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Ti West's Horror Film 'X' Is Coming To Blu-ray

Ti West’s Horror Film ‘X’ Is Coming To Blu-ray

After making a splash at theaters, Ti West‘s horror X, which has a killer soundtrack, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this May. In the film, set in 1979, “a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast soon finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.” Jenna Ortega (Scream) and Mia Goth (Suspiria) star along with Scott Mescudi, Kid Cudi (Don’t Look Up, Creepshow), and Brittany Snow (Prom Night, Pitch Perfect) star in this nightmare-inducing film. Special Features include: -“That X Factor” Featurette -“The Farmer’s Daughters” Extended Scene Ti West makes his long-awaited return to horror with X is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital) and DVD, on May 24, 2022, from A24 and Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max's True Crime Series "The Staircase"

New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max’s True Crime Series “The Staircase”

HBO Max is delving into the true-crime death of Kathleen Peterson in their new series “The Staircase” whose first teaser trailer has arrived giving us a look at what appears as an ideal family, but looks can be deceiving. Starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), the series examines the true story of novelist Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife in December of 2001, a story that captivated the world. Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”) serve as showrunners for the series that features three timelines, the days leading up to Kathleen’s death, the direct aftermath, and the present day. “The Staircase” also stars Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s grieving sister Candace, Parker Posey as prosecutor Freda, the Peterson children are played by Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young. Joel McKinnon Miller also stars. On December 9th, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, Kathleen Peterson’s life was ended. According to the 911

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Wan's 'Malignant' Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

Last year, James Wan’s insane horror film Malignant (review) premiered on HBO Max followed by its release on Blu-ray. Now, it’s coming to 4K Ultra HD. The news came from Wan himself via an Instagram post. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant comes home on 4K Ultra HD on May 24, 2022, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller 'Fast Charlie'

James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller ‘Fast Charlie’

Screen Media and Foresight Unlimited, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today that James Caan and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) will star alongside Pierce Brosnan in the upcoming hitman thriller Fast Charlie, directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt, Clear & Present Danger), which is set to begin production the first week of April in New Orleans. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have James Caan and Morena Baccarin aboard. I can’t imagine a more perfect pair than Morena and Pierce. Not to be cute, but they really do make a killer couple.” Director Phillip Noyce said about the casting, “I brought PHILLIP to America in 1988 to direct BLIND FURY with Rutger Hauer and now 34 years later I’m thrilled to be back on the set with him. With a great script by Richard Wenk, and PIERCE bringing his star power to the role of Charlie, alongside the legendary, James Caan, and the multi-talented Morena Baccarin, Phillip has a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

This April, ARROW offers classics and cutting edge cult cinema, including films packed with horrors, gallons of Grind House gore, Italian films, and more. The April 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of dystopian surrealist Chema Garcia Ibarra’s feature The Sacred Spirit, available to subscribers in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland. The film will debut on ARROW April 15. April 1st starts the month with a number of unique and titillating titles: Dead Dicks (US/CA), Caliber 9 (US/CA), Kidnap Syndicate (UK/US/CA/IRE), Naked Violence (UK/US/CA/IRE), Rulers of the City (UK/US/CA/IRE), Shoot First, Die Later (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Boss (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Italian Connection (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema (US/CA), The Face at the Window (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Heroin Busters (UK/US/CA/IRE), and The Big Racket (UK/US/CA/IRE). The month begins Seasons Guns Blazing with two loaded and strapped collections: Poliziotteschi “High-speed Italian crime!” (UK/US/CA/IRE) and 110% Adrenaline: The Di Leo Collection (UK/US/CA/IRE). Poliziotteschi: Featuring hard-hitting, white hot lead-filled, pedal-to-the-metal movies straight out of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
True Crime Inspired Series "Black Bird" Lands On Apple TV+ This Week

First Look & Premiere Date For Apple TV+’s New True Crime Inspired Series “Black Bird”

