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Get Wrapped Up in the Trailer for ‘Vicious’ Starring Dakota Fanning

Paramount Pictures has acquired the upcoming horror film Vicious, starring Dakota Fanning and helmed by director Bryan Bertino. This unsettling tale promises to send shivers down audiences’ spines with its unique premise and talented team. A Gift That Turns Deadly Fanning portrays a young woman who receives a peculiar gift from a late-night visitor. However, the seemingly harmless gift quickly transforms into a source of unimaginable horror. She soon realizes that she’s entangled in a fight for her life, trapped within a chilling and dangerous “rabbit hole” hidden within the gift. A Master of Suspense Behind the Camera Director Bryan Bertino, known for his acclaimed horror films The Dark and the Wicked and the slasher The Strangers, brings his expertise in crafting suspenseful and unsettling narratives to Vicious. His experience in the genre promises to create a genuinely gripping and terrifying experience for viewers. Dakota Fanning Beyond Vicious, Dakota Fanning boasts a diverse and exciting upcoming filmography. Fanning will soon

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2024

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The Purge but with Werewolves: Texas Chainsaw Director Behind ‘Wolf Night’

2024 is already shaping up to be the year of the werewolf. Not that we’re complaining. This year, we will see several horror films howling at the moon, including Blackout, The Wolf Man, and Werewolves. Another werewolf movie has now surfaced Wolf Night. Jonathan Liebsman, the filmmaker behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Begining back in 2006, is set to helm Platinum Dunes’ Wolf Night, according to Deadline. While details remain sparse, we know that the script for Wolf Night was penned by Will Honley (Escape Room: Tournament of Champions) and April Maguire. Wolf Night is already being compared to a mix of The Purge and District 9, except with werewolves. We also know that the film is in a bidding war between multiple studios. That’s a great sign. Odds are, if you are a horror fan, you have seen at least one movie by Liebsman. He’s known for directing Darkness Falls, Rings, The Killing Room, Battle Los Angeles, Wrath

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2024

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MGM+ Unveils Out of This World “Beacon 23” Season Two Trailer

The gripping sci-fi mystery series “Beacon 23” returns for its highly anticipated second season this April, exclusively on MGM+. Get ready to dive back into the captivating world beyond the Milky Way. A place where the lines between friend and foe blur. And the secrets of a mysterious artifact hold the key to everything. A Story of Duality, Survival, and Hope Season one introduced us to Aster (Lena Headey), a cunning government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man whose paths crossed unexpectedly. Stranded together within a remote space station, Beacon 23, they faced unforeseen challenges and formed a fragile bond. Season Two: A Prison, an Artifact, and Unanswered Questions As season two unfolds, “Beacon 23” sees the arrival of a powerful entity known as Aleph. The arrival further complicates matters. The enigmatic Artifact continues to fuel intrigue and uncertainty. With no clear direction and conflicting agendas threatening to tear them apart, the inhabitants of Beacon 23 must

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2024

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Hasta La Vista, Baby: “Terminator: Survivors” Coming to PlayStation

Get ready to scavenge, survive, and fight back against the machines in “Terminator: Survivors,” the highly anticipated open-world survival game from Nacon. Finally unveiled during the latest Nacon Direct, the game will launch into Early Access this Fall. A tweet from Nacon delivered the first look. Hasta la vista, baby. Terminator: Survivors, available in Steam Early Access on October 24th and coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later date.@SurviveTheT800 #NaconConnect pic.twitter.com/PdonJkyeqc — Nacon (@Nacon) February 29, 2024 A Familiar World Thrown into Chaos Set four years after the devastating Judgment Day, “Terminator: Survivors” throws players into the post-apocalyptic wasteland depicted in the iconic Terminator franchise. As humanity struggles to rebuild in the face of relentless machine attacks, you must band together with up to three friends or brave the harsh world alone. Survival with a Sci-fi Twist The gameplay of “Terminator: Survivors” will be familiar to veterans of the open-world survival genre. Players must gather resources,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2024

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Creature Feature ‘Sting’ Scores New Clip Ahead of Its Premiere

In the chilling new film Sting, a visitor crashes through a windowpane, a monstrous spider with an insatiable hunger. This unsettling premise is the foundation of Sting. The soon-to-be-released film that blends sci-fi chills with heart-pounding horror. A Lonely Girl’s World, Turned Upside Down Meet Charlotte, a twelve-year-old girl whose imagination is her escape from the harsh realities of her life. Surrounded by a family that feels distant, she finds solace in comic books. She dreams of becoming her superhero, “Fang Girl.” Little did she know, a mysterious object streaked across the night sky, and a seemingly harmless spider landed on her fire escape. Charlotte christens the creature “Sting.”As their bond blossoms, so does the spider. It begins to morph from a curious pet into a terrifying predator. From Fantasy to Ferocious Reality The film’s chilling synopsis paints a picture of escalating terror. Vanishing pets, panicked whispers, and the realization that a monstrous arachnid stalks the building replaces the once-innocent

