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Stephen King’s ‘The Gingerbread Girl’ Getting A Movie Adaptation

The Stephen King adaptations just keep coming, not that we are complaining. It was just last week that we reported that Netflix is adapting Stephen King and his son Joe Hill‘s In the Tall Grass. Today, news has come, via Deadline, that another King tale, first featured in Esquire magazine, is headed our way, The Gingerbread Girl. The film is being directed by frequent King collaborator Craig Baxley, who has already adapted King’s Storm of the Century, The Triangle, Kingdom Hospital and Rose Red. King himself teamed up with Baxley to write the script for Gingerbread Girl. In the story, “A woman recovering from a recent loss in a secluded house in the loneliest stretch of New England. She avoids contact with her husband and her father and channels her grief into a grueling daily running regimen. This is doing her all kinds of good, until one day she makes the mistake of looking into the driveway of a man

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 16, 2018

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‘Zombieland 2’ Coming In 2019!?

One of the most beloved zombie movies of the past 20 years is Ruben Fleischer’s Zombieland. Since the movie debuted in 2009 fans have been begging for more. Next year will be the film’s 10-year anniversary, And after several false starts, it seems that Zombieland 2 is finally on its way! Last year, the film’s writers Rhett Reese (Deadpool) and Paul Wernick (Deadpool) stated that the sequel was in development, with the original cast on board. But things have been silent since, until now. During a discussion earlier today with Vulture, Reese and Wernick gave an update. We’re going on the tenth anniversary of Zombieland. Zombieland came out October of 2009. We don’t know what you get someone for their tenth anniversary, but it may be a Zombieland 2,” Wernick said. “The hope is that we’re shooting that thing early 2019 for an October of ’19 release… With the original cast, by the way.” If things go the way we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 15, 2018

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Halloween Turns Deadly In Lionsgate’s ‘Hell Fest’

A Halloween night turns deadly in Lionsgate’s upcoming horror flick Hellfest. It was originally set to be directed by Jennifer Lynch (American Horror Story), but Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) stepped in to take the helm. Written by William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film, currently in post-production, stars Amy Forsyth (Channel Zero: No End House), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), and Tony Todd (Candyman). The film is produced by “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd. “A Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America’s premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it’s all part of the show.” Hellfest opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, October 12, 2018, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 13, 2018

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‘Sharknado 6’ Catches A Premiere Date

Syfy has just announced that Sharknado 6, supposedly the last installment, of the beloved franchise will be making landfall this summer and the franchise will be ending with a week-long blowout, featuring films like Deep Blue Sea 2, 6-Headed Shark Attack, and a six-movie marathon leading up to the premiere. The hero of the franchise, Fin (Ian Ziering) has faced Sharknados all over the world. Now, he’ll tackle time travel. In the final moments of Sharknado 5: Global Swarming Fin was seen in the aftermath. Now, he’ll have to find a way back to the time of the original film to stop the Sharknado dead in its tracks. But before he can do that Fin will have to face everything from Nazis to dinosaurs. Anthony C. Ferrante who has directed every film of the series, it’s only fitting that he be there for the final film. As always, there will be a horde of celebrity cameos, but they haven’t been

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 13, 2018

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Discover ‘Unfriended: Dark Web’ This July

Back in 2014, we were introduced to Levan Gabriadze’s social media horror film Unfriended about a group of friends who discover a supernatural force has taken over their dead friend’s account. Now, the sequel, Unfriended: Dark Web is on its way, in fact, it is set to be released this summer. In Dark Web, a teen comes into possession of a new laptop and soon discovers that the previous owner is not only watching him but will also do anything to get it back. Colin Woodell, Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Stephanie Nogueras, Andrew Lees, Chelsea Alden, Douglas Tait, and Rob Welsh star. Stephen Susco directed from the script written by Nelson Greaves and Stephen Susco. Timur Bekmambetov, Jason Blum, and Majd Nassif serve as producers. Unfriended: Dark Web opens in theaters nationwide on July 20, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 12, 2018

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Jordan Peele Reveals The Title Of His Next Genre Film And More

Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with the socially conscious film Get Out. Today, via his social media sites, Peele announced the title of its successor, Us. Sources told Variety that Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) are in negotiations for two of the lead roles. Us will be the first project under his and his company Monkeypaw Productions’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The deal was inked following its box office run that landed it the number one spot on most movie lists and glowing reviews from critics and viewers alike. Peele even scored an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. While the plot is still being kept under wraps, we do know that the film will open in theaters in March of 2019. Peele will both write and direct Us, as well as produce it under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum will also produce. We’ll keep you posted. https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/status/994004752466767872

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 9, 2018

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A First Look At The Genre Film ‘Luz’

German writer-director Tilman Singer makes his directorial debut with Luz, a film about a cab driver trying to flee a possessed woman. Today, we have a first look at the film to share with you. Captivatingly shot on 16mm with immersive sound and visuals that call to mind the experimental images of Giallo and 70s Spanish horror atmosphere, the film comes from producers Dario Méndez Acosta and Tilman Singer. With a dark score composed by Simon Waskow, the film stars actress Luana Velis as Luz, Jan Bluthardt, and Julia Riedler co-star. A rainy night. A dazed and numb young cab driver, Luz, drags herself into the brightly lit entrance of a rundown police station. Across town in a nightspot, Nora seductively engages police psychiatrist Dr. Rossini in a conversation. Nora is possessed by a demonic entity, longing for the woman it loves – Luz. She tells the Doctor about her old schoolmate Luz’s rebellious past at a Chilean school for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 7, 2018

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First Look At ‘Agramon’s Gate’ From Award Winnning Filmmaker Harley Wallen

Painted Creek Productions has released series of movie stills from their upcoming thriller Agramon’s Gate, written, directed, and produced by award-winning filmmaker and actor Harley Wallen (Artificial Loyalty). Starring Laurene Landon (Sky, Maniac Cop 1 & 2) and Yan Birch (Wes Craven’s The People Underneath the Stairs, Death House), the film centers on, “Richie, a young man with a dark past coming to pull him back in. At the age of 12, he shot and killed his father to protect his mother who was being assaulted by his deeply troubled dad. Richie has just bought a house, gotten married and at the housewarming party along with a psychic medium something else comes through and haunts the people from the party. Is it Carter, Richie’s father? Has Carter come back to settle the score? Or is it Sharon, his mother who’s been at a mental institution ever since? Or is it a spirit or a demon and if so, what can

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 30, 2018

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An Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes Of ‘Mercury Screams’

Today, we have an exclusive first look behind-the-scenes of the upcoming short horror film Mercury Screams. Screenwriter Dan Wilder (Haunting Inside) makes his directorial debut with this frightening short film that features cinematography by Jon Caron (My Name is Jonah). In the film, ‘A young couple moves Upstate to escape a personal tragedy. Once in their new home, an entity from a dimension just beyond our own makes his presence known, and reality is ripped asunder.” The cast includes Sarah Zimmer, Wayne W. Johnson (Mohawk), Roderick Klimek (The Last Frankenstein), Seth Chatfield (Blood of the Tribides, Clickbait), and Vic Sage. The film is currently being edited by JB Sapienza (My Name is Jonah, Underground INC.), who is also creating the score. Wilder designed the creature who serves the villain of the film. Jared Balog built the creature with costuming by Klimek Queen Creations. The creature was played by Roderick Klimek. For regular updates on the film follow the official Facebook

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 30, 2018

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Plot Details For ‘The Predator’ Arrive

This summer we will finally see director Shane Black (Iron Man 3) and co-writer Fred Dekker’s (The Monster Squad) highly-anticipated movie The Predator. We’ve been waiting on the plot details and 20th Century Fox has finally released it while at CinemaCon. Here it is: “From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.” The Predator stars Boyd Holbrook, Jacob Tremblay, Yvonne Strahovski, Olivia Munn, Keegan-Michael Key, Sterling K. Brown, Trevante Rhodes, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey, and Edward James Olmos. The Predator invades theaters nationwide on September 14, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 29, 2018

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