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Members of the 90’s boy bands the Backstreet Boys and ‘NSync are joining forces to star in a movie described as a “low-budget futuristic horror western”. ‘Dead 7′ was both written and will be directed by Backstreet Boy’ Nick Carter, who will also star along side cast members Dorough, A.J. McLean and Joey Fatone. Carter still plans to add other musicians to the cast from the two bands. There is no word if Justin Timberlake will join his ex-band members on screen. ‘Dead 7’ is being produced by The Asylum’s David Latt. Latt is known for his involvement in the ‘Sharknado’ franchise. There is no word yet to when the movie will be released. We Will update you when we know more.
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Maika Monroe (The Guest), Keir Gilchrist (Dead Silence), Olivia Luccardi (Like Sunday, Like Rain), Lili Sepe (Spork) and ‘Zombeavers’ actor Jake Weary star in the 2014 supernatural thriller ‘It Follows’. In ‘It Follows’ Jay (Maika Monroe) makes the mistake of sleeping with the wrong guy and as a result she has contracted a supernatural STD, of sorts. Now Jay along with her friends must find away to break the cycle and save her life from the entity that stalks her day and night. So, is ‘It Follows’ as great as everyone says it is? The answer is yes. Writer-director David Robert Mitchell scored a home run with this brilliant horror film. The film delivers a new concept, unlike recycled ideas behind the majority of horror movies we see these days. One thing I really liked about the film is that Mitchell doesn’t rely on the heavy use of “jump scares”, a cheap, over used trick of filmmakers where a sudden
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The sequel to 2013’s outbreak thriller ‘Contracted’, ‘Contracted: Phase II’ is set to be released September 4th on VOD and in theaters through IFC Midnight. The sequel was directed by Josh Forbes. Matt Mercer and Alice MacDonald have returned for ‘Phase 2’ and star along side Peter Cilella, Marianna Palka, Morgan Peter Borwn, Laurel Vail, Anna Lore and Suzanne Voss. ‘Contracted: Phase II’ centers on Riley, one of the last people to come in contact with Samantha, the main character from the first movie. Riley is on a mission to hunt down those responsible for the outbreak before he succumbs to the disease.
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Yesterday Zombie posted a picture on his FaceBook page of Lew Temple from his new film ’31’. In the comments on the post many fans asked about a sequel to ‘Lords of Salem’ and Zombie answered. One fan wrote “Lords of Salem 2, when can we expect it?” Another fan commented would never happen because the first didn’t do well, Zombie responded “Actually Lords was the most successful film I’ve had on DVD,” He continued “so another one could be done for sure.” It is unknown if Zombie already has plans for a sequel to ‘The Lords of Salem’ or if it is simply a possibility. In ‘The Lords of Salem’ Zombie’s wife, Sheri Moon plays the role of Heidi, a radio DJ spelled by a coven of witches. The final scenes of the movie show a mass suicide, but Heidi goes missing, leaving her character open to continue in another film.
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According to Variety, James Franco is producing the movie adaption of Alex Marwood’s novel ‘The Killer Next Door’ under the banner of their Rabbit Bandini Productions company. The story follows six neighbors forced into an alliance to survive, not realizing that one of them is a killer, who will do what ever it takes to protect their secret. Franco will only be serving as producer and will not appear in the movie. ‘Jobs’ actress Ahna O’Reilly will play the lead role in ‘The Killer Next Door’.
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Michael Myers is back again, in a new film titled ‘Halloween Returns’. Dimension Films has announced that the new ‘Halloween’ has now begun filming. ‘Halloween Returns’ will not be connected to Rob Zombie’s version of the 1979 classic or the original series. Patrick Melton will be co-writing the script along with Marcus Dunstan, who will be also directing. The duo, who have teamed up many times before, are behind several of the ‘Saw’ sequels, ‘Pacific Rim’, ‘The Collector’ and it’s sequel. Dunstan and Melton ‘Halloween Returns’ follows a new group of Haddonfield teens. The 18-year-old kid of one of Michael’s victims and the kid of a cop, obsessed with the murders, arrive at the prison. along with their friends, where Michael is held on death row. They are there to watch him be executed, but when Michael escapes, the kids and their friends are in serious danger.‘Halloween Returns’ will begin filming next month (July). The release date has not been
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Blumhouse Productions, who brought us Oculus, Paranormal Activity and The Purge: Anarchy, now are set to bring us Sinister 2. Ciaran Foy will direct the sequel to the 2012 horror movie about a father researching a serial killer. After the disturbing events of “Sinister” when a writer and his family is murdered, the sequel follows a mother (Sossamon) along with her nine year old twin sons (played by Robert and Dartanian Sloan) as they move into a rural house that is scarred by death. The family soon find themselves in trouble when a child stealing entity sets it’s sights on the boys. ‘Sinister 2’ stars Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call) as Courtney. The role of Dr. Stomberg is played by Tate Ellington (The Walking Dead). ‘Sinister 2’ also stars James Ransone (Oldboy), Nicholas King (Paranormal Activity 3) and Lee Coco (J. Edgar). Sinister 2 will be released August 21, 2015.
