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From the Crypt
Back in 1995 Rusty Cundieff’s anthology, Tales From the Hood was released. While we have seen plenty of anthologies since none have captured Tales From the Hood‘s unique flavor. However, is about to change, after 22 years the movie is finally getting a sequel! I know, it’s awesome, right? The news came via writer/director Rusty Cundieff’s Twitter account in a now-deleted tweet on January 5, 2018, that said, “In New Orleans Location scouting for Tales From The Hood 2 This is part of Anne Rice’s old Home and where she held her LeStat parties.” He confirmed the film again earlier tonight in a tweet which reads, “Can’t scream it but…yeah…” and featured an image from the original movie. https://twitter.com/RustyCundieff/status/949374308215861249 Cundieff has had several projects since Tales From the Hood was released including directing episodes of ‘Chappelle’s Show’, ‘The Hustle’, and the comedy series ‘Black Jesus’.
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Trailers
Take a tour of the most haunted house in America in the new, haunting trailer for Winchester that teases the darkness and terror of the real-life inspired tale of Sarah Winchester. Winchester, written and directed by Micheal and Peter Spierig, follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester, played by Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren. Sarah was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. “On an isolated stretch of land 50 miles outside of San Francisco sits the most haunted house in the world. Built by Sarah Winchester (Mirren), heiress to the Winchester fortune, it is a house that knows no end. Constructed in an incessant twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week mania for decades, it stands seven stories tall and contains hundreds of rooms. To the outsider, it looks like a monstrous monument to a disturbed woman’s madness. But Sarah is not building for herself, for her niece (Sarah Snook), or for the brilliant
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Giveaways & ContestsTrailers
Looking for a new horror movie to watch? It’s your lucky day! We are giving away a copy of the just-released supernatural film Ghost Witch to two of our readers, courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing! In the film, based on true events, Mattie enlists a group of paranormal investigators to spend the night at the haunted house where she was attacked by an angry spirit as a child, and where a Native American girl was brutally murdered two centuries ago. Once there, they are stalked and possessed as the truth about what happened there is revealed, as they all become unwilling participants in the ghost witch’s plan for vengeance. Co-written by Jarrod Musselwhite and director Joseph Lavender, the film stars Chase Steven Anderson, Mandi Christine Kerr, and Josh Sinyard. To Enter: Like, share, and comment on the social media post where you see this Like or Facebook page You must be 18 and live in the US to enter Winners
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Trailers
Strangers: Prey at Night, the long-awaited sequel to 2008’s home invasion hit The Strangers from Bryan Bertino, will soon be in theaters. It the newly released trailer a family learns that it was a mistake to think that they are all alone. Directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down), the film centers on a family whose road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Did I mention that it is supposedly based on a true story? That turns the creepy factor up a notch or two, doesn’t it? Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison, Lewis Pullman, and Martin Henderson star. Emma Bellomy plays Dollface, Lea Enslin appears as Pin-up Girl, and Damian Maffei is the Man in the Mask. Bryan Bertino and
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Trailers
A group of hard-partying Brooklyn hipsters are stalked and butchered by a masked maniac in the psychedelic slasher Psychotic! In the film, it’s up to struggling artists Tim and Stuart to figure out who keeps killing the life of the party. Blood-soaked mayhem ensues as our heroes barely make the rent on time, search for love (in all the wrong places), and try to salvage their friendship – all while trying to unravel the mystery and stay one step ahead of the next massacre by the Bushwick Party Killer. Psychotic!, its festival run, took home the awards for Best Feature at the Cannabis Film Festival, Best NY Feature at the Upstate NY Horror Film Festival and Best Actress at The Lost Sanity & Sci-Fi Film Fest. The bloody practical effects feature was written and directed by Derek Gibbons and Maxwell Frey. And shot and produced on location in Brooklyn, NY by Destruction Inc Productions. Kristen Martin, Clint Keepin, Cirocco Dunlap,
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A new supernatural film is coming from across the ocean, Taiwan’s highest grossing horror film, The Tag-Along 2, will arrive in the U.S. this February. The follow-up to 2015’s hit horror film centers on a social worker who discovers a video of her missing, pregnant teenage daughter being led away by a “little girl in red”. As she digs into the mystery she discovers an abandoned hospital where she faces demons and ghosts and the little girl’s story comes to light. I should mention that the tale was inspired by a true story. From the Press Release: (Los Angeles, CA) – Unveil the legendary urban myth of the little girl in red. Bona fide Taiwanese star Rainie Yang (Spider Lilies) stars in the sequel to 2015’s The Tag-Along, THE TAG-ALONG 2. Following the film’s limited theatrical release this past September 22, 2017, THE TAG-ALONG 2 will arrive on Digital & On Demand February 6 from Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), with a
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Streaming TV
Earlier today, Syfy announced that they have picked up the ‘Nightflyers’ series written by Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder), based on both George R. R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. They also announced the cast that includes ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actress Gretchen Mol, will co-star alongside Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Brían F. O’Byrne. From the Press Release: Universal City, CA – January 4, 2018 — SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”) wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone (“The Blacklist”) who will also serve as showrunner. Martin will also executive produce, along with Gene Klein (“Suits”), David Bartis (“Suits”) and Doug Liman (“Live. Die. Repeat”) of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd
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Trailers
The first bloody trailer for Truth or Dare is here and it makes it clear that players will suffer in what starts out as a harmless game. If a player dares to refuse to play, a brutal death awaits them. The supernatural thriller, from director Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2, Cry Wolf), stars Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf), Violett Beane (The Flash), Nolan Gerard Funk (Arrow), Hayden Szeto (The Good Place), and Sophia Taylor Ali (Bad Kids of Crestview Academy). Blumhouse’s Jason Blum will be producing alongside Jeff Wadlow. Truth or Dare will open in theaters on April 27, 2018, via Universal Studios.
