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From The Filmmaker Behind ‘You’re Next’ Comes ‘Seance,’ Landing Exclusively On Shudder

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, announced today that Seance will be available exclusively to stream on the platform this September. Known for writing some of the most revered horror films over the past decade, Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest) wrote the screenplay and will make his feature directorial debut with Seance. In the movie, Camille Meadows is the new girl at the prestigious Edelvine Academy for Girls. Soon after her arrival, six girls invite her to join them in a late-night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. But before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened. Seance stars Suki Waterhouse (Assassination Nation, The Divergent Series: Insurgent), Madisen Beaty (Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Ella-Rae Smith (“Into the Badlands,” Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), Inanna Sarkis

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2021
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‘Witch Trials’ – Starring Wrestling’s Tommy Dreamer & Justin Credible – Enters Post-Production

Writer-director Christopher M. Don‘s horror-thriller Witch Trials has now entered post-production and we have the first look to share with you. In the indie film, two documentary filmmakers and an ex-cop investigate the disappearance of a young girl that is rumored to have been abducted by a witch in the haunted woods of Connecticut. The Gear Up Productions Film stars Kimberly Don, Melanie Worsencroft Marshall, Megan Jennings, Lisabeth DeLucia, Greg Nutcher, Christopher Don, Robert Ferdinand, Robert Don, Michael Levinson, Monique Dupree, and Shawn C. Phillips. Featuring professional wrestling legends Tommy Dreamer and Justin Credible. Featuring special effects by Caite Basdeo, the release date for Witch Trials should be announced soon. In the meantime, take a look at the first images from the horror film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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‘Witches Of Balckwood’ Conjures A September Release Date

New Era has just announced the September release of Witches of Blackwood, the latest film starring Australian favorite Cassandra Magrath (Wolf Creek, Scare Campaign, The Dustwalker). Witches of Blackwood hails from Australian filmmaker Kate Whitbread (The Dustwalker, Life on Earth: Severance, Spirit of the Game, Surviving Georgia) and stars Cassandra Magrath (Wolf Creek, Scare Campaign, The Dustwalker,), John Voce (Penelope, Pimp, Crush), and Nicholas Denton (Spirit of the Game, Glitch). The film follows a young woman Claire (Magrath). Following the death of her mother, Claire returns to her hometown only to discover it is riddled with witchcraft. Everything is overshadowed by a mysterious darkness, steeped in rumors of a soul-stealing entity. As she seeks the truth behind her mother’s death, a confrontation with a coven of witches is the only way to survive. Witches of Blackwood will have a day-and-date DVD and Premium TVOD release on September 7, 2021. followed by a full digital release.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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Roku Has Greenlit “Most Dangerous Game” For Season Two

Roku has now greenlit the second season of their hit series “Most Dangerous Game,” written and produced by Nick Santora (“Prison Break”) directed by Phil Abraham, and produced by CBS Studios. Two-Time Academy Award Winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) will reprise his starring role as Miles Sellers, the CEO of The Tiro Fund – a front for a centuries-old game in which hunters pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of hunting the most cunning and dangerous prey there is, humans. Set in New York City, season two of “Most Dangerous Game” sees actor David Castañeda (“The Umbrella Acadamy”) joining the cast as new lead Victor Suero, a down-on-his-luck fighter, who will do anything to protect his sister, and when he learns she’s in trouble, he springs into action. To protect her, he agrees to participate in a deadly game. If he survives, he’ll make a fortune. Out of love for his sister – he’s determined to live. The first season

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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‘The Retaliators’ Gets A New Poster Ahead Of Its FrightFest Debut

Better Noise Films’ (The Dirt, Sno Babies) latest production, The Retaliators, will make its World Premiere at London’s Arrow Video’s FrightFest on August 30, 2021. To celebrate, a new poster has been released for the rock and roll gorefest. Directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., the screenplay was written by Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare. The all-star cast includes Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”), as well as Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of Papa Roach, making his acting debut. The Retaliators features cameos and music by Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, The Hu, Ice Nine Kills, Escape The Fate, and many more, anchored by an original score from Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein (“Stranger Things”). In the film, “An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: The Brotherhood of Satan (1971)