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Entertainment Earth has announced that the “Elvira Your Heart Belongs To Me” Maquette Statue from Tweeterhead is now available for pre-order. This magnificent model of The Mistress of The Dark was sculpted by Trevor Gore. Elvira has been a fan favorite ever since The Queen of Halloween came on the scene in 1981 with Elvira’s Movie Macabre, a weekly television show that showcased horror movies. Elvira was masterfully portrayed by Cassandra Peterson who brought the ghoulishly gothic vamp to life and now you can have her in your home. This Maquette Statue is 1/6 Scale and 14 inches tall and features a glittered red gown made complete with a custom blood red color and a human heart in her left hand. I am sure she will steal your heart away so hurry and pre-order yours now as it is limited to 250 hand numbered pieces that come with a certificate autographed by Elvira. You can find out the details of
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There is a new horror movie searching for crowdfunding via Kickstarter. This horror movie aims to take on the slasher sub-genre. Writer/director Dan Smith set out to make a movie with strong characters, who are not your average victims, they fight back. Smith had this to say about his movie “It’s the kind of horror film I’ve always wanted to see, with strong characters who actually make the right decisions and take the right actions… These women aren’t disposable cliches, they’re freaking awesome.” In the film four women are traveling by car from LA to Vegas when they find themselves stranded on a desolate road and are being tracked by a family of psychotic killers. The movie stars Denee Busby (Eastbound and down), Amazon Beard (Operation Terror), Ladae Bond (Social Misfits) and former Atlanta Falcons cheerleader Erica Renee Davis (The Breaks). To be part of or contribute to the ‘Savage Sistas’ campaign please visit their Kickstarter page. For more information
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Back in April we reported that a remake of Herschell Gordon Lewis’ 1963 ‘Blood Feast’was in the works. We now have new information about the remake. German director Marcel Walz (Plastic) will be stepping into Lewis’ shoes as director of the new movie. Robert Rusler will be playing the lead role of Fuad Ramses, a family man who works nights at a museum of ancient Egyptian culture. Ramses is drawn to an ancient statue representing the goddess Ishtar. She begins the speak to him in visions. Eventually he gives in and his life becomes filled with murder and cannibalism. He starts to prepare a feast for the goddess, with offerings of organs and intestines of human sacrifices drenched in blood. Fuad slips further into madness and becomes a puppet of Ishtar, who desires the sacrifice of Fuad’s wife and daughter. Lewis, nicknamed the “Godfather of Gore”, delivered one of the most gore filled movies on record with ‘Blood Feast’. Even
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Members of the 90’s boy bands the Backstreet Boys and ‘NSync are joining forces to star in a movie described as a “low-budget futuristic horror western”. ‘Dead 7′ was both written and will be directed by Backstreet Boy’ Nick Carter, who will also star along side cast members Dorough, A.J. McLean and Joey Fatone. Carter still plans to add other musicians to the cast from the two bands. There is no word if Justin Timberlake will join his ex-band members on screen. ‘Dead 7’ is being produced by The Asylum’s David Latt. Latt is known for his involvement in the ‘Sharknado’ franchise. There is no word yet to when the movie will be released. We Will update you when we know more.
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Maika Monroe (The Guest), Keir Gilchrist (Dead Silence), Olivia Luccardi (Like Sunday, Like Rain), Lili Sepe (Spork) and ‘Zombeavers’ actor Jake Weary star in the 2014 supernatural thriller ‘It Follows’. In ‘It Follows’ Jay (Maika Monroe) makes the mistake of sleeping with the wrong guy and as a result she has contracted a supernatural STD, of sorts. Now Jay along with her friends must find away to break the cycle and save her life from the entity that stalks her day and night. So, is ‘It Follows’ as great as everyone says it is? The answer is yes. Writer-director David Robert Mitchell scored a home run with this brilliant horror film. The film delivers a new concept, unlike recycled ideas behind the majority of horror movies we see these days. One thing I really liked about the film is that Mitchell doesn’t rely on the heavy use of “jump scares”, a cheap, over used trick of filmmakers where a sudden
Continue reading →
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The sequel to 2013’s outbreak thriller ‘Contracted’, ‘Contracted: Phase II’ is set to be released September 4th on VOD and in theaters through IFC Midnight. The sequel was directed by Josh Forbes. Matt Mercer and Alice MacDonald have returned for ‘Phase 2’ and star along side Peter Cilella, Marianna Palka, Morgan Peter Borwn, Laurel Vail, Anna Lore and Suzanne Voss. ‘Contracted: Phase II’ centers on Riley, one of the last people to come in contact with Samantha, the main character from the first movie. Riley is on a mission to hunt down those responsible for the outbreak before he succumbs to the disease.
Continue reading →
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Yesterday Zombie posted a picture on his FaceBook page of Lew Temple from his new film ’31’. In the comments on the post many fans asked about a sequel to ‘Lords of Salem’ and Zombie answered. One fan wrote “Lords of Salem 2, when can we expect it?” Another fan commented would never happen because the first didn’t do well, Zombie responded “Actually Lords was the most successful film I’ve had on DVD,” He continued “so another one could be done for sure.” It is unknown if Zombie already has plans for a sequel to ‘The Lords of Salem’ or if it is simply a possibility. In ‘The Lords of Salem’ Zombie’s wife, Sheri Moon plays the role of Heidi, a radio DJ spelled by a coven of witches. The final scenes of the movie show a mass suicide, but Heidi goes missing, leaving her character open to continue in another film.
