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Briony Kidd’s Acclaimed ‘The Room At The Top Of The Stairs’ Arrives Today On Shudder

Briony Kidd’s acclaimed Tasmanian short film ‘The Room At the Top of the Stairs’ arrives on Shudder today. From the Press Release: A young artist feels overshadowed by a charismatic girl she’s never met, in the haunting short that world premiered at Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival. Her life changes when she decides to follow in her nemesis’s footsteps. Autobiographical in origin, THE ROOM AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS is a coming-of-age story told in the style of a gothic melodrama. The film is strongly influenced by Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier’s exploration of identity confusion and obsession, and 1970s horror films. Starring rising talent Fiannah de Rue and featuring an original score by Heath Brown (41, CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY VANILLA), it was produced by Adam Walker Film in Hobart, Australia, and financed by Screen Tasmania. Briony Kidd was mentored by Jennifer Kent, director of THE BABADOOK and is now the director of the Stranger With My Face International

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 7, 2017

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Jason Won’t Be Back Any Time Soon – Friday The 13th Pulled From The Schedule

We are sorry to have to inform you all of this, but ‘Friday the 13th‘, one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, has been pulled from Paramount’s release schedule. The film, which we reported last week had hired Legacy Effects, was set to begin filming this Spring under the direction of Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners). Casting had already begun for the roles of young Jason and his father Elias Voorhees, but there is no word if that will continue or be put on hold as well. Deadline is reporting that ‘Mother’, from director Darren Aronosfky, will take the place of ‘Friday the 13th’ on the schedule. The site is saying that the reason for the halt in production is that Paramount is not happy with ‘Rings” Box Office results on its opening weekend. ‘Mother’, a drama starring Jennifer Lawrence, centers on a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 6, 2017

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‘Conjuring 2’ Spin-Off ‘The Nun’ Finds Its Director

One of the most popular genre franchises in recent history is ‘The Conjuring’ films and soon the will add another film to their collection, ‘The Conjuring 2’ spin-off, ‘The Nun’, which we first reported back in June. Deadline is reporting that the film has found it’s director, Corin Hardy. Hardy, who is also attached to direct ‘The Crow‘, starring Jason Momoa, and the upcoming film ‘Hell Bent‘, is best known for his 2015 film ‘The Hallow‘. ‘The Nun’, a spin-off of ‘The Conjuring 2’, is the second spin-off of the franchise. The other is ‘Annabelle’ whose sequel is set to be released this August. ‘The Nun’, written by Gary Dauberman and James Wan, who will also be producing alongside Peter Safran, will focus on the dark entity that haunted Vera Farmiga’s character throughout ‘The Conjuring 2’. Farmiga plays the role of real life psychic and paranormal investigator Loraine Warren whose husband Ed is played by Patrick Wilson. Below you will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 3, 2017

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Momentum Pictures Will Introduce Genre Fans To The ‘Devil In The Dark’ This March

Today, we have the first art (above) for the Canadian feature ‘Devil in the Dark’. Director Tim J. Brown is ready to take viewers into the forest this March, where a dark presence lurks. Robin Dunne (Syfy’s Sanctuary), Dan Payne (Star Trek Beyond), Daniel Cudmore (X-Men: Days of Future Past), and Briana Buckmaster (The CW’s Supernatural) star. Synopsis: “When estranged brothers Adam and Clint attempt to reconnect over a week-long hunting trip in remote British Columbia, they find the tables turned by a mysterious presence lurking in the forest. Convinced that they are now besieged by a supernatural presence, the siblings begrudgingly agree on only one thing: they will have to put aside their differences and work together if they plan on making it out these dark woods alive.” Momentum Pictures will soon be unveiling the trailer ahead of the March 7, 2017 release of ‘Devil in the Darkness’ on Digital HD and On Demand.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 2, 2017

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Tremors VI Has Begun Filming

We reported earlier in January that ‘Tremors VI’ was set to begin filming. It has now begun. Earlier today Michael Gross, who stars as graboid hunter/gun enthusiast Burt Gummer, shaved his head and trimmed his mustache, a tradition he has performed before each of the ‘Tremors’ movies filmed its first scene. Jamie Kennedy, who co-starred as Burt’s son in ‘Tremors V: Blood Lines’, will be returning along with director Don Michael Paul for ‘Tremors VI’ which will be filming in Cape Town, South Africa. So far, only two other cast members have officially been announced, Tanya van Graan (Death Race: Inferno) and Greg Kriek (Blood and Glory). One interesting thing about the movie is that while Kevin Bacon starred in the original film and will be headlining the ‘Tremors’ television series, he will not be appearing in ‘Tremors VI’. Hopefully the plot will be announced soon. We will keep you posted as more details are revealed.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 2, 2017

