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The Witches Are Back In New “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” Trailer

“American Horror Story” fans couldn’t be more excited for this season’s “Murder House” and “Coven” crossover. We’ve seen a horde of teaser trailers released teasing what’s to come, but today, the first real teaser trailer has arrived! Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, and the ever-enchanting Stevie Nicks return alongside Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Leslie Grossman, Billy Eichner, and Adina Porter. Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman and Kyle Allen will co-star. Cody Fern is set to star as Tate’s son, Michael Langdon, from “Murder House” who is all grown up. Did we mention that he’s the Anti-Christ? “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” premieres on FX on September 12, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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Michael Comes Home In New Halloween Trailer

The highly-anticipated new Halloween movie is only a month away from opening in theaters. Today, to tide you over, we have a real treat, the second trailer is here! Michael is back and he’s on the hunt for what remains of his family, but Laurie is going down without a fight. This will be her final confrontation with Michael Myers, who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree four decades ago. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Danny McBride, the film, which will ignore every sequel, stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Judy Greer as Karen Strode, Laurie’s Daughter. Andi Matichak plays the role of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson. Will Patton (Armageddon), Rob Niter (The Gym), Rhian Rees (The Lears), Virginia “Ginny” Gardner (Marvel’s Runaways), Miles Robbins (My Friend Dahmer), Dylan Arnold (Mudbound), and Drew Scheid (Stranger Things) co-star. The film was scored by John Carpenter who serves as executive producer along with Malek Akkad,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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Ghost To Honor Fallen Fan With Halloween Concert

On May 31st at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, a concert being performed by the Swedish metal band Ghost abruptly stopped after a fan collapsed in the audience, ending the show in order to allow medical aid to be administered to the fallen fan. Sadly, concertgoer Jeff Fortune passed away. A GoFundMe was set up to help raise money for Fortune’s family but an unlikely helping hand emerged from the aether, Cardinal Copia (Tobias Forge) himself. Ghost wanted to not only give back to their fans from the sold-out night that did not get a chance to see the show end but to finish the show for Fortune. To have a show finished by your favorite band in your name is not only awesome but an honor and in typical Ghost fashion, the show at Riverside Theater will be held Halloween night. Fans who were present at the May 31st show have till September 30th to RSVP this special event.

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Capt McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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First Cuban Horror Film ‘Havana Darkness’ Being Released This Halloween

Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Ivan is behind the first English-language horror film ever made in Cuba, Havana Darkness. From Gravitas Ventures comes this U.S.-Bulgarian co-production filmed on location in New York and Havana. Loosely based on the manuscript penned by Ernest Hemingway, the film held its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival. Written by Barry Keating, based on a story by Ivan, Loris Curci, and Magarditch Halvadjian, the film stars genre favorites Jack Dimich and Zach Rose, and video game star Carolina Ravassa of Overwatch. “When Carlos comes into possession of a manuscript that he believes to have been written by the late, great Ernest Hemingway in Havana, Cuba, he embarks on a journey from New York City with his two close friends to the bustling Caribbean island in an attempt to prove the manuscripts’ authenticity. As he digs deeper into unlocking the mysteries behind the manuscript, he uncovers a section in the book that details a series of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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New Trench 11 Trailer Will Make You Squirm

A new trailer is here for Trench 11, from director Leo Scherman, just ahead of its release this week and it’s going to make you squirm! In the final days of WWI a shell-shocked tunneller must lead an Allied team into a hidden German base…100 hundred feet below the trenches. The Germans have lost control of a highly contagious biological weapon that turns its victims into deranged killers. The Allies find themselves trapped underground with hordes of the infected, a rapidly spreading disease and a team of German Stormtroopers dispatched to clean up the mess. Trench 11 stars Rossif Sutherland along with award-winning actress Karine Vanasse (The Forbidden Room), Charlie Carrick (Reign), Shaun Benson (Channel Zero), and Ted Atherton (River). Matthew Booi co-wrote the film with Leo Scherman. Following a successful film festival tour at Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, Morbido Film Fest, and Cinepocolypse, Trench 11 opened in Canadian theaters August 31, 2018, from Raven

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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Henry Cavill Joins Netflix’s ‘Witcher’ Series As Lead

