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Season Two Of “Destination Fear” Tests The Resolve Of The Team

There’s no turning back on the haunting road trip – “Destination Fear” is gearing up for a chilling new season. The season premiere tests the resolve of team members Dakota Laden, Chelsea Laden, and Tanner Wiseman as they spend the night inside of Minnesota’s infamous Nopeming Sanatorium. “Our last road trip was extremely intense, and it took a major toll on us – mentally and physically,” said Dakota Laden. “We had to really think about how much more we could handle – even Alex, who has been critical in capturing all of the action as our cameraman. But curiosity got the best of us. Our ability to withstand fear will be tested like never before.” Lured by the unknown and with a greater understanding of fear, the crew explores a whole new set of abandoned locations with grim haunted histories and restless spirits lurking within. Only this time the destinations remain a surprise, not just to Chelsea and Tanner, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2020
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‘Brahms: The Boy II’ Is Coming Home

STXFilms and Lakeshore Entertainment will soon release Brahms: The Boy II, more frightening than its predecessor. In Brahms: The Boy II, unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family moves into a guest house on the estate where their young son soon makes an unsettling new friend, an eerily life-like doll he calls Brahms. Katie Holmes stars alongside Christopher Convery (“Gotham”), Owain Yeoman ( The Belko Experiment) and Ralph Ineson ( The Witch). William Brent Bell returns to direct the film is written by Stacey Menear, based on characters created by Stacey Menear. The producers include Lakeshore’s Tom Rosenberg, Eric Reid, Gary Lucchesi, and Richard Wright in addition to Matt Berenson, Jim Wedaa and Roy Lee. STXfilms and Lakeshore Entertainment will release Brahms: The Boy II on Friday, April 3rd for (EST) on all platforms.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2020
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Season 5 Of “Fear The Walking Dead” Coming To Blu-ray

This May, season 5 of the hit zombie series “Fear the Walking Dead” is headed to Blu-ray and DVD. From executive producer Gale Anne Hurd (TV’s “The Walking Dead,” Aliens, Terminator 2), the hit spin-off series stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Maggie Grace, Garret Dillahunt, Grammy® winner and Primetime Emmy® nominee Rubén Blades (1992, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special, TV’s “Crazy from the Heart”), Lennie James, and Austin Amelio. Heading into Season 5 of “Fear the Walking Dead,” the group’s mission is clear: locate survivors and help make what’s left of the world a slightly better place. With dogged determination, Morgan Jones leads the group with a philosophy rooted in benevolence, community, and hope. Each character believes that helping others will allow them to make up for the wrongs of their pasts. But trust won’t be easily earned. Their mission of helping others will be put to the ultimate test when the members of the group find

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2020
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Lionsgate’s ‘Vivarium’ Finds Its Way Home This May

There’s no escape from suburbia in writer-director Lorcan Finnegan‘s Vivarium, coming to Blu-ray and DVD. Starring Academy Award® nominee Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland) and Imogen Poots (Black Christmas) the film follows a young couple “who are looking for the perfect home. When a strange real-estate agent takes them to Yonder, a mysterious suburban neighborhood of identical houses, Tom and Gemma can’t wait to leave. But when they try to exit the labyrinth-like housing development, each road takes them back to where they started. Soon, they realize their search for a dream home has plunged them into a terrifying nightmare, in this taut thriller filled with white-knuckle suspense.” Vivarium arrives on Digital March 27th and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD on May 12th from Lionsgate. BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES Audio Commentary with Director Lorcan Finnegan and Executive Producer Brunella Cocchiglia “Creating the Suburban Nightmare of Vivarium” Featurette

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2020
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A Sex Demon In Unleashed In Red Band Trailer For Horror Comedy ‘Porno’

Fangoria will unleash a sex demon this May in Keola Racela‘s horror-comedy Porno, from the producer of Satanic Panic. And we’ve got the NSFW Red Band trailer! The ’90s-set film follows five teen employees who discover a mysterious old film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education … written in blood. Evan Daves, Larry Saperstein, Jillian Mueller, Glenn Stott, Robert Tann, Bill Phillips, Katelyn Pearce, and Peter Reznikoff star. Watch Porno on VOD May 8th or on Blu-ray on July 14th. The movie will stream on Shudder later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2020
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Highly Anticipated Horror Thriller ‘1BR’ Coming To Digital

