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‘Synchronic’ Writer-Director Issues A Warning For Theatergoers

Ahead of Synchronic’s release in theaters this October, filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have issued a warning to theatergoers via Twitter. https://twitter.com/JustinHBenson/status/1304476633563238401 In Synchronic, two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects. Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie, and Katie Aselton star in the film from the writer-directors of The Endless and Spring. Synchronic opens in drive-ins and theaters on October 23rd. Please follow Covid guidelines and stay safe and healthy.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Morgan Freeman And Ruby Rose Starring In The Dark Action-Thriller ‘Vanquish’

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman and “Batwoman” star Ruby Rose have signed to lead the cast of George Gallo‘s (Bad Boys) action thriller Vanquish, Deadline reports. Freeman stars as a retired police commissioner who blackmails his caretaker Victoria (Rose) by kidnapping her daughter and forces her to into helping him double-cross his team of dirty detectives in an attempt to clean up the city. Currently filming in Biloxi, Mississippi, Vanquish co-stars Nick Valletnonga, Miles Doleac, Patrick Muldoon, Juju Brener, and Julie Lott. Gallo directed from the script he co-wrote with Samuel Bartlett, based on the idea by Bartlett. Previously titled The Longest Night, the film is produced by March On Productions’ Richard Salvatore and David E. Ornston.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Possessor’ Getting An Early Release

Neon’s sci-fi thriller Possessor, from the visionary mind of writer-director Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral), has a new release date. Unlike a lot of films we’re reporting about, it has not been delayed, it’s getting an early release. The film “follows an elite corporate assassin, Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough). Using brain transplant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment Vos becomes trapped inside a ming that threatens to obliterate her.” Riseborough stars alongside Jennifer Jason Lee, Sean Bean, Tuppence Middleton, Christopher Abbott, Kaniehtion Horn, Rossif Sutherland, Christopher Jacot, and Gabrielle Graham. This intense thrill-ride is produced by Fraser Ash, Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, and Andrew Starke. Possessor will now arrive in theaters and drive-ins on October 2nd, followed by its release on VOD and Digital on November 6th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Gary Dauberman Producing Adaptation Of Horror Comic ‘Stray Dogs’

Ahead of its release, the upcoming horror comic Stray Dogs is getting an animated adaptation by Paramount and IT writer Gary Dauberman, THR reports. The comic, being described as “Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp,” will be adapted by Mark Perez (Game Night) with Dauberman producing. For me, the project combines a lot of my passions: animation, horror and, well, dogs,” Dauberman told THR. The scaremonger is also onboard an upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot and a remake of Korean zombie thriller Train to Busan. The mysterious comic is set to be released next year. It was created by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner for Image Comics.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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First Details Revealed As Production Begins On Season 2 Of “Creepshow”

Shudder, has now announced the start of production on the highly-anticipated second season of its hit series “Creepshow” in Atlanta, Georgia. The anthology series, which shattered all Shudder records when it debuted last October, is executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead“) and is based on George A. Romero’s iconic 1982 movie. I’ve never been happier to get behind the camera as I am today. After missing our shoot date in March by just over 48 hours, season 2 of Creepshow hits the ground running as cameras begin to roll. The cast and crew have a level of excitement and enthusiasm I’ve never seen before and it’s inspiring. So many of us in the entertainment industry have been waiting for the day we can begin to do what we do best—to have some fun together creating new worlds, new adventures and new thrills,” said Nicotero. Season one was a monster hit for us, setting viewership records across the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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New Trailer For Alien Invasion Flick Demands You ‘Save Yourselves!’

For one couple, turning off their phones may be one of the worse ideas ever in Save Yourselves! Written and directed by Alex H. Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, Save Yourselves! follows Jack (John Reynolds) and Su (Sunita Mani), a hip Brooklyn couple who, like many of their friends, find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing to unplug from the outside world for a week. Sheltered from texts and push notifications, they are blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. As strange events unfold, the couple must figure out a way back to civilization—or what’s left of it. Ben Sinclair, John Early, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson, Johanna Day, Zenobia Shroff, and Amy Sedaris co-star. This comedy ladened alien invasion flick invades theaters nationwide on October 2nd, 2020, and on digital

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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Movie Review: Shortcut (2020)

Headed to theaters this September is the survival horror Shortcut from director Alessio Liguori. Ahead of its debut, I snagged a copy to review. Here are my thoughts. Written by Daniele Cosci, Shortcut follows a group of five teens and their bus driver as they travel down an empty road. When they come to a spot blocked by a downed tree they must take a shortcut, only to find that road blocked as well by a dead deer. When the bus driver (Terence Anderson) gets out to drag it off the road so that they continue their journey, he is ambushed by a psycho and held at gunpoint, and forced to keep driving. You would think that things were bad enough, but you’d be wrong. There’s something out there, something hungry, that is ready to pounce when the bus breaks down in a tunnel. Let me start off by saying that I was very impressed by the young cast that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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Notzilla Is On The Loose!

