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11 Bit Studios has announced the final expansion to their post-apocalyptic city building simulation game Frostpunk originally teased as “Project TVADGYCGJR” its real name was revealed to be On the Edge. The expansion is set after “The great storm” that plunged the world into a new ice age and citizens of England form new cites in the frozen wasteland with hopes of keeping humanity alive. As far as we know about On the Edge is that it’s about an expedition sent out from New London with a special assignment and a vague and ominous quote from a character in the game, “They say the snow is dead. But we’ve learnt to the contrary.” Frostpunk: On the Edge will be coming this summer for PC and can be wishlisted on STEAM now.
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The Emmy Award-winning “Chernobyl” John Renck is currently in negotiation to direct the adaptation of John Fowles’ novel for the mini-series “The Magus,” Variety reports. “The Magus,” originally published back in 1966, is set on a Greek isle where Nicholas Urfe, a young school teacher, finds himself embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which becomes increasingly dark and serious. “1917’s” Neal Street Productions produces along with Pippa Harris and Sam Mendes and is written by Tom Edge (Judy, “The Crown”). The novel has been adapted once before in the 1960s by Fowles himself and starred Anthony Quinn. Take a look at the 1968 film’s trailer (below). Featured Image By Variety
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IFC’s witchy indie horror The Wretched (review) is nearing a record fifth week at the top of box offices, a record that hasn’t been made since Black Panther premiered. From Brett Pierce and Drew Pierce, the writing-directing team behind the zombie cult hit Deadheads, comes a new tale of terror, The Wretched. John-Paul Howard (Hell or High Water) stars as Ben, a rebellious teen who has been sent to stay with his father (Jamison Jones) for the summer. One night he notices a creature lurking outside his home and follows it to his neighbor’s house. As he begins to watch the house he notices something strange. An evil force, a witch, is at work and it is erasing the memory of the children it encounters. Jamison Jones, Zarah Mahler, Kevin Bigley, and Blane Crockarell also star. While most studios have delayed and rescheduled releases, IFC Midnight is continuing to release movies as scheduled, with Drive-Ins leading the way for indie
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Redbox Entertainment and Quiver Distribution are set to unleash the home invasion horror Becky on digital, on-demand, and in drive-ins this June. Check out the Red Band trailer! Actor and comedian Kevin James (“King of Queens”) plays the bad guy in Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s Becky. James faces off against Annabell: Creation‘s young star Lulu Wilson. Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel, and Robert Maillet also star. “The film centers on rebellious 14-year-old Becky (Wilson) as she’s brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (James), suddenly invade the lake house.” Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye penned the script. Becky will be arriving on digital and on-demand, and at drive-ins on June 5th. Drive-ins: IOWA: Superior 71 Drive-In, Blue Grass Drive-In INDIANA: Garrett
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It’s rare these days to see a sequel outshine its predecessor, but that is the case with director William Brent Bell’s Brahms: The Boy II. The first movie introduces a nanny hired to babysit a doll. She eventually discovers after witnessing what she thinks is a possessed doll that there is a man living within the walls of the manor. The Boy II expands on the doll’s history. It centers on a couple (Katie Holmes and Owain Yeoman) and their young son Jude (Christopher Convery) who move into the guest house on the property of the manor from the first film. Due to the trauma caused by a home invasion, their son has stopped talking. While exploring the property Jude discovers a doll buried in the dirt, the infamous Brahms. Soon Katie Holme’s Liza begins to believe that the doll is not only a bad influence on her son, but that Brams may very well be possessed. I was surprised
