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Horror-Thriller ‘The Retaliators’ – Featuring Some Of The Biggest Names In Rock – Wraps Filming

The horror film The Retaliators not only stars some of the biggest bands in rock, but they are also featured on the soundtrack with new songs from the likes of Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, Escape The Fate, and more! Better Noise Entertainment, announced that principal photography has officially wrapped on the upcoming horror-thriller starring Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”). Directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., the screenplay was written by Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare. It was also announced today that Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, the Emmy-winning composers behind the acclaimed music of Netflix’s hit “Stranger Things,” have written the original score for the film. And editor Randy Bricker (Texas Chainsaw Massacre [2013], I Am Legend) has joined the project. Other recently announced cast and crew members include actors Robert Knepper (The Hunger Games, “Prison Break”), Robert John Burke (“Law & Order: SVU”); Emmy-nominated

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 9, 2021
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Fantasia Opens Its 25th Edition with Québécois Zombie Comedy “Brain Freeze”

The Fantasia International Film Festival had a hugely successful virtual version in 2020, and the fest will be online again this year as it celebrates its 25th edition. Today Fantasia announced that its opening film will be Québécois zombie comedy Brain Freeze from director Julien Knafo, and revealed the ultracool poster for its 2021 edition. Following is the official press announcement. The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 25th edition as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada, with a dynamic program of scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and workshops running from August 5 through August 25, 2021, once again using the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72. As the summer approaches, the festival will be following advice from local health authorities, with the possibility of also adding a range of flagship physical events to the lineup. Last summer’s virtual edition was a phenomenal success, screening to 85000 spectators and amassing a record amount of

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Joseph Perry
Apr 9, 2021
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New ‘On The 3rd Day’ Trailer Reveals A Mother’s Desperation To Find Her Son

Black Mandala presents the horror-thriller, On the 3rd Day, direct by Daniel de la Vega (White Coffin, Necrophobia) and produced by Del Toro Films (The Funeral Home, I am Toxic), starts a cast of renowned Argentine actors. We’ve got the new trailer revealing a mother desperate to find her son. Cecilia and her son embark on a journey. On the third day, she is found wandering alone, not remembering what happened during this time. She is desperately looking for her son and finds herself wrapped in a brutal hunt, carried out by a religious fanatic, whom she faces off against. To her, he’s a lunatic. To him, Cecilia is the enemy. Director Vega states that the film is “a terrifying story that grows both in suspense and strong emotions at all times … causing the truth of the film to be revealed in an absolutely unexpected climax, a climax that will be like a dagger to the heart of each

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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For The First Time, SAW Is Getting A 4K Ultra Unrated Release

Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when SAW arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) May 11th from Lionsgate. Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Kiss the Girls), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon franchise, Jumanji: The Next Level, The Color Purple), Monica Potter (The Last House on the Left, Along Came a Spider, TV’s “Wisdom of the Crowd”), Leigh Whannell (Insidious franchise, Cooties), and Tobin Bell (Mississippi Burning, The Firm, Manson Family Vacation) star Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Available for the very first time in this absolutely

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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Paul Schneider Enters ‘A House On The Bayou’, The First Movie Of Epix And Blumhouse’s Eight Movie Slate

Tales from the Loop actor Paul Schneider and Lauren Richards have joined the cast of A House on the Bayou, which has begun production in New Orleans, LA. It is Epix® and Blumhouse’s first film in their recently announced eight-movie slate. Written and directed by Alex McAulay (Don’t Tell A Soul), A House on the Bayou follows a troubled couple (Paul Schneider, Tales from the Loop and Angela Sarafyan, “Westworld”) and their teenage daughter (Lia McHugh, The Eternals) who go on vacation to an isolated house in the Louisiana bayou to reconnect as a family. But when unexpected visitors arrive, their facade of family unity starts to unravel, as terrifying secrets come to light. The cast also features Jacob Lofland (Maze Runner) in a lead role, Doug Van Liew (Ida Red), and Lauren Richards (“Doom Patrol”) in supporting roles. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, and Jeremy Gold are producing for Blumhouse, and Mary-Margaret Kunze will also produce. A House on the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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From The Director Of ‘The Descent’ Comes ‘The Reckoning’ – Casting Its Spell On Shudder

Neil Marshall’s brilliant horror thriller The Reckoning, premiering this May on Shudder, is set against the backdrop of England at the end of the 17th century, as the Great Plague and the obsession with witch hunts rage. In the film, “After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.” Joe Anderson and Steven Waddington also star in the film that Marshall wrote with Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell, based on a story by Antony Jones and Nico Evers-Swindell. Marshall has a long list of genre hits, including The Descent, Dog Soldiers, and Doomsday. He also directed several episodes of the record-breaking series “Game of Thrones.” The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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New ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Clip Unleashes Mini Marshmallow Men

