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The truth is out there… and Fox has the inside story on the return of The X-Files. Go behind the scenes with the creator Chris Carter, stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and all the key players as they reveal secrets from the set and take you on the epic journey of bringing the classic series back to life. The X-Files returns January 24th on Fox. X-Files First Look Gillian Anderson’s Show & Tell X-Files Trailer
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This year was a fantastic year for film! “Mad Max,” “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” and “The Terminator” all appeared once again on the big screen. Horror fans had an opportunity to enjoy remakes such as “Poltergeist,” and see sequels to “Insidious” as well as “Paranormal Activity.” We had the conclusion to “The Hunger Games” and finally got to see the works of Guillermo del Toro with “Crimson Peak,” and the rebirth of the iconic horror-thriller director M. Night Shyamalan with “The Visit.” Did any these films make my favorite five list? Read on to find out! _________________________________________________ 5.) “Dinosaur 13” Being from Chicago, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the Field Museum regularly. For those who do not know, when you first step into the main hall you are greeted by “Sue,” the worlds most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil. I had no idea that there was a story and a battle behind this impressive fossil. “Dinosaur 13” is an impressive
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The Blackout Experiments, billed as the most extreme, immersive horror documentary ever made in America, is not for the faint of heart. The film is designed to manipulate our darkest psychological fears. The Blackout Experiments focuses on a group of friends whose experiences with a dark psycho-sexual horror experience develop into an obsession that consumes their lives and blurs the lines between reality and their paranoid fantasies. The shocking footage that explores the dark side of each of us, is 100% real. The documentary was directed and edited by Rich Fox, with Kris Curry serving as producer. The Blackout Experiments will debut at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
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If this past year at the box office has taught us anything, it is that dinosaurs STILL rule the earth! One could say that dinosaurs are Earth’s first REAL monsters…. “Carnosaur,” “Dinosaur Hell,” “Dinosaur Island,” “Dinosaur Lake,” “Extinction,” are just a few of the horror films that come to mind when I think of these prehistoric beasts… and of course there is the “Jurassic Park,” but a new documentary on Netflix shows you the nightmare one paleontologist, Peter Larson, and his team went through after discovering the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil in history. The film documents the past 25 years of Larson’s life fighting with local land owners and the United States Government. Larson ends up fighting for the fossil’s freedom and his own. The documentary has a great juxtaposition about it, which really helps tell a sad story and makes you feel for not only the paleontologist, but also for the fossil, Sue. Todd Douglas Miller’s “Dinosaur
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Chris Carter explains that the X-Files is back due to fan demand in this exclusive Fox clip! Duchovny (Mulder) and Anderson (Scully), talk more about what it is like to be a fan and have the show come back after nearly 15 years of being off the air. The behind the scenes first look promises that episodes 1 and 6 will be about the original shows mythology, while episodes 2-5 will be “monsters episodes…” Does this mean we will see the two agents chasing spooks across the country like they used to? The X-Files revival premiers on January 24th. Gillian Anderson’s “Show & Tell” X-Files Comes to Blu-Ray
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One of the most recognized names in horror is that of the “Godfather of Gore”, Tom Savini. Mr. Savini has been involved with a long list of films over his four-decade career. That list includes Friday the 13th, Day of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead (1990), and those are just a few of the films he’s handled special effects on. Savini also happens to be an accomplished actor. He’s had roles in many films, such as Machete Kills, Django Unchained, and let’s not forget about his role as “Sex Machine” in From Dusk Till Dawn. As if special effects and acting weren’t enough, he’ll be directing the upcoming horror film Nightmare City. This man can do anything. Savini is the focus of a new documentary titled Smoke and Mirrors: The Tom Savini Story. Smoke and Mirrors will delve into Savini’s history and examine his legendary career and life. The documentary will include interviews with George Romero, Greg Nicotero,
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While the idea of watching a documentary about sleep paralysis doesn’t seem that thrilling, Rodney Ascher has the ability to capture each sufferers moment of horror and somehow bring it to life for the viewer in his newest film,“The Nightmare.” Now, horror documentaries have a tendency to turn into mocumentaries, often spoofing classic horror films, however, this is not the case. “The Nightmare,” concentrates on 8 separate individuals, men and woman from all walks of life, all across the globe, who suffer from similar episodes of phenomenon known as sleep paralysis. While most modern day horror films are pure movie magic, these are REAL subjects, these are their REAL lives, REAL encounters, REAL experiences. Each interviewee shares multiple episodes throughout the film and while the victim is sharing their story, the film cuts back and forth to reenactments. These reenactments themselves are terrifying, and it is very clear form the first episode that Ascher does not want you to feel
