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Melissa and Lauren, two college friends, retreat to Lauren’s secluded family lake house in Northern Minnesota, to prepare for finals. The girls have drawn the unwanted attention of a disturbed man, who has followed them to the cabin. The girl’s and their family will soon find themselves at the mercy of the deranged stranger. Red Ration Entertainment presents Lake Runs Red, an independent film produced exclusively in Minnesota. Lake Runs Red combines crime, slasher and splatter sub-genres to create a fresh take on a home-invasion thriller. The film was directed by Jason Riesgraf, who also co- wrote Lake Runs Red along with Dan Moores. Riesgraf and Moores also serve as producers with Jeff Fuller and Stephanie Riesgraf. Lauren Morris, Kaci Wegleitner, Michael Hertenstein, Helene Donohue and C.J. DeVann star in the film. Over the past few months Lake Runs Red has been releasing character trailers one-by-one for the film. We have collected all of the trailers here for you to
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Momentum Pictures has released the trailer for Adam Schindler’s Intruders (originally named Shut In). The home invasion thriller will open in select theaters on January 15th. Intruders stars Beth Riesgraf (Leverage), Jack Kesy (The Strain), Rory Culkin (Scream 4) and Martin Starr (Silicon Valley). In Intruders, a group of intruders break into a home, thinking the home is empty, but they discover that they were very wrong. The home’s occupant, a young woman named Anna (Riesgraf), has a severe case of agoraphobia and can not force herself to flee. What the intruders don’t realize is that agoraphobia is not the only psychosis she suffers from. The three men and Anna are now caught in deadly game of cat and mouse and Anna has some nasty surprises waiting for them.
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David Fincher and Charlize Theron are teaming up again. The two worked together before, on Gone Girl and Dark Places. This time the duo will be collaborating on a new original project for Netflix, titled Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. The series is based on the book written by Joe Douglas. Joe Penhall has signed on as writer. It is not clear at this point if he will also serve as showrunner. In the series Special Agent John Douglas, a twenty-five-year veteran of the Investigative Support Unit, is a legend in his own right. Douglas has pursued some of the most notorious and sadistic killers of our time. As the model for Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas has confronted, interviewed and study scores of serial killers, including Manson, Bundy and Gein, who dressed himself in his victim’s skin. Now, in chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter will take us on a behind the scenes
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The truth is out there… and Fox has the inside story on the return of The X-Files. Go behind the scenes with the creator Chris Carter, stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and all the key players as they reveal secrets from the set and take you on the epic journey of bringing the classic series back to life. The X-Files returns January 24th on Fox. X-Files First Look Gillian Anderson’s Show & Tell X-Files Trailer
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2016 is going to be a great year for horror. There are so many movies I’m looking forward to that I found it difficult to make this list, however, I narrowed it down and these are the top 10 horror movies I can’t wait to see in 2016. 10. Rings (April 1) Samara is back in this sequel that picks up 13 years after the original American version. The killer tape is back in circulation. 9.Leatherface (TBA) In the film teenager Jackson / Leatherface escapes a mental hospital along with three other inmates. During the breakout they kidnap a young nurse and take her on road trip from Hell. During their run for freedom they are pursued by a Texas Ranger, who is just as crazy as they are. The Texas Ranger is Hell bent on getting revenge. 8.The 5th Wave (Jan 15th) In The 5th Wave a deadly alien invasion begins on Earth. With each wave the attack worsens
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This year was a fantastic year for film! “Mad Max,” “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” and “The Terminator” all appeared once again on the big screen. Horror fans had an opportunity to enjoy remakes such as “Poltergeist,” and see sequels to “Insidious” as well as “Paranormal Activity.” We had the conclusion to “The Hunger Games” and finally got to see the works of Guillermo del Toro with “Crimson Peak,” and the rebirth of the iconic horror-thriller director M. Night Shyamalan with “The Visit.” Did any these films make my favorite five list? Read on to find out! _________________________________________________ 5.) “Dinosaur 13” Being from Chicago, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the Field Museum regularly. For those who do not know, when you first step into the main hall you are greeted by “Sue,” the worlds most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil. I had no idea that there was a story and a battle behind this impressive fossil. “Dinosaur 13” is an impressive
Continue reading →
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Marvel will soon have a new comic, based on Disney’s attraction The Haunted Mansion. The first issue, written by Joshua Williamson with artwork by E.M. Gist, is due out in March and will introduce the 999 ghosts that walk the halls of the mansion. One thisng that Marvel and I have talked about a little bit is making sure there’s really a horror aspect,” Williamson said. “There are silly parts of the attraction, but we wanted to make sure there was horror there, which is not something I’ve done a lot with my other books.” Williamson’s other titles include Ghosted, Birthright and Nailbiter from Image Comics, Captain Midnight under Dark Horse Comics and Boom! Studios’ Robocop.
