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Freestyle Digital Media has just announced that the darkly comedic psychological thriller Nobody’s Home is coming to a screen near you this Fall. Set in the 1990s, Nobody’s Home tells the story of Theodora and Luca, two individuals struggling with extreme psychological disorders. The film begins as Luca is about to be released from the psychiatric hospital they’ve been living in for years. Theodora, determined to maintain control over Luca, takes him to his childhood home, a place haunted by a traumatic incident from his past. But things quickly take a terrifying turn as Theodora’s dark plan unfolds. Nobody’s Home offers a twisted and thought-provoking exploration of mental health, toxic relationships, and the masks we wear to hide our insecurities. The film’s director, Michelle Bossy, and writer, Louisa Erlich, intend for the movie to keep viewers on their toes as Nobody’s Home unfolds while exploring the depths of human emotion with a twist. The film will be available to rent
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Prepare to witness Psychosis, a new independent horror film that offers a chilling tale of psychological terror and a surreal conspiracy that will leave you questioning reality. In the film, Cliff Van Aarle, a criminal fixer with a unique psychological condition, finds himself drawn into a terrifying mystery when hired by two amateur drug dealers claiming to have been attacked by “zombies.” As Van Aarle delves deeper into the case, he’s confronted with a cacophony of hallucinatory voices and a haunting path of death and psychological torture. The plot thickens with the arrival of a delusional vigilante, LoneWolf, and the revelation of a mastermind who may be more monstrous than human. The conspiracy unravels, revealing a web of mind control, psychedelic drugs, and a criminal underworld terrified of the enigmatic drug lord who uses hypnosis with deadly effects. With his unique psychological abilities, Van Aarle may be the only one capable of bringing down the mastermind. However, he must survive
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In the 1970’s Jack Delroy (the amazing David Dastmalchian, 2021’s Dune and The Suicide Squad) makes a bid to dethrone Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show which doesn’t quite succeed. Following the death of his wife, Jack takes a sabbatical before returning with a tweak to his format where controversy and shock value is introduced among the schtick and corniness. Flash forward to Halloween night, 1977 and Jack has a pretty stellar line-up sure to appeal big-fucking-time to the Occult obsessed ’70s including celebrity clairvoyant/fraud Christou (Fayssal Bazzi) and paranormal debunker Carmichael Haig (Ian Bliss), but the real showstopper is parapsychologist Dr. June Ross-Mitchell (Laura Gordon) and her young charge Lilly (Ingrid Torelli… more on her in a bit), a girl rescued from the fiery stand-off between law enforcement and a Satanic cult. About Lilly, she’s two things; incredibly strange and purported to be demonically possessed… and Jack is all about proving that particular topic to be a fact to improve
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Intensely Independent: The Micro-Budget Films of Blake Eckard could easily be titled Fucked-Up Families… but then you wouldn’t know what you are buying exactly… but it would be apt regardless… Things kick off with 2011’s Bubba Moon Face… The ironically named Horton Bucks (Tyler Messner) is a penniless mother fucker who blows back into his hometown due to his mother’s demise… and there he’ll stay since he can’t afford repairs for his junky jalopy… and he’ll be staying at his brother Stanton’s (Joe Hammerstone) house located in the woods because hotel rooms cost money… it’s a complete ouroboros really… Now these two aren’t great at funeral planning, which results in the day ending at a local watering-hole where Horton encounters his (formerly jail-bait) ex… drinks and mistakes ensue, Hunter wakes up with a new baby… supposedly Stanton’s conceived with a woman named Sabetha (Sylvia Geiger) who wants absolutely zero to do with the kid… apparently neither does Stanton as he
