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A Dark Secret Is Discovered In The Thriller ‘Them That Follow’ – In Theaters This August

A young woman discovers a dangerous secret in the thriller Them That Follow, opening in theaters this August. From directors, Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage comes the film set deep in Appalachia, where Pastor Lemuel Childs (Walton Goggins) presides over an isolated community of serpent handlers, an obscure sect of Pentecostals who willingly take up venomous snakes to prove themselves before God. As his devoted daughter, Mara (Alice Englert) prepares for her wedding day, under the watchful eye of Hope Slaughter (Olivia Colman), a dangerous secret is unearthed and she is forced to confront the deadly tradition of her father’s church. Written by Brittany Poulton and Dan Madison Savage Them That Follows opens in select theaters on August 2, 2019, from 1091 (formerly known as The Orchard).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 29, 2019
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5 Overlooked Must See Movies From The 2000’s

There have been a lot of fantastic films that have come out since 2000. Somehow, some have gone without the love they deserve. We’ve come up with 10 overlooked and underappreciated films that you may have missed. If you haven’t seen them, stop what you are doing, grab a bag of popcorn and watch them now! 5. One Hour Photo (2002) Robin Williams stars as a mentally unstable photo developer who targets a family as they become a sick obsession in this psychological thriller. The dark and gritty, this intense film is Williams darkest role, he absolutely nailed the role of a disturbed man, earning the film a 4/5. 4. Fido (2006) Fido is one of my all-time favorite horror-comedies. It’s funny, a little cheesy (in the best possible way), and the most unique zombie movie you’ll ever see. Made on a shoestring budget, the movie was pulled off beautifully with special effects by Joe Castro who filled us in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2019
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Blumhouse And Hulu’s August “Into The Dark” Will School You On Terror

A group of social outcasts who are stuck in weekend detention are confronted by the school‘s legendary hauntings in August’s episode of “Into the Dark: School Spirit“. Written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) and directed by Mike Gan (Burn), “School Spirit” stars Corey Fogelmanis (Ma, Girl Meets World, and 2.7M Instagram Followers), Annie Q (The Leftovers), Jessi Case (Mother’s Day), Julian Works (Paranormal Activity), Philip Labes (GLOW), and Hugo Armstrong (Roman J. Israel, Esq.). Grab your backpack and sharpen your pencils. Show some “School Spirit” when “Into the Dark” premieres exclusively on Hulu, Friday, August 2, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2019
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“Lucifer’s” Fifth And Final Season Gets Six More Episodes

Fans of “Lucifer” will be getting a lot more of that handsome little devil in season 5. TV Guide is reporting that the season has been expanded, give us a total of 16 episodes, giving fans a proper good-bye to the characters that we’ve come to love. Season 4 found Chloe (Lauren German) trying to cope with the reality that Lucifer (Tom Ellis) is exactly who he says he is, the devil. Just when she began to accept it, a gang of demons’ staged uprising forces Lucifer to return to his throne to protect those he cares about. But just before he left, he and Chloe finally confessed their love for each other. One thing that we prey happens this season is that the star-crossed lovers find their way back to each other. Season 4 left a few other things up in the air, the prophecy of Lucifer’s first love needs to be addressed. Everyone assumed his first love was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2019
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Pre-Order Your Copy Of The Sexy Supernatural Thriller ‘Perception’

From director Ilana Rein comes the sexy supernatural thriller Perception, arriving on VOD and Digital this August. Starring Wes Ramsey (General Hospital, Charmed), Meera Rohit Kumbhani (This Is Us, Dave Made a Maze), Caitlin Mehner (Best of Enemies, Ocean’s 8), and Max Jenkins (High Maintenance, Dead to Me). The film was written by Rein and Brian Smith. “When Daniel, a successful real estate developer, must evict Nina, a mysterious small-time psychic struggling to provide for her young son, the last thing he expects in return is a free reading. But when Nina senses the spirit of Daniel’s dead wife, a once-promising artist, his desire to reconnect with her quickly becomes an obsession. Haunted by memories, Daniel is determined to reunite with his wife—who may have designs of her own. Soon, Daniel and Nina must each decide how far they’ll go to get what they want in this supernatural, psychological thriller.” Perception will be available on VOD August 6th and digital