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The first teaser trailer for Mania, Jessica Cameron’s new indie horror film, has just been released. Mania was directed by Cameron and written by Scott Higgins, who also appears in the gore filled film. Tristan Risk (American Mary, House of Manson) stars along side Ellie Church (Headless) and Carlo Mendez (The Bay). Mania, described as a “fucked up lesbian love story”, follows two lovers who flee their hometown after a brutal murder changes their lives forever. Follow Mania on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.
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Cherry Tree, written by Brendan McCarthy and directed by David Keating has just released its first full length trailer. This supernatural thriller stars Naomi Battrick (Blood) as Faith, with Hellboy II actress Anna Walton playing the role of Sissy Young. The cast also includes Patrick Gibson, Sam Hazeldine, Leah McNamara, Caroline Murphy, Valerie O’Conner, Minnie Phibbs and Elva Trill. Faith is desperate to find a way to save her dying father. When her mysterious field hockey coach, Sissy Young, befriends her, she learns that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven. The coven uses the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a ceremony that restores the life of those who are dead or dying. Sissy offers Faith a deal, to save her father, but in return Faith must carry a child for the coven. Faith realizes something is very wrong with the baby inside her, it is growing at an alarming speed. With the birth of the
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The trailer for Riddle Room, originally titled Breakaway, now has a trailer and a release date. This horror-thriller was both written and directed by Bryan Binder. It stars Tiren Jhames, Erika Hoveland, Marisa Ruby, Peter Carey, Daniel Usaj and Ava Manson. The film follows Emily Burns (Ruby), a woman being held captive in a room with no idea why or how she got there. Determined to escape and return to her daughter and husband, Emily discovers clues in the room to help explain where she is being held and why she is there. Riddle Room will be released on DVD and VOD on February 16th, 2016 via Breaking Glass Pictures.
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Melissa and Lauren, two college friends, retreat to Lauren’s secluded family lake house in Northern Minnesota, to prepare for finals. The girls have drawn the unwanted attention of a disturbed man, who has followed them to the cabin. The girl’s and their family will soon find themselves at the mercy of the deranged stranger. Red Ration Entertainment presents Lake Runs Red, an independent film produced exclusively in Minnesota. Lake Runs Red combines crime, slasher and splatter sub-genres to create a fresh take on a home-invasion thriller. The film was directed by Jason Riesgraf, who also co- wrote Lake Runs Red along with Dan Moores. Riesgraf and Moores also serve as producers with Jeff Fuller and Stephanie Riesgraf. Lauren Morris, Kaci Wegleitner, Michael Hertenstein, Helene Donohue and C.J. DeVann star in the film. Over the past few months Lake Runs Red has been releasing character trailers one-by-one for the film. We have collected all of the trailers here for you to
Continue reading →
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Momentum Pictures has released the trailer for Adam Schindler’s Intruders (originally named Shut In). The home invasion thriller will open in select theaters on January 15th. Intruders stars Beth Riesgraf (Leverage), Jack Kesy (The Strain), Rory Culkin (Scream 4) and Martin Starr (Silicon Valley). In Intruders, a group of intruders break into a home, thinking the home is empty, but they discover that they were very wrong. The home’s occupant, a young woman named Anna (Riesgraf), has a severe case of agoraphobia and can not force herself to flee. What the intruders don’t realize is that agoraphobia is not the only psychosis she suffers from. The three men and Anna are now caught in deadly game of cat and mouse and Anna has some nasty surprises waiting for them.
