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Shudder Acquires Aussie Horror-Comedy 'Sissy' Ahead OF SXSW

Shudder Acquires Aussie Horror-Comedy ‘Sissy’ Ahead OF SXSW

Shudder continues to add impressive films to its ever-growing library. The streaming service for horror and thrillers has just acquired the exclusive rights to the SXSW Midnighters Sissy ahead of its world premiere, from Arcadia, DEMS Entertainment, and Freedom Films. Written and directed by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes, the Aussie horror-comedy stars Aisha Dee and Barlow as Cecilia and Emma, who had been tween-age BFFs who were never going to let anything come between them — until Alex (Emily De Margheriti) arrived on the scene. Twelve years later, Cecilia is a successful social media influencer living the dream of an independent, modern millennial woman, until she runs into Emma for the first time in over a decade. After reconnecting, Emmy invites Cecilia on her bachelorette weekend to a remote cabin in the mountains, where Alex proceeds to make Cecilia’s weekend a living hell. Daniel Monks, Yerin Ha, Lucy Barrett, Shaun Martindale, Amelia Lule, April Blasdell, and Camille Cumpston also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 12, 2022
Dark And Twisted Horror 'Born Dead' Is Out This April (Trailer)

Dark And Twisted Horror ‘Born Dead’ Is Out This April (Trailer)

Bayview Entertainment has just announced the release date for the gorefest Born Dead, out this April from Italian director Alex Visani. The film follows “Luna, a young embalmer with a strange passion for everything concerning death. One day, during a trip in the woods, she finds two bodies. The first one is a dead woman, the other one is a man who is still barely breathing. From this moment, Luna’s life will change forever and a horrifying spiral of violence will surround her existence.” “Born Dead is not for the faint of heart, it is a raw and macabre movie, with obsessive atmospheres, explicit scenes of violence, and gore. It delves into the most obscure and darkest side of society depicting a weird love story that turns into a desperate fight for survival.” Directed by Alex Visani (Pyramid, Stomach), Born Dead stars Lorenzo Lepori (Flesh Contagium), and Ingrid Monacelli (Stomach). Born Dead will be unleashed on April 26, 2022. You

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 11, 2022
Disturbing Stories Unfold In 'The Last American Horror Show ll' Out Now

Disturbing Stories Unfold In ‘The Last American Horror Show ll’ Out Now

From directors, Michael S Rodriguez, Montgomery Dodson, and Rick Vasquez comes the indie film The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2, out now. Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising/ Death Squad) stars alongside Mel Novak, Maria Olsen, Donna Hamblin, Helene Udy, and Timothy Patrick Quill. In the film, “Double the tales and double the fright as Horror Show returns with tales to keep you up at night; “Killer” Callahan sits on death row wishing to escape when a trustee offers him some escapism through a book filled with disturbing stories.” The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2 is out now on Digital and VOD, from Midnight Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2022
Supernatural Horror 'Agnes' Now Possesses An April Release Date

Supernatural Horror ‘Agnes’ Now Possesses An April Release Date

Writer-director Mickey Reece‘s dark supernatural horror film Agnes now possesses an April DVD and Digital release date. Co-written by John Selvidge, the film centers on a nun whose disturbing behavior sparks rumors of demonic possession at a remote convent. When a priest-in-waiting and his disillusioned mentor are sent to investigate, their methods backfire, leaving a wake of terror and trauma. Molly Quinn, Jake Horowitz, Sean Gunn, Chris Browning, Ben Hall, Mary Buss, and Chris Sullivan star in Agnes. Produced by Jensine Carr, Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Jacob Snovel, and Matthew Welty, the indie film is executive produced by Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Matthew Welty, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, and Zac Locke. Be sure to check out our interview with director Mickey Reece and our interview with star and producer Molly Quinn, and get your copy of Agnes on DVD or Digital, including on Prime Video and on iTunes, on April 4, 2022, from Dazzler Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2022
The Jersey Devil Is On The Hunt In The Trailer For 'Reed's Point'

