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New Images Arrive From Season Two Of Stranger Things

A week ago we got our first look at season 2 of Netflix’s hit original series ‘Stranger Things’ via a teaser trailer which revealed a glimpse at a giant monster that looks like something out of ‘The Mist’. Now, a new series of images have surfaced. In season two, some people in town are aware of what happened to Will and the kids, others are not. Last season Nancy’s best friend Barb was killed and the girl is having trouble dealing with the loss and feels as if everyone has forgotten about Barb and moved on with their lives. It appears that the world, or at least the town, is now in “The Upside Down” or the least, monsters have escaped it. The lab is still operating and is now run by Dr. Owens (Paul Reiser). The creators assure us that we will see “different kinds of horror.” Season one starred Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Brown, Gaten

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Jason Momoa And Keanu Reeves Star In The Upcoming Cannibal Film ‘The Bad Batch’

From writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night) comes the post-apocalyptic film ‘The Bad Batch’, a movie set in a world filled with violence, cannibals, cults, bad guys, and thieves. It gives off a serious ‘Mad Max’ meets ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ feel and we like it. I mean come on, a shirtless Momoa as an ass-kicking bad man? Yes, please! The film, a “dystopian love story in a Texas wasteland, is set in a Texas wasteland in a community of cannibals”, has some serious star power including names like Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carey, Diego Luna, Giovanni Ribisi, and Suki Waterhouse. Don’t miss ‘The Bad Batch’ in theaters on June 23rd from Neon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Woman (in Horror) Crush Wednesday: Danielle Harris

Hello again my Little Monsters, as previously promised I have returned to highlight yet another lovely and talented woman of the horror genre. This particular woman in horror, is one that I first became aware of back in the heyday of brick and mortar video stores and VHS movie rentals. Of course Danielle Harris was a young girl then but has grown up to be one of the most recognized faces in the genre. In the spring of 1988, Danielle had beaten out several young actresses, including Melissa Joan Hart, to play the role of Laurie Strode’s young daughter, Jamie Lloyd, in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Prior to taking on this role, she had only acted in one episode each of the TV series One Life to Live and Spencer for Hire. Danielle would reprise her role of Jamie LLoyd nearly one year later in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. At the age of 12

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Capt McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Two New Clips Unveiled From The Female-Driven Horror Anthology ‘XX’ – Out This Friday

Two new clips have been unveiled from the female-driven horror anthology ‘XX’ that features four tales from five female writer-directors. Karyn Kusama’s (The Invitation) segment is titled ‘Her Only Living Son’, Roxanne Benjamin who directed ‘Don’t Fall’, Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) makes her directorial debut with ‘Birthday Party’, and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird), the former editor of Rue Morgue Magazine, directed ‘The Box’. The tales are woven together by award-winning animator Sofia Carrillo (La Casa Triste). ‘XX’ stars Natalie Brown, Mike Doyle, Christina Kirk, Kyle Allen, Peyton Kennedy, Peter DaCunha, Ron Lea, Jonathan Watton, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Morgan Peter Brown. XX is a female-driven horror anthology with each director given full creative license to tell any story they choose revolving around a female protagonist. While the directors have been given free creative rein within budget and time constraints, all of the segments themselves will involve the horror genre.” The first clip is from Roxanne Benjamin’s segment. It

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Petition Circulating To Convince Studio To Cast Robert Englund As Dr. Loomis In New Halloween

Earlier this month John Carpenter revealed the director, writers, and release date for the upcoming ‘Halloween’ film. Since the announcement there has been a debate amongst genre fans about how should be cast in the role of Dr. Loomis. Fans already have a man in mind, Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund. In fact, there is now a petition being shared in hopes of convincing the studio, director David Gordon Green, and co-writer Danny McBride to cast Englund as Michael Myers’ foe. This petition was created to allow fans of the Halloween series a direct say in a very salient part of the next film. In short, we think none other than the original Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, would be the perfect person to play Dr. Samuel Loomis. He has the look, the age, and the of course, the acting skills, to play Michael Myers most dedicated foe. And if Loomis isn’t in plans for the future film, consider him

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Uncork’d Entertainment Acquires ‘The Ice Cream Truck’ And Releases Tasty First Clip

