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Follow the crumbs to the new teaser trailer for Gretel & Hansel starring It: Chapter 2 actress Sophia Lillis. “A long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, a young girl (Sophia Lillis, It) leads her little brother (Sammy Leakey) into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.” From Osgood Perkins, the director of The Blackcoat’s Daughter and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, the film also stars Alice Krige (“The OA,” Star Trek: First Contact), Jessica De Gouw (“Underground,” ” Arrow”) and Charles Babalola (“Black Mirror,” The Legend of Tarzan). Written by Rob Hayes (“Chewing Gum”) and produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Sinister, Upgrade) and Fred Berger (La La Land, Destroyer) on behalf of Automatik, the film is executive produced by Sandra Yee Ling and Macdara Kelleher. Orion Pictures presents Gretel & Hansel, in theaters nationwide on January 31, 2020.
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Here it comes boils n’ ghouls; the latest arcane anthology to come a stormin’ into our beloved horror biz; Hellarious! Let’s see what this fright flick has to offer us horror hounds, shall we? Well I can tell you one thing it doesn’t offer, and that’s a wrap-around segment… Chapter One weaves the yarn of a small gaggle of grocery store employees closing up shop for the night. After leaving her charges in order to use the ter-let, the store manager returns to find some of her peers stark raving bonkers after enduring some unknown trauma or another… and trust me, when revealed the answer is as satisfyingly ludicrous as one could expect Comprised of a fun script (well acted) that takes the piss out of creature features, while presenting a unique twist on the genre as well, our first story sets the bar very high for the rest of the terror tales in this thing… Chapter Two brings us
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This October Travel Channel will debut a new 10-part series, “The Holzer Files“. Featuring Alexandra Holzer, daughter of original “Ghost Hunter” Dr. Hans Holzer, the series features a dedicated paranormal team will investigate terrifying true hauntings from the recently discovered case files of America’s first ghost hunter, Dr. Hans Holzer. Featuring Holzer’s daughter, Alexandra Holzer, a renowned author, journalist, and Paranormal Investigator in her own right, Travel Channel will exclusively reopen Dr. Holzer’s most captivating case files – digging into thousands of documents, letters, photographs and chilling audio and visual recordings. Regarding “The Holzer Files,” Alexandra Holzer says, “Over 50 years ago, my father, Dr. Hans Holzer, gave life to the global fascination with ‘the other side’ as America’s first paranormal investigator. Now, 10 years after his passing, I’ve reopened my father’s case files for the very first time! Together with the producers of this new series, we’ve pulled together a team of paranormal experts to take a second look
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Sit back, relax, and get ready for this year’s most comfortable way to die, by Killer Sofa! Whatever you do, don’t sit on the furniture! Director Bernardo Rao brings killer furniture to life in this “heart-warmingly horrific chronicle of a killer Lazy Boy that falls in love with a girl – and the bloody carnage that follows as a result!” “Francesca always attracted weirdos. When one of her stalkers is found dead, she looks for comfort from her best friend, Maxi. Meanwhile, Maxi’s grandfather, Jack, a disgraced Rabbi, comes across a reclining chair containing a Dybbuk inside. Jack and his voodoo sorceress partner try to find out where the recliner has been delivered while exploring Jack’s newfound gift for communicating with the other world. Meanwhile, the reclining chair becomes enchanted by Francesca and starts committing crimes of passion.” Jed Brophy (The Hobbit), Sarah Munn, Stacy King, and Harley Neville star. Killer Sofa arrives on DVD and Digital this October. Check
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Horror icons Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, 3 From Hell) and Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise) star in the horror-thriller Gothic Harvest, Ashley Hamilton’s directorial feature debut. The film tells the chilling tale of four co-eds who head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. When one of them disappears after connecting with a charming local, her friends race to find her before she falls victim to a sadistic Southern family plagued by a centuries-old voodoo curse. Moseley and Shaye star alongside Sofia Mattsson (“General Hospital”), Abbie Gayle (Jack Reacher: Never Go Back), Carol Sutton (Ray), Ashton Leigh(“Ambitions”), Thomas Francis Murphy (Jeepers Creepers III), Tanyell Waivers (Ma), Yohance Myles (Containment), and Ashley Hamilton (Beethoven’s 2nd, Iron Man 3). Gothic Harvest will release on demand and digital on October 15, 2019, with a DVD release to follow on November 5, 2019.
