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Dark And Twisted Horror ‘Born Dead’ Is Out This April (Trailer)

Bayview Entertainment has just announced the release date for the gorefest Born Dead, out this April from Italian director Alex Visani. The film follows “Luna, a young embalmer with a strange passion for everything concerning death. One day, during a trip in the woods, she finds two bodies. The first one is a dead woman, the other one is a man who is still barely breathing. From this moment, Luna’s life will change forever and a horrifying spiral of violence will surround her existence.” “Born Dead is not for the faint of heart, it is a raw and macabre movie, with obsessive atmospheres, explicit scenes of violence, and gore. It delves into the most obscure and darkest side of society depicting a weird love story that turns into a desperate fight for survival.” Directed by Alex Visani (Pyramid, Stomach), Born Dead stars Lorenzo Lepori (Flesh Contagium), and Ingrid Monacelli (Stomach). Born Dead will be unleashed on April 26, 2022. You

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 11, 2022

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‘Meg 2: The Trench’ Sinks Its Teeth Into A Release Date

Warner Bros. has just announced that Meg 2: The Trench, director Ben Wheatley’s sequel to Jon Turteltaub’s 2018 movie that pit Jason Statham against giant sharks, will swim into theaters in 2023. Meg 2: The Trench was written by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber, the same writing team behind the first film (review). Both films are inspired by the novel series written by Steve Alten (interview). Jason Statham returns along with co-stars Cliff Curtis, Shuya Sophia Cai, and Page Kennedy, as well as Sienna Guillory (Resident Evil: Apocalypse), Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Rambo: Last Blood), Skyler Samuels (The Gifted), and Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior II). Li Bingbing will not be returning for the sequel. “I usually just go with my gut, so if something comes across from my agent and I like it, then I just go for it. So this came up and I just went, ‘Oh, Christ! Meg 2, I’ll do that! That’s brilliant!’ Wheatley told Collider. “It’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 11, 2022

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Disturbing Stories Unfold In ‘The Last American Horror Show ll’ Out Now

From directors, Michael S Rodriguez, Montgomery Dodson, and Rick Vasquez comes the indie film The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2, out now. Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising/ Death Squad) stars alongside Mel Novak, Maria Olsen, Donna Hamblin, Helene Udy, and Timothy Patrick Quill. In the film, “Double the tales and double the fright as Horror Show returns with tales to keep you up at night; “Killer” Callahan sits on death row wishing to escape when a trustee offers him some escapism through a book filled with disturbing stories.” The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2 is out now on Digital and VOD, from Midnight Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2022

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Supernatural Horror ‘Agnes’ Now Possesses An April Release Date

Writer-director Mickey Reece‘s dark supernatural horror film Agnes now possesses an April DVD and Digital release date. Co-written by John Selvidge, the film centers on a nun whose disturbing behavior sparks rumors of demonic possession at a remote convent. When a priest-in-waiting and his disillusioned mentor are sent to investigate, their methods backfire, leaving a wake of terror and trauma. Molly Quinn, Jake Horowitz, Sean Gunn, Chris Browning, Ben Hall, Mary Buss, and Chris Sullivan star in Agnes. Produced by Jensine Carr, Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Jacob Snovel, and Matthew Welty, the indie film is executive produced by Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Matthew Welty, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, and Zac Locke. Be sure to check out our interview with director Mickey Reece and our interview with star and producer Molly Quinn, and get your copy of Agnes on DVD or Digital, including on Prime Video and on iTunes, on April 4, 2022, from Dazzler Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2022

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The Jersey Devil Is On The Hunt In The Trailer For ‘Reed’s Point’

It’s out there….waiting. Part psychological thriller, part creature feature, the indie horror Reed’s Point has just unveiled its trailer that teases that the Jersey Devil may be behind a rash of brutal deaths in a small town. In the film, “Sarah and Alex, are two survivors of an RV crash near the New Jersey Pine Barrens. On the anniversary of the accident, Sarah and Alex drive to Reed’s Point to investigate the crash site. Things go downhill quickly as they find themselves stuck in the woods unsure of who they can trust and questioning if monsters do exist.” Written by Tricia Aurand, Suzanne DeLaurentiis, and Sandy Lo, and directed by Dale Fabrigar (D-Railed), Reed’s Point stars Sasha Anne, Julia Kelly, Evan Adams, Madison Ekstrand, Anthony Jensen, Joseph Almani, Lanett Tachel, and veteran actor Joe Estevez (Soultaker, No Code of Conduct). Reed’s Point debuts on Digital and DVD on April 12, 2022, from Unork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2022

A Woman Seeks Answers In The Dark Thriller 'Lost Angel' - Out This Week

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A Dark Mystery Unfolds This March In ‘Lost Angel’ (Trailer)

