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"Must See" Horror American Carnage Is Heading To Blu-ray And DVD

Comedy Laced Immigration Horror ‘American Carnage’ Is Out Today!

Scream actress Jenna Ortega stars in director Diego Hallivis’ twisted film American Carnage, a comedy-laced immigration horror out today in theaters, on Digital, and On demand. In the film, “After a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants, the newly detained youth are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly. Once inside the eldercare facility, the volunteers discover the governor and the facility’s supervisor have cooked up a horrifyingly depraved conspiracy that endangers the young and the old.” Ortega stars alongside Jorge Lendeborg Jr, Allen Maldonado, Bella Ortiz, Jorge Diaz, Yumarie Morales, Catherine McCafferty, Brett Cullen, and Eric Dane. In our review, Kelli Marchman McNeely describes the movie as a “must-see, brutal, but fun flick,” that is “laced with humor, and tackles some heavy subjects, including immigration, and the fear of growing old.” Written by the Hallivis Brothers, American Carnage opens in theaters and arrives on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Demonic Toys Franchise Is Back With 'Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls' (Trailer)

Demonic Toys Franchise Is Back With ‘Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls’ (Trailer)

EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DEMONIC TOY IS BACK… WITH A BLOODY VENGEANCE! This Friday, July 15th, Full Moon Features is furthering the iconic Demonic Toys franchise with the debut of chapter one of Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls, the four-part mini-series written, directed, and produced by William Butler (Demonic Toys 2, The Resonator: Miskatonic U). In Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls, “Everyone’s favorite demonic toy is back with a bloody vengeance! When Oopsie’s best pal Sybil (comedian and social media sensation Libbie Higgins) is commissioned to create a new line of dolls for a shadowy company, she ends up sculpting a duo of homicidal plastic playthings whose wickedness rivals Oopsies! Satanic possession, strange sexiness, gore galore, and dark comedy combine in this outrageous new follow-up miniseries to 2021’s hit Full Moon shocker! Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls premieres on July 15, 2022, from Full Moon. Check out the new trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Swedish Horror-Thriller 'Mareld' Sets Sail In New Trailer

Swedish Horror-Thriller ‘Mareld’ Sets Sail In New Trailer

Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment, has just announced the release of Mutiny Pictures’ Swedish psychological thriller Mareld coming to Digital this summer. In the film, “A film crew sets sail on a catamaran to film a horror film where the scenes are improvised in chronological order, keeping the cast in the dark about the story. But what happens behind the scenes may be the real horror. Blending beautiful cinematography with behind-the-scenes documentary film, this experimental feature blurs the boundary between fiction and reality. The cutting-edge film is the winner of over 50 awards (and nominated for 34 more) at film festivals around the world, including Around International Film Festival, New York International Film Awards, IndieFEST Film Awards, and the winner of Best Feature in the Creation International Film. Mareld stars Hanna Oldenburg (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Animalistic), Viktor Akerblom (Border, Agent Hamilton), Moa Malan (The Giant), and Matti Boustedt (The Unlikely Murder). In a new-age, high concept

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Sci-Fi Classic 'Battle Of The Worlds' Getting A Special Edition Re-Release

Sci-Fi Classic ‘Battle Of The Worlds’ Getting A Special Edition Re-Release

Cinedigm announced today that The Film Detective (TFD), the classic film restoration and streaming company, will release the 1961 sci-fi classic, Battle of the Worlds, on special-edition Blu-ray and DVD this August for the first time. In the film, “A runaway asteroid dubbed “The Outsider” mysteriously begins orbiting the Earth and threatens it with lethal flying saucers.” Filmed in Italy at the height of the country’s sci-fi craze, this independent classic stars Golden Age-star Claude Rains (Casablanca, The Invisible Man, Notorious), Bill Carter, Umberto Orsini, Maya Brent, Jaqueline Derval, and Renzo Palmer, with cinematography by Marcello Masciocchi. The Science Fiction: The Complete Film Sourcebook (1984) calls Battle of The Worlds, “an astonishing piece of cinema … uncannily beautiful and garish.” Directed by Antonio Margheriti, the film is coming to special-edition Blu-ray and DVD and is a highly anticipated release from TFD, presented from a 4k scan of an original 35mm archival print. BONUS FEATURES: Original essay by author Don Stradley,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Horror 'The Retaliators' Scores New Trailer And A Killer Music Video

The Horror With This Most Metal, ‘Retaliators,’ Is Heading Your Way!

