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New Italian Documentary To Take Us Into The World Of Real Exorcisms

As long as there has been religion there has been the fear of demons, the dark evil that claims its victim’s body and soul. While the subject has fueled many films and stories, many true believers have turned to real-life exorcisms in an attempt to cast out those demons and save souls. A new Italian documentary titled Libera Nos is preparing to take us on a journey into the real life world of exorcisms and will explore the increased need for the rites. From director Federick Di Giacomo, this 2017 European Film Award nominee will be opening in cinemas before Halloween. From the Press Release: Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession. Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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The Creeper Is Back In The First Teaser For ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’

It was only a few days ago when we reported that the world premiere of Jeepers Creepers 3 from writer-director Victor Salva had been canceled due to threats of protests at the Chinese Theater. Now, in an attempt to draw attention, the first teaser trailer for the long-awaited film has been unleashed. Even after writer-director Victor Salva’s trouble, the franchise’s fans are still excited about Jeepers Creepers 3 which is set in between the original and part 2, a direct sequel to the first film, and will follow a group of hunters looking to stop the creature. Meg Foster, Gina Philips, Carrie Lazar, Michael Papajohn, Stan SHaw, Chester Rushing, Joyce Giraud, Brandon Smith, Gabrielle Haugh, Jordan Salloum, Ryan Moore, Megwer Wright, and Patrick Thomas Cragin star. Jeepers Creepers 3 will have a one-night only screening in theaters nationwide on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Viewers will also witness bonus features and an interview with Jonathan Breck who plays the Creeper.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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Freestyle Media Acquires The Rights To ‘The Reunion’

Reunions with old friends can be heartwarming events, but sometimes, they can be deadly. Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the North American right to the mystery-thriller The Reunion from director Tim French who co-wrote the film along with Michael French. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – August 31, 2017 – Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired the North American rights to the mystery/thriller THE REUNION. THE REUNION debuts on VOD and will be available to rent and own on digital HD across cable, the internet, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Mediaon September 22, 2017. Freestyle Digital Media Acquisitions Coordinator, Miguel Johnson, negotiated the acquisition deal for THE REUNION with filmmaker Tim French. Produced, co-written, and directed by Tim French, THE REUNION follows three friends from high school who reunite ten years later for a weekend getaway. During their getaway, a secret from their high school days starts to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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A First Look At The 80’s Style Slasher ‘Hitchhiker Massacre’ – Based On True Events

Writer-director-producer James L. Bills is making his feature debut with the 80’s style slasher Hitchhiker Massacre. Today, we take a first look at the film that includes the first art and trailer which have just been released by Green Apple Entertainment. In the film, based on true events, beautiful young hitchhikers are being slaughtered on the desert highways by a cannibalistic madman. Sally is trying to make her way home when she is picked up by the killer – can she survive the night or will she become road-kill? Produced by J. Horton (Edges of Darkness, Monsters in the Woods), this bloodbath stars Ely LaMay with Calista Carradine (David Carradine’s daughter), 2015-2016 Penthouse Pet of the Year Jasmine Leo (Layla Sin), and Veronica Lavery as seen in Playboy magazine, John Blyth Barrymore (brother of Drew Barrymore), and Katherine Cronyn (granddaughter of Oscar-Nominee Hume Cronyn and Oscar-Winner Jessica Tandy). This is not James L. Bills first experience in the horror genre.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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Short Film Review: ‘Dark Tenet’ Doesn’t Finish What It Starts

Three friends sit relaxing and enjoying the tranquility afforded them by the secluded location of their cabin. Suddenly the serenity is shattered by frantic screaming and banging at the cabin door. When they open the door to see what the commotion is all about, a young woman stripped down to her undies runs inside seeking shelter. They get the girl a blanket to wrap up in and try to get her to calmly explain what’s going on. As it turns out, this young woman, named amber, has just escaped from some people who ha abducted her for some sort of ritual. But during her escape, Amber may have led her captors right to the place where she has sought shelter, potentially putting everyone in danger. Jonathan Lanz directed this short from a script Aaron Lloyd wrote, based on a story by Jesus Navarez. It feels like a throwback to eighties horror, and has a tiny touch of Race the Devil,

