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Social Media Horror 'Influencer' Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Social Media Horror ‘Influencer’ Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Shudder‘s new social media horror-thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94), premieres this week on the streaming service for horror and thrillers. In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”) is 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

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
'Cocaine Shark' Is Swimming Its Way Onto DVD (Trailer)

‘Cocaine Shark’ Is Swimming Its Way Onto DVD (Trailer)

Let’s face it; you would think there is nothing more majestic or terrifying than a giant shark lurking just below the surface, hungry and ready to tear its next meal apart. But what about a giant shark fueled by cocaine? That’s right; Cocaine Shark is swimming your way! In Cocaine Shark, “A mafia drug lord has unleashed a new, highly addictive stimulant on the streets called HT25, derived from sharks held captive in a secret lab, and which causes monstrous side effects.” reads the film’s synopsis. “After an explosion and leak at the lab, an army of mutated, bloodthirsty sharks and other creatures are set loose on the world as a small band of people try to stop the carnage.” Cocaine Shark is directed by Mark Polonia and written by Bando Glutz. It stars Samantha Coolidge, Ryan Dalton, Natalie Himmelberger, and Titus Himmelberger. Watch Cocaine Shark now on VOD and get your copy on DVD on July 11, 2023, from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
A Painting Hides A Terrifying Secret In The Thai Horror 'Cracked' (Trailer)

A Painting Hides A Terrifying Secret In The Thai Horror ‘Cracked’ (Trailer)

A horrifying truth lays beneath the veneer of a painting in the bone-chilling Thai horror film Cracked. In the film, “Ruja (actress/model Chayanit Chansangavej) returns to Thailand from New York with her young daughter Rachel to settle her late father’s estate. Included in her inheritance are two mysterious portraits of a bewitching woman that she is told are worth a fortune if only they weren’t damaged. Desperate to sell the paintings, Ruja hires Tim (K-pop star Nichkhun), an art restorer, to prepare the canvases for sale. But the cracks in the paint have begun to reveal long-hidden secrets, and as strange phenomena begin to emerge around them, Ruja and Rachel quickly realize their lives are in grave danger.” Directed by Surapong Ploensang, Cracked was written by Eakasit Thairaat, Onusa Donsawai, Pun Homchuen, and Surapong Ploensang. It stars Chayanit Chansangavej, Byron Bishop, Nichkhun, and Nutthatcha Padovan. Featuring English subtitles, Cracked premieres on VOD and DVD on May 26, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
A Band Unleashes A Curse In The Hard Rocking Horror 'Death Metal' - Coming To Blu-Ray

A Band Unleashes A Curse In The Hard Rocking Horror ‘Death Metal’ – Coming To Blu-Ray

Looking for a horror film that rocks? Then you must watch Death Metal, the new horror film by director Michael Kuciak. In the film, “A death metal band, is on its last legs after a disastrous European tour and is about to be dropped by its label. Hiring a legendary producer from the Norwegian black metal scene, the band sets out to record their latest album in a remote farmhouse outfitted with top-of-the-line gear. Ivan, the lead guitarist, plans to record The Devil’s Concerto, a piece of music he brought back from Europe that – according to myth – drives audiences mad. The band didn’t expect the myth to be true, and they must now survive the curse that’s been unleashed.” Death Metal has a killer soundtrack that includes bands such as Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, Shed the Skin, FaithXtractor, Embalmer, Nunslaughter, Blackfinger, The Convalescence, Prophecy of Azrael, and Adam Bratcher’s band Casket Sacrifice. The cast includes KateLynn E. Newberry, Chris

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
First Trailer Arrives For Scorsese's True Crime Thriller 'Killer Of The Flower Moon'

First Trailer Arrives For Scorsese’s True Crime Thriller ‘Killer Of The Flower Moon’

The new trailer for Killer of the Flower Moon, based on the true story of one of America’s most brutal crimes, is here. Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, behind films such as Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Casino, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Irishman, The Departed, Raging Bull, and Gangs Of New York, is back with Killers Of The Flower Moon, reuniting Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. The all-star cast includes Jesse Plemons (Antlers), Lily Gladstone (Certain Women, “Billions”), and Brendan Fraser (The Whale). Set in 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Nation were the richest people per capita in the world after oil was discovered under their land. And then they were murdered, one by one. As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case and unraveled a chilling conspiracy and one of the most monstrous crimes in American history. Based on David Grann’s best-selling book Killer of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2023
'Hopewell Haunting' Trailer Teases A Film Filled With Terrifying Paranormal Activity

‘Hopewell Haunting’ Trailer Teases A Film Filled With Terrifying Paranormal Activity

