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Shudder Unveils Trailer For Haunting Gothic Horror 'What Josiah Saw'

Shudder Unveils Trailer For Haunting Gothic Horror ‘What Josiah Saw’

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural has just announced the release of the new trailer for the Shudder Original What Josiah Saw ahead of the film’s debut on the platform next month. The film marks the third feature from American filmmaker Vincent Grashaw (Coldwater, And Then I Go). The haunting film made its world premiere to high praise at the 2021 Fantasia Film Festival before it went on to win awards at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, Screamfest, and more. In What Josiah Saw, “after two decades, a damaged family reunites at their remote farmhouse, where they confront long-buried secrets and sins of the past. The film, which is written by Robert Alan Dilts, stars Robert Patrick (The Terminator), Nick Stahl (Sin City), Scott Haze (Child of God), and Kelli Garner (Lars And The Real Girl). And is produced by Ran Namerode, Grashaw, Bernie Stern, and Angelia Adzic and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
Fear Reaches New Heights In The 'Fall' Trailer

Fear Reaches New Heights In The ‘Fall’ Trailer

The new acrophobia-inducing trailer for the survival thriller Fall is here for the film that takes fear to new heights this August. In the film, directed by Scott Mann, who co-wrote the film with Jonathan Frank, for best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is 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. Produced by Christian Mercuri, James Harris, Mark Lane, and Scott Mann, Fall lands in theaters on August 12, 2022, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
Gothic Horror 'She Will' Has Conjured A July Release Date

Gothic Horror ‘She Will’ Has Conjured A July Release Date

IFC Midnight continues to deliver haunting genre films. The newest film She Will, the directorial debut of Charlotte Colbert. The psychological horror film is produced by horror legend Dario Argento (Suspiria). She Will is a gothic-tinged drama about a declining movie star, Veronica Ghent (Alice Krige), who, after complex surgery, goes to a healing retreat in rural Scotland with her young nurse, Desi (Kota Eberhardt). Veronica starts to confront past traumas endured on movie sets with her own identity in doubt. The two women develop an unlikely bond as mysterious natural forces of the wilderness give Veronica the power to enact revenge. The award-winning film took home “Best First Feature” at the Locarno Film Festival. It was screened at notable festivals worldwide, including the London Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Sitges, and Thessaloniki. IFC Midnight will release She Will in select theaters and on-demand on Friday, July 15, 2022, with Shudder launching the title on October 14, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2022
Silvester Stallone Stars In The Vigilante Action-Thriller 'Samaritan'

Silvester Stallone Stars In The Vigilante Action-Thriller ‘Samaritan’

Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone stars in the vigilante action-thriller Samaritan, out this August from MGM and Prime Video. In the film, Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City’s super-powered vigilante, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in the city, like Sam, have hope that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin. Directed by Julius Avery and written by Bragi F. Schut, Samaritan also stars Pilou Asbæk, Dascha Polanco, and Moises Arias. Producers include Sylvester Stallone, Braden Aftergood with Bragi F. Schut, David Kern, Adam Rosenberg, and Guy Riedel executive producing. Metro Goldwyn Mayer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2022
Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

‘The Black Phone’ Comes Home This Week!

Scott Derrickson‘s The Black Phone, which recently opened in theaters on June 24th, bringing in $100,000,000 worldwide, is now headed to home release this week! 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

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2022
Suretone & Lionsgate Team Up For Horror Adaptation 'Creepers'

Suretone & Lionsgate Team Up For Horror Adaptation ‘Creepers’

Suretone Pictures and Lionsgate announced today an agreement to co-finance Suretone’s adventure/horror film Creepers, based on the bestselling book of the same name by David Morrell, the acclaimed author globally renowned for First Blood and other books which were adapted into the films that make up the Rambo franchise. Creepers is set to shoot this summer in Bulgaria and will be directed by Marc Klasfeld, the legendary music video, and commercial director who is making his feature film debut. Creepers is the story of a group of young urban explorers who plan to investigate an old, boarded up, seemingly abandoned hotel, only to encounter danger at every turn in the form of a competing group of hostile urban explorers seeking to find a legendary hidden treasure as well as a supernatural being who wreaks havoc on all. The film is currently being cast by veteran casting directors Mary Vernieu and Raylin Sabo, with the film set to go before the