Creepy Ex-Boyfriend Productions has joined forces with distributors Indie Rights for digital and Allied Vaughn for the release of the hilarious award-winning kaiju comedy spoof Notzilla unleashed in August. “When a scientist from Japan smuggles a monster’s egg into the United States, what could possibly go wrong when it actually hatches—and alcohol makes it grow taller than a skyscraper? The race is on as the monster drinks beer and wreaks havoc, the Japanese scientist tries to shrink it, and a crazed weapons physicist tries to nuke the monster—and possibly take the entire city of Cincinnati with it!” Directed by Mitch Teemley, Notzilla was produced by Aymie Majerski and Teemley, and stars Frederic Eng-Li, Tifani Ahren Davis, Tim Bensch,Samantha Russell, Michael Bath, Becca Kravitz, and Spencer Lackey. Check out the trailer and pick up your copy today!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2020
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‘Fang’ Bares Its Teeth This September

Director Adam R. Steigert puts a new spin on the mythology of the werewolf in Fang, out this September. “After participating in a robbery turned murder, Chloe (Melodie Roehrig) and Joe (Theo Maefs) decided to hide out at a distant relative’s house only to find themselves stalked and hunted by creatures and forces unknown.” Jennie Russo from Ron Bonk’s “She Kills” stars alongside Michael O’Hear (Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 & Johnny Gruesome), Jason John Beebe (Sharknado 2: The Second One & Ombis: Alien Invasion), and Gregory Blair as Harold. Fang bares its teeth on iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play on September 15th. You can stream Fang early on Amazon and Vimeo.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2020
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Will We Ever See ‘Candyman’? Universal Delays Sequel Yet Again!

You can call his name five times, but Candyman won’t be making an appearance anytime soon. News has come that Nia DaCosta‘s Candyman has been pulled from release. Originally set to open in theaters in June and then moved to next month, Candyman will now arrive sometime next year thanks to the damn Coronavirus! The movie starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (US, Aquaman), Tony Todd (Candyman), Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett is produced by horror heavy hitter Jordan Peel who co-wrote the script along with Win Rosenfield. Candyman returns to the neighborhood where the legend began, where Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. We all know not to say the legend’s name five times, but the characters in the movie say it anyway and bring down Candyman’s wrath upon themselves. We’ll keep you posted. Hopefully, a new release date will be announced soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2020

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‘Synchronic’ Writer-Director Issues A Warning For Theatergoers

Ahead of Synchronic’s release in theaters this October, filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have issued a warning to theatergoers via Twitter. https://twitter.com/JustinHBenson/status/1304476633563238401 In Synchronic, two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects. Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie, and Katie Aselton star in the film from the writer-directors of The Endless and Spring. Synchronic opens in drive-ins and theaters on October 23rd. Please follow Covid guidelines and stay safe and healthy.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Morgan Freeman And Ruby Rose Starring In The Dark Action-Thriller ‘Vanquish’

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman and “Batwoman” star Ruby Rose have signed to lead the cast of George Gallo‘s (Bad Boys) action thriller Vanquish, Deadline reports. Freeman stars as a retired police commissioner who blackmails his caretaker Victoria (Rose) by kidnapping her daughter and forces her to into helping him double-cross his team of dirty detectives in an attempt to clean up the city. Currently filming in Biloxi, Mississippi, Vanquish co-stars Nick Valletnonga, Miles Doleac, Patrick Muldoon, Juju Brener, and Julie Lott. Gallo directed from the script he co-wrote with Samuel Bartlett, based on the idea by Bartlett. Previously titled The Longest Night, the film is produced by March On Productions’ Richard Salvatore and David E. Ornston.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Possessor’ Getting An Early Release

Neon’s sci-fi thriller Possessor, from the visionary mind of writer-director Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral), has a new release date. Unlike a lot of films we’re reporting about, it has not been delayed, it’s getting an early release. The film “follows an elite corporate assassin, Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough). Using brain transplant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment Vos becomes trapped inside a ming that threatens to obliterate her.” Riseborough stars alongside Jennifer Jason Lee, Sean Bean, Tuppence Middleton, Christopher Abbott, Kaniehtion Horn, Rossif Sutherland, Christopher Jacot, and Gabrielle Graham. This intense thrill-ride is produced by Fraser Ash, Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, and Andrew Starke. Possessor will now arrive in theaters and drive-ins on October 2nd, followed by its release on VOD and Digital on November 6th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Gary Dauberman Producing Adaptation Of Horror Comic ‘Stray Dogs’

