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Saint Maud Star Seeks Vengeance In Upcoming Thriller 'Uncle'

Saint Maud Star Seeks Vengeance In Upcoming Thriller ‘Uncle’

Morfydd Clark, star of the critically acclaimed film Saint Maud, can next be seen in director Joe Marcantonio‘s (Kindred) revenge thriller, Uncle, alongside Eddie Marsan (Deadpool 2) and Sope Dirisu (His House). In Uncle, “After the brutal murder of their family, barely teenage Millie and her Uncle John (Dìrísù) embark on a brutal mission of revenge and retribution. But as they get closer to the people responsible, Millie must decide if she is ready to follow the bloody path of vengeance… and its violent, premature journey into adulthood.” Deadline reports. Joe Marcantonio and Owynne Dawkins penned the screenplay for the upcoming film. “I’m thrilled to be working on a project so specific to rural Wales but with so much resonance with contemporary issues affecting people everywhere,” Morfydd Clark said. “The script gripped me and working with such talented filmmakers, cast and crew is a dream.” As soon as the premiere date is announced, we’ll let you know. In the meantime,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2023
A Deadly Virus Spreads In The 'Contagion Of Fear' Trailer

A Deadly Virus Spreads In The ‘Contagion Of Fear’ Trailer

By now, the world is familiar with the fear and terror of a deadly virus. Now, watch as the world is thrown into chaos and danger in Black Mandala’s sci-fi action movie, Contagion of Fear, directed by Enzo Tedeschi. Chaos and a deadly virus spread in this story where Outbreak meets Contagion. Starring Andy Rodoreda (Cargo, Black Water); Ash Ricardo (Thor: Ragnarok); Nicholas Hope (Scooby-Doo); Raelee Hill (Superman Returns); and Paul Michael Ayre (Scare Package 2). “A catastrophic train derailment sends the city spiraling into chaos. But the derailment is just the beginning. A biological gas attack sees crash survivors collapsing and dying within minutes. And the sickness is spreading, rapidly…” Contagion of Fear spreads to theaters later this year, but the trailer has just arrived.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2023
Deep Blue Sea Director Dives Back Into The Shark-Infested Sea With 'Deep Water'

Deep Blue Sea Director Dives Back Into The Shark-Infested Sea With ‘Deep Water’

It’s been twenty years since Deep Blue Sea premiered. Director Renny Harlin (Exorcist: The Beginning) is diving back into the shark-infested sea with Deep Water. Deep Water tells the story of a group of passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together to escape their sinking plane and the wreckage that has attracted sharks and sent them into a feeding frenzy. Deep Water marks the first film from the new production company Simmons/Hamilton Productions from Gene Simmons (KISS) and Gary Hamilton. The new banner is aiming to produce twenty-five action, thriller, and horror movies over the next five years, Variety reports. Simmons, Hamilton, Arclight Films’ Ying Ye, and Rob Van Norden are also producing. Here’s a look back at the trailer for Deep Blue Sea, which you can watch now on most streaming and digital services. You may also want

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2023
The F*cking Fantastic, Action-Packed Film 'SISU' Is Out Today!

The F*cking Fantastic, Action-Packed Film ‘SISU’ Is Out Today!

One of the best movies of the year, SISU, is out today on Video On Demand, and we highly recommend that you check it out! Nazis mess with the wrong man, and now he’s hell-bent on revenge in the action-thriller SISU, which we called “F*cking Fantastic” in our review. Set in 1944, “during the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu,” this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-person death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2023
Something Is Lurking In The New Exclusive 'Dark Nature' Clip

