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We are thrilled to share the news that tickets are now on sale for one of our favorite conventions, Days of the Dead. While they do hold conventions all over the US, we never miss the Atlanta event. This year, Days of the Dead Atlanta will kick off on February 2nd and runs through the 4th and you can get your tickets now! A Message from Days of the Dead: “DAYS OF THE DEAD returns to Atlanta for its 7th year, and is bringing a full weekend of celebrity guests, film screenings, vendors, and special events, with it to the Sheraton Atlanta, February 2nd – 4th! Celebrity guests include MALCOLM McDOWELL (A Clockwork Orange), MATTHEW LILLARD (Scream), RAY WISE (Twin Peaks), KANE HODDER (Friday the 13th franchise), TRACI LORDS (Cry Baby), and many, many more! RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/261475420977812 For tickets, as well as more info, visit www.daysofthedead.com/atlanta For information on other Days of the Dead conventions visit: DaysOfTheDead.com As the
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Follow up a great night at this year’s Nightmares Film Festival with a free breakfast during the “Blood Break-Feast Morning Matinee”! From the Press Release: Following the MAGNUM opening of the 2nd annual Nightmares Film Fest with Victor Crowely (Hatchet 4, special appearance by Adam Green), Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel ONLY one of ten screenings) and a rousing, hilarious block of horror comedy shorts – #NFF2017 will CONTINUE the next morning by starting the day in the RIGHT kind of way… On 10 AM – Friday, October 20, 2017, Nightmares Film Festival will open its Freaky-Friday programming block at the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio with a “Blood Break-Feast Morning Matinee”. The “bloody” breakfast will consist of FREE coffee and donuts followed by a morning matinee of the buck-eyed state premieres for Romeo’s Distress, Chlorine, and The Dollmaker. Romeo’s Distress (82 mins) is a gothic tale of horror about James and his unrequited love for Jane and the
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Me Too A recent wave of sexual harassment allegations against Ain’t It Cool News founder Harry Knowles has moved through the film world. Knowles is accused of allegedly groping, fondling, verbally accosting and making unsolicited advances against a number of women over the years. The famed “Head Geek” of the pioneering film website announced he was taking a leave of absence placing his sister in charge of the site. This news comes on the heels of similar allegations against The Alamo Drafthouse. Online response was swift and hard, condemning the alleged actions of Harry Knowles and Drafthouse writer, Devin Faraci. Some of Knowles’s best veteran writers as Eric “Quint” Vespe have resigned their positions in protest and out of good moral conscience.The allegations continue to roll in and Knowles seems to have taken a very casual response to the scandal, calling his exile from Fantastic Fest a chance to “mind the store” and devote more time to his website. 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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Legendary director Tom Holland teamed up with Kerry Fleming and Friday the 13th creator Victor Miller for Rock Paper Dead which is gearing up to make its world premiere at the Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio this October. The impressive cast includes: Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys), The Hateful Eight actor Michael Madsen, Tatum O’Neal (Rescue Me), Anna Margaret (Scream Queens), Jennifer Titus (Zoombies), Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch, Passions), and Gabriel Stone (Death House), Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Kimberly Russell (Precious), Stephanie Shamie (The Redeemer), and Vic Stagliano (Burn Notice). The film centers on serial killer Peter “The Doll Maker” Harris (Macfarlane), who returns to his ancestral family estate after being released from the state’s hospital for the criminally insane after twenty years as a cured man. Once inside the old house, anguished memories from a tortured childhood and visitations from past victims shake Peter’s resolve, but it isn’t until the lovely young Ashley enters his life that Peter
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There are a lot of projects that come to Horrorfuel. Some look really cool and exciting and the odd one looks a little…not quite as exciting. However, there is no exaggeration in my extreme interest and excitement for ‘Something’s Awry Productions’ short films that I was just lucky enough to watch the trailers for. I have to admit, I was hooked with the opening tag and loved every second of the trailer. My only wish is that I could have watched the entire films! Luckily, you get that chance! Provo, UT, September 7, 2017 – Something’s Awry Productions will screen two animated shorts, ‘MARY & MARSHA IN THE MANOR OF MADNESS’ and ‘THE GIFT OF THE WOODS’, at the FilmQuest Film Festival on Friday September 15th. Lead by their producer (and mother) Amy Theorin, creative team of Kris and Kurtis are also Nominated for Best Animated Film with MARY & MARSHA. FilmQuest attendees can see both films at 12:00 AM
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This October at the Edmonton Festival Of Fear International Film Festival Billy Chizmar’s short horror film Gone will make its world premiere. The film includes an appearance from none-other than Stephen King. From the Press Release: The Edmonton Festival Of Fear International Film Festival will be the first film festival in the world to Screen, “Gone” by director Billy Chizmar, Bel Air, Maryland United States. Barry J. Gillis, founder of the film festival contacted Chizmar to tell him that his short Film, “GONE” was in high contention to Screen at the festival in October, and asked Billy if it had been screened at any other film festival. “After doing an extensive search all over the Internet, I couldn’t find anything about the movie playing at any other film festival. I figured we might have a World Premiere on our hands.” Chizmar e-mailed Gills back to tell him that no other film festival had contacted him about the movie. Gillis told
