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Horror Icons Fill The Cast Of Serial Killer Horror ‘Jasper’

Award-winning writer-director Keith Vaile will unleash a serial killer in his new film, Jasper, starring horror icons Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Bill Mosely (The Devil’s Rejects), Emmy-winner Bill Oberst Jr. (The Chair), and Kane Hodder from both the Friday the 13th franchise and the Hatchet franchise. In Jasper, a young woman (Erin O’Brien) and her friends a stalked by a vicious serial killer who uses the hogs on his small southwestern farm to dispose of bodies. Shaun Cairo (Pitchfork), Judy Fox, and Keith Vaile produce. Unmanned Media will release Jasper on February 25, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Fathom Celebrating ‘Stand By Me’s’ 35th Anniversary With Special Theatrical Run

Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of director Rob Reiner’s coming of age thriller Stand By Me with a limited run in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 26th. An adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella The Body, the film released in 1986 was a hit with both critics and viewers earning itself a cult status quickly. In fact, it’s one of this writer’s top 10 favorite films ever. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland, the screenplay was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is the tale of four boys on a two-day journey. In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small, woodsy Oregon town, a budding 12-year-old writer named Gordie LaChance (Wheaton) is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest, an experience that will alter the course of his life

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Henry Golding Stars As Fan Favorite Character In ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ (Trailer)

One of G.I. Joe‘s most popular characters, Snake Eyes, is getting his own movie, simply titled Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. The movie will reveal Snake Eye’s back story with Henry Golding starring as the titular character. The trailer debuted last night at the MTV Movie Awards and we’ve got here for you to see. “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teaches Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.” The movie also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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New ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Clip Takes Us Deep Into The Forest

People watching last night’s MTV Movie Awards got a new sneak peek at The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, but don’t worry if you missed it, we’ve got it right here for you to see courtesy of the movie awards’ official Twitter account (you can also watch below). In the clip, Lorraine Warren is attacked deep in the forest while using her talent as a medium. Directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona), “The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’d ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.” Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Frank Grillo & Bruce Willis Star In The Action-Thriller ‘A Day To Die’

Vertical Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the action-thriller A Day to Die, which recently wrapped shooting in Jackson, Mississippi. Frank Grillo (Captain America and The Purge franchises, “Kingdom,” and Boss Level), Bruce Willis (Die Hard franchise), Leon (“City on a Hill,” Cool Runnings), and Kevin Dillon (Platoon, “Entourage”) lead the cast that also includes Gianni Capaldi, Brooke Butler, Vernon Davis, Mohamed Karim, Alexander Kane, and introducing Curtis Nichouls. In the film, “A disgraced parole officer (Dillon) is indebted to a local gang leader and forced to pull off a series of dangerous drug heists within twelve hours in order to pay the $2 million dollars he owes, rescue his kidnapped pregnant wife, and settle a score with the city’s corrupt police chief (Willis), who is working with the gang leader and double-crossed him years ago.” Veteran filmmaker Wes Miller (River Runs Red, Hell on the Border) directs from the script he co-wrote with Scott Mallace and Rab Berry.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gets Bloody In The First Images From Netflix’s ‘Kate’

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane, Swiss Army Man) looks fierce in the first images from Netflix’s upcoming revenge thriller Kate, directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. “After she’s irreversibly poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.” With a script penned by Umair Aleem, Kate also stars Woody Harrelson, Jun Kuniura, Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Miku Martineau, and Michiel Huisman. Hopefully, the release date and trailer will arrive soon. In the meantime, take a look at the first images.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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This Summer, A Group Of Teens Unleash The ‘Queen Of Spades’ During A Game

A supernatural entity is unleashed after a group of teens plays a Bloody Mary-style game in Queen of Spades, by director Patrick White. “According to legend, an ominous entity known as the Queen of Spades can be summoned by performing an ancient ritual. Those brave enough draw a door and a staircase on a mirror, in darkness, and say her name three times. What happens next must be experienced to be believed. Four teenagers decide to summon the Queen of Spades as a joke. But they could never imagine the horrors this innocent prank has condemned them and their loved ones too.” John Ainslie and Patrick White penned the script based on a story by Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy. Ava Preston, Daniel Kash, Kaelen Ohm, Eric Osborne, Jamie Bloch, Nabil Rajo, and Krista Marchand star in this supernatural tale, opening in select theaters on June 11, 2021, followed by its release on Blu-ray and On Demand on June 29th, from Epic Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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Joaquin Phoenix Starring In Ari Aster’s ‘Disappointment BLVD’

Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his roles in films such as Joker, Gladiator, and Walk the Line has found his next project, he’ll be starring in Disappointment Blvd from Hereditary and Midsommar director Ari Aster. Set to begin filming in Montreal late this summer, there is little known about Disappointment Blvd, except that it is a horror film with comedic undertones, which Aster describes as a “nightmare comedy.”. According to IMDB, the film is said to be “A decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time.” We’ll update you when we know more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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“Day Of The Dead” Series Premieres This Fall On SyFy

SyFy is gearing up to deliver a new 10-episode series that is a new spin on George A. Romero’s 1985 movie Day of the Dead, titled – you guessed it – “Day of the Dead“. Variety is reporting that the series will now premiere this fall. Written by showrunners and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, the series centers on six strangers fighting to survive the first 24 hours of the zombie apocalypse. Steven Kostanski, who is directing four of the series’ episodes in the first season has teased that the new series will have ties to the classic horror movie. However, he couldn’t go into detail. The series is produced by Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel and HiTide Studios’ Jeff Holland, Stan Spry, and Drew Brown are also producing. Steven Kostanski will also serve as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Release Date Announced For Robert Eggers’ Long Awaited Viking Film ‘The Northman’

Robert Eggers, the brilliant filmmaker behind The Witch and The Lighthouse is back with his next film, the revenge thriller The Northman. Today, we’ve got the release date for the highly anticipated film set in Iceland at the turn of the 10th century that centers on the Nordic prince Amleth who sets out on a mission of revenge after his father is murdered. The all-star cast for the film includes Alexander Skarsgård who stars as Amleth, Bill Skarsgård, Anya Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Defoe who also stars in Eggers’ The Lighthouse (pictured). Eggers directed and co-wrote the film along with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón. Lars Knudsen, Mark Huffman, and New Regency produce. The Northman will arrive in international theaters on April 8, 2022, from Universal Pictures. It is a co-production of Focus Features and New Regency.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021

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Horror Icons Fill The Cast Of Serial Killer Horror ‘Jasper’

Award-winning writer-director Keith Vaile will unleash a serial killer in his new film, Jasper, starring horror icons Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Bill Mosely (The Devil’s Rejects), Emmy-winner Bill Oberst Jr. (The Chair), and Kane Hodder from both the Friday the 13th franchise and the Hatchet franchise. In Jasper, a young woman (Erin O’Brien) and her friends a stalked by a vicious serial killer who uses the hogs on his small southwestern farm to dispose of bodies. Shaun Cairo (Pitchfork), Judy Fox, and Keith Vaile produce. Unmanned Media will release Jasper on February 25, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Fathom Celebrating ‘Stand By Me’s’ 35th Anniversary With Special Theatrical Run

Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of director Rob Reiner’s coming of age thriller Stand By Me with a limited run in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 26th. An adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella The Body, the film released in 1986 was a hit with both critics and viewers earning itself a cult status quickly. In fact, it’s one of this writer’s top 10 favorite films ever. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland, the screenplay was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is the tale of four boys on a two-day journey. In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small, woodsy Oregon town, a budding 12-year-old writer named Gordie LaChance (Wheaton) is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest, an experience that will alter the course of his life

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Henry Golding Stars As Fan Favorite Character In ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ (Trailer)

One of G.I. Joe‘s most popular characters, Snake Eyes, is getting his own movie, simply titled Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. The movie will reveal Snake Eye’s back story with Henry Golding starring as the titular character. The trailer debuted last night at the MTV Movie Awards and we’ve got here for you to see. “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teaches Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.” The movie also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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New ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Clip Takes Us Deep Into The Forest

People watching last night’s MTV Movie Awards got a new sneak peek at The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, but don’t worry if you missed it, we’ve got it right here for you to see courtesy of the movie awards’ official Twitter account (you can also watch below). In the clip, Lorraine Warren is attacked deep in the forest while using her talent as a medium. Directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona), “The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’d ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.” Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Frank Grillo & Bruce Willis Star In The Action-Thriller ‘A Day To Die’