Today, Apple unveiled a first look and the premiere date for “Black Bird,” a gritty, suspenseful six-episode psychological thriller developed and executive produced by Dennis Lehane. Set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, July 8, 2022, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. The series is adapted from the true-crime memoir “In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption” by James Keene and Hillel Levin, based on Keene’s own experiences. Inspired by actual events, centers on a high school football hero, decorated policeman’s son, and convicted drug dealer Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) who is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum-security prison. He is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser), or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Vampire Battle Royal 'Bloodhunt' Coming In April

Vampire Battle Royal ‘Bloodhunt’ Coming In April

Developer Sharkmob announced today news of the upcoming release of their free-to-play battle royal style game set in the universe of “Vampire: The Maskarade” titled Bloodhunt that will be coming to PC and PlayStation 5. Though the game will be free to play, PlayStation players can pre-order the PlayStation 5 Founder’s Ultimate Edition which will grant players 100+ additional cosmetics items for players to customize their characters even more and 1,000 Tokens of in-game currency to purchase vanity items or the game’s Battle Pass. In Bloodhunt Players will take to the streets of Prague in a turf war between vampire clans fighting for superiority over rival vampires and inquisition soldiers. The game features: supernatural powers to battle other players and computer-controlled enemies to be the last vampire standing. Set in the beautiful Old Town of Prague, rendered with high fidelity graphics. Customizable characters – play as a personalized vampire of your own creation. Choose your Clan allegiance to define your

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Mar 31, 2022
Season Three Of "Evil," The Best Season Yet, Premieres This Week

Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date For Season 3 Of “Evil” With New Trailer

One of this writer’s favorite series happens to be Paramount+’s supernatural horror show “Evil.” I’m happy to report that it now possesses its season three premiere date and a new teaser trailer. Starring Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi, “Evil“ is “a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.” Season two of “Evil” ended with a cliffhanger on the day that David was ordained as a man of the cloth. That same day Kristen came to him begging for him to hear her confession, revealing the secret she had been hiding, that she’d killed serial murderer Orson LeRoux, and gotten

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
The New Trailer For 'The Shape Of The Woods' Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

The New Trailer For ‘The Shape Of The Woods’ Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

Genre specialized Black Mandala presents the trailer for the frightening folk horror The Shape of the Woods, direct by Gonzalo Mellid, a film that tells the dark story of a cursed, enchanted forest from which there is no escape. Tradition and terror merge within a family that hides a dangerous secret. The Shape of the Wood, which revealed its first trailer at Marche Du Film (Cannes) as part of the Blood Window exhibition, stars María Paz Arias Landa, Nicolás Del Rio, Ezequiel Pache, Felipe Corvalán, Chucho Fernández, and the renowned actress Magui Bravi. In the film, “Silvia and Andrés, two brothers who live with their grandfather in a house in the middle of the forest, unleash the wrath of a dark entity that will chase them relentlessly until it catches them, during the course of one night. Children must use the weaknesses of the entity to survive until dawn and thus free themselves from the curse.” Nicolás Onetti, Juan Crespo,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Tune Into Scream Factory TV For Horror Classics, New Movies, And More!

Scream Factory Announces New Channel Featuring Horror, Sci-fi, & Thrillers

Get ready to “Scream and Stream”! Scream Factory, known for releasing some of our favorite horror films, is gearing up to launch its own Channel, Scream Factory TV which will debut on April 15, 2022. Tune in to Scream Factory TV for 24/7 horror, sci-fi, and thrillers! Immerse yourself in the snarling monsters, stalking slashers, terrifying aliens, and shocking moments that have haunted you for years. Following the success of Shout! Factory’s immensely popular home entertainment brand Scream Factory, Scream Factory TV will allow fans to stream and scream their favorite thrills and chills at home 24/7. Focusing on the notable horror, sci-fi, and thriller cult classics that fans love, every movie comes uncensored and ready to terrify. Titles launching on April 15th: Bad Moon Black Christmas Carnival Of Souls The Cat O’ Nine Tails Chopping Mall Class Of 1984 Communion The Company Of Wolves The Crush Dark Star Day Of The Dead The Exorcist III Forbidden World Galaxy Of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2022

