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A Killer Clown Is On The Loose In The ‘Massacre Academy’ Trailer

The official teaser trailer for the upcoming 80s style horror comedy Massacre Academy is here, revealing a killer clown. The story follows Kris McNeil (Jess Uhler), one of the lone survivors of a brutal series of murders two years ago by the infamous killer, Carnie the Killer Clown. Now as she is trying to pick up the pieces of her life once more, another series of killings begin and set her on a path to face Carnie once more. Jess Uhler, Sierra Mitchell, Christina Krakowski, Brian Ceponis, Ashley Reign, Shawn C. Phillips, April Golebiewski, Ray Cygrymus, Ric Dutrow, Stephanie Swift, Valena Zitello, Lawrence Karl, Jennifer DiBlasio, Ryan Bergman, and Ron Siebert star in the film written and directed by Mark Cantu (Average Joe). Thomas F. Parker, Liz Cantu, and Miranda Lynn Chapman produce Massacre Academy whose release date should be revealed soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2020
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Halloween Horror ‘Black Pumpkin’ Out This December

Thanks to the delays due to Covid, genre fans are continuing to see Halloween movies be released, not that we are complaining. Festival favorite Black Pumpkin happens to be one of those movies, but this December it’s heading home. “On October 31, 2018, two preteens in a small town accidentally awaken an evil that has lain dormant for decades. They are forced to survive through a terrifying Halloween night of cat-and-mouse, from the monster known as “Bloody Bobby”.” Dogen Eyeler (PAW Patrol), Gemma Brooke Allen (SealTeam), Grayson Thorne Patrick (Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later), Kamilla Alnes (“American Horror Story”), Ellie Patrikios (In The Blink of An Eye), Alix Lane (One Minute Worlds), Jacques Derosena (“The Wire”), Connor Weil (Scream: The TV Series), Jo Osmond (Doctor Who), Jordyn Lucas (Room 104), Brittany Belt (The Rookie), and Joseph Barone (“American Horror Story”) star in a Ryan McGonagle film. Black Pumpkin will be released on iTunes, Vudu, Xbox, Googleplay, Amazon, DirecTV,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2020
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A Family Is In Danger In The New Trailer For ‘The Delivered’

Journey back in time for the horror-thriller The Delivered (aka Fanny Lye Deliver’d) starring “Game of Thrones” actor Charles Dance. Written, directed, and produced by Thomas Clay, the film is set on an isolated farm in Shropshire in 1657. The Delivered tells the story of Fanny Lye, a woman who learns to transcend her oppressive marriage and discover a new world of possibility – albeit at great personal cost. Living a life of Puritan stricture with husband John and young son Arthur, Fanny Lye’s world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of two strangers in need, a young couple closely pursued by a ruthless sheriff and his deputy. Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), Freddie Fox (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) also star. The Delivered debuted in the UK and currently has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Quiver Distribution will release this drama-filled film on VOD on January 15, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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The ‘Castle Freak’ Reboot Has Been Unleashed

The “reimagining” of Dennis Paoli and Stuart Gordon’s Charles Band executive produced 1995 Full Moon horror classic Castle Freak is now out on Shudder, VOD, and Digital from RLJE Films. The film marks the directorial debut of award-winning special effects artist Tate Steinsiek (“Face-Off”, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich). In the film, after she is permanently blinded in a tragic car accident, Rebecca receives some bizarre news: her long-lost-mother has recently passed away, leaving her their family’s ancestral castle. Traveling to the estate with a group of friends, Rebecca hopes it will be an opportunity for her to reconnect with a past she never knew—and a mother who seemingly left her behind. When mysterious happenings begin to occur and her friends begin to die, Rebecca must unravel her family’s mysterious history. Clair Catherine (The Preppie Connection), Jake Horowitz (The Vast of Night), Chris Galust (Give Me Liberty), Kika Magalhaes (The Eyes of My Mother), Emily Sweet (Syn), Elisha Pratt (“True

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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Jamie Bernadette Joins The Cast Of ‘The Elsewhere’

333 Productions has now announced that Jamie Bernadette (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu) has joined the cast of The Elsewhere as well as revealing that the campaign to fund the upcoming short horror slasher film is now live and already at 70% funded. The story centers on Emma, a struggling writer who begins her day by receiving incredible news about her latest story. Upon hearing the incredible news, her sister Sharon throws an impromptu celebration party for her later that night. Soon after arriving, Emma runs into an ex-boyfriend, Brad, who shows up uninvited and reminding her why they are no longer dating. At the height of the party, Emma is approached by a suave film executive, Steven, who appears to have ulterior motives for attending, but before his true intentions are known, their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious young woman named Jasmine. The party lasts well into the night with Emma being the center of attention

