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Next Episode Of Hulu’s “Into The Dark” Is An Agoraphobic, Thanksgiving Themed Nightmare

Hulu’s new horror series “Into the Dark“, the first year around holiday-themed series is from prolific, award-winning producer, Jason Blum‘s independent TV studio Blumhouse Television. The premiere, titled “The Body” stars Tom Bateman, Rebecca Rittenhouse, David Hull, Aurora Perrineau, and Ray Santiago is now streaming! “The Body“, directed by Paul Davis, the filmmaker behind Beware the Moon: Remembering An American Werewolf in London’, was written by Davis and Paul Fischer. The episode follows “A sophisticated hitman with a cynical view on modern society finds his work made more difficult when he has to transport a body on Halloween night, but everyone is enamored by what they think is his killer costume.” “Into the Dark‘s” second episode “Flesh & Blood“, starring Dermot Mulroney, Diana Silvers, and Tembi Locke is set to premiere on November 2nd. Written by Louis Ackerman and directed by Patrick Lussier, the episode centers on Kimberly, a teenager suffering from agoraphobia, who has not left the house since

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 18, 2018
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Sid Haig Stars The Hanukiller In The Holiday Slasher ‘Hanukkah’

After years of being stuck in developmental limbo, director Eben McGarr‘s Hanukkah is finally in post-production. And we have got the holiday horror film’s first look to share with you. Devil’s Rejects actor Sid Haig stars as Judah Lazarus, Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II, Contracted, Halloween II, Hatchet 3) as Ana Lazarus, and P.J. Soles (Halloween, Carrie, The Devil’s Rejects) as Mrs. Horowitz. McGarr and Chris Ott are both serving as producers. “Obediah Lazarus is the son of Judah Lazarus, the original Hanukiller. In 1983, Judah terrorized NY for seven nights and was preparing to sacrifice his eight-year-old son, Obediah, on the eighth night. Judah was convinced it was God’s will, like Abraham and Isaac, to sacrifice his only son to God. Luckily for Obediah, police tracked Judah down and stopped the sacrifice, but Judah was gunned down in the process. Warped by hatred with no guidance, Obediah Lazarus becomes a religious extremist, intolerant of non-Jews, “bad Jews”, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2018
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‘Anna And The Apocalypse’ Gifts Us With A New Trailer

Anna and the Apocalypse is the new holiday treat we didn’t know we needed. Horror fans have just been gifted with the second trailer that’s filled with Christmas cheer and a lot of zombies. Director John McPhail‘s fresh musical twist on the zombie genre is set in the “sleepy town of Little Haven. Anna and her high school pals must fight, sing and slash their way to survival. Teaming with her best friend John, Anna and her crew try to save family and faculty alike as they encounter zombified snowmen, a manic bachelor party, and teenage hormones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and the only people they can truly rely on are each other.” Ella Hunt (Our Robot Overlords) stars alongside Mark Benton (The Halcyon) and Paul Kaye (Game Of Thrones). Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Ben Wiggins, and Marli Siu co-star. Ryan McHenry, who wrote the 2010 short film Zombie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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Freeform’s 31 Nights Of Halloween Schedule Announced!

One of the many great things about Halloween is the movie marathons and specials that fill our televisions. One annual treat is Freeform’s “13 Nights of Halloween”, but this year they are going bigger, renaming the marathon “31 Nights of Halloween“. Awesome right? Check out the schedule that promises lots of thrills and chills. Monday, October 1 5pm/4c ParaNorman 7:10pm/6:10c The Nightmare Before Christmas 8:50pm/7:50c Hocus Pocus 12am/11c ParaNorman Tuesday, October 2 5pm/4c The Nightmare Before Christmas 6:30pm/5:30c Hocus Pocus 8:30pm/7:30c Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University 12am/11c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Wednesday, October 3 4pm/3c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 6:30pm/5:30c Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University 9pm/8c Monster House 12am/11c The Final Girls Thursday, October 4 5pm/4c ParaNorman 7pm/6c Monster House 9pm/8c The Addams Family (1991) 12am/11c Teen Spirit Friday, October 5 12:30pm/11:30c The Parent Trap (1998) 3:30pm/2:30c Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) 6:10pm/5:10c The Addams Family (1991) 8:20pm/7:20c The Goonies 12am/11c The Breakfast Club Saturday, October 6

