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Active Serial Killers Are Roaming The U.S.

The world has long had a fascination with true crime, especially when it comes to serial killers. Everyone has heard of Bundy, Gacey or Dohmer. But here is a scary fact, at any given moment there are at least 25 to 50 active serial killers in the U.S. That’s right, 25 to 50 serial killers are roaming the streets right now, according to the former chief of the FBI’s Elite Serial Killer Crime Unit, John Douglas. Here’s a list of a few of the terrifying active serial killers out there, many go unnoticed. The Edgecombe County Serial Killer/ Seven Bridges Killer Body Count: 8+ North Carolina’s Eddgecomb/Seven Bidges killer became active in 2005. The body count stands at, but is believed to be 10. The victims of the killer were all women of color who had arrests for prostitution and drug possession. Antwan Pitman was convicted of one murder, but police are not positive if he is the right man.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 3, 2016

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‘Jack Goes Home’ This October On VOD And Digital HD

Writer-director Thomas Dekker’s psychological thriller, ‘Jack Goes Home’, will see its release later this month. The film follows a young man who returns home after his father is killed, only to find dark secrets and lies that make him question everything he thought he knew about his past. Rory Culkin (Intruders) stars as Jack. Lin Shaye (Insidious), Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black, Antibirth), Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland), Nikki Reed (Twilight), Daveigh Chase (Donnie Darko), Louis Hunter (The Fosters), Serge Levin (Abysm), and Michael Sirow (Fort Bliss) co-star. Jack Thurlowe (Culkin) is a successful magazine editor with a beautiful fiancée Cleo (Robertson) who is seven months pregnant with their first child. However, this perfect life is turned upside down when Jack discovers that his parents have suffered a brutal car accident back in his hometown. His beloved father has perished while his mother Teresa (Shaye) has survived. Upon returning home for the funeral, the volatile nature of Jack and Teresa’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 2, 2016

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Don Mancini Drops Hint About Child’s Play 7

Back in 2013 the sixth film in the ‘Child’s Play’ franchise returned to its roots, reminding us of the first ‘Child’s Play’ films. For the past year, we have heard whispers of a seventh film in the works. Today, we finally have an update. Don Mancini, the creator and writer of the franchise, Tweeted a photo of the Glen doll (Chucky and Tiffany’s kid) “doubling for Chucky”. Leading us to wonder if the seventh film will be more in the vain of 1998’s ‘Bride of Chucky’ and 2004’s ‘Seed of Chucky’, which would be just fine with me. I love those movies. Either way, the good news is that film has entered preproduction. We do know that Jennifer Tilly, who co-stared in both ‘Bride of Chucky’ and ‘Seed of Chucky’, will be returning for ‘Child’s Play 7’ along with Fiona Dourif, who starred in ‘Child’s Play 6: Curse Of Chucky’. Dourif is also the daughter of actor Brad Dourif who

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 1, 2016

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Producer Announces IT Has Wrapped Filming With Creepy Photo

Just one day after Stephen King’s 69th birthday word has come that the remake of ‘IT‘ has officially wrapped filming. Producer Barbara Muschietti announced the news via Instagram. The photo she posted was that of a weathered Jack-In-The-Box and the following message: “And yes, it’s a wrap on #itthemovie. Thank you amazing cast and crew for this magical journey. And thank you #stephenking for giving us this tale.” “In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers’ Club come face to face with life problems, bullies, and a monster that takes the shape of a clown named Pennywise.” Andy Muschietti (Mama) directed the remake of King’s 1990 miniseries, which stars Javier Botet, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Hamilton, Jaeden Lieberher, Owen Teague, Steven Williams, Sophia Lillis, Megan Charpentier, Wyatt Oleff, and Jeremy Ray Taylor. ‘Hemlock Grove’ actor Bill Skarsgard stars as the frightening entity Pennywise, originally played by Tim Curry. The screenplay for the remake was penned by Gary

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 23, 2016

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Quinton Aaron Joins Serial Killer Film Rock Paper Dead

One of the genre films I am most looking forward to in 2017 is Rock Paper Dead, from ‘Friday the 13th’ creator Victor Miller and co-writer Kerry Fleming (Opening Day). Genre legend Tom Holland, known for his classics ‘Fright Night’ and ‘Child’s Play’, is in the director’s chair. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris (Luke Macfralane), aka “The Doll Maker”, who returns to his ancestral estate after his release from the state asylum for the criminally insane. After 20 years inside the institution he has been deemed as “cured”. When Peter steps inside the old house memories of his tortured childhood and past victims come flooding back. It isn’t until Ashley enters his life that Peter makes a decision, one that rekindles old desires that have always ended in murder. Today, we have more casting news. We have learned exclusively that Quinton Aaron has joined that cast of ‘Rock Paper Dead’ to play the role of an orderly named Joe.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 23, 2016

