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Nicole Kidman Faces Her Demons In The Thriller ‘Destroyer’

Nicole Kidman stars in a dark, gritty role like we’ve never seen her play before, as an LAPD officer who must face her past while being hunted in Destroyer, from director Karyn Kusama. Written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, the dark thriller also stars Sebastian Stan, Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany, Bradley Whitford, Jade Pettyjohn, and Scoot McNairy. Fred Berger, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi produced. Destroyer follows “the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of that gang re-emerges many years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and into her own history with them to finally reckon with the demons that destroyed her past.” Destroyer opens in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on December 25th with an expanded release to follow in January.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2018
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Rakuten TV Streaming The Biggest Titles Of The Year This Halloween Season

Rakuten TV is bringing viewers a real treat this Halloween season direct to your smart TV, streaming some of the biggest horror films of the year. Watch as Toni Collette in the gripping case of twisted family drama in the critically acclaimed Hereditary now. From October 26th you’ll be able to crawl into the world of Possum starring Sean Harris and if those aren’t enough to make sleep a distant memory, you can pick from the fantastically frightful selection of horror films on Rakuten TV including A Quiet Place, IT, The First Purge (from October 29, review) and The Strangers: Prey at Night.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2018
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‘Call Of Cthulhu’ Pre-Order Now On Sale

Focus Home Interactive is having a massive sale on many of their games for a limited time, October 16th – October 22nd. You can save upwards to 80% on some titles, I highly recommend “Vampyr” as its 50% off for this limited time! For us Lovecraft fans, the highly anticipated role-playing horror game “Call of Cthulhu: The official Video Game” is available for pre-order but for a limited time the price is down 10%, which in hindsight is some decent wiggle room. Don’t worry, the sale is also on for PS4 fans as well. “Call of Cthulhu: The official Video Game” takes players on a journey into madness as they play as a private detective named Edward Pierce who is investigating the mysterious deaths of the members of the Hawkins family and discovers something otherworldly and darker is at play. The game will be out October 30th on all gaming platforms.

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Capt McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
Undead And Out For Revenge, 'Johnny Gruesome' Unleashed On Demand

Undead And Out For Revenge, ‘Johnny Gruesome’ Unleashed On Demand

Death won’t stop a bullied teen from getting revenge in Johnny Gruesome (review) out today On Demand. High school students Eric Carter and Johnny Grissom are best friends. Johnny is a heavy metal rebel nicknamed “Johnny Gruesome” by his classmates. When Johnny is murdered while on a drunken joyride, his killer persuades Eric and Johnny’s girlfriend to help him make the murder look like an accidental death but Johnny returns from the grave as a murderous, wisecracking zombie hell-bent on revenge. Based on the award-winning novel by director Gregory Lamberson (interview), also behind Slime City, Killer Rack, Johnny Gruesome stars Anthony De La Torre (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Byron Brown II, and Michael DeLorenzo. Johnny Gruesome is now On Demand and will arrive on DVD on January 1, 2019, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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From The Executive Producer Of ‘Get Out’ Comes ‘Malicious’

From the executive producer of Get Out comes Malicious, receiving a limited theatrical run this week following its World Premiere at this year’s Cinepocalypse. In the film, “a housewarming gift from hell terrorizes a young pregnant couple when a malevolent entity that will stop at nothing until it satisfies its morbid intentions is unleashed from a cursed antique box.” Josh Stewart (The Collector) and Bojana Novakovic (Beyond Skyline) star in the film written and directed by Michael Winnick and produced by Shaun Redick, the executive producer of the Academy Award-winning social horror Get Out. Malicious opens in theaters on October 19, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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IFC Set To ‘Pledge’ A Frat Come January

Daniel Robbins‘ frat house horror flick Pledge has been picked up by IFC for distribution following its premiere at Screamfest. Zachery Byrd, Zachary Weiner, Aaron Dalla Villa, Phillip Andre Botello, Cameron Cowperthwaite, Jesse Pimentel, Joe Gallagher, Erica Boozer, and Jean-Louis Droulers star. In the film, “three nerdy college freshmen, who have been rejected and ridiculed by just about every fraternity on campus, are invited to an off-campus to a party at a secluded mansion. There they treated like princes by the resident brothers and the party is everything they dreamed college would be—beautiful women, drinking, and most importantly, a cool group of guys willing to accept them as one of their own. When the friends are presented with an opportunity to pledge the elite social club, they accept without hesitation. However, as the gruesome, dehumanizing hazing progresses begins, a more sinister picture of the frat emerges.” Zachary Weiner wrote the script for Pledge which is set to be released in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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‘Woodland Grey’ From Award Winning Writer-Director Adam Reider Begins Production

Woodland Grey, from award-winning director Adam Reider (Remain Calm), is set to enter production this month in Montreal, Canada. Written by Reider and Jesse Toufexis, the film stars Jenny Raven (Jack Ryan), Ryan Blakely (The Expanse) and screen icon Art Hindle (Black Christmas). Woodland Grey is a story that is as haunting as it is beautiful. For me, it’s all about the slow burn where the story slowly draws you in until you are fully immersed in this world. There’s a lot of moving pieces in this film but the payoff is gonna be so great when they all come together.” Reider stated about the film. Francesco Giannini (The Flare), Tamara Dupuis (Marjorie), and John Fallon (The Shelter) are producing. They had this to say: We are about to embark on a challenging yet exciting journey. And with the talented cast and crew that we have put together, we are confident that ‘Woodland Grey’ will be all that it should

