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Horror '12 Slays Of Christmas' Slashes Its Way Onto Full Moon's Service

Horror ’12 Slays Of Christmas’ Slashes Its Way Onto Full Moon’s Service

Full Moon Features announced today the December premiere date for their new holiday horror film, 12 Slays of Christmas. In 12 Slays of Christmas, “When a trio of lovely young ladies gets their car stuck in a snowstorm, they take shelter in a looming Gothic manor lorded over by a sinister old man. As their host sits them down for a lavish Holiday feast, ghastly gifts and terrifying tales are unleashed, and soon the women wonder if they’ll live to see another Christmas!” Dare Taylor, Cody Cameron, Lauren Ann Smith, and Tom Fitzpatrick star in the film directed by William Butler and produced by the infamous Charles Band of Full Moon Pictures. The movie, which will premiere exclusively on Full Moon Feature’s streaming service, arrives on December 16, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2022
Tubi Unleashes The Holiday Horror Movie 'Nutcracker Massacre'

Tubi Unleashes The Holiday Horror Movie ‘Nutcracker Massacre’

Several new Christmas-themed horror films are set to arrive this month, including Christmas Bloody Christmas and Violent Night. Now, Nutcracker Massacre can be added to the list. Check out the trailer below. In the movie from director Rebecca J. Matthews, “Clara is going back to spend Christmas with her family. She purchases a Nutcracker from a mysterious antique store owner as a gift. However, all is not as it seems with the Nutcracker as the family begins to vanish one by one, and the Nutcracker seems to be responsible.” This holiday horror stars Patrick Bergin, Chrissie Wunna, Stephen Staley, and Beatrice Fletcher. Joe Knetter penned the script. Nutcracker Massacre is out now on Tubi.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2022
Black Magic Puts Two Siblings In Grave Danger This January In 'Death Knot'

Black Magic Puts Two Siblings In Grave Danger This January In ‘Death Knot’

This January, two siblings find themselves in grave danger in the Indonesian horror film Death Knot. In the film, “After the sudden suicide of their estranged mother, two siblings return to their hometown and are immediately confronted by angry villagers. Convinced that the woman was a devotee of a dangerous brand of black magic deemed responsible for a string of mysterious deaths over many years, the locals demand that the siblings leave and allow for the burning of their childhood home in order to rid the town of the curse. While initially skeptical, a string of strange occurrences leads the siblings to believe there may be more truth to the rumors than they ever dreamed possible.” Director Cornelio Sunny (who also stars) utilizes folk horror layered with mood and atmosphere in his directorial debut, which nabbed him a nomination for a White Mulberry Award for First Time Director when the film premiered at the Udine Far East Film Festival in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2022
Review: Bed Rest (2022) Combines Horror And Loss In A Terrifying Way

New Scare-Filled Trailer Arrives For ‘Bed Rest’ – From The Producers Of Scream

Tubi, which has a library of thousands of horror movies, has just unveiled the new trailer for STXfilms’ supernatural horror-thriller Bed Rest. In the film, “After years of struggling to start a family, Julie Rivers (Barrera) is pregnant again and moving into a new home with her husband as they embrace a fresh start. Upon being ordered to mandatory bed rest, Julie begins to slowly unravel as she suffers through the monotony and anxiety of her new constraints. Soon, terrifying ghostly experiences in the home begin to close in on Julie, stirring up her past demons and causing others to question her mental stability. Trapped and forced to face her past and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.” The film stars Melissa Barrera (“In the Heights,” “Scream”) and is written by Lori Evans Taylor (“Final Destination 6”), who is making her directing debut. The film is produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 30, 2022
Game Review: 'Edengate: The Edge Of Life'

Game Review: ‘Edengate: The Edge Of Life’

During the pandemic, there were a lot of changes going on that some people adjusted well to while others had no coping skills and made simple solutions painfully difficult to enforce. Game developers were also affected by the pandemic and like the aforementioned groups of people, felt fear, isolation, and uncertainty about the future. Indie game publisher and developer HOOK was inspired by this and made Edengate: The Edge of Life. I want to give thanks to HOOK for the reviewing opportunity! In Edengate: The Edge of Life players take on the role of Mia, a biologist, who has awakened in the hospital with little to no memory of what or how she got there, even more, she’s all alone, and not just in the hospital but in the entire city of Edengate. Now onto the game itself. When it comes to Edengate: The Edge of Life‘s controls, they’re literally just movement, zoom, and interaction, that’s it, pretty much impossible

