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'Cocaine Bear' Sinks Its Teeth Into Prime Video

‘Cocaine Bear’ Sinks Its Teeth Into Prime Video

One of the wildest movies released this year is Cocaine Bear (review). If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, we have great news; it’s finally coming to Prime Video after premiering on Peacock and AppleTV this past April. Directed by Elizabeth Banks (“The Boys”), 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. The craziest part? The movie was inspired by a true story. 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). The movie was such a hit that it has gone on to inspire a myriad of drug-fueled creature features such as Cocaine Cougar, Cocaine Shark, and Meth Gator. Cocaine Bear sinks its teeth into Prime Video on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2023
Movie Review: Mike Flanagan's Film Adaptation Of Stephen King's "Gerald's Game"

Movie Review: Mike Flanagan’s Film Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Gerald’s Game”

Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game is now out on Netflix and I have some thoughts. In the film, Jessie and Gerald Burlingame are going to their secluded lake house on a weekend trip. Their marriage is strained, and their love life has turned stagnant, but Gerald has something in mind to reignite that old flame, as it were. They arrive at their home, and everything is ready: landscaping done, house cleaned and prepared, pantry and fridge are stocked. Now it’s time for a little “afternoon delight,” so Jessie puts on a new sexy slip that she bought especially for the occasion and waits for Gerald in the bedroom. He pops a little blue pill and cuffs her to the bed, and then the “game” begins. However, Jessie is not fond of the rough turn Gerald’s game takes and rebuffs his attempt to fulfill what is little more than a rape fantasy. She begs him to uncuff her,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2023
Spoiler Free Movie Review: 'The Passenger' Is An Intense Thriller With Heart

Spoiler Free Movie Review: ‘The Passenger’ Is An Intense Thriller With Heart

The intense, emotional thriller The Passenger is set to be released this week, and I had the opportunity to check it out. Don’t worry. I’m not going to spoil anything for you. This is a spoiler-free review. The film centers on a shy, passive young man who is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past and must find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree, dragging him along for the ride. Directed by Carter Smith from the script by Jack Stanley, the film stars Kyle Gallner (Smile) and Johnny Berchtold (“Tiny Beautiful Things”), as well as Liza Weil, Billy Slaughter, and Morgan Shaw. After watching the trailer, my curiosity peaked, and I’m so glad it did. As I watched the film’s events, I was sucked in, something that doesn’t often happen these days, and for its entire run time, I was completely invested. Director Carter Smith did an incredible

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2023
'Insidious: The Red Door' Coming To Blu-Ray

New 10 Minute Extended Preview Unveiled As ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Debuts On Digital

One of the biggest horror films of the year, Insidious 5: The Red Door, is still currently playing in theaters, but if you don’t feel like getting dressed and going out in the heat, we have great news, just three weeks after the horror film made its premiere in theaters, it’s now available on Video On Demand and Digital! But there’s more! The official Fandango Twitter account has shared an extended 10-minute preview of the film, showcasing the horrors that await you. In the preview, we see Dalton Lambert, now grown up and in his college art class, not knowing he is recreating the titular Red Door and foreshadowing the horrors the family will soon face. Patrick Wilson, who starred in the first two films, is returning to the franchise, not just to star as Josh Lambert, but will also make his directorial debut with the fifth installment. He will star alongside returning cast members Ty Simpkins, who will reprise

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2023
Spoiler-Free Review: BEST WISHES TO ALL (Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film)  

Spoiler-Free Review: BEST WISHES TO ALL (Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film)  

Japanese feature Best Wishes to All (2023) tackles that country’s problem with its aging population in a fright-fare context that combines folk horror and supernatural elements. The result is an intriguing work that starts off in slow-burn style but delivers a jaw-dropping revelation that kicks off a dizzying whirl of suspense and paranoia. Kotone Furukawa gives an excellent performance as a young nursing student from Tokyo (all characters in the film are nameless) who visits her grandparents in the small rural town in which she grew up. As a little girl, she was greatly bothered by a locked door in their house so much that it haunted her dreams even as an adult. After her grandparents display decidedly odd behavior — which she at first considers might be dementia — she soon learns that he fears about what might be behind that door were nowhere near what she could imagine. Director Yūta Shimotsu, working from a screenplay cowritten with Rumi