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Ti West's Horror Film 'X' Is Coming To Blu-ray

Ti West’s Horror Film ‘X’ Is Coming To Blu-ray

After making a splash at theaters, Ti West‘s horror X, which has a killer soundtrack, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this May. In the film, set in 1979, “a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast soon finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.” Jenna Ortega (Scream) and Mia Goth (Suspiria) star along with Scott Mescudi, Kid Cudi (Don’t Look Up, Creepshow), and Brittany Snow (Prom Night, Pitch Perfect) star in this nightmare-inducing film. Special Features include: -“That X Factor” Featurette -“The Farmer’s Daughters” Extended Scene Ti West makes his long-awaited return to horror with X is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital) and DVD, on May 24, 2022, from A24 and Lionsgate.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max's True Crime Series "The Staircase"

New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max’s True Crime Series “The Staircase”

HBO Max is delving into the true-crime death of Kathleen Peterson in their new series “The Staircase” whose first teaser trailer has arrived giving us a look at what appears as an ideal family, but looks can be deceiving. Starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), the series examines the true story of novelist Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife in December of 2001, a story that captivated the world. Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”) serve as showrunners for the series that features three timelines, the days leading up to Kathleen’s death, the direct aftermath, and the present day. “The Staircase” also stars Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s grieving sister Candace, Parker Posey as prosecutor Freda, the Peterson children are played by Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young. Joel McKinnon Miller also stars. On December 9th, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, Kathleen Peterson’s life was ended. According to the 911

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Wan's 'Malignant' Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

Last year, James Wan’s insane horror film Malignant (review) premiered on HBO Max followed by its release on Blu-ray. Now, it’s coming to 4K Ultra HD. The news came from Wan himself via an Instagram post. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant comes home on 4K Ultra HD on May 24, 2022, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller 'Fast Charlie'

James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller ‘Fast Charlie’

Screen Media and Foresight Unlimited, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today that James Caan and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) will star alongside Pierce Brosnan in the upcoming hitman thriller Fast Charlie, directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt, Clear & Present Danger), which is set to begin production the first week of April in New Orleans. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have James Caan and Morena Baccarin aboard. I can’t imagine a more perfect pair than Morena and Pierce. Not to be cute, but they really do make a killer couple.” Director Phillip Noyce said about the casting, “I brought PHILLIP to America in 1988 to direct BLIND FURY with Rutger Hauer and now 34 years later I’m thrilled to be back on the set with him. With a great script by Richard Wenk, and PIERCE bringing his star power to the role of Charlie, alongside the legendary, James Caan, and the multi-talented Morena Baccarin, Phillip has a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

This April, ARROW offers classics and cutting edge cult cinema, including films packed with horrors, gallons of Grind House gore, Italian films, and more. The April 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of dystopian surrealist Chema Garcia Ibarra’s feature The Sacred Spirit, available to subscribers in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland. The film will debut on ARROW April 15. April 1st starts the month with a number of unique and titillating titles: Dead Dicks (US/CA), Caliber 9 (US/CA), Kidnap Syndicate (UK/US/CA/IRE), Naked Violence (UK/US/CA/IRE), Rulers of the City (UK/US/CA/IRE), Shoot First, Die Later (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Boss (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Italian Connection (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema (US/CA), The Face at the Window (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Heroin Busters (UK/US/CA/IRE), and The Big Racket (UK/US/CA/IRE). The month begins Seasons Guns Blazing with two loaded and strapped collections: Poliziotteschi “High-speed Italian crime!” (UK/US/CA/IRE) and 110% Adrenaline: The Di Leo Collection (UK/US/CA/IRE). Poliziotteschi: Featuring hard-hitting, white hot lead-filled, pedal-to-the-metal movies straight out of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
True Crime Inspired Series "Black Bird" Lands On Apple TV+ This Week

First Look & Premiere Date For Apple TV+’s New True Crime Inspired Series “Black Bird”