The horror-thriller The Retaliators, featuring a killer soundtrack, is from the co-producers of The Dirt and is heading your way this September. In the film, which currently has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, “An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of the biggest names in rock music set the tone as this horror-thriller reveals a game of revenge played using a new set of rules.” Directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., the screenplay was written by Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare. The all-star cast includes Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”), as well as Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of Papa Roach, making his acting debut. The Retaliators features cameos and music by Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, The Hu, Ice Nine Kills, Escape The Fate, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Netflix's "Resident Evil," Premiering Today, Unleashes New Clip Reminding Us "Not All Dogs Are Friendly"

Netflix’s “Resident Evil,” Premiering Today, Unleashes New Clip Reminding Us “Not All Dogs Are Friendly”

Netflix’s “Resident Evil” series is out today (July 14, 2022). We have a brand new clip, titled “Not All Dogs Are Friendly,” that gives us a look at the franchise’s zombie dog and a creepy-ass teddy bear. “Resident Evil” the series, is set in, “2036 – 14 years after a deadly virus caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker fights for survival in a world overrun by blood-thirsty infected and insane creatures. In this absolute carnage, Jade is haunted by her past in New Raccoon City, by her father’s chilling connections to the Umbrella Corporation but mostly by what happened to her sister, Billie.” “The all-new series expansion brings the best of the Resident Evil DNA forward – bad-ass heroines, insane creatures (some new/some familiar), a battle for survival, and of course, a deep mystery to unravel. Andrew Dabb (Supernatural) expands the directions with fresh storytelling, bone-chilling horror, and an action-packed spectacle perfect for summer binging.” The cast includes Lance Reddick,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Welcome To The Doll House: "American Horror Stories" Trailer Debuts Ahead Of July Premiere

Welcome To The Doll House: “American Horror Stories” Trailer Debuts Ahead Of July Premiere

The creepy AF “American Horror Stories” Season 2 trailer is here, teasing a haunting season featuring creepy dolls, ghosts, serial killers, and more. The cast for this season includes Alicia Silverstone, Cody Fern, Judith Light, Max Greenfield, Madison Iseman, Gabourey Sidibe, Dylan McDermott, and Quvenzhané Wallis, with guest star Bella Thorne amongst others. “AHS” stars Denis O’Hare, Cody Fern, Derrick Aguis, Gabourey Sidibe, Genevieve Aitken, Max Greenfield, and Nico Greetham reunite for the season. Featuring half-hour-long episodes, “American Horror Stories” is an anthology spin-off of “AHS” whose new season is unconnected to the original series. “American Horror Stories” premieres exclusively on July 21, 2022, on FX on HULU.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
We're Celebrating The Netflix Release Of 'The Munsters' With Two New Clips

Love Is In The Air In The First Trailer For Rob Zombie’s ‘The Munsters’

Universal 1440 Entertainment has just unleashed the official trailer for Rob Zombie‘s The Munsters, giving us a glimpse at the love story of Herman and Lilly Munster. Sheri Moon Zombie stars as Lily Munster and Jeff Daniel Phillips as Herman Munster. Daniel Roebuck co-stars as Grandpa Munster. Rob Zombie movie regular Richard Brake (31, 3 from Hell) will play Dr. Henry Augustus Wolfgang. Catherine Schell (“Space: 1999,” The Return of the Pink Panther) is set to appear as “Zoya Krupp, the gypsy queen.” Dee Wallace, Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson, and Jorge Garcia co-star in the movie, which is reportedly over two and a half hours long and centers on a family of monsters who moves from Transylvania to an American suburb. We’re still waiting for the release date to be announced, but we’ll let you know as soon as it is. In the meantime, the original series that ran from 1964 to 1966 is currently streaming on Peacock. Check it out.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
'Orphan: First Kill' Trailer Debuts Ahead Of August Release

‘Orphan: First Kill’ Trailer Debuts Ahead Of August Release

Isabelle Fuhrman returns for Orphan: First Kill, the prequel to the 2009 film that left viewers in shock. Today, the first official trailer has finally arrived. Directed by William Brent Bell and written by David Coggeshall, “Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.” Fuhrman stars alongside Rossif Sutherland and Julia Stiles in Orphan: First Kill, premiering In theaters, on Digital and Streaming on Paramount + on August 19, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
Shark Thriller 'Maneater' Sinks Its Teeth Into An August Release (Trailer)

Shark Thriller ‘Maneater’ Sinks Its Teeth Into An August Release (Trailer)

This August, dive into Saban Films’ shark thriller Maneater, from writer-director Justin Lee, which follows a group of friends on a getaway faced with a man-eating shark. “What better place to drown your sorrows than an idyllic island paradise? That was the idea when Jesse’s friends convinced her to not let a broken engagement stand in the way of enjoying her prepaid honeymoon. Their sorrows weren’t the only thing going to drown on their trip, especially with a man-eating shark swimming just below the surface.” The action-packed survival film stars Nicky Whelan, musician/actor Trace Adkins, Jeff Fahey, and Shane West, who recently appeared in the film Escape the Field. Maneater swims into theaters, and on to Digital, and On Demand on August 26, 2022, from Saban Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022

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"Must See" Horror American Carnage Is Heading To Blu-ray And DVD

Comedy Laced Immigration Horror ‘American Carnage’ Is Out Today!

