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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Amy Steel

Hallo wieder meine Kleinen Monster (that’s “hello again my Little Monsters” to you and me, Rusty). It’s Wednesday again; August 30th of 2017 to be exact. And if you’re counting down like I am, you’ll also know that means HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis is a mere NINE DAYS AWAY (still seems like too many). That being said, I have chosen one of the guests that will be appearing as she who I have chose to highlight today. Of course you’ve likely seen the images above, so you already know this week’s wonderful Woman of Horror is Amy Steel. Amy is another type of Steel to come out of Pennsylvania, albeit not the rust belt variety. She grew up in West Chester, and around the time she began studying acting at the Westtown School is when her career began to take shape. With two summers of dramatic training under her belt, Amy joined Lionville, PA’s Barley Sheaf Players, starring in two

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Capt McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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‘The Gallows 2’ Secretly Filmed

Over the past few years, we’ve seen several films that were secretly made and premiered as a surprise for fans, Like J.J. Abrams 10 Cloverfield Lane, Adam Wingard’s film The Woods that actually turned out to be Blair Witch the sequel to 1999’s found footage film The Blair Witch Project. Last week fans who attended the 10th-anniversary screening for Hatchet were surprised with Victor Crowley, a brand new film. Now, another genre film is continuing the trend of secret movies. The secret sequel to The Gallows was revealed earlier this week when word got out that an advanced screening was held on the WB lot in Burbank. That’s right, The Gallows 2 is not only made but completed. Set 20 years after the events of the original movie, stars Auuna Rue as a young woman who has transferred to a prestigious new school. Her desires are twisted by a viral challenge to capture a spirit. Ema Horvath, Brittany Falardeau, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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Dan Allen’s Remake Of ‘Unhinged’ Coming To DVD This September

The feature Unhinged now has a release date. From director Dan Allen (Fox Trap) who co-wrote the script with Scott Jeffrey, comes a twisted tale of brutality. Unhinged, a remake of 1982’s film by the same name, centers on four American best friends decide to take the back roads travelling to a wedding in England, on their way a deadly secret forces the girls to be stranded in the woods, where they discover a house occupied by Miss Perkins, who promises to look after them until help comes. Little do the girls know, a dark evil lurks in the attic above them, waiting until they’re alone and only when the girls come face to face with ‘it’ will they truly discover what real horror is. Tara MacGowran alongside Claire-Marie Fox, Faye Goodwin, Tony Manders, Michelle Archer and Oliver Ebsworth. Unhinged, set to be released on DVD September 25, 2017, is the second film from Allen being released this year. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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New ‘IT’ Featurette Reveals New Footage And Interviews

This September Andy Muschietti’s IT arrive in theaters. Ahead of its release, a new three-minute featurette has been unveiled that includes new footage and clips from interviews with Muschietti and Stephen King himself. Muschietti directed from the screenplay written by Gary Dauberman. The film centers on a group of te s, referred to as the “Losers’ Club”. On a daily basis they face bullies and now a monster that takes the shape of a demented clown known as Pennywise, has arrived in their sleepy little town of Derry Maine. The cast who make up the “Losers’ Club” includes Jaeden Lieberher (Midnight Special), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger things), Jack Dylan Grazer (Tales of Halloween), Wyatt Oleff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chosen Jacobs (Hawaii Five-O), and Jeremy Ray Taylor (42). Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgard, will terrify theater goers nationwide beginning September 8, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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‘Close Encounters Of The Third Kind’ To Hit Theaters Again This Friday

In celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be re-released this Friday in Select AMC theaters. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, and it was originally released in November 1977. The film was a hit, grossing $120 million domestically and $300 million worldwide. The film was also nominated for 8 Oscars, ultimately winning for best cinematography. Close Encounters of the Third Kind stars Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut and Teri Garr. Close Encounters of the Third Kind looked amazing on the big screen, but you’d only know that if are 40 or older. This Friday, a younger generation of fans will have the opportunity to experience the cinematic spectacle first hand. Be sure to check an AMC theater near you for show times.

