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Book Review: Doomed Moviethon (2019)

In what has to be the meta event of the fuckin’ century, yours cruelly is going to set his wicked words upon reviewing a book of… well, movie reviews… basically… Look, long story short; film critic, musician, author, and all around top geezer Richard Glenn Schmidt has this wild hair up his ass where he gathers his wife and pals together, plops them down, and explodes their eerie eyeballs with some of the best trash and sleaze our beloved horror biz (and our cherished sister, the exploitation biz) has to offer in long format marathon viewings titled “Doomed Moviethons”. Sounds like heaven to this right bastard, but as always, other’s mileage may vary… and Richie Rich sets about documenting the events for posterity, and this beastly book is the result of those efforts! For over two hundred and fifty plus pages we get to vicariously sit in on these viscous viewings, and are treated to brutally honest, near stream of

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DanXIII
Dec 5, 2019
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Looking At Some Popular Horror Movie Theories

Horror fans are possibly one of the most passionate when it comes to anything related to the genre. This love for the films even goes as far to have theories about the stories of the films we love, of course, every film genre has its fan theory base, but when it comes to horror, you got to admit there are some interesting ones out there. Even some bordering absurdity! These fan theories are all over the internet and appear in many videos and web articles but I want to take it a step further by giving the theories a look and then offering my opinion, hell I would love to even hear YOUR opinion in the comments (keep it civil, we’re here for fun!). Warning, some of the topics below may include spoilers for certain films, read at your own risk. Childs is the thing at the end of The Thing (WhatCulture) At the end of John Carpenter’s 1982 film

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Capt McNeely
Dec 4, 2019
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer

USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2019
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Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
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David Tennant Starring In New True Serial Killer Series “Des”

“Doctor Who” and “Good Omens” star David Tennant is set to play serial killer Dennis Nilsen in the ITV series “Des” about the Scottish serial killer who murdered men in London in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The three-part series is based on the book by Brian Masters who penned the killer’s biography, “Killing for Company.” Tennant will star as Nilsen, also known as “Des”. Daniel Mays (“Line of Duty”)plays the cop investigating the killer and Jason Watkins (“The Crown”) has been cast as Brian Masters. Luke Neal penned “Des”. Nielsen aka “Des” murdered 12 to 15 boys and young men in his flat in London. He went undetected until cops investigate fragments of human flesh and bone clogging the drains in his building.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2019
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A First Look (Video) At NBC’s “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector”

Today, we have the first look at NBC’s new series “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector” starring Russel Hornsby (Grimm) in the lead role. The adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver’s The Bone Collector book series co-stars Arielle Kebbel (Midnight, Texas) as Amelia Sachs, the role played by Angelina Jolie in the 1999 film adaptation starring Denzel Washington. Katarina Morhacova, Michael Imperioli, Vanessa Aspillaga, and Victor Chan also co-star. “The series follows legendary forensic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme, who was seriously injured during his hunt for the diabolic serial killer known as the Bone Collector.” “Called back into action when the killer re-emerges, Lincoln forms a unique partnership with Amelia Sachs, a young beat cop who helps him hunt the deadly mastermind while also taking on the most high-profile cases in the NYPD.” The series is written by VJ Boyd (Justified) and Mark Bianculli (S.W.A.T) and is from Universal Television, Sony Pictures Television, and Keshet Studios. The hunt for a killer begins

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2019
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Legendary Is Taking Us To ‘Sin City’ With New Series

It’s been five years since Sin City: A Dame to Kill For premiered. Now, it looks like we are getting Sin City television series. Legendary Television has sealed the deal with Frank Miller to turn Sin City into a television series. According to Deadline Robert Rodriguez is “close” to joining the project, Deadline reports. “The deal on the table is for Legendary to guarantee a first season of the show, contingent on them setting it up with a network or streaming platform.” “The deal with Miller also calls for a hard R animated series for a Sin City prequel based on Miller’s graphic novels.” Robert Rodriguez co-directed 2005’s Sin City as well as its sequel along with Miller. It wouldn’t be a big surprise if both end up serving as executive producers as well as directors. This is not the first time a “Sin City” series has come up. Back in 2017 Dimension was planning series with Glen Mazzara and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 17, 2019
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Hulu’s Adaptation Of Clive Barker’s ‘Books Of Blood’ Adds Three To Cast

