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Movie Review: 'Orphan: First Kill'

‘Orphan: First Kill’ Premieres This Week!

The prequel to one of the 2000s’ most unnerving horrors, Orphan, is finally premiering this week! Isabelle Fuhrman returns for Orphan: First Kill. Directed by William Brent Bell and written by David Coggeshall, “Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.” Fuhrman stars alongside Rossif Sutherland and Julia Stiles in Orphan: First Kill, premiering In theaters, on Digital, and debuts on Paramount + on August 19, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2022
'Beast' Has Been Unleashed On Digital Ahead Of Blu-ray Release

A Rouge Lion Hunts Idris Elba In ‘Beast,’ Clawing Its Way Into Theaters

A rouge lion hunts Idris Elba (Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) in the pulse-pounding thriller Beast, clawing its way into theaters this week. Elba stars as Dr. Nate Daniels, a recently widowed father who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a trip with his daughters to a game reserve managed by Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley, “Russian Doll”, Maleficent), an old family friend and wildlife biologist. But what begins as a journey of healing turns into a fight for survival when a lion begins hunting them. Iyana Halley (The Hate U Give, This is Us series) plays Daniels’ 18-year-old daughter, Meredith, with Leah Sava Jeffries (Real series, Empire series) in the role of his 13-year-old daughter, Norah. From filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, the director of Everest and Universal Pictures’ 2 Guns and Contraband, Beast is produced by Will Packer (Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, Night School, No Good Deed) and president of Will Packer Productions.

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 15, 2022
'Next Exit' Takes Viewers On A Road Trip This October (Trailer)

Movie Reviews: “Next Exit” and “Bubba Ho-Tep” (North Bend Film Festival)

Next Exit Writer/director Mali Elfman’s Next Exit is a science-fiction drama with supernatural elements that raises big questions, such as the ever-discussed “Is there life after death and if we discovered there was, how would we handle it?” but eschews attempting to answer such mysteries by instead focusing on the strained relationship between two strangers sharing a car together to willingly end their lives as part of a scientific experiment after it is confirmed that there is, indeed, an afterlife. Rose (Katie Parker of The Haunting of Hill House and Absentia) is haunted by what she has done wrong in the past as well as by a ghost, and she is bitter, angry, and ready to die. Teddy (Rahul Kohli of The Haunting of Bly Manor and iZombie) has issues from being abandoned by his father as a child and sees this opportunity as his chance to finally do something big. The pair are at odds from the beginning but

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Joseph Perry
Aug 14, 2022
Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror ‘The Black Phone’

Like many of you, I’ve been eagerly awaiting to see director Scott Derrickson’s new installment in terror, The Black Phone, which is now out On Demand, VOD, and streaming on Peacock. The Black Phone centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever, bullied, 13-year-old boy abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Young actor Mason Thames, who stars as Finney, gives performs far beyond his years. He’s incredible at emoting his character’s fear, sadness, and desperation as he faces “The Grabber” and the reality of his situation. He starts as a meek, somewhat pathetic character who evolves into a man of the action thanks to the guidance of the spirits

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2022
Netflix Review: 'Day Shift' Is A Perfect Combo Of Horror And Comedy

Netflix Review: ‘Day Shift’ Is A Perfect Combo Of Horror And Comedy

Netflix’s latest horror film Day Shift premiered on the streaming service this weekend and already has fans talking. The movie stars Jamie Foxx as, Bud, a vampire hunter who works under the guise of a pool guy. Recently separated, Bud lives for his young daughter and the hope of getting back with his wife (Meagan Good). When his wife gives him an ultimatum to either come up with some cash or she and their daughter are moving to Florida, Bud goes into overdrive, killing as many vampires as he can to raise the money. Unfortunately, he kills the wrong vampire, leading to a series of events that puts his family in danger. Jamie Foxx is perfect for his role and while Bud is no Django, he’s still a great character. Foxx plays Bud like he’s part Bruce Willis in Die Hard and part Mr. Mom, but it works. People forget how funny Foxx is, but the way he delivered his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2022
Watch The New Nausea Inducing Clip From 'The Red Book Ritual'

Watch The New Nausea Inducing Clip From ‘The Red Book Ritual’

