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Horror shows have become very popular lately, with series like ‘Scream’ and ‘Hannibal’ paving the way for other horror related shows. The latest series rooted in the horror genre, will be coming to ABC Family. ‘Dead of Summer’, an ’80s inspired series, is from Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, creators of ‘Once Upon a Time’, along with writer Ian Goldberg. The three will pen the script for this supernatural series, as well as serve as executive producers. Horowitz and Kitsis – Getty Images The series is set in the late 1980s, during summer break at the idyllic summer Camp Clearwater. Clearwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens and soon the camp’s fun turns into a horrible nightmare. There is no word when at this time when the series will premiere, but we can expect it some time in 2016. By the time ‘Dead of Summer’ premieres, ABC Family will have been renamed ‘Freeform’. .
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The sequel to 2012’s supernatural film ‘Sinister’, is now approaching its release date. ‘Sinister II‘ centers on a mother (Sossamon) along with her nine year old twin sons (played by Robert and Dartanian Sloan) as they move into a rural house that is scarred by death. The family soon find themselves in trouble when a child stealing entity sets it’s sights on the boys. ‘Sinister II’ was written by Scott Derrickson, who wrote and directed the first film, and C. Robert Cargill. This creepy film directed by Ciaran Foy. Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call) was cast as Courtney. The role of Dr. Stomberg is played by Tate Ellington (The Walking Dead). ‘Sinister 2’ also stars James Ransone (Oldboy), Nicholas King (Paranormal Activity 3) and Lee Coco (J. Edgar). You will be able pick up your copy of ‘Sinister II’ in stores and on digital platforms on January 12th, 2016.
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Vin Diesel announced a new series and film for the ‘Riddick’ franchise, yesterday, via Instagram. Next month work begins on the script for the film, titled ‘Furia’, to be written by Diesel and and director David Twohy. Diesel and Twohy will also be working on ‘Merc City’, a series that explores the Merc and Bounty Hunters of the ‘Riddick’ universe. ‘Furia’ will be fourth film in the ‘Riddick’ franchise. The first film, ‘Pitch Black’, was released in 2000, follows a commercial transport ship and its crew, who are marooned on a planet full of bloodthirsty creatures that come out at night. The crew discover that a month long eclipse is coming. An escaped convict named Riddick is their one hope for survival. The second film (2004), titled ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ finds Riddick battling the “Necromongers”, an invading empire, planning to kill or convert every human on the planet. 2013’s release, ‘Riddick’, the badass finds himself stranded on a scotched
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DC’s character Lucifer, from ‘The Sandman’ comics and it’s spin-off comic titled ‘Lucifer’, is joining the list of adaptions for TV, that includes ‘Constantine’, ‘Arrow’, ‘Preacher’, Robert Kirkman’s ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Outcast’. The character ‘Lucifer’ was created by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg and Sam Keith, which premiered in ‘The Sandman’ in 1989. The comic follows ‘Lucifer’ as he abandons his throne for the “shinning insanity” of LA. There he befriends a pop star, who is murdered in a drive by, in front of Lux, the night club that he owns. The murder stirs something in him and he vows to punish the people responsible. The detective assigned to the case, Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), is intrigued by Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and his ability to get the truth out of people. Together they set out to solve the case. ‘Lucifer’ is scripted by Tom Kapinos, who wrote for ‘Californication’. Jerry Bruckheimer and Littman (CSI) along with Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow
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There are endless ways to draw attention to an Indie film, however there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed. One film, ‘Wolf Mother’, in my opinion, has gone to far. It’s rare that I ever call anyone out, but when I heard about the way the advertising team behind ‘Wolf Mother’ are trying to draw interest to the film, I thought something needed to be said. The film’s advertising gimmick, fake Amber Alerts. The disappearance or kidnapping of a child should NEVER be taken lightly, let alone used as an advertising ploy. It’s not illegal to fake Amber Alerts, but it should be. It’s in bad taste and wrong on so many levels. It draws attention away from real victims and can cause a panic. Not to mention, it’s insensitive. Think of those who are the family or friends of a missing child, because it’s clear that the people behind ‘Wolf Mother’ didn’t. The child they declare missing is
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Originally known as ‘Shut In’, Adam Schindler’s home invasion thriller has been renamed ‘Intruders. The film is set to debut in select theaters and on VOD on January 15th via Momentum Pictures. Anna suffers from an extremely severe case of agoraphobia. When a group of intruders break into her home, Anna can not force herself to flee. The men have no idea what they are about to face, agoraphobia in not the only mental disorder she suffers from. Adam Schindler directed ‘Shut In’, which was written by T.J. Cimfel and David White.’The Strain’ actor Jack Kesy stars along side Martin Starr (Dead Snow 2), Rory Culkin (Scream 4), Beth Riesgraf (Leverage), Leticia Jimenez (The Loft) and Joshua Mikel (We Are The Millers). ‘Intruders’ is brought to us by the same producers that gave us ‘Paranormal Activity’.
