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What is just as awesome as horror films? Horror documentaries. And there’s a new documentary is on its way, titled The Dark Heart of Jason Vorhees: The Making of the Final Friday, from director Nick Hunt and Jason Goes to Hell director Adam Marcus who will be producing. The documentary will give viewers a never-before-seen look at Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday through interviews, behind-the-scenes details, and more. “You will see the unusual hand Adam Marcus was dealt and the immense pressure and scrutiny which was placed on him during production. And you will see genre greats, both who were in the film and not, weigh in on Jason’s journey to hell. In Jason Goes to Hell, you learned secrets about Jason you never knew before! In The Dark Heart of Jason Voorhees, you will understand what was and what could have been about The Final Friday!” Jason Goes to Hell is one of the most highly criticized
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Two documentaries Seth Breedlove’s Boggy Creek Monster and The Mothman of Point Pleasant arrive today on digital from Terror Films. Both documentaries will take viewers on a journey through legend to the truth. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (November 21, 2017): Terror Films, in association with documentary filmmaker Seth Breedlove, is widening the platform availability of two creature myth documentaries. The documentaries are titled: BOGGY CREEK MONSTER and THE MOTHMAN OF POINT PLEASANT. Both films will begin their release expansion on Tuesday, November 21st. BOGGY CREEK MONSTER documents the legend of the Fouke Monster – a creature first reported on in the early 1970’s in Fouke, Arkansas. There are allegations that this Bigfoot type creature attacked a local family and then destroyed livestock. Later many more sightings were reported and a legend was born! THE MOTHMAN OF POINT PLEASANT deals with a different monster that was originally sighted near Point Pleasant, West Virginia. In 1966, multiple townspeople reported
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Forget what you know or what you think you know of exorcism, based om what you’ve seen in the movies – specifically The Exorcist. Here you will find no heads spinning nor will you see satanic messages being scratched into the flesh of the possessed individual. You will also NOT bear witness to people being levitated or violently thrown around the room by demonic forces, and there will definitely not be a no holds barred showdown between a servant of god and the dark lord himself. Instead, Federica Di Giacomo’s film, Deliver Us (Liberami) is intent on showing the everyday, real world applications for which this sacred ritual is utilized. The central figure of the film is Father Cataldo Migliazzo of Palermo , Sicily. He is a well known exorcist, which is why many people seek him out for spiritual counsel and are often willing to travel great distances for it. He is seen throughout the film offering spiritual assistance
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A couple of weeks ago I saw a movie titled The Vault (review). I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a film that claimed to be half horror and half heist film. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was the story interesting and fresh, it has a fantastic cast that includes Scott Haze, James Franco, Francesca Eastwood, Taryn Manning, Q’orianka Kilcher, Clifton Collins Jr. and many other talented actors. In the film, in order to save their brother Michael’s life, the Dillon sisters, Leah (Francesca Eastwood) and Vee (Taryn Manning) have organized a bank robbery, but when the upstairs vault doesn’t have enough money to cover Michael’s debt, on the advice of Assistant Bank Manager Ed Maas (Franco), they drill into the downstairs vault. But the bank’s basement hides a terrible secret and before long, the Dillons have to choose whether to face the police outside or the terrible supernatural forces from the vault below.” I had the
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One of horror’s most iconic actors/stuntmen is Kane Hodder who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. The new documentary To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has overcome to take his place as a horror icon. Masterfully Macabre has now announced that To Hell and Back will be screening at ScareFest on September 28, 2017. Press Release: Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s powerful look into the private and public life of legendary horror icon Kane Hodder is having a US Premiere at ScareFest in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Los Angeles, CA September 20, 2017– Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) announced today that their highly anticipated documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story is having its US Premiere as the headliner at the
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This October the Italian exorcism documentary ‘Deliver Us’, also known as ‘Libera Nos’, from director Federick Di Giacomo, will open in LA and two other locations (yet to be announced). The documentary delves into the world of real exorcisms. “Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession.” From the Press Release: Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there does not seem to be a label or a remedy. The Catholic Church reacts to this crisis by nominating priests as exorcists in increasing numbers and by organizing training courses for them. In order to respond to the rising number of requests for deliverance from evil, all French dioceses have installed at least one exorcist. In Spain, the archdiocese of Madrid is
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The paranormal documentary ‘Night Stalkers: Paranormal Investigators’ from Wayne Poe (Hotel Camarillo) has now arrived on Amazon Prime in the US, UK, and Germany. The 59-minute horror documentary features a group of ghost hunters in Southern California who set out to “document the paranormal activity inside allegedly haunted locations including the Linda Vista Hospital, the Zalud House, the Anaheim White House, and the Suicide Bridge.” ‘Night Stalkers’ can be streamed now for free with Amazon Prime here.
