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A Killer Santa Is On A Rampage In 'Nightmare on 34th Street'

A Killer Santa Is On A Rampage In ‘Nightmare on 34th Street’

As the festive glow of Christmas approaches, Shudder, AMC Networks’ premier streaming service for horror, thriller, and suspense, is unleashing a chilling gift for horror enthusiasts – the killer Santa movie The Sacrifice Game. This tale promises to send shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned horror fans that sees a Santa on a mission to kill. Step into the year 1971, when Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken), two students at the Blackvale School for Girls, find themselves stranded over the holidays. The prospect of a Christmas away from home is already bleak, but their festive cheer takes a sinister turn when three members of a murderous cult descend upon their doorstep, turning the holiday season into a brutal, blood-soaked battleground. As the cult’s sinister motives unravel, Samantha and Clara must fight for survival, facing off against a relentless evil force. The halls of Blackvale School, once a place of learning and refuge, transform into a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
William "Brent' Bell Discusses New Film 'Lord Of Misrule' In Our Interview

William “Brent’ Bell Discusses New Film ‘Lord Of Misrule’ In Our Interview

Director William “Brent” Bell is back with a new tale of terror, Lord of Misrule, a story of a mother’s desperation and a supernatural force. I sat down with Bell, who I will confess I’m a fan of (The Devil Inside was creepy as hell), to discuss the new film set to premiere this December. Watch as we delve into the Lord of Misrule and its darkness and the history of the Lord of Misrule that goes all the way back to 400 AD. Bell is known for his horror films, including The Boy, Brahms: The Boy 2, Orphan: First Kill, and The Devil Inside, and proves once again that he has a fantastic talent for creating unnerving films that will haunt your dreams, leaving you with the urge to leave a light on. Lord of Misrule, which I called a “must-see” in my review, is out now in select theaters and available on VOD.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
Shudder Gifts Horror Fans With 'The Sacrifice Game' This Week

Shudder Gifts Horror Fans With ‘The Sacrifice Game’ This Week

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and suspense, is gifting horror fans with the killer slasher The Sacrifice Game ahead of Santa’s arrival. Set in 1971, The Sacrifice Game follows two students, Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken), who are stuck at Blackvale School for Girls over the holidays. But their festive cheer turns into a fight for survival when a gang of cult killers arrives at their doorstep – just in time for Christmas. Directed by Jenn Wexler, The Sacrifice Game stars Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Chloë Levine, Madison Baines, Georgia Acken, and Gus Kenworthy. The Sacrifice Game premieres on Shudder and AMC on December 8, 2023. For more more holiday horror films be sure to take a look at our list of Christmas Horror Movies To Unwrap This December. About Shudder Shudder is a premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and suspense, curated by genre experts at AMC Networks. Shudder offers an expansive

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
Spoiler Free Review: 'Lord Of Misrule" Is A Haunting Must-See

Spoiler Free Review: ‘Lord Of Misrule” Is A Haunting Must-See

From brilliant director William “Brent” Bell comes a new tale of terror, the horror film Lord of Misrule, written by Tom de Ville. Before I watched it, I was already very familiar with Bell’s work, and I know you are, too. He is behind films such as The Boy, Brahms: The Boy 2, Orphan: First Kill, and the creepy-as-hell possession film The Devil Inside. Needless to say, I’ve come to expect a certain level of quality from Bell. I can honestly say Lord of Misrule did not disappoint. In my opinion, and I do not say this lightly, it is the filmmaker’s best film to date. In Lord of Misrule, a Vicor, Rebecca, and her family have moved to a new town whose biggest celebration of the year is approaching. As the festival begins, the Vicor’s young daughter disappears, triggering Rebecca and her husband’s desperate search for the child, not knowing the horrible secrets the town hides. The casting is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
Shudder Unleashes Poster For Hard Rockin' Splatterfest 'Destroy All Neighbors'

Shudder Unleashes Poster For Hard Rockin’ Splatterfest ‘Destroy All Neighbors’

Shudder, the ultimate streaming service for all things horror and thrillers, is gearing up to unleash the new hard rockin’ splatterfest Destroy All Neighbors. And we’ve got the new killer poster for it. This film about a pain-in-the-ass neighbor and a fed-up musician, stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Alex Winter of the Bill & Ted franchise. Directed by Josh Forbes, Destroy All Neighbors was written by Jared Logan and Charles Pieper and is based on Pieper’s story with Mike Brenner. In this blood-drenched, balls-to-the-wall, fun flick, “William Brown (Jonah Ray Rodrigues), a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad (Alex Winter). Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
A Woman Discovers Horrific Truths This December In The Movie 'Peacock'

