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New 'Wrath Of Becky' Red Band Trailer Reminds You Not To Mess With A Woman's Dog

New ‘Wrath Of Becky’ Red Band Trailer Reminds You Not To Mess With A Woman’s Dog

Part action movie, part thriller, and all horror, The Wrath of Beck is slashing its way into theaters this May from Quiver Distribution, and the brand-new brutal red band trailer has arrived, reminding you why it’s not smart to screw with a woman’s dog. The Warth of Becky is the sequel to the 2020 Summer box office hit Becky, released theatrically during the height of the pandemic. Becky dominated the box office for several weeks and reintroduced America to drive-in theaters.’ The Wrath of Becky stars Lulu Wilson (Becky, The Haunting of Hill House) and Seann William Scott (American Pie franchise, Bloodline). It was co-directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House). Angel wrote the film based on a story by him and Coote. In the sequel, “years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2023
David Gordon Green's 'The Exorcist' Now Possesses An Official Title

David Gordon Green’s ‘The Exorcist’ Now Possesses An Official Title

On Wednesday, at CinemaCon, audience members found themselves shaken after seeing the new footage from the upcoming Exorcist movie, the first of a new trilogy by David Gordan Green (The Halloween trilogy). The footage has yet to be publicly released. But during the panel, the official title of the movie was revealed as The Exorcist: Believer. The new installment will be led by Tony and Grammy award winner Leslie Odom Jr. (“Hamilton”) and Ellen Burstyn, who will reprise the iconic role of Chris MacNeil from the 1973 original directed by William Friedkin. In Believer, “Odom Jr. will play the father of a possessed child. Desperate for help, he tracks down Ms. Burstyn’s character.” Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum also star as friends who go missing in the woods and returned to their parents after what they think is hours. While in reality, they have been missing for three days. Soon, the girls begin to exhibit strange symptoms and long bouts

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
New 'Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts' Trailer Unleashes Maximals

New ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Trailer Unleashes Maximals

Returning to the action franchise that has captured moviegoers around the world, now the new trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II), the new installment of the franchise stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Colman Domingo, Cristo Fernández, and Tongayi Chirisa. Paramount Pictures and Skydance, in association with Hasbro and New Republic Pictures, A Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto Production with di Bonaventura Pictures Production, and Bay Films Productions. The script was penned by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber, based on a story by Joby Harold and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns This June For Its Third Season

New ‘The Witcher” Trailer Gives Us A Taste Of Season 3

After a long wait, we finally have news about the upcoming third season of Netflix’s “The Witcher,” including a new teaser trailer. The new teaser gives us a look at the wild hunt, Henry Cavill’s Geralt, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allen as Ciri. This will be the last season of Cavill starring as Geralt before Liam Hemsworth takes over the role. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it,” “Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery.” Season three of “The Witcher” will air in two parts, with the first five premiering on June 29, 2023, with the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
Sam Raimi & James Ashcroft Team Up For Adaptation Of 'How To Sell A Haunted House'

Sam Raimi & James Ashcroft Team Up For Adaptation Of ‘How To Sell A Haunted House’

The film adaptation of the blockbuster indie horror novel How to Sell a Haunted House has found its producer, none other than Sam Raimi, who was behind Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Drag Me to Hell, Evil Dead, Army of Darkness and Drag Me To Hell, Sam Raimi. The news came via a social media post by the author of the book, Grady Hendrix. Hendrix is writing the script for the adaptation that will be directed by James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark). “Pupkin goes to Hollywood,” the author said in the post. Pupkin, of course, is a “red-and-yellow glove puppet with two stumpy fabric legs dangling down from his front and two little nubbin arms” and a “leering clown face,” New York Times describes the villain. The Times said. “Pupkin represents the losses of growing up. He’s the vehicle of an unfulfilled mother’s pain, regrets, and loneliness. He’s childhood trauma incarnate, delivered from one generation to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
Urban Explorers Uncover Something Terrifying In 'Hell's Half Acre' - Out This Week

Urban Explorers Uncover Something Terrifying In ‘Hell’s Half Acre’ – Out This Week

