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Felix Mallard Joins Netflix’s Locke & Key Series

Netflix adaptation of “Locke and Key” has added Felix Mallard (“Neighbours”) to the growing cast that already includes Petrice Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Griffin Gluck, Darby Stanchfield, and Laysla De Oliveira. Variety reports that Mallard has been cast in the key role of Lucas Caravaggio, a charming young man whose exposure to magic leads to serious complications in the town of Matheson. “Locke & Key”, based on the comic of the same name from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, centers on three siblings who move to their ancestral home after their father is gruesomely murdered. Once there, they discover the house contains magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities. Little do they know, an evil demon also wants to lay its clutches on the keys, and will stop at nothing to attain them. The Netflix series will feature a 10-episode first season.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2019
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A First Look At Midsommar – From The Director Of Hereditary

Last year, director Ari Aster made his debut in the horror genre with Hereditary. Now Aster is back with his new film Midsommar and we have a first look courtesy of A24. Posts by A24 “The film will follow a young couple’s vacation to a Swedish village, where they discover the residents’ peculiar traditions and rituals. As one of the main characters carries pain from a recently deceased loved one, these rituals become cloaked in a sense of dread.” Jack Reynor, Will Poulter, Florence Pugh, Vilhem Blomgren, Ellora Torchia William Jackson Harper, and Archie Madekwe star in Midsommar which begins principal photography this August in Hungary. In the film, “Pugh and Reynor will play a couple that travels to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown for its fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.” A24 will release Midsommar in theaters on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2019
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Hellblazers Get Ready To Raise Some Hell, Constantine Is Getting A New Series!

Back in 2015, fans were crushed when NBC canceled the supernatural series “Constantine.” Fans’ (known as Hellblazers) efforts went so far as circulating petitions to bring the series back for another season to no avail. Even though an animated series did bring the character back to life and he did appear in “Arrow”, it just wasn’t the same. It’s been four years and just when we thought we’d never see another episode of “Constantine,” but we were wrong. That’s right, the bad boy is back! A new “Constantine” series is in development at Warner Bros. and they want Matt Ryan to reprise his role! With “Swamp Thing” premiering this May it’s a perfect time to bring back “Constantine“, exorcist and practitioner of the dark arts. After all, he did make his comic debut in Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing before getting his own comic Hellblazer. Here’s a look back at the trailer for NBC’s series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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Aquaman Actor To Star As New Candyman

Director Nia DaCosta appears to have found his lead for his “spiritual sequel” to Bernard Rose’s 1992 classic Clive Barker adaptation, Candyman. Variety is reporting that Aquaman actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to play Candyman, a role made iconic by Tony Todd. Produced and co-written by Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld, the sequel returns to the neighborhood where the legend began, the now regentrified area once home to the housing projects known as Cabrini-Green. Candyman returns on June 12, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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We’re Getting A New ‘Gremlins’ Series

We have good news and we have bad news, so let’s start with the bad. You will soon have to invest in another streaming service. WarnerMedia is kicking off their own streaming service with a new installment of the Gremlins franchise, an animated series. Variety reports that the series, currently in development, is said to be “a period piece that would follow Mr. Wing as a young man as he goes on adventures with the friendly Mogwai Gizmo.” Tze Chun (“Gotham”) is on board to pen the series, which sounds like a prequel to the 1984 original film directed by Joe Dante. Warner Bros. Television and Amblin Television will be producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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New Starfish Poster Curls Up And Waits For The End Of The World

Yellow Veil Pictures and 1091 Media’s The Orchard have unveiled a new poster for the upcoming cosmic horror Starfish, featuring Virginia Gardner (Halloween 2018, Marvel’s The Runaways) curled up with a load of tapes, waiting for the end of the world. Award-winning comic book artist Cameron Stewart created the dreamy piece of artwork. Gardner stars as Aubrey, a young woman suffering from the death of a close friend. When a mysterious signal from an unknown dimension summons the end of days, it appears as if only Aubrey is left on earth. Trapped in the apartment of her recently a deceased best friend, the only clue she has is a single cassette left behind after her friends death, labeled: “THIS MIXTAPE WILL SAVE THE WORLD.” Thrust into a mystery orchestrated by her friend and stricken with grief, Aubrey begins to piece the clues together, uncovering a series of tapes all with pieces of the mystery signal. Along the way, progress is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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10 Facts To Celebrate Alien’s 40th Anniversary Return To Theaters And 4K Release

