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Universal Opening New Year-Round Horror Theme Park

Universal Opening New Year-Round Horror Theme Park

Universal Parks and Resorts have been busy making plans for several new parks, a kid-friendly park in Texas, Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, and get this, a new permanent haunted attraction in Vegas, inspired by their popular Halloween Horror Nights event. Universal described the horror park, whose name has yet to be announced, as featuring a “variety of unique, immersive, fantastic horror-centric experiences” day and night. It will “deliver on the thrills and frights its horror fans have come to love.” The 110,000-square-foot attraction will be continuously updated to include seasonal events and exclusive merchandise. It will be located near the Vegas strip and will be part of the AREA15 entertainment district. We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2023
New Trailer For Action-Thriller 'The Stalking Fields' Explores A Cure For PTSD

New Trailer For Action-Thriller ‘The Stalking Fields’ Explores A Cure For PTSD

This January, a group of civilians run for their freedom when they find themselves caught in the middle of a Black Ops program designed to cure PTSD in the action-thriller The Stalking Fields. Written by Sean Crampton and Jordan Wiseley and directed by first-time filmmaker and Army veteran Ric Maddox, the film stars Crampton in a breakthrough performance, as well as Taylor Kalupa, Adam J. Harrington, Rachael Markarian, Jordan Wiseley, and Richard O. Ryan. Drawing from personal experience, both Crampton and Wisely grew up in military families and felt it was important to make a film about the ramifications of PTSD. Gravitas Ventures will release The Stalking Fields on digital platforms on January 17, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2023
Six Friends, One Demon: New Chaos, Filled Trailer Unleashed For 'Mean Spirited'

Six Friends, One Demon: New Chaos, Filled Trailer Unleashed For ‘Mean Spirited’

Today, The Horror Collective released the trailer for the frenemy’s horror-comedy, Mean Spirited, and announced its February release date. In the movie, “A wannabe influencer sets out to bury the hatchet with his celebrity friend, just to find out that he is not quite himself anymore…” Written and directed by Jeff Ryan and co-written by Joe Adams (The AV Club), Mean Spirited has a fantastic cast, including Michelle Veintimilla (Gotham, ABC’s Big Sky and The Baker and the Beauty, Neville Archambault (The Blockisland Sound), Will Madden (Beast Beast), Daniel Rashid (Beast Beast), Will Martin (Youthmin), Maria DeCotis (EUPHONIA), and Charlie Pollock (The Good Wife). Leading to the release of Mean Spirited on Digital and On Demand on February 7, 2023, The Horror Collective will be posting bonus content on Tiktok and YouTube, expanding the film’s universe. Shaked Berenson, Executive Producer, and Entertainment Squad’s CEO, commented about the film’s unique digital campaign “it was clear in our festival screenings that Mean

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2023
Martial Arts Masters And Zombies Collide In The 'Johnny Z' Trailer

Martial Arts Masters And Zombies Collide In The ‘Johnny Z’ Trailer

Genre specialist Black Mandala has unleashed the trailer for Johnny Z, part martial arts movie, part zombie flick, all action. Johnny is half human and half zombie; his blood may very well cure the zombie epidemic. After escaping a medical prison called Nordac, he comes under the guidance of Grandmaster Jonray and his brother Crisanto. This sets Johnny on a path using his martial arts skills to find a doctor who can create the cure; while also helping his master to fight some personal demons. Johnny Z stars Michael Merchant (Amityville Death House) and martial arts master Felix Cortes (stunts Daredevil, Wonder Woman 1984). The film has racked up several awards, including the “Best Sci-fi Feature Film” at New York City Horror Film Festival and the “Best Action/Adventure Feature Film,” “Best Hero” (Michael Merchant), and “Best FX” at Genre Blast Film Festival. “Johnny Z has been a passion project of mine for over ten years and I know audiences will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2023
Based On Irish Lore, 'Unwelcome' Is Coming To Theaters (Trailer)

Based On Irish Lore, ‘Unwelcome’ Is Coming To Theaters (Trailer)

There is a price that must be paid in Unwelcome, from Irish director Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords). Written by Mark Stay, the film is inspired by dark Irish lore. In the film, “A couple escapes their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to hear stories of mysterious beings who live in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. As warned by their new neighbors, in Irish lore, the Redcaps will come when called to help souls in dire need of rescue, but it’s crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid.” Mark Stay stars along with Hannah John-Kamen (Black Mirror, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Ready Player One) and Douglas Booth (hit Netflix film The Dirt, Jupiter Ascending, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies). Produced by Piers Tempest, Unwelcome opens in select theaters on March 10, 2023, from Well Go USA.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
Dive Into Terror, Netflix's True Story Inspired Shark Movie 'Mako' Is Out Now