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Joseph Perry
Aug 3, 2023
New Book 'They Made How Many?!' Explores The History Of Horror Franchises

New Book ‘They Made How Many?!’ Explores The History Of Horror Franchises

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of horror films and their sequels? The new book, They Made How Many?! (Mostly) American Horror Franchises of the 20th Century (Rotten Rainbow Press) by Jason Paul Collum guides readers and horror film lovers through 654 pages of information about every sequel-filled franchise from 1900 to 1999. It even delves into all (presently) 41 films with Amityville in their title. It organizes chronological orders that have confused timelines for fans of series like Puppet Master and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. To educate readers, Collum includes “Fun Facts” and whether a sequel is a true continuation, from landmark classics to direct-to-video, in-name-only money grabs by producers. He also includes interviews with 30 actors and directors discussing their experiences with their specific chapters. Collum confesses a life-long obsession with sequels, saying, “I’ll often watch Part 1 because there’s a Part 2. In recent years I started to realize fans my age often aren’t aware of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2023
This Weekend Dive Into 'Meg 2: The Trench' In Theaters! (Trailer)

This Weekend Dive Into ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ In Theaters! (Trailer)

Jason Statham returns to battle the ultimate predator in Meg 2: The Trench, swimming into theaters this weekend. “Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.” Jing Wu, Cliff Curtis, Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels, Melissanthi Mahut, Shuya Sophia Cai, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Page Kennedy, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta also star in this action-packed thrill ride. Director Ben Wheatley, behind horror films like High-Rise and Kill List, makes a splash into blockbusters for the first time with Meg 2: The Trench, opening in theaters on August 4, 2023, from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
'The Haunting Of The Queen Mary' Docks In Theaters This August

‘The Haunting Of The Queen Mary’ Docks In Theaters This August

Vertical welcomes you aboard The Haunting of the Queen Mary with the new trailer for the supernatural horror mystery from Dracula Untold director Gary Shore. The psychological horror explores the mysterious and violent events surrounding one family’s voyage on Halloween night,1938, and their interwoven destiny with another family onboard the infamous ocean liner present day. Filming took place aboard the real Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. A luxury ocean-liner graced by generations of the rich and famous, HMS Queen Mary is now celebrated – and feared – as “One of the World’s Most Haunted Places” (Time Magazine), welcomes visitors aboard for its haunted attractions. The Queen Mary stars Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness, Belgravia), Joel Fry (Cruella, Game of Thrones), Nell Hudson (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Will Coban (The Boys in the Boat), and BAFTA award-winner Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreasonable?), and more In the early twentieth century, shipping lines competed to be the fastest to complete a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
New Clip For Horror-Thriller 'Til Death Do Us Part' Debuts Ahead Of Release

New Clip For Horror-Thriller ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Debuts Ahead Of Release

Ahead of its theatrical release this week, we have a new trailer and an exclusive clip from the horror-thriller Til Deat Do Us Part. Titled, I See You, the clip reveals harsh words between a bride and her fiance, who turns out to be a complete psychopath. In the film, “After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover she has no intention of returning to the life she left behind.” Til Death Do Us Part is a fresh and frightening, genre-bending ride led by Natalie Burn (The Enforcer) and Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Backdown), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2: Cruise Control), and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine, Drumline). Directed by Emmy® Award Winner Timothy Woodward Jr., the film explores the grim reality that not every love story ends in a happily ever after. Featuring a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
'Dracula' Inspired Horror 'The Invitation' Sinks Its Fangs Into Netflix

‘Dracula’ Inspired Horror ‘The Invitation’ Sinks Its Fangs Into Netflix

If you missed the 2022 horror-thriller The Invitation, originally titled The Bride, you will be glad to hear that it has finally arrived on Netflix. In the film, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and starring “Game of Thrones” actress Nathalie Emmanuel, a young woman who, following her mother’s death, meets long-lost family members for the first time, only to discover the dark secrets they carry with them. The cast also includes Thomas Doherty (“Gossip Girl”), Hugh Skinner, Alana Boden, Sean Pertwee, Courtney Taylor, and Stephanie Corneliussen. Jessica M. Thompson “(The Handmaid’s Tale”) directed from the script by Blair Butler, which was revised by Jessica M. Thompson. Watch Sony Pictures’ The Invitation now streaming on Netflix.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023