Something Is Lurking In The New Exclusive ‘Dark Nature’ Clip

We’ve got an exclusive new clip for Berkley Brady‘s horror-thriller Dark Nature, set to be released this May. In the film, “Joy, a survivor of domestic violence, joins her friend Carmen and her therapy group on an isolated weekend retreat in the Canadian Rockies. Led by the enigmatic Dr. Dunnley – whose methods are experimental and, at times, dubious from Joy’s outside perspective – the experience eventually shatters the border between reality and delusion. Joy begins to suspect that they are being stalked by her abuser when in truth, the entire group will be forced to confront a threat even more terrifying than the monsters of their past.” Hannah Emily Anderson, Roseanne Supernault, Kyra Harper, Madison Walsh, and Daniel Arnold star in Dark Nature. The film marks the feature debut of Métis filmmaker Berkley Brady and is an anxiety-inducing horror-thriller set and filmed in the vast Canadian Rockies that is almost entirely shot with practical FX and real stunts. With

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2023
Netflix Unveils New Unsettling 'Run Rabbit Run' Trailer

Netflix Unveils New Unsettling ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Trailer

Sarah Snook stars in Run Rabbit Run, the feature film directorial debut of “Succession” actress Diana Reid. Snook stars as Sarah, a mother and fertility doctor whose own daughter Mia’s behavior drastically becomes more and more unhinged as her seventh birthday approaches. A surprise pet rabbit present unlocks Mia’s (Lily Latorre) memories of a supposed past life, sending Sarah down a terrifying rabbit hole. Damon Herriman and Greta Scacchi also star in this intense film written by Australian novelist Hannah Kent. Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw of Carver produce, with Snook executive producing along with director Reid. Run Rabbit Run premieres on Netflix on June 28, 2023. Check out the new, eerie trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2023
Lucky McKee's 'Old Man' Finally Coming To Digital (Trailer)

Lucky McKee’s ‘Old Man’ Finally Coming To Digital (Trailer)

Buried secrets from the past surface in Lucky McKee’s (Tales of Halloween, The Woman) thriller Old Man, starring brilliant actor Stephen Lang (Don’t Breathe I & 2). In the film, “When a lost hiker stumbles upon an erratic old man living in the Woods, he could never have imagined the nightmare that awaits.” Marc Senter, Liana Wright-Mark, and Patch Darragh also star in the film written by Joel Veach. Old Man, which opened in select theaters back in September of last year, is finally coming to Digital on June 5, 2023, from Plaion Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2023
New Featurettes Unveiled To Celebrate Release Of 'Knock At The Cabin'

New Featurettes Unveiled To Celebrate Release Of ‘Knock At The Cabin’

M. Night Shyamalan’s acclaimed horror-thriller Knock at the Cabin is now on Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD. To celebrate its home release, Universal has released a series of new featurettes, which you can watch below. Based on the book “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay, the suspenseful apocalyptic thriller features 40 minutes of exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes and featurettes that dive deep into the film’s layered and multi-dimensional themes, Shyamalan’s visionary filmmaking process, and more. In the intense film, “a tight-knit family is taken hostage by four armed strangers while vacationing at a remote cabin. The visitors, led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Dune), demand that the young girl and her parents make an unthinkable choice: to save their family or save humanity. Knock at the Cabin also stars Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, “Mindhunter”), Ben Aldridge (“Fleabag,” “Our Girl”), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old, “Avenue 5”), Abby Quinn (Little Women, “Mad About

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 10, 2023
A Sniper Becomes The Hunted In The Horror 'Bone Cold' (Trailer)

A Sniper Becomes The Hunted In The Horror ‘Bone Cold’ (Trailer)

An experienced elite sniper attempts a nightmarish escape after a failed mission, tracked by enemy soldiers hellbent on revenge, and hunted by something sinister and monstrous, hungry and determined in the action-packed horror Bone Cold. Writer-director Billy Hanson makes his feature directorial debut with Bone Cold, starring Jonathan Stoddard (Falling for a Killer), Matt Munroe (Independence Day: Resurgence), Trinity Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water), Jennifer Khoe (Fear Frequency, Overrun), Shaan Sharma (“The Chosen”), Elise Greene (Torn: A Wicked Trilogy), and newcomer Danielle Poblarp. Bone Cold debuts on Digital, Blu-ray™, and DVD on June 13, 2023, from Well Go USA Entertainment. Bonus content includes a Making-of featurette and blooper reel.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 10, 2023
Social Media Horror 'Influencer' Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

