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The Assassination of Tara Reid

Tara Reid: Target “How many more years are [the media] going to pick on me? There’re other new young bad girls. Move on to someone else.” – Tara Reid Putting it on the table…why Tara Reid? “But I keep working. I keep moving,” she said. “I’m not going to let these people not let me work because I’m trying to make a living. I’m happy with what I look like. I don’t care what people say about it. Sometimes the people it hurts a lot more is someone like my mom. [Haters] forget you’re someone’s daughter, you’re someone’s sister.”[1] SOURCE What did Tara Reid do to make people hate her? In the recent wake of sexual allegations against a number of big name male stars and executives, why does this actress continue to get a public drubbing? Has she harmed someone? Killed someone? Abused someone in any way shape or form? “The media is trying to kill my daughter.” Tara

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Capt McNeely
Nov 18, 2017
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We’re Celebrating The Release Of Daria Polatin’s ‘Devil In Ohio’ With A Killer Giveaway!

Back in October, we sat down with screenwriter turned novelist Daria Polatin (Shut Eye, Dexter, Weeds) to talk about her new novel ‘Devil In Ohio’ (interview). To celebrate the release of ‘Devil In Ohio’ we’re having a giveaway! Two lucky winners are going to score a copy of the book along with a fantastic gift set from Lime Crime Makeup! The real-life inspired novel centers on “fifteen-year-old Jules Mathis who comes home from school to find a strange girl sitting in her kitchen and her psychiatrist mother reveals that Mae is one of her patients at the hospital and will be staying with their family for a few days. But soon Mae is wearing Jules’s clothes, sleeping in her bedroom, edging her out of her position on the school paper, and flirting with Jules’s crush. And Mae has no intention of leaving.” Grand Prize Runner-Up Prize Entering is easy. Like our social media account where you see this, share, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 3, 2017
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Witness True Terror In Real Life Inspired Supernatural Thriller ‘The Child Remains’

There is something about horror films inspired by true stories that make them so much more terrifying. The Child Remains is one of those films. The award-winning film tells the story of an expectant couple whose intimate weekend turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where both mothers and unwanted infants and were murdered. Starring Cannes’ Best Actress winner Suzanne Clement (Mommy), Allan Hawco (Hyena Road), Shelley Thompson (Labyrinth) and genre legend Geza Kovacs (Scanners, The Dead Zone), this tense supernatural thriller was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Melski (The Con Artist). The Child Remains was inspired by the true-life crimes of the infamous “Butterbox Babies” murders. In 1928 in East Chester, Novia Scotia The Ideal Maternity Home, a home for unwed mothers, was opened by William Peach Young, a unordained minister, and his wife Lila. While operating from 1928 to 1945 the unlicensed home gave care to both married

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 26, 2017
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Author Daria Polatin Takes Us Inside Her Novel ‘Devil In Ohio’ – Based On A True Story

Screenwriter Daria Polatin who has worked on series like ‘Weeds’, ‘Dexter’, and most recently on Hulu’s ‘Shut Eye’ is on the verge of releasing her debut novel, ‘Devil In Ohio’. The novel, based on a true story, follows a young woman named Jules whose mother, a psychiatrist, has brought home Mae, a girl whose history involves a cult. “When fifteen-year-old Jules Mathis comes home from school to find a strange girl sitting in her kitchen, and her psychiatrist mother reveals that Mae is one of her patients at the hospital and will be staying with their family for a few days. But soon Mae is wearing Jules’s clothes, sleeping in her bedroom, edging her out of her position on the school paper, and flirting with Jules’s crush. And Mae has no intention of leaving, Then things get weird. Jules walks in on a half-dressed Mae, startled to see a pentagram carved into Mae’s back. Jules pieces together clues and discovers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2017
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Anniversary Of The Homestead Murders In Jerilderie, Australia

