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Discover Netflix’s Haunting New Trailer For ‘Sandman’ Spin-Off “Dead Boy Detectives”

The world of Neil Gaiman‘s Sandman is about to get a bit spookier (and slightly more teenage) with the arrival of “Dead Boy Detectives.” This new Netflix series follows two deceased British teens, Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), who opt to forgo the afterlife and instead dedicate themselves to the peculiar job title – detectives for the undead. A First Look A recently released teaser trailer offers a glimpse into the “Dead Boy Detective Agency,” showcasing the boys’ enthusiasm for solving ghostly mysteries, even if it means occasionally dodging a very unimpressed-looking Death (played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, reprising her role from the “Sandman” series, which has been renewed. More than just a lighthearted romp with the supernatural, the series promises to delve deeper. The official synopsis describes “Dead Boy Detectives” as a ghost story that explores “loss, grief, and death” through the unique perspective of these deceased teenagers and their very much alive friend, Crystal Palace

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Halloween Star Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Bring the Law’

Scout Taylor-Compton, known for roles in films such as Halloween (2007), Halloween II, and An American Crime, is stepping behind the camera and slipping into the director’s chair for the first time for the crime thriller Bring the Law. A Thrilling Tale In the film, a grieving homicide detective is chosen to lead a task force in Los Angeles. They are on a mission to stop a criminal organization. Instead, he discovers there is corruption in his own department.” Cast and Crew Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler and Sin City) stars alongside Peter Facinelli (Twilight: Breaking Dawn). Bring the Law also stars Nicky Whelan (The Flood), Danielle Harris (Halloween), Brendan Fehr (“Roswell”), and Leah Pipes (“The Originals”). The film hails from Hillin Entertainment. Daemon Hillin produces it. The Executive Producers Are Ryan J. Francis, Tyler Gallant, Jen Kaput, Josh Ridgway, Gregori J. Martin, Jordan Dykstra, Don Homsher, Jack Haldrup, Kimberly Hines, and Brandon Blum. Josh Ridgway penned the script based on

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Movie Review: The Abandoned (2006) – Unearthed Films Blu-ray

Russia, 1966: a lady, who has been fatally wounded, drives pell-mell onto a farmers property where she up and croaks… but the jeep she hauled ass in contains two other, very much alive, passengers… twin infants… Before you can say “What the fuck?” we flash forward 40 years and California-based film producer Marie Jones (Anastasia Hille, The Awakening) travels to Russia to seek answers about her true family after growing up with adoptive parents. Of course Marie is one of those twins mentioned up yonder, and soon she schleps her way to her ancestral home; a secluded, severely dilapidated, haunted-looking as all fuck, arcane abode which is home to a soggy, ghost version of Marie that appears from time to time. After some horror biz, our heroine discovers her long-lost brother Nicolai (Karel Roden, Hellboy, Orphan) has also made the scene, and together they begin to piece together the mystery of their past while dealing with the ghost versions of

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Apr 6, 2024

Movie Review: Spider Labyrinth (1989) – Severin 4K/Blu-ray combo

Professor Alan Whitmore (Roland Wybenga) is sent to Budapest by the cadre of totally not up to no-good folks that funded the top secret Intextus project (which involves the interconnection of all religions or some such jazz), to check on a colleague who has not turned in his data on time. Said colleague appears to have gone completely insane, but it doesn’t matter much as he’s soon found hanging by his neck by spider webs… which turns a fact hunting trip into a murder investigation… a fucking real hum-dinger of one in fact… The longer Whitmore stays in town, the more sinister things become with dire warnings being delivered left and right, near constant mood setting thunderstorms… oh yeah, and the continuing murders… that’s some truly sinister shit. But all of that pales in comparison with the downright preternatural insanity that awaits as our hero continues the amateur sleuth biz! Will Whitmore solve the murderous, monstrous mystery, or will he

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Apr 6, 2024

First Look: Upcoming Horror ‘Brute 1976’ Pays Homage to the Classics

Grab your popcorn and prepare for a blood-soaked trip with the upcoming horror film Brute 1976. This film, directed by Marcel Walz (Blood Feast), is a clear love letter to the genre’s golden age. It specifically draws inspiration from the terrifying likes of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes. The film’s first images have been revealed, and we’re definitely getting that ’70s vibe. Things get “Savage.” Written by Joe Knetter (Twilight of the Dead), Brute 1976 throws viewers into the unforgiving desert landscape. The story follows Raquel and her girlfriend, whose road trip to a celebratory photoshoot takes a horrifying detour when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. While they explore an abandoned mine, the photoshoot crew ultimately stumbles upon the deserted town of Savage. A town scarred by a dark and violent past. Little do they all know, a twisted family of psychopaths has claimed Savage as their own. The family is

