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Rue Morgue Founder & Filmmaker Rodrigo Gudiño Talks ‘The Breach’ In An Interview

In 1997, Rodrigo Gudiño founded the horror/music magazine Rue Morgue, which has since become an iconic staple in the genre. But that’s not all he’s been up to. Somehow he has found the time to become a filmmaker as well. His latest film, The Breach, is set to be released this July. Let me tell you about The Breach. It follows John Hawkins, who is in his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow, deep in the woods of Northern Ontario. But when a mangled body with strange wounds is found on the shores of the Porcupine River, he’s pulled into a horrific mystery filled with black magic. And the soundtrack features the iconic Guns N’ Roses Guitarist and Rock God, Slash, who also serves as an Executive Producer. I had the pleasure of talking with Gudiño and discussing his magazine, The Breach, and his next film. The Breach premieres on Digital and VOD

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2023

Producer Daemon Hillin Talks ‘The Flood’ And More In Our Interview

The new film, The Flood, has a lot going on. It has elements of a natural disaster movie, a prison break movie, and a creature feature, which will keep you on your toes. Directed by Brandon Stagle and written by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway, The Flood sees a horde of hungry alligators unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana. Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass), and Louis Mandylor (“Friends”) star in this action-packed indie flick. I sat down with the film’s producer, Daemon Hillin, to talk about The Flood, what it means to be a producer, as well as his upcoming projects. Hillin has produced a horde of indie horror films, such as Death of Me, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, the shark movie Man Eater, and last year’s The Long Night, to name a few. Here’s what Daemon Hilling had to say. Be sure to check

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2023

Actor, Activist, And Author Chaz Bono Talks Horror & More In Our Interview

Actor, producer, writer, and activist Chaz Bono stars in the new horror film Bury the Bride. We sat down to discuss Bury the Bride and his roles in “American Horror Story.” We also got serious and discussed the current struggle that the trans community is facing in America now. In Bury the Bride, “Bride-to-be, June’s bachelorette getaway turns deadly when her blood-thirsty fiancé and his backwoods friends show up to crash the party. What follows becomes a living nightmare of unholy proportions as June, her sister Sadie and their closest friends fight for their lives and avenge the ones who don’t make it through the night.” Besides working in the film industry, Bono, a New York Best-Selling author, penned the books Transition: Becoming Who I Was Always Meant to Be and Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man (click the highlighted) title to buy). Check out our interview! Follow Chaz Bono on Instagram and Twitter to stay current

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2023

‘Nefarious’ Star Jordan Belfi Discusses The Film In Our Interview

The horror-thriller Nefarious is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, including from us. After watching it, I made it my mission to talk with both of the film’s stars, Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi, who plays the role of Dr. James Martin, the psychiatrist responsible for deciding if the demon Nefarious truly possesses Flanery’s character Edward or if it’s a clever ruse. In the film, “On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer (Flanery) gets a last-minute, court-ordered psychiatric evaluation. The killer astonishes visiting psychiatrist Dr. James Martin (Belfi) by insisting that instead of trying to avoid his execution, he is, in fact, a demon—Nefarious—who wants his execution to go forward. During my interview with Belfi, who you’ll recognize as a series regular on “Entourage,” we talked about some of the dark subjects in the film, including the death penalty and abortion, as well as the emotional challenges of making a film like this.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2023

Writer-Director Jalmari Helander Talks Kills, Explosions, And The Making Of ‘SISU’ In An Interview

I can not express how much I love the new action-thriller SISU from writer-director Jalmari Helander, so when I got the opportunity to talk with Helander about his incredible, bloody, and brutal film, I was over the moon! In fact, I had a bit of a “fangirl moment.” SISU is set in 1944, “during the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu,” this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-person death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 21, 2023

