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Taye Diggs Conjures A Demon This February In 'Incarnation' (Trailer)

Taye Diggs Conjures A Demon This February In ‘Incarnation’ (Trailer)

Cinedigm’s new supernatural horror Incarnation sees Taye Doggs conjure the legendary demon Mammon this month. Directed by Issac Walsh and co-written by Tyler Clair Smith, Incarnation is “A throwback to the popular haunted house sub-genre, Incarnation centers around a young couple chasing the American dream. Brad (Taye Diggs) and Jess (Jessica Uberuaga) move to Los Angeles in search of a better life. When they stumble upon a hidden real estate gem, managed by the laid-back landlord Peter (Michael Madsen), they are elated by their turn of fortune. But their ideal home is hiding a secret far more sinister than they could have ever imagined, for the very walls are alive with an ancient evil, and they soon learn that greed comes with a hefty price.” Incarnation has conjured the theatrical and VOD release date of Friday, February 18, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 16, 2022
A Serial Killer Stalks A News Crew In 'Killer Connection' - Now On Prime Video

A Serial Killer Stalks A News Crew In ‘Killer Connection’ – Now On Prime Video

An ambitious news reporter, Sarah Lee (Jenna Willis), and her plucky news team find themselves in the clutches of evil when they agree to interview an infamous serial killer in the Lucky Strike horror film Killer Connection, directed by Romane Simon. Killer Connection stars Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort), Quinton Aaron (The Blindside with Sandra Bullock), Lilian Lev, and Deanna Pak. Recently acquired by Joston “El Rey” Theney’s #SinningWorks, Killer Connection was for the screen by novelist Rhonnie Fordham whose recent work includes the acclaimed “Last Serial Killer” series. Watch Killer Connection NOW on Amazon Prime Video.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2022
Dark And Deadly Secrets Surface In The Thriller 'Help' - Out Today

Dark And Deadly Secrets Surface In The Thriller ‘Help’ – Out Today

Director Blake Ridder‘s award-winning psychological thriller HELP, featuring a cameo performance from boyband Blue’s very own Duncan James, is out today on Digital and On-Demand. In the film, “A young woman’s life turns chaotic when she uncovers a deadly secret about her friend…A painful breakup prompts Grace to visit her friend Liv who is living in the idyllic English countryside with her boyfriend Edward and his dog Polly. The trio starts the weekend in high spirits but soon turns into chaos, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Everyone has a secret…” Louis James (The English Teacher, A Simple Robbery), Emily Redpath (Romeo and Juliet, Casualty), and Sarah Alexandra Marks (Glamour, Psychosis) star. HELP was filmed in just 12 days due to UK lockdown restrictions, with only 20 cast and crew members were involved. HELP debuts on Digital in both the US and Canada on February 15, 2021, from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2022
Tribeca Festival Heaps on the Horror at Midnight

Shudder Snags The Romantic Horror Film ‘Attachment’

With today being Valentine’s Day, is perfect timing for Shudder to announce that the streaming service for horror and thrillers, has acquired the horror-romance Attachment. Attachment is a film about love at first sight, steeped in Jewish folklore. Maja, a Danish has-been actress falls in love with Leah, a young, Jewish academic from London. But when Leah suffers a mysterious seizure, leading to a debilitating injury, Maja fears their whirlwind romance might be cut short – and decides to follow Leah back to her home in the Hasidic area of Stamford Hill, London. There, she meets her new downstairs neighbor: Leah’s mother, Chana. An overbearing and secretive woman, Chana seems resistant to all of Maja’s attempts to win her over. And as Maja begins to notice strange occurrences in the building, she begins to suspect that Chana’s secrets could be much darker that first anticipated – and that the woman she loves might be carrying the biggest secret of all.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2022
'The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2' Wants To Tell You A Scary Story (Trailer)

‘The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2’ Wants To Tell You A Scary Story (Trailer)

From directors, Michael S Rodriguez, Montgomery Dodson, and Rick Vasquez comes The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2, set to debut this March. The new trailer is here and takes to a penitentiary where a man on death row wants to hear a scary story. 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 on March 4, 2022, from Midnight Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 12, 2022
Sci-Fi Horror FPS 'RIPOUT' Coming Later This Year