From Black Mandala comes The Red Book Ritual with Argentinean director Ariel Luque writing and directing the film along with Dean Puckett, Chris Beyrooty, Dean Law, Daniel J. Phillips, and Jiwon Moon. In the film, three friends decide to play “The Red Book Game”. What they don’t know is that in the house evil is waiting to be released. A long time ago a witch died as part of a satanic ritual and with every question they ask, they get closer and closer to her. The film gets its name and story from “The Red Book,” a paranormal game from Mexico. Similar to the Ouija Board, through this game you can connect with spirits. To play you need an old book with a red cover. Turn out the lights and light the room with red candles. The question to start the ritual is; “Red book, Can I join your game?” The book will reveal the answers to all your questions…

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2022
New Stephen King Doc 'King on Screen' Premiering At FantasticFest

An Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Regulators’ Is Headed To The Big Screen

Stephen King adaptations just keep coming (not that we are complaining). We’ve reported that several adaptations will be released over the upcoming year, including Finn, Salem’s Lot, and The Boogeyman. Today, news has come via Deadline that another King story, The Regulators, is being turned into a film. In the story, written under King’s pen name Richard Bachman,” Along a residential street in the suburban town of Wentworth, Ohio, a paperboy is suddenly shot by a mysterious stranger in a red van. The neighborhood’s panicked civilians run for shelter while author Johnny Marinville attempts to contact the police. However, an otherworldly force prevents the call from going through.” The film is coming from the Bohemia Group. As soon as we know more we’ll let you know. In the meantime, check out the new version of King’s classic, Firestarter, now streaming on Peacock, and be sure to check out our list of all of the many King adaptations headed your way

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2022
Movie Review: 'Fall' Keeps You On The Edge Of Your Seat

‘Fall,’ Out Now In Theaters, Takes Fear To New Heights (Trailer & Clip)

Lionsgate takes fear to new heights in the edge-of-your-seat survivor thriller Fall, out now in theaters nationwide! Directed by Scott Mann, who co-wrote the film with Jonathan Frank, the film centers on two best friends, Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), whose lives are all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights in this adrenaline-fueled thriller co-starring “The Walking Dead” star Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Watch the latest clip from the acrophobia-inducing film, “Only Look Up,” below, which reminds you that it’s a terrible idea o look down. Produced by Christian Mercuri, James Harris, Mark Lane, and Scott Mann, Fall is out now, find a theater near you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2022
Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

‘The Black Phone’ Is Now Streaming Exclusively On Peacock!

The wait is over, Scott Derrickson‘s critically acclaimed horror The Black Phone is out today, streaming exclusively on Peacock! The movie centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Starring four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke appears in the terrifying role of his career and Mason Thames in his film debut, The Black Phone is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson who wrote and directed Sinister, which also starred Hawke. He’s also behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Marvel’s Doctor Strange. Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and James Ransone also star. The film’s screenplay is by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 12, 2022
Sisters Swear To Stick Together In The Trailer For Apple TV's New Series "Bad Sisters"

Sisters Swear To Stick Together In The Trailer For Apple TV’s New Series “Bad Sisters”

A delicious blend of both dark comedy and thriller, Apple TV+‘s new series “Bad Sisters” is headed your way next week. The series follows the lives of the Garvey sisters, who are bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect one another as a murder mystery unfolds. Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff (“Suffragette,” “The Salisbury Poisonings”), Eva Birthistle (“Brooklyn,” “The Last Kingdom”), Sarah Greene (“Frank of Ireland,” “Dublin Murders”), Eve Hewson (“Behind her Eyes,” “The Luminaries”), and Claes Bang (“Dracula”) star. Karen Cogan, Ailbhe Keogan, Daniel Cullen, Perrie Balthazar, Paul Howard, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer serve as the show’s writers with Dearbhla Walsh, Josephine Bornebusch, and Rebecca Gatward directing episodes. Executive Producers include Sharon Horgan, Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Malin-Sarah Gozin, Faye Dorn, Clelia Mountford, Bert Hamelinck, Dearbhla Walsh, and Michael Sagol. Season one of “Bad Sisters” features ten episodes and premieres on Apple TV+ on August 19, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2022

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Movie Review: 'Orphan: First Kill'

‘Orphan: First Kill’ Premieres This Week!