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 6, 2018
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Bill Moseley Stars In Holiday Horror Film ‘American Exorcist’

Back in 2015, we reported that Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects) was set to star in American Exorcist. After a long wait, the film is finally getting released just in time for Halloween. In the film directed by Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, “A paranormal investigator is trapped inside a haunted skyscraper on Christmas Eve. The skeptical scientist, Georgette Dubois, is horrified once confronted with the reality of the supernatural. She risks life and limb to escape her ghoulish prison, stranded on the top floor.” John McKeever, Alexa Marie Santy, Liz Wagner, Jo Pincushion, Leanne Billings, Jeff Orens, Alison Crozier, Paul Triggiani, John Bloaris, and Andrew J. Kind co-star. American Exorcist is coming to Amazon, iTunes, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 26, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2018
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Enter The Upside Down In Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze Inspired By “Stranger Things”

Enter the upside down this September at Exploration Acres, Indiana’s largest corn maze and pumpkin patch. Fans of “Stranger Things” will want to flock to Lafayette to see the incredible maze that pays homage to Netflix’s hit series. News outlet WTHR 13 states that “The area of the 20-acre maze is equivalent to about 15 football fields and the available paths total over 10 miles, making this the largest attraction Exploration Acres has attempted to date.” Described as an “immersive environment” for fans of “Stranger Things,” only from above you can truly appreciate the image that was painstakingly carved into the cornfield. This year, new technology allowed us to plant the maze design like an inkjet printer, dropping seeds into the precise design we imagined,” Tim Fitzgerald president of Exploration Acres stated. Exploration Acres is open for the Halloween season from September 14th to October 28th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2018
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Unleashes A Monster Filled First Trailer

The big kid in me can’t wait to see Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. The first trailer is here and it’s filled with monsters. Directed by Ari Sandel (The DUFF) from the script written by Rob Lieber, Goosebumps 2 stars Madison Iseman, Ben O’Brien, Caleel Harris, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ken Jeong, and Chris Parnell. In the film, two kids exploring the abandoned Stine house stumble across a book, “Haunted Halloween”, and unwittingly unleash monsters on their small town. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween arrives in theaters on October 12, 2018, from Sony Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2018
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Scream Factory Announces A New Collector’s Edition Of ‘Trick ‘R Treat’!

Halloween is only a few months away (Yay!) and Scream Factory is gearing up to give genre fans a real treat, a Collector’s Edition of Trick ‘r Treat! The special Blu-ray features a new exclusive slipcover with new artwork from Devon Whitehead. As a bonus, if you pre-order directly from screamfactory.com you will score an 18′ x 24″ poster of the limited-edition newly-commissioned art. Only 1,000 of the posters will be made so you better order one quick. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty, this anthology features “five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater. Trick ‘r Treat stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2018
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Freeform Expands Halloween Programming

We are now past the midway mark to our favorite holiday, Halloween. One beloved Halloween tradition is Freeform’s (originally ABC Family) annual “13 Nights of Halloween“ marathon. This year it’s going to be different. You see, Freeform has announced (via Twitter) it is expanding the marathon from 13 to 31 nights. That’s right, the marathon will now be known as “31 Nights of Halloween“, The network is already teasing one of the new programs that will run in October, “Decorating Disney: Halloween” which will take viewers behind the scenes as both Disney World and Disneyland transform into a spooky, magical Halloween fun land. Talk about a treat! “31 Nights of Halloween” will begin on October 1, 2018. As soon as the schedule is released we will let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2018
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Amusement Park Slasher ‘Hellfest’ Getting An Early Release

Director Gregory Plotkin’s upcoming slasher film Hellfest was set to be a Halloween treat, but now genre fans will the goodies a little earlier. That’s right, the film’s release has been moved up. From director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) and writers William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film 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 September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2018

