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Witness The Horrifying Events At ‘616 Wilford Lane’ This May

This May, Indican Pictures will take viewers to 616 Wilford Lane where a family’s new dream home quickly becomes a nightmare. “After the tragic death of his wife, Jim (John Littlefield, Hulk) is a single father of two teenage daughters, Randy (Jessica Chancellor, Power Rangers: First Ninja) and Austyn (Jasmine Waltz, Black Water). Uprooting the family from the city to a mansion in the country, they soon discover the town’s dark history and the haunting secrets buried inside the walls of their new house, making their dream home an inescapable nightmare. The film also stars Oscar® nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train). Directed by Mark S. Allen, who is making his directorial debut, and Dante Yore, the film was written by Allen along with Howard Burd. Witness the events at 616 Wilford Lane On-Demand Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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Movie Review: Son (2021)

How far would you go to save your child? That’s the question posed in writer-director Ivan Kavanagh’s horror-thriller Son. In the film, a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, experiencing horrific pain and seizures. His mother, Laura (Andi Matichak) must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. I can’t imagine how terrified Laura was throughout the film, but I do know how well Andi Matichak played the role. She really put her heart into making Laura feel authentic and the emotional chaos Laura experiences feels real. Laura is a strong character with an interesting and horrific backstory. She’s a character you can both find sympathetic and see her strength. And her character development was nicely done. As for detective Paul, Emile Hirsch had me fleeced up to the last moments of the film. I did not see that twist coming, and I should have and it was a great idea. Hirsch did

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

From The Creator Of Final Destination Comes ‘Don’t Look Back’ – Out This Summer

From Jeffrey Riddick, the creator of Final Destination comes Don’t Look Back, which shines a brutal light on society’s habit of watching terrible things happen but doing nothing to stop it. Remember, Karma comes for us all. In the film, Caitlin Kramer, a woman overcoming a tragic past, is among several people who see a man being fatally assaulted. When the witnesses start dying mysteriously, she must unearth if they’re being targeted by a killer or something far more insidious. Kourtney Bell, Bryan Batt, Will Stout, Skyler Hart, Jeremy Holm, Jaqueline Fleming, Amanda Grace Benitez, Damon Lipari, Han Soto, Dean J. West, and Stephen Twardokus star. Don’t Look Back, which we call “dark and entertaining” in our review, lands on Digital and DVD on June 14, 2021, presented by Dazzler Media. You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon and iTunes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Scores A Hard “R” For Violence And Gore

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will be different from 2016’s movie. For one, it won’t be PG-13 like its predecessor. The movie has just scored a hard “R” from the MPA for “Strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use, and brief graphic nudity.” The massive cast list includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Sylvester Stallone who lends his voice to King Shark, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, John Cena, Pete Davidson, Jai Courtney, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Taika Waititi, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Steve Agee, Storm Reid, Flula Borg, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, Sean Gunn, Joaquín Cosío, Mayling Ng, Juan Diego Botto, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland, and Tinashe Kajese. The Suicide Squad lands in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, 2021, from Warner Bros. Check out the red band trailer below for a taste of what’s to come.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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This June, A Man Becomes The Focus Of A Stranger In ‘Stalker’ (Trailer)

Stalker: Noun a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention. “Tracy claimed she was the victim of a stalker” · a person who hunts game stealthily. “a keen fisherman and deer stalker” Writer-director Tyler Savage‘s life or death thriller Stalker, about a man who becomes a stalker’s prey, has hunted down a summer release date and a new trailer. “In the wake of a messy break-up, Andy Escobedo decides to start fresh, relocating from Austin to Los Angeles. Eager to make new connections, he befriends Roger, an unusual rideshare driver. But when Roger’s behavior gets too strange for comfort, Andy blows him off, choosing to focus on a budding relationship with his new girlfriend, Sam. This unhinges Roger, who begins to torment Andy, ensuring that his stay in L.A. is short-lived.” Co-written by Savage and Dash Hawkins, this intense film stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel Pisano,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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‘Army Of The Dead’ Invading Theaters Ahead Of Netflix Premiere

Zach Snyder‘s highly anticipated action-zombie flick Army of the Dead is now heading to select theaters on Friday, May 14th ahead of its Netflix premiere later this month. In the movie, Dave Bautista and his crew of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. But first, they have to get past the zombies and these aren’t your average slow zombies, these are fast, organized monsters that will leave the team fighting for their lives, and the money. Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy also star. Snyder directed and also co-wrote this goretastic flick with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. He also produces along with Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Tiger in the movie created with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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Cyber Thriller ‘Profile’ Opens In Theaters This Week

From director Timur Bekmambetov comes the cyber-thriller Profile, opening in theaters on May 14, 2021, from Focus Features. Profile centers on an undercover British journalist in her quest to bait and expose a terrorist recruiter through social media, while trying not to be sucked in by her recruiter and lured into becoming a militant extremist herself. The unconventional thriller plays out entirely on a computer screen in the Screenlife format, pioneered by Bekmambetov. Written by Bekmambetov along with Britt Poulton, and Olga Kharina, Profile stars Valene Kane and Shazad Latif.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Blumhouse Sets January Release for ‘The Black Phone’ – Starring Ethan Hawke