A Woman Discovers Horrific Truths This December In The Movie ‘Peacock’

Directed by Jaco Minnaar, who co-wrote the film with David Cornwell, Peacock is an upcoming South African gothic horror film that is set to make its U.S. debut this December. The film follows Anna Pohl, played by Tarryn Wyngaard. A young woman who was raised in a strict and brutal Authoritarian institute called “The Foundation.” After violating the institute’s strict moral standards, Anna is sent to care for one of the founding members, Sarel Cilliers (Johan Botha), an Apartheid-era theologian who is living out his days on his isolated farm in a state of paranoia and demonic hallucinations. As Anna tries to unravel the mysteries of Sarel’s farm and The Foundation, she is slowly pulled into his terrifying world. Her own feelings of guilt also haunt her. Peacock is described as an “erotic” and “evocative” horror film that explores the dark recesses of paranoia, as well as the Afrikaner psyche and its compromised past. The film is directed by Jaco

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
Trailer And Premiere Date: The Monsterverse Continues With 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire'

Trailer And Premiere Date: The Monsterverse Continues With ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’

Godzilla is proving once again that he is the king of monsters with Toho’s Godzilla Minus One now in theaters, the series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” now streaming on Apple TV+, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire heading to theaters. The trailer and premiere date have just been revealed for the latter. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire marks the fifth film in the Monsterverse franchise and sees the legendary titans Godzilla and Kong team up to prevent a world-ending threat. Following the success of his Godzilla Vs. Kong director Adam Wingard is back and reunites with returning cast members Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as fan-favorite Bernie Hayes, and Kaylee Hottle as Jia. Dan Stevens and Fala Chen. Rachel House has joined the cast of Wingard’s film, written by Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest). “This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
Is "Supernatural" Getting Another Season?

Is “Supernatural” Getting Another Season?

Earlier this week, we reported that “Supernatural” star Mark Sheppard had six major heart attacks and was brought back from the dead multiple times. He is now recovering, but he’s not the only thing being brought back to life. Jensen Ackles, who starred as Dean Winchester over the series’ fifteen seasons, and his show brother Jared Padalecki, who played Sam, have teased that the series may be brought back to life or that another spin-off may be in the works. Sam and Dean reunited in the “Supernatural'” finale. But was it the end of the show? Cinemablend reports that the duo, along with many of their former co-stars, recently appeared at Creation Entertainment’s Road Ahead Supernatural-themed convention in Honolulu. During their Gold Panel, which you can watch on YouTube, one fan asked about Sam and Dean reuniting in Heaven and the possibility that their story might continue. While not giving away a lot, Ackles and Jared Padalecki shared their thoughts.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For The Horror Fan In Your Life

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For The Horror Fan In Your Life

It’s that time of year again to make your shopping list and check it twice. We here at HorrorFuel.com know how hard it can be to find an excellent gift for the horror fan in your life, so we’ve got a shopping guide filled with killer gifts to help make that challenge a lot easier. Violent Night on 4K UHD “When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, “Stranger Things”) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint. A ton of blood is spilled in the film that also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). Comfy clothes featuring iconic horror movies Around Halloween,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
Sink Your Fangs into Robert Egger's 'Nosferatu' Trailer

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Sinks Its Fangs Into A 2024 Release Date

Fans of director Robert Eggers, behind films such as The Witch, The Northman, and The Lighthouse, are eagerly waiting to sink their teeth into his new film Nosferatu, based on the classic 1922 silent film directed by F.W. Murnau. The release date has been announced today, revealing that the film will bear its fangs in theaters in 2024. Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th-century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horrors with him. Lily-Rose Depp stars alongside IT and Barbarian star Bill Skarsgård, who plays the vampire Count Orlok. The film sees Eggers reunite with actors from his previous films, including Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), Skarsgård (The Norseman), Anya Taylor-Johnson (The Witch), and Ralph Ineson (The Witch). Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven the Hunter) and Simon McBurney (The Conjuring 2) also join the cast. Eggers directs from the script he penned. He also serves as a producer alongside Chris

