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Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV’s “The Essex Serpent’ Has Arrived

.Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. The new trailer reveals a town terrified of evil, a woman searching for the truth, and a sea monster that may or may not be real. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the award-winning novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent‘.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2022
'Turbo Kid' Trio Are Back With The Horror-Comedy 'We Are Zombies'

‘Turbo Kid’ Trio Are Back With The Horror-Comedy ‘We Are Zombies’

Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell, and François Simard, the brilliant filmmaking team that brought you Turbo Kid and the incredible thriller Summer of 84, are back and this time they are raising the dead in horror-comedy, We Are Zombies. “The offbeat comedic plot follows three slackers looking to earn some easy money who must fight an evil mega-corporation to save their kidnapped grandmother.” Variety reports. Alexander Nachi (“Clash”), Megan Peta Hill (“Riverdale”), and Derek Johns (Moonfall) star in the movie produced by Christal Film Productions, Full House, Maneki Films, and Sparkling, in association with Kinology. Production has already begun in Canada on We Are Zombies, which is an adaptation of Jerry Frissen and Guy Davis’ comic book series “The Zombies That Ate the World.” Both masters of horror George A. Romero and Tobe Hooper raved about the comic books, which Hooper called “disgusting, fun and politically right on target.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Tom Hiddleston And Claire Danes Face “The Essex Serpent” In Apple TV’s New Series

Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent“. The trailer should arrive soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel's "Moon Knight"

The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel’s “Moon Knight”

I’ll be honest, I’m a big fan of Marvel’s new series, “Moon Knight.” But things can get a bit complicated if you aren’t an expert on Egyptian history. There are so many gods featured in the story that it might leave your head spinning a bit. So, I’m going to make things easier for you. Below you will find the gods featured in the series and some information about who they are. One of the most important gods featured is the moon god, Khonshu (F. Murray Abraham), which Mark and Steven (Oscar Isaac) serve as an avatar for. Khonshu, featuring the head of a skeleton bird, controls the movement of the moon across the sky. The villain of the series, Harrow, played by Ethan Hawke, is the avatar of the crocodile-headed goddess Ammit (Sofia Danu) who is the god of death, judgment, and funerals. She’s also known as “Devourer of the Dead”. Osiris, who is often depicted with green skin,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Tim Burton's "Wednesday" Series To Premiere This Fall

Netflix’s ‘Addams Family’ Spin-Off Series “Wednesday” Wraps Filming

Netflix’s upcoming live-action series “Wednesday”, from director Tim Burton, has now wrapped filming, meaning that it is one step closer to being released. The series sees the “Addams Family” star, Christina Ricci returns as a yet-to-be-named character. The actress’s iconic role of Wednesday will be played by Jenna Ortega (Scream) this time around. The Addams Family spin-off also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman in the roles of Morticia and Gomez. “Game of Thrones” actress Gwendoline Christie, who will play the role of “Larissa Weems,” the principal of Nevermore Academy, The cast also includes Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, Thora Birch, and Riki Lindhome. “Wednesday” is described as “a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday’s attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
New 'Salem's Lot' Adaptation Hit With A Major Delay

The ‘Salem’s Lot’ Remake Sinks Its Teeth Into A Summer Release Date

Warner Bros. has now confirmed the release date for their new take on Stephen King‘s vampire tale Salem’s Lot which is coming exclusively to theaters later this September, marking the first time the story has come to the big screen, with the previous adaptations both being “made for TV”. It’s been a year since the news broke that the adaptation was in the works with horror heavy hitter James Wan serving as producer for the movie from Warnes Bros. and New Line, which was written and directed by another horror legend, Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will also produce, with Dauberman serving as executive producer. In the film, “Haunted by an incident from his childhood, author Ben Mears returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover the town is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire and his Loyola servant.” Lewis Pullman,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2022
Tolstoy Inspired Vampire Movie 'Taste Of Blood' Bares Its Fangs In New Trailer

Tolstoy Inspired Vampire Movie ‘Taste Of Blood’ Bares Its Fangs In New Trailer

Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the May release date for Santiago Fernandez Calvete’s horror film A Taste of Blood which is based on Aleksey Tolstoy’s 1839 short story “The Family Of The Vourdalak.” “The film, hot from an international film festival run, takes place in the uncertain hours after a vampire hunt when it’s unclear if the hunter himself has been turned into a creature of the night. Will his family find out in time, or will their sentiment make them easy prey for the novice nightwalker?” German Palacios, Tomas Carullo Lizzio, Naiara Awada, Lautaro Bettoni and Alfonsina Carrocio star in Taste Of Blood, reeasing May 10, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2022
New Character Revealed For "Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power"

New Character Revealed For “Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power”

