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Pillars Made Of Skulls Puzzles Archeologists

When Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (modern-day Mexico City) in 1521, his troops and native allies made a discovery that rattled them. Inside the temple dedicated to the Aztec god of war, the sun, and sacrifice, Huitzilopochtli, was a massive wooden structure measuring 200 feet in diameter displaying human skulls. This structure is known as a Tzompantli, a skull rack. Along with the massive collection of skulls that would make a Predator proud, were two pillars made out of human skulls. Tales of what the conquistadores saw that day were passed down for generations and were left like that. In 2015, the skull towers seen by Cortes’s men that birthed the stories were discovered. At the time around 676 skulls were unearthed in what is being called Huey Tzompantli. The skulls were being held together with stone mortar and originally were believed to be the skulls of young men who were warriors captured during combat and sacrificed

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Capt McNeely
Dec 13, 2020
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Zodiac Killer’s Cipher Finally Broken After 50 years

In the 1960 and 70s, the Zodiak Killer left Californians gripped by terror. After many taunting letters were sent to The San Fransico Chronicle newspaper, a coded letter, known both as the “Zodiac Cipher” and the “340 Cipher” (named because it features 340 characters) arrived in 1969 and reportedly would reveal the real name of the killer if broken. As for how the Killer got his nickname, he signed his letters as the “Zodiac Killer.” Five decades later, a group of private citizens is now claiming that they have decoded the message after fourteen years of work. The team, spread across the globe, includes American software engineer David Oranchak, Australian mathematician Sam Blake, and Belgian programmer Jarl Van Eyeke. Law officials, including the FBI, have been unable to break the code. In a statement to CNN, Oranchack said, “It was incredible. It was a big shock. I never really thought we’d find anything because I had grown so used to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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Doug Jones Faces A ‘Battle In Space’ This January

Star Trek Discovery’s Doug Jones faces a Battle in Space this January! A series of action-packed sci-fi shorts, Battle in Space: The Armada Attacks features the work of Sanjay F. Sharma, Toby Rawal, Scott Robson, Andrew Jaksch, Lukas Kendall, and Luis Tinoco. Each film in the anthology, though a separate story, is linked in by a wrap-around. Set in 2420, after aliens and powerful space wizards have enslaved human villages, a group of resistance fighters organize a counterattack against their alien overlords and launch an armada of spacecraft in a battle for supremacy in space. In addition to Jones (“Star Trek: Discovery”, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), the cast also includes Erik Palladino, Douglas Tait, Trip Hope, Jordu Schell, Linda Weinrib, Toby Rawal, Tom Farrah, Tom Madden, Declan Churchill Carter, Alexis Watt, and Philip Cristian Classen. Battle in Space: The Armada Attacks lands on DVD and Digital January 12, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new action-packed trailer!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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Shudder Gifting Subscribers With ‘A Creepshow Holiday Special’

Shudder, the streaming service for all your horror needs is giving fans a real treat just in time for Christmas, A Creepshow Holiday Special! Starring Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Adam Pally (“The Mindy Project”) the holiday horror special about a killer on the loose is directed by none other than Greg Nicotero (“Creepshow”, “The Walking Dead”). Put on your jammies, pour a cup of hot chocolate, and settle in under the covers to watch A Creepshow Holiday Special, debuting exclusively on Shudder on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 12:01 am ET/9:01 pm PT. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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Horror Comedy ‘Psycho Goreman’ To Be Unleashed In January 2021

We last reported on Psycho Goreman back in May. Now, we have an update. RLJE Films has set a 2021 release date for the horror-comedy written and directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day). In PG, siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago after a failed attempt to destroy the universe. The nickname the evil creature Psycho Goreman (or PG for short) and use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It isn’t long before PG’s reappearance draws the attention of intergalactic friends and foes from across the cosmos and a rogues’ gallery of alien combatants converges in small-town suburbia to battle for the fate of the galaxy. The film stars Matthew Ninaber (Transference), Nita-Josee Hanna (Books of Blood, 4teen), Owen Myre (“NOS4A2”, Alternate Ground), Adam Brooks (The Return, Father’s Day) and Steven Vlahos (“Alien House”, The Apprentice). RLJE

