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Morbius Sinks Its Teeth Into A Release Date

Next summer, Sony will unleash the dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius starring Jared Letto as a killer antihero. Daniel Espinosa (Life) is in the director’s chair for the movie about Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The film is based on the comic character created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane, which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) are currently in talks to also star in Morbius which opens in theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2019
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The ‘Echoes Of Fear’ Trailer Teases A Film Filled With Supernatural Terror

The first trailer for Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley‘s Echoes of Fear teases a film filled with supernatural terror. Starring Trista Robinson, Hannah Race, Marshal Hilton, and Paul Chirico, the film centers on Alysa, a woman who has inherited her grandfather’s house who must confront the mystery of his sudden death and the evil that hides inside the home. Written by Brian Avenet-Bradley, Echoes of Fear made its debut at the Shriekfest Film Festival.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 27, 2019
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Clive Barker Gives An Update On ‘Nightbreed’ Series

Clive Barker is as popular as ever. Not only is there a “Books of Blood” series in the works from director Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw), but there is also a “Nightbreed” series adaptation on its way. Barker recently gave an update on “Nightbreed” during a talk with the official Clive Barker website and revealed that a writer, director, and producers are already on board. Nightbreed is moving forward at quite a rate with a couple of very well-known directors showing a great deal of interest in it,” Barker told the site, “I am on board to provide mythologies and ideas and hopefully put the Barkerian weirdness on the material. At the moment, we’re putting the team together: we have a writer, director, producers and now that the New Year has begun we’ll all get together and start to plan the long-term narrative, not just the opening narrative which is what we’ve done so far.” He added, “I have the sense that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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“Stan Against Evil” Gets The Ax

We have terrible news. IFC has canceled one of their best series, the horror-comedy “Stan Against Evil“, after just three seasons. The series’ creator Dana Gould made the announcement during his recent podcast The Dana Gould Hour. While the show’s cancelation has officially been confirmed, there is still hope according to Gould there is a chance that another network may pick up the series. Stan Against Evil, I am sad to report, will not be returning for a fourth season,” Gould stated. “It had a great run of three seasons. It’s not coming back. Will it show up in some other form on some other network someday? Maybe. But right now, as we like to say, it’s dead as Kelsey’s nuts.” He continued, “I’m very proud of the show and its fantastic cast: John McGinley, Janet Varney, Nate Mooney, Deborah Baker Jr., our great directors, Eban Schletter our great music person, Autonomous F/X, all the people that worked on the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Nazi Zombies Are Unleashed In The ‘Soldier Of War’ Trailer

This March a horde of Nazi zombies are unleashed in the part crime thriller, part horror movie Soldier of War featuring John Rhys-Davies of both the Indian Jones and the Lord of the Rings franchises. Deep in the forest, two boys discover the entrance to a secret military bunker hidden since World War II and inadvertently awaken an undead soldier, who embarks on a grotesque, ritualistic killing spree. A police investigation begins, but one by one the police and other locals are murdered. Only a World War II veteran holds the secret to stop the killings, but will anybody believe him? From director John Adams comes Soldier of War arriving on VOD March 3, 2019, followed by its DVD release on April 9th, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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This March A Weekend Of Fun Turns Into Terror ‘Between The Trees’

A weekend of fun turns deadly is Between the Trees – arriving On Demand this March from director Brad Douglas (Basement). Suffering from a collapsing marriage, Steve invites his three closest friends on a weekend retreat to the mountains only to discover his real troubles are in the trees that surround them. When they encounter a deranged killer their weekend becomes a deadly fight for survival. Starring Greg James (‘’Grimm’’), Michael Draper (‘’Z Nation’’) and Jonny Lee (‘’Hawaii Five-0’’), Between the Trees arrives on Demand and digital HD March 5th followed by its release on DVD June 11th, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Writer Reveals “Starship Troopers” Series In The Works With Original Cast

TV Networks have turned to the movie industry with a record number of film to series adaptations in the works. One of the latest in the works is Starship Troopers. Screenwriter Ed Neumeier revealed the news during a recent interview that he is returning to pen the series. But that’s not all, according to Neumeier, the original cast is on board. I don’t want to jinx anything, but we are talking about trying to do a television show that is based on the idea.” Neumeier is currently on the hunt for the series a home. With the number of special effects that would be required for the series, it would need to be backed by a big network, like Netflix or Hulu. This is not the first time a series version of Starship Troopers has been discussed. Back in 2015 producer Neal H. Moritz brought up doing either a series adaptation or another feature, but neither came to fruition. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Zac Efron IS Ted Bundy In The Trailer For ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile’