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Capt McNeely
Aug 31, 2017
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Official Poster Unveiled For ‘What The Waters Left Behind’

The official art (above) for What the Water Left Behind has surfaced ahead of its October premiere at the Sitges Film Festival. From the Press Release: What the Waters Left Behind” will make its world premiere at the upcoming SITGES Film Festival on October where it will compete in the “Midnight X-treme” category. The trailer of the film had its world premiere at CANNES Film Festival on May 20th together with 10 min. of early-cut screening. “What the Waters Left Behind” was the winner of the First Fantasy Film Competition organized by INCAA in Argentina. Synopsis: Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters. On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Amy Steel

Hallo wieder meine Kleinen Monster (that’s “hello again my Little Monsters” to you and me, Rusty). It’s Wednesday again; August 30th of 2017 to be exact. And if you’re counting down like I am, you’ll also know that means HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis is a mere NINE DAYS AWAY (still seems like too many). That being said, I have chosen one of the guests that will be appearing as she who I have chose to highlight today. Of course you’ve likely seen the images above, so you already know this week’s wonderful Woman of Horror is Amy Steel. Amy is another type of Steel to come out of Pennsylvania, albeit not the rust belt variety. She grew up in West Chester, and around the time she began studying acting at the Westtown School is when her career began to take shape. With two summers of dramatic training under her belt, Amy joined Lionville, PA’s Barley Sheaf Players, starring in two

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Capt McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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Dan Allen’s Remake Of ‘Unhinged’ Coming To DVD This September

The feature Unhinged now has a release date. From director Dan Allen (Fox Trap) who co-wrote the script with Scott Jeffrey, comes a twisted tale of brutality. Unhinged, a remake of 1982’s film by the same name, centers on four American best friends decide to take the back roads travelling to a wedding in England, on their way a deadly secret forces the girls to be stranded in the woods, where they discover a house occupied by Miss Perkins, who promises to look after them until help comes. Little do the girls know, a dark evil lurks in the attic above them, waiting until they’re alone and only when the girls come face to face with ‘it’ will they truly discover what real horror is. Tara MacGowran alongside Claire-Marie Fox, Faye Goodwin, Tony Manders, Michelle Archer and Oliver Ebsworth. Unhinged, set to be released on DVD September 25, 2017, is the second film from Allen being released this year. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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New ‘IT’ Featurette Reveals New Footage And Interviews

This September Andy Muschietti’s IT arrive in theaters. Ahead of its release, a new three-minute featurette has been unveiled that includes new footage and clips from interviews with Muschietti and Stephen King himself. Muschietti directed from the screenplay written by Gary Dauberman. The film centers on a group of te s, referred to as the “Losers’ Club”. On a daily basis they face bullies and now a monster that takes the shape of a demented clown known as Pennywise, has arrived in their sleepy little town of Derry Maine. The cast who make up the “Losers’ Club” includes Jaeden Lieberher (Midnight Special), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger things), Jack Dylan Grazer (Tales of Halloween), Wyatt Oleff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chosen Jacobs (Hawaii Five-O), and Jeremy Ray Taylor (42). Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgard, will terrify theater goers nationwide beginning September 8, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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A Family Is Under Seige From A Dangerous Cult In The New Clip From ‘Jackals’

Director Kevin Greutert’s (Saw 3D: The Final Chapter) psychological thriller, Jackals, has unveiled a new clip featuring a cult demanding one of their own be returned. Set in the 80’s, the film centers on a family who have hired a cult de-programmer (Stephen Dorff) to help their teenage son who has joined a murderous cult, only to find themselves in deep trouble when the cult comes for him. Stephen Dorff (Leatherface) stars alongside Jonathon Schaech (Day of the Dead), Deborah Kara Unger (Silent Hill), Ben Sullivan (The 100), Alyssa Julya Smith (Heist), Chelsea Ricketts (Scream Queens), and Nick Roux (The Reunion). Jackals, written by Jared Rivet, opens in select theaters on September 1, 2017, from Scream! Factory.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017