The prequel to one of the 2000s’ most unnerving horrors, Orphan, is finally premiering this week! Isabelle Fuhrman returns for Orphan: First Kill. Directed by William Brent Bell and written by David Coggeshall, “Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.” Fuhrman stars alongside Rossif Sutherland and Julia Stiles in Orphan: First Kill, premiering In theaters, on Digital, and debuts on Paramount + on August 19, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2022
'Beast' Has Been Unleashed On Digital Ahead Of Blu-ray Release

A Rouge Lion Hunts Idris Elba In ‘Beast,’ Clawing Its Way Into Theaters

A rouge lion hunts Idris Elba (Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) in the pulse-pounding thriller Beast, clawing its way into theaters this week. Elba stars as Dr. Nate Daniels, a recently widowed father who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a trip with his daughters to a game reserve managed by Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley, “Russian Doll”, Maleficent), an old family friend and wildlife biologist. But what begins as a journey of healing turns into a fight for survival when a lion begins hunting them. Iyana Halley (The Hate U Give, This is Us series) plays Daniels’ 18-year-old daughter, Meredith, with Leah Sava Jeffries (Real series, Empire series) in the role of his 13-year-old daughter, Norah. From filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, the director of Everest and Universal Pictures’ 2 Guns and Contraband, Beast is produced by Will Packer (Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, Night School, No Good Deed) and president of Will Packer Productions.

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 15, 2022
'Next Exit' Takes Viewers On A Road Trip This October (Trailer)

Movie Reviews: “Next Exit” and “Bubba Ho-Tep” (North Bend Film Festival)

Next Exit Writer/director Mali Elfman’s Next Exit is a science-fiction drama with supernatural elements that raises big questions, such as the ever-discussed “Is there life after death and if we discovered there was, how would we handle it?” but eschews attempting to answer such mysteries by instead focusing on the strained relationship between two strangers sharing a car together to willingly end their lives as part of a scientific experiment after it is confirmed that there is, indeed, an afterlife. Rose (Katie Parker of The Haunting of Hill House and Absentia) is haunted by what she has done wrong in the past as well as by a ghost, and she is bitter, angry, and ready to die. Teddy (Rahul Kohli of The Haunting of Bly Manor and iZombie) has issues from being abandoned by his father as a child and sees this opportunity as his chance to finally do something big. The pair are at odds from the beginning but

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Aug 14, 2022
Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror ‘The Black Phone’

Like many of you, I’ve been eagerly awaiting to see director Scott Derrickson’s new installment in terror, The Black Phone, which is now out On Demand, VOD, and streaming on Peacock. The Black Phone centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever, bullied, 13-year-old boy abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Young actor Mason Thames, who stars as Finney, gives performs far beyond his years. He’s incredible at emoting his character’s fear, sadness, and desperation as he faces “The Grabber” and the reality of his situation. He starts as a meek, somewhat pathetic character who evolves into a man of the action thanks to the guidance of the spirits

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2022
Netflix Review: 'Day Shift' Is A Perfect Combo Of Horror And Comedy

Netflix Review: ‘Day Shift’ Is A Perfect Combo Of Horror And Comedy

Netflix’s latest horror film Day Shift premiered on the streaming service this weekend and already has fans talking. The movie stars Jamie Foxx as, Bud, a vampire hunter who works under the guise of a pool guy. Recently separated, Bud lives for his young daughter and the hope of getting back with his wife (Meagan Good). When his wife gives him an ultimatum to either come up with some cash or she and their daughter are moving to Florida, Bud goes into overdrive, killing as many vampires as he can to raise the money. Unfortunately, he kills the wrong vampire, leading to a series of events that puts his family in danger. Jamie Foxx is perfect for his role and while Bud is no Django, he’s still a great character. Foxx plays Bud like he’s part Bruce Willis in Die Hard and part Mr. Mom, but it works. People forget how funny Foxx is, but the way he delivered his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2022
Watch The New Nausea Inducing Clip From 'The Red Book Ritual'

Watch The New Nausea Inducing Clip From ‘The Red Book Ritual’