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023

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A Killer Santa Is On A Rampage In 'Nightmare on 34th Street'

A Killer Santa Is On A Rampage In ‘Nightmare on 34th Street’

As the festive glow of Christmas approaches, Shudder, AMC Networks’ premier streaming service for horror, thriller, and suspense, is unleashing a chilling gift for horror enthusiasts – the killer Santa movie The Sacrifice Game. This tale promises to send shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned horror fans that sees a Santa on a mission to kill. Step into the year 1971, when Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken), two students at the Blackvale School for Girls, find themselves stranded over the holidays. The prospect of a Christmas away from home is already bleak, but their festive cheer takes a sinister turn when three members of a murderous cult descend upon their doorstep, turning the holiday season into a brutal, blood-soaked battleground. As the cult’s sinister motives unravel, Samantha and Clara must fight for survival, facing off against a relentless evil force. The halls of Blackvale School, once a place of learning and refuge, transform into a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
William "Brent' Bell Discusses New Film 'Lord Of Misrule' In Our Interview

William “Brent’ Bell Discusses New Film ‘Lord Of Misrule’ In Our Interview

Director William “Brent” Bell is back with a new tale of terror, Lord of Misrule, a story of a mother’s desperation and a supernatural force. I sat down with Bell, who I will confess I’m a fan of (The Devil Inside was creepy as hell), to discuss the new film set to premiere this December. Watch as we delve into the Lord of Misrule and its darkness and the history of the Lord of Misrule that goes all the way back to 400 AD. Bell is known for his horror films, including The Boy, Brahms: The Boy 2, Orphan: First Kill, and The Devil Inside, and proves once again that he has a fantastic talent for creating unnerving films that will haunt your dreams, leaving you with the urge to leave a light on. Lord of Misrule, which I called a “must-see” in my review, is out now in select theaters and available on VOD.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
Shudder Gifts Horror Fans With 'The Sacrifice Game' This Week

Shudder Gifts Horror Fans With ‘The Sacrifice Game’ This Week

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and suspense, is gifting horror fans with the killer slasher The Sacrifice Game ahead of Santa’s arrival. Set in 1971, The Sacrifice Game follows two students, Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken), who are stuck at Blackvale School for Girls over the holidays. But their festive cheer turns into a fight for survival when a gang of cult killers arrives at their doorstep – just in time for Christmas. Directed by Jenn Wexler, The Sacrifice Game stars Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Chloë Levine, Madison Baines, Georgia Acken, and Gus Kenworthy. The Sacrifice Game premieres on Shudder and AMC on December 8, 2023. For more more holiday horror films be sure to take a look at our list of Christmas Horror Movies To Unwrap This December. About Shudder Shudder is a premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and suspense, curated by genre experts at AMC Networks. Shudder offers an expansive

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
Spoiler Free Review: 'Lord Of Misrule" Is A Haunting Must-See

Spoiler Free Review: ‘Lord Of Misrule” Is A Haunting Must-See

From brilliant director William “Brent” Bell comes a new tale of terror, the horror film Lord of Misrule, written by Tom de Ville. Before I watched it, I was already very familiar with Bell’s work, and I know you are, too. He is behind films such as The Boy, Brahms: The Boy 2, Orphan: First Kill, and the creepy-as-hell possession film The Devil Inside. Needless to say, I’ve come to expect a certain level of quality from Bell. I can honestly say Lord of Misrule did not disappoint. In my opinion, and I do not say this lightly, it is the filmmaker’s best film to date. In Lord of Misrule, a Vicor, Rebecca, and her family have moved to a new town whose biggest celebration of the year is approaching. As the festival begins, the Vicor’s young daughter disappears, triggering Rebecca and her husband’s desperate search for the child, not knowing the horrible secrets the town hides. The casting is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
Shudder Unleashes Poster For Hard Rockin' Splatterfest 'Destroy All Neighbors'

Shudder Unleashes Poster For Hard Rockin’ Splatterfest ‘Destroy All Neighbors’

Shudder, the ultimate streaming service for all things horror and thrillers, is gearing up to unleash the new hard rockin’ splatterfest Destroy All Neighbors. And we’ve got the new killer poster for it. This film about a pain-in-the-ass neighbor and a fed-up musician, stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Alex Winter of the Bill & Ted franchise. Directed by Josh Forbes, Destroy All Neighbors was written by Jared Logan and Charles Pieper and is based on Pieper’s story with Mike Brenner. In this blood-drenched, balls-to-the-wall, fun flick, “William Brown (Jonah Ray Rodrigues), a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad (Alex Winter). Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2023
A Woman Discovers Horrific Truths This December In The Movie 'Peacock'

