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Director Ali Akbar Discusses His Horror Film ‘Godforsaken’

Born in Afghanistan, Ali Akbar made his way to Canada where he studied Film Production at Toronto Film School. He has successfully written and directed many short films. In 2016 Ali directed his first feature film Faceless which was shot in Kabul Afghanistan followed by Godforsaken which has just been released on VOD by Terror Films. In the film, an Indie doc crew travels to a small town to document a bizarre and seemingly unnatural case, ending in extreme tragedy. When did you come up with the idea for Godforsaken? I always had an interest in religion and how it affects individuals. As a child in Uzbekistan n I was told a story about someone who came back to life at their own funeral – they acted strangely and then died again. I always wanted to tell a story about that and in 2018 I combined both and came up with the idea for Godforsaken. Did the idea change much

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Ella Rebecca Horton

Apr 7, 2022

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A Killer Calls Into A Radio Show In The Trailer For ‘Final Caller’

Following the success of the indie films Dreaming Purple Neon and Bonehill Road as well as the insanity of Clownado, director Todd Sheets, who has 50 titles under his belt, returns with the new tale of terror, Final Caller. In the film, “Roland Bennett, an obnoxious late-night radio personality specializing in the supernatural is not having a good night. A visit from his soon-to-be ex-wife brings divorce papers to the station, a boss is listening in due to complaints, and a call from self-proclaimed serial killer “The Outsider” who threatens to kill a woman live on the air. Being live on the air tonight will spell death for all involved.” Douglas Epps, Rachel Lagen, and Alexander Brotherton star in Final Caller premiering on DVD and Digital on July 5, 2022, from Wild Eye Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 6, 2022

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Supernatural Horror ‘Father Of Flies’ Is Coming To Digital

A young boy experiences terrifying supernatural events in Father of Flies, set to be released on April 12, 2022, on Digital and VOD, from 101 Films. In the indie film, directed by Ben Charles Edwards, “a young boy’s mother is pushed out of the family home and replaced by his father’s girlfriend, he finds himself confronting terrifying supernatural forces. Have they always been there, or have they hitched a ride with the new resident?” Co-written by Edwards, Creator (A Bird Flew In, Quanti), and Nadia Doherty, the film stars Nicholas Tucci (You’re Next, Myth, Wolfenstein: The New Order), Camilla Rutherford (Gosford Park, The Darjeeling Limited), and Davi Santos (Good Sam, Tell Me A Story). Kirsty Bell, Ben Charles Edwards, and Phil McKenzie, along with, and Goldfinch Entertainment produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 6, 2022

This May Something Sinister Awaits An Author In 'Faye' (Trailer)

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Something Sinister Awaits A Woman In The Trailer For TV-MA Rated Film ‘Faye’

An author, grieving the loss of her husband travels to a cabin in Louisiana to work on her new book, not knowing that something sinister awaits her in Faye. Trinity Creative Partnership and AZ If Productions have dropped the official trailer for Faye, set to be released this May. Faye marks the first one-woman feature film, directed by Kd Amond (Five Women, in the End, Rattled) who co-wrote the film along with Sarah Zanotti (Rattled, The Unraveling). Amond, Zanotti Sara De La Haya, Christopher Martin, Nichole Marie Lim, and Sarah Zanotti produce. In the film, “Still grieving the loss of her husband, self-help author, Faye, retreats to a cabin in Louisiana to gather her thoughts and work on her book. But her trip becomes harrowing when she is haunted by something far more sinister than her past.” Faye will arrive on Digital and VOD on May 10th, in the US and Canada, from Az if Productions, and is rated TV-MA.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 6, 2022

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DreadXP Brings Four New Titles To PAX East 2022

DreadXP will be making its trade show debut in Boston at PAX East. Their booth will feature hands-on demos, exclusive merch, and more for those willing to risk getting spooked while visiting them. If you happen to be at PAX this year, you can find DreadXP on the PAX East show floor at Booth #20079, in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, from April 21 – April 24, 2022, during Expo Hall hours (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET). Those who visit the booth will get a chance to try the demos for DreadXp’s four new titles: Dread Delusion: An open-world RPG with a retro aesthetic that’s brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic, and change the world through your choices. My Friendly Neighborhood: Step into the work boots of Gordon, a repairman tasked with shutting down the sudden

