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Ed Skrein, who played Ajax, the villain in Deadpool, has joined the cast of Neil Marshall’s new Hellboy movie. He will be playing the role of Major Ben Daimio, a tough military member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. After a supernatural encounter, the Major was left with the ability to turn into a jaguar when angry. Skrein will co-star alongside Ian McShane (American Gods) who plays the role of Hellboy’s adoptive father. Resident Evil actress Milla Jovovich has been cast as the villain of the film, Nimue the Blood Queen. David Harbour will be playing Hellboy. Shooting begins next month in the UK. We will update you when we know more.
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Acadamy Award and Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland and Holy Terror actor Mel Novak have joined the indie thriller When it Rings from co-writers and co-directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers who will be making their feature debut. From the Press Release: Sally Kirkland and Mel Novak have joined the cast of the indie thriller When it Rings being toplined by newcomer Gonzalo Martin. This film is being co-directed first-time directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers, who also co-wrote the script. Sophia Monti, Mann Alfonso and Amy Ellenberger co-star. For the first time since the death of his sister, Zach (Martin) returns to his childhood home to get it ready for sale. While there, he uncovers an old toy phone he once used to “talk” to his dead sister. Years of counseling convinced him it was all in his head until an unexpected call comes through the plastic phone, setting off a series of terrifying events, and making him question
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Scream Factory and IFC Midnight are ready to sing you A Dark Song this September on Blu-ray and DVD. Writer-director Liam Gavin’s award-winning, supernatural thriller, A Dark Song, follows a young woman, seeking the help of a damaged occultist to perform a dark ritual. The two set out to prepare in a remote house over the course of 6 months, aware that any flaw in their preparations will result in deadly consequences. The dangerous ritual could grant them what they want, but they risk losing their lives and their souls. Starring Mark Huberman, Susan Loughnane, Steve Oram, and Catherine Walker, A Dark Song captures the tragedy of young life lost and the lengths that a mother would go to say good-bye. From the Press Release: Two broken souls. An unholy alliance. The unsettling indie horror hit A Dark Song sustains an air of quiet, creeping dread, tensely building towards a confrontation with evils unknown to our earthly bounds. The debut
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Maya Rudolph has now joined the cast of STXfilms’ R-rated horror feature The Happytime Murders alongside her fellow Bridesmaids alum Melissa McCarthy, Deadline reports. The human cast will be joined by puppet co-stars. Directed by Brian Henson who will be working with Jim Henson Company’s banner Henson Alternative, the crime-comedy is “set in the underbelly of a Los Angeles where puppets and humans co-exist. Two clashing detectives, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together to figure out who is brutally murdering the former cast of The Happytime Gang, a beloved classic puppet show.” Based on a story by Todd Berger & Dee Robertson, the script was penned by Berger, Robertson, Erich and Jon Hoeber, and McCarthy. Lisa Henson, Dee Robertson, and John W. Hyde serve as executive producers. McCarthy and Falcone are producing under their banner On the Day Productions.
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Sony has picked up the feature Nightlight with Bob Shaye (The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise), who founded New Line, on board as a producer under the banner of his company Unique Pictures. Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) will be directing and penned the script is from director Tyler MacIntyre who co-wrote the film with Chris Hill. that centers on a 10-year-old boy who must fight off invaders while he’s been left home alone. The film centers on a 10-year-old boy who must fight off home invaders while he’s home alone. No cast has been announced at this time. Sara Rastogi will be overseeing production for Sony’s Columbia Pictures division. Vince Gatewood and Michael Lynne will also be serving as producers on the film. Image from MacIntyre’s Tragedy Girls
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Netflix has now announced the release date for Mike Flanagan’s adaption of Stephen King’s 1992 novel ‘Gerald’s Game’. The film, co-written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard, follows a woman who “accidentally kills her husband after being handcuffed to a bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes and she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless thought, she begins to slip into insanity, the voices in her head manifesting into visions.” King himself saw a cut of the adaptation and tweeted the following: Horrifying, hypnotic, terrific. It’s gonna freak you out.” Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Bruce Greenwood, and Kate Siegel co-star. Gerald’s Game will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 29, 2017.
