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Samuel L. Jackson Joins Chris Rock’s New ‘Saw Movie

Last month we reported that a new Saw installment was on its way from funnyman Chris Rock. After the news broke, a rumor surfaced that Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on A Plane, Deep Blue Sea, every Marvel movie) will star alongside Rock. Today, Bloody-Disgusting confirmed that the rumors are indeed true. Now we can’t help but wonder if there will be m*therf*ckin’ snakes in a m*therf*ckin’ trap. Darren Lynn Bousman will return to direct. Bousman took the reins from franchise creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell who have and will continue to produce the films. Jigsaw screenwriters Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg penned the script based on an idea by Rock. There is no word yet if Tobin Bell will return as Jigsaw.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 8, 2019
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A Peaceful Trip Turns Deadly In The Trailer For Blood ‘Paradise’ – On Blu-Ray This July

The summer holidays take a deadly turn in the entertainingly off-kilter horror thriller Blood Paradise. This English-language, filmed-in-Swedish, is from producer-director Andréa Winter and Patrick von Barkenberg will be released on DVD, Blu-ray (with extras) and on a selection of VOD platforms. In the film, “Reeling after her latest novel flops, best-selling crime writer Robin Richards (Andréa Winter) is sent by her publisher to the Swedish countryside to regain inspiration. Instead of relaxation, she comes across an assortment of peculiar and possibly dangerous characters. The beautiful and stylish young woman soon discovers just how dangerous farm life can be. Think “Green Acres” as directed by Jordan Peele.” Andréa Winter, Patrick von Barkenberg, Christer Cavallius, Rolf Brunnström, Martina Novak, and Lars Brunnström star. Discover Blood Paradise on Blu-ray and DVD on July 16, 2019, from Artsploitation Films. Special DVD/Blu-ray Features: Delete Scenes: Blood Sex Dream (2’); Fly (1’ 30”); Latex Dreams (2’ 30”); Tractor and Sheep (2’ 30”) Music Videos: Dreamer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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Gremlins Series Officially On Its Way

A few months back we reported that Warner Bros. and Amblin were considering an adult animated series adaptation of Joe Dante’s Gremlins. We can confirm today that the series has been ordered. The ten-episode series, titled “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai“, will be written and executive produced by Tze Chun (Gotham). Set in 1920’s Shanghai, “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” will tell the story of how the shop owner Mr. Wing met Gizmo at the age of 10. Together they have all sorts of adventures across the Chinese countryside, including facing off with Gremlins. “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” will be available in 2020 on WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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First Look At The Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Marfa’ Starring Tony Todd

We’ve got a first look at writer-director Andy Stapp‘s Marfa, a film that follows four lifelong friends who decide to veer off the beaten path and venture into a small west Texas town known as Marfa. Starring Candyman legend Tony Todd, the film also features Stelio Savante (Running For Grace, The Cleaning Lady), Tracy Perez (East Los High, Charlie Says), Richard Riehle (The Man From Earth, Casino), Neil Sandilands (The Flash, Hap and Leonard), Brittany Jo Alvarado, Kyle Colton, Marcus Jahn, Kimberley Christann Pember, Lisa Roumain (Westworld, Avatar), Scot Scurlock, and Sasha Thurston. Stapp is making his directorial debut from his own script and is also executive producing. Producers are Stelio Savante and Starla Christian.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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New ‘Ready Or Not’ Poster Teases A Deadly Game Of Hide And Seek

The new UK poster (above) teases a deadly game of hide and seek in Ready or Not, directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. The film follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband’s (Mark O’Brien) rich, eccentric family in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival. Andie MacDowell, Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, and Mark O’Brien also star in the film written by Guy Busick and Ryan Murphy. Ready or Not, this action-packed game of life and death arrives on August 21, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 6, 2019
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Jamie Bernadette Steps In For Scout Taylor-Crompton In ‘Ash And Bone’