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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Saint Maud Star Seeks Vengeance In Upcoming Thriller 'Uncle'

Saint Maud Star Seeks Vengeance In Upcoming Thriller ‘Uncle’

Morfydd Clark, star of the critically acclaimed film Saint Maud, can next be seen in director Joe Marcantonio‘s (Kindred) revenge thriller, Uncle, alongside Eddie Marsan (Deadpool 2) and Sope Dirisu (His House). In Uncle, “After the brutal murder of their family, barely teenage Millie and her Uncle John (Dìrísù) embark on a brutal mission of revenge and retribution. But as they get closer to the people responsible, Millie must decide if she is ready to follow the bloody path of vengeance… and its violent, premature journey into adulthood.” Deadline reports. Joe Marcantonio and Owynne Dawkins penned the screenplay for the upcoming film. “I’m thrilled to be working on a project so specific to rural Wales but with so much resonance with contemporary issues affecting people everywhere,” Morfydd Clark said. “The script gripped me and working with such talented filmmakers, cast and crew is a dream.” As soon as the premiere date is announced, we’ll let you know. In the meantime,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2023
A Deadly Virus Spreads In The 'Contagion Of Fear' Trailer

A Deadly Virus Spreads In The ‘Contagion Of Fear’ Trailer

By now, the world is familiar with the fear and terror of a deadly virus. Now, watch as the world is thrown into chaos and danger in Black Mandala’s sci-fi action movie, Contagion of Fear, directed by Enzo Tedeschi. Chaos and a deadly virus spread in this story where Outbreak meets Contagion. Starring Andy Rodoreda (Cargo, Black Water); Ash Ricardo (Thor: Ragnarok); Nicholas Hope (Scooby-Doo); Raelee Hill (Superman Returns); and Paul Michael Ayre (Scare Package 2). “A catastrophic train derailment sends the city spiraling into chaos. But the derailment is just the beginning. A biological gas attack sees crash survivors collapsing and dying within minutes. And the sickness is spreading, rapidly…” Contagion of Fear spreads to theaters later this year, but the trailer has just arrived.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2023
Deep Blue Sea Director Dives Back Into The Shark-Infested Sea With 'Deep Water'

Deep Blue Sea Director Dives Back Into The Shark-Infested Sea With ‘Deep Water’

It’s been twenty years since Deep Blue Sea premiered. Director Renny Harlin (Exorcist: The Beginning) is diving back into the shark-infested sea with Deep Water. Deep Water tells the story of a group of passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together to escape their sinking plane and the wreckage that has attracted sharks and sent them into a feeding frenzy. Deep Water marks the first film from the new production company Simmons/Hamilton Productions from Gene Simmons (KISS) and Gary Hamilton. The new banner is aiming to produce twenty-five action, thriller, and horror movies over the next five years, Variety reports. Simmons, Hamilton, Arclight Films’ Ying Ye, and Rob Van Norden are also producing. Here’s a look back at the trailer for Deep Blue Sea, which you can watch now on most streaming and digital services. You may also want

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2023
The F*cking Fantastic, Action-Packed Film 'SISU' Is Out Today!

The F*cking Fantastic, Action-Packed Film ‘SISU’ Is Out Today!

One of the best movies of the year, SISU, is out today on Video On Demand, and we highly recommend that you check it out! Nazis mess with the wrong man, and now he’s hell-bent on revenge in the action-thriller SISU, which we called “F*cking Fantastic” in our review. Set in 1944, “during the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu,” this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-person death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2023
Something Is Lurking In The New Exclusive 'Dark Nature' Clip