The new twist-fuelled supernatural horror film Hell’s Half Acre, directed by John Patrick Tomasek (“Time Will Never Tell”), will be unleashed this week from Terror Films. Hells Half Acre centers on “Marcus as he leads his group of young urban explorers, Jessie, Dan, Jose, and Cassie, to abandoned locations for their popular YouTube channel “Strange and Abandoned Places” with the goal of gaining ratings and paid sponsors. However, they quickly discover that the abandoned Rockland Heights Prison is unlike any other location they’ve ever been to, as strange things occur almost immediately after their arrival. They discover they’re not alone as it becomes a fight for their survival against terrifying and dangerous demonic entities.” Quinn Nehr, Brynn Beveridge, and Omar Vegga Jr star in this Distant Star Films production, featuring an original score composed and produced by Ramesh Kumar Kannan and original songs and title score by VORE. . Hell’s Half Acre is set to haunt Digital on April 28,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
Experience 'Fear' - Out Now On Digital (Trailer)

Experience ‘Fear’ – Out Now On Digital (Trailer)

Experience Fear, today, the film that sees a group of friends gathering together only to have things go terribly wrong. In this psychological horror film, friends gather for a much-needed weekend getaway at a remote and historic hotel. Celebration turns into terror as, one by one; each guest faces their own worst fear. Fear stars Joseph Sikora (The Intruder), Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day), “T.I.” Harris (Monster Hunter), Iddo Goldberg (“Snowpiercer), King Bach (Rim of the World), and Andrew Bachelor (The Babysitter). The film is from director Deon Taylor who co-wrote the screenplay with John Ferry, and is out now on Digital from Screen Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
Own Your Copy Of 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Series' This May

Own Your Copy Of ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Series’ This May

Own all eleven seasons of the two-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning TV series “The Walking Dead” Complete Series on Digital. Created by Academy Award® nominee Frank Darabont, “The Walking Dead” Complete Series follows the survivors of the walker apocalypse as they fight the dead and fear the living. It features Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints franchise, Blade II), Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, Penguin Bloom, TV’s “Teachers” and “Afterlife”), and Academy Award® nominee Steven Yeun (Nope, Minari, Okja, Mayhem). “The Walking Dead” Complete Series will be available as a complete collection that will include all 11 seasons and will be available for the suggested retail price of $99.99 for Digital. In the series, “After Sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma in an abandoned hospital, he’s immediately thrust into a life-or-death struggle in an apocalyptic, walker-ravaged world. This complete collection of the Primetime Emmy® Award-winning series, based on Robert Kirkman’s acclaimed comic book, follows Rick and his band of survivors –

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
'Aliens: Dark Descent' Now Available For Pre-Order!

‘Aliens: Dark Descent’ Now Available For Pre-Order!

Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, are getting into the spirit of Alien Day by releasing a new trailer to announce the launch of pre-orders for Aliens: Dark Descent, a strategic, real-time, squad-based tactical action game where you the player command a squad of Colonial Marines. Aliens: Dark Descent, is an authentic Alien narrative that will unfold through a cinematic campaign full of sinister secrets, iconic Xenomorphs, and brand-new threats! Recruit, level up, and command a squad of Colonial Marines but make sure you bring them home safely as death per marine is permanent! Pre-orders are now available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and PC. Pre-orders get you the Lethe Recon Pack as a reward! Aliens: Dark Descent will be coming out on June 20! Digital and retail pre-orders are open for all platforms.

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Apr 26, 2023
'Beetlejuice 2' Listed Among Titles Teased At CinemaCon

‘Beetlejuice 2’ Listed Among Titles Teased At CinemaCon

Tim Burton fans were thrilled to learn that a sequel to his classic Beetlejuice is in the works. During the Discovery showcase at CinemaCon, Warner Bros shared a sizzle reel of upcoming titles and logos. Among them was Beetlejuice 2. So, we can say that it is officially confirmed. The sequel, which is set to begin production between now and June, will see Burton in the director’s chair with star Michael Keaton, Beetlejuice himself, returning. Last we heard, Jenna Ortega, who also stars in Burton’s series “Wednesday,” is in talks to play the daughter of Lydia, Winona Ryder’s iconic character. “Wednesday’s” second season is on its way from Netflix. Will update you when we know more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023

