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‘Black Friday’ Becomes A Nightmare For Bruce Campbell & Devon Sawa In New Movie

The yearly Black Friday sales are only a week away. It’s perfect timing for Deadline to announces that a new sci-fi horror film is aiming to turn the corporate holiday into a nightmare of epic proportions. The first of the cast has been announced for Black Friday including the Evil Dead franchise’s oh so groovy Bruce Campbell and Devon Sawa, who we know from Idle Hands and Final Destination. Spawn‘s Michael Jai White is also starring. Directed by Casey Tebo, Black Friday also features Ivana Baquren, Stephen Peck, and Ryan Lee. The script was penned by Andy Greskoviak. “Set on the busiest shopping night of the year, Black Friday, the story follows a group of disgruntled toy store employees who have to defend themselves from legions of holiday shoppers when a mysterious alien parasite sends them on a murderous rampage.” Production on Black Friday began yesterday in Boston.

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Nov 17, 2020
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Movie Review: ‘Girl’ Starring Bella Thorne Is A Must See

Writer-director Chad Faust’s new thriller Girl is set to arrive later this month. Ahead of the release, I got my hands on a copy and I’d like to share my thoughts with you. Bella Thorne stars as a young woman seeking out the father that assaulted her mother when she was a kid. She’s learned that he’s threatening her mother and she’s begun a journey to put an end to it. But things may not be as they seem. When she arrives she discovers something disturbing and becomes the target of two brothers who desperately want the cash her father has hidden somewhere on his property. WARNING: mild spoilers ahead. Thorne’s character arrives on a bus in the backwater hell hole of a town where her father lives. The town is mostly shuttered. It’s the type of place where people are born into struggle and suffering and rarely are able to escape. A place where everyone is broken and the

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Nov 16, 2020
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Sink You Teeth Into The ‘Monstrum’ Trailer Ahead Of Its Release

A terrifying monster is on the loose and it’s hungry for human flesh in Monstrum – out this November from director Jong-ho Huh (Countdown, The Advocate: A Missing Body) and co-writer  Heo-dam. The film stars Hyeri Lee (“Hyde, Jekyll, Me”), In-kwon Kim (C’est Si Bon), Myung-Min Kim (Closer to Heaven), and Woo-sik Choi (Parasite). RLJE Films will release MONSTRUM on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an SRP of $28.96. In Monstrum, a plague has taken over and fear runs rampant in the streets. When rumors of a vicious monster roaming Mount Inwangsan begin to spread, fear turns into panic. In order to quell the rising hysteria, the King brings his most trusted general out of retirement. Joined by his daughter, his right-hand man, and a royal court officer, the general sets out to find and defeat the mysterious creature. RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller, and the

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Nov 16, 2020
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Gerard Butler Faces The End Of The World This Week In ‘Greenland’

From the producer of the John Wick franchise and director Ric Roman Waugh comes Greenland, the intense apocalyptic disaster thriller starring Gerard Butler. From STXFilms, Greenland centers on John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and young son Nathan making a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the comet’s fragments, the Garrity’s experience the best and worst in humanity. Starring Butler, Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn, David Denman, Hope Davis, Andrew Bachelor, and Joshua Mikel, this intense thrill ride is produced by Butler, Basil Iwanyk, and Alan Siegal. Greenland premieres on premium VOD platforms on December 18, 2020, followed by its debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2021.

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Nov 16, 2020
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Horror Movie Bingo – It’s Actually a Thing

Horror is easily one of the most popular genres in film, with thousands of frightful movies made over the years. Scary themes tend to lend themselves well to franchises, and a lot of blockbuster horrors are carried on way beyond the original cinematic releases. In addition to those, smaller studios have released niche offerings that have gone straight to DVD. All things considered, there is a lot of content to draw from, meaning that horror bingo games are entirely plausible. Horror Movie Bingo is an original take on this idea. Bingo Is Breaking Out Everywhere The fact that there is now a bingo game for horror fans highlights how widespread the random ball draw has become online. Bingo has recently undergone a digital transformation, and its popularity has skyrocketed in a short space of time. This is thanks to online bingo sites that offer a much wider range of games than the bingo halls that preceded them. For instance, a

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Nov 16, 2020
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Desperate Grandparents Will Do ‘Anything For Jackson’ This December

