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‘Witch Hunt’ Conjures An October Release Date (Trailer)

In a world where magic is real and practitioners are hunted, a family fights back in writer-director Elle Callhan‘s powerful film Witch Hunt. “In a modern America where magic is real and witches are persecuted by US authorities, teenager Claire and her family are part of an intricate network that helps these women escape across the border to seek asylum in Mexico. However, when their mode of transport is disrupted by federal witch hunters, trouble befalls the family as they struggle to hide two young witches within the walls of their home. As witch hunters close in and strange magic begins haunting the family, Claire discovers that she may have more in common with these witches than she could have ever imagined.” Gideon Adlon, Abigail Cowen, Christian Camargo, and Elizabeth Mitchell star in Witch Hunt, arriving in theaters, on Digital, and On Demand October 1, 2021, from Momentum Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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Keira Knightley Stars In ‘Silent Night’ Out This December On AMC+ (First Image)

AMC Networks’ premium streaming bundle AMC+ and RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, announced today the acquisition of and a day-and-date release for the darkly comedic drama Silent Night ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer Camille Griffin makes her directorial debut with Silent Night, set to be released in theaters and stream exclusively on AMC+ in North America this December. Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Roman Griffin Davis, Annabelle Wallis, Lily-Rose Depp, Ṣọpé Dìrísù, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Lucy Punch, Rufus Jones, and Trudie Styler star. From producers Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise), Trudie Styler (Moon), and Celine Rattray (The Kids Are Alright), Silent Night follows a group of old friends who – in true British fashion and while the rest of the world faces impending doom – reunite to celebrate Christmas in the comfort of an idyllic country home. Burdened with the inconvenience of mankind’s imminent destruction, they adopt a stiff upper lip, crack

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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LGBTQ+ Horror ‘Death Drop Gorgeous’ Out Today In Theaters & On Digital

The insane horror film, Death Drop Gorgeous, arrives in theaters and on Digital today (9/10). To celebrate, a new red band trailer has been released. An ode to John Waters, the film follows “A dejected bartender and an aging drag queen fight to survive the eccentric and hostile nightlife of a corrupt city, as a masked maniac slaughters young gay men and drains them of blood.” The festival favorite is from directors Michael J. Ahern, Christopher Dalpe, and Brandon Perras-Sanchez, and features a cast led by Wayne Gonsalves, Payton St. James, Brandon Perras-Sanchez, and Christopher Dalpe. Death Drop Gorgeous, an LBGTQ+ horror film, is out today from Dark Star Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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IFC Midnight Snags The Rights To The Supernatural Film ‘The Innocents’

IFC Midnight has now obtained the US rights to Eskil Vogt’s chilling supernatural drama The Innocents, the sophomore film from the director of Thelma, and set a 2022 release date. The film, which debuted at Cannes (2021), is “a dark and twisted morality fable that unfolds under the bright Nordic sun, The Innocents follows a group of young children who become friends during the summer holidays, drawn together by the discovery of mysterious shared abilities. Out of sight of the adults, the children bond quickly, exploring their newfound powers and testing their limits in the forests and playgrounds surrounding their brutalist apartment complex. As the children’s loyalties shift and small cruelties escalate, their innocent play takes a dark turn towards the malevolent, and strange things begin to happen.” Arianna Bocco, President of IFC Films, said, “Eskil Vogt is one of the most exciting filmmakers working in Scandinavia today. He has developed a distinct voice through his many high-profile writing credits

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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A Search For A Cure Creates A Monster In ‘The Mutation’ Trailer

A blood-thirsty beast is unleashed in the new trailer for The Mutation, directed by Scott Jeffrey (Dragon Fury). After a deadly experiment on a rat goes wrong, the mutated rat has been let loose in a city and a group of detectives are on the hunt for the beast. Zoologist, Allen Marsh must work alongside a grieving widow to help the detectives capture and exterminate the mutated rat. As the body count rises, no one is safe, and the rat is growing at a rapid pace! Starring Ricardo Freitas, Amanda-Jade Tyler, Abi Casson Thompson, and James Robertson, The Mutation comes to DVD and Digital on October 5, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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New “Dexter: New Blood” Trailer Teases A New Killer And A Reunion

