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Discover ‘The Scariest Places In The World’ In Tubi’s New Original Documentary

Step into ten of the most terrifying locations in the world, ranging from haunted castles to abandoned islands, in the documentary The Scariest Places in the World, certain to send chills down your spine. From haunted locations to places of murder and mayhem, The Scariest Places in the World takes you inside the walls and tours the grounds of the world’s most infamous and terrifying places while going into detail about its history and revealing the paranormal events that still plague them. Uncover the terrifying truth in The Scariest Places in the World, now streaming exclusively on Tubi.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 22, 2023

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Monsters, Murderers, and Mayhem Come Calling at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2023

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest announces its 24th edition with a new headline sponsor and 70 drool-worthy horror and genre films from around the world. From world premieres of cutting-edge independent fare to anniversary screenings of classics and longtime favorites, the fest truly has something for hear-fare fans of every stripe, with creepy creatures, violent slashers, supernatural spookiness, and loads more. Following is the official press announcement. FrightFest, the UK’s biggest, best and most beloved community-driven horror & fantasy film festival, returns in a blaze of gory glory to the Cineworld Leicester Square, London, for its 24th edition, this year with pioneering technology & entertainment company Pigeon Shrine as its headline sponsor. The company is the brainchild of Tom Paton, working alongside industry finance veterans Jamie McLeod-Ross and Charley McDougall. Running from Thursday August 24–Monday 28 August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest is a joyful big screen celebration of genre cinema, offering a carnival of carnage, a smorgasbord of shock and a tableau

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Joseph Perry

Jul 14, 2023

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True Crime Doc ‘The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders’ Coming To Netflix

Between 1998 and 2005, there was a serial killer at work, targeting the elderly women of Mexico City and claiming over 40 victims. Netflix’s new true crime documentary The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders debuts this month, revealing the twisted story and an unlikely suspect. The crimes caused a never-before-seen outrage from the public, demanding justice. When the killer was finally caught, their identity was as shocking as the crimes themselves. The killer was none other than former wrestler Juana Barraza, a rare female serial killer (only 15% of all serial killers are female). The documentary is directed by María José Cuevas and features a recreation of the timeline and interviews with people involved with the case, such as law officials, surviving victims, experts, and more. The gripping documentary The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders premieres on Netflix on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 3, 2023

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Small Town Monsters Investigates The Texas Dogman In New Documentary

Small Town Monsters is back on the case, investigating a history of reported werewolf sightings in Texas. Inspired by the book of the same name by Aaron Deese, former Editor in Chief of Paranormality Magazine, The Dogman Triangle documentary goes deeper into witness accounts and expert research on lycanthropes in the Lone Star State. “For centuries, tales about strange, upright-walking wolves have been told worldwide. While these stories are typically thought to be little more than legend or folklore, they live on, and in recent years the terrifying reality behind them is coming to light. In the state of Texas alone, dozens of reports of encounters with Werewolves have been brought to light. These reports were the focus of a recent book by author Aaron Deese, who found not only a preponderance of such accounts but also a strange pattern to them; a pattern that fit inside a seven-hundred-plus square mile area he calls the Texas Dogman Triangle. The Dogman

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 21, 2023

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MGM+ Announces True Crime Docuseries ‘Psycho: The Lost Tapes Of Ed Gein’

MGM+ announced today that it has picked up the four-episode true-crime docuseries Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein, directed and executive produced by James Buddy Day (Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror, Fall River). This MGM+ original docuseries follows the horrifying grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein, otherwise known as “The Plainfield Ghoul” and “The Mad Butcher,” whose crimes inspired such iconic films as Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. For years, filmmakers, journalists, and scholars have tried to unravel the mind of this notorious killer, and with new reveals and never-before-heard recordings, viewers will be transported to late-1950s Middle America and submerged in Gein’s perverse mind. The series explores Gein’s upbringing and twisted relationship with his mother (which famously inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho), his early grave robbing, the murders leading up to his arrest, and the police’s discovery of his terrifying house of horrors—all accompanied by the brand-new revelations revealed in the recordings. “This