One of the most highly anticipated festival hits, 1BR, arrives this April, from writer-director David Marmor. “After leaving behind a painful past to follow her dreams, Sarah scores the perfect Hollywood apartment. But something is not right. Unable to sleep, tormented by strange noises and threatening notes, her new life quickly starts to unravel. By the time she learns the horrifying truth, it’s too late. Caught in a waking nightmare, Sarah must find the strength to hold onto her crumbling sanity…or be trapped forever in an existential hell.” Nicole Brydon Bloom (“Law and Order SVU”, The Affair), Giles Matthey (Ford v Ferrari) Taylor Nichols (PEN15), Naomi Grossman (“American Horror Story”), Alan Blumenfeld (“Heroes”), Clayton Hoff (“Shameless”), Celeste Sully (Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart), Earnestine Phillips (Here Comes the Boom), and Susan Davis (WarGames) star. This horror-thriller was produced by Alok Mishra and Shane Vorster for Malevolent Films, Allard Cantor and Jarrod Murray for Epicenter, as well as Nic Izzi and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 29, 2020
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This April Dark Secrets Are Uncovered In ‘Murder RX’ (Trailer)

Level 33 Entertainment has released the new trailer for Murder RX, directed by Ken Brisbois (My Stepdaughter) and starring “American Horror Story” actress Naomi Grossman (interview). In the film, a single mom who moves to a small town hoping for a fresh start. She soon discovers dark secrets hidden in this quaint town that she may not be able to escape. Chelsea Talmadge (Doctor Sleep), William Mark Mcculloch (American Made), Ana Alexander (Land of the Lost), Demi Castro (Five Feet Apart), and Taylor Rouviere (Bloodline) also star in the film set be released On Demand and VODon April 7th, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2020
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Black Comedy ‘Why Don’t You Just Die!’ Getting An April US Release

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has ground daily life to a halt around the globe, Arrow Video is proud to announce the US release of Why Don’t You Just Die!, a blood-soaked black comedy in the vein of Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright. Making his feature debut, writer-director Kirill Sokolov presents a rousing tale of family, modern relationships and the dark places they can take you to when things turn sour. In the film, “Matvey (Aleksandr Kuznetsov) has just one objective: to gain entry to his girlfriend’s parents’ apartment and kill her father Andrey (Vitaliy Khaev) with a hammer to restore her honor. But all is not as it initially seems, and Matvey’s attempts to bludgeon the family patriarch to death don’t quite go to plan as Andrey proves a more formidable – not to mention ruthless – opponent than he anticipated… and Matvey, for his part, proves stubbornly unwilling to die.” Why Don’t You Just Die!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2020
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This April Fans’ Favorite Villain Returns In ‘Into The Dark: Pooka Lives!’

The fan-favorite villain Pooka returns to “Into the Dark” this April in “Pooka Lives” and he’s more murderous and terrifying than ever! In the episode, “a group of thirty-something friends from high-school create their own Creepypasta about Pooka for laughs but are shocked when it becomes so viral on the Internet that it actually manifests more murderous versions of the creature.” Felicia Day (“Supernatural”), Wil Wheaton (“Stand By Me”), Malcolm Barrett (“Timeless”), Rachel Bloom (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Jonah Ray (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”), Lyndie Greenwood (“The Expanse”), and Gavin Stenhouse (“Black Mirror”) star. The movie-length episode premieres on Hulu Friday, April 3rd! On release day, tune-in for a LIVE watch party with the cast! Details coming soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2020
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The First Images From ‘The Power’ Prey Upon Our Fears Of The Darkness

Today, we have the first look at director Corinna Faith‘s supernatural thriller The Power that preys upon our instinctual fear of the dark. Set in London in 1974 during a long, hard winter, “as striking miners switch off the power across Britain, rolling electrical blackouts plunge the country into darkness. Val (Rose Williams), a young nurse on her first day of duty, is forced to work the night shift in a crumbling hospital. “When most of the patients and staff are evacuated to another hospital across town, Val finds herself in a near-empty building, enveloped by a sinister darkness. Within these walls lies a deadly secret and a terrifying presence. Now Val must face her own traumatic past and deepest fears to confront the malevolent force intent on destroying them all.” Charlie Carrick, Paul Antony-Barber, Robert Goodman, and Marley Chesham also star. The Power is currently in post-production. Altitude Entertainment is handling worldwide sales.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2020