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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“Something’s Not Right” In ‘The Vigil” Trailer

The new teaser trailer for writer-director Keith Thomas‘ supernatural horror, The Vigil, delves into ancient Jewish lore and demonology. Starring Dave Davis, Menashe Lustig, and Lynn Cohen, the film is set over the course of a single evening in Brooklyn’s Hasidic Borough Park neighborhood. Low on funds and having recently left his insular religious community, Yakov (Dave Davis) reluctantly accepts an offer from his former rabbi and confidante (Menashe Lustig) to take on the responsibility of an overnight “shomer,” fulfilling the Jewish practice of watching over the body of a deceased community member. Shortly after arriving at the recently departed’s dilapidated house to sit the vigil, Yakov begins to realize that something is very, very wrong. When I sat down to write the very first draft of THE VIGIL, I knew I wanted to tell a personal story that felt universal. The movie would be very contained and the stakes would, at first glance, seem small – one man, one

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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Killer Gifts Ideas For Horror Fans

There’s still plenty of time for last-minute Christmas Shopping. Let’s be honest, horror fans can be kind of hard to shop for. No worries, HorrorFuel.com is here to help! We’ve got a list of 10 awesome and not so common gifts from around the internet for those genre fans in your life that are guaranteed to please. For Full Moon fans: The ultimate one-stop-shop for everything Full Moon is the company’s own site where you can snag everything from Blu-rays to collectibles replicas and figures to gift sets and even masks. For fans of the classics: You don’t get much more classic than the Universal Monsters. Even today these creatures continue to inspire fans and filmmakers alike. For collectors, the NECA Universal Monster Mask collection is a must-have. They are sold both together and separately. You can order them here. Looking for a stocking stuffer? Head to Wal-Mart and grab a couple of Universal Monster Mini Funko or buy the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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Bob Odenkirk Proves How Dangerous A ‘Nobody’ Can Be In New Red Band Trailer

Sometimes the man you don’t notice is the most dangerous of all. Emmy Award winner Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”, The Post, Nebraska) stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody. When two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son, Blake (Gage Munroe, The Shack), is disappointed in him and his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen, Wonder Woman), seems to pull only further away. The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutch’s long-simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire, and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary (famed Russian actor Aleksey Serebryakov, Amazon’s McMafia)—and ensure that he will never be underestimated as a nobody

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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‘Back 4 Blood’ A New Zombie FPS From Turtle Rock Studios

At the Game Awards, Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios showed off the trailer for their upcoming zombie first-person shooter, Back 4 Blood. Turtle Rock Studios is the critically acclaimed development team behind the legendary “Left 4 Dead” game franchise. In Back 4 Blood, the world has been overrun with infected called the Ridden, people turned into zombie-like creatures caused by being infected by the parasitic Devil Worm. A group of survivors, known as the Cleaners, are taking the fight to the Ridden in order to reclaim the world. Back 4 Blood is a co-op game where you and three others make up a squad of 4, but just like in the L4D games, you can play solo with AI teammates. Players can also pit their team against another team of four in an online PVP (player versus player) multiplayer. Back 4 Blood will be infecting the world on June 22, 2021, for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and

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Capt McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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From The Makers Of “Dead Space” Comes ‘The Callisto Protocol’

At the Game Awards, Striking Distance Studios and Krafton unveiled the announcement trailer for their upcoming space survival horror game, The Callisto Protocol. The team of developers that makes up Striking Distance are the masterminds behind the legendary sci-fi horror franchise, “Dead Space”. The Callisto Protocol will take place in the year 2320 on Jupiter’s moon of Callisto where players will have to escape with their lives from Black Iron Prison where terrifying secrets are housed and all hell breaks loose. The Callisto Protocol is slated for release in 2022 for PC and Consoles. An uncensored red band version of the cinematic trailer for The Callisto Protocol will be unveiled on the game’s Discord at 10 am PT on Thursday, December 17.