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From writer-director Jason Brown (Ghost Track) comes the indie film Creep Encounters, a tale of survival that is part sci-fi and part horror. In the movie, a normal day at Creek High turns into a fight for survival when a group of teachers and students are trapped in the school by an alien creature. The group must work together to survive and stop an alien virus from escaping and taking over the world. But first, the teachers must face some of the students in the school who are not what they seem. The cast of this sci-fi horror film stars Kansas Bowling (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Christmas Bloody Christmas) and Tamara Glynn (Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Terrifier). Sophie Bullock (Repeat), Katie Richmond-Ward (Dark Vale, House of Afflictions), and Darren Randall (Dark Vale, Tainted Blood) round out the cast. Creep Encounters, originally titled Creek Encounters, is out now on Prime VOD in the US and the
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When it comes to horror, Kane Hodder and Bill Mosely are two iconic names everyone recognizes. We’ve got killer news: the two are coming together in the new horror film Hayride to Hell, out today! Directed by Dan Lantz, the film follows Sam (Moseley) out for revenge. His mission is to stop the corrupt town officials who threaten to steal his family farm. This sets the stage for a brutal showdown with Sheriff Jubel (Hodder), filmed on the Coxe Family Farm in Pennsylvania. Kane Hodder has played many well-known villains in the genre, including Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet franchise. This is not the first time Hodder and Moseley have starred together; both appeared in The Devil’s Rejects and Old 37. Bill Moseley is best known for his roles in Rob Zombie’s Firefly franchise, including The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses, and 3 from Hell. Hayride to Hell also stars Graham Wolfe, Allyson Malandra, Denise Parella
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Today Blumhouse Games announced the release date for the publisher’s first game Fear the Spotlight at the PlayStation State of Play. Along with the news comes a brand-new gameplay trailer. In Fear the Spotlight players take on the role of Vivian, who enters the deserted corridors of Sunnyside High School for a seance with her rebellious friend Amy. The pair become separated leaving Vivian alone and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades-old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences by Cozy Game Pals and is set to be released October 22nd for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Director Michael Day’s new horror thriller, Clawfoot, combines chills, thrills, and dark humor to create a film you won’t want to miss. It’s already out in the US and will be released in the UK this September. Francesca Eastwood (Old) leads the cast alongside Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge). Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell round out the cast. Clawfoot follows a housewife terrorized by a demented contractor sent by her husband. He sets out on a mission to cause chaos and psychologically torture her. The two soon find themselves going head to head in a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results. In my spoiler-free review, I said this about the film: “With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action, Clawfoot is a refreshing addition to the genre.” I had the pleasure of interviewing director Michael Day, who made his feature directorial debut with the film. He enthusiastically discussed the film, its horrors, cast, story,
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From director John Gulager and writers Joel Soisson and John Gulager come Se7en Cemeteries, a thrilling, action-packed horror film starring Danny Trejo (From Dusk Till Dawn, Machete). In the film, a recently paroled man (Trejo) enlists the help of a Mexican witch to resurrect his old posse. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to help save a woman’s ranch from a ruthless drug lord. Trejo stars alongside an ensemble cast that includes Sal Lopez (Logan), Efren Ramirez (Due Justice), Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead, and Lew Temple (The Walking Dead). Samantha Ashley, Richard Esteras, and Maria Canals-Barrera round out the cast. Se7en Cemeteries hits theaters, digital, and on-demand from Quiver on October 11, 2024.
