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Horror Begins at Home with Virtual Portion of Canada’s Blood in the Snow Film Festival

Horror Begins at Home with Virtual Portion of Canada’s Blood in the Snow Film Festival

Super Channel and Blood in the Snow Film Festival (BITS) — a top-notch fest featuring an incredible array of Canadian horror and science fiction films — are teaming up again for a hybrid edition of this year’s BITS with a Halloween weekend virtual portion. Following is the official press announcement. Super Channel and Blood in the Snow Film Festival (BITS), a unique and imaginative showcase of contemporary Canadian horror films, are pleased to announce that they have joined forces once again to bring a hybrid edition of the upcoming 2021 BITS to Canadian horror film fans across the nation. This year’s festival is sure to shock and delight horror lovers with the virtual portion running on Super Channel Fuse over Halloween weekend from Friday, Oct 29 – Sunday Oct 31, and the in-person festival returning to the Royal Cinema November 18 to 23. “We are proud to be partnering once again with Kelly and the incredible team at BITS to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movies That Made Us

Netflix’s hit documentary series “The Movies That Made Us” will delve into the untold stories behind the horror classics A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday The 13th, and Halloween, on October 12, 2021. The show’s third season will also feature three other blockbuster films: sci-fi action blockbusters Aliens and Robocop and Eddie Murphy’s comedy Coming To America. The series looks inside the movies that have shaped generations and what it took to make them happen, telling the story of how these movies were made, the involvement of studio producers, writers, directors, and BTS tidbits shared by cast and crew. The show was created and produced by Brian Volk-Wess and The Nacelle Company, the studio also behind Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us, Behind The Attraction for Disney+ and the Emmy Award winning Down To Earth with Zac Efron.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Deeply Disturbing Horror ‘The Family’ Unveils Trailer Ahead Of World Premiere

Deeply Disturbing Horror ‘The Family’ Unveils Trailer Ahead Of World Premiere

The deeply disturbing horror film The Family, from the creative duo Dan Slater (director, co-writer) and Adam Booth (producer, co-writer), is set to make its World Premiere at the Busan International Film Festival on October 8, 2021. Ahead of its debut, we’ve got the trailer. The Family delves into brooding and unpredictable family ethics. The feature redefines the notion of terror and explores psychological and physical trauma in a genre-bending sinister tale. Raised to fear what lurks beyond the borders of their farm, a young family must free themselves from the tyrannical rule of their merciless Father and Mother. The co-writers Slater and Booth were inspired by the vulnerability of people and the ability of cults to exploit their fears and beliefs to separate them from the rest of the world. This reflection led the filmmakers to invent a cult religion from scratch. “We’ve both always been fascinated by the idea of cults and people in society being indoctrinated by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Thomas Doherty Joins The Cast Of Dracula Inspired Film ‘The Bride’

Thomas Doherty Joins The Cast Of Dracula Inspired Film ‘The Bride’

Screen Gem’s upcoming Dracula-inspired film, The Bride, from director Jessica M. Thompson, has had a change in the cast. Originally, the film was supposed to star both Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones”) and Garrett Hedlund (The United States vs. Billie Holiday). However, Deadline is reporting that Hedlund has exited the project with Thomas Doherty (“Gossip Girl”, pictured above) stepping into the role. The cast will also include Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee, and Courtney Taylor, Alana Boden, and Stephanie Corneliussen. The Bride is described as “a contemporary horror thriller that tells the story of a young woman who is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.” Blair Butler penned the original script which has been revised by Jessica M. Thompson.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
New Trailer Arrives Ahead Of ‘Shepherd’s’ BFI World Premiere