Continue reading →
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According to Variety, James Franco is producing the movie adaption of Alex Marwood’s novel ‘The Killer Next Door’ under the banner of their Rabbit Bandini Productions company. The story follows six neighbors forced into an alliance to survive, not realizing that one of them is a killer, who will do what ever it takes to protect their secret. Franco will only be serving as producer and will not appear in the movie. ‘Jobs’ actress Ahna O’Reilly will play the lead role in ‘The Killer Next Door’.
Continue reading →
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Michael Myers is back again, in a new film titled ‘Halloween Returns’. Dimension Films has announced that the new ‘Halloween’ has now begun filming. ‘Halloween Returns’ will not be connected to Rob Zombie’s version of the 1979 classic or the original series. Patrick Melton will be co-writing the script along with Marcus Dunstan, who will be also directing. The duo, who have teamed up many times before, are behind several of the ‘Saw’ sequels, ‘Pacific Rim’, ‘The Collector’ and it’s sequel. Dunstan and Melton ‘Halloween Returns’ follows a new group of Haddonfield teens. The 18-year-old kid of one of Michael’s victims and the kid of a cop, obsessed with the murders, arrive at the prison. along with their friends, where Michael is held on death row. They are there to watch him be executed, but when Michael escapes, the kids and their friends are in serious danger.‘Halloween Returns’ will begin filming next month (July). The release date has not been
Continue reading →
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Blumhouse Productions, who brought us Oculus, Paranormal Activity and The Purge: Anarchy, now are set to bring us Sinister 2. Ciaran Foy will direct the sequel to the 2012 horror movie about a father researching a serial killer. After the disturbing events of “Sinister” when a writer and his family is murdered, the sequel follows a mother (Sossamon) along with her nine year old twin sons (played by Robert and Dartanian Sloan) as they move into a rural house that is scarred by death. The family soon find themselves in trouble when a child stealing entity sets it’s sights on the boys. ‘Sinister 2’ stars Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call) as Courtney. The role of Dr. Stomberg is played by Tate Ellington (The Walking Dead). ‘Sinister 2’ also stars James Ransone (Oldboy), Nicholas King (Paranormal Activity 3) and Lee Coco (J. Edgar). Sinister 2 will be released August 21, 2015.
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Entertainment Earth has announced that the “Elvira Your Heart Belongs To Me” Maquette Statue from Tweeterhead is now available for pre-order. This magnificent model of The Mistress of The Dark was sculpted by Trevor Gore. Elvira has been a fan favorite ever since The Queen of Halloween came on the scene in 1981 with Elvira’s Movie Macabre, a weekly television show that showcased horror movies. Elvira was masterfully portrayed by Cassandra Peterson who brought the ghoulishly gothic vamp to life and now you can have her in your home. This Maquette Statue is 1/6 Scale and 14 inches tall and features a glittered red gown made complete with a custom blood red color and a human heart in her left hand. I am sure she will steal your heart away so hurry and pre-order yours now as it is limited to 250 hand numbered pieces that come with a certificate autographed by Elvira. You can find out the details of
Continue reading →
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There is a new horror movie searching for crowdfunding via Kickstarter. This horror movie aims to take on the slasher sub-genre. Writer/director Dan Smith set out to make a movie with strong characters, who are not your average victims, they fight back. Smith had this to say about his movie “It’s the kind of horror film I’ve always wanted to see, with strong characters who actually make the right decisions and take the right actions… These women aren’t disposable cliches, they’re freaking awesome.” In the film four women are traveling by car from LA to Vegas when they find themselves stranded on a desolate road and are being tracked by a family of psychotic killers. The movie stars Denee Busby (Eastbound and down), Amazon Beard (Operation Terror), Ladae Bond (Social Misfits) and former Atlanta Falcons cheerleader Erica Renee Davis (The Breaks). To be part of or contribute to the ‘Savage Sistas’ campaign please visit their Kickstarter page. For more information
Continue reading →
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Back in April we reported that a remake of Herschell Gordon Lewis’ 1963 ‘Blood Feast’was in the works. We now have new information about the remake. German director Marcel Walz (Plastic) will be stepping into Lewis’ shoes as director of the new movie. Robert Rusler will be playing the lead role of Fuad Ramses, a family man who works nights at a museum of ancient Egyptian culture. Ramses is drawn to an ancient statue representing the goddess Ishtar. She begins the speak to him in visions. Eventually he gives in and his life becomes filled with murder and cannibalism. He starts to prepare a feast for the goddess, with offerings of organs and intestines of human sacrifices drenched in blood. Fuad slips further into madness and becomes a puppet of Ishtar, who desires the sacrifice of Fuad’s wife and daughter. Lewis, nicknamed the “Godfather of Gore”, delivered one of the most gore filled movies on record with ‘Blood Feast’. Even
Continue reading →