One of the most ground-breaking sci-fi horror films ever made is Ridley Scott’s iconic Alien. To celebrate the 40th anniversary and the 4K re-release Alien will return in cinemas across the US on March 1st via Park Circus. To help celebrate, we have ‘Alien by Numbers‘, some little known facts about the epic film that might surprise you. A L I E N by Numbers 3 Words – That sold the script to the studio: “Jaws in space” 3 Hours 12 Minutes – The duration of the original cut of the film 4 Cats – The number of cats that played Jonesy in the film 4 Minutes – The full-screen time of the Xenomorph 5 Directors – That were considered before they found Ridley Scott 7 Feet 2 Inches – The height of Bolaji Badejo in his one and only role-playing the titular monster 26 Feet – The height of the Space Jockey prop 130 Eggs – The number of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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Horror Anthology HI-DEATH Headed Home This Summer

Wild Eye Releasing has acquired Nightfall Pictures’ anthology HI-DEATH and set a June release date. From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror. Their first stop proves that “Death Has a Conscience”, but doesn’t spare the unlucky souls who stumble into his path. Next, a meeting with the “Dealers of Death” exposes the perils of collecting murder memorabilia. Then, it’s off to a quick “Night Drop”, where your next movie rental may be your last. An actress’ worst nightmare unfolds as she is forced to perform a terrifying “Cold Read”, and our Terror Tour comes to a disturbing end as we meet the ancient, seductive evil known as “The Muse”. The film is written and directed by Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter, Amanda Payton, Brad Sykes, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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Keanu Reeves Stars In ‘Replicas’ Coming To Home Video This April

From director Jeffrey Nachmanoff (Traitor, writer of The Day After Tomorrow) comes the sci-fi thriller Replicas starring Keanu Reeves (John Wick trilogy). In the film, “after a car accident kills his family, a daring synthetic biologist (Reeves) will stop at nothing to bring them back, even if it means pitting himself against a government-controlled laboratory, a police task force, and the physical laws of science.” Written by Chad St. John, based on the story by Stephen Hamel, Replicas‘ also stars Alice Eve, Thomas Middleditch, Nyasha Hatendi (interview), and John Ortiz. The cast also includes Emily Alyn Lind, Emajay Anthony, and Nyasha Hatendi (interview). Lorenzo di Bonaventura produced. Take home Replicas on Digital, On Demand, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD on April 16 from Lionsgate. Dive headfirst into the twists and turns of this intense brain-churner with an audio commentary with director Jeffrey Nachmanoff and executive producer James Dodson, a making-of featurette, and never-before-seen deleted scenes. BLU-RAY / DVD/ DIGITAL SPECIAL

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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Jen And Sylvia Soska’s Reimagining Of Rabid Slaying At Screenings

When Jen and Sylvia Soska‘s reimagining of David Cronenberg’s 1977 classic, Rabid was announced last year I was thrilled. I’ll be honest, I’ve been a fan of the “Twisted Twins” since I first saw American Mary back 2012. Today, I have the pleasure of reporting that the sisters announced via Twitter that Rabid has been officially completed. On top of it, the film has already been test-screened and people are singing its praises. There’s a type of postpartum depression that comes with finishing a film. We directors, we’re masochists. We live for it. When it’s over, there’s just a huge void. That said, I’m excited for the future. — The Soska Sisters (@twisted_twins) February 22, 2019 Laura Vandervoort stars alongside Greg Bryk, Stephen Huszar, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Stephen McHattie. What happens when you realize that to achieve your dreams you have to live a nightmare? Rose (Laura Vandervoort) is a quiet, demure, unassuming woman in her looks and actions. Her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019

