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Twelve Books To Check Out This Spooky Season

For some, spooky season is a way of life, not only to be celebrated on just Halloween. But for those who only get into the scary stuff this time of year, know we aren’t mad at you. No matter what type of person you are, odds are you love books and we happen to have some to recommend to get you in the mood for magic, terror, and more. Magic Night of the Witch – Enemies to lovers romantasy set in the medieval German witch trials By Sara Raasch and Beth Revis 10/3/23 New York Times bestselling authors Sara Raasch and Beth Revis transport readers to medieval Germany in this enemies to lovers romantasy perfect for fans of Serpent & Dove. Fritzi is the sole survivor of her coven after they’re brutally attacked. Otto is the captain of the witch-hunters responsible for the slaying. When fate intervenes, they join forces to seek vengeance on those who have killed their loved

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 2, 2023

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New Clip For Horror-Thriller ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Debuts Ahead Of Release

Ahead of its theatrical release this week, we have a new trailer and an exclusive clip from the horror-thriller Til Deat Do Us Part. Titled, I See You, the clip reveals harsh words between a bride and her fiance, who turns out to be a complete psychopath. In the film, “After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover she has no intention of returning to the life she left behind.” Til Death Do Us Part is a fresh and frightening, genre-bending ride led by Natalie Burn (The Enforcer) and Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Backdown), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2: Cruise Control), and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine, Drumline). Directed by Emmy® Award Winner Timothy Woodward Jr., the film explores the grim reality that not every love story ends in a happily ever after. Featuring a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 2, 2023

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‘Dracula’ Inspired Horror ‘The Invitation’ Sinks Its Fangs Into Netflix

If you missed the 2022 horror-thriller The Invitation, originally titled The Bride, you will be glad to hear that it has finally arrived on Netflix. In the film, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and starring “Game of Thrones” actress Nathalie Emmanuel, a young woman who, following her mother’s death, meets long-lost family members for the first time, only to discover the dark secrets they carry with them. The cast also includes Thomas Doherty (“Gossip Girl”), Hugh Skinner, Alana Boden, Sean Pertwee, Courtney Taylor, and Stephanie Corneliussen. Jessica M. Thompson “(The Handmaid’s Tale”) directed from the script by Blair Butler, which was revised by Jessica M. Thompson. Watch Sony Pictures’ The Invitation now streaming on Netflix.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 2, 2023

Movie Review: Does 'The Boogeyman' Live Up To the Hype?

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New TV Spot: ‘The Boogeyman’ Comes Home This August

One of the top horror movies of the year, The Boogeyman, is coming home this August on Digital and Blu-ray this October, just ahead of Halloween! To celebrate the announcement, we’ve got a new TV spot to share with you. In the film, Lester Billin” s talks “to his psychiatrist about the “murders” of his three young children, describing the events of the past several years. His first two children died mysteriously of apparently unrelated causes (diagnosed as crib death and convulsions, respectively) when left alone in their bedrooms. The only commo “ability we “e that the children cried, “Boogeyman!” the closet door was found ajar after discovering their corpses, even though Billings is certain the door was shut. The film stars David Dastmalchian, Chris Messian, Sophie Thatcher, Marin Ire” and Vivian “are Blair. Host and “Bite Size Horror” director Rob Savage is at the helm of the film that stars David Dastmalchian, Chris Messian, Sophie Thatcher, Marin Ireland, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 1, 2023

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‘The Exorcist’ Being Released On 4K Ultra For The First Time

As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, William Friedkin’s iconic film, The Exorcist, arguably the best horror film ever released, is being unleashed for the first time on 4K Ultra HD Disc on Digital this September with footage never-before-seen-in-theaters. It is a must-own for any fan of horror or cinema. Directed by Friedkin from a screenplay by Academy Award winner William Peter Blatty, the film is based on Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name. The Exorcist stars Academy Award-winner Ellen Burstyn (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore), Academy Award nominee Max von Sydow (Pelle the Conqueror, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close), Academy Award nominee Lee J. Cobb (On the Waterfront, The Brothers Karamazov), Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowan, Academy Award nominee Jason Miller, and Academy Award nominee Linda Blair. Widely regarded as a supernatural masterpiece, the film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and acting nominations for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 1, 2023

