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Supernatural Horror 'Father Of Flies' Is Coming To Digital

Supernatural Horror ‘Father Of Flies’ Is Coming To Digital

A young boy experiences terrifying supernatural events in Father of Flies, set to be released on April 12, 2022, on Digital and VOD, from 101 Films. In the indie film, directed by Ben Charles Edwards, “a young boy’s mother is pushed out of the family home and replaced by his father’s girlfriend, he finds himself confronting terrifying supernatural forces. Have they always been there, or have they hitched a ride with the new resident?” Co-written by Edwards, Creator (A Bird Flew In, Quanti), and Nadia Doherty, the film stars Nicholas Tucci (You’re Next, Myth, Wolfenstein: The New Order), Camilla Rutherford (Gosford Park, The Darjeeling Limited), and Davi Santos (Good Sam, Tell Me A Story). Kirsty Bell, Ben Charles Edwards, and Phil McKenzie, along with, and Goldfinch Entertainment produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2022
This May Something Sinister Awaits An Author In 'Faye' (Trailer)

Something Sinister Awaits A Woman In The Trailer For TV-MA Rated Film ‘Faye’

An author, grieving the loss of her husband travels to a cabin in Louisiana to work on her new book, not knowing that something sinister awaits her in Faye. Trinity Creative Partnership and AZ If Productions have dropped the official trailer for Faye, set to be released this May. Faye marks the first one-woman feature film, directed by Kd Amond (Five Women, in the End, Rattled) who co-wrote the film along with Sarah Zanotti (Rattled, The Unraveling). Amond, Zanotti Sara De La Haya, Christopher Martin, Nichole Marie Lim, and Sarah Zanotti produce. In the film, “Still grieving the loss of her husband, self-help author, Faye, retreats to a cabin in Louisiana to gather her thoughts and work on her book. But her trip becomes harrowing when she is haunted by something far more sinister than her past.” Faye will arrive on Digital and VOD on May 10th, in the US and Canada, from Az if Productions, and is rated TV-MA.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2022
DreadXP Brings Four New Titles To PAX East 2022

DreadXP Brings Four New Titles To PAX East 2022

DreadXP will be making its trade show debut in Boston at PAX East. Their booth will feature hands-on demos, exclusive merch, and more for those willing to risk getting spooked while visiting them. If you happen to be at PAX this year, you can find DreadXP on the PAX East show floor at Booth #20079, in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, from April 21 – April 24, 2022, during Expo Hall hours (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET). Those who visit the booth will get a chance to try the demos for DreadXp’s four new titles: Dread Delusion: An open-world RPG with a retro aesthetic that’s brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic, and change the world through your choices. My Friendly Neighborhood: Step into the work boots of Gordon, a repairman tasked with shutting down the sudden

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Apr 4, 2022
Horror 'Shadowmarsh' Celebrates Release With Exclusive New Clip

Horror ‘Shadowmarsh’ Celebrates Release With Exclusive New Clip

Today, we’ve got a treat for horror fans, an exclusive clip from director Matt Leal‘s indie horror film Shadowmarsh. In the film, “When Jacob and his niece Piper are forced to move back to their old home, they slowly uncover the truth that the town has an ancient evil lurking in its Forest.” Mike Ferguson (Hellblazers), Ellen Woomer (Sorority of the Damned), Jacob Tomlin, Lew Temple (“The Walking Dead”, Dave Sheraton (The Devil’s Rejects), and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) star in Shadowmarsh. Get your copy of Shadowmarsh now on Blu-ray and DVD (here) from Three Keys Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2022
Dive Into The New Trailer For Survival Thriller 'Shark Bait'

Dive Into The New Trailer For Survival Thriller ‘Shark Bait’

The new trailer for Shark Bait (aka Jetski) proves it’s not safe to go in the water. Altitude Films has taken to social media to share the trailer for the new survival-thriller film directed by James Nunn (Tower Terror). “The film follows a group of spring-breakers enjoying a weekend in Mexico. After a big night of partying on the beach until dawn, the friends steal a couple of jetskis and take them out to sea, but end up in a horrific head-on collision. After one of the jetskis sinks, the group finds itself stranded two miles from land on one remaining, broken-down jetski and struggling with a badly injured friend. With no clear way home and predators circling in the choppy waters below, the true horror begins.” Holly Earl, Jack Trueman, Malachi Pullar-Latchman, Catherine Amy Hannay, and Thomas Michael Flynn star in the action-packed movie produced by Andrew Prendergast and Chris Reed. 👀They're gonna need a bigger Jet Ski!🦈 Check

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2022
Grounded In Real World Horrors, 'What Josiah Saw' Is Coming To Shudder

