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November 2016

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Never Open The Door Sets Out To Pay Homage To Classics Like ‘The Twilight Zone’

The black and white horror thriller ‘Never Open the Door’, from writer-director Vito Trabucco and writer-producer Christopher Maltauro, aims to capture the feel of classic horror series like ‘Twilight Zone’ and ‘Alfred Hitchcock’. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Maltauro Entertainment in association with Baumant Entertainment has announced the December 6th Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD release of Never Open the Door. Writer-director Vito Trabucco (Bloody Bloody Bible Camp) and writer-producer Christopher Maltauro have created a chilling homage to the twisted and otherworldly tales of the original “Twilight Zone”, “Outer Limits” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” series. Never Open the Door will be available to rent or own starting December 6th on Amazon Instant Video and Google Play. Never Open the Door stars Jessica Sonneborn (Dog Eat Dog, House Across The Street), Kristina Page (The Haunting of Alice D), George Troester (“Face Off”) and Deborah Venegas (Bloody Bloody Bible Camp). Three happy couples retreat to a cozy secluded cabin

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2016

From the Crypt

Celebrate The Horror Of Black Friday With A Geofilter From Incarnate

If someone was to ask me what is scarier than a horror film, I would have to say Black Friday. People running over you, fighting over wash clothes and toasters. Even the nicest little old ladies act like they are possessed by demons. It’s a frightening scene. Now, you can take the horror one step further by using the Black Friday Geofilter from ‘Incarnate’. From November 23 to November 29, you can use the filter on Snapchat from over 3,700 mall locations. ‘Incarnate’ stars Aaron Eckhart stars alongside Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Keir O’Donnell , Matt Nable, John Pirruccello and David Mazouz. Brad Peyton (San Andreas) directed the film, based on the script penned by Ronnie Christensen (Dark Tide). Official Synopsis: A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with the powers never seen before, while facing the horrors of his past.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2016

Trailers

Witness The First Images Of ‘The Axe Murders of Villisca’ From IFC Midnight

The psychological thriller ‘The Axe Murders of Villisca’ has been acquired by Film Mode Entertainment after it’s success at this year’s LA Film Festival. IFC Midnight has picked the North American rights. The film, from writer-director Tony E. Valenzuela, was co-written by Owen Egerton, based on the story by Kevin Abrams and Valenzuela, Bloody-Disguting reports. Robert Adamson stars alongside Jarrett Sleeper, Alex Frnka, Jon Gries, and Conchata Ferrell. ‘The Axe Murders of Villisca’ “focuses on the paranormal repercussions of what many consider to be the most horrifying unsolved murders in the United States. Now used as a tourist destination, the Villisca Axe Murder House has terrified visitors from around the world and is considered one of the most haunted houses in America. The film follows the present day story of three troubled teens who decide to break in and spend the night at the house, forever changing who they are and what is known about the original murders.” ‘The Axe

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2016

From the Crypt

Dee Wallace And Tyler Mane Join Marcus Bradford’s Highly Anticipated Film Witchula

Writer-director-producer Marcus Bradford’s highly anticipated genre film ‘Witchula’ has added two talented cast members, horror icon Dee Wallace and fan favorite Tyler Mane, to an already impressive cast. Dee Wallace, known for her roles in ‘ET’, ‘Cujo’ ‘The Hills Have Eyes’, ‘The Howling’ and a resume of over 200 roles, has signed to play the lead. Tyler Mane, has appeared in many films including Rob Zombie’s ’31’, ‘X-Men’, ‘Halloween’ (2007) and ‘Troy’. Wallace and Mane will be joining Kane Hodder, Bill Oberst Jr., and Eileen Deitz. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES – Nov. 21, 2016 – PRLog — Witchula, which many are already referring to as the “Real Expendables of horror,'” has announced the addition of Dee Wallace and Tyler Mane to a cast that already features horror icons Kane Hodder, Bill Oberst Jr and Eileen Deitz as well as indie favorite Marilyn Ghigliotti. Wallace, who will be playing the title role, in “Witchula,” is best known for her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2016

Clips

Watch Noomi Repace Be Abducted In This Clip From Rapture

A clip from Steven Shaiberg’s ‘Rapture’ has arrived and features Noomi Repace’s character being kidnapped by strangers after her car breaks down. The script. penned by Brian Nelson (30 Days of Night), is based on the story that he created with Shainberg. ‘Rapture’ stars Noomi Repace (Prometheus) and Michael Chiklis (American Horror Story), Peter Stormare (Fargo), Kerry Bishe (Argo), Lesley Manville (Maleficent), and Ari Millen (Orphan Black). “Renee Morgan (Rapace), a single mom who lives with her twelve-year-old son, Evan, in a quiet suburban home, is terrified of spiders. Unbeknownst to both, their every move is being observed. While running her daily errands, her car breaks down; and she is violently kidnapped by a group of strangers. About 24 hours later, in an anonymous laboratory, she is tied up and questioned about her medical history, including her great fear of spiders. Soon her captors explain to her that her genetic abnormality can potentially allow her to “Rupture,” revealing her own