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Jul 12, 2022
Shots Are Fired In New Clip From Revenge Thriller 'Death Hunt' - Out Tomorrow

Shots Are Fired In New Clip From Revenge Thriller ‘Death Hunt’ – Out Tomorrow

The female-driven revenge thriller Death Hunt, directed by Neil Mackay, is set to be released tomorrow Uncork’d Entertainment. Ahead of its premiere, we’ve got a new clip to share with you that shows a group of men on the hunt. In the film, “a developer and his mistress, traveling to their weekend retreat, are taken hostage by a group of men and brought to a remote island. Here they fight for survival as the men release them into the wild and hunt them for sport.” Omar Tucci, Rick Amsbury, Michael Coughlan, Marlene Malcolm, Greg Johnston, Frank Ieraci, Terry McDonald, Peter Lewis, Sam Slessor, and Mason Cromwell star in the film, which will be released on Digital, DVD, and On-Demand on July 12, 2022.

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Jul 11, 2022
Horror-Thriller 'The Silent Party' Makes Its US Debut This Month

Horror-Thriller ‘The Silent Party’ Makes Its US Debut This Month

Argentina’s revenge horror-thriller The Silent Party is set to make its US and Canadian premiere this July following its worldwide film festival tour. From co-writer-directors Diego Fried and Federico Finkielstain comes the film starring Jazmin Stuart, Gerardo Romano, Eteban Bigliardi, Lautaro Bettoni, and Gaston Cocchiarale. Diego Fried, Nicolas Gueilburt, and Luz Orlando Brennan penned the script. In the film, “A few hours before celebrating her wedding at her father’s ranch, bride-to-be Laura (Jazmin Stuart) goes for a walk alone and stumbles upon an unusual party at a young neighbor’s house. The music and the atmosphere take her away from her own tensions for a moment until a violent act drastically changes the course of the night. Soon her father Leon (Gerardo Romano) and boyfriend Daniel (Esteban Bigliardi) become part of a plan for revenge.” The Silent Party premieres on July 12, 2022, on Apple iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, and Google, from Outsider Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2022
Bill Skarsgård Horror-Thriller 'Barbarian' Gets New Release Date

Bill Skarsgård Horror-Thriller ‘Barbarian’ Gets New Release Date

Originally set to premiere this August, 20th Century has re-scheduled the premiere of the horror-thriller Barbarian. The new release date is now set for September 9, 2022. In the film, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) traveling to Detroit for a job interview books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double-booked, and a strange man (Bill Skarsgård) is already staying there. Against her better judgment, she decides to spend the evening but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest. Written and directed by Zach Cregger (Wrecked) the film also stars Justin Long, Matthew Patrick Davis, Richard Brake, Jaymes Butler, and Kurt Braunohler. Skarsgård reteams with IT: Chapter One and Chapter Two‘s producer Roy Lee, who is behind movies like The Grudge and the upcoming Salem’s Lot reboot, for Barbarian. Boulderlight’s Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz also produce with Arnon Milchan. Natalie Lehmann, Michael

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2022
100% Fresh Rated Indie Thriller 'Endangered' Pulls Onto VOD This July

100% Fresh Rated Indie Thriller ‘Endangered’ Pulls Onto VOD This July

This July, the indie thriller Endangered reminds you not to trust strangers. From director Drew Walkup and starring Lizzie Zerebko and Michael Olavson, the edge of your film follows a ride-share driver who makes the mistake of picking up a shady passenger. “Alison, an aspiring architect, spends her evenings trying to make ends meet as a ride-share driver. While wrapping up her shift, she decides to take on one last passenger – only to find herself in unexpected danger when she discovers the mysterious stranger is not who he appears to be. Alison is cajoled into taking the fare against her better judgment, and when she discovers blood-stained jewelry and a gun in her passenger’s bag, she begins to fear that she may not make it out of this trip alive. Through a twisted and unsettling turn of events, Alison appeals to her enigmatic passenger for help. In over her head, she fights to get through the night by covering

