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Movie Review (FilmQuest Film Festival): The Black String (2019)

Life goes from boring and lonely to maddening and terrifying for twentysomething Jonathan, the protagonist of director Brian Hanson’s The Black String, a terrific supernatural/body horror film with paranoia thriller and film noir elements. Jonathan, superbly portrayed by Frankie Muniz of Agent Cody Banks (2003) and the TV series Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006), is a loner who lets life pass him by while working at what he calls a “lifestyle convenience boutique,” but what most of us refer to as a liquor store. His outgoing boss and friend Eric (Blake Webb of the American Horror Story [2011] TV series and Alienate [2016]) coaxes him into living life a bit more, which leads Jonathan to call a singles hotline number after seeing its seemingly personalized commercial on television. As a result, Jonathan winds up on a date with the fetching Dena (Chelsea Edmunson of 14 Cameras and Howlers, both 2018) and contracting a horrid looking rash from having unprotected sex

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Joseph Perry
Sep 18, 2019
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‘3 From Hell’ Stars Walk The Red Carpet At Premiere

Saban Films celebrated the Los Angeles Special Screening of 3 FROM HELL on Monday, September 16, 2019, at The Vista Theatre with the After Party held at Tenants of the Trees in Silverlake. In attendance from the film: Writer / Director Rob Zombie (Halloween, Lords of Salem), Sheri Moon Zombie (Halloween, The Devil’s Rejects), Bill Moseley (Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Richard Brake (Kingsman: The Secret Service, 31), Jeff Daniel Phillips (“The Gifted,” The Lords of Salem), Danny Trejo (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Machete, Spy Kids trilogy), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Critters), Pancho Moler (Candy Corn, 31), Rob Welsh (Unfriended: Dark Web). Special guests included: Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Kat Von D (“LA Ink”), Patton Oswalt (“The King of Queens”), Chris Hardwick (“Talking Dead”), Seth Green (“Robot Chicken”), Eli Roth(Cabin Fever, Hostel), Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (Misfits), Glenn

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2019
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Movie Review: Scooter (2019)

Scooter presents the tale (via a combo of mockumentary and found footage) of three internet celebs who get the wild hair to make a long distance trek via scooters for their lil’ web pro-grim. Along the way tensions begin to flare, and things only get worse when our heroes record a murder as it happens in the ass-end of nowhere! Of course escape becomes impossible, and soon the three amigos find themselves at the not-so-tender mercy of that murderous maniac… but what will their ultimate fate be? Scooter starts out promising; the cast is likable… and more importantly believable, as is the basic premise of the fright flick. There is a nice sense of world building, and things truck along at a reasonable pace while setting up a nice bit of tension; we know shit is going to go south, but when and how remains a mystery for a good chunk of the run-time (yeah, this is a slow burn

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DanXIII
Sep 18, 2019
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‘Itsy Bitsy’ Crawling Its Way Onto Blu-ray And DVD

Following a successful theatrical release by Scream Factory, the critically acclaimed creature feature Itsy Bitsy is crawling onto Blu-ray and DVD this October! Based on the centuries-old poem known throughout the world, the film follows a family that moves into a secluded mansion and is soon targeted by an ancient entity taking the form of a giant spider. The film stars Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison (Insidious: The Last Key), Denise Crosby (Pet Sematary), Elizabeth Roberts (World’s End), and up-and-coming actress Chloe Perrin (ABC’s Single Parents). The creature was brought to life with the help of special effects master Dan Rebert (Slither, Showtime’s Stargate SG-1, HBO’s True Blood). The Blu-ray and DVD are packed with bonus features, including audio commentary with writer-director Micah Gallo, featurettes on the creation of the spider, behind the scenes with the cast and crew, storyboard galleries, and more! Itsy Bitsy, which we gave a rave review, crawls onto Blu-ray and DVD on October 1st. Copies

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2019
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Blu-ray Review: Guns (1990) and Do or Die (1991)

