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‘A Serial Killer’s Guide To Life’ Arriving This January

Arrow Films has announced the release of the critically acclaimed jet-black comedy feature A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life in the UK, US, and Canada on digital platforms this January. Described as “Sightseers meets Thelma and Louise” (Deborah Haywood, Pin Cushion), the film is written and directed by Staten Cousins Roe (This Way Out) and produced by Forward Motion Pictures – a multi-award-winning production company run by husband and wife team Staten Cousins Roe and Poppy Roe, who have just been longlisted as ‘Breakthrough Producers’ for the 2019 BIFAs. Following its hugely successful UK premiere at Arrow Video FrightFest in August and special Awards mentions at Manchester’s recent GrimmFest, the film stars Olivier Award-winning Katie Brayben (Doctor Who, King Charles III, This Way Out), Poppy Roe (This Way Out, Drawn, The Leisure Class), Ben Lloyd-Hughes (Divergent, Me Before You, Malevolent) and Emmy-nominated Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Vanity Fair, Dodgy Dave), and is directed by breakout British filmmaker Staten Cousins Roe, who

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2019
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‘The Craft’ Reboot Conjures David Duchovny

Well, The Craft reboot just got a lot more interesting. Deadline is reporting that “X-Files” star David Duchovny has signed on for the film to play a yet to be announced character. We’re thinking one of the witch’s dad? Duchovny has joined previously announced cast members Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, and Nicholas Galitzine. Directed by Zoe Lister-Jones, the reboot of the beloved 1996 film follows a newcomer at a Catholic prep high school who falls in with a trio of outcast teen girls who practice witchcraft and wage war on those who have mistreated them. The film is being executive produced by Andrew Fleming who co-wrote and directed the original film. Jason Blum, Douglas Wick, and Lucy Fisher are producing. Hopefully, we will know more about Blumhouse, Sony, and Red Wagon’s new version soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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‘Song Of Horror’ Coming To Steam This Halloween!

Protocol Games & Raiser Games announced that their upcoming psychological horror game Song of Horror, will terrify players this Halloween! Players take on the role, or should I say roles, of 1 of 13 playable characters as they investigate the disappearance of writer Sebastian P. Husher. Upon starting their investigation, players will soon realize that otherworldly forces the likes of which they never experienced in a game before is at work! As mentioned there are 13 playable characters in the game to choose from. Each character has their own back-story and their own unique way of interacting within the story. Why 13 characters you ask? Well there’s a permadeath mechanic in this game, meaning that once a character dies…that’s it. Once a character dies, a new one takes their place and picks up the investigation where they left off. What adds to the tension of Song of Horror is the fact that the game itself is non-scripted! The AI used

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Capt McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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Heather Graham Joins CBS All Access’ “The Stand”

CBS All Access has added another name to the cast of their Josh Boon directed series adaptation of “The Stand,” Horns and The Hangover III actress Heather Graham, Deadline reports. Graham is set to play the role of Rita Blakemoor, a wealthy woman who is not prepared for the end of the world and attempts to flee super-flu infested New York City. She joins Alexander Skarsgård, Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Marilyn Manson, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke, Daniel Sunjata, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Nat Wolff, Eion Bailey, Odessa Young, Katherine McNamara, Henry Zaga, and Hamish Linklater. The series will depict Stephen King‘s tale of a world decimated by plague and locked in a struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Goldberg) and a handful of survivors and their worst nightmare, Randall Flagg (Skarsgård), an evil man with unspeakable powers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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Willem Defoe Heads To Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’

The cast is filling out for Guillermo del Toro‘s adaptation of Nightmare Alley. The latest to join the cast is the brilliant actor and Oscar nominee Willem Defoe who will play the head barker at a traveling carnival, Variety reports. Defoe joins Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara. Set in a world of carnival hustlers and con men, the film tells the story of a mentalist (Cooper) who teams with a psychologist in order to swindle the rich. Things go south for the man when he’s out-hustled by a woman. The film is the second adaptation of William Lindsey Gresham’s novel of the same name. The first movie was made in 1947 and starred Tyrone Power. Defoe has been in a long line of fantastic films including The Lighthouse, Aquaman, Death Note, John Wick, The Boondock Saints, and more than 130 films and shows. Del Toro, who co-wrote Nightmare Alley with Kim Morgan, will direct the thriller for Fox