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The Toxic Avenger Is Getting A “Mainstream” Remake

Brace yourself, news has come that a remake of 1984’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ is in the works. Conrad Vernon, co-director of ‘Sausage Party’, has now signed on to direct the new film. Mike Arnold and Chris Poole, known for their work on the animated series ‘Archer’, are writing the script, Deadline reports. The original film follows a New Jersey teen who accidentally tumbles into a vat of nuclear waste that turns him into a mutant superhero. The original was directed by Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman who also co-wrote the fun film. ‘The Toxic Avenger’ spawned several sequels and a huge line of merchandise, as well as a comic and even a musical. From the reports, it sounds as if we not be getting only one new movie, but that this will be the first film of a new franchise. The reboot is being described as more “grounded” and “mainstream” than the campy B-horror original. ‘Toxic Avenger’ will be “reimagined”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2016

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BH Tilt And Orion Snag The Rights To Greg McLean’s The Belko Experiment Directed By James Gunn

This past weekend at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) BH Tilt and Orion snagged ‘The Belko Experiment’ , directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Slither) and written by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek, The Darkness). On what appears to be a normal day at Belco Industries, Belko employees are horrified when they find out that they are locked in and they’ve become guinea pigs in a company-wide experiment which will lead them to either kill each other or be murdered themselves. The experiment is masterminded by a mysterious voice which is controlling the intercom and instructing employees to kill each other by any means necessary. ‘The Belko Experiment’ has an incredible cast. Josh Brener (Max Steel), Tony Goldwyn (Scandal), John Gallagher Jr. (10 Cloverfield Lane), Sean Gunn (Super), John C. McGinley (Scrubs, Stan Against Evil), Adria Arjona (True Detective), Brent Sexton (Justified) , Melonie Diaz (Ghost Team), Abraham Benrubi (Outcast), David Dastmalchain (Antman), Owain Yeoman (The Mentalist), Rusty Schwimmer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2016

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Benicio Del Toro May Take On The Predator In The New Reboot

Back in May, we reported that the ‘Predator’ reboot had been given a new 2018 release date. News came today, via Deadline, that actor Benicio Del Toro is currently in talks to star. Del Toro has long history of great roles and a lot of talent. He has starred in many films including ‘Sicario’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘The Wolfman’, ‘Sin City’, and ‘The Usual Suspect’. Del Toro also made a cameo on an episode of ‘Tales from the Crypt’. . ‘The Predator’ will be directed by Shane Black who is very familiar with the 1987 original film. He should be, he was in it. Black played the role of Hawkins and co-starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is in talks to return for reboot. Black co-wrote the script with Fred Dekker (Monster Squad). Allegedly, the alien warrior will be getting a redesign for ‘The Predator’, with the intent of making it bigger and badder. Unfortunately, we will have to wait

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 12, 2016

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Insane, The Only Way I Can Describe The Trailer For Russia’s New Superhero Film ‘Guardians’

Russian superhero film ‘Zashchitniki’ or ‘Guardians’ in English, has released its full length trailer and it is INSANE! Directed by Sarik Andreasyan and written by Andrey Gavrilov, ‘Guardians’ is a film I think we are all are going to want to see. I should mention that one of the heroes is a werebear. Yes, a werebear! The film, set during the Cold War, an organization called “Patriot” created a superhero squad that includes members of multiple soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again. Valeriya Shkirando, Anton Pampushnyy, Alina Lanina, Sanzhar Madiyev and Sebastien Sisak co-star. The film was executive produced by Lenny Levi, Maksim Oleynikov and Daniel Shapovalov. You just have to watch the trailer. ‘Guardians’ will open in theaters in Russia in 2017. The moment a U.S. release date is announced we will let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2016

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James McAvoy May Save The World In ‘Extinction’

Sci-fi is defiantly big this year. There have been several to come out and several in production. Now, James McAvoy is in talks to star in the sci-fi thriller-action film ‘Extinction’ from Good Universe and Mandeville Films, Deadline reports. McAvoy has stared in many films including ‘Victor Frankenstein‘, ‘Wanted’ and several ‘X-Men’ films. ‘Extinction’ follows a man haunted by nightmares in which his wife is assaulted and becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by an army bent on destruction. The film is currently in development and searching for a director. David Hoerman and Todd Liebernab are producing. Several writers worked on the script, including Brad Caleb Kane (Black Sails), Spenser Cohen and Eric Heisserer. We will update you when we know more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2016

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