Amazon is making the long-awaited journey back into Middle-earth, with the new series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Tuesday, during Amazon Global’s All-Hands meeting, the name of a new character, Theo, was announced which will be played by young actor Tyroe Muhafidin, known for his roles in the films Dusk and Caravan. While details of his character in “Lord of the Rings” remain unknown, an image has been released (above). Early this year, Prime Video forged the show’s title treatment in molten metal, reaching an estimated 1 billion impressions worldwide within the first 24 hours. Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books and will take viewers back to an era

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2022
Levi Miller Joins The Cast Of Marvel's "Kraven The Hunter" Movie

Levi Miller Joins The Cast Of Marvel’s “Kraven The Hunter” Movie

Sony’s upcoming Kraven the Hunter Marvel movie continues to build its cast. Deadline is reporting that Levi Miller (Better Watch Out, pictured above) is the newest addition, however, his role has yet to be announced. Miller joins previously announced cast members Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron) who stars in the title character, Ariana DeBose who will be playing Calypso, and Christopher Abbott (Possessor) who is playing The Foreigner. Alessandro Nivola (The Many Saints of Newark) will play a yet-to-be-named villain. And 300 actor Russell Crowe, and Fred Hechinger (“The White Lotus”) will also star in the film directed by J.C. Chando (A Most Violent Year). Debuting in The Amazing Spider-Man issue #15 (August 1964), Kraven the Hunter is one of Spider-Man’s most formidable foes. Kraven has also fought other heroes, including Black Panther. And is a founding member of the “Sinister Six”. Kraven is portrayed as a world-renowned big-game hunter whose goal in life is to take down Spider-Man

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2022
Horror Fuel

Exclusive Look At Pages From “Locke & Key: The Golden Age” And “Hell & Gone”

The latest installment of the “Locke and Key” graphic novel is headed your way. But there’s something very special about it. Readers will be re-introduced to family patriarch Chamberlin Locke, whose Moon Key will set in motion events he cannot possibly fathom… what other secrets lurk in Keyhouse? And what strange new world will be unlocked? “Locke & Key: The Golden Age” will answer just that and set events in motion for the upcoming two-part crossover “Locke & Key/Sandman: Hell & Gone.” “Locke & Key: The Golden Age” includes two published short stories, “Small World” and “Open the Moon,” as well as the complete three-part miniseries “…In Pale Battalions Go…” and the two-part crossover with The Sandman Universe, “Hell & Gone.” “If you think you can unlock the gates of Hell and just invite yourself in, you must be Dreaming! The epic crossover between two of the most beloved fantasy universes in comics begins here. John “Jack” Locke is ten

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2022

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Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV’s “The Essex Serpent’ Has Arrived

.Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. The new trailer reveals a town terrified of evil, a woman searching for the truth, and a sea monster that may or may not be real. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the award-winning novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent‘.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2022
'Turbo Kid' Trio Are Back With The Horror-Comedy 'We Are Zombies'

‘Turbo Kid’ Trio Are Back With The Horror-Comedy ‘We Are Zombies’

Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell, and François Simard, the brilliant filmmaking team that brought you Turbo Kid and the incredible thriller Summer of 84, are back and this time they are raising the dead in horror-comedy, We Are Zombies. “The offbeat comedic plot follows three slackers looking to earn some easy money who must fight an evil mega-corporation to save their kidnapped grandmother.” Variety reports. Alexander Nachi (“Clash”), Megan Peta Hill (“Riverdale”), and Derek Johns (Moonfall) star in the movie produced by Christal Film Productions, Full House, Maneki Films, and Sparkling, in association with Kinology. Production has already begun in Canada on We Are Zombies, which is an adaptation of Jerry Frissen and Guy Davis’ comic book series “The Zombies That Ate the World.” Both masters of horror George A. Romero and Tobe Hooper raved about the comic books, which Hooper called “disgusting, fun and politically right on target.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Tom Hiddleston And Claire Danes Face “The Essex Serpent” In Apple TV’s New Series

Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent“. The trailer should arrive soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel's "Moon Knight"

The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel’s “Moon Knight”

I’ll be honest, I’m a big fan of Marvel’s new series, “Moon Knight.” But things can get a bit complicated if you aren’t an expert on Egyptian history. There are so many gods featured in the story that it might leave your head spinning a bit. So, I’m going to make things easier for you. Below you will find the gods featured in the series and some information about who they are. One of the most important gods featured is the moon god, Khonshu (F. Murray Abraham), which Mark and Steven (Oscar Isaac) serve as an avatar for. Khonshu, featuring the head of a skeleton bird, controls the movement of the moon across the sky. The villain of the series, Harrow, played by Ethan Hawke, is the avatar of the crocodile-headed goddess Ammit (Sofia Danu) who is the god of death, judgment, and funerals. She’s also known as “Devourer of the Dead”. Osiris, who is often depicted with green skin,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Tim Burton's "Wednesday" Series To Premiere This Fall