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Utopia’s critically acclaimed psychological cyber-horror movie Red Rooms is now in select theaters. Writer-director Pascal Plante calls the film “true-crime meets genre cinema.” He promises an exploration of our fascination with serial killers, murderers, and the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the internet. Inspired by the unsettling true crimes of “red rooms“—online spaces that host dark and violent content—the film delves into the disturbing phenomenon of serial killer fandom. Plante further grounds the movie in the reality of today’s cybersecurity threats, creating a terrifying killer born in the digital age. More than just a horror film, Red Rooms offers a nuanced commentary on our relationship with technology. The movie doesn’t rely on graphic violence to be chilling. Instead, it focuses on the psychological impact of exposure to such darkness. Plante uses the central character to explore how technology can fuel loneliness and isolation, driving individuals toward dark obsessions. In the film, Kelly-Anne becomes enthralled by the trial of
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Freestyle Digital Media has just announced that the darkly comedic psychological thriller Nobody’s Home is coming to a screen near you this Fall. Set in the 1990s, Nobody’s Home tells the story of Theodora and Luca, two individuals struggling with extreme psychological disorders. The film begins as Luca is about to be released from the psychiatric hospital they’ve been living in for years. Theodora, determined to maintain control over Luca, takes him to his childhood home, a place haunted by a traumatic incident from his past. But things quickly take a terrifying turn as Theodora’s dark plan unfolds. Nobody’s Home offers a twisted and thought-provoking exploration of mental health, toxic relationships, and the masks we wear to hide our insecurities. The film’s director, Michelle Bossy, and writer, Louisa Erlich, intend for the movie to keep viewers on their toes as Nobody’s Home unfolds while exploring the depths of human emotion with a twist. The film will be available to rent
Continue reading →
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Prepare to witness Psychosis, a new independent horror film that offers a chilling tale of psychological terror and a surreal conspiracy that will leave you questioning reality. In the film, Cliff Van Aarle, a criminal fixer with a unique psychological condition, finds himself drawn into a terrifying mystery when hired by two amateur drug dealers claiming to have been attacked by “zombies.” As Van Aarle delves deeper into the case, he’s confronted with a cacophony of hallucinatory voices and a haunting path of death and psychological torture. The plot thickens with the arrival of a delusional vigilante, LoneWolf, and the revelation of a mastermind who may be more monstrous than human. The conspiracy unravels, revealing a web of mind control, psychedelic drugs, and a criminal underworld terrified of the enigmatic drug lord who uses hypnosis with deadly effects. With his unique psychological abilities, Van Aarle may be the only one capable of bringing down the mastermind. However, he must survive
Continue reading →
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In the 1970’s Jack Delroy (the amazing David Dastmalchian, 2021’s Dune and The Suicide Squad) makes a bid to dethrone Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show which doesn’t quite succeed. Following the death of his wife, Jack takes a sabbatical before returning with a tweak to his format where controversy and shock value is introduced among the schtick and corniness. Flash forward to Halloween night, 1977 and Jack has a pretty stellar line-up sure to appeal big-fucking-time to the Occult obsessed ’70s including celebrity clairvoyant/fraud Christou (Fayssal Bazzi) and paranormal debunker Carmichael Haig (Ian Bliss), but the real showstopper is parapsychologist Dr. June Ross-Mitchell (Laura Gordon) and her young charge Lilly (Ingrid Torelli… more on her in a bit), a girl rescued from the fiery stand-off between law enforcement and a Satanic cult. About Lilly, she’s two things; incredibly strange and purported to be demonically possessed… and Jack is all about proving that particular topic to be a fact to improve
Continue reading →
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Intensely Independent: The Micro-Budget Films of Blake Eckard could easily be titled Fucked-Up Families… but then you wouldn’t know what you are buying exactly… but it would be apt regardless… Things kick off with 2011’s Bubba Moon Face… The ironically named Horton Bucks (Tyler Messner) is a penniless mother fucker who blows back into his hometown due to his mother’s demise… and there he’ll stay since he can’t afford repairs for his junky jalopy… and he’ll be staying at his brother Stanton’s (Joe Hammerstone) house located in the woods because hotel rooms cost money… it’s a complete ouroboros really… Now these two aren’t great at funeral planning, which results in the day ending at a local watering-hole where Horton encounters his (formerly jail-bait) ex… drinks and mistakes ensue, Hunter wakes up with a new baby… supposedly Stanton’s conceived with a woman named Sabetha (Sylvia Geiger) who wants absolutely zero to do with the kid… apparently neither does Stanton as he
Continue reading →
