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Dragons And Drama Fill New Trailer For “Game Of Thrones” Prequel “House Of The Dragon”

The new trailer for HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spin-off/prequel, “House of the Dragon” is here and it does not disappoint, giving off the same vibe as the early seasons of “GOT”. The trailer is filled with stunning scenery and mighty dragons, as well as nobles swearing loyalty. Based on George R.R. Martin’s novels “Song of Ice and Fire” and “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen and is set 200 years before the events that unfolded in “Game of Thrones.” which still holds the title of the most Emmy Award-winning series of all time. The series will explore the legendary Targaryen family, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen, played in the “Game of Thrones” by Emilia Clarke, known for their ability to master dragons. The massive cast includes Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy playing Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Matt Smith starring as Prince Daemon Targaryen. Steve Toussaint appears as Lord Corlys Velaryon, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2022

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‘The Beast Comes At Midnight’ Unleashes A Werewolf In New Trailer

Showtown American Pictures and Cineview Studios have now released the theatrical trailer for the upcoming indie horror, The Beast Comes At Midnight, set to be released this summer. Michael Pare, Michael McKeever, Madelyn Chimento, Kyle Oifer, Samantha O’Donnell, Dylan Intriago, and Eric Roberts star in the werewolf movie that centers on an “outcast teen streamer must enlist the help of four popular kids after he discovers that a werewolf is tracking one of them in their small rural town.” Showtown American Pictures is dedicated to producing quality independent films that exceed expectations. Our team engages dedicated film professionals and showcases the impressive talent of the Florida film community to worldwide audiences.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2022

'The Nun 2' Now Possesses A Release Date

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Plot And Casting Details Surface For ‘The Nun 2’

Last week, we reported that The Nun 2 was on its way from director Michael Chaves (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It). Now, plot details have surfaced. According to CastItTalent.com, the sequel is set in France in 1956, two years after the original movie. “A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit The Nun follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face to face with the demonic force VALAK – THE DEMON NUN.” Please note that the plot has not been confirmed by Warner Bros. at this time. The character “Frenchie,” played by Jonas Bloquet, returns. The site reports that two roles are being cast as well, Sophie (10 – 12 years old), described as a lead role, and “A shy, sweet 10-year-old student at St. Mary’s School, in France…Sophie is often tormented into tears by a group of mean girls. She forms a friendship with FRENCHIE, who works on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2022

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Explore The Depths Of Madness When ‘Hollow’ Comes To DVD (Trailer)

Devilworks has unleashed the North American trailer for the psychological horror film Hollow, from writer-director Jonathan Zaurin, ahead of its home release later this month. In Hollow, “A woman with early signs of Alzheimer’s begins to have lucid dreams and nightmares that a living Punch puppet has moved in with her and her family. As her loss of reality and symptoms worsen, she uncovers something sinister is observing her every move and preparing darkness that leads her into a frenzied and terrifying confrontation.” Pat Garrett (Little Shop of Horrors), Ellie Jeffreys (Jack Falls), Ben Manning (The Snarling), Pete Bird (The Snarling), Pablo Raybould, Mike Coombes, and Ayvianna Snow (The Convent, The Lockdown Hauntings, Vampire Virus, The Seven) star In Hollow, out on VOD and DVD on May 17, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2022

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This May The Foo Fighters Raise Hell In The Horror-Comedy ‘Studio 666’ (Trailer)

The Foo Fighters, led by Dave Grohl, star in the blood-drenched horror-comedy, Studio 666, from Hatchet III’s BJ McDonell, and it’s coming to Digital and Blu-ray this month. In Studio 666, written by Jeff Buhler and Rebecca Hughes, based on a story by Grohl, the legendary rock band moves into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.” The cast of this balls-to-the-wall movie also includes Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Chris Shiflett, Whitney Cummings, Will Forte, Jenna Ortega, and Leslie Grossman, and Jeff Garlin. Studio 666 unleashes hell on Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 24, 2022, from Open Road Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 5, 2022

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Friends Play A Dangerous Game In The Trailer For Horror-Comedy ‘Gatlopp’