Ahead of its release, the upcoming horror comic Stray Dogs is getting an animated adaptation by Paramount and IT writer Gary Dauberman, THR reports. The comic, being described as “Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp,” will be adapted by Mark Perez (Game Night) with Dauberman producing. For me, the project combines a lot of my passions: animation, horror and, well, dogs,” Dauberman told THR. The scaremonger is also onboard an upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot and a remake of Korean zombie thriller Train to Busan. The mysterious comic is set to be released next year. It was created by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner for Image Comics.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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First Details Revealed As Production Begins On Season 2 Of “Creepshow”

Shudder, has now announced the start of production on the highly-anticipated second season of its hit series “Creepshow” in Atlanta, Georgia. The anthology series, which shattered all Shudder records when it debuted last October, is executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead“) and is based on George A. Romero’s iconic 1982 movie. I’ve never been happier to get behind the camera as I am today. After missing our shoot date in March by just over 48 hours, season 2 of Creepshow hits the ground running as cameras begin to roll. The cast and crew have a level of excitement and enthusiasm I’ve never seen before and it’s inspiring. So many of us in the entertainment industry have been waiting for the day we can begin to do what we do best—to have some fun together creating new worlds, new adventures and new thrills,” said Nicotero. Season one was a monster hit for us, setting viewership records across the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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New Trailer For Alien Invasion Flick Demands You ‘Save Yourselves!’

For one couple, turning off their phones may be one of the worse ideas ever in Save Yourselves! Written and directed by Alex H. Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, Save Yourselves! follows Jack (John Reynolds) and Su (Sunita Mani), a hip Brooklyn couple who, like many of their friends, find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing to unplug from the outside world for a week. Sheltered from texts and push notifications, they are blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. As strange events unfold, the couple must figure out a way back to civilization—or what’s left of it. Ben Sinclair, John Early, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson, Johanna Day, Zenobia Shroff, and Amy Sedaris co-star. This comedy ladened alien invasion flick invades theaters nationwide on October 2nd, 2020, and on digital

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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Movie Review: Shortcut (2020)

Headed to theaters this September is the survival horror Shortcut from director Alessio Liguori. Ahead of its debut, I snagged a copy to review. Here are my thoughts. Written by Daniele Cosci, Shortcut follows a group of five teens and their bus driver as they travel down an empty road. When they come to a spot blocked by a downed tree they must take a shortcut, only to find that road blocked as well by a dead deer. When the bus driver (Terence Anderson) gets out to drag it off the road so that they continue their journey, he is ambushed by a psycho and held at gunpoint, and forced to keep driving. You would think that things were bad enough, but you’d be wrong. There’s something out there, something hungry, that is ready to pounce when the bus breaks down in a tunnel. Let me start off by saying that I was very impressed by the young cast that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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Notzilla Is On The Loose!

Creepy Ex-Boyfriend Productions has joined forces with distributors Indie Rights for digital and Allied Vaughn for the release of the hilarious award-winning kaiju comedy spoof Notzilla unleashed in August. “When a scientist from Japan smuggles a monster’s egg into the United States, what could possibly go wrong when it actually hatches—and alcohol makes it grow taller than a skyscraper? The race is on as the monster drinks beer and wreaks havoc, the Japanese scientist tries to shrink it, and a crazed weapons physicist tries to nuke the monster—and possibly take the entire city of Cincinnati with it!” Directed by Mitch Teemley, Notzilla was produced by Aymie Majerski and Teemley, and stars Frederic Eng-Li, Tifani Ahren Davis, Tim Bensch,Samantha Russell, Michael Bath, Becca Kravitz, and Spencer Lackey. Check out the trailer and pick up your copy today!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2020
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‘Fang’ Bares Its Teeth This September

Director Adam R. Steigert puts a new spin on the mythology of the werewolf in Fang, out this September. “After participating in a robbery turned murder, Chloe (Melodie Roehrig) and Joe (Theo Maefs) decided to hide out at a distant relative’s house only to find themselves stalked and hunted by creatures and forces unknown.” Jennie Russo from Ron Bonk’s “She Kills” stars alongside Michael O’Hear (Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 & Johnny Gruesome), Jason John Beebe (Sharknado 2: The Second One & Ombis: Alien Invasion), and Gregory Blair as Harold. Fang bares its teeth on iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play on September 15th. You can stream Fang early on Amazon and Vimeo.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2020
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Will We Ever See ‘Candyman’? Universal Delays Sequel Yet Again!

You can call his name five times, but Candyman won’t be making an appearance anytime soon. News has come that Nia DaCosta‘s Candyman has been pulled from release. Originally set to open in theaters in June and then moved to next month, Candyman will now arrive sometime next year thanks to the damn Coronavirus! The movie starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (US, Aquaman), Tony Todd (Candyman), Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett is produced by horror heavy hitter Jordan Peel who co-wrote the script along with Win Rosenfield. Candyman returns to the neighborhood where the legend began, where Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. We all know not to say the legend’s name five times, but the characters in the movie say it anyway and bring down Candyman’s wrath upon themselves. We’ll keep you posted. Hopefully, a new release date will be announced soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2020
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