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Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, the duo behind Goodnight Mommy, are preparing to make a new big budget horror film with Universal titled The Fortress. Mot of the details surrounding The Fortress are being kept under wraps at the moment. But we do know that the film follows a group of refugees stowed-away a container ship that is not as safe as it seems, according to Indiewire. 2014’s Goodnight Mommy centers on two young brothers whose mother has had plastic surgery, but under the bandages is someone they don’t recognize. The boys are convinced that she is not their mother.
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Since the aliens attached, in Independence Day, we’ve known that they would be back. That time has come. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Brent Spiner, Jessie Usher, Maika Monroe and William Fichner star in Independence Day: Resurgence. Synopsis: After Independence Day redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter deliver global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unpredictable force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can save our world from extinction. We originally reported the new sequel in March of 2015, followed by the announcement of the first trailer’s release last December. Today, a new TV spot for Independence Day: Resurgence has landed and so have the aliens. The film is set to arrive in theaters worldwide on June
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Horror is more popular than it has ever been and television networks have noticed. There are a ton of horror themed series already on TV and many more that will premiere this year. We don’t want you to miss any of those new shows, so we have put together a list of the horror series that you should not miss. Click on the show’s title to learn more and watch the trailer. Outcast: June 3rd The ten episode Cinemax series stars Patrick Fugit as the main character Kyle Barnes, a young man in search of answers to why he has suffered from demonic possessions all of his life. During his quest to understand what happened to him, he comes in contact with others suffering from the same affliction. Preacher: May 22nd Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed
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Robert Kirkman’s upcoming series, Outcast, directed by Adam Wingard (You’re Next), is set to debut on Cinemax on June 3rd and has already been renewed for season 2. Kirkman is mos well known as the man behind AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead, inspired by his comics of the same name. He will be serving as a writer for the 10 episode series, as well as an executive producer along with Chris Black and David Alpert. The series follows Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a young man who has been plagued by possession all his life. Kyle, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a priest with demons of his own, sets out to find answers. Along the way he encounters people who share the same affliction. He uncovers a strange connection with a possessed 8-year-old boy. While on his quest he discovers something that could not only change his fate, but the fate of the world. Pete
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Let’s face it, we’ve seen the story of Robin Hood a hundred times in a much the same way, until now. A new version of the Robin Hood tale is now picking up steam in Kickstarter. In Sherwood Horror, Robing Hood will be facing a new type of threat, vampires. And I must say the teaser trailer looks fantastic. Synopsis: Sherwood Horror is about an ex-con (Rob Locksley) who joins forces with his old hunting buddies to wage war against the vampires who have taken over their town. The tone of Sherwood Horror will be similar to films like Predator, Aliens, The Thing, The terminator, Lost Boys, Mad Max…and for this project I’ve been inspired by filmmakers like John Carpenter, John Milius, George Miller, and James Cameron.
