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Horror Wasteland Pictures International is gearing up to release for the first time on digital and DVD this July, H.P Lovecraft’s Witch House. In the film, “Graduate student Alice Gilman (Portia Chellelynn, Hematic Web) is running from an abusive past. She seeks refuge in the infamous Hannah house; a historic home with an ominous past. Determined to prove the possibility of alternate dimensions, she unknowingly unlocks a gateway to unimaginable horror. Facing a series of bizarre and violent events, Alice is plagued by nightmarish dreams of these evil entities. Trapped between the 4th dimension and reality, the diabolical truth is revealed as Alice fights for her sanity and her very soul.” Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story The Dreams in the Witch House, Witch House blurs the boundaries between reality, dreams…and the beyond. Easley and Ken Wallace penned the script for the film, which was shot in Indiana’s Historical Hannah House which is known to be haunted. Look for Witch
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From director Shawn Burkett, and starring Kelci C. Magel, this September beware the Animal Inside! After surviving a vicious assault in the city, Betsy moves to the country in hopes of starting over, but as she begins to recover, something begins clawing its way into the moonlight. Erin R. Ryan, Justin Beahm, and Marylee Osborne also star in this indie hair-raising creature feature from the director of Don’t F*ck in the Woods. Animal Inside will be unleashed on DVD and Digital on September 13, 2022, from Wild Eye Releasing.
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A new fresh twist on the witch subgenre, Hellbender, which is “Certified Fresh” is heading your way on home release this July after its successful run on Shudder. Made by the upstate N.Y. filmmaking family The Adams, Hellbender is written, directed, produced, scored, and edited by Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams (The Deeper You Dig) — who also star alongside Lulu Adams. It’s the sixth feature from Wonder Wheel Productions, the family-run production company founded by Poser and Adams and their children. The family also produced the music for the feature with tracks from their experimental punk band H6LLB6ND6R. In the film, “Izzy leads an isolated life, locked away from the world by her protective mother who has convinced her she has a “chronic illness.” After sneaking into town, Izzy plays a cruel drinking game with a new friend that unleashes a deep-rooted taste for blood. Confused and scared, Izzy questions her mom. But Mom’s secrets are as
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Today, the award-winning duo behind Deranged Minds Entertainment released the official trailer for their second feature-length horror film, Inverted. The film follows an off-the-grid satanic cult in the 1970s that kidnapped a diverse group of individuals to recruit for the Holy War against the second coming of Christ. The victims have a choice to join the family or fight to survive one of the most brutal satanic cults in the annals of American history…The Inverts. “Inverted” is a psychedelic, grindhouse-Esque slay-fest that feels like it would be the offspring of “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Lord’s of Salem.” Deranged Minds have stated. Mother Alma Fines (leader of the cult) is portrayed by Susan Lanier, star of Wes Craven’s 1977 cult classic, The Hill’s Have Eyes. The cast also includes Maria Olsen (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu), Jeremy Gladen (I See You), Hannah Keeley (No Game Like Foxes), and Destinie Orndoff (Red Eye). Inverted is an original story by Orndoff