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Capt McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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Haunted Destinations: St. Augustine, FL

We’re continuing our northward tour of haunted locations throughout America. We started in Key West, FL and now we’re visiting St. Augustine. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, so it’s not really surprising that by most accounts it’s also among the top 3 most haunted cities in the U.S., too. Savannah, GA and New Orleans are often mentioned as the other two-thirds of the most haunted list. I’ve had the pleasure of going on ghost tours in both of those cities as well, and we’ll cover the top haunted locations in each, but for today we’re going to focus on the Florida city founded by Don Pedro de Aviles in 1585. Here are the top 5 haunted locations in St. Augustine, FL. Castillo de San Marcos This Spanish fort was built in the 17th century, and it’s packed with accounts of the paranormal. One of the fort’s watchtowers has been known to project a light from

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Capt McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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‘The Conjuring’ Franchise Hit With An Almost Billion Dollar Lawsuit

While the new Conjuring universe may be continuing to expand, Warner Bros. may be in hot water. They have been hit with a massive lawsuit. In 1980, Gerald Brittle penned ‘The Demonologist’ for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Part of the deal between Brittle and the Warrens was that any future films that featured the events in the book had to have his approval before being made. In 2013 Warner Bros. and New Line released The Conjuring that went on to be a massive hit. The follow up centered on the Enfield Poltergeist, both stories were part of the book deal. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 has gone on to spawn 3 spin-offs, Annabelle, The Nun, and The Crookedman, and 2 more sequels, Annabelle: Creation and The Conjuring 3 which is now in the works. You would think that everyone involved is raking in the money, but you would be wrong. Somehow, Brittle was forgotten about. Now, he is taking

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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Premiere Of ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Canceled

The Jeepers Creepers franchise has been a source of controversy from the start. While the franchise has a lot of fans there are also a lot of people willing to forgo watching the movie due to writer-director Victor Salva’s past which includes a stint in prison for the molestation of a boy. Jeepers Creepers 3 is now approaching its September release. The upcoming premiere at the famous Chinese Theater has now been canceled. Promoter and organizer Kory Davis held a news conference Monday after receiving threats of protest. Someone contacted the theater saying that protests would not only be held the night of the premiere, but every day leading up to the screening. With the theater’s reputation being at stake they canceled the event. This is not the first time Jeepers Creepers 3 has been in trouble. Besides their trouble when the movie tried to film in Canada before ending up in Louisianna, there has been a petition circulating (you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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Ed Skrein Resigns From ‘Hellboy’ Reboot

Amid whitewashing controversy of his casting as asian comic book character Major Ben Daimo, Ed Skrein has departed the upcoming R rated reboot Hellboy reboot. Ben Daimo Ed Skrein Hollywood has had a rough history with the casting of white actors in non-white roles, and while I like Skrein as an actor (most notably in The Transporter reboot and Deadpool) I can applaud his decision to step down. Although I wouldn’t put it past Hollywood to cast another white actor in his stead. Seriously, guys, there’s plenty of Asian badasses out there who would rock the part. Not that was ever likely to see it….

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Capt McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
Horror Fuel

A Family Is Under Seige From A Dangerous Cult In The New Clip From ‘Jackals’

Director Kevin Greutert’s (Saw 3D: The Final Chapter) psychological thriller, Jackals, has unveiled a new clip featuring a cult demanding one of their own be returned. Set in the 80’s, the film centers on a family who have hired a cult de-programmer (Stephen Dorff) to help their teenage son who has joined a murderous cult, only to find themselves in deep trouble when the cult comes for him. Stephen Dorff (Leatherface) stars alongside Jonathon Schaech (Day of the Dead), Deborah Kara Unger (Silent Hill), Ben Sullivan (The 100), Alyssa Julya Smith (Heist), Chelsea Ricketts (Scream Queens), and Nick Roux (The Reunion). Jackals, written by Jared Rivet, opens in select theaters on September 1, 2017, from Scream! Factory.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017