An official selection at the Fantasia Film Festival and winner of the “Best Actor Award” (Julian Richings) at the Blood in the Snow Film Festival, Anything for Jackson is set to premiere exclusively on Shudder next month. In the film, “after losing their only grandchild in a car accident, an elderly couple kidnaps a pregnant woman to perform a reverse exorcism in order to bring him back to life.” Rue Morgue praises the film saying, “while you may come to the film for the ghosts and demonic possessions, you’ll stay for two of the most endearingly villainous characters in modern horror.” Canadian filmmaker Justin G. Dyck makes his horror debut with Anything for Jackson, after a long career in family-friendly films. The film stars “Supernatural’s” Julian Richings and Sheila McCarthy (Die Hard 2) as well as Konstantina Mantelos (A Christmas Crush), Josh Cruddas (Polar), and Yannick Bisson (Another Wolfcop). It was written by Keith Cooper. Produced by Vortex Media, Dyck,

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Nov 16, 2020
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Why is Emma Roberts the Most Iconic Part of “American Horror Story”?

“American Horror Story’s” tenth season is a-go, with filming reportedly having begun in October 2020. The theme of the season has been kept tight-lipped (with lips actually being one of the only clues revealed so far!). But one thing is clear: Emma Roberts won’t be back. As the actress works on other projects, we lament her loss for the upcoming season. But why has Emma Roberts been one of the most iconic elements of the entire decade of American Horror Story? Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery Most fans would argue that “Coven” was where “AHS” gained its cult classic status. The series revolved around an academy of witches in Louisiana as they battled with all manner of past and present villains. But the horror elements aside, Roberts’s portrayal of telekinetic actress Madison was one of the most iconic – and quotable – of the series. Madison worked so well because she embodied what many viewers wished they could pull off.

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Nov 16, 2020
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2011 Film ‘Megan Is Missing’ Goes Viral And Causes Panic

The 2011 controversial Found Footage film Megan Is Missing has gone viral on the internet over the last 24/48 hours after a user on the social media platform TikTok posted a reaction video to the film that’s been banned in New Zealand. Megan Is Missing is about a popular 14-year-old girl named Megan (Rachael Quinn) and her social outcast friend Amy (Amber Perkins) and their social lives on and off social media which goes out of control after Megan goes to meet a 17-year-old boy named Josh who she’s been chatting with online and then goes missing. Amy then looks on the dark web and discovers that Megan has appeared on torture porn sites and reports it to the authorities shortly before she goes missing herself. The film has been controversial due to the graphic sexual nature involving the two leads (who were in their 20s at the time of filming) especially towards the climax of the film that involves

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Nov 15, 2020
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Indiegogo Campaign Begins For Short Horror Film ‘The Elsewhere’

333 Productions has kicked off their campaign for the short horror film The Elsewhere. The Elsewhere tells the story of Emma (Shanda Renee), a struggling writer who begins her day by receiving incredible news about her latest story. Upon hearing the incredible news, her sister Sharon throws an impromptu celebration party for her later that night. Soon after arriving, Emma runs into an ex-boyfriend, Brad, who shows up uninvited and reminding her why they are no longer dating. At the height of the party, Emma is approached by a suave film executive, Steven, who appears to have ulterior motives for attending, but before his true intentions are known, their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious young woman named Jasmine. The party lasts well into the night with Emma being the center of attention for each of these individuals. The next morning finds Emma alone in her bedroom unable to speak or hear. Anxiety, fear, and hysteria build as we learn

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Nov 15, 2020
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Joe Manganiello Is A Total Badass In The ‘Archenemy’ Trailer!

This December, RLJE Films will unleash the action-thriller Archenemy, from the producers of Mandy and Color Out of Space. Written and directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer (Daniel Isn’t Real, Some Kind of Hate) the film stars Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike franchise, “True Blood”), Skylan Brooks (The Darkest Minds, Southpaw), Zolee Griggs (“Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” Public Disturbance), Amy Seimetz (Upstream Color, “The Girlfriend Experience”), and Glenn Howerton (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “A.P. Bio”) and Paul Scheer (“The League,” “Veep,” Long Shot). “Max Fist (Manganiello) claims to be a hero from another dimension who fell through time and space to Earth, where he has no powers. No one believes his stories except for a local teen named Hamster. Together, they take to the streets to wipe out the local drug syndicate and its vicious crime boss known as The Manager.” Archenemy lands in theaters and on Digital and On Demand on December 11, 2020.

