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Following its record-breaking theatrical opening, NEON invites all those born on the 14th of any month to redeem free tickets to see Osgood Perkins’ terrifying horror sensation, LONGLEGS! From August 1st to August 4th, visit the Atom Tickets website. Follow the instructions for your promo code to secure one free theater ticket per customer while supplies last. This exclusive offer is available for any LONGLEGS showtime on these dates. Maika Monroe (It Follows, Watcher) and Nicolas Cage (Arcadian, Mandy) star in the movie, which centers on Harker. Harker is a talented rookie agent pursuing a relentless investigation into a series of terrifying murders. As she delves deeper, the case takes a shocking turn. A horrifying truth is revealed that connects Harker to the killer in a way she never could have predicted. Monroe and Cage are joined by Blair Underwood (“Quantico”) and Alicia Witt (“The Haunting”). Already being called the best horror film of 2024, Longlegs is now playing in
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Prepare for a truly gripping film. Boneyard is coming home on Blu-ray and DVD this August. It features an all-star cast that includes Mel Gibson, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Brian Van Holt. This chilling film is based on a true crime in which the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert. Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), Police Chief Carter (Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson), and Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) join a multi-agency effort to identify and apprehend the killer, known as the “Bone Collector”. Soon, suspicions form that someone from their own department may be involved. Director Asif Akbar (Skeletons in the Closet) directs from the script he penned with Hank Byrd, Vincent E. McDaniel, and Koji Steven Sakai. The film is based on the events surrounding the West Mesa Bone Collector. In February 2009, a woman walking her dog made a grim discovery: human remains. Eleven bodies were discovered, all women between
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Get ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride! Vertigo Releasing is bringing the revenge thriller Duchess to cinemas and digital platforms this August. Today, we’ve got the first action-packed trailer for this must-see movie. From director Neil Marshall, known for his chilling horror films like Dog Soldiers and The Descent, comes Duchess. Marshall reunites with Charlotte Kirk, whose brilliant performance in The Reckoning we raved about in our review and in our interview with Marshall and Kirk about their horror film, The Lair, which was released in 2022. In Duchess, written by Marshall and Kirk, a small-time crook seeks revenge after a diamond deal goes wrong. The star-studded cast includes Philip Winchester (Strike Back), Colm Meaney (Star Trek), and Hoji Fortuna (That Dirty Black Bag). It promises a high-octane blend of action, suspense, and betrayal that will leave you on the edge of your seat. In the film, after a brutal attack leaves her for dead, Duchess (Kirk) embarks on a
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When it comes to horror, Kane Hodder and Bill Mosely are two iconic names everyone recognizes. We’ve got killer news: the two are coming together in the new horror film Hayride to Hell. Directed by Dan Lantz, the film follows Sam (Moseley) as he exacts revenge on the corrupt town officials who threaten to steal his family farm. This sets the stage for a brutal showdown with Sheriff Jubel (Hodder), filmed on the Coxe Family Farm in Pennsylvania. Kane Hodder has played many well-known villains in the genre, including Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet franchise. This is not the first time Hodder and Moseley have starred together; they both appeared in The Devil’s Rejects and Old 37. Moseley is best known for his roles in multiple Rob Zombie movies, including House of 1000 Corpses. Hayride to Hell also stars Graham Wolfe, Allyson Malandra, Denise Parella McDonald, Jared Michael Delaney, Shelby Hightower, and Melanie Martyn. Kristina Chadwick and
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The Unrighteous Pseudoreligious cults are prevalent in some Asian countries. Shin’ichirô Ueda took a humorous approach at exposing the ways that such cults can sway people into their fold with his 2019 Japanese comedy Special Actors, and now Korean writer/director Kim Seon-kuk takes a more serious thriller/horror approach about such tactics with his engrossing The Unrighteous. Revolving around the residents of an aging apartment complex named Villa Wonjung and their desire to eventually profit from rising property values to move into fancier, more modern apartments, the story finds young head of household Joo-hyun (Lee Hyun-woo) pitted against neighbor Shin-hye (Moon Jeong-hee) whose sudden devoted involvement in a cult begins the recruitment of the other residents, including his mother. Aided by a young woman (Bang Min-ah) looking to expose the cult, Joo-hyun tries to use reason to stop the cult’s powerful influence while the residents’ fervor grows, and the cult’s underhanded ambitions grow increasingly dangerous. The committed performances by the three
