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Ahead of its September premiere, we have the first images from AT&T AUDIENCE Network’s critically-acclaimed series, “Mr. Mercedes“, featuring 10 new thrilling one-hour episodes. The cast includes Brendan Gleeson as Bill Hodges, Justine Lupe as Holly Gibney, Jharrel Jerome as Jerome Robinson and Breeda Wool as Lou Linklatter with guest stars such as Holland Taylor as Ida Silver and Bruce Dern as John Rothstein. Based on the Bill Hodges trilogy from prolific author Stephen King, season three of “Mr. Mercedes“ will closely follow the story contained in “Finders Keepers,” the second book of the series, and continue to explore the fallout from the massacre perpetrated by Brady Hartsfield. When beloved local author John Rothstein is found murdered, Hodges, Holly, and Jerome, along with local police, must track down his killer. But this case is more complex than the cold-blooded killing of an American icon. Unpublished novels of Rothstein’s were stolen from his home, and they are worth millions. As the
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“Walking Dead” actress Pollyanna McIntosh makes her directorial debut with Darlin’, the follow up to the twisted, vicious 2011 cult hit The Woman from director Lucky McKee. Dark Sky Films has just released a new trailer and release date for this intense film. Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ (Lauryn Canny) is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop (Bryan Batt, AMC’s Mad Men) and his obedient nuns where she is to be tamed into a “good girl.” However, Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the “sins” she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman (Pollyanna McIntosh), equally fierce and feral, who raised her is ever present and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to step in her way. McIntosh (AMC’s The Walking Dead), Bryan Batt (AMC’s Mad Men), Lauryn Canny (TV’s Amber), Nora-Jane Noone (The Descent), and Cooper Andrews (The Walking Dead) star.
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I had the honor of sitting down with special effects master and Primetime Emmy Award winner Todd Masters who has been in the special effects industry for forty years and has worked on a horde of projects including Tales from the Crypt, Slither, Skyscraper starring Dwayne Johnson, and most recently Lars Kleveberg‘s new Child’s Play movie. Todd walked me through how Chucky was brought to life and so much more. In the film, Aubrey Plaza plays the role of a mother who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), Ty Consiglio, and Carlease Burke (Shameless) also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Mark Hamill voices the killer doll. Horror Fuel: “I have to confess, dolls freak me out. I was exposed to Chucky a little too young.” Todd Masters: “Oh, really? Where are you on the whole Chucky
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The next film from The Conjuring Universe is the Gary Dauberman-directed Annebelle Comes Home in which a horde of entities attached to haunted objects are released from the Warren’s museum. One of those entities is The Bride, attached to a haunted wedding dress. We are introduced to The Bride in a new teaser, leaving us to wonder if she will be the star of another Conjuring Universe spin-off. In fact, we will meet several new entities in Annabelle Comes Home meaning we may have several new possible spin-offs. The legend of The Bride goes something like this: when a new bride slips on the dress she is eventually driven to stab her groom to death. What was meant to be a bride’s happiest day comes to a bloody, deadly end. The blood stains disappear from the dress and once again it finds its way up for sale, waiting to ruin another wedding day. By the time Ed (Patrick Willson) and
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Following her role in the horror film MA, Octavia Spencer stars alongside Naomi Watts, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Tim Roth in the psychological thriller Luce. The film centers on an all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) is a poster boy for the new American Dream. As are his parents (Watts and Roth), who adopted him from a war-torn country a decade earlier. When Luce’s teacher (Spencer) makes a shocking discovery in his locker, Luce’s stellar reputation is called into question. But is he really at fault, or is Ms. Wilson preying on dangerous stereotypes? Adapted from JC Lee’s acclaimed play, director Julius Onah has created an intense, multi-layered and deeply entertaining look at identity in today’s America. Luce arrives in theaters on August 2, 2019, from Neon and topic.