Vertical Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the action-thriller A Day to Die, which recently wrapped shooting in Jackson, Mississippi. Frank Grillo (Captain America and The Purge franchises, “Kingdom,” and Boss Level), Bruce Willis (Die Hard franchise), Leon (“City on a Hill,” Cool Runnings), and Kevin Dillon (Platoon, “Entourage”) lead the cast that also includes Gianni Capaldi, Brooke Butler, Vernon Davis, Mohamed Karim, Alexander Kane, and introducing Curtis Nichouls. In the film, “A disgraced parole officer (Dillon) is indebted to a local gang leader and forced to pull off a series of dangerous drug heists within twelve hours in order to pay the $2 million dollars he owes, rescue his kidnapped pregnant wife, and settle a score with the city’s corrupt police chief (Willis), who is working with the gang leader and double-crossed him years ago.” Veteran filmmaker Wes Miller (River Runs Red, Hell on the Border) directs from the script he co-wrote with Scott Mallace and Rab Berry.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gets Bloody In The First Images From Netflix’s ‘Kate’

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane, Swiss Army Man) looks fierce in the first images from Netflix’s upcoming revenge thriller Kate, directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. “After she’s irreversibly poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.” With a script penned by Umair Aleem, Kate also stars Woody Harrelson, Jun Kuniura, Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Miku Martineau, and Michiel Huisman. Hopefully, the release date and trailer will arrive soon. In the meantime, take a look at the first images.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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This Summer, A Group Of Teens Unleash The ‘Queen Of Spades’ During A Game

A supernatural entity is unleashed after a group of teens plays a Bloody Mary-style game in Queen of Spades, by director Patrick White. “According to legend, an ominous entity known as the Queen of Spades can be summoned by performing an ancient ritual. Those brave enough draw a door and a staircase on a mirror, in darkness, and say her name three times. What happens next must be experienced to be believed. Four teenagers decide to summon the Queen of Spades as a joke. But they could never imagine the horrors this innocent prank has condemned them and their loved ones too.” John Ainslie and Patrick White penned the script based on a story by Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy. Ava Preston, Daniel Kash, Kaelen Ohm, Eric Osborne, Jamie Bloch, Nabil Rajo, and Krista Marchand star in this supernatural tale, opening in select theaters on June 11, 2021, followed by its release on Blu-ray and On Demand on June 29th, from Epic Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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Joaquin Phoenix Starring In Ari Aster’s ‘Disappointment BLVD’

Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his roles in films such as Joker, Gladiator, and Walk the Line has found his next project, he’ll be starring in Disappointment Blvd from Hereditary and Midsommar director Ari Aster. Set to begin filming in Montreal late this summer, there is little known about Disappointment Blvd, except that it is a horror film with comedic undertones, which Aster describes as a “nightmare comedy.”. According to IMDB, the film is said to be “A decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time.” We’ll update you when we know more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2021
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“Day Of The Dead” Series Premieres This Fall On SyFy

SyFy is gearing up to deliver a new 10-episode series that is a new spin on George A. Romero’s 1985 movie Day of the Dead, titled – you guessed it – “Day of the Dead“. Variety is reporting that the series will now premiere this fall. Written by showrunners and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, the series centers on six strangers fighting to survive the first 24 hours of the zombie apocalypse. Steven Kostanski, who is directing four of the series’ episodes in the first season has teased that the new series will have ties to the classic horror movie. However, he couldn’t go into detail. The series is produced by Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel and HiTide Studios’ Jeff Holland, Stan Spry, and Drew Brown are also producing. Steven Kostanski will also serve as executive producer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Release Date Announced For Robert Eggers’ Long Awaited Viking Film ‘The Northman’

Robert Eggers, the brilliant filmmaker behind The Witch and The Lighthouse is back with his next film, the revenge thriller The Northman. Today, we’ve got the release date for the highly anticipated film set in Iceland at the turn of the 10th century that centers on the Nordic prince Amleth who sets out on a mission of revenge after his father is murdered. The all-star cast for the film includes Alexander Skarsgård who stars as Amleth, Bill Skarsgård, Anya Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Defoe who also stars in Eggers’ The Lighthouse (pictured). Eggers directed and co-wrote the film along with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón. Lars Knudsen, Mark Huffman, and New Regency produce. The Northman will arrive in international theaters on April 8, 2022, from Universal Pictures. It is a co-production of Focus Features and New Regency.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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