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Blumhouse announced earlier today that the fourth installment of their Insidious franchise officially now has a theatrical release date. Insidious: Chapter 4 was written by Leigh Whannell, who co-created the franchise along with James Wan. Wan directed the first two films but this time will only serve as producer for the upcoming film. Adam Robitel (The Taking of Deborah Logan) will be in the director’s chair. Lin Shaye will be returning to reprise her role as psychic medium Elise. Both Specs (Whannell) and Tucker (Angus Sampson) will also be back to investigate the spirits that plague Insidious: Chapter 4, which will arrive in theaters on October 20, 2017. The synopsis for the film has yet to be released, but as soon as it is, we will let you know. At the moment there are rumors that the film might be a prequel, but that has not been confirmed. The first two films centered on the Lambert family and the spirits
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Directed by Alejandro Amenabar, Regression is now out on DVD and Blu-ray. This dark cult thriller stars Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson, David Thewlis, Lothaire Bluteau, Dale Dickey, Aaron Ashmore, Julian Richings, David Dencik and Devon Bostick. The film begins with detective Bruce Kenner receiving a new assignment, investigating the rape of a young woman (Emma Watson). Angela claims that she was raped as part of a cult ritual carried out by her father, John (Denck). She speaks of dark rituals, human sacrifice and torture at the hands of the cult. John has no memory of the event that Angela speaks of. When detective Kenner employees the help on a psychiatrist (Thewlis), the two use regression therapy to retrieve the memories of that from John. John suddenly begins to remember the cult surrounding his daughter and a hooded man raping her as he looked on. Everywhere detective Kenner turns he sees the evidence of the massive cult and believes he’s next
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The Conjuring 2, from director James Wan, the follow up to 2013’s haunting hit, is one the most highly anticipated movies of 2016. One the biggest draws to the film is that it is based on true events. The film, like its predecessor, is based on the investigations of famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. In the film the Warrens arrive in London in the late 1970’s, after looking into the Amityville Haunting, to investigate the intense paranormal happenings a single mother and her children are facing, known as the Enfield poltergeist. The film will also reveal the couple’s internal struggle of dealing with the paranormal world, the drain and the danger Lorraine faces with each investigation. “You know, we’re a little older, a little wiser. But we still have that same drive. That’s the crux of the Warren’s position: what’s good for their family, and what’s good for their souls, and
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Devil Worshiper, rapist, burglar and serial killer Richard Ramirez terrorized Los Angeles and San Francisco from June 1984 to August 1985, earning him the name “The Night Stalker”. Ramirez broke into the homes and tortured 25 victims, murdering 13, that officials know of. More of his victims are still being identified. In 2009 DNA linked Ramirez to the death of 9 year-old Mei Leung, who was murdered on April 10, 1984. On June 12th Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire) will star along side Bellamy Young (Scandal) in LMN’s The Night Stalker. The film will follow Ramirez’s (Phillips) trial by focusing on his lawyer (Young). While representing Ramirez she’s also attempting to clear another inmate’s name by getting a confession from Ramirez that he actually committed the crime. Directed and written by Megan Griffith (Lucky Them), The Night Stalker will simultaneously premiere on LMN on the 12th and debut in select theaters, including the theater in Santa Ana, only 20 miles from
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Supernatural’s showrunner, Jeremy Carver, has announced he will be leaving the show at the end of this season. Carver, who began as a script writer in season 3, will be leaving to concentrate on his new series on the CW. The new project, titled Frequency, was ordered earlier this week. Photo By Kevin Winter/Getty Images Carver will be replaced by new co-showrunners Robert Singer and Andrew Dabb before the beginning of season 12. Singer has served as screenwriter, director and executive producer for the series since its first season. Dabb joined Supernatural in season 4 as a writer and story editor and worked his was to co-executive producer. Carver’s Frequency is a series reboot of the 2000 film by the same name. The show centers on a female police detective (Payton List) who discovers that she can speak with her father, who was killed in 1996) over an old radio. Together they work to solve unsolved cases, but soon find
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Lars Von Trier (Necromaniac I & II) is set to direct the serial killer film The House that Jack Built, originally intended to be a television series, will begin filming in Sweden later this year, followed by filming in Denmark. The series follows Jack, a serial killer, over a 10-year period as he kills with the intention of “making the perfect piece of art”. Casting is currently underway for the film. Director Louise Vesth has stated that, “It will be a serial killer movie like you’ve never seen before. He wants to be able to change it between periods of shooting because when we’ll have done the body of the film in the Fall, he will then go edit it and he sees how he can combine the murders.” Piv Bernth and Peter Aalbaek Jensen will sere as executive producers, with Louise Vesth serving as a producer for Zenthrope Productions.
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Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, Captain America: Civil War) has signed on the play the lead role in the zombie thriller Cargo which is based on the short film by the same name, ScreenDaily reports. Photo By Evan Agostini In the film “…a father (Freeman) who, stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic and, infected himself, desperately seeks a new home for his infant child and a means to protect her from his own changing nature.” Cargo is produced by Kristina Ceyton, who also produced the 2014’s The Babadook. “Martin Freeman is a singular talent who will add such depth and emotional sophistication to the role, and we know will make this story come alive in an unexpected and deeply moving way.” She said of their new lead actor The short film, from Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It’s incredibly moving, heartbreaking and brilliant.
