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Netflix & BBC’s “Dracula” Sinks Its Fangs Into A Release Date

From the makers of “Sherlock” comes “Dracula,” starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). And today, we’ve got the BBC premiere date. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final episode on January 3rd. There is no word yet when “Dracula” will premiere on Netflix. The episode titles include “The Rules of the Beast,” “Blood Vessel” and “The Dark Compass.”

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“The Confession Killer”: Netflix Exploring The Case Of Killer Henry Lee Lucus

Netflix’s latest exploration into the mind of serials killers will delve into the crimes of Henry Lee Lucas in the documentary “The Confession Killer“. The killer, who claims to have killed hundreds of victims in the 1980s was the inspiration for the 1986 film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, starring Michael Rooker. Netflix and filmmakers Robert Kenner and Taki Oldham explore Lucas’ crimes and confessions of slaying multiple victims. Originally convicted of killing three people in 1998, including his own mother, he admitted to killing around 600 victims across the US. But many of his supposed victims were lies. Investigators and reporters’ research uncovered evidence that most of his confessions were false. “The Confession Killer‘s” synopsis reads: “During the early ’80s, Henry Lee Lucus confessed to hundreds of murders. Bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families. Even with no direct evidence linking Lucus to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with his ability to sketch victims’ portraits of

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A Guide For New Films, Specials And More On Shudder This December

With December comes a whole new batch of films, specials and more on Shudder. And, we’ve got a guide to help you enjoy the most of Shudder this month which includes the new epic medieval-horror sensation The Head Hunter (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), two internationally-acclaimed thrillers Trivisha (a Hong Kong Film Awards’ Best Film winner) and Iskander: Shadow of the River (a binge-worthy crime miniseries set in French Guiana), Joe Bob’s Red Christmas, an all-new The Last Drive-In special, our Unhappy Holidays collection of Christmas terrors (including the U.S. streaming premiere of a cult French favorite), a trio of beloved Wes Craven movies, a Tom Savini documentary and so much more. SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE TITLES THE HEAD HUNTER (premieres Thursday, 12/5) On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one — the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven

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Nov 30, 2019
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer

USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.

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Nov 29, 2019
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A First Look At Netflix’s “V Wars” Ahead Of December Premiere

Ahead of the December premiere of Netflix’s “V Wars,” we’ve got a first look for you to sink your teeth into. terrified Starring Ian Somerhalder, the series is based on the best-selling books by Jonathan Maberry that follows a genetic outbreak that leads to the first war between vampires and humans. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires. Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoort (Mila Dubov), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov) also star. The series is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with

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Nov 27, 2019
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Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

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Nov 25, 2019
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Apple TV+ Renews “Servant” Ahead Of Season One Premiere

Apple TV+’s new series “Servant” is set to debut on the streaming service this week. Ahead of the premiere, the series has already been renewed for its second season. Producer and director M. Night Shyamalan made the announcement on The Tonight Show this weekend. Shyamalan directs several episodes in the first season, including the premiere. “Servant” follows a couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage, opening the door for a mysterious force to enter their lives. Lauren Ambrose, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint, and Toby Kebbell star in the show created by Tony Basgallop. “Servant” premieres on Apple TV+ on November 28th.

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Nov 25, 2019
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David Tennant Starring In New True Serial Killer Series “Des”

“Doctor Who” and “Good Omens” star David Tennant is set to play serial killer Dennis Nilsen in the ITV series “Des” about the Scottish serial killer who murdered men in London in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The three-part series is based on the book by Brian Masters who penned the killer’s biography, “Killing for Company.” Tennant will star as Nilsen, also known as “Des”. Daniel Mays (“Line of Duty”)plays the cop investigating the killer and Jason Watkins (“The Crown”) has been cast as Brian Masters. Luke Neal penned “Des”. Nielsen aka “Des” murdered 12 to 15 boys and young men in his flat in London. He went undetected until cops investigate fragments of human flesh and bone clogging the drains in his building.