I have a lil’ something different for you cats n’ creeps today; a look at two Blu-rays put out by Mill Creek Entertainment featuring some pure exploitation gold! Guns (1990): Juan Degas, the infamous Jack of Diamonds (C.H.I.P.S.’ Erik Estrada in a rare villainous role) is back in action, and he has a plan to run guns down Molokai way. Thankfully L.E.T.H.A.L. Agents Donna (Dona Speir, reprising her role from other flicks in the Malibu Bay series) and Nicole (Roberta Vasquez), are on the case and ready to get naked and fire missiles at shit nearly non-stop, so good luck to ya Juan. I know the two burning questions plaguing your fevered brain: Is there a federal agent in this that’s also a magician/assassin (played by legendary television performer Chuck McCann who steals the entire picture in my opinion), and does Danny Trejo (Machete) play a Chinese dude? The answer is “yes” to both, naturally. Also in the plus column

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DanXIII
Sep 17, 2019
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Serial Killer Film ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ Lands On Netflix This Month

Stake Land director is Jim Mickle‘s new psychological thriller In the Shadow of the Moon lands exclusively on Netflix later this month. Described as “genre-bending, ” the film set in 1988 centers on Philadephia police officer Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook), hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who resurfaces every nine years. When the killer’s murders begin to defy all scientific explanation, Locke’s obsession with hunting down the killer puts his family, career, and his sanity at risk. Michael C. Hall, Bokeem Woodbine, Rachel Keller, Rudi Dharmalingam, and Cleopatra Coleman also star in the film written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock. In the Shadows of the Moon debuts on Netflix on September 27, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2019
Netflix Review: Marianne

Netflix Review: Marianne

You know the drill, sign on to Netflix and spend hours looking for a good horror movie to watch. But here’s a surprise, the scariest thing on Netflix isn’t a horror movie. It’s a French (English dubbed) series titled “Marianne,” and it was released on Friday the 13th. I know what you’re thinking, ‘How scary can a show called ‘Marianne’ be?’ As a hardcore horror fan who’s next to impossible to scare, I can honestly say “Marianne” is downright chilling. But that’s not all; at its heart, the series is about a messed-up woman returning to the place and family that she pushed away years ago. It’s about people growing, becoming a better version of themselves, and conquering their demons. In the series, a well-known horror author Emma (Victoria Du Bois), returns to her hometown after a childhood friend reaches out to her for help. She believes that her mother is possessed by the witch from Emma’s novels, inspired by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2019
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Hereditary Star Joins Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’

Hereditary star Toni Collette has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro‘s film adaptation of William Lindsay’s 1946 noir novel Nightmare Alley. Collette will star alongside Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara in the film where she will play a mentalist named Zeena who serves as a mentor to the protagonist. Set in a world of carnival hustlers and con men, the film tells the story of a mentalist (Cooper) who teams with a psychologist in order to swindle the rich. Things go south for the man when he’s out-hustled by a woman. Del Toro is directing from the script he co-wrote with Kim Morgan. Filming set to begin on Nightmare Alley in Toronto in 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2019
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Universal Announces Two New Films From M. Night Shyamalan

Today, Universal announced two new thrillers are on their way from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, the filmmaker behind Glass, Split, Unbreakable, and The 6th Sense, just to name a few. While no plots or cast have been announced, we do know the films’ theatrical premiere dates, February 26, 2021, and February 17, 2023. “M. Night Shyamalan continues to create exciting, highly original stories that keep global audiences on the edge of their seats,” Universal President Peter Cramer said. “There is no one like him: he is a master filmmaker working at the height of his powers, and we are honored that he has once again chosen Universal to be the home for his next two incredible projects.” “There are wonderful studios out there, but Universal has made it a mandate to release original films. They are the best at finding an audience for new stories with unexpected tones. I believe original films are crucial to the longevity of the theatrical

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2019
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Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror ‘The Cleansing Hour’ Ahead of Sitges

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has acquired all rights in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland to the supernatural horror feature The Cleansing Hour, starring Ryan Guzman (The Boy Next Door, Everybody Wants Some!), Kyle Gallner (American Sniper, The Haunting in Connecticut), and Alix Angelis (The Magnificent Seven, Love’s Last Resort). The film centers around millennial entrepreneurs, Max (Guzman) and Drew (Gallner), who run a popular webcast that streams “live exorcisms” that are, in fact, elaborately staged hoaxes watched by millions. However, their fortunes take a turn when during one of their webcasts, Drew’s fiancée becomes mysteriously possessed by a real demon that takes the crew hostage. In front of a rapidly growing global audience, the demon subjects the crew to a series of violent and humiliating challenges that expose dark secrets they have been hiding from each other. Fun, fresh, scary, THE CLEANSING HOUR grabs you and takes you on the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2019