Announced last month, the Brannon Braga directed adaptation of Clive Barker’s Books Of Blood continues to announce its cast. The latest additions to the cast include Andy McQueen (Fahrenheit 451), Freda Foh Shen (Ad Astra), and Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest), Deadline reports. They will star alongside previously announced cast members Anna Friel (Marcella) will also star alongside Britt Robertson (For the People), Rafi Gavron (A Star Is Born), and Yul Vazquez (Midnight, Texas). Written by Braga and Adam Simon (Salem) the adaptation is based on a short story by Barker. Books of Blood will take viewers on a journey into the uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time. Braga is also co-writing and executive producing the film. Seth MacFarlane will also executive produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 15, 2019
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HBO Promo Reveals First Look At Jordan Peele’s “Lovecraft Country”

HBO has unveiled a new promo for the new and returning series coming out in 2020. In the video we get our first glimpse at Jordan Peele‘s upcoming series “Lovecraft Country.” Based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, the series, written by Misha Green, centers on Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and his Uncle George as they embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback Michael Kenneth Williams, Abbey Lee, Tony Goldwyn, Jamie Harris, Courtney B. Vance, Wunmi Mosaku, Aunjanue Ellis, Erica Tazel, Jamie Chung, Jamie Neumann, Mac Brandt, and Jordan Patrick Smith star. “Lovecraft Country” is produced by Peele and his company Monkeypaw Productions, Misha Green and Warner Bros., and J.J. Abram’s Bad Robot.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2019
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Neil Gaiman Confirms First Two Seasons Of His Netflix Series ‘The Sandman’

Following the success of “American Gods,” Neil Gaiman is currently working on a new series, “The Sandman,” which we first reported back in August. Gaiman has teamed up with David Goyer (Dark Knight trilogy) to produce the new adaptation of his graphic novel series for Netflix. Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman) is serving as a writer and will also serve as showrunner. Described as “the most expensive TV series that DC Entertainment has ever done,” “The Sandman” is already approved for a second season. During a recent interview with Radio Times Gaiman confirmed the news. There are three of us, showrunner Heinberg, Goyer, and me, and we’ve just finished writing the first episode, and plotting and breaking down the first two seasons, so we’ll see what happens next.” The first season will feature eleven episodes, but up till now, we did not know that a second season was already ordered. We’re happy to hear it. The story centers on Morpheus, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2019

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Book Review: Doomed Moviethon (2019)

In what has to be the meta event of the fuckin’ century, yours cruelly is going to set his wicked words upon reviewing a book of… well, movie reviews… basically… Look, long story short; film critic, musician, author, and all around top geezer Richard Glenn Schmidt has this wild hair up his ass where he gathers his wife and pals together, plops them down, and explodes their eerie eyeballs with some of the best trash and sleaze our beloved horror biz (and our cherished sister, the exploitation biz) has to offer in long format marathon viewings titled “Doomed Moviethons”. Sounds like heaven to this right bastard, but as always, other’s mileage may vary… and Richie Rich sets about documenting the events for posterity, and this beastly book is the result of those efforts! For over two hundred and fifty plus pages we get to vicariously sit in on these viscous viewings, and are treated to brutally honest, near stream of

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Dec 5, 2019
Horror Fuel

Looking At Some Popular Horror Movie Theories

Horror fans are possibly one of the most passionate when it comes to anything related to the genre. This love for the films even goes as far to have theories about the stories of the films we love, of course, every film genre has its fan theory base, but when it comes to horror, you got to admit there are some interesting ones out there. Even some bordering absurdity! These fan theories are all over the internet and appear in many videos and web articles but I want to take it a step further by giving the theories a look and then offering my opinion, hell I would love to even hear YOUR opinion in the comments (keep it civil, we’re here for fun!). Warning, some of the topics below may include spoilers for certain films, read at your own risk. Childs is the thing at the end of The Thing (WhatCulture) At the end of John Carpenter’s 1982 film

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Dec 4, 2019
Horror Fuel

Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer

USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2019
Horror Fuel

Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2019
Horror Fuel

David Tennant Starring In New True Serial Killer Series “Des”

“Doctor Who” and “Good Omens” star David Tennant is set to play serial killer Dennis Nilsen in the ITV series “Des” about the Scottish serial killer who murdered men in London in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The three-part series is based on the book by Brian Masters who penned the killer’s biography, “Killing for Company.” Tennant will star as Nilsen, also known as “Des”. Daniel Mays (“Line of Duty”)plays the cop investigating the killer and Jason Watkins (“The Crown”) has been cast as Brian Masters. Luke Neal penned “Des”. Nielsen aka “Des” murdered 12 to 15 boys and young men in his flat in London. He went undetected until cops investigate fragments of human flesh and bone clogging the drains in his building.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 23, 2019
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A First Look (Video) At NBC’s “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector”