A new official trailer for “Dexter” season 9 is here, revealing that the killer’s “dark passenger” is still along for the ride. We also see the return of Dexter’s son, Harrison which may cause his new life to unravel. Officially titled “Dexter: New Blood“, the series is set ten years after Dexter faked his death and disappeared during Hurricane Laura. Dexter has started a new life under the name Jim Lindsay in the small town of Iron Lake, New York where he has a new love interest, the local Chief of Police. When local children begin to disappear Dexter can resist turning back to his old ways. Michael C. Hall is back as Dexter and is joined by previously announced cast members Julia Jones (“The Mandalorian”), John Lithgow (“Dexter”), Alano Miller (Sylvie’s Love), Jack Alcott (“The Good Lord Bird”), and Johnny Sequoyah (Believe), with Clancy Brown (Pet Sematary Two, Shawshank Redemption) playing the main villain, Kurt Caldwell. Jennifer Carpenter returns

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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A Horde Of Killer Crustaceans Are Unleashed In The ‘Crabs’ Trailer

Raven’s Banner unleashes a horde of killer crustaceans on a small town in Crabs, written and directed by Pierce Berolzheimer. Jessica Morris, Dylan Riley Snyder, and Robert Craighead star in the film that sees a horde of murderous crab monsters descend on a sleepy coastal town on Prom night, and only a ragtag group of outcasts can save the day. As soon as a release date is announced we’ll let you know. In the meantime, check out the new trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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Three Award-Winning Filmmakers Come Together For Horror Anthology ‘Devil’s Five’

Three award-winning filmmakers, Terry R. Wickam, George Brianka, and Edwin M. Figueroa, come together for the indie horror anthology Devil’s Five. Featuring four tales of the macabre and a wrap-around, Devil’s Five stars Ralf Scheepers, Siakie Tetteh, Walter Masterson, Megan Penn, and Almog Pail. In Devil’s Five, “an ancient evil unleashes a deadly computer virus hell-bent on destroying humanity. “Abandoned,” a photographer does a photoshoot with a sexy video vixen in a deserted location supposedly haunted. Soon after they begin taking pictures, they are interrupted by something evil the leads to a white-knuckle conclusion. “Don’t Say These Words!” is based on the true story of the satanic ritual murders that transpired on Long Island in the 1980s, making headlines across the county. It recounts the chilling story of Satanism and demon worship slaying. It is also an homage to classic horror movies and books of that time period. “Choke,” a filmmaker betrayed by his adulteress wife and his business partner,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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Adrien Brody Makes A Dark Discovery In The New Clip From Episode 3 Of ‘Chapelwaite’

On September 12th, the third episode of Epix’s new Stephen King-inspired series “Chapelwaite” is headed your way starring Academy-Award winner Adrien Brody and Emily Hampshire. “Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family’s sordid history and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations. Rebecca Morgan (Hampshire), an ambitious young woman who left Preacher’s Corners to attend Mount Holyoke College and has returned home with an advance to write a story for the new and prestigious Atlantic Magazine.  Her writer’s block lifts when Boone arrives in town with his children, and despite her mother’s protests, Rebecca applies to be the governess of the infamous Chapelwaite manor and the Boone family in order to write about them. In doing so, Rebecca will not only craft the next

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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‘Last Night In Soho’ Gets A Haunting, Neon-Drenched New Trailer Ahead Of Release

Edgar Wright, the director behind Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver, has returned to the horror genre for his new film Last Night in Soho, which has a brand new trailer. Thomasin McKenzie and Glass’actress Anya Taylor-Joy star in the film that centers on “a young girl, passionate in fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences.” Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, Michael Ajao (Attack the Block), “Game of Thrones” actress Diana Rigg, and Terence Stamp (Murder Mystery) also star. Last Night in Soho opens in theaters on October 29, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021

