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Video Nasty 'Mother Mortis' Unleashes Blood-Drenched Trailer

Video Nasty ‘Mother Mortis’ Unleashes Blood-Drenched Trailer

From the deranged mind of writer and director Balraj Kang comes the indie splatterspolitation slasher horror Mother Mortis whose new trailer teases a grotesque, blood-drenched film. “Move over Myers! Goodnight Freddy! Sayonara Jason! There’s a new maniac in town – MOTHER MORTIS! Apotheosis Productions presents a new breed of Video Nasty Splattersploitation Horror coming soon on Troma Now, Dark Hollow Home Video and Amazon Prime” – Balraj Kang (Writer/Director – Mother Mortis).” In the film, “when a deranged transvestite serial killer, Mother Mortis (played by Jay Addamz), and his satanic cult led by his true mother ancient witch, Julia Von Eric (played by Kathy Griffiths) embark on a rampage of torture, death and bizarre sexual rituals in a bid to summon the interdimensional shit demon Yig-Naggoth to devour this universe – Only a rag-tag group of survivors can save us from eternal defecation!” The indie film is led by none other than Nomi Lucien (played by Holly Laura Platt), the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2022
Brazil's Fantaspoa Reveals the Second Wave of Its Eighteenth Amazing Edition

Brazil’s Fantaspoa Reveals the Second Wave of Its Eighteenth Amazing Edition

If almost 200 slices of fear-fare and related cinema sounds tantalizing to you, check out the just-revealed full lineup for Brazil’s Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival, which takes place from April 15 to May 1, 2022. From cutting-edge premieres to splatter-ific genre favorites, Fantaspoa offers something for horror fans of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. After revealing the first batch of titles from its upcoming lineup last month, Brazil’s Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival is proud to announce the remaining selection of features appearing in its eighteenth edition. The full Fantaspoa 2022 lineup will consist of 90 features and 97 shorts – equaling 187 incredible movies, shown in five theaters around Porto Alegre from April 15 to May 1 of this year. The festival’s selection of feature films is divided into five competitive sections: International; Ibero-American; Brazilian; Animation; and “Mondo Bizarro”. While the first three are based on the geographic origin of the productions, the others are built solely

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Joseph Perry
Apr 2, 2022
'The Crow' Finally Takes Flight With Bill Skarsgard As Its Star

‘The Crow’ Finally Takes Flight With Bill Skarsgard As Its Star

After many attempts, it seems a new The Crow movie is finally taking flight. But, “It can’t rain all the time..” The movie has found new life with Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders at the helm with a screenplay from Zach Baylin, who also wrote the Oscar-nominated film, King Richard. While a release date has not been announced, the star has. IT and Devil All the Time actor Bill Skarsgard will be playing Eric Draven, the role made iconic by Brandon Lee. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter FKA twigs (Honeyboy) will also star, according to the press release. The film has already begun pre-production with production scheduled to begin this summer with a budget in the range of $50 million. The movie is being described as a “modern reimagining” of the graphic novels created by James O’Barr. The Crow will be produced by Victor Hadida (Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises), Molly Hassell (Braven starring Jason Momoa, Terminal starring Margot Robbie),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2022
Blu-ray Review: Caligula: The Untold Story (1982)

Blu-ray Review: Caligula: The Untold Story (1982)

1980’s Italian cinema will truly attempt to cash in on any and all exploitation crazes but none makes less (or more) sense than Caligulasploitation, a small collection of films created to ride the world-wide phenomenon that wasn’t 1979’s Caligula (directed by Tinto Brass, himself an Italian… with extra porn courtesy of Penthouse‘s Bob Guccione), a sleazy-as-fuck production telling of the last years of ancient Roman Emperor Gaius “Caligula” Caesar with a sky-high budget and an impressive array of actors on hand such as Malcolm McDowell, Peter O’Toole, and Helen Mirren. Rest assured, none of those mother fuckers will be showing up here… This brings us to Severin film’s new Blu-ray release of Joe D’Amato’s (Anthropophagus: The Grim Reaper) Caligula: The Untold Story… this ought to set the record straight! So what’s ol’ Caligula (David Brandon) up to in his “untold story”? Well a lot of torturing, fucking, and general absolute lunacy… you know, the same as in his “told story”

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DanXIII
Apr 1, 2022
Ti West's Horror Film 'X' Is Coming To Blu-ray