The trailer has arrived for Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, starring Zaf Efron as infamous killer Ted Bundy. Directed by Joe Berlinger, the trailer gives the impression that the film is more about Bundy’s life than it is about his brutal crimes. You have to admit, Efron’s resemblance to Bundy is uncanny. Lily Collins (Les Misérables) stars as Elizabeth Kloepfer, Bundy’s longtime girlfriend and whose point of view the film is told from. John Malkovich plays the role of Judge Edward Cowart, who presided over Bundy’s trial and sentenced him to death, with Jim Parsons in the role of lead prosecutor Larry Simpson. Haley Joel Osment, Angela Sarafyan, Dylan Baker, Jeffrey Donavan, Terry Kinney, and Metallica frontman James Hetfield round out the cast. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile debuts at Sundance this weekend.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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Jacob Johnston Makes His Directorial Debut With ‘Dreamcatcher’

Writer-director Jacob Johnston‘s (Kadence) is making his feature debut with the thriller Dreamcatcher (no relation to Stephen King’s novel) and the film’s first cast members have just been announced. Zachary Gordon, Niki Koss, Olivia Sui, Elizabeth Posey, Emrhys Cooper, Blaine Kern III, and Travis Burns star, Deadline reports. “It’s an ensemble piece that follows a group who plan to avenge the mysterious death of their friend at a Music Festival, only to end up stalked by the same assailant.” Filming is set to begin this month for Dreamcatcher, produced by Krystal Vayda and Brandon Vayda who are producing for Quarzo Studios alongside Jacques Kurdian. Jamie Gallagher and Kristifor Cvjetic are co-producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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“Doctor Who” Star Joins ‘Morbius’ Cast

Director Daniel Espinosa‘s (Life) film adaptation of the comic Morbius has added another cast member. News has come via Variety that “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith has joined Jared Leto (Suicide Squad), and Adria Arjona (“True Detective”). The dark Spider-Man spin-off was created by Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane and debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the script for the film. The film centers on Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally turning himself into a living vampire. He chooses to prey on criminals he deems unworthy to live to feed his blood lust.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019

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Morbius Sinks Its Teeth Into A Release Date

Next summer, Sony will unleash the dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius starring Jared Letto as a killer antihero. Daniel Espinosa (Life) is in the director’s chair for the movie about Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The film is based on the comic character created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane, which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) are currently in talks to also star in Morbius which opens in theaters on July 31, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2019
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The ‘Echoes Of Fear’ Trailer Teases A Film Filled With Supernatural Terror

The first trailer for Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley‘s Echoes of Fear teases a film filled with supernatural terror. Starring Trista Robinson, Hannah Race, Marshal Hilton, and Paul Chirico, the film centers on Alysa, a woman who has inherited her grandfather’s house who must confront the mystery of his sudden death and the evil that hides inside the home. Written by Brian Avenet-Bradley, Echoes of Fear made its debut at the Shriekfest Film Festival.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 27, 2019
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Clive Barker Gives An Update On ‘Nightbreed’ Series

Clive Barker is as popular as ever. Not only is there a “Books of Blood” series in the works from director Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw), but there is also a “Nightbreed” series adaptation on its way. Barker recently gave an update on “Nightbreed” during a talk with the official Clive Barker website and revealed that a writer, director, and producers are already on board. Nightbreed is moving forward at quite a rate with a couple of very well-known directors showing a great deal of interest in it,” Barker told the site, “I am on board to provide mythologies and ideas and hopefully put the Barkerian weirdness on the material. At the moment, we’re putting the team together: we have a writer, director, producers and now that the New Year has begun we’ll all get together and start to plan the long-term narrative, not just the opening narrative which is what we’ve done so far.” He added, “I have the sense that,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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“Stan Against Evil” Gets The Ax

We have terrible news. IFC has canceled one of their best series, the horror-comedy “Stan Against Evil“, after just three seasons. The series’ creator Dana Gould made the announcement during his recent podcast The Dana Gould Hour. While the show’s cancelation has officially been confirmed, there is still hope according to Gould there is a chance that another network may pick up the series. Stan Against Evil, I am sad to report, will not be returning for a fourth season,” Gould stated. “It had a great run of three seasons. It’s not coming back. Will it show up in some other form on some other network someday? Maybe. But right now, as we like to say, it’s dead as Kelsey’s nuts.” He continued, “I’m very proud of the show and its fantastic cast: John McGinley, Janet Varney, Nate Mooney, Deborah Baker Jr., our great directors, Eban Schletter our great music person, Autonomous F/X, all the people that worked on the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Nazi Zombies Are Unleashed In The ‘Soldier Of War’ Trailer

