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Spoiler-Free Review: KING ON SCREEN (Panic Fest 2023)

Spoiler-Free Review: KING ON SCREEN (Panic Fest 2023)

French/Belgian coproduction King on Screen is a valentine to the film adaptations of prolific author Stephen King — who truly needs no introduction here — and to the writer himself. Featuring talking-head interviews with filmmakers who adapted King’s works to big and small screens alike, along with behind-the-scenes footage and film clips galore, the film shows the diverse range of genres in which King has worked, and examines why his stories work as well as they do. Director Daphné Baiwir begins her documentary with an Easter-egg–filled seven-minute sequence in which King’s short stories and novels get name checked or alluded to, and it’s a fun way to begin this film. Even the most casual of the author’s fans will get some of the references, while more seasoned aficionados will appreciate the deeper cuts. From there, the interview segments, archival footage that includes King on different sets, and clips from both classic and lesser known King films begin. Filmmakers such as

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Joseph Perry
Apr 17, 2023
Watch 'Cocaine Bear' And The True Story Documentary Now On Peacock

Watch ‘Cocaine Bear’ And The True Story Documentary Now On Peacock

One of the most buzzed-about movies of the year, Cocaine Bear, is now rampaging on Peacock! Elizabeth Banks’ (“The Boys”) new insane film is out now on streaming services! The movie finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow … and blood. Keri Russell, Ray Liotta, Alden Ehrenreich, O’Shea Jackson, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson star in this fun flick written by Jimmy Warden (The Babysitter: Killer Queen). Watch Cocaine Bear (review) now on Peacock, then watch their documentary, Cocaine Bear: The True Story, about the true story behind the movie.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2023
Watch 'Cocaine Bear' And The True Story Documentary Now On Peacock

Documentary ‘Cocaine Bear: The True Story’ Debuts On Peacock

Odds are, by now, you’ve seen the viral, insane movie Cocaine Bear. If you haven’t, we urge you to do so immediately (review). The true story that is at the heart of the movie will be explored in the new documentary, titled Cocaine Bear: The True Story, coming to Peacock today ahead of Cocaine Bear‘s arrival on the streaming service on Saturday (April 15th) The hour-long documentary delves into the bizarre events and tells the story of Drew Thornton, the infamous drug runner that caused the event. The documentary also features interviews, including one with the former sheriff, who was one of the first on the scene as well as the special agent whose team discovered the bear. In Cocaine Bear, “the movie finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow … and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2023
MGM+ Takes Us Back To The Beginning With Doc 'Amityville: An Origin Story'

MGM+ Takes Us Back To The Beginning With Doc ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’

MGM+ and director Jack Riccobono are taking us back to Amityville with the documentary Amytivlle: An Origin Story, which will explore the true story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson, spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies, books, supernatural theories, and horror superfans. But the mass murder behind the hauntings—and its alleged ties to organized crime—left a long trail of questions that have never been fully explored. Rooted in the dark cultural undercurrents of the 1970s, the series features firsthand accounts from witnesses, family members, and former investigators appearing on-camera for the first time. Exclusive archival footage, newly unearthed images, and stunning original photography are woven together into the most

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2023
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Remake Of The Infamous Doc 'Faces Of Death' Announces Cast

Remake Of The Infamous Doc ‘Faces Of Death’ Announces Cast

When I was a kid we had a video rental store where for an extra $5 kids could rent horror movies without an adult. One of the most notorious movies offered was Faces of Death, which kind of served as a right of passage, and it left kids scarred for life after watching real death scenes and the aftermath of real deaths. Now, a remake of the infamous 1978 documentary-style film Faces of Death, which is still banned in 46 countries, is set to begin filming this month. Deadline is reporting that Josie Totah (“Saved By The Bell”) has joined the cast alongside Barbie Ferreira (“Euphoria”) and “Stranger Things” actor Dacre Montgomery. Legendary Entertainment is behind the new version of John Alan Schwartz’s controversial cult classic. Isa Mazzei co-wrote the new script along with Daniel Goldhaber, who is also directing. The original, brutal film centers on pathologist Francis B. Gross and includes footage of different gruesome ways of dying, surgeries,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 9, 2023
Documentary 'Living With Chucky' Slashes Its Way Onto VOD (New Clip)

