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"Work of Art:" Ice Nine Kills and Terrifier 3 Team Up for 7-Minute Short Film

Ice Nine Kills Unleashing New ‘Terrifier 3’ Single at Fantastic Fest

Horror metal band Ice Nine Kills has announced a chilling collaboration with the iconic horror franchise Terrifier. “A Work of Art,” their new single, is a tribute to the franchise and will be featured in the sequel Terrifier 3. The collaboration was revealed at Ice Nine Kills‘ third annual fan convention, Silver Scream Con. Terrifier star David Howard Thornton, who plays the role of Art the Clown, was in attendence. “The Terrifier franchise gave us Art the Clown, the greatest new horror icon in decades,” said frontman Spencer Charnas. “We are beyond honored to be a part of the viciously delightful universe Damien Leone and his incredible team have created.” The video for “A Work of Art,” directed by Jensen Noen, will premiere at Fantastic Fest September 19th, following the world premiere of Terrifier 3. Terrifier 3 sees Art the Clown return five years after his last bloody attack on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County. They peacefully drift off

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2024
L.A.’s Beyond Fest Announces Its Monstrous 12th Edition Lineup

L.A.’s Beyond Fest Announces Its Monstrous 12th Edition Lineup

Horror, science fiction, thrillers, and other fantastic genres of cinema, with world premieres, classic favorites, and retrospectives: Los Angeles’s Beyond Fest has it all from September 25th–October 9th for its mighty 12th edition. Following is the official press announcement. Beyond Fest, the biggest and highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2024 programming comprising 82 features, including 16 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 1 North American Premiere, 3 US Premieres, and 25 West Coast Premieres. After entertaining over 25,000 guests in 2023, Beyond Fest returns for its 12th edition spanning September 25th – October 9th. Presented exclusively by NEON and programmed and produced in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Beyond Fest returns to the Egyptian Theatre, Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3, and Vista Theatre with all ticket sales going to the 501(c)(3) non-profit film institution. Beyond Fest opens with the World Premiere of Gary Dauberman’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel

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Joseph Perry
Sep 13, 2024
Shudder Original 'Daddy's Head' To Premiere at Fantastic Fest Before Coming Home

Shudder Original ‘Daddy’s Head’ To Premiere at Fantastic Fest Before Coming Home

The Shudder Original horror Daddy’s Head, written and directed by Benjamin Barfoot (Double Date), will premiere at Fantastic Fest later this month. It will then bring chills and thrills home this October when it gets its streaming release. In the wake of his father’s untimely death, a young boy is left in the eerie solitude of a sprawling country estate. His only companion is his newly widowed stepmother. Struggling to navigate the overwhelming task of parenthood, his stepmother grows distant, leaving their fragile bond at risk of collapse. Amidst the growing tension, the boy hears unsettling sounds echoing through the corridors. He is soon haunted by the presence of a grotesque creature bearing a disturbingly familiar resemblance to his late father. As the boy’s warnings are dismissed as the imagination of a grieving child, the sinister entity tightens its grip on their crumbling lives. Daddy’s Head stars Julia Brown, Rupert Turnbull, and Charles Aitken. Nathaniel Martello-White rounds out the cast.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2024
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: The Afterlife Experience Getting Extended Run

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: The Afterlife Experience Getting Extended Run

Calling all bio-exorcist enthusiasts! Due to overwhelming demand and celebrating the North American premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the critically acclaimed immersive experience BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: The Afterlife Experience has announced an extension of its run at Los Angeles’ Ovation Hollywood! Fans can now scream with delight as the experience continues to thrill audiences until November 3, 2024. Step Through the Door Tickets are now on sale exclusively at www.BeetlejuiceExperience.com, starting at $25. Prepare to be transported into the wacky and wonderful world of the afterlife. The experience spans over 11,000 square feet of immersive sets, thrilling live entertainment, and countless photo opportunities. What Awaits in the Afterlife? Step into the shoes of the recently deceased as you knock three times to reveal a portal and cross the threshold into the afterlife. Be ready to encounter the one and only Beetlejuice alongside a cast of unforgettable ghosts. Don’t forget to grab your exclusive passport and join the lively crew in the Waiting

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2024
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Unnamed Footage Festival Virtual Version Kicks Off This Friday . . .  the 13th!

