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Actor-Director Noah Sagan Talks Vampires And Family In Our 'Blood Relatives' Interview

Actor-Director Noah Sagan Talks Vampires And Family In Our ‘Blood Relatives’ Interview

After watching the new vampire movie Blood Relatives, a unique combination of horror, comedy, and family drama, I had the opportunity to pick the brain of its writer-director and actor Noah Sagan (Knives Out) about the film and what makes it so unique. In Blood Relatives, “A vampire’s loner lifestyle is thrown into disarray when a teenager shows up claiming to be his daughter, and she’s got the fangs to prove it. On a road trip across America’s blacktops, they decide how to sink their teeth into family life.” Kelli: “I really enjoyed your movie Blood Relatives. It’s an interesting combination of vampires, horror and family drama, and comedy mixed together.” Noah: “Oh, thank you. I appreciate it. I tried to throw the kitchen sink at it [laughter].” Kelli: “It’s great. How did the movie come to be? Noah: “Honestly, it all started with my becoming a father really. I had spent my career being an actor and having also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2022
Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller 'Girl At The Window'

Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller ‘Girl At The Window’

After watching the intense thriller Girl at the Window, I had chat with its director Mark Hartley, who is known for his work in documentaries, such as Electric Boogaloo. In Girl at the Window, Amy (Ella Newton) and her mother (Radha Mitchell) move to a new home. Amy sees weird activity – her neighbor comes and goes at strange hours and she hears screams. Is her new neighbor and her mother’s new love interest the serial killer that’s killing her classmates? Kelli: “I watched your new movie, Girl at the Window. I really enjoyed it. Mark: “Well, I’m glad to hear that.” Kelli: “There’s not a ton of gore but when there is it’s impressive. I loved the eyeball thing. It looked great.” Mark: “Originally that scene was going to be shot with a piece of paper with a slit in it, but the makeup guy showed up with this elaborate mechanism he had built for it. It was hardcore.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 14, 2022
Director Scooter Corkle Talks 'The Friendship Game' In Our Interview

Director Scooter Corkle Talks ‘The Friendship Game’ In Our Interview

On November 11, 2022, director Scooter Corkle‘s new horror movie ‘The Friendship Game‘ will be released both On Demand and on Digital. Ahead of its premiere, we talked with Scooter about the film that stars Peyton List (“Cobra-Kai”, “Bunk’d”). The horror film follows a group of teens as they come across a strange object that tests their loyalties to each other and has increasingly destructive consequences the deeper into the game they go. Kelli: “I was looking through your IMDb page and you really are a “jack of all trades,” writer, director, producer, actor.” Scooter: “I have been known to be, yeah.” Kelli: “What is that? Just being able to do everything?” Scooter: “Well, I wanted to be an actor when I first started, I was 18 and I moved to the big city for my tiny town. And then, yeah, I didn’t really love the actor life, all the auditioning and the judgment, which is totally part of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2022
PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For 'New Fears Eve'

PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For ‘New Fears Eve’

From Blood Moon Pictures comes a new tale of holiday horror, New Fears Eve, the follow-up to their Christmas horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas which is now out on Amazon Prime and Tubi as well as on DVD. In New Fears Eve, “As the coming year approaches three best friends reluctantly prepare for Hooper Industries’ annual New Year’s Eve bash. The clock ticks down and the body count rises as a psychotic murderer known as The Doctor is on the loose. This sadistic surgeon of death leaves Owensboro covered in blood as local police and FBI are forced to navigate through a maze of bodies left in his wake. Unbeknownst to the three best friends their mandatory party is about to turn deadly when the killer sets his sights on them. December 31st becomes a party to die for when Leslie, Brian, Moses, and their colleagues are trapped inside an inescapable building with a bloodthirsty madman hell-bent on carving

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2022
'Feed Me' Filmmakers Richard Oakes & Adam Leader Talk Horror, Comedy, & Cannibalism In Our Interview

‘Feed Me’ Filmmakers Richard Oakes & Adam Leader Talk Horror, Comedy, & Cannibalism In Our Interview

