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Indie Horror ‘Dogged’ Releases A Dark, Intense First Trailer

Dogged: Having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying : stubborn and determined Dogged, a modern folk horror film and Richard Rowntree’s feature directorial debut, delves into our primal fears of what might be lurking woods. Co-written by Rowntree and Matthew Davies, the feature is based on their 2015 award-winning short film by the same name. In the film, after ten year old Megan Lancaster meets a grizzly and untimely end, Sam is forced to return to the remote tidal island where he grew up to attend the funeral. A testing relationship with his disconnected parents, a reunion with his estranged girlfriend Rachel, and a cryptic message from the island’s doctor force Sam to investigate the events leading up to Megan’s tragic death. The truth is far more shocking and unbelievable than Sam wants to acknowledge, and his life begins to spiral out of control in a macabre

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2017
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Milla Jovovich To Play The Villain In ‘Hellboy: Rise Of The Red Queen’

The cast of Neil Marshall’s Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen is beginning to take shape. Last week, it was announced that ‘American Gods’ actor Ian McShane had signed for the film featuring David Harbour as Hellboy. Today, we have more casting news. It has now been revealed that Milla Jovovich has been cast as the villain of the film, the Red Queen. Jovovich has long played Alice, the hero of the long running Resident Evil franchise whose last sequel, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, opened in theaters this past January. It is an interesting coincidence that Jovovich came face to face with the A.I. that ran by the Umbrella Corporation’s tasks in Resident Evil, its name, the Red Queen. The two queens are not connected in the film world, they simply have the same name. In Rise of the Red Queen, Hellboy will face off against a medieval sorceress who seeks to destroy humankind. The film which is aiming

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Comet TV Is A Network That Is Out Of This World!

There is a new network on the scene that you need to check out, Comet TV. The network offers a wide range of killer series and films from both the horror and sci-fi genres. Not only does Comet TV have streaming content that includes classic films, and rare and unique features, they also have access to some of the rare releases from the MGM vaults. But wait, there is more! They also have scheduled programming that changes monthly (August schedule below). There are several different ways to watch. Comet is available over the air, on cable, streaming for free online and now on ROKU and APPLE TV! Wondering what kind of series Comet has to offer? Poltergeist: The Legacy, Stargate SG-1, Men Into Space, and the Emmy Award winning children’s science series DragonflyTV, are just a few of the series they have to offer. Oh, did I mention that they have Mystery Science Theater 3000? Because, they do! Go to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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The New Trailer For ‘Mother!’ Proves “Seeing Is Believing”

The first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s horror-thriller Mother! has been unveiled and not only is it filled with suspense, it left me wanting more. Aronofsky knows how to build an intense, twisted story. Just look at his films Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream. Not only does the film have a great writer-director, the cast is quite impressive and includes names like Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Stephen McHattie, and Kristen Wiig. The film centers on a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence and proves that “seeing is believing”. Mother! opens in theaters on September 15, 2017, from Paramount Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Theatrical Trailer Released For ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Ahead of its August 26th screening at Fright Fest in London, Masterfully Macabre Entertainment has unveiled the theatrical trailer and poster for To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (above). According to Masterfully Macabre, the new theatrical poster was designed to “reflect both the horror and mainstream documentary audience,” and features some of the films that Hodder has appeared in, including several of the Friday the 13th titles, Hatchet, and more. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has overcome to take his place as a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Women In Horror Film Festival Coming To Atlanta This September

This September, the Women in Horror Film Festival will be taking over Atlanta and it is one you don’t want to miss. Come to enjoy the films, panels or meet your favorite actors, writers, directors, and more. The festival has already announced some of the amazing guests that will be there, like Jen and Sylvia Soska, Heather Langenkamp, Lynn Lowry, Amanda Wyss, Marianne Maddalena and more. The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero will also be there as a special guest along with others. And let’s not forget about vendors. More details will be announced as the WIFF draws closer and we will make sure you hear them. Be sure to visit the Women in Horror Film Festival website to see the schedule of events for September 21, to the 24th, and to buy your tickets.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Sink Your Teeth Into A First Look At The Horror-Comedy Vidar The Vampire