Scream actress Jenna Ortega stars in director Diego Hallivis’ twisted film American Carnage, a comedy-laced immigration horror out today in theaters, on Digital, and On demand. In the film, “After a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants, the newly detained youth are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly. Once inside the eldercare facility, the volunteers discover the governor and the facility’s supervisor have cooked up a horrifyingly depraved conspiracy that endangers the young and the old.” Ortega stars alongside Jorge Lendeborg Jr, Allen Maldonado, Bella Ortiz, Jorge Diaz, Yumarie Morales, Catherine McCafferty, Brett Cullen, and Eric Dane. In our review, Kelli Marchman McNeely describes the movie as a “must-see, brutal, but fun flick,” that is “laced with humor, and tackles some heavy subjects, including immigration, and the fear of growing old.” Written by the Hallivis Brothers, American Carnage opens in theaters and arrives on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Demonic Toys Franchise Is Back With 'Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls' (Trailer)

Demonic Toys Franchise Is Back With ‘Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls’ (Trailer)

EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DEMONIC TOY IS BACK… WITH A BLOODY VENGEANCE! This Friday, July 15th, Full Moon Features is furthering the iconic Demonic Toys franchise with the debut of chapter one of Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls, the four-part mini-series written, directed, and produced by William Butler (Demonic Toys 2, The Resonator: Miskatonic U). In Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls, “Everyone’s favorite demonic toy is back with a bloody vengeance! When Oopsie’s best pal Sybil (comedian and social media sensation Libbie Higgins) is commissioned to create a new line of dolls for a shadowy company, she ends up sculpting a duo of homicidal plastic playthings whose wickedness rivals Oopsies! Satanic possession, strange sexiness, gore galore, and dark comedy combine in this outrageous new follow-up miniseries to 2021’s hit Full Moon shocker! Baby Oopsie: Murder Dolls premieres on July 15, 2022, from Full Moon. Check out the new trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Swedish Horror-Thriller 'Mareld' Sets Sail In New Trailer

Swedish Horror-Thriller ‘Mareld’ Sets Sail In New Trailer

Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment, has just announced the release of Mutiny Pictures’ Swedish psychological thriller Mareld coming to Digital this summer. In the film, “A film crew sets sail on a catamaran to film a horror film where the scenes are improvised in chronological order, keeping the cast in the dark about the story. But what happens behind the scenes may be the real horror. Blending beautiful cinematography with behind-the-scenes documentary film, this experimental feature blurs the boundary between fiction and reality. The cutting-edge film is the winner of over 50 awards (and nominated for 34 more) at film festivals around the world, including Around International Film Festival, New York International Film Awards, IndieFEST Film Awards, and the winner of Best Feature in the Creation International Film. Mareld stars Hanna Oldenburg (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Animalistic), Viktor Akerblom (Border, Agent Hamilton), Moa Malan (The Giant), and Matti Boustedt (The Unlikely Murder). In a new-age, high concept

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Sci-Fi Classic 'Battle Of The Worlds' Getting A Special Edition Re-Release

Sci-Fi Classic ‘Battle Of The Worlds’ Getting A Special Edition Re-Release

Cinedigm announced today that The Film Detective (TFD), the classic film restoration and streaming company, will release the 1961 sci-fi classic, Battle of the Worlds, on special-edition Blu-ray and DVD this August for the first time. In the film, “A runaway asteroid dubbed “The Outsider” mysteriously begins orbiting the Earth and threatens it with lethal flying saucers.” Filmed in Italy at the height of the country’s sci-fi craze, this independent classic stars Golden Age-star Claude Rains (Casablanca, The Invisible Man, Notorious), Bill Carter, Umberto Orsini, Maya Brent, Jaqueline Derval, and Renzo Palmer, with cinematography by Marcello Masciocchi. The Science Fiction: The Complete Film Sourcebook (1984) calls Battle of The Worlds, “an astonishing piece of cinema … uncannily beautiful and garish.” Directed by Antonio Margheriti, the film is coming to special-edition Blu-ray and DVD and is a highly anticipated release from TFD, presented from a 4k scan of an original 35mm archival print. BONUS FEATURES: Original essay by author Don Stradley,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Horror 'The Retaliators' Scores New Trailer And A Killer Music Video

The Horror With This Most Metal, ‘Retaliators,’ Is Heading Your Way!