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Director-producer Craig Singer (Dark Ride, Perkins ’14) has debuted the first look at his latest horror film 6:45. The time loop slasher follows a young couple in love who take a romantic weekend getaway to an island where things go terribly wrong. The first teaser and images have been released in celebration of the film’s completion. Bobby Patterson is hoping a weekend getaway will save his rocky relationship with his girlfriend Jules Rables. The couple arrives in the quiet island resort of Bog Grove. To their bewilderment, the sleepy beach town is curiously deserted and they quickly learn about the deadly history that’s about to repeat itself. Bobby’s struggles with Jules are cast aside in order to overcome a dementing cycle of terror they find themselves trapped in. No matter what he does to try to avoid it, he and his girlfriend wake up at 6:45 each morning to the same nightmarish chain of events that lead to them being
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This July, Giant Pictures is set to release the sci-fi/thriller Volition on Apple TV, Prime Video, and on Digital platforms. The directorial feature debut of Tony Dean Smith (Rakka), who co-wrote the script with his brother and producing partner Ryan W. Smith (Next Gen), Violation stars Adrian Glynn McMorran (The Revenant), Magda Apanowicz (You), John Cassini (The Possession), Frank Cassini (Watchmen), Aleks Paunovic (War for the Planet of the Apes), and Bill Marchant (Godzilla). It was produced in association with Paly Productions and Smith Brothers Film Company. Volition is a time-bending cerebral science-fiction thriller where a man afflicted with clairvoyance tries to change his fate when a series of events leads to a vision of his own imminent murder. Awarded as best feature at the Philip K. Dick Film Festival, among a slew of other awards and critical acclaim, Volition is a tightly-wound puzzle of a ride. Volition arrives on VOD and On Demand on July 10, 2020.
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“We’re gonna need a bigger board…” Sometimes you just need to watch a cheesy movie. We’ve got one you’ve got to see. Sink your teeth into the new Ouija Shark trailer. From Wild Eye Pictures and director Scott Patrick comes Ouija Shark, taking a bite out of VOD and DVD this May. In this fun flick, “a group of teenage girls summons an ancient man-eating shark after messing with a spirit board that washes up on the beach. An occult specialist must enter the shark’s realm to rid this world of the deadly spirit ghost once and for all.” John Migliore, Robin Hodge, Christina Roman, and Zoe Towne star in a new film taking a bite out of VOD and DVD this May, from the distributor that brought you The Velocipastor!
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The sinister paranormal horror The Haunting of Molly Bannister, from writer-director MJ Dixon is coming to UK DVD and Digital this June from 101 Films. The Haunting of Molly Bannister is the latest horror from writer-director MJ Dixon and producer Anna Dixon. In the film, “after the death of their eldest sister, the women of the Bannister family begin to feel that something is very wrong. Trapped inside, the house feels menacing; the youngest sister, Molly, is getting sick, there are strange noises in the night and a constant feeling that they are being watched. What is wrong with Molly, and why does her doll seem to appear everywhere they go? More importantly, who will be able to get out of the house alive?” Tiana Rogers (Slasher House 2) reprises the role of Molly Bannister and stars alongside a talented cast that includes Susan Lee Burton, Emmeline Kellie, Grant Kempster, and Chloe Badham. MJ Dixon had the following to say
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The next installment of Hulu’s holiday horror-themed series “Into the Dark” celebrates Pet Appreciation week. They say that dogs are a man’s (and woman’s) best friend, but what happens when a good dog does bad things? “Into the Dark: Good Boy” examines that. Directed by Tragedy Girls director Tyler MacIntyre, “Good Boy”, centers on “Maggie (Judy Greer) who gets an emotional support dog to help quell some of her anxiety, she finds him to be even more effective than she imagined…because unbeknownst to her, he kills anyone who adds stress to her life.” Steve Guttenberg (3 Men and a Baby), Ellen Wong (GLOW), Maria Conchita Alonso (The Running Man), Elise Neal (Hustle & Flow) McKinley Freeman (Hit the Floor) and Chico also star in the feature-length episode written by Aaron Eisenberg and Will Eisenberg. “Into the Dark: Good Boy” bares its teeth on Hulu on June 12th.