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New Featurette Takes You Inside ‘The Last Voyage Of The Demeter’ Ahead Of Premiere

One of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year is Universal’s vampire tale, The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Today, we’ve got the new featurette that gives you a chilling look at the film guided by its director André Øvredal, its cast, and more. The movie is based on a single chilling chapter, “The Captain’s Log,” from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, and tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London. André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) is at the helm of the film written by Bragi Schut. Zak Olkewicz (Bullet Train) wrote the script’s latest version. The Last Voyage also stars Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter crew, and Aisling Franciosi (Game of Thrones, The Nightingale) as an unwitting stowaway. Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 1, 2023

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Final Trailer For ‘Outpost’ Teases An Intense Horror-Thriller

Following its premiere in 2022 at FrightFest, the horror-thriller Outpost gets a new poster and trailer ahead of its release On Demand and Digital. Outpost marks the feature-length directorial debut from Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Reno 911!, Superbad) and features an all-star cast including Beth Dover (“Orange Is The New Black”), Dylan Baker (Trick ‘r Treat) and Becky Ann Baker (A Simple Plan). In the action-packed film, “Kate seeks to heal past trauma by moving to Idaho and taking a job as a fire lookout volunteer. But alone in the mountains, unable to leave her outpost, she is overwhelmed by isolation and paranoia. To protect the tower, she must discover the truth, confront those responsible, and face her own demons.” Outpost arrives in the UK & Ireland on Sept 11, 2023, and in Australia & New Zealand on September 13th. You can watch it now in the States on AppleTV or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, or YouTube.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 1, 2023

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Director Carter Smith Discusses New Thriller ‘The Passenger’ In An Interview

There’s a new thriller headed your way that you must add to your watch list, The Passenger. It’s emotional and intense and will keep you on the edge of your seat, as well as have you invested in the relatable characters that are incredibly well-played by Kyle Gallner (Smile) and Johnny Berchtold (Tiny Beautiful Things) In The Passenger, a young man is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past while trying to find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree. The film, directed by Carter Smith, who is also behind the 2008 horror film The Ruins and last year’s Swallowed, is set to be released this August. Ahead of its debut, I sat down with Carter to discuss The Passenger, which is an absolutely fantastic and gripping film, as well as his path to being a filmmaker and The Ruins. The Passenger arrives on DVD and Digital on August

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 31, 2023

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Behind the Shadows: How Horror Games Keep Players on Their Toes

The realm of horror gaming is a treasure trove of mind-bending narratives, unnerving environments, and pulse-pounding moments. But it’s the intricate design elements that truly drive the fear factor, keeping players on edge and fully immersed in their dark adventures. In this article, we will delve into how horror games keep players on their toes, spotlighting the tools that designers use to create immersive, engaging, and terrifying gaming experiences. The Art of Uncertainty Uncertainty is a cornerstone of the horror genre. Gaming often amplifies it through unpredictable enemy encounters, mysterious puzzles, and opaque narrative threads. Take Silent Hill’s iconic fog, for instance, which limits visibility and obscures potential threats, thus elevating player anticipation and fear. This uncertainty about what lurks behind the shadows keeps players perpetually on their toes. Every corner turned or a door opened becomes a potential trigger for dread. Moreover, developers masterfully use uncertainty to manipulate pacing. Unpredictable patterns of calm periods interspersed with sudden frights, known

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 31, 2023

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‘Storage Locker’ Plays A Deadly Game This September (Trailer)

The official trailer for Storage Locker is here and may make you want to never check your stuff in storage again. In this indie horror film, “a comic book collector Packer Stanley falls for two beautiful sisters, Apollonia and Diana Leto, who run a massive underground storage facility. Wannabe witch Apollonia has resurrected her dead father in a demonic boy and uses him to eliminate certain members of their secret society of rarities collectors. Packer seeks the Holy Grail of comics, the first appearance of “The Spyder,” and is lured into the storage locker maze. There he faces off with the mutating demon to win his grand prize.” Written and directed by Ray Spivey, this witchy horror stars Skeeta Jenkins, Mike Gassaway, Allen Danziger, and Bobbie Grace, Storage Locker slashes its way onto VOD and Digital on August 22, 2023, from Free Style Media.

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Jul 31, 2023

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