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Discover The Evil Gene On DVD & VOD This September

Writer-director Kathryn F. Taylor’s horror thriller ‘The Evil Gene’, featuring an all-star cast, will arrive on VOD and DVD on September 6th from Uncork’d Entertainment. ‘Supernatural’s’ Richard Speight Jr. stars as FBI Agent Griff Krenshaw, sent to a top-secret prison and research facility where the U.S. government has segregated federal inmates possessing the so-called “evil gene”, a rare genetic defect that triggers violent, psychotic breakdowns in those who carry it. As Griff attempts to investigate the death of the facility’s head researcher, he becomes convinced that there’s an evil force at work in the prison…and it isn’t human. Speight stars alongside Lindsey Ginter (Argo), Anthony L. Fernandez (The Wedding Ringer), Gene Gabriel (The Boatman), James Crosby (NCIS) and Ted Heyck of ‘Criminal Minds’. Pick up your copy of ‘The Evil Gene’ on September 6th on DVD, Digital HD and VOD from iTunes, Xbox, Google, Vudu, Amazon, DirectTV, Dish and from other locations.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2016
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Kit Harington And Dakota Fanning Star In The Dark Period Thriller Brimstone

The first images have surfaced from the dark period-thriller ‘Brimstone’, from Dutch writer/director Martin Koolhoven. ‘Brimstone’ stars not one, but two of the ‘Game of Thrones’ cast. Kit Harington portrays an outlaw. Carice van Houten, known as Melisandre on the hit series, plays the role of Anna in the film. Dakota Fanning (Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2) is featured in the lead role of Liz, a young woman running from her past and hunted by an evil preacher, played by Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3). Paul Anderson (The Revenant), Carla Juri (Wetlands) and Jack Roth (Us & Them) also co-star. ‘Brimstone’ is a tale of survival, strength and womanhood. Liz, the heroine of the tale is a mute young woman and midwife living with her husband and their two children. From the moment the preacher climbs the pulpit Liz knows that she and her family are in danger. The preacher becomes obsessed with destroying everything she loves just like in the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016
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Cast Announced For Rock Paper Dead Directed By Tom Holland

We have been following the development of the horror thriller ‘Rock Paper Dead’, from co-writers/producers Victor Miller (Friday the 13th) and Kerry Fleming (Something’s on the Roof), for quite some time now. The cast has now been announced. Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child’s Play) is set to direct. Special effects for the film will be handled by Emmy-nominated artist Vincent Guastini (Requiem for a Dream) who will also co-produce. Legendary composer Harry Manfredini will create the score. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris, 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. Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016
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“It Came From Outer Space And It Came Hungry” In The Horror Sci-fi Thriller ‘Thirst’

“It came from outer space…It came hungry.” That’s the tagline for ‘Thirst’, the sci-fi horror film from writer/director Greg Kiefer. Co-written by Elizabeth Hansen, ‘Thirst’ follows a group of campers, out for a two-week “transformational” experience in the rugged desert. But the trek isn’t quite what they expected as the group finds itself being hunted and attacked by a chameleon-like alien that sucks every drop of fluid out of its victims, leaving behind a dehydrated, dusty corpse. The alien begins picking off the campers one by one and their only hope is to find a way to destroy the creature of suffer a horrible death. John Redlinger, Jes Mcallan. Kal Makinen, Clare Niederpruem, Ryan Zimmer, Cardiff Gerhardt, Ashley Santos, Bryan Dayley, Christina Thurmond, Mike Law and Jay Pease star in this high-octane alien film from Uncork’d Entertainment. Greg Kiefer, Tom Morrill, Sam Wallace and David M. Wulf produced. You can now pick up your copy of ‘Thirst’ in a store

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 2, 2016
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Insidious: Chapter 4 Announces New Cast Members