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Director Matt Reeves, who directed 2014’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’, has revealed the title of his upcoming film ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’, via Twitter. He also told fans to tune into ‘The Walking Dead’ this Sunday for a special message. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Judy Greer, Sara Canning, Chad Rook, Terry Notary, Aleks Paunovic, Amiah Miller and Andy Serkis, who will be returning to his role as Caesar. Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark and Amada Silver will be serving as producers for the film. ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ will soon begin filming in Vancouver and is set to be released on July 14th, 2017.
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Fox has announced that a new show is in development, based on the book ‘The Demon of Brownsville Road’. The possession thriller, based on a true story, will be titled ‘Haunted’. ‘Haunted’ focuses on a military agent and her boyfriend, a demonologist, who’s on a mission to help rid a family of its deadly demonic infestation. The season will follow the progression of the case. ‘The Demon of Brownsville Road‘ was written by Bob Cranmer and Erica Manfred and published in 2014. The book documents the demonic infestation of Cranmer’s family in their Pittsburgh home. The family experienced a wide range of phenomenon, including a range of physical attacks from the entity, disembodied voices, destruction of religious items, and even the walls bleeding.
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Simon Pearce’s micro-budget paranormal horror film ‘Judas Ghost’ is making its way to DVD and VOD, via Uncork’d Entertainment, after a year touring film festivals. The acclaimed indie film was based on the writings of Simon R. Green, who also wrote the adaption. ‘Judas Ghost’ finds a team of professional paranormal investigators in an old village hall. The haunting is much more than the four team members have bargained for. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ actor Martin Delaney, Lucy Cudden (Wounded), Alexander Perkins (Pride), Simon Merrells (The Wold) and newcomer Grahame Fox star in this intense thriller.
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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming supernatural film ‘The Forest’. The film is set in the real Aokigahara forest. Most of you have probably heard of Japan’s notorious forest, often referred to as the “Suicide Forest’. The fourteen square miles of land, at the base Mount Fuji, is a popular site for people to commit suicide. The suicides have become such an issue that the government has put signs urging people not to take their lives and sending officials in to the forest periodically to search for campers and the dead, on average finding 100 bodies each year. Countless more victims are lost to the forest, never to be found. Locals claim that the area is filled with spirits and if you wonder off the path, you might never be seen again. The film, directed by Jason Zada, stars Taylor Kinney (Zero Dark Thirty) and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer, who plays a twin whose sister
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Horror shows have become very popular lately, with series like ‘Scream’ and ‘Hannibal’ paving the way for other horror related shows. The latest series rooted in the horror genre, will be coming to ABC Family. ‘Dead of Summer’, an ’80s inspired series, is from Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, creators of ‘Once Upon a Time’, along with writer Ian Goldberg. The three will pen the script for this supernatural series, as well as serve as executive producers. Horowitz and Kitsis – Getty Images The series is set in the late 1980s, during summer break at the idyllic summer Camp Clearwater. Clearwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens and soon the camp’s fun turns into a horrible nightmare. There is no word when at this time when the series will premiere, but we can expect it some time in 2016. By the time ‘Dead of Summer’ premieres, ABC Family will have been renamed ‘Freeform’. .
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The sequel to 2012’s supernatural film ‘Sinister’, is now approaching its release date. ‘Sinister II‘ centers on a mother (Sossamon) along with her nine year old twin sons (played by Robert and Dartanian Sloan) as they move into a rural house that is scarred by death. The family soon find themselves in trouble when a child stealing entity sets it’s sights on the boys. ‘Sinister II’ was written by Scott Derrickson, who wrote and directed the first film, and C. Robert Cargill. This creepy film directed by Ciaran Foy. Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call) was cast as Courtney. The role of Dr. Stomberg is played by Tate Ellington (The Walking Dead). ‘Sinister 2’ also stars James Ransone (Oldboy), Nicholas King (Paranormal Activity 3) and Lee Coco (J. Edgar). You will be able pick up your copy of ‘Sinister II’ in stores and on digital platforms on January 12th, 2016.