The Jersey Devil Is On The Hunt In The Trailer For ‘Reed’s Point’

It’s out there….waiting. Part psychological thriller, part creature feature, the indie horror Reed’s Point has just unveiled its trailer that teases that the Jersey Devil may be behind a rash of brutal deaths in a small town. In the film, “Sarah and Alex, are two survivors of an RV crash near the New Jersey Pine Barrens. On the anniversary of the accident, Sarah and Alex drive to Reed’s Point to investigate the crash site. Things go downhill quickly as they find themselves stuck in the woods unsure of who they can trust and questioning if monsters do exist.” Written by Tricia Aurand, Suzanne DeLaurentiis, and Sandy Lo, and directed by Dale Fabrigar (D-Railed), Reed’s Point stars Sasha Anne, Julia Kelly, Evan Adams, Madison Ekstrand, Anthony Jensen, Joseph Almani, Lanett Tachel, and veteran actor Joe Estevez (Soultaker, No Code of Conduct). Reed’s Point debuts on Digital and DVD on April 12, 2022, from Unork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2022
Blumhouse Thriller 'Soft & Quiet' Premiering At SXSW

Blumhouse Thriller ‘Soft & Quiet’ Premiering At SXSW

Blumhouse has come on board Beth de Araújo’s feature film debut Soft & Quiet, a Blumhouse feature which is making its festival debut on Saturday, March 12, at SXSW. “The thriller, which plays out in real-time, follows a single afternoon in the life of an elementary school teacher as she organizes a mixer of like-minded women. When the group heads home, the teacher encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.” “I’m thrilled Jason and the Blumhouse team responded so strongly to Soft & Quiet. They are such a recognizable and trusted brand for audiences. Blumhouse has consistently put out films that are daring and resonate with viewers. As a filmmaker, I’m very excited for the road ahead with them,” said writer/director/producer Beth de Araújo.” “Beth’s film kept me on the edge of my seat the entire way through. It made me uncomfortable, tense, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I first watched

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 9, 2022
Game Review: 'Aztech Forgotten Gods'

Game Review: ‘Aztech Forgotten Gods’

History teaches us that the Aztec Empire faded into history leaving us in the dark about its culture and technology, but WHAT IF the empire never fell and continued to flourish into the future? And what was thought to be myths, were real? In Aztech Forgotten Gods we get a glimpse into that world! I want to thank the game’s developer Lienzo for the opportunity to review this! The Story of Aztech Forgotten Gods follows an Aztec woman named Achtli who comes into possession of the Lightkeeper, an Aztech artifact and prosthetic arm that gives Achtli powers and connects her mind with a feathered serpent god called Tez. After activating the Lightkeeper and awakening Tez, Achtil unknowingly kickstarted potential apocalyptic events where giant monsters appear in the city and she must defeat them, all the while unlocking the truth about the mysterious “Institute” her mother works for, her own past and destiny, and Tez’s past as well. Now onto the

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Mar 9, 2022
Critters From Outer Space Land On Earth In The New Horror-Comedy 'Creatures' (Trailer)

Critters From Outer Space Land On Earth In The New Horror-Comedy ‘Creatures’ (Trailer)

The sci-fi horror-comedy Creatures, described as “Gremlins meets Kill Bill meets Shaun of the Dead,” is out now! In Creatures, “A class of astronomy students and their fearless teacher, Dr. Serling, get more than they bargained for on their latest field trip when they witness an alien spaceship crash-landing in the English countryside! Investigating the wreckage, the students and Dr. Serling find a furry little alien called Mumpy. Their excitement at this close encounter soon turns to horror when they learn that Mumpy is being targeted for extermination by a group of bloodthirsty creatures from outer space!!” Romain Barbey, Alex Jopia, Stu Jopia, and Tony Jopia produce with Nicolás Onetti and Michael Kraetzer serving as associate producers. Directed by Tony Jopia (Cute Little Buggers, Crying Wolf), and starring Jo Hart, Cristo Fernández, Chris Kyriacou, Steve Aaron-Sipple, Rina Saito, and Joe Gallina, Creatures is now available on all major streaming and cable platforms in North America and in the UK and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 9, 2022
Players Can Give Feedback On Upcoming Horror Game 'Death Damnation'

