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Us And Them Takes Aim At The Rich – Now Out On VOD And Digital

Joseph Martin’s socially conscious festival hit Us and Them takes aim directly at the rich. The film centers on a working-class young man (Jack Roth) who aims at kicking-off a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment. He hopes to spark a change between the classes by striking fear into the hearts of the one percent by streaming attacks on those more well-off than himself. When he kidnaps a banker and his family and forces them to gamble with their lives the situation quickly spirals out of control. Sophie Colquhoun, Tim Bentinck, Andrew Tieran, Carolyn Backhouse, Paul Westwood, Daniel Kendrick, and Louis Dempsey also star. Us and Them is now out on Digital and On Demand.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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A Man Falls Victim To Psychopaths In The Trailer For ‘Tempus Tormentum’

Terror Films has unveiled the poster and trailer for James Rewucki’s Tempus Tormentum ahead of its April release. Written and directed by James Rewucki, Tempus Tormentum stars Tyhr Trubiak as Mr. Mouse, an unlucky drifter who happens to become the prey of three masked psychopaths. After drugging and abducting their victim, the trio use a combination of psychological and physical torture to drive Mr. Mouse mad, kill him or both. Clown (Dr. Rage), Devil (Darren Johnston), and Slashmouth (Paul McWhinney) play the roles of the three psychopaths. Tempus Tormentum features award-winning cinematography and sound design and has played at multiple festivals including FEARnyc (2017). It won Best Lighting Design and was nominated for Jury Prize Best Feature and Best Actor. At the Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (2017), the film was nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Horror and Best Production Design. The film also showed at the Amarcord Chicago Arthouse Film Awards (2017) and the Hamilton Film Festival

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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Thriller ‘Back Roads’ To Make Its World Premiere At Tribeca This Month

Alex Pettyfer makes his directorial debut with the thriller Back Roads, an official selection at this month’s Tribeca Film Festival that runs from April 18th to April 28th. In the film, “After his mother (a gritty Juliette Lewis) goes to jail for shooting and killing his abusive father, Harley Altmyer (Alex Pettyfer) is left to care for his three younger sisters in a rural Pennsylvania town. The uneducated Harley works two dead-end jobs to preserve what’s left of his family, including the rebellious, sexual 16-year-old Amber (Nicola Peltz). Angered and traumatized by his painful past, Harley finally begins to feel hope when he connects with an older, married woman (Jennifer Morrison), and they embark on an affair. When shocking family secrets emerge, Harley’s life begins to spiral downward, leading to a devastating conclusion that impacts the entire community.” Written by Tawni O’Dell and Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction), the film has an all-star cast that includes Alex Pettyfer (The Strange Ones),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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Watch The American Horrors Film Festival Live On TV

This April on the 16th tune in to the American Horrors Roku Channel on your TVs, Tablets and smartphones for the very first American Horrors Film Festival TV Special, shot live at the Geneva 4 theater and Thumbs Up Saloon in downtown Lake Geneva Wisconsin where you will be able watch panels, parties, interviews with directors and stars, films and more. The American Horrors Film Festival has selected THE CHILD REMAINS (by Michael Melski) as the Best Feature Film of the 2017 festival. WHAT METAL GIRLS ARE INTO (by Laurel Vail) is the Best Short Film of 2017. HITCHHIKER by infamous godfathers of death metal, WARBEAST, won Best Music Video of 2017! Viewers will also see music videos by WARBEAST, DEMON BOY, RATBATSPIDER, CONNIPTION, THE EUNUCHS plus short films “CUCK”, “LANE: THE DARK WOOD”, “THE 3RD STAPLE”, silent short film “AETEURNUS”, feature film “THIS BOOK IS CURSED” by Wisconsin’s own Michael Butt plus a live performance by Midwest legends LevRage!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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This May Take A Trip To ‘Island Zero’ (Trailer)

Every thing needs to eat… This May take a trip to Island Zero where the locals are friendly…until people start turning up dead and the rest must fight to survive. In the film, the directorial debut of Josh Gerritsen, “Inhabitants of a fishing island off the coast of Maine find themselves mysteriously cut off from the outside world the ferry suddenly stops coming. All the phones have gone dead and every boat sent to the mainland fails to return. When dead bodies turn up along the water’s edge, the hardy band of survivors must find out who, or what, is killing them.” Laila Robins (Planes, Trains, and Automobiles), Adam Wade McLaughlin (Showtime’s “Billions”), Teri Reeves (ABC’s “Once Upon A Time”), and Matthew Wilkas (Fits and Starts) star. The film was written by Tess Gerritsen, best-selling author of the “Rizzoli & Isles” novels. Island Zero was shot in Maine, utilizing local cast and crew and is being distributed in North America

