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Filmmaker BJ McDonnell (Hatchet III) is bringing horror and Metal to life with Slayer: The Repentless Killogy. Featuring a skull-crushing soundtrack by metal legends Slayer, the film will screen world-wide at theaters for one-night-only this November, from Trafalgar Releasing. But wait, that’s not all, immediately following Slayer: The Repentless Killogy, fans will be able to watch the entire Slayer concert filmed at their August 5, 2017 concert in Los Angeles as well as a cinema-exclusive welcome from the band captured during the South American leg of their Final World Tour. As one cohesive story built around the music videos for “You Against You,” “Repentless” and “Pride in Prejudice” (all from Slayer’s final studio album, Repentless), the film is an ode to the heavy metal brutality that Slayer has come to represent in the music world. This badass and bloody short film stars Jason Trost (Beats of Rage), Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn), Richard Speight (Band of Brothers, Supernatural),
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Hulu is teaming up with Brannon Braga, producer of “The Orville”, to adapt Clive Barker’s horror anthology series Books of Blood for a feature film. Braga, also known for his work on the Star Trek franchise, will be making his directorial debut, as well as co-writing the script and serving as an executive producer. The horror novel series consists of six books that were published between 1984 and 1985. Several of the stories from Books of Blood have already been adapted for both film and TV, including “The Forbidden” which became the inspiration for the horror classic Candyman, and the 2008 film The Midnight Meat Train starring Bradley Cooper. Anna Friel (The Girlfriend Experience), Britt Robertson (Under the Dome), Rafi Gavron (Godfather of Harlem), and Yul Vazquez (Russian Doll) are starring in the adaptation. Adam Simon, co-creator of “Salem”, will be co-writing the film which will feature three tales from the novels. Friel is set to play the role of
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One of legendary filmmaker Robert Rodriguez‘s new projects is the big-budget ($60-80 million) sci-fi thriller Hypnotic. The film was co-written by Rodriguez and Max Borenstein (Kong Island) and centers on “a detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program while investigating a string of impossible high-end heists.” With a budget of between $60 and $80 million) Hypnotic is being produced by Solstice Studios and Studio 8, according to Deadline.
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British indie film company Mycho Entertainment Group has unleashed the trailer for PandaMonium, the prequel to 2016’s Slasher House II. In Slasher House II we were introduced to the infamous Panda-headed killer Jacob Jakushi (David Hon Ma Chu) who is returning for the standalone film from writer-director MJ Dixon. “The guys on Level 6 like to work hard, and party harder, that means the best booze, the finest drugs, and hottest women money can buy. Unfortunately for them the Strippers they’ve just hired have come with an unwanted guest. Jacob, Jakushi, the infamous ‘Stripper Ripper’ with an oversized Panda mask and a taste for exotic dancers has these girls in his sights and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. It’s now Strippers VS PandaHeaded Serial Killer as they fight to survive the office party from hell. PandaMonium takes the idea of Strippers at the office party to whole new level, it really works with what we’ve done
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This December, witness the most dangerous game imaginable in American Hunt (AKA The Hunt) from the director of Clowntergeist, and from the studio that brought you The Jurassic Games and Cannibal Farm, comes the most controversial horror release of 2019. In the film, “a group of friends is torn apart when they become part of two human hunter’s sick game. The men give them ten minutes to hide, and then the real hunt begins.” Written and directed by Aaron Mirtes, and starring Lacy Hartselle, Taylor Novak, and Allison Shrum, the American Hunt begins December 3rd on DVD and Digital from High Octane Pictures.
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From Jennifer Kent, the director of The Babadook, comes The Nightingale, a period thriller about a woman’s mission of revenge. Aisling Franciosi, Baykali Ganambarr, Sam Claflin, and Damon Herriman star in this controversial film that had audiences fleeing theaters due to its graphic violence. Set in the 18th century, this historical horror follows the story of 21-year-old Irish convict Clare (Aisling Franciosi) as she sets out to avenge her family. Kristina Ceyton, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky produced. The Nightingale lands on Digital November 1, 2019, from IFC Films.
