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A Mother Fights To Protect Her Son In New Trailer For Body Horror 'Wolfkin'

A Mother Fights To Protect Her Son In New Trailer For Body Horror ‘Wolfkin’

Following its successful film festival tour, director Jacques Molitor‘s body horror Wolfkin has now scored a summer release from Uncork’d Entertainment. In the film, “Single Mother, Elaine is disturbed by her son Martin’s aggressive behavior and sudden physical changes. She visits his late father’s estranged family in small-town Luxembourg – where a much darker secret lurks. When she realizes Martin could become like them, Elaine is forced into a desperate fight for her son’s future.” “With strong practical effects guaranteed to keep genre audiences enthralled and a unique storyline similar in tone to Let The Right One In and Hatching, this family drama meets creature body horror, with a violent edge, is shaping up to be one of our hottest titles for the second half of 2023”, said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. Wolfkin, starring Louise Manteau, Victor Dieu, Marja-Leena Junker, and Jules Werner, will be released on DVD and Digital platforms on August 8, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 17, 2023
Horror Classic 'Return Of The Living Dead' Is Getting A Reboot

Horror Classic ‘Return Of The Living Dead’ Is Getting A Reboot

One of the best horror-comedies of all time is Dan O’Bannon’s The Return of the Living Dead, released in 1985. Like many classics these days – love it or hate it – it is getting a reboot. The classic, known for its iconic characters “Tar Man” and ” Trash” (played by Linnea Quigley), the red-headed punk chick who likes to dance naked in graveyards, sees two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally releasing a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies. Living Dead Media is behind the upcoming reboot, which Steve Wolsh (Muck, Kill Her Goats) will direct. Living Dead Media states, “Our reboot of Return of the Living Dead will expand the existing world created by the original 5 films, while staying true to the R-rated, sci-fi, horror, dark comedy roots adored by fans of the cult classic around the world for the last 35 years.” They continue saying,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2023
Dash And Slash Horror-Comedy 'Obstacle Corpse' Is Out Now On Prime Video

Dash And Slash Horror-Comedy ‘Obstacle Corpse’ Is Out Now On Prime Video

The dash-and-slash feature debut from filmmaker Hope Madden, Obstacle Corpse has just finished its festival tour, where it gathered awards and screened at Joe Swanberg’s (Netflix’s Drinking Buddies) secret video store. Now watch the bloody story of teen Sunny (Sylvie Mix, Poser) trying to prove herself to her survivalist dad on the world’s deadliest race course. In the film, Mix’s character, feeling overshadowed by her sisters, signs up for a mysterious obstacle course race with her equally unprepared friend, Ezra. But as they witness military-style enforcers, creepy race organizers, and a series of brutal murders, the two quickly realize that they’re running for their lives. “I’m a lifelong horror fan, writer and critic, and I made Obstacle Corpse for everyone who loves laughs and a genuine story with their gooey head smashes,” said Madden. “But you never know what will connect, and we’ve been so honored by the reception, and people telling each other they have to see it.” Madden

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2023
Set Sail This Weekend With The Haunting Pirate Film 'The Abode' (Trailer)

Set Sail This Weekend With The Haunting Pirate Film ‘The Abode’ (Trailer)

Not even death can end one couple’s love in Claudia La Bianca’s haunting horror film The Abode. Set in the 1800s, a young, handsome Native American named Talako is caught with the wife of a ruthless pirate, Redbeard, who orders him killed. Witnessing Talako’s execution, Redbeard’s wife, Lara, takes her own life. Almost 300 years later, Lara and Talako meet face to face and learn that everything happens for a reason. Ariadna Gonzalez Medina, Montana Cypress, Karmel Bortoleti, and Chris Darsow star in The Abode, out now on digital and landing on DVD July 18, 2023, from Dark Star Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2023
First Look At Javier Botet's Dracula In 'The Last Voyage Of The Demeter'

First Look At Javier Botet’s Dracula In ‘The Last Voyage Of The Demeter’

One of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year is Universal’s vampire tale, The Last Voyage of the Demeter. The first clear look at actor Javier Botet, who has appeared in films such as Insidious: The Last Key, The Conjuring 2, IT and IT: Chapter 2, as Dracula in the movie, has been shared on the July cover of Fangoria. The movie is based on a single chilling chapter, “The Captain’s Log,” from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, and tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London. André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) is at the helm of the film written by Bragi Schut. Zak Olkewicz (Bullet Train) wrote the script’s latest version. The Last Voyage also stars Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter crew, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2023
First Look: One-Shot, Real-Time Horror 'Home Sweet Home – Where Evil Lives' Coming To FrightFest

First Look: One-Shot, Real-Time Horror ‘Home Sweet Home – Where Evil Lives’ Coming To FrightFest

