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This April IFC Midnight will introduce to audiences to Lowlife, hot off its festival tour that included Fantasia, Frightfest, and Cinepocalypse. The new trailer is here and it has a serious Tarantino vibe. “What happens when you throw together a fallen Mexican wrestler with serious rage issues, a just-out-of-prison ex-con with a regrettable face tattoo, and a recovering junkie motel owner in search of a kidney?” “Set amidst the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, Lowlife zigzags back and forth in time as it charts how fate—and a ruthless crime boss—connects three down-and-out reprobates mixed up in an organ harvesting scheme that goes from bad to worse to off-the-rails insane. Careening from savagely funny to just plain savage to unexpectedly heartfelt, this audacious thriller serves up nonstop adrenaline alongside hard-hitting commentary about the state of contemporary America.” In our interview, actress Nicki Micheaux described her character Crystal as, “a woman who has made a lot of bad choices in her life.
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Japanese farmers may soon be able to buy or rent a robot that will defend their rice and chestnut crops from wild boars. Meet “super monster wolf” a robotic wolf with fangs and glowing red eyes, yes they glow! The bot was deployed on a trial basis last July near the Kisarazu City and passed with flying colors moving the robotic wolf to go into production. The robot is low maintenance and is powered by solar charged batteries. The animatronic wolf is motion activated when an animal gets within its range the eyes light up and the wolf moves and plays an assortment of wolf sounds, this was designed so wildlife won’t get used to just one sound rending the deterring robot useless. Once the robots are complete, farmers can buy one for $4,840 or the can rent one for $114 a month. Who knows, if the success of the wolf ends up becoming revolutionary, we might see these robotic
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The second volume of Andy Muschietti’s It has now entered pre-production which means that casting has begun, the final script has been approved, and things are beginning to be scheduled for shooting which will begin this summer. At this point, only two cast members have announced. Bill Skarsgard will reprise his role as Pennywise. Jessica Chastain has been cast as the adult version of Beverly, played in the first film by Sophia Lillis. Written by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Creation), the second installment is said to follow Beverly as the Losers’ Club reunite to face Pennywise again. Return to Derry when It Part II opens in theaters September 6, 2019.
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Johannes Roberts, the director that last year made us wonder if it’s safe to go in the water with 47 Meters Down, is now making us question if we’ll ever trust strangers again with Strangers: Prey at Night. Johannes and I sat down to discuss The Strangers: Prey At Night. He also mentioned that he found inspiration in two of the genre’s most classic films. The Strangers: Prey At Night centers on a family whose road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison, Lewis Pullman, and Martin Henderson star. Emma Bellomy, Lea Enslin, Damien Maffei play the demented trio of killers. Horror Fuel: “Earlier today I re-watched ’47 Meters Down’, I really like that movie.” Johannes
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Two individuals are on a quest, a quest to scare the crap out of you in a new VR gaming experience that combines The Matrix and The Haunted Collector in the game Project Nightmares. The game was greenlit on STEAM and a demo of the game is available to play on PC. Players take on a role of a psychic who is working with a group of scientists on a project to study the paranormal, the group is called, Project Nightmares. Project Nightmares goal is to eradicate evil energies that are connected to objects as well as learning the history of the object in question. The playable character, while asleep, will be connected or plugged into the object and be sent into a nightmarish world that’s unique to that particular object. The developers, who are going by “NC”, stated the goal of the players is to find clues about the history behind the object as quickly and stealthily as possible
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Writer-director Eric Pham’s highly anticipated film Flay has been delayed due to “unforeseen circumstance” according to today’s announcement by Phame Factory. Originally set to be released March 6, 2018, the film will now arrive on VOD later this year. Flay “hails from a filmmaker who cut his teeth working VFX work on some of Robert Rodriguez’s best-known films, including Grindhouse and Sin City.” Violett Beane (The Flash) stars alongside Phantasm actor A. Michael Baldwin, Elle LaMont (Alita: Battle Angel, Machete Kills), Dalton Gray (Lazer Team, Dumber and Dumber To), Johnny Walter, Aaron Spivey-Sorrells, Peggy Schott, Kaylee King, and Noe de la Garza. In the film, after the death of her mother, an estranged daughter struggles to save her brother and those around her from a malevolent faceless spirit.