Unnamed Footage Festival Virtual Version Kicks Off This Friday . . .  the 13th!

Found footage and faux documentary fright-fare aficionados, Unnamed Footage Festival has a virtual event this weekend that you won’t want to miss! From world premieres to repertory titles to secret screenings, this one-time-only event looks to be a blast! Following is the official press announcement. The Unnamed Footage Festival’s annual virtual festival returns, officially beginning this weekend on the cursed evening of Friday the 13th at 8PM ET / 5PM PT. The stream, which goes live an hour early with a pre-show, will feature 17 found footage horror, first person POV, and faux documentary feature films, over a dozen short films, and a wraparound of original never-before-seen and never-to-be-seen-again footage sourced for the festival. #UFF24HR24’s lineup features a tantalizing variety of in-world camera films, including world premieres, repertory screenings, and secret screenings with many filmmakers in attendance, answering questions and giving behind-the-scenes info in the livechat accompanying the stream. The live streamed film festival, which must be watched live and

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Joseph Perry
Sep 12, 2024
From the Studio Behind Terrifier Comes the Supernatural Horror 'Beezel'

From the Studio Behind Terrifier Comes the Supernatural Horror ‘Beezel’

From the studio that brought you the viral mega-hit Terrifier comes a new chilling supernatural horror film, Beezel, set to debut at Grimmfest. In the film, three unwitting guests of a cursed New England home stumble upon a sinister secret lurking beneath its floorboards: an eternal witch with an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living. The family’s sinister secrets begin to surface, and the witch’s influence continues as it is revealed she has plagued the family for six generations. Assembled from various “found footage” formats, the film presents the family’s horrifying history. From the creative duo director Aaron Fradkin and writer/star Victoria Fratz of Social House Films (known for the viral sensation Val), Beezel stars Fratz, Nicolas Robin, LeJon Woods, Bob Gallagher, and Caroline Quigley. Beezel will make its UK Premiere at Grimmfest on October 3. Get your tickets now. Following its film festival debut, Dazzler Media will release Beezel on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on January 6,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2024
Dark Nights Film Fest Brings Monsters, Maniacs, and Mystery to Sydney

Dark Nights Film Fest Brings Monsters, Maniacs, and Mystery to Sydney

The inaugural Dark Nights Film Fest takes place in Sydney, Australia in October, with a droolworthy lineup of fright fare scheduled. From creature features to crime shockers, there’s something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. With fangs bared and bloodshot eyes watering with feverish intent, Sydney’s new ritualistic celebration of independent horror and dark genre cinema, Dark Nights Film Fest, throws down the gauntlet and invites the hungry hordes to come and devour its inaugural program. “Themes of ‘family’ — the bonds that tie us together and can be torn apart — are present in many of the films in our first program, yet it has tickled our dark fancy that much of Volume One is made up of classic monsters,” explains festival director, Bryn Tilly. “We’ve got zombies, vampires, ghosts, demons, psychos, each representation with its own twist, its own bite, its own terrifying cackle.” Nine features and eighteen short films, including five

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 10, 2024
Dead And SudBuried Serves Up Classic and Cutting Edge Fear Fare

Dead And SudBuried Serves Up Classic and Cutting Edge Fear Fare

From male strippers battling the occult to an invisible dinosaur wreaking gory havoc, the U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried film festival’s 2024 edition has something for fright-fare fanatics of all stripes this October. Following is the official press announcement. It’s Halloween season again for Sudbury, Suffolk’s with the return of its very own horror film festival Dead And SudBuried, now with an earlier start, increasing its run time to three full days of creepy fun. The event returns over the weekend of 4th to 6th October with a horror-packed schedule featuring 9 brand new festival circuit features including a UK premiere, 9 classic movies and 18 new horror shorts plus Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, more merchandise and much more over three scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the intimate venue of The