The new clip from Ghostbusters: Afterlife reveals that the iconic Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man is back, but in a new absolutely adorable form, mini Marshmallow Men! But don’t let their looks fool you, they’re evil. Watch as one tries to take a bite out of Paul Rudd. The eagerly awaited new installment of the franchise is a sequel to the first two films released in the 80s and follows a single mom (Carrie Coon) and her two kids (Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace) as they move to their grandfather’s and discover their family’s ties to the Ghostbusters. Events force the kids to pick up where their grandfather left off in an attempt to save the town. Paul Rudd (Antman) stars alongside Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), and Carrie Coon (Gone Girl). Most of the cast of the original are returning including Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd. Afterlife is directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the script

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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Beautiful And Haunting: Game Review ‘Mundaun’

Hidden Fields and MWM Interactive were awesome enough to allow me the chance to check out their unique horror tale set in the Swiss Alps, Mundaun. The game follows a young man returning to the village of Mundaun where he grew up after receiving news that his grandfather died where shortly afterward the grandson soon discovers that there’s more to the story and a threat from the past awaits. Now onto Mundaun itself. The controls are very easy to master and not over thought out. The game handles well from its default settings so players are able to just start the game and go without any tweaking. When it comes to sound, finally, a game that does it right! The ambient sounds are not ridiculously loud or clearly on a loop but actually sound like how I would imagine it would be in the Alps, I’ll admit, I like it at one part in the story when you’re inside the

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Capt McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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‘Death Rink’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD This May

Only speed skaters will survive on the DEATH RINK – this May! From Wild Eye Releasing, and writer-director Daniel Zubiate comes Death Rink! “Roller Boogie meets Friday the 13th” in this wild new horror that makes its debut this May. In Death Rink, “The night staff of roller rink is stalked and killed by a mysterious figure who they believe may be the spirit of a teenager who was accidentally killed there years ago.” Amanda Courtney, Caedmon Holland, and Alan Humphrey star in Death Rink, slashing its way onto VOD on May 11, 2021, on VOD.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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Bayview Entertainment Snags The Rights To Indie Horror ‘Reunion From Hell’

Bayview Entertainment has announced it has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to Reunion From Hell, the new horror film from co-directors Hayden Newman and Sam Hodge. In the film, “since his father’s passing, Riley Conner has not returned to his hometown. But when the news of a murdered friend comes to light, Riley is forced to return home, unknowing that his life, along with those of his friends, will soon be in grave danger. As the body count rises, Riley discovers that the killer has a very specific plan in mind while hunting down his former classmates. It’s a race against time as Riley must learn the identity of the killer, before all those he cares deeply for are dead. It’s going to be one hell of a reunion. Cathy Podwell, James Stokes, Adam Freeman, Hayden Newman, Deryk Wehrley, Jessa Flux, and Cody Alexander star. We’ll let you know as soon as a release date is announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021

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Horror-Thriller ‘The Retaliators’ – Featuring Some Of The Biggest Names In Rock – Wraps Filming

The horror film The Retaliators not only stars some of the biggest bands in rock, but they are also featured on the soundtrack with new songs from the likes of Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, Escape The Fate, and more! Better Noise Entertainment, announced that principal photography has officially wrapped on the upcoming horror-thriller starring Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”). Directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., the screenplay was written by Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare. It was also announced today that Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, the Emmy-winning composers behind the acclaimed music of Netflix’s hit “Stranger Things,” have written the original score for the film. And editor Randy Bricker (Texas Chainsaw Massacre [2013], I Am Legend) has joined the project. Other recently announced cast and crew members include actors Robert Knepper (The Hunger Games, “Prison Break”), Robert John Burke (“Law & Order: SVU”); Emmy-nominated

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 9, 2021
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Fantasia Opens Its 25th Edition with Québécois Zombie Comedy “Brain Freeze”

The Fantasia International Film Festival had a hugely successful virtual version in 2020, and the fest will be online again this year as it celebrates its 25th edition. Today Fantasia announced that its opening film will be Québécois zombie comedy Brain Freeze from director Julien Knafo, and revealed the ultracool poster for its 2021 edition. Following is the official press announcement. The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 25th edition as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada, with a dynamic program of scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and workshops running from August 5 through August 25, 2021, once again using the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72. As the summer approaches, the festival will be following advice from local health authorities, with the possibility of also adding a range of flagship physical events to the lineup. Last summer’s virtual edition was a phenomenal success, screening to 85000 spectators and amassing a record amount of

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Apr 9, 2021
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New ‘On The 3rd Day’ Trailer Reveals A Mother’s Desperation To Find Her Son

Black Mandala presents the horror-thriller, On the 3rd Day, direct by Daniel de la Vega (White Coffin, Necrophobia) and produced by Del Toro Films (The Funeral Home, I am Toxic), starts a cast of renowned Argentine actors. We’ve got the new trailer revealing a mother desperate to find her son. Cecilia and her son embark on a journey. On the third day, she is found wandering alone, not remembering what happened during this time. She is desperately looking for her son and finds herself wrapped in a brutal hunt, carried out by a religious fanatic, whom she faces off against. To her, he’s a lunatic. To him, Cecilia is the enemy. Director Vega states that the film is “a terrifying story that grows both in suspense and strong emotions at all times … causing the truth of the film to be revealed in an absolutely unexpected climax, a climax that will be like a dagger to the heart of each

