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Press Play On 'V/H/S/99' This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Your Guide To Shudder’s Scream-Filled October

Shudder, is the leading streaming service for thrills and frights year-round. But this Halloween season will feature the best line-up in its history. Shudder members will enjoy a new slate of weekly movie premieres, the original series “Queer for Fear”, “101 Scariest Movie Moments of All Time”, and the return of the Boulet Brothers in “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans”, a Halloween special with Joe Bobb Briggs called Joe Bob’s Haunted Halloween Hangout, a new edition of Shudder’s fan favorite “The Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and much, more. And we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a moment of spooky fun and terrifying terrors! NEW SHUDDER ORIGINAL SERIES & SPECIALS Mad God Ghoul Log – Premieres Saturday, October 1 The “Ghoul Log” is Halloween’s answer to the Christmas Yule Log: a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern providing the perfect ambiance for all your Halloween festivities. Fan favorites The Ghoul Log, Return of the Ghoul Log, and Night of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
A Priest's Faith Is Tested This September In '223 Wick' (Trailer)

A Priest’s Faith Is Tested This September In ‘223 Wick’ (Trailer)

This September, a priest faces evil in 223 Wick, an indie throwback to classic thrillers like those of Hitchcock and Kubric. In the thriller, “plagued by visions and nightmares, a catholic priest is ousted from his parish. With nowhere to turn, he follows the sinister visions calling him and discovers a deal he alone must stop.” Alexi Stavrou, Jack Dimich, Dawn Lafferty, and Sergio Myers II star in the film directed by Sergio Myers, reality TV veteran and documentary filmmaker (MTV’s Sorority Life, Heavens Gate: The Untold Story, Becoming Pony Boi). The film is written by Melanie Clarke-Penella and Jess Byard. Melanie Clarke-Penella, Cindy Castro DiRusso, and Thomas Sjölund, produce with Myers and Eric Vaughan executive producing. Gravitas Ventures will release 223 WICK on digital on September 20, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
New Trailer Teases Nine Tales Of Terror In Anthology 'Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror'

New Trailer Teases Nine Tales Of Terror In Anthology ‘Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror’

This October, Dark Sky Films will unleash the highly anticipated anthology SINPHONY: A Clubhouse Horror Anthology to theaters and digital/VOD platforms. Nine visions of horror were conceived of and curated entirely on Clubhouse, the audio-based social media platform, and curated by filmmakers, each segment explores a character dealing with a tragedy caused by a supernatural entity. Directors include Haley Bishop, Jason Ragosta, Sebastien Bazile and Michael Galvan, Mark Pritchard, Kimberley Elizabeth, Jason Wilkinson, Nichole Carlson, Steven Keller, and Wes Driver. SINPHONY’s shocking stories include an innkeeper’s growing concern about his secretive new guests; a contractor who inhales mold spores that lead to murder; a couple confronting the fact that one of them is a ghost; a witch protecting her child from a killer; a dance craze that has dire consequences, and much more. The large cast includes Haley Bishop, Stella Stocker, Kristine Gerolaga, and Alysse Fozmark. Segments include: THE KEEPER Writer: Gregg Green – Dir. Wes Driver – USA A

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
Keanu Reeves Is Back For 'Constantine 2'!

Keanu Reeves Is Back For ‘Constantine 2’!

Fans have been praying for a sequel to 2005’s Constantine since it premiered. Finally, our prayers have been answered! Deadline is now reporting that Warner Bros. is finally developing the sequel! I know what you are wondering, who will star? Well, the golden boy himself is returning. That’s right, Keanu Reeves is reprising his role as supernatural exorcist and demonologist John Constantine. Reeves is not the only one returning for the long-awaited sequel, director Francis Lawrence is also back for Constantine 2. Akiva Goldsman is tapped to write the script as well as produce under his Weed Road Pictures banner along with J.J. Abrams for Bad Robot, and Hannah Minghella. Lorenzo DiBonaventura and Erwin Stoff will executive produce. The original movie is based on the comic created by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben. The character made its first appearance in Swamp Thing #37 before appearing in Hellblazer comics. Here’s a look back at the 2005

