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New ‘X-Files’ Teaser Trailer

Fans all over the world are eagerly awaiting the January 24th premier of the ‘X-Files’ revival. The series will consist of six action filled episodes with a mix of both new and returning cast members. Today Fox released another teaser trailer that reveals a crashed space craft, a military team and shows two bodies being dragged away. Just in case you missed it, here is the first trailer that was released. Remember, the truth is out there.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2015
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Naomi Campbell Checks Into The ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’

The upcoming season of Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Horror Story’ already has many new, very well known cast members, including Lady Gaga. They have now added super-model Naomi Campbell to the list. Campbell, one of the most well known models on earth, will appear in multiple episodes and is set to play the role of a fashion editor who pays the ultimate price for her opinion. Ms. Campbell has most recently had a reoccurring role in the series ‘Empire’. The season, which consists of thirteen episodes, has begun filming in Los Angeles and will premier this October on FX.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2015
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Francis Xavier’s Supernatural Thriller ‘Less Than A Whisper’

The trailer for writer/director Francis Xavier’s supernatural film ‘Less Than a Whisper’ has debuted. Xavier had this to say to Dead Central about his the film: “Less Than a Whisper’ is unique in it’s format. The story of one man’s love for his wife, and that love and longing can hold someone to someone else even after their body has longed passed. ” In ‘Less Than a Whisper’ Robert and Taylor Usher move into a home in Northridge, California, where many years ago murders broke the heart of the town’s residents. Now the killers are back, but they are not quite human. The cast includes Mindy Robinson, Lisa London, Arielle Brachfield, Chrystall Friedemann, Sai Landi, Riya Ray, Serena Lorien, Sonia Monroy and Francis Xavier himself. For all the details visit the ‘Less Than a Whisper’ official website .

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2015
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Paramount Has Ordered The Reboot Of ‘Pet Sematary’

The latest horror film to join the long list of remakes/reboots is the classic film, ‘Pet Sematary’. ’28 Weeks Later’ director Jaun Carlos Fresnadillo will be directing the reboot of ‘Pet Sematary’, which was based on the Stephen King novel by the same name. Jeff Buhler, who penned ‘The Midnight Meat Train’, wrote the script for the new version. The new version of the 1989 classic will focus more on the family’s emotional aspect of the story. Buhler has made the comments that this film will be very different than the classic, but will still retain certain events. Right now the reboot is in early preproduction and is waiting budget approval from Paramount, but they hope to start filming at the end of this year. Buhler My question to Paramount, why? ‘Pet Sematary’ is already the best it could possibly be. I hear romantic comedies could use some work, go reboot their movies and leave us horror fans alone to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2015
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The Anthology ‘The Horror Network’ Debuts New Trailer

Wild Eye has released the trailer for their new anthology horror film ‘The Horror Network’. The film is the first volume of a series created by Brian Dorton and Douglas Conner and features segments directed by Dorton, Conner, Joseph Graham, Manuel Marin, Lee Matthews and Ignacio Martin Lerma. The anthology segments feature stalkers, serial killers, terrible monsters, demons, haunting phone calls and disturbing sights, all paying homage to horror classics like Creepshow and Tales From the Crypt. ‘The Horror Network’ will be released this October, just in time for Halloween. For regular updates follow Wild Eye Releasing on FaceBook and Twitter .

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2015
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‘Jurassic World’ Getting A Sequel

‘Jurassic World’ has just been named the third highest grossing film of all time. Universal Pictures is not waisting any time jumping into making the ‘Jurassic World’ sequel. Earlier today Universal announced that the sequel will debut in theaters on June 22, 2018. Chris Pratt will be returning, for the lead role, to star along side Bryce Dallas Howard once again. The rest of the cast has yet to be announced. Steven Spielberg will again serve as executive producer for the unnamed sequel. ‘Jurassic World’ director Colin Trevorrow will both write and direct the project.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2015
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Crypt TV Where “Weird Is Good” And Horror Is King

“Weird is good”, that’s the motto of Crypt TV, a place where short films rule and creativity flourishes. The site not only airs short films in the horror genre, it also contains original content, such as “Real Scares” that features people recounting their true scary experiences . Crypt TV’s originals also includes a series titled ‘Permanent’, where people share the stories behind their tattoos, it also has ‘R.I.P’ where people narrate how they would kill their ex while the scenes play out in claymation, stop animation and other mediums, let’s be honest, we’ve all thought about that at some point. Crypt TV also has an original series titled ‘One Minute Horror’ that promises to leave you scared after only 60 seconds. I could go on and on about what Crypt TV has to offer, but, you should see for yourself. Crypt TV has an ever expanding network of content creators, directors, artists, conventions, companies and horror websites, including ours, that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2015
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A Review Of ‘Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story’ (2015)

