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All 44 Episodes Of "Freddy's Nightmares" Coming To Screambox

All 44 Episodes Of “Freddy’s Nightmares” Coming To Screambox

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sleep, Screambox is releasing all 44 episodes of the iconic horror series “Freddy’s Nightmares”. “Based on one of horror’s most storied franchises, “Freddy’s Nightmares” is an anthology series starring the original Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund. Airing from 1988 to 1990, each episode tells a different story of a dark rooted and grim nature that takes place in this fictitious town on Elm Street; the same setting as the A Nightmare on Elm Street films. The series picks up with where the films left off, with Krueger terrorizing the citizens of his hometown and taking his revenge out through their dream.” The producers of the series not only retained Englund for “Freddy’s Nightmares” but also cast a slew of unknown names who later became very notable actors including Brad Pitt, Lori Petty, John Cameron Mitchell, and Mariska Hargitay. The pilot episode, “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, acts as a prequel

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2022
Hulu's Adaptation Of Stephen King's 'The Boogeyman' Begins Production

Hulu’s Adaptation Of Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ Begins Production

There are many adaptations of Stephen King‘s works headed your way over the next year (list) including Peacock’s Firestarter. One of the films set to be released is The Boogeyman, which King penned nearly fifty years ago as part of his Night Shift Collection. The Hulu feature film has now entered production and is being directed by Rob Savage, with “Yellowjackets” actress Sophie Thatcher (pictured), starring alongside Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Bair, David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, and Madison Hu. The story “follows a 16-year old and her younger sister, still reeling from the death of their mother, who is targeted by a supernatural boogeyman after their father, a psychologist, has an encounter with a desperate patient in their house.” We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2022
Own 'The Cabin In The Woods' On Steelbook This April!

Own ‘The Cabin In The Woods’ On Steelbook This April!

Every horror fan knows of the hit 2012 movie The Cabin in the Woods, by writer-director Drew Goddard, which is one of the best genre films released in recent decades. This April, the movie is getting a Steelbook® release for the first time! In The Cabin in the Woods, “A rambunctious group of five college friends steals away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. Sound familiar? Just wait. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror-movie behavior, a group of technicians in a control room are scrutinizing, and sometimes even controlling, every move the terrified kids make! With their efforts continually thwarted by an all-powerful “eye in the sky,” do they have any chance of escape?” Produced and written alongside Joss Whedon, The Cabin in the Woods stars Kristen Connolly (The Happening, The Bay, Revolutionary Road), Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2022
San Francisco's Unnamed Footage Festival Announces Full Program for 5th Edition

San Francisco’s Unnamed Footage Festival Announces Full Program for 5th Edition

Found footage and POV horror and science fiction aficionados, take note! The fifth edition of the Unnamed Footage Festival is chock full of intriguing entries in the subgenre, from alien encounters to demonic terror to slasher attacks and beyond. The festival takes place from March 17-20 in San Francisco. Following is the official press announcement. After a year in cyber captivity, the Unnamed Footage Festival is returning to theaters of San Francisco for four days of found footage horror, faux documentary, and first person POV programming from March 17th through March 20th. Opening night will be held at the screening room of the Mission District gallery Artist’s Television Access, followed by a late-night screening at the Roxie Theatre on Friday, and culminating at the historic Balboa Theater for two full days of shorts and features. Following the success of last year’s virtual event, UFF has brought on Dread Central as the official media sponsor for the 2022 festival. Dread Central

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Joseph Perry
Feb 23, 2022
A Woman Hunts The Monster That Nearly Killed Her In 'Take Back The Night' (Trailer)

Emma Fitzpatrick Hunts Down A Monster In ‘Take Back The Night’ (Trailer)

A woman hunts the monster that nearly took her life in the critically acclaimed, award-winning, pulse-pounding horror film Take Back the Night. “Finding herself the victim of a violent monster attack, Jane launches a vigilante campaign to hunt the beast that tried to kill her. Jane’s efforts intensify, but her troubling history of drug use and mental illness bubbles to the surface causing her family, community, and authorities to question the authenticity of her account. Suddenly alone in her fight, Jane starts to doubt her own memory of the attack…to doubt if Monster exists at all.” Directed by Gia Elliot, who co-wrote the film with Emma Fitzpatrick, Take Back the Night stars Emma Fitzpatrick (The Social Network, In Time), Angela Gulner (“Glow”), Jennifer Lafleur (“Big Little Lies,” “Billions”), and Sibongile Mlambo (“Teen Wolf,” “Lovecraft Country”). Emma Fitzpatrick, Kwanza Gooden, David Elliot, and Gia Elliot produce. Take Back the Night opens in select theaters and arrives on Digital on March 4,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 23, 2022
Supernatural Horror 'The Long Night' Coming To Blu-ray This April

