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John Travolta (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Pulp Fiction) stars in writer-director and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst‘s thriller The Fanatic. We’ve just learned that film has a new release date. In the film, Moose (Travolta), a celebrity-obsessed fan who feels slighted by his favorite movie star at an autograph convention. He quickly embarks on an unhinged quest to get a response, leading to a home invasion and a very long night that changes both men irreparably. Devon Sawa (Final Destination) and Ana Golja (Degrassi: Next Class) also star in The Fanatic, a tense and suspenseful thriller that boasts a commanding central performance from Travolta. Dazzler Media presents The Fanatic (review) on Digital June 8th, followed by its release on DVD on July 20th, 2020. You can pre-order your copy now.
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The Craft meets Suspiria in the bewitching Coven, set to spellbind audiences on DVD and Digital this summer. In the film, five undergrad witches come together in order to perform a ritual to invoke the ancient powers of the witch Ashura. The leader of the coven gets carried away and accidentally kills one of the witches during the ritual. She needs the strength of a complete coven to invoke Ashura’s powers and sends them out to find a final witch. As she absorbs power the surviving girls plot to take her down but the possessed witch unleashes hell on campus with only one young witch left to stop her. Lizze Gordon, Jennifer Cipolla,, Margot Major, Adam Horner, and Terri Ivens star. Coven has now conjured a release date. It arrives on DVD and Digital July 14th from Uncork’d Entertainment.
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Richard Speight Jr. has starred in many films and series including as Gabriel from the mega-hit series “Supernatural.” But that’s not all, he’s made quite the name for himself as a director, directing episodes of both “Supernatural,” “Lucifer,” and “Kings of Con.” Richard Speight Jr’s most recent role was in the soon to be released supernatural film Driven, written by Casey Dillard and directed by Glenn Payne, in which he plays a man on a mission to end his family’s curse and takedown the dark entities that the curse released. He’s not working alone, he’s teamed up with his driver Horror Fuel: “Forgive me if I have a “fangirl” moment. I’m a fan. I’m also a huge fan of Supernatural. What is it like to be part of something so big with such a huge fan base?” Richard Speight Jr.: “Well, you know, it’s interesting because my part and my involvement is seemingly pretty small if you look at the
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Back in May Deadline shared the first look at sci-fi infection thriller 2067, set in a world plagued by disease after climate change has forced the adoption of artificial oxygen. Now, new images have surfaced, via Bloody-Disgusting, of writer-director Seth Larney’s (Tombiruo) English-language directorial debut. “With his wife sick and little hope for survival, Ethan (Smit-McPhee) is forced to travel to the future in search of a cure for the mysterious illness. Not knowing who to trust, he has to navigate a future filled with imminent danger and the possibility of never coming home.” The film was written by and stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (Let Me In, The Road, ParaNorman) and Ryan Kwanten’s (Dead Silence, “True Blood”). Aaron Glenane (“Snowpiercer”) stars as well along with Sana’a Shaik, Leeana Walsman, and Finn Little. 2067 is now headed to the virtual Cannes market.