The World Premiere of the horror film Home Sweet Home – Where Evil Lives was announced today and is set to screen at FrightFest this August. The first image, featuring Nilam Farooq also arrived today (via Variety) giving us our first glimpse at the film. The “one-shot” horror film is told in real-time and “follows heavily pregnant Maria (Nilam Farooq) as she returns alone to the remote country house of her father-in-law (Von Dohnányi). She has no idea what secrets are lurking within. As she investigates strange occurrences, including a sudden power outage while talking to her fiancé Viktor (David Kross), Maria descends to the basement and hears eerie noises and mysterious breathing, unaware of a ghostly presence behind her. Determined to uncover the truth, she discovers a hidden room revealing a terrible family secret. Panic sets in as Maria tries to flee back to town, only to find her car key missing. She enters an eerie and dramatic night,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2023
Eddie Izzard Starring In New LBGTQ+ Twist On 'Doctor Jekyll'

Eddie Izzard Starring In New LBGTQ+ Twist On ‘Doctor Jekyll’

Emmy-winner Eddie Izzard is starring in the upcoming movie Doctor Jekyll from Hammer Studios, a new twist on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale that features a trans lead for the first time. The new poster, by Creepy Duck Design, has just debuted on Fangoria, giving us our first glimpse of Izzard as Doctor Nina Jekyll. The movie centers on the reclusive Doctor Nina Jekyll, who finds friendship with her newly hired help, Rob, played by Scott Chambers. The two must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life. Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan, Jonathan Hyde, and Simon Callow will also star. Joe Stephenson directs from the script by first-time writer Dan Kelly-Mulhern. Stephenson produces along with Guy de Beaujeu (Journey’s End) and Liam Coutts (The Good Drug). Christian Angermayer (Army of Thieves) serves as Executive Producer. “There’ve been over 100 cinematic adaptations of Stevenson’s novella, but there has never been a trans Dr. Jekyll. There seem to be some assumptions

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2023
A Hurricane And Hungry Gators: A Battle For Survival Rages In 'The Flood' - Out Today

A Hurricane And Hungry Gators: A Battle For Survival Rages In ‘The Flood’ – Out Today

What’s worse than being caught in a natural disaster? Being caught in a natural disaster with hordes of hungry gators. That’s the case in The Flood, starring Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass), and Louis Mandylor (“Friends”, and more). Directed by Brandon Stagle (Breakout) and written by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway, The Flood sees a horde of giant hungry alligators unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana. In our interview with producer Deamon Hillin, he went into detail about not one the story but how the special effects brought the gators to life and the challenges of making a natural disaster film. Check it out. . The Flood opens in theaters and arrives on VOD, and Digital on July 14, 2023, from Saban Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2023
SYFY Celebrating 'Sharknado' Anniversary With All Day Marathon

SYFY Celebrating ‘Sharknado’ Anniversary With All Day Marathon

It’s hard to believe that it has been ten years since we first witnessed shark-filled tornadoes in SYFY’s Sharknado, which went on to spawn five sequels. To celebrate its anniversary, SYFY is having an all-day marathon! Revisit fin-tastic movies that star Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, along with guest stars Vivica A. Fox, Marc McGrath, Olivia Newton-John, and many, many more. In the 2013 original, “A freak storm hits Los Angeles, causing man-eating sharks to be scooped up in tornadoes and flooding the city with shark-infested seawater. Surfer and bar-owner Fin sets out with his friends Baz and Nova to rescue his estranged wife, April, and teenage daughter, Claudia. The marathon kicks off on Tuesday, July 18 (Check local listings): 12 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO: THE 4TH AWAKENS 2 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 3: OH HELL NO! 4 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE 6 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 8 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE (Repeat) 10 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2023
Monsters, Murderers, and Mayhem Come Calling at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2023

Monsters, Murderers, and Mayhem Come Calling at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2023

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest announces its 24th edition with a new headline sponsor and 70 drool-worthy horror and genre films from around the world. From world premieres of cutting-edge independent fare to anniversary screenings of classics and longtime favorites, the fest truly has something for hear-fare fans of every stripe, with creepy creatures, violent slashers, supernatural spookiness, and loads more. Following is the official press announcement. FrightFest, the UK’s biggest, best and most beloved community-driven horror & fantasy film festival, returns in a blaze of gory glory to the Cineworld Leicester Square, London, for its 24th edition, this year with pioneering technology & entertainment company Pigeon Shrine as its headline sponsor. The company is the brainchild of Tom Paton, working alongside industry finance veterans Jamie McLeod-Ross and Charley McDougall. Running from Thursday August 24–Monday 28 August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest is a joyful big screen celebration of genre cinema, offering a carnival of carnage, a smorgasbord of shock and a tableau