Henry Cavill, who played Superman in Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman, and Justice League is set to star in Netflix’s adaptation of “The Witcher”. The story follows Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), a solitary monster hunter as he struggles t find his place in the world. When destiny sends him to a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a dark secret, they must learn to navigate the volatile continent together. Last year we shared the news that Lauren Schmidt Hissrich will serve as executive producer and the series’ showrunner. Variety is reporting that Alik Sakharov, Alex Garcia Lopez, and Charlotte Brändström will direct the eight-episode first season. Sakharov will also be executive producing. The Witcher began as a series of short stories by Andrzej Sapkowski before becoming a novel. Along with the upcoming series, there is a game franchise as well as comics and tabletop games.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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A24 Is Ready To Serve Up ‘Slice’ In Theaters

A24 is gearing up to deliver Austin Vesley’s pizza-themed horror flick Slice to limited theaters next Monday only (get your tickets here). Vesley announced theater locations via Twitter earlier today. There should be a VOD and DVD release date announced shortly. https://twitter.com/AustinVesely/status/1037011418007134209 Chance the Rapper stars alongside Zazie Beetz, Paul Scheer, and Will Brill (Eyes Of My Mother, “The OA”), Katherine Cunningham, Hannibal Buress, Joe Keery, Y’lan Noel, Chris Parnell, and Paul Scheer in this movie that goes heavy on the cheese. Slice follows a pizza delivery driver in a spooky small town who is murdered on the job like several other delivery drivers, leaving the city searching for someone to blame: ghosts? drug dealers? a disgraced werewolf? Two survivors (Beetz and Chance the Rapper) set out to hunt down the truth. It’s a city where ghosts and humans come together; there’s a ghost town and a regular town,” producer Brett Hays said last year during filming. “It just kind

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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‘Lost Child’ Finds Its Way Home This September

The award-winning, beautifully-crafted mystery thriller Lost Child from director Ramaa Moseley (The Brass Teapot) will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD later this month, starring Hunger Games & “True Detective ” alum Leven Rambin, “True Blood” star Jim Parrack, and “Sharp Objects” favorite Taylor John-Smith. In the film, an army veteran, Fern, who returns home in order to look for her brother, only to discover an abandoned boy lurking in the woods behind her childhood home. After taking in the boy, she searches for clues to his identity, and discovers the local folklore about a malevolent, life-draining spirit that comes in the form of a child; the Tatterdemalion. Is this boy truly a lost child, or something more nefarious? Winner of “Best Actress” award at the Taormina Film Festival and “Best Feature” at Kansas City Film Festival, Lost Child “brings audiences into a world of folklore and isolation reminiscent of the works of Stephen King. Lost Child opens in select theaters

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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This September Discover ‘Skeletons In The Closet’

This September take a trip back to the 80’s with the retro horror flick Skeletons in the Closet from writer-directors B.A. Lewandowski and Tony Walsh, who co-wrote the film with Johnny Hlousek. “Skeletons in the Closet is a late-night, horror anthology television series featuring The Widow and her dead husband, Charlie. Each episode finds them providing hilarious commentary on a variety of B-movie horror films – some of which are terrifying! Their number one fan, a precocious 11-year-old named Jamie, never misses an episode. With her parents out for the evening, Jamie sits down in front of the tube to devour the delectable terror, but her favorite Friday night freak show is constantly interrupted by her annoying new babysitter, Tina. If they can survive each other, they may be able to survive the night!” Ellie Church, Adam Michaels, Alaina Karner, and Elizabeth Stenholt star in Skeletons in the Closet, arriving on VOD in September followed by its DVD release on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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Larry Kirchner Talks About Running The US’s Number One Haunted Attraction, The Darkness

It’s that time of year again when haunted attractions open their doors and hordes of folks seeking thrills and chills flood their halls. Larry Kirchner, the owner and operator of St. Louis’ best haunted attraction sat down with us to talk about how The Darkness came to be and what it takes to keep such a massive attraction fresh. Larry also filled us in on HauntWorld.com, his site that helps you locate attractions in your area along with a list of the US’s top haunts. Horror Fuel: “How did you get into the world of haunted attractions? Larry Kirchner: “When I was a kid – I think it’s the same for anyone who gets on your website they grew up watching Christopher Lee and big studio horror. I think my favorite movie was Frankenstein vs Wolfman. I was always hoping they would continue to fight and see who wins. I remember when I was a kid and I saw The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018

