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Recently, I was scrolling down my Facebook feed and came across a music video that caught my attention. The video had a real Tim Burton feel and a unique sound. I decided I had to track down the musician, Tommy Spase, hear more of his music and find out more about him. I reached out to Tommy and he sat down with me for an interview. Horror Fuel: “How long have you been with the band?” Tommy Spase: “The first incarnation of the band was about seven years ago. We played around LA for a while until a couple of members left and we got a couple more. That was over the course of like six years. I had been working on a children’s show but decided to get back into the music side of it. That’s how that video came across your news feed. I’ve been working on a whole launch process for this.” Horror Fuel: “How was the
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The Conjuring 2 spin-off The Nun has now arrived in theaters and James Wan is not wasting any time. Not only is a third Annabelle film on its way along with The Conjuring 3, but the plan for The Conjuring 2‘s next spin-off is also already in the works, The Crooked Man. We’ve reported on The Crooked Man‘s status several times in the past, but not much news has come our way lately, however, today we have an update to share with you. In several recent interviews, James Wan has stated that his goal with each spin-off is a very different tone from the other parts of the universe. We think we have a really exciting story. What we want to do, with The Conjuring universe, is we want each of our little offshoots to have a very different flavor, right? So, for example, Annabelle is the classic sort-of haunted doll subgenre. And with The Crooked Man, I would love
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DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan
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There’s big changes’ coming for the video game featuring everyone’s favorite hockey mask wearing killer. Sadly before you get excited, sorry, there’s no new content coming out for “Friday the 13th: The Game”, see this previous article for details. Illfonic, the indie game developer that was partnered with Gun Media will be handing over the reins to Tokyo based indie game developer, Black Tower Studios. Black Tower Studios was formed in 2012 and have two RPG games under their belt with “Archangel” and “Magus“. The development team is made up of veterans of the gaming industry. Over the past year, Illfonic and Black Tower Studios have been working together leading up to the gradual transition. Both sides worked on creating the Pinehurst and Jarvis House maps/levels. Black Tower Studios main focus, once they are settled in, will be fixing bugs and glitches in the game along with other projects to help improve the player experience as well as maintenance of
Continue reading →
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We’ve all heard the tales of how those who have lived in the Amityville house have experienced terrifying hauntings, but the true story of the family that died in the house is much more terrifying than anything Hollywood could conjure. The Amityville Murders sets out to take viewers on a journey through the night the DeFeo’s lost their lives at the hands of their own. On the night of November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. took a rifle and murdered each family member as they slept in their beds. During his trial, he claimed voices drove him to do it. This is their story. John Robinson, Chelsea Ricketts, and Amityville II: The Possession actors Diane Franklin and Burt Young star in this tragic real-life inspired tale written and directed by Daniel Farrands. Produced by Daniel Farrands who also produced The Haunting in Connecticut and penned Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, the film was also produced by Lucas Jarach, Eric
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The official poster for Room 9 has been unveiled featuring horror icons Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th) and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes). Written and directed by Tom Walton, in the film, life-altering sins of the past revisit lost souls in a small town… 40 years later! Kane Hodder stars as Beau Johnson with Michael Berryman playing the role of Jed Bedford. Brian Anthony Wilson appears as Zion Miller, Michael Emery as Jason Brooks, Tony Devon as Detective Michael Dakota, Greg Painter as Officer Christian Battista, David Raine as Walter Miller, Steve Nappe as Bobby D., and Michael Grasso as Johnny Lawson. PhilaDreams Films and Thomas Walton both produced and executive produced. Judy Fox serves as manager to both Hodder and Berryman For regular updates and more please follow Room 9 on Facebook.
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From the director of the hit horror film The Strangers, Bryan Bertino, comes the dark tale of terror, The Monster. Starring Zoe Kazan (The Big Sick), Ella Ballentine (The Captive), and Scott Speedman (The Strangers, Underworld), the film centers on Kathy (Kazan) and her 10-year-old daughter Lizzy (Ballentine) who are “trapped and tormented in a pitch-black forest by a screeching creature. It is unlike anything they have heard before. Not human. Not animal. A monster. With their relationship at breaking point, Kathy is on the edge while Lizzy is all out of faith in her mother but tries to stay brave and fearless. To survive the night, Kathy must summon her most primal instinct to protect herself and her daughter from what’s lurking in the darkness…” Presented by Icon Film Distribution, The Monster stalks the UK on DVD and Digital on October 8, 2018, and is already out on DVD in the US.