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I sat down with delightful actress Hayley Griffith, star of the hilarious new horror comedy Satanic Panic. Hayley filled me in on how some scenes were shot and how hard it was to make the movie while trying to keep a straight face. You see, Satanic Panic is a hilarious, gore-filled flick that is a ton of fun. Hayley, who has also had roles in “The Mysteries of Laura” and “Law & Order SVU,” stars as Sam Craft, a young woman working her first night as a pizza delivery person. After a series of cheapskates, she is sent to a rich neighborhood. When she gets stiffed again, she goes to talk with the customer only to find herself in the middle of a satanic ritual, and she happens to be the virgin they need for the sacrifice. Horror Fuel: “Let me say, I really enjoyed Satanic Panic. It’s a fun flick. It got a five-star review from us.” Hayley Griffith:
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Screen Media and Legion M announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature film Memory: The Origins of Alien. The film premiered to rave reviews in the Midnight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, CPH: DOX, Hot Docs, and many others. Screen Media and Legion M plan to release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Alien. The deal comes on the heels of Screen Media’s recent acquisition of Corporate Animals starring Demi Moore, which also premiered in the Midnight Section of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Paris-based Indie Sales is handling sales for the rest of the world. Memory: The Origins of Alien unearths the largely untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s cinematic masterpiece, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of Alien creators Dan O’Bannon and
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Everyone knows that Funko has a catalog of fantastic toys and figures, but things are about to get even better. Funko will soon be found on the shelves of Ulta Beauty‘s stores. Yes, you read that right, Funko is launching a line of cosmetics and the first collection is inspired by Disney’s most iconic and beautiful villains! Funko says: Make your face Pop! like your favorite Disney Villains with Funko’s first cosmetic line produced in partnership with the magical Disney franchise. Inspired by four of Disney’s—and pop culture’s—most epic villains and manufactured by Taste Beauty, the Funko Pop! and Disney Cosmetics Collection is comprised of four eyeshadow palettes, four lip glosses, four eyeliners, and four brush sets, one for each delightfully wicked villain. The Disney Villains were a perfect match for Funko’s first venture into the world of fashion cosmetics. Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Ursula, and Cruella de Vil are bold, confident characters who own who they are and what
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Casting news for Halloween Kills continues to roll in. Last we reported, Anthony Michael Hall had joined to playing the returning character of Tommy Doyle, the little boy Laurie babysat in the original film. The most recent star to join the cast is “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” actress Kyle Richards, who is returning to play her original Halloween character, Lindsey Wallace who spent the night being babysat along with Tommy. Wallace is joining Jamie Lee Curtis who will be back as the iconic final girl Laurie Strode. Filmmaker and composer John Carpenter will be returning to create the score for both Halloween Kills and its planned sequel Halloween Ends, both announced last month. David Gordan Green will be returning to direct and co-write both films along with Danny McBride and Scott Teems. Halloween Kills will open in theaters on Friday, October 16th, 2020, followed by Halloween Ends on Friday, October 15th, 2021. Image by Getty
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A few days ago we reported that Kate Siegel is returning for “The Haunting of Bly Manor“. Now, Mike Flanagan has announced a slew of new cast members for the series’ highly anticipated second season including returning actress Catherine Parker. “iZombies'” Rahul Kohli, T’Nia Miller, Amelia Eve, Benjamin Ainsworth, and Amelie Smith have also joined the cast. This season is inspired by Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, set in an old country manor where two young orphans are cared for by a governess. The series is written, directed by Flanagan who also executive produced by his partner Trevor Macy, Amblin’s Darryl Frank, and Justin Falvey. “The Haunting of Bly Manor” will premiere on Netflix in 2020.