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The Witches Are Back In New “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” Trailer

“American Horror Story” fans couldn’t be more excited for this season’s “Murder House” and “Coven” crossover. We’ve seen a horde of teaser trailers released teasing what’s to come, but today, the first real teaser trailer has arrived! Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, and the ever-enchanting Stevie Nicks return alongside Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Leslie Grossman, Billy Eichner, and Adina Porter. Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman and Kyle Allen will co-star. Cody Fern is set to star as Tate’s son, Michael Langdon, from “Murder House” who is all grown up. Did we mention that he’s the Anti-Christ? “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” premieres on FX on September 12, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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Michael Comes Home In New Halloween Trailer

The highly-anticipated new Halloween movie is only a month away from opening in theaters. Today, to tide you over, we have a real treat, the second trailer is here! Michael is back and he’s on the hunt for what remains of his family, but Laurie is going down without a fight. This will be her final confrontation with Michael Myers, who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree four decades ago. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Danny McBride, the film, which will ignore every sequel, stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Judy Greer as Karen Strode, Laurie’s Daughter. Andi Matichak plays the role of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson. Will Patton (Armageddon), Rob Niter (The Gym), Rhian Rees (The Lears), Virginia “Ginny” Gardner (Marvel’s Runaways), Miles Robbins (My Friend Dahmer), Dylan Arnold (Mudbound), and Drew Scheid (Stranger Things) co-star. The film was scored by John Carpenter who serves as executive producer along with Malek Akkad,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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Ghost To Honor Fallen Fan With Halloween Concert

On May 31st at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, a concert being performed by the Swedish metal band Ghost abruptly stopped after a fan collapsed in the audience, ending the show in order to allow medical aid to be administered to the fallen fan. Sadly, concertgoer Jeff Fortune passed away. A GoFundMe was set up to help raise money for Fortune’s family but an unlikely helping hand emerged from the aether, Cardinal Copia (Tobias Forge) himself. Ghost wanted to not only give back to their fans from the sold-out night that did not get a chance to see the show end but to finish the show for Fortune. To have a show finished by your favorite band in your name is not only awesome but an honor and in typical Ghost fashion, the show at Riverside Theater will be held Halloween night. Fans who were present at the May 31st show have till September 30th to RSVP this special event.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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First Cuban Horror Film ‘Havana Darkness’ Being Released This Halloween

Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Ivan is behind the first English-language horror film ever made in Cuba, Havana Darkness. From Gravitas Ventures comes this U.S.-Bulgarian co-production filmed on location in New York and Havana. Loosely based on the manuscript penned by Ernest Hemingway, the film held its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival. Written by Barry Keating, based on a story by Ivan, Loris Curci, and Magarditch Halvadjian, the film stars genre favorites Jack Dimich and Zach Rose, and video game star Carolina Ravassa of Overwatch. “When Carlos comes into possession of a manuscript that he believes to have been written by the late, great Ernest Hemingway in Havana, Cuba, he embarks on a journey from New York City with his two close friends to the bustling Caribbean island in an attempt to prove the manuscripts’ authenticity. As he digs deeper into unlocking the mysteries behind the manuscript, he uncovers a section in the book that details a series of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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New Trench 11 Trailer Will Make You Squirm

A new trailer is here for Trench 11, from director Leo Scherman, just ahead of its release this week and it’s going to make you squirm! In the final days of WWI a shell-shocked tunneller must lead an Allied team into a hidden German base…100 hundred feet below the trenches. The Germans have lost control of a highly contagious biological weapon that turns its victims into deranged killers. The Allies find themselves trapped underground with hordes of the infected, a rapidly spreading disease and a team of German Stormtroopers dispatched to clean up the mess. Trench 11 stars Rossif Sutherland along with award-winning actress Karine Vanasse (The Forbidden Room), Charlie Carrick (Reign), Shaun Benson (Channel Zero), and Ted Atherton (River). Matthew Booi co-wrote the film with Leo Scherman. Following a successful film festival tour at Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, Morbido Film Fest, and Cinepocolypse, Trench 11 opened in Canadian theaters August 31, 2018, from Raven

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2018
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Henry Cavill Joins Netflix’s ‘Witcher’ Series As Lead