Sink your teeth into a first look and the first trailer for the horror-comedy Vidar The Vampire, or VampyrVidar as known in its Norwegian home. Written and directed by Thomas Aske Berg and Fredrik Waldeland, the film stars Henrik Rafaelsen, Kim Sønderholm, and Thomas Aske Berg. From the Press Release: Vidar the Vampire is a Norwegian ultra low budget horror-comedy produced by UFOh! The film is set to premiere at The Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund on August 23rd, 2017 and will screen at both Fantasy Filmfest, Germany and FilmQuest, USA in September, 2017. The film is self-financed with a budget totalling approximately USD 60.000. The making of Vidar the Vampire has been an entirely organic process from beginning to end, both by choice and necessity. We started writing the script in 2012, shot and edited a pilot in 2013, went back to the drawing board and rewrote the script over and over from 2013 to 2015. The rest

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
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An Update On ‘The Crooked Man’, ‘The Nun’, And ‘The Conjuring 3’

With The Nun, The Crooked Man, and The Conjuring 3 ,all in the works the universe seems to be expanding by leaps and bounds. Let’s not forget that Annabelle: Creation, from David F. Sandberg, will be opening in theaters this weekend. During a conversation with EW, producer-writer-director James Wan gave fans a tease of what they can expect from The Crooked Man, as well as giving an update on The Nun and The Conjuring 3. Wan stated that Corin Hardy’s Conjuring spin-off, The Nun, is now in post-production. The film centers on the back story of the Nun that stalked Lorraine warren, played by Vera Farmiga, in The Conjuring 2. He had this to say about The Crooked Man: We think we have a really exciting story,” Wan told the site. “What we want to do, with The Conjuring universe, is we want each of our little offshoots to have a very different flavor, right? So, for example, Annabelle is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
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Documentary ‘Haunters: Art Of The Scare’ Explores Creating The Ultimate Haunted Attractions

As the Halloween season approaches, one of our favorite things, haunted attractions, are beginning to advertise. But have you ever wondered what goes into creating the haunted attractions that we love so much? A new documentary, titled Haunters: The Art of the Scare, delves into the lives of those who spend their time creating some of the biggest and most amazing attractions. The good news is, the documentary has just announced its release date and it will be out in time for Halloween. From the Press Release: HAUNTERS explores the rise of fear as entertainment and escapism, by going behind-the-screams and into the lives of Shar Mayer, legendary scare actor, Donald Julson, a traditional boo-scare maze designer, and the infamous Russ McKamey, as he creates the most controversial full-contact haunt of all time… in his own backyard. Also featuring John Murdy (Universal Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights), Jon Braver (Delusion), Josh Randall (Blackout), Eric Lowther (Haunted Overload), Bruce Stanton (Reign of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
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Danish Zombie Flick ‘Escaping the Dead’ Unleashes Its Trailer

From writers-directors-producers Martin Sonntag and Bastain Brinch Pedersen comes, Escaping the Dead, a film inspired by a series of articles about the deathdrug “Krokodil” that was published about the same period of time when Ronald Poppo had his face eaten by a naked man hooked on bathsalt in Miami., Escaping the Dead begins on a typical day for the lead character, David. David is the local marihuana pusher, but he is the kind of dealer that smokes more than he sells. The country has been hit by a new death drug and when David and his partner in crime, Ahmir, is offered some exceptionally cheap cocaine they see it as an opportunity to earn big money at a big techno concert the following Friday. The cocaine turns out to have a terrible side effect that creates a giant zombie outbreak that spreads across the entire Copenhagen. Escaping the Dead stars Bastian Brinch Pedersen as David, Lloyd Kaufman, Lone Fleming (from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017