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Shudder announced today that it has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for Richard Stanley’s (interview) Color Out of Space starring Nicolas Cage (Mandy), Joely Richardson (“The Rook”) and Madeleine Arthur (“Snowpiercer”). Shudder also announced the acquisition of exclusive U.S. streaming rights for The Shed, the sophomore feature from writer/director Frank Sabatella (Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet, interview), starring Jay Jay Warren (“Bosch”), Cody Kostro (“City on a Hill”), Sofia Happonen (Woman of a Certain Age), Frank Whaley (Pulp Fiction), Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Men in Black) and Timothy Bottoms (The Last Picture Show). Both films will premiere on Shudder later this year. We’re thrilled to be bringing Shudder members Stanley’s masterful adaptation of one of H.P. Lovecraft’s most influential stories—as well as another unforgettable Nicolas Cage performance—and Sabatella’s inventive new take on the vampire genre,” said Shudder General Manager Craig Engler. “The first half of 2020 has been the most successful in Shudder history, and these two great films
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“What are you afraid of? That’s the simple question being asked from the new upcoming series “Scrawl“. Fear can only be kept hidden away for so long. Eventually, it finds a way to crawl out of the story and into your mind.” It was announced today that production for “Scrawl,” the haunting new series from the minds of the award-winning filmmakers behind The Samaritans movie, Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna, Mail Order Bride), Keith Collins (The Evangelist), and Cory Green (The Jersey Devil). “Scrawl” tells the story of a struggling writer as he battles his insecurities, mental health, and inner demons as he desperately reaches for success. A stranger presents him with a dangerous opportunity to achieve fame and fortune. He makes a pact that may turn his dreams into realities. But what will this deal do to his nightmares? The cast includes Doug Bollinger, Keith Collins, Gervase Peterson (“Survivor”), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (“Asia”, ”Guns N’ Roses”), Sarah Osman (HBO Max’s
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The Emmy Award-winning “Chernobyl” John Renck is currently in negotiation to direct the adaptation of John Fowles’ novel for the mini-series “The Magus,” Variety reports. “The Magus,” originally published back in 1966, is set on a Greek isle where Nicholas Urfe, a young school teacher, finds himself embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which becomes increasingly dark and serious. “1917’s” Neal Street Productions produces along with Pippa Harris and Sam Mendes and is written by Tom Edge (Judy, “The Crown”). The novel has been adapted once before in the 1960s by Fowles himself and starred Anthony Quinn. Take a look at the 1968 film’s trailer (below). Featured Image By Variety
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IFC’s witchy indie horror The Wretched (review) is nearing a record fifth week at the top of box offices, a record that hasn’t been made since Black Panther premiered. From Brett Pierce and Drew Pierce, the writing-directing team behind the zombie cult hit Deadheads, comes a new tale of terror, The Wretched. John-Paul Howard (Hell or High Water) stars as Ben, a rebellious teen who has been sent to stay with his father (Jamison Jones) for the summer. One night he notices a creature lurking outside his home and follows it to his neighbor’s house. As he begins to watch the house he notices something strange. An evil force, a witch, is at work and it is erasing the memory of the children it encounters. Jamison Jones, Zarah Mahler, Kevin Bigley, and Blane Crockarell also star. While most studios have delayed and rescheduled releases, IFC Midnight is continuing to release movies as scheduled, with Drive-Ins leading the way for indie
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Redbox Entertainment and Quiver Distribution are set to unleash the home invasion horror Becky on digital, on-demand, and in drive-ins this June. Check out the Red Band trailer! Actor and comedian Kevin James (“King of Queens”) plays the bad guy in Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s Becky. James faces off against Annabell: Creation‘s young star Lulu Wilson. Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel, and Robert Maillet also star. “The film centers on rebellious 14-year-old Becky (Wilson) as she’s brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (James), suddenly invade the lake house.” Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye penned the script. Becky will be arriving on digital and on-demand, and at drive-ins on June 5th. Drive-ins: IOWA: Superior 71 Drive-In, Blue Grass Drive-In INDIANA: Garrett
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It’s rare these days to see a sequel outshine its predecessor, but that is the case with director William Brent Bell’s Brahms: The Boy II. The first movie introduces a nanny hired to babysit a doll. She eventually discovers after witnessing what she thinks is a possessed doll that there is a man living within the walls of the manor. The Boy II expands on the doll’s history. It centers on a couple (Katie Holmes and Owain Yeoman) and their young son Jude (Christopher Convery) who move into the guest house on the property of the manor from the first film. Due to the trauma caused by a home invasion, their son has stopped talking. While exploring the property Jude discovers a doll buried in the dirt, the infamous Brahms. Soon Katie Holme’s Liza begins to believe that the doll is not only a bad influence on her son, but that Brams may very well be possessed. I was surprised
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John Travolta (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Pulp Fiction) stars in writer-director and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst‘s thriller The Fanatic. We’ve just learned that film has a new release date. In the film, Moose (Travolta), a celebrity-obsessed fan who feels slighted by his favorite movie star at an autograph convention. He quickly embarks on an unhinged quest to get a response, leading to a home invasion and a very long night that changes both men irreparably. Devon Sawa (Final Destination) and Ana Golja (Degrassi: Next Class) also star in The Fanatic, a tense and suspenseful thriller that boasts a commanding central performance from Travolta. Dazzler Media presents The Fanatic (review) on Digital June 8th, followed by its release on DVD on July 20th, 2020. You can pre-order your copy now.
