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From The Producers Of 'John Wick' Comes The Action-Packed Trailer For 'Black Site'

From The Producers Of ‘John Wick’ Comes The Action-Packed Trailer For ‘Black Site’

Directed by Sophia Banks, Redbox Entertainment’s action-thriller film Black Site, from the producers of John Wick, is set to premiere this May. In the action-packed trailer, we see “the world’s most dangerous man” taken to a “Black Site”, but can it hold him? The film follows CIA Agent Abby Trent (Michelle Monaghan) who manages an underground black site facility that imprisons dangerous and high-risk detainees. Days before Abby’s reassignment to a new post, Special Ops bring in a high-value target at the top of every Most Wanted list — codename: Hatchet (Jason Clarke). Hatchet is notorious for killing his enemies in a gruesome manner, and for Abby, his capture is personal. Determined to avenge her husband’s death at the hands of Hatchet, Abby’s plan is soon thrown into chaos once Hatchet escapes and begins a bloody game of murdering the site officers —one by one. While Abby and the team hunt him down, she quickly discovers that there are moles

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
Friends Play A Dangerous Game In The Trailer For Horror-Comedy 'Gatlopp'

XYZ Announces Release Date For Horror-Comedy ‘Gatlopp’

XYZ Films has now announced a summer release date for Gatlopp, a paranormal horror-comedy from director Alberto Belli (The House of Flowers) and writer Jim Mahoney (Klaus) who 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, in the film, “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
Apr 25, 2022
Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Tom Hiddleston And Claire Danes Face “The Essex Serpent” In Apple TV’s New Series

Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent“. The trailer should arrive soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel's "Moon Knight"

The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel’s “Moon Knight”

I’ll be honest, I’m a big fan of Marvel’s new series, “Moon Knight.” But things can get a bit complicated if you aren’t an expert on Egyptian history. There are so many gods featured in the story that it might leave your head spinning a bit. So, I’m going to make things easier for you. Below you will find the gods featured in the series and some information about who they are. One of the most important gods featured is the moon god, Khonshu (F. Murray Abraham), which Mark and Steven (Oscar Isaac) serve as an avatar for. Khonshu, featuring the head of a skeleton bird, controls the movement of the moon across the sky. The villain of the series, Harrow, played by Ethan Hawke, is the avatar of the crocodile-headed goddess Ammit (Sofia Danu) who is the god of death, judgment, and funerals. She’s also known as “Devourer of the Dead”. Osiris, who is often depicted with green skin,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Joe Manganiello Playing A Hit Man In The Dark Comedic Thriller 'The Kill Room'

Joe Manganiello Playing A Hit Man In The Dark Comedic Thriller ‘The Kill Room’

The upcoming dark comedic thriller The Kill Room already has an impressive cast that includes Umma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson. Deadline is reporting the latest addition to the cast is “True Blood” and Magic Mike actor Joe Manganiello. Directed by Nicol Paone (Friendsgiving, Funny People) and written by Jonathan Jacobson (“Mark Lives In Ikea”), the movie tells the story of “a hitman (Manganiello), his boss (Jackson), and an art dealer (Thurman) whose money-laundering scheme accidentally turns the hitman into an overnight avant-garde sensation forcing Thurman’s character to play the art world against the underworld.” Jordan Beckerman, Jordan Yale Levine, and Jon Keeyes for Yale Productions produce along with Anne Clements of Idiot Savant Pictures, Paone, Thurman, Dannielle Thomas, and Jason Weinberg from Untitled Entertainment, and William Rosenfeld of Such Content. Executive producers include Robert Kapp, Scott Levenson, Jason Kringstein, Richard Switzer, Ian Niles, Philip W. Shaltz, Bradley Pilz, Michael Rothstein, Jesse Korman, and Jeffrey Tusi.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Tim Burton's "Wednesday" Series To Premiere This Fall

