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Richard Shepard’s Elegant Suspense Thriller ‘The Perfection’ Coming To Netflix

From director Richard Shepard (The Matador, Dom Hemingway, “Girls”) comes The Perfection, which took last year’s Fantastic Fest by storm. This elegant and terrifying suspense thriller is filled with unexpected twists and turns. It centers on Charlotte (Allison Williams), a troubled musician prodigy who seeks out Elizabeth (Logan Browning), the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Overflowing with dizzying horror and sly dark humor, The Perfection was written by Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder and Richard Shepard. The Perfection will be released globally on Netflix Friday, May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 16, 2019
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A Death Predicting App Triggers Terror In STX Films’ ‘Countdown’

These days there’s an app for everything. If there was an app that revealed exactly when you’ll die, would you use it? That’s what STX Films’ new movie Countdown is all about. Written and directed by Justin Dec, Countdown stars “You” actress Elizabeth Lail, Talitha Bateman (Annabelle: Creation), Peter Facinelli (Twilight franchise), P.J Byrne (Green Book, Rampage), Anne Winters (Night School, 13 Reasons Why), Tom Segura (Instant Family), Jordan Calloway (Black Lightning, Riverdale) and Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris). Lail stars as a young nurse who downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die. It tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Sean Anders, John Morris, John Rickard, and Zack Schiller will be producing Countdown, according to Deadline.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2019
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‘Freddy’s Dead’ Director Adapting ‘A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting’ For Netflix

Netflix is adapting the first of Joe Ballarini‘s three-book series A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting for a monster-filled family feature, Deadline reports, with the possibility of a trilogy. Rachel Talalay (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Tank Girl) is in the director’s for the film whose script will be written by Ballarini himself. “The book is about an apathetic babysitter who doesn’t like kids very much and is horrified to discover that the child she is sitting for has been stolen by monsters. It’s her responsibility along, with a secret society of baby sitters who do battle against the creatures of the night, to save the child and the world from things that go bump in the night.” Walden Media and Montecito Pictures Company will be producing along with Ivan Reitman and Amie Karp, with Naia Cucukov of Walden Media, Tom Pollock, and Ilona Herzberg executive producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2019
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Season 1 Of The Paranormal Series “Share Your Scare” Haunts Amazon Prime

Jalbert Brothers Studio took you to the edge of the paranormal with there hit series, “Haunted Tours”. Now, in a brand new series, “Share Your Scare“, they take you one step beyond for the only series out there that truly drives into the reality of paranormal activity. “Have you ever had a paranormal experience or heard something go “Bump in the Night”? In this spine-tingling series hosted by internationally renowned Psychic Medium Valentina Lomborg, we will sit down and listen to real experiences. These are real stories by real people, with real scares. These encounters are guaranteed to keep you looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open.” Season one of “Share Your Scare” is now streaming on Amazon Prime. “Share Your Scare” – Season 1 Episode Guide 1. Black Cloud A family has an experience with a black ominous cloud that none of them can explain and feel threatened by what could be poltergeist activity. 2. Bloody

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2019
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Trailer For ‘I Eat Your Skin’ Promises “No Skin Will Be Spared”

New Wave Pictures’ remake of Del Tenney’s 1971 zombie flick I Eat Your Skin is headed our way. While we don’t have a release date, we do have the trailer. Starring Bollywood queen Sunny Leone, the movie centers on “A group of international photographers journey to photograph a rare bird in the Philippines, the Black Shama. They are told the legend of an ancient warlord whose spirit is said to still roam the land. Ignoring the warnings, they travel deep into the jungle and set up camp. When one of them finds a fresh corpse clutching a strange talisman, he becomes host to the vengeful ghost and begins to prey on his fellow travelers. By spear, by machete, by teeth – no skin will be spared.” I Eat Your Skin is an Australian/Philippines co-production from director John Klyza and is said to be “starkly divert from the original but with callbacks.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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Blumhouse’s ‘Thriller’ Slashes Its Way Onto Netflix