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Joseph Perry
Sep 9, 2024
U.K.’s Dead Northern Film Festival Announces Its Fear-Fraught 2024 Lineup

U.K.’s Dead Northern Film Festival Announces Its Fear-Fraught 2024 Lineup

This year’s edition of York, England’s Dead Northern Film Festival takes place September 27–29 with a spotlight on independent fright fare. Whether you prefer vicious vampires, killer crocodiles, or supernatural shivers, the fest has something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. Following last year’s success, which saw over 700 admissions, celebrating the best of the indie horror film genre, the Dead Northern Film Festival returns with a thrill-packed weekend. Horror and fantasy fans are invited to the York’s City Screen Picturehouse to spend the weekend celebrating frightfully good flicks old and new. There will be something for all genre fans from creepy thrillers to blood soaked slashers. The line-up includes a mixture of specially curated new feature and short films from the best talent in the genre, locally and internationally, as well as a celebration of some classic horrors reaching milestone anniversaries. Found footage horror will take centre stage over the weekend with 25th

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 9, 2024
Thriller 'Blood Star' Coming to VOD Following Grimmfest Premiere

Thriller ‘Blood Star’ Coming to VOD Following Grimmfest Premiere

Plain Pictures announced that the highly anticipated thriller Blood Star will make its UK premiere at Grimmfest this October. After its film festival debut, the film will be available on all major digital platforms. Lawrence Jacomelli directed Blood Star, which features Britni Camacho, known for her role in I’m a Virgo, and John Schwab (from Master of the Air). Sydney Brumfield, Travis Lincoln Cox, Felix Merback, and Wyomi Reed round out the cast. This intense survival thriller follows a young pickpocket who is driving cross-country to reunite with her abusive boyfriend. Her journey takes a terrifying turn when she is targeted by a small-town sheriff, who shoots her off the road. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues as she must use her street smarts to outwit her pursuer and survive. Blood Star promises a heart-pounding experience filled with suspense, danger, and unexpected twists. Check out the new trailer below and see this thriller on VOD on October 7, 2024.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2024

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"Work of Art:" Ice Nine Kills and Terrifier 3 Team Up for 7-Minute Short Film

Ice Nine Kills Unleashing New ‘Terrifier 3’ Single at Fantastic Fest

Horror metal band Ice Nine Kills has announced a chilling collaboration with the iconic horror franchise Terrifier. “A Work of Art,” their new single, is a tribute to the franchise and will be featured in the sequel Terrifier 3. The collaboration was revealed at Ice Nine Kills‘ third annual fan convention, Silver Scream Con. Terrifier star David Howard Thornton, who plays the role of Art the Clown, was in attendence. “The Terrifier franchise gave us Art the Clown, the greatest new horror icon in decades,” said frontman Spencer Charnas. “We are beyond honored to be a part of the viciously delightful universe Damien Leone and his incredible team have created.” The video for “A Work of Art,” directed by Jensen Noen, will premiere at Fantastic Fest September 19th, following the world premiere of Terrifier 3. Terrifier 3 sees Art the Clown return five years after his last bloody attack on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County. They peacefully drift off

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2024
L.A.’s Beyond Fest Announces Its Monstrous 12th Edition Lineup

L.A.’s Beyond Fest Announces Its Monstrous 12th Edition Lineup

Horror, science fiction, thrillers, and other fantastic genres of cinema, with world premieres, classic favorites, and retrospectives: Los Angeles’s Beyond Fest has it all from September 25th–October 9th for its mighty 12th edition. Following is the official press announcement. Beyond Fest, the biggest and highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2024 programming comprising 82 features, including 16 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 1 North American Premiere, 3 US Premieres, and 25 West Coast Premieres. After entertaining over 25,000 guests in 2023, Beyond Fest returns for its 12th edition spanning September 25th – October 9th. Presented exclusively by NEON and programmed and produced in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Beyond Fest returns to the Egyptian Theatre, Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3, and Vista Theatre with all ticket sales going to the 501(c)(3) non-profit film institution. Beyond Fest opens with the World Premiere of Gary Dauberman’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 13, 2024
Shudder Original 'Daddy's Head' To Premiere at Fantastic Fest Before Coming Home

