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A Family’s Weekend Goes To Hell In The Swedish Thriller SARGAD (WOUNDED)

From director Andres R. Ramos comes the Swedish horror-thriller Sargad (Wounded). Written by and starring Sarah Giercksky, the film centers on a family whose somber weekend turns into a fight for survival. The film centers on a Elina, a young woman who has driven to a remote cabin with her mother and younger sister to spread the ashes of her father. Soon after their arrival, the women encounter three brothers who turn their weekend into a living hell. Xander Turian, Jesper Hall, Krister “Twizz” Forsberg, Tindra Hedlund, Alicia Henriksson, Oscar Rusanen, and Brigitta Nrodh co-star. After Sargad makes its film festival rounds it will see release later this year by Bloody Fierce Productions, with English subtitles. For regular updates follow the film on Facebook.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2017

Streaming TV

Plot Details For FOX’s Vampire Series THE PASSAGE Revealed

Back in January Fox ordered the pilot for the the vampire series The Passage. Now, Deadline is reporting that FOX has ordered a second script which is a good sign for the show and will help the series get off to a great start if FOX greenlights the series. The Passage, an adaption of Justin Cronin’s book trilogy, will begin production this summer and is one of two pilots FOX has picked up. The other series is The Beast. Marcos Siega will be in the director’s chair for the pilot which is being eyed for a midseason launch. Executive producer Liz Heldens revealed some of the series plot to Deadline. “The Passage” begins as a character-driven government conspiracy thriller that morphs into a post-apocalyptic saga with vampires. The series spans more than a century and focuses on a young girl named Amy who must save the human race.” Heldens said. Heldens executive produces alongside Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2017

From the Crypt

Chris Pratt Teams Up With Teen For Fundraiser With Jurassic World 2 Tour As Prize

Star of Jurassic World and Jurassic World 2, Chris Pratt is doing something amazing and generous. Pratt has teamed up with 14-year-old Makenna Schwab who is a patient at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital for a fundraiser benefiting the hospital’s orthopedics department. But that’s not all, one donor will win a trip for four to the set of Jurassic World 2 in Hawaii. The two met last year and became fast friends, Jurassic World News reports. Makenna has been diagnosed with the rare connective tissue disorder called Larsen Syndrome. This amazing kid, who has suffered through over 15 surgeries, wants to help other children and raise awareness about her illness. [Makenna’s] wish is to help other kids in her situation…She’s extraordinary.” Chris Pratt says on a video on CrowdRise. Each donation of just $10 is an entry to win. The winner will receive a trip for four to Hawaii, round trip airfare, accommodations during their stay, and a sneak peek on Jurassic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2017

From the Crypt

Plot Details Unveiled For THE NUN

While casting news has come for The Conjuring 2 spin-off The Nun, few other details have been made public, until now. New plot details have come to light, via THR. “The story centers around a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania taking her life, with a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order’s unholy secret and confront a malevolent force in the form of the same demonic nun from ‘The Conjuring 2’.” Jonas Bloquet, Taissa Framiga, Charlotte Hope, Demián Birchir and Bonnie Aarons, who will reprise her role as the demonic nun, star in the film. Corin Hardy is directing from the script penned by James Wan and Gary Dauberman. Wan and Peter Safran are producing the film which has begun production in Romania and will open in theaters nationwide on July 13, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2017

From the Crypt

Melissa McCarthy To Star Opposite A Puppet In The Crime-Thriller THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS

Brian Henson’s long gestating dark comedy The Happytime Murders is finally moving forward with funny lady Melissa McCarthy (Ghostbusters) attached to both star and produce. The R-rated film is set to begin filming in August in Los Angeles and takes place in a world were humans live alongside puppets. In the movie two detectives, one human, one puppet, are forced to work together to solve the brutal murder of a member of the cast of “The Happytime Gang”, a popular show featuring puppets. The first concept art has already been unveiled. When a really good script combines puppet strippers, Los Angeles’ underbelly and comedy, it’s like my fever dream has finally come true.” McCarthy said. Henson will direct from the script penned by Todd Berger and revised by Erich and John Hoeber, and McCarthy, based on the story by Todd Berger and Dee Robertson. The Happytime Murders will be produced by The Jim Henson Company’s On The Day Productions and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2017