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 3, 2024

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SYFY’s Hit Series “SurrealEstate” Returns for Season 3

One of the most unique scripted paranormal series on TV, SYFY’s “SurrealEstate,” has now been renewed for its third season. And we couldn’t be happier. It’s a great series. Things that go bump in the night Created and directed by George Olson (watch our interview here), “SurrealEstate” follows real estate agent Luke Roman, who can speak to the dead, and an elite team of specialists that handle the cases no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away. Researching, investigating, and “fixing” the things that go bump in the night, the team works to create closure and closings, even as they struggle with demons of their own. All while trying to survive vengeful spirits. While the second season appeared to be the end of the team, there seems to be more haunting action in store for fans of the series that ranked as cable’s #2 original scripted series in the timeslot in both total viewers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 3, 2024

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Movie Review: No Way Up a Survival Thriller You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

The new survival thriller No Way Up has just been unleashed on VOD. So, let’s talk about it. No Way Up is directed by Claudio Fäh. In the movie, the journey of a group of passengers on a flight to an exotic location takes a horrifying turn when disaster strikes mid-flight, sending the aircraft plummeting into the unforgiving Pacific Ocean. Amidst the wreckage, a handful of passengers find themselves clinging to hope in the plane’s galley, the only remaining air pocket of the plane. As the immense pressure of the deep intensifies, panic consumes the survivors. With dwindling oxygen, the threat of flooding, and sharks circling in the darkness, hope seems to dwindle with each passing second. An Indie Film Before we delve too deep into the film, you need to understand that it is an indie film, which makes the quality of Now Way Up even more impressive. Also, at this point, I should probably tell you that the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 3, 2024

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Real-Life Horror: ‘The Black Mass’ Explores the Depths of Evil

Following its successful run at film festivals, the chilling thriller The Black Mass is out now. This unsettling film, inspired by actual events, dives into the dark heart of a serial killer and the devastating impact of his brutal crimes. A Monstrous Mind The Black Mass unfolds across a single, harrowing day in Florida during the winter of 1978. It delves into the final hours before a serial killer unleashes his most brutal rampage yet. Through a combination of suspense and psychological insight, the film provides a disturbing and terrifying glimpse into the mind of this notorious murderer. A Story Beyond the Killer While the killer’s perspective offers a chilling glimpse into the darkness, The Black Mass doesn’t focus solely on his actions. The film also explores the lasting impact of his violence on both the victims and the survivors. Focusing on the human cost of his crimes adds emotional depth and poignancy to the narrative. The film was inspired

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 2, 2024

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Movie Review: Pandemic Thriller ‘Contagion’ Remastered For 4Kk Ultra

Years before the true-life horrors of the pandemic, a film would be unleashed that explores the horrifying possibilities that come with a deadly outbreak, 2011’s Contagion. Contagion meticulously depicts the rapid spread of a deadly virus. It highlights our world’s interconnectedness and society’s fragility in the face of such a threat. The film, written by Scott Z. Burns, was lauded for its realistic portrayal of disease outbreaks and its prescience in capturing the anxieties surrounding global health emergencies. A terror that became all too real when the COVID pandemic consumed the world. First, let’s look at the film’s massive, award-winning cast featuring talents from stars such as Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, and Gweneth Paltrow. At the time of its making, this was, and mostly still is, a who’s who of Hollywood. The fact that Steven Soderbergh directed Contagion doesn’t hurt. He is the same filmmaker behind Traffic, Erin Brockovich, Sex, Lies, and Video Tapes,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 2, 2024

Knock, Knock: 'The Strangers: Chapter One' Is Now Terrorizing Peacock

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Witness The Terror of the First ‘The Strangers: Chapter One’ Trailer

The chilling masked figures from 2008’s cult classic The Strangers are back, ready to haunt a new generation. The Strangers: Chapter 1 kicks off a brand new reboot trilogy from Lionsgate and director Renny Harlin with a fresh new take on the terrifying home invasion franchise. Today, the first trailer has slashed its way here. A Trip Turns Terrifying Get ready for a cross-country road trip gone wrong. Madelaine Petsch (“Riverdale”) and Froy Gutierrez (Hocus Pocus 2) find themselves stranded in a secluded Airbnb. Their idyllic escape takes a horrifying turn when they become the targets of three masked strangers with an insatiable thirst for terror. Much More Than A Reboot But this isn’t just a retread. Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, promise to break free from the shadows of the original, venturing into uncharted territory with new stories and settings. Could these sequels unravel the motivations behind the masked figures? Or will they introduce entirely new threats,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 1, 2024

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