Netflix’s ‘Addams Family’ Spin-Off Series “Wednesday” Wraps Filming

Netflix’s upcoming live-action series “Wednesday”, from director Tim Burton, has now wrapped filming, meaning that it is one step closer to being released. The series sees the “Addams Family” star, Christina Ricci returns as a yet-to-be-named character. The actress’s iconic role of Wednesday will be played by Jenna Ortega (Scream) this time around. The Addams Family spin-off also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman in the roles of Morticia and Gomez. “Game of Thrones” actress Gwendoline Christie, who will play the role of “Larissa Weems,” the principal of Nevermore Academy, The cast also includes Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, Thora Birch, and Riki Lindhome. “Wednesday” is described as “a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday’s attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
New 'Salem's Lot' Adaptation Hit With A Major Delay

The ‘Salem’s Lot’ Remake Sinks Its Teeth Into A Summer Release Date

Warner Bros. has now confirmed the release date for their new take on Stephen King‘s vampire tale Salem’s Lot which is coming exclusively to theaters later this September, marking the first time the story has come to the big screen, with the previous adaptations both being “made for TV”. It’s been a year since the news broke that the adaptation was in the works with horror heavy hitter James Wan serving as producer for the movie from Warnes Bros. and New Line, which was written and directed by another horror legend, Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will also produce, with Dauberman serving as executive producer. In the film, “Haunted by an incident from his childhood, author Ben Mears returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover the town is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire and his Loyola servant.” Lewis Pullman,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2022
Tolstoy Inspired Vampire Movie 'Taste Of Blood' Bares Its Fangs In New Trailer

Tolstoy Inspired Vampire Movie ‘Taste Of Blood’ Bares Its Fangs In New Trailer

Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the May release date for Santiago Fernandez Calvete’s horror film A Taste of Blood which is based on Aleksey Tolstoy’s 1839 short story “The Family Of The Vourdalak.” “The film, hot from an international film festival run, takes place in the uncertain hours after a vampire hunt when it’s unclear if the hunter himself has been turned into a creature of the night. Will his family find out in time, or will their sentiment make them easy prey for the novice nightwalker?” German Palacios, Tomas Carullo Lizzio, Naiara Awada, Lautaro Bettoni and Alfonsina Carrocio star in Taste Of Blood, reeasing May 10, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2022
New Character Revealed For "Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power"

New Character Revealed For “Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power”

Amazon is making the long-awaited journey back into Middle-earth, with the new series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Tuesday, during Amazon Global’s All-Hands meeting, the name of a new character, Theo, was announced which will be played by young actor Tyroe Muhafidin, known for his roles in the films Dusk and Caravan. While details of his character in “Lord of the Rings” remain unknown, an image has been released (above). Early this year, Prime Video forged the show’s title treatment in molten metal, reaching an estimated 1 billion impressions worldwide within the first 24 hours. Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books and will take viewers back to an era

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2022
Levi Miller Joins The Cast Of Marvel's "Kraven The Hunter" Movie

Levi Miller Joins The Cast Of Marvel’s “Kraven The Hunter” Movie

Sony’s upcoming Kraven the Hunter Marvel movie continues to build its cast. Deadline is reporting that Levi Miller (Better Watch Out, pictured above) is the newest addition, however, his role has yet to be announced. Miller joins previously announced cast members Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron) who stars in the title character, Ariana DeBose who will be playing Calypso, and Christopher Abbott (Possessor) who is playing The Foreigner. Alessandro Nivola (The Many Saints of Newark) will play a yet-to-be-named villain. And 300 actor Russell Crowe, and Fred Hechinger (“The White Lotus”) will also star in the film directed by J.C. Chando (A Most Violent Year). Debuting in The Amazing Spider-Man issue #15 (August 1964), Kraven the Hunter is one of Spider-Man’s most formidable foes. Kraven has also fought other heroes, including Black Panther. And is a founding member of the “Sinister Six”. Kraven is portrayed as a world-renowned big-game hunter whose goal in life is to take down Spider-Man

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2022
Horror Fuel

Exclusive Look At Pages From “Locke & Key: The Golden Age” And “Hell & Gone”

The latest installment of the “Locke and Key” graphic novel is headed your way. But there’s something very special about it. Readers will be re-introduced to family patriarch Chamberlin Locke, whose Moon Key will set in motion events he cannot possibly fathom… what other secrets lurk in Keyhouse? And what strange new world will be unlocked? “Locke & Key: The Golden Age” will answer just that and set events in motion for the upcoming two-part crossover “Locke & Key/Sandman: Hell & Gone.” “Locke & Key: The Golden Age” includes two published short stories, “Small World” and “Open the Moon,” as well as the complete three-part miniseries “…In Pale Battalions Go…” and the two-part crossover with The Sandman Universe, “Hell & Gone.” “If you think you can unlock the gates of Hell and just invite yourself in, you must be Dreaming! The epic crossover between two of the most beloved fantasy universes in comics begins here. John “Jack” Locke is ten

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2022
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