Anchor Bay and Graviyas Ventures have announced the upcoming release of ‘Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story’. The film is directed by James Moran, who also directed ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ and ‘Ouija’. ‘Always Watching’ is based on the ‘Marble Hornets’ YouTube series by Joseph DeLage. The film’s screen play was written by Ian Shorr, who also wrote the script for the 2008’s horror movie ‘Splinter’. Shorr also served as a writer for the series ‘Destination Truth’. The cast of this found-footage film includes ‘The Walking Dead’s’ Alexandra Breckenridge, Jake McDorman (Greek) and Chris Marquette (Freddy vs. Jason). Doug Jones, who has starred in such films as ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’, plays the role of the dark entity, “The Operator” aka Slender Man. In the film a small town news team, investigating a news story, the team stumbles across a box of home made video tapes. In the footage they discover a faceless man in a dark suit, referred to as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2015
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New Cast And Fan Favorites Join The X-Files Revival

‘The X-Files‘ has added two new cast members to their roster this week. ‘The Flash’ star Robbie Amell has joined the cast as FBI agent Miller.’Six Feet Under’ actress Lauren Ambrose has also been added to new series. Ambrose will play the role of Agent Einstein. Amell and Ambrose will star along side comedian Jole McHale of ‘The Soup’ and ‘The Americans’ actress Annet Mahendru , who are also joining the series. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, are both returning to their roles as Mulder and Scully. Mitch Pileggi (Skinner) and William B. Davis (The Smoking Man) will also be returning. Amell and Ambrose The series confirmed earlier today that the group known as “The Lone Gunmen”, who are fan favorites, will also appear in the rival. Even though the group met a horrible fate at the end of season nine, the new series has a plan for their return in the six episode series. The Lone Gunmen are played

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 22, 2015
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Review: Dark Horse Comics’ “Death Head # 1”

The premier issue of this comic follows the members of the Burton family in three different plotlines. The first part revolves around Niles and Justine Burton. They are an expectant couple who are going for a weekend camping trip in a National Park for their “babymoon”. They have decided that they need time to bond and unwind before the arrival of their new baby. Instead they find an abandoned town full of moths, with a creepy crematorium, and sinister secrets. The second storyline follows their daughter Maggie who is attending a Catholic school, although she is far from saintly. She has a problem with authority, attending school, following the rules, and no faith in God at all as it turns out. However, she does have a spiritual awakening of sorts with the help of some shrooms she got from the girl she is in love with. The third and final feature follows their son named Bee who is being bullied

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Capt McNeely
Jul 22, 2015

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New ‘X-Files’ Teaser Trailer

Fans all over the world are eagerly awaiting the January 24th premier of the ‘X-Files’ revival. The series will consist of six action filled episodes with a mix of both new and returning cast members. Today Fox released another teaser trailer that reveals a crashed space craft, a military team and shows two bodies being dragged away. Just in case you missed it, here is the first trailer that was released. Remember, the truth is out there.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2015
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Naomi Campbell Checks Into The ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’

The upcoming season of Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Horror Story’ already has many new, very well known cast members, including Lady Gaga. They have now added super-model Naomi Campbell to the list. Campbell, one of the most well known models on earth, will appear in multiple episodes and is set to play the role of a fashion editor who pays the ultimate price for her opinion. Ms. Campbell has most recently had a reoccurring role in the series ‘Empire’. The season, which consists of thirteen episodes, has begun filming in Los Angeles and will premier this October on FX.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2015
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Francis Xavier’s Supernatural Thriller ‘Less Than A Whisper’

The trailer for writer/director Francis Xavier’s supernatural film ‘Less Than a Whisper’ has debuted. Xavier had this to say to Dead Central about his the film: “Less Than a Whisper’ is unique in it’s format. The story of one man’s love for his wife, and that love and longing can hold someone to someone else even after their body has longed passed. ” In ‘Less Than a Whisper’ Robert and Taylor Usher move into a home in Northridge, California, where many years ago murders broke the heart of the town’s residents. Now the killers are back, but they are not quite human. The cast includes Mindy Robinson, Lisa London, Arielle Brachfield, Chrystall Friedemann, Sai Landi, Riya Ray, Serena Lorien, Sonia Monroy and Francis Xavier himself. For all the details visit the ‘Less Than a Whisper’ official website .