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From writer-director Jason Brown (Ghost Track) comes the indie film Creep Encounters, a tale of survival that is part sci-fi and part horror. In the movie, a normal day at Creek High turns into a fight for survival when a group of teachers and students are trapped in the school by an alien creature. The group must work together to survive and stop an alien virus from escaping and taking over the world. But first, the teachers must face some of the students in the school who are not what they seem. The cast of this sci-fi horror film stars Kansas Bowling (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Christmas Bloody Christmas) and Tamara Glynn (Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Terrifier). Sophie Bullock (Repeat), Katie Richmond-Ward (Dark Vale, House of Afflictions), and Darren Randall (Dark Vale, Tainted Blood) round out the cast. Creep Encounters, originally titled Creek Encounters, is out now on Prime VOD in the US and the
Continue reading →
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When it comes to horror, Kane Hodder and Bill Mosely are two iconic names everyone recognizes. We’ve got killer news: the two are coming together in the new horror film Hayride to Hell, out today! Directed by Dan Lantz, the film follows Sam (Moseley) out for revenge. His mission is to stop the corrupt town officials who threaten to steal his family farm. This sets the stage for a brutal showdown with Sheriff Jubel (Hodder), filmed on the Coxe Family Farm in Pennsylvania. Kane Hodder has played many well-known villains in the genre, including Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet franchise. This is not the first time Hodder and Moseley have starred together; both appeared in The Devil’s Rejects and Old 37. Bill Moseley is best known for his roles in Rob Zombie’s Firefly franchise, including The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses, and 3 from Hell. Hayride to Hell also stars Graham Wolfe, Allyson Malandra, Denise Parella
Continue reading →
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Today Blumhouse Games announced the release date for the publisher’s first game Fear the Spotlight at the PlayStation State of Play. Along with the news comes a brand-new gameplay trailer. In Fear the Spotlight players take on the role of Vivian, who enters the deserted corridors of Sunnyside High School for a seance with her rebellious friend Amy. The pair become separated leaving Vivian alone and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades-old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences by Cozy Game Pals and is set to be released October 22nd for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Continue reading →
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Director Michael Day’s new horror thriller, Clawfoot, combines chills, thrills, and dark humor to create a film you won’t want to miss. It’s already out in the US and will be released in the UK this September. Francesca Eastwood (Old) leads the cast alongside Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge). Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell round out the cast. Clawfoot follows a housewife terrorized by a demented contractor sent by her husband. He sets out on a mission to cause chaos and psychologically torture her. The two soon find themselves going head to head in a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results. In my spoiler-free review, I said this about the film: “With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action, Clawfoot is a refreshing addition to the genre.” I had the pleasure of interviewing director Michael Day, who made his feature directorial debut with the film. He enthusiastically discussed the film, its horrors, cast, story,
Continue reading →
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From director John Gulager and writers Joel Soisson and John Gulager come Se7en Cemeteries, a thrilling, action-packed horror film starring Danny Trejo (From Dusk Till Dawn, Machete). In the film, a recently paroled man (Trejo) enlists the help of a Mexican witch to resurrect his old posse. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to help save a woman’s ranch from a ruthless drug lord. Trejo stars alongside an ensemble cast that includes Sal Lopez (Logan), Efren Ramirez (Due Justice), Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead, and Lew Temple (The Walking Dead). Samantha Ashley, Richard Esteras, and Maria Canals-Barrera round out the cast. Se7en Cemeteries hits theaters, digital, and on-demand from Quiver on October 11, 2024.
Continue reading →
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Utopia’s critically acclaimed psychological cyber-horror movie Red Rooms is now in select theaters. Writer-director Pascal Plante calls the film “true-crime meets genre cinema.” He promises an exploration of our fascination with serial killers, murderers, and the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the internet. Inspired by the unsettling true crimes of “red rooms“—online spaces that host dark and violent content—the film delves into the disturbing phenomenon of serial killer fandom. Plante further grounds the movie in the reality of today’s cybersecurity threats, creating a terrifying killer born in the digital age. More than just a horror film, Red Rooms offers a nuanced commentary on our relationship with technology. The movie doesn’t rely on graphic violence to be chilling. Instead, it focuses on the psychological impact of exposure to such darkness. Plante uses the central character to explore how technology can fuel loneliness and isolation, driving individuals toward dark obsessions. In the film, Kelly-Anne becomes enthralled by the trial of
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