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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Sink Your Teeth Into A New “Dracula” Series From The Duo Behind “Sherlock”

Fans of the ultimate bloodsucker will be excited to learn that the BBC and Netflix are making an unholy alliance to raise “Dracula” from the grave. Here’s the kicker, the new series adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale is from the team behind “Sherlock”, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Set in 1897, the series will center on the blood-drinking count from Transylvania who sets his sights on Victorian London. There have always been stories about great evil. What’s special about Dracula is that Bram Stoker gave evil its own hero.” Moffat and Gatiss stated. Vertue added “There’s nothing like fresh blood.” Sue Vertue’s Hartswood Films producing the project, according to Variety.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2018
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A New ‘Wrong Turn’ Is Headed Your Way

It seems Hollywood’s obsession with remakes shows no sign of slowing. The latest film to be getting a new version is 2003’s hillbilly freak fest Wrong Turn, which spawned six sequels. Fans of the franchise can sigh a small breath of relief though because franchise creator Alan McElroy is writing the new script and The Domestics’ Mike P. Nelson will be in director’s chair. The new version is described as “a timely and topical meditation on society and its issues. A cross-country hiking expedition puts a group of friends in the land of an inclusive society, where they soon discover they are under a different rule of law, and may not be the victims they thought they were.” Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer will be producing with Martin Moszkowicz executive producing. In the original film, six people find themselves trapped in the woods of West Virginia, hunted down by cannibalistic mountain men, disfigured by generations of inbreeding.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2018
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This November Witness ‘The Possession Of Hannah Grace’

This November witness Sony Screen Gem’s supernatural thriller The Possession of Hannah Grace. In the film, a shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell) is working the graveyard shift in the morgue when she takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Locked alone inside the basement corridors, Megan begins to experience horrifying visions and starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force. ‘ Starring Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson, and Stana Katic, the film was directed by Diederik Van Rooijen and written by Brian Sieve. Todd Garner and Sean Robins produce with Glenn S. Gainor executive producing. This film has been rated “R” by the Motion Picture Association of America for the following reasons: gruesome images and terror throughout. The Possession of Hannah Grace is set to arrive on November 30, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2018

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Nicole Kidman Faces Her Demons In The Thriller ‘Destroyer’

Nicole Kidman stars in a dark, gritty role like we’ve never seen her play before, as an LAPD officer who must face her past while being hunted in Destroyer, from director Karyn Kusama. Written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, the dark thriller also stars Sebastian Stan, Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany, Bradley Whitford, Jade Pettyjohn, and Scoot McNairy. Fred Berger, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi produced. Destroyer follows “the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of that gang re-emerges many years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and into her own history with them to finally reckon with the demons that destroyed her past.” Destroyer opens in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on December 25th with an expanded release to follow in January.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2018
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Rakuten TV Streaming The Biggest Titles Of The Year This Halloween Season

Rakuten TV is bringing viewers a real treat this Halloween season direct to your smart TV, streaming some of the biggest horror films of the year. Watch as Toni Collette in the gripping case of twisted family drama in the critically acclaimed Hereditary now. From October 26th you’ll be able to crawl into the world of Possum starring Sean Harris and if those aren’t enough to make sleep a distant memory, you can pick from the fantastically frightful selection of horror films on Rakuten TV including A Quiet Place, IT, The First Purge (from October 29, review) and The Strangers: Prey at Night.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2018
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‘Call Of Cthulhu’ Pre-Order Now On Sale

Focus Home Interactive is having a massive sale on many of their games for a limited time, October 16th – October 22nd. You can save upwards to 80% on some titles, I highly recommend “Vampyr” as its 50% off for this limited time! For us Lovecraft fans, the highly anticipated role-playing horror game “Call of Cthulhu: The official Video Game” is available for pre-order but for a limited time the price is down 10%, which in hindsight is some decent wiggle room. Don’t worry, the sale is also on for PS4 fans as well. “Call of Cthulhu: The official Video Game” takes players on a journey into madness as they play as a private detective named Edward Pierce who is investigating the mysterious deaths of the members of the Hawkins family and discovers something otherworldly and darker is at play. The game will be out October 30th on all gaming platforms.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
Undead And Out For Revenge, 'Johnny Gruesome' Unleashed On Demand