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Zach McGowan, a talented actor who you’ll recognize from many films and series, has played roles such as the fearless Captain Charles Vane from Starz’s pirate series “Black Sails” and as Anton Ivanov (aka Superior) on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. I had the pleasure of talking with Zach about his role as Conner, his badass character in Death Race: Beyond Anarchy coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on October 2, 2018. But that’s not all, Zach also confirmed that he will make his premiere on “The Walking Dead” this season (9). Zach McGowan with Nolan North In Death Race Horror Fuel: “You’ve had so many fantastic roles. But you almost always play a badass including as Captain Charles Vane in Black Sails and as Connor in Death Race: Beyond Anarchy what were those experiences like?” Zach McGowan: “For me, it’s fun to play a badass. There’s a lot of fun to be had finding yourself in those roles. What were
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As if clowns weren’t creepy enough already, writer-director Warren Speed takes things a step further with Coulrophobia, headed your way this October. The film centers on a group of roller derby girls who go camping in the remote Scottish highlands, only to be abducted by a family of on-the-run circus performers who force them into a series of bizarre games – before events turn into an insane battle for survival for both sides. Pete Bennett, Daniella D’Ville, Roxy Bordeaux, Warren Speed, Chris M. T. Harrison, and Ana Udroiu star in the film whose title literally means “fear of clowns”. BAFTA music producer Graham Walker supervised the soundtrack composed by Gav Cantrell. Warren Speed produced. Coulrophobia is now out on DVD in the UK and will be unleashed worldwide on October 20, 2018.
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We’ve all seen those creepy images depicting someone who has turned away from a mirror yet their image stayed the same. What if that mirror image came to life? That’s exactly what happens in the trailer for writer-director Assaf Bernstein‘s supernatural thriller Look Away. Starring India Eisley, Mira Sorvino, and Jason Isaacs, the film tells the story of Maria, an alienated high-school student whose life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image. Look Away opens in theaters and arrives On Demand on October 12, 2018.
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Recently, I was scrolling down my Facebook feed and came across a music video that caught my attention. The video had a real Tim Burton feel and a unique sound. I decided I had to track down the musician, Tommy Spase, hear more of his music and find out more about him. I reached out to Tommy and he sat down with me for an interview. Horror Fuel: “How long have you been with the band?” Tommy Spase: “The first incarnation of the band was about seven years ago. We played around LA for a while until a couple of members left and we got a couple more. That was over the course of like six years. I had been working on a children’s show but decided to get back into the music side of it. That’s how that video came across your news feed. I’ve been working on a whole launch process for this.” Horror Fuel: “How was the
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsParanormal
The Conjuring 2 spin-off The Nun has now arrived in theaters and James Wan is not wasting any time. Not only is a third Annabelle film on its way along with The Conjuring 3, but the plan for The Conjuring 2‘s next spin-off is also already in the works, The Crooked Man. We’ve reported on The Crooked Man‘s status several times in the past, but not much news has come our way lately, however, today we have an update to share with you. In several recent interviews, James Wan has stated that his goal with each spin-off is a very different tone from the other parts of the universe. We think we have a really exciting story. What we want to do, with The Conjuring universe, is we want each of our little offshoots to have a very different flavor, right? So, for example, Annabelle is the classic sort-of haunted doll subgenre. And with The Crooked Man, I would love
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNewsStreaming TV
DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan
Continue reading →
GamingIndieNewsProduct
There’s big changes’ coming for the video game featuring everyone’s favorite hockey mask wearing killer. Sadly before you get excited, sorry, there’s no new content coming out for “Friday the 13th: The Game”, see this previous article for details. Illfonic, the indie game developer that was partnered with Gun Media will be handing over the reins to Tokyo based indie game developer, Black Tower Studios. Black Tower Studios was formed in 2012 and have two RPG games under their belt with “Archangel” and “Magus“. The development team is made up of veterans of the gaming industry. Over the past year, Illfonic and Black Tower Studios have been working together leading up to the gradual transition. Both sides worked on creating the Pinehurst and Jarvis House maps/levels. Black Tower Studios main focus, once they are settled in, will be fixing bugs and glitches in the game along with other projects to help improve the player experience as well as maintenance of