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Felix Mallard Joins Netflix’s Locke & Key Series

Netflix adaptation of “Locke and Key” has added Felix Mallard (“Neighbours”) to the growing cast that already includes Petrice Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Griffin Gluck, Darby Stanchfield, and Laysla De Oliveira. Variety reports that Mallard has been cast in the key role of Lucas Caravaggio, a charming young man whose exposure to magic leads to serious complications in the town of Matheson. “Locke & Key”, based on the comic of the same name from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, centers on three siblings who move to their ancestral home after their father is gruesomely murdered. Once there, they discover the house contains magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities. Little do they know, an evil demon also wants to lay its clutches on the keys, and will stop at nothing to attain them. The Netflix series will feature a 10-episode first season.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2019
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A First Look At Midsommar – From The Director Of Hereditary

Last year, director Ari Aster made his debut in the horror genre with Hereditary. Now Aster is back with his new film Midsommar and we have a first look courtesy of A24. Posts by A24 “The film will follow a young couple’s vacation to a Swedish village, where they discover the residents’ peculiar traditions and rituals. As one of the main characters carries pain from a recently deceased loved one, these rituals become cloaked in a sense of dread.” Jack Reynor, Will Poulter, Florence Pugh, Vilhem Blomgren, Ellora Torchia William Jackson Harper, and Archie Madekwe star in Midsommar which begins principal photography this August in Hungary. In the film, “Pugh and Reynor will play a couple that travels to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown for its fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.” A24 will release Midsommar in theaters on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2019
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Hellblazers Get Ready To Raise Some Hell, Constantine Is Getting A New Series!

Back in 2015, fans were crushed when NBC canceled the supernatural series “Constantine.” Fans’ (known as Hellblazers) efforts went so far as circulating petitions to bring the series back for another season to no avail. Even though an animated series did bring the character back to life and he did appear in “Arrow”, it just wasn’t the same. It’s been four years and just when we thought we’d never see another episode of “Constantine,” but we were wrong. That’s right, the bad boy is back! A new “Constantine” series is in development at Warner Bros. and they want Matt Ryan to reprise his role! With “Swamp Thing” premiering this May it’s a perfect time to bring back “Constantine“, exorcist and practitioner of the dark arts. After all, he did make his comic debut in Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing before getting his own comic Hellblazer. Here’s a look back at the trailer for NBC’s series.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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Aquaman Actor To Star As New Candyman

Director Nia DaCosta appears to have found his lead for his “spiritual sequel” to Bernard Rose’s 1992 classic Clive Barker adaptation, Candyman. Variety is reporting that Aquaman actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to play Candyman, a role made iconic by Tony Todd. Produced and co-written by Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld, the sequel returns to the neighborhood where the legend began, the now regentrified area once home to the housing projects known as Cabrini-Green. Candyman returns on June 12, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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We’re Getting A New ‘Gremlins’ Series

We have good news and we have bad news, so let’s start with the bad. You will soon have to invest in another streaming service. WarnerMedia is kicking off their own streaming service with a new installment of the Gremlins franchise, an animated series. Variety reports that the series, currently in development, is said to be “a period piece that would follow Mr. Wing as a young man as he goes on adventures with the friendly Mogwai Gizmo.” Tze Chun (“Gotham”) is on board to pen the series, which sounds like a prequel to the 1984 original film directed by Joe Dante. Warner Bros. Television and Amblin Television will be producing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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New Starfish Poster Curls Up And Waits For The End Of The World

Yellow Veil Pictures and 1091 Media’s The Orchard have unveiled a new poster for the upcoming cosmic horror Starfish, featuring Virginia Gardner (Halloween 2018, Marvel’s The Runaways) curled up with a load of tapes, waiting for the end of the world. Award-winning comic book artist Cameron Stewart created the dreamy piece of artwork. Gardner stars as Aubrey, a young woman suffering from the death of a close friend. When a mysterious signal from an unknown dimension summons the end of days, it appears as if only Aubrey is left on earth. Trapped in the apartment of her recently a deceased best friend, the only clue she has is a single cassette left behind after her friends death, labeled: “THIS MIXTAPE WILL SAVE THE WORLD.” Thrust into a mystery orchestrated by her friend and stricken with grief, Aubrey begins to piece the clues together, uncovering a series of tapes all with pieces of the mystery signal. Along the way, progress is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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10 Facts To Celebrate Alien’s 40th Anniversary Return To Theaters And 4K Release