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2015
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Paramount Has Ordered The Reboot Of ‘Pet Sematary’

The latest horror film to join the long list of remakes/reboots is the classic film, ‘Pet Sematary’. ’28 Weeks Later’ director Jaun Carlos Fresnadillo will be directing the reboot of ‘Pet Sematary’, which was based on the Stephen King novel by the same name. Jeff Buhler, who penned ‘The Midnight Meat Train’, wrote the script for the new version. The new version of the 1989 classic will focus more on the family’s emotional aspect of the story. Buhler has made the comments that this film will be very different than the classic, but will still retain certain events. Right now the reboot is in early preproduction and is waiting budget approval from Paramount, but they hope to start filming at the end of this year. Buhler My question to Paramount, why? ‘Pet Sematary’ is already the best it could possibly be. I hear romantic comedies could use some work, go reboot their movies and leave us horror fans alone to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2015
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The Anthology ‘The Horror Network’ Debuts New Trailer

Wild Eye has released the trailer for their new anthology horror film ‘The Horror Network’. The film is the first volume of a series created by Brian Dorton and Douglas Conner and features segments directed by Dorton, Conner, Joseph Graham, Manuel Marin, Lee Matthews and Ignacio Martin Lerma. The anthology segments feature stalkers, serial killers, terrible monsters, demons, haunting phone calls and disturbing sights, all paying homage to horror classics like Creepshow and Tales From the Crypt. ‘The Horror Network’ will be released this October, just in time for Halloween. For regular updates follow Wild Eye Releasing on FaceBook and Twitter .

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2015
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‘Jurassic World’ Getting A Sequel

‘Jurassic World’ has just been named the third highest grossing film of all time. Universal Pictures is not waisting any time jumping into making the ‘Jurassic World’ sequel. Earlier today Universal announced that the sequel will debut in theaters on June 22, 2018. Chris Pratt will be returning, for the lead role, to star along side Bryce Dallas Howard once again. The rest of the cast has yet to be announced. Steven Spielberg will again serve as executive producer for the unnamed sequel. ‘Jurassic World’ director Colin Trevorrow will both write and direct the project.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2015
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Crypt TV Where “Weird Is Good” And Horror Is King

“Weird is good”, that’s the motto of Crypt TV, a place where short films rule and creativity flourishes. The site not only airs short films in the horror genre, it also contains original content, such as “Real Scares” that features people recounting their true scary experiences . Crypt TV’s originals also includes a series titled ‘Permanent’, where people share the stories behind their tattoos, it also has ‘R.I.P’ where people narrate how they would kill their ex while the scenes play out in claymation, stop animation and other mediums, let’s be honest, we’ve all thought about that at some point. Crypt TV also has an original series titled ‘One Minute Horror’ that promises to leave you scared after only 60 seconds. I could go on and on about what Crypt TV has to offer, but, you should see for yourself. Crypt TV has an ever expanding network of content creators, directors, artists, conventions, companies and horror websites, including ours, that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2015
Horror Fuel

A Review Of ‘Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story’ (2015)

Anchor Bay and Graviyas Ventures have announced the upcoming release of ‘Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story’. The film is directed by James Moran, who also directed ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ and ‘Ouija’. ‘Always Watching’ is based on the ‘Marble Hornets’ YouTube series by Joseph DeLage. The film’s screen play was written by Ian Shorr, who also wrote the script for the 2008’s horror movie ‘Splinter’. Shorr also served as a writer for the series ‘Destination Truth’. The cast of this found-footage film includes ‘The Walking Dead’s’ Alexandra Breckenridge, Jake McDorman (Greek) and Chris Marquette (Freddy vs. Jason). Doug Jones, who has starred in such films as ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’, plays the role of the dark entity, “The Operator” aka Slender Man. In the film a small town news team, investigating a news story, the team stumbles across a box of home made video tapes. In the footage they discover a faceless man in a dark suit, referred to as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2015
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New Cast And Fan Favorites Join The X-Files Revival

‘The X-Files‘ has added two new cast members to their roster this week. ‘The Flash’ star Robbie Amell has joined the cast as FBI agent Miller.’Six Feet Under’ actress Lauren Ambrose has also been added to new series. Ambrose will play the role of Agent Einstein. Amell and Ambrose will star along side comedian Jole McHale of ‘The Soup’ and ‘The Americans’ actress Annet Mahendru , who are also joining the series. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, are both returning to their roles as Mulder and Scully. Mitch Pileggi (Skinner) and William B. Davis (The Smoking Man) will also be returning. Amell and Ambrose The series confirmed earlier today that the group known as “The Lone Gunmen”, who are fan favorites, will also appear in the rival. Even though the group met a horrible fate at the end of season nine, the new series has a plan for their return in the six episode series. The Lone Gunmen are played

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 22, 2015
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Review: Dark Horse Comics’ “Death Head # 1”

The premier issue of this comic follows the members of the Burton family in three different plotlines. The first part revolves around Niles and Justine Burton. They are an expectant couple who are going for a weekend camping trip in a National Park for their “babymoon”. They have decided that they need time to bond and unwind before the arrival of their new baby. Instead they find an abandoned town full of moths, with a creepy crematorium, and sinister secrets. The second storyline follows their daughter Maggie who is attending a Catholic school, although she is far from saintly. She has a problem with authority, attending school, following the rules, and no faith in God at all as it turns out. However, she does have a spiritual awakening of sorts with the help of some shrooms she got from the girl she is in love with. The third and final feature follows their son named Bee who is being bullied

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jul 22, 2015
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