Director Scott Derrickson returns to horror to partner again with the foremost brand in the genre, Blumhouse, for his new horror thriller, The Black Phone whose release date has now been set for January. 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.” The four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke stars in the most terrifying role of his career in The Black Phone. Mason Thames makes his film debut in this terror-filled flick that is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson, the writer-director of Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Marvel’s Doctor Strange. Also starring in the film are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

We’ve Got A New Clip From True Crime Series “Fall River” – Premiering On Epix This Week

Epix and Blumhouse’s upcoming four-part true-crime docuseries “Fall River” explores a story of sex, satanic cults, and murder, and it’s set to premiere this week! Ahead of the premiere, we’ve got a new clip to share with you. “In 1979 – almost 90 years after infamous, accused murderer Lizzie Borden’s notorious acquittal – Fall River, Massachusetts would become home to another terrifying series of crimes. When three young women were killed in a streak of brutal murders, police alleged a satanic cult was practicing human sacrifice. The cult leader, a man named Carl Drew, was captured and sent to prison for life without parole. Twenty years after the trial, the lead investigator Paul Carey became so haunted by inconsistencies in the stories that he re-investigated his own case after he retired. Evidence surfaced that brought the entire story into question. Now through exclusive interviews, including intimate conversations with Drew, new witnesses, and illuminating evidence, this documentary series will tell the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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The Past Is Uncovered In The ‘Digging To Death’ Trailer

Buried secrets come to light in director Michael P. Blevins‘ Diggin to Death. We’ve dug up the trailer that reveals a haunting tale of greed and a choice between right and wrong. In the film, “A man buys a fixer-upper house to restore and as he’s digging a hole for a new septic tank, he discovers a large box filled with three million dollars in cash and a dead body. He is faced with the dilemma of reporting the body and losing the money or hiding the money and reburying the body. What unfolds next is a series of consequences that lead us to truly discover What’s Buried in the Backyard.” Ford Austin, Tom Fitzpatrick, Rachel Alig, Ken Hudson Campbell, and Richard Riehle, star in Digging to Death also featuring Clint Jung, Sumeet Dang, Bryan Dodds, Debbie DeLisi, Stephan Singh, and Mike P Blevins. Digging to Death premieres on DVD and Digital on June 1, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021

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Witness The Horrifying Events At ‘616 Wilford Lane’ This May

This May, Indican Pictures will take viewers to 616 Wilford Lane where a family’s new dream home quickly becomes a nightmare. “After the tragic death of his wife, Jim (John Littlefield, Hulk) is a single father of two teenage daughters, Randy (Jessica Chancellor, Power Rangers: First Ninja) and Austyn (Jasmine Waltz, Black Water). Uprooting the family from the city to a mansion in the country, they soon discover the town’s dark history and the haunting secrets buried inside the walls of their new house, making their dream home an inescapable nightmare. The film also stars Oscar® nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train). Directed by Mark S. Allen, who is making his directorial debut, and Dante Yore, the film was written by Allen along with Howard Burd. Witness the events at 616 Wilford Lane On-Demand Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Son (2021)

How far would you go to save your child? That’s the question posed in writer-director Ivan Kavanagh’s horror-thriller Son. In the film, a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, experiencing horrific pain and seizures. His mother, Laura (Andi Matichak) must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. I can’t imagine how terrified Laura was throughout the film, but I do know how well Andi Matichak played the role. She really put her heart into making Laura feel authentic and the emotional chaos Laura experiences feels real. Laura is a strong character with an interesting and horrific backstory. She’s a character you can both find sympathetic and see her strength. And her character development was nicely done. As for detective Paul, Emile Hirsch had me fleeced up to the last moments of the film. I did not see that twist coming, and I should have and it was a great idea. Hirsch did

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

From The Creator Of Final Destination Comes ‘Don’t Look Back’ – Out This Summer

From Jeffrey Riddick, the creator of Final Destination comes Don’t Look Back, which shines a brutal light on society’s habit of watching terrible things happen but doing nothing to stop it. Remember, Karma comes for us all. In the film, Caitlin Kramer, a woman overcoming a tragic past, is among several people who see a man being fatally assaulted. When the witnesses start dying mysteriously, she must unearth if they’re being targeted by a killer or something far more insidious. Kourtney Bell, Bryan Batt, Will Stout, Skyler Hart, Jeremy Holm, Jaqueline Fleming, Amanda Grace Benitez, Damon Lipari, Han Soto, Dean J. West, and Stephen Twardokus star. Don’t Look Back, which we call “dark and entertaining” in our review, lands on Digital and DVD on June 14, 2021, presented by Dazzler Media. You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon and iTunes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Scores A Hard “R” For Violence And Gore