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Joseph Perry
Jul 14, 2023

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A Mother Fights To Protect Her Son In New Trailer For Body Horror 'Wolfkin'

A Mother Fights To Protect Her Son In New Trailer For Body Horror ‘Wolfkin’

Following its successful film festival tour, director Jacques Molitor‘s body horror Wolfkin has now scored a summer release from Uncork’d Entertainment. In the film, “Single Mother, Elaine is disturbed by her son Martin’s aggressive behavior and sudden physical changes. She visits his late father’s estranged family in small-town Luxembourg – where a much darker secret lurks. When she realizes Martin could become like them, Elaine is forced into a desperate fight for her son’s future.” “With strong practical effects guaranteed to keep genre audiences enthralled and a unique storyline similar in tone to Let The Right One In and Hatching, this family drama meets creature body horror, with a violent edge, is shaping up to be one of our hottest titles for the second half of 2023”, said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. Wolfkin, starring Louise Manteau, Victor Dieu, Marja-Leena Junker, and Jules Werner, will be released on DVD and Digital platforms on August 8, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 17, 2023
Horror Classic 'Return Of The Living Dead' Is Getting A Reboot

Horror Classic ‘Return Of The Living Dead’ Is Getting A Reboot

One of the best horror-comedies of all time is Dan O’Bannon’s The Return of the Living Dead, released in 1985. Like many classics these days – love it or hate it – it is getting a reboot. The classic, known for its iconic characters “Tar Man” and ” Trash” (played by Linnea Quigley), the red-headed punk chick who likes to dance naked in graveyards, sees two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally releasing a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies. Living Dead Media is behind the upcoming reboot, which Steve Wolsh (Muck, Kill Her Goats) will direct. Living Dead Media states, “Our reboot of Return of the Living Dead will expand the existing world created by the original 5 films, while staying true to the R-rated, sci-fi, horror, dark comedy roots adored by fans of the cult classic around the world for the last 35 years.” They continue saying,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2023
Dash And Slash Horror-Comedy 'Obstacle Corpse' Is Out Now On Prime Video

Dash And Slash Horror-Comedy ‘Obstacle Corpse’ Is Out Now On Prime Video

The dash-and-slash feature debut from filmmaker Hope Madden, Obstacle Corpse has just finished its festival tour, where it gathered awards and screened at Joe Swanberg’s (Netflix’s Drinking Buddies) secret video store. Now watch the bloody story of teen Sunny (Sylvie Mix, Poser) trying to prove herself to her survivalist dad on the world’s deadliest race course. In the film, Mix’s character, feeling overshadowed by her sisters, signs up for a mysterious obstacle course race with her equally unprepared friend, Ezra. But as they witness military-style enforcers, creepy race organizers, and a series of brutal murders, the two quickly realize that they’re running for their lives. “I’m a lifelong horror fan, writer and critic, and I made Obstacle Corpse for everyone who loves laughs and a genuine story with their gooey head smashes,” said Madden. “But you never know what will connect, and we’ve been so honored by the reception, and people telling each other they have to see it.” Madden

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2023
Set Sail This Weekend With The Haunting Pirate Film 'The Abode' (Trailer)

Set Sail This Weekend With The Haunting Pirate Film ‘The Abode’ (Trailer)

Not even death can end one couple’s love in Claudia La Bianca’s haunting horror film The Abode. Set in the 1800s, a young, handsome Native American named Talako is caught with the wife of a ruthless pirate, Redbeard, who orders him killed. Witnessing Talako’s execution, Redbeard’s wife, Lara, takes her own life. Almost 300 years later, Lara and Talako meet face to face and learn that everything happens for a reason. Ariadna Gonzalez Medina, Montana Cypress, Karmel Bortoleti, and Chris Darsow star in The Abode, out now on digital and landing on DVD July 18, 2023, from Dark Star Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2023
First Look At Javier Botet's Dracula In 'The Last Voyage Of The Demeter'

First Look At Javier Botet’s Dracula In ‘The Last Voyage Of The Demeter’

One of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year is Universal’s vampire tale, The Last Voyage of the Demeter. The first clear look at actor Javier Botet, who has appeared in films such as Insidious: The Last Key, The Conjuring 2, IT and IT: Chapter 2, as Dracula in the movie, has been shared on the July cover of Fangoria. The movie is based on a single chilling chapter, “The Captain’s Log,” from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, and tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London. André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) is at the helm of the film written by Bragi Schut. Zak Olkewicz (Bullet Train) wrote the script’s latest version. The Last Voyage also stars Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter crew, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2023
First Look: One-Shot, Real-Time Horror 'Home Sweet Home – Where Evil Lives' Coming To FrightFest

First Look: One-Shot, Real-Time Horror ‘Home Sweet Home – Where Evil Lives’ Coming To FrightFest