I Spit on Your Grave: Déjà vu (review) actress Jamie Bernadette stars in Ash and Bone. Bernadette has taken over the role originally announced to be played by Scout Taylor-Compton. The story follows a rebellious teen named Cassie Vanderbilt (Angelina Danielle Cama), whose wild streak escalates as her caring father Lucas (Harley Wallen) decides to take her and his new wife Sarah (Kaiti Wallen) out of the city for some bonding and quality time together. But after Cassie crosses the infamous McKinley family (Jimmy Doom, Erika Hoveland), it becomes clear that sometimes danger lies hidden in the weeds, ready to strike at any moment. Harley Wallen directed the film, which recently wrapped production, from a script by Bret Miller. Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death) also stars in the Ash and Bone from Painted Creek Productions, Cama Productions, and Auburn Moon. Calhoun Koenig (“Law & Order SVU”) and Shane Hagedorn (Wild Faith) round out the cast. I wanted to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 6, 2019
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A first Look At Netflix’s “Dracula”

Take a look at Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web) as Dracula in BBC and Netflix’s upcoming series about the legendary vampire. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Joanna Scanlan, Morfydd Clark, and Lujza Richter recently joined the cast that also includes Jonathan Aris, Jonathan Aris, Sacha Dhawan, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Catherine Schell, Youssef Kerkour, Clive Russell, John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Morfydd Clark, Joanna Scanlan, and Lujza Richter. Jonny Campbell (“Westworld”) is set to direct the premiere episode of “Dracula” written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the three ninety-minute episode series follows the blood drinking Count as he is drawing his plans against Victorian London. “Dracula” will bare his teeth in late 2019 or early 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 6, 2019
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New Clip From Horror Thriller ‘1BR’ Arrives Ahead Of Fantasia Premiere

Ahead of its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, a new clip has arrived for David Marmor‘s LA-set horror-thriller 1BR. “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.” Horror films don’t come more instantly identifiable than 1BR… Marmor’s smart script and solid cast make 1BR one of Fantasia 2019’s top discoveries. Don’t sleep in this 1BR, but don’t sleep on it, either.” Matthew Kiernan, Fantasia International Film Festival, stated. 1BR is the debut from writer/director David Mamor and is produced by Alok Mishra and Shane Vorster for Malevolent Films, Allard Cantor and Jarrod Murray for Epicenter,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2019
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Barbara Crampton Talks “Into The Dark: Culture Shock” And Issues It Raises About Immigration

Scream Queen Barabra Crampton (You’re Next, Chopping Mall, Re-Animator) and I sat down to discuss her role in “Into the Dark’s” July episode “Culture Shock”. “Culture Shock” follows a young Mexican woman in pursuit of the American Dream, who crosses illegally into the United States, only to find herself in an American nightmare. The episode also stars Martha Higareda (Altered Carbon and No Maches Frida), Richard Cabral (Mayans MC and American Crime), Shawn Ashmore (X-Men), and Creed Bratton (The Office). Horror Fuel: “First let me confess, I love Chopping Mall.” Barbara Crampton: “Oh (laughter)! Oh my god, so many people tell me that. It’s fun, right?” Horror Fuel: “It is. What’s it like to be part of such amazing classics, like Chopping Mall, Re-Animator, From Beyond?” Barbara Crampton: “Well, they’ve only become classics in the past number of years. When we made them, we were just trying to make the best movie possible that we could. You know, some of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2019
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A Retreat Takes A Dark Turn In American Killing – Unleashed This August

This summer a writers retreat takes a very dark turn when its obsessive showrunner manipulates his team into playing along in his disturbed, hidden-camera “masterpiece” in American Killing, set to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD this August, from High Octane Pictures. In the film, “Jeb’s cartoon is on the verge of cancellation, so the studio sends him and an eclectic team of writers to a secluded house in the mountains. As Jeb’s controlling personality and obsessive work ethic start to push the team apart, he goes even further by planting spy cameras in places shared and private, obsessed on what everyone is doing. Jeb is soon fired by the studio but he continues to spy in secret from his home leading him further down the road to madness. In his most desperate hour, Jeb seals his fate as a vicious madman by returning to the house and murdering his writers one-by-one, on camera. Past emotions and tensions flare, and while