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Nov 15, 2020

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‘Black Friday’ Becomes A Nightmare For Bruce Campbell & Devon Sawa In New Movie

The yearly Black Friday sales are only a week away. It’s perfect timing for Deadline to announces that a new sci-fi horror film is aiming to turn the corporate holiday into a nightmare of epic proportions. The first of the cast has been announced for Black Friday including the Evil Dead franchise’s oh so groovy Bruce Campbell and Devon Sawa, who we know from Idle Hands and Final Destination. Spawn‘s Michael Jai White is also starring. Directed by Casey Tebo, Black Friday also features Ivana Baquren, Stephen Peck, and Ryan Lee. The script was penned by Andy Greskoviak. “Set on the busiest shopping night of the year, Black Friday, the story follows a group of disgruntled toy store employees who have to defend themselves from legions of holiday shoppers when a mysterious alien parasite sends them on a murderous rampage.” Production on Black Friday began yesterday in Boston.

Continue reading →
Nov 17, 2020
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Movie Review: ‘Girl’ Starring Bella Thorne Is A Must See

Writer-director Chad Faust’s new thriller Girl is set to arrive later this month. Ahead of the release, I got my hands on a copy and I’d like to share my thoughts with you. Bella Thorne stars as a young woman seeking out the father that assaulted her mother when she was a kid. She’s learned that he’s threatening her mother and she’s begun a journey to put an end to it. But things may not be as they seem. When she arrives she discovers something disturbing and becomes the target of two brothers who desperately want the cash her father has hidden somewhere on his property. WARNING: mild spoilers ahead. Thorne’s character arrives on a bus in the backwater hell hole of a town where her father lives. The town is mostly shuttered. It’s the type of place where people are born into struggle and suffering and rarely are able to escape. A place where everyone is broken and the

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2020
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Sink You Teeth Into The ‘Monstrum’ Trailer Ahead Of Its Release

A terrifying monster is on the loose and it’s hungry for human flesh in Monstrum – out this November from director Jong-ho Huh (Countdown, The Advocate: A Missing Body) and co-writer  Heo-dam. The film stars Hyeri Lee (“Hyde, Jekyll, Me”), In-kwon Kim (C’est Si Bon), Myung-Min Kim (Closer to Heaven), and Woo-sik Choi (Parasite). RLJE Films will release MONSTRUM on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an SRP of $28.96. In Monstrum, a plague has taken over and fear runs rampant in the streets. When rumors of a vicious monster roaming Mount Inwangsan begin to spread, fear turns into panic. In order to quell the rising hysteria, the King brings his most trusted general out of retirement. Joined by his daughter, his right-hand man, and a royal court officer, the general sets out to find and defeat the mysterious creature. RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller, and the

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2020
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Gerard Butler Faces The End Of The World This Week In ‘Greenland’

From the producer of the John Wick franchise and director Ric Roman Waugh comes Greenland, the intense apocalyptic disaster thriller starring Gerard Butler. From STXFilms, Greenland centers on John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and young son Nathan making a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the comet’s fragments, the Garrity’s experience the best and worst in humanity. Starring Butler, Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn, David Denman, Hope Davis, Andrew Bachelor, and Joshua Mikel, this intense thrill ride is produced by Butler, Basil Iwanyk, and Alan Siegal. Greenland premieres on premium VOD platforms on December 18, 2020, followed by its debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2021.

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2020
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Horror Movie Bingo – It’s Actually a Thing

Horror is easily one of the most popular genres in film, with thousands of frightful movies made over the years. Scary themes tend to lend themselves well to franchises, and a lot of blockbuster horrors are carried on way beyond the original cinematic releases. In addition to those, smaller studios have released niche offerings that have gone straight to DVD. All things considered, there is a lot of content to draw from, meaning that horror bingo games are entirely plausible. Horror Movie Bingo is an original take on this idea. Bingo Is Breaking Out Everywhere The fact that there is now a bingo game for horror fans highlights how widespread the random ball draw has become online. Bingo has recently undergone a digital transformation, and its popularity has skyrocketed in a short space of time. This is thanks to online bingo sites that offer a much wider range of games than the bingo halls that preceded them. For instance, a

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2020
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Desperate Grandparents Will Do ‘Anything For Jackson’ This December

