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Netflix Review: Army of the Dead (2021)

Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated zombie flick Army of the Dead has finally premiered on Netflix and fulfills all the filmmaker’s promises of incredible badass action. It all begins like so many horror movies do, with a government experiment gone wrong while trying to create a super soldier. During transport the government’s experiment escapes and begins infecting all of Las Vegas. In the movie Dave Bautista’s Scott Ward gets an offer he can’t refuse, to put together a team and head into Las Vegas, now walled off and filled to the brim with zombies, to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault. Ward’s team is made up of the actors Omari Hardwick, a big mofo who carries a saw, Ana de la Reguera who plays Marie, Scott’s possible love interest, Matthias Schweighöfer who serves as the safecracker, Nora Arnezeder as the coyote, and a helicopter pilot played by Tig Notaro who serves up a lot of the movie’s comic relief. Of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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A Volcano Unleashes Monsters In Netflix’s New Series “Katla”

Ahead of its summer release, a new teaser trailer has arrived for “Katla”, Nextflix’s upcoming original series. In the series, “One year after the violent eruption of the subglacial volcano Katla, the peace and tranquility in the small town of Vik have been dramatically disturbed. As people evacuate the area, mysterious elements, that have been deeply frozen into the glacier from prehistoric times, start to emerge from the melting ice and causes consequences no one could ever foresee.” The series was created by Baltasar Kormákur. Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð, Íris Tanja Flygenring, Aliette Opheim, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Þorsteinn Bachmanng, and Arnarsdóttir star. “Katla” is set to premiere on Netflix on June 17, 2021. Check out the trailer below.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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A Man Makes A Horrifying Discovery In The New ‘Caveat’ Trailer

Shudder has just unveiled the poster and trailer for their new upcoming dark mystery thriller Caveat ahead of its June premiere. Caveat marks the feature directorial debut of Damian McCarthy. It centers on one drifter Isaac as he “accepts a job to look after his landlord’s niece, Olga, for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga’s uncle, Barrett leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays increasingly erratic behavior as a trapped Isaac makes a series of horrific discoveries in the house.” The feature debut from Irish writer/director Damian Mc Carthy, Caveat stars Ben Caplan (Band of Brothers, “Call the Midwife”), Jonathan French (A Soldier’s Voice), and Leila Sykes (Missing Something). A tense, slow-building cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Irish countryside, Caveat’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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Review: Valerie Confections “Supernatural” Themed Chocolates

I recently received the Supernatural: The Complete Series box set (review). When I opened the box I was surprised to find a cold pack inside the big brown box, then I discovered a sweet surprise, Warner Bros. had included a box of “Supernatural” themed chocolates from Valerie Confections. If you knew me, you would know that I have a major sweet tooth. Needless to say, I was thrilled. As I slipped off the gold bow off of the white box and opened the top I discovered brown tissue paper sealed with a logo sticker. Then, I carefully opened it to find the coolest chocolates with a “Supernatural” theme. Of course, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t taste them all (I love my job). In all, there were eighteen chocolates. There were two types. One type was square and had a crisp, smooth chocolate shell with a flavored chewy toffee inside. The other had a chocolate shell that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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A First Look At Epix’s New Series “Chapelwaite” Based On Stephen King’s Jerusalem’s Lot

Several years ago it was first announced that Epix would be adapting Stephen King‘s tale “Jerusalem’s Lot,” first published back in 1978. In May we supplied an update, that the series had cast Oscar-winner Adrien Brody in a lead role. Varriety has now shared the first look at the series titled “Chapelwaite‘ images and a teaser traier to whet your appetite. Brody will star as Captain Charles Boone along side Emily Hapshire (“Shitt’s Creek”) as Rebecca Morgan a new character., an ambitious young woman who left the town of Preacher’s Corners to attend college. When she returns home to write a story for the prestigious Atlantic Magazine she finds herself with writer’s block that lifts when Boone (Brody) comes to town along with his children. Ignoring her mother’s protests she applies to be the governess of the Chapelwaite manor for the Boone family. There she not only writes a great gothic novel, but she also begins to unravel a mystery

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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The Sanderson Sisters Are Back For ‘Hocus Pocus 2’!

