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Last month when we reported that William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist was being adapted for TV, and horror fans responded with a mix of anger, disappointment, and disbelief. The Exorcist was thought to be the one movie that no one would dare add to the reboot/remake list taking has claimed so many in the genre, but we were wrong. Fox has put the script for their adaption in the hands of Fantastic Four scribe Jeremy Slayer. Today we have learned that Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) has signed on to direct the series’ pilot. The hour long pilot has been described as a modern reinvention inspired by Blatty’s novel, which the film was based on. It’s said to be a physiological thriller that follows two men both working to tackle one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession.
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A&E’s new supernatural series, Damien, follows The Omen’s Damien Thorn (Bradley James) as an adult. The first season, consisting of ten episodes, will premier on A&E on March 7th, 2016. Bradley James, who played the role of Liv’s love interest in iZombie, will star along side Omid Abtahi (Argo), Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius) and Barbara Hershey who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. Scott Wilson, who you may recognize as Hershel from the hit series The Walking Dead, also appears in Damien. Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) serves as both writer and executive producer for the series. Ross Fineman, who developed the series with Mazzara, also serves as executive producer though his company Fineman Entertainment. The show will not only continue the story that began in The Omen, it will feature aspects of the original story, including footage from the 1976 film, tying everything together. It begins when Damien, an acclaimed war photographer,
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After your possession is over how do you move forward? That’s where Spirit Possession Anonymous, a rehabilitation organization, comes in. They are there to help you reclaim control of your life and get you back on the path to wellness. No, there’s no such organization (that we know of). It’s a clever advertising campaign designed to grab your attention for the upcoming film Ava’s Possessions, written and directed by Jordan Galland. Ava Dobkins (Louia Krause) is recovering from demonic possession. She is forced to go to Spirit Possession Anonymous. Ava has no memory of the past month and struggles to reconnect with her friends, get a job, or figure out where the big bloodstain in her apartment came from and to top it all off, she’s now worried that her demon is coming back. This fun supernatural film stars Louisa Krause, Jemima Kirke, Carol Kane, Deborah Rush, Alysia Reiner, Whitney Able, William Sadler and Lou Taylor Pucci. Ava’s Possessions opens
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It’s that time of year again, when women of horror (and a few men too) join together to create an anthology of short films in hopes that they inspire viewers to donate blood in honor of Women In Horror Recognition Month. Jen and Sylvia Soska, the sisters behind Twisted Tins Productions and films such as American Mary, See No Evil 2 and host GSN’s Hellevator, are behind the anthology. This year marks the of seventh anniversary of the PSA and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year featured short films are directed by and star Jill Sixx Gevargizian (Call Girl), Maude Michaud (Red), Patricia Chica (Serpent’s Lullaby), Gigi Saul Guerrero (Madre De Dios), Nicole McClure, Joe Magna (Hellevator), Lisa Ovies (Puppet Killer), Andy Steweart (Dysmorphia), Tristan Risk (American Mary), Veronica Hampson and Kate Taeuschel. Donating blood can save a life or relieve intense symptoms from disease. Did you know that one donation can save up to three lives?Contact your
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The Last Witch Hunter The Last Witch Hunter spans several genres, including horror and fantasy. The secret that witches are still among the modern day population eludes most people, but not the witch hunters. Supernatural creatures are bent on unleashing The Black Death on the world, all that stands between the world and disaster is an army of witch hunters. A witch hunter named Kaulder (Vin Diesel) has slayed the Queen Witch, but in the process of the fight she curses Kaulder with immortality, preventing him from joining his wife and daughter in the afterlife. He has spent centuries killing witches, now the Queen has risen and seeks revenge. She has triggered a battle that will leave the fate of the world in the balance. It’s up to Kaulder and his fellow witch hunters to save the world. Director: Breck Eisner Stars: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Julie Engelbrecht, Joseph Gilgun, Elijah Wood He Never Died He Never