Sci-Fi Horror FPS ‘RIPOUT’ Coming Later This Year

Indie game developer Pet Project Games is getting a major boost with their newly formed partnership with legendary game publisher 3D Realms to get their latest project out later this year, first-person sci-fi horror shooter RIPOUT. RIPOUT takes players to the year 2084 as one of Humanity’s lone survivors. Earth developed a bio-weapon to fight off an alien invasion, but in typical sci-fi horror fashion…it turned against us. Now surrounded by mutated creatures once human, you must fight for survival with your living weapon. RIPOUT will feature procedurally generated levels with a variety of objectives, hoards of enemies who can configure their bodies requiring you to exploit their weaknesses, customizable weapon loadouts and character classes, 10 to 20 minute long missions, scalable difficulty (the more players, the harder the gameplay), single-player or online co-op with up to four players. RIPOUT is expected to be released later in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Feb 11, 2022
Movie Review: 'Tethered'

The New ‘Tethered’ Trailer Reminds Us To Always Follow The Rules

Director Daniel Robinette is taking horror fans deep into the woods with the trailer for his horror film Tethered, which reminds you that you must always follow the rules. “In the remote woods of North Carolina, a blind teenager named Solomon lives by himself in total isolation. Despite his impairment, Solomon can navigate his surroundings by tying a long rope around his waist that stays tethered to the cabin where he lives. Armed with only his tether, Solomon survives by fishing, foraging, and trapping small animals for food. His only other stimulation is a tape-recorded message containing three mysterious rules: The First Rule: When you hunt or scavenge, do it for two—one for the forest and one for you. The Second Rule: When your will is almost gone and you feel like giving up, find comfort in singing our song.The Third Rule: You must never, ever let go of the rope.” Starring Alexandra Paul, Kareem Ferguson, Jared L. Cook, Brody

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 10, 2022
Shudder Unveils The Trailer For The Sci-Fi Horror-Comedy 'The Seed'

Shudder Unveils The Trailer For The Sci-Fi Horror-Comedy ‘The Seed’

The world’s leading streaming service for horror and thrillers, Shudder, unveiled today the new trailer and poster for their Original sci-fi horror-comedy The Seed. The film, which marks the feature directorial debut of British writer-director Sam Walker, follows lifelong friends Deidre (Lucy Martin, Vikings), Heather (Sophie Vavasseur, Resident Evil: Apocalypse), and Charlotte (Chelsea Edge, I Hate Suzie) who are finally getting some time away together, using the upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts as a girls’ getaway in the Mojave Desert descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an invasive alien force whose air of mystery soon proves to be alluring and irresistible to them. Before long the situation devolves into a battle to the death, where the stakes have galaxy-wide implications. The Seed is produced by Shudder, Camelot Films, and Hardman Pictures, in association with Lipsync Productions, AMP International, The Malta Film Commission, and Ingenious Media. Matt

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 10, 2022
People Are Used As Guinea Pigs In The Thriller 'Ultrasound' - Coming To DVD

The New ‘Ultrasound’ Trailer Explores Human Experimentation

From director Rob Schroeder comes Ultrasound, a dark tale of human experimentation and questionable ethics. Today, the trailer has arrived revealing the first look at the film. Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Bob Stephenson, Brenda Wool, Tunde Adebimpe, and Rainey Qualley, Ultrasound was written by Conor Stechschulte based on his comic book Generous Bosom. “Driving home late at night during a heavy rainstorm, Glen experiences car trouble. Near where his car gets stuck, he spots a house, knocks on the door, and is greeted by an oddly friendly middle-aged man, Arthur, and his younger wife, Cyndi. The strange couple pours him a drink, and then more drinks, followed by an unexpected offer that Glen can’t refuse. Elsewhere, a young woman, Katie, is feeling emotionally weighed down by a secret romantic arrangement that feels like a textbook case of gaslighting. And at the same time, in a nondescript research facility, medical professional Shannon begins questioning her role in a bizarre experiment,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 9, 2022
This February A Couple's Love Is Tested In The Undead RomCom 'Zombae'

This February A Couple’s Love Is Tested In The Undead RomCom ‘Zombae’

One woman’s love life turns (un)deadly this February in the horror-comedy Zombae, from director Greg Zekowski (“Ryan’s Mystery Playdate”). This is the tale of a housewife who discovers that her husband has become a zombie with an appetite for human flesh, she must decide whether to stay in the marriage or wade into the dating pool. As she dips her toe in, she soon finds that the men out there are even worse than her zombie husband! With a little help from her best friend, she decides to make it work – no matter what. Ian Alda (“Dave”), Mariah Delfino (The Invitation), Gina Hecht (“Seinfeld”), Gabe Greenspan (“Wayward Guide”), and Clint Carmichael (“Why Women Kill”) star in this entertaining indie flick out on DVD and On-Demand on February 15, 2022, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 9, 2022