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Back in 1973, William Friedkin directed one of the most important classics to ever come from the horror genre, The Exorcist. Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, The Exorcist centered on Regan (Linda Blair), a young girl possessed. Her mother sought and found help from two priests who were able to rid the girl of the dark entity, at great cost. Fast-forward several decades and you will find Friedkin tackling the subject of exorcism once again, this time in a real life documentary titled The Devil and Father Amorth. Friedkin got up close and personal during a real exorcism proceeded over by Father Gabriele Amorth, who performed exorcisms the Vatican’s Rome Diocese. Father Armoth has penned several books on the subject. After reading Amroth’s books Friedkin sought him out while on a trip to Italy. Surprisingly, the Father was a fan of The Exorcist. In the documentary, Friedkin is allowed to observe a real exorcism with restrictions that
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As long as there has been religion there has been the fear of demons, the dark evil that claims its victim’s body and soul. While the subject has fueled many films and stories, many true believers have turned to real-life exorcisms in an attempt to cast out those demons and save souls. A new Italian documentary titled Libera Nos is preparing to take us on a journey into the real life world of exorcisms and will explore the increased need for the rites. From director Federick Di Giacomo, this 2017 European Film Award nominee will be opening in cinemas before Halloween. From the Press Release: Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession. Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there
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Hallo wieder meine Kleinen Monster (that’s “hello again my Little Monsters” to you and me, Rusty). It’s Wednesday again; August 30th of 2017 to be exact. And if you’re counting down like I am, you’ll also know that means HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis is a mere NINE DAYS AWAY (still seems like too many). That being said, I have chosen one of the guests that will be appearing as she who I have chose to highlight today. Of course you’ve likely seen the images above, so you already know this week’s wonderful Woman of Horror is Amy Steel. Amy is another type of Steel to come out of Pennsylvania, albeit not the rust belt variety. She grew up in West Chester, and around the time she began studying acting at the Westtown School is when her career began to take shape. With two summers of dramatic training under her belt, Amy joined Lionville, PA’s Barley Sheaf Players, starring in two
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What is just as awesome as horror films? Horror documentaries. And there’s a new documentary is on its way, titled The Dark Heart of Jason Vorhees: The Making of the Final Friday, from director Nick Hunt and Jason Goes to Hell director Adam Marcus who will be producing. The documentary will give viewers a never-before-seen look at Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday through interviews, behind-the-scenes details, and more. “You will see the unusual hand Adam Marcus was dealt and the immense pressure and scrutiny which was placed on him during production. And you will see genre greats, both who were in the film and not, weigh in on Jason’s journey to hell. In Jason Goes to Hell, you learned secrets about Jason you never knew before! In The Dark Heart of Jason Voorhees, you will understand what was and what could have been about The Final Friday!” Jason Goes to Hell is one of the most highly criticized
Continue reading →
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Two documentaries Seth Breedlove’s Boggy Creek Monster and The Mothman of Point Pleasant arrive today on digital from Terror Films. Both documentaries will take viewers on a journey through legend to the truth. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (November 21, 2017): Terror Films, in association with documentary filmmaker Seth Breedlove, is widening the platform availability of two creature myth documentaries. The documentaries are titled: BOGGY CREEK MONSTER and THE MOTHMAN OF POINT PLEASANT. Both films will begin their release expansion on Tuesday, November 21st. BOGGY CREEK MONSTER documents the legend of the Fouke Monster – a creature first reported on in the early 1970’s in Fouke, Arkansas. There are allegations that this Bigfoot type creature attacked a local family and then destroyed livestock. Later many more sightings were reported and a legend was born! THE MOTHMAN OF POINT PLEASANT deals with a different monster that was originally sighted near Point Pleasant, West Virginia. In 1966, multiple townspeople reported
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Forget what you know or what you think you know of exorcism, based om what you’ve seen in the movies – specifically The Exorcist. Here you will find no heads spinning nor will you see satanic messages being scratched into the flesh of the possessed individual. You will also NOT bear witness to people being levitated or violently thrown around the room by demonic forces, and there will definitely not be a no holds barred showdown between a servant of god and the dark lord himself. Instead, Federica Di Giacomo’s film, Deliver Us (Liberami) is intent on showing the everyday, real world applications for which this sacred ritual is utilized. The central figure of the film is Father Cataldo Migliazzo of Palermo , Sicily. He is a well known exorcist, which is why many people seek him out for spiritual counsel and are often willing to travel great distances for it. He is seen throughout the film offering spiritual assistance
Continue reading →