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For everyone who has seen an episode of WGN’s Salem you know how great the series is. If you haven’t seen it, I should explain that is dark, graphic and one of the best series on TV. The popular series follows a witches’ coven in 17th century Salem. The show explores what really fueled the town’s infamous witch trials. Janet Montgomery plays the role of Mary Sibley, the head witch. Her ex-lover and father of her son, John Alden (Shane West) is set on wiping every one of the witches, but that’s a lot harder than it sounds. Seth Gabel co-stars as the local priest and John’s best friend, Cotton Mathers. Tamzin Merchant, Ashley Madekwe, Elise Eberle, Iddo Goldberg, Xander Berkley, Joe Doyle and Lucy Lawless round out the cast of this fantastic, intense, dark show. Musician/actor Marilyn Manson will be joining the cast for season 3. The first poster for season 3 has arrived and it’s darker than any
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Back in November of 2015 we reported that Ridley Scott had confirmed that Noomi Repace would be returning for a minor role in Scott’s upcoming film Alien: Covenant. Sometimes, things change when a film begins production, Noomi Repace will not be returning after all. The reason for the change has not been revealed. Repace’s character “Dr. Elizabeth Shaw” was the only human survivor of the previous 2012 film. Alien: Covenant will be the first of a trilogy that will link back to the original 1979 film,Alien . In the film a ship, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world – whose sole inhabitant is the “synthetic” David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. In the film we will witness all forms of the Xenomorphs for the first time in the series,
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AMC has decided to give us all a sweet Valentine’s Day gift, the mid season premiere of The Walking Dead. As the premiere grows closer new images and teasers are being released. So far, three new teaser trailers have debuted. All are similar, but each trailer reveals just a little more than the one before. When we last saw the group they were split up, pinned down and in serious trouble. Rick and part of the group were trying to escape a huge hoard, by wearing walker gut camo, a trick we’ve seen before. Carol and Morgan were both knocked out after they went head to head and the wolf escaped. Daryl, Sasha and Abraham were forced to stop by bikers blocking the road. It turns out, they’re Negan’s men and they’re now in a tight spot. Most of you by now have heard of Negan’s reputation. The man is bad news. The mid season premiere will pick up right
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Last year we reported that a reboot to Eli Roth’s 2002 outbreak film, Cabin Fever,was in the works via IFC Midnight. The reboot is all wrapped up and will open in select theaters and on VOD on February 12th, 2016. Yesterday a series of new new images surfaced from the film and the trailer released and we just happen to them here. The reboot, directed by Travis Zariwny, was originally described as an exact remake, but that rumor has since been clarified. The film was based on the original screenplay by Eli Roth, but it has now been stated that aspects of the new version will be completely different, including all new death scenes. In both films, five friends on spring break head to a remote cabin on a lake. After arriving a plague-like, flesh-eating virus takes hold. The reboot stars Gage Golightly (Exeter), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Nadine Crocker (Deadgirl), Dustin Ingram (Paranormal Activity 3), Samuel Davis (Sin City), Randy
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Detective Ben Walls (Clayne Crawford) lives a quiet life with his wife a baby girl. But when he is called in to investigate an explosion at a women’s clinic – a bombing that may be the act of the terrorist bomber Ben has been tracking, his life might forever be changed. While investigating the bombing an accident lands him in the hospital. As Ben navigates the hospital’s strangely empty halls he finds himself hunted he becomes the target of an avenging angel, demons and other supernatural forces that all want him dead. This dark supernatural thriller, titled Convergence, stars Ethan Embry, Chelsea Bruland, Gary Grubbs, Catalina Soto-Aguilar, Mykelti Williamson and Laura Cayouette along side Clayne Crawford. Convergence was written and directed by Drew Hall. Convergence will open in select theaters on February 5th, followed by digital, DVD and Blu-ray on February 9th via Dark Sky Films.