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You Won’t Have George Lucas To Kick Around Anymore George Lucas has been kicked around for the facial he gave us with the Star Wars prequels. While he’s taken a new drubbing in the media (Mostly as to why he’s not directing new Star Wars films/not asked to), it all adds to the hype for the upcoming Episode VII, but take a look: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-george-lucas-wont-direct-841972 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/star-wars/news/a442537/george-lucas-i-wont-have-much-involvement-in-star-wars-7/ Before I go into the Cynema aspect of Lucasfilm, I want to ask all of the film fan experts how are YOUR movies are doing? You know the ones you don’t write? Don’t direct? Don’t produce? Let me be more specific: the ones in your heads, on your hard drives or in the reams of your unpublished fan fiction? Right. “Fans” have done more to ruin the enjoyment of the Star Wars franchise than George Lucas. Their rabid love for fantasy product has taken what was once a fun, cinematic experience and turned
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Zac Bagans, leader of the ‘Ghost Hunters’ paranormal research group, has stated that his documentary film ‘The Demon House’ is now in the last stages of post-production. The Demon House documentary follows “The Ghost Hunters” investigation of the Ammons House, known as “The Demon House”, that Zak Bagans purchased from Latoya Ammons last year for $35,000. The small house on Carolina Street, in Gary, Indiana looks normal from the outside, but there have been over 800 pages of reports of intense paranormal activity and even possession. Even the Captain of the Gary Police Department swears the house is haunted. Various Mediums and Psychics have stated that the house is infested with hundreds of demons and ghosts. Ammons’ children were reportedly possessed while living in the house. The paranormal events include her and her three children being attacked repeatedly by an unseen entity, seeing ghostly figures, her children levitating and walking up walls, the kids speaking in tongues and demonic voices.
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With Bruce Campbell returning to his role as Ash Williams in the new STARZ series ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’, fans of the of the original 1980 film have been ecstatic. Now, a documentary, ‘Hail to the Deadites’, from Digger Films and directed by Steve Villeneuve, will celebrate the fans of the franchise and series that have spawned toys, games, comics, a remake and host of merchandise. The documentary will share interviews with cast, crew and the fans themselves. Stars interviewed in the film includes Ash himself, Bruce Campbell along with Ted Raimi, Betsy Baker, Ellen Sandweiss, Theresa Tilly, Richard DeManincor, Tom Sullivan and many more. The release date has not been announced, but several clips have been made public.
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The truth is out there… and Fox has the inside story on the return of The X-Files. Go behind the scenes with the creator Chris Carter, stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and all the key players as they reveal secrets from the set and take you on the epic journey of bringing the classic series back to life. The X-Files returns January 24th on Fox. X-Files First Look Gillian Anderson’s Show & Tell X-Files Trailer
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This year was a fantastic year for film! “Mad Max,” “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” and “The Terminator” all appeared once again on the big screen. Horror fans had an opportunity to enjoy remakes such as “Poltergeist,” and see sequels to “Insidious” as well as “Paranormal Activity.” We had the conclusion to “The Hunger Games” and finally got to see the works of Guillermo del Toro with “Crimson Peak,” and the rebirth of the iconic horror-thriller director M. Night Shyamalan with “The Visit.” Did any these films make my favorite five list? Read on to find out! _________________________________________________ 5.) “Dinosaur 13” Being from Chicago, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the Field Museum regularly. For those who do not know, when you first step into the main hall you are greeted by “Sue,” the worlds most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil. I had no idea that there was a story and a battle behind this impressive fossil. “Dinosaur 13” is an impressive
Continue reading →
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The Blackout Experiments, billed as the most extreme, immersive horror documentary ever made in America, is not for the faint of heart. The film is designed to manipulate our darkest psychological fears. The Blackout Experiments focuses on a group of friends whose experiences with a dark psycho-sexual horror experience develop into an obsession that consumes their lives and blurs the lines between reality and their paranoid fantasies. The shocking footage that explores the dark side of each of us, is 100% real. The documentary was directed and edited by Rich Fox, with Kris Curry serving as producer. The Blackout Experiments will debut at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
Continue reading →
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If this past year at the box office has taught us anything, it is that dinosaurs STILL rule the earth! One could say that dinosaurs are Earth’s first REAL monsters…. “Carnosaur,” “Dinosaur Hell,” “Dinosaur Island,” “Dinosaur Lake,” “Extinction,” are just a few of the horror films that come to mind when I think of these prehistoric beasts… and of course there is the “Jurassic Park,” but a new documentary on Netflix shows you the nightmare one paleontologist, Peter Larson, and his team went through after discovering the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil in history. The film documents the past 25 years of Larson’s life fighting with local land owners and the United States Government. Larson ends up fighting for the fossil’s freedom and his own. The documentary has a great juxtaposition about it, which really helps tell a sad story and makes you feel for not only the paleontologist, but also for the fossil, Sue. Todd Douglas Miller’s “Dinosaur
