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There is one thing that seems to be a common fear among many people, and that’s clowns. There has always been something terrifying about someone who puts on makeup to hide their true selves, creating fake personas and circling children. Pennywise would be the perfect example of why we hate clowns. Source Point Press will soon deliver an new comic, titled Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus, that will but readers to the test. While the comic, from writer Mira Mortal and artist John Rodriguez, may have a nightmarish villain, the comic’s art is a dream. I would even go so far as to say beautiful. From the Press Release: Source Point Press is releasing a new horror graphic novel titled Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus digitally this month, and in print this May. Writer Mira Mortal and artist John “JAR” Rodriguez present this one-shot graphic novel that puts a fresh twist on zombie – horror and takes “wigging out” to a whole
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From the Crypt
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Jurassic World 2 from director J.A. Bayona. While it will be a while till the film arrives in theaters, we do have something to wet your appetite, the first official image, courtesy of the director himself. The second installment stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, B.D. Wong, Rafe Spall, Daniella Pineda, and James Cromwel. Jurassic World writer Colin Trevorrow penned the script for part two with his writing partner Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall will be producing alongside Pat Crowley and Belén Atienza. Steven Spielberg will share executive producing duties with Trevorrow. Sara Scott is overseeing production on behalf of Universal. Jurassic World 2, which will be ruled by practical sfx, will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.
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Trailers
There has long been a debate on if disaster films should be considered a subgenre of horror. Ask anyone who has ever been through one and they will tell yes (including me). A natural disaster can be one of the most terrifying things a person ever experiences. For that reason, we here at Horror Fuel will continue to cover disaster films. And there’s one you need to hear about right now whose trailer has just been unleashed, Geostorm. In Geostorm, a man heads into space to prevent climate controlling satellites from creating a storm of epic proportions. During the emergency, his brother sets out to stop a plot to assassinate the president while facing mother nature at her worst. The film features every weather-based natural disaster that you can think of, tornadoes, tsunamis and more, but on a bigger, more destructive scale than we have ever witnessed. Gerard Butler (Olympus Has Fallen, 300) leads the cast that includes Katheryn Winnick,
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Does the title The Evil Within ring a bell? No, not the game. After 15 years of production, The Evil Within has finally been released. No, that’s not a typo. The film took 15 years to make. What’s even stranger than the long production time is the story behind the film. Andrew Getty, heir to the Getty oil fortune and grandson of J. Paul Getty, wrote, directed and invested $6 million of his own money into the movie. Principal photography, which began in 2002, would start and stop, taking 5 years to complete. Getty insisted on making his own camera rigs, animatronics and sets. He worked on tweaking the film all the way up to his death on March 31, 2015 in an attempt to reach perfection. Sean Patrick Flannery, Michael Berryman, Fred Kochler, Brianna Brown and Dina Meyer star in the film, inspired by Getty’s own nightmares, which centers on a mentally challenged boy whose dreams are invaded by
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Over the past few years, there have been several horror anthologies released, leaving fans pleased. One of the anthologies that has been getting rave reviews is the indie film Volumes of Blood (review). Now, the makers of Volume of Blood have teamed up the creators of the 80’s style film The Barn to deliver a new Halloween-themed anthology, titled 10/31/16. 10/31/16, written by Jason Turner, has announced the list of directors for the anthology which includes Zane Hershberger (Devilution), Justin M. Seaman (The Barn), Brett DeJager (The Dooms Chapel Horror), and Rocky Gray who will be making his directorial debut. P.J. Sparks serves as Executive producer. A Halloween treat bag of all the things that go bump in the night. From masked killers to scarecrows, witches and tricksters. There’s a scare for everyone in this anthology of horror and the macabre from the creators of The Barn and Volumes of Blood.” Check out the teaser trailer below. Follow the film’s
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IFC Midnight has unveiled brand new artwork (above) from renowned illustrator Ken Taylor for the brutal thriller The Devil’s Candy ahead of its release later this month. Written and directed by Sean Bean, The Devil’s Candy centers on a struggling family. Jesse (Ethan Embry), an artist and hardcore metalhead, moves with his wife (Shiri Appleby) and daughter (Kiara Glasco) to a middle-of-nowhere Texas town, unaware that the new house has a grisly past. Disturbing demonic activity culminates with the appearance of Ray (Pruitt Taylor Vince), the home’s former resident, who is there to do the Devil’s bidding. The soundtrack for the film includes bands like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and a badass original score by Sunn O))). Keith and Jess Calder will produce. They are the same duo who teamed up to produce You’re Next and Blair Witch. The Devil’s Candy will open in select theaters, and arrive on VOD and Digital HD on March 17th. The film will also be
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Streaming TV
Ash vs Evil Dead, one of the most “groovy” shows on TV, has added a new series regular to their already fantastic cast for season 3. Predestination actress Arielle Carver-O’Neill will co-star as Brandy, a smart all-American high school senior whose life is changed forever when she finds herself in the middle of a demonic event. Last season, Ash (Bruce Campbell), Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo), Pablo (Ray Santiago), and Ruby (Lucy Lawless) returned to Ash’s hometown of Elk Grove that had become the nexus of evil, all while fighting Baal to save humanity. Ash vs Evil Dead is currently filming in New Zealand and will return this fall on Starz.