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The metal band Ghost (sometimes known as Ghost BC) is known for their theatrical performance on and off the stage thanks to the mysterious priest-like lead singer Papa Emeritus. The band’s lore adds to the mystery of the characters in the band who are supposed to be part of a satanic order bringing the teachings of the devil to listeners. Fans of Ghost know this is a well-rehearsed act and that the band members are just characters as one of the band members that are known as Nameless Ghouls, stated in an interview once that when it comes to faith every member of the band has their own beliefs. Over the years Papa has been changed over three times, the only change in the name is that a number is put in the name; recently the band had Papa Emeritus III. Along with the change of Papa was a change in personality, Papa Emeritus III was considered to be the
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Rob Zombie, The Crowned Prince of Horror in Music (Bowing only to Alice Cooper), is releasing a Limited Edition Vinyl Box set celebrating his entire career! Zombie has been active since 1985 and rose to fame with his band White Zombie before going solo in 1998. Known for shock rock techniques, horror motifs in his music and extravagantly terrifying and visually stunning concerts, Rob Zombie is an icon in the world of horror. The box set includes Eleven albums. Exclusive bonus content. Even a hand-painted Creeper mask! Here’s everything you’ll get in the set: 11 ALBUMS ON 180-GRAM AUDIOPHILE BLACK VINYL (15 DISCS TOTAL): ASTRO-CREEP: 2000 LIVE: 1-LP (Brand New Release) – Recorded at Riot Fest in September 2016, first time Rob has performed the essential White Zombie album front-to-back live HELLBILLY DELUXE: 1-LP (First time on audiophile black vinyl since 1998) AMERICAN MADE MUSIC TO STRIP BY: 2-LP (First time on vinyl since 1999) THE SINISTER URGE: 1-LP (First
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Donald Trump says he will be meeting with heads of video game companies next week to discuss violence and video games. This is in response to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida that was carried out by a former student who’s believed to be mentally ill. The topic of mental health and access to firearms has been a topic of debate since the shooting at Sandy Hook but one thing always comes up that makes records scratch; “it’s the fault of video games.” This has been a topic of debate since the ‘90s, do video games cause crime? Well, this goes back a bit more, 1979 to be exact when a strange incident was blamed on a board game. Back in 1979 child prodigy, James Dallas Egbert III vanished from his dorm room at Michigan State University leaving behind a suicide note. While the search for the boy was underway it was theorized by a private detective working for
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Feast your putrid peepers on this gruesome gaming news; the folks behind the successful Volumes of Blood fright flick franchise have just announced that a card game based on their sin-ematic universe is now available! Here’s the official word: “From Blood Moon Pictures and Mythmaker Games comes the newest in table top terror. Take on the role of a horror film Director and use killers, locations, weapons and characters from the Volumes of Blood cinematic universe as you face off against your opponents to create a scene of carnage and build the largest body count. Volumes of Blood: Body Count is fun for the whole dysfunctional family.” If you want to get your paws and claws on a copy of the game, head right here, and tell ’em XIII sent ya!
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This April IFC Midnight will introduce to audiences to Lowlife, hot off its festival tour that included Fantasia, Frightfest, and Cinepocalypse. The new trailer is here and it has a serious Tarantino vibe. “What happens when you throw together a fallen Mexican wrestler with serious rage issues, a just-out-of-prison ex-con with a regrettable face tattoo, and a recovering junkie motel owner in search of a kidney?” “Set amidst the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, Lowlife zigzags back and forth in time as it charts how fate—and a ruthless crime boss—connects three down-and-out reprobates mixed up in an organ harvesting scheme that goes from bad to worse to off-the-rails insane. Careening from savagely funny to just plain savage to unexpectedly heartfelt, this audacious thriller serves up nonstop adrenaline alongside hard-hitting commentary about the state of contemporary America.” In our interview, actress Nicki Micheaux described her character Crystal as, “a woman who has made a lot of bad choices in her life.
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Japanese farmers may soon be able to buy or rent a robot that will defend their rice and chestnut crops from wild boars. Meet “super monster wolf” a robotic wolf with fangs and glowing red eyes, yes they glow! The bot was deployed on a trial basis last July near the Kisarazu City and passed with flying colors moving the robotic wolf to go into production. The robot is low maintenance and is powered by solar charged batteries. The animatronic wolf is motion activated when an animal gets within its range the eyes light up and the wolf moves and plays an assortment of wolf sounds, this was designed so wildlife won’t get used to just one sound rending the deterring robot useless. Once the robots are complete, farmers can buy one for $4,840 or the can rent one for $114 a month. Who knows, if the success of the wolf ends up becoming revolutionary, we might see these robotic
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The second volume of Andy Muschietti’s It has now entered pre-production which means that casting has begun, the final script has been approved, and things are beginning to be scheduled for shooting which will begin this summer. At this point, only two cast members have announced. Bill Skarsgard will reprise his role as Pennywise. Jessica Chastain has been cast as the adult version of Beverly, played in the first film by Sophia Lillis. Written by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Creation), the second installment is said to follow Beverly as the Losers’ Club reunite to face Pennywise again. Return to Derry when It Part II opens in theaters September 6, 2019.