Filmmakers Adam Leader and Richard Oakes have a new dark, comedy-laced movie headed your way, Feed Me, which is inspired by the true story of the cannibal Armin Meiwes. Feed Me follows Jed, whose life is shattered when his wife suddenly dies and Jed feels directly responsible. Spiraling into an abyss of depression, he finds himself in a bar with a deranged cannibal, Lionel Flack convinces him he can redeem himself through the glorious act of allowing himself to be slowly eaten to death. Lionel Flack, Christopher Mulvin, Hannah Al Rashid, and Samantha Loxley star in the film. Kelli: “Ok. First, tell me how y’all got involved with this film?” Adam: “So we were on a, a shoot, I guess a, about a year and a half ago, we were shooting a music video for someone. And, I approached Rich with the idea about maybe writing a story based on the true story inspired by the true story of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2022
Neil Marshall & Charlotte Kirk Talk Movies & Their New Horror 'The Lair'

Neil Marshall & Charlotte Kirk Talk Movies & Their New Horror ‘The Lair’

Neil Marshall, the brilliant mind behind The Descent and Dog Soldiers, is back with a new tale of terror, The Lair, co-written by Charlotte Kirk, who played the lead role in The Reckoning, and plays the lead in The Lair. I sat down with the two to talk about The Lair which centers on Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair (Kirk) who is shot down over Afghanistan, and finds refuge in an abandoned underground bunker where deadly man-made biological weapons – half-human, half-alien – are awakened.” Kelli: “First, let me start out by saying I’m a huge fan of The Descent. It was brilliant. Neil: “Thank you very much.” Kelli: “I’m also a big fan of the reckoning that movie moved me. You were fantastic in the lead role, by the way, Charlotte.” Neil: “So we really, really appreciate that. Thank you very much.” Charlotte: “Thank you.” Kelli: “There’s a ton of action in The Lair. Charlotte how did

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2022
An Interview With Thomas Jane About His New Movie 'Slayers' And More

An Interview With Thomas Jane About His New Movie ‘Slayers’ And More

Everyone knows the name, Thomas Jane. From The Mist to Deep Blue Sea to The Thin Red Line and “The Expanse”, Jane never fails to impress. I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented actor about his newest film, the action-packed vampire horror Slayers, out TODAY! In the movie, “Kick-ass vampire slayer, Elliot Jones (Thomas Jane), made it his life’s mission to take revenge on the bloodsuckers who murdered his teenage daughter. After years of tracking them, he has finally reached their secret and hidden base. But to get to them he will need to use a motley crew of social media superstars. Enter ‘The Stream Team’: party-girl Jules (Abigail Breslin), gen-z pro-gamer Flynn (Kara Hayward), and their team of trend-makers and breakers! With a hundred million-plus combined followers, they have attracted the attention of reclusive billionaire Beverly Rektor (Malin Akerman), who invites them to party at her multimillion-dollar vacation compound. They soon discover these rich people are none other

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 22, 2022
Filmmaker James "Buddy" Day Fills Us In On His New Series 'Blumhouse's Compendium Of Horror'

Filmmaker James “Buddy” Day Fills Us In On His New Series ‘Blumhouse’s Compendium Of Horror’

We sat down with documentary and film director, writer, producer, and showrunner James “Buddy” Day, who is known for his true crime docs and series such as “Fall River,” “Florida Man Murders”, and “The Shocking Truth”. His latest series is all about horror, titled “Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror” which delves into the history, evolution, and influences of the horror genre throughout the decades, a must-see for fans of the genre. This was the topic of our discussion. Check it out. Buddy: “Where are you from?” Kelli: “I’m from Georgia.” Buddy: “Georgia will be featured in the new season of Florida Man Murders.” Kelli: “Oh, really? That’s awesome. You know, whenever I hear “Florida Man” I know it is going to be crazy.” . Buddy: “Yeah [laughter]!” Kelli: “I’m a big fan of True Crime, so I’ve actually seen quite a few of your projects. I really enjoyed them. Fall River was great.” Buddy: “Oh, thanks! It’s a labor of love.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2022
In An Interview, Actress Gena Shaw Reveals True Story Behind New Horror Film 'A Savannah Haunting'