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The writer-director team of Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski want to take you into The Void this April. The trailer for this highly-acclaimed film is here and it gives off a serious The Thing vibe. Starring Kathleen Munroe, Ellen Wong, Kenneth Welsh, and Aaron Poole, The Void was executive produced by Todd Brown, Ross M. Dinerstein, James Norrie, Jeremy Platt, and David Watson. In the middle of a routine patrol, officer Daniel Carter (Poole) happens upon a blood-soaked figure limping down a deserted stretch of road. He rushes the young man to a nearby rural hospital staffed by a skeleton crew, only to discover that patients and personnel are transforming into something inhuman. As the horror intensifies, Carter leads the other survivors on a hellish voyage into the subterranean depths of the hospital in a desperate bid to end the nightmare before it’s too late. Enter The Void on April 7, 2017 in select theaters and on VOD from Screen
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The highly acclaimed zombie thriller ‘The Girl With All the Gifts’ will be making its way to Blu-ray and DVD this April frm Warner Bros. It isn’t your run of the mill zombie flick. It embarks on an emotional journey that most zombie films never travel. Directed by Colm McCarthy (Peaky Blinders), written by and based on the novel by Mike Carey, the film centers on a scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future who embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie who may be the answer to a cure. Academy Award Nominee Glenn Close plays the role of Dr. Cadwell, a cruel doctor who performs horrible experiments on children infected with a zombie like virus, but retain the ability to feel and think. Close stars alongside Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine, Anamaria Marinca, Dominique Tipper, Sennia Nanua, Fisayo Akinade, and Paddy Considine. Bring home your copy of ‘The Girl with All the
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Interviews
One thing we don’t get enough of these days are real monster movies, director John Woodruff is looking to change that with Animal Among Us. He aims to deliver a real horror film by a horror fan, for horror fans. John sat down with me for an interview and to explain why Animal Among Us is a film people don’t want to miss. Animal Among Us is a story about a monster… Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed an animal attack, the camp was condemned and the killer never found – but something horrific still waits in those woods. Horror Fuel: “When did you know that you wanted to be a filmmaker?” JW: “Good question. It was kind of an evolution. The first time I can remember a film really appealing to me was in a theater when my parents took me to see Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
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There is one thing that seems to be a common fear among many people, and that’s clowns. There has always been something terrifying about someone who puts on makeup to hide their true selves, creating fake personas and circling children. Pennywise would be the perfect example of why we hate clowns. Source Point Press will soon deliver an new comic, titled Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus, that will but readers to the test. While the comic, from writer Mira Mortal and artist John Rodriguez, may have a nightmarish villain, the comic’s art is a dream. I would even go so far as to say beautiful. From the Press Release: Source Point Press is releasing a new horror graphic novel titled Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus digitally this month, and in print this May. Writer Mira Mortal and artist John “JAR” Rodriguez present this one-shot graphic novel that puts a fresh twist on zombie – horror and takes “wigging out” to a whole
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Jurassic World 2 from director J.A. Bayona. While it will be a while till the film arrives in theaters, we do have something to wet your appetite, the first official image, courtesy of the director himself. The second installment stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, B.D. Wong, Rafe Spall, Daniella Pineda, and James Cromwel. Jurassic World writer Colin Trevorrow penned the script for part two with his writing partner Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall will be producing alongside Pat Crowley and Belén Atienza. Steven Spielberg will share executive producing duties with Trevorrow. Sara Scott is overseeing production on behalf of Universal. Jurassic World 2, which will be ruled by practical sfx, will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.