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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‘Selfie From Hell’ Feature Film Announces Candian Release

Back in 2015, Erdal Ceylan’s short film Selfie From Hell, about a woman taking a selfie for her boyfriend, but there’s something strange in the photos, went viral, being viewed more than 20,957,00o times. Now, the feature film, co-written by Paul Burton of Southpaw Productions, inspired by the short is ready to make its Candian premiere in Landmark Cinemas, Cineplex Theaters, and Drive-Ins across Canada in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, New Westminster, and Winnipeg this May. The film also has a new poster (above) In the feature film, “When a sinister and mysterious entity stalks a young woman, her cousin is forced to delve into the depths of the darknet – where few venture – to discover the origin of the Selfie From Hell.” Alyson Walker (The Burning Kiss), Tony Giroux (The Romeo Section, Arrow), Meelah Adams (Die Tierliebhaber), Ian Butcher (Fringe, Supergirl), and Tyler Smith star in this dark film that will make you think twice about taking a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2018
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Writer-Director-Producer Les Mahoney Talks ‘At Granny’s House’ And More

Les Mahoney and I sat down for an interview that I would love to share with you know. Mahoney has a long list of acting credits that includes films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Adrift, Available, The Devil Inside, and TV series like “1000 Ways to Die”. One of his most recent projects is that of the horror film At Granny’s House, which he wrote, directed, produced and stars in. He plays the role of Ted Steiner, the love interest of Rebecca, played by Rachel Alig. Bill Oberst Jr. co-stars. Les took us inside the film, along with others, and revealed some really interesting stuff. Horror Fuel: “Your film ‘At Granny’s House’ will soon be out. I would love it if you would tell our readers a bit about it.” Les Mahoney: “‘At Granny’s House’ is a Hitchcockian that I wrote and Directed. The idea came from my mother-in-law’s home in eastern Colorado near Kansas. My wife and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2018
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James McAvoy And Bill Hader In Talks To Star In Chapter II Of ‘IT’

Casting is moving along for director Andy Muschietti’s next installment of Stephen King’s It, written by Gary Dauberman. Jessica Chastain has already come on board to play the role of Beverly. Variety is now reporting that both James McAvoy and Bill Hader have entered into negotiations to co-star as members of the Losers Club. Bill Skarsgard will be reprising his role as Pennywise. McAvoy, who most recently starred in M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass, the sequel to Unbreakable and Split, has been chosen for the role of Bill, played by Jaeden Lieberher in part one. Hader (SNL), who has a new show called “Barry”, will play Richie, Finn Wolfhard’s character in last year’s hit film. Chapter two of Stephen King’s It will open in theaters nationwide on September 6, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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Neill Blomkamp Kicks Off Crowd Funding For ‘Firebase’ Feature Film

Last year, Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie) debuted a series of short sci-fi-horror films. One of the films, Firebase, was then chosen by Blomkamp, based on fans’ reactions, to become the first feature film from Oats Studios. Firebase took us inside the hell that was the Vietnam War. Not only do U.S. soldiers come face to face with the enemy, they must face the River God, a creature with the power to raise the dead. Set during the Vietnam war, FIREBASE follows American soldier Hines through an ever deepening web of science fiction madness. Today, the crowdfunding campaign kicked off for the full-length feature of Firebase, but it’s not your run of the mill campaign. Blomkamp is setting out to make films outside of Hollywood that would give him unrestrained creativity. The campaign won’t be offering any perks other than seeing Blomkamp’s creations come to life. Blomkamp explains, “We want to build a 21st century studio that is funded directly

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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Season Two Of “Outcast” Premiering This Summer

Almost two years have passed since “Outcast” premiered on Cinemax. We’ve been wondering if we’d ever see the supernatural series’ second season, but we have to wonder no longer, the premiere date has just been announced and we won’t have to wait long. The series, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic, will be back this summer! In the first season, we met Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a young man who has been plagued by possession all his life. Kyle, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a priest with demons of his own, sets out to find answers. Along the way, he encounters people who share the same affliction. He uncovers a strange connection with a possessed 8-year-old boy that leads to answers about his past. While on his quest he will discover something that could not only change his fate but the fate of the world. “In the second season of Outcast, the exploration and mystery of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018

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Us And Them Takes Aim At The Rich – Now Out On VOD And Digital

Joseph Martin’s socially conscious festival hit Us and Them takes aim directly at the rich. The film centers on a working-class young man (Jack Roth) who aims at kicking-off a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment. He hopes to spark a change between the classes by striking fear into the hearts of the one percent by streaming attacks on those more well-off than himself. When he kidnaps a banker and his family and forces them to gamble with their lives the situation quickly spirals out of control. Sophie Colquhoun, Tim Bentinck, Andrew Tieran, Carolyn Backhouse, Paul Westwood, Daniel Kendrick, and Louis Dempsey also star. Us and Them is now out on Digital and On Demand.