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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Amy Steel

Hallo wieder meine Kleinen Monster (that’s “hello again my Little Monsters” to you and me, Rusty). It’s Wednesday again; August 30th of 2017 to be exact. And if you’re counting down like I am, you’ll also know that means HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis is a mere NINE DAYS AWAY (still seems like too many). That being said, I have chosen one of the guests that will be appearing as she who I have chose to highlight today. Of course you’ve likely seen the images above, so you already know this week’s wonderful Woman of Horror is Amy Steel. Amy is another type of Steel to come out of Pennsylvania, albeit not the rust belt variety. She grew up in West Chester, and around the time she began studying acting at the Westtown School is when her career began to take shape. With two summers of dramatic training under her belt, Amy joined Lionville, PA’s Barley Sheaf Players, starring in two

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
Horror Fuel

‘The Gallows 2’ Secretly Filmed

Over the past few years, we’ve seen several films that were secretly made and premiered as a surprise for fans, Like J.J. Abrams 10 Cloverfield Lane, Adam Wingard’s film The Woods that actually turned out to be Blair Witch the sequel to 1999’s found footage film The Blair Witch Project. Last week fans who attended the 10th-anniversary screening for Hatchet were surprised with Victor Crowley, a brand new film. Now, another genre film is continuing the trend of secret movies. The secret sequel to The Gallows was revealed earlier this week when word got out that an advanced screening was held on the WB lot in Burbank. That’s right, The Gallows 2 is not only made but completed. Set 20 years after the events of the original movie, stars Auuna Rue as a young woman who has transferred to a prestigious new school. Her desires are twisted by a viral challenge to capture a spirit. Ema Horvath, Brittany Falardeau, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
Horror Fuel

Dan Allen’s Remake Of ‘Unhinged’ Coming To DVD This September

The feature Unhinged now has a release date. From director Dan Allen (Fox Trap) who co-wrote the script with Scott Jeffrey, comes a twisted tale of brutality. Unhinged, a remake of 1982’s film by the same name, centers on four American best friends decide to take the back roads travelling to a wedding in England, on their way a deadly secret forces the girls to be stranded in the woods, where they discover a house occupied by Miss Perkins, who promises to look after them until help comes. Little do the girls know, a dark evil lurks in the attic above them, waiting until they’re alone and only when the girls come face to face with ‘it’ will they truly discover what real horror is. Tara MacGowran alongside Claire-Marie Fox, Faye Goodwin, Tony Manders, Michelle Archer and Oliver Ebsworth. Unhinged, set to be released on DVD September 25, 2017, is the second film from Allen being released this year. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
Horror Fuel

New ‘IT’ Featurette Reveals New Footage And Interviews

This September Andy Muschietti’s IT arrive in theaters. Ahead of its release, a new three-minute featurette has been unveiled that includes new footage and clips from interviews with Muschietti and Stephen King himself. Muschietti directed from the screenplay written by Gary Dauberman. The film centers on a group of te s, referred to as the “Losers’ Club”. On a daily basis they face bullies and now a monster that takes the shape of a demented clown known as Pennywise, has arrived in their sleepy little town of Derry Maine. The cast who make up the “Losers’ Club” includes Jaeden Lieberher (Midnight Special), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger things), Jack Dylan Grazer (Tales of Halloween), Wyatt Oleff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chosen Jacobs (Hawaii Five-O), and Jeremy Ray Taylor (42). Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgard, will terrify theater goers nationwide beginning September 8, 2017.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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‘Close Encounters Of The Third Kind’ To Hit Theaters Again This Friday

In celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be re-released this Friday in Select AMC theaters. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, and it was originally released in November 1977. The film was a hit, grossing $120 million domestically and $300 million worldwide. The film was also nominated for 8 Oscars, ultimately winning for best cinematography. Close Encounters of the Third Kind stars Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut and Teri Garr. Close Encounters of the Third Kind looked amazing on the big screen, but you’d only know that if are 40 or older. This Friday, a younger generation of fans will have the opportunity to experience the cinematic spectacle first hand. Be sure to check an AMC theater near you for show times.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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Haunted Destinations: St. Augustine, FL

