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Psychological Horror ‘When I Consume You’ Snags An August Release Date

1091 Pictures, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of English-speaking world rights to Perry Blackshear’s atmospheric social horror film When I Consume You. Blackshear, the filmmaker also behind They Look Like People and The Siren, once again has teamed up with the cast and creative collaborators MacLeod Andrews, Evan Dumouchel, and Margaret Ying Drake, alongside Libby Ewing, to deliver a film about family drama, grief, and redemption with When I Consume You. The film is written, directed, and lensed by Blackshear, who also produced alongside Andrews, Dumouchel, and Ewing. The film, which debuted at Fantasia in 2021, will be released by 1091 Pictures on August 16, 2022. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Yellow Veil and 1091 on the release of When I Consume You,” said Blackshear in a statement. “We love this film and can’t wait to bring it out into the world.” The deal was negotiated by Lev-Avery Peck

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Jun 3, 2022

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New ‘Offseason’ Clip Arrives Ahead Of Its Premiere On Shudder

Ahead of its premiere this June on Shudder, we’ve got a new clip from director Mickey Keating‘s (Psychopaths) supernatural horror film Offseason. In the film, “upon receiving a mysterious letter that her mother’s gravesite has been vandalized. Marie (Donahue) quickly returns to the isolated offshore island where her late mother is buried. When she arrives, she discovers that the island is closing for the offseason with the bridges raised until Spring, leaving her stranded. One strange interaction with the local townspeople after another, Marie soon realizes that something is not quite right in this small town. To make it out alive, she must unveil the mystery behind her mother’s troubled past.” Offseason stars Jocelin Donahue (Doctor Sleep), Joe Swanberg (The Rental, “Easy”), Richard Brake (3 From Hell, Mandy), Melora Walters (The Pale Door, “Pen15”), and Jeremy Gardner (After Midnight, The Mind’s Eye). Don’t miss the premiere of Offseason on June 10, 2023, on Shudder, the ultimate streaming service for horror,

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Jun 3, 2022

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Happy Death Day’s Christopher Landon To Direct ‘Arachnophobia’ Remake

The writer-director behind Happy Death Day, Freaky, and three Paranormal Activity movies, Christopher Landon, has just found his next film. He will be writing and directing Amblin’s remake of the 1990 horror-comedy Arachnophobia. Landon’s name isn’t the only big one involved. James Wan is producing along with his Atomic Monster partner Michael Clear. Amblin’s Jeb Brody, the studio’s executive vice president Lauren Abrams and Vice President Mia Maniscalco, and Judson Scott are executive producing THR reports. The original movie, directed by Frank Marshall, centers on a town terrorized by deadly spiders and stars Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, and Julian Sands. We’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, here’s a look back at the original trailer for the beloved film.

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Jun 3, 2022

David Gordon Green Gives A Video Update About 'The Exorcist: Believer'

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Ellen Burstyn Gives An Update About Her Role In New ‘The Exorcist’ Movie

Ellen Burstyn, who is reprising her role as Chris MacNeil, Regan’s mother, in the iconic horror film The Exorcist, recently admitted that she has now filmed her scenes in the upcoming new take on the classic from director David Gordon Green, the man behind the new Halloween trilogy. Burstyn revealed the news a little while ago during an interview with Daily Blast Live (watch below). However, it has just come to light. She also shared that, unlike in the original, nothing strange or paranormal happened on the new movie set. Information about the new movie remains scarce at this point. As for the cast, right now, the only announced actors, besides Burstyn, include Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Nick Benas (“Stranger Things” season 4), and Nigel Barto (“P-Valley”). The Exorcist is set to premiere on October 13, 2023. You know it will be a big deal when Blumhouse, Morgan Creek, Peacock, and Universal are all involved and its budget is listed

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Jun 2, 2022

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Jack Osbourne & The Ghost Brothers Are Back For Round 2

This June, “Fright Club” is back with an all-new season filled with things that go bump in the night. Paranormal investigators Jack Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey – are back in club headquarters resuming their hilarious competition to creep each other out with the craziest paranormal videos they can find. The new season returns with 10 all-new episodes beginning Thursday, June 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel. New episodes launch the same day on discovery+. Game on! The rules are the same, but the competition is bigger, and a few special guests are now getting in on the action. In each episode, Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers share jaw-dropping videos of UFOs, ghostly apparitions, poltergeists, cryptids and all the unexplained that’s in between, imparting their characteristic witty flavor into their expert analysis of each one. They’ll talk with the witnesses who captured the footage and get intel from psychics, historians,