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2016

From the Crypt

‘The Predator’ Has Found Its Cinematographer And We Are Impressed

‘The Predator’ has found its cinematographer, Larry Fong, according to SlashFilm. Fong’s most recent project is the upcoming mega monster film ‘Kong: Skull Island‘, which will arrive in theaters on March 10, 2017. ‘Watchman’, ‘Sucker Punch’, ‘Super 8’ and ‘300’ are also on his resume. We last updated you on Shane Black’s ‘The Predator‘ back in October. The film is now taking shape and the cast is list is steadily growing. The most recent star to sign on for the film is actress Olivia Munn. Munn is known for her roles in the ‘The Wedding Ringer’, ‘Dredd’ and ‘Juno’. Munn, who will be playing a scientist, joins Boyd Holbrook (Narcos), and musician-actor 50 Cent. ‘The Predator’ is more of a sequel than a reboot Black has explained. It, “…has to stand on its own two feet, but our goal is to make sure it acknowledges that, yeah, it is 30 years later in the continuity of the story. In other

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2016

Trailers

Vertical Entertainment Obtains The Rights To The Sci-fi Action Thriller The Veil

After a battle to obtain the rights to the sci-fi thriller ‘The Veil’, High Octane Pictures has revealed today that Vertical Entertainment has won the North American distribution rights. William Levy (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter), William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia), Serinda Swan (Graceland), Nick Tarabay (Spartacus), Adam Gregory (90210), and Christopher Levy co-star in ‘The Veil’ from director Brent Ryan and writer Jeff Goldberg. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES — Following a frenzied vie for rights at this year’s AFM, High Octane Pictures announced today that it has sold the North American rights for the sci-fi feature THE VEIL to Vertical Entertainment, who will release the film theatrically in Q2 2017. Starring Latin sensation William Levy (RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER), the cast also includes William Moseley (CHRONICLES OF NARNIA), Serinda Swan (GRACELAND), Nick Tarabay (SPARTACUS), Adam Gregory (“90210”), and newcomer Christopher Levy (Levy’s son). The film was written by Jeff Goldberg and directed by Brent Ryan Green.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2016

From the Crypt

Technology And Terror Meet In The Short Film NightmARes

As technology evolves so does the creativity of horror filmmakers. In director James Mansell’s high tech short horror film ‘NightmARes” we witness a young woman’s augmented reality experience go horribly wrong. Victoria Morrison stars as Victoria. Tom, Victoria’s boyfriend, is played by Ashley Pekri. “Seth Sherwood (Leatherface) is interested in adapting and turning it into an ‘augmented reality gone wrong horror story’, but on a global scale” according to the press release. Kailey Marsh, Bloodlist founder/producer/manager will be producing. Slip into a pair of headphones and witness the full short film ‘NightmARes’.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2016

Music

Dark Horse And Slayer Team Up For A New Comic

Attention comic geeks and metal heads: Dark Horse is teaming up with Slayer for a new comic, ‘Slayer: Repentless’. The first issue set to land on shelves on January 25, 2017. Want more great news? ‘Metalocalypse’ writer Jon Schnepp and ‘Twilight Zone’ artist Guiu Vilanoa are both involved in the 3-part mini-series. Eiser Award-winner Glenn Fabry is handling the comics’ covers. It’s been my honor to chronicle the bloody road trip that is the Slayer comic series from Dark Horse/Nuclear Blast,” said Jon Schnepp. “Using the band’s music and lyrics from their three decades of albums, while crossing over and through the Repentless music videos by BJ McDonnell, I have woven a tale of betrayal, hate, perspective, loyalty, family, and murder that will need to be experienced through the comic books’ pages.” The story centers on a “raging road trip down a bloodstained highway, a tale of the doomed and damned.” According to the Dark Horse website the comic falls

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2016

Trailers

Pick Up A Copy Of The Devil’s Dolls This December On Blu-ray And DVD

The serial killer thriller, ‘The Devil’s Dolls’ is set to arrive on DVD and Blu-ray this December. Directed by Padraig Reynolds, the film was penned by Danny Kolker and Christopher Wiehl. This film stars Brea Grant, Ashlynn Ross, Brandon Johnson, Samantha Smith, Naomi Kyle, Kennedy Brice, Yohance Myles, Kym Jackon, and Christopher Wiehl. Greg Haggart, Reynolds, Wiel and Kolker will be producing with Ted Ackerley and Greg Root serving as executive producers. From the Press Release: A serial killer’s curse unleashes a season of slaughter in the backwoods of Mississippi in the grisly slasher The Devil’s Dolls. Available December 6, 2016, from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight, this visceral film goes beyond the typical midnight slasher, featuring an incredibly intense, tightly-paced story and character-driven Southern Gothic thrills. According to an ancient Guatemalan tradition, parents teach their children to allay their troubles by giving them handmade “worry dolls” just before bedtime. But when several of these talismans — which

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2016

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