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
Movie Review: Jordan Peele's Nope Is Out Of This World

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is Coming To Digital And Blu-ray

In just a few days, you can own Jordan Peele‘s NOPE on Digital followed by its 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD release this October, from Universal Pictures. “Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, this “spellbinder that keeps pushing boundaries” (Peter Travers, ABC News) will have you never looking at clouds the same way ever again. The exclusive Collector’s Edition comes filled with more than 90 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content, including a revealing documentary that dives deep into the film’s rich DNA and Peele’s extraordinary vision; an exploration into the conception, design, and execution of entity “Jean Jacket”; deleted scenes, a gag reel and more taking audiences behind the scenes of the out-of-this-world adventure.” The film is written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele and showcases outstanding performances by Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), Emmy® Award winner Keke Palmer (Hustlers, “Scream Queens”), Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, “The Walking Dead”), Michael Wincott (Basquiat, What Just

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
As Funny As It Is Frightening: 'Deadstream' Scores New Trailer Before Shudder Premiere

As Funny As It Is Frightening: ‘Deadstream’ Scores New Trailer Before Shudder Premiere

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural has just released the trailer for the Shudder Original horror-comedy Deadstream ahead of the film’s debut this October. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking couple Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section to wild acclaim from audiences and critics (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The work of the filmmaking duo can next be seen in a segment from Shudder’s hotly-anticipated V/H/S/99, the latest installment in the celebrated found-footage horror series, which premieres out of TIFF’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
Hulu Announces Return Of "Bite Size Halloween" For "Huluween"

Hulu Announces Return Of “Bite Size Halloween” For “Huluween”

In celebration of “Huluween,” 20th Digital Studio’s “Bite Size Halloween” series of spooky shorts is back for a third season! Twenty new shorts from exciting emerging filmmakers premieres on October 1st on Hulu, blending genres like horror, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, and more. Shot in seven different countries, this season takes on topical issues such as racism, gender, parenthood, sexuality, and identity. Snatched (dir. Michael Schwartz) features Tatiana Maslany (“She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law”) in her first on-screen role with her husband Brendan Hines (“Locke & Key”). Misha Osherovich (“Freaky”) stars as their son. Other shorts feature familiar faces like Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical”), Lin Shaye (“Insidious”), David Costabile (“Breaking Bad”), and former “Glow” co-stars Rebekka Johnson and singer-songwriter Kate Nash who co-wrote/directed/star in a short featuring Nash’s original music. David Worthen Brooks, SVP 20th Digital Studio commented: “As we launch the first feature films developed with our incredibly talented “Bite Size Halloween” filmmaker alums, we are thrilled to introduce the next wave of dynamic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
New Trailer Teases The Horrors Of 'V/H/S/99' Ahead Of World Premiere

New Trailer Teases The Horrors Of ‘V/H/S/99’ Ahead Of World Premiere

The hit found footage anthology franchise, V/H/S, is back with an all-new installment, V/H/S/99, and the first trailer is here giving us a glimpse of the horror to come. Featuring renowned genre filmmakers Maggie Levin (Into The Dark: My Valentine), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls), and Joseph & Vanessa Winter (Deadstream). V/H/S/99 takes us back to the final punk rock analog days of the VHS while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. In the film, a video leads to a series of horrifying revelations. “V/H/S/94 set a new bar for what is already a fantastic film franchise, featuring some of the best horror anthology segments in recent memory by an incredible lineup of filmmakers,” said Craig Engler, GM of Shudder. We’re confident this is the biggest, baddest, and most wildly savage V/H/S yet!” Producer Josh Goldbloom had this to say about the film.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
New Trailer Gives You A Taste Of 'Feed Me' - Out Just In Time For Halloween

