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Chattanooga Film Festival Offers the Frantic, the Freaky, and the Fun

Year after year, Chattanooga Film Festival curates a stunning array of genre films, and its 2023 edition — running June 23rd through the 29th — follows this tradition. The fest will offer a hybrid edition, so those who can’t make the big-screen event have the chance to watch some of the offerings from the comfort of their own homes. Following is the official press announcement. Hot on the haunted heels of their tenth-anniversary announcement, organizers of The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) have once assembled a first wave of strange and fantastic cinema for their hybrid edition this year. First up is the North American premiere of a film primed to knock the socks off CFF’s longtime fans – filmmaker Jonas Trukanas‘ perfectly executed Lithuanian slasher WE MIGHT HURT EACH OTHER. Trukanas’ briskly paced hoot of a horror film is one of this year’s true standouts and another title presented by Screambox. WE MIGHT HURT EACH OTHER has all the makings

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Joseph Perry
May 7, 2023

Movie Review: Invaders From Mars (1953) – Ignite Films Blu-ray

Junior astronomer Davey MacLean (Jimmy Hunt looking between 9 and 39 depending on the angle) is awakened one night by a thunderstorm only to witness a glowing green flying saucer land behind a large hill next to his house where it promptly sinks deep within the earth. The next morning David’s father, George (Leif Erickson in a performance that goes from lovable goof to violent, moody, secretive monster with shocking ease) heads out to investigate the hill, but comes back as a complete prickus, and soon David’s mother Mary (Hillary Brooke), his neighbor, the local constables, and more fall victim to the cosmic evil buried deep in the sand. Thankfully Dave has two erstwhile allies, Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter) and Dr. Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz… who insists on pronouncing “mutants” as “mewt-ants”), and these cats manage to call in the military (thanks to the magic of stock footage) which leads to a full-scale operation being launched against those menacing

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DanXIII
May 7, 2023

New Horror Series “The Dead Hour” Debuts This May

The new horror series “The Dead Hour” is set to premiere next week. Here is what you need to know about it. Creators Daniel B. Iske & Scott Coleman say the classic The Twilight Zone was their key inspiration for the limited series, which features 12 episodes. It’s an anthology series featuring a creepy tale. Each episode is bookended by a twisted radio announcer (Melissa Holder) introducing each episode. “We created our setup, a delightful yet twisted radio DJ in a dark booth late at night telling her audience creepy tales. We would start each episode with her opening setup monologue and then we’d jump into the story as it plays out on screen. For over a year we would come up with hundreds of short story ideas before finally narrowing it down to the dozen or so that we wanted to do first. Each episode has a different cast which gave us an opportunity to work with a vast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2023

Is Eddie From “Stranger Things” Still Alive?

“Stranger Things” fans were left on the edge of their seat after the season four finale, and they were crushed by the death of Joseph Quinn’s Eddie, who quickly became a heartthrob that inspired videos, memes, giant cornfield art, and Metallica even paid homage to the character. It looked like Eddie died but could all of the bites from the bat things caused him to change and be revived? Multiple videos are floating around that tease that Eddie is alive but stuck in Vecna’s world. Are they authentic? I have no idea, but they are giving fans hope. They also tease that Eddie may become a villain. Here’s one video from Smasher’s YouTube channel that teases Eddie transforming into a vampire/demon. In the season four finale, the kids finally faced off against Vecna. Unfortunately, he got away. Hawkins is left in ruins, and Sadie is in a coma. There’s little doubt that the kids will face off against Vecna again,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2023

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Conjures A New Sequel

Found footage film The Blair Witch Project was groundbreaking, paving the way for found footage films, as well as multiple books and video games, and sequels. Now the franchise is expanding again with a new sequel. According to Production Weekly, Oliver Park (The Offering, Strange Events) is set to direct the sequel for Lionsgate, who is teaming up with Haxan Films, who were behind the 1999 original. The Blair Witch sequel will reportedly start production late this summer. We’ll update e you when we have no more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2023