The Sanderson sisters are back! The trio of witchy women will be returning for the upcoming sequel to Hocus Pocus! Last year Disney announced that the long-awaited sequel is indeed in the works and will cast a spell on Disney+ subscribers in 2022, ComicBook reports. On Disney’s National Streaming Day the company confirmed that the movie is still on its way and that the original actresses from the 1993 hit movie will be returning, including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy! Disney also revealed that Anne Fletcher will be in the director’s chair for Hocus Pocus 2, taking the place of Adam Shankman who will now be serving as executive producer. Lynn Harris will produce with Ralph Winter, and David Kirscher executive producing. Filming is set to begin this Fall.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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Review: Saw Unrated 4K Ultra Combo Pack

Lionsgate has just unleashed Saw: Unrated, the original Saw on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, a first for the film that kick-started a major franchise and changed the genre itself. The film centers on a morally obsessed serial killer (Tobin Bell) who forces his victims to play twisted, horrific games of torture and survival. When two men wake up to find themselves chained in a bathroom, and a dead man on the floor, their game begins. Now, Lawrence (Cary Elwes) and Adam (Leigh Whannel) have to try and find a way to escape while a mysterious man has taken Lawrence’s family hostage. Not only will viewers see Saw in new clarity and richness, but the Combo Pack also features a ton of Special Features which includes interviews with James Wan and Leigh Whannell who created the franchise, cast members, producers, special effects artists, and much more. Fans also get a never before seen clips and pictures from behind the scenes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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Horror Comedy ‘Too Late’ Bares Its Teeth This Summer

D.W. Thomas makes his feature debut with the horror-comedy Too Late, set to be released this summer. Set in Los Angeles, this indie comedy features Violet Fields who works a thankless job as the assistant to Bob Devore, a real monster, and famed comedian who is the host of the live variety show, “Too Late”. But what only Violet knows is that Bob is a monster both literally and figuratively. Resigned to her fate, Violet is caught by surprise when she meets aspiring comedian Jimmy Rhodes and sparks fly. But as her feelings for Jimmy grow and Bob starts to doubt her loyalty, she and Jimmy could end up as Bob’s next meal. Scripted by Tom Becker, the movie stars Alyssa Limperis (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun), Ron Lynch (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Adventure Time”), Will Weldon (Comedy Central’s “This Isn’t Happening”), Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), Fred Armisen (“SNL”,” Portlandia”), Jenny Zigrino (Bad Santa 2,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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New ‘Back 4 Blood’ Trailer Reveals Characters

Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios released a new trailer for their upcoming FPS zombie shooter Back 4 Blood where players team up with friends or AI’s to battle hoards of zombie-like creatures that have taken over the world. The new “Meet the Cleaners” trailer showcases the characters players will be able to play as in the game along with their backstories. Along with the characters, the trailer also showcases some of the Ridden (zombies) variants players will encounter in the game like the Breakers, Ogres, Snitchers, Hags, and more. Back 4 Blood will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on Oct. 12, 2021. Pre-orders will receive a bonus Fort Hope Elite Weapon Skin Pack. Players can register now at www.Back4Blood.com for their chance to participate in upcoming hands-on tests. The complete team of Cleaners: Holly – After losing her family to the Devil Worm, Holly Forrester learned to channel all

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Capt McNeely
May 21, 2021
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Netflix Unleashes Behind-The-Scenes Special To Celebrate ‘Army Of The Dead’ Premiere

Zack Snyder‘s highly anticipated movie Army of the Dead is out today on Netflix! To celebrate, Netflix has unleashed a surprise behind the scenes special feature that explores the making of this badass film. At nearly thirty minutes long, Creating an Army of the Dead takes an in-depth look at how the movie was made, features interviews with the cast and the filmmakers including Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Garret Dillahunt, Huma S. Qureshi, Visual Effects Supervisor Marcus Taormina, Costume Designer Stephanie Porter, Production Designer Julie Berghoff and more. How the film came to life in post-apocalypse Las Vegas, the incredible stunts, groundbreaking effects, and the evolution of the zombie genre are explored in depth. From filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Army of the Dead takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021

