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Outbreak Horror 'Herd' Sinks Its Teeth Into An October Premiere Date

Outbreak Horror ‘Herd’ Sinks Its Teeth Into An October Premiere Date

Following a successful world premiere at London’s FrightFest, Dark Sky Films will unleash Herd, an action-driven horror film this October. In Herd, “Jamie and her wife, Alex, try to save their failing marriage by taking an isolated canoe trip in rural Missouri. After Alex breaks her leg, the women find themselves trapped in Jamie’s small hometown overrun by virus-infected ‘Heps.’ Worse, Alex gets scratched by one of the afflicted. After witnessing personal and gruesome horrors, she attempts to sneak away with Alex, only to be betrayed by one of her only connections. Now caught between the group that saved her, a competing militia, and the growing ‘Hep’ threat, is there any chance she can save Alex and finally escape?” The film marks the directorial debut of Steven Pierce, and was co-written by Pierce and James Allerdyce. The indie film stars Ellen Adair (Trick, Cryptid), Mitzi Akaha (Bashira), Jeremy Holm (The Ranger, Brooklyn 45, Black Mold), and Amanda Fuller (Starry Eyes,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
New Featurettes Surface As 'Saw X' Is Unleashed On Blu-Ray

‘Saw X’ Is Killing It In Theaters!

Saw X is now playing in theaters worldwide. In case you wondering how it’s doing, Saw X is absolutely killing it! It’s officially a box office smash with critics and viewers raving about it! Saw X has already grossed an estimated $11.3M from 50 territories this weekend for an estimated worldwide gross to date of $29.3 million in the US, the UK, Mexico, and Brazil alone. Is that good? Hell yeah! Saw X has had the largest debut of the franchise, already bringing in double what Jigsaw did during its entire theatrical run. The UK opened at #1 with an estimated $2.3M, coming in. Mexico comes in number two with $2.36 million, followed by Brazil at $992K. In Saw X, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
Watch 'V/H/S/85' Tonight !

Watch ‘V/H/S/85’ Tonight !

Shudder is releasing a horde of great horror films as part of their “Shocked by Shudder” programming, including the next installment of the hit V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/85, which is out Today. In the film, “an ominous mixtape blends never before seen snuff footage with nightmarish newscasts and disturbing home video to create a surreal, analog mashup of the forgotten 80s.” V/H/S/85 features some major talent behind the camera. Directors include David Bruckner (HELLRAISER, THE NIGHT HOUSE), Scott Derrickson (THE BLACK PHONE, SINISTER), Gigi Saul Guerrero (BINGO HELL, CULTURE SHOCK), Natasha Kermani (LUCKY), and Mike Nelson (WRONG TURN). Joshua Goldbloom, Brad Miska, David Bruckner, Radio Silence, James Harris, Michael Schrieber, and Adam Boorstin produce. Tune in and prepare for a scare, V/H/S/85 has premiered on Shudder. And don’t miss the new movies and old favorites that are part of Shudder’s killer Halloween programming, featuring the premieres of films such as Nightmare and the must see supernatural horror When Evil Lurks.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
A Film Crew Making A Zombie Movie Encounters The Real Thing In 'Project Z'

A Film Crew Faces A Zombie Horde This November In ‘Project Z’

Dark Star Pictures has just announced the November release of the film Project X, from director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, which sees a film crew fighting to survive zombies. Today, we happen to have the trailer, giving us a first look at the carnage. In the movie, a group of film students take three out of work actors to an old motel in the mountains to make a zombie film. When a mysterious asteroid crashes nearby strange things begin to happen, blurring the line between fiction and reality. The undead have seemingly began attacking the crew and they must fight for their lives – or is it a part of their story? Eili Harboe, Regina Tucker, Vebjorn Enger, Jonis Jesf, Iben Akerlie, and Arthur Berning star in Project Z, coming to theaters and Digital on November 3, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
Stream 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' Today!

Stream ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Today!