This March a horde of Nazi zombies are unleashed in the part crime thriller, part horror movie Soldier of War featuring John Rhys-Davies of both the Indian Jones and the Lord of the Rings franchises. Deep in the forest, two boys discover the entrance to a secret military bunker hidden since World War II and inadvertently awaken an undead soldier, who embarks on a grotesque, ritualistic killing spree. A police investigation begins, but one by one the police and other locals are murdered. Only a World War II veteran holds the secret to stop the killings, but will anybody believe him? From director John Adams comes Soldier of War arriving on VOD March 3, 2019, followed by its DVD release on April 9th, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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This March A Weekend Of Fun Turns Into Terror ‘Between The Trees’

A weekend of fun turns deadly is Between the Trees – arriving On Demand this March from director Brad Douglas (Basement). Suffering from a collapsing marriage, Steve invites his three closest friends on a weekend retreat to the mountains only to discover his real troubles are in the trees that surround them. When they encounter a deranged killer their weekend becomes a deadly fight for survival. Starring Greg James (‘’Grimm’’), Michael Draper (‘’Z Nation’’) and Jonny Lee (‘’Hawaii Five-0’’), Between the Trees arrives on Demand and digital HD March 5th followed by its release on DVD June 11th, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Writer Reveals “Starship Troopers” Series In The Works With Original Cast

TV Networks have turned to the movie industry with a record number of film to series adaptations in the works. One of the latest in the works is Starship Troopers. Screenwriter Ed Neumeier revealed the news during a recent interview that he is returning to pen the series. But that’s not all, according to Neumeier, the original cast is on board. I don’t want to jinx anything, but we are talking about trying to do a television show that is based on the idea.” Neumeier is currently on the hunt for the series a home. With the number of special effects that would be required for the series, it would need to be backed by a big network, like Netflix or Hulu. This is not the first time a series version of Starship Troopers has been discussed. Back in 2015 producer Neal H. Moritz brought up doing either a series adaptation or another feature, but neither came to fruition. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Zac Efron IS Ted Bundy In The Trailer For ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile’

The trailer has arrived for Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, starring Zaf Efron as infamous killer Ted Bundy. Directed by Joe Berlinger, the trailer gives the impression that the film is more about Bundy’s life than it is about his brutal crimes. You have to admit, Efron’s resemblance to Bundy is uncanny. Lily Collins (Les Misérables) stars as Elizabeth Kloepfer, Bundy’s longtime girlfriend and whose point of view the film is told from. John Malkovich plays the role of Judge Edward Cowart, who presided over Bundy’s trial and sentenced him to death, with Jim Parsons in the role of lead prosecutor Larry Simpson. Haley Joel Osment, Angela Sarafyan, Dylan Baker, Jeffrey Donavan, Terry Kinney, and Metallica frontman James Hetfield round out the cast. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile debuts at Sundance this weekend.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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Jacob Johnston Makes His Directorial Debut With ‘Dreamcatcher’

Writer-director Jacob Johnston‘s (Kadence) is making his feature debut with the thriller Dreamcatcher (no relation to Stephen King’s novel) and the film’s first cast members have just been announced. Zachary Gordon, Niki Koss, Olivia Sui, Elizabeth Posey, Emrhys Cooper, Blaine Kern III, and Travis Burns star, Deadline reports. “It’s an ensemble piece that follows a group who plan to avenge the mysterious death of their friend at a Music Festival, only to end up stalked by the same assailant.” Filming is set to begin this month for Dreamcatcher, produced by Krystal Vayda and Brandon Vayda who are producing for Quarzo Studios alongside Jacques Kurdian. Jamie Gallagher and Kristifor Cvjetic are co-producing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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“Doctor Who” Star Joins ‘Morbius’ Cast

Director Daniel Espinosa‘s (Life) film adaptation of the comic Morbius has added another cast member. News has come via Variety that “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith has joined Jared Leto (Suicide Squad), and Adria Arjona (“True Detective”). The dark Spider-Man spin-off was created by Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane and debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the script for the film. The film centers on Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally turning himself into a living vampire. He chooses to prey on criminals he deems unworthy to live to feed his blood lust.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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