A Woman Discovers Horrific Truths This December In The Movie ‘Peacock’

Directed by Jaco Minnaar, who co-wrote the film with David Cornwell, Peacock is an upcoming South African gothic horror film that is set to make its U.S. debut this December. The film follows Anna Pohl, played by Tarryn Wyngaard. A young woman who was raised in a strict and brutal Authoritarian institute called “The Foundation.” After violating the institute’s strict moral standards, Anna is sent to care for one of the founding members, Sarel Cilliers (Johan Botha), an Apartheid-era theologian who is living out his days on his isolated farm in a state of paranoia and demonic hallucinations. As Anna tries to unravel the mysteries of Sarel’s farm and The Foundation, she is slowly pulled into his terrifying world. Her own feelings of guilt also haunt her. Peacock is described as an “erotic” and “evocative” horror film that explores the dark recesses of paranoia, as well as the Afrikaner psyche and its compromised past. The film is directed by Jaco

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
Trailer And Premiere Date: The Monsterverse Continues With 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire'

Trailer And Premiere Date: The Monsterverse Continues With ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’

Godzilla is proving once again that he is the king of monsters with Toho’s Godzilla Minus One now in theaters, the series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” now streaming on Apple TV+, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire heading to theaters. The trailer and premiere date have just been revealed for the latter. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire marks the fifth film in the Monsterverse franchise and sees the legendary titans Godzilla and Kong team up to prevent a world-ending threat. Following the success of his Godzilla Vs. Kong director Adam Wingard is back and reunites with returning cast members Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as fan-favorite Bernie Hayes, and Kaylee Hottle as Jia. Dan Stevens and Fala Chen. Rachel House has joined the cast of Wingard’s film, written by Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest). “This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
Is "Supernatural" Getting Another Season?

Is “Supernatural” Getting Another Season?

Earlier this week, we reported that “Supernatural” star Mark Sheppard had six major heart attacks and was brought back from the dead multiple times. He is now recovering, but he’s not the only thing being brought back to life. Jensen Ackles, who starred as Dean Winchester over the series’ fifteen seasons, and his show brother Jared Padalecki, who played Sam, have teased that the series may be brought back to life or that another spin-off may be in the works. Sam and Dean reunited in the “Supernatural'” finale. But was it the end of the show? Cinemablend reports that the duo, along with many of their former co-stars, recently appeared at Creation Entertainment’s Road Ahead Supernatural-themed convention in Honolulu. During their Gold Panel, which you can watch on YouTube, one fan asked about Sam and Dean reuniting in Heaven and the possibility that their story might continue. While not giving away a lot, Ackles and Jared Padalecki shared their thoughts.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For The Horror Fan In Your Life

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For The Horror Fan In Your Life

It’s that time of year again to make your shopping list and check it twice. We here at HorrorFuel.com know how hard it can be to find an excellent gift for the horror fan in your life, so we’ve got a shopping guide filled with killer gifts to help make that challenge a lot easier. Violent Night on 4K UHD “When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, “Stranger Things”) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint. A ton of blood is spilled in the film that also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). Comfy clothes featuring iconic horror movies Around Halloween,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
Sink Your Fangs into Robert Egger's 'Nosferatu' Trailer

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Sinks Its Fangs Into A 2024 Release Date

Fans of director Robert Eggers, behind films such as The Witch, The Northman, and The Lighthouse, are eagerly waiting to sink their teeth into his new film Nosferatu, based on the classic 1922 silent film directed by F.W. Murnau. The release date has been announced today, revealing that the film will bear its fangs in theaters in 2024. Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th-century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horrors with him. Lily-Rose Depp stars alongside IT and Barbarian star Bill Skarsgård, who plays the vampire Count Orlok. The film sees Eggers reunite with actors from his previous films, including Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), Skarsgård (The Norseman), Anya Taylor-Johnson (The Witch), and Ralph Ineson (The Witch). Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven the Hunter) and Simon McBurney (The Conjuring 2) also join the cast. Eggers directs from the script he penned. He also serves as a producer alongside Chris

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2023
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