Netflix’s ‘Addams Family’ Spin-Off Series “Wednesday” Wraps Filming

Netflix’s upcoming live-action series “Wednesday”, from director Tim Burton, has now wrapped filming, meaning that it is one step closer to being released. The series sees the “Addams Family” star, Christina Ricci returns as a yet-to-be-named character. The actress’s iconic role of Wednesday will be played by Jenna Ortega (Scream) this time around. The Addams Family spin-off also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman in the roles of Morticia and Gomez. “Game of Thrones” actress Gwendoline Christie, who will play the role of “Larissa Weems,” the principal of Nevermore Academy, The cast also includes Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, Thora Birch, and Riki Lindhome. “Wednesday” is described as “a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday’s attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Renewed Or Canceled? MGM+ Announces The Future Of "FROM"

Epix’s Sci-Fi Horror Series “FROM” Is Getting A Second Season! (Video)

We are thrilled to report that EPIX® has officially announced today that the contemporary sci-fi horror series “FROM” has been renewed for a 10-episode second season. The news comes on the day that the season one finale will be aired. Created by John Griffin (Crater) and produced by Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones) and Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Alias, Fringe), the series unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. In season two, hidden truths about the nature and terrifying origins of the town begin to emerge, even as life for its residents is plunged into chaos by the arrival of mysterious newcomers. Production will commence this summer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a 2023 premiere date. The series premiere of FROM was EPIX’s most-viewed original series premiere in the history of the premium network and current performance analytics track that the entire series is on pace to be EPIX’s second most-watched original behind Emmy-winning

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Emma Corrin Boards Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' Remake

Tubi Celebrates The 100th Anniversary Of ‘Nosferatu’ (Watch Free)

In 1922, director F.W. Murnau made what is considered to be one of the first vampire films, Nosferatu. The ground-breaking silent, haunting movie, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, centers on vampire Count Orlok, played by Max Schreck, who expresses interest in purchasing a new residence and sets his sights on a real estate agent Hutter’s wife. To celebrate the film’s 100th anniversary, Tubi has an anniversary edition of the film streaming free to audiences, along with more than 5,000 other horror films and series which are also free. Nosferatu, from Bayview Entertainment, is a classic that every horror fan should see. Watch it now on Tubi. Featuring stop-animation special effects, the German-made horror, Nosferatu (aka Nosferatu the Vampire), has one of the most iconic vampires in cinema history. However, the heirs of Bram Stoker felt the film was a straight rip-off of Dracula, with only the characters’ names changed. They sued to have all copies destroyed, yet some survived and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Audience Walks Out During Cannes Screening Of Cronenberg's 'Crimes Of The Future'

Cronenberg’s ‘Crimes Of The Future’ Now Possesses A Summer Release Date

From the brilliant mind of David Cronenberg, best known for making violent body-horror classics like The Fly, comes the new sci-fi horror film Crimes of the Future. Starring Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortensen, and Léa Seydoux, the film is set in the not-so-distant future where humankind is learning to adapt to its synthetic surroundings. This evolution moves humans beyond their natural state and into a metamorphosis, altering their biological makeup. While some embrace the limitless potential of trans-humanism, others attempt to police it. Accelerated Evolution Syndrome’ is spreading fast. Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) is a beloved performance artist who has embraced Accelerated Evolution Syndrome, sprouting new and unexpected organs in his body. Along with his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), Tenser has turned the removal of these organs into a spectacle for his loyal followers to marvel at. But with both the government and a strange subculture taking note, Tenser is forced to consider what would be his most shocking performance of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2022
New 'Salem's Lot' Adaptation Hit With A Major Delay

The ‘Salem’s Lot’ Remake Sinks Its Teeth Into A Summer Release Date

Warner Bros. has now confirmed the release date for their new take on Stephen King‘s vampire tale Salem’s Lot which is coming exclusively to theaters later this September, marking the first time the story has come to the big screen, with the previous adaptations both being “made for TV”. It’s been a year since the news broke that the adaptation was in the works with horror heavy hitter James Wan serving as producer for the movie from Warnes Bros. and New Line, which was written and directed by another horror legend, Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will also produce, with Dauberman serving as executive producer. In the film, “Haunted by an incident from his childhood, author Ben Mears returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover the town is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire and his Loyola servant.” Lewis Pullman,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2022

