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Isleen Pines – Trailer Debuts For Indie Horror With A Killer Soundtrack

This Fall, Three Keys Media will be releasing their newest feature film, Isleen Pines, which has been years in the making. In the indie horror film, a group of friends get together for the annual Halloween party but are interrupted by mysterious visitors. Written and directed by Matthew Festle and Alexys Paonessa, the team behind Shadowmarsh, the film boasts awesome talent in front of and behind the camera, including cast members Naiia Lajoie, Darren Deng, Jackson Turner, Glenn Plummer, Jeremiah Benjamin, Alan Maxson, Justin Armao, Scott Alan Ward, Brian Bell and more. With the spirit of punk rock, the film has a kick-ass soundtrack that forges the path and story ahead on this twisted cosmic Halloween trip and features songs from Shellshag, Mike Trebilcock, Gina Georgette & The Monarchs, 8-Bit Banjo, Cerise Moon, Battering Ham, Hailey Marie, Zersprengte Koerpr (Roman Kovalik), Marvin Maddicks Jr, Tim Spriggs, and No Clue. Jake Saban created the new comic-inspired poster for the film that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2023

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‘Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor’ Finally Unveils Trailer And Premiere Date

After months of hints and teases from Terror Films across social media, the official trailer, poster, and release date for writer-director Stephen Cognetti’s “Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, the fourth film of the franchise, are finally here! “The story is set in 2021 and follows a group of internet sleuths who travel to the remote Carmichael Manor. Located deep in the woods of Rockland County, New York, the estate is the site of the infamous 1989 Carmichael family murders that have gone unsolved to this day. What they discover are secrets that have been hidden away for decades and a terror that has been lurking in the shadows long before Hell House.” “Although this is the fourth film in the Hell House LLC series, I want fans to know that this is not a ‘part 4’ or a prequel. In making the Carmichael Manor, I wanted to create an original story within the Hell House LLC universe yet

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 20, 2023

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New ‘Hands Of Hell’ Trailer Sees Lovers On A Killing Spree

This October, a brutal killing spree unfolds in the indie horror-thriller Hands of Hell from directors Gianna Lutz and Andrew Evans. In the film, two psychopathic serial killer lovers escape a mental institution and go on a murder spree, hunting down victims at a remote retreat. Britton Emert, Woody Wilson Hall, Paul A. Rossi, Charlie Kingery, Abby Anderson, Brady Box, Chase Walker, and Gianna Lutz star. Blood will be spilled in Hands of Hell, coming to VOD on October 23, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 20, 2023

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Horror ‘Final Summer’ Slashes Its Way Onto Streaming Services

Camp counselors find themselves the target of a killer in Final Summer, now available to rent or own on streaming services. In the summer of 1991, tragedy strikes on the final day of summer camp at Camp Silverlake. As the counselors try to shut the camp down for the season, they find themselves fighting for their lives against a masked killer. This slasher stars Bishop Stevens (A24’s Slice, Shudder original Revealer), Thom Mathews (Return of the Living Dead, Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives), and features theme music by Slavvy (Terrifier 2), with the song “The Taste” by Night Dreamer (Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins) playing during the credits. Final Summer is executive produced by Gareth “Slasher Trash” Morgan and distributed by Miracle Media. It is now available on Apple TV, Vudu, Youtube, and Amazon Prime Video.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 18, 2023

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Camping Trip Gone Wrong Horror ‘KillHer’ Slashing Its Way Onto VOD (Trailer)

This October, Dark Sky Films will unleash Robyn August‘s (Party With Me) new slasher, KillHer, a tale of a celebratory camping trip gone terribly wrong. The indie horror centers on “Mattie and her three besties, Eddie, Jess, and Rae, who head into the woods for a weekend to plan Mattie’s upcoming wedding and bachelorette party. Eddie, Mattie’s roommate and an unrelenting practical joker, leads them to believe they will set up camp near Mattie’s fiancé, Jagger, and his friends. “They soon realize the tent they’ve snuggled up next to belongs to a mysterious recluse named Mr. Rogers, and this is definitely his neighborhood! Their weekend camping trip is beginning to look like a bad idea for these unhappy campers. But it only worsens when people die and a terrible secret is revealed. All these girls wanted was a killer pre-bachelorette party… and that’s exactly what they got.” The cast includes M.C. Huff (Breakfast with Jenny), Emily Hall, Jenna Z. Alvarez

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 15, 2023

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New Teaser For Found Footage Film ‘The Woodmen’ Teases The Horrors To Come