Watch The Stars Of “From” Discuss Season 2 In Our Interview

Season two of the supernatural horror series “From” is approaching. Ahead of its April 23, 2023 premiere, I spoke with many of the series’ main cast, including Harold Perrineau, Eion Bailey, Liz Saunders, and Scott McCord, about their characters and what the second season has in store. This season you expect the story to expand as new dangers are discovered. The town also grows when a bus filled with people arrives, making things more complex. Harold Perrineau (“Oz,” 28 Weeks Later) plays the role of the town sheriff hiding secrets from his son and the town as he desperately searches for a way out of their nightmare. Be sure to check out our interview from the first season. Eion Bailey (“Ray Donavan”) stars as Jim, a husband, and father struggling with his new reality, which seems to grow stranger and more frightening by the day. Elizabeth “Liz” Saunders (IT) plays the role of Donna in the series, a tough, no-nonsense

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2023

‘The Artifice Girl’ Star Tatum Matthews Discusses The film And A.I. In An Interview

This April, A.I. takes on a life of its own in the award-winning (Best International Feature Fantasia) sci-fi thriller The Artifice Girl from writer-director Franklin Ritch. In the film, “A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program’s troubled developer, they soon find that the A.I. rapidly advances beyond its original purpose.” I sat down with actress Tatum Matthews (The Waltons), who plays the critical role of Cherry, the A.I. girl from the film. The young actress, who gave an excellent performance, answered a few questions, including what it’s like to be a young actress and what she thinks about real-world A.I., and if it could be dangerous in the future. Watch the A.I. thriller, The Artifice Girl, which also stars David Girard, Sinda Nichols, Franklin Ritch, and Lance Henriksen, in theaters, On Demand, or Digital on April 27, 2023, from XYZ films. Tatum Matthews has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2023

Sean Patrick Flanery Talks About His Best Roles & New Film ‘Nefarious’ In An Interview

Sean Patrick Flannery is known for his many roles in films like Powder, Boondock Saints, and Suicide Kings and appearances in series such as “The Boys.” Flanery’s latest role is in the supernatural thriller Nefarious, set to be released in theaters today (April 14th). I sat down for an interview with the talented actor to discuss his most famous roles and his double role in the new film Nefarious, in which he gives an amazing performance. In the film, “On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer (Flanery) gets a last-minute, court-ordered psychiatric evaluation. The killer astonishes visiting psychiatrist Dr. James Martin (Belfi) by insisting that instead of trying to avoid his execution, he is, in fact, a demon—Nefarious—who wants his execution to go forward. Nefarious further predicts that before the day is out, the doctor will have committed three murders of his own. As a storm gathers outside the prison, Nefarious chips away at Dr. Martin’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2023

McKaley Miller Discusses Her New Status As A “Final Girl” And Her Role In ‘You’re Killing Me’

There’s a new horror film headed your way that you have to see, You’re Killing Me, featuring a final girl that we can all get behind, played by McKaley Miller. I sat down with Miller to talk about the killer movie and her character, Eden. In the movie, a week has passed since a student at Torrington Prep, Melissa Brown (Kalli Tehranae), went missing. While the police search for her, her classmates are more preoccupied with their own futures — none more than Eden Murphy. With the hope of receiving a letter of recommendation from the wealthy parents of resident alpha bro and valedictorian Barrett Schroder (Brice Anthony Heller), Eden hatches a plan. Unfortunately, Eden stumbles upon evidence on Schroder’s friend Gooch’s (Brice Anthony Heller) phone that links Schroder to Melissa Brown’s disappearance. The night spirals out of control as Schroder and his friends resort to increasingly desperate measures. Soon the game of cat and mouse turns deadly as the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2023

Director And Star Discuss New ‘Last Shift’ Reimagining ‘Malum’

One of the best horror films to come out of 2014 is director Anthony DiBlasi’s Last Shift, which saw a rookie cop on her first shift stuck alone on the last night of a closing police station which turns into a living nightmare. DiBlasi has reunited with co-writer Scott Poiley and actress Natalie Victoria for a reimaging of Last Shift, titled Malum, which takes part of the story from the original film and expands its world. And we are totally here for it! The film plunges viewers into a relentless, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare, Malum focuses on a rookie police officer who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult. Throughout the night, she finds herself barraged by terrifying supernatural events while unveiling the truth behind her family’s twisted past. I sat down with DiBlasi and actress Natalie Victoria to discuss