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Adult coloring books have become quite popular (I won’t lie, I own one). Mostly the books are filled with flowers, animals and rather feminine subjects. There has been a serious shortage when it came to books for horror fans and lovers of the macabre. But now, IDW has announced the release of Alan Robert’s horror themed adult coloring book titled The Beauty of Horror. From the Press Release: Get that red crayon ready! Rock-star-turned-comics-creator Alan Robert (Life of Agony bassist, Crawl to Me) has inked a deal with premier publisher IDW Publishing to create a unique, horror-themed adult coloring book, titled The Beauty of Horror, scheduled for a 2016 Halloween release. The Beauty of Horror is filled with intricate, hand-drawn, pen and ink illustrations by Robert that take the color enthusiast on a twisted journey through bizarre carnivals, the zombie apocalypse, serial killer lairs, and haunted burial grounds. Horror fans and newcomers alike will welcome this GORE-geous and creative blood-soaked
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One of the most famous paranormal locations in the U.S., The Winchester Mystery House, is getting its own feature film. The house, once occupied the famous Winchester family, has been investigated by paranormal series such as Ghost Adventures (full episode below) and Ghost Hunters. The sprawling mansion is also famous for its strange architecture, with stairs that lead nowhere, doors that don’t open, and hidden passages, all ordered by the Sarah Winchester, who believed that the house was haunted by those killed by the Winchester rifle. The construction did not stop until her death. A medium told the widow that the spirits were responsible for both her husband and daughter’s death. She believed she was next, but the Medium told Mrs. Winchester that if she built a grand home and as long as construction on the mansion, that now sits at 525 South Winchester Blvd. in San Jose, California, continued she would be safe. After 38 years of construction, the
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Godzilla 2 has lost its director. Garth Edwards has departed from the sequel to 2014’s giant lizard film only a few days after Warner Bros. delayed Godzilla 2, which has been pushed back to 2019. Edwards parted on friendly terms. Edwards now has plans to focus on several smaller projects once he wraps filming for Star Wars: Rogue One, Deadline reports. Godzilla 2 will feature a new adversary for the “Lizard King”. And will lay the groundwork for his showdown with King Kong in 2020. The director’s chair won’t be empty long. Plenty of directors will jumping at the chance to enter Warner Bros’ world of giants.
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Blumhouse announced earlier today that the fourth installment of their Insidious franchise officially now has a theatrical release date. Insidious: Chapter 4 was written by Leigh Whannell, who co-created the franchise along with James Wan. Wan directed the first two films but this time will only serve as producer for the upcoming film. Adam Robitel (The Taking of Deborah Logan) will be in the director’s chair. Lin Shaye will be returning to reprise her role as psychic medium Elise. Both Specs (Whannell) and Tucker (Angus Sampson) will also be back to investigate the spirits that plague Insidious: Chapter 4, which will arrive in theaters on October 20, 2017. The synopsis for the film has yet to be released, but as soon as it is, we will let you know. At the moment there are rumors that the film might be a prequel, but that has not been confirmed. The first two films centered on the Lambert family and the spirits
Continue reading →
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Directed by Alejandro Amenabar, Regression is now out on DVD and Blu-ray. This dark cult thriller stars Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson, David Thewlis, Lothaire Bluteau, Dale Dickey, Aaron Ashmore, Julian Richings, David Dencik and Devon Bostick. The film begins with detective Bruce Kenner receiving a new assignment, investigating the rape of a young woman (Emma Watson). Angela claims that she was raped as part of a cult ritual carried out by her father, John (Denck). She speaks of dark rituals, human sacrifice and torture at the hands of the cult. John has no memory of the event that Angela speaks of. When detective Kenner employees the help on a psychiatrist (Thewlis), the two use regression therapy to retrieve the memories of that from John. John suddenly begins to remember the cult surrounding his daughter and a hooded man raping her as he looked on. Everywhere detective Kenner turns he sees the evidence of the massive cult and believes he’s next
Continue reading →
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The Conjuring 2, from director James Wan, the follow up to 2013’s haunting hit, is one the most highly anticipated movies of 2016. One the biggest draws to the film is that it is based on true events. The film, like its predecessor, is based on the investigations of famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. In the film the Warrens arrive in London in the late 1970’s, after looking into the Amityville Haunting, to investigate the intense paranormal happenings a single mother and her children are facing, known as the Enfield poltergeist. The film will also reveal the couple’s internal struggle of dealing with the paranormal world, the drain and the danger Lorraine faces with each investigation. “You know, we’re a little older, a little wiser. But we still have that same drive. That’s the crux of the Warren’s position: what’s good for their family, and what’s good for their souls, and
Continue reading →