Documentary ‘Living With Chucky’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD (New Clip)

To celebrate the release of the horror documentary Living With Chucky today, we’ve got a new clip to share with you titled “Growing Up with Chucky.” Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of iconic special effects artist Tony Gardner, takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking horror franchise. Featuring interviews with creator Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, who has long been the voice of Chucky, Fiona Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters, and more. Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child’s Play franchise – and its iconic killer doll that we all know and love. Living With Chucky will make its VOD premiere on April 4, 2023, on Prime Video, Apple, Google Play, VUDU, Hoopla, Xbox, SCREAMBOX, and more. Get your copy on Blu-ray on April 18th from Yellow Veil Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2023
Jennifer Tilly Featured In New Clip From Doc 'Living With Chucky'

Jennifer Tilly Featured In New Clip From Doc ‘Living With Chucky’

Ahead of its April release, we have a new clip from the horror documentary Living With Chucky. In the new clip, Jennifer Tilly, who has long played Tiffany, Chucky’s love, recounts her first meeting with Chucky. Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of iconic special effects artist Tony Gardner, takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking horror franchise. Featuring interviews with creator Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, who has long been the voice of Chucky, Fiona Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters, and more. Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child’s Play franchise – and its iconic bloodthirsty doll that we all know and love. Living With Chucky will make its streaming premiere on April 4, 2023, followed by its Blu-ray release on April 18th from Yellow Veil Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 29, 2023
MGM+ Announces Docuseries 'Amityville: An Origin Story'

MGM+ Announces Docuseries ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’

MGM+ and director Jack Riccobono are taking us back to Amityville with the documentary Amytivlle: An Origin Story, which will explore the true story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson, spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies, books, supernatural theories, and horror superfans. But the mass murder behind the hauntings—and its alleged ties to organized crime—left a long trail of questions that have never been fully explored. Rooted in the dark cultural undercurrents of the 1970s, the series features firsthand accounts from witnesses, family members, and former investigators appearing on-camera for the first time. Exclusive archival footage, newly unearthed images, and stunning original photography are woven together into the most

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 23, 2023
Netflix's New Docuseries "Waco: American Apocalypse" Is Out Now

Netflix’s New Docuseries “Waco: American Apocalypse” Is Out Now

Netflix’s latest true crime docuseries, “Waco: American Apocalypse,” explores the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993. The docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the battle between Texas law enforcement, the US military, and the religious cult, the Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, which began on February 28, 1993, and tragically left 76 men, women, and children dead, as well as 4 ATF agents. The siege began when the ATF tried to serve the cult a search warrant after authorities gathered intel that the group was stockpiling illegal weapons. When the Bearua of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms tried to serve the warrant, all hell broke loose, and a firefight began. The docuseries, premiering TODAY (March 22) on Netflix, will explore the cult, how the siege unfolded, and the aftermath. “Waco: American Apocalypse” will also feature interviews with those involved and never before seen footage.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 22, 2023
Boston Underground Film Festival Serves Up the Supernatural and The Super Funny

Boston Underground Film Festival Serves Up the Supernatural and The Super Funny

The Boston Underground Film Festival is mere days away, and Horror Fuel has our collective eyes on many of the fest’s fine fear-fare offerings. Following are official press announcements, with thoughts from Film Festival Editor Joseph Perry in italics. 23nd annual Boston Underground Film Festival returns to Harvard Square’s arthouse hub The Brattle Theatre with five days of vanguard cinemania from March 22nd through the 26th. This year’s lineup is stacked with fearsome folk horror, mendacious miscreants, harrowing horrors and hero/es/ines, godless god-complexes, eco-thrillers and chillers, sensational sci-fi, and all manner of midnight madness. BUFF is beyond honored to host the World Premiere of Jeffrey A. Brown’s haunting, Massachusetts-based horror thriller The Unheard for a homecoming heroes’ welcome on Opening Night. Starring Lachlan Watson (Chucky, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), The Unheard follows a deaf young woman ensconced in a signal-to-noise mystery of dueling senses, realities, truths, identities, and possibly worlds. Brown (2019’s The Beach House) and local screenwriting legends Michael