In An Interview, Actress Gena Shaw Reveals True Story Behind New Horror Film ‘A Savannah Haunting’

Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere you have heard of or seen Netflix’s excellent series “Cobra Kai” and Shudder’s “Creepshow,” well, we sat down with the oh-so-awesome actress Gena Shaw, who has appeared in both series, about her leading role in the upcoming paranormal horror-thriller A Savannah Haunting, from director William Mark McCullough, which happens to premiere this month. In the film, a family moves to Savannah, Georgia to escape the memory of their young daughter’s tragic drowning. Once in their new home, the mother begins to experience chilling phenomena that lead her to believe she is being haunted by her dead daughter. But an old black woman with ties to the home’s slavery past warns there may be darker, more sinister forces dwelling beneath the house. The family is torn apart as the haunting turns each of them against the other. Will they discover what is inside their home before it’s too late? Kelli: “Are you ready

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2022
"Ghost Hunters" Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

“Ghost Hunters” Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

Ahead of the new season of “Ghost Hunters,” which premieres on October 31st, we sat down with team member Steve Gonsalves to talk about the new season and things that go bump in the night. Gonsalves has long been a member of the T.A.P.S. and the Ghost Hunters teams and has been featured on multiple seasons of “Ghost Nations.” He also served as producer for the two-installment documentary The House Inbetween. I recommend that you check all of them out. Kelli: ” Ghost Hunters’ new season is set to premiere this October. What can people expect this season? Steve: “Great Evidence.” Kelli: “Y’all use a lot of equipment during investigations, but what’s your personal favorite? Steve: “The EMS meter. I can see a fluctuation in a house room. It shows which areas have the most potential for activity. Like, okay, so I know something, some sort of energy happened there or will be happening again. What I like about that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2022

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Actor-Director Noah Sagan Talks Vampires And Family In Our 'Blood Relatives' Interview

Actor-Director Noah Sagan Talks Vampires And Family In Our ‘Blood Relatives’ Interview

After watching the new vampire movie Blood Relatives, a unique combination of horror, comedy, and family drama, I had the opportunity to pick the brain of its writer-director and actor Noah Sagan (Knives Out) about the film and what makes it so unique. In Blood Relatives, “A vampire’s loner lifestyle is thrown into disarray when a teenager shows up claiming to be his daughter, and she’s got the fangs to prove it. On a road trip across America’s blacktops, they decide how to sink their teeth into family life.” Kelli: “I really enjoyed your movie Blood Relatives. It’s an interesting combination of vampires, horror and family drama, and comedy mixed together.” Noah: “Oh, thank you. I appreciate it. I tried to throw the kitchen sink at it [laughter].” Kelli: “It’s great. How did the movie come to be? Noah: “Honestly, it all started with my becoming a father really. I had spent my career being an actor and having also

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2022
Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller 'Girl At The Window'

Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller ‘Girl At The Window’

After watching the intense thriller Girl at the Window, I had chat with its director Mark Hartley, who is known for his work in documentaries, such as Electric Boogaloo. In Girl at the Window, Amy (Ella Newton) and her mother (Radha Mitchell) move to a new home. Amy sees weird activity – her neighbor comes and goes at strange hours and she hears screams. Is her new neighbor and her mother’s new love interest the serial killer that’s killing her classmates? Kelli: “I watched your new movie, Girl at the Window. I really enjoyed it. Mark: “Well, I’m glad to hear that.” Kelli: “There’s not a ton of gore but when there is it’s impressive. I loved the eyeball thing. It looked great.” Mark: “Originally that scene was going to be shot with a piece of paper with a slit in it, but the makeup guy showed up with this elaborate mechanism he had built for it. It was hardcore.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 14, 2022
Director Scooter Corkle Talks 'The Friendship Game' In Our Interview

