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Blumhouse Television is teaming up with NBC New Studios on a new scripted true crime series titled “The Thing About Pam,” based on the notorious Pam Hupp case. It will mark the first project of the new partnership announced earlier this year. Blumhouse Television, an independent studio, will develop and produce the series of new shows based on content featured from the series “Dateline.” In 2011, Betsy Faria was stabbed 55 times. While he pleaded his innocence, Betsy’s husband Russ Faria was charged and sentenced for the crime in 2013, thanks in part to the testimony of Pamela Hupp. In 2015 he was exonerated after evidence surfaced that he had been set up by Happ. It seems Hupp had taken out a life insurance policy on Betsy in the amount of $150, 000. The case was covered by “Dateline” in five episodes, but the corruption doesn’t stop there. Hupp was investigated for her connection with her own mother’s death. And
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Screen legend John Travolta (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Pulp Fiction) stars in writer-director and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst‘s thriller The Fanatic. In the film, Moose (Travolta), a celebrity-obsessed fan who feels slighted by his favorite movie star at an autograph convention. He quickly embarks on an unhinged quest to get a response, leading to a home invasion and a very long night that changes both men irreparably. Devon Sawa (Final Destination) and Ana Golja (Degrassi: Next Class) also star in The Fanatic, a tense and suspenseful thriller that boasts a commanding central performance from Travolta. Dazzler Media presents The Fanatic on Digital June 8th, followed by its release on DVD on July 6, 2020.
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Scream is one of the horror genre’s largest and most popular franchises, featuring four films and a TV series. Now, a new addition is coming. Today, we have some casting news. Spyglass Media announced yesterday the David Arquette is returning to reprise his role of office Dewey. I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my Scream family, old and new.” Arquette said, “Scream has been such a big part of my life, and for both the fans and myself. I look forward to honoring Wes Craven’s legacy. Matt Bettineelli-Olpin (“The Daily Show”) and Tyler Gillett (Ready or Not) of Radio Silence will be directing from the script written by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac) and Ready or Not‘s Guy Busick.
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From the first moment that I saw the trailer for director William Eubank’s aquatic horror Underwater I’ve been eagerly awaiting to sink my teeth into it. Now that I have seen it, I’d like to share my thoughts with you. The first thing I need to say is that like many movies released over the past few years, the trailer reveals way too much. This has become a serious problem. There has to be a better way to tease a film than spoiling 80% of its story. The movie opens with Kristen Stewart brushing her teeth in her underwear, just minutes before the movie’s action kicks off. That is one thing I can say for this movie, it’s action-packed from beginning to end. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of scares. And surprisingly, not all of them are jump scares, there’s plenty of well-built and cultivated terror. The setting, seven miles down and five thousand miles from any land, really adds
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In a fun new video the cast of Netflix’s hit series “The Umbrella Academy” revealed the premiere date for the second season. Based on the comic book series from Dark Horse Comics of the same name created and written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, the series follows a family of former child heroes, now grown apart, who reunite to continue to protect the world. Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañ, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, and Aiden Gallagher star in this incredible, action-packed series. “The Umbrella Academy‘s” season one finale ended in a cliffhanger after it was revealed that their sister Vanya (Ellen Page) is the one who brings about the end of the world. Watch the first season on Netflix now before season two premieres on July 31, 2020.
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Horror icon Michael Berryman (Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes, Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects), joins fellow horror icon Tony Todd (the Candyman franchise) and rising stars Jimmy Drain (The Initiation) and Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project) in the highly anticipated new horror anthology Realm Of Shadows. Lauren Mayhew, Jodi Lynn Thomas, Gregg Stone, Caustic Scifidelic, Marc Bilkey, and Tony Tucci round out the cast. Enter a world of mystery, possession, and shadows in an anthology of short horror-themed tales woven into a full-length feature presentation. Even the most shocking stories are based on true events. Produced by Thunder Knight Entertainment the project was set to go into production before the pandemic and is now waiting for the green light to resume once the US lockdown lifts.