A Dangerous Cult Stalks A Couple In ‘The Long Night’ Trailer

While searching for the parents she never knew, a young woman returns to her childhood stomping grounds with her boyfriend to investigate her family’s whereabouts in the terrifying horror-thriller The Long Night, debuting on Blu-ray™ and DVD this April. The sophomore feature film from acclaimed music video director and composer Rich Ragsdale stars Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween I & II), Nolan Gerard Funk (“The Flight Attendant”), Deborah Kara Unger (The Game), and Jeff Fahey (“Lost,” Machete). “While searching for the parents she’s never known, New York transplant Grace (Scout Taylor-Compton) returns to her childhood southern stomping grounds with her boyfriend (Nolan Gerard Funk) to investigate a promising lead on her family’s whereabouts. Upon arrival, the couple’s weekend takes a bizarre, terrifying turn as a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader terrorize the pair in order to fulfill a twisted ancient apocalyptic prophecy.” Bonus materials include three behind-the-scenes featurettes, “The Birthing,” “The Look” and “The Score;” plus Director’s Commentary and Director Rich

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 23, 2022
People Are Used As Guinea Pigs In The Thriller 'Ultrasound' - Coming To DVD

This March ‘Ultrasound’ Explores Human Experimentation (Trailer)

Director Rob Schroeder makes his feature directorial debut with Ultrasound, a dark tale of human experimentation and questionable ethics, premiering this March. Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Bob Stephenson, Brenda Wool, Tunde Adebimpe, and Rainey Qualley, Ultrasound was written by Conor Stechschulte based on his comic book Generous Bosom. “Driving home late at night during a heavy rainstorm, Glen experiences car trouble. Near where his car gets stuck, he spots a house, knocks on the door, and is greeted by an oddly friendly middle-aged man, Arthur, and his younger wife, Cyndi. The strange couple pours him a drink, and then more drinks, followed by an unexpected offer that Glen can’t refuse. Elsewhere, a young woman, Katie, is feeling emotionally weighed down by a secret romantic arrangement that feels like a textbook case of gaslighting. And at the same time, in a nondescript research facility, medical professional Shannon begins questioning her role in a bizarre experiment, fearing that she’s doing more

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 23, 2022
'The Exorcism Of God' Now Possesses A Theatrical, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

‘The Exorcism Of God’ Now Possesses A Theatrical, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

Peter Williams, an American priest working in Mexico, is considered a saint by many local parishioners. However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a dark secret that’s eating him alive until he gets an opportunity to face his own demon one final time in The Exorcism of God. The film that hails from director Alejandro Hidalgo and his co-writer Santiago Fernández Calvete, stars Joseph Marcell, María Gabriela de Faría, Will Beinbrink, Hector Kotsifakis, and Irán Castillo. The Exorcism of God opens in theaters and debuts on Digital, and On-Demand on March 11, 2022, followed by its April 19th release on Blu-ray™+ Digital and DVD, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2022
A Blood-Drenched Trailer Arrives For Horror Anthology Series "Beyond The Dark"

A Blood-Drenched Trailer Arrives For Horror Anthology Series “Beyond The Dark”

The blood-drenched trailer is here for the upcoming horror anthology series “Beyond the Dark“, teasing an actioned packed first season. The cast includes Kimmy Robertson (“Twin Peaks”), Zoe Bell (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), John Hennigan (WWE), and Tracie Thoms (Gone). Directors for the season are Kelli Breslin (Netflix’s “You”), William J. Stribling (Bear with Us), Mia Kate Russell (Liz Drives), Annick Blanc, and Alexandria Perez (Aftermath). The series was produced by Shaked Berenson and Entertainment Squad’s Vice President of Short Form and Episodic Content, Heidi Honeycutt (Etheria). With themes of horror and sci-fi, “Beyond the Dark” is from Entertainment Squad and will be released by The Horror Collective on VOD and Digital on April 1, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2022
Shudder Review: Hellbender Will Cast A Spell On You

Shudder Review: Hellbender Will Cast A Spell On You

From the Adams family, no, not that Addams family, we’re talking about the filmmaking family, comes Hellbender, the supernatural witchy coming of age film premiering on Shudder in just a few days. Hellbender centers on 16-year-old Izzy (Zelda Adams) who suffers from a rare illness that has kept her isolated on a mountaintop with her mother (Toby Poser) her whole life. As Izzy begins to question her sickness, she pushes back against her confinement and secretly befriends Amber (Lulu Adams), another girl living on the mountain, but her newfound happiness is derailed after she eats a live worm as part of a juvenile game and finds an insatiable and violent hunger awakened within her. To understand the hunger, Izzy must learn the dark secrets of her family’s past and the ancient power in her bloodline. This movie is a family affair, with the Adams family writing, directing, producing, scoring, and editing the film. It’s the sixth feature from Wonder Wheel