Grounded In Real World Horrors, ‘What Josiah Saw’ Is Coming To Shudder

Vincent Grashaw‘s southern Gothic, What Josiah Saw, has now been acquired by the genre streaming service Shudder, Deadline is reporting. Starring Robert Patrick (The Terminator), Nick Stahl (Sin City), Scott Haze (Child of God), and Kelli Garner (Lars and the Real Girl), the film penned by Robert Alan Dilts, will be released later this year. “Everyone in town knows about the haunted Graham Farm on Willow Road. You’ll hear there’s a bad history to it. Josiah (Patrick) and his youngest son, Thomas (Haze), are all that remain of this estranged family. But after experiencing terrifying visions from beyond, Josiah decides they must change their ways to right a great wrong. After being away for over two decades, Josiah’s eldest children, Eli (Stahl) and Mary (Garner), are enticed to sell the property and reunite at the old farmhouse in hopes of closing this haunting chapter of their lives for good. Sins of the past will be paid in full.” In Joseph

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2022
Obsession Turns Into Terror In The Thriller 'If I Can't Have You' (Trailer)

Obsession Turns Into Terror In The Thriller ‘If I Can’t Have You’ (Trailer)

Obsession drives the new psychological thriller If I Can’t Have You, from directors Matt Santia and Peter Poulos. In the film, a psychologist discovers that obsession comes in many forms. A model, an ex-con, and an overprotective sister all try smother her with their idea of affection, which proves to be problematic. Starring Tennille Taraszkiewicz, Todd Calvin De Pew, Matt Santia, Brian Boynton, Mandy Logsdon, and Harley Wallen is now available from Midnight Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2022
Two Students Investigate An Urban Legend In 'The Curse of Professor Zardonicus' (Trailer)

Two Students Investigate An Urban Legend In ‘The Curse of Professor Zardonicus’ (Trailer)

From Buffalo 8 comes director Gabriel Theis‘ indie film The Curse of Professor Zardonicus, part mystery, part horror. In the film, “When college student, Greg, is searching for a thesis topic he finds an interesting story on Facebook, another student, Darren, explains to Greg that he has been assaulted on campus and wishes to tell his story through a documentary. Darren recruits Greg to help him prove the existence of an urban legend, Professor Zardonicus. Greg agrees as he needs to complete his thesis project. As the two go on their journey, it is revealed that Darren’s story is wildly imaginative and Greg fails to believe him. In the end, we see that Darren lied about his story for attention. However, when Darren and Greg are out getting the last of their footage, they are attacked and Darren mysteriously disappears. Is Professor Zardonicus real after all?” Starring Alec White (Out of Nowhere), Gabriel Theis (Nitelife), and Cat Thomas (“7 Seeds),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2022
The New Trailer For 'The Shape Of The Woods' Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

The New Trailer For ‘The Shape Of The Woods’ Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

Genre specialized Black Mandala presents the trailer for the frightening folk horror The Shape of the Woods, direct by Gonzalo Mellid, a film that tells the dark story of a cursed, enchanted forest from which there is no escape. Tradition and terror merge within a family that hides a dangerous secret. The Shape of the Wood, which revealed its first trailer at Marche Du Film (Cannes) as part of the Blood Window exhibition, stars María Paz Arias Landa, Nicolás Del Rio, Ezequiel Pache, Felipe Corvalán, Chucho Fernández, and the renowned actress Magui Bravi. In the film, “Silvia and Andrés, two brothers who live with their grandfather in a house in the middle of the forest, unleash the wrath of a dark entity that will chase them relentlessly until it catches them, during the course of one night. Children must use the weaknesses of the entity to survive until dawn and thus free themselves from the curse.” Nicolás Onetti, Juan Crespo,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Tune Into Scream Factory TV For Horror Classics, New Movies, And More!

Scream Factory Announces New Channel Featuring Horror, Sci-fi, & Thrillers

Get ready to “Scream and Stream”! Scream Factory, known for releasing some of our favorite horror films, is gearing up to launch its own Channel, Scream Factory TV which will debut on April 15, 2022. Tune in to Scream Factory TV for 24/7 horror, sci-fi, and thrillers! Immerse yourself in the snarling monsters, stalking slashers, terrifying aliens, and shocking moments that have haunted you for years. Following the success of Shout! Factory’s immensely popular home entertainment brand Scream Factory, Scream Factory TV will allow fans to stream and scream their favorite thrills and chills at home 24/7. Focusing on the notable horror, sci-fi, and thriller cult classics that fans love, every movie comes uncensored and ready to terrify. Titles launching on April 15th: Bad Moon Black Christmas Carnival Of Souls The Cat O’ Nine Tails Chopping Mall Class Of 1984 Communion The Company Of Wolves The Crush Dark Star Day Of The Dead The Exorcist III Forbidden World Galaxy Of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2022