Continue reading →
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Apr 14, 2018
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A Man Falls Victim To Psychopaths In The Trailer For ‘Tempus Tormentum’

Terror Films has unveiled the poster and trailer for James Rewucki’s Tempus Tormentum ahead of its April release. Written and directed by James Rewucki, Tempus Tormentum stars Tyhr Trubiak as Mr. Mouse, an unlucky drifter who happens to become the prey of three masked psychopaths. After drugging and abducting their victim, the trio use a combination of psychological and physical torture to drive Mr. Mouse mad, kill him or both. Clown (Dr. Rage), Devil (Darren Johnston), and Slashmouth (Paul McWhinney) play the roles of the three psychopaths. Tempus Tormentum features award-winning cinematography and sound design and has played at multiple festivals including FEARnyc (2017). It won Best Lighting Design and was nominated for Jury Prize Best Feature and Best Actor. At the Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (2017), the film was nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Horror and Best Production Design. The film also showed at the Amarcord Chicago Arthouse Film Awards (2017) and the Hamilton Film Festival

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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Thriller ‘Back Roads’ To Make Its World Premiere At Tribeca This Month

Alex Pettyfer makes his directorial debut with the thriller Back Roads, an official selection at this month’s Tribeca Film Festival that runs from April 18th to April 28th. In the film, “After his mother (a gritty Juliette Lewis) goes to jail for shooting and killing his abusive father, Harley Altmyer (Alex Pettyfer) is left to care for his three younger sisters in a rural Pennsylvania town. The uneducated Harley works two dead-end jobs to preserve what’s left of his family, including the rebellious, sexual 16-year-old Amber (Nicola Peltz). Angered and traumatized by his painful past, Harley finally begins to feel hope when he connects with an older, married woman (Jennifer Morrison), and they embark on an affair. When shocking family secrets emerge, Harley’s life begins to spiral downward, leading to a devastating conclusion that impacts the entire community.” Written by Tawni O’Dell and Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction), the film has an all-star cast that includes Alex Pettyfer (The Strange Ones),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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Watch The American Horrors Film Festival Live On TV

This April on the 16th tune in to the American Horrors Roku Channel on your TVs, Tablets and smartphones for the very first American Horrors Film Festival TV Special, shot live at the Geneva 4 theater and Thumbs Up Saloon in downtown Lake Geneva Wisconsin where you will be able watch panels, parties, interviews with directors and stars, films and more. The American Horrors Film Festival has selected THE CHILD REMAINS (by Michael Melski) as the Best Feature Film of the 2017 festival. WHAT METAL GIRLS ARE INTO (by Laurel Vail) is the Best Short Film of 2017. HITCHHIKER by infamous godfathers of death metal, WARBEAST, won Best Music Video of 2017! Viewers will also see music videos by WARBEAST, DEMON BOY, RATBATSPIDER, CONNIPTION, THE EUNUCHS plus short films “CUCK”, “LANE: THE DARK WOOD”, “THE 3RD STAPLE”, silent short film “AETEURNUS”, feature film “THIS BOOK IS CURSED” by Wisconsin’s own Michael Butt plus a live performance by Midwest legends LevRage!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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This May Take A Trip To ‘Island Zero’ (Trailer)

Every thing needs to eat… This May take a trip to Island Zero where the locals are friendly…until people start turning up dead and the rest must fight to survive. In the film, the directorial debut of Josh Gerritsen, “Inhabitants of a fishing island off the coast of Maine find themselves mysteriously cut off from the outside world the ferry suddenly stops coming. All the phones have gone dead and every boat sent to the mainland fails to return. When dead bodies turn up along the water’s edge, the hardy band of survivors must find out who, or what, is killing them.” Laila Robins (Planes, Trains, and Automobiles), Adam Wade McLaughlin (Showtime’s “Billions”), Teri Reeves (ABC’s “Once Upon A Time”), and Matthew Wilkas (Fits and Starts) star. The film was written by Tess Gerritsen, best-selling author of the “Rizzoli & Isles” novels. Island Zero was shot in Maine, utilizing local cast and crew and is being distributed in North America