‘Jovi & Lou’ Sees God And Satan Play A Game That Will Effect Humanity

The irreverent and sometimes offensive dark comedy, Jovi & Lou, is set n a world where Jovi (God) and Lou (Satan) negotiate the fate of all humanity, one game piece at a time. The new trailer has just arrived, teasing a unique film. “After his wife Mary sinks into a coma after a car wreck, Joey bargains with the sinister Lou to save her. His quest for her salvation leads him behind the scenes to the realm of the immortals, where humans are merely pawns in Jovi & Lou’s games. Written and Directed by Terry Spears (AGENT JADE BLACK), JOVI AND LOU stars Victoria Strange, Erman Baradi, Ben Cable, and Allan Wayne Anderson. Jovi & Lou is available on Amazon Prime Video and is coming soon to Tubi from Indie Right.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2023

Director Vincenzo Natali to Release Debut Sci-Fi Horror Comic, TECH!

BIG, EXCITING NEWS for horror film and comic book lovers alike! Director Vincenzo Natali is releasing his FIRST EVER graphic novel, TECH. Natali has been a name in sci-fi horror cinema for a while now, directing films including Splice(2009), ABCs of Death 2’s segment ‘U is for Utopia(2014),’ Netflix’s In the Tall Grass(2019), and his sleeper hit Cube(1997). He has also directed episodes for The Peripheral(2002), Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities(2022), The Stand(2021), Locke & Key(2020), Westworld(2016-2018), American Gods(2017), The Strain(2015-2016), Hannibal(2014-2015), Orphan Black(2015), and Hemlock Grove(2014). Proud papa of baby Dren Now he is joining forces with Encyclopocalypse Publications to bring us a new story in a new medium. TECH is set in the not-so-distant future where humans have discovered how to use alien technology, but of course that still doesn’t come cheap. Readers will follow a courier named Shel who delivers this tech to buyers on the black market. It’s a dangerous job, but it’s necessary to

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Via Laurene
May 4, 2023

Shadowman Makes Gaming Comeback In ‘Shadowman: Darque Legacy’

Today comic publisher Valiant Entertainment and indie game developer Blowfish Studios have announced that they’re teaming up to bring the best-selling fan-favorite comic book character Shadowman back in an all-new horror adventure game Shadowman: Darque Legacy. The game’s description is as follows: “As a conspiracy threatens to overrun the realm of the living, Shadowman must contend with horrifying inhuman entities with challenging melee combat. Follow a dark path from the land of the living to the hellish realm of the Deadside as you cross the veil between both. Embody the hero of the dark to traverse the necromantic divide, overcome dastardly obstacles, and silence the terrifying threats lurking within.” From the sounds of it, Shadowman: Darque Legacy could potentially be either an action RPG or a Souls-like game. Either way, fans of the old games as well as fans of the comics can look forward to 2024 for the game’s release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
May 4, 2023

Game Review: ‘Death or Treat’

I’m not alone when I say I’m not looking forward to summer’s approach and would rather have autumn again and enjoy the wonder and fun of Halloween. Saona Studios is here to scratch that Halloween itch with Death or Treat where you must save Halloween (or at least Hallowtown). Death or Treat follows a little ghost named Scary who runs a mobile candy shop called Ghost Mart. Business should be good in Hallowtown but larger corporations are stealing customers, forcing Scary to take a stand. Now onto the game itself! The controls for Death or Treat are pretty simple as this is a hack-and-slash kind of game with platforming so it’s pretty basic. The soundtrack is pretty good and fits the tone of the game as well as its art. Speaking of art, I really like the animation of the game’s cutscenes and gameplay, definitely can tell it’s hand-drawn, or at least colored in by hand, it flows quite smoothly

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
May 4, 2023

Trailer Debuts For Shudder’s Social Media Thriller ‘Influencer’

Shudder has just unleashed the trailer for the new social media thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94). In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film was shot on location in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2023

