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Last year we reported that a reboot to Eli Roth’s 2002 outbreak film, Cabin Fever,was in the works via IFC Midnight. The reboot is all wrapped up and will open in select theaters and on VOD on February 12th, 2016. Yesterday a series of new new images surfaced from the film and the trailer released and we just happen to them here. The reboot, directed by Travis Zariwny, was originally described as an exact remake, but that rumor has since been clarified. The film was based on the original screenplay by Eli Roth, but it has now been stated that aspects of the new version will be completely different, including all new death scenes. In both films, five friends on spring break head to a remote cabin on a lake. After arriving a plague-like, flesh-eating virus takes hold. The reboot stars Gage Golightly (Exeter), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Nadine Crocker (Deadgirl), Dustin Ingram (Paranormal Activity 3), Samuel Davis (Sin City), Randy
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Detective Ben Walls (Clayne Crawford) lives a quiet life with his wife a baby girl. But when he is called in to investigate an explosion at a women’s clinic – a bombing that may be the act of the terrorist bomber Ben has been tracking, his life might forever be changed. While investigating the bombing an accident lands him in the hospital. As Ben navigates the hospital’s strangely empty halls he finds himself hunted he becomes the target of an avenging angel, demons and other supernatural forces that all want him dead. This dark supernatural thriller, titled Convergence, stars Ethan Embry, Chelsea Bruland, Gary Grubbs, Catalina Soto-Aguilar, Mykelti Williamson and Laura Cayouette along side Clayne Crawford. Convergence was written and directed by Drew Hall. Convergence will open in select theaters on February 5th, followed by digital, DVD and Blu-ray on February 9th via Dark Sky Films.
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We reported a few days ago that a possible second season is in the works for the Netflix original documentary Making A Murder, the latest true crime obsession about the conviction of Stephen Avery. Now, news has come that two networks will be airing specials about the documentary about the possible innocents of Avery this weekend. Today (Friday) Dateline will air its special at 10 m (est). The special will feature interviews with Ken Kratz, the prosecutor who handled Avery’s case. An interview with Avery’s former lawyer Jerry Buting and an interview with Penny Beernsten – the victim of the sexual assault that Avery spent 18 years behind bars for. On Saturday at 9 pm (est) Investigation Discovery will air a special titled Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty? . For those of you not familiar with the case let me explain. Netflix is airing a documentary series about the case of Stephen Avery. Avery was convicted of sexually assaulting Penny
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The writing/directing team of Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, who were behind indie-horror hit Starry Eyes have entered into negotiations to make the sequel to 2013’s supernatural thriller Mama. Universal is eager to get the project under way according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mama followed to young sisters who had spent five years alone in an abandoned home deep in the woods, but where they really alone? The girls are haunted by a ghastly mother figure that they call “Mama”. When the girls are found and sent to live with their uncle, Mama came with them. Now, as the girls try to adjust to their new life Mama is causing problems. She doesn’t want to let them go. The original was directed by Andres Muschietti, with Guillermo del Toro serving as executive producer. The film starred Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier and Isabelle Nelisse.
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The horror anthology Southbound has five interlocking tales that follows the fates of a group of travelers who are faced with their worst fears and darkest secrets over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway, with all roads leading to a town that is Hell on earth. Southbound‘s segments were directed by Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, Patrick Horvath and the group Radio Silence. The cast includes Kate Beahan, Matt Bettinelli-Olphin, Susan Burke, Zoe Cooper, Karla Droege, Gerals Downey, Larry Fessenden, Dana Gould, Nathalie Love and others. Southbound premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The North American release date has been set as February 9th by The Orchard. We now have the first seven minutes of the film, so sit back and enjoy.
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It’s never long after the season finale of American Horror Story before the theories and the possible plots for the next season begin to pop up. US Weekly has reported that a reliable source has revealed that season 6 will involve the popular internet-born legend of Slender Man. “Someone else wrote the script, and American Horror Story wants to adapt it to fit the show.” Stated the insider. “They have to buy the rights. Then they’re going to figure out the cast from there.” The show’s producers want to include Lady Gaga in the next season. Gaga took home a Golden Globe for role in American Horror Story Hotel, so it’s easy to imagine that she might return for season 6. We already reported that Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts would both be featured in the upcoming season. We can only hope that other cast members from previous seasons will also return. As for the plot, John Landgraf, Chief Executive
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A middle class family moves into a home in a new neighborhood and immediately sense that they are being watched. After only a few days in their new home they begin to hear footsteps on their roof followed by a series of increasingly sinister occurrences that leave them searching for answers. Trent Moran (Inventing Happiness) joins the horror community with his first genre film Something’s on the Roof. Kerry Fleming (Rock Paper Dead), Christine Nicole (The New York Underground) and Davis Weir (Inventing Happiness) serve as producers for the supernatural thriller, which is now in early preproduction. Something’s on the Roof is due to be released in 2017. Trent Moran Watch The Trailer Here
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The Blackout Experiments, billed as the most extreme, immersive horror documentary ever made in America, is not for the faint of heart. The film is designed to manipulate our darkest psychological fears. The Blackout Experiments focuses on a group of friends whose experiences with a dark psycho-sexual horror experience develop into an obsession that consumes their lives and blurs the lines between reality and their paranoid fantasies. The shocking footage that explores the dark side of each of us, is allegedly 100% real. The documentary was directed and edited by Rich Fox, with Kris Curry serving as producer. The Blackout Experiments will debut at this weekend’s Sundance Film Festival.