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2022

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All 44 Episodes Of "Freddy's Nightmares" Coming To Screambox

All 44 Episodes Of “Freddy’s Nightmares” Coming To Screambox

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sleep, Screambox is releasing all 44 episodes of the iconic horror series “Freddy’s Nightmares”. “Based on one of horror’s most storied franchises, “Freddy’s Nightmares” is an anthology series starring the original Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund. Airing from 1988 to 1990, each episode tells a different story of a dark rooted and grim nature that takes place in this fictitious town on Elm Street; the same setting as the A Nightmare on Elm Street films. The series picks up with where the films left off, with Krueger terrorizing the citizens of his hometown and taking his revenge out through their dream.” The producers of the series not only retained Englund for “Freddy’s Nightmares” but also cast a slew of unknown names who later became very notable actors including Brad Pitt, Lori Petty, John Cameron Mitchell, and Mariska Hargitay. The pilot episode, “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, acts as a prequel

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2022
Hulu's Adaptation Of Stephen King's 'The Boogeyman' Begins Production

Hulu’s Adaptation Of Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ Begins Production

There are many adaptations of Stephen King‘s works headed your way over the next year (list) including Peacock’s Firestarter. One of the films set to be released is The Boogeyman, which King penned nearly fifty years ago as part of his Night Shift Collection. The Hulu feature film has now entered production and is being directed by Rob Savage, with “Yellowjackets” actress Sophie Thatcher (pictured), starring alongside Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Bair, David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, and Madison Hu. The story “follows a 16-year old and her younger sister, still reeling from the death of their mother, who is targeted by a supernatural boogeyman after their father, a psychologist, has an encounter with a desperate patient in their house.” We’ll keep you posted.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2022
Own 'The Cabin In The Woods' On Steelbook This April!

Own ‘The Cabin In The Woods’ On Steelbook This April!

Every horror fan knows of the hit 2012 movie The Cabin in the Woods, by writer-director Drew Goddard, which is one of the best genre films released in recent decades. This April, the movie is getting a Steelbook® release for the first time! In The Cabin in the Woods, “A rambunctious group of five college friends steals away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. Sound familiar? Just wait. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror-movie behavior, a group of technicians in a control room are scrutinizing, and sometimes even controlling, every move the terrified kids make! With their efforts continually thwarted by an all-powerful “eye in the sky,” do they have any chance of escape?” Produced and written alongside Joss Whedon, The Cabin in the Woods stars Kristen Connolly (The Happening, The Bay, Revolutionary Road), Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2022
San Francisco's Unnamed Footage Festival Announces Full Program for 5th Edition

San Francisco’s Unnamed Footage Festival Announces Full Program for 5th Edition

Found footage and POV horror and science fiction aficionados, take note! The fifth edition of the Unnamed Footage Festival is chock full of intriguing entries in the subgenre, from alien encounters to demonic terror to slasher attacks and beyond. The festival takes place from March 17-20 in San Francisco. Following is the official press announcement. After a year in cyber captivity, the Unnamed Footage Festival is returning to theaters of San Francisco for four days of found footage horror, faux documentary, and first person POV programming from March 17th through March 20th. Opening night will be held at the screening room of the Mission District gallery Artist’s Television Access, followed by a late-night screening at the Roxie Theatre on Friday, and culminating at the historic Balboa Theater for two full days of shorts and features. Following the success of last year’s virtual event, UFF has brought on Dread Central as the official media sponsor for the 2022 festival. Dread Central

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Feb 23, 2022
A Woman Hunts The Monster That Nearly Killed Her In 'Take Back The Night' (Trailer)

Emma Fitzpatrick Hunts Down A Monster In ‘Take Back The Night’ (Trailer)

A woman hunts the monster that nearly took her life in the critically acclaimed, award-winning, pulse-pounding horror film Take Back the Night. “Finding herself the victim of a violent monster attack, Jane launches a vigilante campaign to hunt the beast that tried to kill her. Jane’s efforts intensify, but her troubling history of drug use and mental illness bubbles to the surface causing her family, community, and authorities to question the authenticity of her account. Suddenly alone in her fight, Jane starts to doubt her own memory of the attack…to doubt if Monster exists at all.” Directed by Gia Elliot, who co-wrote the film with Emma Fitzpatrick, Take Back the Night stars Emma Fitzpatrick (The Social Network, In Time), Angela Gulner (“Glow”), Jennifer Lafleur (“Big Little Lies,” “Billions”), and Sibongile Mlambo (“Teen Wolf,” “Lovecraft Country”). Emma Fitzpatrick, Kwanza Gooden, David Elliot, and Gia Elliot produce. Take Back the Night opens in select theaters and arrives on Digital on March 4,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 23, 2022
Supernatural Horror 'The Long Night' Coming To Blu-ray This April