Continue reading →
Trailers
There has long been a debate on if disaster films should be considered a subgenre of horror. Ask anyone who has ever been through one and they will tell yes (including me). A natural disaster can be one of the most terrifying things a person ever experiences. For that reason, we here at Horror Fuel will continue to cover disaster films. And there’s one you need to hear about right now whose trailer has just been unleashed, Geostorm. In Geostorm, a man heads into space to prevent climate controlling satellites from creating a storm of epic proportions. During the emergency, his brother sets out to stop a plot to assassinate the president while facing mother nature at her worst. The film features every weather-based natural disaster that you can think of, tornadoes, tsunamis and more, but on a bigger, more destructive scale than we have ever witnessed. Gerard Butler (Olympus Has Fallen, 300) leads the cast that includes Katheryn Winnick,
Continue reading →
Trailers
Does the title The Evil Within ring a bell? No, not the game. After 15 years of production, The Evil Within has finally been released. No, that’s not a typo. The film took 15 years to make. What’s even stranger than the long production time is the story behind the film. Andrew Getty, heir to the Getty oil fortune and grandson of J. Paul Getty, wrote, directed and invested $6 million of his own money into the movie. Principal photography, which began in 2002, would start and stop, taking 5 years to complete. Getty insisted on making his own camera rigs, animatronics and sets. He worked on tweaking the film all the way up to his death on March 31, 2015 in an attempt to reach perfection. Sean Patrick Flannery, Michael Berryman, Fred Kochler, Brianna Brown and Dina Meyer star in the film, inspired by Getty’s own nightmares, which centers on a mentally challenged boy whose dreams are invaded by
Continue reading →
Trailers
Over the past few years, there have been several horror anthologies released, leaving fans pleased. One of the anthologies that has been getting rave reviews is the indie film Volumes of Blood (review). Now, the makers of Volume of Blood have teamed up the creators of the 80’s style film The Barn to deliver a new Halloween-themed anthology, titled 10/31/16. 10/31/16, written by Jason Turner, has announced the list of directors for the anthology which includes Zane Hershberger (Devilution), Justin M. Seaman (The Barn), Brett DeJager (The Dooms Chapel Horror), and Rocky Gray who will be making his directorial debut. P.J. Sparks serves as Executive producer. A Halloween treat bag of all the things that go bump in the night. From masked killers to scarecrows, witches and tricksters. There’s a scare for everyone in this anthology of horror and the macabre from the creators of The Barn and Volumes of Blood.” Check out the teaser trailer below. Follow the film’s
Continue reading →
Trailers
IFC Midnight has unveiled brand new artwork (above) from renowned illustrator Ken Taylor for the brutal thriller The Devil’s Candy ahead of its release later this month. Written and directed by Sean Bean, The Devil’s Candy centers on a struggling family. Jesse (Ethan Embry), an artist and hardcore metalhead, moves with his wife (Shiri Appleby) and daughter (Kiara Glasco) to a middle-of-nowhere Texas town, unaware that the new house has a grisly past. Disturbing demonic activity culminates with the appearance of Ray (Pruitt Taylor Vince), the home’s former resident, who is there to do the Devil’s bidding. The soundtrack for the film includes bands like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and a badass original score by Sunn O))). Keith and Jess Calder will produce. They are the same duo who teamed up to produce You’re Next and Blair Witch. The Devil’s Candy will open in select theaters, and arrive on VOD and Digital HD on March 17th. The film will also be
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
Ash vs Evil Dead, one of the most “groovy” shows on TV, has added a new series regular to their already fantastic cast for season 3. Predestination actress Arielle Carver-O’Neill will co-star as Brandy, a smart all-American high school senior whose life is changed forever when she finds herself in the middle of a demonic event. Last season, Ash (Bruce Campbell), Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo), Pablo (Ray Santiago), and Ruby (Lucy Lawless) returned to Ash’s hometown of Elk Grove that had become the nexus of evil, all while fighting Baal to save humanity. Ash vs Evil Dead is currently filming in New Zealand and will return this fall on Starz.
Continue reading →
Trailers
The writer-director team of Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski want to take you into The Void this April. The trailer for this highly-acclaimed film is here and it gives off a serious The Thing vibe. Starring Kathleen Munroe, Ellen Wong, Kenneth Welsh, and Aaron Poole, The Void was executive produced by Todd Brown, Ross M. Dinerstein, James Norrie, Jeremy Platt, and David Watson. In the middle of a routine patrol, officer Daniel Carter (Poole) happens upon a blood-soaked figure limping down a deserted stretch of road. He rushes the young man to a nearby rural hospital staffed by a skeleton crew, only to discover that patients and personnel are transforming into something inhuman. As the horror intensifies, Carter leads the other survivors on a hellish voyage into the subterranean depths of the hospital in a desperate bid to end the nightmare before it’s too late. Enter The Void on April 7, 2017 in select theaters and on VOD from Screen
Continue reading →
Trailers
The highly acclaimed zombie thriller ‘The Girl With All the Gifts’ will be making its way to Blu-ray and DVD this April frm Warner Bros. It isn’t your run of the mill zombie flick. It embarks on an emotional journey that most zombie films never travel. Directed by Colm McCarthy (Peaky Blinders), written by and based on the novel by Mike Carey, the film centers on a scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future who embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie who may be the answer to a cure. Academy Award Nominee Glenn Close plays the role of Dr. Cadwell, a cruel doctor who performs horrible experiments on children infected with a zombie like virus, but retain the ability to feel and think. Close stars alongside Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine, Anamaria Marinca, Dominique Tipper, Sennia Nanua, Fisayo Akinade, and Paddy Considine. Bring home your copy of ‘The Girl with All the
Continue reading →
Interviews
One thing we don’t get enough of these days are real monster movies, director John Woodruff is looking to change that with Animal Among Us. He aims to deliver a real horror film by a horror fan, for horror fans. John sat down with me for an interview and to explain why Animal Among Us is a film people don’t want to miss. Animal Among Us is a story about a monster… Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed an animal attack, the camp was condemned and the killer never found – but something horrific still waits in those woods. Horror Fuel: “When did you know that you wanted to be a filmmaker?” JW: “Good question. It was kind of an evolution. The first time I can remember a film really appealing to me was in a theater when my parents took me to see Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Continue reading →