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New Italian Documentary To Take Us Into The World Of Real Exorcisms

As long as there has been religion there has been the fear of demons, the dark evil that claims its victim’s body and soul. While the subject has fueled many films and stories, many true believers have turned to real-life exorcisms in an attempt to cast out those demons and save souls. A new Italian documentary titled Libera Nos is preparing to take us on a journey into the real life world of exorcisms and will explore the increased need for the rites. From director Federick Di Giacomo, this 2017 European Film Award nominee will be opening in cinemas before Halloween. From the Press Release: Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession. Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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The Creeper Is Back In The First Teaser For ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’

It was only a few days ago when we reported that the world premiere of Jeepers Creepers 3 from writer-director Victor Salva had been canceled due to threats of protests at the Chinese Theater. Now, in an attempt to draw attention, the first teaser trailer for the long-awaited film has been unleashed. Even after writer-director Victor Salva’s trouble, the franchise’s fans are still excited about Jeepers Creepers 3 which is set in between the original and part 2, a direct sequel to the first film, and will follow a group of hunters looking to stop the creature. Meg Foster, Gina Philips, Carrie Lazar, Michael Papajohn, Stan SHaw, Chester Rushing, Joyce Giraud, Brandon Smith, Gabrielle Haugh, Jordan Salloum, Ryan Moore, Megwer Wright, and Patrick Thomas Cragin star. Jeepers Creepers 3 will have a one-night only screening in theaters nationwide on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Viewers will also witness bonus features and an interview with Jonathan Breck who plays the Creeper.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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Freestyle Media Acquires The Rights To ‘The Reunion’

Reunions with old friends can be heartwarming events, but sometimes, they can be deadly. Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the North American right to the mystery-thriller The Reunion from director Tim French who co-wrote the film along with Michael French. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – August 31, 2017 – Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired the North American rights to the mystery/thriller THE REUNION. THE REUNION debuts on VOD and will be available to rent and own on digital HD across cable, the internet, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Mediaon September 22, 2017. Freestyle Digital Media Acquisitions Coordinator, Miguel Johnson, negotiated the acquisition deal for THE REUNION with filmmaker Tim French. Produced, co-written, and directed by Tim French, THE REUNION follows three friends from high school who reunite ten years later for a weekend getaway. During their getaway, a secret from their high school days starts to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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A First Look At The 80’s Style Slasher ‘Hitchhiker Massacre’ – Based On True Events

Writer-director-producer James L. Bills is making his feature debut with the 80’s style slasher Hitchhiker Massacre. Today, we take a first look at the film that includes the first art and trailer which have just been released by Green Apple Entertainment. In the film, based on true events, beautiful young hitchhikers are being slaughtered on the desert highways by a cannibalistic madman. Sally is trying to make her way home when she is picked up by the killer – can she survive the night or will she become road-kill? Produced by J. Horton (Edges of Darkness, Monsters in the Woods), this bloodbath stars Ely LaMay with Calista Carradine (David Carradine’s daughter), 2015-2016 Penthouse Pet of the Year Jasmine Leo (Layla Sin), and Veronica Lavery as seen in Playboy magazine, John Blyth Barrymore (brother of Drew Barrymore), and Katherine Cronyn (granddaughter of Oscar-Nominee Hume Cronyn and Oscar-Winner Jessica Tandy). This is not James L. Bills first experience in the horror genre.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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Short Film Review: ‘Dark Tenet’ Doesn’t Finish What It Starts

Three friends sit relaxing and enjoying the tranquility afforded them by the secluded location of their cabin. Suddenly the serenity is shattered by frantic screaming and banging at the cabin door. When they open the door to see what the commotion is all about, a young woman stripped down to her undies runs inside seeking shelter. They get the girl a blanket to wrap up in and try to get her to calmly explain what’s going on. As it turns out, this young woman, named amber, has just escaped from some people who ha abducted her for some sort of ritual. But during her escape, Amber may have led her captors right to the place where she has sought shelter, potentially putting everyone in danger. Jonathan Lanz directed this short from a script Aaron Lloyd wrote, based on a story by Jesus Navarez. It feels like a throwback to eighties horror, and has a tiny touch of Race the Devil,