Let The New Trailer For Cannibal Horror ‘Feed Me’ Whet Your Appetite

XYZ has just announced the World Premier of the comedy-laced cannibal horror Feed Me at LA’s Beyond Fest followed by its Digital release just in time for Halloween. Neal Ward, Christopher Mulvin, Hannah Al Rashid, and Samantha Loxley star in the film produced by Ed Polgardy (The Wretched) along with Adam Leader, Richard Oakes, and Neal Ward. Feed Me follows Mulvin’s character Jed, whose life is shattered when his wife, played by Loxley, suddenly dies and Jed feels directly responsible. Spiraling into an abyss of depression, he finds himself in a bar with a deranged cannibal, Lionel Flack (Ward, in a truly star-making performance) who convinces him he can redeem himself through the glorious act of allowing himself to be slowly eaten to death. Shapiro remarks “I was truly blown away by FEED ME. I’ve watched this movie ten times since I first saw it because it’s such a blast. This is a horror film for the real sickos out

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
Here's Your Chance To Appear In Ti West's 'X' Sequel 'MaXXXine'!

Here’s Your Chance To Appear In Ti West’s ‘X’ Sequel ‘MaXXXine’!

JOIN THE WORLD OF “X” WITH THE #XCASTINGCALL! A24 has announced a new online casting call where fans can audition to be an eXtra in the recently-announced MaXXXine, the next chapter in Ti West’s X franchise. Do you have the ‘X’ factor? To apply: Fans must reenact the final standoff between Pearl and Maxine in X Participants should submit their audition on TikTok, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #XCastingCall by September 28th, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. Learn more here. Don’t miss the second installment to the “X” franchise, Pearl, In theaters on September 16, 2022. Mia Goth, who played both the final girl and the old woman, Pearl, returns to reprise her role in the 1918 set prequel described as “the X-traordinary origin story” of the character first seen in X.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2022

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Press Play On 'V/H/S/99' This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Your Guide To Shudder’s Scream-Filled October

Shudder, is the leading streaming service for thrills and frights year-round. But this Halloween season will feature the best line-up in its history. Shudder members will enjoy a new slate of weekly movie premieres, the original series “Queer for Fear”, “101 Scariest Movie Moments of All Time”, and the return of the Boulet Brothers in “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans”, a Halloween special with Joe Bobb Briggs called Joe Bob’s Haunted Halloween Hangout, a new edition of Shudder’s fan favorite “The Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and much, more. And we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a moment of spooky fun and terrifying terrors! NEW SHUDDER ORIGINAL SERIES & SPECIALS Mad God Ghoul Log – Premieres Saturday, October 1 The “Ghoul Log” is Halloween’s answer to the Christmas Yule Log: a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern providing the perfect ambiance for all your Halloween festivities. Fan favorites The Ghoul Log, Return of the Ghoul Log, and Night of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
A Priest's Faith Is Tested This September In '223 Wick' (Trailer)

A Priest’s Faith Is Tested This September In ‘223 Wick’ (Trailer)

This September, a priest faces evil in 223 Wick, an indie throwback to classic thrillers like those of Hitchcock and Kubric. In the thriller, “plagued by visions and nightmares, a catholic priest is ousted from his parish. With nowhere to turn, he follows the sinister visions calling him and discovers a deal he alone must stop.” Alexi Stavrou, Jack Dimich, Dawn Lafferty, and Sergio Myers II star in the film directed by Sergio Myers, reality TV veteran and documentary filmmaker (MTV’s Sorority Life, Heavens Gate: The Untold Story, Becoming Pony Boi). The film is written by Melanie Clarke-Penella and Jess Byard. Melanie Clarke-Penella, Cindy Castro DiRusso, and Thomas Sjölund, produce with Myers and Eric Vaughan executive producing. Gravitas Ventures will release 223 WICK on digital on September 20, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
New Trailer Teases Nine Tales Of Terror In Anthology 'Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror'