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Follow the crumbs to the new teaser trailer for Gretel & Hansel starring It: Chapter 2 actress Sophia Lillis. “A long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, a young girl (Sophia Lillis, It) leads her little brother (Sammy Leakey) into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.” From Osgood Perkins, the director of The Blackcoat’s Daughter and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, the film also stars Alice Krige (“The OA,” Star Trek: First Contact), Jessica De Gouw (“Underground,” ” Arrow”) and Charles Babalola (“Black Mirror,” The Legend of Tarzan). Written by Rob Hayes (“Chewing Gum”) and produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Sinister, Upgrade) and Fred Berger (La La Land, Destroyer) on behalf of Automatik, the film is executive produced by Sandra Yee Ling and Macdara Kelleher. Orion Pictures presents Gretel & Hansel, in theaters nationwide on January 31, 2020.
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Here it comes boils n’ ghouls; the latest arcane anthology to come a stormin’ into our beloved horror biz; Hellarious! Let’s see what this fright flick has to offer us horror hounds, shall we? Well I can tell you one thing it doesn’t offer, and that’s a wrap-around segment… Chapter One weaves the yarn of a small gaggle of grocery store employees closing up shop for the night. After leaving her charges in order to use the ter-let, the store manager returns to find some of her peers stark raving bonkers after enduring some unknown trauma or another… and trust me, when revealed the answer is as satisfyingly ludicrous as one could expect Comprised of a fun script (well acted) that takes the piss out of creature features, while presenting a unique twist on the genre as well, our first story sets the bar very high for the rest of the terror tales in this thing… Chapter Two brings us
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This October Travel Channel will debut a new 10-part series, “The Holzer Files“. Featuring Alexandra Holzer, daughter of original “Ghost Hunter” Dr. Hans Holzer, the series features a dedicated paranormal team will investigate terrifying true hauntings from the recently discovered case files of America’s first ghost hunter, Dr. Hans Holzer. Featuring Holzer’s daughter, Alexandra Holzer, a renowned author, journalist, and Paranormal Investigator in her own right, Travel Channel will exclusively reopen Dr. Holzer’s most captivating case files – digging into thousands of documents, letters, photographs and chilling audio and visual recordings. Regarding “The Holzer Files,” Alexandra Holzer says, “Over 50 years ago, my father, Dr. Hans Holzer, gave life to the global fascination with ‘the other side’ as America’s first paranormal investigator. Now, 10 years after his passing, I’ve reopened my father’s case files for the very first time! Together with the producers of this new series, we’ve pulled together a team of paranormal experts to take a second look
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Sit back, relax, and get ready for this year’s most comfortable way to die, by Killer Sofa! Whatever you do, don’t sit on the furniture! Director Bernardo Rao brings killer furniture to life in this “heart-warmingly horrific chronicle of a killer Lazy Boy that falls in love with a girl – and the bloody carnage that follows as a result!” “Francesca always attracted weirdos. When one of her stalkers is found dead, she looks for comfort from her best friend, Maxi. Meanwhile, Maxi’s grandfather, Jack, a disgraced Rabbi, comes across a reclining chair containing a Dybbuk inside. Jack and his voodoo sorceress partner try to find out where the recliner has been delivered while exploring Jack’s newfound gift for communicating with the other world. Meanwhile, the reclining chair becomes enchanted by Francesca and starts committing crimes of passion.” Jed Brophy (The Hobbit), Sarah Munn, Stacy King, and Harley Neville star. Killer Sofa arrives on DVD and Digital this October. Check
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Horror icons Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, 3 From Hell) and Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise) star in the horror-thriller Gothic Harvest, Ashley Hamilton’s directorial feature debut. The film tells the chilling tale of four co-eds who head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. When one of them disappears after connecting with a charming local, her friends race to find her before she falls victim to a sadistic Southern family plagued by a centuries-old voodoo curse. Moseley and Shaye star alongside Sofia Mattsson (“General Hospital”), Abbie Gayle (Jack Reacher: Never Go Back), Carol Sutton (Ray), Ashton Leigh(“Ambitions”), Thomas Francis Murphy (Jeepers Creepers III), Tanyell Waivers (Ma), Yohance Myles (Containment), and Ashley Hamilton (Beethoven’s 2nd, Iron Man 3). Gothic Harvest will release on demand and digital on October 15, 2019, with a DVD release to follow on November 5, 2019.