Undead And Out For Revenge, ‘Johnny Gruesome’ Unleashed On Demand

Death won’t stop a bullied teen from getting revenge in Johnny Gruesome (review) out today On Demand. High school students Eric Carter and Johnny Grissom are best friends. Johnny is a heavy metal rebel nicknamed “Johnny Gruesome” by his classmates. When Johnny is murdered while on a drunken joyride, his killer persuades Eric and Johnny’s girlfriend to help him make the murder look like an accidental death but Johnny returns from the grave as a murderous, wisecracking zombie hell-bent on revenge. Based on the award-winning novel by director Gregory Lamberson (interview), also behind Slime City, Killer Rack, Johnny Gruesome stars Anthony De La Torre (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Byron Brown II, and Michael DeLorenzo. Johnny Gruesome is now On Demand and will arrive on DVD on January 1, 2019, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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From The Executive Producer Of ‘Get Out’ Comes ‘Malicious’

From the executive producer of Get Out comes Malicious, receiving a limited theatrical run this week following its World Premiere at this year’s Cinepocalypse. In the film, “a housewarming gift from hell terrorizes a young pregnant couple when a malevolent entity that will stop at nothing until it satisfies its morbid intentions is unleashed from a cursed antique box.” Josh Stewart (The Collector) and Bojana Novakovic (Beyond Skyline) star in the film written and directed by Michael Winnick and produced by Shaun Redick, the executive producer of the Academy Award-winning social horror Get Out. Malicious opens in theaters on October 19, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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IFC Set To ‘Pledge’ A Frat Come January

Daniel Robbins‘ frat house horror flick Pledge has been picked up by IFC for distribution following its premiere at Screamfest. Zachery Byrd, Zachary Weiner, Aaron Dalla Villa, Phillip Andre Botello, Cameron Cowperthwaite, Jesse Pimentel, Joe Gallagher, Erica Boozer, and Jean-Louis Droulers star. In the film, “three nerdy college freshmen, who have been rejected and ridiculed by just about every fraternity on campus, are invited to an off-campus to a party at a secluded mansion. There they treated like princes by the resident brothers and the party is everything they dreamed college would be—beautiful women, drinking, and most importantly, a cool group of guys willing to accept them as one of their own. When the friends are presented with an opportunity to pledge the elite social club, they accept without hesitation. However, as the gruesome, dehumanizing hazing progresses begins, a more sinister picture of the frat emerges.” Zachary Weiner wrote the script for Pledge which is set to be released in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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‘Woodland Grey’ From Award Winning Writer-Director Adam Reider Begins Production

Woodland Grey, from award-winning director Adam Reider (Remain Calm), is set to enter production this month in Montreal, Canada. Written by Reider and Jesse Toufexis, the film stars Jenny Raven (Jack Ryan), Ryan Blakely (The Expanse) and screen icon Art Hindle (Black Christmas). Woodland Grey is a story that is as haunting as it is beautiful. For me, it’s all about the slow burn where the story slowly draws you in until you are fully immersed in this world. There’s a lot of moving pieces in this film but the payoff is gonna be so great when they all come together.” Reider stated about the film. Francesco Giannini (The Flare), Tamara Dupuis (Marjorie), and John Fallon (The Shelter) are producing. They had this to say: We are about to embark on a challenging yet exciting journey. And with the talented cast and crew that we have put together, we are confident that ‘Woodland Grey’ will be all that it should

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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Sink Your Teeth Into A New “Dracula” Series From The Duo Behind “Sherlock”

Fans of the ultimate bloodsucker will be excited to learn that the BBC and Netflix are making an unholy alliance to raise “Dracula” from the grave. Here’s the kicker, the new series adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale is from the team behind “Sherlock”, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Set in 1897, the series will center on the blood-drinking count from Transylvania who sets his sights on Victorian London. There have always been stories about great evil. What’s special about Dracula is that Bram Stoker gave evil its own hero.” Moffat and Gatiss stated. Vertue added “There’s nothing like fresh blood.” Sue Vertue’s Hartswood Films producing the project, according to Variety.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2018
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A New ‘Wrong Turn’ Is Headed Your Way

It seems Hollywood’s obsession with remakes shows no sign of slowing. The latest film to be getting a new version is 2003’s hillbilly freak fest Wrong Turn, which spawned six sequels. Fans of the franchise can sigh a small breath of relief though because franchise creator Alan McElroy is writing the new script and The Domestics’ Mike P. Nelson will be in director’s chair. The new version is described as “a timely and topical meditation on society and its issues. A cross-country hiking expedition puts a group of friends in the land of an inclusive society, where they soon discover they are under a different rule of law, and may not be the victims they thought they were.” Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer will be producing with Martin Moszkowicz executive producing. In the original film, six people find themselves trapped in the woods of West Virginia, hunted down by cannibalistic mountain men, disfigured by generations of inbreeding.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2018
Horror Fuel

This November Witness ‘The Possession Of Hannah Grace’

This November witness Sony Screen Gem’s supernatural thriller The Possession of Hannah Grace. In the film, a shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell) is working the graveyard shift in the morgue when she takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Locked alone inside the basement corridors, Megan begins to experience horrifying visions and starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force. ‘ Starring Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson, and Stana Katic, the film was directed by Diederik Van Rooijen and written by Brian Sieve. Todd Garner and Sean Robins produce with Glenn S. Gainor executive producing. This film has been rated “R” by the Motion Picture Association of America for the following reasons: gruesome images and terror throughout. The Possession of Hannah Grace is set to arrive on November 30, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2018
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