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Cult Horror ‘Son’ Premiering On Shudder

Writer-director Ivan Kavanagh‘s (Never Grow Old) unique supernatural horror Son is set to stream exclusively on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural. Starring Andi Matichak (Halloween franchise, Assimilate), Emile Hirsch (The Autopsy of Jane Doe), and Luke David Blumm (The King of Staten Island), the film centers on Laura and her eight-year-old son David flee after a mysterious group breaks into her home in an attempt to kidnap David. Soon after the failed kidnapping, David becomes extremely ill, suffering from increasing psychosis and convulsions. Following her maternal instincts, Laura commits unspeakable acts to keep him alive, but soon she must decide how far she is willing to go to save her son. Son, which we called “a bloody good, emotional film,” in our review, debuts on Shudder on July 8, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 2, 2021
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Supernatural Horror ‘Agnes’ Possesses A New Trailer Ahead Of Tribeca Premiere

Ahead of its premiere at Tribeca, writer-director Mickey Reece‘s supernatural horror film Agnes possesses a new trailer. 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, and executive produced by Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Matthew Welty, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, and Zac Locke. While you wait for the film’s release date to be announced, be sure to check out our interview with director Mickey Reece who discusses Agnes as well as his other two recent films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 2, 2021
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Start Your Engines! ‘The Wraith’ Is Being Released As Part Of The Vestron Video Collector’s Series

The iconic 80s film The Wraith is set to be the latest addition to the Vestron Video Collector’s Series, Lionsgate’s collection of cult classic Special Edition Blu-rays loaded with special features. Set to be released this July, The Wraith stars Golden Globe® winner Charlie Sheen (2002, Best Television Actor — Musical/Comedy Series, “Spin City”), Nick Cassavetes (Face/Off, The Hangover Part II, TV’s “Entourage”), Golden Globe® nominee Sherilyn Fenn (1991, Best Supporting Actress — Television, “Twin Peaks”), and Academy Award® nominee Randy Quaid (1973, Best Supporting Actor, The Last Detail). The Wraith will be available on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) for the suggested retail price of $17.99. The film, written and directed by Mike Marvin is a turbocharged cult classic! “When four glowing orbs crash into each other over the Arizona desert, they leave in their wake a badass Dodge Turbo Interceptor — and its enigmatic, helmeted driver. The next day, the mysterious Jake (Sheen) appears in the town of Brooks, catching

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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Pledge To Watch ‘Initiation’ This June On Blu-ray Or DVD

A murder during Hell Week sends a college campus into panic as police race to discover the meaning of a single symbol, the key to the murder, and the school’s dark secret in Initiation. Jon Huertas, Isabella Gomez, Lindsay Lavanchy, Froy Gutierrez, Gattlin Griffith, Patrick Walker, Bart Johnson, Shireen Lai, Kent Faulcon, Yancy Butler, and Lochlyn Munro star in the horror movie directed by John Berardo, who co-wrote the film alongside Brian Frager, Lindsay Lavanchy. “During a university’s pledge week, the carefree partying turns deadly serious when a star athlete is found impaled in his dorm. The murder ignites a spree of sinister social-media messages, sweeping the students and police into a race against time to uncover the truth behind the school’s dark secrets…and the horrifying meaning of a recurring symbol: a single exclamation mark.” Pledge to watch Initiation on Blu-ray or DVD on July 20, 2021, from Lionsgate. BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES Hidden Secrets: Surviving Initiation The Final

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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True Crime Movie ‘American Boogeyman’ Receives A Summer Release Date

Voltage Pictures has scored the rights to American Boogeyman, the untold story of the detective and rookie FBI profiler that hunted Ted Bundy. Daniel Farrands (Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) both wrote and directs American Boogeyman starring Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax) as the infamous serial killer. “Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows the elusive and charming killer and the manhunt that brought him to justice involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Ted Bundy is such a fascinatedly divisive character and is the true personification of evil,” said Voltage Pictures president and COO Jonathan Deckter.“Murray is so talented and expertly captures Bundy’s charm and seductive nature, traits that the notorious killer exploited to win the trust of his victims as well as society. It’s fantastic to continue working with the very gifted Lucas and Dan on this feature and bring engaging narratives to the screen.” Lin