The World Premiere of the horror film Home Sweet Home – Where Evil Lives was announced today and is set to screen at FrightFest this August. The first image, featuring Nilam Farooq also arrived today (via Variety) giving us our first glimpse at the film. The “one-shot” horror film is told in real-time and “follows heavily pregnant Maria (Nilam Farooq) as she returns alone to the remote country house of her father-in-law (Von Dohnányi). She has no idea what secrets are lurking within. As she investigates strange occurrences, including a sudden power outage while talking to her fiancé Viktor (David Kross), Maria descends to the basement and hears eerie noises and mysterious breathing, unaware of a ghostly presence behind her. Determined to uncover the truth, she discovers a hidden room revealing a terrible family secret. Panic sets in as Maria tries to flee back to town, only to find her car key missing. She enters an eerie and dramatic night,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2023
Eddie Izzard Starring In New LBGTQ+ Twist On 'Doctor Jekyll'

Eddie Izzard Starring In New LBGTQ+ Twist On ‘Doctor Jekyll’

Emmy-winner Eddie Izzard is starring in the upcoming movie Doctor Jekyll from Hammer Studios, a new twist on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale that features a trans lead for the first time. The new poster, by Creepy Duck Design, has just debuted on Fangoria, giving us our first glimpse of Izzard as Doctor Nina Jekyll. The movie centers on the reclusive Doctor Nina Jekyll, who finds friendship with her newly hired help, Rob, played by Scott Chambers. The two must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life. Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan, Jonathan Hyde, and Simon Callow will also star. Joe Stephenson directs from the script by first-time writer Dan Kelly-Mulhern. Stephenson produces along with Guy de Beaujeu (Journey’s End) and Liam Coutts (The Good Drug). Christian Angermayer (Army of Thieves) serves as Executive Producer. “There’ve been over 100 cinematic adaptations of Stevenson’s novella, but there has never been a trans Dr. Jekyll. There seem to be some assumptions

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2023
A Hurricane And Hungry Gators: A Battle For Survival Rages In 'The Flood' - Out Today

A Hurricane And Hungry Gators: A Battle For Survival Rages In ‘The Flood’ – Out Today

What’s worse than being caught in a natural disaster? Being caught in a natural disaster with hordes of hungry gators. That’s the case in The Flood, starring Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass), and Louis Mandylor (“Friends”, and more). Directed by Brandon Stagle (Breakout) and written by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway, The Flood sees a horde of giant hungry alligators unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana. In our interview with producer Deamon Hillin, he went into detail about not one the story but how the special effects brought the gators to life and the challenges of making a natural disaster film. Check it out. . The Flood opens in theaters and arrives on VOD, and Digital on July 14, 2023, from Saban Films.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2023
SYFY Celebrating 'Sharknado' Anniversary With All Day Marathon

SYFY Celebrating ‘Sharknado’ Anniversary With All Day Marathon

It’s hard to believe that it has been ten years since we first witnessed shark-filled tornadoes in SYFY’s Sharknado, which went on to spawn five sequels. To celebrate its anniversary, SYFY is having an all-day marathon! Revisit fin-tastic movies that star Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, along with guest stars Vivica A. Fox, Marc McGrath, Olivia Newton-John, and many, many more. In the 2013 original, “A freak storm hits Los Angeles, causing man-eating sharks to be scooped up in tornadoes and flooding the city with shark-infested seawater. Surfer and bar-owner Fin sets out with his friends Baz and Nova to rescue his estranged wife, April, and teenage daughter, Claudia. The marathon kicks off on Tuesday, July 18 (Check local listings): 12 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO: THE 4TH AWAKENS 2 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 3: OH HELL NO! 4 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE 6 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 8 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE (Repeat) 10 p.m. ET/PT, SHARKNADO

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2023
Monsters, Murderers, and Mayhem Come Calling at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2023

Monsters, Murderers, and Mayhem Come Calling at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2023

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest announces its 24th edition with a new headline sponsor and 70 drool-worthy horror and genre films from around the world. From world premieres of cutting-edge independent fare to anniversary screenings of classics and longtime favorites, the fest truly has something for hear-fare fans of every stripe, with creepy creatures, violent slashers, supernatural spookiness, and loads more. Following is the official press announcement. FrightFest, the UK’s biggest, best and most beloved community-driven horror & fantasy film festival, returns in a blaze of gory glory to the Cineworld Leicester Square, London, for its 24th edition, this year with pioneering technology & entertainment company Pigeon Shrine as its headline sponsor. The company is the brainchild of Tom Paton, working alongside industry finance veterans Jamie McLeod-Ross and Charley McDougall. Running from Thursday August 24–Monday 28 August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest is a joyful big screen celebration of genre cinema, offering a carnival of carnage, a smorgasbord of shock and a tableau

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Jul 14, 2023
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