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February 2017

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A Recap: The Walking Dead’s Mid-Season Premiere And A Look At The Next Episode

Warning! If you have not seen the mid-season premiere you might want to stop reading NOW. The second half of season 7 of ‘The Walking Dead’ premiered last night. And a lot happened in the episode. Both King Ezekiel and Gregory denied Rick his request for help to take down Negan and the Saviors. Luckily, a few residents did join the cause. The group left Daryl behind with hopes that he can convince King Ezekiel to change his mind while at the same time keeping Daryl safe from Negan and the Saviors. Rick and Michonne cut down hundreds of walkers at once with a cable suspended between two moving cars which was pretty damn cool. They also picked up some dynamite which will come in handy. In the episode we saw Father Gabriel clean out the food reserves, and weapons and drove off into the night. Rick refused to believe that Gabriel would do that, but others have their doubts.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2017

From the Crypt

For The Love Of Horror – 12 Horror Films To Watch On Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, the day when we celebrate love. Why not celebrate the day with horror films dedicated to the subject? Cuddle up with your sweetheart, or pet, or your popcorn, and settle in for a love themed horror movie marathon. My Bloody Valentine (1981) My Bloody Valentine is the ultimate horror film set on Valentine’s Day. On V’Day the legend of a killer who targets those celebrating the holiday, comes to life. Nothing says “love” like a miner with a pick axe. The Bride of Chucky (1998) Chucky and Tiffany are one of my favorite horror couples. Their love never dies. Remember, the family that slays together stays together. My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) This film is one of the few reboots that is just as enjoyable as the original. Tom (Jesnsen Ackles) returns home on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine’s Day massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a warm welcome he is accused of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2017

From the Crypt

First Images Surface From The Rottentail Movie Adaption Starring Corin Nemec

Back in November, we reported that Corin Nemec had been cast in the comic to film adaption of ‘Rottentail’. We can now tell you that filming is currently underway in Phoenix, Arizona under the direction of Brian Skiba (Blood Moon Rising), based on the script penned by the graphic novel’s writer, David C. Hayes. Micke Spreitz, Tank Jones, David C. Hayes, Sean Dillingham, and Byron Browne co-star. Nemec will play the lead role of Peter Cotton, who transforms into the monster known as “Rottentail”, half man, half bunny, all attitude. Nemec has starred in a wide range of films and series including ‘Drone Wars’, ‘Lake Placid vs. Anaconda’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘Ghost Whisperer’, ‘The Stand’ and ‘Tales from the Crypt’. From the Press Release: The upcoming horror film Rottentail has begun principle photography and is currently shooting in Phoenix, Arizona. Source Point Press, the publishing arm of Source Point Productions, previously announced that their horror graphic novel Rottentail would soon be made

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2017

Netflix

Alexander Skarsgard Starring In Green Room Director’s Netflix Original ‘Hold The Dark’

‘Green Room‘ director Jeremy Saulnier’s next project, titled ‘Hold the Dark’, will be a Netflix exclusive. The film has an impressive cast including ‘True Blood’ actor Alexander Skarsgard, Jeffrey Wright, Riley Keough, James Badge Dale, and James Bloor. Skarsgard in True Blood Based on the novel by the same name written by William Giraldi, the film is set in the Alaskan wilderness where children are being killed by a pack of wolves. Macon Blair who worked with Saulnier on the film ‘Blue Ruin’ will adapt the script. Skarsgard will play the role of Vernon Slone, a father who returns home to find his son dead and his wife, played by Keogh, missing. Wright will co-star as a biologist trying to uncover why a pack of wolves has suddenly turned blood-thirsty, while Dale will play a detective trying to hunt down Vernon’s wife. Boor has been cast as a creepy, mysterious drifter in the town. At the moment that is all

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2017

Trailers

Rose McGowan Encounters Ghosts In The Trailer For ‘The Sound’

From writer-director Jenna Mattison comes the paranormal thriller ‘The Sound’, starring Rose McGowan. McGowan stars as Kelly, a writer who studies the paranormal believes that low frequency tactile sound is the cause for reported ghost sightings in an abandoned subway station. In an attempt to debunk the sightings, she breaks into the station to record evidence. Christopher Lloyd, Michael Eklund, Richard Gunn, Jane Moffat, and Alex Braustein co-star in this dark tale filled with ghosts of those who suffered from insanity. Cody Hackman, Mike Hattim, Louie Maisano, Ben McConley, Jason Van Eman, and Vincenzo Varallo serve as executive producers. There are things lurking in the in the trailer for ‘The Sound’ which will be released later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2017

