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Things Get Violent In The ‘Fantasy Island’ International Trailer

Next year, Blumhouse and Sony are taking viewers to Fantasy Island, where visitors will go through a terrifying experience teased in the new international trailer featuring Michael Rooker. In the series, “The Enigmatic Mr. Roarke (played by Michael Peña) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.” Lucy Hale (Truth or Dare) also stars alongside Michael Rooker, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Charlotte McKinney, and Austin Stowell. Jeff Wadlow directed a script penned by Wadlow, Chris Roach, and Jillian Jacobs. Take a trip to ‘Fantasy Island‘ on February 14, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2019
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Director Gives Update On Pumpkinhead Remake

Back in 2016, it was reported that Saw producer Peter Block had signed on for the remake of the Stan Winston directed remake of Pumpkinhead, but things have been quiet since. Speaking recently to Rue Morgue, Block teases that film is coming soon. “We have some exciting news that I’m not allowed to share yet, but that should be making its way out soon,” Block told the site. “Pumpkinhead is a movie I just love… and while the original Pumpkinhead is a great movie, I think that there is more that can be done with that idea.” He Contonued, Sometimes I loathe remakes and reboots because I don’t see the reason for them, but Pumpkinhead is one of those where I believe that the story and the themes of it are so good, but there’s also a way of updating it where less focus on the creature in the beginning will add to a lot of the suspense.” In the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2019
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Writer-Director Jeff Ferrell Talks ‘Holiday Hell’

One thing we need more of in the horror genre is more holiday horror films. When I heard about Holiday Hell, both a holiday film and an anthology, I wanted to know more, so I went straight to the source, Holiday Hell writer and director Jeff Ferrell who talked about the film and more during our interview. Horror Fuel: “Your film Holiday Hell is an anthology. Can you tell us a little about the segments? Jeff Ferrell: “Holiday Hell is an anthology. It’s in the tradition of movies like Creepshow, Trick ‘r Treat, Tales from the Crypt, and Tales from the Hood. Essentially, it’s five short segments all woven together and the twist in each segment is based around a different holiday. One of the segments is around Hanukkah, another around Valentine’s day, and then we have Christmas, and the winter solstice. Each segment is its own little contained story. There’s a wrap-around that ties everything together. The wrap-around stars

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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Apple TV+ Renews “Servant” Ahead Of Season One Premiere

Apple TV+’s new series “Servant” is set to debut on the streaming service this week. Ahead of the premiere, the series has already been renewed for its second season. Producer and director M. Night Shyamalan made the announcement on The Tonight Show this weekend. Shyamalan directs several episodes in the first season, including the premiere. “Servant” follows a couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage, opening the door for a mysterious force to enter their lives. Lauren Ambrose, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint, and Toby Kebbell star in the show created by Tony Basgallop. “Servant” premieres on Apple TV+ on November 28th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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Michael Sheen Starring In New Film Based On The Green River Killer

True crime and serial killers have never been more popular than they are right now. Series and films continue to be released based on real killers. One film in development for 2020 is based on the notorious Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. According to IMDb, “Good Omens” actor Michael Sheen will star, write, direct and produce the project along with Get Out producers Raymond Mansfield and Keith Goldberg, and Mike Richardson (Hellboy). The film will be executive produced by Shaun Redick (Get Out). Simply titled Green River Killer, the film centers on Gary Ridgway who took the lives of at least 49 teenage girls and women, many who were prostitutes, in the state of Washington during the 1980s and 1990s. He was labeled The Green River Killer due to the fact that he often disposed of his victim’s bodies near or in the Green River. Thanks to DNA evidence he was arrested in 2001. In 2013 Ridgeway admitted that he

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2019
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Channing Tatum And Roy Lee Adapting Comic “The Maxx”

Back in the 90s, Image Comics’ The Maxx was adapted for an animated series by MTV, now it’s getting a new adaptation. According to THR, Channing Tatum and Roy Lee (IT) are teaming up to produce the new version of Sam Keith’s comics. “The original series followed the adventures of The Maxx, who appears in both the real world and an alternate reality, the Outback. In the real world, he is a homeless man living in a box but in the Outback, he is a powerful masked being who is the protector of the Jungle Queen. In the real world, the latter is a social worker named Julie Winters who frequently works to help the homeless man, unaware that the alternate reality exists and is exerting a dangerous influence on her life.” It’s unknown at the moment if the adaptation will be a series or a feature film. At this time, there are no directors or writers attached. But we’ll