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Nov 30, 2022
Revenge Horror 'Screams From The Swamp' Conjures New Trailer

Revenge Horror ‘Screams From The Swamp’ Conjures New Trailer

The Italian Horror Film, Screams From The Swamp tells a dark tale of revenge and murder this December on Blu-ray. In the film, “When Angela’s husband and son die in the hospital after a car crash, she takes it upon herself to seek justice against the doctor who operated on the pair. Desperation and obsession make Angela paranoid, dissociating her from reality. She follows the doctor day after day: behind the anonymous facade, the man hides a parallel life of depravity and murders committed together with his colleagues. Discovering these new horrors, Angela turns to dark, otherworldly forces to find the strength to eliminate the killers. This decision leads her into a spiral of violence and hallucinations, where pleasure and fear intermingle, but ultimately there is a high price to pay. The film is directed by Lorenzo Lepori and stars Simona Vannelli, Lorenzo Lepori, Pio Bisanti, and Antonio Tentori. Alex Visani produces for Empire Video. Pick up your copy of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2022
J-Horror Thriller 'Missing' Finds A Blu-ray Release Date

J-Horror Thriller ‘Missing’ Finds A Blu-ray Release Date

Director Shinzô Katayama’s Japanese horror film, Missing (Sagasu/さがす), is heading to Blu-ray. The film centers on “depressed and in debt following the death of his wife, Santoshi (Jiro Sato) tells his young daughter he has found a way out. Pointing to a reward note, he vows to find the infamous serial killer “No Name” (Hiroya Shimizu) and cash in, claiming to have seen the man in the flesh a few days earlier. Kaeda (Aoi Ito) cannot take her aloof father seriously. But when he goes missing without a trace, she starts to fear the worst—and must begin looking for him.” Starring Aoi Ito, Hiroya Shimizu, Misato Morita, and Jirô Satô, Missing is out now on VOD and cable and will be released on Blu-ray on December 6th, from Dark Star Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2022
A Film Crew Is Hunted In The New 'Wolf Manor' Trailer

A Film Crew Is Hunted In The New ‘Wolf Manor’ Trailer

The official poster and trailer have just been unveiled for the upcoming British werewolf film Wolf Manor, which made its world premiere at FrightFest earlier this year. In Wolf Manor, while filming a British, low-budget horror movie, the cast and crew begin disappearing. As the full moon rises, the nightmare begins, as a werewolf begins to hunt the cast and crew. Directed by Dominic Brunt and produced by Joanne Mitchell, the film was co-written by Joel Ferrari and Pete Wild. It stars James Fleet, John Henshaw, Jay Taylor, and Thaila Zucchi. Wolf Manor will be available to own or rent on DVD and Digital on January 9, 2023. You can pre-order your copy now from Light Bulb Distribution.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2022
New Movie 'The Mean One' Turns The Grinch Into A Horror Movie

New Movie ‘The Mean One’ Turns The Grinch Into A Horror Movie

Atlas Film is gearing up the unleash The Mean One, a new twisted take on the Grinch. This time, instead of making friends and becoming a new and improved Grinch, he’s turned into a killer. . In the parody, “The Mean One” (David Howard Thornton, Terrifier 2) lives on a mountain above the town of Newville. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by “The Mean One” twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure. When the ghastly green killer launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster. Directed by LaMorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, the movie stars Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, and Amy Schumacher. The movie is a co-production of A Sleight of Hand Productions, Amy Rose Productions, and Kali Pictures. It is produced by Schumacher, LaMorte, and Martine Melloul, and executive

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2022
This December Watch Out For 'Mister Creep'! (Trailer)

This December Watch Out For ‘Mister Creep’! (Trailer)

This December, watch out for Mister Creep! In the movie, from writer-director Isaac Rodriguez, “Three college students stumble upon a lost television broadcast of a deceased serial killer and search for its location. They discover a nightmarish cover-up of a clown-faced man who killed hundreds and may still be around long after his death.” Stars Thomas Burke, Ali Alkhafaji, Amber Lee Solis, and Judy McMillan come face to face with Mister Creep on December 5, 2022, on Digital.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2022