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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For The First Time, SAW Is Getting A 4K Ultra Unrated Release

Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when SAW arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) May 11th from Lionsgate. Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Kiss the Girls), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon franchise, Jumanji: The Next Level, The Color Purple), Monica Potter (The Last House on the Left, Along Came a Spider, TV’s “Wisdom of the Crowd”), Leigh Whannell (Insidious franchise, Cooties), and Tobin Bell (Mississippi Burning, The Firm, Manson Family Vacation) star Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Available for the very first time in this absolutely

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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Paul Schneider Enters ‘A House On The Bayou’, The First Movie Of Epix And Blumhouse’s Eight Movie Slate

Tales from the Loop actor Paul Schneider and Lauren Richards have joined the cast of A House on the Bayou, which has begun production in New Orleans, LA. It is Epix® and Blumhouse’s first film in their recently announced eight-movie slate. Written and directed by Alex McAulay (Don’t Tell A Soul), A House on the Bayou follows a troubled couple (Paul Schneider, Tales from the Loop and Angela Sarafyan, “Westworld”) and their teenage daughter (Lia McHugh, The Eternals) who go on vacation to an isolated house in the Louisiana bayou to reconnect as a family. But when unexpected visitors arrive, their facade of family unity starts to unravel, as terrifying secrets come to light. The cast also features Jacob Lofland (Maze Runner) in a lead role, Doug Van Liew (Ida Red), and Lauren Richards (“Doom Patrol”) in supporting roles. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, and Jeremy Gold are producing for Blumhouse, and Mary-Margaret Kunze will also produce. A House on the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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From The Director Of ‘The Descent’ Comes ‘The Reckoning’ – Casting Its Spell On Shudder

Neil Marshall’s brilliant horror thriller The Reckoning, premiering this May on Shudder, is set against the backdrop of England at the end of the 17th century, as the Great Plague and the obsession with witch hunts rage. In the film, “After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.” Joe Anderson and Steven Waddington also star in the film that Marshall wrote with Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell, based on a story by Antony Jones and Nico Evers-Swindell. Marshall has a long list of genre hits, including The Descent, Dog Soldiers, and Doomsday. He also directed several episodes of the record-breaking series “Game of Thrones.” The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2021
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New ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Clip Unleashes Mini Marshmallow Men

The new clip from Ghostbusters: Afterlife reveals that the iconic Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man is back, but in a new absolutely adorable form, mini Marshmallow Men! But don’t let their looks fool you, they’re evil. Watch as one tries to take a bite out of Paul Rudd. The eagerly awaited new installment of the franchise is a sequel to the first two films released in the 80s and follows a single mom (Carrie Coon) and her two kids (Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace) as they move to their grandfather’s and discover their family’s ties to the Ghostbusters. Events force the kids to pick up where their grandfather left off in an attempt to save the town. Paul Rudd (Antman) stars alongside Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), and Carrie Coon (Gone Girl). Most of the cast of the original are returning including Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd. Afterlife is directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the script

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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Beautiful And Haunting: Game Review ‘Mundaun’

Hidden Fields and MWM Interactive were awesome enough to allow me the chance to check out their unique horror tale set in the Swiss Alps, Mundaun. The game follows a young man returning to the village of Mundaun where he grew up after receiving news that his grandfather died where shortly afterward the grandson soon discovers that there’s more to the story and a threat from the past awaits. Now onto Mundaun itself. The controls are very easy to master and not over thought out. The game handles well from its default settings so players are able to just start the game and go without any tweaking. When it comes to sound, finally, a game that does it right! The ambient sounds are not ridiculously loud or clearly on a loop but actually sound like how I would imagine it would be in the Alps, I’ll admit, I like it at one part in the story when you’re inside the

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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‘Death Rink’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD This May

Only speed skaters will survive on the DEATH RINK – this May! From Wild Eye Releasing, and writer-director Daniel Zubiate comes Death Rink! “Roller Boogie meets Friday the 13th” in this wild new horror that makes its debut this May. In Death Rink, “The night staff of roller rink is stalked and killed by a mysterious figure who they believe may be the spirit of a teenager who was accidentally killed there years ago.” Amanda Courtney, Caedmon Holland, and Alan Humphrey star in Death Rink, slashing its way onto VOD on May 11, 2021, on VOD.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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Bayview Entertainment Snags The Rights To Indie Horror ‘Reunion From Hell’

Bayview Entertainment has announced it has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to Reunion From Hell, the new horror film from co-directors Hayden Newman and Sam Hodge. In the film, “since his father’s passing, Riley Conner has not returned to his hometown. But when the news of a murdered friend comes to light, Riley is forced to return home, unknowing that his life, along with those of his friends, will soon be in grave danger. As the body count rises, Riley discovers that the killer has a very specific plan in mind while hunting down his former classmates. It’s a race against time as Riley must learn the identity of the killer, before all those he cares deeply for are dead. It’s going to be one hell of a reunion. Cathy Podwell, James Stokes, Adam Freeman, Hayden Newman, Deryk Wehrley, Jessa Flux, and Cody Alexander star. We’ll let you know as soon as a release date is announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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