A casting update for ‘Insidious: Chapter 4’ reveals that four new actors have joined the upcoming film. Kirk Acevedo (The Walking Dead, pictured), Bruce Davison (The Lords of Salem), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil: Extinction), and Caitlin Gerard (Smiley) will co-star alongside previously announced cast members Lin Shaye (Insidious I-III), Josh Stewart (The Collector), Angus Sampson (Insidious I-III) and the franchise’s co-creator Leigh Whannell (Insidious I-III). Whannell penned the script for first three films and wrote ‘Chapter 4’. James Wan , Jason Blum, and Oren Peli are producing. Steven Schneider, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Charles Layton will serve as executive producers. Sony Pictures will both finance and distribute, according to Deadline. The plot has not been released as of yet. ‘Insidious: Chapter 4’ is set to open in theaters nationwide on October 20, 2017. We will update you when we know more. In the last installment of Insidious, a prequel, we witnessed the haunting of the Lambert family. Elise (Shaye) reluctantly agrees

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2016
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The Conjuring 2 Coming To Digital HD, Blu-ray And DVD

For those of you who missed ‘The Conjuring 2’ in theaters, we have great news. The hit paranormal thriller from genre genius James Wan, arrives on Digital HD today (8/30) . In the film we witness Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to England in the 1970s to investigate the poltergeist activity plaguing a single mother and her children. Referred to as “The Enfield Poltergeist”, the real life haunting is the most well documented paranormal events in history. The Hodgson family experienced voices, levitations, manifestations and violence mainly directed towards one girl, Janet. The film includes real audio from the case. The Warrens are still recognized as the most famous paranormal/supernatural investigators of all time. In both The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 the Warrens are played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Franka Potente, Frances O’Conner, David Thewlis, Naria Doyle Kennedy, Javier Jerins, Sterling James, Robin Atkins Downes, Simon McBurney, Madison Wolfe, Shannon Kook, Lauren Esposito and Steve Coulter star

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2016
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An Original Star Is Returning For Zombieland 2 – Now In Development

Fans of ‘Deadpool’ were elated to learn that the foul-mouthed anti-hero would be getting a sequel by the same team who penned the original, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Well, fans will be waiting a little longer than they expected to see ‘Deadpool’ back in action. Reese and Wernick have another project they have been working on, ‘Zombieland 2’, and it’s finally moving forward. We reported back in April that ‘Zombieland 2’ was one of the projects announced by Sony at CinemaCon, but it’s great to hear from the screenwriters themselves that the film is picking up momentum. The sequel to 2009’s zombie hit has been in the works since the first film’s release. Though there have been a few speed-bumps, it seems the sequel is finally coming together. During a recent episode of AMC’s ‘Geeking Out’ with Kevin Smith and Greg Grunberg the screenwriting duo revealed that they are indeed currently working on ‘Zombieland 2’. That is breaking news

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2016
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Ouija: Origin Of Evil Unveils New Creepy Poster

‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ possesses a brand new poster. The film, from director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Hush), is the prequel to the original 2014 film. “It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origins of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.” ‘Origin of Evil’ stars Annalise Basso, Parker Mack (Divergent), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson and Doug Jones (Crimson Peak,Hellboy). ‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ will open in theaters on October 21, 2016 from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2016
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Tom Holland To Direct Rock Paper Dead From The Creator Of Friday The 13th

We have been following the development of the horror thriller ‘Rock Paper Dead’, from co-writers/producers Victor Miller (Friday the 13th) and Kerry Fleming (Something’s on the Roof), for quite some time now. Today, they went public with the news that Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child’s Play) is set to direct. Special effects for the film will be handled by Emmy-nominated artist Vincent Guastini (Requiem for a Dream) who will also co-produce. Legendary composer Harry Manfredini will create the score. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris, 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. Guastini,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2016
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Watch As Two Of The World’s Most Human Robots React To The Trailer For ‘Morgan’

The psychological sci-fi thriller ‘Morgan’, from 20th Century Fox, opens in theaters nationwide on September 2nd. Earlier this week we shared an exclusive video from Morgan, titled ‘Beautiful Baby‘. Today, we have a second video titled ‘Robots React’. The video reveals how two the world’s most advanced, and most human, robots responded to seeing the trailer for ‘Morgan’. The film, directed by Luke Scott, delves into the potential dangers of biological engineering and evolution while captivating audiences with a fantastic, intelligent story and an amazing cast. Official Synopsis: A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent “human,” who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger. Mara stars alongside Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Toby Jones, Paul Giamatti and Anya Taylor-Joy who plays the role of the mysterious character Morgan. This intense thriller, filled with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2016

