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Character Posters Unleashed For ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’

Ahead of its arrival in theaters next month, a series of character posters are here (below) for Zombieland: Double Tap featuring stars Woody Harelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Thomas Middleditch and Luke Wilson, Rosario Dawson, and Zoey Deutch. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, Double Tap follows Columbus, Tallahasse, Witchita, and Little Rock as they move through the American heartland and face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of their snarky makeshift family. Avan Jogia and Ghostbuster alums Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd also appear in this highly-anticipated sequel written by Dave Callaham and Rhett Reese. Zombieland: Double Tap slashes its way into theaters on October 18th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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‘The Painted Bird’ Acquired By IFC Films

IFC Films announced today that it is acquiring U.S. rights to The Painted Bird directed, written, and produced by Václav Marhoul (Tobruk, Smart Philip). Based on the acclaimed novel by Jerzy Kosinski, the movie was a singular achievement by Marhoul, almost 11 years in the making from the decision to acquire the rights, to the writing of the screenplay, to the casting and production lock. It is also notably, the first-ever film made in the invented Interslavic language. The Film stars Petr Kotlár, Udo Kier (Blade) Lech Dyblik, Jitka Čvančarová, Stellan Skarsgard (Dancer in the Dark) Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs) ), Julian Sands (A Room with A View), Aleksey Kravchenko (Come and See), and Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile). The Painted Bird had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival then went on to screen at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival in the Special Presentations section to much acclaim and will be the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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Director Confirms ‘Jurassic Park’ Cast Returning For ‘Jurassic World 3’

News about Jurassic World 3 has been slack since the film’s announcement following Jurassic World 2′s release, that is until now. For the first time since Jurassic Park, three of the original cast – Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern – will be appearing together along with the stars of Jurassic World, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Chris Pratt. The news came via director Colin Trevorrow at the screening of Battle at Big Rock where he made the announcement, Collider reports. According to Trevorrow, the original cast won’t be making cameos, they will have “sizable roles” in Jurassic World 3. Plot details are still being kept hush, hush. But the Battle at Big Rock, the short film that picks up a year after the events of Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom, reveals the escaped dinosaurs living in the human world and fighting to survive. I’m sure that the short film serves as a kind of teaser for the new installment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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‘Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark’ Arriving Just In Time For Halloween

Get ready to be absolutely terrified when Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark arrives on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD™ this October just in time for Halloween from director André Øvredal and Academy Award® winner Guillermo del Toro (2017, The Shape of Water, Best Director) who produced. The highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic book series brings the thrills and chills of some of Alvin Schwartz’s scariest stories to life. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark stars Zoe Margaret Colletti (Annie, Wildlife, “Rubicon”), Michael Garza (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, “Wayward Pines,” “Timeless”), Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad,” “Claws,” “Scandal”), Lorraine Toussaint (Selma, “Into the Badlands,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Austin Zajur (Fist Fight, “Wonder Pets!,” “Kidding”), and Natalie Ganzhorn (“The Stanley Dynamic,” “Make it Pop”). “It’s 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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Anthology Series “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Now On Netflix

Inspired by viral fan fiction, Netflix’s new award-winning, original scripted horror anthology series, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” is now streaming. Each stand-alone story taps into the expansive world of the horror genre, pressing universal primal fears filtered through the anxieties of a connected and racially diverse generation. Created by writer/director/producer Vera Miao, the series premiered on The CW in August and now offers fans a chance to revisit the distinct and popular horror subgenre experience that tackles today’s most relevant and topical social issues. Check out “Two Sentence Horror Stories” streaming now on Netflix! EPISODES: “GENTLEMAN” (Guest Director Natalia Iyudin) Written by C.S. McMullen A serial killer with an obsession for single moms stalks a young mother who rejected him. “SQUIRM” (Director Vera Miao) Written by Vera Miao A low-paid office assistant wakes up naked in her own bed after the office holiday party with no idea how she got there. Who was it and what did he put inside

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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From The Director Of “The Purge” Comes ‘Trick’, A Real Halloween Treat