Directed and produced by Dallas Jackson, Blumhouse’s Thriller has just arrived on Netflix. In the film, set in Compton, a prank gone horribly wrong creates a killer. “Thriller follows the story of an introverted young man named Chauncey Page who is sent to juvenile hall after he accidentally kills a young woman who is part of a group of tormentors that play a cruel prank on him. Years later he is released and is back for revenge — and blood — as Chauncey (Jason Woods) serves up some murderous karma as the group, now in high school, gets ready for Homecoming. Dressed in a hoodie and a menacing glare, he terrorizes them picks them off one by one.” Actress and model Jessica Allain stars alongside Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump), Luke Tennie(SYFY’s Deadly Class), Tequan Richmond (Ray), Paige Hurd (Everybody Hates Chris), Chelsea Rendon (Starz’ Vida), Mitchell Edwards (The First Purge), , Jason Woods (Proven Innocent), Pepi Sonuga (Famous in Love),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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James Wan Confirms The Plot For ‘The Conjuring 3’

As The Conjuring universe continues to expand, we are faced with multiple new sequels headed our way including The Nun 2, Annabelle Comes Home and The Conjuring 3 which is the movie we’re here to talk about today. The third installment of The Conjuring franchise is set to begin filming this June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the director’s chair. The movie is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a man on trial where demonic possession. His case was the first time demonic possession was used as a legal defense. The defense did not completely work, on November 24, 1981, in Brookfield, Connecticut, Johnson was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for murdering his landlord. Before he was arrested, his family contacted the Warrens for help. Producer James Wan confirmed the plot by saying, “it’s this guy who was on trial for committing a murder. I think it’s the first time in America’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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Brian Skiba And Corin Nemec Talk Mutated Bunnies And Their New Movie ‘Rottentail’ In An Interview

While DC and Marvel are busy turning out adaptations of epic comic book series, there’s another comic adaptation headed our way based on the Rottentail comic created by David C. Hayes, Kevin Moyers, Kurt Belcher, and Henrik Horvath. Corin Nemec, who has been in a long list of fantastic films like Bundy: A Legacy of Evil and Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck and hit series such as “Ghost Whisperer” and “Supernatural”, stars as scientist Peter Cotten mutated into a half man/bunny creature in Rottentail. Directed by Brian Skiba, this horror-comedy tells the bizarre tale of young Peter Cotton, who grew up in the town of Easter Falls and loves rabbits. Peter’s Science project on rabbit breeding is ruined when the school bullies beat up and actually kill his rabbit. Years later, the kind but still shy Dr. Cotton works steadily and gently with his rabbits to cure human infertility. Unbeknownst to Peter, the military is perverting his work, developing fierce soldiers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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‘The Convent’ Gets A New Terror Filled Trailer

Director Paul Hyett is taking us back to the 17th century for the terrifying supernatural tale The Convent. In the new trailer, a young woman is left to fight for life and her soul. In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with terrifying visions and soon realizes that it’s not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul itself. Written by Hyett, Conal Palmer, and Gregory Blair, The Covenant stars Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins, and Rosie Day. The Convent opens in theaters and arrives On Demand May 3,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2019
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Documentary Series “On The Trail Of Bigfoot” Delves Into The History Of The Legendary Beast

Bigfoot has been a thing of legend for centuries and the hunt for the beast with huge feet still continues to this day. Seth Breedlove‘s documentary “On the Trail of Bigfoot” delves into the mythology surrounding the beast and the science used to search for him. The six-episode series was filmed in fourteen U.S. states and features over twenty interviews with witnesses, investigators, historians, and researchers on the American legend. “On the Trail of Bigfoot” walks viewers through the history of the Bigfoot phenomenon, starting with the earliest known reports of apelike creatures in the 1800s and bringing them all the way up to the modern day. During the filming of the nearly three-hour series, Breedlove experienced numerous unusual incidents and even managed to capture some mysterious eyeshine watching his camp from a nearby hillside. Along the way, he was joined by skeptics, Bigfoot enthusiasts and those intent on solving the mystery once and for all. Over the course of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2019