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Netflix Review: Army of the Dead (2021)

Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated zombie flick Army of the Dead has finally premiered on Netflix and fulfills all the filmmaker’s promises of incredible badass action. It all begins like so many horror movies do, with a government experiment gone wrong while trying to create a super soldier. During transport the government’s experiment escapes and begins infecting all of Las Vegas. In the movie Dave Bautista’s Scott Ward gets an offer he can’t refuse, to put together a team and head into Las Vegas, now walled off and filled to the brim with zombies, to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault. Ward’s team is made up of the actors Omari Hardwick, a big mofo who carries a saw, Ana de la Reguera who plays Marie, Scott’s possible love interest, Matthias Schweighöfer who serves as the safecracker, Nora Arnezeder as the coyote, and a helicopter pilot played by Tig Notaro who serves up a lot of the movie’s comic relief. Of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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A Volcano Unleashes Monsters In Netflix’s New Series “Katla”

Ahead of its summer release, a new teaser trailer has arrived for “Katla”, Nextflix’s upcoming original series. In the series, “One year after the violent eruption of the subglacial volcano Katla, the peace and tranquility in the small town of Vik have been dramatically disturbed. As people evacuate the area, mysterious elements, that have been deeply frozen into the glacier from prehistoric times, start to emerge from the melting ice and causes consequences no one could ever foresee.” The series was created by Baltasar Kormákur. Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð, Íris Tanja Flygenring, Aliette Opheim, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Þorsteinn Bachmanng, and Arnarsdóttir star. “Katla” is set to premiere on Netflix on June 17, 2021. Check out the trailer below.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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A Man Makes A Horrifying Discovery In The New ‘Caveat’ Trailer

Shudder has just unveiled the poster and trailer for their new upcoming dark mystery thriller Caveat ahead of its June premiere. Caveat marks the feature directorial debut of Damian McCarthy. It centers on one drifter Isaac as he “accepts a job to look after his landlord’s niece, Olga, for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga’s uncle, Barrett leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays increasingly erratic behavior as a trapped Isaac makes a series of horrific discoveries in the house.” The feature debut from Irish writer/director Damian Mc Carthy, Caveat stars Ben Caplan (Band of Brothers, “Call the Midwife”), Jonathan French (A Soldier’s Voice), and Leila Sykes (Missing Something). A tense, slow-building cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Irish countryside, Caveat’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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Review: Valerie Confections “Supernatural” Themed Chocolates

I recently received the Supernatural: The Complete Series box set (review). When I opened the box I was surprised to find a cold pack inside the big brown box, then I discovered a sweet surprise, Warner Bros. had included a box of “Supernatural” themed chocolates from Valerie Confections. If you knew me, you would know that I have a major sweet tooth. Needless to say, I was thrilled. As I slipped off the gold bow off of the white box and opened the top I discovered brown tissue paper sealed with a logo sticker. Then, I carefully opened it to find the coolest chocolates with a “Supernatural” theme. Of course, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t taste them all (I love my job). In all, there were eighteen chocolates. There were two types. One type was square and had a crisp, smooth chocolate shell with a flavored chewy toffee inside. The other had a chocolate shell that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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A First Look At Epix’s New Series “Chapelwaite” Based On Stephen King’s Jerusalem’s Lot

Several years ago it was first announced that Epix would be adapting Stephen King‘s tale “Jerusalem’s Lot,” first published back in 1978. In May we supplied an update, that the series had cast Oscar-winner Adrien Brody in a lead role. Varriety has now shared the first look at the series titled “Chapelwaite‘ images and a teaser traier to whet your appetite. Brody will star as Captain Charles Boone along side Emily Hapshire (“Shitt’s Creek”) as Rebecca Morgan a new character., an ambitious young woman who left the town of Preacher’s Corners to attend college. When she returns home to write a story for the prestigious Atlantic Magazine she finds herself with writer’s block that lifts when Boone (Brody) comes to town along with his children. Ignoring her mother’s protests she applies to be the governess of the Chapelwaite manor for the Boone family. There she not only writes a great gothic novel, but she also begins to unravel a mystery

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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The Sanderson Sisters Are Back For ‘Hocus Pocus 2’!