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Chattanooga Film Festival Offers the Frantic, the Freaky, and the Fun

Year after year, Chattanooga Film Festival curates a stunning array of genre films, and its 2023 edition — running June 23rd through the 29th — follows this tradition. The fest will offer a hybrid edition, so those who can’t make the big-screen event have the chance to watch some of the offerings from the comfort of their own homes. Following is the official press announcement. Hot on the haunted heels of their tenth-anniversary announcement, organizers of The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) have once assembled a first wave of strange and fantastic cinema for their hybrid edition this year. First up is the North American premiere of a film primed to knock the socks off CFF’s longtime fans – filmmaker Jonas Trukanas‘ perfectly executed Lithuanian slasher WE MIGHT HURT EACH OTHER. Trukanas’ briskly paced hoot of a horror film is one of this year’s true standouts and another title presented by Screambox. WE MIGHT HURT EACH OTHER has all the makings

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
May 7, 2023

Movie Review: Invaders From Mars (1953) – Ignite Films Blu-ray

Junior astronomer Davey MacLean (Jimmy Hunt looking between 9 and 39 depending on the angle) is awakened one night by a thunderstorm only to witness a glowing green flying saucer land behind a large hill next to his house where it promptly sinks deep within the earth. The next morning David’s father, George (Leif Erickson in a performance that goes from lovable goof to violent, moody, secretive monster with shocking ease) heads out to investigate the hill, but comes back as a complete prickus, and soon David’s mother Mary (Hillary Brooke), his neighbor, the local constables, and more fall victim to the cosmic evil buried deep in the sand. Thankfully Dave has two erstwhile allies, Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter) and Dr. Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz… who insists on pronouncing “mutants” as “mewt-ants”), and these cats manage to call in the military (thanks to the magic of stock footage) which leads to a full-scale operation being launched against those menacing

Continue reading →
DanXIII
May 7, 2023

New Horror Series “The Dead Hour” Debuts This May

The new horror series “The Dead Hour” is set to premiere next week. Here is what you need to know about it. Creators Daniel B. Iske & Scott Coleman say the classic The Twilight Zone was their key inspiration for the limited series, which features 12 episodes. It’s an anthology series featuring a creepy tale. Each episode is bookended by a twisted radio announcer (Melissa Holder) introducing each episode. “We created our setup, a delightful yet twisted radio DJ in a dark booth late at night telling her audience creepy tales. We would start each episode with her opening setup monologue and then we’d jump into the story as it plays out on screen. For over a year we would come up with hundreds of short story ideas before finally narrowing it down to the dozen or so that we wanted to do first. Each episode has a different cast which gave us an opportunity to work with a vast

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2023

Is Eddie From “Stranger Things” Still Alive?

“Stranger Things” fans were left on the edge of their seat after the season four finale, and they were crushed by the death of Joseph Quinn’s Eddie, who quickly became a heartthrob that inspired videos, memes, giant cornfield art, and Metallica even paid homage to the character. It looked like Eddie died but could all of the bites from the bat things caused him to change and be revived? Multiple videos are floating around that tease that Eddie is alive but stuck in Vecna’s world. Are they authentic? I have no idea, but they are giving fans hope. They also tease that Eddie may become a villain. Here’s one video from Smasher’s YouTube channel that teases Eddie transforming into a vampire/demon. In the season four finale, the kids finally faced off against Vecna. Unfortunately, he got away. Hawkins is left in ruins, and Sadie is in a coma. There’s little doubt that the kids will face off against Vecna again,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2023

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Conjures A New Sequel

Found footage film The Blair Witch Project was groundbreaking, paving the way for found footage films, as well as multiple books and video games, and sequels. Now the franchise is expanding again with a new sequel. According to Production Weekly, Oliver Park (The Offering, Strange Events) is set to direct the sequel for Lionsgate, who is teaming up with Haxan Films, who were behind the 1999 original. The Blair Witch sequel will reportedly start production late this summer. We’ll update e you when we have no more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2023