A couple gets more than they bargained for after moving into “the most haunted house in Kentucky” in The Hopewell Haunting. In the film, “When a mysterious and frightened young couple arrives in the small town of Hopewell, they immediately flee their rural, dilapidated home in terror. With nowhere to go, they turn to an elderly, jaded preacher for help. After he begrudgingly agrees to bless their troubled abode, he finds himself face to face with the unknown in what locals have dubbed the most haunted house in Kentucky.” Written and directed by Dane Sears, the film stars Ted Ferguson. Timothy Morton, Audra Todd, and Rich Williams. Duane Graves and Justin Meeks produce. Witness The Hopewell Haunting on VOD and Digital on June 13, 2023, from Dark Sky Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2023
Nicolas Cage Is Out For Revenge In Psychological Thriller 'The Surfer'

Nicolas Cage Is Out For Revenge In Psychological Thriller ‘The Surfer’

Following his role as Dracula in the horror-comedy Renfield, Nicolas Cage will star in the upcoming psychological thriller The Surfer from director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium). THR reports, “Mossbank, the partnership between Sculptor Media and Raven and headed by Michael Rothstein and Sam Hall, is handling international sales and introducing The Surfer to buyers at the Cannes Market.” In The Surfer, a man (Cage) returns to his beachside hometown in Australia many years after building a life for himself in the U.S. He is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a local gang of surfers who claim strict ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, Cage’s character declares war against the gang. But as the conflict escalates, the stakes spin wildly out of control, taking “The Surfer” to the edge of his sanity. Filming will begin this September in Australia. The premiere date has not been announced. Watch Nicols Cage in Renfield, now available on Digital and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2023
A Soldier Fights To Survive A Zombie Outbreak In The 'Day Zero' Trailer

A Soldier Fights To Survive A Zombie Outbreak In The ‘Day Zero’ Trailer

A former soldier is released from prison only to discover the world has been plunged into death and chaos as a viral outbreak takes hold in the Philipino horror Day Zero. An official selection at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival in 2022, DAY ZERO stars recently retired MMA fighter Brandon Vera (BuyBust), Pepe Herrera (“The Killer Bride”), MJ Lastimosa (Damaso), Joey Marquez (On the Job 2: The Missing 8), and Ricci Rivero (Rabid, Happy Times). “After serving eight incident-free years in prison, a former elite soldier is released, finally free to reunite with his estranged wife and young daughter. However, he re-enters civilization only to discover that a dangerous virus has completely overtaken the outside world with terrifying effects on the human body. Chased by hordes of the undead, he races through the dangerous urban landscape in a final desperate attempt to redeem himself and rescue his family.” Day Zero debuts on Digital on May 23, 2023, before landing

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2023
A Paranormal Investigation Goes Terribly Wrong In 'The 3rd Guest' (Trailer)

A Paranormal Investigation Goes Terribly Wrong In ‘The 3rd Guest’ (Trailer)

A paranormal investigation goes terribly wrong in Sean Patrick Cannon‘s paranormal horror, The 3rd Guest. The film centers on Evie Kenneth, a talented, driven, and work-consumed woman, until the unthinkable happens – her daughter dies suddenly. After burying her daughter, Evie turns to a former lover, Hart, for comfort. When Hart takes Evie on a ghost-hunting investigation, it quickly turns into a nightmare as paranormal events begin to occur and the two find themselves in a fight for survival against dark entities.” Clint Carmichael, Matthew T. Clark, Joseph Lopez, Logan Laurel, Andrea M. Anderson, Nikki Kris, Chelsea O’Toole, Terumi Shimazu, and Annette Gromala star. The 3rd Guest is out now on VOD platforms including iTunes, Amazone, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu, Roku, and more, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2023
Loyalty Is Tested In New Teaser For Hulu's Cult Series "The Clearing"

Loyalty Is Tested In New Teaser For Hulu’s Cult Series “The Clearing”

The new true story-inspired horror series “The Clearing” is set to premiere next week on Hulu, with new episodes airing on Wednesdays. “The Clearing” is an eight-part psychological thriller based on the best-selling crime thriller ‘In The Clearing’ by author J.P. Pomare, inspired by the darkness of real-life cults in Australia and around the world. Filmed across Victoria, “The Clearing” is an emotional and psychological thriller that follows the nightmares of a cult and a woman forced to face the demons from her past to stop the kidnapping and coercion of innocent children in the future. “The series burrows under the skin and inside the mind, blurring the lines between past and present, reality and nightmare, in a truly unnerving way.” The impressive cast includes Teresa Palmer (“Discovery of Witches”), Miranda Otto (“The Unusual Suspects,” “Homeland”), and Guy Pearce (“Jack Irish,” “Mare of Easttown”) lead a stellar line-up of Australian talent, including Hazem Shammas (“Safe Harbour”), Mark Coles-Smith (“Mystery Road”),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2023