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Shout! Factory TV, the digital entertainment streaming service, is set to launch its first original digital docuseries “Cult-Tastic: Tales From the Trenches with Roger and Julie Corman.” Created, written and co-produced by Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway, the 13-part series about the life and work of Roger and Julie Corman, provides viewers an extraordinary look inside the Cormans’ cinematic universe and features extensive in-depth interviews. In the series, the Cormans draw upon their vast filmography and footage from over 130 films spanning seven decades. Within each episode, the legendary filmmakers share insightful stories and defining moments from their movies, recall talent and young filmmakers they fostered, as well as provide behind-the-scenes perspectives on how they produced some of the smallest budget films that went on to achieve box-office gold. Known for their acute ability to recognize young talent, the Cormans’ lasting legacy will undoubtedly be the legion of producers, directors, writers, and actors they have cultivated. Throughout the series, Roger
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Xaviant, the developer that brought you the battle royal game The Culling, will be bringing Halloween back into the Christmas season with their upcoming Rogue-like game Don’t Die Minerva!. This third-person game will take players into a haunted house full of evil spirits and monsters as 11-year-old Minerva. All she has with her as she’s inside the mansion is a flashlight and a backpack full of stuffed animals but thanks to the magic inside the mansion, her flashlight is a weapon and her stuffed animal’s fight by her side! This 3-D game has procedurally generated levels, meaning that no game is the same whenever you play. There are four difficulty levels to choose from which will make the randomized combat encounters more intense. The looting system will allow players thousands of customizations of weapons and armor and through the elemental attribute system, weapons can be synergized! There’s a reason why “Don’t Die” is in the game’s title, there’s a permadeath
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Lionsgate announced today that they will produce the upcoming supernatural thriller The Devil’s Light. James Hawes (Black Mirror, Penny Dreadful) will be in the director’s chair for the film written by Robert Zappia (Halloween H20: 20 Years Later). In The Devil’s Light, “with reports of demonic possessions reaching unprecedented numbers globally, the Vatican opens schools for exorcisms in six countries including the United States.” “The Devil’s Light tells the story of Sister Ann, a restless 25-year-old, who devoutly believes that performing exorcisms is her calling. But she is at odds with the institution’s traditions: sisters are not allowed to perform exorcisms, only priests. With the support of a mentor, a professor who senses her special gift, she is allowed to observe actual training sessions. Her desire to prove herself takes a personal turn when she meets one of the school’s most disturbed patients. During their harrowing encounters, Sister Ann comes face to face with a demonic force that infests the
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Netflix is continuing to add to its horror library with its latest series “V Wars” which will bare its teeth this December. Ian Somerhalder (“Vampire Diaries”) stars as “Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans.” In the series, based on Jonathan Maberry’s best selling books, “As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these ‘vampires. Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.” The 10-episode vampire series also stars Jacky Lai, Peter Outerbridge, Kyle Breitkopf, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Greg Bryck, and Anthony Grant. “V Wars” premieres on Netflix on December 5, 2019. The trailer should arrive soon.
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Filmmaker BJ McDonnell (Hatchet III) is bringing horror and Metal to life with Slayer: The Repentless Killogy. Featuring a skull-crushing soundtrack by metal legends Slayer, the film will screen world-wide at theaters for one-night-only this November, from Trafalgar Releasing. But wait, that’s not all, immediately following Slayer: The Repentless Killogy, fans will be able to watch the entire Slayer concert filmed at their August 5, 2017 concert in Los Angeles as well as a cinema-exclusive welcome from the band captured during the South American leg of their Final World Tour. As one cohesive story built around the music videos for “You Against You,” “Repentless” and “Pride in Prejudice” (all from Slayer’s final studio album, Repentless), the film is an ode to the heavy metal brutality that Slayer has come to represent in the music world. This badass and bloody short film stars Jason Trost (Beats of Rage), Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn), Richard Speight (Band of Brothers, Supernatural),
Continue reading →
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Hulu is teaming up with Brannon Braga, producer of “The Orville”, to adapt Clive Barker’s horror anthology series Books of Blood for a feature film. Braga, also known for his work on the Star Trek franchise, will be making his directorial debut, as well as co-writing the script and serving as an executive producer. The horror novel series consists of six books that were published between 1984 and 1985. Several of the stories from Books of Blood have already been adapted for both film and TV, including “The Forbidden” which became the inspiration for the horror classic Candyman, and the 2008 film The Midnight Meat Train starring Bradley Cooper. Anna Friel (The Girlfriend Experience), Britt Robertson (Under the Dome), Rafi Gavron (Godfather of Harlem), and Yul Vazquez (Russian Doll) are starring in the adaptation. Adam Simon, co-creator of “Salem”, will be co-writing the film which will feature three tales from the novels. Friel is set to play the role of
Continue reading →
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One of legendary filmmaker Robert Rodriguez‘s new projects is the big-budget ($60-80 million) sci-fi thriller Hypnotic. The film was co-written by Rodriguez and Max Borenstein (Kong Island) and centers on “a detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program while investigating a string of impossible high-end heists.” With a budget of between $60 and $80 million) Hypnotic is being produced by Solstice Studios and Studio 8, according to Deadline.