A Dangerous Cult Stalks A Couple In ‘The Long Night’ Trailer

While searching for the parents she never knew, a young woman returns to her childhood stomping grounds with her boyfriend to investigate her family’s whereabouts in the terrifying horror-thriller The Long Night, debuting on Blu-ray™ and DVD this April. The sophomore feature film from acclaimed music video director and composer Rich Ragsdale stars Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween I & II), Nolan Gerard Funk (“The Flight Attendant”), Deborah Kara Unger (The Game), and Jeff Fahey (“Lost,” Machete). “While searching for the parents she’s never known, New York transplant Grace (Scout Taylor-Compton) returns to her childhood southern stomping grounds with her boyfriend (Nolan Gerard Funk) to investigate a promising lead on her family’s whereabouts. Upon arrival, the couple’s weekend takes a bizarre, terrifying turn as a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader terrorize the pair in order to fulfill a twisted ancient apocalyptic prophecy.” Bonus materials include three behind-the-scenes featurettes, “The Birthing,” “The Look” and “The Score;” plus Director’s Commentary and Director Rich

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 23, 2022
People Are Used As Guinea Pigs In The Thriller 'Ultrasound' - Coming To DVD

This March ‘Ultrasound’ Explores Human Experimentation (Trailer)

Director Rob Schroeder makes his feature directorial debut with Ultrasound, a dark tale of human experimentation and questionable ethics, premiering this March. Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Bob Stephenson, Brenda Wool, Tunde Adebimpe, and Rainey Qualley, Ultrasound was written by Conor Stechschulte based on his comic book Generous Bosom. “Driving home late at night during a heavy rainstorm, Glen experiences car trouble. Near where his car gets stuck, he spots a house, knocks on the door, and is greeted by an oddly friendly middle-aged man, Arthur, and his younger wife, Cyndi. The strange couple pours him a drink, and then more drinks, followed by an unexpected offer that Glen can’t refuse. Elsewhere, a young woman, Katie, is feeling emotionally weighed down by a secret romantic arrangement that feels like a textbook case of gaslighting. And at the same time, in a nondescript research facility, medical professional Shannon begins questioning her role in a bizarre experiment, fearing that she’s doing more

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 23, 2022
'The Exorcism Of God' Now Possesses A Theatrical, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

‘The Exorcism Of God’ Now Possesses A Theatrical, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

Peter Williams, an American priest working in Mexico, is considered a saint by many local parishioners. However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a dark secret that’s eating him alive until he gets an opportunity to face his own demon one final time in The Exorcism of God. The film that hails from director Alejandro Hidalgo and his co-writer Santiago Fernández Calvete, stars Joseph Marcell, María Gabriela de Faría, Will Beinbrink, Hector Kotsifakis, and Irán Castillo. The Exorcism of God opens in theaters and debuts on Digital, and On-Demand on March 11, 2022, followed by its April 19th release on Blu-ray™+ Digital and DVD, from Lionsgate.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2022
A Blood-Drenched Trailer Arrives For Horror Anthology Series "Beyond The Dark"

A Blood-Drenched Trailer Arrives For Horror Anthology Series “Beyond The Dark”

The blood-drenched trailer is here for the upcoming horror anthology series “Beyond the Dark“, teasing an actioned packed first season. The cast includes Kimmy Robertson (“Twin Peaks”), Zoe Bell (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), John Hennigan (WWE), and Tracie Thoms (Gone). Directors for the season are Kelli Breslin (Netflix’s “You”), William J. Stribling (Bear with Us), Mia Kate Russell (Liz Drives), Annick Blanc, and Alexandria Perez (Aftermath). The series was produced by Shaked Berenson and Entertainment Squad’s Vice President of Short Form and Episodic Content, Heidi Honeycutt (Etheria). With themes of horror and sci-fi, “Beyond the Dark” is from Entertainment Squad and will be released by The Horror Collective on VOD and Digital on April 1, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2022
Shudder Review: Hellbender Will Cast A Spell On You

Shudder Review: Hellbender Will Cast A Spell On You

From the Adams family, no, not that Addams family, we’re talking about the filmmaking family, comes Hellbender, the supernatural witchy coming of age film premiering on Shudder in just a few days. Hellbender centers on 16-year-old Izzy (Zelda Adams) who suffers from a rare illness that has kept her isolated on a mountaintop with her mother (Toby Poser) her whole life. As Izzy begins to question her sickness, she pushes back against her confinement and secretly befriends Amber (Lulu Adams), another girl living on the mountain, but her newfound happiness is derailed after she eats a live worm as part of a juvenile game and finds an insatiable and violent hunger awakened within her. To understand the hunger, Izzy must learn the dark secrets of her family’s past and the ancient power in her bloodline. This movie is a family affair, with the Adams family writing, directing, producing, scoring, and editing the film. It’s the sixth feature from Wonder Wheel

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2022
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