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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A Film Crew Finds Real Horror This December In ‘GetAWAY’

We’ve got the brand new trailer for director Blayne Weaver‘s slasher GetAWAY starring Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween 2007). Devastated by a sudden break-up, young actress Maddie (Scout Taylor-Compton) needs a getaway from campus to help mend her broken heart. Her best friend lands her a role in the student slasher flick shooting this weekend at a camp deep in the Virginia forest. It’s the perfect place to unwind, but no matter how far into the woods she goes, her problems keep sneaking up behind her. Before the film’s crew can shoot their first frame, their production gains an unwelcome new crew member…and he’s out for blood! Props go missing, equipment is stolen, and the bodies pile up. A crazed maniac has zeroed in on the students of this film class, but nothing is as it seems in GetAWAY. The cast and crew turn on each other as they fight for their lives trying to escape the slaughter. And the bloodthirsty psychopath

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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Get ‘Freaky’ This Weekend!

Are you ready to get Freaky? Director Christopher Landon’s new body-swapping slasher Freaky is here! In the film, “Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of “The Butcher” (Vince Vaughn), her town’s infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries. “When The Butcher’s mystical ancient dagger causes him and Millie to wake up in each other’s bodies, Millie learns that she has just 24 hours to get her body back before the switch becomes permanent and she’s trapped in the form of a middle-aged maniac forever.” Celeste O’Connor, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Misha Osherovich, The Goldfinch), and Uriah Shelton, also star along with Alan Ruck (HBO’s Succession), Katie Finneran (TV’s Why Women Kill), and Dana Drori (Hulu’s High Fidelity). Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, the Paranormal Activity franchise) directed and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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Warner Bros. Releasing All 2021 Movies Simultaneously On HBO Max & In Theaters

Warner Media is giving fans an early gift this holiday season with the announcement that their entire upcoming 2021 slate will hit HBO Max at the same time as their film’s theatrical releases. After one month on the streaming service, each film will be removed and then will only be available in theaters until its VOD, On Demand, and home video release. This is huge! There will be a ton of new movies available to subscribers, including Godzilla vs. Kong, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It, Mortal Combat, The Little Things, In the Heights, Space Jam, Suicide Squad, Malignant, Dune, Matrix 4, Reminiscence, The Many Saints of Newark, King Richard, Cry Macho, and Wonder Woman 1984, and Those Who Wish Me Dead. The reason for the new model is the pandemic. The studio likely made the decision so that there would be no more delays in releases like we’ve seen all year. The movie will also boost

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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Season 2 Of “L.A. Macabre” Now Streaming On Amazon Prime

After a successful first season, the mystery thriller series “L.A. Macabre” is back with season 2, bigger, better, and more twisted than ever. Described as ’End of Watch meets True Detective’’ (Indiewire), “L.A. Macabre” is a chilling new murder mystery series that’s a “thrill ride from start to finish” (SnobbyRobot.com). Featuring Twin Peaks’ Robert Broski and Batman v.Superman’s Christina Wren, all 15 episodes of the instant cult classic are now available to stream today on Amazon. “L.A Macabre” centers on three filmmakers that interview a former member of the defunct cult “The New Family” leading them down a path of mystery, kidnapping, and murder. Ryan Hellquist, Corsica Wilson, Aidan Bristow, Ryan Bartley, Christina Wren, Joel Bryant, Erika L. Holmes, and Brandy Redd headline a gifted ensemble cast for the series written and directed by Dan Ast who also produces via his Half Ast Productions alongside David Schatanoff, Jr. for D Studios Productions. Ryan Hellquist, who plays Ryan Hollbrook in the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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Take A Terrifying Journey Into The Human Mind With ‘Minor Premise’

Take a terrifying journey into the human mind with Minor Premise now out in select theaters and on digital and On Demand. Starring Sathya Sridharan, Paton Ashbrook, and Dana Ashbrook, the 100% certified fresh film was directed by Eric Schultz and written by Justin Moretto, Eric Schultz, and Thomas Torrey. Attempting to surpass his father’s legacy and pressured by an old colleague (Dana Ashbrook of Twin Peaks), a reclusive neuroscientist becomes entangled in his own risky experiment. Ethan (Sathya Sridharan) has now locked himself in his home with his ex-girlfriend Allie (Paton Ashbrook) and the two navigate trauma, ambition, and missteps of the past. Diving headfirst into the uncharted equations of the brain, they realize that there is more at stake than just their relationship or Ethan’s reputation. With time quickly running out, he is forced to face off against the darker sides of himself while frantically attempting to solve an enigma that lies within his subconscious. New York filmmaker

