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The Winners Of Fear Fest: Horror Game Awards 2023!

Feardemic’s Fear Fest has come to an end this evening (Cracow time) following a two-day event that ended with the Horror Game Awards, where golden bats were given to the winners after fans around the world cast their votes for 13 categories. The following are the 13 categories along with their winners! Best Game Design of the Year: Resident Evil 4 Best Audio Design of the Year: Dead Space Best Score/Soundtrack of the Year: Resident Evil 4 Best Horror Trailer of the Year: Silent Hill 2 Best Performance of the Year: Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 4) Best Horror Multiplayer of the Year: The Outlast Trials Best VR/AR Horror of the Year: Resident Evil Village Best Horror Content Creator of the Year: The Sphere Hunter Best Narrative of the Year: Signalis Best Art Direction of the Year: Scorn Best Indi Horror Game of the Year: Signalis Best Character of the Year: Leon S. Kenedy (Resident Evil 4) Lifetime Achievement Award: Mikael

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Daniel S. Liuzzi

Sep 7, 2023

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Two Nursery Rhymes Turned Into Horror Movies Premiere This October

Two classic nursery rhymes are getting the horror treatment this fall: Three Blind Mice and Mary Had a Little Lamb. A popular nursery rhyme mutates into a creature horror film with Three Blind Mice, a new Pierre B-directed film that Uncork will release on digital and DVD release on October 17. In the film, “Abi is going cold turkey; her family has taken her to a cabin in the woods so she can be away from the city and all her troubles. However, little do they know The Three Blind Mice is more than just a fairy tale, and they may be next up on the menu. “Releasing shortly after our other nursery rhyme-turned-horror film Mary Had a Little Lamb, Three Blind Mice guarantees horror fans some bloody, disturbing, and very entertaining pre-Halloween entertainment”, said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. “Pierre B, and his talented cast, deliver a title that’s bound to be extremely popular.” May Kelly, Lila Lasso, Natasha

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 7, 2023

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‘Spider Baby’ Remake Sinks Its Fangs Into New Trailer

The remake of the classic horror film Spider Baby just wrapped and is set to captivate audiences with a thrilling blend of nostalgia and modern twists. The new film, spearheaded by acclaimed cult filmmaker Dustin Ferguson (“Nemesis 5”, “Mega Ape”), promises to reimagine the beloved cult film for a new generation of horror enthusiasts. One of the most exciting aspects of this remake is the involvement of the original film’s director, Jack Hill, who served as the Executive Producer for this project – ensuring a respectful homage to the 1967 cult classic. In a delightful twist, Beverly Washburn, a notable presence from the original “Spider Baby” as “Elizabeth,” returns to the film in a new role. Washburn’s inclusion adds an extra layer of nostalgia and continuity, allowing fans to relish the connection between the original and the remake. Joining the cast is Ron Chaney, the grandson of the legendary Lon Chaney Jr. His appearance in the film pays tribute to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 7, 2023

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SelectaPlay To Publish ‘Dark Atlas: Infernum’

SelectaPlay is a game publisher that helps indie devs get their games released globally and onto more systems. SelectaPlay will be showcasing some horror games at the Indi Dev Day in Barcelona, and they would like me to share with you one of the titles, Dark Atlas: Infernum, a first-person survival horror game that takes place in the literary world of Álvaro Aparicio. In Dark Atlas: Infernum, players take on the role of Natalia Asensio, a former Grand Master of the oldest occult order in the West: the Night Council. And while everything burns and the sky cracks following a spate of violent electrical storms, ghostly-looking humanoid figures suddenly start to appear in living rooms, on the streets, in parks, shops, and churches. Players must descend into the abysses of their minds, walk the paths of hell, and seek answers to all questions, and survive. Dark Atlas: Infernum will be coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in

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Daniel S. Liuzzi

Sep 6, 2023

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Trailer For New Horror Reveals A ‘Woman In The Maze’

A woman finds herself trapped and fighting to escape a mysterious haunted house in the horror film Woman in the Maze, out this October. Directed by Mitesh Patel, the film centers on a young woman who rents a house in America’s largest ghost town, Jerome, Arizona, for a business trip but soon discovers that the house is, in reality, a cursed maze that traps any woman who enters it. Will she break the curse and escape the maze before it’s too late? Or will she become its latest victim? Joey Heyworth, Sean Dillingham, Missy Jane, George Nelson, Brenda Jean Foley, and Cortney Davis star in this haunting movie. Woman in the Maze opens in limited theaters on October 6, 2023, from Stonecutter Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2023