Something Is Lurking In The New Exclusive ‘Dark Nature’ Clip

We’ve got an exclusive new clip for Berkley Brady‘s horror-thriller Dark Nature, set to be released this May. In the film, “Joy, a survivor of domestic violence, joins her friend Carmen and her therapy group on an isolated weekend retreat in the Canadian Rockies. Led by the enigmatic Dr. Dunnley – whose methods are experimental and, at times, dubious from Joy’s outside perspective – the experience eventually shatters the border between reality and delusion. Joy begins to suspect that they are being stalked by her abuser when in truth, the entire group will be forced to confront a threat even more terrifying than the monsters of their past.” Hannah Emily Anderson, Roseanne Supernault, Kyra Harper, Madison Walsh, and Daniel Arnold star in Dark Nature. The film marks the feature debut of Métis filmmaker Berkley Brady and is an anxiety-inducing horror-thriller set and filmed in the vast Canadian Rockies that is almost entirely shot with practical FX and real stunts. With

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2023
Netflix Unveils New Unsettling 'Run Rabbit Run' Trailer

Netflix Unveils New Unsettling ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Trailer

Sarah Snook stars in Run Rabbit Run, the feature film directorial debut of “Succession” actress Diana Reid. Snook stars as Sarah, a mother and fertility doctor whose own daughter Mia’s behavior drastically becomes more and more unhinged as her seventh birthday approaches. A surprise pet rabbit present unlocks Mia’s (Lily Latorre) memories of a supposed past life, sending Sarah down a terrifying rabbit hole. Damon Herriman and Greta Scacchi also star in this intense film written by Australian novelist Hannah Kent. Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw of Carver produce, with Snook executive producing along with director Reid. Run Rabbit Run premieres on Netflix on June 28, 2023. Check out the new, eerie trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2023
Lucky McKee's 'Old Man' Finally Coming To Digital (Trailer)

Lucky McKee’s ‘Old Man’ Finally Coming To Digital (Trailer)

Buried secrets from the past surface in Lucky McKee’s (Tales of Halloween, The Woman) thriller Old Man, starring brilliant actor Stephen Lang (Don’t Breathe I & 2). In the film, “When a lost hiker stumbles upon an erratic old man living in the Woods, he could never have imagined the nightmare that awaits.” Marc Senter, Liana Wright-Mark, and Patch Darragh also star in the film written by Joel Veach. Old Man, which opened in select theaters back in September of last year, is finally coming to Digital on June 5, 2023, from Plaion Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2023
New Featurettes Unveiled To Celebrate Release Of 'Knock At The Cabin'

New Featurettes Unveiled To Celebrate Release Of ‘Knock At The Cabin’

M. Night Shyamalan’s acclaimed horror-thriller Knock at the Cabin is now on Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD. To celebrate its home release, Universal has released a series of new featurettes, which you can watch below. Based on the book “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay, the suspenseful apocalyptic thriller features 40 minutes of exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes and featurettes that dive deep into the film’s layered and multi-dimensional themes, Shyamalan’s visionary filmmaking process, and more. In the intense film, “a tight-knit family is taken hostage by four armed strangers while vacationing at a remote cabin. The visitors, led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Dune), demand that the young girl and her parents make an unthinkable choice: to save their family or save humanity. Knock at the Cabin also stars Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, “Mindhunter”), Ben Aldridge (“Fleabag,” “Our Girl”), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old, “Avenue 5”), Abby Quinn (Little Women, “Mad About

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 10, 2023
A Sniper Becomes The Hunted In The Horror 'Bone Cold' (Trailer)

A Sniper Becomes The Hunted In The Horror ‘Bone Cold’ (Trailer)

An experienced elite sniper attempts a nightmarish escape after a failed mission, tracked by enemy soldiers hellbent on revenge, and hunted by something sinister and monstrous, hungry and determined in the action-packed horror Bone Cold. Writer-director Billy Hanson makes his feature directorial debut with Bone Cold, starring Jonathan Stoddard (Falling for a Killer), Matt Munroe (Independence Day: Resurgence), Trinity Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water), Jennifer Khoe (Fear Frequency, Overrun), Shaan Sharma (“The Chosen”), Elise Greene (Torn: A Wicked Trilogy), and newcomer Danielle Poblarp. Bone Cold debuts on Digital, Blu-ray™, and DVD on June 13, 2023, from Well Go USA Entertainment. Bonus content includes a Making-of featurette and blooper reel.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 10, 2023
Social Media Horror 'Influencer' Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

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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