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Two horror icons, Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination) and Derek Mears (Friday the 13th), star in the upcoming film #FromJennifer from award-winning writer/director Frank Merle. After a woman is fired when her ex releases their sex-tape, she sets out to get revenge and to make herself famous. From the Press Release: Horror icons Tony Todd (Candyman, the Final Destination series) and Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, “Twin Peaks”) star in #FromJennifer, the “highly original and radically ingenious” (Starburst) new film from award-winning writer/director Frank Merle, out 9/28 on Digital and Cable from Sector 5 Films. Jennifer Peterson (Danielle Taddei) is having a very rough week. She’s been fired from a movie shoot, her manager just dropped her, and her boyfriend dumped her, right after releasing a sex tape of them together. But Jennifer has decided to turn things around: she hatches a plot she calls “Revenge Porn Revenge,” in which she plans to settle the score by filming a devastatingly
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The first trailer for Todd & the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End has been by Raven Banner Entertainment revealing an action-filled, gory film with a killer soundtrack. The animated feature, directed by Richard Duhaney and Craig David Wallace, will be making its world premiere September 3, 2017, in Toronto. A theatrical and home release will follow this December. “Continuing where the critically acclaimed cult TV series left off, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of The End: The Animated Feature (or TATBOPE: TEOTE: TAFF for short) returns to Crowley Heights to find Todd, Jenny and Curtis grieving the loss of their dear friend Hannah. Her death may or may not have been caused by Todd’s banishing of the Book. The three must reunite to fight evil when the Book of Pure Evil returns to Crowley High. It brings with it some familiar faces as well as some new foes, such as the Sweater
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After 25 years, ‘The X-Files’ is still a favorite to both new and old fans alike. Will we all know that “the truth is out there”, so when news came that we would be getting an 11th season we were ecstatic. The fact that season will feature more episodes than last year’s revival is just icing on the cake. This time around, fans will get a 10-episode season that will premiere in 2018. Both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will back to play their iconic characters Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully. I mean let’s face it, it wouldn’t be ‘The X-Files’ without them. Mitch Pileggi will also be back, reprising his role as assistant director of the FBI, Walter Skinner. Annabeth Gish has announced that she will return as Monica Reyes from the 2016 revival. Several new cast members have been announced including Barbara Hershey (Damien) who have a recurring role as a “powerful figure who represents a
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Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, Black Mass) and Evangeline Lilly (Ant-Man, The Hobbit) are starring in Netflix’s latest original film, the horror-comedy Little Evil. Written and directed by Eli Craig (Zombieland,Tucker & Dale vs Evil), the film centers on Gary (Scott) who has just married the woman of his dreams, Samantha (Lilly), only to discover that her six-year-old son (Owen Atlas) may very well be the Antichrist. The talented cast includes Donald Faison (Scrubs), Tyler Labine (Tucker and Dale vs Evil), Chris D’Elia (Workaholics), Bridget Everett (Trainwreck), Clancy Brown (Starship Troopers), and Brad Williams (Mascots). Stuber will produce alongside Dylan Clark and Michael Berman of Mandalay. Nicholas Nesbitt and Mark Moran are serving as executive producers. Filming has begun in Cleveland. Lynn Falconer is serving as costume designer. Little Evil premieres on September 1, 2017. The first trailer is here and it’s hilarious, check it out.
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Ed Skrein, who played Ajax, the villain in Deadpool, has joined the cast of Neil Marshall’s new Hellboy movie. He will be playing the role of Major Ben Daimio, a tough military member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. After a supernatural encounter, the Major was left with the ability to turn into a jaguar when angry. Skrein will co-star alongside Ian McShane (American Gods) who plays the role of Hellboy’s adoptive father. Resident Evil actress Milla Jovovich has been cast as the villain of the film, Nimue the Blood Queen. David Harbour will be playing Hellboy. Shooting begins next month in the UK. We will update you when we know more.
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Acadamy Award and Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland and Holy Terror actor Mel Novak have joined the indie thriller When it Rings from co-writers and co-directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers who will be making their feature debut. From the Press Release: Sally Kirkland and Mel Novak have joined the cast of the indie thriller When it Rings being toplined by newcomer Gonzalo Martin. This film is being co-directed first-time directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers, who also co-wrote the script. Sophia Monti, Mann Alfonso and Amy Ellenberger co-star. For the first time since the death of his sister, Zach (Martin) returns to his childhood home to get it ready for sale. While there, he uncovers an old toy phone he once used to “talk” to his dead sister. Years of counseling convinced him it was all in his head until an unexpected call comes through the plastic phone, setting off a series of terrifying events, and making him question
Continue reading →
Trailers
Scream Factory and IFC Midnight are ready to sing you A Dark Song this September on Blu-ray and DVD. Writer-director Liam Gavin’s award-winning, supernatural thriller, A Dark Song, follows a young woman, seeking the help of a damaged occultist to perform a dark ritual. The two set out to prepare in a remote house over the course of 6 months, aware that any flaw in their preparations will result in deadly consequences. The dangerous ritual could grant them what they want, but they risk losing their lives and their souls. Starring Mark Huberman, Susan Loughnane, Steve Oram, and Catherine Walker, A Dark Song captures the tragedy of young life lost and the lengths that a mother would go to say good-bye. From the Press Release: Two broken souls. An unholy alliance. The unsettling indie horror hit A Dark Song sustains an air of quiet, creeping dread, tensely building towards a confrontation with evils unknown to our earthly bounds. The debut
Continue reading →
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Maya Rudolph has now joined the cast of STXfilms’ R-rated horror feature The Happytime Murders alongside her fellow Bridesmaids alum Melissa McCarthy, Deadline reports. The human cast will be joined by puppet co-stars. Directed by Brian Henson who will be working with Jim Henson Company’s banner Henson Alternative, the crime-comedy is “set in the underbelly of a Los Angeles where puppets and humans co-exist. Two clashing detectives, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together to figure out who is brutally murdering the former cast of The Happytime Gang, a beloved classic puppet show.” Based on a story by Todd Berger & Dee Robertson, the script was penned by Berger, Robertson, Erich and Jon Hoeber, and McCarthy. Lisa Henson, Dee Robertson, and John W. Hyde serve as executive producers. McCarthy and Falcone are producing under their banner On the Day Productions.