Director Scooter Corkle Talks ‘The Friendship Game’ In Our Interview

On November 11, 2022, director Scooter Corkle‘s new horror movie ‘The Friendship Game‘ will be released both On Demand and on Digital. Ahead of its premiere, we talked with Scooter about the film that stars Peyton List (“Cobra-Kai”, “Bunk’d”). The horror film follows a group of teens as they come across a strange object that tests their loyalties to each other and has increasingly destructive consequences the deeper into the game they go. Kelli: “I was looking through your IMDb page and you really are a “jack of all trades,” writer, director, producer, actor.” Scooter: “I have been known to be, yeah.” Kelli: “What is that? Just being able to do everything?” Scooter: “Well, I wanted to be an actor when I first started, I was 18 and I moved to the big city for my tiny town. And then, yeah, I didn’t really love the actor life, all the auditioning and the judgment, which is totally part of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2022
PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For 'New Fears Eve'

PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For ‘New Fears Eve’

From Blood Moon Pictures comes a new tale of holiday horror, New Fears Eve, the follow-up to their Christmas horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas which is now out on Amazon Prime and Tubi as well as on DVD. In New Fears Eve, “As the coming year approaches three best friends reluctantly prepare for Hooper Industries’ annual New Year’s Eve bash. The clock ticks down and the body count rises as a psychotic murderer known as The Doctor is on the loose. This sadistic surgeon of death leaves Owensboro covered in blood as local police and FBI are forced to navigate through a maze of bodies left in his wake. Unbeknownst to the three best friends their mandatory party is about to turn deadly when the killer sets his sights on them. December 31st becomes a party to die for when Leslie, Brian, Moses, and their colleagues are trapped inside an inescapable building with a bloodthirsty madman hell-bent on carving

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2022
'Feed Me' Filmmakers Richard Oakes & Adam Leader Talk Horror, Comedy, & Cannibalism In Our Interview

‘Feed Me’ Filmmakers Richard Oakes & Adam Leader Talk Horror, Comedy, & Cannibalism In Our Interview

Filmmakers Adam Leader and Richard Oakes have a new dark, comedy-laced movie headed your way, Feed Me, which is inspired by the true story of the cannibal Armin Meiwes. Feed Me follows Jed, whose life is shattered when his wife suddenly dies and Jed feels directly responsible. Spiraling into an abyss of depression, he finds himself in a bar with a deranged cannibal, Lionel Flack convinces him he can redeem himself through the glorious act of allowing himself to be slowly eaten to death. Lionel Flack, Christopher Mulvin, Hannah Al Rashid, and Samantha Loxley star in the film. Kelli: “Ok. First, tell me how y’all got involved with this film?” Adam: “So we were on a, a shoot, I guess a, about a year and a half ago, we were shooting a music video for someone. And, I approached Rich with the idea about maybe writing a story based on the true story inspired by the true story of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2022
Neil Marshall & Charlotte Kirk Talk Movies & Their New Horror 'The Lair'

Neil Marshall & Charlotte Kirk Talk Movies & Their New Horror ‘The Lair’

Neil Marshall, the brilliant mind behind The Descent and Dog Soldiers, is back with a new tale of terror, The Lair, co-written by Charlotte Kirk, who played the lead role in The Reckoning, and plays the lead in The Lair. I sat down with the two to talk about The Lair which centers on Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair (Kirk) who is shot down over Afghanistan, and finds refuge in an abandoned underground bunker where deadly man-made biological weapons – half-human, half-alien – are awakened.” Kelli: “First, let me start out by saying I’m a huge fan of The Descent. It was brilliant. Neil: “Thank you very much.” Kelli: “I’m also a big fan of the reckoning that movie moved me. You were fantastic in the lead role, by the way, Charlotte.” Neil: “So we really, really appreciate that. Thank you very much.” Charlotte: “Thank you.” Kelli: “There’s a ton of action in The Lair. Charlotte how did

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2022
An Interview With Thomas Jane About His New Movie 'Slayers' And More

