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Exclusive First Images From ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. 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 over come to become 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 interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2017
Horror Fuel

Two Upcoming Movies To Take Your Little Monsters To See

This October, take your little goblins to the theater and catch a the animated film The Little Vampire. Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, the story centers on Rudolph, a thirteen-year-old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. Rudolph meets Tony, a mortal of the same age, who is fascinated with old castles, graveyards, and vampires. Tony helps Rudolph in an action and humor packed battle against their adversaries, and together they set out to save Rudolph and his family. Directed by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, the characters of the film are voiced by Jim Carter, Rasmus Hardiker, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alice Krige. Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Marsh, Phoebe Givron-Taylor, and Joseph Kloska. If your little monster is more into, well, monsters, there’s another animated flick you should check out, Monster Island. After Lucas, young boy suddenly transforms into a creature at the Halloween dance he learns that he comes from a long line of monsters.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2017
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RLJ Acquires ‘The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One’

RLJ Entertainment acquired the North American rights to the Australian film The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One. Kellan Lutz, Daniel MacPherson, Isabel Lucas, Luke Ford, Rachel Griffiths, Temuera Morrison, Bren Foster, Grace Huanf, Firass Dirani, and Bianca Bradey. Directed by Shane Abbess and co-written by Brian Cachia, the film is “set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, Sy Lombrok (Lutz), a former nurse who is now a drifter with a haunted past, forms an unlikely alliance with Kane Sommerville (MacPherson), a lieutenant who works for off-world military contractor Exor. In a rae against time they set out to rescue Kane’s young daughter Indi (Croft) amid an impending global crisis precipitated by Exor.” Bradey told us a little about her character in an interview: In that one, I play a bar owner. She’s on a contraband planet in the middle of nowhere. She sort of rules the riff-raff.” As soon as we have a release date we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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Sony Shocks Life Into ‘Flatliners’ With First Trailer

Today, Sony has unveiled the first trailer for their half-sequel, half-remake to the 1990 classic, Flatliners, directed by Niels Arden Oplev. Oplav directed from the script penned by Ben Ripley, based on the original film written by Peter Filardi. Nina Dobrev, Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Kiersey Clemons, Charlotte MKinney, James Norton, Tyler Hynes, Beau Mirchoff, and Steve Byers star. Kiefer Sutherland will be reprising his role as Nelson. Sutherland’s character has tried to move on from the experiments performed in the first film. He has changed his name and is now working as a professor. Now, another group of medical students are carrying out experiments that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardize their lives. Michael Bederman and Brian Oliver are serving as executive producer for Flatliners. David Blackman, Laurence Mark, are producing along with Michael Douglas who had the following to say about the film: We viewed the original movie as a jumping-off point – and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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‘Karate Kill’ Is Coming For You This July

Kurando Mitsutake’s action-packed film Karate Kill is coming to the Blu-ray, DVD and VOD this July from Dark Cuts. In the film, a karate master’s little sister is kidnapped by a dangerous cult and whisked away to the U.S.. Teamed up with a mysterious shot-gun toting partner, he will stop at nothing to find her. From the Press Release: Tarantino meets Cannon Films in Karate Kill, from acclaimed filmmaker Kurando Mitsutake, on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD July 18. Featuring a “grimly relentless performance” (Japan Times) from Hayate, with solid support from Iron Fist’s David Sakurai and WWE icon Katarina Leigh Waters, Karate Kill will be available on Blu-ray and DVD – exclusive to Target, Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon – on July 18. VOD will be day and date on iTunes, VHX, Google Play, Fandango, Vudu, Dish, Vubiquity, Comcast, Charter, Cox and Xbox. A “must see” (Terror Weekend) action masterpiece from the director of Gun Woman and Blind Wolf comes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
Horror Fuel

The Creeper Is Back In The First Images From ‘Jeepers Creepers III’