Trailers

A Serial Killer’s Collection Discovered In The Trailer For AWAKENING THE ZODIAC

This summer, one of the most prolific serial killers in history is back, the Zodiac killer. Sony Pictures Worldwide and Vertical Entertainment are poised to release Jonathan Wright’s thriller Awakening the Zodiac. The film centers on a down-on-their-luck couple who discover a collection of film reels made by a serial killer and decide to take the law into their own hands for a shot at the $100,00 reward. Soon, the couple finds themselves in the killer’s sights. Salem actor Shane West stars alongside Leslie Bibb, and Matt Craven. Stephen McHattie, Nicholas Campbell, Kenneth Welcsh, Jason Hook, John Bregar, Eva Link, Jennie Esnard, and Douglas Kidd co-star. Johnathan Wright was in the director’s chair for the film, written by Jennifer Archer and Mike Horrigan. Awakening the Zodiac is going to be one of the year’s most incredible thrillers, and you don’t want to miss it. Luckily, you don’t have to wait very long to see it, it will be released on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2017

Trailers

7 WITCHES Conjures A May DVD Release

Brady Hall’s 7 Witches, starring Persephone Apostolou, Danika Golombek, Megan Hensley and Mike Jones, will be landing on Video On Demand and DVD this May. The film, centers on a couple who are in the wrong place at the wrong time and find themselves at the mercy of a coven of witches. From the Press Release: West Hollywood, California – Indican Pictures has teamed with director Brady Hall, to bring audiences 7 Witches. Shot near Seattle, Washington, the film is based on an ancient legend, in which a curse haunts the land. The film centrally stars: Persephone Apostolou, Danika Golombek, Megan Hensley and Mike Jones. In the story, Cate and Cody are set to be wed. But, they have chosen the wrong spot and time. In this rural town, a coven of witches are set to bring a 100 year curse to fruition. Blood red revenge streaks across this isolated island, leaving Cate and Cody close to death. 7 Witches

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2017

From the Crypt

Get Out Director Jordan Peele Signs Deal With Universal For Next Film

With the success of Jordan Peele’s genre debut feature Get Out, it was no surprise that he stated back in March that he announced he has plans for a series of social thrillers. THR is reporting that Peele has signed a two-year, first-look deal with Universal. As part of that deal, Universal has snagged the rights to Peele’s next project which he will write, direct and produce. Part of the deal calls for Peele to produce a range of projects, a key part of the agreement is for him to produce small budget films which will reunite Peele with Blumhouse’s Jason Blum with the goal of giving a voice to indie filmmakers. I am thrilled to continue the work we started together on Get Out – pushing the boundaries of storytelling, not only on the film but with all of Monkeypaw’s future projects.” Peele said. THR also stated that Peele’s next film will have a budget of around $25 million,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2017

From the Crypt

Geoff Harmer Announces Proof Of Concept For Creature Feature DEAD AIR

Award-winning director Geoff Harmer’s short horror film Selfie is still making its rounds at film festivals will soon be joined by his next project, a female-driven horror-comedy he has just announced, titled Dead Air, written by award-winning filmmaker Peter Hearn (Scrawl). The short film will be used as a shop window for the feature film version of the movie. The film “follows an all-female punk rock band who end up on a flight with some nasty little creatures at 30000 feet. With only the help of their instruments, a tape recorder, a dodgy crew member and a bottle of piss, the girls try to fend off the evil to get to play their final gig.” From the Press Release: This ambitious practical fx heavy short, utilising Labyrinth style puppets and prosthetic monster make up effects is a love letter to the creature features of the 80’s as well as being a goopy blood soaked fun ride. This concept short aims

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 3, 2017

True Crime

On The Anniversary Of Serial Killer H. H. Holmes’ Death They Are Digging Him Up

One of the most notorious serial killers to ever walk the streets of America was Herman Webster Mudgett, but you know him as Henry H. Holmes. Born on May 16, 1861, H. H. Holmes built a grand hotel, often referred to as “The Murder Castle”, which operated during the World’s Fair. The hotel was built and designed with murder in mind. The hotel had hidden body shoots, and rooms that appeared normal, but were actually gas chambers. There was even a crematorium built into the basement so that he could dispose of bodies and evidence. Holmes would kill guests, clean and bleach their bones, then sell their skeletons to medical schools and doctors. When police began to investigate the missing people, last seen checking into the hotel, Holmes fled. The hotel was then burned to the ground thanks to an unknown arsonist. Holmes was captured in 1895 and soon confessed to killing nine. However, officials believed that the real body

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 3, 2017

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