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Synopsis of ‘Alien: Covenant’ Revealed

News has finally come regarding Ridley Scott’s newly retitled film ‘Alien: Covenant‘, via Bloody-Disgusting. The website got their hands on not only official logo, but the synopsis as well. The logo looks very similar to the logo of the original ‘Alien’ and ‘Aliens’ films. “Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in ‘Alien’ with ‘Alien: Covenant’, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with ‘Prometheus’-and conects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science-fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world – whose sole inhabitant is the “synthetic” David (Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.” Scott has hinted towards a new origin story for the Alien Xenomorphs as well as a new group of travelers. It will be a while before we see the film, Twentieth Century Fox has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 16, 2015

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New Documentary ‘Hail To The Deadites’ Explores The Fandom Of ‘The Evil Dead’

With Bruce Campbell returning to his role as Ash Williams in the new STARZ series ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’, fans of the of the original 1980 film have been ecstatic. Now, a documentary, ‘Hail to the Deadites’, from Digger Films and directed by Steve Villeneuve, will celebrate the fans of the franchise and series that have spawned toys, games, comics, a remake and host of merchandise. The documentary will share interviews with cast, crew and the fans themselves. Stars interviewed in the film includes Ash himself, Bruce Campbell along with Ted Raimi, Betsy Baker, Ellen Sandweiss, Theresa Tilly, Richard DeManincor, Tom Sullivan and many more. The release date has not been announced, but several clips have been made public.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 16, 2015

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Contestants Face The “Triplets” On This Week’s Episode Of Hellevator

Each week on the Game Show Network’s new horror game show ‘Hellevator’, three team members board a haunted elevator that descends into an abandoned warehouse. One player must get out on each floor and complete a frightening challenge, while facing horrifying entities, to earn a cash prize for their team. But if they don’t make it back in time the elevator moves on, leaving them stranded with what ever is lurking there in the dark. Horror icons Jen and Sylvia Soska, aka “The Twisted Twins”, are behind the scenes pulling the strings and enjoying watching the contestants squirm. The gore filled game show is produced by Jason Blum, the same producer that bought us ‘Paranormal Activity’. On this week’s episode of ‘Hellevator’, titled “Triplets”, a group of three friends must face the Triplets, each twisted in their own unique way. The team is pushed to their limits as they try to escape a straight jacket, chains and being trapped in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 16, 2015

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NECA Reveals Its Life Size Facehugger And Alien Egg

NECA has a new item that will soon be for sale, a life size facehugger and ‘Alien’ eggs set, and it couldn’t be any cooler. The 36″ tall egg comes complete with a glowing light inside. NECA on the set: As seen in the 1986 horror classic ‘Aliens’, this full-sized replica stands almost 36″ tall, and articulated flaps with a wire armature allow you to actually open the top folds of the egg. The included full-size facehugger has a bendable tail, so you can pose it anywhere…waiting to drop on unsuspected prey from the overhead, or simply lurking inside the egg. The life size Xenomorph Egg is made of detailed, hand-painted foam and stands onits own. A switch activates the LED lights inside the base to create a menacing, otherworldly glow effect. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. The set is must have for any ‘Alien’ fan! Visit the NECA website for more information. The set will be available for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 15, 2015

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The Maniac Cop Remake To Begin Filming This Spring

The first promotional art for the remake of ‘Maniac Cop’ has been released and the film is slated to begin filming this spring in New York City. The remake of the 1988 cult classic is being directed by John Hyams (Universal Soldiers: Day of Reckoning), based on the script penned by Ed Brubaker . William Lustig, the director of the original, will be serving as producer for the film. The original film stars the late Robert Z’Dar, along side Bruce Campbell, Tom Atkins, Laurene Landon and Richard Roundtree. The cast for the remake has not been announced at this point, but should released soon. In the 1988 version, people are being murder in plain site by a man in a police uniform. Officer Jack Forrest has been set up and must begin his own investigation to try to clear his name.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 15, 2015

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The Witch Conjures Two New Dark Posters