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The Craft meets Suspiria in the bewitching Coven, set to spellbind audiences on DVD and Digital this summer. In the film, five undergrad witches come together in order to perform a ritual to invoke the ancient powers of the witch Ashura. The leader of the coven gets carried away and accidentally kills one of the witches during the ritual. She needs the strength of a complete coven to invoke Ashura’s powers and sends them out to find a final witch. As she absorbs power the surviving girls plot to take her down but the possessed witch unleashes hell on campus with only one young witch left to stop her. Lizze Gordon, Jennifer Cipolla,, Margot Major, Adam Horner, and Terri Ivens star. Coven has now conjured a release date. It arrives on DVD and Digital July 14th from Uncork’d Entertainment.
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Richard Speight Jr. has starred in many films and series including as Gabriel from the mega-hit series “Supernatural.” But that’s not all, he’s made quite the name for himself as a director, directing episodes of both “Supernatural,” “Lucifer,” and “Kings of Con.” Richard Speight Jr’s most recent role was in the soon to be released supernatural film Driven, written by Casey Dillard and directed by Glenn Payne, in which he plays a man on a mission to end his family’s curse and takedown the dark entities that the curse released. He’s not working alone, he’s teamed up with his driver Horror Fuel: “Forgive me if I have a “fangirl” moment. I’m a fan. I’m also a huge fan of Supernatural. What is it like to be part of something so big with such a huge fan base?” Richard Speight Jr.: “Well, you know, it’s interesting because my part and my involvement is seemingly pretty small if you look at the
Continue reading →
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Back in May Deadline shared the first look at sci-fi infection thriller 2067, set in a world plagued by disease after climate change has forced the adoption of artificial oxygen. Now, new images have surfaced, via Bloody-Disgusting, of writer-director Seth Larney’s (Tombiruo) English-language directorial debut. “With his wife sick and little hope for survival, Ethan (Smit-McPhee) is forced to travel to the future in search of a cure for the mysterious illness. Not knowing who to trust, he has to navigate a future filled with imminent danger and the possibility of never coming home.” The film was written by and stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (Let Me In, The Road, ParaNorman) and Ryan Kwanten’s (Dead Silence, “True Blood”). Aaron Glenane (“Snowpiercer”) stars as well along with Sana’a Shaik, Leeana Walsman, and Finn Little. 2067 is now headed to the virtual Cannes market.