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2019

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Samuel L. Jackson Joins Chris Rock’s New ‘Saw Movie

Last month we reported that a new Saw installment was on its way from funnyman Chris Rock. After the news broke, a rumor surfaced that Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on A Plane, Deep Blue Sea, every Marvel movie) will star alongside Rock. Today, Bloody-Disgusting confirmed that the rumors are indeed true. Now we can’t help but wonder if there will be m*therf*ckin’ snakes in a m*therf*ckin’ trap. Darren Lynn Bousman will return to direct. Bousman took the reins from franchise creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell who have and will continue to produce the films. Jigsaw screenwriters Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg penned the script based on an idea by Rock. There is no word yet if Tobin Bell will return as Jigsaw.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 8, 2019
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A Peaceful Trip Turns Deadly In The Trailer For Blood ‘Paradise’ – On Blu-Ray This July

The summer holidays take a deadly turn in the entertainingly off-kilter horror thriller Blood Paradise. This English-language, filmed-in-Swedish, is from producer-director Andréa Winter and Patrick von Barkenberg will be released on DVD, Blu-ray (with extras) and on a selection of VOD platforms. In the film, “Reeling after her latest novel flops, best-selling crime writer Robin Richards (Andréa Winter) is sent by her publisher to the Swedish countryside to regain inspiration. Instead of relaxation, she comes across an assortment of peculiar and possibly dangerous characters. The beautiful and stylish young woman soon discovers just how dangerous farm life can be. Think “Green Acres” as directed by Jordan Peele.” Andréa Winter, Patrick von Barkenberg, Christer Cavallius, Rolf Brunnström, Martina Novak, and Lars Brunnström star. Discover Blood Paradise on Blu-ray and DVD on July 16, 2019, from Artsploitation Films. Special DVD/Blu-ray Features: Delete Scenes: Blood Sex Dream (2’); Fly (1’ 30”); Latex Dreams (2’ 30”); Tractor and Sheep (2’ 30”) Music Videos: Dreamer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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Gremlins Series Officially On Its Way

A few months back we reported that Warner Bros. and Amblin were considering an adult animated series adaptation of Joe Dante’s Gremlins. We can confirm today that the series has been ordered. The ten-episode series, titled “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai“, will be written and executive produced by Tze Chun (Gotham). Set in 1920’s Shanghai, “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” will tell the story of how the shop owner Mr. Wing met Gizmo at the age of 10. Together they have all sorts of adventures across the Chinese countryside, including facing off with Gremlins. “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” will be available in 2020 on WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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First Look At The Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Marfa’ Starring Tony Todd

We’ve got a first look at writer-director Andy Stapp‘s Marfa, a film that follows four lifelong friends who decide to veer off the beaten path and venture into a small west Texas town known as Marfa. Starring Candyman legend Tony Todd, the film also features Stelio Savante (Running For Grace, The Cleaning Lady), Tracy Perez (East Los High, Charlie Says), Richard Riehle (The Man From Earth, Casino), Neil Sandilands (The Flash, Hap and Leonard), Brittany Jo Alvarado, Kyle Colton, Marcus Jahn, Kimberley Christann Pember, Lisa Roumain (Westworld, Avatar), Scot Scurlock, and Sasha Thurston. Stapp is making his directorial debut from his own script and is also executive producing. Producers are Stelio Savante and Starla Christian.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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New ‘Ready Or Not’ Poster Teases A Deadly Game Of Hide And Seek

The new UK poster (above) teases a deadly game of hide and seek in Ready or Not, directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. The film follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband’s (Mark O’Brien) rich, eccentric family in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival. Andie MacDowell, Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, and Mark O’Brien also star in the film written by Guy Busick and Ryan Murphy. Ready or Not, this action-packed game of life and death arrives on August 21, 2019.