Just in time for Halloween, RLJE is giving horror fans a real treat, TRICK. From the director of My Bloody Valentine 3D, The Eye, and USA’s “The Purge” comes a tale of a killer seemingly back from the dead and on a mission to kill. TRICK features Omar Epps (“House,” “This Is Us” Season 4), Ellen Adair (“Homeland”, “The Sinner”), Kristina Reyes (“Blindspot”, “Shades of Blue”), Jamie Kennedy (Scream franchise), and Tom Atkins (Escape From New York, Halloween III: Season of the Witch). Todd Farmer (My Bloody Valentine, Jason X) co-wrote the film along with Patrick Lussier (Drive Angry). On Halloween night in 2015, Patrick “Trick” Weaver massacred his classmates at a costume party. After being arrested, he managed to escape police custody, but not before being shot five times by Detective Mike Denver (Epps). Everyone believes Trick must be dead, but when a masked killer reappears the following Halloween, and every Halloween after that, they realize the nightmare is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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Horror Comedy Tone-Deaf Slashes Its Way Onto Blu-ray This October

Lionsgate will unleash writer-director Richard Bates Jr.‘s over-the-top home invasion film Tone-Deaf this October on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Already available on Digital and On Demand, the film stars Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day) and Amanda Crew (“Silicon Valley,” The Age of Adaline). After being dumped by both her boss and her boyfriend, Olive (Amanda Crew) flees the city for the weekend and rents an ornate country house from an old-fashioned widower named Harvey(Robert Patrick). She’s hoping for a few days of peace. What she gets is a weekend of sheer terror, as Olive awakens Harvey’s darkest urges—and is plunged into a blood-soaked fight for her life. The film also stars Kim Delaney (“Chicago Fire,” “NYPD Blue”), AnnaLynne McCord (Fired Up!, “90210”), Keisha Castle-Hughes (“Game of Thrones,” Whale Rider), Hayley Marie Norman (I Am the Night, “Lonely and Horny”), and Ray Wise (“Fresh Off the Boat,” “Twin Peaks”). Tone-Deaf (review) slashes its way on to Blu-ray™ and DVD on October

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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Discover ‘The Curse Of Buckout Road’ This Friday

Writer-director Matthew Currie Holmes is taking viewers down Buckout Road, a loving throwback to late-80’s midnight movies. Buckout Road might be known as the most haunted road in New York State, but nobody really believed it… until now. A college class project on modern mythology turns deadly when a trio of students and an on-leave soldier discovers a series of horrific urban legends surrounding Buckout Road may actually be true. The deeper they dig into the road’s dark history, the more dangerous their quest becomes. From witches burning at the stake, to backwoods albino killers to a modern, unstoppable stalker. The Curse of Buckout Road‘s all-star cast includes Evan Ross (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay), Henry Czerny (Ready or Not, Mission: Impossible), Dominique Provost-Chalkley (Wynonna Earp, Avengers: Age Of Ultron), Colm Feore (The Prodigy, Thor), and Danny Glover (the Lethal Weapon series, Jumanji II: The Next Level). During its festival run, The Curse of Buckout Road received numerous awards and accolades,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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Movie Review: Isabelle (2019)

Director Robert Heydon’s horror-thriller Isabelle is set to be released later this month. Before its release, I had the opportunity to check it out. Here are my thoughts. Warning: Mild spoilers ahead! At the beginning of the film, we are introduced to the lovely couple Larissa , who is very pregnant, and Matt (Amanda Crew and Adam Brody). One afternoon as she’s fetching the mail she crumbles to the ground in pain. It is then revealed that she lost her baby and she herself was dead for a few moments before being saved. As soon as the couple returns home Larissa is struck with depression and keeps hearing a baby crying. She notices that the next-door neighbor’s handicapped daughter watches her every move from an upstairs window. Things quickly snowball out of control from there into a supernatural battle for her life. Crew did a great job of emoting the pain and confusion Larissa must have been experiencing. However, Adam

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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“Supernatural” Star Is The New “Walker, Texas Ranger”

With “Supernatural‘s” final season approaching fans may be wondering where they will see their favorite SPN stars next. Well, it turns out one cast member is moving to a new series. Jared Padalecki, recognized as Sam Winchester on the hit series, will be the star of CBS’ upcoming “Walker, Texas Ranger” series reboot which is currently in development. Padalecki will be playing the role originally played by Chuck Norris. According to Variety, the series centers on Walker as he returns from being undercover for years. A widower, and father of two, he begins fighting crime with his new partner, the only female Ranger in history. Anna Fricke is attached to both write and serves as executive producer for the new show. Fricke, who has an overall deal with CBS Studios, is recognized for her series “Being Human,” “Wayward Pines,” and “Valor.” Padalecki will also executive produce along with Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore of Rideback, and Dan Spilo. “Walker, Texas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2019