XYZ Films has just unleashed the trailer for Gatlopp, a paranormal horror-comedy from director Alberto Belli (The House of Flowers) and writer Jim Mahoney (Klaus) who also has a reoccurring role on “The Orville”. Starring Jim Mahoney, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Sarunas J. Jackson, Jon Bass, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, and Amy Davidson, the movie centers on, “A group of old friends reunites for a nostalgic evening of fun and games after a decade apart. After one too many, they decide to play a drinking game, but it’s quickly revealed that this game comes with supernatural stakes. Mischief leads to mayhem, and the group realizes that if they can’t come together to win the game by sunrise, they will be forced to play for eternity – in hell.” Mark Lane (47 Meters Down) and James Harris (Wrong Turn) of Tea Shop Films produce along with Signature Film’s Marc Goldberg (Final Score) and Sarah Gabriel (Bull). Peter Bevan, Tomás Yankelevich, and Mariana Sanjurjo

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2022

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Screen Media Acquires Horror-Thriller ‘Saint Clare’ Starring Bella Thorne

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of worldwide rights to the upcoming horror-thriller Saint Clare, starring Bella Thorne (the upcoming Rumble Through the Dark, Time Is Up). Saint Clare follows Clare Bleecker (Thorne), a quiet catholic college student with a divine vocation for killing. Directed by Mitzi Peirone (Braid) and written by Guinevere Turner (American Psycho) and Mitzi Peirone, the film is based on the hit novel “Clare at 16” by Don Roff, whose sequel novel will be released in 2023. Producers are in negotiations with Rebecca DeMornay (Hand That Rocks the Cradle) to join the cast, with the additional casting of other key roles underway. The film will be produced by David Chackler, Arielle Elwes, Thor Bradwell, and Joel Michaely. Executive producers are Cassian Elwes, Seth Needle, Mark Damon, Tamara Birkemoe, Veronica Radaelli, Tom Culliver, Nadia Redler, Dave Sereny, and Jere Hausfater. “With such a talented pedigree, we’re thrilled

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2022

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New Book “The Forbidden Body” Explores Sex And Religion In Horror Films

Some people prefer their sex, horror, and religion separate, however, others, not so much. In the book The Forbidden Body: Sex, Horror, and the Religious Imagination, Douglas E. Cowan explores one of the most prevalent—but least discussed—intersections of horror culture. From creature features that reinforce conventional notions of sexuality to indie horror flicks that ask what happens when different gods come knocking, from nunsploitation to the sacrificial body, find out what happens when sex, horror, and the religious imagination come together. Throughout history, religion has attempted to control nothing so much as our bodies: what they are and what they mean; what we do with them, with whom, and under what circumstances; how they may be displayed—or, more commonly, how they must be hidden. Yet, we remain fascinated, obsessed even, by bodies that have left, or been forced out of, their “proper” place. The Forbidden Body examines how horror culture treats these bodies, exploring the dark spaces where sex and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2022

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This May Something Sinister Awaits An Author In ‘Faye’ (Trailer)

An author, grieving the loss of her husband travels to a cabin in Louisiana to work on her new book, not knowing that something sinister awaits her in Faye, out this May. Faye marks the first one-woman feature film, directed by Kd Amond (Five Women, in the End, Rattled) who co-wrote the film along with Sarah Zanotti (Rattled, The Unraveling). Amond, Zanotti Sara De La Haya, Christopher Martin, Nichole Marie Lim, and Sarah Zanotti produce. In the film, “Still grieving the loss of her husband, self-help author, Faye, retreats to a cabin in Louisiana to gather her thoughts and work on her book. But her trip becomes harrowing when she is haunted by something far more sinister than her past.” Faye rated TV-MA, will arrive on Digital and VOD on May 10th, in the US and Canada, from Az if Productions.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2022

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Gunpowder & Sky Teams Up With Alter For New Channel FAST

Gunpowder & Sky’s horror brand, ALTER announced today that it is launching a FAST channel, “a channel for horror fans, by horror fans,” across leading CTV platforms including Samsung TV Plus, STIRR, and Redbox this quarter, with more platforms to follow later this year. Following the successful expansion of the studio’s groundbreaking and dominant sci-fi brand, DUST, ALTER with its already large fanbase is poised for a welcoming reception. The ALTER channel is already available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, and Roku via Gunpowder and Sky’s DUST app. With more than 6 million subscribers and 30 million hours of watch-time across Facebook and YouTube, ALTER has a distinct and unique brand in the horror space. ALTER curates and distributes award-winning content and, with its focus on emerging and diverse filmmakers, develops unique stories with some of the most innovative minds in the genre. The brand’s FAST channel will feature all seasons of the original series ALTER Collection, as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2022

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