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Harrison Smith’s upcoming film Death House has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House, which is set to be the first film in a six film franchise, is not some gimmick who relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among other things. Smith talks about the film with so much passion and excitement. If you have read his pieces on Cynema on our website you would know that he is serious about the horror genre. Smith has several great horror films to his credit, including 6 Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread, The Fields, Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard. I last spoke Harrison about the project
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People heading to the Republican National Convention in Ohio this July have a special opportunity to rent the childhood home of notorious serial killer Jeffery Dahmer. The real estate company Howard Hanna is renting out the three-bedroom house, 25 miles south of Cleveland, for a whooping $8,000 for the week. Dahmer, known as “The Milkwaukee Cannibal”, committed his first kill in the home. He was only 18 when he murdered a hitchhiker and disposed of the body in the woods behind the house. Dahmer went on to kill 16 more men and boys. He was a sex offender, a cannibal and a necrophiliac. He often drilled holes in many of his later victims, then poured acid and other chemicals in to their heads in hopes of creating the perfect zombie. After his victims died he would keep body parts to consume. He also kept several victim’s heads and other body parts and photos as trophies. August 22, Dahmer was charged
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Hilton Ariel Ruiz’s upcoming film film titled Zombie With A Shotgun is aiming at bringing a new type of zombie film to viewers and all of those rules in zombie films we’ve come accustomed to are going out the window. In Zombie With A Shotgun, the zombie will be the hero, yes, you read that right. The zombies will be teaming up to battle humans. The film follows Aaron who isn’t sure if he is infected with the virus or if something else is making him ill. Aaron with his shotgun and his girlfriend Rachel at his side set out to find out about the secrets the undead hold. Zombie With A Shotgun originally began as a webseries and we just happen to have episodes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 here for you to enjoy. There is currently a Kickstarter campaign to help cover the cost of production and release. Check out the killer perks and follow Zombie With
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AMC has unveiled a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series Preacher, an adaption of the cult classic graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillion. The series, from Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, is set to premiere on Sunday, May 22nd at 10 pm ET/PT and is already gathering a huge flock of fans. Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed by Genesis, an entity that is half angel and half demon, develops an interesting power, what he commands you must do. He sets out to find God, accompanied by his ex girlfriend Tulip O’Hare (Ruth Negga) and an Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun). In the world of Preacher Jesse, Tulip and Cassidy will encounter regular people, and characters from Heaven, Hell, and everywhere in between. Last week we shared the first look at the series’
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Summer is coming and with it comes the fourth film in the Sharknado franchise. After a long wait SyFy has now revealed the Star Wars inspired title of the film, directed by Anthony C. Farrante, as Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. They have also announced the premiere date. Come July 31 at 8pm, take cover, Sharknados are coming! Sharknado: The 4th Awakens is set to be the biggest film of the franchise. The film picks up five years after the events of Sharknado 3. Fin, played by Ian Ziering, and his family are living a peaceful life. The world is finally free of Sharknados, or so they thought. Now, a new danger is lurking. Suddenly, sharks are falling from the sky once again. In the last moments of Sharknado 3 we watched as a piece of the spaceship was falling towards April (Tara Reid), then the screen went black. After the credits we learned that the viewers had the choice to
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Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, the duo behind Goodnight Mommy, are preparing to make a new big budget horror film with Universal titled The Fortress. Mot of the details surrounding The Fortress are being kept under wraps at the moment. But we do know that the film follows a group of refugees stowed-away a container ship that is not as safe as it seems, according to Indiewire. 2014’s Goodnight Mommy centers on two young brothers whose mother has had plastic surgery, but under the bandages is someone they don’t recognize. The boys are convinced that she is not their mother.
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Since the aliens attached, in Independence Day, we’ve known that they would be back. That time has come. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Brent Spiner, Jessie Usher, Maika Monroe and William Fichner star in Independence Day: Resurgence. Synopsis: After Independence Day redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter deliver global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unpredictable force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can save our world from extinction. We originally reported the new sequel in March of 2015, followed by the announcement of the first trailer’s release last December. Today, a new TV spot for Independence Day: Resurgence has landed and so have the aliens. The film is set to arrive in theaters worldwide on June
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Horror is more popular than it has ever been and television networks have noticed. There are a ton of horror themed series already on TV and many more that will premiere this year. We don’t want you to miss any of those new shows, so we have put together a list of the horror series that you should not miss. Click on the show’s title to learn more and watch the trailer. Outcast: June 3rd The ten episode Cinemax series stars Patrick Fugit as the main character Kyle Barnes, a young man in search of answers to why he has suffered from demonic possessions all of his life. During his quest to understand what happened to him, he comes in contact with others suffering from the same affliction. Preacher: May 22nd Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed
Continue reading →
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Robert Kirkman’s upcoming series, Outcast, directed by Adam Wingard (You’re Next), is set to debut on Cinemax on June 3rd and has already been renewed for season 2. Kirkman is mos well known as the man behind AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead, inspired by his comics of the same name. He will be serving as a writer for the 10 episode series, as well as an executive producer along with Chris Black and David Alpert. The series follows Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a young man who has been plagued by possession all his life. Kyle, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a priest with demons of his own, sets out to find answers. Along the way he encounters people who share the same affliction. He uncovers a strange connection with a possessed 8-year-old boy. While on his quest he discovers something that could not only change his fate, but the fate of the world. Pete
Continue reading →
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Let’s face it, we’ve seen the story of Robin Hood a hundred times in a much the same way, until now. A new version of the Robin Hood tale is now picking up steam in Kickstarter. In Sherwood Horror, Robing Hood will be facing a new type of threat, vampires. And I must say the teaser trailer looks fantastic. Synopsis: Sherwood Horror is about an ex-con (Rob Locksley) who joins forces with his old hunting buddies to wage war against the vampires who have taken over their town. The tone of Sherwood Horror will be similar to films like Predator, Aliens, The Thing, The terminator, Lost Boys, Mad Max…and for this project I’ve been inspired by filmmakers like John Carpenter, John Milius, George Miller, and James Cameron.