Director Simon Drake’s mystery thriller Lost Angel is set to be released this March from Left Films. In the new trailer, we see a woman out to find answers about the death of her sister. Co-written by Drake and Louise Hume, the film stars Sascha Harman, Fintan Shevlin, Maggie Clune, Matthew Carrington, and Duncan Henderson. In the film, “When Lisa returns home to the small island of Newpoint after the mysterious death of her sister, she is drawn into a dangerous and unsettling quest to uncover the truth. As she begins to suspect sinister criminal underworld connections, she meets her only ally in her mission for justice — a charming man named Rich, who is hiding his own dark secrets, and his role linking to her sister’s demise.” Watch the mystery unfold when Lost Angel lands on Digital and On Demand on March 15, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2022

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Blumhouse Thriller ‘Soft & Quiet’ Premiering At SXSW

Blumhouse has come on board Beth de Araújo’s feature film debut Soft & Quiet, a Blumhouse feature which is making its festival debut on Saturday, March 12, at SXSW. “The thriller, which plays out in real-time, follows a single afternoon in the life of an elementary school teacher as she organizes a mixer of like-minded women. When the group heads home, the teacher encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.” “I’m thrilled Jason and the Blumhouse team responded so strongly to Soft & Quiet. They are such a recognizable and trusted brand for audiences. Blumhouse has consistently put out films that are daring and resonate with viewers. As a filmmaker, I’m very excited for the road ahead with them,” said writer/director/producer Beth de Araújo.” “Beth’s film kept me on the edge of my seat the entire way through. It made me uncomfortable, tense, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I first watched

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 9, 2022

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Gravitas Ventures Announces March Release Of Psychological Thriller ‘Exploited’

Gravitas Ventures has now announced the March release date for the psychological thriller Exploited, from Jon Abrahams, who most recently directed and starred in Clover. The film follows a college freshman who, along with his friends, is terrorized by a voyeuristic hacker after becoming obsessed with a missing male webcam model. It explores real-world fears such as privacy and camming. The film, written by 12-time Tony Award winner and film producer Carl Moellenberg (Wakefield) and Anthony Del Negro (Lazy Susan, Anarchy Parlor), stars up and coming actors Sierra McCormick (Amazon Studios’ The Vast of Night, IFC Midnight’s We Need to Do Something), Makenzie Vega (SAW, CBS’ Award-winning “The Good Wife,” Netflix Original series “13 Reasons Why”), Leah Pipes (The CW’s “The Originals,” Summit Distribution’s Sorority Row), Spencer List (Bad Robot and Fox Network’s Award-winning television series “Fringe”), Will Peltz (Blumhouse’s Unfriended, NBC’s “Manifest”), Hannah Rose May (Shooter, Ballers), Jordan Ver Hoeve (Netflix’s Huge in France), Andrew Matthew Welch (Blumhouse’s MA),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 9, 2022

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Blumhouse Behind Two New True Crime Series, “The Thing About Pam” & “Worst Roommate Ever”

Blumhouse has two new series that you should definitely check out if you are a true crime fan, “The Thing About Pam,” and “Worst Roommate Ever,” which is currently number one on Netflix. The Thing About Pam, which premieres tonight on NBC, is produced by Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios, and Big Picture Co. is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. A thorough examination of the scheme was featured on several episodes of “Dateline NBC,” becoming one of the most popular topics to ever air on the hit NBC franchise. It also became the subject of a popular 2019 podcast, “The Thing About Pam,” which has been downloaded over 20 million times. The limited series, which will also air on Peacock

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 9, 2022

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Critters From Outer Space Land On Earth In The New Horror-Comedy ‘Creatures’ (Trailer)

The sci-fi horror-comedy Creatures, described as “Gremlins meets Kill Bill meets Shaun of the Dead,” is out now! In Creatures, “A class of astronomy students and their fearless teacher, Dr. Serling, get more than they bargained for on their latest field trip when they witness an alien spaceship crash-landing in the English countryside! Investigating the wreckage, the students and Dr. Serling find a furry little alien called Mumpy. Their excitement at this close encounter soon turns to horror when they learn that Mumpy is being targeted for extermination by a group of bloodthirsty creatures from outer space!!” Romain Barbey, Alex Jopia, Stu Jopia, and Tony Jopia produce with Nicolás Onetti and Michael Kraetzer serving as associate producers. Directed by Tony Jopia (Cute Little Buggers, Crying Wolf), and starring Jo Hart, Cristo Fernández, Chris Kyriacou, Steve Aaron-Sipple, Rina Saito, and Joe Gallina, Creatures is now available on all major streaming and cable platforms in North America and in the UK and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 9, 2022

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