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2019
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James Wan Directing Amazon’s ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Series

Horror heavy Hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring, Aquaman) will be directing and producing the pilot of the new series based on the ’97 slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. The Amazon series is being described as ” a young adult horror series based on the Moritz-produced hit movie franchise.” The original film, directed by Jim Gillespie, four friends are bound together by a tragic accident. When they are reunited they are stalked by a hook-wielding killer in their small seaside town. The series is part of the new three-year deal inked by The Fast and the Furious producer Neal H. Moritz and Sony Pictures Television. Mortiz is also behind the series “Happy”, “S.W.A.T”, “Preacher”, and “Prison Break”, and films such as Goosebumps, Cruel Intentions, and R.I.P.D.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2019
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Group Starts Petition To Change Halloween

With the summer nearing its end, people’s thoughts are beginning to drift towards the best holiday of all, Halloween. Well, actually Halloween has been a big topic lately, the reason, there is a petition going around to change the way we celebrate the holiday. The petition, created by the “Halloween & Costume Association” wants to have Halloween celebration changed from the 31st to the last Saturday of October every year. The group/blog sites safety as one of the reasons. As of Friday afternoon, the petition was only 83,155 signatures away from its goal of 150,000. When the petition reaches its goal it will be sent to the White House. Did I really need to say this, this is ridiculous. Every community has the right to designate a time for a public celebration. We do not need a law to tell us when we can celebrate. It’s Halloween, people, HALLOWEEN! No petition or decree could ever change that Halloween is on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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Nick Castle Will Wear The Mask Again For Next Two Halloween Movies

We were psyched to report that the next to films of the Halloween franchise have release dates, but now we have learned something exciting, Nick Castle will be sliding on the iconic mask of Michael Myers once again for both films! Castle isn’t the only star returning for Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, James Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Andi Matichak will all be back to fight Michael. David Gordon Green will be back in the director’s chair for the new installments. Green co-wrote Halloween Kills along with Danny McBride and Scott Teems. Green co-wrote Halloween Ends with McBride, Chris Bernier, and Logan Chris Bernier. Halloween Kills opens in theaters on October 16, 2020. Halloween Ends slashes into theaters October 15, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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Pre-Order Your Copy Of ‘Hoax’ Now

Epic Pictures and DREAD’s highly anticipated survival film Hoax is set to be unleashed this August and is now available for pre-order. In the film, “an investigative team travels deep into the remote Colorado wilderness  after a group of young campers are viciously murdered by what may be  Bigfoot. While the highly specialized crew  searches for evidence, they find themselves in a fight for survival  against the legendary beast. What they encounter turns out to be more  unexpected and dangerous than anything they could have ever imagined.” Directed by Matt Allen who co-wrote Hoax with Scott Park, the film star Adrienne Barbeau (Argo), Brian Thompson (Joe Dirt), Ben Browder (Stargate SG-1), Cheryl Texiera (Girl Meets World), Shoshana Bush (Dance Flick), Hutch Dano (Disappearance), Matt Reidy (The Judge), Anthony Ray Parker (The Matrix), Christopher Soren Kelly (Infinity Chamber), Ryan Lee (Qi: Spacetime Warriors), Max Decker (Muse), Brian Landis Folkins (Bodies), Karen Slack, & Shawn Rickel. The soundtrack was composed by frequent

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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The ‘Gwen’ Trailer Teases An Intense, Dark Folk Horror Tale

Ahead of its August release, the trailer has been unveiled for writer-director William McGregor’s dark folk horror, Gwen, teasing a family in peril. The film centers on Gwen, a young girl desperately trying to hold her home together – struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a ruthless mining company encroaching on their land. As a growing darkness begins to take grip of her home, the local community grows suspicious and turns on Gwen and her family. Starring Maxine Peake and Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Gwen will be unleashed on Digital HD and On Demand August 16, 2019, from Shudder and RLJE Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019