Shudder Original ‘Daddy’s Head’ To Premiere at Fantastic Fest Before Coming Home

The Shudder Original horror Daddy’s Head, written and directed by Benjamin Barfoot (Double Date), will premiere at Fantastic Fest later this month. It will then bring chills and thrills home this October when it gets its streaming release. In the wake of his father’s untimely death, a young boy is left in the eerie solitude of a sprawling country estate. His only companion is his newly widowed stepmother. Struggling to navigate the overwhelming task of parenthood, his stepmother grows distant, leaving their fragile bond at risk of collapse. Amidst the growing tension, the boy hears unsettling sounds echoing through the corridors. He is soon haunted by the presence of a grotesque creature bearing a disturbingly familiar resemblance to his late father. As the boy’s warnings are dismissed as the imagination of a grieving child, the sinister entity tightens its grip on their crumbling lives. Daddy’s Head stars Julia Brown, Rupert Turnbull, and Charles Aitken. Nathaniel Martello-White rounds out the cast.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2024
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: The Afterlife Experience Getting Extended Run

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: The Afterlife Experience Getting Extended Run

Calling all bio-exorcist enthusiasts! Due to overwhelming demand and celebrating the North American premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the critically acclaimed immersive experience BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: The Afterlife Experience has announced an extension of its run at Los Angeles’ Ovation Hollywood! Fans can now scream with delight as the experience continues to thrill audiences until November 3, 2024. Step Through the Door Tickets are now on sale exclusively at www.BeetlejuiceExperience.com, starting at $25. Prepare to be transported into the wacky and wonderful world of the afterlife. The experience spans over 11,000 square feet of immersive sets, thrilling live entertainment, and countless photo opportunities. What Awaits in the Afterlife? Step into the shoes of the recently deceased as you knock three times to reveal a portal and cross the threshold into the afterlife. Be ready to encounter the one and only Beetlejuice alongside a cast of unforgettable ghosts. Don’t forget to grab your exclusive passport and join the lively crew in the Waiting

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2024
Unnamed Footage Festival Virtual Version Kicks Off This Friday . . .  the 13th!

Unnamed Footage Festival Virtual Version Kicks Off This Friday . . .  the 13th!

Found footage and faux documentary fright-fare aficionados, Unnamed Footage Festival has a virtual event this weekend that you won’t want to miss! From world premieres to repertory titles to secret screenings, this one-time-only event looks to be a blast! Following is the official press announcement. The Unnamed Footage Festival’s annual virtual festival returns, officially beginning this weekend on the cursed evening of Friday the 13th at 8PM ET / 5PM PT. The stream, which goes live an hour early with a pre-show, will feature 17 found footage horror, first person POV, and faux documentary feature films, over a dozen short films, and a wraparound of original never-before-seen and never-to-be-seen-again footage sourced for the festival. #UFF24HR24’s lineup features a tantalizing variety of in-world camera films, including world premieres, repertory screenings, and secret screenings with many filmmakers in attendance, answering questions and giving behind-the-scenes info in the livechat accompanying the stream. The live streamed film festival, which must be watched live and

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 12, 2024
From the Studio Behind Terrifier Comes the Supernatural Horror 'Beezel'

From the Studio Behind Terrifier Comes the Supernatural Horror ‘Beezel’

From the studio that brought you the viral mega-hit Terrifier comes a new chilling supernatural horror film, Beezel, set to debut at Grimmfest. In the film, three unwitting guests of a cursed New England home stumble upon a sinister secret lurking beneath its floorboards: an eternal witch with an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living. The family’s sinister secrets begin to surface, and the witch’s influence continues as it is revealed she has plagued the family for six generations. Assembled from various “found footage” formats, the film presents the family’s horrifying history. From the creative duo director Aaron Fradkin and writer/star Victoria Fratz of Social House Films (known for the viral sensation Val), Beezel stars Fratz, Nicolas Robin, LeJon Woods, Bob Gallagher, and Caroline Quigley. Beezel will make its UK Premiere at Grimmfest on October 3. Get your tickets now. Following its film festival debut, Dazzler Media will release Beezel on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on January 6,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2024
Dark Nights Film Fest Brings Monsters, Maniacs, and Mystery to Sydney

