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Shudder recently announced their September line up and among the titles listed were two films from indie genre distributor Terror Films The two films included: the highly anticipated Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire, plus a fan and critic favorite that seemed to have all but disappeared from digital platforms – Adam Robitel’s award-winning feature debut, The Taking of Deborah Logan, which is one of the most disturbing films of 2014. The Taking of Deborah Logan was initially released theatrically overseas in 2014. Yet, the film had almost no exposure on U.S. digital and streaming platforms beyond Netflix. This title ended its run on this platform in 2016. Terror Films, however, intends to release the film wide across multiple digital platforms this fall. The Taking of Deborah Logan has a well-renowned cast and has won multiple awards. Winner of 2015’s iHorror Award for Best Direct Release, the film stars Screen Actors Guild Awards® Nominee Anne Ramsay, Primetime Emmy® Nominee
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Ewan McGregor stars as adult Danny Torrance in Mike Flanagan‘s Doctor Sleep, both an adaptation of King’s novel of the same name and the sequel to King’s classic The Shining. Today, the final trailer has arrived for Doctor Sleep and it’s incredible. Flanagan rewrote Akiva Goldsman’sadaptation of King’s 2013 novel which picks up with Danny in his 40s, struggling with the scars of his time at the Overlook Hotel and the same demons of anger and alcoholism that plagued his father. Now, a new generation is in danger. But can he help them? In the film, “On highways across America, a tribe of people called the True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless—mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and spunky twelve-year-old Abra Stone learns, the True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the steam that children with the shining produce when they are slowly tortured to death.” Alex Essoe
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It won’t be long before that handsome little devil Lucifer will be back! Production has officially begun on the fifth season of “Lucifer“. According to posts on social media from the cast and writers, the table read has already been done for the premiere episode, titled “Really Sad Devil Guy” which happened on September 5th. Filming began on the first episode on September 6th. First Table Read of #LuciferSeason5 #Lucifer @LUCIFERwriters ❤️❤️😈 pic.twitter.com/bK9KjcpNw8 — Ildy Modrovich (@Ildymojo) September 5, 2019 Sadly, this will be “Lucifer‘s” last season premiere filmed. It’s the last season, period. But, without Netflix jumping in to rescue the show after it was canceled by Fox, we wouldn’t have gotten last season or this one. We do have some good news though, Nextflix is giving fans six more episodes thank season 4, bringing the total episode count up to 16. Season 4 found Chloe (Lauren German) trying to cope with the reality that Lucifer (Tom Ellis) is
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Director Franck Khalfoun‘s (Amityville: The Awakening) Prey is set to debut in theaters and on VOD this September from Hyde Park Entertainment, ImageNation, and Blumhouse. This terrifying thriller stars Logan Miller (Escape Room, “The Walking Dead”) and Kristine Froseth (Apostle) as two young strangers forced to run and fight for their lives against a mysterious and deadly force lurking deep in the jungle. Prey’s ensemble cast also includes Jolene Anderson (“Harrow”), Jerrica Lai ( Crazy Rich Asians), Phodisdo Dintwe (“The Cul De Sac”), Anthony Jensen (Nazi Overlord, The Gallows Act II), and Jody Mortara (“Blood Relatives”). And was written by David Coggeshall and Franck Khalfoun. This horror-thriller follows Toby Burns (Logan Miller), “a millennial coldly floating through life and disconnected from his family. After his father is tragically killed in a carjacking, Toby is left stricken with guilt. He is begrudgingly enrolled in a “Lost and Found” program, in which he will spend three days and three nights on a
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“American Psycho meets Rocky Horror” in the LGBTQ horror Killer Unicorn – coming to US theaters. Get this, each weekend screening will be hosted by a local DQ and will bring audiences immersive experiences. But that’s not all, audience members will get a free gift bag upon entry featuring items in the film that are fun and playful~ Each nighttime show will have a hostess to lead the audience through the show allowing everyone to have a KILLER TIME! In the film, Danny is your average Brooklyn party boy. This year, he and his friends couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming “Brooklyn Annual Enema Party”; one of Brooklyn’s biggest party events! While the night starts out fun, it quickly takes a turn when Danny is attacked by a stranger. He survives, but now a year later, Danny decides to give his social life a second chance. Wrong choice – as Danny and everyone else who helped him that night,