Continue reading →
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David Fincher and Charlize Theron are teaming up again. The two worked together before, on Gone Girl and Dark Places. This time the duo will be collaborating on a new original project for Netflix, titled Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. The series is based on the book written by Joe Douglas. Joe Penhall has signed on as writer. It is not clear at this point if he will also serve as showrunner. In the series Special Agent John Douglas, a twenty-five-year veteran of the Investigative Support Unit, is a legend in his own right. Douglas has pursued some of the most notorious and sadistic killers of our time. As the model for Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas has confronted, interviewed and study scores of serial killers, including Manson, Bundy and Gein, who dressed himself in his victim’s skin. Now, in chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter will take us on a behind the scenes
Continue reading →
DocumentariesInterviewsMoviesNewsParanormalReviewsStreaming TVTrailers
The truth is out there… and Fox has the inside story on the return of The X-Files. Go behind the scenes with the creator Chris Carter, stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and all the key players as they reveal secrets from the set and take you on the epic journey of bringing the classic series back to life. The X-Files returns January 24th on Fox. X-Files First Look Gillian Anderson’s Show & Tell X-Files Trailer
Continue reading →
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2016 is going to be a great year for horror. There are so many movies I’m looking forward to that I found it difficult to make this list, however, I narrowed it down and these are the top 10 horror movies I can’t wait to see in 2016. 10. Rings (April 1) Samara is back in this sequel that picks up 13 years after the original American version. The killer tape is back in circulation. 9.Leatherface (TBA) In the film teenager Jackson / Leatherface escapes a mental hospital along with three other inmates. During the breakout they kidnap a young nurse and take her on road trip from Hell. During their run for freedom they are pursued by a Texas Ranger, who is just as crazy as they are. The Texas Ranger is Hell bent on getting revenge. 8.The 5th Wave (Jan 15th) In The 5th Wave a deadly alien invasion begins on Earth. With each wave the attack worsens
Continue reading →
DocumentariesHoliday HorrorIndieMoviesReviewsStreaming TVTrailersTrue Story
This year was a fantastic year for film! “Mad Max,” “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” and “The Terminator” all appeared once again on the big screen. Horror fans had an opportunity to enjoy remakes such as “Poltergeist,” and see sequels to “Insidious” as well as “Paranormal Activity.” We had the conclusion to “The Hunger Games” and finally got to see the works of Guillermo del Toro with “Crimson Peak,” and the rebirth of the iconic horror-thriller director M. Night Shyamalan with “The Visit.” Did any these films make my favorite five list? Read on to find out! _________________________________________________ 5.) “Dinosaur 13” Being from Chicago, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the Field Museum regularly. For those who do not know, when you first step into the main hall you are greeted by “Sue,” the worlds most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil. I had no idea that there was a story and a battle behind this impressive fossil. “Dinosaur 13” is an impressive
Continue reading →
BooksComic Books/Graphic NovelsNewsReviews
Marvel will soon have a new comic, based on Disney’s attraction The Haunted Mansion. The first issue, written by Joshua Williamson with artwork by E.M. Gist, is due out in March and will introduce the 999 ghosts that walk the halls of the mansion. One thisng that Marvel and I have talked about a little bit is making sure there’s really a horror aspect,” Williamson said. “There are silly parts of the attraction, but we wanted to make sure there was horror there, which is not something I’ve done a lot with my other books.” Williamson’s other titles include Ghosted, Birthright and Nailbiter from Image Comics, Captain Midnight under Dark Horse Comics and Boom! Studios’ Robocop.
Continue reading →
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The first teaser trailer for Mania, Jessica Cameron’s new indie horror film, has just been released. Mania was directed by Cameron and written by Scott Higgins, who also appears in the gore filled film. Tristan Risk (American Mary, House of Manson) stars along side Ellie Church (Headless) and Carlo Mendez (The Bay). Mania, described as a “fucked up lesbian love story”, follows two lovers who flee their hometown after a brutal murder changes their lives forever. Follow Mania on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.
Continue reading →
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Cherry Tree, written by Brendan McCarthy and directed by David Keating has just released its first full length trailer. This supernatural thriller stars Naomi Battrick (Blood) as Faith, with Hellboy II actress Anna Walton playing the role of Sissy Young. The cast also includes Patrick Gibson, Sam Hazeldine, Leah McNamara, Caroline Murphy, Valerie O’Conner, Minnie Phibbs and Elva Trill. Faith is desperate to find a way to save her dying father. When her mysterious field hockey coach, Sissy Young, befriends her, she learns that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven. The coven uses the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a ceremony that restores the life of those who are dead or dying. Sissy offers Faith a deal, to save her father, but in return Faith must carry a child for the coven. Faith realizes something is very wrong with the baby inside her, it is growing at an alarming speed. With the birth of the
Continue reading →
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The trailer for Riddle Room, originally titled Breakaway, now has a trailer and a release date. This horror-thriller was both written and directed by Bryan Binder. It stars Tiren Jhames, Erika Hoveland, Marisa Ruby, Peter Carey, Daniel Usaj and Ava Manson. The film follows Emily Burns (Ruby), a woman being held captive in a room with no idea why or how she got there. Determined to escape and return to her daughter and husband, Emily discovers clues in the room to help explain where she is being held and why she is there. Riddle Room will be released on DVD and VOD on February 16th, 2016 via Breaking Glass Pictures.
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