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Following an impressive festival run, Spanish director F. Javier Gutierrez’s chilling film The Wait (aka La Espera) has found a home in North America with Film Movement. This folk horror thriller features a stellar cast, including Victor Clavijo (Before the Fall), Ruth Diaz, Manuel Moron, and Pedro Casablanc (Strange Way of Life). The Wait follows Eladio (Clavijo), a groundskeeper on a powerful landowner’s estate in the Andalusian countryside. A fateful decision involving a bribe from a hunter unravels Eladio’s life, plunging him into a spiral of guilt, hatred, and a thirst for revenge. The film is from Gutierrez’s Unfiled Films, Nostromo Pictures (“Penny Dreadful”), and Spal Films ( Gutierrez’s previous film Before the Fall). The film premiered at Fantastic Fest and garnered accolades at festivals worldwide, including Sitges, Shanghai, Vancouver, and Oldenburg. It won over critics, with HorrorFuel’s Joseph Perry calling it “gripping” and “directed superbly” in his festival review. Critics have lauded the film’s intensity. The Wait has been
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Whether you’re into horror, thrillers, science fiction, or other genre cinema, Popcorn Frights — Florida’s premiere film festival destination for such fare — has something for you. Running August 8–18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual programming options, you can even join in on the movie madness from the comfort of your own couch! Following is the official press release. Popcorn Frights celebrates its 10th anniversary with a first wave announcement headlined by 24 boundary-pushing and mind-enhancing feature films, including eleven world premieres as well as a stacked cult classics lineup that pays homage to horror’s titans, and with many more screams, surprises, delights, and film premieres, yet to come! To add to the pure mayhem of its anniversary celebration, Popcorn Frights’ in-theater experience will be offered free and open to the public, as a gift back to the community for ten years of their dedicated support and moviegoing love. Popcorn Frights’ free festival is made possible by the generous
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Sun, sand, and a seductive billionaire – sounds like a dream vacation, right? Think again. A getaway turns into terror in the movie Blink Twice. We recently shared the new trailer and poster for Blink Twice, directed by Zoë Kravitz in her feature debut. Today, we have a new clip that introduces you to the characters. The film centers on Frida (Naomi Ackie), a captivating cocktail waitress who catches the eye of tech magnate Slater King (Channing Tatum) at a charity event. Entranced, Slater whisks Frida away on a luxurious escape to his private island, where his friends have gathered. But as the idyllic vacation unfolds, a sinister undercurrent begins to simmer. Strange occurrences and a growing sense of unease disrupt the carefree atmosphere. Frida, increasingly suspicious, investigates the truth behind this seemingly perfect island getaway. Is there something more sinister at play in this billionaire’s playground? Blink Twice boasts a powerhouse cast and crew. Kravitz co-wrote the screenplay with
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Fans of Emily Hampshire, best known for her award-winning comedic role in the hit series “Schitt’s Creek,” will see her in a terrifying new light this year in the upcoming horror film Mom. Deadline reports that Uncork’d Entertainment has secured North American rights to this chilling tale following its world premiere at the Glasgow FrightFest. The film delves into the psychological torment of a struggling mother, played by Hampshire, who faces abandonment by her family and partner after a horrific incident. As she descends deeper into isolation and depression, a sinister entity begins to haunt her, forcing her to confront the darkest corners of her mind. Will she overcome the horrors that haunt her, or will her past consume her entirely? Directed by Adam O’Brien (Nightmare Radio) and written by Philip Kalin-Hajdu (Game of Death), the movie boasts a talented cast alongside Hampshire. François Arnaud, known for his role in “Marlowe,” and rising star Christian Convery, fresh off his appearance
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Apparent chick magnet Tom Stewart (Richard Carlson, The Creature From the Black Lagoon) is a jazz musician who just got a slight crimp in his plans to marry his fiancée Meg Hubbard (Lugene Sanders) in the form of jealous ex-lover Vi (Juli Reding), who shows up at a lighthouse next to Tom’s Cape Cod residence and informs his ass there is no way she is letting him get hitched. Things start coming up Tom when Vi falls to her death from the lighthouse, and although he could easily save her life Tom watches her plummet to the icy waters below. Well, problem fuckin’ solved I guess… Of course Tom’s shitty ways soon catch up with him, as the preternatural goings-on begin to mount, which isn’t helped much by the lore spun by the locals that only accentuates the supernatural shenanigans experienced by our hero… unnatural events that leads one to believe Vi is back from the dead and ready to