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11 Bit Studios has announced the final expansion to their post-apocalyptic city building simulation game Frostpunk originally teased as “Project TVADGYCGJR” its real name was revealed to be On the Edge. The expansion is set after “The great storm” that plunged the world into a new ice age and citizens of England form new cites in the frozen wasteland with hopes of keeping humanity alive. As far as we know about On the Edge is that it’s about an expedition sent out from New London with a special assignment and a vague and ominous quote from a character in the game, “They say the snow is dead. But we’ve learnt to the contrary.” Frostpunk: On the Edge will be coming this summer for PC and can be wishlisted on STEAM now.
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The Emmy Award-winning “Chernobyl” John Renck is currently in negotiation to direct the adaptation of John Fowles’ novel for the mini-series “The Magus,” Variety reports. “The Magus,” originally published back in 1966, is set on a Greek isle where Nicholas Urfe, a young school teacher, finds himself embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which becomes increasingly dark and serious. “1917’s” Neal Street Productions produces along with Pippa Harris and Sam Mendes and is written by Tom Edge (Judy, “The Crown”). The novel has been adapted once before in the 1960s by Fowles himself and starred Anthony Quinn. Take a look at the 1968 film’s trailer (below). Featured Image By Variety
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IFC’s witchy indie horror The Wretched (review) is nearing a record fifth week at the top of box offices, a record that hasn’t been made since Black Panther premiered. From Brett Pierce and Drew Pierce, the writing-directing team behind the zombie cult hit Deadheads, comes a new tale of terror, The Wretched. John-Paul Howard (Hell or High Water) stars as Ben, a rebellious teen who has been sent to stay with his father (Jamison Jones) for the summer. One night he notices a creature lurking outside his home and follows it to his neighbor’s house. As he begins to watch the house he notices something strange. An evil force, a witch, is at work and it is erasing the memory of the children it encounters. Jamison Jones, Zarah Mahler, Kevin Bigley, and Blane Crockarell also star. While most studios have delayed and rescheduled releases, IFC Midnight is continuing to release movies as scheduled, with Drive-Ins leading the way for indie
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Redbox Entertainment and Quiver Distribution are set to unleash the home invasion horror Becky on digital, on-demand, and in drive-ins this June. Check out the Red Band trailer! Actor and comedian Kevin James (“King of Queens”) plays the bad guy in Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s Becky. James faces off against Annabell: Creation‘s young star Lulu Wilson. Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel, and Robert Maillet also star. “The film centers on rebellious 14-year-old Becky (Wilson) as she’s brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (James), suddenly invade the lake house.” Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye penned the script. Becky will be arriving on digital and on-demand, and at drive-ins on June 5th. Drive-ins: IOWA: Superior 71 Drive-In, Blue Grass Drive-In INDIANA: Garrett
Continue reading →
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It’s rare these days to see a sequel outshine its predecessor, but that is the case with director William Brent Bell’s Brahms: The Boy II. The first movie introduces a nanny hired to babysit a doll. She eventually discovers after witnessing what she thinks is a possessed doll that there is a man living within the walls of the manor. The Boy II expands on the doll’s history. It centers on a couple (Katie Holmes and Owain Yeoman) and their young son Jude (Christopher Convery) who move into the guest house on the property of the manor from the first film. Due to the trauma caused by a home invasion, their son has stopped talking. While exploring the property Jude discovers a doll buried in the dirt, the infamous Brahms. Soon Katie Holme’s Liza begins to believe that the doll is not only a bad influence on her son, but that Brams may very well be possessed. I was surprised
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesNewsTrailers