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NewsTrailers
The weather outside is frightful, so stay in, get cozy and watch Comet TV, it’s delightful. The FREE streaming service has a hot January lineup that includes amazing programming that features both films and series. This Month On Comet TV: The Craft (1996) Teen movies might want you to believe that high school was all about keggers and beautiful cheerleaders, but we prefer The Craft’s version of events. Featuring a quartet of angsty teens who turn to witchcraft in the face of personal high school horrors, The Craft casts a spell that leaves you wishing you had an occult stor on your local main street. Friday, January 12 at 8P/7C Saturday, January 13 at 8P/7C Sunday, January 21 at 6P/5C Monday, January 22 at 8P/7C FILMS ON COMET IN JANUARY Labyrinth (1986) January will mark the second anniversary of the day we lost pop culture legend David Bowie, so this month’s COMET is honoring his memory in the best way
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Books
2017 was a huge year for Stephen King and 2018 is already off to a great start. King will soon release his new book titled ‘The Outsider’. The cover art should be released soon. In the 576-word novel, “An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable stories. An eleven-year-old boy’s violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City’s most popular citizens. He is Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad. As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King’s propulsive story kicks
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More from Kelli Marchman McNeely
From the Crypt
Back in 1995 Rusty Cundieff’s anthology, Tales From the Hood was released. While we have seen plenty of anthologies since none have captured Tales From the Hood‘s unique flavor. However, is about to change, after 22 years the movie is finally getting a sequel! I know, it’s awesome, right? The news came via writer/director Rusty Cundieff’s Twitter account in a now-deleted tweet on January 5, 2018, that said, “In New Orleans Location scouting for Tales From The Hood 2 This is part of Anne Rice’s old Home and where she held her LeStat parties.” He confirmed the film again earlier tonight in a tweet which reads, “Can’t scream it but…yeah…” and featured an image from the original movie. https://twitter.com/RustyCundieff/status/949374308215861249 Cundieff has had several projects since Tales From the Hood was released including directing episodes of ‘Chappelle’s Show’, ‘The Hustle’, and the comedy series ‘Black Jesus’.
Continue reading →
Trailers
Take a tour of the most haunted house in America in the new, haunting trailer for Winchester that teases the darkness and terror of the real-life inspired tale of Sarah Winchester. Winchester, written and directed by Micheal and Peter Spierig, follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester, played by Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren. Sarah was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. “On an isolated stretch of land 50 miles outside of San Francisco sits the most haunted house in the world. Built by Sarah Winchester (Mirren), heiress to the Winchester fortune, it is a house that knows no end. Constructed in an incessant twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week mania for decades, it stands seven stories tall and contains hundreds of rooms. To the outsider, it looks like a monstrous monument to a disturbed woman’s madness. But Sarah is not building for herself, for her niece (Sarah Snook), or for the brilliant
Continue reading →
Giveaways & ContestsTrailers
Looking for a new horror movie to watch? It’s your lucky day! We are giving away a copy of the just-released supernatural film Ghost Witch to two of our readers, courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing! In the film, based on true events, Mattie enlists a group of paranormal investigators to spend the night at the haunted house where she was attacked by an angry spirit as a child, and where a Native American girl was brutally murdered two centuries ago. Once there, they are stalked and possessed as the truth about what happened there is revealed, as they all become unwilling participants in the ghost witch’s plan for vengeance. Co-written by Jarrod Musselwhite and director Joseph Lavender, the film stars Chase Steven Anderson, Mandi Christine Kerr, and Josh Sinyard. To Enter: Like, share, and comment on the social media post where you see this Like or Facebook page You must be 18 and live in the US to enter Winners
Continue reading →
Trailers
Strangers: Prey at Night, the long-awaited sequel to 2008’s home invasion hit The Strangers from Bryan Bertino, will soon be in theaters. It the newly released trailer a family learns that it was a mistake to think that they are all alone. Directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down), the film centers on a family whose road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Did I mention that it is supposedly based on a true story? That turns the creepy factor up a notch or two, doesn’t it? Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison, Lewis Pullman, and Martin Henderson star. Emma Bellomy plays Dollface, Lea Enslin appears as Pin-up Girl, and Damian Maffei is the Man in the Mask. Bryan Bertino and