Ti West’s Horror Film ‘X’ Is Coming To Blu-ray

After making a splash at theaters, Ti West‘s horror X, which has a killer soundtrack, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this May. In the film, set in 1979, “a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast soon finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.” Jenna Ortega (Scream) and Mia Goth (Suspiria) star along with Scott Mescudi, Kid Cudi (Don’t Look Up, Creepshow), and Brittany Snow (Prom Night, Pitch Perfect) star in this nightmare-inducing film. Special Features include: -“That X Factor” Featurette -“The Farmer’s Daughters” Extended Scene Ti West makes his long-awaited return to horror with X is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital) and DVD, on May 24, 2022, from A24 and Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max's True Crime Series "The Staircase"

New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max’s True Crime Series “The Staircase”

HBO Max is delving into the true-crime death of Kathleen Peterson in their new series “The Staircase” whose first teaser trailer has arrived giving us a look at what appears as an ideal family, but looks can be deceiving. Starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), the series examines the true story of novelist Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife in December of 2001, a story that captivated the world. Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”) serve as showrunners for the series that features three timelines, the days leading up to Kathleen’s death, the direct aftermath, and the present day. “The Staircase” also stars Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s grieving sister Candace, Parker Posey as prosecutor Freda, the Peterson children are played by Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young. Joel McKinnon Miller also stars. On December 9th, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, Kathleen Peterson’s life was ended. According to the 911

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Wan's 'Malignant' Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

Last year, James Wan’s insane horror film Malignant (review) premiered on HBO Max followed by its release on Blu-ray. Now, it’s coming to 4K Ultra HD. The news came from Wan himself via an Instagram post. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant comes home on 4K Ultra HD on May 24, 2022, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller 'Fast Charlie'

James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller ‘Fast Charlie’

Screen Media and Foresight Unlimited, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today that James Caan and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) will star alongside Pierce Brosnan in the upcoming hitman thriller Fast Charlie, directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt, Clear & Present Danger), which is set to begin production the first week of April in New Orleans. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have James Caan and Morena Baccarin aboard. I can’t imagine a more perfect pair than Morena and Pierce. Not to be cute, but they really do make a killer couple.” Director Phillip Noyce said about the casting, “I brought PHILLIP to America in 1988 to direct BLIND FURY with Rutger Hauer and now 34 years later I’m thrilled to be back on the set with him. With a great script by Richard Wenk, and PIERCE bringing his star power to the role of Charlie, alongside the legendary, James Caan, and the multi-talented Morena Baccarin, Phillip has a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
HBO Announces Premiere Date For "Game Of Thrones" Prequel "House Of The Dragon"

HBO Announces Premiere Date For “Game Of Thrones” Prequel “House Of The Dragon”

Fans of “Game of Thrones” have been eagerly awaiting HBO’s prequel series “House of the Dragon.” They won’t have to wait much longer, HBO has now revealed the series’ poster which happens to feature the’ premiere date, August 21, 2022. “House of the Dragon,” tells the story of House Targaryen and is set 200 years before the events that unfolded in “Game of Thrones.” which still holds the title of the most Emmy Award-winning series of all time. The series will explore the legendary Targaryen family, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen, played in the “Game of Thrones” by Emilia Clarke, known for their ability to master dragons. The massive cast includes Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy playing Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Matt Smith starring as Prince Daemon Targaryen. Steve Toussaint appears as Lord Corlys Velaryon, and Eve Best plays Princess Rhaenys Velaryon. Based on the novels of George R. R. Martin, the series’ teaser trailer for “House of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

This April, ARROW offers classics and cutting edge cult cinema, including films packed with horrors, gallons of Grind House gore, Italian films, and more. The April 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of dystopian surrealist Chema Garcia Ibarra’s feature The Sacred Spirit, available to subscribers in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland. The film will debut on ARROW April 15. April 1st starts the month with a number of unique and titillating titles: Dead Dicks (US/CA), Caliber 9 (US/CA), Kidnap Syndicate (UK/US/CA/IRE), Naked Violence (UK/US/CA/IRE), Rulers of the City (UK/US/CA/IRE), Shoot First, Die Later (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Boss (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Italian Connection (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema (US/CA), The Face at the Window (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Heroin Busters (UK/US/CA/IRE), and The Big Racket (UK/US/CA/IRE). The month begins Seasons Guns Blazing with two loaded and strapped collections: Poliziotteschi “High-speed Italian crime!” (UK/US/CA/IRE) and 110% Adrenaline: The Di Leo Collection (UK/US/CA/IRE). Poliziotteschi: Featuring hard-hitting, white hot lead-filled, pedal-to-the-metal movies straight out of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022

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Video Nasty 'Mother Mortis' Unleashes Blood-Drenched Trailer