The Sanderson sisters are back! The trio of witchy women will be returning for the upcoming sequel to Hocus Pocus! Last year Disney announced that the long-awaited sequel is indeed in the works and will cast a spell on Disney+ subscribers in 2022, ComicBook reports. On Disney’s National Streaming Day the company confirmed that the movie is still on its way and that the original actresses from the 1993 hit movie will be returning, including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy! Disney also revealed that Anne Fletcher will be in the director’s chair for Hocus Pocus 2, taking the place of Adam Shankman who will now be serving as executive producer. Lynn Harris will produce with Ralph Winter, and David Kirscher executive producing. Filming is set to begin this Fall.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2021
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Review: Saw Unrated 4K Ultra Combo Pack

Lionsgate has just unleashed Saw: Unrated, the original Saw on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, a first for the film that kick-started a major franchise and changed the genre itself. The film centers on a morally obsessed serial killer (Tobin Bell) who forces his victims to play twisted, horrific games of torture and survival. When two men wake up to find themselves chained in a bathroom, and a dead man on the floor, their game begins. Now, Lawrence (Cary Elwes) and Adam (Leigh Whannel) have to try and find a way to escape while a mysterious man has taken Lawrence’s family hostage. Not only will viewers see Saw in new clarity and richness, but the Combo Pack also features a ton of Special Features which includes interviews with James Wan and Leigh Whannell who created the franchise, cast members, producers, special effects artists, and much more. Fans also get a never before seen clips and pictures from behind the scenes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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Horror Comedy ‘Too Late’ Bares Its Teeth This Summer

D.W. Thomas makes his feature debut with the horror-comedy Too Late, set to be released this summer. Set in Los Angeles, this indie comedy features Violet Fields who works a thankless job as the assistant to Bob Devore, a real monster, and famed comedian who is the host of the live variety show, “Too Late”. But what only Violet knows is that Bob is a monster both literally and figuratively. Resigned to her fate, Violet is caught by surprise when she meets aspiring comedian Jimmy Rhodes and sparks fly. But as her feelings for Jimmy grow and Bob starts to doubt her loyalty, she and Jimmy could end up as Bob’s next meal. Scripted by Tom Becker, the movie stars Alyssa Limperis (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun), Ron Lynch (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Adventure Time”), Will Weldon (Comedy Central’s “This Isn’t Happening”), Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), Fred Armisen (“SNL”,” Portlandia”), Jenny Zigrino (Bad Santa 2,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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New ‘Back 4 Blood’ Trailer Reveals Characters

Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios released a new trailer for their upcoming FPS zombie shooter Back 4 Blood where players team up with friends or AI’s to battle hoards of zombie-like creatures that have taken over the world. The new “Meet the Cleaners” trailer showcases the characters players will be able to play as in the game along with their backstories. Along with the characters, the trailer also showcases some of the Ridden (zombies) variants players will encounter in the game like the Breakers, Ogres, Snitchers, Hags, and more. Back 4 Blood will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on Oct. 12, 2021. Pre-orders will receive a bonus Fort Hope Elite Weapon Skin Pack. Players can register now at www.Back4Blood.com for their chance to participate in upcoming hands-on tests. The complete team of Cleaners: Holly – After losing her family to the Devil Worm, Holly Forrester learned to channel all

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
May 21, 2021
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Netflix Unleashes Behind-The-Scenes Special To Celebrate ‘Army Of The Dead’ Premiere

Zack Snyder‘s highly anticipated movie Army of the Dead is out today on Netflix! To celebrate, Netflix has unleashed a surprise behind the scenes special feature that explores the making of this badass film. At nearly thirty minutes long, Creating an Army of the Dead takes an in-depth look at how the movie was made, features interviews with the cast and the filmmakers including Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Garret Dillahunt, Huma S. Qureshi, Visual Effects Supervisor Marcus Taormina, Costume Designer Stephanie Porter, Production Designer Julie Berghoff and more. How the film came to life in post-apocalypse Las Vegas, the incredible stunts, groundbreaking effects, and the evolution of the zombie genre are explored in depth. From filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Army of the Dead takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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