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Season Two Of “Destination Fear” Tests The Resolve Of The Team

There’s no turning back on the haunting road trip – “Destination Fear” is gearing up for a chilling new season. The season premiere tests the resolve of team members Dakota Laden, Chelsea Laden, and Tanner Wiseman as they spend the night inside of Minnesota’s infamous Nopeming Sanatorium. “Our last road trip was extremely intense, and it took a major toll on us – mentally and physically,” said Dakota Laden. “We had to really think about how much more we could handle – even Alex, who has been critical in capturing all of the action as our cameraman. But curiosity got the best of us. Our ability to withstand fear will be tested like never before.” Lured by the unknown and with a greater understanding of fear, the crew explores a whole new set of abandoned locations with grim haunted histories and restless spirits lurking within. Only this time the destinations remain a surprise, not just to Chelsea and Tanner, but

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2020
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‘Brahms: The Boy II’ Is Coming Home

STXFilms and Lakeshore Entertainment will soon release Brahms: The Boy II, more frightening than its predecessor. In Brahms: The Boy II, unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family moves into a guest house on the estate where their young son soon makes an unsettling new friend, an eerily life-like doll he calls Brahms. Katie Holmes stars alongside Christopher Convery (“Gotham”), Owain Yeoman ( The Belko Experiment) and Ralph Ineson ( The Witch). William Brent Bell returns to direct the film is written by Stacey Menear, based on characters created by Stacey Menear. The producers include Lakeshore’s Tom Rosenberg, Eric Reid, Gary Lucchesi, and Richard Wright in addition to Matt Berenson, Jim Wedaa and Roy Lee. STXfilms and Lakeshore Entertainment will release Brahms: The Boy II on Friday, April 3rd for (EST) on all platforms.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2020
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Season 5 Of “Fear The Walking Dead” Coming To Blu-ray

This May, season 5 of the hit zombie series “Fear the Walking Dead” is headed to Blu-ray and DVD. From executive producer Gale Anne Hurd (TV’s “The Walking Dead,” Aliens, Terminator 2), the hit spin-off series stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Maggie Grace, Garret Dillahunt, Grammy® winner and Primetime Emmy® nominee Rubén Blades (1992, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special, TV’s “Crazy from the Heart”), Lennie James, and Austin Amelio. Heading into Season 5 of “Fear the Walking Dead,” the group’s mission is clear: locate survivors and help make what’s left of the world a slightly better place. With dogged determination, Morgan Jones leads the group with a philosophy rooted in benevolence, community, and hope. Each character believes that helping others will allow them to make up for the wrongs of their pasts. But trust won’t be easily earned. Their mission of helping others will be put to the ultimate test when the members of the group find

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2020
Horror Fuel

Lionsgate’s ‘Vivarium’ Finds Its Way Home This May

There’s no escape from suburbia in writer-director Lorcan Finnegan‘s Vivarium, coming to Blu-ray and DVD. Starring Academy Award® nominee Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland) and Imogen Poots (Black Christmas) the film follows a young couple “who are looking for the perfect home. When a strange real-estate agent takes them to Yonder, a mysterious suburban neighborhood of identical houses, Tom and Gemma can’t wait to leave. But when they try to exit the labyrinth-like housing development, each road takes them back to where they started. Soon, they realize their search for a dream home has plunged them into a terrifying nightmare, in this taut thriller filled with white-knuckle suspense.” Vivarium arrives on Digital March 27th and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD on May 12th from Lionsgate. BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES Audio Commentary with Director Lorcan Finnegan and Executive Producer Brunella Cocchiglia “Creating the Suburban Nightmare of Vivarium” Featurette

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2020
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A Sex Demon In Unleashed In Red Band Trailer For Horror Comedy ‘Porno’

Fangoria will unleash a sex demon this May in Keola Racela‘s horror-comedy Porno, from the producer of Satanic Panic. And we’ve got the NSFW Red Band trailer! The ’90s-set film follows five teen employees who discover a mysterious old film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education … written in blood. Evan Daves, Larry Saperstein, Jillian Mueller, Glenn Stott, Robert Tann, Bill Phillips, Katelyn Pearce, and Peter Reznikoff star. Watch Porno on VOD May 8th or on Blu-ray on July 14th. The movie will stream on Shudder later this year.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2020
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Highly Anticipated Horror Thriller ‘1BR’ Coming To Digital