One of the most ground-breaking sci-fi horror films ever made is Ridley Scott’s iconic Alien. To celebrate the 40th anniversary and the 4K re-release Alien will return in cinemas across the US on March 1st via Park Circus. To help celebrate, we have ‘Alien by Numbers‘, some little known facts about the epic film that might surprise you. A L I E N by Numbers 3 Words – That sold the script to the studio: “Jaws in space” 3 Hours 12 Minutes – The duration of the original cut of the film 4 Cats – The number of cats that played Jonesy in the film 4 Minutes – The full-screen time of the Xenomorph 5 Directors – That were considered before they found Ridley Scott 7 Feet 2 Inches – The height of Bolaji Badejo in his one and only role-playing the titular monster 26 Feet – The height of the Space Jockey prop 130 Eggs – The number of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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Horror Anthology HI-DEATH Headed Home This Summer

Wild Eye Releasing has acquired Nightfall Pictures’ anthology HI-DEATH and set a June release date. From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror. Their first stop proves that “Death Has a Conscience”, but doesn’t spare the unlucky souls who stumble into his path. Next, a meeting with the “Dealers of Death” exposes the perils of collecting murder memorabilia. Then, it’s off to a quick “Night Drop”, where your next movie rental may be your last. An actress’ worst nightmare unfolds as she is forced to perform a terrifying “Cold Read”, and our Terror Tour comes to a disturbing end as we meet the ancient, seductive evil known as “The Muse”. The film is written and directed by Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter, Amanda Payton, Brad Sykes, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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Keanu Reeves Stars In ‘Replicas’ Coming To Home Video This April

From director Jeffrey Nachmanoff (Traitor, writer of The Day After Tomorrow) comes the sci-fi thriller Replicas starring Keanu Reeves (John Wick trilogy). In the film, “after a car accident kills his family, a daring synthetic biologist (Reeves) will stop at nothing to bring them back, even if it means pitting himself against a government-controlled laboratory, a police task force, and the physical laws of science.” Written by Chad St. John, based on the story by Stephen Hamel, Replicas‘ also stars Alice Eve, Thomas Middleditch, Nyasha Hatendi (interview), and John Ortiz. The cast also includes Emily Alyn Lind, Emajay Anthony, and Nyasha Hatendi (interview). Lorenzo di Bonaventura produced. Take home Replicas on Digital, On Demand, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD on April 16 from Lionsgate. Dive headfirst into the twists and turns of this intense brain-churner with an audio commentary with director Jeffrey Nachmanoff and executive producer James Dodson, a making-of featurette, and never-before-seen deleted scenes. BLU-RAY / DVD/ DIGITAL SPECIAL

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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Jen And Sylvia Soska’s Reimagining Of Rabid Slaying At Screenings

When Jen and Sylvia Soska‘s reimagining of David Cronenberg’s 1977 classic, Rabid was announced last year I was thrilled. I’ll be honest, I’ve been a fan of the “Twisted Twins” since I first saw American Mary back 2012. Today, I have the pleasure of reporting that the sisters announced via Twitter that Rabid has been officially completed. On top of it, the film has already been test-screened and people are singing its praises. There’s a type of postpartum depression that comes with finishing a film. We directors, we’re masochists. We live for it. When it’s over, there’s just a huge void. That said, I’m excited for the future. — The Soska Sisters (@twisted_twins) February 22, 2019 Laura Vandervoort stars alongside Greg Bryk, Stephen Huszar, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Stephen McHattie. What happens when you realize that to achieve your dreams you have to live a nightmare? Rose (Laura Vandervoort) is a quiet, demure, unassuming woman in her looks and actions. Her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2019
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