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Joseph Perry
Mar 16, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Review: KING ON SCREEN (Panic Fest 2023)

Spoiler-Free Review: KING ON SCREEN (Panic Fest 2023)

French/Belgian coproduction King on Screen is a valentine to the film adaptations of prolific author Stephen King — who truly needs no introduction here — and to the writer himself. Featuring talking-head interviews with filmmakers who adapted King’s works to big and small screens alike, along with behind-the-scenes footage and film clips galore, the film shows the diverse range of genres in which King has worked, and examines why his stories work as well as they do. Director Daphné Baiwir begins her documentary with an Easter-egg–filled seven-minute sequence in which King’s short stories and novels get name checked or alluded to, and it’s a fun way to begin this film. Even the most casual of the author’s fans will get some of the references, while more seasoned aficionados will appreciate the deeper cuts. From there, the interview segments, archival footage that includes King on different sets, and clips from both classic and lesser known King films begin. Filmmakers such as

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Apr 17, 2023
Watch 'Cocaine Bear' And The True Story Documentary Now On Peacock

Watch ‘Cocaine Bear’ And The True Story Documentary Now On Peacock

One of the most buzzed-about movies of the year, Cocaine Bear, is now rampaging on Peacock! Elizabeth Banks’ (“The Boys”) new insane film is out now on streaming services! The movie finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow … and blood. Keri Russell, Ray Liotta, Alden Ehrenreich, O’Shea Jackson, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson star in this fun flick written by Jimmy Warden (The Babysitter: Killer Queen). Watch Cocaine Bear (review) now on Peacock, then watch their documentary, Cocaine Bear: The True Story, about the true story behind the movie.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2023
Watch 'Cocaine Bear' And The True Story Documentary Now On Peacock

Documentary ‘Cocaine Bear: The True Story’ Debuts On Peacock

Odds are, by now, you’ve seen the viral, insane movie Cocaine Bear. If you haven’t, we urge you to do so immediately (review). The true story that is at the heart of the movie will be explored in the new documentary, titled Cocaine Bear: The True Story, coming to Peacock today ahead of Cocaine Bear‘s arrival on the streaming service on Saturday (April 15th) The hour-long documentary delves into the bizarre events and tells the story of Drew Thornton, the infamous drug runner that caused the event. The documentary also features interviews, including one with the former sheriff, who was one of the first on the scene as well as the special agent whose team discovered the bear. In Cocaine Bear, “the movie finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow … and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2023
MGM+ Takes Us Back To The Beginning With Doc 'Amityville: An Origin Story'

MGM+ Takes Us Back To The Beginning With Doc ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’

MGM+ and director Jack Riccobono are taking us back to Amityville with the documentary Amytivlle: An Origin Story, which will explore the true story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson, spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies, books, supernatural theories, and horror superfans. But the mass murder behind the hauntings—and its alleged ties to organized crime—left a long trail of questions that have never been fully explored. Rooted in the dark cultural undercurrents of the 1970s, the series features firsthand accounts from witnesses, family members, and former investigators appearing on-camera for the first time. Exclusive archival footage, newly unearthed images, and stunning original photography are woven together into the most

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2023
Remake Of The Infamous Doc 'Faces Of Death' Announces Cast

Remake Of The Infamous Doc ‘Faces Of Death’ Announces Cast

When I was a kid we had a video rental store where for an extra $5 kids could rent horror movies without an adult. One of the most notorious movies offered was Faces of Death, which kind of served as a right of passage, and it left kids scarred for life after watching real death scenes and the aftermath of real deaths. Now, a remake of the infamous 1978 documentary-style film Faces of Death, which is still banned in 46 countries, is set to begin filming this month. Deadline is reporting that Josie Totah (“Saved By The Bell”) has joined the cast alongside Barbie Ferreira (“Euphoria”) and “Stranger Things” actor Dacre Montgomery. Legendary Entertainment is behind the new version of John Alan Schwartz’s controversial cult classic. Isa Mazzei co-wrote the new script along with Daniel Goldhaber, who is also directing. The original, brutal film centers on pathologist Francis B. Gross and includes footage of different gruesome ways of dying, surgeries,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 9, 2023
Documentary 'Living With Chucky' Slashes Its Way Onto VOD (New Clip)