Last month the first details for Jeepers Creepers III emerged. Now, we have the first images from the film. Not only does the third installment pick up after the events in part 2, it is filled with flash backs. In an interview with Diabolique Magazine, star of both the original film and Jeepers Creepers 3, Gina Phillips, talked about flashbacks and her character, Trish. In the third film Trish is worried that her teenage son will face the same fate that her brother Darry (Justin Long) did . It’s been 23 years and it’s time for the Creeper to come out and feed. Trish Jenner is now a mother of a teenage son named Darry, named after the brother she lost 23 years ago. Trish has a recurring nightmare where her son suffers the same fate as her brother did, killed by the Creeper. Determined to prevent this from happening, Trish, who is now a rich and powerful woman, sets

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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Meet ‘Baby Frankenstein’ In The Film’s First Teaser

Milton Vedic Pictures in association with Bare Foot Girl Productions presents Baby Frankenstein, the tale of a young man and his unlikely friendship with a self-aware, pint-sized automaton. Monster Squad actor Andre Gower stars alongside Eileen Rosen(Blue Valentine), Patrick McCartney (Elf), Mason Carver (Outpost Earth), Ian Barling, T. J. Rotell, and Rance Nix as Baby Frankenstein. In the film, directed by Jon Yonkondy and written by Mike Rutoski, M. Vedic, and Jon Yonkondy, a listless young man decides to protect his discovery of a lifetime from his mother’s demented boyfriend, he must decide how far he will go to save this ‘little dude’ from capture. The first teaser has arrived for Baby Frankenstein. Follow the film on Facebook and visit the official website for more. https://vimeo.com/161876639

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
Horror Fuel

Director Glenn Packard Talks Horror & The LBGTQ Community In An Interview

With June being Pride month I wanted to examine the horror genre from the LBGTQ point of view. Emmy Award Nominee, choreographer and creator/director Glenn Packard, the man behind the 2017 slasher film Pitchfork (review), sat down with me to answer a few question about the genre from his point of view. Horror Fuel: “What does Pride Month mean to you?” Packard: “It’s a time to celebrate who I am, to remember those who marched for us to have the same rights as other humans. It is a time for me to stand tall and let the world know I am proud of who I am, and to never stop believing in yourself and to lead by example. What does it mean to you horror sis?” Horror Fuel: “It’s a time to celebrate those who have the strength to live life on their terms, to be proud of who they are, and the love they share.” Horror Fuel: “Will you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2017
Horror Fuel

Syfy’s ‘Blood Drive’ Is An Insane, Gore-Filled, Fun Ride – A Review

Syfy has really stepped up their original content over the past couple of years. Their upcoming series Blood Drive is great example of that. In fact it is one of my favorite new shows. In the series, a young cop named Arthur Bailey (Alan Ritchson) may be the last remaining decent cop left after the U.S. has gone to hell thanks to the “Scar”, a huge, deep crack in the country, and a severe drought that has left food scarce, and water hard to get. In fact, people are secretly selling their blood for water. Crazy, right? You might be wondering why anyone would need so much blood, with gas prices insanely high a group of underground racers have modified their rides to run off of blood, human blood. When Officer Bailey and his partner Chris (Thomas Dominique) get a tip from a snitch (Nathan Lynn), who trades info for water, they stumble across a warehouse filled with freaks and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2017
Horror Fuel

New Trailer And Clip Arrive For ‘The Passing’

Last week shared two clips from Gareth Bryn’s supernatural, award-winning thriller, The Passing. Now, the first trailer and a brand new clip, titled ‘The Visitor’ has arrived. Written by Ed Talfan, the film is approaching its worldwide VOD release this June and will take us on a journey to Wales as a young couple are pulled from the wreckage after an accident by a mysterious man. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, California (June 12, 2017) – Global Digital Releasing recently announced the worldwide digital and VOD release date of the award winning film THE PASSING. Leading up to its official release on Tuesday, June 13th, the distributor is now debuting the official trailer, poster and newest clip, “The Visitor.” The film, which was acquired for North America by XYZ Films, revolves around two young lovers (Annes Elwy and Dyfan Dwyfor). They crash their car into a ravine in the remote mountains of Wales. Dragged from the river by a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2017