“Hello? Hello there, is your mummy at home? She is, but she’s asleep Well, is Daddy there? Yeah, but he’s asleep too. He’s sleeping on the kitchen floor. Oh? Could you go wake mummy for me and tell her to come to the phone? I need to tell her something, can you do that for me? No, no. I don’t like mummy any more ‘cause mummy’s turning black.” This absolutely chilling phone call becomes even more haunting when the voice of 4-year old Tanya Lewis is heard. She was unaware that her father lay dead in the kitchen and her mother, dead and decomposing, in the bedroom. Jerilderie, Australia is a small farming town of just over 1,000 people. It is found in the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is notable due to the fact that its bank was robbed by the infamous Ned Kelly (the man who famously fought a gun battle with police

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Capt McNeely
Sep 22, 2017
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Jury Finds Slender Man Attacker Not Guilty Due To Mental Illness

Back in 2014, two 12-year-old Milwaukee girls committed an unthinkable crime that rocked the nation. The girls stabbed their friend Payton Geyser 19 times after luring her into woods. The victim somehow found the strength to drag herself onto a bicycle path where a passing bicyclist found her. Luckily, Geyser survived the ordeal. The reason the girls gave for committing the heinous act, they did it to win favor with the character Slender Man, a figure who was born in a Creepypasta story by Eric Knudsen. After 3 years one of the girls, Anissa Weier, has finally had her day in court where she plead guilty to attempted second-degree intentional homicide. The verdict came down that Weier will avoid prison. Instead, she will be committed to a mental hospital where she will wait out her 3-year sentence. Both girls have been diagnosed with Shared Delusional Disorder. Shared Psychotic Disorder or folie à deux definition: A rare delusional disorder shared by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2017
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Documentary ‘Deliver Us’ (AKA Libera Nos) Delves Into The World Of Real Exorcisms

This October the Italian exorcism documentary ‘Deliver Us’, also known as ‘Libera Nos’, from director Federick Di Giacomo, will open in LA and two other locations (yet to be announced). The documentary delves into the world of real exorcisms. “Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession.” From the Press Release: Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there does not seem to be a label or a remedy. The Catholic Church reacts to this crisis by nominating priests as exorcists in increasing numbers and by organizing training courses for them. In order to respond to the rising number of requests for deliverance from evil, all French dioceses have installed at least one exorcist. In Spain, the archdiocese of Madrid is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2017
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New Italian Documentary To Take Us Into The World Of Real Exorcisms

As long as there has been religion there has been the fear of demons, the dark evil that claims its victim’s body and soul. While the subject has fueled many films and stories, many true believers have turned to real-life exorcisms in an attempt to cast out those demons and save souls. A new Italian documentary titled Libera Nos is preparing to take us on a journey into the real life world of exorcisms and will explore the increased need for the rites. From director Federick Di Giacomo, this 2017 European Film Award nominee will be opening in cinemas before Halloween. From the Press Release: Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession. Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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Theatrical Trailer Released For ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Ahead of its August 26th screening at Fright Fest in London, Masterfully Macabre Entertainment has unveiled the theatrical trailer and poster for To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (above). According to Masterfully Macabre, the new theatrical poster was designed to “reflect both the horror and mainstream documentary audience,” and features some of the films that Hodder has appeared in, including several of the Friday the 13th titles, Hatchet, and more. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has overcome to take his place as a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Canadian Nurse Of Death Is Finally Sentenced

“I am truly sorry for the people I injured and murdered. Sorry is much too small a word.” These words by former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer were spoken after she was sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole for 25 years. I know, I know, Canada is known for hockey and apologizing, but unfortunately we breed monsters too. This 50 year old nurse plead guilty to eight counts of first degree murder with 4 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of aggravated assault. All of which occurred at various nursing homes in Ontario, Canada. Wettlaufer believed that, after years of drug and alcohol abuse, she had not only found, but been chosen by God to be an instrument in his hands. She admitted to injecting her patients with insulin — which goes unnoticed in autopsies — and watched them fade way. This near-decade long crime spree has finally come to an end; however, the scariest thing is

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Capt McNeely
Aug 1, 2017

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The Assassination of Tara Reid

