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When Frank (Trey Harrison) discovers that his happy home is under attack from a dangerous, but largely unknown breed of shark, he enlists the aid of the world’s only “house shark” expert, Zachary (Michael Merchant) and a grizzled former real estate agent named Abraham (Wes Reid). The men set out on a desperate quest to destroy the beast and reclaim his home. Writer/director Ron Bonk (She Kills) is the man behind this unique creature feature. He hopes to fund the project with the help of a Indiegogo campaign . Bonk also serves as producer, along with Jonathan Straiton.
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Last week the first trailer for season 3 of Showtime’s hit series Penny Dreadful debuted. Now, two new teasers have been released that tease of the horrors this season will bring. Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde will be introduced to the cast of classic horror characters this season. Shazad Latif (We are Monsters) has been cast in that role. Patti LuPone, who guest stared in last season as the “Cut-Wife” will be returning in a new role, as Dr.Seward, the therapist who treats Vanessa (Eva Green). Wes Studi has joined as Kaetaney, a Native American who has a deep connection to Josh Hartnett’s character Ethan. Christian Camargo will guest star as Dr. Alexander Sweet, a zoologist who strikes a friendship with Vanessa. Penny Dreadful will premiere on Showtime on May 1st.
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A few days ago Blumhouse released their new supernatural film, The Veil, on Netflix streaming. I won’t lie I have been looking forward to The Veil since I first heard about it. Last night I finally got the chance to watch it. The film stars Jessica Alba, Thomas Jane (The Mist), Reid Scott (Veep), Lenny Jacobson (Jobs), Chet Grissom (The Crazies), David Sullivan (Argo) and Meegan Warner and Lily Rabe of American Horror Story. The film, directed by Phil Joanou, follows the lone survivor (Rabe) of a cult’s mass suicide. Thirty years later she returns to the scene with a documentary film crew to confront the trauma that scarred her for life. The group has no idea about the force they are about to face. Where to begin? Let’s start with the cinematography, it was fantastic. They did a fantastic job of capturing the the eeriness of the location and the filth and grit of the long abandoned homes and
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Joan (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a single Mother, and her three children, one who is very ill, have relocated to a new town and a new home. Unaware of its history and reputation, the family moves into the Amityville house, where Butch DeFeo butchered his family all those years ago. Amityville: The Awakening officially has a new release date courtesy of Dimension Films. The latest sequel of the Amityville franchise will open in theaters on April 1st, 2016. Bella Thorne (Scream: The TV Series), Cameron Monaghan (Shameless), Thomas Mann (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters), Taylor Speitler (Girl on the Edge), Kurtwood Smith (That 70’s Show) and McKenna Grace (Suburban Gothic) star in Amityville: The Awakening, written and directed by Franck Khalfoun (Maniac).
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DC’s character Lucifer, from ‘The Sandman’ comics and it’s spin-off comic titled Lucifer, is joining the list of adaptions for TV, that includes Constantine, Preacher, Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and Outcast. The character Lucifer was created by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg and Sam Keith, which premiered in ‘The Sandman’ in 1989. The comic follows ‘Lucifer’ as he abandons his throne for the “shinning insanity” of LA. There he befriends a pop star, who is murdered in a drive by, in front of Lux, the night club that he owns. The murder stirs something in him and he vows to punish the people responsible. The detective assigned to the case, Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), is intrigued by Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and his ability to get the truth out of people. Together they set out to solve the case. Lucifer is scripted by Tom Kapinos, who wrote for Californication. Jerry Bruckheimer and Littman (CSI) along with Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow and
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So many classic horror films have recently fallen to the new trend of remaking, rebooting and adapting with which Hollywood seems to be obsessed. There are some classics that should never be messed with, unfortunately, few studios turn one down. Now, news has come via Deadline that The Exorcist, one of the most important horror films in history, is being adapted for TV. Fox has officially ordered the pilot for the supernatural drama. Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four) has been tapped to pen the series, which has been in search of a network since 2013. The cast of the adaption has not been announced. The Exorcist series is said to follow two men, very different from each other, as they attempt to tackle the case of one family’s horrific supernatural experiences and their child’s demonic possession. 20th Century Fox TV will be producing along side Morgan Creek Productions. Slater, David Robinson, James Robinson and Barbra Wall will be serving as Executive
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William Brent Bell’s supernatural thriller, The Boy, opens in theaters today (1/22). The film Stars The Walking Dead‘s Lauren Cohan as Greta, a nanny, hired to care for a couple’s son. After being hired she learns that she will actually be caring for a life-sized doll that the couple is using to cope with the loss of their eight-year-old son who has passed away. After Greta violates several of the rules the couple has issued, she discovers that the doll is unlike any other, it may actually be alive. The Boy stars Jim Norton, Diana Hardcastle, Rupert Evans, Ben Robson, Javier Botet and James Russell, along side Cohan. This creepy film was directed by William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside) and was written by Stacey Menear. This is one film you don’t want to miss!