One of the most highly anticipated festival hits, 1BR, arrives this April, from writer-director David Marmor. “After leaving behind a painful past to follow her dreams, Sarah scores the perfect Hollywood apartment. But something is not right. Unable to sleep, tormented by strange noises and threatening notes, her new life quickly starts to unravel. By the time she learns the horrifying truth, it’s too late. Caught in a waking nightmare, Sarah must find the strength to hold onto her crumbling sanity…or be trapped forever in an existential hell.” Nicole Brydon Bloom (“Law and Order SVU”, The Affair), Giles Matthey (Ford v Ferrari) Taylor Nichols (PEN15), Naomi Grossman (“American Horror Story”), Alan Blumenfeld (“Heroes”), Clayton Hoff (“Shameless”), Celeste Sully (Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart), Earnestine Phillips (Here Comes the Boom), and Susan Davis (WarGames) star. This horror-thriller was produced by Alok Mishra and Shane Vorster for Malevolent Films, Allard Cantor and Jarrod Murray for Epicenter, as well as Nic Izzi and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 29, 2020
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This April Dark Secrets Are Uncovered In ‘Murder RX’ (Trailer)

Level 33 Entertainment has released the new trailer for Murder RX, directed by Ken Brisbois (My Stepdaughter) and starring “American Horror Story” actress Naomi Grossman (interview). In the film, a single mom who moves to a small town hoping for a fresh start. She soon discovers dark secrets hidden in this quaint town that she may not be able to escape. Chelsea Talmadge (Doctor Sleep), William Mark Mcculloch (American Made), Ana Alexander (Land of the Lost), Demi Castro (Five Feet Apart), and Taylor Rouviere (Bloodline) also star in the film set be released On Demand and VODon April 7th, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2020
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Black Comedy ‘Why Don’t You Just Die!’ Getting An April US Release

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has ground daily life to a halt around the globe, Arrow Video is proud to announce the US release of Why Don’t You Just Die!, a blood-soaked black comedy in the vein of Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright. Making his feature debut, writer-director Kirill Sokolov presents a rousing tale of family, modern relationships and the dark places they can take you to when things turn sour. In the film, “Matvey (Aleksandr Kuznetsov) has just one objective: to gain entry to his girlfriend’s parents’ apartment and kill her father Andrey (Vitaliy Khaev) with a hammer to restore her honor. But all is not as it initially seems, and Matvey’s attempts to bludgeon the family patriarch to death don’t quite go to plan as Andrey proves a more formidable – not to mention ruthless – opponent than he anticipated… and Matvey, for his part, proves stubbornly unwilling to die.” Why Don’t You Just Die!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2020
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This April Fans’ Favorite Villain Returns In ‘Into The Dark: Pooka Lives!’

The fan-favorite villain Pooka returns to “Into the Dark” this April in “Pooka Lives” and he’s more murderous and terrifying than ever! In the episode, “a group of thirty-something friends from high-school create their own Creepypasta about Pooka for laughs but are shocked when it becomes so viral on the Internet that it actually manifests more murderous versions of the creature.” Felicia Day (“Supernatural”), Wil Wheaton (“Stand By Me”), Malcolm Barrett (“Timeless”), Rachel Bloom (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Jonah Ray (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”), Lyndie Greenwood (“The Expanse”), and Gavin Stenhouse (“Black Mirror”) star. The movie-length episode premieres on Hulu Friday, April 3rd! On release day, tune-in for a LIVE watch party with the cast! Details coming soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2020
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The First Images From ‘The Power’ Prey Upon Our Fears Of The Darkness

Today, we have the first look at director Corinna Faith‘s supernatural thriller The Power that preys upon our instinctual fear of the dark. Set in London in 1974 during a long, hard winter, “as striking miners switch off the power across Britain, rolling electrical blackouts plunge the country into darkness. Val (Rose Williams), a young nurse on her first day of duty, is forced to work the night shift in a crumbling hospital. “When most of the patients and staff are evacuated to another hospital across town, Val finds herself in a near-empty building, enveloped by a sinister darkness. Within these walls lies a deadly secret and a terrifying presence. Now Val must face her own traumatic past and deepest fears to confront the malevolent force intent on destroying them all.” Charlie Carrick, Paul Antony-Barber, Robert Goodman, and Marley Chesham also star. The Power is currently in post-production. Altitude Entertainment is handling worldwide sales.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2020
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