Today, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines will make its premiere on Paramount+. The prequel to the 1989 classic that we all know and love, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines centers on young Jud, the character made iconic in the original by Fred Gwynne. Now portrayed by Jackson White, Jud’s first encounter with those buried in the stony earth of the burial ground, reinforcing that “sometimes dead is better.” Set in 1969, a young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown of Ludlow, Maine, behind but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and is forced to confront a dark family history that will forever keep him connected to Ludlow. Banding together, Jud and his childhood friends must fight an ancient evil that has gripped Ludlow since its founding and, once unearthed, has the power to destroy everything in its path. An original story that was mentioned in the original film. Directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer, who discussed the film with us in an interview,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
'It's A Wonderful Knife' Scores New Poster Before Slashing Its Way Into Theaters

RLJE Gifts Horror Fans New Trailer For Holiday Slasher ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’

RLJE Films, has justed gifted horror fans with the new trailer for the holiday horror film It’s A Wonderful Knife, which will make its world premiere at Beyond Fest on October 8, 2023. In the film, “a year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.” Directed by Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls; V/H/S/99), and written by Michael Kennedy (Freaky). The film stars Justin Long (Barbarian), Joel McHale (“Community”), Jane Widdop (“Yellowjackets”), Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps), Jess McLeod (“One of Us is Lying”) and Cassandra Naud (Influencer). It’s A Wonderful Knife was produced by Seth Caplan (Brooklyn 45),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
Review: Shoe Palace Unleashes Killer New Horror Collections

Review: Shoe Palace Unleashes Killer New Horror Collections

I’m a sucker for anything horror, so when I learned that Shoe Palace is releasing three new horror collections, I had to get my hands on some of the collections that feature shirts, hoodies, and joggers from the horror franchises, Chucky, Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. . Some pieces, like the hoodies, feature embroidered logos, which is a nice touch. Most of the hoodies feature images and posters from the franchises and feature rich colors. They aren’t going to fade. I’m most fond of the red Friday the 13th hoodie with the original poster on the back. It’s a good-looking piece. It also may have something to do with the fact that the 1980 original was the first horror movie I saw. It’s the movie that began my love of the genre. Some of the joggers have the movie’s titles in a raised form down the legs, which I really like. The art on the front of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
Sneak Peek: A Look At The Soon To Be Released “The Walking Dead” Complete Collection"

Sneak Peek: A Look At The Soon To Be Released “The Walking Dead” Complete Collection”

When it comes to horror themed series, few reach the magnitude and popularity of “The Walking Dead,” a two-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning TV series. Ahead of the October 17th release of “The Walking Dead” Complete Collection, we’ve got a sneak peek to share with you at the exclusive, never-before-seen Blu-rayTM + Digital artwork by Clio Award-winning artist Oliver Barrett. Featuring iconic characters and scenes from across the series (including Summer the Teddy Bear Girl and Hannah the Bicycle Girl, the first Walkers ever to appear on screen), Barrett’s artwork includes a spread of both beloved characters, including Rick, Maggie, Abraham, and Glenn) and infamous characters we all love to hate, such as the Governor, Shane, Negan, Alpha, and more. The collection also features individual character portraits on 54 illustrated discs that every fan will love to sink their teeth into. The Complete Collection follows the “Walker” apocalypse survivors as they fight the dead and fear the living. The series features

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
'The Strangers: Chapter 1' Will Invade Theaters In 2024

First Images Surface From The New ‘The Strangers’ Trilogy

Ahead of its release in 2024 and the upcoming panel at New York Comic Con, we have the first images from the upcoming Strangers franchise reboot that will span a trilogy, with the first film being The Strangers: Chapter 1, directed by Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2, The Exorcist: The Beginning). In Chapter I, Madelaine Petsch (TV’s “Riverdale”) stars as a young woman starting a new life with her fiancé (Foy Gutierrez). Suddenly, during a road trip stop in a remote vacation rental in the woods, they become the prey of a mysterious gang of masked strangers who attack without warning or reason. What begins as a fight to stay alive becomes one woman’s journey of courage and cunning in this horror series bridging three compelling films written by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland. It appears from the images, that the reboot will feature the same villains from the original, including the man in the mask, Pinup Girl,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2023
One Of The Scariest Films Of The Year: 'When Evil Lurks' Debuts On Shudder

Supernatural Horror ‘When Evil Lurks’ Opens In Theaters This Week

The highly anticipated release of the supernatural horror film When Evil Lurks is just days away from opening in theaters. “The film follows two brothers who find a mutilated corpse near their property and convene with the locals to suss it out. They learn that the odd happenings in their village are the cause of a spirit that’s found its way into a local man waiting for the proper protocols to rid his body of the festering demon. An escape attempt ensues as the film keeps its protagonists on edge, racing against imminent danger to shake the spirit’s relentless clutches.” Director Demián Rugna’s frightening film made its World Premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and marks his second feature following his electrifying Terrified, which won Best Horror Feature at Fantastic Fest 2017. The cast is led by Ezequiel Rodriguez, Demián Salomon (YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOU’RE TALKING TO), Luis Ziembrowski, and Silvia Sabater (VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA), and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2023