Director-producer Craig Singer (Dark Ride, Perkins ’14) has debuted the first look at his latest horror film 6:45. The time loop slasher follows a young couple in love who take a romantic weekend getaway to an island where things go terribly wrong. The first teaser and images have been released in celebration of the film’s completion. Bobby Patterson is hoping a weekend getaway will save his rocky relationship with his girlfriend Jules Rables. The couple arrives in the quiet island resort of Bog Grove. To their bewilderment, the sleepy beach town is curiously deserted and they quickly learn about the deadly history that’s about to repeat itself. Bobby’s struggles with Jules are cast aside in order to overcome a dementing cycle of terror they find themselves trapped in. No matter what he does to try to avoid it, he and his girlfriend wake up at 6:45 each morning to the same nightmarish chain of events that lead to them being
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesNewsTrailers
This July, Giant Pictures is set to release the sci-fi/thriller Volition on Apple TV, Prime Video, and on Digital platforms. The directorial feature debut of Tony Dean Smith (Rakka), who co-wrote the script with his brother and producing partner Ryan W. Smith (Next Gen), Violation stars Adrian Glynn McMorran (The Revenant), Magda Apanowicz (You), John Cassini (The Possession), Frank Cassini (Watchmen), Aleks Paunovic (War for the Planet of the Apes), and Bill Marchant (Godzilla). It was produced in association with Paly Productions and Smith Brothers Film Company. Volition is a time-bending cerebral science-fiction thriller where a man afflicted with clairvoyance tries to change his fate when a series of events leads to a vision of his own imminent murder. Awarded as best feature at the Philip K. Dick Film Festival, among a slew of other awards and critical acclaim, Volition is a tightly-wound puzzle of a ride. Volition arrives on VOD and On Demand on July 10, 2020.
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesNewsTrailers
“We’re gonna need a bigger board…” Sometimes you just need to watch a cheesy movie. We’ve got one you’ve got to see. Sink your teeth into the new Ouija Shark trailer. From Wild Eye Pictures and director Scott Patrick comes Ouija Shark, taking a bite out of VOD and DVD this May. In this fun flick, “a group of teenage girls summons an ancient man-eating shark after messing with a spirit board that washes up on the beach. An occult specialist must enter the shark’s realm to rid this world of the deadly spirit ghost once and for all.” John Migliore, Robin Hodge, Christina Roman, and Zoe Towne star in a new film taking a bite out of VOD and DVD this May, from the distributor that brought you The Velocipastor!
Continue reading →
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The sinister paranormal horror The Haunting of Molly Bannister, from writer-director MJ Dixon is coming to UK DVD and Digital this June from 101 Films. The Haunting of Molly Bannister is the latest horror from writer-director MJ Dixon and producer Anna Dixon. In the film, “after the death of their eldest sister, the women of the Bannister family begin to feel that something is very wrong. Trapped inside, the house feels menacing; the youngest sister, Molly, is getting sick, there are strange noises in the night and a constant feeling that they are being watched. What is wrong with Molly, and why does her doll seem to appear everywhere they go? More importantly, who will be able to get out of the house alive?” Tiana Rogers (Slasher House 2) reprises the role of Molly Bannister and stars alongside a talented cast that includes Susan Lee Burton, Emmeline Kellie, Grant Kempster, and Chloe Badham. MJ Dixon had the following to say
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The next installment of Hulu’s holiday horror-themed series “Into the Dark” celebrates Pet Appreciation week. They say that dogs are a man’s (and woman’s) best friend, but what happens when a good dog does bad things? “Into the Dark: Good Boy” examines that. Directed by Tragedy Girls director Tyler MacIntyre, “Good Boy”, centers on “Maggie (Judy Greer) who gets an emotional support dog to help quell some of her anxiety, she finds him to be even more effective than she imagined…because unbeknownst to her, he kills anyone who adds stress to her life.” Steve Guttenberg (3 Men and a Baby), Ellen Wong (GLOW), Maria Conchita Alonso (The Running Man), Elise Neal (Hustle & Flow) McKinley Freeman (Hit the Floor) and Chico also star in the feature-length episode written by Aaron Eisenberg and Will Eisenberg. “Into the Dark: Good Boy” bares its teeth on Hulu on June 12th.
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