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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‘Alien’ Anthology Series Is On Its Way

Alien is coming to the small screen for a series adaptation. Currently being developed with Ridley Scott on board, an Alien series is headed to Hulu, though no premiere date has been announced. We Got This Covered is reporting that according to their sources the series will be an anthology with each season taking place in a different part of the Alien universe. The franchise, now owned by Disney, may or may not be connected to the reboots that Disney is working on. Right now, information is being kept hush, hush. The site points out that the R-rated series could be “something special” if given the right budget and I agree. I hope the show does live up to what the franchise’s fans expect. We’ll keep you posted as more details are announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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True Story Inspired Thriller ‘Night Sweats’ Infects VOD This November

The edge-of-your-seat thriller Night Sweats, inspired by a true story is headed our way this November. The chilling and suspenseful film is set in New York City and follows a young skateboarder who after the sudden, mysterious death of a friend begins an investigate the inner workings of the self-help company where his deceased roommate was employed. While going under-cover there, he discovers a scheme to spread a new virus that could devastate the city. At great risk to his own life, including contracting the disease himself, he will not stop until he finds the source of the virus and destroys the company that stands to profit when it becomes an epidemic. Night Sweats is a frighteningly plausible story with many twists and a conspiracy that keeps the viewer guessing. John Wesley Shipp (“The Flash,” “As the World Turns”), Mary Elaine Ramsey (“Runaways,” “The Blacklist”), Brett Azar (Terminator: Dark Fate, “The Blacklist”), Allison Mackie (“The Affair,” Our Very Own) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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Discover Sci-fi Thriller ‘Freaks’ On Blu-Ray And DVD

Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein‘s sci-fi thriller Freaks debuted back in September, now it’s headed for release on Blu-ray and DVD. Starring Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Amanda Crew, Grace Park, and Lexy Kolker, the film a girl who discovers a bizarre, threatening, and mysterious new world beyond her front door after she escapes her father’s paranoid control. Discover Freaks on Blu-ray and DVD on November 26, 2019, from Well Go USA. Bonus Features include: Directors’ Commentary Behind the Scenes French Subtitles Available Trailers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2019
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‘Zombie Army 4: Dead War’ Gets It’s Release Date!

Zombie headhunters rejoice! Rebellion had announced the release for their upcoming Nazi-Zombie gore-fest, Zombie Army 4: Dead War! Along with the release comes news that pre-orders are now available and include Hector, a playable British zombie paratrooper! Go solo or team up with friends as you battle your way through a post-war Mediterranean nightmare infested with Nazi zombies, demonically possessed tanks that spawn zombies, and other terrors that you must eliminate to survive! Keep an eye out as the collector’s edition is on its way as well and full of physical and digital collectibles that you can see in the collector’s edition trailer below! Along with the collector’s edition, there’s the Deluxe Edition that has additional items for characters, while the Super Deluxe Edition will include weapon skins, character outfit packs, three new campaign levels, and new weapons to just name a few! Zombie Army 4: Dead War will be out on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC February 4th,

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Capt McNeely
Oct 15, 2019
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Book Review: The Night Weaver By Monique Snyman

Book Review By LeonaLee Found within the first pages of The Night Weaver is a tale that, in truth, has been told many times and in many ways. Many of the classic troupes can easily be found. The hastily given backstory of the kidnapped children felt rushed and introduced a tad to quickly. Preferably, I would have liked to have had the town touched on more and the main character Rachel flushed out a bit before that was given to me so quickly. I would have felt more invested if I had a better feel of the town before being told of its sorrows. But that aside, I’d say, dear readers, keep reading. If one can make it through the first 25 or so pages you will find the true beginnings of a good read. Once one makes it through those first few chapters the world of The Night Weaver begins to take shape and pull you in. Normally this

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Oct 15, 2019

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‘A Serial Killer’s Guide To Life’ Arriving This January