Dive Into Terror, Netflix’s True Story Inspired Shark Movie ‘Mako’ Is Out Now

The Egyptian (mainly in English) shark horror-thriller Mako quietly swam onto Netflix this December but has been overlooked due to the holidays; however, it has continued to be discovered by genre fans worldwide and is worth the watch. Based on the real-life tragedy of the Salem Express, in the film, a group travels to the location of the Elsalam Ship, which sank years ago, to make a documentary, not knowing the terror that awaits them as a huge Mako shark hunts the team one by one. Directed by Mohamed Hesham El-Rashidy, the script was penned by Ahmed Halim, Mohamed El Hafnawy, Mohamed Khaled, and Ahmed Sharaf Elsayed. The cast includes Basma, Nicolas Mouawad, Nahed El Sebai, Munther Rayhana, Amr Wahba, Mohamed Mahran, Sarah El Shamy, and Murat Yıldırım. What’s the true story that inspired the movie? At 11:13 pm on Saturday, December 14, 1991, the Salem Express passenger ship sank in the Red Sea after hitting a reef. It took

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie 'Sick'

Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie ‘Sick’

From Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer‘s Kevin Williamson comes the home intruder horror Sick, out today exclusively on Peacock. John Hyams (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, “Black Summer”) directed Sick, which is described as a “lean, mean, and wickedly timely slasher.” In the film, “Due to the pandemic, Parker and her best friend decide to quarantine at the family lake house alone – or so they think.” Dylan Sprayberry, Jane Adams, Marc Menchaca, Gideon Adlon, Charla Bocchicchio, and Bethlehem Million star. Sick breaks onto Peacock exclusively on January 13, 2023, from Blumhouse.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' Now

Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ Now

Netflix continues to feed the addictions of true crime junkies. The latest documentary the streaming giant has released is The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker. The true story of Caleb “Kai” McGillvary, an unhoused nomad who, after saving a woman from a violent attack, became an overnight celebrity sought after by reality TV producers and adoring fans alike — until a murder turned his fame into infamy. Released this week, the documentary directed by Colette Camden features interviews with Alex Aguirre, Stephen Colbert, Bob Ellenport, and more, as well as archive footage. It began with a viral video featuring a hitchhiking man, identified as “Kai” (born September 3, 1988, as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) from Edmonton, Alberta. It was released on February 2, 2013, by a reporter from a local news station in California. The video went viral and received national attention in the press. On May 16, 2013, McGillivary was charged with the murder of attorney Joseph Galfyandwho was beaten to death.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
MidWest WeirdFest's First Wave Announcement Serves Up the Eerie and the Imaginative

MidWest WeirdFest’s First Wave Announcement Serves Up the Eerie and the Imaginative

MidWest WeirdFest offers up an array of the mystifying and the mind-bending this year with its first-wave announcement for its seventh edition. Taking place March 3–5, 2023 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the fest presents inspired documentaries and vanguard narrative films. Have a look-see at this first wave and check back with Horror Fuel for the second announcement! MidWest WeirdFest announces its first programming wave for 2023 today. The cinematic celebration of all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird, is now in its 7th year. The festival takes place March 3-5, 2023 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “The weirdest festival of the season is less than two months away, and I’m delighted to announce some of the genre, underground and esoteric gems we’re offering audiences this year,” says MidWest WeirdFest founder and programming director Dean Bertram. “From brand new UFO and Bigfoot documentaries, through offbeat and ultra-violent comedies, to nightmare

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Joseph Perry
Jan 13, 2023
SXSW Announces First Wave of Horror Films for 2023

SXSW Announces First Wave of Horror Films for 2023

The 2023 SXSW Conference & Festivals, taking place in Austin, TX from March 10–19, has unleashed information about the first wave of horror and horror-adjacent titles premiering at the fest, and it’s a doozy! Have a gander at what’s on tap so far, and check back here for the next announcement wave. For ticketing and other information, visit https://www.sxsw.com/. Evil Dead Rise Director/Screenwriter: Lee Cronin, Producer: Rob Tapert Evil Dead Rise tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Sutherland and Sullivan, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Executive Producers include Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher Deadland Director: Lance Larson, Producers: Elizabeth Avellan, Bob Bastarache, Jas Shelton, Lance Larson, Tara Pirnia, Chris Wilks, Screenwriters: Lance Larson, Jas Shelton A U.S. Border Patrol Agent

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Joseph Perry
Jan 13, 2023

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Universal Opening New Year-Round Horror Theme Park