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Vin Diesel announced a new series and film for the ‘Riddick’ franchise, yesterday, via Instagram. Next month work begins on the script for the film, titled ‘Furia’, to be written by Diesel and and director David Twohy. Diesel and Twohy will also be working on ‘Merc City’, a series that explores the Merc and Bounty Hunters of the ‘Riddick’ universe. ‘Furia’ will be fourth film in the ‘Riddick’ franchise. The first film, ‘Pitch Black’, was released in 2000, follows a commercial transport ship and its crew, who are marooned on a planet full of bloodthirsty creatures that come out at night. The crew discover that a month long eclipse is coming. An escaped convict named Riddick is their one hope for survival. The second film (2004), titled ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ finds Riddick battling the “Necromongers”, an invading empire, planning to kill or convert every human on the planet. 2013’s release, ‘Riddick’, the badass finds himself stranded on a scotched
Continue reading →
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DC’s character Lucifer, from ‘The Sandman’ comics and it’s spin-off comic titled ‘Lucifer’, is joining the list of adaptions for TV, that includes ‘Constantine’, ‘Arrow’, ‘Preacher’, Robert Kirkman’s ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Outcast’. The character ‘Lucifer’ was created by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg and Sam Keith, which premiered in ‘The Sandman’ in 1989. The comic follows ‘Lucifer’ as he abandons his throne for the “shinning insanity” of LA. There he befriends a pop star, who is murdered in a drive by, in front of Lux, the night club that he owns. The murder stirs something in him and he vows to punish the people responsible. The detective assigned to the case, Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), is intrigued by Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and his ability to get the truth out of people. Together they set out to solve the case. ‘Lucifer’ is scripted by Tom Kapinos, who wrote for ‘Californication’. Jerry Bruckheimer and Littman (CSI) along with Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow
Continue reading →
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There are endless ways to draw attention to an Indie film, however there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed. One film, ‘Wolf Mother’, in my opinion, has gone to far. It’s rare that I ever call anyone out, but when I heard about the way the advertising team behind ‘Wolf Mother’ are trying to draw interest to the film, I thought something needed to be said. The film’s advertising gimmick, fake Amber Alerts. The disappearance or kidnapping of a child should NEVER be taken lightly, let alone used as an advertising ploy. It’s not illegal to fake Amber Alerts, but it should be. It’s in bad taste and wrong on so many levels. It draws attention away from real victims and can cause a panic. Not to mention, it’s insensitive. Think of those who are the family or friends of a missing child, because it’s clear that the people behind ‘Wolf Mother’ didn’t. The child they declare missing is
Continue reading →
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Originally known as ‘Shut In’, Adam Schindler’s home invasion thriller has been renamed ‘Intruders. The film is set to debut in select theaters and on VOD on January 15th via Momentum Pictures. Anna suffers from an extremely severe case of agoraphobia. When a group of intruders break into her home, Anna can not force herself to flee. The men have no idea what they are about to face, agoraphobia in not the only mental disorder she suffers from. Adam Schindler directed ‘Shut In’, which was written by T.J. Cimfel and David White.’The Strain’ actor Jack Kesy stars along side Martin Starr (Dead Snow 2), Rory Culkin (Scream 4), Beth Riesgraf (Leverage), Leticia Jimenez (The Loft) and Joshua Mikel (We Are The Millers). ‘Intruders’ is brought to us by the same producers that gave us ‘Paranormal Activity’.
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Director Matt Reeves, who directed 2014’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’, has revealed the title of his upcoming film ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’, via Twitter. He also told fans to tune into ‘The Walking Dead’ this Sunday for a special message. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Judy Greer, Sara Canning, Chad Rook, Terry Notary, Aleks Paunovic, Amiah Miller and Andy Serkis, who will be returning to his role as Caesar. Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark and Amada Silver will be serving as producers for the film. ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ will soon begin filming in Vancouver and is set to be released on July 14th, 2017.
Continue reading →
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Fox has announced that a new show is in development, based on the book ‘The Demon of Brownsville Road’. The possession thriller, based on a true story, will be titled ‘Haunted’. ‘Haunted’ focuses on a military agent and her boyfriend, a demonologist, who’s on a mission to help rid a family of its deadly demonic infestation. The season will follow the progression of the case. ‘The Demon of Brownsville Road‘ was written by Bob Cranmer and Erica Manfred and published in 2014. The book documents the demonic infestation of Cranmer’s family in their Pittsburgh home. The family experienced a wide range of phenomenon, including a range of physical attacks from the entity, disembodied voices, destruction of religious items, and even the walls bleeding.
Continue reading →
NewsReviewsTrailers
Simon Pearce’s micro-budget paranormal horror film ‘Judas Ghost’ is making its way to DVD and VOD, via Uncork’d Entertainment, after a year touring film festivals. The acclaimed indie film was based on the writings of Simon R. Green, who also wrote the adaption. ‘Judas Ghost’ finds a team of professional paranormal investigators in an old village hall. The haunting is much more than the four team members have bargained for. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ actor Martin Delaney, Lucy Cudden (Wounded), Alexander Perkins (Pride), Simon Merrells (The Wold) and newcomer Grahame Fox star in this intense thriller.
Continue reading →
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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming supernatural film ‘The Forest’. The film is set in the real Aokigahara forest. Most of you have probably heard of Japan’s notorious forest, often referred to as the “Suicide Forest’. The fourteen square miles of land, at the base Mount Fuji, is a popular site for people to commit suicide. The suicides have become such an issue that the government has put signs urging people not to take their lives and sending officials in to the forest periodically to search for campers and the dead, on average finding 100 bodies each year. Countless more victims are lost to the forest, never to be found. Locals claim that the area is filled with spirits and if you wonder off the path, you might never be seen again. The film, directed by Jason Zada, stars Taylor Kinney (Zero Dark Thirty) and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer, who plays a twin whose sister
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