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A couple of weeks ago I saw a movie titled The Vault (review). I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a film that claimed to be half horror and half heist film. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was the story interesting and fresh, it has a fantastic cast that includes Scott Haze, James Franco, Francesca Eastwood, Taryn Manning, Q’orianka Kilcher, Clifton Collins Jr. and many other talented actors. In the film, in order to save their brother Michael’s life, the Dillon sisters, Leah (Francesca Eastwood) and Vee (Taryn Manning) have organized a bank robbery, but when the upstairs vault doesn’t have enough money to cover Michael’s debt, on the advice of Assistant Bank Manager Ed Maas (Franco), they drill into the downstairs vault. But the bank’s basement hides a terrible secret and before long, the Dillons have to choose whether to face the police outside or the terrible supernatural forces from the vault below.” I had the
Continue reading →
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One of horror’s most iconic actors/stuntmen is Kane Hodder who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. The new documentary To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has overcome to take his place as a horror icon. Masterfully Macabre has now announced that To Hell and Back will be screening at ScareFest on September 28, 2017. Press Release: Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s powerful look into the private and public life of legendary horror icon Kane Hodder is having a US Premiere at ScareFest in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Los Angeles, CA September 20, 2017– Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) announced today that their highly anticipated documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story is having its US Premiere as the headliner at the
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This October the Italian exorcism documentary ‘Deliver Us’, also known as ‘Libera Nos’, from director Federick Di Giacomo, will open in LA and two other locations (yet to be announced). The documentary delves into the world of real exorcisms. “Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession.” From the Press Release: Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there does not seem to be a label or a remedy. The Catholic Church reacts to this crisis by nominating priests as exorcists in increasing numbers and by organizing training courses for them. In order to respond to the rising number of requests for deliverance from evil, all French dioceses have installed at least one exorcist. In Spain, the archdiocese of Madrid is
Continue reading →
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The paranormal documentary ‘Night Stalkers: Paranormal Investigators’ from Wayne Poe (Hotel Camarillo) has now arrived on Amazon Prime in the US, UK, and Germany. The 59-minute horror documentary features a group of ghost hunters in Southern California who set out to “document the paranormal activity inside allegedly haunted locations including the Linda Vista Hospital, the Zalud House, the Anaheim White House, and the Suicide Bridge.” ‘Night Stalkers’ can be streamed now for free with Amazon Prime here.
Continue reading →
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Back in 1973, William Friedkin directed one of the most important classics to ever come from the horror genre, The Exorcist. Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, The Exorcist centered on Regan (Linda Blair), a young girl possessed. Her mother sought and found help from two priests who were able to rid the girl of the dark entity, at great cost. Fast-forward several decades and you will find Friedkin tackling the subject of exorcism once again, this time in a real life documentary titled The Devil and Father Amorth. Friedkin got up close and personal during a real exorcism proceeded over by Father Gabriele Amorth, who performed exorcisms the Vatican’s Rome Diocese. Father Armoth has penned several books on the subject. After reading Amroth’s books Friedkin sought him out while on a trip to Italy. Surprisingly, the Father was a fan of The Exorcist. In the documentary, Friedkin is allowed to observe a real exorcism with restrictions that
Continue reading →
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As long as there has been religion there has been the fear of demons, the dark evil that claims its victim’s body and soul. While the subject has fueled many films and stories, many true believers have turned to real-life exorcisms in an attempt to cast out those demons and save souls. A new Italian documentary titled Libera Nos is preparing to take us on a journey into the real life world of exorcisms and will explore the increased need for the rites. From director Federick Di Giacomo, this 2017 European Film Award nominee will be opening in cinemas before Halloween. From the Press Release: Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession. Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there
Continue reading →
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Hallo wieder meine Kleinen Monster (that’s “hello again my Little Monsters” to you and me, Rusty). It’s Wednesday again; August 30th of 2017 to be exact. And if you’re counting down like I am, you’ll also know that means HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis is a mere NINE DAYS AWAY (still seems like too many). That being said, I have chosen one of the guests that will be appearing as she who I have chose to highlight today. Of course you’ve likely seen the images above, so you already know this week’s wonderful Woman of Horror is Amy Steel. Amy is another type of Steel to come out of Pennsylvania, albeit not the rust belt variety. She grew up in West Chester, and around the time she began studying acting at the Westtown School is when her career began to take shape. With two summers of dramatic training under her belt, Amy joined Lionville, PA’s Barley Sheaf Players, starring in two
Continue reading →