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2023

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Rue Morgue Founder & Filmmaker Rodrigo Gudiño Talks ‘The Breach’ In An Interview

In 1997, Rodrigo Gudiño founded the horror/music magazine Rue Morgue, which has since become an iconic staple in the genre. But that’s not all he’s been up to. Somehow he has found the time to become a filmmaker as well. His latest film, The Breach, is set to be released this July. Let me tell you about The Breach. It follows John Hawkins, who is in his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow, deep in the woods of Northern Ontario. But when a mangled body with strange wounds is found on the shores of the Porcupine River, he’s pulled into a horrific mystery filled with black magic. And the soundtrack features the iconic Guns N’ Roses Guitarist and Rock God, Slash, who also serves as an Executive Producer. I had the pleasure of talking with Gudiño and discussing his magazine, The Breach, and his next film. The Breach premieres on Digital and VOD

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2023

Producer Daemon Hillin Talks ‘The Flood’ And More In Our Interview

The new film, The Flood, has a lot going on. It has elements of a natural disaster movie, a prison break movie, and a creature feature, which will keep you on your toes. Directed by Brandon Stagle and written by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway, The Flood sees a horde of hungry alligators unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana. Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass), and Louis Mandylor (“Friends”) star in this action-packed indie flick. I sat down with the film’s producer, Daemon Hillin, to talk about The Flood, what it means to be a producer, as well as his upcoming projects. Hillin has produced a horde of indie horror films, such as Death of Me, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, the shark movie Man Eater, and last year’s The Long Night, to name a few. Here’s what Daemon Hilling had to say. Be sure to check

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2023

Actor, Activist, And Author Chaz Bono Talks Horror & More In Our Interview

Actor, producer, writer, and activist Chaz Bono stars in the new horror film Bury the Bride. We sat down to discuss Bury the Bride and his roles in “American Horror Story.” We also got serious and discussed the current struggle that the trans community is facing in America now. In Bury the Bride, “Bride-to-be, June’s bachelorette getaway turns deadly when her blood-thirsty fiancé and his backwoods friends show up to crash the party. What follows becomes a living nightmare of unholy proportions as June, her sister Sadie and their closest friends fight for their lives and avenge the ones who don’t make it through the night.” Besides working in the film industry, Bono, a New York Best-Selling author, penned the books Transition: Becoming Who I Was Always Meant to Be and Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man (click the highlighted) title to buy). Check out our interview! Follow Chaz Bono on Instagram and Twitter to stay current

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2023

‘Nefarious’ Star Jordan Belfi Discusses The Film In Our Interview

The horror-thriller Nefarious is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, including from us. After watching it, I made it my mission to talk with both of the film’s stars, Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi, who plays the role of Dr. James Martin, the psychiatrist responsible for deciding if the demon Nefarious truly possesses Flanery’s character Edward or if it’s a clever ruse. In the film, “On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer (Flanery) gets a last-minute, court-ordered psychiatric evaluation. The killer astonishes visiting psychiatrist Dr. James Martin (Belfi) by insisting that instead of trying to avoid his execution, he is, in fact, a demon—Nefarious—who wants his execution to go forward. During my interview with Belfi, who you’ll recognize as a series regular on “Entourage,” we talked about some of the dark subjects in the film, including the death penalty and abortion, as well as the emotional challenges of making a film like this.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2023

Writer-Director Jalmari Helander Talks Kills, Explosions, And The Making Of ‘SISU’ In An Interview

I can not express how much I love the new action-thriller SISU from writer-director Jalmari Helander, so when I got the opportunity to talk with Helander about his incredible, bloody, and brutal film, I was over the moon! In fact, I had a bit of a “fangirl moment.” SISU is set in 1944, “during the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu,” this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-person death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 21, 2023