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020

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A Killer Clown Is On The Loose In The ‘Massacre Academy’ Trailer

The official teaser trailer for the upcoming 80s style horror comedy Massacre Academy is here, revealing a killer clown. The story follows Kris McNeil (Jess Uhler), one of the lone survivors of a brutal series of murders two years ago by the infamous killer, Carnie the Killer Clown. Now as she is trying to pick up the pieces of her life once more, another series of killings begin and set her on a path to face Carnie once more. Jess Uhler, Sierra Mitchell, Christina Krakowski, Brian Ceponis, Ashley Reign, Shawn C. Phillips, April Golebiewski, Ray Cygrymus, Ric Dutrow, Stephanie Swift, Valena Zitello, Lawrence Karl, Jennifer DiBlasio, Ryan Bergman, and Ron Siebert star in the film written and directed by Mark Cantu (Average Joe). Thomas F. Parker, Liz Cantu, and Miranda Lynn Chapman produce Massacre Academy whose release date should be revealed soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2020
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Halloween Horror ‘Black Pumpkin’ Out This December

Thanks to the delays due to Covid, genre fans are continuing to see Halloween movies be released, not that we are complaining. Festival favorite Black Pumpkin happens to be one of those movies, but this December it’s heading home. “On October 31, 2018, two preteens in a small town accidentally awaken an evil that has lain dormant for decades. They are forced to survive through a terrifying Halloween night of cat-and-mouse, from the monster known as “Bloody Bobby”.” Dogen Eyeler (PAW Patrol), Gemma Brooke Allen (SealTeam), Grayson Thorne Patrick (Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later), Kamilla Alnes (“American Horror Story”), Ellie Patrikios (In The Blink of An Eye), Alix Lane (One Minute Worlds), Jacques Derosena (“The Wire”), Connor Weil (Scream: The TV Series), Jo Osmond (Doctor Who), Jordyn Lucas (Room 104), Brittany Belt (The Rookie), and Joseph Barone (“American Horror Story”) star in a Ryan McGonagle film. Black Pumpkin will be released on iTunes, Vudu, Xbox, Googleplay, Amazon, DirecTV,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2020
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A Family Is In Danger In The New Trailer For ‘The Delivered’

Journey back in time for the horror-thriller The Delivered (aka Fanny Lye Deliver’d) starring “Game of Thrones” actor Charles Dance. Written, directed, and produced by Thomas Clay, the film is set on an isolated farm in Shropshire in 1657. The Delivered tells the story of Fanny Lye, a woman who learns to transcend her oppressive marriage and discover a new world of possibility – albeit at great personal cost. Living a life of Puritan stricture with husband John and young son Arthur, Fanny Lye’s world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of two strangers in need, a young couple closely pursued by a ruthless sheriff and his deputy. Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), Freddie Fox (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) also star. The Delivered debuted in the UK and currently has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Quiver Distribution will release this drama-filled film on VOD on January 15, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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The ‘Castle Freak’ Reboot Has Been Unleashed

The “reimagining” of Dennis Paoli and Stuart Gordon’s Charles Band executive produced 1995 Full Moon horror classic Castle Freak is now out on Shudder, VOD, and Digital from RLJE Films. The film marks the directorial debut of award-winning special effects artist Tate Steinsiek (“Face-Off”, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich). In the film, after she is permanently blinded in a tragic car accident, Rebecca receives some bizarre news: her long-lost-mother has recently passed away, leaving her their family’s ancestral castle. Traveling to the estate with a group of friends, Rebecca hopes it will be an opportunity for her to reconnect with a past she never knew—and a mother who seemingly left her behind. When mysterious happenings begin to occur and her friends begin to die, Rebecca must unravel her family’s mysterious history. Clair Catherine (The Preppie Connection), Jake Horowitz (The Vast of Night), Chris Galust (Give Me Liberty), Kika Magalhaes (The Eyes of My Mother), Emily Sweet (Syn), Elisha Pratt (“True

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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Jamie Bernadette Joins The Cast Of ‘The Elsewhere’

333 Productions has now announced that Jamie Bernadette (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu) has joined the cast of The Elsewhere as well as revealing that the campaign to fund the upcoming short horror slasher film is now live and already at 70% funded. The story centers on Emma, a struggling writer who begins her day by receiving incredible news about her latest story. Upon hearing the incredible news, her sister Sharon throws an impromptu celebration party for her later that night. Soon after arriving, Emma runs into an ex-boyfriend, Brad, who shows up uninvited and reminding her why they are no longer dating. At the height of the party, Emma is approached by a suave film executive, Steven, who appears to have ulterior motives for attending, but before his true intentions are known, their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious young woman named Jasmine. The party lasts well into the night with Emma being the center of attention