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Today, we’ve got an exclusive first look at director Harley Wallen’s new upcoming vampire film Beneath Us All. The film reunites The People Under The Stairs stars Seann Whalen and Yan Birch. Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3), Kaiti Wallen (Eternal Code), Michael Alexander (Moving Parts), and Wallen himself round out the cast. The film centers on Julie, played by Angelina Danielle. Cama, a foster child heading for her 18th birthday, finds an item buried in the woods with something unspeakable inside. Whalen plays Todd, Julie’s stepfather, who struggles with his gambling issues. “It felt good and overdue to reconnect “Roach” and “The Stairmaster” for the first time since their iconic performances in Wes Craven’s “The People Under the Stairs”. Says Wallen. Wallen co-produced with Michael Alexander with Westside Warrior Films, Kaiti Wallen with Painted Creek Productions, Annette Cama of Cama Productions, and Joe Williamson of The Williamson Management Company. Next step for Wallen and Beneath Us All is a tour
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From Wild Eye Releasing comes the hair-raising indie creature feature We Found Something, set to be unleashed on Digital and DVD this summer. From director Jesse Heisel (Dark Wings) and starring Leslie Gladney (The Mysteries of Science), Nathan Owen (Vicious Circle), and Jessica Murillo (Field Freak), We Found Something was an Official Selection at the Horror Realm Film Festival. In the found footage film, “While Ted and Maxie are on a rock climbing trip to help conquer Ted’s fear of heights, they stumble upon an unknown creature in the woods, one who does not want to be found. The couple is soon in a frenzy to save their lives as they become hunted by this ancient beast.” We Found Something bares its teeth on September 27, 2022. DVD Bonus Materials: Scene Selection Bloopers and Outtakes Behind The Scenes featurette Trailers
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The Atomic Age (1945-1965) saw a big surge in horror films as the public enjoyed having their fears played with on the big screen or on the little screens that were now appearing in their homes. The influx of horror films saturating the market birthed the ever-loving B-movies, the kitschy nature and look of these films are what make them immortal which is why I love the hell out of them! But there’s only one issue, I want to be comfortable while watching them and I like a good blanket to snuggle in while watching a good horror. You may think that the perfect horror-watching blanket doesn’t exist… but you’re wrong! Let me introduce you to Retro-a-go-go! an online store specializing in Retro Kitsch! I want to make a big shoutout to Retro-a-go-go! for helping make this review possible! The title image of this review is featuring the Monster Movie Ads Throw Blanket which features ads and posters for some
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Ol’ Divine (played by Divine, because no one else could honestly) is the gold star fucking standard when it comes to bein’ filthy… so much so in fact that she has been given the title of “Filthiest Person Alive”, so you know the shit she gets up to is filthier than filthy indeed. Divine is more than content to live the lifestyle in her homebase, namely a trailer located in the ass-end of god-knows-where; with her mother, Edie (Edith Massey), who really, REALLY digs eggs, her son, Crackers (Danny Mills), and her batshit pal, Cotton (Mary Vivian Pierce) … all just wallowing in the nasty. All can’t remain status quo for our outrageous heroine unfortunately, as before long Divine is challenged for her crown by a pair of out-of-town, proud as all hell sick fucks by the name of Raymond and Connie Marble (David Lochary and Mink Stole respectively) who run through a catalog of dirty deeds in pursuit of
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This summer, the supernatural horror film Allegoria is set to premiere on Shudder and On Demand. From director Spider One, comes the film co-written by Krsy Fox. In the film, starring Krsy Fox, Adam Busch, Bryce Johnson, and Scout Compton, a group of artist’s lives become unwittingly entangled as their obsessions and insecurities manifest monsters, demons and death. Allegoria lands on Shudder and On Demand on August 2, 2022, from RLJE Films. In the meantime, check out the new blood drenched trailer.