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Social Media Horror 'Influencer' Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Social Media Horror ‘Influencer’ Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Shudder‘s new social media horror-thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94), premieres this week on the streaming service for horror and thrillers. In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”) is 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

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
'Cocaine Shark' Is Swimming Its Way Onto DVD (Trailer)

‘Cocaine Shark’ Is Swimming Its Way Onto DVD (Trailer)

Let’s face it; you would think there is nothing more majestic or terrifying than a giant shark lurking just below the surface, hungry and ready to tear its next meal apart. But what about a giant shark fueled by cocaine? That’s right; Cocaine Shark is swimming your way! In Cocaine Shark, “A mafia drug lord has unleashed a new, highly addictive stimulant on the streets called HT25, derived from sharks held captive in a secret lab, and which causes monstrous side effects.” reads the film’s synopsis. “After an explosion and leak at the lab, an army of mutated, bloodthirsty sharks and other creatures are set loose on the world as a small band of people try to stop the carnage.” Cocaine Shark is directed by Mark Polonia and written by Bando Glutz. It stars Samantha Coolidge, Ryan Dalton, Natalie Himmelberger, and Titus Himmelberger. Watch Cocaine Shark now on VOD and get your copy on DVD on July 11, 2023, from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
A Painting Hides A Terrifying Secret In The Thai Horror 'Cracked' (Trailer)

A Painting Hides A Terrifying Secret In The Thai Horror ‘Cracked’ (Trailer)

A horrifying truth lays beneath the veneer of a painting in the bone-chilling Thai horror film Cracked. In the film, “Ruja (actress/model Chayanit Chansangavej) returns to Thailand from New York with her young daughter Rachel to settle her late father’s estate. Included in her inheritance are two mysterious portraits of a bewitching woman that she is told are worth a fortune if only they weren’t damaged. Desperate to sell the paintings, Ruja hires Tim (K-pop star Nichkhun), an art restorer, to prepare the canvases for sale. But the cracks in the paint have begun to reveal long-hidden secrets, and as strange phenomena begin to emerge around them, Ruja and Rachel quickly realize their lives are in grave danger.” Directed by Surapong Ploensang, Cracked was written by Eakasit Thairaat, Onusa Donsawai, Pun Homchuen, and Surapong Ploensang. It stars Chayanit Chansangavej, Byron Bishop, Nichkhun, and Nutthatcha Padovan. Featuring English subtitles, Cracked premieres on VOD and DVD on May 26, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
A Band Unleashes A Curse In The Hard Rocking Horror 'Death Metal' - Coming To Blu-Ray

A Band Unleashes A Curse In The Hard Rocking Horror ‘Death Metal’ – Coming To Blu-Ray

Looking for a horror film that rocks? Then you must watch Death Metal, the new horror film by director Michael Kuciak. In the film, “A death metal band, is on its last legs after a disastrous European tour and is about to be dropped by its label. Hiring a legendary producer from the Norwegian black metal scene, the band sets out to record their latest album in a remote farmhouse outfitted with top-of-the-line gear. Ivan, the lead guitarist, plans to record The Devil’s Concerto, a piece of music he brought back from Europe that – according to myth – drives audiences mad. The band didn’t expect the myth to be true, and they must now survive the curse that’s been unleashed.” Death Metal has a killer soundtrack that includes bands such as Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, Shed the Skin, FaithXtractor, Embalmer, Nunslaughter, Blackfinger, The Convalescence, Prophecy of Azrael, and Adam Bratcher’s band Casket Sacrifice. The cast includes KateLynn E. Newberry, Chris

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
First Trailer Arrives For Scorsese's True Crime Thriller 'Killer Of The Flower Moon'

First Trailer Arrives For Scorsese’s True Crime Thriller ‘Killer Of The Flower Moon’

The new trailer for Killer of the Flower Moon, based on the true story of one of America’s most brutal crimes, is here. Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, behind films such as Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Casino, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Irishman, The Departed, Raging Bull, and Gangs Of New York, is back with Killers Of The Flower Moon, reuniting Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. The all-star cast includes Jesse Plemons (Antlers), Lily Gladstone (Certain Women, “Billions”), and Brendan Fraser (The Whale). Set in 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Nation were the richest people per capita in the world after oil was discovered under their land. And then they were murdered, one by one. As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case and unraveled a chilling conspiracy and one of the most monstrous crimes in American history. Based on David Grann’s best-selling book Killer of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2023
'Hopewell Haunting' Trailer Teases A Film Filled With Terrifying Paranormal Activity

‘Hopewell Haunting’ Trailer Teases A Film Filled With Terrifying Paranormal Activity

