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Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream star Melissa Barrera (Bed Rest) is returning for the upcoming sequel set to premiere next year, which follows four characters from Scream (2022) as they leave Woodboro for New York. The talented actress, while speaking to Collider, teased that the sequel is bigger and bloodier than its predecessors. “With the last Scream, they were tip-toeing and trying to be very respectful of what the franchise had been, up until that point, and keeping their inner gory dreams at bay. But with this one, they were like, “We’re going all out.” It’s potentially a hundred times gorier.” Barrera continues, “There was a saying on set because (directors) Matt [Bettinelli-Olpin] and Tyler [Gillett] were always asking for more blood and more sweat. They always just wanted more. ‘More blood spritz’ was the saying because they would just always want more. Several past Scream stars are returning to reprise their roles, including Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, franchise star Courtney

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2022
"Video Nasty" 'Unhinged' Getting A Remake

“Video Nasty” ‘Unhinged’ Getting A Remake

Director Don Gronquist‘s 1982 horror movie Unhinged, one of 72 films labeled “Video Nasties” back in the 1980s, is getting a remake produced by Scott Jeffrey (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) who is also currently working on a horror reboot of Peter Pan. The film will star Ella Starbuck (Crocodile Vengeance), Betsy-Blue English (Sky Kraken), Toby Wynn-Davies (Area 51 Incident), Sian Altman (Curse of Humpty Dumpty), and Chloe Karr, who is making her feature debut. Proportion Productions and Champdog Films are behind the upcoming movie. In the original film, “College students Terry, Nancy, and Gloria are on their way to a rock concert, driving through a torrential rainstorm… only to crash their car, badly injuring one of them. Seeking shelter and aid, they come across a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter… our trio soon wish they hadn’t when a shocking twist is unearthed.” We’ll keep you posted; in the meantime, here’s a look back at

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For 'Saw 10'

Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For ‘Saw 10’

Back in October, we reported that Tobin Bell will be returning as John “Jigsaw” Kramer will be reprising his role in Saw 10. Today, Deadline is reporting that Shawnee Smith is also in talks to return for the sequel. Smith’s character Amanda Young was Introduced as one of Jigsaw’s victims in the 2004 movie and was later revealed to be one of Jigsaw’s apprentices who we thought was killed in Saw III. Bell and Smith are not the only ones returning to the franchise. Kevin Greutert, who directed Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter and edited the original Saw through Saw V, and Jigsaw is back in the director’s chair. Saw 10 has already been given a release date from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. It’s set to arrive on October 27, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For 'Twisted'

A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For ‘Twisted’

Now playing in select theaters and available on Demand is writer-director Vibeke Muasya’s unnerving Danish horror-thriller Twisted. In the film, “When Hannah’s Andy is found shot to death, her mom Silvia, steps in to defend Hannah until she finds her gory, sexually violent drawings. What is Hannah hiding? Silvia decides to protect her daughter at all costs.” Starring Madeleine Masson and Karen Leigh Sharp, Twisted’s Rotten Tomatoes audience score is skyrocketing, with the film’s current score at over 90 percent. “I wanted to make a female-driven thriller about the unspeakable – the destruction of a human being. Destroyed by misplaced love and mother protection. Having grown up with a paranoid mother who often suffered from psychosis, it has mattered to me to create a story evoking the claustrophobic feeling of being in a bond with a person whom you both love and hate. A person who will ultimately destroy you if you do not destroy the relationship. We produced this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal's 'Renfield' Starring Nic Cage

Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Starring Nic Cage

Genre staple Miles Doleac has just joined the cast of Universal’s upcoming movie Renfield and will star opposite Nicholas Cage and Nicholas Hoult. The film centers on Renfield (Hoult), who has grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula’s (Cage) lackey. The henchman finds a new lease on life and maybe even redemption when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina). Doleac, an actor, writer, director, and producer, will play an elder vampire hunter in the film by director Chris McKay, scripted by Ryan Ridley. Producers are Skybound Entertainment’s Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst. Doleac is known for films such as The Hollow, The Dinner Party, and Demigod and has appeared in series such as “Legacies,” “Lovecraft Country,” “Containment,” and “The Purge.” Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Bess Rouss co-star in Renfield coming to theaters on April 14, 2023. I spoke with Miles, and this is what he had