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Last month when we reported that William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist was being adapted for TV, and horror fans responded with a mix of anger, disappointment, and disbelief. The Exorcist was thought to be the one movie that no one would dare add to the reboot/remake list taking has claimed so many in the genre, but we were wrong. Fox has put the script for their adaption in the hands of Fantastic Four scribe Jeremy Slayer. Today we have learned that Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) has signed on to direct the series’ pilot. The hour long pilot has been described as a modern reinvention inspired by Blatty’s novel, which the film was based on. It’s said to be a physiological thriller that follows two men both working to tackle one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession.
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A&E’s new supernatural series, Damien, follows The Omen’s Damien Thorn (Bradley James) as an adult. The first season, consisting of ten episodes, will premier on A&E on March 7th, 2016. Bradley James, who played the role of Liv’s love interest in iZombie, will star along side Omid Abtahi (Argo), Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius) and Barbara Hershey who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. Scott Wilson, who you may recognize as Hershel from the hit series The Walking Dead, also appears in Damien. Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) serves as both writer and executive producer for the series. Ross Fineman, who developed the series with Mazzara, also serves as executive producer though his company Fineman Entertainment. The show will not only continue the story that began in The Omen, it will feature aspects of the original story, including footage from the 1976 film, tying everything together. It begins when Damien, an acclaimed war photographer,
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After your possession is over how do you move forward? That’s where Spirit Possession Anonymous, a rehabilitation organization, comes in. They are there to help you reclaim control of your life and get you back on the path to wellness. No, there’s no such organization (that we know of). It’s a clever advertising campaign designed to grab your attention for the upcoming film Ava’s Possessions, written and directed by Jordan Galland. Ava Dobkins (Louia Krause) is recovering from demonic possession. She is forced to go to Spirit Possession Anonymous. Ava has no memory of the past month and struggles to reconnect with her friends, get a job, or figure out where the big bloodstain in her apartment came from and to top it all off, she’s now worried that her demon is coming back. This fun supernatural film stars Louisa Krause, Jemima Kirke, Carol Kane, Deborah Rush, Alysia Reiner, Whitney Able, William Sadler and Lou Taylor Pucci. Ava’s Possessions opens
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It’s that time of year again, when women of horror (and a few men too) join together to create an anthology of short films in hopes that they inspire viewers to donate blood in honor of Women In Horror Recognition Month. Jen and Sylvia Soska, the sisters behind Twisted Tins Productions and films such as American Mary, See No Evil 2 and host GSN’s Hellevator, are behind the anthology. This year marks the of seventh anniversary of the PSA and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year featured short films are directed by and star Jill Sixx Gevargizian (Call Girl), Maude Michaud (Red), Patricia Chica (Serpent’s Lullaby), Gigi Saul Guerrero (Madre De Dios), Nicole McClure, Joe Magna (Hellevator), Lisa Ovies (Puppet Killer), Andy Steweart (Dysmorphia), Tristan Risk (American Mary), Veronica Hampson and Kate Taeuschel. Donating blood can save a life or relieve intense symptoms from disease. Did you know that one donation can save up to three lives?Contact your
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The Last Witch Hunter The Last Witch Hunter spans several genres, including horror and fantasy. The secret that witches are still among the modern day population eludes most people, but not the witch hunters. Supernatural creatures are bent on unleashing The Black Death on the world, all that stands between the world and disaster is an army of witch hunters. A witch hunter named Kaulder (Vin Diesel) has slayed the Queen Witch, but in the process of the fight she curses Kaulder with immortality, preventing him from joining his wife and daughter in the afterlife. He has spent centuries killing witches, now the Queen has risen and seeks revenge. She has triggered a battle that will leave the fate of the world in the balance. It’s up to Kaulder and his fellow witch hunters to save the world. Director: Breck Eisner Stars: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Julie Engelbrecht, Joseph Gilgun, Elijah Wood He Never Died He Never