Continue reading →
Trailers
A group of hard-partying Brooklyn hipsters are stalked and butchered by a masked maniac in the psychedelic slasher Psychotic! In the film, it’s up to struggling artists Tim and Stuart to figure out who keeps killing the life of the party. Blood-soaked mayhem ensues as our heroes barely make the rent on time, search for love (in all the wrong places), and try to salvage their friendship – all while trying to unravel the mystery and stay one step ahead of the next massacre by the Bushwick Party Killer. Psychotic!, its festival run, took home the awards for Best Feature at the Cannabis Film Festival, Best NY Feature at the Upstate NY Horror Film Festival and Best Actress at The Lost Sanity & Sci-Fi Film Fest. The bloody practical effects feature was written and directed by Derek Gibbons and Maxwell Frey. And shot and produced on location in Brooklyn, NY by Destruction Inc Productions. Kristen Martin, Clint Keepin, Cirocco Dunlap,
Continue reading →
ForeignParanormalTrailersTrue Story
A new supernatural film is coming from across the ocean, Taiwan’s highest grossing horror film, The Tag-Along 2, will arrive in the U.S. this February. The follow-up to 2015’s hit horror film centers on a social worker who discovers a video of her missing, pregnant teenage daughter being led away by a “little girl in red”. As she digs into the mystery she discovers an abandoned hospital where she faces demons and ghosts and the little girl’s story comes to light. I should mention that the tale was inspired by a true story. From the Press Release: (Los Angeles, CA) – Unveil the legendary urban myth of the little girl in red. Bona fide Taiwanese star Rainie Yang (Spider Lilies) stars in the sequel to 2015’s The Tag-Along, THE TAG-ALONG 2. Following the film’s limited theatrical release this past September 22, 2017, THE TAG-ALONG 2 will arrive on Digital & On Demand February 6 from Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), with a
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
Earlier today, Syfy announced that they have picked up the ‘Nightflyers’ series written by Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder), based on both George R. R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. They also announced the cast that includes ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actress Gretchen Mol, will co-star alongside Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Brían F. O’Byrne. From the Press Release: Universal City, CA – January 4, 2018 — SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”) wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone (“The Blacklist”) who will also serve as showrunner. Martin will also executive produce, along with Gene Klein (“Suits”), David Bartis (“Suits”) and Doug Liman (“Live. Die. Repeat”) of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd
Continue reading →
Trailers
The first bloody trailer for Truth or Dare is here and it makes it clear that players will suffer in what starts out as a harmless game. If a player dares to refuse to play, a brutal death awaits them. The supernatural thriller, from director Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2, Cry Wolf), stars Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf), Violett Beane (The Flash), Nolan Gerard Funk (Arrow), Hayden Szeto (The Good Place), and Sophia Taylor Ali (Bad Kids of Crestview Academy). Blumhouse’s Jason Blum will be producing alongside Jeff Wadlow. Truth or Dare will open in theaters on April 27, 2018, via Universal Studios.
Continue reading →
NewsTrailers
The weather outside is frightful, so stay in, get cozy and watch Comet TV, it’s delightful. The FREE streaming service has a hot January lineup that includes amazing programming that features both films and series. This Month On Comet TV: The Craft (1996) Teen movies might want you to believe that high school was all about keggers and beautiful cheerleaders, but we prefer The Craft’s version of events. Featuring a quartet of angsty teens who turn to witchcraft in the face of personal high school horrors, The Craft casts a spell that leaves you wishing you had an occult stor on your local main street. Friday, January 12 at 8P/7C Saturday, January 13 at 8P/7C Sunday, January 21 at 6P/5C Monday, January 22 at 8P/7C FILMS ON COMET IN JANUARY Labyrinth (1986) January will mark the second anniversary of the day we lost pop culture legend David Bowie, so this month’s COMET is honoring his memory in the best way
Continue reading →
Books
2017 was a huge year for Stephen King and 2018 is already off to a great start. King will soon release his new book titled ‘The Outsider’. The cover art should be released soon. In the 576-word novel, “An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable stories. An eleven-year-old boy’s violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City’s most popular citizens. He is Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad. As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King’s propulsive story kicks
Continue reading →