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A desperate plea from an old friend brings you to the doorstep of her neglected trailer. She’s finally ready to leave her abusive husband, and she wants your help. But he may not be what he appears to be. And her problem may be beyond human comprehension. Where the Others Are welcomes you into a 1980s Airstream, where something otherworldly is brewing between the couple who lives there. Step inside Ben and Maggie’s strange and surreal world and witness the unexplainable, as they confront questions of existence, connection, identity, and meaning – within themselves, within their marriage, and within the claustrophobic confines of their vintage RV. Originally produced as a live immersive theatre experience for only two audience members at a time, Where the Others Are was the most intimate piece of theatre yet from E3W Productions, the Los Angeles based company behind the hit immersive show In Another Room (2017, 2018) as well as the critically acclaimed indie-horror film
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The Corona pandemic has been causing chaos with the filming industry. One of the many films affected is Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Originally set to open in theaters this July, it has now been delayed until 2021. From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Paul Rudd (Antman) stars alongside Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), Carrie Coon (Gone Girl). The cast of the original, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd are returning for the film written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan. Ghostbusters: Afterlife opens in theaters on March 5, 2021.
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Edgar Wright, the director behind Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver, has returned to the horror genre for his new film Last Night in Soho was originally set to premiere this September. Unfortunately, like many movies affected by the Coronavirus, the film has now been pulled from the schedule. Thomasin McKenzie’s and Glass’ Anya Taylor-Joy star in the film that centers on “a young girl, passionate in fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences.” Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, Michael Ajao (Attack the Block), Game of Thrones’ actress Diana Rigg, and Terence Stamp (Murder Mystery) also star. Hopefully a new release date for Last Night in Soho will be announced soon.
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Suspiria star Dakota Johnson has joined the cast of director Olivia Wilde‘s (Booksmart) psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, Deadline reports. Johnson will star alongside Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf, and Chris Pine in the films about a 1950’s housewife whose reality begins to crack, revealing the disturbing truth underneath. Shane and Carey Van Dyke (The Silence) penned the original version of the script, with Katie Silberman writing it. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee (IT, The Ring) will produce along with Wilde and Silberman. Catherine Hardwicke is executive producing.
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Blumhouse Television is teaming up with NBC New Studios on a new scripted true crime series titled “The Thing About Pam,” based on the notorious Pam Hupp case. It will mark the first project of the new partnership announced earlier this year. Blumhouse Television, an independent studio, will develop and produce the series of new shows based on content featured from the series “Dateline.” In 2011, Betsy Faria was stabbed 55 times. While he pleaded his innocence, Betsy’s husband Russ Faria was charged and sentenced for the crime in 2013, thanks in part to the testimony of Pamela Hupp. In 2015 he was exonerated after evidence surfaced that he had been set up by Happ. It seems Hupp had taken out a life insurance policy on Betsy in the amount of $150, 000. The case was covered by “Dateline” in five episodes, but the corruption doesn’t stop there. Hupp was investigated for her connection with her own mother’s death. And
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Screen legend John Travolta (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Pulp Fiction) stars in writer-director and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst‘s thriller The Fanatic. In the film, Moose (Travolta), a celebrity-obsessed fan who feels slighted by his favorite movie star at an autograph convention. He quickly embarks on an unhinged quest to get a response, leading to a home invasion and a very long night that changes both men irreparably. Devon Sawa (Final Destination) and Ana Golja (Degrassi: Next Class) also star in The Fanatic, a tense and suspenseful thriller that boasts a commanding central performance from Travolta. Dazzler Media presents The Fanatic on Digital June 8th, followed by its release on DVD on July 6, 2020.
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Scream is one of the horror genre’s largest and most popular franchises, featuring four films and a TV series. Now, a new addition is coming. Today, we have some casting news. Spyglass Media announced yesterday the David Arquette is returning to reprise his role of office Dewey. I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my Scream family, old and new.” Arquette said, “Scream has been such a big part of my life, and for both the fans and myself. I look forward to honoring Wes Craven’s legacy. Matt Bettineelli-Olpin (“The Daily Show”) and Tyler Gillett (Ready or Not) of Radio Silence will be directing from the script written by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac) and Ready or Not‘s Guy Busick.