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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Cast Announced For Netflix’s New Vampire Series ‘First Kill’

The new vampire series, “First Kill,” is gearing up to bear its fangs on Netflix. Created by best-selling author Victoria V.E. Schwab, the series is based on a short story from her anthology Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite. Today, we can report that the cast has been announced. Sarah Catherine Hook (The Conjuring 3) stars along with Elizabeth Mitchell (The Purge: Election Year), Gracie Dzienny (Eighth Grade), Dylan McNamara (Ambition), Will Swenson (The Greatest Showman), Aubin Wise (Atlanta), Jason Robert Moore (The Punisher), Dominic Goodman (Young Rock), Jonas Dylan Allen (First Kill), Phillip Mullings Jr. (American Soul), and Roberto Mendez (Los Paracaidistas). Featuring eight episodes, in the first season, when it’s time for Juliette to make her first kill, she sets her eyes on Calliope Burns who turns out to be a member of the vampire-huntings Burns family. So she sets out to discover and end vampire killing sprees. Felicia D. Henderson (The Punisher, Empire, Gossip Girl,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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The Line Between A Writer’s Novel And Real Life Are Blurred In The Thriller ‘Deadly Illusions’

“Awkward” actress Greer Grammer stars alongside “Sex and the City” actress Kristen Davis in the psychological thriller Deadly Illusions. From writer-director Anna Elizabeth James, the film centers on a best-selling novelist (Davis) who is suffering from writer’s block. When she hires a young woman (Grammer) to watch over her twins. She appears to be a sweet innocent young woman, but looks can be deceiving. As the novelist finally begins to write again, the line between the life’s she’s been writing about and her own begins to blur. Dermot Mulroney, who recently appeared in the series “Hanna” and “Prodigal Son” also stars along with Shanola Hampton of “Shameless.” Director Anna Elizabeth James is known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods and has been featured in Wired and The New York Times and has spoken at TEDx conferences. Davis and Grammer produce Deadly Illusions which premiered on Netflix in March and arrives on iTunes, Amazon,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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“Evil” Gets A Demon Filled Season Two Trailer

One of the best series to premiere last year was CBS’ “Evil“. We’ve spent a year eagerly waiting for season two. The trailer is out and judging by the looks of it, it has been worth the wait! In season one, a skeptical female clinical psychologist (Katja Herbers) joins a troubled priest-in-training (Mike Colter) and a blue-collar contractor (Aasif Mandvi) as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possession, and other extraordinary occurrences through the eye of science then religion to see if there’s a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. It appears this season each team member will be faced with their own demons and supernatural battles whiling conducting investigations, grizzly murders, demons, monsters, and more. The cast also includes Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Kurt Fuller, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp. The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Liz Glotzer, Michelle King, and Rockne S.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2021
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A Man Will Go To Any Length The Save His Friend In ‘We Think We’re All Special’

Director Kirby Voss’s We All Think We’re Special, starring Jared Bankens (Bill and Ted Face the Music, Venom, “Looking for Alaska”) premieres on digital this June. In this haunting thriller, a night of reckless drinking compels a car mechanic to forcibly detox his best friend — whatever the cost. William McGovern, Sophie White, and Sherri Marina co-star in a film written by Kirby Voss and Felicia Stallard. We All Think We’re Special arrives On Demand on June 4, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2021
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‘Everybody Gets Stabbed’ This June

This June, Everybody Gets Stabbed, is a film about revenge, toxic masculinity, sexism, and a lot of drama. The film is directed by Levon J. Polinelli, who co-wrote the black comedy with Daniel Buckle and Nick Pages-Oliver who also star. In the film, “Clive likes Lauren. Lauren has no idea. Desmond is in love with Clive. Clive has no idea. Lauren and her boyfriend Tom love each other very much. Clive doesn’t like Tom, because Clive was the one who put in all the friend coins and wasn’t rewarded with a relationship. So, with Desmond’s help, Clive decides to start killing all of their friends and blame it on Tom, and then maybe Lauren will realize she really loves Clive. And maybe if they hang out together Clive will fall in love with Desmond. It’s not the greatest of plans. And they’re not the greatest of murderers. But they’re going to give it a red hot go because mediocre men