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Remember asking the Magic 8 Ball question after question as a kid? Blumhouse is teaming up with toy maker Mattel for a movie based on the 1950’s toy. Described as a “suspense filled” film, Magic 8 Ball is set to be directed by Truth or Dare‘s Jeff Wadlow who will pen the script along with Chris Roach, Deadline reports. Since the 1950s, Magic 8 Ball has inspired imagination, suspense, and intrigue across generations. This iconic toy has a built-in connection with fans and untapped potential for storytelling,” said Robbie Brenner of Mattel Films. “There are no partners better suited to tell the Magic 8 Ball story in collaboration with Mattel Films than Jeff Wadlow and Blumhouse Productions, whose unique approach to the thriller genre has captivated audiences worldwide and has gained widespread accolades.” As fans of Mattel and their iconic brands, we’re looking forward to bringing Magic 8 Ball, one of their most celebrated toys, to life, and playing against
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Wesley Snipes killed off hundreds of vampires in the Blade franchise, now he’s taking a stab at zombies in Outbreak Z, THR reports. Director Chris Brewster recently told ComicBook.com, “I am so excited to begin the world of Outbreak Z. Wesley is an absolute legend in entertainment and martial arts. It is an honor teaming up with him and joining forces with one of the best in the world. Having him on the team, allows us to create a style of zombie/horror films that have never been seen. This will be an action-packed adventure for everyone. We are breaking all the zombie rules.” Brewster added, “Our zombies will not move or act like anything the audience has seen before.” The film centers on two SWAT officers on a desperate hunt through an overrun college campus in search of a man who holds a vaccine to the zombie virus. Snipe will star as one of the officers. The script was penned
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The CW has announced they are adding a new anthology series to its summer lineup, “Two Sentence Horror Stories“, featuring eight singularly themed half-hour episodes. Featuring Nicole Kang (“Batwoman”), Jim Parrack (“Suicide Squad”) and Aleyse Shannon (“Charmed”), among others, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” will premiere with back-to-back episodes Thursday, August 8th (8:00-8: 30 PM ET/PT and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT). Executive produced by Vera Miao (“Best Friends Forever”), Emily Wiedemann (“Creative Control”) and Chazz Carfora (“Stories From The Felt”), the series is from Stage 13 in association with Warner Bros. Contemporary tales of horror and haunting for the diverse and digital age “Two Sentence Horror Stories” was inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories, this anthology series taps into universal primal fears, filtered through the anxieties of the most connected and racially diverse generation. Despite dizzying advancements in technology, inequality, social progress, and environmental degradation…the things that haunt us are still the same. The Cast includes Nicole
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If you are anything like, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the official trailer for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Good news! It’s here and it’s everything we’ve been hoping for, it’s dark, creepy and filled with spooky goodness. Director André Øvredal takes us on a terrifying journey back into our childhood with the new trailer for his and Acadamy Award-winner Guillermo del Toro’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, inspired by Alvin Schwartz’s book series of the same name. Set in 1968 in America, change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time—stories that have a way
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Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for their upcoming series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” from director Louis Leterrier. Based on the film by Jim Henson, the 10-episode adaptation is set ten years before the events of the 1982 film. The story centers around three Gelfling heroes — voiced by Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nathalie Emmanuel — who set out on a long journey to save their world. “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” premieres on Netflix on August 30th.
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NewsStreaming TV
Ahead of its September premiere, we have the first images from AT&T AUDIENCE Network’s critically-acclaimed series, “Mr. Mercedes“, featuring 10 new thrilling one-hour episodes. The cast includes Brendan Gleeson as Bill Hodges, Justine Lupe as Holly Gibney, Jharrel Jerome as Jerome Robinson and Breeda Wool as Lou Linklatter with guest stars such as Holland Taylor as Ida Silver and Bruce Dern as John Rothstein. Based on the Bill Hodges trilogy from prolific author Stephen King, season three of “Mr. Mercedes“ will closely follow the story contained in “Finders Keepers,” the second book of the series, and continue to explore the fallout from the massacre perpetrated by Brady Hartsfield. When beloved local author John Rothstein is found murdered, Hodges, Holly, and Jerome, along with local police, must track down his killer. But this case is more complex than the cold-blooded killing of an American icon. Unpublished novels of Rothstein’s were stolen from his home, and they are worth millions. As the
Continue reading →
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“Walking Dead” actress Pollyanna McIntosh makes her directorial debut with Darlin’, the follow up to the twisted, vicious 2011 cult hit The Woman from director Lucky McKee. Dark Sky Films has just released a new trailer and release date for this intense film. Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ (Lauryn Canny) is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop (Bryan Batt, AMC’s Mad Men) and his obedient nuns where she is to be tamed into a “good girl.” However, Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the “sins” she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman (Pollyanna McIntosh), equally fierce and feral, who raised her is ever present and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to step in her way. McIntosh (AMC’s The Walking Dead), Bryan Batt (AMC’s Mad Men), Lauryn Canny (TV’s Amber), Nora-Jane Noone (The Descent), and Cooper Andrews (The Walking Dead) star.