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Taye Diggs Conjures A Demon This February In 'Incarnation' (Trailer)

Taye Diggs Conjures A Demon This February In ‘Incarnation’ (Trailer)

Cinedigm’s new supernatural horror Incarnation sees Taye Doggs conjure the legendary demon Mammon this month. Directed by Issac Walsh and co-written by Tyler Clair Smith, Incarnation is “A throwback to the popular haunted house sub-genre, Incarnation centers around a young couple chasing the American dream. Brad (Taye Diggs) and Jess (Jessica Uberuaga) move to Los Angeles in search of a better life. When they stumble upon a hidden real estate gem, managed by the laid-back landlord Peter (Michael Madsen), they are elated by their turn of fortune. But their ideal home is hiding a secret far more sinister than they could have ever imagined, for the very walls are alive with an ancient evil, and they soon learn that greed comes with a hefty price.” Incarnation has conjured the theatrical and VOD release date of Friday, February 18, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 16, 2022
A Serial Killer Stalks A News Crew In 'Killer Connection' - Now On Prime Video

A Serial Killer Stalks A News Crew In ‘Killer Connection’ – Now On Prime Video

An ambitious news reporter, Sarah Lee (Jenna Willis), and her plucky news team find themselves in the clutches of evil when they agree to interview an infamous serial killer in the Lucky Strike horror film Killer Connection, directed by Romane Simon. Killer Connection stars Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort), Quinton Aaron (The Blindside with Sandra Bullock), Lilian Lev, and Deanna Pak. Recently acquired by Joston “El Rey” Theney’s #SinningWorks, Killer Connection was for the screen by novelist Rhonnie Fordham whose recent work includes the acclaimed “Last Serial Killer” series. Watch Killer Connection NOW on Amazon Prime Video.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2022
Dark And Deadly Secrets Surface In The Thriller 'Help' - Out Today

Dark And Deadly Secrets Surface In The Thriller ‘Help’ – Out Today

Director Blake Ridder‘s award-winning psychological thriller HELP, featuring a cameo performance from boyband Blue’s very own Duncan James, is out today on Digital and On-Demand. In the film, “A young woman’s life turns chaotic when she uncovers a deadly secret about her friend…A painful breakup prompts Grace to visit her friend Liv who is living in the idyllic English countryside with her boyfriend Edward and his dog Polly. The trio starts the weekend in high spirits but soon turns into chaos, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Everyone has a secret…” Louis James (The English Teacher, A Simple Robbery), Emily Redpath (Romeo and Juliet, Casualty), and Sarah Alexandra Marks (Glamour, Psychosis) star. HELP was filmed in just 12 days due to UK lockdown restrictions, with only 20 cast and crew members were involved. HELP debuts on Digital in both the US and Canada on February 15, 2021, from

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 15, 2022
Tribeca Festival Heaps on the Horror at Midnight

Shudder Snags The Romantic Horror Film ‘Attachment’

With today being Valentine’s Day, is perfect timing for Shudder to announce that the streaming service for horror and thrillers, has acquired the horror-romance Attachment. Attachment is a film about love at first sight, steeped in Jewish folklore. Maja, a Danish has-been actress falls in love with Leah, a young, Jewish academic from London. But when Leah suffers a mysterious seizure, leading to a debilitating injury, Maja fears their whirlwind romance might be cut short – and decides to follow Leah back to her home in the Hasidic area of Stamford Hill, London. There, she meets her new downstairs neighbor: Leah’s mother, Chana. An overbearing and secretive woman, Chana seems resistant to all of Maja’s attempts to win her over. And as Maja begins to notice strange occurrences in the building, she begins to suspect that Chana’s secrets could be much darker that first anticipated – and that the woman she loves might be carrying the biggest secret of all.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2022
'The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2' Wants To Tell You A Scary Story (Trailer)

‘The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2’ Wants To Tell You A Scary Story (Trailer)

From directors, Michael S Rodriguez, Montgomery Dodson, and Rick Vasquez comes The Last American Horror Show Vol. 2, set to debut this March. The new trailer is here and takes to a penitentiary where a man on death row wants to hear a scary story. 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 on March 4, 2022, from Midnight Releasing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 12, 2022
Sci-Fi Horror FPS 'RIPOUT' Coming Later This Year