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From The Producers Of 'John Wick' Comes The Action-Packed Trailer For 'Black Site'

From The Producers Of ‘John Wick’ Comes The Action-Packed Trailer For ‘Black Site’

Directed by Sophia Banks, Redbox Entertainment’s action-thriller film Black Site, from the producers of John Wick, is set to premiere this May. In the action-packed trailer, we see “the world’s most dangerous man” taken to a “Black Site”, but can it hold him? The film follows CIA Agent Abby Trent (Michelle Monaghan) who manages an underground black site facility that imprisons dangerous and high-risk detainees. Days before Abby’s reassignment to a new post, Special Ops bring in a high-value target at the top of every Most Wanted list — codename: Hatchet (Jason Clarke). Hatchet is notorious for killing his enemies in a gruesome manner, and for Abby, his capture is personal. Determined to avenge her husband’s death at the hands of Hatchet, Abby’s plan is soon thrown into chaos once Hatchet escapes and begins a bloody game of murdering the site officers —one by one. While Abby and the team hunt him down, she quickly discovers that there are moles

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
Friends Play A Dangerous Game In The Trailer For Horror-Comedy 'Gatlopp'

XYZ Announces Release Date For Horror-Comedy ‘Gatlopp’

XYZ Films has now announced a summer release date for Gatlopp, a paranormal horror-comedy from director Alberto Belli (The House of Flowers) and writer Jim Mahoney (Klaus) who 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, in the film, “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

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Tom Hiddleston And Claire Danes Face “The Essex Serpent” In Apple TV’s New Series

Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent“. The trailer should arrive soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2022
The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel's "Moon Knight"

The Egyptian Gods Of Marvel’s “Moon Knight”

I’ll be honest, I’m a big fan of Marvel’s new series, “Moon Knight.” But things can get a bit complicated if you aren’t an expert on Egyptian history. There are so many gods featured in the story that it might leave your head spinning a bit. So, I’m going to make things easier for you. Below you will find the gods featured in the series and some information about who they are. One of the most important gods featured is the moon god, Khonshu (F. Murray Abraham), which Mark and Steven (Oscar Isaac) serve as an avatar for. Khonshu, featuring the head of a skeleton bird, controls the movement of the moon across the sky. The villain of the series, Harrow, played by Ethan Hawke, is the avatar of the crocodile-headed goddess Ammit (Sofia Danu) who is the god of death, judgment, and funerals. She’s also known as “Devourer of the Dead”. Osiris, who is often depicted with green skin,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Joe Manganiello Playing A Hit Man In The Dark Comedic Thriller 'The Kill Room'

Joe Manganiello Playing A Hit Man In The Dark Comedic Thriller ‘The Kill Room’

The upcoming dark comedic thriller The Kill Room already has an impressive cast that includes Umma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson. Deadline is reporting the latest addition to the cast is “True Blood” and Magic Mike actor Joe Manganiello. Directed by Nicol Paone (Friendsgiving, Funny People) and written by Jonathan Jacobson (“Mark Lives In Ikea”), the movie tells the story of “a hitman (Manganiello), his boss (Jackson), and an art dealer (Thurman) whose money-laundering scheme accidentally turns the hitman into an overnight avant-garde sensation forcing Thurman’s character to play the art world against the underworld.” Jordan Beckerman, Jordan Yale Levine, and Jon Keeyes for Yale Productions produce along with Anne Clements of Idiot Savant Pictures, Paone, Thurman, Dannielle Thomas, and Jason Weinberg from Untitled Entertainment, and William Rosenfeld of Such Content. Executive producers include Robert Kapp, Scott Levenson, Jason Kringstein, Richard Switzer, Ian Niles, Philip W. Shaltz, Bradley Pilz, Michael Rothstein, Jesse Korman, and Jeffrey Tusi.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Tim Burton's "Wednesday" Series To Premiere This Fall