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Daniel S. Liuzzi

Apr 4, 2022

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Horror ‘Shadowmarsh’ Celebrates Release With Exclusive New Clip

Today, we’ve got a treat for horror fans, an exclusive clip from director Matt Leal‘s indie horror film Shadowmarsh. In the film, “When Jacob and his niece Piper are forced to move back to their old home, they slowly uncover the truth that the town has an ancient evil lurking in its Forest.” Mike Ferguson (Hellblazers), Ellen Woomer (Sorority of the Damned), Jacob Tomlin, Lew Temple (“The Walking Dead”, Dave Sheraton (The Devil’s Rejects), and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) star in Shadowmarsh. Get your copy of Shadowmarsh now on Blu-ray and DVD (here) from Three Keys Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 4, 2022

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Dive Into The New Trailer For Survival Thriller ‘Shark Bait’

The new trailer for Shark Bait (aka Jetski) proves it’s not safe to go in the water. Altitude Films has taken to social media to share the trailer for the new survival-thriller film directed by James Nunn (Tower Terror). “The film follows a group of spring-breakers enjoying a weekend in Mexico. After a big night of partying on the beach until dawn, the friends steal a couple of jetskis and take them out to sea, but end up in a horrific head-on collision. After one of the jetskis sinks, the group finds itself stranded two miles from land on one remaining, broken-down jetski and struggling with a badly injured friend. With no clear way home and predators circling in the choppy waters below, the true horror begins.” Holly Earl, Jack Trueman, Malachi Pullar-Latchman, Catherine Amy Hannay, and Thomas Michael Flynn star in the action-packed movie produced by Andrew Prendergast and Chris Reed. 👀They're gonna need a bigger Jet Ski!🦈 Check

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 4, 2022

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Grounded In Real World Horrors, ‘What Josiah Saw’ Is Coming To Shudder

Vincent Grashaw‘s southern Gothic, What Josiah Saw, has now been acquired by the genre streaming service Shudder, Deadline is reporting. Starring Robert Patrick (The Terminator), Nick Stahl (Sin City), Scott Haze (Child of God), and Kelli Garner (Lars and the Real Girl), the film penned by Robert Alan Dilts, will be released later this year. “Everyone in town knows about the haunted Graham Farm on Willow Road. You’ll hear there’s a bad history to it. Josiah (Patrick) and his youngest son, Thomas (Haze), are all that remain of this estranged family. But after experiencing terrifying visions from beyond, Josiah decides they must change their ways to right a great wrong. After being away for over two decades, Josiah’s eldest children, Eli (Stahl) and Mary (Garner), are enticed to sell the property and reunite at the old farmhouse in hopes of closing this haunting chapter of their lives for good. Sins of the past will be paid in full.” In Joseph

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 3, 2022

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Obsession Turns Into Terror In The Thriller ‘If I Can’t Have You’ (Trailer)

Obsession drives the new psychological thriller If I Can’t Have You, from directors Matt Santia and Peter Poulos. In the film, a psychologist discovers that obsession comes in many forms. A model, an ex-con, and an overprotective sister all try smother her with their idea of affection, which proves to be problematic. Starring Tennille Taraszkiewicz, Todd Calvin De Pew, Matt Santia, Brian Boynton, Mandy Logsdon, and Harley Wallen is now available from Midnight Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 3, 2022

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Two Students Investigate An Urban Legend In ‘The Curse of Professor Zardonicus’ (Trailer)

From Buffalo 8 comes director Gabriel Theis‘ indie film The Curse of Professor Zardonicus, part mystery, part horror. In the film, “When college student, Greg, is searching for a thesis topic he finds an interesting story on Facebook, another student, Darren, explains to Greg that he has been assaulted on campus and wishes to tell his story through a documentary. Darren recruits Greg to help him prove the existence of an urban legend, Professor Zardonicus. Greg agrees as he needs to complete his thesis project. As the two go on their journey, it is revealed that Darren’s story is wildly imaginative and Greg fails to believe him. In the end, we see that Darren lied about his story for attention. However, when Darren and Greg are out getting the last of their footage, they are attacked and Darren mysteriously disappears. Is Professor Zardonicus real after all?” Starring Alec White (Out of Nowhere), Gabriel Theis (Nitelife), and Cat Thomas (“7 Seeds),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 2, 2022

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