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Capt McNeely
Dec 11, 2020

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Pillars Made Of Skulls Puzzles Archeologists

When Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (modern-day Mexico City) in 1521, his troops and native allies made a discovery that rattled them. Inside the temple dedicated to the Aztec god of war, the sun, and sacrifice, Huitzilopochtli, was a massive wooden structure measuring 200 feet in diameter displaying human skulls. This structure is known as a Tzompantli, a skull rack. Along with the massive collection of skulls that would make a Predator proud, were two pillars made out of human skulls. Tales of what the conquistadores saw that day were passed down for generations and were left like that. In 2015, the skull towers seen by Cortes’s men that birthed the stories were discovered. At the time around 676 skulls were unearthed in what is being called Huey Tzompantli. The skulls were being held together with stone mortar and originally were believed to be the skulls of young men who were warriors captured during combat and sacrificed

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Dec 13, 2020
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Zodiac Killer’s Cipher Finally Broken After 50 years

In the 1960 and 70s, the Zodiak Killer left Californians gripped by terror. After many taunting letters were sent to The San Fransico Chronicle newspaper, a coded letter, known both as the “Zodiac Cipher” and the “340 Cipher” (named because it features 340 characters) arrived in 1969 and reportedly would reveal the real name of the killer if broken. As for how the Killer got his nickname, he signed his letters as the “Zodiac Killer.” Five decades later, a group of private citizens is now claiming that they have decoded the message after fourteen years of work. The team, spread across the globe, includes American software engineer David Oranchak, Australian mathematician Sam Blake, and Belgian programmer Jarl Van Eyeke. Law officials, including the FBI, have been unable to break the code. In a statement to CNN, Oranchack said, “It was incredible. It was a big shock. I never really thought we’d find anything because I had grown so used to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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Doug Jones Faces A ‘Battle In Space’ This January

Star Trek Discovery’s Doug Jones faces a Battle in Space this January! A series of action-packed sci-fi shorts, Battle in Space: The Armada Attacks features the work of Sanjay F. Sharma, Toby Rawal, Scott Robson, Andrew Jaksch, Lukas Kendall, and Luis Tinoco. Each film in the anthology, though a separate story, is linked in by a wrap-around. Set in 2420, after aliens and powerful space wizards have enslaved human villages, a group of resistance fighters organize a counterattack against their alien overlords and launch an armada of spacecraft in a battle for supremacy in space. In addition to Jones (“Star Trek: Discovery”, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), the cast also includes Erik Palladino, Douglas Tait, Trip Hope, Jordu Schell, Linda Weinrib, Toby Rawal, Tom Farrah, Tom Madden, Declan Churchill Carter, Alexis Watt, and Philip Cristian Classen. Battle in Space: The Armada Attacks lands on DVD and Digital January 12, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new action-packed trailer!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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Shudder Gifting Subscribers With ‘A Creepshow Holiday Special’

Shudder, the streaming service for all your horror needs is giving fans a real treat just in time for Christmas, A Creepshow Holiday Special! Starring Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Adam Pally (“The Mindy Project”) the holiday horror special about a killer on the loose is directed by none other than Greg Nicotero (“Creepshow”, “The Walking Dead”). Put on your jammies, pour a cup of hot chocolate, and settle in under the covers to watch A Creepshow Holiday Special, debuting exclusively on Shudder on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 12:01 am ET/9:01 pm PT. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
Horror Fuel

Horror Comedy ‘Psycho Goreman’ To Be Unleashed In January 2021

We last reported on Psycho Goreman back in May. Now, we have an update. RLJE Films has set a 2021 release date for the horror-comedy written and directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day). In PG, siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago after a failed attempt to destroy the universe. The nickname the evil creature Psycho Goreman (or PG for short) and use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It isn’t long before PG’s reappearance draws the attention of intergalactic friends and foes from across the cosmos and a rogues’ gallery of alien combatants converges in small-town suburbia to battle for the fate of the galaxy. The film stars Matthew Ninaber (Transference), Nita-Josee Hanna (Books of Blood, 4teen), Owen Myre (“NOS4A2”, Alternate Ground), Adam Brooks (The Return, Father’s Day) and Steven Vlahos (“Alien House”, The Apprentice). RLJE