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Character Posters Unleashed For ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’

Ahead of its arrival in theaters next month, a series of character posters are here (below) for Zombieland: Double Tap featuring stars Woody Harelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Thomas Middleditch and Luke Wilson, Rosario Dawson, and Zoey Deutch. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, Double Tap follows Columbus, Tallahasse, Witchita, and Little Rock as they move through the American heartland and face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of their snarky makeshift family. Avan Jogia and Ghostbuster alums Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd also appear in this highly-anticipated sequel written by Dave Callaham and Rhett Reese. Zombieland: Double Tap slashes its way into theaters on October 18th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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‘The Painted Bird’ Acquired By IFC Films

IFC Films announced today that it is acquiring U.S. rights to The Painted Bird directed, written, and produced by Václav Marhoul (Tobruk, Smart Philip). Based on the acclaimed novel by Jerzy Kosinski, the movie was a singular achievement by Marhoul, almost 11 years in the making from the decision to acquire the rights, to the writing of the screenplay, to the casting and production lock. It is also notably, the first-ever film made in the invented Interslavic language. The Film stars Petr Kotlár, Udo Kier (Blade) Lech Dyblik, Jitka Čvančarová, Stellan Skarsgard (Dancer in the Dark) Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs) ), Julian Sands (A Room with A View), Aleksey Kravchenko (Come and See), and Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile). The Painted Bird had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival then went on to screen at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival in the Special Presentations section to much acclaim and will be the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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Director Confirms ‘Jurassic Park’ Cast Returning For ‘Jurassic World 3’

News about Jurassic World 3 has been slack since the film’s announcement following Jurassic World 2′s release, that is until now. For the first time since Jurassic Park, three of the original cast – Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern – will be appearing together along with the stars of Jurassic World, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Chris Pratt. The news came via director Colin Trevorrow at the screening of Battle at Big Rock where he made the announcement, Collider reports. According to Trevorrow, the original cast won’t be making cameos, they will have “sizable roles” in Jurassic World 3. Plot details are still being kept hush, hush. But the Battle at Big Rock, the short film that picks up a year after the events of Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom, reveals the escaped dinosaurs living in the human world and fighting to survive. I’m sure that the short film serves as a kind of teaser for the new installment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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‘Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark’ Arriving Just In Time For Halloween

Get ready to be absolutely terrified when Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark arrives on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD™ this October just in time for Halloween from director André Øvredal and Academy Award® winner Guillermo del Toro (2017, The Shape of Water, Best Director) who produced. The highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic book series brings the thrills and chills of some of Alvin Schwartz’s scariest stories to life. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark stars Zoe Margaret Colletti (Annie, Wildlife, “Rubicon”), Michael Garza (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, “Wayward Pines,” “Timeless”), Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad,” “Claws,” “Scandal”), Lorraine Toussaint (Selma, “Into the Badlands,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Austin Zajur (Fist Fight, “Wonder Pets!,” “Kidding”), and Natalie Ganzhorn (“The Stanley Dynamic,” “Make it Pop”). “It’s 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2019
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Anthology Series “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Now On Netflix

Inspired by viral fan fiction, Netflix’s new award-winning, original scripted horror anthology series, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” is now streaming. Each stand-alone story taps into the expansive world of the horror genre, pressing universal primal fears filtered through the anxieties of a connected and racially diverse generation. Created by writer/director/producer Vera Miao, the series premiered on The CW in August and now offers fans a chance to revisit the distinct and popular horror subgenre experience that tackles today’s most relevant and topical social issues. Check out “Two Sentence Horror Stories” streaming now on Netflix! EPISODES: “GENTLEMAN” (Guest Director Natalia Iyudin) Written by C.S. McMullen A serial killer with an obsession for single moms stalks a young mother who rejected him. “SQUIRM” (Director Vera Miao) Written by Vera Miao A low-paid office assistant wakes up naked in her own bed after the office holiday party with no idea how she got there. Who was it and what did he put inside

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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From The Director Of “The Purge” Comes ‘Trick’, A Real Halloween Treat