Continue reading →
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I had the honor of sitting down with special effects master and Primetime Emmy Award winner Todd Masters who has been in the special effects industry for forty years and has worked on a horde of projects including Tales from the Crypt, Slither, Skyscraper starring Dwayne Johnson, and most recently Lars Kleveberg‘s new Child’s Play movie. Todd walked me through how Chucky was brought to life and so much more. In the film, Aubrey Plaza plays the role of a mother who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), Ty Consiglio, and Carlease Burke (Shameless) also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Mark Hamill voices the killer doll. Horror Fuel: “I have to confess, dolls freak me out. I was exposed to Chucky a little too young.” Todd Masters: “Oh, really? Where are you on the whole Chucky
Continue reading →
Movies
The next film from The Conjuring Universe is the Gary Dauberman-directed Annebelle Comes Home in which a horde of entities attached to haunted objects are released from the Warren’s museum. One of those entities is The Bride, attached to a haunted wedding dress. We are introduced to The Bride in a new teaser, leaving us to wonder if she will be the star of another Conjuring Universe spin-off. In fact, we will meet several new entities in Annabelle Comes Home meaning we may have several new possible spin-offs. The legend of The Bride goes something like this: when a new bride slips on the dress she is eventually driven to stab her groom to death. What was meant to be a bride’s happiest day comes to a bloody, deadly end. The blood stains disappear from the dress and once again it finds its way up for sale, waiting to ruin another wedding day. By the time Ed (Patrick Willson) and
Continue reading →
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Following her role in the horror film MA, Octavia Spencer stars alongside Naomi Watts, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Tim Roth in the psychological thriller Luce. The film centers on an all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) is a poster boy for the new American Dream. As are his parents (Watts and Roth), who adopted him from a war-torn country a decade earlier. When Luce’s teacher (Spencer) makes a shocking discovery in his locker, Luce’s stellar reputation is called into question. But is he really at fault, or is Ms. Wilson preying on dangerous stereotypes? Adapted from JC Lee’s acclaimed play, director Julius Onah has created an intense, multi-layered and deeply entertaining look at identity in today’s America. Luce arrives in theaters on August 2, 2019, from Neon and topic.
Continue reading →
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Remember asking the Magic 8 Ball question after question as a kid? Blumhouse is teaming up with toy maker Mattel for a movie based on the 1950’s toy. Described as a “suspense filled” film, Magic 8 Ball is set to be directed by Truth or Dare‘s Jeff Wadlow who will pen the script along with Chris Roach, Deadline reports. Since the 1950s, Magic 8 Ball has inspired imagination, suspense, and intrigue across generations. This iconic toy has a built-in connection with fans and untapped potential for storytelling,” said Robbie Brenner of Mattel Films. “There are no partners better suited to tell the Magic 8 Ball story in collaboration with Mattel Films than Jeff Wadlow and Blumhouse Productions, whose unique approach to the thriller genre has captivated audiences worldwide and has gained widespread accolades.” As fans of Mattel and their iconic brands, we’re looking forward to bringing Magic 8 Ball, one of their most celebrated toys, to life, and playing against
Continue reading →
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Wesley Snipes killed off hundreds of vampires in the Blade franchise, now he’s taking a stab at zombies in Outbreak Z, THR reports. Director Chris Brewster recently told ComicBook.com, “I am so excited to begin the world of Outbreak Z. Wesley is an absolute legend in entertainment and martial arts. It is an honor teaming up with him and joining forces with one of the best in the world. Having him on the team, allows us to create a style of zombie/horror films that have never been seen. This will be an action-packed adventure for everyone. We are breaking all the zombie rules.” Brewster added, “Our zombies will not move or act like anything the audience has seen before.” The film centers on two SWAT officers on a desperate hunt through an overrun college campus in search of a man who holds a vaccine to the zombie virus. Snipe will star as one of the officers. The script was penned
Continue reading →
NewsStreaming TV
The CW has announced they are adding a new anthology series to its summer lineup, “Two Sentence Horror Stories“, featuring eight singularly themed half-hour episodes. Featuring Nicole Kang (“Batwoman”), Jim Parrack (“Suicide Squad”) and Aleyse Shannon (“Charmed”), among others, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” will premiere with back-to-back episodes Thursday, August 8th (8:00-8: 30 PM ET/PT and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT). Executive produced by Vera Miao (“Best Friends Forever”), Emily Wiedemann (“Creative Control”) and Chazz Carfora (“Stories From The Felt”), the series is from Stage 13 in association with Warner Bros. Contemporary tales of horror and haunting for the diverse and digital age “Two Sentence Horror Stories” was inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories, this anthology series taps into universal primal fears, filtered through the anxieties of the most connected and racially diverse generation. Despite dizzying advancements in technology, inequality, social progress, and environmental degradation…the things that haunt us are still the same. The Cast includes Nicole
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
If you are anything like, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the official trailer for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Good news! It’s here and it’s everything we’ve been hoping for, it’s dark, creepy and filled with spooky goodness. Director André Øvredal takes us on a terrifying journey back into our childhood with the new trailer for his and Acadamy Award-winner Guillermo del Toro’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, inspired by Alvin Schwartz’s book series of the same name. Set in 1968 in America, change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time—stories that have a way
Continue reading →
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Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for their upcoming series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” from director Louis Leterrier. Based on the film by Jim Henson, the 10-episode adaptation is set ten years before the events of the 1982 film. The story centers around three Gelfling heroes — voiced by Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nathalie Emmanuel — who set out on a long journey to save their world. “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” premieres on Netflix on August 30th.
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