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New 'Wrath Of Becky' Red Band Trailer Reminds You Not To Mess With A Woman's Dog

New ‘Wrath Of Becky’ Red Band Trailer Reminds You Not To Mess With A Woman’s Dog

Part action movie, part thriller, and all horror, The Wrath of Beck is slashing its way into theaters this May from Quiver Distribution, and the brand-new brutal red band trailer has arrived, reminding you why it’s not smart to screw with a woman’s dog. The Warth of Becky is the sequel to the 2020 Summer box office hit Becky, released theatrically during the height of the pandemic. Becky dominated the box office for several weeks and reintroduced America to drive-in theaters.’ The Wrath of Becky stars Lulu Wilson (Becky, The Haunting of Hill House) and Seann William Scott (American Pie franchise, Bloodline). It was co-directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House). Angel wrote the film based on a story by him and Coote. In the sequel, “years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2023
David Gordon Green's 'The Exorcist' Now Possesses An Official Title

David Gordon Green’s ‘The Exorcist’ Now Possesses An Official Title

On Wednesday, at CinemaCon, audience members found themselves shaken after seeing the new footage from the upcoming Exorcist movie, the first of a new trilogy by David Gordan Green (The Halloween trilogy). The footage has yet to be publicly released. But during the panel, the official title of the movie was revealed as The Exorcist: Believer. The new installment will be led by Tony and Grammy award winner Leslie Odom Jr. (“Hamilton”) and Ellen Burstyn, who will reprise the iconic role of Chris MacNeil from the 1973 original directed by William Friedkin. In Believer, “Odom Jr. will play the father of a possessed child. Desperate for help, he tracks down Ms. Burstyn’s character.” Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum also star as friends who go missing in the woods and returned to their parents after what they think is hours. While in reality, they have been missing for three days. Soon, the girls begin to exhibit strange symptoms and long bouts

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
New 'Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts' Trailer Unleashes Maximals

New ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Trailer Unleashes Maximals

Returning to the action franchise that has captured moviegoers around the world, now the new trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II), the new installment of the franchise stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Colman Domingo, Cristo Fernández, and Tongayi Chirisa. Paramount Pictures and Skydance, in association with Hasbro and New Republic Pictures, A Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto Production with di Bonaventura Pictures Production, and Bay Films Productions. The script was penned by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber, based on a story by Joby Harold and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns This June For Its Third Season

New ‘The Witcher” Trailer Gives Us A Taste Of Season 3

After a long wait, we finally have news about the upcoming third season of Netflix’s “The Witcher,” including a new teaser trailer. The new teaser gives us a look at the wild hunt, Henry Cavill’s Geralt, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allen as Ciri. This will be the last season of Cavill starring as Geralt before Liam Hemsworth takes over the role. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it,” “Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery.” Season three of “The Witcher” will air in two parts, with the first five premiering on June 29, 2023, with the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
Sam Raimi & James Ashcroft Team Up For Adaptation Of 'How To Sell A Haunted House'

Sam Raimi & James Ashcroft Team Up For Adaptation Of ‘How To Sell A Haunted House’

The film adaptation of the blockbuster indie horror novel How to Sell a Haunted House has found its producer, none other than Sam Raimi, who was behind Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Drag Me to Hell, Evil Dead, Army of Darkness and Drag Me To Hell, Sam Raimi. The news came via a social media post by the author of the book, Grady Hendrix. Hendrix is writing the script for the adaptation that will be directed by James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark). “Pupkin goes to Hollywood,” the author said in the post. Pupkin, of course, is a “red-and-yellow glove puppet with two stumpy fabric legs dangling down from his front and two little nubbin arms” and a “leering clown face,” New York Times describes the villain. The Times said. “Pupkin represents the losses of growing up. He’s the vehicle of an unfulfilled mother’s pain, regrets, and loneliness. He’s childhood trauma incarnate, delivered from one generation to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2023
Urban Explorers Uncover Something Terrifying In 'Hell's Half Acre' - Out This Week

Urban Explorers Uncover Something Terrifying In ‘Hell’s Half Acre’ – Out This Week