Dark Nights Film Fest Brings Monsters, Maniacs, and Mystery to Sydney

The inaugural Dark Nights Film Fest takes place in Sydney, Australia in October, with a droolworthy lineup of fright fare scheduled. From creature features to crime shockers, there’s something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. With fangs bared and bloodshot eyes watering with feverish intent, Sydney’s new ritualistic celebration of independent horror and dark genre cinema, Dark Nights Film Fest, throws down the gauntlet and invites the hungry hordes to come and devour its inaugural program. “Themes of ‘family’ — the bonds that tie us together and can be torn apart — are present in many of the films in our first program, yet it has tickled our dark fancy that much of Volume One is made up of classic monsters,” explains festival director, Bryn Tilly. “We’ve got zombies, vampires, ghosts, demons, psychos, each representation with its own twist, its own bite, its own terrifying cackle.” Nine features and eighteen short films, including five

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 10, 2024
Dead And SudBuried Serves Up Classic and Cutting Edge Fear Fare

Dead And SudBuried Serves Up Classic and Cutting Edge Fear Fare

From male strippers battling the occult to an invisible dinosaur wreaking gory havoc, the U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried film festival’s 2024 edition has something for fright-fare fanatics of all stripes this October. Following is the official press announcement. It’s Halloween season again for Sudbury, Suffolk’s with the return of its very own horror film festival Dead And SudBuried, now with an earlier start, increasing its run time to three full days of creepy fun. The event returns over the weekend of 4th to 6th October with a horror-packed schedule featuring 9 brand new festival circuit features including a UK premiere, 9 classic movies and 18 new horror shorts plus Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, more merchandise and much more over three scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the intimate venue of The

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 9, 2024
U.K.’s Dead Northern Film Festival Announces Its Fear-Fraught 2024 Lineup

U.K.’s Dead Northern Film Festival Announces Its Fear-Fraught 2024 Lineup

This year’s edition of York, England’s Dead Northern Film Festival takes place September 27–29 with a spotlight on independent fright fare. Whether you prefer vicious vampires, killer crocodiles, or supernatural shivers, the fest has something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. Following last year’s success, which saw over 700 admissions, celebrating the best of the indie horror film genre, the Dead Northern Film Festival returns with a thrill-packed weekend. Horror and fantasy fans are invited to the York’s City Screen Picturehouse to spend the weekend celebrating frightfully good flicks old and new. There will be something for all genre fans from creepy thrillers to blood soaked slashers. The line-up includes a mixture of specially curated new feature and short films from the best talent in the genre, locally and internationally, as well as a celebration of some classic horrors reaching milestone anniversaries. Found footage horror will take centre stage over the weekend with 25th

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 9, 2024
Thriller 'Blood Star' Coming to VOD Following Grimmfest Premiere

Thriller ‘Blood Star’ Coming to VOD Following Grimmfest Premiere

Plain Pictures announced that the highly anticipated thriller Blood Star will make its UK premiere at Grimmfest this October. After its film festival debut, the film will be available on all major digital platforms. Lawrence Jacomelli directed Blood Star, which features Britni Camacho, known for her role in I’m a Virgo, and John Schwab (from Master of the Air). Sydney Brumfield, Travis Lincoln Cox, Felix Merback, and Wyomi Reed round out the cast. This intense survival thriller follows a young pickpocket who is driving cross-country to reunite with her abusive boyfriend. Her journey takes a terrifying turn when she is targeted by a small-town sheriff, who shoots her off the road. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues as she must use her street smarts to outwit her pursuer and survive. Blood Star promises a heart-pounding experience filled with suspense, danger, and unexpected twists. Check out the new trailer below and see this thriller on VOD on October 7, 2024.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2024
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