Home Entertainment and Uncork’d Entertainment have acquired the worldwide rights to psychological thriller ‘The Ice Cream Truck’ from writer-director Megan Freels Johnston. The film centers on a woman who moves back to her hometown and senses that something is very off about the driver of the Ice Cream truck that roams her neighborhood. From the Press Release: EFM : Home Entertainment and Theatrical Film Distributor Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to Megan Freels Johnston’s sophomore feature The Ice Cream Truck. Uncork’d President Keith Leopard made the deal with the filmmaker, who made her debut on 2014’s Rebound, ahead of the European Film Market in Berlin this week. The provocative psychological thriller stars Deanna Russo (Being Human, Gossip Girl) as Mary, who moves back to her suburban hometown after her husband gets relocated for work. As her family ties up loose ends back home, she moves into their new house alone. And although the move makes Mary nostalgic for her

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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Lights Out And An Irresponsible Message About Depression.

What most people don’t know about clinical depression is quite a lot. I have personally been diagnosed with it, and yet I am in no way an expert about its biological intricacies. What I do know and what I can tell you is that clinical depression is not equivalent to simple sadness. So to tell a person who suffers from any clinical form of depression to “try and cheer up”, “do something fun to get your mind off things”, or any number of other suggestions that have nothing to do with fixing brain chemistry or psychological trauma, is frankly dismissive and unhelpful. What is helpful, is for those who do suffer from a form of clinical depression to seek treatment. If you have followed me this far, I sincerely thank you, my Little Monsters. I promise I will tie Lights Out to my spiel, but if you haven’t seen it…be warned, there are SPOILERS ahead. The basic premise of Lights

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Capt McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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Co-Workers Discuss Options In New Exclusive Trailer From The Belko Experiment

Today, we have a special treat, an exclusive clip from ‘The Belko Experiment’ from director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy). Written by ‘Wolf Creek’s’ Greg McLean, ‘The Belko Experiment’ has an impressive cast that includes Josh Brener, Tony Goldwyn, John Gallagher Jr. , Sean Gunn , John C. McGinley , Adria Arjona, Brent Sexton , Melonie Diaz , Abraham Benrubi, David Dastmalchain, Owain Yeoman, Rusty Schwimmer, and Michael Rooker. Official Synopsis: In a twisted social experiment, 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogotá, Colombia and ordered by an unknown voice coming from the company’s intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed. In the clip the new exclusive clip we see a group of employees discussing their options of survival which may include the sacrifice of 30 co-workers’ lives. ‘The Belko Experiment’ opens in theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017 via Orion and BH Tilt.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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James Franco Stars As A Demented Doctor In The First Trailer For ‘The Institute’

Check into ‘The Institute’ this March, co-directed by James Franco and Pamela Romanowsky. The film was written by Adam and Matt Rager, based on a true story. The trailer has arrived and reveals Franco playing the dark role of a twisted doctor who enjoys watching his patients’ pain and suffering. Set in 19th century Baltimore, the film tells the story of Isabel Porter (Allie Gallerani). Brokenhearted by her parent’s untimely death, she checks herself into the Rosewood Institute where she is subjected to strange and increasingly violent experiments in personality modification, mind control and brainwashing. She must find a way to escape Rosewood or she will be forever lost. Scott Haze, Lori Singer, Joe Pease, Josh Duhamel, Eric Roberts, Topher Grace, and Tim Blake Nelson co-star in this dark tale. ‘The Institute’ will open in theaters and on VOD on March 3, 2017 from Momentum Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
Horror Fuel

Paramount’s ‘Gasp’ Explores The Horrors Of Online Dating

Lets face it, dating these days is scary. With more people turning to dating apps there are more opportunities for evil people to find victims, that is the premise behind Paramount’s recently acquired the pitch for the film ‘Gasp’, Deadline reports. What makes the film so scary? It’s based on a number of true stories of women falling victim to online predators using dating apps. “Gasp’ centers on “a female detective gone undercover online to catch a killer who is murdering women he meets on a specific popular dating app. She starts to fall for one of the suspects who has been cleared, only to discover that he may in fact be the killer.” Set to be penned by Mario Celays, ‘American Horror Story’s’ Jessica Sharzer will co-produce along with Adam Shankman and Jennifer Giggot.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017