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 31, 2017
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Official Poster Unveiled For ‘What The Waters Left Behind’

The official art (above) for What the Water Left Behind has surfaced ahead of its October premiere at the Sitges Film Festival. From the Press Release: What the Waters Left Behind” will make its world premiere at the upcoming SITGES Film Festival on October where it will compete in the “Midnight X-treme” category. The trailer of the film had its world premiere at CANNES Film Festival on May 20th together with 10 min. of early-cut screening. “What the Waters Left Behind” was the winner of the First Fantasy Film Competition organized by INCAA in Argentina. Synopsis: Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters. On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Amy Steel

Hallo wieder meine Kleinen Monster (that’s “hello again my Little Monsters” to you and me, Rusty). It’s Wednesday again; August 30th of 2017 to be exact. And if you’re counting down like I am, you’ll also know that means HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis is a mere NINE DAYS AWAY (still seems like too many). That being said, I have chosen one of the guests that will be appearing as she who I have chose to highlight today. Of course you’ve likely seen the images above, so you already know this week’s wonderful Woman of Horror is Amy Steel. Amy is another type of Steel to come out of Pennsylvania, albeit not the rust belt variety. She grew up in West Chester, and around the time she began studying acting at the Westtown School is when her career began to take shape. With two summers of dramatic training under her belt, Amy joined Lionville, PA’s Barley Sheaf Players, starring in two

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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Dan Allen’s Remake Of ‘Unhinged’ Coming To DVD This September

The feature Unhinged now has a release date. From director Dan Allen (Fox Trap) who co-wrote the script with Scott Jeffrey, comes a twisted tale of brutality. Unhinged, a remake of 1982’s film by the same name, centers on four American best friends decide to take the back roads travelling to a wedding in England, on their way a deadly secret forces the girls to be stranded in the woods, where they discover a house occupied by Miss Perkins, who promises to look after them until help comes. Little do the girls know, a dark evil lurks in the attic above them, waiting until they’re alone and only when the girls come face to face with ‘it’ will they truly discover what real horror is. Tara MacGowran alongside Claire-Marie Fox, Faye Goodwin, Tony Manders, Michelle Archer and Oliver Ebsworth. Unhinged, set to be released on DVD September 25, 2017, is the second film from Allen being released this year. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
Horror Fuel

New ‘IT’ Featurette Reveals New Footage And Interviews

This September Andy Muschietti’s IT arrive in theaters. Ahead of its release, a new three-minute featurette has been unveiled that includes new footage and clips from interviews with Muschietti and Stephen King himself. Muschietti directed from the screenplay written by Gary Dauberman. The film centers on a group of te s, referred to as the “Losers’ Club”. On a daily basis they face bullies and now a monster that takes the shape of a demented clown known as Pennywise, has arrived in their sleepy little town of Derry Maine. The cast who make up the “Losers’ Club” includes Jaeden Lieberher (Midnight Special), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger things), Jack Dylan Grazer (Tales of Halloween), Wyatt Oleff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chosen Jacobs (Hawaii Five-O), and Jeremy Ray Taylor (42). Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgard, will terrify theater goers nationwide beginning September 8, 2017.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2017
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A Family Is Under Seige From A Dangerous Cult In The New Clip From ‘Jackals’

Director Kevin Greutert’s (Saw 3D: The Final Chapter) psychological thriller, Jackals, has unveiled a new clip featuring a cult demanding one of their own be returned. Set in the 80’s, the film centers on a family who have hired a cult de-programmer (Stephen Dorff) to help their teenage son who has joined a murderous cult, only to find themselves in deep trouble when the cult comes for him. Stephen Dorff (Leatherface) stars alongside Jonathon Schaech (Day of the Dead), Deborah Kara Unger (Silent Hill), Ben Sullivan (The 100), Alyssa Julya Smith (Heist), Chelsea Ricketts (Scream Queens), and Nick Roux (The Reunion). Jackals, written by Jared Rivet, opens in select theaters on September 1, 2017, from Scream! Factory.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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