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Movie Review (FilmQuest Film Festival): The Black String (2019)

Life goes from boring and lonely to maddening and terrifying for twentysomething Jonathan, the protagonist of director Brian Hanson’s The Black String, a terrific supernatural/body horror film with paranoia thriller and film noir elements. Jonathan, superbly portrayed by Frankie Muniz of Agent Cody Banks (2003) and the TV series Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006), is a loner who lets life pass him by while working at what he calls a “lifestyle convenience boutique,” but what most of us refer to as a liquor store. His outgoing boss and friend Eric (Blake Webb of the American Horror Story [2011] TV series and Alienate [2016]) coaxes him into living life a bit more, which leads Jonathan to call a singles hotline number after seeing its seemingly personalized commercial on television. As a result, Jonathan winds up on a date with the fetching Dena (Chelsea Edmunson of 14 Cameras and Howlers, both 2018) and contracting a horrid looking rash from having unprotected sex

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Sep 18, 2019
Horror Fuel

‘3 From Hell’ Stars Walk The Red Carpet At Premiere

Saban Films celebrated the Los Angeles Special Screening of 3 FROM HELL on Monday, September 16, 2019, at The Vista Theatre with the After Party held at Tenants of the Trees in Silverlake. In attendance from the film: Writer / Director Rob Zombie (Halloween, Lords of Salem), Sheri Moon Zombie (Halloween, The Devil’s Rejects), Bill Moseley (Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Richard Brake (Kingsman: The Secret Service, 31), Jeff Daniel Phillips (“The Gifted,” The Lords of Salem), Danny Trejo (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Machete, Spy Kids trilogy), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Critters), Pancho Moler (Candy Corn, 31), Rob Welsh (Unfriended: Dark Web). Special guests included: Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Kat Von D (“LA Ink”), Patton Oswalt (“The King of Queens”), Chris Hardwick (“Talking Dead”), Seth Green (“Robot Chicken”), Eli Roth(Cabin Fever, Hostel), Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (Misfits), Glenn

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2019
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Scooter (2019)

Scooter presents the tale (via a combo of mockumentary and found footage) of three internet celebs who get the wild hair to make a long distance trek via scooters for their lil’ web pro-grim. Along the way tensions begin to flare, and things only get worse when our heroes record a murder as it happens in the ass-end of nowhere! Of course escape becomes impossible, and soon the three amigos find themselves at the not-so-tender mercy of that murderous maniac… but what will their ultimate fate be? Scooter starts out promising; the cast is likable… and more importantly believable, as is the basic premise of the fright flick. There is a nice sense of world building, and things truck along at a reasonable pace while setting up a nice bit of tension; we know shit is going to go south, but when and how remains a mystery for a good chunk of the run-time (yeah, this is a slow burn

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 18, 2019
Horror Fuel

‘Itsy Bitsy’ Crawling Its Way Onto Blu-ray And DVD

Following a successful theatrical release by Scream Factory, the critically acclaimed creature feature Itsy Bitsy is crawling onto Blu-ray and DVD this October! Based on the centuries-old poem known throughout the world, the film follows a family that moves into a secluded mansion and is soon targeted by an ancient entity taking the form of a giant spider. The film stars Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison (Insidious: The Last Key), Denise Crosby (Pet Sematary), Elizabeth Roberts (World’s End), and up-and-coming actress Chloe Perrin (ABC’s Single Parents). The creature was brought to life with the help of special effects master Dan Rebert (Slither, Showtime’s Stargate SG-1, HBO’s True Blood). The Blu-ray and DVD are packed with bonus features, including audio commentary with writer-director Micah Gallo, featurettes on the creation of the spider, behind the scenes with the cast and crew, storyboard galleries, and more! Itsy Bitsy, which we gave a rave review, crawls onto Blu-ray and DVD on October 1st. Copies

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2019
Horror Fuel

Blu-ray Review: Guns (1990) and Do or Die (1991)

I have a lil’ something different for you cats n’ creeps today; a look at two Blu-rays put out by Mill Creek Entertainment featuring some pure exploitation gold! Guns (1990): Juan Degas, the infamous Jack of Diamonds (C.H.I.P.S.’ Erik Estrada in a rare villainous role) is back in action, and he has a plan to run guns down Molokai way. Thankfully L.E.T.H.A.L. Agents Donna (Dona Speir, reprising her role from other flicks in the Malibu Bay series) and Nicole (Roberta Vasquez), are on the case and ready to get naked and fire missiles at shit nearly non-stop, so good luck to ya Juan. I know the two burning questions plaguing your fevered brain: Is there a federal agent in this that’s also a magician/assassin (played by legendary television performer Chuck McCann who steals the entire picture in my opinion), and does Danny Trejo (Machete) play a Chinese dude? The answer is “yes” to both, naturally. Also in the plus column