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Jul 6, 2019
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Jamie Bernadette Steps In For Scout Taylor-Crompton In ‘Ash And Bone’

I Spit on Your Grave: Déjà vu (review) actress Jamie Bernadette stars in Ash and Bone. Bernadette has taken over the role originally announced to be played by Scout Taylor-Compton. The story follows a rebellious teen named Cassie Vanderbilt (Angelina Danielle Cama), whose wild streak escalates as her caring father Lucas (Harley Wallen) decides to take her and his new wife Sarah (Kaiti Wallen) out of the city for some bonding and quality time together. But after Cassie crosses the infamous McKinley family (Jimmy Doom, Erika Hoveland), it becomes clear that sometimes danger lies hidden in the weeds, ready to strike at any moment. Harley Wallen directed the film, which recently wrapped production, from a script by Bret Miller. Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death) also stars in the Ash and Bone from Painted Creek Productions, Cama Productions, and Auburn Moon. Calhoun Koenig (“Law & Order SVU”) and Shane Hagedorn (Wild Faith) round out the cast. I wanted to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 6, 2019
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A first Look At Netflix’s “Dracula”

Take a look at Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web) as Dracula in BBC and Netflix’s upcoming series about the legendary vampire. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Joanna Scanlan, Morfydd Clark, and Lujza Richter recently joined the cast that also includes Jonathan Aris, Jonathan Aris, Sacha Dhawan, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Catherine Schell, Youssef Kerkour, Clive Russell, John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Morfydd Clark, Joanna Scanlan, and Lujza Richter. Jonny Campbell (“Westworld”) is set to direct the premiere episode of “Dracula” written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the three ninety-minute episode series follows the blood drinking Count as he is drawing his plans against Victorian London. “Dracula” will bare his teeth in late 2019 or early 2020.

Continue reading →
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New Clip From Horror Thriller ‘1BR’ Arrives Ahead Of Fantasia Premiere

Ahead of its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, a new clip has arrived for David Marmor‘s LA-set horror-thriller 1BR. “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.” Horror films don’t come more instantly identifiable than 1BR… Marmor’s smart script and solid cast make 1BR one of Fantasia 2019’s top discoveries. Don’t sleep in this 1BR, but don’t sleep on it, either.” Matthew Kiernan, Fantasia International Film Festival, stated. 1BR is the debut from writer/director David Mamor and is produced by Alok Mishra and Shane Vorster for Malevolent Films, Allard Cantor and Jarrod Murray for Epicenter,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2019
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Barbara Crampton Talks “Into The Dark: Culture Shock” And Issues It Raises About Immigration

Scream Queen Barabra Crampton (You’re Next, Chopping Mall, Re-Animator) and I sat down to discuss her role in “Into the Dark’s” July episode “Culture Shock”. “Culture Shock” follows a young Mexican woman in pursuit of the American Dream, who crosses illegally into the United States, only to find herself in an American nightmare. The episode also stars Martha Higareda (Altered Carbon and No Maches Frida), Richard Cabral (Mayans MC and American Crime), Shawn Ashmore (X-Men), and Creed Bratton (The Office). Horror Fuel: “First let me confess, I love Chopping Mall.” Barbara Crampton: “Oh (laughter)! Oh my god, so many people tell me that. It’s fun, right?” Horror Fuel: “It is. What’s it like to be part of such amazing classics, like Chopping Mall, Re-Animator, From Beyond?” Barbara Crampton: “Well, they’ve only become classics in the past number of years. When we made them, we were just trying to make the best movie possible that we could. You know, some of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2019
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A Retreat Takes A Dark Turn In American Killing – Unleashed This August

This summer a writers retreat takes a very dark turn when its obsessive showrunner manipulates his team into playing along in his disturbed, hidden-camera “masterpiece” in American Killing, set to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD this August, from High Octane Pictures. In the film, “Jeb’s cartoon is on the verge of cancellation, so the studio sends him and an eclectic team of writers to a secluded house in the mountains. As Jeb’s controlling personality and obsessive work ethic start to push the team apart, he goes even further by planting spy cameras in places shared and private, obsessed on what everyone is doing. Jeb is soon fired by the studio but he continues to spy in secret from his home leading him further down the road to madness. In his most desperate hour, Jeb seals his fate as a vicious madman by returning to the house and murdering his writers one-by-one, on camera. Past emotions and tensions flare, and while

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2019
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