New Trailer Teases Nine Tales Of Terror In Anthology ‘Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror’

This October, Dark Sky Films will unleash the highly anticipated anthology SINPHONY: A Clubhouse Horror Anthology to theaters and digital/VOD platforms. Nine visions of horror were conceived of and curated entirely on Clubhouse, the audio-based social media platform, and curated by filmmakers, each segment explores a character dealing with a tragedy caused by a supernatural entity. Directors include Haley Bishop, Jason Ragosta, Sebastien Bazile and Michael Galvan, Mark Pritchard, Kimberley Elizabeth, Jason Wilkinson, Nichole Carlson, Steven Keller, and Wes Driver. SINPHONY’s shocking stories include an innkeeper’s growing concern about his secretive new guests; a contractor who inhales mold spores that lead to murder; a couple confronting the fact that one of them is a ghost; a witch protecting her child from a killer; a dance craze that has dire consequences, and much more. The large cast includes Haley Bishop, Stella Stocker, Kristine Gerolaga, and Alysse Fozmark. Segments include: THE KEEPER Writer: Gregg Green – Dir. Wes Driver – USA A

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
Keanu Reeves Is Back For 'Constantine 2'!

Keanu Reeves Is Back For ‘Constantine 2’!

Fans have been praying for a sequel to 2005’s Constantine since it premiered. Finally, our prayers have been answered! Deadline is now reporting that Warner Bros. is finally developing the sequel! I know what you are wondering, who will star? Well, the golden boy himself is returning. That’s right, Keanu Reeves is reprising his role as supernatural exorcist and demonologist John Constantine. Reeves is not the only one returning for the long-awaited sequel, director Francis Lawrence is also back for Constantine 2. Akiva Goldsman is tapped to write the script as well as produce under his Weed Road Pictures banner along with J.J. Abrams for Bad Robot, and Hannah Minghella. Lorenzo DiBonaventura and Erwin Stoff will executive produce. The original movie is based on the comic created by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben. The character made its first appearance in Swamp Thing #37 before appearing in Hellblazer comics. Here’s a look back at the 2005

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2022
Movie Review: Jordan Peele's Nope Is Out Of This World

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is Coming To Digital And Blu-ray

In just a few days, you can own Jordan Peele‘s NOPE on Digital followed by its 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD release this October, from Universal Pictures. “Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, this “spellbinder that keeps pushing boundaries” (Peter Travers, ABC News) will have you never looking at clouds the same way ever again. The exclusive Collector’s Edition comes filled with more than 90 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content, including a revealing documentary that dives deep into the film’s rich DNA and Peele’s extraordinary vision; an exploration into the conception, design, and execution of entity “Jean Jacket”; deleted scenes, a gag reel and more taking audiences behind the scenes of the out-of-this-world adventure.” The film is written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele and showcases outstanding performances by Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), Emmy® Award winner Keke Palmer (Hustlers, “Scream Queens”), Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, “The Walking Dead”), Michael Wincott (Basquiat, What Just

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
As Funny As It Is Frightening: 'Deadstream' Scores New Trailer Before Shudder Premiere

As Funny As It Is Frightening: ‘Deadstream’ Scores New Trailer Before Shudder Premiere

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural has just released the trailer for the Shudder Original horror-comedy Deadstream ahead of the film’s debut this October. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking couple Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section to wild acclaim from audiences and critics (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The work of the filmmaking duo can next be seen in a segment from Shudder’s hotly-anticipated V/H/S/99, the latest installment in the celebrated found-footage horror series, which premieres out of TIFF’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
Hulu Announces Return Of "Bite Size Halloween" For "Huluween"

Hulu Announces Return Of “Bite Size Halloween” For “Huluween”