Today, we have the first look at NBC’s new series “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector” starring Russel Hornsby (Grimm) in the lead role. The adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver’s The Bone Collector book series co-stars Arielle Kebbel (Midnight, Texas) as Amelia Sachs, the role played by Angelina Jolie in the 1999 film adaptation starring Denzel Washington. Katarina Morhacova, Michael Imperioli, Vanessa Aspillaga, and Victor Chan also co-star. “The series follows legendary forensic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme, who was seriously injured during his hunt for the diabolic serial killer known as the Bone Collector.” “Called back into action when the killer re-emerges, Lincoln forms a unique partnership with Amelia Sachs, a young beat cop who helps him hunt the deadly mastermind while also taking on the most high-profile cases in the NYPD.” The series is written by VJ Boyd (Justified) and Mark Bianculli (S.W.A.T) and is from Universal Television, Sony Pictures Television, and Keshet Studios. The hunt for a killer begins

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2019
Horror Fuel

Legendary Is Taking Us To ‘Sin City’ With New Series

It’s been five years since Sin City: A Dame to Kill For premiered. Now, it looks like we are getting Sin City television series. Legendary Television has sealed the deal with Frank Miller to turn Sin City into a television series. According to Deadline Robert Rodriguez is “close” to joining the project, Deadline reports. “The deal on the table is for Legendary to guarantee a first season of the show, contingent on them setting it up with a network or streaming platform.” “The deal with Miller also calls for a hard R animated series for a Sin City prequel based on Miller’s graphic novels.” Robert Rodriguez co-directed 2005’s Sin City as well as its sequel along with Miller. It wouldn’t be a big surprise if both end up serving as executive producers as well as directors. This is not the first time a “Sin City” series has come up. Back in 2017 Dimension was planning series with Glen Mazzara and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 17, 2019
Horror Fuel

Hulu’s Adaptation Of Clive Barker’s ‘Books Of Blood’ Adds Three To Cast

Announced last month, the Brannon Braga directed adaptation of Clive Barker’s Books Of Blood continues to announce its cast. The latest additions to the cast include Andy McQueen (Fahrenheit 451), Freda Foh Shen (Ad Astra), and Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest), Deadline reports. They will star alongside previously announced cast members Anna Friel (Marcella) will also star alongside Britt Robertson (For the People), Rafi Gavron (A Star Is Born), and Yul Vazquez (Midnight, Texas). Written by Braga and Adam Simon (Salem) the adaptation is based on a short story by Barker. Books of Blood will take viewers on a journey into the uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time. Braga is also co-writing and executive producing the film. Seth MacFarlane will also executive produce.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 15, 2019
Horror Fuel

HBO Promo Reveals First Look At Jordan Peele’s “Lovecraft Country”

HBO has unveiled a new promo for the new and returning series coming out in 2020. In the video we get our first glimpse at Jordan Peele‘s upcoming series “Lovecraft Country.” Based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, the series, written by Misha Green, centers on Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and his Uncle George as they embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback Michael Kenneth Williams, Abbey Lee, Tony Goldwyn, Jamie Harris, Courtney B. Vance, Wunmi Mosaku, Aunjanue Ellis, Erica Tazel, Jamie Chung, Jamie Neumann, Mac Brandt, and Jordan Patrick Smith star. “Lovecraft Country” is produced by Peele and his company Monkeypaw Productions, Misha Green and Warner Bros., and J.J. Abram’s Bad Robot.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2019
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Neil Gaiman Confirms First Two Seasons Of His Netflix Series ‘The Sandman’

Following the success of “American Gods,” Neil Gaiman is currently working on a new series, “The Sandman,” which we first reported back in August. Gaiman has teamed up with David Goyer (Dark Knight trilogy) to produce the new adaptation of his graphic novel series for Netflix. Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman) is serving as a writer and will also serve as showrunner. Described as “the most expensive TV series that DC Entertainment has ever done,” “The Sandman” is already approved for a second season. During a recent interview with Radio Times Gaiman confirmed the news. There are three of us, showrunner Heinberg, Goyer, and me, and we’ve just finished writing the first episode, and plotting and breaking down the first two seasons, so we’ll see what happens next.” The first season will feature eleven episodes, but up till now, we did not know that a second season was already ordered. We’re happy to hear it. The story centers on Morpheus, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2019
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