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailersTrue Crime
We’ve all heard the tales of how those who have lived in the Amityville house have experienced terrifying hauntings, but the true story of the family that died in the house is much more terrifying than anything Hollywood could conjure. The Amityville Murders sets out to take viewers on a journey through the night the DeFeo’s lost their lives at the hands of their own. On the night of November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. took a rifle and murdered each family member as they slept in their beds. During his trial, he claimed voices drove him to do it. This is their story. John Robinson, Chelsea Ricketts, and Amityville II: The Possession actors Diane Franklin and Burt Young star in this tragic real-life inspired tale written and directed by Daniel Farrands. Produced by Daniel Farrands who also produced The Haunting in Connecticut and penned Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, the film was also produced by Lucas Jarach, Eric
Continue reading →
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The official poster for Room 9 has been unveiled featuring horror icons Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th) and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes). Written and directed by Tom Walton, in the film, life-altering sins of the past revisit lost souls in a small town… 40 years later! Kane Hodder stars as Beau Johnson with Michael Berryman playing the role of Jed Bedford. Brian Anthony Wilson appears as Zion Miller, Michael Emery as Jason Brooks, Tony Devon as Detective Michael Dakota, Greg Painter as Officer Christian Battista, David Raine as Walter Miller, Steve Nappe as Bobby D., and Michael Grasso as Johnny Lawson. PhilaDreams Films and Thomas Walton both produced and executive produced. Judy Fox serves as manager to both Hodder and Berryman For regular updates and more please follow Room 9 on Facebook.
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
From the director of the hit horror film The Strangers, Bryan Bertino, comes the dark tale of terror, The Monster. Starring Zoe Kazan (The Big Sick), Ella Ballentine (The Captive), and Scott Speedman (The Strangers, Underworld), the film centers on Kathy (Kazan) and her 10-year-old daughter Lizzy (Ballentine) who are “trapped and tormented in a pitch-black forest by a screeching creature. It is unlike anything they have heard before. Not human. Not animal. A monster. With their relationship at breaking point, Kathy is on the edge while Lizzy is all out of faith in her mother but tries to stay brave and fearless. To survive the night, Kathy must summon her most primal instinct to protect herself and her daughter from what’s lurking in the darkness…” Presented by Icon Film Distribution, The Monster stalks the UK on DVD and Digital on October 8, 2018, and is already out on DVD in the US.
Continue reading →
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Zach McGowan, a talented actor who you’ll recognize from many films and series, has played roles such as the fearless Captain Charles Vane from Starz’s pirate series “Black Sails” and as Anton Ivanov (aka Superior) on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. I had the pleasure of talking with Zach about his role as Conner, his badass character in Death Race: Beyond Anarchy coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on October 2, 2018. But that’s not all, Zach also confirmed that he will make his premiere on “The Walking Dead” this season (9). Zach McGowan with Nolan North In Death Race Horror Fuel: “You’ve had so many fantastic roles. But you almost always play a badass including as Captain Charles Vane in Black Sails and as Connor in Death Race: Beyond Anarchy what were those experiences like?” Zach McGowan: “For me, it’s fun to play a badass. There’s a lot of fun to be had finding yourself in those roles. What were
Continue reading →
ForeignIndieMoviesNewsTrailers
As if clowns weren’t creepy enough already, writer-director Warren Speed takes things a step further with Coulrophobia, headed your way this October. The film centers on a group of roller derby girls who go camping in the remote Scottish highlands, only to be abducted by a family of on-the-run circus performers who force them into a series of bizarre games – before events turn into an insane battle for survival for both sides. Pete Bennett, Daniella D’Ville, Roxy Bordeaux, Warren Speed, Chris M. T. Harrison, and Ana Udroiu star in the film whose title literally means “fear of clowns”. BAFTA music producer Graham Walker supervised the soundtrack composed by Gav Cantrell. Warren Speed produced. Coulrophobia is now out on DVD in the UK and will be unleashed worldwide on October 20, 2018.
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
We’ve all seen those creepy images depicting someone who has turned away from a mirror yet their image stayed the same. What if that mirror image came to life? That’s exactly what happens in the trailer for writer-director Assaf Bernstein‘s supernatural thriller Look Away. Starring India Eisley, Mira Sorvino, and Jason Isaacs, the film tells the story of Maria, an alienated high-school student whose life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image. Look Away opens in theaters and arrives On Demand on October 12, 2018.
Continue reading →