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Exclusive First Images From ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. 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 over come to become 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 interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2017
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Two Upcoming Movies To Take Your Little Monsters To See

This October, take your little goblins to the theater and catch a the animated film The Little Vampire. Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, the story centers on Rudolph, a thirteen-year-old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. Rudolph meets Tony, a mortal of the same age, who is fascinated with old castles, graveyards, and vampires. Tony helps Rudolph in an action and humor packed battle against their adversaries, and together they set out to save Rudolph and his family. Directed by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, the characters of the film are voiced by Jim Carter, Rasmus Hardiker, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alice Krige. Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Marsh, Phoebe Givron-Taylor, and Joseph Kloska. If your little monster is more into, well, monsters, there’s another animated flick you should check out, Monster Island. After Lucas, young boy suddenly transforms into a creature at the Halloween dance he learns that he comes from a long line of monsters.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2017
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RLJ Acquires ‘The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One’

RLJ Entertainment acquired the North American rights to the Australian film The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One. Kellan Lutz, Daniel MacPherson, Isabel Lucas, Luke Ford, Rachel Griffiths, Temuera Morrison, Bren Foster, Grace Huanf, Firass Dirani, and Bianca Bradey. Directed by Shane Abbess and co-written by Brian Cachia, the film is “set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, Sy Lombrok (Lutz), a former nurse who is now a drifter with a haunted past, forms an unlikely alliance with Kane Sommerville (MacPherson), a lieutenant who works for off-world military contractor Exor. In a rae against time they set out to rescue Kane’s young daughter Indi (Croft) amid an impending global crisis precipitated by Exor.” Bradey told us a little about her character in an interview: In that one, I play a bar owner. She’s on a contraband planet in the middle of nowhere. She sort of rules the riff-raff.” As soon as we have a release date we

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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Sony Shocks Life Into ‘Flatliners’ With First Trailer

Today, Sony has unveiled the first trailer for their half-sequel, half-remake to the 1990 classic, Flatliners, directed by Niels Arden Oplev. Oplav directed from the script penned by Ben Ripley, based on the original film written by Peter Filardi. Nina Dobrev, Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Kiersey Clemons, Charlotte MKinney, James Norton, Tyler Hynes, Beau Mirchoff, and Steve Byers star. Kiefer Sutherland will be reprising his role as Nelson. Sutherland’s character has tried to move on from the experiments performed in the first film. He has changed his name and is now working as a professor. Now, another group of medical students are carrying out experiments that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardize their lives. Michael Bederman and Brian Oliver are serving as executive producer for Flatliners. David Blackman, Laurence Mark, are producing along with Michael Douglas who had the following to say about the film: We viewed the original movie as a jumping-off point – and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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‘Karate Kill’ Is Coming For You This July

Kurando Mitsutake’s action-packed film Karate Kill is coming to the Blu-ray, DVD and VOD this July from Dark Cuts. In the film, a karate master’s little sister is kidnapped by a dangerous cult and whisked away to the U.S.. Teamed up with a mysterious shot-gun toting partner, he will stop at nothing to find her. From the Press Release: Tarantino meets Cannon Films in Karate Kill, from acclaimed filmmaker Kurando Mitsutake, on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD July 18. Featuring a “grimly relentless performance” (Japan Times) from Hayate, with solid support from Iron Fist’s David Sakurai and WWE icon Katarina Leigh Waters, Karate Kill will be available on Blu-ray and DVD – exclusive to Target, Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon – on July 18. VOD will be day and date on iTunes, VHX, Google Play, Fandango, Vudu, Dish, Vubiquity, Comcast, Charter, Cox and Xbox. A “must see” (Terror Weekend) action masterpiece from the director of Gun Woman and Blind Wolf comes

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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The Creeper Is Back In The First Images From ‘Jeepers Creepers III’