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The latest series obsession, the documentary series Making A Murderer, has been making major waves. The series documents Stephen Avery’s wrongful conviction, followed by his arrest for the murder of Teresa Halbach, suggests that he was framed for the murder by corrupt officials. Word has surfaced that suggests a second season of Making A Murderer, complete with “explosive new evidence”. Filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi have stated that they have spoken with Avery several times about continuing to document his story. A second juror has come forward expressing their belief that Avery was indeed framed. Avery released a statement via WISN 12 News saying that “The real killer is out there.” He maintains that he is innocent and that another man is responsible for Halbach’s murder. His letter included the statement “I am really innocent of this case and that’s the truth! The truth will set me free.” Do you think Avery is innocent or guilty? Let us know
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The first official image from directing duo of Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s upcoming film Leatherface has been revealed via Bloody-Distgusting. Leatherface, the prequel to Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic horror film Texas Chainsaw Massacre, stars Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), Stephen Dorff (Blade), Nicole Andrews, Julian Kostov (London Has Fallen), Angela Bettis (Dig), James Bloor (North), Jessica Madsen (Breathless) and EastEnders’ Sam Strike as Jackson, young Leatherface. The film fallows Jackson, a violent young man, as he escapes a mental hospital along with three other patients. The group kidnaps a young nurse and takes her on the road trip from hell. During their run for freedom they are pursued by a Texas Ranger, who is just as crazy as they are; and the Ranger is Hell bent on getting revenge. Leatherface will be out later this year. How do you feel about the prequel? Tweet us or look us up on Facebook and let us know what you think.
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Last year we reported that a reboot to Eli Roth’s 2002 outbreak film, Cabin Fever,was in the works via IFC Midnight. The reboot is all wrapped up and will open in select theaters and on VOD on February 12th, 2016. Yesterday a series of new new images surfaced from the film and the trailer released and we just happen to them here. The reboot, directed by Travis Zariwny, was originally described as an exact remake, but that rumor has since been clarified. The film was based on the original screenplay by Eli Roth, but it has now been stated that aspects of the new version will be completely different, including all new death scenes. In both films, five friends on spring break head to a remote cabin on a lake. After arriving a plague-like, flesh-eating virus takes hold. The reboot stars Gage Golightly (Exeter), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Nadine Crocker (Deadgirl), Dustin Ingram (Paranormal Activity 3), Samuel Davis (Sin City), Randy
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Detective Ben Walls (Clayne Crawford) lives a quiet life with his wife a baby girl. But when he is called in to investigate an explosion at a women’s clinic – a bombing that may be the act of the terrorist bomber Ben has been tracking, his life might forever be changed. While investigating the bombing an accident lands him in the hospital. As Ben navigates the hospital’s strangely empty halls he finds himself hunted he becomes the target of an avenging angel, demons and other supernatural forces that all want him dead. This dark supernatural thriller, titled Convergence, stars Ethan Embry, Chelsea Bruland, Gary Grubbs, Catalina Soto-Aguilar, Mykelti Williamson and Laura Cayouette along side Clayne Crawford. Convergence was written and directed by Drew Hall. Convergence will open in select theaters on February 5th, followed by digital, DVD and Blu-ray on February 9th via Dark Sky Films.
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We reported a few days ago that a possible second season is in the works for the Netflix original documentary Making A Murder, the latest true crime obsession about the conviction of Stephen Avery. Now, news has come that two networks will be airing specials about the documentary about the possible innocents of Avery this weekend. Today (Friday) Dateline will air its special at 10 m (est). The special will feature interviews with Ken Kratz, the prosecutor who handled Avery’s case. An interview with Avery’s former lawyer Jerry Buting and an interview with Penny Beernsten – the victim of the sexual assault that Avery spent 18 years behind bars for. On Saturday at 9 pm (est) Investigation Discovery will air a special titled Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty? . For those of you not familiar with the case let me explain. Netflix is airing a documentary series about the case of Stephen Avery. Avery was convicted of sexually assaulting Penny
Continue reading →
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The writing/directing team of Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, who were behind indie-horror hit Starry Eyes have entered into negotiations to make the sequel to 2013’s supernatural thriller Mama. Universal is eager to get the project under way according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mama followed to young sisters who had spent five years alone in an abandoned home deep in the woods, but where they really alone? The girls are haunted by a ghastly mother figure that they call “Mama”. When the girls are found and sent to live with their uncle, Mama came with them. Now, as the girls try to adjust to their new life Mama is causing problems. She doesn’t want to let them go. The original was directed by Andres Muschietti, with Guillermo del Toro serving as executive producer. The film starred Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier and Isabelle Nelisse.