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AlienCon®, the world’s first convention dedicated to seeking the truth about extraterrestrial existence and solving the mysteries of the universe, has announced new program details for the October 4-6 event in Dallas, Texas. A+E Networks previously announced celebrity guests at AlienCon Dallas will include HISTORY’s “Ancient Aliens” contributors Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, David Childress, Nick Pope, Caroline Cory, Jason Martell, John Brandenburg, Travis Taylor, and Jonathan Young. Now adding to the captivating line-up of expert voices are cast members from HISTORY’s upcoming nonfiction series, “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” (working title), who will be featured on two panels over the three-day event. “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” is executive produced by Kevin Burns, the creator and producer of HISTORY’s most popular series, including “Ancient Aliens” and cable’s #1 nonfiction series “The Curse of Oak Island”and will give viewers full, unprecedented access to one of the most infamous and secretive hotspots of paranormal and UFO-related activities on earth. The series will feature
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Indican Pictures invites genre fans to The Church, starring horror icon Bill Moseley (3 From Hell), Asheley Williams (The Human Centipede), and Clint Howard. Written and directed by Dom Frank, in the film, a church is being sold and God is not happy. When a pastor (Moseley) is tempted by money, a real estate developer moves into these holy grounds. But. something is not right and some of these characters will pay for their sins, in this exciting release. The central story sets up a small community church for demolition. But, this structure will not go down without a fight. Infused with the Holy Spirit, this structure utilizes the seven deadly sins on those who want to destroy it. A pastor prays for divine intervention. And, this is one building that has God’s backing. Shown in over 250 theatres, across the United States, The Church features an all-star, indie cast and an over-the-top story, which horror fans should not miss.
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IFC Midnight and Forbidden Planet announced today that they will launch their new sneak screening series and genre film night at IFC Center titled Planet Midnight. They will kick it off with NYC horror legend Larry Fessenden and his new film Depraved in advance of its release on Friday, September 13th. On a monthly basis, they will program a mixture of undistributed films, new titles from IFC Midnight and films from other distributors. Planet Midnight is dedicated to championing defiantly independent genre films, and collaborating with partners who share that passion. Upcoming films to expect in the 2019 line-up will include Dawn Lubbe and Jocelyn DeBoer’s Greener Grass, Jennifer Reeder’s Knives + Skin, and Miguel Llansó’s Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway. Planet Midnight is a destination for the genre community in NYC. As smaller community spaces, video stores, record stores, and comic book shops are dwindling, institutions like the IFC Center and Forbidden Planet continue to plant
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The second season of “The Purge” is gearing up to unleash hell this October and we’ve got the new blood-drenched trailer that teases this season might be the biggest Purge yet. Based on the hit movie franchise, “The Purge” revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. From Blumhouse Television and UCP, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before into what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year for the first time. The cast includes Derek Luke (“13 Reasons Why”), Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Paola Nuñez (“The Son”) and Never Goin’ Back actor Joel Allen. Season 2 is executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco, who executive produces along
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WWE wrestling stars Gene Snisky and The Great Samu (Sam Anoai) star in 100 Acres of Hell, a slasher film, influenced by the golden age of ‘80s slashers, shot and developed by Hank Leigh Hump and writer Jason Koerner. The film is set in Foggy Creek where several friends head out for a fun camping weekend. But, legends of Jeb Tucker still haunt this land and he is waiting just over the next hill. Now, Indican Pictures will release this horrifying title in theatres and on Digital platforms this October. In the story, Buck (Snisky) has recently suffered a career-ending injury. On the mend, Buck returns to his home, where a group of friends are waiting for them. They all head out into the nearby woods, for a weekend of relaxation, until an ancient legend intrudes on their campground. This huge villain will test Buck’s resolve to recover and to just survive the night. 100 Acres of Hell will show