Arrow Films has announced the release of the critically acclaimed jet-black comedy feature A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life in the UK, US, and Canada on digital platforms this January. Described as “Sightseers meets Thelma and Louise” (Deborah Haywood, Pin Cushion), the film is written and directed by Staten Cousins Roe (This Way Out) and produced by Forward Motion Pictures – a multi-award-winning production company run by husband and wife team Staten Cousins Roe and Poppy Roe, who have just been longlisted as ‘Breakthrough Producers’ for the 2019 BIFAs. Following its hugely successful UK premiere at Arrow Video FrightFest in August and special Awards mentions at Manchester’s recent GrimmFest, the film stars Olivier Award-winning Katie Brayben (Doctor Who, King Charles III, This Way Out), Poppy Roe (This Way Out, Drawn, The Leisure Class), Ben Lloyd-Hughes (Divergent, Me Before You, Malevolent) and Emmy-nominated Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Vanity Fair, Dodgy Dave), and is directed by breakout British filmmaker Staten Cousins Roe, who

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Oct 17, 2019
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‘The Craft’ Reboot Conjures David Duchovny

Well, The Craft reboot just got a lot more interesting. Deadline is reporting that “X-Files” star David Duchovny has signed on for the film to play a yet to be announced character. We’re thinking one of the witch’s dad? Duchovny has joined previously announced cast members Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, and Nicholas Galitzine. Directed by Zoe Lister-Jones, the reboot of the beloved 1996 film follows a newcomer at a Catholic prep high school who falls in with a trio of outcast teen girls who practice witchcraft and wage war on those who have mistreated them. The film is being executive produced by Andrew Fleming who co-wrote and directed the original film. Jason Blum, Douglas Wick, and Lucy Fisher are producing. Hopefully, we will know more about Blumhouse, Sony, and Red Wagon’s new version soon.

Continue reading →
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Oct 16, 2019
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‘Song Of Horror’ Coming To Steam This Halloween!

Protocol Games & Raiser Games announced that their upcoming psychological horror game Song of Horror, will terrify players this Halloween! Players take on the role, or should I say roles, of 1 of 13 playable characters as they investigate the disappearance of writer Sebastian P. Husher. Upon starting their investigation, players will soon realize that otherworldly forces the likes of which they never experienced in a game before is at work! As mentioned there are 13 playable characters in the game to choose from. Each character has their own back-story and their own unique way of interacting within the story. Why 13 characters you ask? Well there’s a permadeath mechanic in this game, meaning that once a character dies…that’s it. Once a character dies, a new one takes their place and picks up the investigation where they left off. What adds to the tension of Song of Horror is the fact that the game itself is non-scripted! The AI used

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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Heather Graham Joins CBS All Access’ “The Stand”

CBS All Access has added another name to the cast of their Josh Boon directed series adaptation of “The Stand,” Horns and The Hangover III actress Heather Graham, Deadline reports. Graham is set to play the role of Rita Blakemoor, a wealthy woman who is not prepared for the end of the world and attempts to flee super-flu infested New York City. She joins Alexander Skarsgård, Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Marilyn Manson, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke, Daniel Sunjata, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Nat Wolff, Eion Bailey, Odessa Young, Katherine McNamara, Henry Zaga, and Hamish Linklater. The series will depict Stephen King‘s tale of a world decimated by plague and locked in a struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Goldberg) and a handful of survivors and their worst nightmare, Randall Flagg (Skarsgård), an evil man with unspeakable powers.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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Willem Defoe Heads To Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’

The cast is filling out for Guillermo del Toro‘s adaptation of Nightmare Alley. The latest to join the cast is the brilliant actor and Oscar nominee Willem Defoe who will play the head barker at a traveling carnival, Variety reports. Defoe joins Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara. Set in a world of carnival hustlers and con men, the film tells the story of a mentalist (Cooper) who teams with a psychologist in order to swindle the rich. Things go south for the man when he’s out-hustled by a woman. The film is the second adaptation of William Lindsey Gresham’s novel of the same name. The first movie was made in 1947 and starred Tyrone Power. Defoe has been in a long line of fantastic films including The Lighthouse, Aquaman, Death Note, John Wick, The Boondock Saints, and more than 130 films and shows. Del Toro, who co-wrote Nightmare Alley with Kim Morgan, will direct the thriller for Fox