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Indie Horror ‘Dogged’ Releases A Dark, Intense First Trailer

Dogged: Having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying : stubborn and determined Dogged, a modern folk horror film and Richard Rowntree’s feature directorial debut, delves into our primal fears of what might be lurking woods. Co-written by Rowntree and Matthew Davies, the feature is based on their 2015 award-winning short film by the same name. In the film, after ten year old Megan Lancaster meets a grizzly and untimely end, Sam is forced to return to the remote tidal island where he grew up to attend the funeral. A testing relationship with his disconnected parents, a reunion with his estranged girlfriend Rachel, and a cryptic message from the island’s doctor force Sam to investigate the events leading up to Megan’s tragic death. The truth is far more shocking and unbelievable than Sam wants to acknowledge, and his life begins to spiral out of control in a macabre

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2017
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Milla Jovovich To Play The Villain In ‘Hellboy: Rise Of The Red Queen’

The cast of Neil Marshall’s Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen is beginning to take shape. Last week, it was announced that ‘American Gods’ actor Ian McShane had signed for the film featuring David Harbour as Hellboy. Today, we have more casting news. It has now been revealed that Milla Jovovich has been cast as the villain of the film, the Red Queen. Jovovich has long played Alice, the hero of the long running Resident Evil franchise whose last sequel, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, opened in theaters this past January. It is an interesting coincidence that Jovovich came face to face with the A.I. that ran by the Umbrella Corporation’s tasks in Resident Evil, its name, the Red Queen. The two queens are not connected in the film world, they simply have the same name. In Rise of the Red Queen, Hellboy will face off against a medieval sorceress who seeks to destroy humankind. The film which is aiming

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Comet TV Is A Network That Is Out Of This World!

There is a new network on the scene that you need to check out, Comet TV. The network offers a wide range of killer series and films from both the horror and sci-fi genres. Not only does Comet TV have streaming content that includes classic films, and rare and unique features, they also have access to some of the rare releases from the MGM vaults. But wait, there is more! They also have scheduled programming that changes monthly (August schedule below). There are several different ways to watch. Comet is available over the air, on cable, streaming for free online and now on ROKU and APPLE TV! Wondering what kind of series Comet has to offer? Poltergeist: The Legacy, Stargate SG-1, Men Into Space, and the Emmy Award winning children’s science series DragonflyTV, are just a few of the series they have to offer. Oh, did I mention that they have Mystery Science Theater 3000? Because, they do! Go to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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The New Trailer For ‘Mother!’ Proves “Seeing Is Believing”

The first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s horror-thriller Mother! has been unveiled and not only is it filled with suspense, it left me wanting more. Aronofsky knows how to build an intense, twisted story. Just look at his films Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream. Not only does the film have a great writer-director, the cast is quite impressive and includes names like Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Stephen McHattie, and Kristen Wiig. The film centers on a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence and proves that “seeing is believing”. Mother! opens in theaters on September 15, 2017, from Paramount Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Theatrical Trailer Released For ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Ahead of its August 26th screening at Fright Fest in London, Masterfully Macabre Entertainment has unveiled the theatrical trailer and poster for To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (above). According to Masterfully Macabre, the new theatrical poster was designed to “reflect both the horror and mainstream documentary audience,” and features some of the films that Hodder has appeared in, including several of the Friday the 13th titles, Hatchet, and more. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has overcome to take his place as a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Women In Horror Film Festival Coming To Atlanta This September

This September, the Women in Horror Film Festival will be taking over Atlanta and it is one you don’t want to miss. Come to enjoy the films, panels or meet your favorite actors, writers, directors, and more. The festival has already announced some of the amazing guests that will be there, like Jen and Sylvia Soska, Heather Langenkamp, Lynn Lowry, Amanda Wyss, Marianne Maddalena and more. The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero will also be there as a special guest along with others. And let’s not forget about vendors. More details will be announced as the WIFF draws closer and we will make sure you hear them. Be sure to visit the Women in Horror Film Festival website to see the schedule of events for September 21, to the 24th, and to buy your tickets.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Sink Your Teeth Into A First Look At The Horror-Comedy Vidar The Vampire