Every year, hundreds of people disappear into national forests, never to be seen again. That is the mystery that the indie horror found-footage film The Woodman explores. The new teaser trailer gives viewers a glimpse at the harrowing journey of three people in the Great Smokey Mountains, promising to leave genre fans on the edge of their seats. Written and directed by Joshua Brucker (Mothman), the film stars Anna Clary, Dan Grogan, and Hunter Nino. Produced by Gray Sky Pictures, Horror Dadz Productions, and 105ive Films, the official website for the movie has now gone live, offering exclusive insights, updates, and content surrounding the chilling world of The Woodmen. Producer Louie La Vella shared his enthusiasm for the project and its upcoming promotional ventures, stating, “We have some very out-of-the-box marketing initiatives coming for this found footage film. We really want to be interactive with the community and have fans be a part of uncovering behind-the-scenes details as well as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2023

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Obsessions Grow In The Trailer For Horror Thriller ’15 Cameras’

This October, a couple becomes obsessed after discovering hidden cameras in their home in the indie horror thriller 15 Cameras from director Danny Madden. “When Cam and Sky bought their duplex, it seemed like the perfect investment opportunity for the young couple: a starter home, a mortgage offset by renters, and even a guest room for Sky’s sister, Carolyn. But as Sky and Cam slowly uncover hidden cameras and secrets of the duplex’s previous owner, obsession consumes their marriage, and they both fall into destructive forms of voyeurism. When new tenants move in downstairs, their fixation with observing others has deadly consequences, and they are forced to confront the very things they have been consumed by.” Written by PJ McCabe, 15 Cameras stars Will Madden, Angela Wong Carbone, Hilty Bowen, James Babson, Shirley Chen, Hannah Mckechnie, Skyler Bible, Courtney Dietz, Erik Leupp, Donna Allen, Brianne Moncrief, Jim Cummings, and Stephen Ruffin. 15 Cameras opens in Los Angeles theaters and lands

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2023

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‘Caddy Hack’ Slashes Its Way Onto Blu-Ray This October

Sometimes, there is just nothing better than a cheesy horror movie. If that’s what you are looking for, we’ve got one you need to check out: Anthony Catanese’s Caddy Hack. In the film Catanese wrote and directed, a struggling golf course suffers a string of caddy murders at the paws of pesticide-mutated gofers. At the same time, the greedy owner of the facility tries to cover up the carnage, and the unhinged groundkeeper wages an all-out war on the vicious vermin. Jim Gordon, Jake Foy, Chrissy Cavallo, Nick Twist, Ilene Sullivan, and John Evans are among the cast of the crazy horror-comedy best described as Caddyshack meets Gremlins. Catanese, the cult indie director of Girls Just Wanna Have Blood and Sodomaniac, produced alongside Sara Casey, Scott Miller, Jim Gordon, Joseph Kuzemka, and Rob Hauschild. Extras include : Director and Producer Commentary Outtakes and Behind-the-scenes Footage Old Glory Holes Commercial Caddy Hack Rap Balls Deep Karaoke Brew Break Drinking Game BLU

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2023

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Movie Reviews: Ghoulies (1984) – MVD 4K/Blu-ray

Young Jonathan Graves (Peter Liapis) has just inherited his late father Malcolm’s (Michael Des Barres) estate and moved the hell on in with his girlfriend Rebecca (Lisa Pelikan). While exploring the arcane abode, the duo find an absolute ass load of Pappy Dearest’s Satanic paraphernalia, which quickly becomes an obsession with our hero… so much so he decides to invite guests (who you absolutely have to see to believe, and who’s ranks include Law & Order: S.V.U.‘s Mariska Hargitay) at his swingin’ new wave housewarming shindig to partake in an occult ritual… you know, just for funsies… right after some spontaneous breakdancing. And if you just said “awesome” to that, you’re already sold on this baby! However, said ritual appears at first glance to be a dud… but unbeknownst to one and all, one of his father’s homunculus demons, a titular Ghoulie if you will, is summoned forth. Meanwhile, Jonathan’s mood and life decisions grow ever shittier as he quits

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Sep 12, 2023

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‘From The Shadows’ Announces Theatrical Premiere And Giveaway

The paranormal horror-thriller From the Shadows is headed your way later this month from director Mike Sargent. This indie film stars Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner Bruce Davison (“Ozark,” Willard”), Selena Anduze (“Wanda/Vision,” “Creepshow”), and Tony-nominated and multiple Emmy Award winner Keith David (“Nope,” “The Thing”). “When the enigmatic leader of the Hidden Wisdom cult, Dr. Joseph Cawl (Bruce Davison), and eighteen of his followers all die in a mysterious inferno, the five young survivors suspected of igniting the blaze contact paranormal researcher Amara Rowan (Selena Anduze) to help uncover the real cause of the fire. When they stumble upon the truth behind the disappearance of Cawl’s partner, Dr. Leonard Bertram (Keith David), they become the target of a deranged killer who wants to slaughter them all.” Written by Mike Kuciak, the film is based on a story by Ian Holt (co-author with Dacre Stoker of the international bestseller, “Dracula the Un-Dead,” the official sequel to Bram Stoker’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 12, 2023

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