With a film involving Satan that begins with child characters, you just know you’re going to be getting one of them sing-song, “la la la” type of main theme, and boy howdy The Brotherhood of Satan does not disappoint there… there’s also footage of a car being crushed by a tank while unholy screams ring out, so there’s that bit that is also not disappointing. Following that, Ben (Charles Bateman), his girlfriend Nicky (Ahna Capri), and Ben’s young daughter K.T. (future Brady Bunch Hour alum Geri Reischl) resume their cross country vacay after being caught in one of those realistic movie downpours where the rain goes in multiple directions at once… but that once again grinds to a halt when they discover the aftermath of a grizzly car “accident” and are forced to seek the assistance of the local sheriff (L.Q. Jones and his amazing hair), who already has his hands full dealing with the half-crazed inhabitants of Hillsboro who’s

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DanXIII
Aug 21, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: Siege (1983)

Among a backdrop of civil unrest and labor disputes, downtown Halifax becomes a warzone. At a local gay bar, a group of homophobic rioters crash the scene smacking their hands with the tools they carry in a scene that has absolutely zero symbolism whatsoever. Anyway, those assholes, along with their absolutely psychotic ringleader, the oft-mentioned Cabe (a chilling performance from Doug Lennox), take out everyone in the bar execution-style (seriously, Siege holds not a fucking thing back… this is hardcore shit) after they witness an “accidental” death at the mob’s hands. Thankfully one dude beats feet outta there and hides out in the apartment of Horatio (Tom Nardini), a social worker for blind kids with super-human hearing (never even discussed, they just can hear beyond the abilities of mortal man). Now, Horatio is keen on protecting the weak, so when that villainous scum comes a callin’ for their prey he enlists the help of Chester (Daryl Haney), his greaser-punk weapons

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DanXIII
Aug 21, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: Blind Beast (1969)

Michio (Eiji Funakoshi) is your typical artist; he lives with his mother, is blind, and lives in a bizarre studio filled with a surreal tableau containing titanic sculptures devoted to the senses… and tits n’ ass… lord the gigantic tits n’ ass that studio-space contains… He’s also not above kidnapping a mother fucker outright if kids thinks she’s hot… That is exactly what he does to beautiful model Aki (Mako Midori), who is naturally really not that into it… and promptly attempts to escape, which you’d think would be easy given that her captor, I don’t know… can’t fucking see her and all… but, alas she fails… more than once… Before you can say Stockholm syndrome, Aki begins to really dig on the sadomasochistic shenanigans ol’ Michio is laying down… so much so that she begins to take things even further. Fondling of statue ass ensues. Comprised of a darkly sexual tone (while not being overly graphic… for the most

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Aug 20, 2021
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‘American Psycho’ Is Getting Re-Released On Steelbook

From acclaimed director Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale in his career-making performance as Patrick Bateman, comes the exciting re-release of the unhinged cult-classic American Psycho, arriving on October 5, 2021, on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. First released back in 2000, the movie centers on Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a Wall Street yuppie, obsessed with success, status, and style, with a stunning fiancée (Reese Witherspoon). He is also a psychotic killer who rapes, murders, and dismembers both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or purpose. Based on the controversial novel, the film offers a sharp satire to the dark side of yuppie culture in the ‘80s, while setting forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling. Featuring all-new artwork from artist Justin Erickson, American Psycho will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook at Best Buy for the suggested retail price of $27.99. 4K AND BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES Deleted Scenes with Optional Director Commentary

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2021
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Horror Thriller ‘Hostage’ Set Free This August

Eddie Augustin makes his feature directorial debut with Hostage, starring Nicole Henderson, with the horror-thriller premiering on digital this month. In the film, Marek is down on his luck and looking for a house to rob. He picks one that is seemingly empty and breaks in through the window. To his surprise, he is attacked by an unknown assailant, Ashley, the daughter of the people that live in the house, is taken hostage by the entire family. Hostage” is my feature film, directorial debut. After directing several short films, I decided it was time to make my own feature. I partnered with my long-time collaborator, Laura Polisena to co-write and produce a compelling story that would focus on a convoluted character and the people that made her that way. We also wanted to tell a story in which the audience does not know who to side for because everyone has their own evil motive (of course some are worse than