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'Cocaine Bear' Sinks Its Teeth Into Prime Video

‘Cocaine Bear’ Sinks Its Teeth Into Prime Video

One of the wildest movies released this year is Cocaine Bear (review). If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, we have great news; it’s finally coming to Prime Video after premiering on Peacock and AppleTV this past April. Directed by Elizabeth Banks (“The Boys”), 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. The craziest part? The movie was inspired by a true story. 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). The movie was such a hit that it has gone on to inspire a myriad of drug-fueled creature features such as Cocaine Cougar, Cocaine Shark, and Meth Gator. Cocaine Bear sinks its teeth into Prime Video on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2023
Movie Review: Mike Flanagan's Film Adaptation Of Stephen King's "Gerald's Game"

Movie Review: Mike Flanagan’s Film Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Gerald’s Game”

Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game is now out on Netflix and I have some thoughts. In the film, Jessie and Gerald Burlingame are going to their secluded lake house on a weekend trip. Their marriage is strained, and their love life has turned stagnant, but Gerald has something in mind to reignite that old flame, as it were. They arrive at their home, and everything is ready: landscaping done, house cleaned and prepared, pantry and fridge are stocked. Now it’s time for a little “afternoon delight,” so Jessie puts on a new sexy slip that she bought especially for the occasion and waits for Gerald in the bedroom. He pops a little blue pill and cuffs her to the bed, and then the “game” begins. However, Jessie is not fond of the rough turn Gerald’s game takes and rebuffs his attempt to fulfill what is little more than a rape fantasy. She begs him to uncuff her,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2023
Spoiler Free Movie Review: 'The Passenger' Is An Intense Thriller With Heart

Spoiler Free Movie Review: ‘The Passenger’ Is An Intense Thriller With Heart

The intense, emotional thriller The Passenger is set to be released this week, and I had the opportunity to check it out. Don’t worry. I’m not going to spoil anything for you. This is a spoiler-free review. The film centers on a shy, passive young man who is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past and must find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree, dragging him along for the ride. Directed by Carter Smith from the script by Jack Stanley, the film stars Kyle Gallner (Smile) and Johnny Berchtold (“Tiny Beautiful Things”), as well as Liza Weil, Billy Slaughter, and Morgan Shaw. After watching the trailer, my curiosity peaked, and I’m so glad it did. As I watched the film’s events, I was sucked in, something that doesn’t often happen these days, and for its entire run time, I was completely invested. Director Carter Smith did an incredible

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2023
'Insidious: The Red Door' Coming To Blu-Ray

New 10 Minute Extended Preview Unveiled As ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Debuts On Digital

One of the biggest horror films of the year, Insidious 5: The Red Door, is still currently playing in theaters, but if you don’t feel like getting dressed and going out in the heat, we have great news, just three weeks after the horror film made its premiere in theaters, it’s now available on Video On Demand and Digital! But there’s more! The official Fandango Twitter account has shared an extended 10-minute preview of the film, showcasing the horrors that await you. In the preview, we see Dalton Lambert, now grown up and in his college art class, not knowing he is recreating the titular Red Door and foreshadowing the horrors the family will soon face. Patrick Wilson, who starred in the first two films, is returning to the franchise, not just to star as Josh Lambert, but will also make his directorial debut with the fifth installment. He will star alongside returning cast members Ty Simpkins, who will reprise

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2023
Spoiler-Free Review: BEST WISHES TO ALL (Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film)  

Spoiler-Free Review: BEST WISHES TO ALL (Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film)  

Japanese feature Best Wishes to All (2023) tackles that country’s problem with its aging population in a fright-fare context that combines folk horror and supernatural elements. The result is an intriguing work that starts off in slow-burn style but delivers a jaw-dropping revelation that kicks off a dizzying whirl of suspense and paranoia. Kotone Furukawa gives an excellent performance as a young nursing student from Tokyo (all characters in the film are nameless) who visits her grandparents in the small rural town in which she grew up. As a little girl, she was greatly bothered by a locked door in their house so much that it haunted her dreams even as an adult. After her grandparents display decidedly odd behavior — which she at first considers might be dementia — she soon learns that he fears about what might be behind that door were nowhere near what she could imagine. Director Yūta Shimotsu, working from a screenplay cowritten with Rumi