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Following its record-breaking theatrical opening, NEON invites all those born on the 14th of any month to redeem free tickets to see Osgood Perkins’ terrifying horror sensation, LONGLEGS! From August 1st to August 4th, visit the Atom Tickets website. Follow the instructions for your promo code to secure one free theater ticket per customer while supplies last. This exclusive offer is available for any LONGLEGS showtime on these dates. Maika Monroe (It Follows, Watcher) and Nicolas Cage (Arcadian, Mandy) star in the movie, which centers on Harker. Harker is a talented rookie agent pursuing a relentless investigation into a series of terrifying murders. As she delves deeper, the case takes a shocking turn. A horrifying truth is revealed that connects Harker to the killer in a way she never could have predicted. Monroe and Cage are joined by Blair Underwood (“Quantico”) and Alicia Witt (“The Haunting”). Already being called the best horror film of 2024, Longlegs is now playing in
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Prepare for a truly gripping film. Boneyard is coming home on Blu-ray and DVD this August. It features an all-star cast that includes Mel Gibson, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Brian Van Holt. This chilling film is based on a true crime in which the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert. Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), Police Chief Carter (Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson), and Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) join a multi-agency effort to identify and apprehend the killer, known as the “Bone Collector”. Soon, suspicions form that someone from their own department may be involved. Director Asif Akbar (Skeletons in the Closet) directs from the script he penned with Hank Byrd, Vincent E. McDaniel, and Koji Steven Sakai. The film is based on the events surrounding the West Mesa Bone Collector. In February 2009, a woman walking her dog made a grim discovery: human remains. Eleven bodies were discovered, all women between
Continue reading →
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Get ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride! Vertigo Releasing is bringing the revenge thriller Duchess to cinemas and digital platforms this August. Today, we’ve got the first action-packed trailer for this must-see movie. From director Neil Marshall, known for his chilling horror films like Dog Soldiers and The Descent, comes Duchess. Marshall reunites with Charlotte Kirk, whose brilliant performance in The Reckoning we raved about in our review and in our interview with Marshall and Kirk about their horror film, The Lair, which was released in 2022. In Duchess, written by Marshall and Kirk, a small-time crook seeks revenge after a diamond deal goes wrong. The star-studded cast includes Philip Winchester (Strike Back), Colm Meaney (Star Trek), and Hoji Fortuna (That Dirty Black Bag). It promises a high-octane blend of action, suspense, and betrayal that will leave you on the edge of your seat. In the film, after a brutal attack leaves her for dead, Duchess (Kirk) embarks on a
Continue reading →
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When it comes to horror, Kane Hodder and Bill Mosely are two iconic names everyone recognizes. We’ve got killer news: the two are coming together in the new horror film Hayride to Hell. Directed by Dan Lantz, the film follows Sam (Moseley) as he exacts revenge on the corrupt town officials who threaten to steal his family farm. This sets the stage for a brutal showdown with Sheriff Jubel (Hodder), filmed on the Coxe Family Farm in Pennsylvania. Kane Hodder has played many well-known villains in the genre, including Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet franchise. This is not the first time Hodder and Moseley have starred together; they both appeared in The Devil’s Rejects and Old 37. Moseley is best known for his roles in multiple Rob Zombie movies, including House of 1000 Corpses. Hayride to Hell also stars Graham Wolfe, Allyson Malandra, Denise Parella McDonald, Jared Michael Delaney, Shelby Hightower, and Melanie Martyn. Kristina Chadwick and
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The Unrighteous Pseudoreligious cults are prevalent in some Asian countries. Shin’ichirô Ueda took a humorous approach at exposing the ways that such cults can sway people into their fold with his 2019 Japanese comedy Special Actors, and now Korean writer/director Kim Seon-kuk takes a more serious thriller/horror approach about such tactics with his engrossing The Unrighteous. Revolving around the residents of an aging apartment complex named Villa Wonjung and their desire to eventually profit from rising property values to move into fancier, more modern apartments, the story finds young head of household Joo-hyun (Lee Hyun-woo) pitted against neighbor Shin-hye (Moon Jeong-hee) whose sudden devoted involvement in a cult begins the recruitment of the other residents, including his mother. Aided by a young woman (Bang Min-ah) looking to expose the cult, Joo-hyun tries to use reason to stop the cult’s powerful influence while the residents’ fervor grows, and the cult’s underhanded ambitions grow increasingly dangerous. The committed performances by the three
Continue reading →