‘Jovi & Lou’ Sees God And Satan Play A Game That Will Effect Humanity

The irreverent and sometimes offensive dark comedy, Jovi & Lou, is set n a world where Jovi (God) and Lou (Satan) negotiate the fate of all humanity, one game piece at a time. The new trailer has just arrived, teasing a unique film. “After his wife Mary sinks into a coma after a car wreck, Joey bargains with the sinister Lou to save her. His quest for her salvation leads him behind the scenes to the realm of the immortals, where humans are merely pawns in Jovi & Lou’s games. Written and Directed by Terry Spears (AGENT JADE BLACK), JOVI AND LOU stars Victoria Strange, Erman Baradi, Ben Cable, and Allan Wayne Anderson. Jovi & Lou is available on Amazon Prime Video and is coming soon to Tubi from Indie Right.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2023

Director Vincenzo Natali to Release Debut Sci-Fi Horror Comic, TECH!

BIG, EXCITING NEWS for horror film and comic book lovers alike! Director Vincenzo Natali is releasing his FIRST EVER graphic novel, TECH. Natali has been a name in sci-fi horror cinema for a while now, directing films including Splice(2009), ABCs of Death 2’s segment ‘U is for Utopia(2014),’ Netflix’s In the Tall Grass(2019), and his sleeper hit Cube(1997). He has also directed episodes for The Peripheral(2002), Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities(2022), The Stand(2021), Locke & Key(2020), Westworld(2016-2018), American Gods(2017), The Strain(2015-2016), Hannibal(2014-2015), Orphan Black(2015), and Hemlock Grove(2014). Proud papa of baby Dren Now he is joining forces with Encyclopocalypse Publications to bring us a new story in a new medium. TECH is set in the not-so-distant future where humans have discovered how to use alien technology, but of course that still doesn’t come cheap. Readers will follow a courier named Shel who delivers this tech to buyers on the black market. It’s a dangerous job, but it’s necessary to

Continue reading →
Via Laurene
May 4, 2023

Shadowman Makes Gaming Comeback In ‘Shadowman: Darque Legacy’

Today comic publisher Valiant Entertainment and indie game developer Blowfish Studios have announced that they’re teaming up to bring the best-selling fan-favorite comic book character Shadowman back in an all-new horror adventure game Shadowman: Darque Legacy. The game’s description is as follows: “As a conspiracy threatens to overrun the realm of the living, Shadowman must contend with horrifying inhuman entities with challenging melee combat. Follow a dark path from the land of the living to the hellish realm of the Deadside as you cross the veil between both. Embody the hero of the dark to traverse the necromantic divide, overcome dastardly obstacles, and silence the terrifying threats lurking within.” From the sounds of it, Shadowman: Darque Legacy could potentially be either an action RPG or a Souls-like game. Either way, fans of the old games as well as fans of the comics can look forward to 2024 for the game’s release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
May 4, 2023

Game Review: ‘Death or Treat’

I’m not alone when I say I’m not looking forward to summer’s approach and would rather have autumn again and enjoy the wonder and fun of Halloween. Saona Studios is here to scratch that Halloween itch with Death or Treat where you must save Halloween (or at least Hallowtown). Death or Treat follows a little ghost named Scary who runs a mobile candy shop called Ghost Mart. Business should be good in Hallowtown but larger corporations are stealing customers, forcing Scary to take a stand. Now onto the game itself! The controls for Death or Treat are pretty simple as this is a hack-and-slash kind of game with platforming so it’s pretty basic. The soundtrack is pretty good and fits the tone of the game as well as its art. Speaking of art, I really like the animation of the game’s cutscenes and gameplay, definitely can tell it’s hand-drawn, or at least colored in by hand, it flows quite smoothly

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
May 4, 2023

Trailer Debuts For Shudder’s Social Media Thriller ‘Influencer’

Shudder has just unleashed the trailer for the new social media thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94). In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film was shot on location in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2023
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