Watch The Stars Of “From” Discuss Season 2 In Our Interview

Season two of the supernatural horror series “From” is approaching. Ahead of its April 23, 2023 premiere, I spoke with many of the series’ main cast, including Harold Perrineau, Eion Bailey, Liz Saunders, and Scott McCord, about their characters and what the second season has in store. This season you expect the story to expand as new dangers are discovered. The town also grows when a bus filled with people arrives, making things more complex. Harold Perrineau (“Oz,” 28 Weeks Later) plays the role of the town sheriff hiding secrets from his son and the town as he desperately searches for a way out of their nightmare. Be sure to check out our interview from the first season. Eion Bailey (“Ray Donavan”) stars as Jim, a husband, and father struggling with his new reality, which seems to grow stranger and more frightening by the day. Elizabeth “Liz” Saunders (IT) plays the role of Donna in the series, a tough, no-nonsense

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2023

‘The Artifice Girl’ Star Tatum Matthews Discusses The film And A.I. In An Interview

This April, A.I. takes on a life of its own in the award-winning (Best International Feature Fantasia) sci-fi thriller The Artifice Girl from writer-director Franklin Ritch. In the film, “A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program’s troubled developer, they soon find that the A.I. rapidly advances beyond its original purpose.” I sat down with actress Tatum Matthews (The Waltons), who plays the critical role of Cherry, the A.I. girl from the film. The young actress, who gave an excellent performance, answered a few questions, including what it’s like to be a young actress and what she thinks about real-world A.I., and if it could be dangerous in the future. Watch the A.I. thriller, The Artifice Girl, which also stars David Girard, Sinda Nichols, Franklin Ritch, and Lance Henriksen, in theaters, On Demand, or Digital on April 27, 2023, from XYZ films. Tatum Matthews has

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2023

Sean Patrick Flanery Talks About His Best Roles & New Film ‘Nefarious’ In An Interview

Sean Patrick Flannery is known for his many roles in films like Powder, Boondock Saints, and Suicide Kings and appearances in series such as “The Boys.” Flanery’s latest role is in the supernatural thriller Nefarious, set to be released in theaters today (April 14th). I sat down for an interview with the talented actor to discuss his most famous roles and his double role in the new film Nefarious, in which he gives an amazing performance. In the film, “On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer (Flanery) gets a last-minute, court-ordered psychiatric evaluation. The killer astonishes visiting psychiatrist Dr. James Martin (Belfi) by insisting that instead of trying to avoid his execution, he is, in fact, a demon—Nefarious—who wants his execution to go forward. Nefarious further predicts that before the day is out, the doctor will have committed three murders of his own. As a storm gathers outside the prison, Nefarious chips away at Dr. Martin’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2023

McKaley Miller Discusses Her New Status As A “Final Girl” And Her Role In ‘You’re Killing Me’

There’s a new horror film headed your way that you have to see, You’re Killing Me, featuring a final girl that we can all get behind, played by McKaley Miller. I sat down with Miller to talk about the killer movie and her character, Eden. In the movie, a week has passed since a student at Torrington Prep, Melissa Brown (Kalli Tehranae), went missing. While the police search for her, her classmates are more preoccupied with their own futures — none more than Eden Murphy. With the hope of receiving a letter of recommendation from the wealthy parents of resident alpha bro and valedictorian Barrett Schroder (Brice Anthony Heller), Eden hatches a plan. Unfortunately, Eden stumbles upon evidence on Schroder’s friend Gooch’s (Brice Anthony Heller) phone that links Schroder to Melissa Brown’s disappearance. The night spirals out of control as Schroder and his friends resort to increasingly desperate measures. Soon the game of cat and mouse turns deadly as the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2023

Director And Star Discuss New ‘Last Shift’ Reimagining ‘Malum’

One of the best horror films to come out of 2014 is director Anthony DiBlasi’s Last Shift, which saw a rookie cop on her first shift stuck alone on the last night of a closing police station which turns into a living nightmare. DiBlasi has reunited with co-writer Scott Poiley and actress Natalie Victoria for a reimaging of Last Shift, titled Malum, which takes part of the story from the original film and expands its world. And we are totally here for it! The film plunges viewers into a relentless, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare, Malum focuses on a rookie police officer who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult. Throughout the night, she finds herself barraged by terrifying supernatural events while unveiling the truth behind her family’s twisted past. I sat down with DiBlasi and actress Natalie Victoria to discuss

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2023
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