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 7, 2023

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New Doc ‘King On Screen’ Explores Stephen King’s Legacy Of Terror

When it comes to authors, no one is more prolific than Stephen King, whose writings have been adapted again and again for film, including The Boogeyman, which has just premiered in theaters. A new documentary, King of Screen, from director Daphné Baiwir will explore King’s legacy of terror and the films we all love to fear. “In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the master of horror’s books in more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted author alive. What’s so fascinating about him that filmmakers cannot stop adapting his works? King on Screen reunites the filmmakers that have adapted Stephen King’s books for cinema and TV, including Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead), Tom Holland (The Langoliers, Chucky), Mick Garris (The Stand, Sleepwalkers) and Taylor Hackford (Dolores Claiborne, Ray). It is a movie made for the fans. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 7, 2023

Robert Englund Documentary 'Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares' Coming To Blu-ray

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‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares’: Robert Englund Doc Coming To Digital

Robert Englund is one of the most iconic horror stars ever to grace the silver screen. One of his biggest roles is that of the terror-inducing, nightmare-walking killer Freddy Krueger in The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, but the classically trained actor has had so many great roles. A new documentary, Hollywood Dream & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, will explore his legendary career. Directed by Gary Amrt and Christopher Griffiths, this unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, as well as other horror legends like Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp, and more. The documentary follows Englund’s career from his early days in Buster and Billie and Stay Hungry (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger) to his big break in the 1980s as Freddy Krueger to his directorial debut with the 1988 horror film 976-EVIL to his iconic acting status in current roles such as the hit TV

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 5, 2023

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New Docuseries Explores True Story Of Girl Who Inspired The ‘Orphan’ Franchise

Orphan, released in 2009, left us all in shock as we watched the story unfold of a family who adopted a young girl, Esther, not knowing she was a grown woman and psychopath. The most disturbing thing about Orphan is the fact that it was inspired by a true story of a girl named Natalia Barnett. ID has just announced the premiere date for the docuseries titled “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.” And we have a new clip to celebrate, which offers a first glimpse at the exclusive interview with Natalia Barnett’s adoptive father, Michael Barnett, as well as other Barnett family members, friends, and those close to the story. Watch as they break down what’s to come in this astonishing odyssey of deceit, colorful characters, twisted family dynamics, and unbelievable testimonies. The docuseries offers extraordinary access and exclusive insight into a mystery ripped straight from the headlines: Who is Natalia Barnett? Initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 17, 2023

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ID Announces Docuseries “The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace,” The Story That Inspired ‘Orphan’

Odds are you’ve seen the 2009 horror film, Orphan. What if I was to tell you that it was based on a true story? Investigation Discovery announced today the new docuseries “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,” which offers extraordinary access and exclusive insight into a mystery ripped straight from the headlines. Who is Natalia Barnett? Initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a rare bone growth disorder that can result in skeletal abnormalities as well as issues with hearing and vision, Natalia was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010. However, the happy family dynamic soured when allegations against Natalia were brought by the Barnetts, who alleged Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child with the intent to harm their family. In 2013, Natalia was discovered living on her own, which ignited an investigation that led to Michael and Kristine’s arrest and a firestorm of questions. This is an astonishing odyssey of deceit,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 25, 2023

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New Documentary ‘Hollywood Dream & Nightmares’ Will Explore The Career Of Robert Englund

One of the most iconic horror actors ever to enter our nightmares is Robert Englund, whose role as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise is unforgettable. A new documentary, Hollywood Dream & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, will explore his legendary career. Directed by Gary Amrt and Christopher Griffiths, this unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp, and more.” The documentary, shot over two years, highlights the life and career of the classically trained actor and director. The documentary follows Englund’s career from his early days in Buster and Billie and Stay Hungry (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger) to his big break in the 1980s as Freddy Krueger to his directorial debut with the 1988 horror film 976-EVIL to his iconic acting status in current roles such as the hit TV series “Stranger Things.” Hollywood Dream & Nightmares: The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 20, 2023

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