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USA’s series adaptation “The Purge“, which revolves around the 12-hour annual event where all crime is legal, has been renewed for its second season. Jason Blum of Blumhouse was very excited about the news for the series that Blumhouse produces. “James Demonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purge truly resonated with audiences in a significant way. We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of The Purge.” Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, the show follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period where all crime is legal, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. The cast for season one includes Billy Baldwin, Gabrial Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hanah Anderson, Colin Woodell, Reed Diamond, Lili Simmons, Amanda Warren, and Paulina Gálvez.
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Today we have the highlights for November 19th through December 2nd for the Travel Channel which includes “Mysteries at the Museum Special: JFK Assassination” which is timed to mark the 55th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination. But that’s not all. On an all-new episode of ‘Monster Encounters,’ Wildlife Expert Casey Anderson searches for a marsupial predator in Australia and a massive Snake attacking people in the Amazon. NEW EPISODES MONSTER ENCOUNTERS Wildlife expert Casey Anderson is not afraid to get dangerously close to the largest and fiercest creatures on the planet. In Travel Channel’s new series “Monster Encounters,” his mission is to track down and document evidence of animals so large, or unusual, that they defy belief. Employing the latest technologies and his lifetime of wildlife experience, Anderson travels to remote corners of the earth in search of elusive creatures. Throughout each episode, he leaves no stone unturned, collecting clues and connecting the dots until he gets up-close and personal
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Suspense thriller Room for Rent, starring veteran actress Lin Shaye (the Insidious franchise, Ouija), will be released next year by leading genre distributor Uncork’d Entertainment. The deal for worldwide rights was finalized this week at AFM between Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment and Tommy Stovall, President of Pasidg Productions Inc. We’re very excited to be releasing Room for Rent in 2019” said Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment. “I loved this movie and I think audiences will really enjoy this unique and spine-tingling thrill ride, which features a powerhouse performance by Lin Shaye, in what’s a very different role for her.” Director Tommy Stovall thinks that Uncork’d is a great home for the film. We’re thrilled to be working with Uncork’d to get this film out there and can’t wait for people to see it.” Room for Rent, expected to be released mid-2019, stars Shaye as a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house and becomes
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The first images have arrived via social media giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the Guillermo del Toro-produced supernatural flick Antlers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BofFusYFLCC/ Director Scott Cooper (Hostiles) is directing the horror-thriller that centers on a “small-town Oregon teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, who becomes entwined with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.” Graham Greene (Molly’s Game), Scott Haze (Venom), Rory Cochrane (Hostiles) and Amy Madigan also star. The film was written by Henry Chaisson (Open 24 Hours) and Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero”) whose short story The Quiet Boy inspired the film. Scott Cooper last revised the script. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaefGPH6kJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsLIFkl0_k/
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Earlier this year Orion Classics relaunched with their post-apocalyptic thriller The Domestics which will arrive later this month on home video. The film, from director Mike P. Nelson, is set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by murderous gangs divided into deadly factions as Kate Bosworth and Tyler Hoechlin’s characters race desperately across the lawless countryside in search of safety. Lance Reddick, Sonoya Mizuno, Dana Gourrier, Thomas Francis Murphy, and David Dastmalchian also star. The Domestics is already out on Video On Demand and will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on November 20, 2018, from Cinedigm.
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Nearly three decades after the theatrical release of George Romero’s horror anthology Creepshow is getting a series adaptation from “Walking Dead” director Greg Nicotero. Nicotero will direct and executive produce several of the episodes of the Shudder series as well as oversee it. Romero’s original, released in 1982, featured segments by master of horror Stephen King and starred names like Ted Danson and Adrienne Barbeau. The film was so well loved that it spawned two sequels and a comic. Nicotero has a deep connection to Creepshow. He worked alongside Romero on Creepshow 2 and Day of the Dead. Creepshow is a project very close to my heart! It is one of those titles that embrace the true spirit of horror…thrills and chills celebrated in one of its truest art forms, the comic book came to life! I’m honored to continue the tradition in the spirit in which it was created.” Nicotero stated. Set to premiere on Shudder next year, each
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This November Shudder continues to fright and delight with a killer lineup. Here are just a few of the awesome things you’ll find on the horror streaming network this month. THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS: “DINNERS OF DEATH” — Thursday, November 22 Joe Bob Briggs is back, just in time to save you from having to talk about politics with your family on Thanksgiving Day. Feast on a selection of “deadly dinner” films hand-picked by the world’s foremost (and possibly only) drive-in movie critic, kicking off with Joe Bob’s all-time favorite drive-in classic, which he’ll be presenting for the first time in more than thirty years of TV horror hosting. NEW SERIES STAN LEE’S LUCKY MAN, season 1 – available Thursday, November 1 Based on an original idea from comic book legend Stan Lee, Lucky Man tells the story of Harry Clayton (James Nesbitt), a cop from Central London’s notorious Murder Squad. Harry is down on his luck;