Sink your teeth into a first look and the first trailer for the horror-comedy Vidar The Vampire, or VampyrVidar as known in its Norwegian home. Written and directed by Thomas Aske Berg and Fredrik Waldeland, the film stars Henrik Rafaelsen, Kim Sønderholm, and Thomas Aske Berg. From the Press Release: Vidar the Vampire is a Norwegian ultra low budget horror-comedy produced by UFOh! The film is set to premiere at The Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund on August 23rd, 2017 and will screen at both Fantasy Filmfest, Germany and FilmQuest, USA in September, 2017. The film is self-financed with a budget totalling approximately USD 60.000. The making of Vidar the Vampire has been an entirely organic process from beginning to end, both by choice and necessity. We started writing the script in 2012, shot and edited a pilot in 2013, went back to the drawing board and rewrote the script over and over from 2013 to 2015. The rest

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
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An Update On ‘The Crooked Man’, ‘The Nun’, And ‘The Conjuring 3’

With The Nun, The Crooked Man, and The Conjuring 3 ,all in the works the universe seems to be expanding by leaps and bounds. Let’s not forget that Annabelle: Creation, from David F. Sandberg, will be opening in theaters this weekend. During a conversation with EW, producer-writer-director James Wan gave fans a tease of what they can expect from The Crooked Man, as well as giving an update on The Nun and The Conjuring 3. Wan stated that Corin Hardy’s Conjuring spin-off, The Nun, is now in post-production. The film centers on the back story of the Nun that stalked Lorraine warren, played by Vera Farmiga, in The Conjuring 2. He had this to say about The Crooked Man: We think we have a really exciting story,” Wan told the site. “What we want to do, with The Conjuring universe, is we want each of our little offshoots to have a very different flavor, right? So, for example, Annabelle is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
Horror Fuel

Documentary ‘Haunters: Art Of The Scare’ Explores Creating The Ultimate Haunted Attractions

As the Halloween season approaches, one of our favorite things, haunted attractions, are beginning to advertise. But have you ever wondered what goes into creating the haunted attractions that we love so much? A new documentary, titled Haunters: The Art of the Scare, delves into the lives of those who spend their time creating some of the biggest and most amazing attractions. The good news is, the documentary has just announced its release date and it will be out in time for Halloween. From the Press Release: HAUNTERS explores the rise of fear as entertainment and escapism, by going behind-the-screams and into the lives of Shar Mayer, legendary scare actor, Donald Julson, a traditional boo-scare maze designer, and the infamous Russ McKamey, as he creates the most controversial full-contact haunt of all time… in his own backyard. Also featuring John Murdy (Universal Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights), Jon Braver (Delusion), Josh Randall (Blackout), Eric Lowther (Haunted Overload), Bruce Stanton (Reign of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
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Danish Zombie Flick ‘Escaping the Dead’ Unleashes Its Trailer

From writers-directors-producers Martin Sonntag and Bastain Brinch Pedersen comes, Escaping the Dead, a film inspired by a series of articles about the deathdrug “Krokodil” that was published about the same period of time when Ronald Poppo had his face eaten by a naked man hooked on bathsalt in Miami., Escaping the Dead begins on a typical day for the lead character, David. David is the local marihuana pusher, but he is the kind of dealer that smokes more than he sells. The country has been hit by a new death drug and when David and his partner in crime, Ahmir, is offered some exceptionally cheap cocaine they see it as an opportunity to earn big money at a big techno concert the following Friday. The cocaine turns out to have a terrible side effect that creates a giant zombie outbreak that spreads across the entire Copenhagen. Escaping the Dead stars Bastian Brinch Pedersen as David, Lloyd Kaufman, Lone Fleming (from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 7, 2017
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