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Supernatural Horror 'Father Of Flies' Is Coming To Digital

Supernatural Horror ‘Father Of Flies’ Is Coming To Digital

A young boy experiences terrifying supernatural events in Father of Flies, set to be released on April 12, 2022, on Digital and VOD, from 101 Films. In the indie film, directed by Ben Charles Edwards, “a young boy’s mother is pushed out of the family home and replaced by his father’s girlfriend, he finds himself confronting terrifying supernatural forces. Have they always been there, or have they hitched a ride with the new resident?” Co-written by Edwards, Creator (A Bird Flew In, Quanti), and Nadia Doherty, the film stars Nicholas Tucci (You’re Next, Myth, Wolfenstein: The New Order), Camilla Rutherford (Gosford Park, The Darjeeling Limited), and Davi Santos (Good Sam, Tell Me A Story). Kirsty Bell, Ben Charles Edwards, and Phil McKenzie, along with, and Goldfinch Entertainment produce.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2022
This May Something Sinister Awaits An Author In 'Faye' (Trailer)

Something Sinister Awaits A Woman In The Trailer For TV-MA Rated Film ‘Faye’

An author, grieving the loss of her husband travels to a cabin in Louisiana to work on her new book, not knowing that something sinister awaits her in Faye. Trinity Creative Partnership and AZ If Productions have dropped the official trailer for Faye, set to be released this May. Faye marks the first one-woman feature film, directed by Kd Amond (Five Women, in the End, Rattled) who co-wrote the film along with Sarah Zanotti (Rattled, The Unraveling). Amond, Zanotti Sara De La Haya, Christopher Martin, Nichole Marie Lim, and Sarah Zanotti produce. In the film, “Still grieving the loss of her husband, self-help author, Faye, retreats to a cabin in Louisiana to gather her thoughts and work on her book. But her trip becomes harrowing when she is haunted by something far more sinister than her past.” Faye will arrive on Digital and VOD on May 10th, in the US and Canada, from Az if Productions, and is rated TV-MA.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2022
DreadXP Brings Four New Titles To PAX East 2022

DreadXP Brings Four New Titles To PAX East 2022

DreadXP will be making its trade show debut in Boston at PAX East. Their booth will feature hands-on demos, exclusive merch, and more for those willing to risk getting spooked while visiting them. If you happen to be at PAX this year, you can find DreadXP on the PAX East show floor at Booth #20079, in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, from April 21 – April 24, 2022, during Expo Hall hours (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET). Those who visit the booth will get a chance to try the demos for DreadXp’s four new titles: Dread Delusion: An open-world RPG with a retro aesthetic that’s brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic, and change the world through your choices. My Friendly Neighborhood: Step into the work boots of Gordon, a repairman tasked with shutting down the sudden

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Apr 4, 2022
Horror 'Shadowmarsh' Celebrates Release With Exclusive New Clip

Horror ‘Shadowmarsh’ Celebrates Release With Exclusive New Clip

Today, we’ve got a treat for horror fans, an exclusive clip from director Matt Leal‘s indie horror film Shadowmarsh. In the film, “When Jacob and his niece Piper are forced to move back to their old home, they slowly uncover the truth that the town has an ancient evil lurking in its Forest.” Mike Ferguson (Hellblazers), Ellen Woomer (Sorority of the Damned), Jacob Tomlin, Lew Temple (“The Walking Dead”, Dave Sheraton (The Devil’s Rejects), and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) star in Shadowmarsh. Get your copy of Shadowmarsh now on Blu-ray and DVD (here) from Three Keys Media.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2022
Dive Into The New Trailer For Survival Thriller 'Shark Bait'

Dive Into The New Trailer For Survival Thriller ‘Shark Bait’

The new trailer for Shark Bait (aka Jetski) proves it’s not safe to go in the water. Altitude Films has taken to social media to share the trailer for the new survival-thriller film directed by James Nunn (Tower Terror). “The film follows a group of spring-breakers enjoying a weekend in Mexico. After a big night of partying on the beach until dawn, the friends steal a couple of jetskis and take them out to sea, but end up in a horrific head-on collision. After one of the jetskis sinks, the group finds itself stranded two miles from land on one remaining, broken-down jetski and struggling with a badly injured friend. With no clear way home and predators circling in the choppy waters below, the true horror begins.” Holly Earl, Jack Trueman, Malachi Pullar-Latchman, Catherine Amy Hannay, and Thomas Michael Flynn star in the action-packed movie produced by Andrew Prendergast and Chris Reed. 👀They're gonna need a bigger Jet Ski!🦈 Check

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2022
Grounded In Real World Horrors, 'What Josiah Saw' Is Coming To Shudder