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Discover The Evil Gene On DVD & VOD This September

Writer-director Kathryn F. Taylor’s horror thriller ‘The Evil Gene’, featuring an all-star cast, will arrive on VOD and DVD on September 6th from Uncork’d Entertainment. ‘Supernatural’s’ Richard Speight Jr. stars as FBI Agent Griff Krenshaw, sent to a top-secret prison and research facility where the U.S. government has segregated federal inmates possessing the so-called “evil gene”, a rare genetic defect that triggers violent, psychotic breakdowns in those who carry it. As Griff attempts to investigate the death of the facility’s head researcher, he becomes convinced that there’s an evil force at work in the prison…and it isn’t human. Speight stars alongside Lindsey Ginter (Argo), Anthony L. Fernandez (The Wedding Ringer), Gene Gabriel (The Boatman), James Crosby (NCIS) and Ted Heyck of ‘Criminal Minds’. Pick up your copy of ‘The Evil Gene’ on September 6th on DVD, Digital HD and VOD from iTunes, Xbox, Google, Vudu, Amazon, DirectTV, Dish and from other locations.

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Kit Harington And Dakota Fanning Star In The Dark Period Thriller Brimstone

The first images have surfaced from the dark period-thriller ‘Brimstone’, from Dutch writer/director Martin Koolhoven. ‘Brimstone’ stars not one, but two of the ‘Game of Thrones’ cast. Kit Harington portrays an outlaw. Carice van Houten, known as Melisandre on the hit series, plays the role of Anna in the film. Dakota Fanning (Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2) is featured in the lead role of Liz, a young woman running from her past and hunted by an evil preacher, played by Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3). Paul Anderson (The Revenant), Carla Juri (Wetlands) and Jack Roth (Us & Them) also co-star. ‘Brimstone’ is a tale of survival, strength and womanhood. Liz, the heroine of the tale is a mute young woman and midwife living with her husband and their two children. From the moment the preacher climbs the pulpit Liz knows that she and her family are in danger. The preacher becomes obsessed with destroying everything she loves just like in the

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Cast Announced For Rock Paper Dead Directed By Tom Holland

We have been following the development of the horror thriller ‘Rock Paper Dead’, from co-writers/producers Victor Miller (Friday the 13th) and Kerry Fleming (Something’s on the Roof), for quite some time now. The cast has now been announced. Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child’s Play) is set to direct. Special effects for the film will be handled by Emmy-nominated artist Vincent Guastini (Requiem for a Dream) who will also co-produce. Legendary composer Harry Manfredini will create the score. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris, 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. Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016
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“It Came From Outer Space And It Came Hungry” In The Horror Sci-fi Thriller ‘Thirst’

“It came from outer space…It came hungry.” That’s the tagline for ‘Thirst’, the sci-fi horror film from writer/director Greg Kiefer. Co-written by Elizabeth Hansen, ‘Thirst’ follows a group of campers, out for a two-week “transformational” experience in the rugged desert. But the trek isn’t quite what they expected as the group finds itself being hunted and attacked by a chameleon-like alien that sucks every drop of fluid out of its victims, leaving behind a dehydrated, dusty corpse. The alien begins picking off the campers one by one and their only hope is to find a way to destroy the creature of suffer a horrible death. John Redlinger, Jes Mcallan. Kal Makinen, Clare Niederpruem, Ryan Zimmer, Cardiff Gerhardt, Ashley Santos, Bryan Dayley, Christina Thurmond, Mike Law and Jay Pease star in this high-octane alien film from Uncork’d Entertainment. Greg Kiefer, Tom Morrill, Sam Wallace and David M. Wulf produced. You can now pick up your copy of ‘Thirst’ in a store

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Sep 2, 2016
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Insidious: Chapter 4 Announces New Cast Members