Documentary ‘Living With Chucky’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD (New Clip)

To celebrate the release of the horror documentary Living With Chucky today, we’ve got a new clip to share with you titled “Growing Up with Chucky.” Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of iconic special effects artist Tony Gardner, takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking horror franchise. Featuring interviews with creator Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, who has long been the voice of Chucky, Fiona Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters, and more. Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child’s Play franchise – and its iconic killer doll that we all know and love. Living With Chucky will make its VOD premiere on April 4, 2023, on Prime Video, Apple, Google Play, VUDU, Hoopla, Xbox, SCREAMBOX, and more. Get your copy on Blu-ray on April 18th from Yellow Veil Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2023
Jennifer Tilly Featured In New Clip From Doc 'Living With Chucky'

Jennifer Tilly Featured In New Clip From Doc ‘Living With Chucky’

Ahead of its April release, we have a new clip from the horror documentary Living With Chucky. In the new clip, Jennifer Tilly, who has long played Tiffany, Chucky’s love, recounts her first meeting with Chucky. Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of iconic special effects artist Tony Gardner, takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking horror franchise. Featuring interviews with creator Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, who has long been the voice of Chucky, Fiona Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters, and more. Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child’s Play franchise – and its iconic bloodthirsty doll that we all know and love. Living With Chucky will make its streaming premiere on April 4, 2023, followed by its Blu-ray release on April 18th from Yellow Veil Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 29, 2023
MGM+ Announces Docuseries 'Amityville: An Origin Story'

MGM+ Announces Docuseries ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’

MGM+ and director Jack Riccobono are taking us back to Amityville with the documentary Amytivlle: An Origin Story, which will explore the true story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson, spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies, books, supernatural theories, and horror superfans. But the mass murder behind the hauntings—and its alleged ties to organized crime—left a long trail of questions that have never been fully explored. Rooted in the dark cultural undercurrents of the 1970s, the series features firsthand accounts from witnesses, family members, and former investigators appearing on-camera for the first time. Exclusive archival footage, newly unearthed images, and stunning original photography are woven together into the most

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 23, 2023
Netflix's New Docuseries "Waco: American Apocalypse" Is Out Now

Netflix’s New Docuseries “Waco: American Apocalypse” Is Out Now

Netflix’s latest true crime docuseries, “Waco: American Apocalypse,” explores the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993. The docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the battle between Texas law enforcement, the US military, and the religious cult, the Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, which began on February 28, 1993, and tragically left 76 men, women, and children dead, as well as 4 ATF agents. The siege began when the ATF tried to serve the cult a search warrant after authorities gathered intel that the group was stockpiling illegal weapons. When the Bearua of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms tried to serve the warrant, all hell broke loose, and a firefight began. The docuseries, premiering TODAY (March 22) on Netflix, will explore the cult, how the siege unfolded, and the aftermath. “Waco: American Apocalypse” will also feature interviews with those involved and never before seen footage.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 22, 2023
Boston Underground Film Festival Serves Up the Supernatural and The Super Funny

Boston Underground Film Festival Serves Up the Supernatural and The Super Funny

The Boston Underground Film Festival is mere days away, and Horror Fuel has our collective eyes on many of the fest’s fine fear-fare offerings. Following are official press announcements, with thoughts from Film Festival Editor Joseph Perry in italics. 23nd annual Boston Underground Film Festival returns to Harvard Square’s arthouse hub The Brattle Theatre with five days of vanguard cinemania from March 22nd through the 26th. This year’s lineup is stacked with fearsome folk horror, mendacious miscreants, harrowing horrors and hero/es/ines, godless god-complexes, eco-thrillers and chillers, sensational sci-fi, and all manner of midnight madness. BUFF is beyond honored to host the World Premiere of Jeffrey A. Brown’s haunting, Massachusetts-based horror thriller The Unheard for a homecoming heroes’ welcome on Opening Night. Starring Lachlan Watson (Chucky, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), The Unheard follows a deaf young woman ensconced in a signal-to-noise mystery of dueling senses, realities, truths, identities, and possibly worlds. Brown (2019’s The Beach House) and local screenwriting legends Michael

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Mar 16, 2023
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