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Zombies Unleashed: New Horror Game ‘Dead Season’ Coming in 2024

Get ready to sink your teeth into the relentless onslaught of the undead with Dead Season. The brand new PC turn-based tactics game by Iceberg Interactive and Pavel Kharev (Snail Bite). Scheduled for release in 2024, Dead Season throws you into a world ravaged by a horrifying outbreak, where survival is a constant struggle. A Band of Survivors, a Desperate Fight The world you knew is gone. It’s been replaced by a desolate landscape teeming with the shambling dead. In this desperate scenario, a group of unlikely heroes emerges. You take control of these unprepared survivors, united by a single, primal goal: to survive the brutal “Dead Season” – a period of heightened danger in the zombie apocalypse. Strategy, Stealth, and Sheer Will to Survive Dead Season is a single-player, turn-based tactics game that tests your strategic mind. You’ll guide your ragtag team of survivors. Scavenge for resources, complete objectives, and, most importantly, outsmart the relentless waves of the undead.

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Movie Review: Hot Spur (1968) and The Scavengers (1969) – Severin Blu-ray

Our pals at Severin have unleashed a duo of wicked westerns from exploitation maestro Lee Frost (Love Camp 7, The Black Gestapo) and today we are fixin’ to set our sights on them both! First up is 1968’s Hot Spur… A group of cowpokes get it in there sleazy heads to poke something else, which leads to them sexually assaulting a local saloon girl (while the sounds of the Martian ships from George Pal’s War of the Worlds adaptation plays in the background exactly as one would expect… and that shit comes back too). The assault sets off the woman’s meek brother, Carlo (James Arena)… who has witnessed these same events play out years earlier, and he begins to journey down Revenge Road… but the travelling is hornier than one would reckon. Anyway, Carlo goes and gets himself a job as a stable hand at the nearby ranch owned by Jason O’Hara (soap opera mainstay Joseph Mascolo), where those sex-addicted

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Apr 5, 2024

‘Abigail’ Bares Her Fangs in New Trailer and Blood-Drenched Featurette

Get ready for some bloodthirsty thrills and intense chills! Universal is gearing up to unleash the horror movie Abigail this April. From the team behind hits like Ready or Not and the recent Scream revival, Radio Silence delivers a modern twist on a dark legend. Dracula’s Daughter Originally titled Dracula’s Daughter, Abigail throws off the cape and embraces a fresh identity. A group of criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of an influential underworld figure. All they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle. One by one, they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no ordinary little girl. Dive into a chilling atmosphere with the unveiling of the new trailer for Abigail. The group of kidnappers find themselves trapped in a mansion with a far more deadly threat than they ever imagined. A Star-Studded Cast Abigail assembles a powerhouse cast

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A Haunting Homecoming: “She Came Back” Now Available to Stream

TriCoast Worldwide brings chills to the home screen by releasing She Came Back. This unsettling film, formerly titled Maternal, will captivate audiences with its unique spin on the afterlife. A Familiar Face Takes the Helm Award-winning actress Megan Follows takes the director’s chair for She Came Back, showcasing her talents behind the camera. Follows, known for her role in the series “Reign,” brings her experience to this exploration of grief, loss, and the bonds that transcend life itself. A Young Star Faces a Devastating Choice Amybeth McNulty, who impressed audiences in “Stranger Things” and “Anne with an E.” Now she delivers a compelling performance as Charlie McLeod, a 16-year-old caught in a terrifying situation. Charlie’s world is turned upside down after a car accident leaves her clinging to life. “Amybeth McNulty is captivating as the tormented survivor in She Came Back,” says Strath Hamilton of TriCoast Worldwide. “Traditionally, we see stories of characters yearning to reunite with deceased loved ones.

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Honoring the Past, Creating New Terror: An Interview with the Director and the Writer of ‘The First Omen’

Anticipation hangs heavy in the air as The First Omen, the chilling prequel to the 1976 classic, unleashes its horrors on audiences today. I had the privilege of sitting down with the film’s director, Arkasha Stevenson, and writer, Tim Smith, to delve into this unholy horror film that reunited the two after making “Brand New Cherry Flavor.” An Omen Awaits The First Omen delves into the terrifying origins of the Antichrist. We follow a young American woman, played by Nell Tiger Free. She arrives in Rome to dedicate herself to the church. However, her faith is shaken to its core when she encounters a shadowy conspiracy aiming to usher in the birth of ultimate evil. A Conversation with the Creators Both Smith and Stevenson radiated excitement about the film’s release, eager to see audience reactions to their terrifying vision. They also discussed the challenges faced during production, hinting at strange occurrences that might spark theories of supernatural intervention. Could the

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Discover Netflix’s Haunting New Trailer For ‘Sandman’ Spin-Off “Dead Boy Detectives”