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2022

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Shudder Unveils Trailer For Haunting Gothic Horror 'What Josiah Saw'

Shudder Unveils Trailer For Haunting Gothic Horror ‘What Josiah Saw’

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural has just announced the release of the new trailer for the Shudder Original What Josiah Saw ahead of the film’s debut on the platform next month. The film marks the third feature from American filmmaker Vincent Grashaw (Coldwater, And Then I Go). The haunting film made its world premiere to high praise at the 2021 Fantasia Film Festival before it went on to win awards at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, Screamfest, and more. In What Josiah Saw, “after two decades, a damaged family reunites at their remote farmhouse, where they confront long-buried secrets and sins of the past. The film, which is written by Robert Alan Dilts, stars Robert Patrick (The Terminator), Nick Stahl (Sin City), Scott Haze (Child of God), and Kelli Garner (Lars And The Real Girl). And is produced by Ran Namerode, Grashaw, Bernie Stern, and Angelia Adzic and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
Fear Reaches New Heights In The 'Fall' Trailer

Fear Reaches New Heights In The ‘Fall’ Trailer

The new acrophobia-inducing trailer for the survival thriller Fall is here for the film that takes fear to new heights this August. In the film, directed by Scott Mann, who co-wrote the film with Jonathan Frank, for best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is 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. Produced by Christian Mercuri, James Harris, Mark Lane, and Scott Mann, Fall lands in theaters on August 12, 2022, from Lionsgate.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
Gothic Horror 'She Will' Has Conjured A July Release Date

Gothic Horror ‘She Will’ Has Conjured A July Release Date

IFC Midnight continues to deliver haunting genre films. The newest film She Will, the directorial debut of Charlotte Colbert. The psychological horror film is produced by horror legend Dario Argento (Suspiria). She Will is a gothic-tinged drama about a declining movie star, Veronica Ghent (Alice Krige), who, after complex surgery, goes to a healing retreat in rural Scotland with her young nurse, Desi (Kota Eberhardt). Veronica starts to confront past traumas endured on movie sets with her own identity in doubt. The two women develop an unlikely bond as mysterious natural forces of the wilderness give Veronica the power to enact revenge. The award-winning film took home “Best First Feature” at the Locarno Film Festival. It was screened at notable festivals worldwide, including the London Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Sitges, and Thessaloniki. IFC Midnight will release She Will in select theaters and on-demand on Friday, July 15, 2022, with Shudder launching the title on October 14, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2022
Silvester Stallone Stars In The Vigilante Action-Thriller 'Samaritan'

Silvester Stallone Stars In The Vigilante Action-Thriller ‘Samaritan’

Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone stars in the vigilante action-thriller Samaritan, out this August from MGM and Prime Video. In the film, Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City’s super-powered vigilante, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in the city, like Sam, have hope that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin. Directed by Julius Avery and written by Bragi F. Schut, Samaritan also stars Pilou Asbæk, Dascha Polanco, and Moises Arias. Producers include Sylvester Stallone, Braden Aftergood with Bragi F. Schut, David Kern, Adam Rosenberg, and Guy Riedel executive producing. Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2022
Movie Review: Answer The Call And Watch The Must See Horror 'The Black Phone'

‘The Black Phone’ Comes Home This Week!

Scott Derrickson‘s The Black Phone, which recently opened in theaters on June 24th, bringing in $100,000,000 worldwide, is now headed to home release this week! 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

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2022
Suretone & Lionsgate Team Up For Horror Adaptation 'Creepers'

Suretone & Lionsgate Team Up For Horror Adaptation ‘Creepers’

Suretone Pictures and Lionsgate announced today an agreement to co-finance Suretone’s adventure/horror film Creepers, based on the bestselling book of the same name by David Morrell, the acclaimed author globally renowned for First Blood and other books which were adapted into the films that make up the Rambo franchise. Creepers is set to shoot this summer in Bulgaria and will be directed by Marc Klasfeld, the legendary music video, and commercial director who is making his feature film debut. Creepers is the story of a group of young urban explorers who plan to investigate an old, boarded up, seemingly abandoned hotel, only to encounter danger at every turn in the form of a competing group of hostile urban explorers seeking to find a legendary hidden treasure as well as a supernatural being who wreaks havoc on all. The film is currently being cast by veteran casting directors Mary Vernieu and Raylin Sabo, with the film set to go before the