New Trailer Arrives Ahead Of ‘Shepherd’s’ BFI World Premiere

Darkland Distribution’s upcoming dark and disturbing British horror, Shepherd, is set to make its World Premiere this October at the BFI London Film Festival with its theatrical release to follow this November. To mark the occasion, the new trailer has been released, teasing a horror-filled film. Writer and Director of Shepherd, Russell Owen, was delighted with the news of the film’s selection, saying, “I’ve followed the BFI London Film Festival for decades, so to actually be a part of it is surreal and a massive honour. I can’t think of a better platform to bring Shepherd to an audience and I’m over the moon.” In the film, “running from grief after the mysterious death of his wife, Eric Black takes a job as a shepherd. Trapped alone on a majestic weather-beaten island with an ominous secret. One man’s spiraling madness meets a vengeful supernatural force. What starts as the perfect wind-swept escape becomes a race to save his sanity and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Stephen King’s ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ From ‘If It Bleeds’ Getting A Netflix Adaptation

Stephen King’s ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ From ‘If It Bleeds’ Getting A Netflix Adaptation

Stephen King adaptations are as popular as ever with several being released his year and nine (yes nine) headed your way in 2022 (read more about that here). One of the new adaptations is Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, based on King’s story featured in his new collection If It Bleeds. Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is set to be adapted for a feature film for Netflix. The project is being developed by “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy, with John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) writing and directing. Production begins this month on the film, which Blumhouse announced last week during BlumFest 2021. “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is from the latest collection of novellas “If It Bleeds” from Stephen King, about a young boy named Craig, living in a small town, who befriends an older, reclusive billionaire, Mr. Harrigan. The two form a bond over books and an iPhone, but when the man passes away, the boy discovers that not everything dead is gone,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

The filmmaking duo of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who brought us Sinister and Doctor Strange, is back with The Black Phone, the Blumhouse adaptation of Joe Hill’s short story. Unfortunately, we are going to have to wait a bit longer to see it. Originally set to open in theaters this January, the movie now has a new February release date. In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is 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.” Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and James Ransone (Sinister, It: Chapter Two) star along with Jeremy Davies (“Hannibal”), Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum, for Blumhouse, are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman … urban legends that have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? “The Ghost Brothers” – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey – are coming together to bring you the first paranormal podcast from discovery+ – Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers, beginning on Thursday, October 7. The boys will chat about the craziest myths and legends with the help of top paranormal investigators, celebrities, and friends. Listen to Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Each of the 10 episodes will focus on one urban legend and feature the history of where it came from and when and conversations with experts and celebrities to uncover the truth – yes, of course, these urban legends are all true! In addition to special guest interviews, the guys will weave in rich sound design

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Netflix Review: Midnight Mass

Netflix Review: Midnight Mass

Mike Flanagan, the brilliant mind behind Netflix’s “Haunting of Hill House,” Doctor Sleep, and Geralds’s Game, is back with his latest genre offering, the Netflix series “Midnight Mass.” WARNING SPOILERS! Now, if you’re expecting something haunting like “Haunting of Hill Houe,” you’ll be sorely disappointed. “Midnight Mass” is a whole different monster entirely. Instead of dark paranormal horror, we get religious horror. The series centers on an isolated island community that experiences miraculous events – and frightening omens – after a charismatic, mysterious young priest arrives. Religion is the main topic throughout the series, and there’s a fine line between too much and just enough. The constant preaching and non-stop bible quotes overshadowed the story and the horror we were promised. The tale of the characters and their struggles take a back seat to the hours of religious idealogy and sermons, which annoyed me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m okay with religion, but it felt like “Midnight Mass” was trying

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Your Ultimate Guide To Netflix This October

Your Ultimate Guide To Netflix This October

This October, Netflix is scaring up ton of new movies, series, and more to keep you and your little monsters entertained all month long. We’ve got the complete schedules for both the regular movie and series releases and Netflix and Chills., so grab a bag of popcorn, put on your comfy pants, and hit play. Oct. 1 Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Season 1 As Good as It Gets Awakenings B.A.P.S. Bad Teacher The Cave Diana: The Musical Desperado The Devil Inside Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Double Team The DUFF Eagle Eye Endless Love Forever Rich Ghost Gladiator The Guilty Hairspray (2007) The Holiday An Inconvenient Truth Jet Li’s Fearless The Karate Kid (2010) A Knight’s Tale Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Léon: The Professional MAID Malcolm X Observe and Report Once Upon a Time in Mexico Paik’s Spirit Project X Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021