Sci-Fi Horror FPS ‘RIPOUT’ Coming Later This Year

Indie game developer Pet Project Games is getting a major boost with their newly formed partnership with legendary game publisher 3D Realms to get their latest project out later this year, first-person sci-fi horror shooter RIPOUT. RIPOUT takes players to the year 2084 as one of Humanity’s lone survivors. Earth developed a bio-weapon to fight off an alien invasion, but in typical sci-fi horror fashion…it turned against us. Now surrounded by mutated creatures once human, you must fight for survival with your living weapon. RIPOUT will feature procedurally generated levels with a variety of objectives, hoards of enemies who can configure their bodies requiring you to exploit their weaknesses, customizable weapon loadouts and character classes, 10 to 20 minute long missions, scalable difficulty (the more players, the harder the gameplay), single-player or online co-op with up to four players. RIPOUT is expected to be released later in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Feb 11, 2022
Movie Review: 'Tethered'

The New ‘Tethered’ Trailer Reminds Us To Always Follow The Rules

Director Daniel Robinette is taking horror fans deep into the woods with the trailer for his horror film Tethered, which reminds you that you must always follow the rules. “In the remote woods of North Carolina, a blind teenager named Solomon lives by himself in total isolation. Despite his impairment, Solomon can navigate his surroundings by tying a long rope around his waist that stays tethered to the cabin where he lives. Armed with only his tether, Solomon survives by fishing, foraging, and trapping small animals for food. His only other stimulation is a tape-recorded message containing three mysterious rules: The First Rule: When you hunt or scavenge, do it for two—one for the forest and one for you. The Second Rule: When your will is almost gone and you feel like giving up, find comfort in singing our song.The Third Rule: You must never, ever let go of the rope.” Starring Alexandra Paul, Kareem Ferguson, Jared L. Cook, Brody

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 10, 2022
Shudder Unveils The Trailer For The Sci-Fi Horror-Comedy 'The Seed'

Shudder Unveils The Trailer For The Sci-Fi Horror-Comedy ‘The Seed’

The world’s leading streaming service for horror and thrillers, Shudder, unveiled today the new trailer and poster for their Original sci-fi horror-comedy The Seed. The film, which marks the feature directorial debut of British writer-director Sam Walker, follows lifelong friends Deidre (Lucy Martin, Vikings), Heather (Sophie Vavasseur, Resident Evil: Apocalypse), and Charlotte (Chelsea Edge, I Hate Suzie) who are finally getting some time away together, using the upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts as a girls’ getaway in the Mojave Desert descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an invasive alien force whose air of mystery soon proves to be alluring and irresistible to them. Before long the situation devolves into a battle to the death, where the stakes have galaxy-wide implications. The Seed is produced by Shudder, Camelot Films, and Hardman Pictures, in association with Lipsync Productions, AMP International, The Malta Film Commission, and Ingenious Media. Matt

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 10, 2022
People Are Used As Guinea Pigs In The Thriller 'Ultrasound' - Coming To DVD

The New ‘Ultrasound’ Trailer Explores Human Experimentation

From director Rob Schroeder comes Ultrasound, a dark tale of human experimentation and questionable ethics. Today, the trailer has arrived revealing the first look at the film. Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Bob Stephenson, Brenda Wool, Tunde Adebimpe, and Rainey Qualley, Ultrasound was written by Conor Stechschulte based on his comic book Generous Bosom. “Driving home late at night during a heavy rainstorm, Glen experiences car trouble. Near where his car gets stuck, he spots a house, knocks on the door, and is greeted by an oddly friendly middle-aged man, Arthur, and his younger wife, Cyndi. The strange couple pours him a drink, and then more drinks, followed by an unexpected offer that Glen can’t refuse. Elsewhere, a young woman, Katie, is feeling emotionally weighed down by a secret romantic arrangement that feels like a textbook case of gaslighting. And at the same time, in a nondescript research facility, medical professional Shannon begins questioning her role in a bizarre experiment,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 9, 2022
This February A Couple's Love Is Tested In The Undead RomCom 'Zombae'

This February A Couple’s Love Is Tested In The Undead RomCom ‘Zombae’

One woman’s love life turns (un)deadly this February in the horror-comedy Zombae, from director Greg Zekowski (“Ryan’s Mystery Playdate”). This is the tale of a housewife who discovers that her husband has become a zombie with an appetite for human flesh, she must decide whether to stay in the marriage or wade into the dating pool. As she dips her toe in, she soon finds that the men out there are even worse than her zombie husband! With a little help from her best friend, she decides to make it work – no matter what. Ian Alda (“Dave”), Mariah Delfino (The Invitation), Gina Hecht (“Seinfeld”), Gabe Greenspan (“Wayward Guide”), and Clint Carmichael (“Why Women Kill”) star in this entertaining indie flick out on DVD and On-Demand on February 15, 2022, from Indican Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 9, 2022
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