‘The Witch’, written and directed by Robert Eggers, who won the award for ‘Best Director’ at this years’ Sundance Film Festival. Studio A24, the studio behind ‘Ex Machina’, has released a new poster for the film. In ‘The Witch’ old traditional fears of magic, witchcraft, and possession combine to create a dark tale that explores one family’s fears and superstitions. ‘The Witch’ stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger and Lucus Dawson. The movie, set in the 1630’s, takes place in New England. A farmer has been cast out of a colonial plantation, along with his family. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon, strange things begin to occur, animals act oddly and crops wilt. A child disappears, only to return possessed. As things worsen, everyone begins to accuse the teenage daughter of being the source

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 15, 2015

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‘Dementia’ Coming To Select Theaters This December

War Veteran, George Lockhart (Gene Jones) must deal with his estranged family, while facing dementia. George’s son Jerry (Peter Cilella) and his granddaughter Shelby (Hassie Harrison) persuade him to hire a live-in nurse, not knowing she is hiding a sinister secret. ‘Dementia’ stars Gene Jones of ‘The Sacrament’, Peter Cilla (Resolution), Marc Senter (Red, White & Blue), Graham Skipper (Almost Human), Molly McQueen (Carjacked), and Tony Denison from the series ‘The Closer’. Producers Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz made the statement “Our goal with Dementia was to create a new, unique experience in psychological dread and terror, having more in common with films like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? or Repulsion than the latest ghost/found footage/torture movie. A horror film with real characters, drama, and tension, with scares coming from suspense and atmosphere, rather than jump scares and general gratuity. If Contracted made people afraid of being intimate with strangers Dementia will make them afraid to trust people altogether.” IFC

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2015

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The Russian Sleep Experiment – A Short Film

In the 1940’s, post WWII, 3 political prisoners were part of a Russian experiment. The group was kept in a room and forced to inhale gas that prevented them from sleeping for thirty days. The experiment was designed to study the effects of sleep deprivation. The men went insane and carried horrible self mutilation, at least according to Creepypasta. Now, a short film, based on the “The Russian Sleep Experiment”, has been made. The short film was written and directed by Timothy Smith and stars Michael Alexander, Gary Brunner, Michael Bugard, Michael Stephen Bryant, Zachary Ross and Brett Solferino. ‘The Russian Sleep Experiment’ is now making it’s rounds at film festivals and is currently running a Kickstarter campaign . https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/180041845/the-russian-sleep-experiment

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2015

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New Featurette Gives A Behind The Scenes Look At Victor Frankenstein

Daniel Radcliffe (Horns, Harry Potter) will be starring as Igor in the up coming movie ‘Victor Frankenstein’ along side James McAvoy (X-Men: Days of Future Past), who will be playing the role of Victor Frankenstein. Unlike in most ‘Frankenstein’ movies, the friendship between young Victor and Igor will be explored. The friends, still in medical school, are trying something never done before, to spark new life in dead flesh. Max Landis wrote the script for ‘Victor Frankenstein’, which is being directed by Paul McGuigan. McGuigan also directed the ‘Sherlock’ series. ‘Victor Frankenstein’ stars Radcliffe, McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay of ‘Downtown Abbey’, Andrew Scott (Pride), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Freddie Fox (Freeze-Frame), and many other talented actors. ‘Victor Frankenstein’ will be arrive on November 25, 2015. In the new “Of Monsters And Men” featurette we get a glimpse behind the scenes of ‘Victor Frankenstein’. The First Victor Frankenstein Clip Released “Life Is Beautiful”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2015

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Ridley Scott Changes The Title Of ‘Prometheus 2’ Once Again

Ridley Scott just can’t seem to settle on a name for his upcoming film, ‘Prometheus 2’. The name went from ‘Prometheus 2’ to ‘Alien: Paradise Lost‘ and now the latest name, ‘Alien: Covenant’. As if the whole situation wasn’t confusing enough, Neill Blomkamp is writing and directing ‘Alien V‘, and with the frequent title changes, Scott has our heads spinning. But he will to settle on a name soon, the film is slated to start shooting in February.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2015

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