Henry Cavill, who played Superman in Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman, and Justice League is set to star in Netflix’s adaptation of “The Witcher”. The story follows Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), a solitary monster hunter as he struggles t find his place in the world. When destiny sends him to a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a dark secret, they must learn to navigate the volatile continent together. Last year we shared the news that Lauren Schmidt Hissrich will serve as executive producer and the series’ showrunner. Variety is reporting that Alik Sakharov, Alex Garcia Lopez, and Charlotte Brändström will direct the eight-episode first season. Sakharov will also be executive producing. The Witcher began as a series of short stories by Andrzej Sapkowski before becoming a novel. Along with the upcoming series, there is a game franchise as well as comics and tabletop games.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
Horror Fuel

A24 Is Ready To Serve Up ‘Slice’ In Theaters

A24 is gearing up to deliver Austin Vesley’s pizza-themed horror flick Slice to limited theaters next Monday only (get your tickets here). Vesley announced theater locations via Twitter earlier today. There should be a VOD and DVD release date announced shortly. https://twitter.com/AustinVesely/status/1037011418007134209 Chance the Rapper stars alongside Zazie Beetz, Paul Scheer, and Will Brill (Eyes Of My Mother, “The OA”), Katherine Cunningham, Hannibal Buress, Joe Keery, Y’lan Noel, Chris Parnell, and Paul Scheer in this movie that goes heavy on the cheese. Slice follows a pizza delivery driver in a spooky small town who is murdered on the job like several other delivery drivers, leaving the city searching for someone to blame: ghosts? drug dealers? a disgraced werewolf? Two survivors (Beetz and Chance the Rapper) set out to hunt down the truth. It’s a city where ghosts and humans come together; there’s a ghost town and a regular town,” producer Brett Hays said last year during filming. “It just kind

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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‘Lost Child’ Finds Its Way Home This September

The award-winning, beautifully-crafted mystery thriller Lost Child from director Ramaa Moseley (The Brass Teapot) will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD later this month, starring Hunger Games & “True Detective ” alum Leven Rambin, “True Blood” star Jim Parrack, and “Sharp Objects” favorite Taylor John-Smith. In the film, an army veteran, Fern, who returns home in order to look for her brother, only to discover an abandoned boy lurking in the woods behind her childhood home. After taking in the boy, she searches for clues to his identity, and discovers the local folklore about a malevolent, life-draining spirit that comes in the form of a child; the Tatterdemalion. Is this boy truly a lost child, or something more nefarious? Winner of “Best Actress” award at the Taormina Film Festival and “Best Feature” at Kansas City Film Festival, Lost Child “brings audiences into a world of folklore and isolation reminiscent of the works of Stephen King. Lost Child opens in select theaters

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
Horror Fuel

This September Discover ‘Skeletons In The Closet’

This September take a trip back to the 80’s with the retro horror flick Skeletons in the Closet from writer-directors B.A. Lewandowski and Tony Walsh, who co-wrote the film with Johnny Hlousek. “Skeletons in the Closet is a late-night, horror anthology television series featuring The Widow and her dead husband, Charlie. Each episode finds them providing hilarious commentary on a variety of B-movie horror films – some of which are terrifying! Their number one fan, a precocious 11-year-old named Jamie, never misses an episode. With her parents out for the evening, Jamie sits down in front of the tube to devour the delectable terror, but her favorite Friday night freak show is constantly interrupted by her annoying new babysitter, Tina. If they can survive each other, they may be able to survive the night!” Ellie Church, Adam Michaels, Alaina Karner, and Elizabeth Stenholt star in Skeletons in the Closet, arriving on VOD in September followed by its DVD release on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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Larry Kirchner Talks About Running The US’s Number One Haunted Attraction, The Darkness

It’s that time of year again when haunted attractions open their doors and hordes of folks seeking thrills and chills flood their halls. Larry Kirchner, the owner and operator of St. Louis’ best haunted attraction sat down with us to talk about how The Darkness came to be and what it takes to keep such a massive attraction fresh. Larry also filled us in on HauntWorld.com, his site that helps you locate attractions in your area along with a list of the US’s top haunts. Horror Fuel: “How did you get into the world of haunted attractions? Larry Kirchner: “When I was a kid – I think it’s the same for anyone who gets on your website they grew up watching Christopher Lee and big studio horror. I think my favorite movie was Frankenstein vs Wolfman. I was always hoping they would continue to fight and see who wins. I remember when I was a kid and I saw The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2018
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