Continue reading →
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From the first moment that I saw the trailer for director William Eubank’s aquatic horror Underwater I’ve been eagerly awaiting to sink my teeth into it. Now that I have seen it, I’d like to share my thoughts with you. The first thing I need to say is that like many movies released over the past few years, the trailer reveals way too much. This has become a serious problem. There has to be a better way to tease a film than spoiling 80% of its story. The movie opens with Kristen Stewart brushing her teeth in her underwear, just minutes before the movie’s action kicks off. That is one thing I can say for this movie, it’s action-packed from beginning to end. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of scares. And surprisingly, not all of them are jump scares, there’s plenty of well-built and cultivated terror. The setting, seven miles down and five thousand miles from any land, really adds
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNetflixNewsShowStreaming TVTrailers
In a fun new video the cast of Netflix’s hit series “The Umbrella Academy” revealed the premiere date for the second season. Based on the comic book series from Dark Horse Comics of the same name created and written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, the series follows a family of former child heroes, now grown apart, who reunite to continue to protect the world. Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañ, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, and Aiden Gallagher star in this incredible, action-packed series. “The Umbrella Academy‘s” season one finale ended in a cliffhanger after it was revealed that their sister Vanya (Ellen Page) is the one who brings about the end of the world. Watch the first season on Netflix now before season two premieres on July 31, 2020.
Continue reading →
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Horror icon Michael Berryman (Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes, Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects), joins fellow horror icon Tony Todd (the Candyman franchise) and rising stars Jimmy Drain (The Initiation) and Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project) in the highly anticipated new horror anthology Realm Of Shadows. Lauren Mayhew, Jodi Lynn Thomas, Gregg Stone, Caustic Scifidelic, Marc Bilkey, and Tony Tucci round out the cast. Enter a world of mystery, possession, and shadows in an anthology of short horror-themed tales woven into a full-length feature presentation. Even the most shocking stories are based on true events. Produced by Thunder Knight Entertainment the project was set to go into production before the pandemic and is now waiting for the green light to resume once the US lockdown lifts.
Continue reading →
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A desperate plea from an old friend brings you to the doorstep of her neglected trailer. She’s finally ready to leave her abusive husband, and she wants your help. But he may not be what he appears to be. And her problem may be beyond human comprehension. Where the Others Are welcomes you into a 1980s Airstream, where something otherworldly is brewing between the couple who lives there. Step inside Ben and Maggie’s strange and surreal world and witness the unexplainable, as they confront questions of existence, connection, identity, and meaning – within themselves, within their marriage, and within the claustrophobic confines of their vintage RV. Originally produced as a live immersive theatre experience for only two audience members at a time, Where the Others Are was the most intimate piece of theatre yet from E3W Productions, the Los Angeles based company behind the hit immersive show In Another Room (2017, 2018) as well as the critically acclaimed indie-horror film
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
The Corona pandemic has been causing chaos with the filming industry. One of the many films affected is Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Originally set to open in theaters this July, it has now been delayed until 2021. From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Paul Rudd (Antman) stars alongside Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), Carrie Coon (Gone Girl). The cast of the original, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd are returning for the film written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan. Ghostbusters: Afterlife opens in theaters on March 5, 2021.
Continue reading →
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Edgar Wright, the director behind Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver, has returned to the horror genre for his new film Last Night in Soho was originally set to premiere this September. Unfortunately, like many movies affected by the Coronavirus, the film has now been pulled from the schedule. Thomasin McKenzie’s and Glass’ Anya Taylor-Joy star in the film that centers on “a young girl, passionate in fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences.” Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, Michael Ajao (Attack the Block), Game of Thrones’ actress Diana Rigg, and Terence Stamp (Murder Mystery) also star. Hopefully a new release date for Last Night in Soho will be announced soon.
Continue reading →
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Suspiria star Dakota Johnson has joined the cast of director Olivia Wilde‘s (Booksmart) psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, Deadline reports. Johnson will star alongside Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf, and Chris Pine in the films about a 1950’s housewife whose reality begins to crack, revealing the disturbing truth underneath. Shane and Carey Van Dyke (The Silence) penned the original version of the script, with Katie Silberman writing it. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee (IT, The Ring) will produce along with Wilde and Silberman. Catherine Hardwicke is executive producing.
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