Grounded In Real World Horrors, ‘What Josiah Saw’ Is Coming To Shudder

Vincent Grashaw‘s southern Gothic, What Josiah Saw, has now been acquired by the genre streaming service Shudder, Deadline is reporting. Starring Robert Patrick (The Terminator), Nick Stahl (Sin City), Scott Haze (Child of God), and Kelli Garner (Lars and the Real Girl), the film penned by Robert Alan Dilts, will be released later this year. “Everyone in town knows about the haunted Graham Farm on Willow Road. You’ll hear there’s a bad history to it. Josiah (Patrick) and his youngest son, Thomas (Haze), are all that remain of this estranged family. But after experiencing terrifying visions from beyond, Josiah decides they must change their ways to right a great wrong. After being away for over two decades, Josiah’s eldest children, Eli (Stahl) and Mary (Garner), are enticed to sell the property and reunite at the old farmhouse in hopes of closing this haunting chapter of their lives for good. Sins of the past will be paid in full.” In Joseph

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2022
Obsession Turns Into Terror In The Thriller 'If I Can't Have You' (Trailer)

Obsession Turns Into Terror In The Thriller ‘If I Can’t Have You’ (Trailer)

Obsession drives the new psychological thriller If I Can’t Have You, from directors Matt Santia and Peter Poulos. In the film, a psychologist discovers that obsession comes in many forms. A model, an ex-con, and an overprotective sister all try smother her with their idea of affection, which proves to be problematic. Starring Tennille Taraszkiewicz, Todd Calvin De Pew, Matt Santia, Brian Boynton, Mandy Logsdon, and Harley Wallen is now available from Midnight Releasing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2022
Two Students Investigate An Urban Legend In 'The Curse of Professor Zardonicus' (Trailer)

Two Students Investigate An Urban Legend In ‘The Curse of Professor Zardonicus’ (Trailer)

From Buffalo 8 comes director Gabriel Theis‘ indie film The Curse of Professor Zardonicus, part mystery, part horror. In the film, “When college student, Greg, is searching for a thesis topic he finds an interesting story on Facebook, another student, Darren, explains to Greg that he has been assaulted on campus and wishes to tell his story through a documentary. Darren recruits Greg to help him prove the existence of an urban legend, Professor Zardonicus. Greg agrees as he needs to complete his thesis project. As the two go on their journey, it is revealed that Darren’s story is wildly imaginative and Greg fails to believe him. In the end, we see that Darren lied about his story for attention. However, when Darren and Greg are out getting the last of their footage, they are attacked and Darren mysteriously disappears. Is Professor Zardonicus real after all?” Starring Alec White (Out of Nowhere), Gabriel Theis (Nitelife), and Cat Thomas (“7 Seeds),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2022
The New Trailer For 'The Shape Of The Woods' Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

The New Trailer For ‘The Shape Of The Woods’ Takes Into A Cursed Forrest

Genre specialized Black Mandala presents the trailer for the frightening folk horror The Shape of the Woods, direct by Gonzalo Mellid, a film that tells the dark story of a cursed, enchanted forest from which there is no escape. Tradition and terror merge within a family that hides a dangerous secret. The Shape of the Wood, which revealed its first trailer at Marche Du Film (Cannes) as part of the Blood Window exhibition, stars María Paz Arias Landa, Nicolás Del Rio, Ezequiel Pache, Felipe Corvalán, Chucho Fernández, and the renowned actress Magui Bravi. In the film, “Silvia and Andrés, two brothers who live with their grandfather in a house in the middle of the forest, unleash the wrath of a dark entity that will chase them relentlessly until it catches them, during the course of one night. Children must use the weaknesses of the entity to survive until dawn and thus free themselves from the curse.” Nicolás Onetti, Juan Crespo,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Tune Into Scream Factory TV For Horror Classics, New Movies, And More!

Scream Factory Announces New Channel Featuring Horror, Sci-fi, & Thrillers

Get ready to “Scream and Stream”! Scream Factory, known for releasing some of our favorite horror films, is gearing up to launch its own Channel, Scream Factory TV which will debut on April 15, 2022. Tune in to Scream Factory TV for 24/7 horror, sci-fi, and thrillers! Immerse yourself in the snarling monsters, stalking slashers, terrifying aliens, and shocking moments that have haunted you for years. Following the success of Shout! Factory’s immensely popular home entertainment brand Scream Factory, Scream Factory TV will allow fans to stream and scream their favorite thrills and chills at home 24/7. Focusing on the notable horror, sci-fi, and thriller cult classics that fans love, every movie comes uncensored and ready to terrify. Titles launching on April 15th: Bad Moon Black Christmas Carnival Of Souls The Cat O’ Nine Tails Chopping Mall Class Of 1984 Communion The Company Of Wolves The Crush Dark Star Day Of The Dead The Exorcist III Forbidden World Galaxy Of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2022
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