An official selection at the Fantasia Film Festival and winner of the “Best Actor Award” (Julian Richings) at the Blood in the Snow Film Festival, Anything for Jackson is set to premiere exclusively on Shudder next month. In the film, “after losing their only grandchild in a car accident, an elderly couple kidnaps a pregnant woman to perform a reverse exorcism in order to bring him back to life.” Rue Morgue praises the film saying, “while you may come to the film for the ghosts and demonic possessions, you’ll stay for two of the most endearingly villainous characters in modern horror.” Canadian filmmaker Justin G. Dyck makes his horror debut with Anything for Jackson, after a long career in family-friendly films. The film stars “Supernatural’s” Julian Richings and Sheila McCarthy (Die Hard 2) as well as Konstantina Mantelos (A Christmas Crush), Josh Cruddas (Polar), and Yannick Bisson (Another Wolfcop). It was written by Keith Cooper. Produced by Vortex Media, Dyck,

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2020
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Why is Emma Roberts the Most Iconic Part of “American Horror Story”?

“American Horror Story’s” tenth season is a-go, with filming reportedly having begun in October 2020. The theme of the season has been kept tight-lipped (with lips actually being one of the only clues revealed so far!). But one thing is clear: Emma Roberts won’t be back. As the actress works on other projects, we lament her loss for the upcoming season. But why has Emma Roberts been one of the most iconic elements of the entire decade of American Horror Story? Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery Most fans would argue that “Coven” was where “AHS” gained its cult classic status. The series revolved around an academy of witches in Louisiana as they battled with all manner of past and present villains. But the horror elements aside, Roberts’s portrayal of telekinetic actress Madison was one of the most iconic – and quotable – of the series. Madison worked so well because she embodied what many viewers wished they could pull off.

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2020
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2011 Film ‘Megan Is Missing’ Goes Viral And Causes Panic

The 2011 controversial Found Footage film Megan Is Missing has gone viral on the internet over the last 24/48 hours after a user on the social media platform TikTok posted a reaction video to the film that’s been banned in New Zealand. Megan Is Missing is about a popular 14-year-old girl named Megan (Rachael Quinn) and her social outcast friend Amy (Amber Perkins) and their social lives on and off social media which goes out of control after Megan goes to meet a 17-year-old boy named Josh who she’s been chatting with online and then goes missing. Amy then looks on the dark web and discovers that Megan has appeared on torture porn sites and reports it to the authorities shortly before she goes missing herself. The film has been controversial due to the graphic sexual nature involving the two leads (who were in their 20s at the time of filming) especially towards the climax of the film that involves

Continue reading →
Nov 15, 2020
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Indiegogo Campaign Begins For Short Horror Film ‘The Elsewhere’

333 Productions has kicked off their campaign for the short horror film The Elsewhere. The Elsewhere tells the story of Emma (Shanda Renee), a struggling writer who begins her day by receiving incredible news about her latest story. Upon hearing the incredible news, her sister Sharon throws an impromptu celebration party for her later that night. Soon after arriving, Emma runs into an ex-boyfriend, Brad, who shows up uninvited and reminding her why they are no longer dating. At the height of the party, Emma is approached by a suave film executive, Steven, who appears to have ulterior motives for attending, but before his true intentions are known, their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious young woman named Jasmine. The party lasts well into the night with Emma being the center of attention for each of these individuals. The next morning finds Emma alone in her bedroom unable to speak or hear. Anxiety, fear, and hysteria build as we learn

Continue reading →
Nov 15, 2020
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Joe Manganiello Is A Total Badass In The ‘Archenemy’ Trailer!

This December, RLJE Films will unleash the action-thriller Archenemy, from the producers of Mandy and Color Out of Space. Written and directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer (Daniel Isn’t Real, Some Kind of Hate) the film stars Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike franchise, “True Blood”), Skylan Brooks (The Darkest Minds, Southpaw), Zolee Griggs (“Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” Public Disturbance), Amy Seimetz (Upstream Color, “The Girlfriend Experience”), and Glenn Howerton (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “A.P. Bio”) and Paul Scheer (“The League,” “Veep,” Long Shot). “Max Fist (Manganiello) claims to be a hero from another dimension who fell through time and space to Earth, where he has no powers. No one believes his stories except for a local teen named Hamster. Together, they take to the streets to wipe out the local drug syndicate and its vicious crime boss known as The Manager.” Archenemy lands in theaters and on Digital and On Demand on December 11, 2020.

Continue reading →
Nov 15, 2020