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will be different from 2016’s movie. For one, it won’t be PG-13 like its predecessor. The movie has just scored a hard “R” from the MPA for “Strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use, and brief graphic nudity.” The massive cast list includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Sylvester Stallone who lends his voice to King Shark, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, John Cena, Pete Davidson, Jai Courtney, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Taika Waititi, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Steve Agee, Storm Reid, Flula Borg, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, Sean Gunn, Joaquín Cosío, Mayling Ng, Juan Diego Botto, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland, and Tinashe Kajese. The Suicide Squad lands in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, 2021, from Warner Bros. Check out the red band trailer below for a taste of what’s to come.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

This June, A Man Becomes The Focus Of A Stranger In ‘Stalker’ (Trailer)

Stalker: Noun a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention. “Tracy claimed she was the victim of a stalker” · a person who hunts game stealthily. “a keen fisherman and deer stalker” Writer-director Tyler Savage‘s life or death thriller Stalker, about a man who becomes a stalker’s prey, has hunted down a summer release date and a new trailer. “In the wake of a messy break-up, Andy Escobedo decides to start fresh, relocating from Austin to Los Angeles. Eager to make new connections, he befriends Roger, an unusual rideshare driver. But when Roger’s behavior gets too strange for comfort, Andy blows him off, choosing to focus on a budding relationship with his new girlfriend, Sam. This unhinges Roger, who begins to torment Andy, ensuring that his stay in L.A. is short-lived.” Co-written by Savage and Dash Hawkins, this intense film stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel Pisano,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Army Of The Dead’ Invading Theaters Ahead Of Netflix Premiere

Zach Snyder‘s highly anticipated action-zombie flick Army of the Dead is now heading to select theaters on Friday, May 14th ahead of its Netflix premiere later this month. In the movie, Dave Bautista and his crew of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. But first, they have to get past the zombies and these aren’t your average slow zombies, these are fast, organized monsters that will leave the team fighting for their lives, and the money. Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy also star. Snyder directed and also co-wrote this goretastic flick with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. He also produces along with Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Tiger in the movie created with

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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Cyber Thriller ‘Profile’ Opens In Theaters This Week

From director Timur Bekmambetov comes the cyber-thriller Profile, opening in theaters on May 14, 2021, from Focus Features. Profile centers on an undercover British journalist in her quest to bait and expose a terrorist recruiter through social media, while trying not to be sucked in by her recruiter and lured into becoming a militant extremist herself. The unconventional thriller plays out entirely on a computer screen in the Screenlife format, pioneered by Bekmambetov. Written by Bekmambetov along with Britt Poulton, and Olga Kharina, Profile stars Valene Kane and Shazad Latif.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Blumhouse Sets January Release for ‘The Black Phone’ – Starring Ethan Hawke

Director Scott Derrickson returns to horror to partner again with the foremost brand in the genre, Blumhouse, for his new horror thriller, The Black Phone whose release date has now been set for January. 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.” The four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke stars in the most terrifying role of his career in The Black Phone. Mason Thames makes his film debut in this terror-filled flick that is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson, the writer-director of Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Marvel’s Doctor Strange. Also starring in the film are

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

We’ve Got A New Clip From True Crime Series “Fall River” – Premiering On Epix This Week

Epix and Blumhouse’s upcoming four-part true-crime docuseries “Fall River” explores a story of sex, satanic cults, and murder, and it’s set to premiere this week! Ahead of the premiere, we’ve got a new clip to share with you. “In 1979 – almost 90 years after infamous, accused murderer Lizzie Borden’s notorious acquittal – Fall River, Massachusetts would become home to another terrifying series of crimes. When three young women were killed in a streak of brutal murders, police alleged a satanic cult was practicing human sacrifice. The cult leader, a man named Carl Drew, was captured and sent to prison for life without parole. Twenty years after the trial, the lead investigator Paul Carey became so haunted by inconsistencies in the stories that he re-investigated his own case after he retired. Evidence surfaced that brought the entire story into question. Now through exclusive interviews, including intimate conversations with Drew, new witnesses, and illuminating evidence, this documentary series will tell the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

The Past Is Uncovered In The ‘Digging To Death’ Trailer

Buried secrets come to light in director Michael P. Blevins‘ Diggin to Death. We’ve dug up the trailer that reveals a haunting tale of greed and a choice between right and wrong. In the film, “A man buys a fixer-upper house to restore and as he’s digging a hole for a new septic tank, he discovers a large box filled with three million dollars in cash and a dead body. He is faced with the dilemma of reporting the body and losing the money or hiding the money and reburying the body. What unfolds next is a series of consequences that lead us to truly discover What’s Buried in the Backyard.” Ford Austin, Tom Fitzpatrick, Rachel Alig, Ken Hudson Campbell, and Richard Riehle, star in Digging to Death also featuring Clint Jung, Sumeet Dang, Bryan Dodds, Debbie DeLisi, Stephan Singh, and Mike P Blevins. Digging to Death premieres on DVD and Digital on June 1, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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