We’re continuing our northward tour of haunted locations throughout America. We started in Key West, FL and now we’re visiting St. Augustine. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, so it’s not really surprising that by most accounts it’s also among the top 3 most haunted cities in the U.S., too. Savannah, GA and New Orleans are often mentioned as the other two-thirds of the most haunted list. I’ve had the pleasure of going on ghost tours in both of those cities as well, and we’ll cover the top haunted locations in each, but for today we’re going to focus on the Florida city founded by Don Pedro de Aviles in 1585. Here are the top 5 haunted locations in St. Augustine, FL. Castillo de San Marcos This Spanish fort was built in the 17th century, and it’s packed with accounts of the paranormal. One of the fort’s watchtowers has been known to project a light from

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
Horror Fuel

‘The Conjuring’ Franchise Hit With An Almost Billion Dollar Lawsuit

While the new Conjuring universe may be continuing to expand, Warner Bros. may be in hot water. They have been hit with a massive lawsuit. In 1980, Gerald Brittle penned ‘The Demonologist’ for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Part of the deal between Brittle and the Warrens was that any future films that featured the events in the book had to have his approval before being made. In 2013 Warner Bros. and New Line released The Conjuring that went on to be a massive hit. The follow up centered on the Enfield Poltergeist, both stories were part of the book deal. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 has gone on to spawn 3 spin-offs, Annabelle, The Nun, and The Crookedman, and 2 more sequels, Annabelle: Creation and The Conjuring 3 which is now in the works. You would think that everyone involved is raking in the money, but you would be wrong. Somehow, Brittle was forgotten about. Now, he is taking

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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Premiere Of ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Canceled

The Jeepers Creepers franchise has been a source of controversy from the start. While the franchise has a lot of fans there are also a lot of people willing to forgo watching the movie due to writer-director Victor Salva’s past which includes a stint in prison for the molestation of a boy. Jeepers Creepers 3 is now approaching its September release. The upcoming premiere at the famous Chinese Theater has now been canceled. Promoter and organizer Kory Davis held a news conference Monday after receiving threats of protest. Someone contacted the theater saying that protests would not only be held the night of the premiere, but every day leading up to the screening. With the theater’s reputation being at stake they canceled the event. This is not the first time Jeepers Creepers 3 has been in trouble. Besides their trouble when the movie tried to film in Canada before ending up in Louisianna, there has been a petition circulating (you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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Ed Skrein Resigns From ‘Hellboy’ Reboot

Amid whitewashing controversy of his casting as asian comic book character Major Ben Daimo, Ed Skrein has departed the upcoming R rated reboot Hellboy reboot. Ben Daimo Ed Skrein Hollywood has had a rough history with the casting of white actors in non-white roles, and while I like Skrein as an actor (most notably in The Transporter reboot and Deadpool) I can applaud his decision to step down. Although I wouldn’t put it past Hollywood to cast another white actor in his stead. Seriously, guys, there’s plenty of Asian badasses out there who would rock the part. Not that was ever likely to see it….

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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A Family Is Under Seige From A Dangerous Cult In The New Clip From ‘Jackals’

Director Kevin Greutert’s (Saw 3D: The Final Chapter) psychological thriller, Jackals, has unveiled a new clip featuring a cult demanding one of their own be returned. Set in the 80’s, the film centers on a family who have hired a cult de-programmer (Stephen Dorff) to help their teenage son who has joined a murderous cult, only to find themselves in deep trouble when the cult comes for him. Stephen Dorff (Leatherface) stars alongside Jonathon Schaech (Day of the Dead), Deborah Kara Unger (Silent Hill), Ben Sullivan (The 100), Alyssa Julya Smith (Heist), Chelsea Ricketts (Scream Queens), and Nick Roux (The Reunion). Jackals, written by Jared Rivet, opens in select theaters on September 1, 2017, from Scream! Factory.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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