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Nov 23, 2019
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A First Look (Video) At NBC’s “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector”

Today, we have the first look at NBC’s new series “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector” starring Russel Hornsby (Grimm) in the lead role. The adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver’s The Bone Collector book series co-stars Arielle Kebbel (Midnight, Texas) as Amelia Sachs, the role played by Angelina Jolie in the 1999 film adaptation starring Denzel Washington. Katarina Morhacova, Michael Imperioli, Vanessa Aspillaga, and Victor Chan also co-star. “The series follows legendary forensic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme, who was seriously injured during his hunt for the diabolic serial killer known as the Bone Collector.” “Called back into action when the killer re-emerges, Lincoln forms a unique partnership with Amelia Sachs, a young beat cop who helps him hunt the deadly mastermind while also taking on the most high-profile cases in the NYPD.” The series is written by VJ Boyd (Justified) and Mark Bianculli (S.W.A.T) and is from Universal Television, Sony Pictures Television, and Keshet Studios. The hunt for a killer begins

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Nov 22, 2019
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This December Business Gets Brutal In Into The Dark’s ‘A Nasty Piece Of Work’

‘Tis the season for the new trailer for Into the Dark‘s Christmas episode, A Nasty Piece of Work! In the horror series’ newest installment, a businessman is invited to his boss’s holiday party where he is forced to participate in a terrifying competition in order to climb the corporate ladder. Starring Julian Sands (What/If, Warlock), Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Angela Sarafyan (Westworld), Kyle Howard (Orange County), Molly Hagan (Sully), and Natalie Hall (Only the Brave), this installment of the holiday centered series was directed by Charles Hood and penned by Paul Soter. A mid-level employee at a large company finds out he’s not getting the Christmas bonus or promotion he was expecting. But then his boss invites him over for dinner with a proposal for how he can climb the corporate ladder… by beating his professional rival in a violent competition. “A Nasty Piece of Work” premieres on Friday, December 6th on Hulu.

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Nov 21, 2019

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Netflix & BBC’s “Dracula” Sinks Its Fangs Into A Release Date

From the makers of “Sherlock” comes “Dracula,” starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). And today, we’ve got the BBC premiere date. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final episode on January 3rd. There is no word yet when “Dracula” will premiere on Netflix. The episode titles include “The Rules of the Beast,” “Blood Vessel” and “The Dark Compass.”

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“The Confession Killer”: Netflix Exploring The Case Of Killer Henry Lee Lucus

Netflix’s latest exploration into the mind of serials killers will delve into the crimes of Henry Lee Lucas in the documentary “The Confession Killer“. The killer, who claims to have killed hundreds of victims in the 1980s was the inspiration for the 1986 film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, starring Michael Rooker. Netflix and filmmakers Robert Kenner and Taki Oldham explore Lucas’ crimes and confessions of slaying multiple victims. Originally convicted of killing three people in 1998, including his own mother, he admitted to killing around 600 victims across the US. But many of his supposed victims were lies. Investigators and reporters’ research uncovered evidence that most of his confessions were false. “The Confession Killer‘s” synopsis reads: “During the early ’80s, Henry Lee Lucus confessed to hundreds of murders. Bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families. Even with no direct evidence linking Lucus to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with his ability to sketch victims’ portraits of

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A Guide For New Films, Specials And More On Shudder This December

With December comes a whole new batch of films, specials and more on Shudder. And, we’ve got a guide to help you enjoy the most of Shudder this month which includes the new epic medieval-horror sensation The Head Hunter (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), two internationally-acclaimed thrillers Trivisha (a Hong Kong Film Awards’ Best Film winner) and Iskander: Shadow of the River (a binge-worthy crime miniseries set in French Guiana), Joe Bob’s Red Christmas, an all-new The Last Drive-In special, our Unhappy Holidays collection of Christmas terrors (including the U.S. streaming premiere of a cult French favorite), a trio of beloved Wes Craven movies, a Tom Savini documentary and so much more. SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE TITLES THE HEAD HUNTER (premieres Thursday, 12/5) On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one — the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven

Continue reading →
Nov 30, 2019
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer

USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.