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Johannes Roberts, the director that last year made us wonder if it’s safe to go in the water with 47 Meters Down, is now making us question if we’ll ever trust strangers again with Strangers: Prey at Night. Johannes and I sat down to discuss The Strangers: Prey At Night. He also mentioned that he found inspiration in two of the genre’s most classic films. The Strangers: Prey At Night centers on a family whose road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison, Lewis Pullman, and Martin Henderson star. Emma Bellomy, Lea Enslin, Damien Maffei play the demented trio of killers. Horror Fuel: “Earlier today I re-watched ’47 Meters Down’, I really like that movie.” Johannes
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Two individuals are on a quest, a quest to scare the crap out of you in a new VR gaming experience that combines The Matrix and The Haunted Collector in the game Project Nightmares. The game was greenlit on STEAM and a demo of the game is available to play on PC. Players take on a role of a psychic who is working with a group of scientists on a project to study the paranormal, the group is called, Project Nightmares. Project Nightmares goal is to eradicate evil energies that are connected to objects as well as learning the history of the object in question. The playable character, while asleep, will be connected or plugged into the object and be sent into a nightmarish world that’s unique to that particular object. The developers, who are going by “NC”, stated the goal of the players is to find clues about the history behind the object as quickly and stealthily as possible
Continue reading →
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Writer-director Eric Pham’s highly anticipated film Flay has been delayed due to “unforeseen circumstance” according to today’s announcement by Phame Factory. Originally set to be released March 6, 2018, the film will now arrive on VOD later this year. Flay “hails from a filmmaker who cut his teeth working VFX work on some of Robert Rodriguez’s best-known films, including Grindhouse and Sin City.” Violett Beane (The Flash) stars alongside Phantasm actor A. Michael Baldwin, Elle LaMont (Alita: Battle Angel, Machete Kills), Dalton Gray (Lazer Team, Dumber and Dumber To), Johnny Walter, Aaron Spivey-Sorrells, Peggy Schott, Kaylee King, and Noe de la Garza. In the film, after the death of her mother, an estranged daughter struggles to save her brother and those around her from a malevolent faceless spirit.
Continue reading →
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The metal band Ghost (sometimes known as Ghost BC) is known for their theatrical performance on and off the stage thanks to the mysterious priest-like lead singer Papa Emeritus. The band’s lore adds to the mystery of the characters in the band who are supposed to be part of a satanic order bringing the teachings of the devil to listeners. Fans of Ghost know this is a well-rehearsed act and that the band members are just characters as one of the band members that are known as Nameless Ghouls, stated in an interview once that when it comes to faith every member of the band has their own beliefs. Over the years Papa has been changed over three times, the only change in the name is that a number is put in the name; recently the band had Papa Emeritus III. Along with the change of Papa was a change in personality, Papa Emeritus III was considered to be the
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Rob Zombie, The Crowned Prince of Horror in Music (Bowing only to Alice Cooper), is releasing a Limited Edition Vinyl Box set celebrating his entire career! Zombie has been active since 1985 and rose to fame with his band White Zombie before going solo in 1998. Known for shock rock techniques, horror motifs in his music and extravagantly terrifying and visually stunning concerts, Rob Zombie is an icon in the world of horror. The box set includes Eleven albums. Exclusive bonus content. Even a hand-painted Creeper mask! Here’s everything you’ll get in the set: 11 ALBUMS ON 180-GRAM AUDIOPHILE BLACK VINYL (15 DISCS TOTAL): ASTRO-CREEP: 2000 LIVE: 1-LP (Brand New Release) – Recorded at Riot Fest in September 2016, first time Rob has performed the essential White Zombie album front-to-back live HELLBILLY DELUXE: 1-LP (First time on audiophile black vinyl since 1998) AMERICAN MADE MUSIC TO STRIP BY: 2-LP (First time on vinyl since 1999) THE SINISTER URGE: 1-LP (First
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Donald Trump says he will be meeting with heads of video game companies next week to discuss violence and video games. This is in response to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida that was carried out by a former student who’s believed to be mentally ill. The topic of mental health and access to firearms has been a topic of debate since the shooting at Sandy Hook but one thing always comes up that makes records scratch; “it’s the fault of video games.” This has been a topic of debate since the ‘90s, do video games cause crime? Well, this goes back a bit more, 1979 to be exact when a strange incident was blamed on a board game. Back in 1979 child prodigy, James Dallas Egbert III vanished from his dorm room at Michigan State University leaving behind a suicide note. While the search for the boy was underway it was theorized by a private detective working for
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Feast your putrid peepers on this gruesome gaming news; the folks behind the successful Volumes of Blood fright flick franchise have just announced that a card game based on their sin-ematic universe is now available! Here’s the official word: “From Blood Moon Pictures and Mythmaker Games comes the newest in table top terror. Take on the role of a horror film Director and use killers, locations, weapons and characters from the Volumes of Blood cinematic universe as you face off against your opponents to create a scene of carnage and build the largest body count. Volumes of Blood: Body Count is fun for the whole dysfunctional family.” If you want to get your paws and claws on a copy of the game, head right here, and tell ’em XIII sent ya!
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