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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‘Selfie From Hell’ Feature Film Announces Candian Release

Back in 2015, Erdal Ceylan’s short film Selfie From Hell, about a woman taking a selfie for her boyfriend, but there’s something strange in the photos, went viral, being viewed more than 20,957,00o times. Now, the feature film, co-written by Paul Burton of Southpaw Productions, inspired by the short is ready to make its Candian premiere in Landmark Cinemas, Cineplex Theaters, and Drive-Ins across Canada in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, New Westminster, and Winnipeg this May. The film also has a new poster (above) In the feature film, “When a sinister and mysterious entity stalks a young woman, her cousin is forced to delve into the depths of the darknet – where few venture – to discover the origin of the Selfie From Hell.” Alyson Walker (The Burning Kiss), Tony Giroux (The Romeo Section, Arrow), Meelah Adams (Die Tierliebhaber), Ian Butcher (Fringe, Supergirl), and Tyler Smith star in this dark film that will make you think twice about taking a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2018
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Writer-Director-Producer Les Mahoney Talks ‘At Granny’s House’ And More

Les Mahoney and I sat down for an interview that I would love to share with you know. Mahoney has a long list of acting credits that includes films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Adrift, Available, The Devil Inside, and TV series like “1000 Ways to Die”. One of his most recent projects is that of the horror film At Granny’s House, which he wrote, directed, produced and stars in. He plays the role of Ted Steiner, the love interest of Rebecca, played by Rachel Alig. Bill Oberst Jr. co-stars. Les took us inside the film, along with others, and revealed some really interesting stuff. Horror Fuel: “Your film ‘At Granny’s House’ will soon be out. I would love it if you would tell our readers a bit about it.” Les Mahoney: “‘At Granny’s House’ is a Hitchcockian that I wrote and Directed. The idea came from my mother-in-law’s home in eastern Colorado near Kansas. My wife and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2018
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James McAvoy And Bill Hader In Talks To Star In Chapter II Of ‘IT’

Casting is moving along for director Andy Muschietti’s next installment of Stephen King’s It, written by Gary Dauberman. Jessica Chastain has already come on board to play the role of Beverly. Variety is now reporting that both James McAvoy and Bill Hader have entered into negotiations to co-star as members of the Losers Club. Bill Skarsgard will be reprising his role as Pennywise. McAvoy, who most recently starred in M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass, the sequel to Unbreakable and Split, has been chosen for the role of Bill, played by Jaeden Lieberher in part one. Hader (SNL), who has a new show called “Barry”, will play Richie, Finn Wolfhard’s character in last year’s hit film. Chapter two of Stephen King’s It will open in theaters nationwide on September 6, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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Neill Blomkamp Kicks Off Crowd Funding For ‘Firebase’ Feature Film

Last year, Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie) debuted a series of short sci-fi-horror films. One of the films, Firebase, was then chosen by Blomkamp, based on fans’ reactions, to become the first feature film from Oats Studios. Firebase took us inside the hell that was the Vietnam War. Not only do U.S. soldiers come face to face with the enemy, they must face the River God, a creature with the power to raise the dead. Set during the Vietnam war, FIREBASE follows American soldier Hines through an ever deepening web of science fiction madness. Today, the crowdfunding campaign kicked off for the full-length feature of Firebase, but it’s not your run of the mill campaign. Blomkamp is setting out to make films outside of Hollywood that would give him unrestrained creativity. The campaign won’t be offering any perks other than seeing Blomkamp’s creations come to life. Blomkamp explains, “We want to build a 21st century studio that is funded directly

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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Season Two Of “Outcast” Premiering This Summer

Almost two years have passed since “Outcast” premiered on Cinemax. We’ve been wondering if we’d ever see the supernatural series’ second season, but we have to wonder no longer, the premiere date has just been announced and we won’t have to wait long. The series, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic, will be back this summer! In the first season, we met Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a young man who has been plagued by possession all his life. Kyle, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a priest with demons of his own, sets out to find answers. Along the way, he encounters people who share the same affliction. He uncovers a strange connection with a possessed 8-year-old boy that leads to answers about his past. While on his quest he will discover something that could not only change his fate but the fate of the world. “In the second season of Outcast, the exploration and mystery of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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