The new twist-fuelled supernatural horror film Hell’s Half Acre, directed by John Patrick Tomasek (“Time Will Never Tell”), will be unleashed this week from Terror Films. Hells Half Acre centers on “Marcus as he leads his group of young urban explorers, Jessie, Dan, Jose, and Cassie, to abandoned locations for their popular YouTube channel “Strange and Abandoned Places” with the goal of gaining ratings and paid sponsors. However, they quickly discover that the abandoned Rockland Heights Prison is unlike any other location they’ve ever been to, as strange things occur almost immediately after their arrival. They discover they’re not alone as it becomes a fight for their survival against terrifying and dangerous demonic entities.” Quinn Nehr, Brynn Beveridge, and Omar Vegga Jr star in this Distant Star Films production, featuring an original score composed and produced by Ramesh Kumar Kannan and original songs and title score by VORE. . Hell’s Half Acre is set to haunt Digital on April 28,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
Experience 'Fear' - Out Now On Digital (Trailer)

Experience ‘Fear’ – Out Now On Digital (Trailer)

Experience Fear, today, the film that sees a group of friends gathering together only to have things go terribly wrong. In this psychological horror film, friends gather for a much-needed weekend getaway at a remote and historic hotel. Celebration turns into terror as, one by one; each guest faces their own worst fear. Fear stars Joseph Sikora (The Intruder), Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day), “T.I.” Harris (Monster Hunter), Iddo Goldberg (“Snowpiercer), King Bach (Rim of the World), and Andrew Bachelor (The Babysitter). The film is from director Deon Taylor who co-wrote the screenplay with John Ferry, and is out now on Digital from Screen Media.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
Own Your Copy Of 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Series' This May

Own Your Copy Of ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Series’ This May

Own all eleven seasons of the two-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning TV series “The Walking Dead” Complete Series on Digital. Created by Academy Award® nominee Frank Darabont, “The Walking Dead” Complete Series follows the survivors of the walker apocalypse as they fight the dead and fear the living. It features Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints franchise, Blade II), Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, Penguin Bloom, TV’s “Teachers” and “Afterlife”), and Academy Award® nominee Steven Yeun (Nope, Minari, Okja, Mayhem). “The Walking Dead” Complete Series will be available as a complete collection that will include all 11 seasons and will be available for the suggested retail price of $99.99 for Digital. In the series, “After Sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma in an abandoned hospital, he’s immediately thrust into a life-or-death struggle in an apocalyptic, walker-ravaged world. This complete collection of the Primetime Emmy® Award-winning series, based on Robert Kirkman’s acclaimed comic book, follows Rick and his band of survivors –

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
'Aliens: Dark Descent' Now Available For Pre-Order!

‘Aliens: Dark Descent’ Now Available For Pre-Order!

Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, are getting into the spirit of Alien Day by releasing a new trailer to announce the launch of pre-orders for Aliens: Dark Descent, a strategic, real-time, squad-based tactical action game where you the player command a squad of Colonial Marines. Aliens: Dark Descent, is an authentic Alien narrative that will unfold through a cinematic campaign full of sinister secrets, iconic Xenomorphs, and brand-new threats! Recruit, level up, and command a squad of Colonial Marines but make sure you bring them home safely as death per marine is permanent! Pre-orders are now available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and PC. Pre-orders get you the Lethe Recon Pack as a reward! Aliens: Dark Descent will be coming out on June 20! Digital and retail pre-orders are open for all platforms.

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Apr 26, 2023
'Beetlejuice 2' Listed Among Titles Teased At CinemaCon

‘Beetlejuice 2’ Listed Among Titles Teased At CinemaCon

Tim Burton fans were thrilled to learn that a sequel to his classic Beetlejuice is in the works. During the Discovery showcase at CinemaCon, Warner Bros shared a sizzle reel of upcoming titles and logos. Among them was Beetlejuice 2. So, we can say that it is officially confirmed. The sequel, which is set to begin production between now and June, will see Burton in the director’s chair with star Michael Keaton, Beetlejuice himself, returning. Last we heard, Jenna Ortega, who also stars in Burton’s series “Wednesday,” is in talks to play the daughter of Lydia, Winona Ryder’s iconic character. “Wednesday’s” second season is on its way from Netflix. Will update you when we know more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023
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