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2021

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Cult Horror ‘Son’ Premiering On Shudder

Writer-director Ivan Kavanagh‘s (Never Grow Old) unique supernatural horror Son is set to stream exclusively on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural. Starring Andi Matichak (Halloween franchise, Assimilate), Emile Hirsch (The Autopsy of Jane Doe), and Luke David Blumm (The King of Staten Island), the film centers on Laura and her eight-year-old son David flee after a mysterious group breaks into her home in an attempt to kidnap David. Soon after the failed kidnapping, David becomes extremely ill, suffering from increasing psychosis and convulsions. Following her maternal instincts, Laura commits unspeakable acts to keep him alive, but soon she must decide how far she is willing to go to save her son. Son, which we called “a bloody good, emotional film,” in our review, debuts on Shudder on July 8, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 2, 2021
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Supernatural Horror ‘Agnes’ Possesses A New Trailer Ahead Of Tribeca Premiere

Ahead of its premiere at Tribeca, writer-director Mickey Reece‘s supernatural horror film Agnes possesses a new trailer. 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, and executive produced by Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Matthew Welty, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, and Zac Locke. While you wait for the film’s release date to be announced, be sure to check out our interview with director Mickey Reece who discusses Agnes as well as his other two recent films.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 2, 2021
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Start Your Engines! ‘The Wraith’ Is Being Released As Part Of The Vestron Video Collector’s Series

The iconic 80s film The Wraith is set to be the latest addition to the Vestron Video Collector’s Series, Lionsgate’s collection of cult classic Special Edition Blu-rays loaded with special features. Set to be released this July, The Wraith stars Golden Globe® winner Charlie Sheen (2002, Best Television Actor — Musical/Comedy Series, “Spin City”), Nick Cassavetes (Face/Off, The Hangover Part II, TV’s “Entourage”), Golden Globe® nominee Sherilyn Fenn (1991, Best Supporting Actress — Television, “Twin Peaks”), and Academy Award® nominee Randy Quaid (1973, Best Supporting Actor, The Last Detail). The Wraith will be available on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) for the suggested retail price of $17.99. The film, written and directed by Mike Marvin is a turbocharged cult classic! “When four glowing orbs crash into each other over the Arizona desert, they leave in their wake a badass Dodge Turbo Interceptor — and its enigmatic, helmeted driver. The next day, the mysterious Jake (Sheen) appears in the town of Brooks, catching

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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Pledge To Watch ‘Initiation’ This June On Blu-ray Or DVD

A murder during Hell Week sends a college campus into panic as police race to discover the meaning of a single symbol, the key to the murder, and the school’s dark secret in Initiation. Jon Huertas, Isabella Gomez, Lindsay Lavanchy, Froy Gutierrez, Gattlin Griffith, Patrick Walker, Bart Johnson, Shireen Lai, Kent Faulcon, Yancy Butler, and Lochlyn Munro star in the horror movie directed by John Berardo, who co-wrote the film alongside Brian Frager, Lindsay Lavanchy. “During a university’s pledge week, the carefree partying turns deadly serious when a star athlete is found impaled in his dorm. The murder ignites a spree of sinister social-media messages, sweeping the students and police into a race against time to uncover the truth behind the school’s dark secrets…and the horrifying meaning of a recurring symbol: a single exclamation mark.” Pledge to watch Initiation on Blu-ray or DVD on July 20, 2021, from Lionsgate. BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES Hidden Secrets: Surviving Initiation The Final

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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True Crime Movie ‘American Boogeyman’ Receives A Summer Release Date

Voltage Pictures has scored the rights to American Boogeyman, the untold story of the detective and rookie FBI profiler that hunted Ted Bundy. Daniel Farrands (Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) both wrote and directs American Boogeyman starring Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax) as the infamous serial killer. “Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows the elusive and charming killer and the manhunt that brought him to justice involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Ted Bundy is such a fascinatedly divisive character and is the true personification of evil,” said Voltage Pictures president and COO Jonathan Deckter.“Murray is so talented and expertly captures Bundy’s charm and seductive nature, traits that the notorious killer exploited to win the trust of his victims as well as society. It’s fantastic to continue working with the very gifted Lucas and Dan on this feature and bring engaging narratives to the screen.” Lin