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For months we have been hearing hints and rumors about Universal’s plan to reboot all of their classic monster films for a new shared universe. We can now officially report that Tom Cruise in now attached to Universal’s The Mummy reboot. Cruise will star along side Sofia Boutella, who has been cast as the mummy, originally played by Boris Karloff. Alex Kurtzman will be directing the reboot, based on the new script penned by Jon Spaihts. The Mummy will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. The new universe will be a Marvel-style set up. There are already plans in place to remake The Bride of Frankenstein, which they hope Angelina Jolie-Pitt will star in. They also intend to reboot Van Helsing, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man.
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Looking for a great way to spend Valentine’s Day? Thanks to the El Rey Network there’s an alternative to those sappy Valentine’s Day marathons. Beginning February 13th, El Rey will be having a two day Nightmare on Elm Street marathon, hosted by none other the real man of your dreams, Robert Englund ! The two-day movie bonanza, referred to as the “Rip Your Heart Out” marathon, will include many of the Nightmare on Elm Street films and several episodes of the ’80s TV series Freddy’s Nightmares. Horror and Freddy himself, what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? So, snuggle up with your sweetheart and watch a real lady killer in action.
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While attending a dinner party, hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband, Will has the nagging feeling that the couple has sinister plans for their guests, and he’s right. Director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) brings the thriller The Invitation to life. The all-star cast includes Michael Hulsman (Game of Thrones), Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus), John Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story), Tammy Blanchard (Into the Woods), Emayatzy Corinealdi (Rosewood), Mike Doyle (Green Lantern), Karl Yune (Anaconda: Hunt for the Blood Orchid), and others. Draft House Films has just released the first teaser trailer for The Invitation, which debuted at last years Stanley Film Festival. It will open in theaters and arrive on VOD on March 25th. Be prepared to witness the dinner party from hell.
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When Frank (Trey Harrison) discovers that his happy home is under attack from a dangerous, but largely unknown breed of shark, he enlists the aid of the world’s only “house shark” expert, Zachary (Michael Merchant) and a grizzled former real estate agent named Abraham (Wes Reid). The men set out on a desperate quest to destroy the beast and reclaim his home. Writer/director Ron Bonk (She Kills) is the man behind this unique creature feature. He hopes to fund the project with the help of a Indiegogo campaign . Bonk also serves as producer, along with Jonathan Straiton.
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Last week the first trailer for season 3 of Showtime’s hit series Penny Dreadful debuted. Now, two new teasers have been released that tease of the horrors this season will bring. Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde will be introduced to the cast of classic horror characters this season. Shazad Latif (We are Monsters) has been cast in that role. Patti LuPone, who guest stared in last season as the “Cut-Wife” will be returning in a new role, as Dr.Seward, the therapist who treats Vanessa (Eva Green). Wes Studi has joined as Kaetaney, a Native American who has a deep connection to Josh Hartnett’s character Ethan. Christian Camargo will guest star as Dr. Alexander Sweet, a zoologist who strikes a friendship with Vanessa. Penny Dreadful will premiere on Showtime on May 1st.
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A few days ago Blumhouse released their new supernatural film, The Veil, on Netflix streaming. I won’t lie I have been looking forward to The Veil since I first heard about it. Last night I finally got the chance to watch it. The film stars Jessica Alba, Thomas Jane (The Mist), Reid Scott (Veep), Lenny Jacobson (Jobs), Chet Grissom (The Crazies), David Sullivan (Argo) and Meegan Warner and Lily Rabe of American Horror Story. The film, directed by Phil Joanou, follows the lone survivor (Rabe) of a cult’s mass suicide. Thirty years later she returns to the scene with a documentary film crew to confront the trauma that scarred her for life. The group has no idea about the force they are about to face. Where to begin? Let’s start with the cinematography, it was fantastic. They did a fantastic job of capturing the the eeriness of the location and the filth and grit of the long abandoned homes and
Continue reading →
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Joan (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a single Mother, and her three children, one who is very ill, have relocated to a new town and a new home. Unaware of its history and reputation, the family moves into the Amityville house, where Butch DeFeo butchered his family all those years ago. Amityville: The Awakening officially has a new release date courtesy of Dimension Films. The latest sequel of the Amityville franchise will open in theaters on April 1st, 2016. Bella Thorne (Scream: The TV Series), Cameron Monaghan (Shameless), Thomas Mann (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters), Taylor Speitler (Girl on the Edge), Kurtwood Smith (That 70’s Show) and McKenna Grace (Suburban Gothic) star in Amityville: The Awakening, written and directed by Franck Khalfoun (Maniac).