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Twin sisters fight to escape a serial killer, but he still haunts them in the Tubi Original thriller, Tow, on the FREE streaming service that features over 5,000 horror and thriller movies. Directed by Vanessa Alexander and written by Caitlin Gerard and Jesse Mittelstadt, the film centers on twin sisters Maddie and Abi (Caitlin Gerard), the only victims ever to escape the notorious serial killer known as “The Mechanic” (Kane Hodder). Years after their near escape, “The Mechanic” is finally scheduled to be executed for his horrific crimes, but what should be a moment of closure for the sisters ends up unleashing something far more insidious. As they try to leave behind the trauma of their experience, their connection to “The Mechanic” haunts them and slowly takes over their minds. Caitlin Gerard, Neil Elman, Hannah Pillemer, and Fernando Szew serve as Executive Producers. Autumn Federici, Jake Helgren, Lauren, and Elizabeth Hood are producers. Co-Executive Producers include David Brown Massey and
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Horror Wasteland Pictures International is gearing up to release for the first time on digital and DVD this July, H.P Lovecraft’s Witch House. In the film, “Graduate student Alice Gilman (Portia Chellelynn, Hematic Web) is running from an abusive past. She seeks refuge in the infamous Hannah house; a historic home with an ominous past. Determined to prove the possibility of alternate dimensions, she unknowingly unlocks a gateway to unimaginable horror. Facing a series of bizarre and violent events, Alice is plagued by nightmarish dreams of these evil entities. Trapped between the 4th dimension and reality, the diabolical truth is revealed as Alice fights for her sanity and her very soul.” Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story The Dreams in the Witch House, Witch House blurs the boundaries between reality, dreams…and the beyond. Easley and Ken Wallace penned the script for the film, which was shot in Indiana’s Historical Hannah House which is known to be haunted. Look for Witch
Continue reading →
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From director Shawn Burkett, and starring Kelci C. Magel, this September beware the Animal Inside! After surviving a vicious assault in the city, Betsy moves to the country in hopes of starting over, but as she begins to recover, something begins clawing its way into the moonlight. Erin R. Ryan, Justin Beahm, and Marylee Osborne also star in this indie hair-raising creature feature from the director of Don’t F*ck in the Woods. Animal Inside will be unleashed on DVD and Digital on September 13, 2022, from Wild Eye Releasing.
Continue reading →
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A new fresh twist on the witch subgenre, Hellbender, which is “Certified Fresh” is heading your way on home release this July after its successful run on Shudder. Made by the upstate N.Y. filmmaking family The Adams, Hellbender is written, directed, produced, scored, and edited by Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams (The Deeper You Dig) — who also star alongside Lulu Adams. It’s the sixth feature from Wonder Wheel Productions, the family-run production company founded by Poser and Adams and their children. The family also produced the music for the feature with tracks from their experimental punk band H6LLB6ND6R. In the film, “Izzy leads an isolated life, locked away from the world by her protective mother who has convinced her she has a “chronic illness.” After sneaking into town, Izzy plays a cruel drinking game with a new friend that unleashes a deep-rooted taste for blood. Confused and scared, Izzy questions her mom. But Mom’s secrets are as
Continue reading →
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Today, the award-winning duo behind Deranged Minds Entertainment released the official trailer for their second feature-length horror film, Inverted. The film follows an off-the-grid satanic cult in the 1970s that kidnapped a diverse group of individuals to recruit for the Holy War against the second coming of Christ. The victims have a choice to join the family or fight to survive one of the most brutal satanic cults in the annals of American history…The Inverts. “Inverted” is a psychedelic, grindhouse-Esque slay-fest that feels like it would be the offspring of “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Lord’s of Salem.” Deranged Minds have stated. Mother Alma Fines (leader of the cult) is portrayed by Susan Lanier, star of Wes Craven’s 1977 cult classic, The Hill’s Have Eyes. The cast also includes Maria Olsen (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu), Jeremy Gladen (I See You), Hannah Keeley (No Game Like Foxes), and Destinie Orndoff (Red Eye). Inverted is an original story by Orndoff
Continue reading →