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Shudder recently announced their September line up and among the titles listed were two films from indie genre distributor Terror Films The two films included: the highly anticipated Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire, plus a fan and critic favorite that seemed to have all but disappeared from digital platforms – Adam Robitel’s award-winning feature debut, The Taking of Deborah Logan, which is one of the most disturbing films of 2014. The Taking of Deborah Logan was initially released theatrically overseas in 2014. Yet, the film had almost no exposure on U.S. digital and streaming platforms beyond Netflix. This title ended its run on this platform in 2016. Terror Films, however, intends to release the film wide across multiple digital platforms this fall. The Taking of Deborah Logan has a well-renowned cast and has won multiple awards. Winner of 2015’s iHorror Award for Best Direct Release, the film stars Screen Actors Guild Awards® Nominee Anne Ramsay, Primetime Emmy® Nominee
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Ewan McGregor stars as adult Danny Torrance in Mike Flanagan‘s Doctor Sleep, both an adaptation of King’s novel of the same name and the sequel to King’s classic The Shining. Today, the final trailer has arrived for Doctor Sleep and it’s incredible. Flanagan rewrote Akiva Goldsman’sadaptation of King’s 2013 novel which picks up with Danny in his 40s, struggling with the scars of his time at the Overlook Hotel and the same demons of anger and alcoholism that plagued his father. Now, a new generation is in danger. But can he help them? In the film, “On highways across America, a tribe of people called the True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless—mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and spunky twelve-year-old Abra Stone learns, the True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the steam that children with the shining produce when they are slowly tortured to death.” Alex Essoe
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It won’t be long before that handsome little devil Lucifer will be back! Production has officially begun on the fifth season of “Lucifer“. According to posts on social media from the cast and writers, the table read has already been done for the premiere episode, titled “Really Sad Devil Guy” which happened on September 5th. Filming began on the first episode on September 6th. First Table Read of #LuciferSeason5 #Lucifer @LUCIFERwriters ❤️❤️😈 pic.twitter.com/bK9KjcpNw8 — Ildy Modrovich (@Ildymojo) September 5, 2019 Sadly, this will be “Lucifer‘s” last season premiere filmed. It’s the last season, period. But, without Netflix jumping in to rescue the show after it was canceled by Fox, we wouldn’t have gotten last season or this one. We do have some good news though, Nextflix is giving fans six more episodes thank season 4, bringing the total episode count up to 16. Season 4 found Chloe (Lauren German) trying to cope with the reality that Lucifer (Tom Ellis) is
Continue reading →
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Director Franck Khalfoun‘s (Amityville: The Awakening) Prey is set to debut in theaters and on VOD this September from Hyde Park Entertainment, ImageNation, and Blumhouse. This terrifying thriller stars Logan Miller (Escape Room, “The Walking Dead”) and Kristine Froseth (Apostle) as two young strangers forced to run and fight for their lives against a mysterious and deadly force lurking deep in the jungle. Prey’s ensemble cast also includes Jolene Anderson (“Harrow”), Jerrica Lai ( Crazy Rich Asians), Phodisdo Dintwe (“The Cul De Sac”), Anthony Jensen (Nazi Overlord, The Gallows Act II), and Jody Mortara (“Blood Relatives”). And was written by David Coggeshall and Franck Khalfoun. This horror-thriller follows Toby Burns (Logan Miller), “a millennial coldly floating through life and disconnected from his family. After his father is tragically killed in a carjacking, Toby is left stricken with guilt. He is begrudgingly enrolled in a “Lost and Found” program, in which he will spend three days and three nights on a
Continue reading →
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“American Psycho meets Rocky Horror” in the LGBTQ horror Killer Unicorn – coming to US theaters. Get this, each weekend screening will be hosted by a local DQ and will bring audiences immersive experiences. But that’s not all, audience members will get a free gift bag upon entry featuring items in the film that are fun and playful~ Each nighttime show will have a hostess to lead the audience through the show allowing everyone to have a KILLER TIME! In the film, Danny is your average Brooklyn party boy. This year, he and his friends couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming “Brooklyn Annual Enema Party”; one of Brooklyn’s biggest party events! While the night starts out fun, it quickly takes a turn when Danny is attacked by a stranger. He survives, but now a year later, Danny decides to give his social life a second chance. Wrong choice – as Danny and everyone else who helped him that night,
Continue reading →