Universal Opening New Year-Round Horror Theme Park

Universal Parks and Resorts have been busy making plans for several new parks, a kid-friendly park in Texas, Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, and get this, a new permanent haunted attraction in Vegas, inspired by their popular Halloween Horror Nights event. Universal described the horror park, whose name has yet to be announced, as featuring a “variety of unique, immersive, fantastic horror-centric experiences” day and night. It will “deliver on the thrills and frights its horror fans have come to love.” The 110,000-square-foot attraction will be continuously updated to include seasonal events and exclusive merchandise. It will be located near the Vegas strip and will be part of the AREA15 entertainment district. We’ll keep you posted.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2023
New Trailer For Action-Thriller 'The Stalking Fields' Explores A Cure For PTSD

New Trailer For Action-Thriller ‘The Stalking Fields’ Explores A Cure For PTSD

This January, a group of civilians run for their freedom when they find themselves caught in the middle of a Black Ops program designed to cure PTSD in the action-thriller The Stalking Fields. Written by Sean Crampton and Jordan Wiseley and directed by first-time filmmaker and Army veteran Ric Maddox, the film stars Crampton in a breakthrough performance, as well as Taylor Kalupa, Adam J. Harrington, Rachael Markarian, Jordan Wiseley, and Richard O. Ryan. Drawing from personal experience, both Crampton and Wisely grew up in military families and felt it was important to make a film about the ramifications of PTSD. Gravitas Ventures will release The Stalking Fields on digital platforms on January 17, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2023
Six Friends, One Demon: New Chaos, Filled Trailer Unleashed For 'Mean Spirited'

Six Friends, One Demon: New Chaos, Filled Trailer Unleashed For ‘Mean Spirited’

Today, The Horror Collective released the trailer for the frenemy’s horror-comedy, Mean Spirited, and announced its February release date. In the movie, “A wannabe influencer sets out to bury the hatchet with his celebrity friend, just to find out that he is not quite himself anymore…” Written and directed by Jeff Ryan and co-written by Joe Adams (The AV Club), Mean Spirited has a fantastic cast, including Michelle Veintimilla (Gotham, ABC’s Big Sky and The Baker and the Beauty, Neville Archambault (The Blockisland Sound), Will Madden (Beast Beast), Daniel Rashid (Beast Beast), Will Martin (Youthmin), Maria DeCotis (EUPHONIA), and Charlie Pollock (The Good Wife). Leading to the release of Mean Spirited on Digital and On Demand on February 7, 2023, The Horror Collective will be posting bonus content on Tiktok and YouTube, expanding the film’s universe. Shaked Berenson, Executive Producer, and Entertainment Squad’s CEO, commented about the film’s unique digital campaign “it was clear in our festival screenings that Mean

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2023
Martial Arts Masters And Zombies Collide In The 'Johnny Z' Trailer

Martial Arts Masters And Zombies Collide In The ‘Johnny Z’ Trailer

Genre specialist Black Mandala has unleashed the trailer for Johnny Z, part martial arts movie, part zombie flick, all action. Johnny is half human and half zombie; his blood may very well cure the zombie epidemic. After escaping a medical prison called Nordac, he comes under the guidance of Grandmaster Jonray and his brother Crisanto. This sets Johnny on a path using his martial arts skills to find a doctor who can create the cure; while also helping his master to fight some personal demons. Johnny Z stars Michael Merchant (Amityville Death House) and martial arts master Felix Cortes (stunts Daredevil, Wonder Woman 1984). The film has racked up several awards, including the “Best Sci-fi Feature Film” at New York City Horror Film Festival and the “Best Action/Adventure Feature Film,” “Best Hero” (Michael Merchant), and “Best FX” at Genre Blast Film Festival. “Johnny Z has been a passion project of mine for over ten years and I know audiences will

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2023
Based On Irish Lore, 'Unwelcome' Is Coming To Theaters (Trailer)

Based On Irish Lore, ‘Unwelcome’ Is Coming To Theaters (Trailer)

There is a price that must be paid in Unwelcome, from Irish director Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords). Written by Mark Stay, the film is inspired by dark Irish lore. In the film, “A couple escapes their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to hear stories of mysterious beings who live in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. As warned by their new neighbors, in Irish lore, the Redcaps will come when called to help souls in dire need of rescue, but it’s crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid.” Mark Stay stars along with Hannah John-Kamen (Black Mirror, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Ready Player One) and Douglas Booth (hit Netflix film The Dirt, Jupiter Ascending, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies). Produced by Piers Tempest, Unwelcome opens in select theaters on March 10, 2023, from Well Go USA.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
Dive Into Terror, Netflix's True Story Inspired Shark Movie 'Mako' Is Out Now