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

The Game Awards 2022 wrapped up by delighting gaming fans around the world awarding fan favorites and scoring some upsets. But one thing was clear, there were plenty of world premiere trailers for some upcoming horror/dark fantasy titles! From the makers of Vampyr comes Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden where players play as a pair of literal ghost hunters in 1695 North America who hunt and banish ghosts, there’s just one problem, one of the Ghost Hunters is a ghost herself after getting killed on a mission. Now players will have to hunt spirits in the wilds of the new colony of New Eden and help rid the land of its ghosts while trying to find a way to save one of their own. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will be coming out towards the end of 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Atomic Heart premiered a new action-packed gameplay trailer for the upcoming FPS game that

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Dec 9, 2022
AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"

AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”

Hot off the heels of the premiere of the new “Interview with the Interview” series, AMC continues to expand on the world of Anne Rice with “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.” Today, AMC has conjured the first trailer. “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, and Annabeth Gish star. Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex”) are writing and executive producing the series. Spalding, who has an overall deal with AMC Studios, will also serve as showrunner. The upcoming series is set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ on January 8, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
New Poster For 'Infinity Pool' Starring Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth

Alexander Skarsgård & Mia Goth Find A Brutal World In The ‘Infinity Pool’ Trailer

Brandon Cronenberg, whose film Possessor was released in 2020, is back with Infinity Pool, starring Mia Goth (Pearl) and Alexander Skarsgård (The Northman). The new trailer reveals a brutal and deadly place where the punishment for any crime is death. In the film, “While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth), they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero-tolerance policy for crime.” Thomas Kretschmann, Cleopatra Coleman, Amanda Brugel, and John Ralston co-star. NEON co-financed and executive-produced the sci-fi thriller alongside Topic Studios. Telefilm Canada and the Croatian Film Fund also co-financed the production. Karen Harnisch and Andrew Cividino of Film Forge produce, along with Noah Segal and Christina Piovesan of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2022
Writer-Director Lori Evans Taylor Gets Candid About Her Inspiration For 'Bed Rest' In Our Interview

Writer-Director Lori Evans Taylor Gets Candid About Her Inspiration For ‘Bed Rest’ In Our Interview

Before my conversation with writer-director Lori Evans Taylor, I sat down. I watched her soon-to-be-released horror film Bed Rest, starring Scream actress Melissa Barrera and Guy Burnet, and it hit me hard. In the film, a Tubi Original, “After years of struggling to start a family, Julie Rivers (Barrera) is pregnant again and moving into a new home with her husband as they embrace a fresh start. Upon being ordered to mandatory bed rest, Julie slowly unravels as she suffers through the monotony and anxiety of her new constraints. Soon, terrifying ghostly experiences in the home begin to close in on Julie, stirring up her past demons and causing others to question her mental stability. Trapped and forced to face her past and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.” I should also mention that Taylor is currently co-writing the upcoming Final Destination 6 movie. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the franchise

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2022
First Look: 'Terrified' Director Is Back With 'When Evil Lurks'

First Look: ‘Terrified’ Director Is Back With ‘When Evil Lurks’

Filmmaker Demián Rugna, who made waves back in 2017 with Terrified, is back with a new tale of terror, When Evil Lurks, which will be Shudder’s first Spanish Original. The film is expected to wrap in 2023, but today we’ve got the first image of a young girl and her dog (below). In the possession thriller, “Two brothers find a mutilated corpse near their property and convene with the locals to suss it out. They learn that the odd happenings in their village are the cause of a spirit that’s found its way into a local man waiting for the proper protocols to rid his body of the festering demon. An escape attempt ensues as the film keeps its protagonists on edge, racing against imminent danger to shake the spirit’s relentless clutches.” Variety describes the film as “A highly inventive play on a common horror theme. The film aims at fear itself and its manifestation within us. Chaotic and tense,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2022