News

The Women in Horror Film Festival Welcomes Lynn Lowry

February has been celebrating the great women in horror. Women are a driving force in the horror genre and it is fantastic to be able to have an entire month to celebrate and honor them. Now, big news comes out of The Women in Horror Film Festival which runs September 21-24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Peachtree City, GA. Lynn Lowry, the iconic horror actress from films such as George A. Romero’s “The Crazies” (1973), David Cronenberg’s “Shivers” (1975), and Paul Schrader’s “Cat People” (1982), will be in attendance at this year’s Women in Horror Film Festival! Lynn also recently starred in the indie horror hit, “Model Hunger” (2016), directed by Debbie Rochon. Not only will there be special guests such as Lynn Lowry, but the festival is accepting screenplays (click here for your submission). All finalists in all categories will receive a complimentary VIP pass to the festival. Winners in all categories will receive a

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Capt McNeely

Feb 12, 2017

From the Crypt

Talented Female Artists Have Teamed Up To Create Coven FX – FX By Women For Women

Three talented women have teamed up to open Coven FX, a FX shop by women, for women. Even in this day and age there is a serious lack of effects and masks created specifically for women and Coven FX will do just that. From the Press Release: Orange County, California February, 2017- In conjunction with Women in Horror Month, a collective of women specializing in all aspects of makeup and special effects has announced that they will be opening up an FX shop this Summer. 3 Women, reminiscent of the Sanderson Sisters, each with varying backgrounds in makeup and special effects have decided to come together to form an FX company run by women, making FX products for women. Along with their original line of women’s silicone masks, Coven FX will also be offering services including but not limited to: mold making, casting, prosthetic and transfer making, prop making, foam fabrication, FX dentures, and life casting. “Being surrounded by so

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 12, 2017

Trailers

John Leonetti’s ‘Wish Upon’ Granted First Trailer

‘Annabelle’ director John Leonetti’s upcoming genre film ‘Wish Upon’, written by Barbara Marshall, has unveiled it’s first trailer. Starring ‘The Conjuring’ actress Joey King, Ryan Phillippe, Shannon Purser, Elisabeth Rohm, and Sydney Park of ‘The Walking Dead’, the film centers on a 16-year-old girl (King) who finds a magic box that vows it will grant every wish she has ever dreamed of. But soon she discovers that each wish comes at a horrible cost, it is a horror film after all. The release date for ‘Wish Upon’ has been set for June 30, 2017, from Broad Green Pictures, meaning that it will face off against ‘Amityville: the Awakening‘ in theaters.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 12, 2017

From the Crypt

Darrren Bousman’s Next Project Is A Female Driven Thriller

Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw 2-4, Abattoir) will be in the director’s chair for the female-driven psychological thriller ‘St. Agatha’, penned by Andy Demetrio, Sara Sometti Michaels, Shaun Fletcher, and Clint Sears. Deadline reports that Bousman will begin filming this week in Atlanta, Georgia. At the moment plot details for the film is being kept mostly under wraps. I have always been drawn to the narratives with strong female characters. In St. Agatha the writers have constructed a literal convent of interesting and unique women put in dramatic, suspenseful and even tragic positions. Bousman stated. Seth Michaels, Kevin Traier, Sara Sometti Michaels, Rick Le, Shaun Fletcher, Andy Demetrio, Philip Bedrin, and Kimberly Bedrin are serving as executive producers for ‘St. Agatha’, with Srdjan Stakic producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 12, 2017

True Crime

John and Sarah Makin – The Murderous Baby Farmers

The world has obviously changed drastically since the 1800s, but during that time in Australia there was what is called baby farming. It was for poor parents or single parents who were unable to raise their children. They would pay another couple to take the child so that there would be the possibility of a prosperous and happy life…John and Sarah Makin robbed the babies they farmed of both a prosperous life and life in general. These two monsters were a match made in Hell. John Makin was born on February 14, 1845 and Sarah was born August 15 of the same year. The couple were wed on August 27, 1871. Sarah had been married before and brought one child into the marriage and then had another daughter with John. John worked as a drayman (a driver of a low, flatbed wagon that transported various kinds of goods) and was injured which forced him to quit and the couple was

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Capt McNeely

Feb 12, 2017

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