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The Sites Rotten Tomatoes ruined the summer 2017 boxoffice. The New York Times published this article on film review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes (read here). The site has been around almost twenty years. I was first introduced to it back in 2003-2004. As the Internet gained more of a foothold, Rotten Tomatoes expanded its base; and now, according to this article, its power to influence box office performance. Sounds like those parents who subscribe to the “not my kid” mentality. Couldn’t possibly be US, it has to be the school, society…anyone but us and the bad product we made. I wrote a similar article, which could be a companion piece (here) a few months earlier when another finger pointing article on RT got some press. Can a website that amasses critical reviews have so much impact on a film’s box office performance? Hollywood spins it both ways whenever convenient. When it comes to a franchise like Transformers, the studios love
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Early Saturday morning at 1:30 a.m. a crowd of attendees celebrating at this year’s DragonCon witnessed a frightening event. The crowd was pummeled by objects thrown down from the tenth floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel by one or more people. It has been reported that at least four ambulances arrived on the scene. Police say that chairs and bottles were purposely thrown into the crowd below, the Atlanta Journal reports. One of the victims, a woman by the name of Kelli McDaniel, was hit in the head by a chair and was taken to the hospital where she had to have staples to close a wound on her head. The director of public relations made the following statement: Two women at Dragon Con were injured at the convention early Sunday morning when two chairs were dropped from an outside balcony on the 10th floor in the Marriott to a landing below. The women were treated and released at separate
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Wow! The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival drops its second announcement with wave two of the program, locals only showcase, shorts and more! Bringing the best of horror to Brooklyn from October 12 till the 15th. Horrorfuel.com is thrilled to report on the unveiling the full lineup of films and events. Here is a partial list of the films, and it looks awesome! BHFF TO CLOSE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF THE MESMERIZING, ALL-FEMALE CASTED THE BOOK OF BIRDIE ‘THE BOOK OF BIRDIE’ UK | 2017 | 90 min | Dir. Elizabeth E. Schuch NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE First-time director Elizabeth E. Schuch impressively blends psychological horror, whimsical fantasy, and feminist ideals in one-of-a-kind THE BOOK OF BIRDIE. Shy and fragile teenager Birdie’s unusual hallucinations, dark obsessions and fascination with blood are triggered as she’s forced into a remote convent and faced with what her fate will be. ‘MAYHEM’ USA | 2017 | 86 min | Dir. Joe Lynch NEW YORK
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We are thrilled to share the news that tickets are now on sale for one of our favorite conventions, Days of the Dead. While they do hold conventions all over the US, we never miss the Atlanta event. This year, Days of the Dead Atlanta will kick off on February 2nd and runs through the 4th and you can get your tickets now! A Message from Days of the Dead: “DAYS OF THE DEAD returns to Atlanta for its 7th year, and is bringing a full weekend of celebrity guests, film screenings, vendors, and special events, with it to the Sheraton Atlanta, February 2nd – 4th! Celebrity guests include MALCOLM McDOWELL (A Clockwork Orange), MATTHEW LILLARD (Scream), RAY WISE (Twin Peaks), KANE HODDER (Friday the 13th franchise), TRACI LORDS (Cry Baby), and many, many more! RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/261475420977812 For tickets, as well as more info, visit www.daysofthedead.com/atlanta For information on other Days of the Dead conventions visit: DaysOfTheDead.com As the
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Follow up a great night at this year’s Nightmares Film Festival with a free breakfast during the “Blood Break-Feast Morning Matinee”! From the Press Release: Following the MAGNUM opening of the 2nd annual Nightmares Film Fest with Victor Crowely (Hatchet 4, special appearance by Adam Green), Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel ONLY one of ten screenings) and a rousing, hilarious block of horror comedy shorts – #NFF2017 will CONTINUE the next morning by starting the day in the RIGHT kind of way… On 10 AM – Friday, October 20, 2017, Nightmares Film Festival will open its Freaky-Friday programming block at the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio with a “Blood Break-Feast Morning Matinee”. The “bloody” breakfast will consist of FREE coffee and donuts followed by a morning matinee of the buck-eyed state premieres for Romeo’s Distress, Chlorine, and The Dollmaker. Romeo’s Distress (82 mins) is a gothic tale of horror about James and his unrequited love for Jane and the
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Me Too A recent wave of sexual harassment allegations against Ain’t It Cool News founder Harry Knowles has moved through the film world. Knowles is accused of allegedly groping, fondling, verbally accosting and making unsolicited advances against a number of women over the years. The famed “Head Geek” of the pioneering film website announced he was taking a leave of absence placing his sister in charge of the site. This news comes on the heels of similar allegations against The Alamo Drafthouse. Online response was swift and hard, condemning the alleged actions of Harry Knowles and Drafthouse writer, Devin Faraci. Some of Knowles’s best veteran writers as Eric “Quint” Vespe have resigned their positions in protest and out of good moral conscience.The allegations continue to roll in and Knowles seems to have taken a very casual response to the scandal, calling his exile from Fantastic Fest a chance to “mind the store” and devote more time to his website. 