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
Sony has picked up the feature Nightlight with Bob Shaye (The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise), who founded New Line, on board as a producer under the banner of his company Unique Pictures. Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) will be directing and penned the script is from director Tyler MacIntyre who co-wrote the film with Chris Hill. that centers on a 10-year-old boy who must fight off invaders while he’s been left home alone. The film centers on a 10-year-old boy who must fight off home invaders while he’s home alone. No cast has been announced at this time. Sara Rastogi will be overseeing production for Sony’s Columbia Pictures division. Vince Gatewood and Michael Lynne will also be serving as producers on the film. Image from MacIntyre’s Tragedy Girls
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Netflix has now announced the release date for Mike Flanagan’s adaption of Stephen King’s 1992 novel ‘Gerald’s Game’. The film, co-written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard, follows a woman who “accidentally kills her husband after being handcuffed to a bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes and she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless thought, she begins to slip into insanity, the voices in her head manifesting into visions.” King himself saw a cut of the adaptation and tweeted the following: Horrifying, hypnotic, terrific. It’s gonna freak you out.” Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Bruce Greenwood, and Kate Siegel co-star. Gerald’s Game will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 29, 2017.
Continue reading →
Trailers
Two horror icons, Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination) and Derek Mears (Friday the 13th), star in the upcoming film #FromJennifer from award-winning writer/director Frank Merle. After a woman is fired when her ex releases their sex-tape, she sets out to get revenge and to make herself famous. From the Press Release: Horror icons Tony Todd (Candyman, the Final Destination series) and Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, “Twin Peaks”) star in #FromJennifer, the “highly original and radically ingenious” (Starburst) new film from award-winning writer/director Frank Merle, out 9/28 on Digital and Cable from Sector 5 Films. Jennifer Peterson (Danielle Taddei) is having a very rough week. She’s been fired from a movie shoot, her manager just dropped her, and her boyfriend dumped her, right after releasing a sex tape of them together. But Jennifer has decided to turn things around: she hatches a plot she calls “Revenge Porn Revenge,” in which she plans to settle the score by filming a devastatingly
Continue reading →
Trailers
The first trailer for Todd & the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End has been by Raven Banner Entertainment revealing an action-filled, gory film with a killer soundtrack. The animated feature, directed by Richard Duhaney and Craig David Wallace, will be making its world premiere September 3, 2017, in Toronto. A theatrical and home release will follow this December. “Continuing where the critically acclaimed cult TV series left off, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of The End: The Animated Feature (or TATBOPE: TEOTE: TAFF for short) returns to Crowley Heights to find Todd, Jenny and Curtis grieving the loss of their dear friend Hannah. Her death may or may not have been caused by Todd’s banishing of the Book. The three must reunite to fight evil when the Book of Pure Evil returns to Crowley High. It brings with it some familiar faces as well as some new foes, such as the Sweater
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
After 25 years, ‘The X-Files’ is still a favorite to both new and old fans alike. Will we all know that “the truth is out there”, so when news came that we would be getting an 11th season we were ecstatic. The fact that season will feature more episodes than last year’s revival is just icing on the cake. This time around, fans will get a 10-episode season that will premiere in 2018. Both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will back to play their iconic characters Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully. I mean let’s face it, it wouldn’t be ‘The X-Files’ without them. Mitch Pileggi will also be back, reprising his role as assistant director of the FBI, Walter Skinner. Annabeth Gish has announced that she will return as Monica Reyes from the 2016 revival. Several new cast members have been announced including Barbara Hershey (Damien) who have a recurring role as a “powerful figure who represents a
Continue reading →
NetflixTrailers
Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, Black Mass) and Evangeline Lilly (Ant-Man, The Hobbit) are starring in Netflix’s latest original film, the horror-comedy Little Evil. Written and directed by Eli Craig (Zombieland,Tucker & Dale vs Evil), the film centers on Gary (Scott) who has just married the woman of his dreams, Samantha (Lilly), only to discover that her six-year-old son (Owen Atlas) may very well be the Antichrist. The talented cast includes Donald Faison (Scrubs), Tyler Labine (Tucker and Dale vs Evil), Chris D’Elia (Workaholics), Bridget Everett (Trainwreck), Clancy Brown (Starship Troopers), and Brad Williams (Mascots). Stuber will produce alongside Dylan Clark and Michael Berman of Mandalay. Nicholas Nesbitt and Mark Moran are serving as executive producers. Filming has begun in Cleveland. Lynn Falconer is serving as costume designer. Little Evil premieres on September 1, 2017. The first trailer is here and it’s hilarious, check it out.
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