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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Cast Announced For Netflix’s New Vampire Series ‘First Kill’

The new vampire series, “First Kill,” is gearing up to bear its fangs on Netflix. Created by best-selling author Victoria V.E. Schwab, the series is based on a short story from her anthology Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite. Today, we can report that the cast has been announced. Sarah Catherine Hook (The Conjuring 3) stars along with Elizabeth Mitchell (The Purge: Election Year), Gracie Dzienny (Eighth Grade), Dylan McNamara (Ambition), Will Swenson (The Greatest Showman), Aubin Wise (Atlanta), Jason Robert Moore (The Punisher), Dominic Goodman (Young Rock), Jonas Dylan Allen (First Kill), Phillip Mullings Jr. (American Soul), and Roberto Mendez (Los Paracaidistas). Featuring eight episodes, in the first season, when it’s time for Juliette to make her first kill, she sets her eyes on Calliope Burns who turns out to be a member of the vampire-huntings Burns family. So she sets out to discover and end vampire killing sprees. Felicia D. Henderson (The Punisher, Empire, Gossip Girl,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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The Line Between A Writer’s Novel And Real Life Are Blurred In The Thriller ‘Deadly Illusions’

“Awkward” actress Greer Grammer stars alongside “Sex and the City” actress Kristen Davis in the psychological thriller Deadly Illusions. From writer-director Anna Elizabeth James, the film centers on a best-selling novelist (Davis) who is suffering from writer’s block. When she hires a young woman (Grammer) to watch over her twins. She appears to be a sweet innocent young woman, but looks can be deceiving. As the novelist finally begins to write again, the line between the life’s she’s been writing about and her own begins to blur. Dermot Mulroney, who recently appeared in the series “Hanna” and “Prodigal Son” also stars along with Shanola Hampton of “Shameless.” Director Anna Elizabeth James is known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods and has been featured in Wired and The New York Times and has spoken at TEDx conferences. Davis and Grammer produce Deadly Illusions which premiered on Netflix in March and arrives on iTunes, Amazon,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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“Evil” Gets A Demon Filled Season Two Trailer

One of the best series to premiere last year was CBS’ “Evil“. We’ve spent a year eagerly waiting for season two. The trailer is out and judging by the looks of it, it has been worth the wait! In season one, a skeptical female clinical psychologist (Katja Herbers) joins a troubled priest-in-training (Mike Colter) and a blue-collar contractor (Aasif Mandvi) as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possession, and other extraordinary occurrences through the eye of science then religion to see if there’s a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. It appears this season each team member will be faced with their own demons and supernatural battles whiling conducting investigations, grizzly murders, demons, monsters, and more. The cast also includes Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Kurt Fuller, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp. The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Liz Glotzer, Michelle King, and Rockne S.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2021
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A Man Will Go To Any Length The Save His Friend In ‘We Think We’re All Special’

Director Kirby Voss’s We All Think We’re Special, starring Jared Bankens (Bill and Ted Face the Music, Venom, “Looking for Alaska”) premieres on digital this June. In this haunting thriller, a night of reckless drinking compels a car mechanic to forcibly detox his best friend — whatever the cost. William McGovern, Sophie White, and Sherri Marina co-star in a film written by Kirby Voss and Felicia Stallard. We All Think We’re Special arrives On Demand on June 4, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2021
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‘Everybody Gets Stabbed’ This June

This June, Everybody Gets Stabbed, is a film about revenge, toxic masculinity, sexism, and a lot of drama. The film is directed by Levon J. Polinelli, who co-wrote the black comedy with Daniel Buckle and Nick Pages-Oliver who also star. In the film, “Clive likes Lauren. Lauren has no idea. Desmond is in love with Clive. Clive has no idea. Lauren and her boyfriend Tom love each other very much. Clive doesn’t like Tom, because Clive was the one who put in all the friend coins and wasn’t rewarded with a relationship. So, with Desmond’s help, Clive decides to start killing all of their friends and blame it on Tom, and then maybe Lauren will realize she really loves Clive. And maybe if they hang out together Clive will fall in love with Desmond. It’s not the greatest of plans. And they’re not the greatest of murderers. But they’re going to give it a red hot go because mediocre men

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2021
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