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WARNING SPOILERS “The final season for Rick Grimes.” “The Final episode for Rick Grimes.” That’s what we have been hearing for months. But it’s no surprise that AMC has pulled a dirty little trick again. When a show not only announces that their star is leaving but used it as an advertising point, well it sounded shady from the get-go. In case you missed it, thinking he wouldn’t survive his injury from falling onto the rebar and being followed by a massive horde of walkers, Rick blew up the bridge insight of the group who are fighting to get to him. While the gang thinks Rick is dead he’s not. Instead of being blown up on the bridge he somehow survived and is rescued by Jadis and put on a mysterious helicopter. This is not the first time the series has played games with our emotions. Remember when Glenn hid under a dumpster leaving fans to wonder if he was
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The Paz brothers, known for their supernatural film JeruZalem (review), have a new film on its way titled The Golem. I sat down for a chat with Yoav Paz, one half of the writing and directing duo, to talk about JeruZalem, The Golem and much more. Horror Fuel: “I really enjoyed JeruZalem. It’s a great, unique film. Was it actually filmed in Jerusalem? Yoav Paz: “It was. Some of it was filmed in Nazareth and other old cities. It was just an hour’s drive from where I live in Telavive, driving there is like driving to a different country. We are working on the sequel which will also be filmed there. We are almost done with the script.” Horror Fuel: “That is fantastic news! I can’t wait to see it! Was it hard to arrange to film in those cities?” Yoav Paz: “We kept a low profile with a little crew. We shot a lot in the streets and in
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The international sci-fi hit Attraction, from the director of Stalingrad, lands on home video this December. In the film, “Moscow finds itself on the brink of destruction after a mysterious spaceship crash-lands in the center of the city. While the government seeks to find out what the ship’s passengers want and how to protect the local population, the rest of the city residents break into conflicting factions. Some view the aliens as a threat that should be extinguished, while others hope that the visitors are peaceful and offer an opportunity to learn more about the world beyond. When a young woman finds herself torn between her seemingly normal life and the alluring promise offered by one of the all-too-human extraterrestrials, the fate of the entire world is left hanging in the balance.” Irina Starshenbaum, Alexander Petrov, Rinal Mukhametov, Oleg Menshikov, Sergey Garmash, and Lyudmilla Maksakov star. The sci-fi action spectacle features state-of-the-art effects and production design, that stands alongside such
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USA’s series adaptation “The Purge“, which revolves around the 12-hour annual event where all crime is legal, has been renewed for its second season. Jason Blum of Blumhouse was very excited about the news for the series that Blumhouse produces. “James Demonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purge truly resonated with audiences in a significant way. We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of The Purge.” Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, the show follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period where all crime is legal, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. The cast for season one includes Billy Baldwin, Gabrial Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hanah Anderson, Colin Woodell, Reed Diamond, Lili Simmons, Amanda Warren, and Paulina Gálvez.
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Today we have the highlights for November 19th through December 2nd for the Travel Channel which includes “Mysteries at the Museum Special: JFK Assassination” which is timed to mark the 55th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination. But that’s not all. On an all-new episode of ‘Monster Encounters,’ Wildlife Expert Casey Anderson searches for a marsupial predator in Australia and a massive Snake attacking people in the Amazon. NEW EPISODES MONSTER ENCOUNTERS Wildlife expert Casey Anderson is not afraid to get dangerously close to the largest and fiercest creatures on the planet. In Travel Channel’s new series “Monster Encounters,” his mission is to track down and document evidence of animals so large, or unusual, that they defy belief. Employing the latest technologies and his lifetime of wildlife experience, Anderson travels to remote corners of the earth in search of elusive creatures. Throughout each episode, he leaves no stone unturned, collecting clues and connecting the dots until he gets up-close and personal
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Suspense thriller Room for Rent, starring veteran actress Lin Shaye (the Insidious franchise, Ouija), will be released next year by leading genre distributor Uncork’d Entertainment. The deal for worldwide rights was finalized this week at AFM between Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment and Tommy Stovall, President of Pasidg Productions Inc. We’re very excited to be releasing Room for Rent in 2019” said Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment. “I loved this movie and I think audiences will really enjoy this unique and spine-tingling thrill ride, which features a powerhouse performance by Lin Shaye, in what’s a very different role for her.” Director Tommy Stovall thinks that Uncork’d is a great home for the film. We’re thrilled to be working with Uncork’d to get this film out there and can’t wait for people to see it.” Room for Rent, expected to be released mid-2019, stars Shaye as a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house and becomes
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The first images have arrived via social media giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the Guillermo del Toro-produced supernatural flick Antlers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BofFusYFLCC/ Director Scott Cooper (Hostiles) is directing the horror-thriller that centers on a “small-town Oregon teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, who becomes entwined with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.” Graham Greene (Molly’s Game), Scott Haze (Venom), Rory Cochrane (Hostiles) and Amy Madigan also star. The film was written by Henry Chaisson (Open 24 Hours) and Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero”) whose short story The Quiet Boy inspired the film. Scott Cooper last revised the script. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaefGPH6kJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsLIFkl0_k/
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Earlier this year Orion Classics relaunched with their post-apocalyptic thriller The Domestics which will arrive later this month on home video. The film, from director Mike P. Nelson, is set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by murderous gangs divided into deadly factions as Kate Bosworth and Tyler Hoechlin’s characters race desperately across the lawless countryside in search of safety. Lance Reddick, Sonoya Mizuno, Dana Gourrier, Thomas Francis Murphy, and David Dastmalchian also star. The Domestics is already out on Video On Demand and will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on November 20, 2018, from Cinedigm.