Netflix’s ‘Addams Family’ Spin-Off Series “Wednesday” Wraps Filming

Netflix’s upcoming live-action series “Wednesday”, from director Tim Burton, has now wrapped filming, meaning that it is one step closer to being released. The series sees the “Addams Family” star, Christina Ricci returns as a yet-to-be-named character. The actress’s iconic role of Wednesday will be played by Jenna Ortega (Scream) this time around. The Addams Family spin-off also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman in the roles of Morticia and Gomez. “Game of Thrones” actress Gwendoline Christie, who will play the role of “Larissa Weems,” the principal of Nevermore Academy, The cast also includes Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, Thora Birch, and Riki Lindhome. “Wednesday” is described as “a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday’s attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Renewed Or Canceled? MGM+ Announces The Future Of "FROM"

Epix’s Sci-Fi Horror Series “FROM” Is Getting A Second Season! (Video)

We are thrilled to report that EPIX® has officially announced today that the contemporary sci-fi horror series “FROM” has been renewed for a 10-episode second season. The news comes on the day that the season one finale will be aired. Created by John Griffin (Crater) and produced by Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones) and Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Alias, Fringe), the series unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. In season two, hidden truths about the nature and terrifying origins of the town begin to emerge, even as life for its residents is plunged into chaos by the arrival of mysterious newcomers. Production will commence this summer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a 2023 premiere date. The series premiere of FROM was EPIX’s most-viewed original series premiere in the history of the premium network and current performance analytics track that the entire series is on pace to be EPIX’s second most-watched original behind Emmy-winning

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Emma Corrin Boards Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' Remake

Tubi Celebrates The 100th Anniversary Of ‘Nosferatu’ (Watch Free)

In 1922, director F.W. Murnau made what is considered to be one of the first vampire films, Nosferatu. The ground-breaking silent, haunting movie, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, centers on vampire Count Orlok, played by Max Schreck, who expresses interest in purchasing a new residence and sets his sights on a real estate agent Hutter’s wife. To celebrate the film’s 100th anniversary, Tubi has an anniversary edition of the film streaming free to audiences, along with more than 5,000 other horror films and series which are also free. Nosferatu, from Bayview Entertainment, is a classic that every horror fan should see. Watch it now on Tubi. Featuring stop-animation special effects, the German-made horror, Nosferatu (aka Nosferatu the Vampire), has one of the most iconic vampires in cinema history. However, the heirs of Bram Stoker felt the film was a straight rip-off of Dracula, with only the characters’ names changed. They sued to have all copies destroyed, yet some survived and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2022
Audience Walks Out During Cannes Screening Of Cronenberg's 'Crimes Of The Future'

Cronenberg’s ‘Crimes Of The Future’ Now Possesses A Summer Release Date

From the brilliant mind of David Cronenberg, best known for making violent body-horror classics like The Fly, comes the new sci-fi horror film Crimes of the Future. Starring Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortensen, and Léa Seydoux, the film is set in the not-so-distant future where humankind is learning to adapt to its synthetic surroundings. This evolution moves humans beyond their natural state and into a metamorphosis, altering their biological makeup. While some embrace the limitless potential of trans-humanism, others attempt to police it. Accelerated Evolution Syndrome’ is spreading fast. Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) is a beloved performance artist who has embraced Accelerated Evolution Syndrome, sprouting new and unexpected organs in his body. Along with his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), Tenser has turned the removal of these organs into a spectacle for his loyal followers to marvel at. But with both the government and a strange subculture taking note, Tenser is forced to consider what would be his most shocking performance of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2022
New 'Salem's Lot' Adaptation Hit With A Major Delay

The ‘Salem’s Lot’ Remake Sinks Its Teeth Into A Summer Release Date

Warner Bros. has now confirmed the release date for their new take on Stephen King‘s vampire tale Salem’s Lot which is coming exclusively to theaters later this September, marking the first time the story has come to the big screen, with the previous adaptations both being “made for TV”. It’s been a year since the news broke that the adaptation was in the works with horror heavy hitter James Wan serving as producer for the movie from Warnes Bros. and New Line, which was written and directed by another horror legend, Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will also produce, with Dauberman serving as executive producer. In the film, “Haunted by an incident from his childhood, author Ben Mears returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover the town is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire and his Loyola servant.” Lewis Pullman,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 23, 2022
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