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Enter ‘The Gatehouse’ This December From Uncork’d Entertainment

This December an ancient curse will be unleashed in The Gatehouse from award-winning director Martin Gooch. This bold gothic horror film centers on Jack who is a “struggling writer recovering from the death of his wife. His daughter, 10-Year-Old Eternity, loves digging for treasure in the forest behind her house. In a coincidental turn of fate, Jack agrees to undertake a writing project about the ‘legend of the black flowers’ at the same time that Eternity discovers a mysterious object in the woods, and the forest wants it back. They’ve unlocked an ancient curse and must now fight for survival.” Scarlett Rayner, Simeon Willis, Linal Haft, Paul Freeman, Hannah Waddingham, Alix Wilton Regan, and Melissa Knatchbull star in this dark and beautifully cinematic film. Enter The Gatehouse on Digital HD on December 5, 2017, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2017

Holiday HorrorTrailers

Six Thanksgiving Horror Films To Be Thankful For

There’s only one thing more disturbing than your creepy uncle on Thanksgiving, that’s Thanksgiving-themed horror films and we just happen to have a list of them for you, so fill up on turkey and settle in for a real treat. Thankskilling The First film up is Thankskilling. The cover of the film advertises “Boobs in the first second” and sure enough, there they are. Any movie that stars a monster, talking, tomahawk-wielding turkey must be seen. Just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you learn there are two sequels to Thankskilling. Kristy When a college girl who is alone on campus over Thanksgiving break is targeted by a group of outcasts, she must conquer her deepest fears. Home Sweet Home An escaped psychopath crashes a Thanksgiving and people are brutally murdered. The film even features a KISS fan killed with an electric guitar. Blood Freak A man is experimented on by a scientist and is transformed into a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2017

Trailers

Supernatural Film ‘Devil’s Whisper’ Now Out On DVD

An ancient demon unleashed by a teenager is hell-bent on possessing the boy in director Adam Ripp’s supernatural thriller Devil’s Whisper, starring Luca Oriel, Tessie Santiago and Rick Ravanello. Devil’s Whisper centers on “15 year-old Alejandro Duran, who comes from a religious Latino family, aspires to one day be a Catholic priest. But when Alex discovers a mysterious box he unwittingly unleashes a demonic spirit bent on possessing him. Alex must find a way to defeat this ancient demon, which has been tormenting children since the dawn of man, before it destroys him and everyone he loves. On the surface, Devil’s Whisper is a supernatural horror film about demonic possession but at its core, it’s a psychological thriller about repressed memories, childhood trauma, and the cycle of abuse.” The film, co-written by Ripp, Paul Todisco, and Oliver Robins and was executive produced by Sanjeev Advani, Sheldon Brigman, Ricky Budhrani, and Rizal Risjad. You can pick up your copy of Devil’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2017

Trailers

Scream Queen Danielle Harris Stars In ‘Inoperable’ Coming Soon To Theaters

This December witness Halloween and the Hatchet franchise’s Danielle Harris as she fights to escape a malevolent force during a hurricane in Christophe Lawrence Chapman’s Inoperable. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Zorya Films and Millman Productions are putting scream queen Danielle Harris under the knife with the December 1st theatrical release of Christopher Lawrence Chapman’s Inoperable. Harris (Halloween 4 & 5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, the Hatchet franchise) stars as Amy, a hospital patient who must battle nature and the supernatural before she ends up trapped for eternity. Chapman directed from a script he co-wrote with producer Jeff Miller. Inoperable will open December 1st in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix, Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Cleveland and Minneapolis for weeklong runs. In the film, Amy (Harris) wakes up in a seemingly evacuated hospital with a hurricane approaching. She realizes the storm has awakened malevolent forces, trapping her in a time loop. She must escape the hospital before the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2017

Trailers

Supernatural Thriller ‘Somebody’s Darling’ Set To Arrive This December

Sharad Patel makes his directorial debut with the award-winning supernatural thriller Somebody’s Darling which addresses privilege and hard topics such as sexual assault. Co-written by Patel and Sebastian Matthews, Somebody’s Darling stars Paul Glavin, Jessa Settle, Fred Park Jr., Matt Tramel, Kristen Tucker, and Cathy Baron. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA– UFOClub Creative has announced the VOD release of Sharad Patel’s Somebody’s Darling. Putting a supernatural twist on the ever-relevant topics of campus safety, rape culture and privilege, Sharad Patel’s directorial feature debut took home the Jury prize for Best Feature at Comicpalooza, Best Horror Feature Film at the Subversive Film Awards and Best International Film at the Feratum Film Festival. Somebody’s Darling will be available on iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play and Vudu starting December 1st. In the film, a brooding mysterious fraternity president becomes obsessed with a coed despite having it all in his privileged existence. What begins as a hopeful romance twists into obsession, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2017