Video Nasty ‘Mother Mortis’ Unleashes Blood-Drenched Trailer

From the deranged mind of writer and director Balraj Kang comes the indie splatterspolitation slasher horror Mother Mortis whose new trailer teases a grotesque, blood-drenched film. “Move over Myers! Goodnight Freddy! Sayonara Jason! There’s a new maniac in town – MOTHER MORTIS! Apotheosis Productions presents a new breed of Video Nasty Splattersploitation Horror coming soon on Troma Now, Dark Hollow Home Video and Amazon Prime” – Balraj Kang (Writer/Director – Mother Mortis).” In the film, “when a deranged transvestite serial killer, Mother Mortis (played by Jay Addamz), and his satanic cult led by his true mother ancient witch, Julia Von Eric (played by Kathy Griffiths) embark on a rampage of torture, death and bizarre sexual rituals in a bid to summon the interdimensional shit demon Yig-Naggoth to devour this universe – Only a rag-tag group of survivors can save us from eternal defecation!” The indie film is led by none other than Nomi Lucien (played by Holly Laura Platt), the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2022
Brazil's Fantaspoa Reveals the Second Wave of Its Eighteenth Amazing Edition

Brazil’s Fantaspoa Reveals the Second Wave of Its Eighteenth Amazing Edition

If almost 200 slices of fear-fare and related cinema sounds tantalizing to you, check out the just-revealed full lineup for Brazil’s Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival, which takes place from April 15 to May 1, 2022. From cutting-edge premieres to splatter-ific genre favorites, Fantaspoa offers something for horror fans of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. After revealing the first batch of titles from its upcoming lineup last month, Brazil’s Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival is proud to announce the remaining selection of features appearing in its eighteenth edition. The full Fantaspoa 2022 lineup will consist of 90 features and 97 shorts – equaling 187 incredible movies, shown in five theaters around Porto Alegre from April 15 to May 1 of this year. The festival’s selection of feature films is divided into five competitive sections: International; Ibero-American; Brazilian; Animation; and “Mondo Bizarro”. While the first three are based on the geographic origin of the productions, the others are built solely

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Apr 2, 2022
'The Crow' Finally Takes Flight With Bill Skarsgard As Its Star

‘The Crow’ Finally Takes Flight With Bill Skarsgard As Its Star

After many attempts, it seems a new The Crow movie is finally taking flight. But, “It can’t rain all the time..” The movie has found new life with Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders at the helm with a screenplay from Zach Baylin, who also wrote the Oscar-nominated film, King Richard. While a release date has not been announced, the star has. IT and Devil All the Time actor Bill Skarsgard will be playing Eric Draven, the role made iconic by Brandon Lee. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter FKA twigs (Honeyboy) will also star, according to the press release. The film has already begun pre-production with production scheduled to begin this summer with a budget in the range of $50 million. The movie is being described as a “modern reimagining” of the graphic novels created by James O’Barr. The Crow will be produced by Victor Hadida (Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises), Molly Hassell (Braven starring Jason Momoa, Terminal starring Margot Robbie),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2022
Blu-ray Review: Caligula: The Untold Story (1982)

Blu-ray Review: Caligula: The Untold Story (1982)

1980’s Italian cinema will truly attempt to cash in on any and all exploitation crazes but none makes less (or more) sense than Caligulasploitation, a small collection of films created to ride the world-wide phenomenon that wasn’t 1979’s Caligula (directed by Tinto Brass, himself an Italian… with extra porn courtesy of Penthouse‘s Bob Guccione), a sleazy-as-fuck production telling of the last years of ancient Roman Emperor Gaius “Caligula” Caesar with a sky-high budget and an impressive array of actors on hand such as Malcolm McDowell, Peter O’Toole, and Helen Mirren. Rest assured, none of those mother fuckers will be showing up here… This brings us to Severin film’s new Blu-ray release of Joe D’Amato’s (Anthropophagus: The Grim Reaper) Caligula: The Untold Story… this ought to set the record straight! So what’s ol’ Caligula (David Brandon) up to in his “untold story”? Well a lot of torturing, fucking, and general absolute lunacy… you know, the same as in his “told story”

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Apr 1, 2022
Ti West's Horror Film 'X' Is Coming To Blu-ray