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2019
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Survival Horror ‘Restricted Area’ Now Out On DVD And Digital

From writer-director Christopher M. Don (Minutes to Midnight) comes the survival horror film Restricted Area. Four blue-collar friends take a camping trip only to discover a backwoods cult with a cataclysmic agenda. Now, they must fight to survive. Randy Wayne (Hellraiser: Judgment), Phillip Andre Botello (The Art of Self-Defense), and Shawn C. Phillips star alongside Robert Don, Paige Lindsay Betts, Emily Gardt, Ross Britz, and West Murphy. Featuring an original score from Michael Levinson and bands Agent 51 and The Megas, Restricted Area is now out on DVD and Digital.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2019
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Things Take A Terrifying Turn For A Small Town In ‘Antlers’ (Trailer)

Things take a horrifying turn for the small-town in the trailer for Antlers, from producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) collecting dead things to feed a mysterious monster lurking in the dark. Directed by Scott Cooper and set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. C. Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2019
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Marilyn Manson’s Cover Of “The End” For ‘The Stand’ Is Incredible (Listen)

Not only will rocker/actor Marilyn Manson be starring in the new adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand“, he’s also contributing to the soundtrack. His cover of The Door’s “The End” for the CBS All Access series has been released and it’s incredible. Listen. This is not the first cover Manson has rocked. He’s made his own versions of Tainted Love, Gerard McMahon‘s “Cry Little Sister” made famous by The Lost Boys film, and most recently “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” which was also covered by Johnny Cash and Elvis. Alexander Skarsgård, Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Marilyn Manson, Owen Teague, Heather Graham, Brad William Henke, Daniel Sunjata, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Nat Wolff, Eion Bailey, Odessa Young, Katherine McNamara, Henry Zaga, and Hamish Linklater star in the series. The series will depict Stephen King‘s tale of a world decimated by plague and locked in a struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the shoulders of the 108-year-old

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2019

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Things Get Violent In The ‘Fantasy Island’ International Trailer

Next year, Blumhouse and Sony are taking viewers to Fantasy Island, where visitors will go through a terrifying experience teased in the new international trailer featuring Michael Rooker. In the series, “The Enigmatic Mr. Roarke (played by Michael Peña) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.” Lucy Hale (Truth or Dare) also stars alongside Michael Rooker, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Charlotte McKinney, and Austin Stowell. Jeff Wadlow directed a script penned by Wadlow, Chris Roach, and Jillian Jacobs. Take a trip to ‘Fantasy Island‘ on February 14, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2019
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Director Gives Update On Pumpkinhead Remake

Back in 2016, it was reported that Saw producer Peter Block had signed on for the remake of the Stan Winston directed remake of Pumpkinhead, but things have been quiet since. Speaking recently to Rue Morgue, Block teases that film is coming soon. “We have some exciting news that I’m not allowed to share yet, but that should be making its way out soon,” Block told the site. “Pumpkinhead is a movie I just love… and while the original Pumpkinhead is a great movie, I think that there is more that can be done with that idea.” He Contonued, Sometimes I loathe remakes and reboots because I don’t see the reason for them, but Pumpkinhead is one of those where I believe that the story and the themes of it are so good, but there’s also a way of updating it where less focus on the creature in the beginning will add to a lot of the suspense.” In the

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Nov 26, 2019
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Writer-Director Jeff Ferrell Talks ‘Holiday Hell’

One thing we need more of in the horror genre is more holiday horror films. When I heard about Holiday Hell, both a holiday film and an anthology, I wanted to know more, so I went straight to the source, Holiday Hell writer and director Jeff Ferrell who talked about the film and more during our interview. Horror Fuel: “Your film Holiday Hell is an anthology. Can you tell us a little about the segments? Jeff Ferrell: “Holiday Hell is an anthology. It’s in the tradition of movies like Creepshow, Trick ‘r Treat, Tales from the Crypt, and Tales from the Hood. Essentially, it’s five short segments all woven together and the twist in each segment is based around a different holiday. One of the segments is around Hanukkah, another around Valentine’s day, and then we have Christmas, and the winter solstice. Each segment is its own little contained story. There’s a wrap-around that ties everything together. The wrap-around stars