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021

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From The Filmmaker Behind ‘You’re Next’ Comes ‘Seance,’ Landing Exclusively On Shudder

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, announced today that Seance will be available exclusively to stream on the platform this September. Known for writing some of the most revered horror films over the past decade, Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest) wrote the screenplay and will make his feature directorial debut with Seance. In the movie, Camille Meadows is the new girl at the prestigious Edelvine Academy for Girls. Soon after her arrival, six girls invite her to join them in a late-night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. But before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened. Seance stars Suki Waterhouse (Assassination Nation, The Divergent Series: Insurgent), Madisen Beaty (Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Ella-Rae Smith (“Into the Badlands,” Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), Inanna Sarkis

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2021
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‘Witch Trials’ – Starring Wrestling’s Tommy Dreamer & Justin Credible – Enters Post-Production

Writer-director Christopher M. Don‘s horror-thriller Witch Trials has now entered post-production and we have the first look to share with you. In the indie film, two documentary filmmakers and an ex-cop investigate the disappearance of a young girl that is rumored to have been abducted by a witch in the haunted woods of Connecticut. The Gear Up Productions Film stars Kimberly Don, Melanie Worsencroft Marshall, Megan Jennings, Lisabeth DeLucia, Greg Nutcher, Christopher Don, Robert Ferdinand, Robert Don, Michael Levinson, Monique Dupree, and Shawn C. Phillips. Featuring professional wrestling legends Tommy Dreamer and Justin Credible. Featuring special effects by Caite Basdeo, the release date for Witch Trials should be announced soon. In the meantime, take a look at the first images from the horror film.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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‘Witches Of Balckwood’ Conjures A September Release Date

New Era has just announced the September release of Witches of Blackwood, the latest film starring Australian favorite Cassandra Magrath (Wolf Creek, Scare Campaign, The Dustwalker). Witches of Blackwood hails from Australian filmmaker Kate Whitbread (The Dustwalker, Life on Earth: Severance, Spirit of the Game, Surviving Georgia) and stars Cassandra Magrath (Wolf Creek, Scare Campaign, The Dustwalker,), John Voce (Penelope, Pimp, Crush), and Nicholas Denton (Spirit of the Game, Glitch). The film follows a young woman Claire (Magrath). Following the death of her mother, Claire returns to her hometown only to discover it is riddled with witchcraft. Everything is overshadowed by a mysterious darkness, steeped in rumors of a soul-stealing entity. As she seeks the truth behind her mother’s death, a confrontation with a coven of witches is the only way to survive. Witches of Blackwood will have a day-and-date DVD and Premium TVOD release on September 7, 2021. followed by a full digital release.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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Roku Has Greenlit “Most Dangerous Game” For Season Two

Roku has now greenlit the second season of their hit series “Most Dangerous Game,” written and produced by Nick Santora (“Prison Break”) directed by Phil Abraham, and produced by CBS Studios. Two-Time Academy Award Winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) will reprise his starring role as Miles Sellers, the CEO of The Tiro Fund – a front for a centuries-old game in which hunters pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of hunting the most cunning and dangerous prey there is, humans. Set in New York City, season two of “Most Dangerous Game” sees actor David Castañeda (“The Umbrella Acadamy”) joining the cast as new lead Victor Suero, a down-on-his-luck fighter, who will do anything to protect his sister, and when he learns she’s in trouble, he springs into action. To protect her, he agrees to participate in a deadly game. If he survives, he’ll make a fortune. Out of love for his sister – he’s determined to live. The first season

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
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‘The Retaliators’ Gets A New Poster Ahead Of Its FrightFest Debut

Better Noise Films’ (The Dirt, Sno Babies) latest production, The Retaliators, will make its World Premiere at London’s Arrow Video’s FrightFest on August 30, 2021. To celebrate, a new poster has been released for the rock and roll gorefest. Directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., the screenplay was written by Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare. The all-star cast includes Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”), as well as Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of Papa Roach, making his acting debut. The Retaliators features cameos and music by Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, The Hu, Ice Nine Kills, Escape The Fate, and many more, anchored by an original score from Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein (“Stranger Things”). In the film, “An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2021
Horror Fuel

Blu-ray Review: The Brotherhood of Satan (1971)