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 17, 2019
Horror Fuel

Serial Killer Film ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ Lands On Netflix This Month

Stake Land director is Jim Mickle‘s new psychological thriller In the Shadow of the Moon lands exclusively on Netflix later this month. Described as “genre-bending, ” the film set in 1988 centers on Philadephia police officer Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook), hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who resurfaces every nine years. When the killer’s murders begin to defy all scientific explanation, Locke’s obsession with hunting down the killer puts his family, career, and his sanity at risk. Michael C. Hall, Bokeem Woodbine, Rachel Keller, Rudi Dharmalingam, and Cleopatra Coleman also star in the film written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock. In the Shadows of the Moon debuts on Netflix on September 27, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2019
Netflix Review: Marianne

Netflix Review: Marianne

You know the drill, sign on to Netflix and spend hours looking for a good horror movie to watch. But here’s a surprise, the scariest thing on Netflix isn’t a horror movie. It’s a French (English dubbed) series titled “Marianne,” and it was released on Friday the 13th. I know what you’re thinking, ‘How scary can a show called ‘Marianne’ be?’ As a hardcore horror fan who’s next to impossible to scare, I can honestly say “Marianne” is downright chilling. But that’s not all; at its heart, the series is about a messed-up woman returning to the place and family that she pushed away years ago. It’s about people growing, becoming a better version of themselves, and conquering their demons. In the series, a well-known horror author Emma (Victoria Du Bois), returns to her hometown after a childhood friend reaches out to her for help. She believes that her mother is possessed by the witch from Emma’s novels, inspired by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2019
Horror Fuel

Hereditary Star Joins Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’

Hereditary star Toni Collette has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro‘s film adaptation of William Lindsay’s 1946 noir novel Nightmare Alley. Collette will star alongside Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara in the film where she will play a mentalist named Zeena who serves as a mentor to the protagonist. Set in a world of carnival hustlers and con men, the film tells the story of a mentalist (Cooper) who teams with a psychologist in order to swindle the rich. Things go south for the man when he’s out-hustled by a woman. Del Toro is directing from the script he co-wrote with Kim Morgan. Filming set to begin on Nightmare Alley in Toronto in 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2019
Horror Fuel

Universal Announces Two New Films From M. Night Shyamalan

Today, Universal announced two new thrillers are on their way from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, the filmmaker behind Glass, Split, Unbreakable, and The 6th Sense, just to name a few. While no plots or cast have been announced, we do know the films’ theatrical premiere dates, February 26, 2021, and February 17, 2023. “M. Night Shyamalan continues to create exciting, highly original stories that keep global audiences on the edge of their seats,” Universal President Peter Cramer said. “There is no one like him: he is a master filmmaker working at the height of his powers, and we are honored that he has once again chosen Universal to be the home for his next two incredible projects.” “There are wonderful studios out there, but Universal has made it a mandate to release original films. They are the best at finding an audience for new stories with unexpected tones. I believe original films are crucial to the longevity of the theatrical

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2019
Horror Fuel

Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror ‘The Cleansing Hour’ Ahead of Sitges

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has acquired all rights in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland to the supernatural horror feature The Cleansing Hour, starring Ryan Guzman (The Boy Next Door, Everybody Wants Some!), Kyle Gallner (American Sniper, The Haunting in Connecticut), and Alix Angelis (The Magnificent Seven, Love’s Last Resort). The film centers around millennial entrepreneurs, Max (Guzman) and Drew (Gallner), who run a popular webcast that streams “live exorcisms” that are, in fact, elaborately staged hoaxes watched by millions. However, their fortunes take a turn when during one of their webcasts, Drew’s fiancée becomes mysteriously possessed by a real demon that takes the crew hostage. In front of a rapidly growing global audience, the demon subjects the crew to a series of violent and humiliating challenges that expose dark secrets they have been hiding from each other. Fun, fresh, scary, THE CLEANSING HOUR grabs you and takes you on the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2019
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