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I sat down with delightful actress Hayley Griffith, star of the hilarious new horror comedy Satanic Panic. Hayley filled me in on how some scenes were shot and how hard it was to make the movie while trying to keep a straight face. You see, Satanic Panic is a hilarious, gore-filled flick that is a ton of fun. Hayley, who has also had roles in “The Mysteries of Laura” and “Law & Order SVU,” stars as Sam Craft, a young woman working her first night as a pizza delivery person. After a series of cheapskates, she is sent to a rich neighborhood. When she gets stiffed again, she goes to talk with the customer only to find herself in the middle of a satanic ritual, and she happens to be the virgin they need for the sacrifice. Horror Fuel: “Let me say, I really enjoyed Satanic Panic. It’s a fun flick. It got a five-star review from us.” Hayley Griffith:
Continue reading →
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Screen Media and Legion M announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature film Memory: The Origins of Alien. The film premiered to rave reviews in the Midnight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, CPH: DOX, Hot Docs, and many others. Screen Media and Legion M plan to release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Alien. The deal comes on the heels of Screen Media’s recent acquisition of Corporate Animals starring Demi Moore, which also premiered in the Midnight Section of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Paris-based Indie Sales is handling sales for the rest of the world. Memory: The Origins of Alien unearths the largely untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s cinematic masterpiece, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of Alien creators Dan O’Bannon and
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Everyone knows that Funko has a catalog of fantastic toys and figures, but things are about to get even better. Funko will soon be found on the shelves of Ulta Beauty‘s stores. Yes, you read that right, Funko is launching a line of cosmetics and the first collection is inspired by Disney’s most iconic and beautiful villains! Funko says: Make your face Pop! like your favorite Disney Villains with Funko’s first cosmetic line produced in partnership with the magical Disney franchise. Inspired by four of Disney’s—and pop culture’s—most epic villains and manufactured by Taste Beauty, the Funko Pop! and Disney Cosmetics Collection is comprised of four eyeshadow palettes, four lip glosses, four eyeliners, and four brush sets, one for each delightfully wicked villain. The Disney Villains were a perfect match for Funko’s first venture into the world of fashion cosmetics. Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Ursula, and Cruella de Vil are bold, confident characters who own who they are and what
Continue reading →
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Casting news for Halloween Kills continues to roll in. Last we reported, Anthony Michael Hall had joined to playing the returning character of Tommy Doyle, the little boy Laurie babysat in the original film. The most recent star to join the cast is “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” actress Kyle Richards, who is returning to play her original Halloween character, Lindsey Wallace who spent the night being babysat along with Tommy. Wallace is joining Jamie Lee Curtis who will be back as the iconic final girl Laurie Strode. Filmmaker and composer John Carpenter will be returning to create the score for both Halloween Kills and its planned sequel Halloween Ends, both announced last month. David Gordan Green will be returning to direct and co-write both films along with Danny McBride and Scott Teems. Halloween Kills will open in theaters on Friday, October 16th, 2020, followed by Halloween Ends on Friday, October 15th, 2021. Image by Getty
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A few days ago we reported that Kate Siegel is returning for “The Haunting of Bly Manor“. Now, Mike Flanagan has announced a slew of new cast members for the series’ highly anticipated second season including returning actress Catherine Parker. “iZombies'” Rahul Kohli, T’Nia Miller, Amelia Eve, Benjamin Ainsworth, and Amelie Smith have also joined the cast. This season is inspired by Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, set in an old country manor where two young orphans are cared for by a governess. The series is written, directed by Flanagan who also executive produced by his partner Trevor Macy, Amblin’s Darryl Frank, and Justin Falvey. “The Haunting of Bly Manor” will premiere on Netflix in 2020.
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