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‘Witch Hunt’ Conjures An October Release Date (Trailer)

In a world where magic is real and practitioners are hunted, a family fights back in writer-director Elle Callhan‘s powerful film Witch Hunt. “In a modern America where magic is real and witches are persecuted by US authorities, teenager Claire and her family are part of an intricate network that helps these women escape across the border to seek asylum in Mexico. However, when their mode of transport is disrupted by federal witch hunters, trouble befalls the family as they struggle to hide two young witches within the walls of their home. As witch hunters close in and strange magic begins haunting the family, Claire discovers that she may have more in common with these witches than she could have ever imagined.” Gideon Adlon, Abigail Cowen, Christian Camargo, and Elizabeth Mitchell star in Witch Hunt, arriving in theaters, on Digital, and On Demand October 1, 2021, from Momentum Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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Keira Knightley Stars In ‘Silent Night’ Out This December On AMC+ (First Image)

AMC Networks’ premium streaming bundle AMC+ and RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, announced today the acquisition of and a day-and-date release for the darkly comedic drama Silent Night ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer Camille Griffin makes her directorial debut with Silent Night, set to be released in theaters and stream exclusively on AMC+ in North America this December. Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Roman Griffin Davis, Annabelle Wallis, Lily-Rose Depp, Ṣọpé Dìrísù, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Lucy Punch, Rufus Jones, and Trudie Styler star. From producers Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise), Trudie Styler (Moon), and Celine Rattray (The Kids Are Alright), Silent Night follows a group of old friends who – in true British fashion and while the rest of the world faces impending doom – reunite to celebrate Christmas in the comfort of an idyllic country home. Burdened with the inconvenience of mankind’s imminent destruction, they adopt a stiff upper lip, crack

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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LGBTQ+ Horror ‘Death Drop Gorgeous’ Out Today In Theaters & On Digital

The insane horror film, Death Drop Gorgeous, arrives in theaters and on Digital today (9/10). To celebrate, a new red band trailer has been released. An ode to John Waters, the film follows “A dejected bartender and an aging drag queen fight to survive the eccentric and hostile nightlife of a corrupt city, as a masked maniac slaughters young gay men and drains them of blood.” The festival favorite is from directors Michael J. Ahern, Christopher Dalpe, and Brandon Perras-Sanchez, and features a cast led by Wayne Gonsalves, Payton St. James, Brandon Perras-Sanchez, and Christopher Dalpe. Death Drop Gorgeous, an LBGTQ+ horror film, is out today from Dark Star Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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IFC Midnight Snags The Rights To The Supernatural Film ‘The Innocents’

IFC Midnight has now obtained the US rights to Eskil Vogt’s chilling supernatural drama The Innocents, the sophomore film from the director of Thelma, and set a 2022 release date. The film, which debuted at Cannes (2021), is “a dark and twisted morality fable that unfolds under the bright Nordic sun, The Innocents follows a group of young children who become friends during the summer holidays, drawn together by the discovery of mysterious shared abilities. Out of sight of the adults, the children bond quickly, exploring their newfound powers and testing their limits in the forests and playgrounds surrounding their brutalist apartment complex. As the children’s loyalties shift and small cruelties escalate, their innocent play takes a dark turn towards the malevolent, and strange things begin to happen.” Arianna Bocco, President of IFC Films, said, “Eskil Vogt is one of the most exciting filmmakers working in Scandinavia today. He has developed a distinct voice through his many high-profile writing credits

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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A Search For A Cure Creates A Monster In ‘The Mutation’ Trailer

A blood-thirsty beast is unleashed in the new trailer for The Mutation, directed by Scott Jeffrey (Dragon Fury). After a deadly experiment on a rat goes wrong, the mutated rat has been let loose in a city and a group of detectives are on the hunt for the beast. Zoologist, Allen Marsh must work alongside a grieving widow to help the detectives capture and exterminate the mutated rat. As the body count rises, no one is safe, and the rat is growing at a rapid pace! Starring Ricardo Freitas, Amanda-Jade Tyler, Abi Casson Thompson, and James Robertson, The Mutation comes to DVD and Digital on October 5, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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New “Dexter: New Blood” Trailer Teases A New Killer And A Reunion