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Today, we’ve got an exclusive first look at director Harley Wallen’s new upcoming vampire film Beneath Us All. The film reunites The People Under The Stairs stars Seann Whalen and Yan Birch. Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3), Kaiti Wallen (Eternal Code), Michael Alexander (Moving Parts), and Wallen himself round out the cast. The film centers on Julie, played by Angelina Danielle. Cama, a foster child heading for her 18th birthday, finds an item buried in the woods with something unspeakable inside. Whalen plays Todd, Julie’s stepfather, who struggles with his gambling issues. “It felt good and overdue to reconnect “Roach” and “The Stairmaster” for the first time since their iconic performances in Wes Craven’s “The People Under the Stairs”. Says Wallen. Wallen co-produced with Michael Alexander with Westside Warrior Films, Kaiti Wallen with Painted Creek Productions, Annette Cama of Cama Productions, and Joe Williamson of The Williamson Management Company. Next step for Wallen and Beneath Us All is a tour
Continue reading →
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From Wild Eye Releasing comes the hair-raising indie creature feature We Found Something, set to be unleashed on Digital and DVD this summer. From director Jesse Heisel (Dark Wings) and starring Leslie Gladney (The Mysteries of Science), Nathan Owen (Vicious Circle), and Jessica Murillo (Field Freak), We Found Something was an Official Selection at the Horror Realm Film Festival. In the found footage film, “While Ted and Maxie are on a rock climbing trip to help conquer Ted’s fear of heights, they stumble upon an unknown creature in the woods, one who does not want to be found. The couple is soon in a frenzy to save their lives as they become hunted by this ancient beast.” We Found Something bares its teeth on September 27, 2022. DVD Bonus Materials: Scene Selection Bloopers and Outtakes Behind The Scenes featurette Trailers
Continue reading →
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The Atomic Age (1945-1965) saw a big surge in horror films as the public enjoyed having their fears played with on the big screen or on the little screens that were now appearing in their homes. The influx of horror films saturating the market birthed the ever-loving B-movies, the kitschy nature and look of these films are what make them immortal which is why I love the hell out of them! But there’s only one issue, I want to be comfortable while watching them and I like a good blanket to snuggle in while watching a good horror. You may think that the perfect horror-watching blanket doesn’t exist… but you’re wrong! Let me introduce you to Retro-a-go-go! an online store specializing in Retro Kitsch! I want to make a big shoutout to Retro-a-go-go! for helping make this review possible! The title image of this review is featuring the Monster Movie Ads Throw Blanket which features ads and posters for some
Continue reading →
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Ol’ Divine (played by Divine, because no one else could honestly) is the gold star fucking standard when it comes to bein’ filthy… so much so in fact that she has been given the title of “Filthiest Person Alive”, so you know the shit she gets up to is filthier than filthy indeed. Divine is more than content to live the lifestyle in her homebase, namely a trailer located in the ass-end of god-knows-where; with her mother, Edie (Edith Massey), who really, REALLY digs eggs, her son, Crackers (Danny Mills), and her batshit pal, Cotton (Mary Vivian Pierce) … all just wallowing in the nasty. All can’t remain status quo for our outrageous heroine unfortunately, as before long Divine is challenged for her crown by a pair of out-of-town, proud as all hell sick fucks by the name of Raymond and Connie Marble (David Lochary and Mink Stole respectively) who run through a catalog of dirty deeds in pursuit of
Continue reading →
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This summer, the supernatural horror film Allegoria is set to premiere on Shudder and On Demand. From director Spider One, comes the film co-written by Krsy Fox. In the film, starring Krsy Fox, Adam Busch, Bryce Johnson, and Scout Compton, a group of artist’s lives become unwittingly entangled as their obsessions and insecurities manifest monsters, demons and death. Allegoria lands on Shudder and On Demand on August 2, 2022, from RLJE Films. In the meantime, check out the new blood drenched trailer.
Continue reading →
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Twin sisters fight to escape a serial killer, but he still haunts them in the Tubi Original thriller, Tow, on the FREE streaming service that features over 5,000 horror and thriller movies. Directed by Vanessa Alexander and written by Caitlin Gerard and Jesse Mittelstadt, the film centers on twin sisters Maddie and Abi (Caitlin Gerard), the only victims ever to escape the notorious serial killer known as “The Mechanic” (Kane Hodder). Years after their near escape, “The Mechanic” is finally scheduled to be executed for his horrific crimes, but what should be a moment of closure for the sisters ends up unleashing something far more insidious. As they try to leave behind the trauma of their experience, their connection to “The Mechanic” haunts them and slowly takes over their minds. Caitlin Gerard, Neil Elman, Hannah Pillemer, and Fernando Szew serve as Executive Producers. Autumn Federici, Jake Helgren, Lauren, and Elizabeth Hood are producers. Co-Executive Producers include David Brown Massey and
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