The world of Neil Gaiman‘s Sandman is about to get a bit spookier (and slightly more teenage) with the arrival of “Dead Boy Detectives.” This new Netflix series follows two deceased British teens, Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), who opt to forgo the afterlife and instead dedicate themselves to the peculiar job title – detectives for the undead. A First Look A recently released teaser trailer offers a glimpse into the “Dead Boy Detective Agency,” showcasing the boys’ enthusiasm for solving ghostly mysteries, even if it means occasionally dodging a very unimpressed-looking Death (played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, reprising her role from the “Sandman” series, which has been renewed. More than just a lighthearted romp with the supernatural, the series promises to delve deeper. The official synopsis describes “Dead Boy Detectives” as a ghost story that explores “loss, grief, and death” through the unique perspective of these deceased teenagers and their very much alive friend, Crystal Palace

Continue reading →

Halloween Star Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Bring the Law’

Scout Taylor-Compton, known for roles in films such as Halloween (2007), Halloween II, and An American Crime, is stepping behind the camera and slipping into the director’s chair for the first time for the crime thriller Bring the Law. A Thrilling Tale In the film, a grieving homicide detective is chosen to lead a task force in Los Angeles. They are on a mission to stop a criminal organization. Instead, he discovers there is corruption in his own department.” Cast and Crew Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler and Sin City) stars alongside Peter Facinelli (Twilight: Breaking Dawn). Bring the Law also stars Nicky Whelan (The Flood), Danielle Harris (Halloween), Brendan Fehr (“Roswell”), and Leah Pipes (“The Originals”). The film hails from Hillin Entertainment. Daemon Hillin produces it. The Executive Producers Are Ryan J. Francis, Tyler Gallant, Jen Kaput, Josh Ridgway, Gregori J. Martin, Jordan Dykstra, Don Homsher, Jack Haldrup, Kimberly Hines, and Brandon Blum. Josh Ridgway penned the script based on

Continue reading →

Movie Review: The Abandoned (2006) – Unearthed Films Blu-ray

Russia, 1966: a lady, who has been fatally wounded, drives pell-mell onto a farmers property where she up and croaks… but the jeep she hauled ass in contains two other, very much alive, passengers… twin infants… Before you can say “What the fuck?” we flash forward 40 years and California-based film producer Marie Jones (Anastasia Hille, The Awakening) travels to Russia to seek answers about her true family after growing up with adoptive parents. Of course Marie is one of those twins mentioned up yonder, and soon she schleps her way to her ancestral home; a secluded, severely dilapidated, haunted-looking as all fuck, arcane abode which is home to a soggy, ghost version of Marie that appears from time to time. After some horror biz, our heroine discovers her long-lost brother Nicolai (Karel Roden, Hellboy, Orphan) has also made the scene, and together they begin to piece together the mystery of their past while dealing with the ghost versions of

Continue reading →
Apr 6, 2024

Movie Review: Spider Labyrinth (1989) – Severin 4K/Blu-ray combo

Professor Alan Whitmore (Roland Wybenga) is sent to Budapest by the cadre of totally not up to no-good folks that funded the top secret Intextus project (which involves the interconnection of all religions or some such jazz), to check on a colleague who has not turned in his data on time. Said colleague appears to have gone completely insane, but it doesn’t matter much as he’s soon found hanging by his neck by spider webs… which turns a fact hunting trip into a murder investigation… a fucking real hum-dinger of one in fact… The longer Whitmore stays in town, the more sinister things become with dire warnings being delivered left and right, near constant mood setting thunderstorms… oh yeah, and the continuing murders… that’s some truly sinister shit. But all of that pales in comparison with the downright preternatural insanity that awaits as our hero continues the amateur sleuth biz! Will Whitmore solve the murderous, monstrous mystery, or will he

Continue reading →
Apr 6, 2024

First Look: Upcoming Horror ‘Brute 1976’ Pays Homage to the Classics

Grab your popcorn and prepare for a blood-soaked trip with the upcoming horror film Brute 1976. This film, directed by Marcel Walz (Blood Feast), is a clear love letter to the genre’s golden age. It specifically draws inspiration from the terrifying likes of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes. The film’s first images have been revealed, and we’re definitely getting that ’70s vibe. Things get “Savage.” Written by Joe Knetter (Twilight of the Dead), Brute 1976 throws viewers into the unforgiving desert landscape. The story follows Raquel and her girlfriend, whose road trip to a celebratory photoshoot takes a horrifying detour when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. While they explore an abandoned mine, the photoshoot crew ultimately stumbles upon the deserted town of Savage. A town scarred by a dark and violent past. Little do they all know, a twisted family of psychopaths has claimed Savage as their own. The family is