In celebration of “Huluween,” 20th Digital Studio’s “Bite Size Halloween” series of spooky shorts is back for a third season! Twenty new shorts from exciting emerging filmmakers premieres on October 1st on Hulu, blending genres like horror, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, and more. Shot in seven different countries, this season takes on topical issues such as racism, gender, parenthood, sexuality, and identity. Snatched (dir. Michael Schwartz) features Tatiana Maslany (“She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law”) in her first on-screen role with her husband Brendan Hines (“Locke & Key”). Misha Osherovich (“Freaky”) stars as their son. Other shorts feature familiar faces like Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical”), Lin Shaye (“Insidious”), David Costabile (“Breaking Bad”), and former “Glow” co-stars Rebekka Johnson and singer-songwriter Kate Nash who co-wrote/directed/star in a short featuring Nash’s original music. David Worthen Brooks, SVP 20th Digital Studio commented: “As we launch the first feature films developed with our incredibly talented “Bite Size Halloween” filmmaker alums, we are thrilled to introduce the next wave of dynamic

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
New Trailer Teases The Horrors Of 'V/H/S/99' Ahead Of World Premiere

New Trailer Teases The Horrors Of ‘V/H/S/99’ Ahead Of World Premiere

The hit found footage anthology franchise, V/H/S, is back with an all-new installment, V/H/S/99, and the first trailer is here giving us a glimpse of the horror to come. Featuring renowned genre filmmakers Maggie Levin (Into The Dark: My Valentine), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls), and Joseph & Vanessa Winter (Deadstream). V/H/S/99 takes us back to the final punk rock analog days of the VHS while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. In the film, a video leads to a series of horrifying revelations. “V/H/S/94 set a new bar for what is already a fantastic film franchise, featuring some of the best horror anthology segments in recent memory by an incredible lineup of filmmakers,” said Craig Engler, GM of Shudder. We’re confident this is the biggest, baddest, and most wildly savage V/H/S yet!” Producer Josh Goldbloom had this to say about the film.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
New Trailer Gives You A Taste Of 'Feed Me' - Out Just In Time For Halloween

Let The New Trailer For Cannibal Horror ‘Feed Me’ Whet Your Appetite

XYZ has just announced the World Premier of the comedy-laced cannibal horror Feed Me at LA’s Beyond Fest followed by its Digital release just in time for Halloween. Neal Ward, Christopher Mulvin, Hannah Al Rashid, and Samantha Loxley star in the film produced by Ed Polgardy (The Wretched) along with Adam Leader, Richard Oakes, and Neal Ward. Feed Me follows Mulvin’s character Jed, whose life is shattered when his wife, played by Loxley, suddenly dies and Jed feels directly responsible. Spiraling into an abyss of depression, he finds himself in a bar with a deranged cannibal, Lionel Flack (Ward, in a truly star-making performance) who convinces him he can redeem himself through the glorious act of allowing himself to be slowly eaten to death. Shapiro remarks “I was truly blown away by FEED ME. I’ve watched this movie ten times since I first saw it because it’s such a blast. This is a horror film for the real sickos out

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2022
Here's Your Chance To Appear In Ti West's 'X' Sequel 'MaXXXine'!

Here’s Your Chance To Appear In Ti West’s ‘X’ Sequel ‘MaXXXine’!

JOIN THE WORLD OF “X” WITH THE #XCASTINGCALL! A24 has announced a new online casting call where fans can audition to be an eXtra in the recently-announced MaXXXine, the next chapter in Ti West’s X franchise. Do you have the ‘X’ factor? To apply: Fans must reenact the final standoff between Pearl and Maxine in X Participants should submit their audition on TikTok, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #XCastingCall by September 28th, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. Learn more here. Don’t miss the second installment to the “X” franchise, Pearl, In theaters on September 16, 2022. Mia Goth, who played both the final girl and the old woman, Pearl, returns to reprise her role in the 1918 set prequel described as “the X-traordinary origin story” of the character first seen in X.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2022
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