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A Dark Secret Is Discovered In The Thriller ‘Them That Follow’ – In Theaters This August

A young woman discovers a dangerous secret in the thriller Them That Follow, opening in theaters this August. From directors, Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage comes the film set deep in Appalachia, where Pastor Lemuel Childs (Walton Goggins) presides over an isolated community of serpent handlers, an obscure sect of Pentecostals who willingly take up venomous snakes to prove themselves before God. As his devoted daughter, Mara (Alice Englert) prepares for her wedding day, under the watchful eye of Hope Slaughter (Olivia Colman), a dangerous secret is unearthed and she is forced to confront the deadly tradition of her father’s church. Written by Brittany Poulton and Dan Madison Savage Them That Follows opens in select theaters on August 2, 2019, from 1091 (formerly known as The Orchard).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 29, 2019
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5 Overlooked Must See Movies From The 2000’s

There have been a lot of fantastic films that have come out since 2000. Somehow, some have gone without the love they deserve. We’ve come up with 10 overlooked and underappreciated films that you may have missed. If you haven’t seen them, stop what you are doing, grab a bag of popcorn and watch them now! 5. One Hour Photo (2002) Robin Williams stars as a mentally unstable photo developer who targets a family as they become a sick obsession in this psychological thriller. The dark and gritty, this intense film is Williams darkest role, he absolutely nailed the role of a disturbed man, earning the film a 4/5. 4. Fido (2006) Fido is one of my all-time favorite horror-comedies. It’s funny, a little cheesy (in the best possible way), and the most unique zombie movie you’ll ever see. Made on a shoestring budget, the movie was pulled off beautifully with special effects by Joe Castro who filled us in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2019
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Blumhouse And Hulu’s August “Into The Dark” Will School You On Terror

A group of social outcasts who are stuck in weekend detention are confronted by the school‘s legendary hauntings in August’s episode of “Into the Dark: School Spirit“. Written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) and directed by Mike Gan (Burn), “School Spirit” stars Corey Fogelmanis (Ma, Girl Meets World, and 2.7M Instagram Followers), Annie Q (The Leftovers), Jessi Case (Mother’s Day), Julian Works (Paranormal Activity), Philip Labes (GLOW), and Hugo Armstrong (Roman J. Israel, Esq.). Grab your backpack and sharpen your pencils. Show some “School Spirit” when “Into the Dark” premieres exclusively on Hulu, Friday, August 2, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2019
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“Lucifer’s” Fifth And Final Season Gets Six More Episodes

Fans of “Lucifer” will be getting a lot more of that handsome little devil in season 5. TV Guide is reporting that the season has been expanded, give us a total of 16 episodes, giving fans a proper good-bye to the characters that we’ve come to love. Season 4 found Chloe (Lauren German) trying to cope with the reality that Lucifer (Tom Ellis) is exactly who he says he is, the devil. Just when she began to accept it, a gang of demons’ staged uprising forces Lucifer to return to his throne to protect those he cares about. But just before he left, he and Chloe finally confessed their love for each other. One thing that we prey happens this season is that the star-crossed lovers find their way back to each other. Season 4 left a few other things up in the air, the prophecy of Lucifer’s first love needs to be addressed. Everyone assumed his first love was

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2019
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Pre-Order Your Copy Of The Sexy Supernatural Thriller ‘Perception’

From director Ilana Rein comes the sexy supernatural thriller Perception, arriving on VOD and Digital this August. Starring Wes Ramsey (General Hospital, Charmed), Meera Rohit Kumbhani (This Is Us, Dave Made a Maze), Caitlin Mehner (Best of Enemies, Ocean’s 8), and Max Jenkins (High Maintenance, Dead to Me). The film was written by Rein and Brian Smith. “When Daniel, a successful real estate developer, must evict Nina, a mysterious small-time psychic struggling to provide for her young son, the last thing he expects in return is a free reading. But when Nina senses the spirit of Daniel’s dead wife, a once-promising artist, his desire to reconnect with her quickly becomes an obsession. Haunted by memories, Daniel is determined to reunite with his wife—who may have designs of her own. Soon, Daniel and Nina must each decide how far they’ll go to get what they want in this supernatural, psychological thriller.” Perception will be available on VOD August 6th and digital