A casting update for ‘Insidious: Chapter 4’ reveals that four new actors have joined the upcoming film. Kirk Acevedo (The Walking Dead, pictured), Bruce Davison (The Lords of Salem), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil: Extinction), and Caitlin Gerard (Smiley) will co-star alongside previously announced cast members Lin Shaye (Insidious I-III), Josh Stewart (The Collector), Angus Sampson (Insidious I-III) and the franchise’s co-creator Leigh Whannell (Insidious I-III). Whannell penned the script for first three films and wrote ‘Chapter 4’. James Wan , Jason Blum, and Oren Peli are producing. Steven Schneider, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Charles Layton will serve as executive producers. Sony Pictures will both finance and distribute, according to Deadline. The plot has not been released as of yet. ‘Insidious: Chapter 4’ is set to open in theaters nationwide on October 20, 2017. We will update you when we know more. In the last installment of Insidious, a prequel, we witnessed the haunting of the Lambert family. Elise (Shaye) reluctantly agrees

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Sep 1, 2016
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The Conjuring 2 Coming To Digital HD, Blu-ray And DVD

For those of you who missed ‘The Conjuring 2’ in theaters, we have great news. The hit paranormal thriller from genre genius James Wan, arrives on Digital HD today (8/30) . In the film we witness Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to England in the 1970s to investigate the poltergeist activity plaguing a single mother and her children. Referred to as “The Enfield Poltergeist”, the real life haunting is the most well documented paranormal events in history. The Hodgson family experienced voices, levitations, manifestations and violence mainly directed towards one girl, Janet. The film includes real audio from the case. The Warrens are still recognized as the most famous paranormal/supernatural investigators of all time. In both The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 the Warrens are played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Franka Potente, Frances O’Conner, David Thewlis, Naria Doyle Kennedy, Javier Jerins, Sterling James, Robin Atkins Downes, Simon McBurney, Madison Wolfe, Shannon Kook, Lauren Esposito and Steve Coulter star

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An Original Star Is Returning For Zombieland 2 – Now In Development

Fans of ‘Deadpool’ were elated to learn that the foul-mouthed anti-hero would be getting a sequel by the same team who penned the original, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Well, fans will be waiting a little longer than they expected to see ‘Deadpool’ back in action. Reese and Wernick have another project they have been working on, ‘Zombieland 2’, and it’s finally moving forward. We reported back in April that ‘Zombieland 2’ was one of the projects announced by Sony at CinemaCon, but it’s great to hear from the screenwriters themselves that the film is picking up momentum. The sequel to 2009’s zombie hit has been in the works since the first film’s release. Though there have been a few speed-bumps, it seems the sequel is finally coming together. During a recent episode of AMC’s ‘Geeking Out’ with Kevin Smith and Greg Grunberg the screenwriting duo revealed that they are indeed currently working on ‘Zombieland 2’. That is breaking news

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Aug 29, 2016
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Ouija: Origin Of Evil Unveils New Creepy Poster

‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ possesses a brand new poster. The film, from director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Hush), is the prequel to the original 2014 film. “It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origins of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.” ‘Origin of Evil’ stars Annalise Basso, Parker Mack (Divergent), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson and Doug Jones (Crimson Peak,Hellboy). ‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ will open in theaters on October 21, 2016 from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2016
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Tom Holland To Direct Rock Paper Dead From The Creator Of Friday The 13th

We have been following the development of the horror thriller ‘Rock Paper Dead’, from co-writers/producers Victor Miller (Friday the 13th) and Kerry Fleming (Something’s on the Roof), for quite some time now. Today, they went public with the news that Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child’s Play) is set to direct. Special effects for the film will be handled by Emmy-nominated artist Vincent Guastini (Requiem for a Dream) who will also co-produce. Legendary composer Harry Manfredini will create the score. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris, 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. Guastini,

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Aug 26, 2016
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Watch As Two Of The World’s Most Human Robots React To The Trailer For ‘Morgan’

The psychological sci-fi thriller ‘Morgan’, from 20th Century Fox, opens in theaters nationwide on September 2nd. Earlier this week we shared an exclusive video from Morgan, titled ‘Beautiful Baby‘. Today, we have a second video titled ‘Robots React’. The video reveals how two the world’s most advanced, and most human, robots responded to seeing the trailer for ‘Morgan’. The film, directed by Luke Scott, delves into the potential dangers of biological engineering and evolution while captivating audiences with a fantastic, intelligent story and an amazing cast. Official Synopsis: A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent “human,” who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger. Mara stars alongside Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Toby Jones, Paul Giamatti and Anya Taylor-Joy who plays the role of the mysterious character Morgan. This intense thriller, filled with

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