With a film involving Satan that begins with child characters, you just know you’re going to be getting one of them sing-song, “la la la” type of main theme, and boy howdy The Brotherhood of Satan does not disappoint there… there’s also footage of a car being crushed by a tank while unholy screams ring out, so there’s that bit that is also not disappointing. Following that, Ben (Charles Bateman), his girlfriend Nicky (Ahna Capri), and Ben’s young daughter K.T. (future Brady Bunch Hour alum Geri Reischl) resume their cross country vacay after being caught in one of those realistic movie downpours where the rain goes in multiple directions at once… but that once again grinds to a halt when they discover the aftermath of a grizzly car “accident” and are forced to seek the assistance of the local sheriff (L.Q. Jones and his amazing hair), who already has his hands full dealing with the half-crazed inhabitants of Hillsboro who’s

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Aug 21, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: Siege (1983)

Among a backdrop of civil unrest and labor disputes, downtown Halifax becomes a warzone. At a local gay bar, a group of homophobic rioters crash the scene smacking their hands with the tools they carry in a scene that has absolutely zero symbolism whatsoever. Anyway, those assholes, along with their absolutely psychotic ringleader, the oft-mentioned Cabe (a chilling performance from Doug Lennox), take out everyone in the bar execution-style (seriously, Siege holds not a fucking thing back… this is hardcore shit) after they witness an “accidental” death at the mob’s hands. Thankfully one dude beats feet outta there and hides out in the apartment of Horatio (Tom Nardini), a social worker for blind kids with super-human hearing (never even discussed, they just can hear beyond the abilities of mortal man). Now, Horatio is keen on protecting the weak, so when that villainous scum comes a callin’ for their prey he enlists the help of Chester (Daryl Haney), his greaser-punk weapons

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Aug 21, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: Blind Beast (1969)

Michio (Eiji Funakoshi) is your typical artist; he lives with his mother, is blind, and lives in a bizarre studio filled with a surreal tableau containing titanic sculptures devoted to the senses… and tits n’ ass… lord the gigantic tits n’ ass that studio-space contains… He’s also not above kidnapping a mother fucker outright if kids thinks she’s hot… That is exactly what he does to beautiful model Aki (Mako Midori), who is naturally really not that into it… and promptly attempts to escape, which you’d think would be easy given that her captor, I don’t know… can’t fucking see her and all… but, alas she fails… more than once… Before you can say Stockholm syndrome, Aki begins to really dig on the sadomasochistic shenanigans ol’ Michio is laying down… so much so that she begins to take things even further. Fondling of statue ass ensues. Comprised of a darkly sexual tone (while not being overly graphic… for the most

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Aug 20, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘American Psycho’ Is Getting Re-Released On Steelbook

From acclaimed director Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale in his career-making performance as Patrick Bateman, comes the exciting re-release of the unhinged cult-classic American Psycho, arriving on October 5, 2021, on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. First released back in 2000, the movie centers on Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a Wall Street yuppie, obsessed with success, status, and style, with a stunning fiancée (Reese Witherspoon). He is also a psychotic killer who rapes, murders, and dismembers both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or purpose. Based on the controversial novel, the film offers a sharp satire to the dark side of yuppie culture in the ‘80s, while setting forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling. Featuring all-new artwork from artist Justin Erickson, American Psycho will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook at Best Buy for the suggested retail price of $27.99. 4K AND BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES Deleted Scenes with Optional Director Commentary

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2021
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Horror Thriller ‘Hostage’ Set Free This August

Eddie Augustin makes his feature directorial debut with Hostage, starring Nicole Henderson, with the horror-thriller premiering on digital this month. In the film, Marek is down on his luck and looking for a house to rob. He picks one that is seemingly empty and breaks in through the window. To his surprise, he is attacked by an unknown assailant, Ashley, the daughter of the people that live in the house, is taken hostage by the entire family. Hostage” is my feature film, directorial debut. After directing several short films, I decided it was time to make my own feature. I partnered with my long-time collaborator, Laura Polisena to co-write and produce a compelling story that would focus on a convoluted character and the people that made her that way. We also wanted to tell a story in which the audience does not know who to side for because everyone has their own evil motive (of course some are worse than

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
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