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New Images Arrive From Season Two Of Stranger Things

A week ago we got our first look at season 2 of Netflix’s hit original series ‘Stranger Things’ via a teaser trailer which revealed a glimpse at a giant monster that looks like something out of ‘The Mist’. Now, a new series of images have surfaced. In season two, some people in town are aware of what happened to Will and the kids, others are not. Last season Nancy’s best friend Barb was killed and the girl is having trouble dealing with the loss and feels as if everyone has forgotten about Barb and moved on with their lives. It appears that the world, or at least the town, is now in “The Upside Down” or the least, monsters have escaped it. The lab is still operating and is now run by Dr. Owens (Paul Reiser). The creators assure us that we will see “different kinds of horror.” Season one starred Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Brown, Gaten

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Jason Momoa And Keanu Reeves Star In The Upcoming Cannibal Film ‘The Bad Batch’

From writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night) comes the post-apocalyptic film ‘The Bad Batch’, a movie set in a world filled with violence, cannibals, cults, bad guys, and thieves. It gives off a serious ‘Mad Max’ meets ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ feel and we like it. I mean come on, a shirtless Momoa as an ass-kicking bad man? Yes, please! The film, a “dystopian love story in a Texas wasteland, is set in a Texas wasteland in a community of cannibals”, has some serious star power including names like Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carey, Diego Luna, Giovanni Ribisi, and Suki Waterhouse. Don’t miss ‘The Bad Batch’ in theaters on June 23rd from Neon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Woman (in Horror) Crush Wednesday: Danielle Harris

Hello again my Little Monsters, as previously promised I have returned to highlight yet another lovely and talented woman of the horror genre. This particular woman in horror, is one that I first became aware of back in the heyday of brick and mortar video stores and VHS movie rentals. Of course Danielle Harris was a young girl then but has grown up to be one of the most recognized faces in the genre. In the spring of 1988, Danielle had beaten out several young actresses, including Melissa Joan Hart, to play the role of Laurie Strode’s young daughter, Jamie Lloyd, in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Prior to taking on this role, she had only acted in one episode each of the TV series One Life to Live and Spencer for Hire. Danielle would reprise her role of Jamie LLoyd nearly one year later in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. At the age of 12

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
Horror Fuel

Two New Clips Unveiled From The Female-Driven Horror Anthology ‘XX’ – Out This Friday

Two new clips have been unveiled from the female-driven horror anthology ‘XX’ that features four tales from five female writer-directors. Karyn Kusama’s (The Invitation) segment is titled ‘Her Only Living Son’, Roxanne Benjamin who directed ‘Don’t Fall’, Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) makes her directorial debut with ‘Birthday Party’, and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird), the former editor of Rue Morgue Magazine, directed ‘The Box’. The tales are woven together by award-winning animator Sofia Carrillo (La Casa Triste). ‘XX’ stars Natalie Brown, Mike Doyle, Christina Kirk, Kyle Allen, Peyton Kennedy, Peter DaCunha, Ron Lea, Jonathan Watton, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Morgan Peter Brown. XX is a female-driven horror anthology with each director given full creative license to tell any story they choose revolving around a female protagonist. While the directors have been given free creative rein within budget and time constraints, all of the segments themselves will involve the horror genre.” The first clip is from Roxanne Benjamin’s segment. It

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
Horror Fuel

Petition Circulating To Convince Studio To Cast Robert Englund As Dr. Loomis In New Halloween

Earlier this month John Carpenter revealed the director, writers, and release date for the upcoming ‘Halloween’ film. Since the announcement there has been a debate amongst genre fans about how should be cast in the role of Dr. Loomis. Fans already have a man in mind, Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund. In fact, there is now a petition being shared in hopes of convincing the studio, director David Gordon Green, and co-writer Danny McBride to cast Englund as Michael Myers’ foe. This petition was created to allow fans of the Halloween series a direct say in a very salient part of the next film. In short, we think none other than the original Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, would be the perfect person to play Dr. Samuel Loomis. He has the look, the age, and the of course, the acting skills, to play Michael Myers most dedicated foe. And if Loomis isn’t in plans for the future film, consider him

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2017
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Uncork’d Entertainment Acquires ‘The Ice Cream Truck’ And Releases Tasty First Clip