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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Apple TV+ Renews “Servant” Ahead Of Season One Premiere

Apple TV+’s new series “Servant” is set to debut on the streaming service this week. Ahead of the premiere, the series has already been renewed for its second season. Producer and director M. Night Shyamalan made the announcement on The Tonight Show this weekend. Shyamalan directs several episodes in the first season, including the premiere. “Servant” follows a couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage, opening the door for a mysterious force to enter their lives. Lauren Ambrose, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint, and Toby Kebbell star in the show created by Tony Basgallop. “Servant” premieres on Apple TV+ on November 28th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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Michael Sheen Starring In New Film Based On The Green River Killer

True crime and serial killers have never been more popular than they are right now. Series and films continue to be released based on real killers. One film in development for 2020 is based on the notorious Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. According to IMDb, “Good Omens” actor Michael Sheen will star, write, direct and produce the project along with Get Out producers Raymond Mansfield and Keith Goldberg, and Mike Richardson (Hellboy). The film will be executive produced by Shaun Redick (Get Out). Simply titled Green River Killer, the film centers on Gary Ridgway who took the lives of at least 49 teenage girls and women, many who were prostitutes, in the state of Washington during the 1980s and 1990s. He was labeled The Green River Killer due to the fact that he often disposed of his victim’s bodies near or in the Green River. Thanks to DNA evidence he was arrested in 2001. In 2013 Ridgeway admitted that he

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2019
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Channing Tatum And Roy Lee Adapting Comic “The Maxx”

Back in the 90s, Image Comics’ The Maxx was adapted for an animated series by MTV, now it’s getting a new adaptation. According to THR, Channing Tatum and Roy Lee (IT) are teaming up to produce the new version of Sam Keith’s comics. “The original series followed the adventures of The Maxx, who appears in both the real world and an alternate reality, the Outback. In the real world, he is a homeless man living in a box but in the Outback, he is a powerful masked being who is the protector of the Jungle Queen. In the real world, the latter is a social worker named Julie Winters who frequently works to help the homeless man, unaware that the alternate reality exists and is exerting a dangerous influence on her life.” It’s unknown at the moment if the adaptation will be a series or a feature film. At this time, there are no directors or writers attached. But we’ll

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Nov 24, 2019
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Survival Horror ‘Restricted Area’ Now Out On DVD And Digital

From writer-director Christopher M. Don (Minutes to Midnight) comes the survival horror film Restricted Area. Four blue-collar friends take a camping trip only to discover a backwoods cult with a cataclysmic agenda. Now, they must fight to survive. Randy Wayne (Hellraiser: Judgment), Phillip Andre Botello (The Art of Self-Defense), and Shawn C. Phillips star alongside Robert Don, Paige Lindsay Betts, Emily Gardt, Ross Britz, and West Murphy. Featuring an original score from Michael Levinson and bands Agent 51 and The Megas, Restricted Area is now out on DVD and Digital.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2019
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Things Take A Terrifying Turn For A Small Town In ‘Antlers’ (Trailer)

Things take a horrifying turn for the small-town in the trailer for Antlers, from producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) collecting dead things to feed a mysterious monster lurking in the dark. Directed by Scott Cooper and set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. C. Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2019
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Marilyn Manson’s Cover Of “The End” For ‘The Stand’ Is Incredible (Listen)

Not only will rocker/actor Marilyn Manson be starring in the new adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand“, he’s also contributing to the soundtrack. His cover of The Door’s “The End” for the CBS All Access series has been released and it’s incredible. Listen. This is not the first cover Manson has rocked. He’s made his own versions of Tainted Love, Gerard McMahon‘s “Cry Little Sister” made famous by The Lost Boys film, and most recently “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” which was also covered by Johnny Cash and Elvis. Alexander Skarsgård, Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Marilyn Manson, Owen Teague, Heather Graham, Brad William Henke, Daniel Sunjata, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Nat Wolff, Eion Bailey, Odessa Young, Katherine McNamara, Henry Zaga, and Hamish Linklater star in the series. The series will depict Stephen King‘s tale of a world decimated by plague and locked in a struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the shoulders of the 108-year-old

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