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Outbreak Horror 'Herd' Sinks Its Teeth Into An October Premiere Date

Outbreak Horror ‘Herd’ Sinks Its Teeth Into An October Premiere Date

Following a successful world premiere at London’s FrightFest, Dark Sky Films will unleash Herd, an action-driven horror film this October. In Herd, “Jamie and her wife, Alex, try to save their failing marriage by taking an isolated canoe trip in rural Missouri. After Alex breaks her leg, the women find themselves trapped in Jamie’s small hometown overrun by virus-infected ‘Heps.’ Worse, Alex gets scratched by one of the afflicted. After witnessing personal and gruesome horrors, she attempts to sneak away with Alex, only to be betrayed by one of her only connections. Now caught between the group that saved her, a competing militia, and the growing ‘Hep’ threat, is there any chance she can save Alex and finally escape?” The film marks the directorial debut of Steven Pierce, and was co-written by Pierce and James Allerdyce. The indie film stars Ellen Adair (Trick, Cryptid), Mitzi Akaha (Bashira), Jeremy Holm (The Ranger, Brooklyn 45, Black Mold), and Amanda Fuller (Starry Eyes,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
New Featurettes Surface As 'Saw X' Is Unleashed On Blu-Ray

‘Saw X’ Is Killing It In Theaters!

Saw X is now playing in theaters worldwide. In case you wondering how it’s doing, Saw X is absolutely killing it! It’s officially a box office smash with critics and viewers raving about it! Saw X has already grossed an estimated $11.3M from 50 territories this weekend for an estimated worldwide gross to date of $29.3 million in the US, the UK, Mexico, and Brazil alone. Is that good? Hell yeah! Saw X has had the largest debut of the franchise, already bringing in double what Jigsaw did during its entire theatrical run. The UK opened at #1 with an estimated $2.3M, coming in. Mexico comes in number two with $2.36 million, followed by Brazil at $992K. In Saw X, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
Watch 'V/H/S/85' Tonight !

Watch ‘V/H/S/85’ Tonight !

Shudder is releasing a horde of great horror films as part of their “Shocked by Shudder” programming, including the next installment of the hit V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/85, which is out Today. In the film, “an ominous mixtape blends never before seen snuff footage with nightmarish newscasts and disturbing home video to create a surreal, analog mashup of the forgotten 80s.” V/H/S/85 features some major talent behind the camera. Directors include David Bruckner (HELLRAISER, THE NIGHT HOUSE), Scott Derrickson (THE BLACK PHONE, SINISTER), Gigi Saul Guerrero (BINGO HELL, CULTURE SHOCK), Natasha Kermani (LUCKY), and Mike Nelson (WRONG TURN). Joshua Goldbloom, Brad Miska, David Bruckner, Radio Silence, James Harris, Michael Schrieber, and Adam Boorstin produce. Tune in and prepare for a scare, V/H/S/85 has premiered on Shudder. And don’t miss the new movies and old favorites that are part of Shudder’s killer Halloween programming, featuring the premieres of films such as Nightmare and the must see supernatural horror When Evil Lurks.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
A Film Crew Making A Zombie Movie Encounters The Real Thing In 'Project Z'

A Film Crew Faces A Zombie Horde This November In ‘Project Z’

Dark Star Pictures has just announced the November release of the film Project X, from director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, which sees a film crew fighting to survive zombies. Today, we happen to have the trailer, giving us a first look at the carnage. In the movie, a group of film students take three out of work actors to an old motel in the mountains to make a zombie film. When a mysterious asteroid crashes nearby strange things begin to happen, blurring the line between fiction and reality. The undead have seemingly began attacking the crew and they must fight for their lives – or is it a part of their story? Eili Harboe, Regina Tucker, Vebjorn Enger, Jonis Jesf, Iben Akerlie, and Arthur Berning star in Project Z, coming to theaters and Digital on November 3, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2023
Stream 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' Today!

Stream ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Today!