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Richard Shepard’s Elegant Suspense Thriller ‘The Perfection’ Coming To Netflix

From director Richard Shepard (The Matador, Dom Hemingway, “Girls”) comes The Perfection, which took last year’s Fantastic Fest by storm. This elegant and terrifying suspense thriller is filled with unexpected twists and turns. It centers on Charlotte (Allison Williams), a troubled musician prodigy who seeks out Elizabeth (Logan Browning), the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Overflowing with dizzying horror and sly dark humor, The Perfection was written by Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder and Richard Shepard. The Perfection will be released globally on Netflix Friday, May 24, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 16, 2019
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A Death Predicting App Triggers Terror In STX Films’ ‘Countdown’

These days there’s an app for everything. If there was an app that revealed exactly when you’ll die, would you use it? That’s what STX Films’ new movie Countdown is all about. Written and directed by Justin Dec, Countdown stars “You” actress Elizabeth Lail, Talitha Bateman (Annabelle: Creation), Peter Facinelli (Twilight franchise), P.J Byrne (Green Book, Rampage), Anne Winters (Night School, 13 Reasons Why), Tom Segura (Instant Family), Jordan Calloway (Black Lightning, Riverdale) and Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris). Lail stars as a young nurse who downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die. It tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Sean Anders, John Morris, John Rickard, and Zack Schiller will be producing Countdown, according to Deadline.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2019
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‘Freddy’s Dead’ Director Adapting ‘A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting’ For Netflix

Netflix is adapting the first of Joe Ballarini‘s three-book series A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting for a monster-filled family feature, Deadline reports, with the possibility of a trilogy. Rachel Talalay (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Tank Girl) is in the director’s for the film whose script will be written by Ballarini himself. “The book is about an apathetic babysitter who doesn’t like kids very much and is horrified to discover that the child she is sitting for has been stolen by monsters. It’s her responsibility along, with a secret society of baby sitters who do battle against the creatures of the night, to save the child and the world from things that go bump in the night.” Walden Media and Montecito Pictures Company will be producing along with Ivan Reitman and Amie Karp, with Naia Cucukov of Walden Media, Tom Pollock, and Ilona Herzberg executive producing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2019
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Season 1 Of The Paranormal Series “Share Your Scare” Haunts Amazon Prime

Jalbert Brothers Studio took you to the edge of the paranormal with there hit series, “Haunted Tours”. Now, in a brand new series, “Share Your Scare“, they take you one step beyond for the only series out there that truly drives into the reality of paranormal activity. “Have you ever had a paranormal experience or heard something go “Bump in the Night”? In this spine-tingling series hosted by internationally renowned Psychic Medium Valentina Lomborg, we will sit down and listen to real experiences. These are real stories by real people, with real scares. These encounters are guaranteed to keep you looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open.” Season one of “Share Your Scare” is now streaming on Amazon Prime. “Share Your Scare” – Season 1 Episode Guide 1. Black Cloud A family has an experience with a black ominous cloud that none of them can explain and feel threatened by what could be poltergeist activity. 2. Bloody

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2019
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Trailer For ‘I Eat Your Skin’ Promises “No Skin Will Be Spared”

New Wave Pictures’ remake of Del Tenney’s 1971 zombie flick I Eat Your Skin is headed our way. While we don’t have a release date, we do have the trailer. Starring Bollywood queen Sunny Leone, the movie centers on “A group of international photographers journey to photograph a rare bird in the Philippines, the Black Shama. They are told the legend of an ancient warlord whose spirit is said to still roam the land. Ignoring the warnings, they travel deep into the jungle and set up camp. When one of them finds a fresh corpse clutching a strange talisman, he becomes host to the vengeful ghost and begins to prey on his fellow travelers. By spear, by machete, by teeth – no skin will be spared.” I Eat Your Skin is an Australian/Philippines co-production from director John Klyza and is said to be “starkly divert from the original but with callbacks.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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Blumhouse’s ‘Thriller’ Slashes Its Way Onto Netflix