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2019
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James Wan Directing Amazon’s ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Series

Horror heavy Hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring, Aquaman) will be directing and producing the pilot of the new series based on the ’97 slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. The Amazon series is being described as ” a young adult horror series based on the Moritz-produced hit movie franchise.” The original film, directed by Jim Gillespie, four friends are bound together by a tragic accident. When they are reunited they are stalked by a hook-wielding killer in their small seaside town. The series is part of the new three-year deal inked by The Fast and the Furious producer Neal H. Moritz and Sony Pictures Television. Mortiz is also behind the series “Happy”, “S.W.A.T”, “Preacher”, and “Prison Break”, and films such as Goosebumps, Cruel Intentions, and R.I.P.D.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2019
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Group Starts Petition To Change Halloween

With the summer nearing its end, people’s thoughts are beginning to drift towards the best holiday of all, Halloween. Well, actually Halloween has been a big topic lately, the reason, there is a petition going around to change the way we celebrate the holiday. The petition, created by the “Halloween & Costume Association” wants to have Halloween celebration changed from the 31st to the last Saturday of October every year. The group/blog sites safety as one of the reasons. As of Friday afternoon, the petition was only 83,155 signatures away from its goal of 150,000. When the petition reaches its goal it will be sent to the White House. Did I really need to say this, this is ridiculous. Every community has the right to designate a time for a public celebration. We do not need a law to tell us when we can celebrate. It’s Halloween, people, HALLOWEEN! No petition or decree could ever change that Halloween is on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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Nick Castle Will Wear The Mask Again For Next Two Halloween Movies

We were psyched to report that the next to films of the Halloween franchise have release dates, but now we have learned something exciting, Nick Castle will be sliding on the iconic mask of Michael Myers once again for both films! Castle isn’t the only star returning for Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, James Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Andi Matichak will all be back to fight Michael. David Gordon Green will be back in the director’s chair for the new installments. Green co-wrote Halloween Kills along with Danny McBride and Scott Teems. Green co-wrote Halloween Ends with McBride, Chris Bernier, and Logan Chris Bernier. Halloween Kills opens in theaters on October 16, 2020. Halloween Ends slashes into theaters October 15, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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Pre-Order Your Copy Of ‘Hoax’ Now

Epic Pictures and DREAD’s highly anticipated survival film Hoax is set to be unleashed this August and is now available for pre-order. In the film, “an investigative team travels deep into the remote Colorado wilderness  after a group of young campers are viciously murdered by what may be  Bigfoot. While the highly specialized crew  searches for evidence, they find themselves in a fight for survival  against the legendary beast. What they encounter turns out to be more  unexpected and dangerous than anything they could have ever imagined.” Directed by Matt Allen who co-wrote Hoax with Scott Park, the film star Adrienne Barbeau (Argo), Brian Thompson (Joe Dirt), Ben Browder (Stargate SG-1), Cheryl Texiera (Girl Meets World), Shoshana Bush (Dance Flick), Hutch Dano (Disappearance), Matt Reidy (The Judge), Anthony Ray Parker (The Matrix), Christopher Soren Kelly (Infinity Chamber), Ryan Lee (Qi: Spacetime Warriors), Max Decker (Muse), Brian Landis Folkins (Bodies), Karen Slack, & Shawn Rickel. The soundtrack was composed by frequent

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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The ‘Gwen’ Trailer Teases An Intense, Dark Folk Horror Tale

Ahead of its August release, the trailer has been unveiled for writer-director William McGregor’s dark folk horror, Gwen, teasing a family in peril. The film centers on Gwen, a young girl desperately trying to hold her home together – struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a ruthless mining company encroaching on their land. As a growing darkness begins to take grip of her home, the local community grows suspicious and turns on Gwen and her family. Starring Maxine Peake and Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Gwen will be unleashed on Digital HD and On Demand August 16, 2019, from Shudder and RLJE Films.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2019
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