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Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream star Melissa Barrera (Bed Rest) is returning for the upcoming sequel set to premiere next year, which follows four characters from Scream (2022) as they leave Woodboro for New York. The talented actress, while speaking to Collider, teased that the sequel is bigger and bloodier than its predecessors. “With the last Scream, they were tip-toeing and trying to be very respectful of what the franchise had been, up until that point, and keeping their inner gory dreams at bay. But with this one, they were like, “We’re going all out.” It’s potentially a hundred times gorier.” Barrera continues, “There was a saying on set because (directors) Matt [Bettinelli-Olpin] and Tyler [Gillett] were always asking for more blood and more sweat. They always just wanted more. ‘More blood spritz’ was the saying because they would just always want more. Several past Scream stars are returning to reprise their roles, including Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, franchise star Courtney

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2022
"Video Nasty" 'Unhinged' Getting A Remake

“Video Nasty” ‘Unhinged’ Getting A Remake

Director Don Gronquist‘s 1982 horror movie Unhinged, one of 72 films labeled “Video Nasties” back in the 1980s, is getting a remake produced by Scott Jeffrey (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) who is also currently working on a horror reboot of Peter Pan. The film will star Ella Starbuck (Crocodile Vengeance), Betsy-Blue English (Sky Kraken), Toby Wynn-Davies (Area 51 Incident), Sian Altman (Curse of Humpty Dumpty), and Chloe Karr, who is making her feature debut. Proportion Productions and Champdog Films are behind the upcoming movie. In the original film, “College students Terry, Nancy, and Gloria are on their way to a rock concert, driving through a torrential rainstorm… only to crash their car, badly injuring one of them. Seeking shelter and aid, they come across a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter… our trio soon wish they hadn’t when a shocking twist is unearthed.” We’ll keep you posted; in the meantime, here’s a look back at

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For 'Saw 10'

Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For ‘Saw 10’

Back in October, we reported that Tobin Bell will be returning as John “Jigsaw” Kramer will be reprising his role in Saw 10. Today, Deadline is reporting that Shawnee Smith is also in talks to return for the sequel. Smith’s character Amanda Young was Introduced as one of Jigsaw’s victims in the 2004 movie and was later revealed to be one of Jigsaw’s apprentices who we thought was killed in Saw III. Bell and Smith are not the only ones returning to the franchise. Kevin Greutert, who directed Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter and edited the original Saw through Saw V, and Jigsaw is back in the director’s chair. Saw 10 has already been given a release date from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. It’s set to arrive on October 27, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For 'Twisted'

A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For ‘Twisted’

Now playing in select theaters and available on Demand is writer-director Vibeke Muasya’s unnerving Danish horror-thriller Twisted. In the film, “When Hannah’s Andy is found shot to death, her mom Silvia, steps in to defend Hannah until she finds her gory, sexually violent drawings. What is Hannah hiding? Silvia decides to protect her daughter at all costs.” Starring Madeleine Masson and Karen Leigh Sharp, Twisted’s Rotten Tomatoes audience score is skyrocketing, with the film’s current score at over 90 percent. “I wanted to make a female-driven thriller about the unspeakable – the destruction of a human being. Destroyed by misplaced love and mother protection. Having grown up with a paranoid mother who often suffered from psychosis, it has mattered to me to create a story evoking the claustrophobic feeling of being in a bond with a person whom you both love and hate. A person who will ultimately destroy you if you do not destroy the relationship. We produced this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal's 'Renfield' Starring Nic Cage

Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Starring Nic Cage

Genre staple Miles Doleac has just joined the cast of Universal’s upcoming movie Renfield and will star opposite Nicholas Cage and Nicholas Hoult. The film centers on Renfield (Hoult), who has grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula’s (Cage) lackey. The henchman finds a new lease on life and maybe even redemption when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina). Doleac, an actor, writer, director, and producer, will play an elder vampire hunter in the film by director Chris McKay, scripted by Ryan Ridley. Producers are Skybound Entertainment’s Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst. Doleac is known for films such as The Hollow, The Dinner Party, and Demigod and has appeared in series such as “Legacies,” “Lovecraft Country,” “Containment,” and “The Purge.” Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Bess Rouss co-star in Renfield coming to theaters on April 14, 2023. I spoke with Miles, and this is what he had