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Shudder announced today that it has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for Richard Stanley’s (interview) Color Out of Space starring Nicolas Cage (Mandy), Joely Richardson (“The Rook”) and Madeleine Arthur (“Snowpiercer”). Shudder also announced the acquisition of exclusive U.S. streaming rights for The Shed, the sophomore feature from writer/director Frank Sabatella (Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet, interview), starring Jay Jay Warren (“Bosch”), Cody Kostro (“City on a Hill”), Sofia Happonen (Woman of a Certain Age), Frank Whaley (Pulp Fiction), Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Men in Black) and Timothy Bottoms (The Last Picture Show). Both films will premiere on Shudder later this year. We’re thrilled to be bringing Shudder members Stanley’s masterful adaptation of one of H.P. Lovecraft’s most influential stories—as well as another unforgettable Nicolas Cage performance—and Sabatella’s inventive new take on the vampire genre,” said Shudder General Manager Craig Engler. “The first half of 2020 has been the most successful in Shudder history, and these two great films
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“What are you afraid of? That’s the simple question being asked from the new upcoming series “Scrawl“. Fear can only be kept hidden away for so long. Eventually, it finds a way to crawl out of the story and into your mind.” It was announced today that production for “Scrawl,” the haunting new series from the minds of the award-winning filmmakers behind The Samaritans movie, Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna, Mail Order Bride), Keith Collins (The Evangelist), and Cory Green (The Jersey Devil). “Scrawl” tells the story of a struggling writer as he battles his insecurities, mental health, and inner demons as he desperately reaches for success. A stranger presents him with a dangerous opportunity to achieve fame and fortune. He makes a pact that may turn his dreams into realities. But what will this deal do to his nightmares? The cast includes Doug Bollinger, Keith Collins, Gervase Peterson (“Survivor”), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (“Asia”, ”Guns N’ Roses”), Sarah Osman (HBO Max’s
Continue reading →
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The Emmy Award-winning “Chernobyl” John Renck is currently in negotiation to direct the adaptation of John Fowles’ novel for the mini-series “The Magus,” Variety reports. “The Magus,” originally published back in 1966, is set on a Greek isle where Nicholas Urfe, a young school teacher, finds himself embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which becomes increasingly dark and serious. “1917’s” Neal Street Productions produces along with Pippa Harris and Sam Mendes and is written by Tom Edge (Judy, “The Crown”). The novel has been adapted once before in the 1960s by Fowles himself and starred Anthony Quinn. Take a look at the 1968 film’s trailer (below). Featured Image By Variety
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IFC’s witchy indie horror The Wretched (review) is nearing a record fifth week at the top of box offices, a record that hasn’t been made since Black Panther premiered. From Brett Pierce and Drew Pierce, the writing-directing team behind the zombie cult hit Deadheads, comes a new tale of terror, The Wretched. John-Paul Howard (Hell or High Water) stars as Ben, a rebellious teen who has been sent to stay with his father (Jamison Jones) for the summer. One night he notices a creature lurking outside his home and follows it to his neighbor’s house. As he begins to watch the house he notices something strange. An evil force, a witch, is at work and it is erasing the memory of the children it encounters. Jamison Jones, Zarah Mahler, Kevin Bigley, and Blane Crockarell also star. While most studios have delayed and rescheduled releases, IFC Midnight is continuing to release movies as scheduled, with Drive-Ins leading the way for indie
Continue reading →
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Redbox Entertainment and Quiver Distribution are set to unleash the home invasion horror Becky on digital, on-demand, and in drive-ins this June. Check out the Red Band trailer! Actor and comedian Kevin James (“King of Queens”) plays the bad guy in Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s Becky. James faces off against Annabell: Creation‘s young star Lulu Wilson. Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel, and Robert Maillet also star. “The film centers on rebellious 14-year-old Becky (Wilson) as she’s brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (James), suddenly invade the lake house.” Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye penned the script. Becky will be arriving on digital and on-demand, and at drive-ins on June 5th. Drive-ins: IOWA: Superior 71 Drive-In, Blue Grass Drive-In INDIANA: Garrett
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It’s rare these days to see a sequel outshine its predecessor, but that is the case with director William Brent Bell’s Brahms: The Boy II. The first movie introduces a nanny hired to babysit a doll. She eventually discovers after witnessing what she thinks is a possessed doll that there is a man living within the walls of the manor. The Boy II expands on the doll’s history. It centers on a couple (Katie Holmes and Owain Yeoman) and their young son Jude (Christopher Convery) who move into the guest house on the property of the manor from the first film. Due to the trauma caused by a home invasion, their son has stopped talking. While exploring the property Jude discovers a doll buried in the dirt, the infamous Brahms. Soon Katie Holme’s Liza begins to believe that the doll is not only a bad influence on her son, but that Brams may very well be possessed. I was surprised
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