Today, Apple unveiled a first look and the premiere date for “Black Bird,” a gritty, suspenseful six-episode psychological thriller developed and executive produced by Dennis Lehane. Set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, July 8, 2022, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. The series is adapted from the true-crime memoir “In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption” by James Keene and Hillel Levin, based on Keene’s own experiences. Inspired by actual events, centers on a high school football hero, decorated policeman’s son, and convicted drug dealer Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) who is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum-security prison. He is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser), or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Vampire Battle Royal 'Bloodhunt' Coming In April

Vampire Battle Royal ‘Bloodhunt’ Coming In April

Developer Sharkmob announced today news of the upcoming release of their free-to-play battle royal style game set in the universe of “Vampire: The Maskarade” titled Bloodhunt that will be coming to PC and PlayStation 5. Though the game will be free to play, PlayStation players can pre-order the PlayStation 5 Founder’s Ultimate Edition which will grant players 100+ additional cosmetics items for players to customize their characters even more and 1,000 Tokens of in-game currency to purchase vanity items or the game’s Battle Pass. In Bloodhunt Players will take to the streets of Prague in a turf war between vampire clans fighting for superiority over rival vampires and inquisition soldiers. The game features: supernatural powers to battle other players and computer-controlled enemies to be the last vampire standing. Set in the beautiful Old Town of Prague, rendered with high fidelity graphics. Customizable characters – play as a personalized vampire of your own creation. Choose your Clan allegiance to define your

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Mar 31, 2022
Season Three Of "Evil," The Best Season Yet, Premieres This Week

Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date For Season 3 Of “Evil” With New Trailer

One of this writer’s favorite series happens to be Paramount+’s supernatural horror show “Evil.” I’m happy to report that it now possesses its season three premiere date and a new teaser trailer. Starring Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi, “Evil“ is “a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.” Season two of “Evil” ended with a cliffhanger on the day that David was ordained as a man of the cloth. That same day Kristen came to him begging for him to hear her confession, revealing the secret she had been hiding, that she’d killed serial murderer Orson LeRoux, and gotten

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
The New Trailer For 'The Shape Of The Woods' Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

The New Trailer For ‘The Shape Of The Woods’ Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

Genre specialized Black Mandala presents the trailer for the frightening folk horror The Shape of the Woods, direct by Gonzalo Mellid, a film that tells the dark story of a cursed, enchanted forest from which there is no escape. Tradition and terror merge within a family that hides a dangerous secret. The Shape of the Wood, which revealed its first trailer at Marche Du Film (Cannes) as part of the Blood Window exhibition, stars María Paz Arias Landa, Nicolás Del Rio, Ezequiel Pache, Felipe Corvalán, Chucho Fernández, and the renowned actress Magui Bravi. In the film, “Silvia and Andrés, two brothers who live with their grandfather in a house in the middle of the forest, unleash the wrath of a dark entity that will chase them relentlessly until it catches them, during the course of one night. Children must use the weaknesses of the entity to survive until dawn and thus free themselves from the curse.” Nicolás Onetti, Juan Crespo,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Tune Into Scream Factory TV For Horror Classics, New Movies, And More!

Scream Factory Announces New Channel Featuring Horror, Sci-fi, & Thrillers

Get ready to “Scream and Stream”! Scream Factory, known for releasing some of our favorite horror films, is gearing up to launch its own Channel, Scream Factory TV which will debut on April 15, 2022. Tune in to Scream Factory TV for 24/7 horror, sci-fi, and thrillers! Immerse yourself in the snarling monsters, stalking slashers, terrifying aliens, and shocking moments that have haunted you for years. Following the success of Shout! Factory’s immensely popular home entertainment brand Scream Factory, Scream Factory TV will allow fans to stream and scream their favorite thrills and chills at home 24/7. Focusing on the notable horror, sci-fi, and thriller cult classics that fans love, every movie comes uncensored and ready to terrify. Titles launching on April 15th: Bad Moon Black Christmas Carnival Of Souls The Cat O’ Nine Tails Chopping Mall Class Of 1984 Communion The Company Of Wolves The Crush Dark Star Day Of The Dead The Exorcist III Forbidden World Galaxy Of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2022
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