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For everyone who has seen an episode of WGN’s Salem you know how great the series is. If you haven’t seen it, I should explain that is dark, graphic and one of the best series on TV. The popular series follows a witches’ coven in 17th century Salem. The show explores what really fueled the town’s infamous witch trials. Janet Montgomery plays the role of Mary Sibley, the head witch. Her ex-lover and father of her son, John Alden (Shane West) is set on wiping every one of the witches, but that’s a lot harder than it sounds. Seth Gabel co-stars as the local priest and John’s best friend, Cotton Mathers. Tamzin Merchant, Ashley Madekwe, Elise Eberle, Iddo Goldberg, Xander Berkley, Joe Doyle and Lucy Lawless round out the cast of this fantastic, intense, dark show. Musician/actor Marilyn Manson will be joining the cast for season 3. The first poster for season 3 has arrived and it’s darker than any
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Back in November of 2015 we reported that Ridley Scott had confirmed that Noomi Repace would be returning for a minor role in Scott’s upcoming film Alien: Covenant. Sometimes, things change when a film begins production, Noomi Repace will not be returning after all. The reason for the change has not been revealed. Repace’s character “Dr. Elizabeth Shaw” was the only human survivor of the previous 2012 film. Alien: Covenant will be the first of a trilogy that will link back to the original 1979 film,Alien . In the film a ship, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world – whose sole inhabitant is the “synthetic” David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. In the film we will witness all forms of the Xenomorphs for the first time in the series,
Continue reading →
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AMC has decided to give us all a sweet Valentine’s Day gift, the mid season premiere of The Walking Dead. As the premiere grows closer new images and teasers are being released. So far, three new teaser trailers have debuted. All are similar, but each trailer reveals just a little more than the one before. When we last saw the group they were split up, pinned down and in serious trouble. Rick and part of the group were trying to escape a huge hoard, by wearing walker gut camo, a trick we’ve seen before. Carol and Morgan were both knocked out after they went head to head and the wolf escaped. Daryl, Sasha and Abraham were forced to stop by bikers blocking the road. It turns out, they’re Negan’s men and they’re now in a tight spot. Most of you by now have heard of Negan’s reputation. The man is bad news. The mid season premiere will pick up right
Continue reading →
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Last year we reported that a reboot to Eli Roth’s 2002 outbreak film, Cabin Fever,was in the works via IFC Midnight. The reboot is all wrapped up and will open in select theaters and on VOD on February 12th, 2016. Yesterday a series of new new images surfaced from the film and the trailer released and we just happen to them here. The reboot, directed by Travis Zariwny, was originally described as an exact remake, but that rumor has since been clarified. The film was based on the original screenplay by Eli Roth, but it has now been stated that aspects of the new version will be completely different, including all new death scenes. In both films, five friends on spring break head to a remote cabin on a lake. After arriving a plague-like, flesh-eating virus takes hold. The reboot stars Gage Golightly (Exeter), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Nadine Crocker (Deadgirl), Dustin Ingram (Paranormal Activity 3), Samuel Davis (Sin City), Randy
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Detective Ben Walls (Clayne Crawford) lives a quiet life with his wife a baby girl. But when he is called in to investigate an explosion at a women’s clinic – a bombing that may be the act of the terrorist bomber Ben has been tracking, his life might forever be changed. While investigating the bombing an accident lands him in the hospital. As Ben navigates the hospital’s strangely empty halls he finds himself hunted he becomes the target of an avenging angel, demons and other supernatural forces that all want him dead. This dark supernatural thriller, titled Convergence, stars Ethan Embry, Chelsea Bruland, Gary Grubbs, Catalina Soto-Aguilar, Mykelti Williamson and Laura Cayouette along side Clayne Crawford. Convergence was written and directed by Drew Hall. Convergence will open in select theaters on February 5th, followed by digital, DVD and Blu-ray on February 9th via Dark Sky Films.
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