come to the

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
Horror Fuel

Slenderman – The Modern Terror

A simple contest on June 10, 2009 by the internet forum Something Awful created a modern and unique monster. The contest challenged people to take everyday photographs and make them appear paranormal. Complete with comments from faux eye –witnesses, forum poster Victor Surge used images of groups of children and inserted a man. This man was tall, thin, white-faced and wearing a dark suit with a red tie. As this man stood ominously over the children, a phenomenon was born. Slenderman was not developed from ancient myths, or fairy tales. He is not found in a book and merely brought to life via media or film. This man is a wonderful piece of modern folk-lore. Generations from now, Slenderman will be included in the cannon of horror along with gremlins, trolls, the boogieman and everything else that goes bump in the night. One of the scariest things about Slenderman — and it was absolutely intended by his creator — is

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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Thankskilling

Wow. Wow. Wow. In all of the best ways…wow! Today is the inaugural year of my new Thanksgiving tradition! I just watched the film “Thankskilling” directed by Jordan Downey. If it were possible to give an emphatic slow clap of appreciation, Mr. Downey would receive one from me now. When your main star is named Wanda Lust and the plot is of a foul (or is it fowl) mouthed turkey who, due to a necromancer’s spell, appears every 500 years to slaughter all Caucasians for crimes against the Native Americans, you know the movie will be a phenomenal flick. No, I am not being sarcastic, and I am not taking a jab at this should-be classic, I thoroughly enjoyed it! For all you Oscar winning movie seekers, this probably isn’t your bag; however, for any of you out there who want a fun, ridiculous slasher that you can enjoy over and over again, invite this demonic turkey over and be

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
Horror Fuel

Elizabeth Bathory – The Blood Countess

For the most part, I try (especially in this series of articles concerning serial killers and mass murderers) to stick to the facts. I am of the opinion that these people’s deeds and lives are spicy enough without tarting them up with fantastical myths, rumors and opinions. With that disclaimer, the focus of today’s article has her life so twisted and ensnared by folklores and guesswork that it is hard to syphon through what is real and what is legend. I have corroborated with multiple sources and weeded out the obvious falsities to give the best possible outline of this The Blood Countess. It is rare to find a woman as vicious Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed. I do not know why women masochists and murderers are not as prevalent as men– maybe they are simply smart enough not to get caught and be awarded with grim notoriety, or maybe they don’t act upon the blood lust that their male

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 25, 2016
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A First Look At Don’t Knock Twice

The first images have arrived from the upcoming film ‘Don’t Knock Twice’, starring Kate Sackhoff (Oculus) as a mother who must go toe-to-toe with a powerful witch to save her daughter. Directed by Caradog James (The Machine), this dark tale was penned by Mark Huckerby and Nick Ostler. Sackhoff stars alongside Lucy Boynton (Miss Potter), and Nick Moran who appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ and ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. Synopsis: ‘Don’t Knock Twice’ follows a guilt-ridden mother (Sackhoff) who wants to reconnect with the daughter who was forced into care. To save her estranged daughter, she has to uncover the terrifying truth behind the urban legend of a vengeful, demonic witch.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2016
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Visit ‘Melanie’s Grave’ In The First Teaser Trailer

The UK thriller ‘Melanie’s Grave’ has released it’s first teaser trailer. In the film, directed by Gary Moore. follows a young woman held hostage during a home invasion, but her assailants have no idea of the mistake they have made. ‘Melanie’s Grave’ stars Rachel Meredith, James Trenholme, Susan Wiseman, and Lucy Purdy-Proudfoot. From the Press Release: S.H.A.M Films, Melgrave Films and Hood Up Films release a teaser trailer for the UK thriller “Melanie’s Grave” which will be released in 2017. When autistic Mel’s (Rachel Meredith) daily routines and rituals are interrupted by armed gunman, Rob (James Trenholme), bursting into her home and holding her hostage after a bungled robbery, her world is turned upside down. His presence sparks nightmares of her abusive childhood at the hands of her father and awakens a darkness in her which can only spell trouble for her assailant. As the body count begins to rise and the police knocking on her door, Mel has to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2016
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Couple Recreates Classic Film Scenes With Their Cats

UK residents David and Sarah, the owners of two identical cats, have created a brilliant, must see Instagram account featuring their kitties in the lead roles of classic movies. We have two cats (who are almost identical) named Willow and Tara, though Tara is featured in most of our movie cat pics,” the pair told The Dodo. “We started doing it as a picture question in our pub quiz’s film/TV round, and it went down really well so we made it a regular thing.” The cute identical kitties are paid in treats. Which is a pretty good deal, if you ask me. It can be a challenge to get them to cooperate, but they get lots of treats so that tends to win them over to our nonsense,” David and Sarah said. “We’re going to keep making them. It’s a hilarious way to spend a Sunday!” For more from @MovieCats visit their Instagram account. Photo Credit: petguide.com

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2016
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New Exclusive Rick Grimes Figure Available At A Walgreens Near You

Listen up ‘Walking Dead’ fans, there is a new Rick Grimes figure and it’s at a store near you, a Walgreens store to be exact. That’s right, Walgreens has an exclusive Rick figure from McFarlane Toys. In season 5 Rick shaved off his beard and became the law in Alexandria. The 5 inch figure comes with 2 heads, one the clean shaven officer Rick, and the other head features the blood smeared face of Rick after his meltdown. The figure also comes with his gun. Be sure to pick up Rick at Walgreens before they are all gone. This isn’t the only exclusive figure that will be available, an exclusive Aaron figure will be available in Walgreen stores this January.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2016
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