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Clive Barker To Develop One Lucky Filmmaker’s Movie – Here’s How To Enter

How would you like to have not only guidance on a project from legendary writer-director Clive Barker, but funding to make a film of your own as well? Here’s your chance! Project Greenlight Digital Studios and Clive Barker are launching “Reel Fear”, a contest whose winner will receive $300,000 and the mentorship of Barker throughout the production of their film, THR reports. Here’s How To Enter: From February 13 to March 17, filmmakers must upload an original movie pitch (under 3 minutes) to projectgreenlight.com. Ten semi-finalists will be chosen then the filmmakers will be voted on by both a panel and the public. One contestant, chosen by the public, will advance alongside four chosen by the judges. The five semi-finalist will receive funding to film a short scene from their movie to show off their concept and their talent. In June, the five semi-finalists will be invited to the second annual Shudder Labs where they will receive guidance on their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 1, 2017

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The Friday the 13th Reboot Hunts Down A SFX Company And A Mask

Breck Eisner is in the directors chair for reboot of ‘Friday the 13th’, which we reported earlier this week was finally entering production. Casting is now underway and filming set to begin in March in Conyers, Georgia. The film, penned by Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners), will take us on a journey deeper into Jason’s history. Not only will we learn more about our favorite machete toting killer, we will see Pamela Voorhees and for the first time on film we will meet Jason’s father Elias Voorhees. F13Franchise.com is now reporting that Platinum Dunes has hired Legacy Effects to bring Jason back to life by creating the special effects, props, and Jason’s iconic mask. Word is, the new mask will resemble the mask from ‘Friday the 13th: Part 3’. In that film Richard Brooker wore the Jason mask which had red chevron markings, scratches, and had a yellow hue. Legacy Effects has worked on films such as ‘Iron Man 2’, ‘World War

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 31, 2017

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New Synopsis Discovered For Jeepers Creepers 3

Back last year we reported that the long-awaited sequel ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ was finally on its way, but the film stalled thanks to problems caused by writer-director Victor Salva’s dark past. Today, we have good news for fans of the franchise. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has now entered pre-production and is set to begin next month in Louisiana instead of Vancouver, Canada like originally planned. Gina Phillips will be returning to her role as Trish, who lost her brother Darry (Justin Long) to the Creeper in the original 2oo1 film. Bloody-Disgusting in reporting that the casting site MEW is listing an new, interesting synopsis for the film that will tie all three movies together. Trish Jenner is now a mother of a teenage son named Darry, named after the brother she lost 23 years ago. Trish has a recurring nightmare where her son suffers the same fate as her brother did, killed by the Creeper. Determined to prevent this from happening,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 30, 2017

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The 80s Revenge Movie ‘The Nail Gun Massacre’ Is Getting A Remake

Filmmakers are taking the remake fad to a whole new level. The 1985 low budget (and I mean low) film ‘Nail Gun Massacre’ is the latest film being remade. ‘Fear Clinic’ director Robert Hall and Texas Frightmare Founder Lord Cryer are teaming up for the project. Hall will be directing from the script by ‘Appetites’ writer Darren Bevill. Robert Hall and I have been talking about this for a couple of years and finally we are making it happen.” Cryer said. “Hall’s film “Lightning Bug” is a personal favorite and obviously with the unmatched death scenes in his “Laid to Rest” series, I found the right guy to bring it to life.” Hall had this to say about the project: I’ve been really fortunate to have amazing casts in all my films despite the budget and although I can’t reveal anything just yet, Nail Gun will be no different and feature a familiar and stellar cast … It’s going to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 30, 2017

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Friday The 13th Sequel Set to Begin Filming

After a long period of silence, we finally have an update on the highly-anticipated ‘Friday the 13th’ sequel. The sequel is now casting and is set to begin filming this spring in Conyers, Georgia under the direction of Breck Eisner (The Crazies), from the script penned by Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners), FridayThe13thFranchise.com is reporting. “The reason that the production in Conyers is interesting is that Platinum Dunes is scheduled for shooting in that town starting in March and lasting through to May. That leads us to believe a good majority of filming should take place in that area. Another interesting bit of information about Conyers is that it is just under 12 miles away from Covington, Georgia, where Jason Lives: Friday The 13th Part VI was filmed!” The film has been described as an origin story by Brad Fuller and Andrew Form who are producing for Platinum Dunes. We will keep you updated as the film develops.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 28, 2017

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