Ti West’s Horror Film ‘X’ Is Coming To Blu-ray

After making a splash at theaters, Ti West‘s horror X, which has a killer soundtrack, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this May. In the film, set in 1979, “a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast soon finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.” Jenna Ortega (Scream) and Mia Goth (Suspiria) star along with Scott Mescudi, Kid Cudi (Don’t Look Up, Creepshow), and Brittany Snow (Prom Night, Pitch Perfect) star in this nightmare-inducing film. Special Features include: -“That X Factor” Featurette -“The Farmer’s Daughters” Extended Scene Ti West makes his long-awaited return to horror with X is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital) and DVD, on May 24, 2022, from A24 and Lionsgate.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max's True Crime Series "The Staircase"

New Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At HBO Max’s True Crime Series “The Staircase”

HBO Max is delving into the true-crime death of Kathleen Peterson in their new series “The Staircase” whose first teaser trailer has arrived giving us a look at what appears as an ideal family, but looks can be deceiving. Starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), the series examines the true story of novelist Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife in December of 2001, a story that captivated the world. Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”) serve as showrunners for the series that features three timelines, the days leading up to Kathleen’s death, the direct aftermath, and the present day. “The Staircase” also stars Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s grieving sister Candace, Parker Posey as prosecutor Freda, the Peterson children are played by Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young. Joel McKinnon Miller also stars. On December 9th, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, Kathleen Peterson’s life was ended. According to the 911

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Wan's 'Malignant' Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD

Last year, James Wan’s insane horror film Malignant (review) premiered on HBO Max followed by its release on Blu-ray. Now, it’s coming to 4K Ultra HD. The news came from Wan himself via an Instagram post. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant comes home on 4K Ultra HD on May 24, 2022, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller 'Fast Charlie'

James Caan & Morena Baccarin Join Pierce Brosnan For The Thriller ‘Fast Charlie’

Screen Media and Foresight Unlimited, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today that James Caan and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) will star alongside Pierce Brosnan in the upcoming hitman thriller Fast Charlie, directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt, Clear & Present Danger), which is set to begin production the first week of April in New Orleans. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have James Caan and Morena Baccarin aboard. I can’t imagine a more perfect pair than Morena and Pierce. Not to be cute, but they really do make a killer couple.” Director Phillip Noyce said about the casting, “I brought PHILLIP to America in 1988 to direct BLIND FURY with Rutger Hauer and now 34 years later I’m thrilled to be back on the set with him. With a great script by Richard Wenk, and PIERCE bringing his star power to the role of Charlie, alongside the legendary, James Caan, and the multi-talented Morena Baccarin, Phillip has a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2022
HBO Announces Premiere Date For "Game Of Thrones" Prequel "House Of The Dragon"

HBO Announces Premiere Date For “Game Of Thrones” Prequel “House Of The Dragon”

Fans of “Game of Thrones” have been eagerly awaiting HBO’s prequel series “House of the Dragon.” They won’t have to wait much longer, HBO has now revealed the series’ poster which happens to feature the’ premiere date, August 21, 2022. “House of the Dragon,” tells the story of House Targaryen and is set 200 years before the events that unfolded in “Game of Thrones.” which still holds the title of the most Emmy Award-winning series of all time. The series will explore the legendary Targaryen family, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen, played in the “Game of Thrones” by Emilia Clarke, known for their ability to master dragons. The massive cast includes Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy playing Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Matt Smith starring as Prince Daemon Targaryen. Steve Toussaint appears as Lord Corlys Velaryon, and Eve Best plays Princess Rhaenys Velaryon. Based on the novels of George R. R. Martin, the series’ teaser trailer for “House of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

Arrow Video Offers Up A Killer April Lineup (Guide)

This April, ARROW offers classics and cutting edge cult cinema, including films packed with horrors, gallons of Grind House gore, Italian films, and more. The April 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of dystopian surrealist Chema Garcia Ibarra’s feature The Sacred Spirit, available to subscribers in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland. The film will debut on ARROW April 15. April 1st starts the month with a number of unique and titillating titles: Dead Dicks (US/CA), Caliber 9 (US/CA), Kidnap Syndicate (UK/US/CA/IRE), Naked Violence (UK/US/CA/IRE), Rulers of the City (UK/US/CA/IRE), Shoot First, Die Later (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Boss (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Italian Connection (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema (US/CA), The Face at the Window (UK/US/CA/IRE), The Heroin Busters (UK/US/CA/IRE), and The Big Racket (UK/US/CA/IRE). The month begins Seasons Guns Blazing with two loaded and strapped collections: Poliziotteschi “High-speed Italian crime!” (UK/US/CA/IRE) and 110% Adrenaline: The Di Leo Collection (UK/US/CA/IRE). Poliziotteschi: Featuring hard-hitting, white hot lead-filled, pedal-to-the-metal movies straight out of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2022
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