Today, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines will make its premiere on Paramount+. The prequel to the 1989 classic that we all know and love, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines centers on young Jud, the character made iconic in the original by Fred Gwynne. Now portrayed by Jackson White, Jud’s first encounter with those buried in the stony earth of the burial ground, reinforcing that “sometimes dead is better.” Set in 1969, a young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown of Ludlow, Maine, behind but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and is forced to confront a dark family history that will forever keep him connected to Ludlow. Banding together, Jud and his childhood friends must fight an ancient evil that has gripped Ludlow since its founding and, once unearthed, has the power to destroy everything in its path. An original story that was mentioned in the original film. Directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer, who discussed the film with us in an interview,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
'It's A Wonderful Knife' Scores New Poster Before Slashing Its Way Into Theaters

RLJE Gifts Horror Fans New Trailer For Holiday Slasher ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’

RLJE Films, has justed gifted horror fans with the new trailer for the holiday horror film It’s A Wonderful Knife, which will make its world premiere at Beyond Fest on October 8, 2023. In the film, “a year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.” Directed by Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls; V/H/S/99), and written by Michael Kennedy (Freaky). The film stars Justin Long (Barbarian), Joel McHale (“Community”), Jane Widdop (“Yellowjackets”), Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps), Jess McLeod (“One of Us is Lying”) and Cassandra Naud (Influencer). It’s A Wonderful Knife was produced by Seth Caplan (Brooklyn 45),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
Review: Shoe Palace Unleashes Killer New Horror Collections

Review: Shoe Palace Unleashes Killer New Horror Collections

I’m a sucker for anything horror, so when I learned that Shoe Palace is releasing three new horror collections, I had to get my hands on some of the collections that feature shirts, hoodies, and joggers from the horror franchises, Chucky, Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. . Some pieces, like the hoodies, feature embroidered logos, which is a nice touch. Most of the hoodies feature images and posters from the franchises and feature rich colors. They aren’t going to fade. I’m most fond of the red Friday the 13th hoodie with the original poster on the back. It’s a good-looking piece. It also may have something to do with the fact that the 1980 original was the first horror movie I saw. It’s the movie that began my love of the genre. Some of the joggers have the movie’s titles in a raised form down the legs, which I really like. The art on the front of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
Sneak Peek: A Look At The Soon To Be Released “The Walking Dead” Complete Collection"

Sneak Peek: A Look At The Soon To Be Released “The Walking Dead” Complete Collection”

When it comes to horror themed series, few reach the magnitude and popularity of “The Walking Dead,” a two-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning TV series. Ahead of the October 17th release of “The Walking Dead” Complete Collection, we’ve got a sneak peek to share with you at the exclusive, never-before-seen Blu-rayTM + Digital artwork by Clio Award-winning artist Oliver Barrett. Featuring iconic characters and scenes from across the series (including Summer the Teddy Bear Girl and Hannah the Bicycle Girl, the first Walkers ever to appear on screen), Barrett’s artwork includes a spread of both beloved characters, including Rick, Maggie, Abraham, and Glenn) and infamous characters we all love to hate, such as the Governor, Shane, Negan, Alpha, and more. The collection also features individual character portraits on 54 illustrated discs that every fan will love to sink their teeth into. The Complete Collection follows the “Walker” apocalypse survivors as they fight the dead and fear the living. The series features

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2023
'The Strangers: Chapter 1' Will Invade Theaters In 2024

First Images Surface From The New ‘The Strangers’ Trilogy

Ahead of its release in 2024 and the upcoming panel at New York Comic Con, we have the first images from the upcoming Strangers franchise reboot that will span a trilogy, with the first film being The Strangers: Chapter 1, directed by Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2, The Exorcist: The Beginning). In Chapter I, Madelaine Petsch (TV’s “Riverdale”) stars as a young woman starting a new life with her fiancé (Foy Gutierrez). Suddenly, during a road trip stop in a remote vacation rental in the woods, they become the prey of a mysterious gang of masked strangers who attack without warning or reason. What begins as a fight to stay alive becomes one woman’s journey of courage and cunning in this horror series bridging three compelling films written by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland. It appears from the images, that the reboot will feature the same villains from the original, including the man in the mask, Pinup Girl,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2023
One Of The Scariest Films Of The Year: 'When Evil Lurks' Debuts On Shudder

Supernatural Horror ‘When Evil Lurks’ Opens In Theaters This Week

The highly anticipated release of the supernatural horror film When Evil Lurks is just days away from opening in theaters. “The film follows two brothers who find a mutilated corpse near their property and convene with the locals to suss it out. They learn that the odd happenings in their village are the cause of a spirit that’s found its way into a local man waiting for the proper protocols to rid his body of the festering demon. An escape attempt ensues as the film keeps its protagonists on edge, racing against imminent danger to shake the spirit’s relentless clutches.” Director Demián Rugna’s frightening film made its World Premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and marks his second feature following his electrifying Terrified, which won Best Horror Feature at Fantastic Fest 2017. The cast is led by Ezequiel Rodriguez, Demián Salomon (YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOU’RE TALKING TO), Luis Ziembrowski, and Silvia Sabater (VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA), and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2023
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