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Horror Begins at Home with Virtual Portion of Canada’s Blood in the Snow Film Festival

Horror Begins at Home with Virtual Portion of Canada’s Blood in the Snow Film Festival

Super Channel and Blood in the Snow Film Festival (BITS) — a top-notch fest featuring an incredible array of Canadian horror and science fiction films — are teaming up again for a hybrid edition of this year’s BITS with a Halloween weekend virtual portion. Following is the official press announcement. Super Channel and Blood in the Snow Film Festival (BITS), a unique and imaginative showcase of contemporary Canadian horror films, are pleased to announce that they have joined forces once again to bring a hybrid edition of the upcoming 2021 BITS to Canadian horror film fans across the nation. This year’s festival is sure to shock and delight horror lovers with the virtual portion running on Super Channel Fuse over Halloween weekend from Friday, Oct 29 – Sunday Oct 31, and the in-person festival returning to the Royal Cinema November 18 to 23. “We are proud to be partnering once again with Kelly and the incredible team at BITS to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movies That Made Us

Netflix’s hit documentary series “The Movies That Made Us” will delve into the untold stories behind the horror classics A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday The 13th, and Halloween, on October 12, 2021. The show’s third season will also feature three other blockbuster films: sci-fi action blockbusters Aliens and Robocop and Eddie Murphy’s comedy Coming To America. The series looks inside the movies that have shaped generations and what it took to make them happen, telling the story of how these movies were made, the involvement of studio producers, writers, directors, and BTS tidbits shared by cast and crew. The show was created and produced by Brian Volk-Wess and The Nacelle Company, the studio also behind Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us, Behind The Attraction for Disney+ and the Emmy Award winning Down To Earth with Zac Efron.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Deeply Disturbing Horror ‘The Family’ Unveils Trailer Ahead Of World Premiere

Deeply Disturbing Horror ‘The Family’ Unveils Trailer Ahead Of World Premiere

The deeply disturbing horror film The Family, from the creative duo Dan Slater (director, co-writer) and Adam Booth (producer, co-writer), is set to make its World Premiere at the Busan International Film Festival on October 8, 2021. Ahead of its debut, we’ve got the trailer. The Family delves into brooding and unpredictable family ethics. The feature redefines the notion of terror and explores psychological and physical trauma in a genre-bending sinister tale. Raised to fear what lurks beyond the borders of their farm, a young family must free themselves from the tyrannical rule of their merciless Father and Mother. The co-writers Slater and Booth were inspired by the vulnerability of people and the ability of cults to exploit their fears and beliefs to separate them from the rest of the world. This reflection led the filmmakers to invent a cult religion from scratch. “We’ve both always been fascinated by the idea of cults and people in society being indoctrinated by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Thomas Doherty Joins The Cast Of Dracula Inspired Film ‘The Bride’

Thomas Doherty Joins The Cast Of Dracula Inspired Film ‘The Bride’

Screen Gem’s upcoming Dracula-inspired film, The Bride, from director Jessica M. Thompson, has had a change in the cast. Originally, the film was supposed to star both Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones”) and Garrett Hedlund (The United States vs. Billie Holiday). However, Deadline is reporting that Hedlund has exited the project with Thomas Doherty (“Gossip Girl”, pictured above) stepping into the role. The cast will also include Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee, and Courtney Taylor, Alana Boden, and Stephanie Corneliussen. The Bride is described as “a contemporary horror thriller that tells the story of a young woman who is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.” Blair Butler penned the original script which has been revised by Jessica M. Thompson.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
New Trailer Arrives Ahead Of ‘Shepherd’s’ BFI World Premiere