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Nov 29, 2019
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A First Look At Netflix’s “V Wars” Ahead Of December Premiere

Ahead of the December premiere of Netflix’s “V Wars,” we’ve got a first look for you to sink your teeth into. terrified Starring Ian Somerhalder, the series is based on the best-selling books by Jonathan Maberry that follows a genetic outbreak that leads to the first war between vampires and humans. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires. Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoort (Mila Dubov), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov) also star. The series is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with

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Nov 27, 2019
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Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

Continue reading →
Nov 25, 2019
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Apple TV+ Renews “Servant” Ahead Of Season One Premiere

Apple TV+’s new series “Servant” is set to debut on the streaming service this week. Ahead of the premiere, the series has already been renewed for its second season. Producer and director M. Night Shyamalan made the announcement on The Tonight Show this weekend. Shyamalan directs several episodes in the first season, including the premiere. “Servant” follows a couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage, opening the door for a mysterious force to enter their lives. Lauren Ambrose, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint, and Toby Kebbell star in the show created by Tony Basgallop. “Servant” premieres on Apple TV+ on November 28th.

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Nov 25, 2019
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David Tennant Starring In New True Serial Killer Series “Des”

“Doctor Who” and “Good Omens” star David Tennant is set to play serial killer Dennis Nilsen in the ITV series “Des” about the Scottish serial killer who murdered men in London in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The three-part series is based on the book by Brian Masters who penned the killer’s biography, “Killing for Company.” Tennant will star as Nilsen, also known as “Des”. Daniel Mays (“Line of Duty”)plays the cop investigating the killer and Jason Watkins (“The Crown”) has been cast as Brian Masters. Luke Neal penned “Des”. Nielsen aka “Des” murdered 12 to 15 boys and young men in his flat in London. He went undetected until cops investigate fragments of human flesh and bone clogging the drains in his building.

Continue reading →
Nov 23, 2019
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A First Look (Video) At NBC’s “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector”

Today, we have the first look at NBC’s new series “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector” starring Russel Hornsby (Grimm) in the lead role. The adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver’s The Bone Collector book series co-stars Arielle Kebbel (Midnight, Texas) as Amelia Sachs, the role played by Angelina Jolie in the 1999 film adaptation starring Denzel Washington. Katarina Morhacova, Michael Imperioli, Vanessa Aspillaga, and Victor Chan also co-star. “The series follows legendary forensic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme, who was seriously injured during his hunt for the diabolic serial killer known as the Bone Collector.” “Called back into action when the killer re-emerges, Lincoln forms a unique partnership with Amelia Sachs, a young beat cop who helps him hunt the deadly mastermind while also taking on the most high-profile cases in the NYPD.” The series is written by VJ Boyd (Justified) and Mark Bianculli (S.W.A.T) and is from Universal Television, Sony Pictures Television, and Keshet Studios. The hunt for a killer begins

Continue reading →
Nov 22, 2019
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This December Business Gets Brutal In Into The Dark’s ‘A Nasty Piece Of Work’

‘Tis the season for the new trailer for Into the Dark‘s Christmas episode, A Nasty Piece of Work! In the horror series’ newest installment, a businessman is invited to his boss’s holiday party where he is forced to participate in a terrifying competition in order to climb the corporate ladder. Starring Julian Sands (What/If, Warlock), Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Angela Sarafyan (Westworld), Kyle Howard (Orange County), Molly Hagan (Sully), and Natalie Hall (Only the Brave), this installment of the holiday centered series was directed by Charles Hood and penned by Paul Soter. A mid-level employee at a large company finds out he’s not getting the Christmas bonus or promotion he was expecting. But then his boss invites him over for dinner with a proposal for how he can climb the corporate ladder… by beating his professional rival in a violent competition. “A Nasty Piece of Work” premieres on Friday, December 6th on Hulu.

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Nov 21, 2019