Players Can Give Feedback On Upcoming Horror Game ‘Death Damnation’

Polonium Studio is currently making a horror game and they’re doing something that most devs don’t do, calling on the help of horror game fans to offer their input! The game in development right now is Death Damnation, a first-person horror where players take on the role of a graveyard worker on the first night of the job and everything goes to hell. To survive, players will have to decide how to get rid of the paranormal entities plaguing the Cemetary while at the same time trying to solve the mystery as to why this event is happening. The community will be involved in every step of development and can provide us feedback and suggestions in the Steam Discussions as well as our Discord server. Private betas for development builds will be offered to those who offer us regular feedback and can directly influence the future of the game.” Those who wish to partake can check Death Damnation out on

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Mar 8, 2022
New Trailer For Action-Horror 'Reign Of Chaos' Teases A Fight To Save Mankind

Sisters Fight To Save Humankind This April In ‘Reign Of Chaos’ (Trailer)

From the director of The Gardner comes the upcoming horror film Reign of Chaos which sees dark entities taking over humanity. The world’s only hope is three sisters out to save mankind. Directed by Rebecca Matthews (Pet Graveyard) Reign of Chaos, written by Tom Joliffe, stars Rebecca Finch (“The Flash”), Marc Outbreak (I Am Hooligan), Peter Cosgrove (Scarecrow’s Revenge), and Rita Di Tuccio. “When the world is gripped by a plague unleashed by the evil lord Chaos, and humans are turned into rabid creatures, mankind can only be saved by three young women, descendants of a Goddess, with the power to stop Chaos’ evil.” Witness the battle when Reign of Chaos debuts on Digital on April 12, 2022, from Left Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2022

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Shudder Acquires Aussie Horror-Comedy 'Sissy' Ahead OF SXSW

Shudder Acquires Aussie Horror-Comedy ‘Sissy’ Ahead OF SXSW

Shudder continues to add impressive films to its ever-growing library. The streaming service for horror and thrillers has just acquired the exclusive rights to the SXSW Midnighters Sissy ahead of its world premiere, from Arcadia, DEMS Entertainment, and Freedom Films. Written and directed by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes, the Aussie horror-comedy stars Aisha Dee and Barlow as Cecilia and Emma, who had been tween-age BFFs who were never going to let anything come between them — until Alex (Emily De Margheriti) arrived on the scene. Twelve years later, Cecilia is a successful social media influencer living the dream of an independent, modern millennial woman, until she runs into Emma for the first time in over a decade. After reconnecting, Emmy invites Cecilia on her bachelorette weekend to a remote cabin in the mountains, where Alex proceeds to make Cecilia’s weekend a living hell. Daniel Monks, Yerin Ha, Lucy Barrett, Shaun Martindale, Amelia Lule, April Blasdell, and Camille Cumpston also

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 12, 2022
Dark And Twisted Horror 'Born Dead' Is Out This April (Trailer)

Dark And Twisted Horror ‘Born Dead’ Is Out This April (Trailer)

Bayview Entertainment has just announced the release date for the gorefest Born Dead, out this April from Italian director Alex Visani. The film follows “Luna, a young embalmer with a strange passion for everything concerning death. One day, during a trip in the woods, she finds two bodies. The first one is a dead woman, the other one is a man who is still barely breathing. From this moment, Luna’s life will change forever and a horrifying spiral of violence will surround her existence.” “Born Dead is not for the faint of heart, it is a raw and macabre movie, with obsessive atmospheres, explicit scenes of violence, and gore. It delves into the most obscure and darkest side of society depicting a weird love story that turns into a desperate fight for survival.” Directed by Alex Visani (Pyramid, Stomach), Born Dead stars Lorenzo Lepori (Flesh Contagium), and Ingrid Monacelli (Stomach). Born Dead will be unleashed on April 26, 2022. You