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Aug 3, 2023
New Book 'They Made How Many?!' Explores The History Of Horror Franchises

New Book ‘They Made How Many?!’ Explores The History Of Horror Franchises

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of horror films and their sequels? The new book, They Made How Many?! (Mostly) American Horror Franchises of the 20th Century (Rotten Rainbow Press) by Jason Paul Collum guides readers and horror film lovers through 654 pages of information about every sequel-filled franchise from 1900 to 1999. It even delves into all (presently) 41 films with Amityville in their title. It organizes chronological orders that have confused timelines for fans of series like Puppet Master and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. To educate readers, Collum includes “Fun Facts” and whether a sequel is a true continuation, from landmark classics to direct-to-video, in-name-only money grabs by producers. He also includes interviews with 30 actors and directors discussing their experiences with their specific chapters. Collum confesses a life-long obsession with sequels, saying, “I’ll often watch Part 1 because there’s a Part 2. In recent years I started to realize fans my age often aren’t aware of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2023
This Weekend Dive Into 'Meg 2: The Trench' In Theaters! (Trailer)

This Weekend Dive Into ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ In Theaters! (Trailer)

Jason Statham returns to battle the ultimate predator in Meg 2: The Trench, swimming into theaters this weekend. “Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.” Jing Wu, Cliff Curtis, Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels, Melissanthi Mahut, Shuya Sophia Cai, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Page Kennedy, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta also star in this action-packed thrill ride. Director Ben Wheatley, behind horror films like High-Rise and Kill List, makes a splash into blockbusters for the first time with Meg 2: The Trench, opening in theaters on August 4, 2023, from Warner Bros.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
'The Haunting Of The Queen Mary' Docks In Theaters This August

‘The Haunting Of The Queen Mary’ Docks In Theaters This August

Vertical welcomes you aboard The Haunting of the Queen Mary with the new trailer for the supernatural horror mystery from Dracula Untold director Gary Shore. The psychological horror explores the mysterious and violent events surrounding one family’s voyage on Halloween night,1938, and their interwoven destiny with another family onboard the infamous ocean liner present day. Filming took place aboard the real Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. A luxury ocean-liner graced by generations of the rich and famous, HMS Queen Mary is now celebrated – and feared – as “One of the World’s Most Haunted Places” (Time Magazine), welcomes visitors aboard for its haunted attractions. The Queen Mary stars Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness, Belgravia), Joel Fry (Cruella, Game of Thrones), Nell Hudson (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Will Coban (The Boys in the Boat), and BAFTA award-winner Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreasonable?), and more In the early twentieth century, shipping lines competed to be the fastest to complete a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
New Clip For Horror-Thriller 'Til Death Do Us Part' Debuts Ahead Of Release

New Clip For Horror-Thriller ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Debuts Ahead Of Release

Ahead of its theatrical release this week, we have a new trailer and an exclusive clip from the horror-thriller Til Deat Do Us Part. Titled, I See You, the clip reveals harsh words between a bride and her fiance, who turns out to be a complete psychopath. In the film, “After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover she has no intention of returning to the life she left behind.” Til Death Do Us Part is a fresh and frightening, genre-bending ride led by Natalie Burn (The Enforcer) and Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Backdown), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2: Cruise Control), and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine, Drumline). Directed by Emmy® Award Winner Timothy Woodward Jr., the film explores the grim reality that not every love story ends in a happily ever after. Featuring a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
'Dracula' Inspired Horror 'The Invitation' Sinks Its Fangs Into Netflix

‘Dracula’ Inspired Horror ‘The Invitation’ Sinks Its Fangs Into Netflix

If you missed the 2022 horror-thriller The Invitation, originally titled The Bride, you will be glad to hear that it has finally arrived on Netflix. In the film, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and starring “Game of Thrones” actress Nathalie Emmanuel, a young woman who, following her mother’s death, meets long-lost family members for the first time, only to discover the dark secrets they carry with them. The cast also includes Thomas Doherty (“Gossip Girl”), Hugh Skinner, Alana Boden, Sean Pertwee, Courtney Taylor, and Stephanie Corneliussen. Jessica M. Thompson “(The Handmaid’s Tale”) directed from the script by Blair Butler, which was revised by Jessica M. Thompson. Watch Sony Pictures’ The Invitation now streaming on Netflix.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 2, 2023
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