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Horror Web Series The Witching Season Aims To Capture The Spirit Of Halloween

It’s our favorite time of year, Halloween season. The next two months will see a flood of horror films and series, much to our delight. Though, Halloween is more a lifestyle for most of us. One of the things we have to look forward to this season is the web-series ‘The Witching Series’, which you can guess is about all things spooky. The anthology horror series , created by Michael Ballif, is a web-series made up of Halloween and Horror themed short films that arrive on the series’ YouTube channel every few months. Inspired by classic anthology shows such as Tales From The Crypt, The Twilight Zone, and Are You Afraid Of The Dark?, The Witching Season delivers originally produced tales of terror, all set during the Halloween season.” Ballif to iHorror. “Fueled by Nostalgia, the series pays special attention to the spirit of Halloween and reminds us of the magic that exists during that special time of year.” Visit

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2016

Streaming TV

SyFy’s Channel Zero: Candle Cove Gets New Poster And Creepy Promo

A new clip and poster is here from Syfy’s upcoming six-part series ‘Channel Zero: Candle Cove’. The anthology series is based on the Creepypasta legend created by Kris Straub. ‘Candle Cove‘ followed someone with obsessive recollections of a mysterious children’s television show from the 1980’s – and the show’s suspected role in a series of murders and deadly events from their childhood. Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Shaun Benson, Natalie Brown, Cassandra Consiglio, Luisa D’Oliveria, Keenan Lehmann, Abigail Pniowsky, Luca Villacis, Conner Peterson, Kristen Harris, Greyden Bohotchuk, and Rachell Casseus star in season one. The series has already been renewed for a second season. Independent filmmaker Craig William Macnell is in the director’s chair for the first season of ‘Channel Zero’. ‘Hannibal’ scribe Nick Antosca penned the pilot and will serve as both showrunner and executive producer alongside Max Landis (Victor Frankenstein). Other writers include Don Mancini, and Harley Peyton, and others. From A Past Press Release: “You may have watched

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2016

From the Crypt

Evil Chokes On The New Poster For Incarnate

A new possession thriller is coming and it is unlike anything we have seen before. The official one-sheet has now arrived for ‘Incarnate’, a collaboration of horror heavyweight Blumhouse and WWE Studios. Brad Peyton (San Andreas) directed the film, written by Ronnie Christensen (Dark Tide). In the film, Dr. Seth Ember, confined to a wheelchair after a horrific accident, is an “Incarnate” – gifted with the ability to delve into the minds of people possessed in order to exorcise their demons from the inside out. When the Vatican enlists him to exorcise a very troubled 11-year-old boy, Ember is shocked to discover that inside the boy is the same entity responsible for the death of his wife and child many years before. Now, with the boy’s life in his hands. Ember must find a way to destroy the demon before it takes the boy’s life and unleashes its terror upon the world. Aaron Eckhart (London Has Fallen, The Dark Knight)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 10, 2016

Trailers

RLJ Entertainment Sets October DVD Release Date For ‘The Mind’s Eye’

RLJ Entertainment is preparing for the Blu-ray and DVD release of ‘The Mind’s Eye’ this October. Written and directed by Joe Begos (Almost Human), the film follows two people born with psychokinetic powers. Graham Skipper (Almost Human), Lauren Ashley Carter (Premium Rush), John Speredakos (Fantastic Four) and Noah Segan (Looper) star in this action filled movie. In ‘The Mind’s Eye’ Zack (Skipper) and Rachel (Carter), both born with psychokinetic abilities. When word gets out about their talents they find themselves prisoners of Michael Slovak (Speredakos), a deranged doctor on a mission to capture the duo’s powers. After escaping, the doctor continues to hunt them to siphon heir gifts for his own. ‘The Mind’s Eye’ will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on October 4th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 10, 2016

Trailers

Strap On Your Straight Jacket This October For Patient Seven – Coming To VOD And Digital HD

We’ve been following ‘Patient Seven’, an upcoming horror anthology, for a while. Back in August we reported the release of its new poster and trailer. Terror Films has now announced the release date along with a new clip. They will release a new clip every week up to the film’s October debut on VOD and Digital HD, followed by its DVD release in the months to come. The anthology includes a wrap around directed by Danny Draven and was penned by Barry Jay Stitch. ‘Patient Seven’ consists of seven award winning short films from directors all around the world. Nicholas Peterson, Paul Davis, Ómar Örn Hauksson, Dean Hewison, Erlingur Ottar Thoroddsen, Joel Morgan, Johannes Persson and Rasmus Wassberg directed the segments featured in the anthology. The cast for the film includes Doug Jones who appeared in many films including ‘Hellboy’, ‘Crimson Peak’ and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’. Jones will star alongside Amy Smart (The Single Mom’s Club) and Alfie Allen of ‘Game