The horror-thriller The Retaliators, featuring a killer soundtrack, is from the co-producers of The Dirt and is heading your way this September. In the film, which currently has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, “An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of the biggest names in rock music set the tone as this horror-thriller reveals a game of revenge played using a new set of rules.” Directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., the screenplay was written by Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare. The all-star cast includes Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”), as well as Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of Papa Roach, making his acting debut. The Retaliators features cameos and music by Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, The Hu, Ice Nine Kills, Escape The Fate, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Netflix's "Resident Evil," Premiering Today, Unleashes New Clip Reminding Us "Not All Dogs Are Friendly"

Netflix’s “Resident Evil,” Premiering Today, Unleashes New Clip Reminding Us “Not All Dogs Are Friendly”

Netflix’s “Resident Evil” series is out today (July 14, 2022). We have a brand new clip, titled “Not All Dogs Are Friendly,” that gives us a look at the franchise’s zombie dog and a creepy-ass teddy bear. “Resident Evil” the series, is set in, “2036 – 14 years after a deadly virus caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker fights for survival in a world overrun by blood-thirsty infected and insane creatures. In this absolute carnage, Jade is haunted by her past in New Raccoon City, by her father’s chilling connections to the Umbrella Corporation but mostly by what happened to her sister, Billie.” “The all-new series expansion brings the best of the Resident Evil DNA forward – bad-ass heroines, insane creatures (some new/some familiar), a battle for survival, and of course, a deep mystery to unravel. Andrew Dabb (Supernatural) expands the directions with fresh storytelling, bone-chilling horror, and an action-packed spectacle perfect for summer binging.” The cast includes Lance Reddick,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
Welcome To The Doll House: "American Horror Stories" Trailer Debuts Ahead Of July Premiere

Welcome To The Doll House: “American Horror Stories” Trailer Debuts Ahead Of July Premiere

The creepy AF “American Horror Stories” Season 2 trailer is here, teasing a haunting season featuring creepy dolls, ghosts, serial killers, and more. The cast for this season includes Alicia Silverstone, Cody Fern, Judith Light, Max Greenfield, Madison Iseman, Gabourey Sidibe, Dylan McDermott, and Quvenzhané Wallis, with guest star Bella Thorne amongst others. “AHS” stars Denis O’Hare, Cody Fern, Derrick Aguis, Gabourey Sidibe, Genevieve Aitken, Max Greenfield, and Nico Greetham reunite for the season. Featuring half-hour-long episodes, “American Horror Stories” is an anthology spin-off of “AHS” whose new season is unconnected to the original series. “American Horror Stories” premieres exclusively on July 21, 2022, on FX on HULU.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2022
We're Celebrating The Netflix Release Of 'The Munsters' With Two New Clips

Love Is In The Air In The First Trailer For Rob Zombie’s ‘The Munsters’

Universal 1440 Entertainment has just unleashed the official trailer for Rob Zombie‘s The Munsters, giving us a glimpse at the love story of Herman and Lilly Munster. Sheri Moon Zombie stars as Lily Munster and Jeff Daniel Phillips as Herman Munster. Daniel Roebuck co-stars as Grandpa Munster. Rob Zombie movie regular Richard Brake (31, 3 from Hell) will play Dr. Henry Augustus Wolfgang. Catherine Schell (“Space: 1999,” The Return of the Pink Panther) is set to appear as “Zoya Krupp, the gypsy queen.” Dee Wallace, Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson, and Jorge Garcia co-star in the movie, which is reportedly over two and a half hours long and centers on a family of monsters who moves from Transylvania to an American suburb. We’re still waiting for the release date to be announced, but we’ll let you know as soon as it is. In the meantime, the original series that ran from 1964 to 1966 is currently streaming on Peacock. Check it out.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
'Orphan: First Kill' Trailer Debuts Ahead Of August Release

‘Orphan: First Kill’ Trailer Debuts Ahead Of August Release

Isabelle Fuhrman returns for Orphan: First Kill, the prequel to the 2009 film that left viewers in shock. Today, the first official trailer has finally arrived. Directed by William Brent Bell and written by David Coggeshall, “Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.” Fuhrman stars alongside Rossif Sutherland and Julia Stiles in Orphan: First Kill, premiering In theaters, on Digital and Streaming on Paramount + on August 19, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
Shark Thriller 'Maneater' Sinks Its Teeth Into An August Release (Trailer)

Shark Thriller ‘Maneater’ Sinks Its Teeth Into An August Release (Trailer)

This August, dive into Saban Films’ shark thriller Maneater, from writer-director Justin Lee, which follows a group of friends on a getaway faced with a man-eating shark. “What better place to drown your sorrows than an idyllic island paradise? That was the idea when Jesse’s friends convinced her to not let a broken engagement stand in the way of enjoying her prepaid honeymoon. Their sorrows weren’t the only thing going to drown on their trip, especially with a man-eating shark swimming just below the surface.” The action-packed survival film stars Nicky Whelan, musician/actor Trace Adkins, Jeff Fahey, and Shane West, who recently appeared in the film Escape the Field. Maneater swims into theaters, and on to Digital, and On Demand on August 26, 2022, from Saban Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2022
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