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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Legendary director Tom Holland teamed up with Kerry Fleming and Friday the 13th creator Victor Miller for Rock Paper Dead which is gearing up to make its world premiere at the Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio this October. The impressive cast includes: Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys), The Hateful Eight actor Michael Madsen, Tatum O’Neal (Rescue Me), Anna Margaret (Scream Queens), Jennifer Titus (Zoombies), Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch, Passions), and Gabriel Stone (Death House), Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Kimberly Russell (Precious), Stephanie Shamie (The Redeemer), and Vic Stagliano (Burn Notice). The film centers on serial killer Peter “The Doll Maker” Harris (Macfarlane), who returns to his ancestral family estate after being released from the state’s hospital for the criminally insane after twenty years as a cured man. Once inside the old house, anguished memories from a tortured childhood and visitations from past victims shake Peter’s resolve, but it isn’t until the lovely young Ashley enters his life that Peter
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There are a lot of projects that come to Horrorfuel. Some look really cool and exciting and the odd one looks a little…not quite as exciting. However, there is no exaggeration in my extreme interest and excitement for ‘Something’s Awry Productions’ short films that I was just lucky enough to watch the trailers for. I have to admit, I was hooked with the opening tag and loved every second of the trailer. My only wish is that I could have watched the entire films! Luckily, you get that chance! Provo, UT, September 7, 2017 – Something’s Awry Productions will screen two animated shorts, ‘MARY & MARSHA IN THE MANOR OF MADNESS’ and ‘THE GIFT OF THE WOODS’, at the FilmQuest Film Festival on Friday September 15th. Lead by their producer (and mother) Amy Theorin, creative team of Kris and Kurtis are also Nominated for Best Animated Film with MARY & MARSHA. FilmQuest attendees can see both films at 12:00 AM
Continue reading →
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This October at the Edmonton Festival Of Fear International Film Festival Billy Chizmar’s short horror film Gone will make its world premiere. The film includes an appearance from none-other than Stephen King. From the Press Release: The Edmonton Festival Of Fear International Film Festival will be the first film festival in the world to Screen, “Gone” by director Billy Chizmar, Bel Air, Maryland United States. Barry J. Gillis, founder of the film festival contacted Chizmar to tell him that his short Film, “GONE” was in high contention to Screen at the festival in October, and asked Billy if it had been screened at any other film festival. “After doing an extensive search all over the Internet, I couldn’t find anything about the movie playing at any other film festival. I figured we might have a World Premiere on our hands.” Chizmar e-mailed Gills back to tell him that no other film festival had contacted him about the movie. Gillis told
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The Sites Rotten Tomatoes ruined the summer 2017 boxoffice. The New York Times published this article on film review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes (read here). The site has been around almost twenty years. I was first introduced to it back in 2003-2004. As the Internet gained more of a foothold, Rotten Tomatoes expanded its base; and now, according to this article, its power to influence box office performance. Sounds like those parents who subscribe to the “not my kid” mentality. Couldn’t possibly be US, it has to be the school, society…anyone but us and the bad product we made. I wrote a similar article, which could be a companion piece (here) a few months earlier when another finger pointing article on RT got some press. Can a website that amasses critical reviews have so much impact on a film’s box office performance? Hollywood spins it both ways whenever convenient. When it comes to a franchise like Transformers, the studios love
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Early Saturday morning at 1:30 a.m. a crowd of attendees celebrating at this year’s DragonCon witnessed a frightening event. The crowd was pummeled by objects thrown down from the tenth floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel by one or more people. It has been reported that at least four ambulances arrived on the scene. Police say that chairs and bottles were purposely thrown into the crowd below, the Atlanta Journal reports. One of the victims, a woman by the name of Kelli McDaniel, was hit in the head by a chair and was taken to the hospital where she had to have staples to close a wound on her head. The director of public relations made the following statement: Two women at Dragon Con were injured at the convention early Sunday morning when two chairs were dropped from an outside balcony on the 10th floor in the Marriott to a landing below. The women were treated and released at separate
Continue reading →
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Wow! The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival drops its second announcement with wave two of the program, locals only showcase, shorts and more! Bringing the best of horror to Brooklyn from October 12 till the 15th. Horrorfuel.com is thrilled to report on the unveiling the full lineup of films and events. Here is a partial list of the films, and it looks awesome! BHFF TO CLOSE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF THE MESMERIZING, ALL-FEMALE CASTED THE BOOK OF BIRDIE ‘THE BOOK OF BIRDIE’ UK | 2017 | 90 min | Dir. Elizabeth E. Schuch NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE First-time director Elizabeth E. Schuch impressively blends psychological horror, whimsical fantasy, and feminist ideals in one-of-a-kind THE BOOK OF BIRDIE. Shy and fragile teenager Birdie’s unusual hallucinations, dark obsessions and fascination with blood are triggered as she’s forced into a remote convent and faced with what her fate will be. ‘MAYHEM’ USA | 2017 | 86 min | Dir. Joe Lynch NEW YORK
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