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A Fight For Survival Plays Out In ‘Thirst’ – Out Today

Two couples find themselves in dire circumstances when their neighbors begin to turn each other in the horror-thriller Thirst. In the film, “Insomnia spreads in a small town, causing fear and panic. As the situation becomes dire, two couples find salvation on an abandoned ranch until nefarious characters descend upon the land, claiming it as their own, and chaos ensues.” Writer-director Eric Owen, who is also the drummer for Black Pistol Fire, makes his feature debut with Thirst, starring Brian Villalobos and Lori Kovacevich. Witness the fight for survival on September 5, 2023, when Thirst lands on Digital from Gravitas Ventures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2023

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Horror-Thriller ‘The Woman Under The Stage’ Comes Home

From writer-director Ezekiel Decker (Dancing With Myself) comes The Woman Under the Stage, a film about obsession, perfection, horror, and a woman taking a stab at the role of a lifetime. Co-written by Logan Rinaldi, the film centers on a young woman who discovers how far she will go to achieve immortality while receiving the role of a lifetime in a mysterious stage play that is said to be cursed. Jessica Dawn Willis (Silhouette, False Profits, Surviving the Cartel) and Matthew Tompkins (The Harrowing, Sicario, Confession) star, along with others. Following its successful film festival tour, The Woman Under the Stage is out now on VUDU and will be coming to Prime Video later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 5, 2023

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Movie Review: Black Circle (2018) – Synapse Blu-ray

Every once in a blue moon I see a flick so incredibly difficult to write about that I’m nearly brought to tears… not because it’s a difficult task, but rather because someone has the goddamn balls to create a psychotronic mother fucking masterpiece and I’d rather all you like-minded cats n’ creeps would just watch the damned thing rather than reading my wicked words… and that is a thing of beauty and wonder indeed! If you didn’t heed my edict above and are still here, I’ll attempt to give you a rough sketch as to just what to expect story-wise from writer/director/genius Adrian Garcia Bogliano’s Black Circle… Celeste (Felice Jankell) is having a shitty go at things when her successful businesswoman sis, Isa (Erica Midfjäll), clues her in to a hypnosis record from the ’70s that has changed her life for the better. Incredulous, Celeste spins the platter nevertheless… and the results are third eye-opening to say the least! Further

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DanXIII

Sep 4, 2023

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A Woman Fights For Love And Survival In The Zombie Film ‘Herd’ – Acquired By Dark Sky Films

Following a successful world premiere at London’s FrightFest, Dark Sky Films announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to Herd, an action-driven horror film, and the directorial debut from Steven Pierce, co-written by Pierce and James Allerdyce. The indie film stars Ellen Adair (Trick, Cryptid), Mitzi Akaha (Bashira), Jeremy Holm (The Ranger, Brooklyn 45, Black Mold), and Amanda Fuller (Starry Eyes, All the Creatures Were Stirring), whose performances were called “terrific” by HorrorFuel’s Joseph Perry in his review. In Herd, “Jamie and her wife, Alex, try to save their failing marriage by taking an isolated canoe trip in rural Missouri. After Alex breaks her leg, the women find themselves trapped in Jamie’s small hometown overrun by virus-infected ‘Heps.’ Worse, Alex gets scratched by one of the afflicted. After witnessing personal and gruesome horrors, she attempts to sneak away with Alex, only to be betrayed by one of her only connections. Now caught between the group that saved

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 1, 2023

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Crowdfunding Kicks Off For Sci-Fi-Thriller ‘Island In The Stars’

In a groundbreaking collaboration, acclaimed filmmakers Vernon Wells, Tom Konkle, Lucinda Bruce, and Michael Smith have just announced the launch of their crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for their highly anticipated independent science-fiction film, Island in the Stars. Set in a future where humanity has reached the farthest corners of the galaxy, Island in the Stars promises to captivate audiences with its innovative storytelling, mind-bending visuals, and thought-provoking themes. The film’s creative team, with their extensive experience in the industry, aims to take the sci-fi genre to new heights, offering a fresh and original take on the human spirit’s exploration of the cosmos. Vernon Wells, known for his exceptional performances in iconic films like The Road Warrior and Commando, brings his unique charisma to the project as both a producer and actor. Director and co-writer Tom Konkle, celebrated for his work in indie cinema, pairs his creative genius with Lucinda Bruce’s visionary producing skills to ensure Island in the Stars becomes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 1, 2023

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