From Black Mandala comes The Red Book Ritual with Argentinean director Ariel Luque writing and directing the film along with Dean Puckett, Chris Beyrooty, Dean Law, Daniel J. Phillips, and Jiwon Moon. In the film, three friends decide to play “The Red Book Game”. What they don’t know is that in the house evil is waiting to be released. A long time ago a witch died as part of a satanic ritual and with every question they ask, they get closer and closer to her. The film gets its name and story from “The Red Book,” a paranormal game from Mexico. Similar to the Ouija Board, through this game you can connect with spirits. To play you need an old book with a red cover. Turn out the lights and light the room with red candles. The question to start the ritual is; “Red book, Can I join your game?” The book will reveal the answers to all your questions…

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2022
New Stephen King Doc 'King on Screen' Premiering At FantasticFest

An Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Regulators’ Is Headed To The Big Screen

Stephen King adaptations just keep coming (not that we are complaining). We’ve reported that several adaptations will be released over the upcoming year, including Finn, Salem’s Lot, and The Boogeyman. Today, news has come via Deadline that another King story, The Regulators, is being turned into a film. In the story, written under King’s pen name Richard Bachman,” Along a residential street in the suburban town of Wentworth, Ohio, a paperboy is suddenly shot by a mysterious stranger in a red van. The neighborhood’s panicked civilians run for shelter while author Johnny Marinville attempts to contact the police. However, an otherworldly force prevents the call from going through.” The film is coming from the Bohemia Group. As soon as we know more we’ll let you know. In the meantime, check out the new version of King’s classic, Firestarter, now streaming on Peacock, and be sure to check out our list of all of the many King adaptations headed your way

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2022
Movie Review: 'Fall' Keeps You On The Edge Of Your Seat

‘Fall,’ Out Now In Theaters, Takes Fear To New Heights (Trailer & Clip)

Lionsgate takes fear to new heights in the edge-of-your-seat survivor thriller Fall, out now in theaters nationwide! Directed by Scott Mann, who co-wrote the film with Jonathan Frank, the film centers on two best friends, Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), whose lives are all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights in this adrenaline-fueled thriller co-starring “The Walking Dead” star Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Watch the latest clip from the acrophobia-inducing film, “Only Look Up,” below, which reminds you that it’s a terrible idea o look down. Produced by Christian Mercuri, James Harris, Mark Lane, and Scott Mann, Fall is out now, find a theater near you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2022
Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

‘The Black Phone’ Is Now Streaming Exclusively On Peacock!

The wait is over, Scott Derrickson‘s critically acclaimed horror The Black Phone is out today, streaming exclusively on Peacock! The movie centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Starring four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke appears in the terrifying role of his career and Mason Thames in his film debut, The Black Phone is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson who wrote and directed Sinister, which also starred Hawke. He’s also behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Marvel’s Doctor Strange. Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and James Ransone also star. The film’s screenplay is by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 12, 2022
Sisters Swear To Stick Together In The Trailer For Apple TV's New Series "Bad Sisters"

Sisters Swear To Stick Together In The Trailer For Apple TV’s New Series “Bad Sisters”

A delicious blend of both dark comedy and thriller, Apple TV+‘s new series “Bad Sisters” is headed your way next week. The series follows the lives of the Garvey sisters, who are bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect one another as a murder mystery unfolds. Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff (“Suffragette,” “The Salisbury Poisonings”), Eva Birthistle (“Brooklyn,” “The Last Kingdom”), Sarah Greene (“Frank of Ireland,” “Dublin Murders”), Eve Hewson (“Behind her Eyes,” “The Luminaries”), and Claes Bang (“Dracula”) star. Karen Cogan, Ailbhe Keogan, Daniel Cullen, Perrie Balthazar, Paul Howard, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer serve as the show’s writers with Dearbhla Walsh, Josephine Bornebusch, and Rebecca Gatward directing episodes. Executive Producers include Sharon Horgan, Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Malin-Sarah Gozin, Faye Dorn, Clelia Mountford, Bert Hamelinck, Dearbhla Walsh, and Michael Sagol. Season one of “Bad Sisters” features ten episodes and premieres on Apple TV+ on August 19, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2022
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