A couple gets more than they bargained for after moving into “the most haunted house in Kentucky” in The Hopewell Haunting. In the film, “When a mysterious and frightened young couple arrives in the small town of Hopewell, they immediately flee their rural, dilapidated home in terror. With nowhere to go, they turn to an elderly, jaded preacher for help. After he begrudgingly agrees to bless their troubled abode, he finds himself face to face with the unknown in what locals have dubbed the most haunted house in Kentucky.” Written and directed by Dane Sears, the film stars Ted Ferguson. Timothy Morton, Audra Todd, and Rich Williams. Duane Graves and Justin Meeks produce. Witness The Hopewell Haunting on VOD and Digital on June 13, 2023, from Dark Sky Films.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2023
Nicolas Cage Is Out For Revenge In Psychological Thriller 'The Surfer'

Nicolas Cage Is Out For Revenge In Psychological Thriller ‘The Surfer’

Following his role as Dracula in the horror-comedy Renfield, Nicolas Cage will star in the upcoming psychological thriller The Surfer from director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium). THR reports, “Mossbank, the partnership between Sculptor Media and Raven and headed by Michael Rothstein and Sam Hall, is handling international sales and introducing The Surfer to buyers at the Cannes Market.” In The Surfer, a man (Cage) returns to his beachside hometown in Australia many years after building a life for himself in the U.S. He is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a local gang of surfers who claim strict ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, Cage’s character declares war against the gang. But as the conflict escalates, the stakes spin wildly out of control, taking “The Surfer” to the edge of his sanity. Filming will begin this September in Australia. The premiere date has not been announced. Watch Nicols Cage in Renfield, now available on Digital and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2023
A Soldier Fights To Survive A Zombie Outbreak In The 'Day Zero' Trailer

A Soldier Fights To Survive A Zombie Outbreak In The ‘Day Zero’ Trailer

A former soldier is released from prison only to discover the world has been plunged into death and chaos as a viral outbreak takes hold in the Philipino horror Day Zero. An official selection at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival in 2022, DAY ZERO stars recently retired MMA fighter Brandon Vera (BuyBust), Pepe Herrera (“The Killer Bride”), MJ Lastimosa (Damaso), Joey Marquez (On the Job 2: The Missing 8), and Ricci Rivero (Rabid, Happy Times). “After serving eight incident-free years in prison, a former elite soldier is released, finally free to reunite with his estranged wife and young daughter. However, he re-enters civilization only to discover that a dangerous virus has completely overtaken the outside world with terrifying effects on the human body. Chased by hordes of the undead, he races through the dangerous urban landscape in a final desperate attempt to redeem himself and rescue his family.” Day Zero debuts on Digital on May 23, 2023, before landing

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2023
A Paranormal Investigation Goes Terribly Wrong In 'The 3rd Guest' (Trailer)

A Paranormal Investigation Goes Terribly Wrong In ‘The 3rd Guest’ (Trailer)

A paranormal investigation goes terribly wrong in Sean Patrick Cannon‘s paranormal horror, The 3rd Guest. The film centers on Evie Kenneth, a talented, driven, and work-consumed woman, until the unthinkable happens – her daughter dies suddenly. After burying her daughter, Evie turns to a former lover, Hart, for comfort. When Hart takes Evie on a ghost-hunting investigation, it quickly turns into a nightmare as paranormal events begin to occur and the two find themselves in a fight for survival against dark entities.” Clint Carmichael, Matthew T. Clark, Joseph Lopez, Logan Laurel, Andrea M. Anderson, Nikki Kris, Chelsea O’Toole, Terumi Shimazu, and Annette Gromala star. The 3rd Guest is out now on VOD platforms including iTunes, Amazone, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu, Roku, and more, from Indican Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2023
Loyalty Is Tested In New Teaser For Hulu's Cult Series "The Clearing"

Loyalty Is Tested In New Teaser For Hulu’s Cult Series “The Clearing”

The new true story-inspired horror series “The Clearing” is set to premiere next week on Hulu, with new episodes airing on Wednesdays. “The Clearing” is an eight-part psychological thriller based on the best-selling crime thriller ‘In The Clearing’ by author J.P. Pomare, inspired by the darkness of real-life cults in Australia and around the world. Filmed across Victoria, “The Clearing” is an emotional and psychological thriller that follows the nightmares of a cult and a woman forced to face the demons from her past to stop the kidnapping and coercion of innocent children in the future. “The series burrows under the skin and inside the mind, blurring the lines between past and present, reality and nightmare, in a truly unnerving way.” The impressive cast includes Teresa Palmer (“Discovery of Witches”), Miranda Otto (“The Unusual Suspects,” “Homeland”), and Guy Pearce (“Jack Irish,” “Mare of Easttown”) lead a stellar line-up of Australian talent, including Hazem Shammas (“Safe Harbour”), Mark Coles-Smith (“Mystery Road”),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2023
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