Just in time for Halloween, RLJE is giving horror fans a real treat, TRICK. From the director of My Bloody Valentine 3D, The Eye, and USA’s “The Purge” comes a tale of a killer seemingly back from the dead and on a mission to kill. TRICK features Omar Epps (“House,” “This Is Us” Season 4), Ellen Adair (“Homeland”, “The Sinner”), Kristina Reyes (“Blindspot”, “Shades of Blue”), Jamie Kennedy (Scream franchise), and Tom Atkins (Escape From New York, Halloween III: Season of the Witch). Todd Farmer (My Bloody Valentine, Jason X) co-wrote the film along with Patrick Lussier (Drive Angry). On Halloween night in 2015, Patrick “Trick” Weaver massacred his classmates at a costume party. After being arrested, he managed to escape police custody, but not before being shot five times by Detective Mike Denver (Epps). Everyone believes Trick must be dead, but when a masked killer reappears the following Halloween, and every Halloween after that, they realize the nightmare is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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Horror Comedy Tone-Deaf Slashes Its Way Onto Blu-ray This October

Lionsgate will unleash writer-director Richard Bates Jr.‘s over-the-top home invasion film Tone-Deaf this October on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Already available on Digital and On Demand, the film stars Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day) and Amanda Crew (“Silicon Valley,” The Age of Adaline). After being dumped by both her boss and her boyfriend, Olive (Amanda Crew) flees the city for the weekend and rents an ornate country house from an old-fashioned widower named Harvey(Robert Patrick). She’s hoping for a few days of peace. What she gets is a weekend of sheer terror, as Olive awakens Harvey’s darkest urges—and is plunged into a blood-soaked fight for her life. The film also stars Kim Delaney (“Chicago Fire,” “NYPD Blue”), AnnaLynne McCord (Fired Up!, “90210”), Keisha Castle-Hughes (“Game of Thrones,” Whale Rider), Hayley Marie Norman (I Am the Night, “Lonely and Horny”), and Ray Wise (“Fresh Off the Boat,” “Twin Peaks”). Tone-Deaf (review) slashes its way on to Blu-ray™ and DVD on October

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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Discover ‘The Curse Of Buckout Road’ This Friday

Writer-director Matthew Currie Holmes is taking viewers down Buckout Road, a loving throwback to late-80’s midnight movies. Buckout Road might be known as the most haunted road in New York State, but nobody really believed it… until now. A college class project on modern mythology turns deadly when a trio of students and an on-leave soldier discovers a series of horrific urban legends surrounding Buckout Road may actually be true. The deeper they dig into the road’s dark history, the more dangerous their quest becomes. From witches burning at the stake, to backwoods albino killers to a modern, unstoppable stalker. The Curse of Buckout Road‘s all-star cast includes Evan Ross (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay), Henry Czerny (Ready or Not, Mission: Impossible), Dominique Provost-Chalkley (Wynonna Earp, Avengers: Age Of Ultron), Colm Feore (The Prodigy, Thor), and Danny Glover (the Lethal Weapon series, Jumanji II: The Next Level). During its festival run, The Curse of Buckout Road received numerous awards and accolades,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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Movie Review: Isabelle (2019)

Director Robert Heydon’s horror-thriller Isabelle is set to be released later this month. Before its release, I had the opportunity to check it out. Here are my thoughts. Warning: Mild spoilers ahead! At the beginning of the film, we are introduced to the lovely couple Larissa , who is very pregnant, and Matt (Amanda Crew and Adam Brody). One afternoon as she’s fetching the mail she crumbles to the ground in pain. It is then revealed that she lost her baby and she herself was dead for a few moments before being saved. As soon as the couple returns home Larissa is struck with depression and keeps hearing a baby crying. She notices that the next-door neighbor’s handicapped daughter watches her every move from an upstairs window. Things quickly snowball out of control from there into a supernatural battle for her life. Crew did a great job of emoting the pain and confusion Larissa must have been experiencing. However, Adam

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2019
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“Supernatural” Star Is The New “Walker, Texas Ranger”

With “Supernatural‘s” final season approaching fans may be wondering where they will see their favorite SPN stars next. Well, it turns out one cast member is moving to a new series. Jared Padalecki, recognized as Sam Winchester on the hit series, will be the star of CBS’ upcoming “Walker, Texas Ranger” series reboot which is currently in development. Padalecki will be playing the role originally played by Chuck Norris. According to Variety, the series centers on Walker as he returns from being undercover for years. A widower, and father of two, he begins fighting crime with his new partner, the only female Ranger in history. Anna Fricke is attached to both write and serves as executive producer for the new show. Fricke, who has an overall deal with CBS Studios, is recognized for her series “Being Human,” “Wayward Pines,” and “Valor.” Padalecki will also executive produce along with Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore of Rideback, and Dan Spilo. “Walker, Texas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2019
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