Continue reading →
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Chris Carter explains that the X-Files is back due to fan demand in this exclusive Fox clip! Duchovny (Mulder) and Anderson (Scully), talk more about what it is like to be a fan and have the show come back after nearly 15 years of being off the air. The behind the scenes first look promises that episodes 1 and 6 will be about the original shows mythology, while episodes 2-5 will be “monsters episodes…” Does this mean we will see the two agents chasing spooks across the country like they used to? The X-Files revival premiers on January 24th. Gillian Anderson’s “Show & Tell” X-Files Comes to Blu-Ray
Continue reading →
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One of the most recognized names in horror is that of the “Godfather of Gore”, Tom Savini. Mr. Savini has been involved with a long list of films over his four-decade career. That list includes Friday the 13th, Day of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead (1990), and those are just a few of the films he’s handled special effects on. Savini also happens to be an accomplished actor. He’s had roles in many films, such as Machete Kills, Django Unchained, and let’s not forget about his role as “Sex Machine” in From Dusk Till Dawn. As if special effects and acting weren’t enough, he’ll be directing the upcoming horror film Nightmare City. This man can do anything. Savini is the focus of a new documentary titled Smoke and Mirrors: The Tom Savini Story. Smoke and Mirrors will delve into Savini’s history and examine his legendary career and life. The documentary will include interviews with George Romero, Greg Nicotero,
Continue reading →
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While the idea of watching a documentary about sleep paralysis doesn’t seem that thrilling, Rodney Ascher has the ability to capture each sufferers moment of horror and somehow bring it to life for the viewer in his newest film,“The Nightmare.” Now, horror documentaries have a tendency to turn into mocumentaries, often spoofing classic horror films, however, this is not the case. “The Nightmare,” concentrates on 8 separate individuals, men and woman from all walks of life, all across the globe, who suffer from similar episodes of phenomenon known as sleep paralysis. While most modern day horror films are pure movie magic, these are REAL subjects, these are their REAL lives, REAL encounters, REAL experiences. Each interviewee shares multiple episodes throughout the film and while the victim is sharing their story, the film cuts back and forth to reenactments. These reenactments themselves are terrifying, and it is very clear form the first episode that Ascher does not want you to feel
Continue reading →
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You Won’t Have George Lucas To Kick Around Anymore George Lucas has been kicked around for the facial he gave us with the Star Wars prequels. While he’s taken a new drubbing in the media (Mostly as to why he’s not directing new Star Wars films/not asked to), it all adds to the hype for the upcoming Episode VII, but take a look: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-george-lucas-wont-direct-841972 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/star-wars/news/a442537/george-lucas-i-wont-have-much-involvement-in-star-wars-7/ Before I go into the Cynema aspect of Lucasfilm, I want to ask all of the film fan experts how are YOUR movies are doing? You know the ones you don’t write? Don’t direct? Don’t produce? Let me be more specific: the ones in your heads, on your hard drives or in the reams of your unpublished fan fiction? Right. “Fans” have done more to ruin the enjoyment of the Star Wars franchise than George Lucas. Their rabid love for fantasy product has taken what was once a fun, cinematic experience and turned
Continue reading →
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Zac Bagans, leader of the ‘Ghost Hunters’ paranormal research group, has stated that his documentary film ‘The Demon House’ is now in the last stages of post-production. The Demon House documentary follows “The Ghost Hunters” investigation of the Ammons House, known as “The Demon House”, that Zak Bagans purchased from Latoya Ammons last year for $35,000. The small house on Carolina Street, in Gary, Indiana looks normal from the outside, but there have been over 800 pages of reports of intense paranormal activity and even possession. Even the Captain of the Gary Police Department swears the house is haunted. Various Mediums and Psychics have stated that the house is infested with hundreds of demons and ghosts. Ammons’ children were reportedly possessed while living in the house. The paranormal events include her and her three children being attacked repeatedly by an unseen entity, seeing ghostly figures, her children levitating and walking up walls, the kids speaking in tongues and demonic voices.
Continue reading →
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With Bruce Campbell returning to his role as Ash Williams in the new STARZ series ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’, fans of the of the original 1980 film have been ecstatic. Now, a documentary, ‘Hail to the Deadites’, from Digger Films and directed by Steve Villeneuve, will celebrate the fans of the franchise and series that have spawned toys, games, comics, a remake and host of merchandise. The documentary will share interviews with cast, crew and the fans themselves. Stars interviewed in the film includes Ash himself, Bruce Campbell along with Ted Raimi, Betsy Baker, Ellen Sandweiss, Theresa Tilly, Richard DeManincor, Tom Sullivan and many more. The release date has not been announced, but several clips have been made public.
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