A new official trailer for “Dexter” season 9 is here, revealing that the killer’s “dark passenger” is still along for the ride. We also see the return of Dexter’s son, Harrison which may cause his new life to unravel. Officially titled “Dexter: New Blood“, the series is set ten years after Dexter faked his death and disappeared during Hurricane Laura. Dexter has started a new life under the name Jim Lindsay in the small town of Iron Lake, New York where he has a new love interest, the local Chief of Police. When local children begin to disappear Dexter can resist turning back to his old ways. Michael C. Hall is back as Dexter and is joined by previously announced cast members Julia Jones (“The Mandalorian”), John Lithgow (“Dexter”), Alano Miller (Sylvie’s Love), Jack Alcott (“The Good Lord Bird”), and Johnny Sequoyah (Believe), with Clancy Brown (Pet Sematary Two, Shawshank Redemption) playing the main villain, Kurt Caldwell. Jennifer Carpenter returns

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2021
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A Horde Of Killer Crustaceans Are Unleashed In The ‘Crabs’ Trailer

Raven’s Banner unleashes a horde of killer crustaceans on a small town in Crabs, written and directed by Pierce Berolzheimer. Jessica Morris, Dylan Riley Snyder, and Robert Craighead star in the film that sees a horde of murderous crab monsters descend on a sleepy coastal town on Prom night, and only a ragtag group of outcasts can save the day. As soon as a release date is announced we’ll let you know. In the meantime, check out the new trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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Three Award-Winning Filmmakers Come Together For Horror Anthology ‘Devil’s Five’

Three award-winning filmmakers, Terry R. Wickam, George Brianka, and Edwin M. Figueroa, come together for the indie horror anthology Devil’s Five. Featuring four tales of the macabre and a wrap-around, Devil’s Five stars Ralf Scheepers, Siakie Tetteh, Walter Masterson, Megan Penn, and Almog Pail. In Devil’s Five, “an ancient evil unleashes a deadly computer virus hell-bent on destroying humanity. “Abandoned,” a photographer does a photoshoot with a sexy video vixen in a deserted location supposedly haunted. Soon after they begin taking pictures, they are interrupted by something evil the leads to a white-knuckle conclusion. “Don’t Say These Words!” is based on the true story of the satanic ritual murders that transpired on Long Island in the 1980s, making headlines across the county. It recounts the chilling story of Satanism and demon worship slaying. It is also an homage to classic horror movies and books of that time period. “Choke,” a filmmaker betrayed by his adulteress wife and his business partner,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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Adrien Brody Makes A Dark Discovery In The New Clip From Episode 3 Of ‘Chapelwaite’

On September 12th, the third episode of Epix’s new Stephen King-inspired series “Chapelwaite” is headed your way starring Academy-Award winner Adrien Brody and Emily Hampshire. “Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family’s sordid history and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations. Rebecca Morgan (Hampshire), an ambitious young woman who left Preacher’s Corners to attend Mount Holyoke College and has returned home with an advance to write a story for the new and prestigious Atlantic Magazine.  Her writer’s block lifts when Boone arrives in town with his children, and despite her mother’s protests, Rebecca applies to be the governess of the infamous Chapelwaite manor and the Boone family in order to write about them. In doing so, Rebecca will not only craft the next

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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‘Last Night In Soho’ Gets A Haunting, Neon-Drenched New Trailer Ahead Of Release

Edgar Wright, the director behind Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver, has returned to the horror genre for his new film Last Night in Soho, which has a brand new trailer. Thomasin McKenzie and Glass’actress Anya Taylor-Joy star in the film that centers on “a young girl, passionate in fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences.” Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, Michael Ajao (Attack the Block), “Game of Thrones” actress Diana Rigg, and Terence Stamp (Murder Mystery) also star. Last Night in Soho opens in theaters on October 29, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2021
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