Continue reading →
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British indie film company Mycho Entertainment Group has unleashed the trailer for PandaMonium, the prequel to 2016’s Slasher House II. In Slasher House II we were introduced to the infamous Panda-headed killer Jacob Jakushi (David Hon Ma Chu) who is returning for the standalone film from writer-director MJ Dixon. “The guys on Level 6 like to work hard, and party harder, that means the best booze, the finest drugs, and hottest women money can buy. Unfortunately for them the Strippers they’ve just hired have come with an unwanted guest. Jacob, Jakushi, the infamous ‘Stripper Ripper’ with an oversized Panda mask and a taste for exotic dancers has these girls in his sights and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. It’s now Strippers VS PandaHeaded Serial Killer as they fight to survive the office party from hell. PandaMonium takes the idea of Strippers at the office party to whole new level, it really works with what we’ve done
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
This December, witness the most dangerous game imaginable in American Hunt (AKA The Hunt) from the director of Clowntergeist, and from the studio that brought you The Jurassic Games and Cannibal Farm, comes the most controversial horror release of 2019. In the film, “a group of friends is torn apart when they become part of two human hunter’s sick game. The men give them ten minutes to hide, and then the real hunt begins.” Written and directed by Aaron Mirtes, and starring Lacy Hartselle, Taylor Novak, and Allison Shrum, the American Hunt begins December 3rd on DVD and Digital from High Octane Pictures.
Continue reading →
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From Jennifer Kent, the director of The Babadook, comes The Nightingale, a period thriller about a woman’s mission of revenge. Aisling Franciosi, Baykali Ganambarr, Sam Claflin, and Damon Herriman star in this controversial film that had audiences fleeing theaters due to its graphic violence. Set in the 18th century, this historical horror follows the story of 21-year-old Irish convict Clare (Aisling Franciosi) as she sets out to avenge her family. Kristina Ceyton, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky produced. The Nightingale lands on Digital November 1, 2019, from IFC Films.
Continue reading →
DocumentariesNewsStreaming TVTrailers
Shout! Factory TV, the digital entertainment streaming service, is set to launch its first original digital docuseries “Cult-Tastic: Tales From the Trenches with Roger and Julie Corman.” Created, written and co-produced by Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway, the 13-part series about the life and work of Roger and Julie Corman, provides viewers an extraordinary look inside the Cormans’ cinematic universe and features extensive in-depth interviews. In the series, the Cormans draw upon their vast filmography and footage from over 130 films spanning seven decades. Within each episode, the legendary filmmakers share insightful stories and defining moments from their movies, recall talent and young filmmakers they fostered, as well as provide behind-the-scenes perspectives on how they produced some of the smallest budget films that went on to achieve box-office gold. Known for their acute ability to recognize young talent, the Cormans’ lasting legacy will undoubtedly be the legion of producers, directors, writers, and actors they have cultivated. Throughout the series, Roger
Continue reading →
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Xaviant, the developer that brought you the battle royal game The Culling, will be bringing Halloween back into the Christmas season with their upcoming Rogue-like game Don’t Die Minerva!. This third-person game will take players into a haunted house full of evil spirits and monsters as 11-year-old Minerva. All she has with her as she’s inside the mansion is a flashlight and a backpack full of stuffed animals but thanks to the magic inside the mansion, her flashlight is a weapon and her stuffed animal’s fight by her side! This 3-D game has procedurally generated levels, meaning that no game is the same whenever you play. There are four difficulty levels to choose from which will make the randomized combat encounters more intense. The looting system will allow players thousands of customizations of weapons and armor and through the elemental attribute system, weapons can be synergized! There’s a reason why “Don’t Die” is in the game’s title, there’s a permadeath
Continue reading →
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Lionsgate announced today that they will produce the upcoming supernatural thriller The Devil’s Light. James Hawes (Black Mirror, Penny Dreadful) will be in the director’s chair for the film written by Robert Zappia (Halloween H20: 20 Years Later). In The Devil’s Light, “with reports of demonic possessions reaching unprecedented numbers globally, the Vatican opens schools for exorcisms in six countries including the United States.” “The Devil’s Light tells the story of Sister Ann, a restless 25-year-old, who devoutly believes that performing exorcisms is her calling. But she is at odds with the institution’s traditions: sisters are not allowed to perform exorcisms, only priests. With the support of a mentor, a professor who senses her special gift, she is allowed to observe actual training sessions. Her desire to prove herself takes a personal turn when she meets one of the school’s most disturbed patients. During their harrowing encounters, Sister Ann comes face to face with a demonic force that infests the
Continue reading →
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Netflix is continuing to add to its horror library with its latest series “V Wars” which will bare its teeth this December. Ian Somerhalder (“Vampire Diaries”) stars as “Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans.” In the series, based on Jonathan Maberry’s best selling books, “As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these ‘vampires. Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.” The 10-episode vampire series also stars Jacky Lai, Peter Outerbridge, Kyle Breitkopf, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Greg Bryck, and Anthony Grant. “V Wars” premieres on Netflix on December 5, 2019. The trailer should arrive soon.
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