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Horror '12 Slays Of Christmas' Slashes Its Way Onto Full Moon's Service

Horror ’12 Slays Of Christmas’ Slashes Its Way Onto Full Moon’s Service

Full Moon Features announced today the December premiere date for their new holiday horror film, 12 Slays of Christmas. In 12 Slays of Christmas, “When a trio of lovely young ladies gets their car stuck in a snowstorm, they take shelter in a looming Gothic manor lorded over by a sinister old man. As their host sits them down for a lavish Holiday feast, ghastly gifts and terrifying tales are unleashed, and soon the women wonder if they’ll live to see another Christmas!” Dare Taylor, Cody Cameron, Lauren Ann Smith, and Tom Fitzpatrick star in the film directed by William Butler and produced by the infamous Charles Band of Full Moon Pictures. The movie, which will premiere exclusively on Full Moon Feature’s streaming service, arrives on December 16, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2022
Tubi Unleashes The Holiday Horror Movie 'Nutcracker Massacre'

Tubi Unleashes The Holiday Horror Movie ‘Nutcracker Massacre’

Several new Christmas-themed horror films are set to arrive this month, including Christmas Bloody Christmas and Violent Night. Now, Nutcracker Massacre can be added to the list. Check out the trailer below. In the movie from director Rebecca J. Matthews, “Clara is going back to spend Christmas with her family. She purchases a Nutcracker from a mysterious antique store owner as a gift. However, all is not as it seems with the Nutcracker as the family begins to vanish one by one, and the Nutcracker seems to be responsible.” This holiday horror stars Patrick Bergin, Chrissie Wunna, Stephen Staley, and Beatrice Fletcher. Joe Knetter penned the script. Nutcracker Massacre is out now on Tubi.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2022
Black Magic Puts Two Siblings In Grave Danger This January In 'Death Knot'

Black Magic Puts Two Siblings In Grave Danger This January In ‘Death Knot’

This January, two siblings find themselves in grave danger in the Indonesian horror film Death Knot. In the film, “After the sudden suicide of their estranged mother, two siblings return to their hometown and are immediately confronted by angry villagers. Convinced that the woman was a devotee of a dangerous brand of black magic deemed responsible for a string of mysterious deaths over many years, the locals demand that the siblings leave and allow for the burning of their childhood home in order to rid the town of the curse. While initially skeptical, a string of strange occurrences leads the siblings to believe there may be more truth to the rumors than they ever dreamed possible.” Director Cornelio Sunny (who also stars) utilizes folk horror layered with mood and atmosphere in his directorial debut, which nabbed him a nomination for a White Mulberry Award for First Time Director when the film premiered at the Udine Far East Film Festival in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2022
Review: Bed Rest (2022) Combines Horror And Loss In A Terrifying Way

New Scare-Filled Trailer Arrives For ‘Bed Rest’ – From The Producers Of Scream

Tubi, which has a library of thousands of horror movies, has just unveiled the new trailer for STXfilms’ supernatural horror-thriller Bed Rest. In the film, “After years of struggling to start a family, Julie Rivers (Barrera) is pregnant again and moving into a new home with her husband as they embrace a fresh start. Upon being ordered to mandatory bed rest, Julie begins to slowly unravel as she suffers through the monotony and anxiety of her new constraints. Soon, terrifying ghostly experiences in the home begin to close in on Julie, stirring up her past demons and causing others to question her mental stability. Trapped and forced to face her past and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.” The film stars Melissa Barrera (“In the Heights,” “Scream”) and is written by Lori Evans Taylor (“Final Destination 6”), who is making her directing debut. The film is produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 30, 2022
Game Review: 'Edengate: The Edge Of Life'

Game Review: ‘Edengate: The Edge Of Life’

During the pandemic, there were a lot of changes going on that some people adjusted well to while others had no coping skills and made simple solutions painfully difficult to enforce. Game developers were also affected by the pandemic and like the aforementioned groups of people, felt fear, isolation, and uncertainty about the future. Indie game publisher and developer HOOK was inspired by this and made Edengate: The Edge of Life. I want to give thanks to HOOK for the reviewing opportunity! In Edengate: The Edge of Life players take on the role of Mia, a biologist, who has awakened in the hospital with little to no memory of what or how she got there, even more, she’s all alone, and not just in the hospital but in the entire city of Edengate. Now onto the game itself. When it comes to Edengate: The Edge of Life‘s controls, they’re literally just movement, zoom, and interaction, that’s it, pretty much impossible