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Following an impressive festival run, Spanish director F. Javier Gutierrez’s chilling film The Wait (aka La Espera) has found a home in North America with Film Movement. This folk horror thriller features a stellar cast, including Victor Clavijo (Before the Fall), Ruth Diaz, Manuel Moron, and Pedro Casablanc (Strange Way of Life). The Wait follows Eladio (Clavijo), a groundskeeper on a powerful landowner’s estate in the Andalusian countryside. A fateful decision involving a bribe from a hunter unravels Eladio’s life, plunging him into a spiral of guilt, hatred, and a thirst for revenge. The film is from Gutierrez’s Unfiled Films, Nostromo Pictures (“Penny Dreadful”), and Spal Films ( Gutierrez’s previous film Before the Fall). The film premiered at Fantastic Fest and garnered accolades at festivals worldwide, including Sitges, Shanghai, Vancouver, and Oldenburg. It won over critics, with HorrorFuel’s Joseph Perry calling it “gripping” and “directed superbly” in his festival review. Critics have lauded the film’s intensity. The Wait has been
Continue reading →
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Whether you’re into horror, thrillers, science fiction, or other genre cinema, Popcorn Frights — Florida’s premiere film festival destination for such fare — has something for you. Running August 8–18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual programming options, you can even join in on the movie madness from the comfort of your own couch! Following is the official press release. Popcorn Frights celebrates its 10th anniversary with a first wave announcement headlined by 24 boundary-pushing and mind-enhancing feature films, including eleven world premieres as well as a stacked cult classics lineup that pays homage to horror’s titans, and with many more screams, surprises, delights, and film premieres, yet to come! To add to the pure mayhem of its anniversary celebration, Popcorn Frights’ in-theater experience will be offered free and open to the public, as a gift back to the community for ten years of their dedicated support and moviegoing love. Popcorn Frights’ free festival is made possible by the generous
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Sun, sand, and a seductive billionaire – sounds like a dream vacation, right? Think again. A getaway turns into terror in the movie Blink Twice. We recently shared the new trailer and poster for Blink Twice, directed by Zoë Kravitz in her feature debut. Today, we have a new clip that introduces you to the characters. The film centers on Frida (Naomi Ackie), a captivating cocktail waitress who catches the eye of tech magnate Slater King (Channing Tatum) at a charity event. Entranced, Slater whisks Frida away on a luxurious escape to his private island, where his friends have gathered. But as the idyllic vacation unfolds, a sinister undercurrent begins to simmer. Strange occurrences and a growing sense of unease disrupt the carefree atmosphere. Frida, increasingly suspicious, investigates the truth behind this seemingly perfect island getaway. Is there something more sinister at play in this billionaire’s playground? Blink Twice boasts a powerhouse cast and crew. Kravitz co-wrote the screenplay with
Continue reading →
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Fans of Emily Hampshire, best known for her award-winning comedic role in the hit series “Schitt’s Creek,” will see her in a terrifying new light this year in the upcoming horror film Mom. Deadline reports that Uncork’d Entertainment has secured North American rights to this chilling tale following its world premiere at the Glasgow FrightFest. The film delves into the psychological torment of a struggling mother, played by Hampshire, who faces abandonment by her family and partner after a horrific incident. As she descends deeper into isolation and depression, a sinister entity begins to haunt her, forcing her to confront the darkest corners of her mind. Will she overcome the horrors that haunt her, or will her past consume her entirely? Directed by Adam O’Brien (Nightmare Radio) and written by Philip Kalin-Hajdu (Game of Death), the movie boasts a talented cast alongside Hampshire. François Arnaud, known for his role in “Marlowe,” and rising star Christian Convery, fresh off his appearance
Continue reading →
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Apparent chick magnet Tom Stewart (Richard Carlson, The Creature From the Black Lagoon) is a jazz musician who just got a slight crimp in his plans to marry his fiancée Meg Hubbard (Lugene Sanders) in the form of jealous ex-lover Vi (Juli Reding), who shows up at a lighthouse next to Tom’s Cape Cod residence and informs his ass there is no way she is letting him get hitched. Things start coming up Tom when Vi falls to her death from the lighthouse, and although he could easily save her life Tom watches her plummet to the icy waters below. Well, problem fuckin’ solved I guess… Of course Tom’s shitty ways soon catch up with him, as the preternatural goings-on begin to mount, which isn’t helped much by the lore spun by the locals that only accentuates the supernatural shenanigans experienced by our hero… unnatural events that leads one to believe Vi is back from the dead and ready to
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