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jul 12, 2022
Shots Are Fired In New Clip From Revenge Thriller 'Death Hunt' - Out Tomorrow

Shots Are Fired In New Clip From Revenge Thriller ‘Death Hunt’ – Out Tomorrow

The female-driven revenge thriller Death Hunt, directed by Neil Mackay, is set to be released tomorrow Uncork’d Entertainment. Ahead of its premiere, we’ve got a new clip to share with you that shows a group of men on the hunt. In the film, “a developer and his mistress, traveling to their weekend retreat, are taken hostage by a group of men and brought to a remote island. Here they fight for survival as the men release them into the wild and hunt them for sport.” Omar Tucci, Rick Amsbury, Michael Coughlan, Marlene Malcolm, Greg Johnston, Frank Ieraci, Terry McDonald, Peter Lewis, Sam Slessor, and Mason Cromwell star in the film, which will be released on Digital, DVD, and On-Demand on July 12, 2022.

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jul 11, 2022
Horror-Thriller 'The Silent Party' Makes Its US Debut This Month

Horror-Thriller ‘The Silent Party’ Makes Its US Debut This Month

Argentina’s revenge horror-thriller The Silent Party is set to make its US and Canadian premiere this July following its worldwide film festival tour. From co-writer-directors Diego Fried and Federico Finkielstain comes the film starring Jazmin Stuart, Gerardo Romano, Eteban Bigliardi, Lautaro Bettoni, and Gaston Cocchiarale. Diego Fried, Nicolas Gueilburt, and Luz Orlando Brennan penned the script. In the film, “A few hours before celebrating her wedding at her father’s ranch, bride-to-be Laura (Jazmin Stuart) goes for a walk alone and stumbles upon an unusual party at a young neighbor’s house. The music and the atmosphere take her away from her own tensions for a moment until a violent act drastically changes the course of the night. Soon her father Leon (Gerardo Romano) and boyfriend Daniel (Esteban Bigliardi) become part of a plan for revenge.” The Silent Party premieres on July 12, 2022, on Apple iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, and Google, from Outsider Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2022
Bill Skarsgård Horror-Thriller 'Barbarian' Gets New Release Date

Bill Skarsgård Horror-Thriller ‘Barbarian’ Gets New Release Date

Originally set to premiere this August, 20th Century has re-scheduled the premiere of the horror-thriller Barbarian. The new release date is now set for September 9, 2022. In the film, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) traveling to Detroit for a job interview books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double-booked, and a strange man (Bill Skarsgård) is already staying there. Against her better judgment, she decides to spend the evening but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest. Written and directed by Zach Cregger (Wrecked) the film also stars Justin Long, Matthew Patrick Davis, Richard Brake, Jaymes Butler, and Kurt Braunohler. Skarsgård reteams with IT: Chapter One and Chapter Two‘s producer Roy Lee, who is behind movies like The Grudge and the upcoming Salem’s Lot reboot, for Barbarian. Boulderlight’s Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz also produce with Arnon Milchan. Natalie Lehmann, Michael

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2022
100% Fresh Rated Indie Thriller 'Endangered' Pulls Onto VOD This July

100% Fresh Rated Indie Thriller ‘Endangered’ Pulls Onto VOD This July

This July, the indie thriller Endangered reminds you not to trust strangers. From director Drew Walkup and starring Lizzie Zerebko and Michael Olavson, the edge of your film follows a ride-share driver who makes the mistake of picking up a shady passenger. “Alison, an aspiring architect, spends her evenings trying to make ends meet as a ride-share driver. While wrapping up her shift, she decides to take on one last passenger – only to find herself in unexpected danger when she discovers the mysterious stranger is not who he appears to be. Alison is cajoled into taking the fare against her better judgment, and when she discovers blood-stained jewelry and a gun in her passenger’s bag, she begins to fear that she may not make it out of this trip alive. Through a twisted and unsettling turn of events, Alison appeals to her enigmatic passenger for help. In over her head, she fights to get through the night by covering

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2022
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