Tara Reid: Target “How many more years are [the media] going to pick on me? There’re other new young bad girls. Move on to someone else.” – Tara Reid Putting it on the table…why Tara Reid? “But I keep working. I keep moving,” she said. “I’m not going to let these people not let me work because I’m trying to make a living. I’m happy with what I look like. I don’t care what people say about it. Sometimes the people it hurts a lot more is someone like my mom. [Haters] forget you’re someone’s daughter, you’re someone’s sister.”[1] SOURCE What did Tara Reid do to make people hate her? In the recent wake of sexual allegations against a number of big name male stars and executives, why does this actress continue to get a public drubbing? Has she harmed someone? Killed someone? Abused someone in any way shape or form? “The media is trying to kill my daughter.” Tara

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Capt McNeely
Nov 18, 2017
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We’re Celebrating The Release Of Daria Polatin’s ‘Devil In Ohio’ With A Killer Giveaway!

Back in October, we sat down with screenwriter turned novelist Daria Polatin (Shut Eye, Dexter, Weeds) to talk about her new novel ‘Devil In Ohio’ (interview). To celebrate the release of ‘Devil In Ohio’ we’re having a giveaway! Two lucky winners are going to score a copy of the book along with a fantastic gift set from Lime Crime Makeup! The real-life inspired novel centers on “fifteen-year-old Jules Mathis who comes home from school to find a strange girl sitting in her kitchen and her psychiatrist mother reveals that Mae is one of her patients at the hospital and will be staying with their family for a few days. But soon Mae is wearing Jules’s clothes, sleeping in her bedroom, edging her out of her position on the school paper, and flirting with Jules’s crush. And Mae has no intention of leaving.” Grand Prize Runner-Up Prize Entering is easy. Like our social media account where you see this, share, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 3, 2017
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Witness True Terror In Real Life Inspired Supernatural Thriller ‘The Child Remains’

There is something about horror films inspired by true stories that make them so much more terrifying. The Child Remains is one of those films. The award-winning film tells the story of an expectant couple whose intimate weekend turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where both mothers and unwanted infants and were murdered. Starring Cannes’ Best Actress winner Suzanne Clement (Mommy), Allan Hawco (Hyena Road), Shelley Thompson (Labyrinth) and genre legend Geza Kovacs (Scanners, The Dead Zone), this tense supernatural thriller was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Melski (The Con Artist). The Child Remains was inspired by the true-life crimes of the infamous “Butterbox Babies” murders. In 1928 in East Chester, Novia Scotia The Ideal Maternity Home, a home for unwed mothers, was opened by William Peach Young, a unordained minister, and his wife Lila. While operating from 1928 to 1945 the unlicensed home gave care to both married

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 26, 2017
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Author Daria Polatin Takes Us Inside Her Novel ‘Devil In Ohio’ – Based On A True Story

Screenwriter Daria Polatin who has worked on series like ‘Weeds’, ‘Dexter’, and most recently on Hulu’s ‘Shut Eye’ is on the verge of releasing her debut novel, ‘Devil In Ohio’. The novel, based on a true story, follows a young woman named Jules whose mother, a psychiatrist, has brought home Mae, a girl whose history involves a cult. “When fifteen-year-old Jules Mathis comes home from school to find a strange girl sitting in her kitchen, and her psychiatrist mother reveals that Mae is one of her patients at the hospital and will be staying with their family for a few days. But soon Mae is wearing Jules’s clothes, sleeping in her bedroom, edging her out of her position on the school paper, and flirting with Jules’s crush. And Mae has no intention of leaving, Then things get weird. Jules walks in on a half-dressed Mae, startled to see a pentagram carved into Mae’s back. Jules pieces together clues and discovers

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2017
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Anniversary Of The Homestead Murders In Jerilderie, Australia