Continue reading →
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Harrison Smith’s upcoming film Death House has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House, which is set to be the first film in a six film franchise, is not some gimmick who relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among other things. Smith talks about the film with so much passion and excitement. If you have read his pieces on Cynema on our website you would know that he is serious about the horror genre. Smith has several great horror films to his credit, including 6 Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread, The Fields, Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard. I last spoke Harrison about the project
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People heading to the Republican National Convention in Ohio this July have a special opportunity to rent the childhood home of notorious serial killer Jeffery Dahmer. The real estate company Howard Hanna is renting out the three-bedroom house, 25 miles south of Cleveland, for a whooping $8,000 for the week. Dahmer, known as “The Milkwaukee Cannibal”, committed his first kill in the home. He was only 18 when he murdered a hitchhiker and disposed of the body in the woods behind the house. Dahmer went on to kill 16 more men and boys. He was a sex offender, a cannibal and a necrophiliac. He often drilled holes in many of his later victims, then poured acid and other chemicals in to their heads in hopes of creating the perfect zombie. After his victims died he would keep body parts to consume. He also kept several victim’s heads and other body parts and photos as trophies. August 22, Dahmer was charged
Continue reading →
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Hilton Ariel Ruiz’s upcoming film film titled Zombie With A Shotgun is aiming at bringing a new type of zombie film to viewers and all of those rules in zombie films we’ve come accustomed to are going out the window. In Zombie With A Shotgun, the zombie will be the hero, yes, you read that right. The zombies will be teaming up to battle humans. The film follows Aaron who isn’t sure if he is infected with the virus or if something else is making him ill. Aaron with his shotgun and his girlfriend Rachel at his side set out to find out about the secrets the undead hold. Zombie With A Shotgun originally began as a webseries and we just happen to have episodes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 here for you to enjoy. There is currently a Kickstarter campaign to help cover the cost of production and release. Check out the killer perks and follow Zombie With
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AMC has unveiled a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series Preacher, an adaption of the cult classic graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillion. The series, from Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, is set to premiere on Sunday, May 22nd at 10 pm ET/PT and is already gathering a huge flock of fans. Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed by Genesis, an entity that is half angel and half demon, develops an interesting power, what he commands you must do. He sets out to find God, accompanied by his ex girlfriend Tulip O’Hare (Ruth Negga) and an Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun). In the world of Preacher Jesse, Tulip and Cassidy will encounter regular people, and characters from Heaven, Hell, and everywhere in between. Last week we shared the first look at the series’
Continue reading →
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Summer is coming and with it comes the fourth film in the Sharknado franchise. After a long wait SyFy has now revealed the Star Wars inspired title of the film, directed by Anthony C. Farrante, as Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. They have also announced the premiere date. Come July 31 at 8pm, take cover, Sharknados are coming! Sharknado: The 4th Awakens is set to be the biggest film of the franchise. The film picks up five years after the events of Sharknado 3. Fin, played by Ian Ziering, and his family are living a peaceful life. The world is finally free of Sharknados, or so they thought. Now, a new danger is lurking. Suddenly, sharks are falling from the sky once again. In the last moments of Sharknado 3 we watched as a piece of the spaceship was falling towards April (Tara Reid), then the screen went black. After the credits we learned that the viewers had the choice to
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