Home Entertainment and Uncork’d Entertainment have acquired the worldwide rights to psychological thriller ‘The Ice Cream Truck’ from writer-director Megan Freels Johnston. The film centers on a woman who moves back to her hometown and senses that something is very off about the driver of the Ice Cream truck that roams her neighborhood. From the Press Release: EFM : Home Entertainment and Theatrical Film Distributor Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to Megan Freels Johnston’s sophomore feature The Ice Cream Truck. Uncork’d President Keith Leopard made the deal with the filmmaker, who made her debut on 2014’s Rebound, ahead of the European Film Market in Berlin this week. The provocative psychological thriller stars Deanna Russo (Being Human, Gossip Girl) as Mary, who moves back to her suburban hometown after her husband gets relocated for work. As her family ties up loose ends back home, she moves into their new house alone. And although the move makes Mary nostalgic for her

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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Lights Out And An Irresponsible Message About Depression.

What most people don’t know about clinical depression is quite a lot. I have personally been diagnosed with it, and yet I am in no way an expert about its biological intricacies. What I do know and what I can tell you is that clinical depression is not equivalent to simple sadness. So to tell a person who suffers from any clinical form of depression to “try and cheer up”, “do something fun to get your mind off things”, or any number of other suggestions that have nothing to do with fixing brain chemistry or psychological trauma, is frankly dismissive and unhelpful. What is helpful, is for those who do suffer from a form of clinical depression to seek treatment. If you have followed me this far, I sincerely thank you, my Little Monsters. I promise I will tie Lights Out to my spiel, but if you haven’t seen it…be warned, there are SPOILERS ahead. The basic premise of Lights

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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Co-Workers Discuss Options In New Exclusive Trailer From The Belko Experiment

Today, we have a special treat, an exclusive clip from ‘The Belko Experiment’ from director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy). Written by ‘Wolf Creek’s’ Greg McLean, ‘The Belko Experiment’ has an impressive cast that includes Josh Brener, Tony Goldwyn, John Gallagher Jr. , Sean Gunn , John C. McGinley , Adria Arjona, Brent Sexton , Melonie Diaz , Abraham Benrubi, David Dastmalchain, Owain Yeoman, Rusty Schwimmer, and Michael Rooker. Official Synopsis: In a twisted social experiment, 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogotá, Colombia and ordered by an unknown voice coming from the company’s intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed. In the clip the new exclusive clip we see a group of employees discussing their options of survival which may include the sacrifice of 30 co-workers’ lives. ‘The Belko Experiment’ opens in theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017 via Orion and BH Tilt.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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James Franco Stars As A Demented Doctor In The First Trailer For ‘The Institute’

Check into ‘The Institute’ this March, co-directed by James Franco and Pamela Romanowsky. The film was written by Adam and Matt Rager, based on a true story. The trailer has arrived and reveals Franco playing the dark role of a twisted doctor who enjoys watching his patients’ pain and suffering. Set in 19th century Baltimore, the film tells the story of Isabel Porter (Allie Gallerani). Brokenhearted by her parent’s untimely death, she checks herself into the Rosewood Institute where she is subjected to strange and increasingly violent experiments in personality modification, mind control and brainwashing. She must find a way to escape Rosewood or she will be forever lost. Scott Haze, Lori Singer, Joe Pease, Josh Duhamel, Eric Roberts, Topher Grace, and Tim Blake Nelson co-star in this dark tale. ‘The Institute’ will open in theaters and on VOD on March 3, 2017 from Momentum Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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Paramount’s ‘Gasp’ Explores The Horrors Of Online Dating

Lets face it, dating these days is scary. With more people turning to dating apps there are more opportunities for evil people to find victims, that is the premise behind Paramount’s recently acquired the pitch for the film ‘Gasp’, Deadline reports. What makes the film so scary? It’s based on a number of true stories of women falling victim to online predators using dating apps. “Gasp’ centers on “a female detective gone undercover online to catch a killer who is murdering women he meets on a specific popular dating app. She starts to fall for one of the suspects who has been cleared, only to discover that he may in fact be the killer.” Set to be penned by Mario Celays, ‘American Horror Story’s’ Jessica Sharzer will co-produce along with Adam Shankman and Jennifer Giggot.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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