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Oct 16, 2019
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‘Alien’ Anthology Series Is On Its Way

Alien is coming to the small screen for a series adaptation. Currently being developed with Ridley Scott on board, an Alien series is headed to Hulu, though no premiere date has been announced. We Got This Covered is reporting that according to their sources the series will be an anthology with each season taking place in a different part of the Alien universe. The franchise, now owned by Disney, may or may not be connected to the reboots that Disney is working on. Right now, information is being kept hush, hush. The site points out that the R-rated series could be “something special” if given the right budget and I agree. I hope the show does live up to what the franchise’s fans expect. We’ll keep you posted as more details are announced.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2019
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True Story Inspired Thriller ‘Night Sweats’ Infects VOD This November

The edge-of-your-seat thriller Night Sweats, inspired by a true story is headed our way this November. The chilling and suspenseful film is set in New York City and follows a young skateboarder who after the sudden, mysterious death of a friend begins an investigate the inner workings of the self-help company where his deceased roommate was employed. While going under-cover there, he discovers a scheme to spread a new virus that could devastate the city. At great risk to his own life, including contracting the disease himself, he will not stop until he finds the source of the virus and destroys the company that stands to profit when it becomes an epidemic. Night Sweats is a frighteningly plausible story with many twists and a conspiracy that keeps the viewer guessing. John Wesley Shipp (“The Flash,” “As the World Turns”), Mary Elaine Ramsey (“Runaways,” “The Blacklist”), Brett Azar (Terminator: Dark Fate, “The Blacklist”), Allison Mackie (“The Affair,” Our Very Own) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
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Discover Sci-fi Thriller ‘Freaks’ On Blu-Ray And DVD

Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein‘s sci-fi thriller Freaks debuted back in September, now it’s headed for release on Blu-ray and DVD. Starring Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Amanda Crew, Grace Park, and Lexy Kolker, the film a girl who discovers a bizarre, threatening, and mysterious new world beyond her front door after she escapes her father’s paranoid control. Discover Freaks on Blu-ray and DVD on November 26, 2019, from Well Go USA. Bonus Features include: Directors’ Commentary Behind the Scenes French Subtitles Available Trailers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2019
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‘Zombie Army 4: Dead War’ Gets It’s Release Date!

Zombie headhunters rejoice! Rebellion had announced the release for their upcoming Nazi-Zombie gore-fest, Zombie Army 4: Dead War! Along with the release comes news that pre-orders are now available and include Hector, a playable British zombie paratrooper! Go solo or team up with friends as you battle your way through a post-war Mediterranean nightmare infested with Nazi zombies, demonically possessed tanks that spawn zombies, and other terrors that you must eliminate to survive! Keep an eye out as the collector’s edition is on its way as well and full of physical and digital collectibles that you can see in the collector’s edition trailer below! Along with the collector’s edition, there’s the Deluxe Edition that has additional items for characters, while the Super Deluxe Edition will include weapon skins, character outfit packs, three new campaign levels, and new weapons to just name a few! Zombie Army 4: Dead War will be out on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC February 4th,

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Oct 15, 2019
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Book Review: The Night Weaver By Monique Snyman

Book Review By LeonaLee Found within the first pages of The Night Weaver is a tale that, in truth, has been told many times and in many ways. Many of the classic troupes can easily be found. The hastily given backstory of the kidnapped children felt rushed and introduced a tad to quickly. Preferably, I would have liked to have had the town touched on more and the main character Rachel flushed out a bit before that was given to me so quickly. I would have felt more invested if I had a better feel of the town before being told of its sorrows. But that aside, I’d say, dear readers, keep reading. If one can make it through the first 25 or so pages you will find the true beginnings of a good read. Once one makes it through those first few chapters the world of The Night Weaver begins to take shape and pull you in. Normally this

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