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

The Game Awards 2022 wrapped up by delighting gaming fans around the world awarding fan favorites and scoring some upsets. But one thing was clear, there were plenty of world premiere trailers for some upcoming horror/dark fantasy titles! From the makers of Vampyr comes Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden where players play as a pair of literal ghost hunters in 1695 North America who hunt and banish ghosts, there’s just one problem, one of the Ghost Hunters is a ghost herself after getting killed on a mission. Now players will have to hunt spirits in the wilds of the new colony of New Eden and help rid the land of its ghosts while trying to find a way to save one of their own. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will be coming out towards the end of 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Atomic Heart premiered a new action-packed gameplay trailer for the upcoming FPS game that

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Dec 9, 2022
AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"

AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”

Hot off the heels of the premiere of the new “Interview with the Interview” series, AMC continues to expand on the world of Anne Rice with “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.” Today, AMC has conjured the first trailer. “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, and Annabeth Gish star. Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex”) are writing and executive producing the series. Spalding, who has an overall deal with AMC Studios, will also serve as showrunner. The upcoming series is set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ on January 8, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
New Poster For 'Infinity Pool' Starring Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth

Alexander Skarsgård & Mia Goth Find A Brutal World In The ‘Infinity Pool’ Trailer

Brandon Cronenberg, whose film Possessor was released in 2020, is back with Infinity Pool, starring Mia Goth (Pearl) and Alexander Skarsgård (The Northman). The new trailer reveals a brutal and deadly place where the punishment for any crime is death. In the film, “While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth), they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero-tolerance policy for crime.” Thomas Kretschmann, Cleopatra Coleman, Amanda Brugel, and John Ralston co-star. NEON co-financed and executive-produced the sci-fi thriller alongside Topic Studios. Telefilm Canada and the Croatian Film Fund also co-financed the production. Karen Harnisch and Andrew Cividino of Film Forge produce, along with Noah Segal and Christina Piovesan of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2022
Writer-Director Lori Evans Taylor Gets Candid About Her Inspiration For 'Bed Rest' In Our Interview

Writer-Director Lori Evans Taylor Gets Candid About Her Inspiration For ‘Bed Rest’ In Our Interview

Before my conversation with writer-director Lori Evans Taylor, I sat down. I watched her soon-to-be-released horror film Bed Rest, starring Scream actress Melissa Barrera and Guy Burnet, and it hit me hard. In the film, a Tubi Original, “After years of struggling to start a family, Julie Rivers (Barrera) is pregnant again and moving into a new home with her husband as they embrace a fresh start. Upon being ordered to mandatory bed rest, Julie slowly unravels as she suffers through the monotony and anxiety of her new constraints. Soon, terrifying ghostly experiences in the home begin to close in on Julie, stirring up her past demons and causing others to question her mental stability. Trapped and forced to face her past and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.” I should also mention that Taylor is currently co-writing the upcoming Final Destination 6 movie. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the franchise

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2022
First Look: 'Terrified' Director Is Back With 'When Evil Lurks'

First Look: ‘Terrified’ Director Is Back With ‘When Evil Lurks’

Filmmaker Demián Rugna, who made waves back in 2017 with Terrified, is back with a new tale of terror, When Evil Lurks, which will be Shudder’s first Spanish Original. The film is expected to wrap in 2023, but today we’ve got the first image of a young girl and her dog (below). In the possession thriller, “Two brothers find a mutilated corpse near their property and convene with the locals to suss it out. They learn that the odd happenings in their village are the cause of a spirit that’s found its way into a local man waiting for the proper protocols to rid his body of the festering demon. An escape attempt ensues as the film keeps its protagonists on edge, racing against imminent danger to shake the spirit’s relentless clutches.” Variety describes the film as “A highly inventive play on a common horror theme. The film aims at fear itself and its manifestation within us. Chaotic and tense,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2022
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