New Trailer Arrives Ahead Of ‘Shepherd’s’ BFI World Premiere

Darkland Distribution’s upcoming dark and disturbing British horror, Shepherd, is set to make its World Premiere this October at the BFI London Film Festival with its theatrical release to follow this November. To mark the occasion, the new trailer has been released, teasing a horror-filled film. Writer and Director of Shepherd, Russell Owen, was delighted with the news of the film’s selection, saying, “I’ve followed the BFI London Film Festival for decades, so to actually be a part of it is surreal and a massive honour. I can’t think of a better platform to bring Shepherd to an audience and I’m over the moon.” In the film, “running from grief after the mysterious death of his wife, Eric Black takes a job as a shepherd. Trapped alone on a majestic weather-beaten island with an ominous secret. One man’s spiraling madness meets a vengeful supernatural force. What starts as the perfect wind-swept escape becomes a race to save his sanity and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Stephen King’s ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ From ‘If It Bleeds’ Getting A Netflix Adaptation

Stephen King’s ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ From ‘If It Bleeds’ Getting A Netflix Adaptation

Stephen King adaptations are as popular as ever with several being released his year and nine (yes nine) headed your way in 2022 (read more about that here). One of the new adaptations is Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, based on King’s story featured in his new collection If It Bleeds. Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is set to be adapted for a feature film for Netflix. The project is being developed by “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy, with John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) writing and directing. Production begins this month on the film, which Blumhouse announced last week during BlumFest 2021. “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is from the latest collection of novellas “If It Bleeds” from Stephen King, about a young boy named Craig, living in a small town, who befriends an older, reclusive billionaire, Mr. Harrigan. The two form a bond over books and an iPhone, but when the man passes away, the boy discovers that not everything dead is gone,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

The filmmaking duo of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who brought us Sinister and Doctor Strange, is back with The Black Phone, the Blumhouse adaptation of Joe Hill’s short story. Unfortunately, we are going to have to wait a bit longer to see it. Originally set to open in theaters this January, the movie now has a new February release date. In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is 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.” Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and James Ransone (Sinister, It: Chapter Two) star along with Jeremy Davies (“Hannibal”), Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum, for Blumhouse, are

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman … urban legends that have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? “The Ghost Brothers” – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey – are coming together to bring you the first paranormal podcast from discovery+ – Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers, beginning on Thursday, October 7. The boys will chat about the craziest myths and legends with the help of top paranormal investigators, celebrities, and friends. Listen to Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Each of the 10 episodes will focus on one urban legend and feature the history of where it came from and when and conversations with experts and celebrities to uncover the truth – yes, of course, these urban legends are all true! In addition to special guest interviews, the guys will weave in rich sound design

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Netflix Review: Midnight Mass

Netflix Review: Midnight Mass

Mike Flanagan, the brilliant mind behind Netflix’s “Haunting of Hill House,” Doctor Sleep, and Geralds’s Game, is back with his latest genre offering, the Netflix series “Midnight Mass.” WARNING SPOILERS! Now, if you’re expecting something haunting like “Haunting of Hill Houe,” you’ll be sorely disappointed. “Midnight Mass” is a whole different monster entirely. Instead of dark paranormal horror, we get religious horror. The series centers on an isolated island community that experiences miraculous events – and frightening omens – after a charismatic, mysterious young priest arrives. Religion is the main topic throughout the series, and there’s a fine line between too much and just enough. The constant preaching and non-stop bible quotes overshadowed the story and the horror we were promised. The tale of the characters and their struggles take a back seat to the hours of religious idealogy and sermons, which annoyed me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m okay with religion, but it felt like “Midnight Mass” was trying

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Your Ultimate Guide To Netflix This October

Your Ultimate Guide To Netflix This October

This October, Netflix is scaring up ton of new movies, series, and more to keep you and your little monsters entertained all month long. We’ve got the complete schedules for both the regular movie and series releases and Netflix and Chills., so grab a bag of popcorn, put on your comfy pants, and hit play. Oct. 1 Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Season 1 As Good as It Gets Awakenings B.A.P.S. Bad Teacher The Cave Diana: The Musical Desperado The Devil Inside Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Double Team The DUFF Eagle Eye Endless Love Forever Rich Ghost Gladiator The Guilty Hairspray (2007) The Holiday An Inconvenient Truth Jet Li’s Fearless The Karate Kid (2010) A Knight’s Tale Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Léon: The Professional MAID Malcolm X Observe and Report Once Upon a Time in Mexico Paik’s Spirit Project X Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
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