“Hello? Hello there, is your mummy at home? She is, but she’s asleep Well, is Daddy there? Yeah, but he’s asleep too. He’s sleeping on the kitchen floor. Oh? Could you go wake mummy for me and tell her to come to the phone? I need to tell her something, can you do that for me? No, no. I don’t like mummy any more ‘cause mummy’s turning black.” This absolutely chilling phone call becomes even more haunting when the voice of 4-year old Tanya Lewis is heard. She was unaware that her father lay dead in the kitchen and her mother, dead and decomposing, in the bedroom. Jerilderie, Australia is a small farming town of just over 1,000 people. It is found in the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is notable due to the fact that its bank was robbed by the infamous Ned Kelly (the man who famously fought a gun battle with police

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Sep 22, 2017
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Jury Finds Slender Man Attacker Not Guilty Due To Mental Illness

Back in 2014, two 12-year-old Milwaukee girls committed an unthinkable crime that rocked the nation. The girls stabbed their friend Payton Geyser 19 times after luring her into woods. The victim somehow found the strength to drag herself onto a bicycle path where a passing bicyclist found her. Luckily, Geyser survived the ordeal. The reason the girls gave for committing the heinous act, they did it to win favor with the character Slender Man, a figure who was born in a Creepypasta story by Eric Knudsen. After 3 years one of the girls, Anissa Weier, has finally had her day in court where she plead guilty to attempted second-degree intentional homicide. The verdict came down that Weier will avoid prison. Instead, she will be committed to a mental hospital where she will wait out her 3-year sentence. Both girls have been diagnosed with Shared Delusional Disorder. Shared Psychotic Disorder or folie à deux definition: A rare delusional disorder shared by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2017
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Documentary ‘Deliver Us’ (AKA Libera Nos) Delves Into The World Of Real Exorcisms

This October the Italian exorcism documentary ‘Deliver Us’, also known as ‘Libera Nos’, from director Federick Di Giacomo, will open in LA and two other locations (yet to be announced). The documentary delves into the world of real exorcisms. “Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession.” From the Press Release: Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there does not seem to be a label or a remedy. The Catholic Church reacts to this crisis by nominating priests as exorcists in increasing numbers and by organizing training courses for them. In order to respond to the rising number of requests for deliverance from evil, all French dioceses have installed at least one exorcist. In Spain, the archdiocese of Madrid is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2017
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New Italian Documentary To Take Us Into The World Of Real Exorcisms

As long as there has been religion there has been the fear of demons, the dark evil that claims its victim’s body and soul. While the subject has fueled many films and stories, many true believers have turned to real-life exorcisms in an attempt to cast out those demons and save souls. A new Italian documentary titled Libera Nos is preparing to take us on a journey into the real life world of exorcisms and will explore the increased need for the rites. From director Federick Di Giacomo, this 2017 European Film Award nominee will be opening in cinemas before Halloween. From the Press Release: Exorcism is still a fact of contemporary life. Every year, more and more people claim that their illnesses are caused by demonic possession. Father Cataldo is a veteran, one of the most sought-after exorcists in Sicily. Every Tuesday, many believers follow his mass of liberation, searching for a cure for some adversity for which there

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2017
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Theatrical Trailer Released For ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Ahead of its August 26th screening at Fright Fest in London, Masterfully Macabre Entertainment has unveiled the theatrical trailer and poster for To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (above). According to Masterfully Macabre, the new theatrical poster was designed to “reflect both the horror and mainstream documentary audience,” and features some of the films that Hodder has appeared in, including several of the Friday the 13th titles, Hatchet, and more. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has overcome to take his place as a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2017
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Canadian Nurse Of Death Is Finally Sentenced

“I am truly sorry for the people I injured and murdered. Sorry is much too small a word.” These words by former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer were spoken after she was sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole for 25 years. I know, I know, Canada is known for hockey and apologizing, but unfortunately we breed monsters too. This 50 year old nurse plead guilty to eight counts of first degree murder with 4 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of aggravated assault. All of which occurred at various nursing homes in Ontario, Canada. Wettlaufer believed that, after years of drug and alcohol abuse, she had not only found, but been chosen by God to be an instrument in his hands. She admitted to injecting her patients with insulin — which goes unnoticed in autopsies — and watched them fade way. This near-decade long crime spree has finally come to an end; however, the scariest thing is

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 1, 2017
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