Last month the first details for Jeepers Creepers III emerged. Now, we have the first images from the film. Not only does the third installment pick up after the events in part 2, it is filled with flash backs. In an interview with Diabolique Magazine, star of both the original film and Jeepers Creepers 3, Gina Phillips, talked about flashbacks and her character, Trish. In the third film Trish is worried that her teenage son will face the same fate that her brother Darry (Justin Long) did . It’s been 23 years and it’s time for the Creeper to come out and feed. Trish Jenner is now a mother of a teenage son named Darry, named after the brother she lost 23 years ago. Trish has a recurring nightmare where her son suffers the same fate as her brother did, killed by the Creeper. Determined to prevent this from happening, Trish, who is now a rich and powerful woman, sets

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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Meet ‘Baby Frankenstein’ In The Film’s First Teaser

Milton Vedic Pictures in association with Bare Foot Girl Productions presents Baby Frankenstein, the tale of a young man and his unlikely friendship with a self-aware, pint-sized automaton. Monster Squad actor Andre Gower stars alongside Eileen Rosen(Blue Valentine), Patrick McCartney (Elf), Mason Carver (Outpost Earth), Ian Barling, T. J. Rotell, and Rance Nix as Baby Frankenstein. In the film, directed by Jon Yonkondy and written by Mike Rutoski, M. Vedic, and Jon Yonkondy, a listless young man decides to protect his discovery of a lifetime from his mother’s demented boyfriend, he must decide how far he will go to save this ‘little dude’ from capture. The first teaser has arrived for Baby Frankenstein. Follow the film on Facebook and visit the official website for more. https://vimeo.com/161876639

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2017
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Director Glenn Packard Talks Horror & The LBGTQ Community In An Interview

With June being Pride month I wanted to examine the horror genre from the LBGTQ point of view. Emmy Award Nominee, choreographer and creator/director Glenn Packard, the man behind the 2017 slasher film Pitchfork (review), sat down with me to answer a few question about the genre from his point of view. Horror Fuel: “What does Pride Month mean to you?” Packard: “It’s a time to celebrate who I am, to remember those who marched for us to have the same rights as other humans. It is a time for me to stand tall and let the world know I am proud of who I am, and to never stop believing in yourself and to lead by example. What does it mean to you horror sis?” Horror Fuel: “It’s a time to celebrate those who have the strength to live life on their terms, to be proud of who they are, and the love they share.” Horror Fuel: “Will you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2017
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Syfy’s ‘Blood Drive’ Is An Insane, Gore-Filled, Fun Ride – A Review

Syfy has really stepped up their original content over the past couple of years. Their upcoming series Blood Drive is great example of that. In fact it is one of my favorite new shows. In the series, a young cop named Arthur Bailey (Alan Ritchson) may be the last remaining decent cop left after the U.S. has gone to hell thanks to the “Scar”, a huge, deep crack in the country, and a severe drought that has left food scarce, and water hard to get. In fact, people are secretly selling their blood for water. Crazy, right? You might be wondering why anyone would need so much blood, with gas prices insanely high a group of underground racers have modified their rides to run off of blood, human blood. When Officer Bailey and his partner Chris (Thomas Dominique) get a tip from a snitch (Nathan Lynn), who trades info for water, they stumble across a warehouse filled with freaks and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2017
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New Trailer And Clip Arrive For ‘The Passing’

Last week shared two clips from Gareth Bryn’s supernatural, award-winning thriller, The Passing. Now, the first trailer and a brand new clip, titled ‘The Visitor’ has arrived. Written by Ed Talfan, the film is approaching its worldwide VOD release this June and will take us on a journey to Wales as a young couple are pulled from the wreckage after an accident by a mysterious man. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, California (June 12, 2017) – Global Digital Releasing recently announced the worldwide digital and VOD release date of the award winning film THE PASSING. Leading up to its official release on Tuesday, June 13th, the distributor is now debuting the official trailer, poster and newest clip, “The Visitor.” The film, which was acquired for North America by XYZ Films, revolves around two young lovers (Annes Elwy and Dyfan Dwyfor). They crash their car into a ravine in the remote mountains of Wales. Dragged from the river by a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2017
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