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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A Film Crew Finds Real Horror This December In ‘GetAWAY’

We’ve got the brand new trailer for director Blayne Weaver‘s slasher GetAWAY starring Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween 2007). Devastated by a sudden break-up, young actress Maddie (Scout Taylor-Compton) needs a getaway from campus to help mend her broken heart. Her best friend lands her a role in the student slasher flick shooting this weekend at a camp deep in the Virginia forest. It’s the perfect place to unwind, but no matter how far into the woods she goes, her problems keep sneaking up behind her. Before the film’s crew can shoot their first frame, their production gains an unwelcome new crew member…and he’s out for blood! Props go missing, equipment is stolen, and the bodies pile up. A crazed maniac has zeroed in on the students of this film class, but nothing is as it seems in GetAWAY. The cast and crew turn on each other as they fight for their lives trying to escape the slaughter. And the bloodthirsty psychopath

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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Get ‘Freaky’ This Weekend!

Are you ready to get Freaky? Director Christopher Landon’s new body-swapping slasher Freaky is here! In the film, “Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of “The Butcher” (Vince Vaughn), her town’s infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries. “When The Butcher’s mystical ancient dagger causes him and Millie to wake up in each other’s bodies, Millie learns that she has just 24 hours to get her body back before the switch becomes permanent and she’s trapped in the form of a middle-aged maniac forever.” Celeste O’Connor, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Misha Osherovich, The Goldfinch), and Uriah Shelton, also star along with Alan Ruck (HBO’s Succession), Katie Finneran (TV’s Why Women Kill), and Dana Drori (Hulu’s High Fidelity). Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, the Paranormal Activity franchise) directed and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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Warner Bros. Releasing All 2021 Movies Simultaneously On HBO Max & In Theaters

Warner Media is giving fans an early gift this holiday season with the announcement that their entire upcoming 2021 slate will hit HBO Max at the same time as their film’s theatrical releases. After one month on the streaming service, each film will be removed and then will only be available in theaters until its VOD, On Demand, and home video release. This is huge! There will be a ton of new movies available to subscribers, including Godzilla vs. Kong, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It, Mortal Combat, The Little Things, In the Heights, Space Jam, Suicide Squad, Malignant, Dune, Matrix 4, Reminiscence, The Many Saints of Newark, King Richard, Cry Macho, and Wonder Woman 1984, and Those Who Wish Me Dead. The reason for the new model is the pandemic. The studio likely made the decision so that there would be no more delays in releases like we’ve seen all year. The movie will also boost

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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Season 2 Of “L.A. Macabre” Now Streaming On Amazon Prime

After a successful first season, the mystery thriller series “L.A. Macabre” is back with season 2, bigger, better, and more twisted than ever. Described as ’End of Watch meets True Detective’’ (Indiewire), “L.A. Macabre” is a chilling new murder mystery series that’s a “thrill ride from start to finish” (SnobbyRobot.com). Featuring Twin Peaks’ Robert Broski and Batman v.Superman’s Christina Wren, all 15 episodes of the instant cult classic are now available to stream today on Amazon. “L.A Macabre” centers on three filmmakers that interview a former member of the defunct cult “The New Family” leading them down a path of mystery, kidnapping, and murder. Ryan Hellquist, Corsica Wilson, Aidan Bristow, Ryan Bartley, Christina Wren, Joel Bryant, Erika L. Holmes, and Brandy Redd headline a gifted ensemble cast for the series written and directed by Dan Ast who also produces via his Half Ast Productions alongside David Schatanoff, Jr. for D Studios Productions. Ryan Hellquist, who plays Ryan Hollbrook in the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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Take A Terrifying Journey Into The Human Mind With ‘Minor Premise’

Take a terrifying journey into the human mind with Minor Premise now out in select theaters and on digital and On Demand. Starring Sathya Sridharan, Paton Ashbrook, and Dana Ashbrook, the 100% certified fresh film was directed by Eric Schultz and written by Justin Moretto, Eric Schultz, and Thomas Torrey. Attempting to surpass his father’s legacy and pressured by an old colleague (Dana Ashbrook of Twin Peaks), a reclusive neuroscientist becomes entangled in his own risky experiment. Ethan (Sathya Sridharan) has now locked himself in his home with his ex-girlfriend Allie (Paton Ashbrook) and the two navigate trauma, ambition, and missteps of the past. Diving headfirst into the uncharted equations of the brain, they realize that there is more at stake than just their relationship or Ethan’s reputation. With time quickly running out, he is forced to face off against the darker sides of himself while frantically attempting to solve an enigma that lies within his subconscious. New York filmmaker

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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