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Jun 2, 2022

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Saban Films Sinks Its Teeth Into The Great White Movie ‘Maneater’

Summer is here, and many people’s thoughts and daydreams drift to sun-drenched sandy beaches and cool water, but shark movies remind us there may be something lurking beneath the waves, turning dreams into nightmares. That’s the case with Saban Film’s Maneater, which pits a group of teens against a great white this August. “The story follows a group of friends on vacation in a seeming island paradise who are stalked by an unrelenting great white after an accident leaves them stranded and left for dead.” Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass), Shane West (“Salem,” Escape the Field) country music star/actor Trace Adkins (The Lincoln Lawyer) star in the survival thriller written and directed by Justin Lee (Apache Junction). Daemon Hillin is producing under his Hillin Entertainment banner. Adkins is executive producing along with Joseph Lanius, Landon Gorman of BGG Capital, Ellen Wander and Jordan Dykstra of Film Bridge International, and Simon Williams.

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Jun 2, 2022

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Star Reveals Mad Max: Fury Road Prequel ‘Furiosa’ Has Begun Filming

Furiosa, George Miller‘s prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has officially kicked off filming, according to a Tweet from star Chris Hemsworth. The film centers on Charlize Theron’s character from Fury Road, with The Witch star Anya Taylor-Joy stepping into the role as a young Furiosa, serving as an origin story. Furiosa will span many years of the character’s life according to the director who also wrote the script has stated, “Whereas Fury Road essentially happened over three days and two nights, this happens over many years,” The action-packed film already has a release date, but it won’t be premiering soon; it’s set for May 24, 2024.

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Jun 2, 2022

Movie Review: 'American Carnage' Is A Brutal, But Fun Tale About The Horrors Of Immigration

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Comedy-Laced Nursing Home Horror ‘American Carnage’ Scores New Trailer

Scream actress Jenna Ortega stars in director Diego Hallivis’ twisted film American Carnage, a comedy-laced immigration horror whose trailer has just debuted ahead of its summer release. In the film, “After a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants, the newly detained youth are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly. Once inside the eldercare facility, the volunteers discover the governor and the facility’s supervisor have cooked up a horrifyingly depraved conspiracy that endangers the young and the old.” Ortega stars alongside Jorge Lendeborg Jr, Allen Maldonado, Bella Ortiz, Jorge Diaz, Yumarie Morales, Catherine McCafferty, Brett Cullen, and Eric Dane. Written by the Hallivis Brothers, American Carnage opens in theaters and arrives on Digital and On Demand on July 15, 2022, from Saban Films.

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Jun 2, 2022

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Funko Celebrates ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ With Massive Event And New Collection

Dinosaur fans, brace yourself for a major geek-out! The epic conclusion to the Jurassic era, Jurassic World: Dominion, is near, and Funko Hollywood has something of epic proportions up its sleeve to celebrate! They will immerse fans in the fictional, formidable island of Isla Nublar! From interactive set experiences to fan-favorite figures, this is a can’t-miss activation for both Funko and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. From June 8, 2022, through June 30th, fans can take photos with a massive, life-sized Jurassic World: Dominion-themed Pop! box, view props from the film set, and shop Funko’s Jurassic-inspired items, including signature Pop! Figures and high-end Loungefly accessories! A larger-than-life pop culture experience, Funko’s flagship Hollywood store brings fans closer to the fandoms they love! Opening its doors in November 2019, the store showcases items from the most adored and iconic franchises in film, television, sports, music, etc. The store is open Wednesday–Friday from 12–6 p.m. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Additional details

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 1, 2022

Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

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Ethan Hawke Talks ‘The Black Phone’ In Featurette

This June, director Scott Derrickson returns to his terror roots, partnering Blumhouse for the new horror-thriller, The Black Phone, whose new featurette sees Ethan Hawke, delve into “The Grabber,” the twisted, mask-wearing villain of the film as well as his own journey “to the dark side.” The movie centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Starring four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke in the terrifying role of his career and introducing Mason Thames in his film debut, The Black Phone is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson. The latter also wrote and directed Sinister, which also starred Hawke. He’s also

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Jun 1, 2022

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