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 11, 2022
Disturbing Stories Unfold In 'The Last American Horror Show ll' Out Now

Disturbing Stories Unfold In ‘The Last American Horror Show ll’ Out Now

From directors, Michael S Rodriguez, Montgomery Dodson, and Rick Vasquez comes the indie film The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2, out now. Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising/ Death Squad) stars alongside Mel Novak, Maria Olsen, Donna Hamblin, Helene Udy, and Timothy Patrick Quill. In the film, “Double the tales and double the fright as Horror Show returns with tales to keep you up at night; “Killer” Callahan sits on death row wishing to escape when a trustee offers him some escapism through a book filled with disturbing stories.” The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2 is out now on Digital and VOD, from Midnight Releasing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2022
Supernatural Horror 'Agnes' Now Possesses An April Release Date

Supernatural Horror ‘Agnes’ Now Possesses An April Release Date

Writer-director Mickey Reece‘s dark supernatural horror film Agnes now possesses an April DVD and Digital release date. Co-written by John Selvidge, the film centers on a nun whose disturbing behavior sparks rumors of demonic possession at a remote convent. When a priest-in-waiting and his disillusioned mentor are sent to investigate, their methods backfire, leaving a wake of terror and trauma. Molly Quinn, Jake Horowitz, Sean Gunn, Chris Browning, Ben Hall, Mary Buss, and Chris Sullivan star in Agnes. Produced by Jensine Carr, Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Jacob Snovel, and Matthew Welty, the indie film is executive produced by Molly Quinn, Elan Gale, Matthew Welty, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, and Zac Locke. Be sure to check out our interview with director Mickey Reece and our interview with star and producer Molly Quinn, and get your copy of Agnes on DVD or Digital, including on Prime Video and on iTunes, on April 4, 2022, from Dazzler Media.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2022
The Jersey Devil Is On The Hunt In The Trailer For 'Reed's Point'

The Jersey Devil Is On The Hunt In The Trailer For ‘Reed’s Point’

It’s out there….waiting. Part psychological thriller, part creature feature, the indie horror Reed’s Point has just unveiled its trailer that teases that the Jersey Devil may be behind a rash of brutal deaths in a small town. In the film, “Sarah and Alex, are two survivors of an RV crash near the New Jersey Pine Barrens. On the anniversary of the accident, Sarah and Alex drive to Reed’s Point to investigate the crash site. Things go downhill quickly as they find themselves stuck in the woods unsure of who they can trust and questioning if monsters do exist.” Written by Tricia Aurand, Suzanne DeLaurentiis, and Sandy Lo, and directed by Dale Fabrigar (D-Railed), Reed’s Point stars Sasha Anne, Julia Kelly, Evan Adams, Madison Ekstrand, Anthony Jensen, Joseph Almani, Lanett Tachel, and veteran actor Joe Estevez (Soultaker, No Code of Conduct). Reed’s Point debuts on Digital and DVD on April 12, 2022, from Unork’d Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2022
Blumhouse Thriller 'Soft & Quiet' Premiering At SXSW

Blumhouse Thriller ‘Soft & Quiet’ Premiering At SXSW

Blumhouse has come on board Beth de Araújo’s feature film debut Soft & Quiet, a Blumhouse feature which is making its festival debut on Saturday, March 12, at SXSW. “The thriller, which plays out in real-time, follows a single afternoon in the life of an elementary school teacher as she organizes a mixer of like-minded women. When the group heads home, the teacher encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.” “I’m thrilled Jason and the Blumhouse team responded so strongly to Soft & Quiet. They are such a recognizable and trusted brand for audiences. Blumhouse has consistently put out films that are daring and resonate with viewers. As a filmmaker, I’m very excited for the road ahead with them,” said writer/director/producer Beth de Araújo.” “Beth’s film kept me on the edge of my seat the entire way through. It made me uncomfortable, tense, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I first watched