InterviewsMusic

Film & Game Composer Penka Kouneva Tells Us About Her Latest Projects

One of the most important keys to how we perceive films, shows, and games is the music that sets the tone of each scene. I recently spoke with composer and musician Penka Kouneva about her past and present projects and how she found her way to music and to the US. You may not realize it, but you have heard Penka’s work many times before in films like Elysium, Act of Valor, Angels & Demons, Freaks of Nature, Heroes and Legends and the recently released genre film Devil’s Whisper. Horror Fuel: “How did you become a composer?” Penka Kouneva: I have been drawn to music since early childhood. My mother is a teacher of music theory for a college. There was always music in our house. She took me to concerts. I felt emotionally drawn to it when I listened to music as a child. I always imagined stories and settings. Music for me was always associated with storytelling. That’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2017

DocumentariesTrailers

Terror Films Releases Two Horror Documentaries From Seth Breedlove

Two documentaries Seth Breedlove’s Boggy Creek Monster and The Mothman of Point Pleasant arrive today on digital from Terror Films. Both documentaries will take viewers on a journey through legend to the truth. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (November 21, 2017): Terror Films, in association with documentary filmmaker Seth Breedlove, is widening the platform availability of two creature myth documentaries. The documentaries are titled: BOGGY CREEK MONSTER and THE MOTHMAN OF POINT PLEASANT. Both films will begin their release expansion on Tuesday, November 21st. BOGGY CREEK MONSTER documents the legend of the Fouke Monster – a creature first reported on in the early 1970’s in Fouke, Arkansas. There are allegations that this Bigfoot type creature attacked a local family and then destroyed livestock. Later many more sightings were reported and a legend was born! THE MOTHMAN OF POINT PLEASANT deals with a different monster that was originally sighted near Point Pleasant, West Virginia. In 1966, multiple townspeople reported

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2017

News

A Terrifying Legend Comes To Life In ‘Welcome Home Rougarou’

In the small Louisiana town of French Settlement many legends and lore swirl as part of its rich history, but there is one legend the people fear above all others, that of the Rougarou. Director Blaine Childers brings Welcome Home Rougarou, written by J.P. Willie author of “Blood In The Woods”, to life. The film that centers on Sherman (Joey Alonzo) and Kathy Thibodeaux (Lili Von Kiss), a married couple of 25 years, who haven’t slept since their youngest son, Pete (Adam Henslee) returned home. He was injured while illegally hunting small game on the outskirts of Lake Pontchartrain, and since his homecoming, something about him has changed. If the local legends are true, Pete may never be the same. Welcome Home Rougarou is set for release in February of 2018. We expect the trailer to arrive soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2017

Trailers

Outbreak Thriller ‘Flashburn’ Coming To VOD This December

Level 33 Entertainment has announced the release date for the sci-fi thriller Flashburn from Smoke Hammer Media. From the Press Release: Los Angeles (CA) – Level 33 Entertainment has announced today the upcoming release of the Sci-Fi Thriller feature film FLASHBURN from Smoke Hammer Media starring Sean Patrick Flannery (The Boondock Saints, The Evil Within, & Saw 3D: The Final Chapter), Cameron Richardson (Alvin and the Chipmunks, Rise: Blood Hunter, & Holy Ghost People), Roman (Lawrence) McPherson (Parallel: Dimension Under Siege, Manglehorn, & Beyond Darkness), Nick Stevenson (Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black”, The Son, & The Long Road Home), Jordan Kimley (Couples Retreat, Wedding Pact, & Street Millionaire), Justin Fischer (ABC’s “American Crime”, & The Executioners) & LaDon Drummond (Johnny’s Gone, 200 Degrees, & Game Of Death). The film will available via all On Demand platforms including iTunes, Amazon Video, Comcast XFinity, Spectrum Cable, DirecTV, AT&T, and many more. FLASHBURN was written and directed by Giorgio Serafini (200 Degrees,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2017

True Crime

Plot Details Arrive For Quentin Tarantino’s Ninth Film

The first plot details have arrived for Quentin Tarantino’s ninth and still untitled film which is being referred to as “#9”. Set in Los Angeles in 1969, the film was at first reported as a movie about Charles Manson who passed away last night. Tarantino has now clarified that “It’s not Charles Manson, it’s 1969.” But that Manson Family will be part of the story. The plot, according to Vanity Fair, goes like this: “Set in summer of 1969, focuses on a male TV actor who has had one hit series and is looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick – who’s also his stunt double- looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate and four of her friends by Charles Manson’s cult of followers serves as the backdrop to the main story.” Now that Sony has snagged the rights to the film, which will reportedly have a $100 million budget more

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 20, 2017

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