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Next Episode Of Hulu’s “Into The Dark” Is An Agoraphobic, Thanksgiving Themed Nightmare

Hulu’s new horror series “Into the Dark“, the first year around holiday-themed series is from prolific, award-winning producer, Jason Blum‘s independent TV studio Blumhouse Television. The premiere, titled “The Body” stars Tom Bateman, Rebecca Rittenhouse, David Hull, Aurora Perrineau, and Ray Santiago is now streaming! “The Body“, directed by Paul Davis, the filmmaker behind Beware the Moon: Remembering An American Werewolf in London’, was written by Davis and Paul Fischer. The episode follows “A sophisticated hitman with a cynical view on modern society finds his work made more difficult when he has to transport a body on Halloween night, but everyone is enamored by what they think is his killer costume.” “Into the Dark‘s” second episode “Flesh & Blood“, starring Dermot Mulroney, Diana Silvers, and Tembi Locke is set to premiere on November 2nd. Written by Louis Ackerman and directed by Patrick Lussier, the episode centers on Kimberly, a teenager suffering from agoraphobia, who has not left the house since

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Sid Haig Stars The Hanukiller In The Holiday Slasher ‘Hanukkah’

After years of being stuck in developmental limbo, director Eben McGarr‘s Hanukkah is finally in post-production. And we have got the holiday horror film’s first look to share with you. Devil’s Rejects actor Sid Haig stars as Judah Lazarus, Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II, Contracted, Halloween II, Hatchet 3) as Ana Lazarus, and P.J. Soles (Halloween, Carrie, The Devil’s Rejects) as Mrs. Horowitz. McGarr and Chris Ott are both serving as producers. “Obediah Lazarus is the son of Judah Lazarus, the original Hanukiller. In 1983, Judah terrorized NY for seven nights and was preparing to sacrifice his eight-year-old son, Obediah, on the eighth night. Judah was convinced it was God’s will, like Abraham and Isaac, to sacrifice his only son to God. Luckily for Obediah, police tracked Judah down and stopped the sacrifice, but Judah was gunned down in the process. Warped by hatred with no guidance, Obediah Lazarus becomes a religious extremist, intolerant of non-Jews, “bad Jews”, and

Continue reading →
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‘Anna And The Apocalypse’ Gifts Us With A New Trailer

Anna and the Apocalypse is the new holiday treat we didn’t know we needed. Horror fans have just been gifted with the second trailer that’s filled with Christmas cheer and a lot of zombies. Director John McPhail‘s fresh musical twist on the zombie genre is set in the “sleepy town of Little Haven. Anna and her high school pals must fight, sing and slash their way to survival. Teaming with her best friend John, Anna and her crew try to save family and faculty alike as they encounter zombified snowmen, a manic bachelor party, and teenage hormones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and the only people they can truly rely on are each other.” Ella Hunt (Our Robot Overlords) stars alongside Mark Benton (The Halcyon) and Paul Kaye (Game Of Thrones). Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Ben Wiggins, and Marli Siu co-star. Ryan McHenry, who wrote the 2010 short film Zombie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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Freeform’s 31 Nights Of Halloween Schedule Announced!

One of the many great things about Halloween is the movie marathons and specials that fill our televisions. One annual treat is Freeform’s “13 Nights of Halloween”, but this year they are going bigger, renaming the marathon “31 Nights of Halloween“. Awesome right? Check out the schedule that promises lots of thrills and chills. Monday, October 1 5pm/4c ParaNorman 7:10pm/6:10c The Nightmare Before Christmas 8:50pm/7:50c Hocus Pocus 12am/11c ParaNorman Tuesday, October 2 5pm/4c The Nightmare Before Christmas 6:30pm/5:30c Hocus Pocus 8:30pm/7:30c Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University 12am/11c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Wednesday, October 3 4pm/3c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 6:30pm/5:30c Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University 9pm/8c Monster House 12am/11c The Final Girls Thursday, October 4 5pm/4c ParaNorman 7pm/6c Monster House 9pm/8c The Addams Family (1991) 12am/11c Teen Spirit Friday, October 5 12:30pm/11:30c The Parent Trap (1998) 3:30pm/2:30c Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) 6:10pm/5:10c The Addams Family (1991) 8:20pm/7:20c The Goonies 12am/11c The Breakfast Club Saturday, October 6