Film FestivalsNewsParanormalStreaming TV
AlienCon®, the world’s first convention dedicated to seeking the truth about extraterrestrial existence and solving the mysteries of the universe, has announced new program details for the October 4-6 event in Dallas, Texas. A+E Networks previously announced celebrity guests at AlienCon Dallas will include HISTORY’s “Ancient Aliens” contributors Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, David Childress, Nick Pope, Caroline Cory, Jason Martell, John Brandenburg, Travis Taylor, and Jonathan Young. Now adding to the captivating line-up of expert voices are cast members from HISTORY’s upcoming nonfiction series, “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” (working title), who will be featured on two panels over the three-day event. “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” is executive produced by Kevin Burns, the creator and producer of HISTORY’s most popular series, including “Ancient Aliens” and cable’s #1 nonfiction series “The Curse of Oak Island”and will give viewers full, unprecedented access to one of the most infamous and secretive hotspots of paranormal and UFO-related activities on earth. The series will feature
Continue reading →
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Indican Pictures invites genre fans to The Church, starring horror icon Bill Moseley (3 From Hell), Asheley Williams (The Human Centipede), and Clint Howard. Written and directed by Dom Frank, in the film, a church is being sold and God is not happy. When a pastor (Moseley) is tempted by money, a real estate developer moves into these holy grounds. But. something is not right and some of these characters will pay for their sins, in this exciting release. The central story sets up a small community church for demolition. But, this structure will not go down without a fight. Infused with the Holy Spirit, this structure utilizes the seven deadly sins on those who want to destroy it. A pastor prays for divine intervention. And, this is one building that has God’s backing. Shown in over 250 theatres, across the United States, The Church features an all-star, indie cast and an over-the-top story, which horror fans should not miss.
Continue reading →
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IFC Midnight and Forbidden Planet announced today that they will launch their new sneak screening series and genre film night at IFC Center titled Planet Midnight. They will kick it off with NYC horror legend Larry Fessenden and his new film Depraved in advance of its release on Friday, September 13th. On a monthly basis, they will program a mixture of undistributed films, new titles from IFC Midnight and films from other distributors. Planet Midnight is dedicated to championing defiantly independent genre films, and collaborating with partners who share that passion. Upcoming films to expect in the 2019 line-up will include Dawn Lubbe and Jocelyn DeBoer’s Greener Grass, Jennifer Reeder’s Knives + Skin, and Miguel Llansó’s Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway. Planet Midnight is a destination for the genre community in NYC. As smaller community spaces, video stores, record stores, and comic book shops are dwindling, institutions like the IFC Center and Forbidden Planet continue to plant
Continue reading →
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The second season of “The Purge” is gearing up to unleash hell this October and we’ve got the new blood-drenched trailer that teases this season might be the biggest Purge yet. Based on the hit movie franchise, “The Purge” revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. From Blumhouse Television and UCP, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before into what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year for the first time. The cast includes Derek Luke (“13 Reasons Why”), Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Paola Nuñez (“The Son”) and Never Goin’ Back actor Joel Allen. Season 2 is executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco, who executive produces along
Continue reading →
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WWE wrestling stars Gene Snisky and The Great Samu (Sam Anoai) star in 100 Acres of Hell, a slasher film, influenced by the golden age of ‘80s slashers, shot and developed by Hank Leigh Hump and writer Jason Koerner. The film is set in Foggy Creek where several friends head out for a fun camping weekend. But, legends of Jeb Tucker still haunt this land and he is waiting just over the next hill. Now, Indican Pictures will release this horrifying title in theatres and on Digital platforms this October. In the story, Buck (Snisky) has recently suffered a career-ending injury. On the mend, Buck returns to his home, where a group of friends are waiting for them. They all head out into the nearby woods, for a weekend of relaxation, until an ancient legend intrudes on their campground. This huge villain will test Buck’s resolve to recover and to just survive the night. 100 Acres of Hell will show
Continue reading →