Continue reading →

Zombies Unleashed: New Horror Game ‘Dead Season’ Coming in 2024

Get ready to sink your teeth into the relentless onslaught of the undead with Dead Season. The brand new PC turn-based tactics game by Iceberg Interactive and Pavel Kharev (Snail Bite). Scheduled for release in 2024, Dead Season throws you into a world ravaged by a horrifying outbreak, where survival is a constant struggle. A Band of Survivors, a Desperate Fight The world you knew is gone. It’s been replaced by a desolate landscape teeming with the shambling dead. In this desperate scenario, a group of unlikely heroes emerges. You take control of these unprepared survivors, united by a single, primal goal: to survive the brutal “Dead Season” – a period of heightened danger in the zombie apocalypse. Strategy, Stealth, and Sheer Will to Survive Dead Season is a single-player, turn-based tactics game that tests your strategic mind. You’ll guide your ragtag team of survivors. Scavenge for resources, complete objectives, and, most importantly, outsmart the relentless waves of the undead.

Continue reading →

Movie Review: Hot Spur (1968) and The Scavengers (1969) – Severin Blu-ray

Our pals at Severin have unleashed a duo of wicked westerns from exploitation maestro Lee Frost (Love Camp 7, The Black Gestapo) and today we are fixin’ to set our sights on them both! First up is 1968’s Hot Spur… A group of cowpokes get it in there sleazy heads to poke something else, which leads to them sexually assaulting a local saloon girl (while the sounds of the Martian ships from George Pal’s War of the Worlds adaptation plays in the background exactly as one would expect… and that shit comes back too). The assault sets off the woman’s meek brother, Carlo (James Arena)… who has witnessed these same events play out years earlier, and he begins to journey down Revenge Road… but the travelling is hornier than one would reckon. Anyway, Carlo goes and gets himself a job as a stable hand at the nearby ranch owned by Jason O’Hara (soap opera mainstay Joseph Mascolo), where those sex-addicted

Continue reading →
Apr 5, 2024

‘Abigail’ Bares Her Fangs in New Trailer and Blood-Drenched Featurette

Get ready for some bloodthirsty thrills and intense chills! Universal is gearing up to unleash the horror movie Abigail this April. From the team behind hits like Ready or Not and the recent Scream revival, Radio Silence delivers a modern twist on a dark legend. Dracula’s Daughter Originally titled Dracula’s Daughter, Abigail throws off the cape and embraces a fresh identity. A group of criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of an influential underworld figure. All they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle. One by one, they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no ordinary little girl. Dive into a chilling atmosphere with the unveiling of the new trailer for Abigail. The group of kidnappers find themselves trapped in a mansion with a far more deadly threat than they ever imagined. A Star-Studded Cast Abigail assembles a powerhouse cast

Continue reading →

A Haunting Homecoming: “She Came Back” Now Available to Stream

TriCoast Worldwide brings chills to the home screen by releasing She Came Back. This unsettling film, formerly titled Maternal, will captivate audiences with its unique spin on the afterlife. A Familiar Face Takes the Helm Award-winning actress Megan Follows takes the director’s chair for She Came Back, showcasing her talents behind the camera. Follows, known for her role in the series “Reign,” brings her experience to this exploration of grief, loss, and the bonds that transcend life itself. A Young Star Faces a Devastating Choice Amybeth McNulty, who impressed audiences in “Stranger Things” and “Anne with an E.” Now she delivers a compelling performance as Charlie McLeod, a 16-year-old caught in a terrifying situation. Charlie’s world is turned upside down after a car accident leaves her clinging to life. “Amybeth McNulty is captivating as the tormented survivor in She Came Back,” says Strath Hamilton of TriCoast Worldwide. “Traditionally, we see stories of characters yearning to reunite with deceased loved ones.

Continue reading →

Honoring the Past, Creating New Terror: An Interview with the Director and the Writer of ‘The First Omen’

Anticipation hangs heavy in the air as The First Omen, the chilling prequel to the 1976 classic, unleashes its horrors on audiences today. I had the privilege of sitting down with the film’s director, Arkasha Stevenson, and writer, Tim Smith, to delve into this unholy horror film that reunited the two after making “Brand New Cherry Flavor.” An Omen Awaits The First Omen delves into the terrifying origins of the Antichrist. We follow a young American woman, played by Nell Tiger Free. She arrives in Rome to dedicate herself to the church. However, her faith is shaken to its core when she encounters a shadowy conspiracy aiming to usher in the birth of ultimate evil. A Conversation with the Creators Both Smith and Stevenson radiated excitement about the film’s release, eager to see audience reactions to their terrifying vision. They also discussed the challenges faced during production, hinting at strange occurrences that might spark theories of supernatural intervention. Could the

Continue reading →