Continue reading →
Trailers
The horror anthology Southbound has five interlocking tales that follows the fates of a group of travelers who are faced with their worst fears and darkest secrets over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway, with all roads leading to a town that is Hell on earth. Southbound‘s segments were directed by Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, Patrick Horvath and the group Radio Silence. The cast includes Kate Beahan, Matt Bettinelli-Olphin, Susan Burke, Zoe Cooper, Karla Droege, Gerals Downey, Larry Fessenden, Dana Gould, Nathalie Love and others. Southbound premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The North American release date has been set as February 9th by The Orchard. We now have the first seven minutes of the film, so sit back and enjoy.
Continue reading →
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It’s never long after the season finale of American Horror Story before the theories and the possible plots for the next season begin to pop up. US Weekly has reported that a reliable source has revealed that season 6 will involve the popular internet-born legend of Slender Man. “Someone else wrote the script, and American Horror Story wants to adapt it to fit the show.” Stated the insider. “They have to buy the rights. Then they’re going to figure out the cast from there.” The show’s producers want to include Lady Gaga in the next season. Gaga took home a Golden Globe for role in American Horror Story Hotel, so it’s easy to imagine that she might return for season 6. We already reported that Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts would both be featured in the upcoming season. We can only hope that other cast members from previous seasons will also return. As for the plot, John Landgraf, Chief Executive
Continue reading →
News
A middle class family moves into a home in a new neighborhood and immediately sense that they are being watched. After only a few days in their new home they begin to hear footsteps on their roof followed by a series of increasingly sinister occurrences that leave them searching for answers. Trent Moran (Inventing Happiness) joins the horror community with his first genre film Something’s on the Roof. Kerry Fleming (Rock Paper Dead), Christine Nicole (The New York Underground) and Davis Weir (Inventing Happiness) serve as producers for the supernatural thriller, which is now in early preproduction. Something’s on the Roof is due to be released in 2017. Trent Moran Watch The Trailer Here
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The Blackout Experiments, billed as the most extreme, immersive horror documentary ever made in America, is not for the faint of heart. The film is designed to manipulate our darkest psychological fears. The Blackout Experiments focuses on a group of friends whose experiences with a dark psycho-sexual horror experience develop into an obsession that consumes their lives and blurs the lines between reality and their paranoid fantasies. The shocking footage that explores the dark side of each of us, is allegedly 100% real. The documentary was directed and edited by Rich Fox, with Kris Curry serving as producer. The Blackout Experiments will debut at this weekend’s Sundance Film Festival.
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
The latest series obsession, the documentary series Making A Murderer, has been making major waves. The series documents Stephen Avery’s wrongful conviction, followed by his arrest for the murder of Teresa Halbach, suggests that he was framed for the murder by corrupt officials. Word has surfaced that suggests a second season of Making A Murderer, complete with “explosive new evidence”. Filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi have stated that they have spoken with Avery several times about continuing to document his story. A second juror has come forward expressing their belief that Avery was indeed framed. Avery released a statement via WISN 12 News saying that “The real killer is out there.” He maintains that he is innocent and that another man is responsible for Halbach’s murder. His letter included the statement “I am really innocent of this case and that’s the truth! The truth will set me free.” Do you think Avery is innocent or guilty? Let us know
Continue reading →
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The first official image from directing duo of Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s upcoming film Leatherface has been revealed via Bloody-Distgusting. Leatherface, the prequel to Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic horror film Texas Chainsaw Massacre, stars Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), Stephen Dorff (Blade), Nicole Andrews, Julian Kostov (London Has Fallen), Angela Bettis (Dig), James Bloor (North), Jessica Madsen (Breathless) and EastEnders’ Sam Strike as Jackson, young Leatherface. The film fallows Jackson, a violent young man, as he escapes a mental hospital along with three other patients. The group kidnaps a young nurse and takes her on the road trip from hell. During their run for freedom they are pursued by a Texas Ranger, who is just as crazy as they are; and the Ranger is Hell bent on getting revenge. Leatherface will be out later this year. How do you feel about the prequel? Tweet us or look us up on Facebook and let us know what you think.
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