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Nov 30, 2022
Revenge Horror 'Screams From The Swamp' Conjures New Trailer

Revenge Horror ‘Screams From The Swamp’ Conjures New Trailer

The Italian Horror Film, Screams From The Swamp tells a dark tale of revenge and murder this December on Blu-ray. In the film, “When Angela’s husband and son die in the hospital after a car crash, she takes it upon herself to seek justice against the doctor who operated on the pair. Desperation and obsession make Angela paranoid, dissociating her from reality. She follows the doctor day after day: behind the anonymous facade, the man hides a parallel life of depravity and murders committed together with his colleagues. Discovering these new horrors, Angela turns to dark, otherworldly forces to find the strength to eliminate the killers. This decision leads her into a spiral of violence and hallucinations, where pleasure and fear intermingle, but ultimately there is a high price to pay. The film is directed by Lorenzo Lepori and stars Simona Vannelli, Lorenzo Lepori, Pio Bisanti, and Antonio Tentori. Alex Visani produces for Empire Video. Pick up your copy of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2022
J-Horror Thriller 'Missing' Finds A Blu-ray Release Date

J-Horror Thriller ‘Missing’ Finds A Blu-ray Release Date

Director Shinzô Katayama’s Japanese horror film, Missing (Sagasu/さがす), is heading to Blu-ray. The film centers on “depressed and in debt following the death of his wife, Santoshi (Jiro Sato) tells his young daughter he has found a way out. Pointing to a reward note, he vows to find the infamous serial killer “No Name” (Hiroya Shimizu) and cash in, claiming to have seen the man in the flesh a few days earlier. Kaeda (Aoi Ito) cannot take her aloof father seriously. But when he goes missing without a trace, she starts to fear the worst—and must begin looking for him.” Starring Aoi Ito, Hiroya Shimizu, Misato Morita, and Jirô Satô, Missing is out now on VOD and cable and will be released on Blu-ray on December 6th, from Dark Star Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2022
A Film Crew Is Hunted In The New 'Wolf Manor' Trailer

A Film Crew Is Hunted In The New ‘Wolf Manor’ Trailer

The official poster and trailer have just been unveiled for the upcoming British werewolf film Wolf Manor, which made its world premiere at FrightFest earlier this year. In Wolf Manor, while filming a British, low-budget horror movie, the cast and crew begin disappearing. As the full moon rises, the nightmare begins, as a werewolf begins to hunt the cast and crew. Directed by Dominic Brunt and produced by Joanne Mitchell, the film was co-written by Joel Ferrari and Pete Wild. It stars James Fleet, John Henshaw, Jay Taylor, and Thaila Zucchi. Wolf Manor will be available to own or rent on DVD and Digital on January 9, 2023. You can pre-order your copy now from Light Bulb Distribution.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2022
New Movie 'The Mean One' Turns The Grinch Into A Horror Movie

New Movie ‘The Mean One’ Turns The Grinch Into A Horror Movie

Atlas Film is gearing up the unleash The Mean One, a new twisted take on the Grinch. This time, instead of making friends and becoming a new and improved Grinch, he’s turned into a killer. . In the parody, “The Mean One” (David Howard Thornton, Terrifier 2) lives on a mountain above the town of Newville. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by “The Mean One” twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure. When the ghastly green killer launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster. Directed by LaMorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, the movie stars Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, and Amy Schumacher. The movie is a co-production of A Sleight of Hand Productions, Amy Rose Productions, and Kali Pictures. It is produced by Schumacher, LaMorte, and Martine Melloul, and executive

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2022
This December Watch Out For 'Mister Creep'! (Trailer)

This December Watch Out For ‘Mister Creep’! (Trailer)

This December, watch out for Mister Creep! In the movie, from writer-director Isaac Rodriguez, “Three college students stumble upon a lost television broadcast of a deceased serial killer and search for its location. They discover a nightmarish cover-up of a clown-faced man who killed hundreds and may still be around long after his death.” Stars Thomas Burke, Ali Alkhafaji, Amber Lee Solis, and Judy McMillan come face to face with Mister Creep on December 5, 2022, on Digital.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2022
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