Dive Into Terror, Netflix’s True Story Inspired Shark Movie ‘Mako’ Is Out Now

The Egyptian (mainly in English) shark horror-thriller Mako quietly swam onto Netflix this December but has been overlooked due to the holidays; however, it has continued to be discovered by genre fans worldwide and is worth the watch. Based on the real-life tragedy of the Salem Express, in the film, a group travels to the location of the Elsalam Ship, which sank years ago, to make a documentary, not knowing the terror that awaits them as a huge Mako shark hunts the team one by one. Directed by Mohamed Hesham El-Rashidy, the script was penned by Ahmed Halim, Mohamed El Hafnawy, Mohamed Khaled, and Ahmed Sharaf Elsayed. The cast includes Basma, Nicolas Mouawad, Nahed El Sebai, Munther Rayhana, Amr Wahba, Mohamed Mahran, Sarah El Shamy, and Murat Yıldırım. What’s the true story that inspired the movie? At 11:13 pm on Saturday, December 14, 1991, the Salem Express passenger ship sank in the Red Sea after hitting a reef. It took

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie 'Sick'

Peacock Celebrates Friday The 13th With Release Of Horror Movie ‘Sick’

From Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer‘s Kevin Williamson comes the home intruder horror Sick, out today exclusively on Peacock. John Hyams (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, “Black Summer”) directed Sick, which is described as a “lean, mean, and wickedly timely slasher.” In the film, “Due to the pandemic, Parker and her best friend decide to quarantine at the family lake house alone – or so they think.” Dylan Sprayberry, Jane Adams, Marc Menchaca, Gideon Adlon, Charla Bocchicchio, and Bethlehem Million star. Sick breaks onto Peacock exclusively on January 13, 2023, from Blumhouse.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' Now

Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ Now

Netflix continues to feed the addictions of true crime junkies. The latest documentary the streaming giant has released is The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker. The true story of Caleb “Kai” McGillvary, an unhoused nomad who, after saving a woman from a violent attack, became an overnight celebrity sought after by reality TV producers and adoring fans alike — until a murder turned his fame into infamy. Released this week, the documentary directed by Colette Camden features interviews with Alex Aguirre, Stephen Colbert, Bob Ellenport, and more, as well as archive footage. It began with a viral video featuring a hitchhiking man, identified as “Kai” (born September 3, 1988, as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) from Edmonton, Alberta. It was released on February 2, 2013, by a reporter from a local news station in California. The video went viral and received national attention in the press. On May 16, 2013, McGillivary was charged with the murder of attorney Joseph Galfyandwho was beaten to death.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2023
MidWest WeirdFest's First Wave Announcement Serves Up the Eerie and the Imaginative

MidWest WeirdFest’s First Wave Announcement Serves Up the Eerie and the Imaginative

MidWest WeirdFest offers up an array of the mystifying and the mind-bending this year with its first-wave announcement for its seventh edition. Taking place March 3–5, 2023 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the fest presents inspired documentaries and vanguard narrative films. Have a look-see at this first wave and check back with Horror Fuel for the second announcement! MidWest WeirdFest announces its first programming wave for 2023 today. The cinematic celebration of all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird, is now in its 7th year. The festival takes place March 3-5, 2023 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “The weirdest festival of the season is less than two months away, and I’m delighted to announce some of the genre, underground and esoteric gems we’re offering audiences this year,” says MidWest WeirdFest founder and programming director Dean Bertram. “From brand new UFO and Bigfoot documentaries, through offbeat and ultra-violent comedies, to nightmare

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Jan 13, 2023
SXSW Announces First Wave of Horror Films for 2023

SXSW Announces First Wave of Horror Films for 2023

The 2023 SXSW Conference & Festivals, taking place in Austin, TX from March 10–19, has unleashed information about the first wave of horror and horror-adjacent titles premiering at the fest, and it’s a doozy! Have a gander at what’s on tap so far, and check back here for the next announcement wave. For ticketing and other information, visit https://www.sxsw.com/. Evil Dead Rise Director/Screenwriter: Lee Cronin, Producer: Rob Tapert Evil Dead Rise tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Sutherland and Sullivan, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Executive Producers include Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher Deadland Director: Lance Larson, Producers: Elizabeth Avellan, Bob Bastarache, Jas Shelton, Lance Larson, Tara Pirnia, Chris Wilks, Screenwriters: Lance Larson, Jas Shelton A U.S. Border Patrol Agent

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Joseph Perry
Jan 13, 2023
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