An Interview With Thomas Jane About His New Movie ‘Slayers’ And More

Everyone knows the name, Thomas Jane. From The Mist to Deep Blue Sea to The Thin Red Line and “The Expanse”, Jane never fails to impress. I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented actor about his newest film, the action-packed vampire horror Slayers, out TODAY! In the movie, “Kick-ass vampire slayer, Elliot Jones (Thomas Jane), made it his life’s mission to take revenge on the bloodsuckers who murdered his teenage daughter. After years of tracking them, he has finally reached their secret and hidden base. But to get to them he will need to use a motley crew of social media superstars. Enter ‘The Stream Team’: party-girl Jules (Abigail Breslin), gen-z pro-gamer Flynn (Kara Hayward), and their team of trend-makers and breakers! With a hundred million-plus combined followers, they have attracted the attention of reclusive billionaire Beverly Rektor (Malin Akerman), who invites them to party at her multimillion-dollar vacation compound. They soon discover these rich people are none other

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 22, 2022
Filmmaker James "Buddy" Day Fills Us In On His New Series 'Blumhouse's Compendium Of Horror'

Filmmaker James “Buddy” Day Fills Us In On His New Series ‘Blumhouse’s Compendium Of Horror’

We sat down with documentary and film director, writer, producer, and showrunner James “Buddy” Day, who is known for his true crime docs and series such as “Fall River,” “Florida Man Murders”, and “The Shocking Truth”. His latest series is all about horror, titled “Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror” which delves into the history, evolution, and influences of the horror genre throughout the decades, a must-see for fans of the genre. This was the topic of our discussion. Check it out. Buddy: “Where are you from?” Kelli: “I’m from Georgia.” Buddy: “Georgia will be featured in the new season of Florida Man Murders.” Kelli: “Oh, really? That’s awesome. You know, whenever I hear “Florida Man” I know it is going to be crazy.” . Buddy: “Yeah [laughter]!” Kelli: “I’m a big fan of True Crime, so I’ve actually seen quite a few of your projects. I really enjoyed them. Fall River was great.” Buddy: “Oh, thanks! It’s a labor of love.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2022
In An Interview, Actress Gena Shaw Reveals True Story Behind New Horror Film 'A Savannah Haunting'

In An Interview, Actress Gena Shaw Reveals True Story Behind New Horror Film ‘A Savannah Haunting’

Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere you have heard of or seen Netflix’s excellent series “Cobra Kai” and Shudder’s “Creepshow,” well, we sat down with the oh-so-awesome actress Gena Shaw, who has appeared in both series, about her leading role in the upcoming paranormal horror-thriller A Savannah Haunting, from director William Mark McCullough, which happens to premiere this month. In the film, a family moves to Savannah, Georgia to escape the memory of their young daughter’s tragic drowning. Once in their new home, the mother begins to experience chilling phenomena that lead her to believe she is being haunted by her dead daughter. But an old black woman with ties to the home’s slavery past warns there may be darker, more sinister forces dwelling beneath the house. The family is torn apart as the haunting turns each of them against the other. Will they discover what is inside their home before it’s too late? Kelli: “Are you ready

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2022
"Ghost Hunters" Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

“Ghost Hunters” Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

Ahead of the new season of “Ghost Hunters,” which premieres on October 31st, we sat down with team member Steve Gonsalves to talk about the new season and things that go bump in the night. Gonsalves has long been a member of the T.A.P.S. and the Ghost Hunters teams and has been featured on multiple seasons of “Ghost Nations.” He also served as producer for the two-installment documentary The House Inbetween. I recommend that you check all of them out. Kelli: ” Ghost Hunters’ new season is set to premiere this October. What can people expect this season? Steve: “Great Evidence.” Kelli: “Y’all use a lot of equipment during investigations, but what’s your personal favorite? Steve: “The EMS meter. I can see a fluctuation in a house room. It shows which areas have the most potential for activity. Like, okay, so I know something, some sort of energy happened there or will be happening again. What I like about that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2022
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