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 10, 2016

Trailers

New Clips Released For The Disappointments Room – Now In Theaters

Yesterday, ‘The Disappointments Room’ opened in theaters nationwide, from Relativity Media. Another sneak peek clip, titled “Hands”, has been released along with four other videos in the past 24 hours (below). The psychological thriller stars ‘Underworld’s’ Kate Beckinsale, alongside Mel Raido, Lucas Till and Gerald McRaney. D.J. Caruso (Disturbia) directed from the script penned by Wentworth Miller who stared on the hit series ‘Prison Break’. In the film, Dana (Beckinsale), David (Raido) and their 5 year-old son move from the city into a once-grand country mansion for a fresh start. But when Dana discovers a secret room in the attic, unexplained events begin to plague the family. Her sanity is tested and the home’s dark past begins to reveal itself. When Dana opens the locked door she unleashes unimaginable horrors. This suspenseful film is based on a true story. ‘The Disappointments Room’ is now paying in theaters nationwide. Check out the trailer and clips below.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 10, 2016

EventsNews

The Ithaca Fantastik Fim Festival Announces First Wave of Titles And Contests

The Ithaca Fantastik Film Festival has officially announced the first wave of titles, full retrospective, Cinema Pur competition and bumper contest for 2016. Held November 9th through the 13th in Ithaca, New York, the film festival is poised to have its fifth amazing year. From the Press Release: Ithaca, NY, Sept. 8, 2016 – The Ithaca Fantastik film festival is only two months away, and the IF team has been hard at work creating an incredible program for the event’s fifth anniversary. The festival will be held Nov. 9–13 in Ithaca, NY. This year’s retrospective, The Known Unknowns, will dig into viewers’ deepest fears. Sponsored by SHUDDER, the retrospective will include “The Naked Prey” (Cornel Wilde, 1966); “Deliverance” (John Boorman, 1972); “Long Weekend” (Colin Eggleston, 1978); “Altered States” (Ken Russell, 1980); and “Aliens” (James Cameron, 1986). But that’s only the appetizer. The IF team has assembled a highly diversified film lineup to respond to their expanding audience’s growing desire for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 9, 2016

Streaming TV

God Has Spoken And He Says You Should Watch The New Promo For The Exorcist On Fox

It won’t be long before Fox’s new series, ‘The Exorcist’, premieres. Today, we have the new preview for the series. “God Has Spoken” and if you fail to watch the promo, your soul may be damned forever. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the original film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including the occasional use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) is the new face of the Catholic Church. He is progressive, ambitious and compassionate, He runs a small but loyal parish in the suburbs of Chicago and his quiet life is about to change forever. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another priest finds himself locked in a life or death struggle with evil. Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 9, 2016

From the Crypt

Another WolfCop – WolfCop Is Back With A New Hair-Raising Sequel

There has been a long line of monsters in horror films, but few are as hilarious as WolfCop aka Lou Garou, played by Leo Fafard. Soon, he will be back for another round of alcohol-guzzling, ass-kicking action. For those of you who somehow missed the 2014 horror-comedy, the film follows an alcoholic cop who realizes that after a series of strange events, he has become a werewolf. Hilarity ensues. Between ripping people apart, exploding penises, sleeping with a shapeshifter, taking down a drug-ring and a cult, WolfCop proves he is the perfect crime fighting creature, as long as he has a drink first. Two months after saving Woodhaven from a gang of evil reptilian shapeshifters, Lou Garou is finding it hard to keep a low profile. Instead, he roams the street at night, gleefully and violently disposing of criminals and stealing boxes of Liquor Donuts causing all sorts of problems for his former-partner-turned chief Tina (Amy Matysio). Things begin to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 9, 2016

Streaming TV

Supernatural May Already Have An End Date In Mind

‘Supernatural’ fans are wondering just what the Winchesters will be up to in season 12. We have the answer, without spilling too many spoilers. The upcoming season is already being described as the most insane season yet. Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) will not only be up against Lucifer in his new body, played by rocker Rick Springfield, the brothers will also be fighting…wait for it….Adolf Hitler. The boys’ mother, Mary (Samantha Smith),will be back this season, adding more weirdness to the situation. Photo: The CW We do have some heartbreaking news, Padalecki, Ackles and executive producer Robert Singer have teased that they have an endgame in mind and a time. Reportedly, they are eyeing the shows end for the 300th episode, right smack in the middle of season 14.However, Mark Pedowitz, the President of The CW is saying something different. He has said that as long as the cast are happy and the ratings are good the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 9, 2016

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