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Sep 6, 2018
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Bill Moseley Stars In Holiday Horror Film ‘American Exorcist’

Back in 2015, we reported that Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects) was set to star in American Exorcist. After a long wait, the film is finally getting released just in time for Halloween. In the film directed by Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, “A paranormal investigator is trapped inside a haunted skyscraper on Christmas Eve. The skeptical scientist, Georgette Dubois, is horrified once confronted with the reality of the supernatural. She risks life and limb to escape her ghoulish prison, stranded on the top floor.” John McKeever, Alexa Marie Santy, Liz Wagner, Jo Pincushion, Leanne Billings, Jeff Orens, Alison Crozier, Paul Triggiani, John Bloaris, and Andrew J. Kind co-star. American Exorcist is coming to Amazon, iTunes, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 26, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2018
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Enter The Upside Down In Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze Inspired By “Stranger Things”

Enter the upside down this September at Exploration Acres, Indiana’s largest corn maze and pumpkin patch. Fans of “Stranger Things” will want to flock to Lafayette to see the incredible maze that pays homage to Netflix’s hit series. News outlet WTHR 13 states that “The area of the 20-acre maze is equivalent to about 15 football fields and the available paths total over 10 miles, making this the largest attraction Exploration Acres has attempted to date.” Described as an “immersive environment” for fans of “Stranger Things,” only from above you can truly appreciate the image that was painstakingly carved into the cornfield. This year, new technology allowed us to plant the maze design like an inkjet printer, dropping seeds into the precise design we imagined,” Tim Fitzgerald president of Exploration Acres stated. Exploration Acres is open for the Halloween season from September 14th to October 28th.

Continue reading →
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Jul 25, 2018
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Unleashes A Monster Filled First Trailer

The big kid in me can’t wait to see Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. The first trailer is here and it’s filled with monsters. Directed by Ari Sandel (The DUFF) from the script written by Rob Lieber, Goosebumps 2 stars Madison Iseman, Ben O’Brien, Caleel Harris, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ken Jeong, and Chris Parnell. In the film, two kids exploring the abandoned Stine house stumble across a book, “Haunted Halloween”, and unwittingly unleash monsters on their small town. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween arrives in theaters on October 12, 2018, from Sony Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2018
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Scream Factory Announces A New Collector’s Edition Of ‘Trick ‘R Treat’!

Halloween is only a few months away (Yay!) and Scream Factory is gearing up to give genre fans a real treat, a Collector’s Edition of Trick ‘r Treat! The special Blu-ray features a new exclusive slipcover with new artwork from Devon Whitehead. As a bonus, if you pre-order directly from screamfactory.com you will score an 18′ x 24″ poster of the limited-edition newly-commissioned art. Only 1,000 of the posters will be made so you better order one quick. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty, this anthology features “five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater. Trick ‘r Treat stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2018
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Freeform Expands Halloween Programming

We are now past the midway mark to our favorite holiday, Halloween. One beloved Halloween tradition is Freeform’s (originally ABC Family) annual “13 Nights of Halloween“ marathon. This year it’s going to be different. You see, Freeform has announced (via Twitter) it is expanding the marathon from 13 to 31 nights. That’s right, the marathon will now be known as “31 Nights of Halloween“, The network is already teasing one of the new programs that will run in October, “Decorating Disney: Halloween” which will take viewers behind the scenes as both Disney World and Disneyland transform into a spooky, magical Halloween fun land. Talk about a treat! “31 Nights of Halloween” will begin on October 1, 2018. As soon as the schedule is released we will let you know.

Continue reading →
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May 20, 2018
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Amusement Park Slasher ‘Hellfest’ Getting An Early Release

Director Gregory Plotkin’s upcoming slasher film Hellfest was set to be a Halloween treat, but now genre fans will the goodies a little earlier. That’s right, the film’s release has been moved up. From director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) and writers William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film 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 September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2018
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