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Devil Worshiper, rapist, burglar and serial killer Richard Ramirez terrorized Los Angeles and San Francisco from June 1984 to August 1985, earning him the name “The Night Stalker”. Ramirez broke into the homes and tortured 25 victims, murdering 13, that officials know of. More of his victims are still being identified. In 2009 DNA linked Ramirez to the death of 9 year-old Mei Leung, who was murdered on April 10, 1984. On June 12th Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire) will star along side Bellamy Young (Scandal) in LMN’s The Night Stalker. The film will follow Ramirez’s (Phillips) trial by focusing on his lawyer (Young). While representing Ramirez she’s also attempting to clear another inmate’s name by getting a confession from Ramirez that he actually committed the crime. Directed and written by Megan Griffith (Lucky Them), The Night Stalker will simultaneously premiere on LMN on the 12th and debut in select theaters, including the theater in Santa Ana, only 20 miles from
Continue reading →
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Supernatural’s showrunner, Jeremy Carver, has announced he will be leaving the show at the end of this season. Carver, who began as a script writer in season 3, will be leaving to concentrate on his new series on the CW. The new project, titled Frequency, was ordered earlier this week. Photo By Kevin Winter/Getty Images Carver will be replaced by new co-showrunners Robert Singer and Andrew Dabb before the beginning of season 12. Singer has served as screenwriter, director and executive producer for the series since its first season. Dabb joined Supernatural in season 4 as a writer and story editor and worked his was to co-executive producer. Carver’s Frequency is a series reboot of the 2000 film by the same name. The show centers on a female police detective (Payton List) who discovers that she can speak with her father, who was killed in 1996) over an old radio. Together they work to solve unsolved cases, but soon find
Continue reading →
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Lars Von Trier (Necromaniac I & II) is set to direct the serial killer film The House that Jack Built, originally intended to be a television series, will begin filming in Sweden later this year, followed by filming in Denmark. The series follows Jack, a serial killer, over a 10-year period as he kills with the intention of “making the perfect piece of art”. Casting is currently underway for the film. Director Louise Vesth has stated that, “It will be a serial killer movie like you’ve never seen before. He wants to be able to change it between periods of shooting because when we’ll have done the body of the film in the Fall, he will then go edit it and he sees how he can combine the murders.” Piv Bernth and Peter Aalbaek Jensen will sere as executive producers, with Louise Vesth serving as a producer for Zenthrope Productions.
Continue reading →
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Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, Captain America: Civil War) has signed on the play the lead role in the zombie thriller Cargo which is based on the short film by the same name, ScreenDaily reports. Photo By Evan Agostini In the film “…a father (Freeman) who, stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic and, infected himself, desperately seeks a new home for his infant child and a means to protect her from his own changing nature.” Cargo is produced by Kristina Ceyton, who also produced the 2014’s The Babadook. “Martin Freeman is a singular talent who will add such depth and emotional sophistication to the role, and we know will make this story come alive in an unexpected and deeply moving way.” She said of their new lead actor The short film, from Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It’s incredibly moving, heartbreaking and brilliant.
Continue reading →
Books
Adult coloring books have become quite popular (I won’t lie, I own one). Mostly the books are filled with flowers, animals and rather feminine subjects. There has been a serious shortage when it came to books for horror fans and lovers of the macabre. But now, IDW has announced the release of Alan Robert’s horror themed adult coloring book titled The Beauty of Horror. From the Press Release: Get that red crayon ready! Rock-star-turned-comics-creator Alan Robert (Life of Agony bassist, Crawl to Me) has inked a deal with premier publisher IDW Publishing to create a unique, horror-themed adult coloring book, titled The Beauty of Horror, scheduled for a 2016 Halloween release. The Beauty of Horror is filled with intricate, hand-drawn, pen and ink illustrations by Robert that take the color enthusiast on a twisted journey through bizarre carnivals, the zombie apocalypse, serial killer lairs, and haunted burial grounds. Horror fans and newcomers alike will welcome this GORE-geous and creative blood-soaked
Continue reading →
News
One of the most famous paranormal locations in the U.S., The Winchester Mystery House, is getting its own feature film. The house, once occupied the famous Winchester family, has been investigated by paranormal series such as Ghost Adventures (full episode below) and Ghost Hunters. The sprawling mansion is also famous for its strange architecture, with stairs that lead nowhere, doors that don’t open, and hidden passages, all ordered by the Sarah Winchester, who believed that the house was haunted by those killed by the Winchester rifle. The construction did not stop until her death. A medium told the widow that the spirits were responsible for both her husband and daughter’s death. She believed she was next, but the Medium told Mrs. Winchester that if she built a grand home and as long as construction on the mansion, that now sits at 525 South Winchester Blvd. in San Jose, California, continued she would be safe. After 38 years of construction, the
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
Godzilla 2 has lost its director. Garth Edwards has departed from the sequel to 2014’s giant lizard film only a few days after Warner Bros. delayed Godzilla 2, which has been pushed back to 2019. Edwards parted on friendly terms. Edwards now has plans to focus on several smaller projects once he wraps filming for Star Wars: Rogue One, Deadline reports. Godzilla 2 will feature a new adversary for the “Lizard King”. And will lay the groundwork for his showdown with King Kong in 2020. The director’s chair won’t be empty long. Plenty of directors will jumping at the chance to enter Warner Bros’ world of giants.
Continue reading →