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 9, 2022
Game Review: 'Aztech Forgotten Gods'

Game Review: ‘Aztech Forgotten Gods’

History teaches us that the Aztec Empire faded into history leaving us in the dark about its culture and technology, but WHAT IF the empire never fell and continued to flourish into the future? And what was thought to be myths, were real? In Aztech Forgotten Gods we get a glimpse into that world! I want to thank the game’s developer Lienzo for the opportunity to review this! The Story of Aztech Forgotten Gods follows an Aztec woman named Achtli who comes into possession of the Lightkeeper, an Aztech artifact and prosthetic arm that gives Achtli powers and connects her mind with a feathered serpent god called Tez. After activating the Lightkeeper and awakening Tez, Achtil unknowingly kickstarted potential apocalyptic events where giant monsters appear in the city and she must defeat them, all the while unlocking the truth about the mysterious “Institute” her mother works for, her own past and destiny, and Tez’s past as well. Now onto the

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Mar 9, 2022
Critters From Outer Space Land On Earth In The New Horror-Comedy 'Creatures' (Trailer)

Critters From Outer Space Land On Earth In The New Horror-Comedy ‘Creatures’ (Trailer)

The sci-fi horror-comedy Creatures, described as “Gremlins meets Kill Bill meets Shaun of the Dead,” is out now! In Creatures, “A class of astronomy students and their fearless teacher, Dr. Serling, get more than they bargained for on their latest field trip when they witness an alien spaceship crash-landing in the English countryside! Investigating the wreckage, the students and Dr. Serling find a furry little alien called Mumpy. Their excitement at this close encounter soon turns to horror when they learn that Mumpy is being targeted for extermination by a group of bloodthirsty creatures from outer space!!” Romain Barbey, Alex Jopia, Stu Jopia, and Tony Jopia produce with Nicolás Onetti and Michael Kraetzer serving as associate producers. Directed by Tony Jopia (Cute Little Buggers, Crying Wolf), and starring Jo Hart, Cristo Fernández, Chris Kyriacou, Steve Aaron-Sipple, Rina Saito, and Joe Gallina, Creatures is now available on all major streaming and cable platforms in North America and in the UK and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 9, 2022
Players Can Give Feedback On Upcoming Horror Game 'Death Damnation'

Players Can Give Feedback On Upcoming Horror Game ‘Death Damnation’

Polonium Studio is currently making a horror game and they’re doing something that most devs don’t do, calling on the help of horror game fans to offer their input! The game in development right now is Death Damnation, a first-person horror where players take on the role of a graveyard worker on the first night of the job and everything goes to hell. To survive, players will have to decide how to get rid of the paranormal entities plaguing the Cemetary while at the same time trying to solve the mystery as to why this event is happening. The community will be involved in every step of development and can provide us feedback and suggestions in the Steam Discussions as well as our Discord server. Private betas for development builds will be offered to those who offer us regular feedback and can directly influence the future of the game.” Those who wish to partake can check Death Damnation out on

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Mar 8, 2022
New Trailer For Action-Horror 'Reign Of Chaos' Teases A Fight To Save Mankind

Sisters Fight To Save Humankind This April In ‘Reign Of Chaos’ (Trailer)

From the director of The Gardner comes the upcoming horror film Reign of Chaos which sees dark entities taking over humanity. The world’s only hope is three sisters out to save mankind. Directed by Rebecca Matthews (Pet Graveyard) Reign of Chaos, written by Tom Joliffe, stars Rebecca Finch (“The Flash”), Marc Outbreak (I Am Hooligan), Peter Cosgrove (Scarecrow’s Revenge), and Rita Di Tuccio. “When the world is gripped by a plague unleashed by the evil lord Chaos, and humans are turned into rabid creatures, mankind can only be saved by three young women, descendants of a Goddess, with the power to stop Chaos’ evil.” Witness the battle when Reign of Chaos debuts on Digital on April 12, 2022, from Left Films.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2022
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