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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“Something’s Not Right” In ‘The Vigil” Trailer

The new teaser trailer for writer-director Keith Thomas‘ supernatural horror, The Vigil, delves into ancient Jewish lore and demonology. Starring Dave Davis, Menashe Lustig, and Lynn Cohen, the film is set over the course of a single evening in Brooklyn’s Hasidic Borough Park neighborhood. Low on funds and having recently left his insular religious community, Yakov (Dave Davis) reluctantly accepts an offer from his former rabbi and confidante (Menashe Lustig) to take on the responsibility of an overnight “shomer,” fulfilling the Jewish practice of watching over the body of a deceased community member. Shortly after arriving at the recently departed’s dilapidated house to sit the vigil, Yakov begins to realize that something is very, very wrong. When I sat down to write the very first draft of THE VIGIL, I knew I wanted to tell a personal story that felt universal. The movie would be very contained and the stakes would, at first glance, seem small – one man, one

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
Horror Fuel

Killer Gifts Ideas For Horror Fans

There’s still plenty of time for last-minute Christmas Shopping. Let’s be honest, horror fans can be kind of hard to shop for. No worries, HorrorFuel.com is here to help! We’ve got a list of 10 awesome and not so common gifts from around the internet for those genre fans in your life that are guaranteed to please. For Full Moon fans: The ultimate one-stop-shop for everything Full Moon is the company’s own site where you can snag everything from Blu-rays to collectibles replicas and figures to gift sets and even masks. For fans of the classics: You don’t get much more classic than the Universal Monsters. Even today these creatures continue to inspire fans and filmmakers alike. For collectors, the NECA Universal Monster Mask collection is a must-have. They are sold both together and separately. You can order them here. Looking for a stocking stuffer? Head to Wal-Mart and grab a couple of Universal Monster Mini Funko or buy the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
Horror Fuel

Bob Odenkirk Proves How Dangerous A ‘Nobody’ Can Be In New Red Band Trailer

Sometimes the man you don’t notice is the most dangerous of all. Emmy Award winner Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”, The Post, Nebraska) stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody. When two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son, Blake (Gage Munroe, The Shack), is disappointed in him and his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen, Wonder Woman), seems to pull only further away. The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutch’s long-simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire, and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary (famed Russian actor Aleksey Serebryakov, Amazon’s McMafia)—and ensure that he will never be underestimated as a nobody

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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‘Back 4 Blood’ A New Zombie FPS From Turtle Rock Studios

At the Game Awards, Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios showed off the trailer for their upcoming zombie first-person shooter, Back 4 Blood. Turtle Rock Studios is the critically acclaimed development team behind the legendary “Left 4 Dead” game franchise. In Back 4 Blood, the world has been overrun with infected called the Ridden, people turned into zombie-like creatures caused by being infected by the parasitic Devil Worm. A group of survivors, known as the Cleaners, are taking the fight to the Ridden in order to reclaim the world. Back 4 Blood is a co-op game where you and three others make up a squad of 4, but just like in the L4D games, you can play solo with AI teammates. Players can also pit their team against another team of four in an online PVP (player versus player) multiplayer. Back 4 Blood will be infecting the world on June 22, 2021, for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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From The Makers Of “Dead Space” Comes ‘The Callisto Protocol’

At the Game Awards, Striking Distance Studios and Krafton unveiled the announcement trailer for their upcoming space survival horror game, The Callisto Protocol. The team of developers that makes up Striking Distance are the masterminds behind the legendary sci-fi horror franchise, “Dead Space”. The Callisto Protocol will take place in the year 2320 on Jupiter’s moon of Callisto where players will have to escape with their lives from Black Iron Prison where terrifying secrets are housed and all hell breaks loose. The Callisto Protocol is slated for release in 2022 for PC and Consoles. An uncensored red band version of the cinematic trailer for The Callisto Protocol will be unveiled on the game’s Discord at 10 am PT on Thursday, December 17.

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Capt McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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