Directed and produced by Dallas Jackson, Blumhouse’s Thriller has just arrived on Netflix. In the film, set in Compton, a prank gone horribly wrong creates a killer. “Thriller follows the story of an introverted young man named Chauncey Page who is sent to juvenile hall after he accidentally kills a young woman who is part of a group of tormentors that play a cruel prank on him. Years later he is released and is back for revenge — and blood — as Chauncey (Jason Woods) serves up some murderous karma as the group, now in high school, gets ready for Homecoming. Dressed in a hoodie and a menacing glare, he terrorizes them picks them off one by one.” Actress and model Jessica Allain stars alongside Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump), Luke Tennie(SYFY’s Deadly Class), Tequan Richmond (Ray), Paige Hurd (Everybody Hates Chris), Chelsea Rendon (Starz’ Vida), Mitchell Edwards (The First Purge), , Jason Woods (Proven Innocent), Pepi Sonuga (Famous in Love),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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James Wan Confirms The Plot For ‘The Conjuring 3’

As The Conjuring universe continues to expand, we are faced with multiple new sequels headed our way including The Nun 2, Annabelle Comes Home and The Conjuring 3 which is the movie we’re here to talk about today. The third installment of The Conjuring franchise is set to begin filming this June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the director’s chair. The movie is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a man on trial where demonic possession. His case was the first time demonic possession was used as a legal defense. The defense did not completely work, on November 24, 1981, in Brookfield, Connecticut, Johnson was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for murdering his landlord. Before he was arrested, his family contacted the Warrens for help. Producer James Wan confirmed the plot by saying, “it’s this guy who was on trial for committing a murder. I think it’s the first time in America’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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Brian Skiba And Corin Nemec Talk Mutated Bunnies And Their New Movie ‘Rottentail’ In An Interview

While DC and Marvel are busy turning out adaptations of epic comic book series, there’s another comic adaptation headed our way based on the Rottentail comic created by David C. Hayes, Kevin Moyers, Kurt Belcher, and Henrik Horvath. Corin Nemec, who has been in a long list of fantastic films like Bundy: A Legacy of Evil and Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck and hit series such as “Ghost Whisperer” and “Supernatural”, stars as scientist Peter Cotten mutated into a half man/bunny creature in Rottentail. Directed by Brian Skiba, this horror-comedy tells the bizarre tale of young Peter Cotton, who grew up in the town of Easter Falls and loves rabbits. Peter’s Science project on rabbit breeding is ruined when the school bullies beat up and actually kill his rabbit. Years later, the kind but still shy Dr. Cotton works steadily and gently with his rabbits to cure human infertility. Unbeknownst to Peter, the military is perverting his work, developing fierce soldiers

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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‘The Convent’ Gets A New Terror Filled Trailer

Director Paul Hyett is taking us back to the 17th century for the terrifying supernatural tale The Convent. In the new trailer, a young woman is left to fight for life and her soul. In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with terrifying visions and soon realizes that it’s not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul itself. Written by Hyett, Conal Palmer, and Gregory Blair, The Covenant stars Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins, and Rosie Day. The Convent opens in theaters and arrives On Demand May 3,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2019
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Documentary Series “On The Trail Of Bigfoot” Delves Into The History Of The Legendary Beast

Bigfoot has been a thing of legend for centuries and the hunt for the beast with huge feet still continues to this day. Seth Breedlove‘s documentary “On the Trail of Bigfoot” delves into the mythology surrounding the beast and the science used to search for him. The six-episode series was filmed in fourteen U.S. states and features over twenty interviews with witnesses, investigators, historians, and researchers on the American legend. “On the Trail of Bigfoot” walks viewers through the history of the Bigfoot phenomenon, starting with the earliest known reports of apelike creatures in the 1800s and bringing them all the way up to the modern day. During the filming of the nearly three-hour series, Breedlove experienced numerous unusual incidents and even managed to capture some mysterious eyeshine watching his camp from a nearby hillside. Along the way, he was joined by skeptics, Bigfoot enthusiasts and those intent on solving the mystery once and for all. Over the course of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2019
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