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DC’s character Lucifer, from ‘The Sandman’ comics and it’s spin-off comic titled Lucifer, is joining the list of adaptions for TV, that includes Constantine, Preacher, Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and Outcast. The character Lucifer was created by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg and Sam Keith, which premiered in ‘The Sandman’ in 1989. The comic follows ‘Lucifer’ as he abandons his throne for the “shinning insanity” of LA. There he befriends a pop star, who is murdered in a drive by, in front of Lux, the night club that he owns. The murder stirs something in him and he vows to punish the people responsible. The detective assigned to the case, Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), is intrigued by Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and his ability to get the truth out of people. Together they set out to solve the case. Lucifer is scripted by Tom Kapinos, who wrote for Californication. Jerry Bruckheimer and Littman (CSI) along with Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow and
Continue reading →
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So many classic horror films have recently fallen to the new trend of remaking, rebooting and adapting with which Hollywood seems to be obsessed. There are some classics that should never be messed with, unfortunately, few studios turn one down. Now, news has come via Deadline that The Exorcist, one of the most important horror films in history, is being adapted for TV. Fox has officially ordered the pilot for the supernatural drama. Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four) has been tapped to pen the series, which has been in search of a network since 2013. The cast of the adaption has not been announced. The Exorcist series is said to follow two men, very different from each other, as they attempt to tackle the case of one family’s horrific supernatural experiences and their child’s demonic possession. 20th Century Fox TV will be producing along side Morgan Creek Productions. Slater, David Robinson, James Robinson and Barbra Wall will be serving as Executive
Continue reading →
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William Brent Bell’s supernatural thriller, The Boy, opens in theaters today (1/22). The film Stars The Walking Dead‘s Lauren Cohan as Greta, a nanny, hired to care for a couple’s son. After being hired she learns that she will actually be caring for a life-sized doll that the couple is using to cope with the loss of their eight-year-old son who has passed away. After Greta violates several of the rules the couple has issued, she discovers that the doll is unlike any other, it may actually be alive. The Boy stars Jim Norton, Diana Hardcastle, Rupert Evans, Ben Robson, Javier Botet and James Russell, along side Cohan. This creepy film was directed by William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside) and was written by Stacey Menear. This is one film you don’t want to miss!
Continue reading →
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For months we have been hearing hints and rumors about Universal’s plan to reboot all of their classic monster films for a new shared universe. We can now officially report that Tom Cruise in now attached to Universal’s The Mummy reboot. Cruise will star along side Sofia Boutella, who has been cast as the mummy, originally played by Boris Karloff. Alex Kurtzman will be directing the reboot, based on the new script penned by Jon Spaihts. The Mummy will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. The new universe will be a Marvel-style set up. There are already plans in place to remake The Bride of Frankenstein, which they hope Angelina Jolie-Pitt will star in. They also intend to reboot Van Helsing, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man.
Continue reading →
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Looking for a great way to spend Valentine’s Day? Thanks to the El Rey Network there’s an alternative to those sappy Valentine’s Day marathons. Beginning February 13th, El Rey will be having a two day Nightmare on Elm Street marathon, hosted by none other the real man of your dreams, Robert Englund ! The two-day movie bonanza, referred to as the “Rip Your Heart Out” marathon, will include many of the Nightmare on Elm Street films and several episodes of the ’80s TV series Freddy’s Nightmares. Horror and Freddy himself, what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? So, snuggle up with your sweetheart and watch a real lady killer in action.
Continue reading →
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While attending a dinner party, hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband, Will has the nagging feeling that the couple has sinister plans for their guests, and he’s right. Director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) brings the thriller The Invitation to life. The all-star cast includes Michael Hulsman (Game of Thrones), Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus), John Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story), Tammy Blanchard (Into the Woods), Emayatzy Corinealdi (Rosewood), Mike Doyle (Green Lantern), Karl Yune (Anaconda: Hunt for the Blood Orchid), and others. Draft House Films has just released the first teaser trailer for The Invitation, which debuted at last years Stanley Film Festival. It will open in theaters and arrive on VOD on March 25th. Be prepared to witness the dinner party from hell.
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