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Nearly three decades after the theatrical release of George Romero’s horror anthology Creepshow is getting a series adaptation from “Walking Dead” director Greg Nicotero. Nicotero will direct and executive produce several of the episodes of the Shudder series as well as oversee it. Romero’s original, released in 1982, featured segments by master of horror Stephen King and starred names like Ted Danson and Adrienne Barbeau. The film was so well loved that it spawned two sequels and a comic. Nicotero has a deep connection to Creepshow. He worked alongside Romero on Creepshow 2 and Day of the Dead. Creepshow is a project very close to my heart! It is one of those titles that embrace the true spirit of horror…thrills and chills celebrated in one of its truest art forms, the comic book came to life! I’m honored to continue the tradition in the spirit in which it was created.” Nicotero stated. Set to premiere on Shudder next year, each
Continue reading →
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This November Shudder continues to fright and delight with a killer lineup. Here are just a few of the awesome things you’ll find on the horror streaming network this month. THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS: “DINNERS OF DEATH” — Thursday, November 22 Joe Bob Briggs is back, just in time to save you from having to talk about politics with your family on Thanksgiving Day. Feast on a selection of “deadly dinner” films hand-picked by the world’s foremost (and possibly only) drive-in movie critic, kicking off with Joe Bob’s all-time favorite drive-in classic, which he’ll be presenting for the first time in more than thirty years of TV horror hosting. NEW SERIES STAN LEE’S LUCKY MAN, season 1 – available Thursday, November 1 Based on an original idea from comic book legend Stan Lee, Lucky Man tells the story of Harry Clayton (James Nesbitt), a cop from Central London’s notorious Murder Squad. Harry is down on his luck;
Continue reading →
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WARNING SPOILERS “The final season for Rick Grimes.” “The Final episode for Rick Grimes.” That’s what we have been hearing for months. But it’s no surprise that AMC has pulled a dirty little trick again. When a show not only announces that their star is leaving but used it as an advertising point, well it sounded shady from the get-go. In case you missed it, thinking he wouldn’t survive his injury from falling onto the rebar and being followed by a massive horde of walkers, Rick blew up the bridge insight of the group who are fighting to get to him. While the gang thinks Rick is dead he’s not. Instead of being blown up on the bridge he somehow survived and is rescued by Jadis and put on a mysterious helicopter. This is not the first time the series has played games with our emotions. Remember when Glenn hid under a dumpster leaving fans to wonder if he was
Continue reading →
ForeignInterviewsMoviesNews
The Paz brothers, known for their supernatural film JeruZalem (review), have a new film on its way titled The Golem. I sat down for a chat with Yoav Paz, one half of the writing and directing duo, to talk about JeruZalem, The Golem and much more. Horror Fuel: “I really enjoyed JeruZalem. It’s a great, unique film. Was it actually filmed in Jerusalem? Yoav Paz: “It was. Some of it was filmed in Nazareth and other old cities. It was just an hour’s drive from where I live in Telavive, driving there is like driving to a different country. We are working on the sequel which will also be filmed there. We are almost done with the script.” Horror Fuel: “That is fantastic news! I can’t wait to see it! Was it hard to arrange to film in those cities?” Yoav Paz: “We kept a low profile with a little crew. We shot a lot in the streets and in
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The international sci-fi hit Attraction, from the director of Stalingrad, lands on home video this December. In the film, “Moscow finds itself on the brink of destruction after a mysterious spaceship crash-lands in the center of the city. While the government seeks to find out what the ship’s passengers want and how to protect the local population, the rest of the city residents break into conflicting factions. Some view the aliens as a threat that should be extinguished, while others hope that the visitors are peaceful and offer an opportunity to learn more about the world beyond. When a young woman finds herself torn between her seemingly normal life and the alluring promise offered by one of the all-too-human extraterrestrials, the fate of the entire world is left hanging in the balance.” Irina Starshenbaum, Alexander Petrov, Rinal Mukhametov, Oleg Menshikov, Sergey Garmash, and Lyudmilla Maksakov star. The sci-fi action spectacle features state-of-the-art effects and production design, that stands alongside such
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