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An Interview With ‘Child’s Play’ Actress Carlease Burke
Carlease Burke sat down to talk with me about her latest role, as Doreen in the upcoming Lars Klevberg-directed remake of Child’s Play. Set to premiere on June 21, 2019, and stars Aubrey Plaza in the role of a mother who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. Mark Hamill will be voicing Chucky. Horror Fuel: “You have been in so many fantastic series and movies. I mean, wow!” Carlease Burke: “I know. It is pretty remarkable when you are looking back at it. That’s a lot of stuff (laughter).” Horror Fuel: “(giggle) When I was looking at your IMDb I saw a lot of series I know and love.” Carlease Burke: “Oh, so you may have seen me before you knew me.” Horror Fuel: “I’m sure of it. I absolutely love Shameless.” Carlease Burke: “In the beginning, it was the first season, I played Roberta. I had a three-episode arc.
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‘Ghostbusters’ DLC Coming To ‘Planet Coaster’ On PC
When ghosts cause trouble at your theme park, who you gonna call? That’s right, the Ghostbusters! Dan Aykroyd will be voicing his beloved paranormal exterminator Ray Stantz in the upcoming DLC for Frontier Development’s theme park simulation game, Planet Coaster. The Planet Coaster: Ghostbusters DLC will be coming to PC. The “Ghostbusters” DLC will feature a whole new campaign mode along with new rides and attractions that are “Ghostbusters” themed. One of the rides, “The Ghostbusters Experience”, is an interactive ride where players can bust ghosts and log in their high scores, along with the new rides will come scenery and props directly from the films! Not only is Aykroyd coming back to voice Ray, but William Atherton will also be reprising his role as everyone’s favorite “Dickless” EPA agent, Walter Peck. Not only are well known “living” characters are making a comeback for this DLC, Slimer, and the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man will be back as well! Keep an
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James Wan And Sam Raimi Team Up For ‘The Burden’ Adaptation
Horror heavy hitters James Wan (The Conjuring Franchise) and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead franchise) have joined forces for the feature film adaptation of the Dutch short film The Burden, from director Nico van den Brink, Deadline reports. The rights to the short film were snatched up last night by JS Entertainment, Starlight Media, along with Wan’s Atomic Monster and Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures who will produce the feature. “The short centers on a young woman visiting her boyfriend’s family home. There, she learns about a sinister history with his creepy neighbor and soon, all kinds of skeletons come out of the closet.” Romel Adam acquired the film for Ghost House and will oversee along with Judson Scott for Atomic Monster. Van den Brink’s other short horror film Sweet Tooth is getting an adaptation from Atomic Monster and New Line.
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André Øvredel Directing Adaptation Of Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’s André Øvredel is set to direct the New Line’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk, Deadline reports. Originally published back in 1979 under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, the tale is set in the dystopian future where 100 teenage boys embark on a competition annually known as “The Long Walk”. They must maintain a speed of over four miles an hour or die. If they receive more than three warnings they die. But the last one standing is set for life. James Vanderbilt, who penned the script, will be producing alongside Bradley Fischer and William Sherak. Øvredal also directed the fantastically frightening supernatural film The Autopsy of Jane Doe and the upcoming film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, co-written and produced by Guillermo del Toro, which arrive in theaters on August 9 from CBS Films.
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Exclusive: New Trailer Warns That There Is An ‘Animal Among Us’
The screams can still be heard from last weekend’s Die Laughing Film Festival in Hollywood where Animal Among Us won Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and the coveted Audience Choice Award. Ahead of its screening at the Creepy Tree Film Festival, the trailer for the film has been unleashed, teasing an action filled, bloody film. “This is a story about a monster… Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed an animal attack, the camp was condemned and the killer never found – but something horrific still waits in those woods.” Starring Larisa Oleynik (10 Things I Hate About You, The Secret World of Alex Mack), Christian Oliver (The Good German, Speed Racer), Christine Donlon (Entourage), Erin Daniels (House of 1000 Corpses), UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye (Miami Vice), and Daytime Emmy Award winner Heather Tom (Bold & The Beautiful, Young & the Restless) star in the film that pays
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Take A Trip Back To 1969 In The New ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Trailer
The new trailer for writer-director Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, introduces us to the film’s lead characters, TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). In the film, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The film features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.” The cast list for Tarantino’s ninth film reads like a who’s who of Hollywood’s biggest and brightest, including Margot Robbie, Burt Reynolds, Timothy Olyphant, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Damien Lewis, Emile Hirsh, Luke Perry, Dakota Fanning, Clifton Collins Jr., Keith Jackson, Al Pacino, and Nicholas Hammond. Damon Herriman is playing infamous cult leader Charles Manson. David Heyman, Shannon McIntosh, and Quentin Tarantino are producing. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood opens in theaters nationwide on July
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New Documentary Explores ‘Terror In The Skies’
Small Town Monsters has announced the nationwide Digital HD and DVD release of Terror in the Skies. Director Seth Breedlove explores hundreds of years of terrifying reports of encounters with massive, winged creatures around the Land of Lincoln. From Alton’s man-eating Piasa Bird legends to recent Chicago sightings of a creature said to resemble West Virginia’s infamous Mothman, Terror in the Skies takes an in-depth look at a centuries-old mystery. Terror in the Skies promises to open viewers’ minds to the possibility that such a beast could exist by way of believable witnesses and fascinating photographic, video and audio evidence. Small Town Monsters made waves in 2017 with their documentary The Mothman of Point Pleasant, which Terror in the Skies acts as a “spiritual sequel” to and one that will be concluded in 2020 by the final chapter in their Mothman trilogy, The Mothman Legacy. The documentary is narrated by author, musician and television personality Lyle Blackburn. It is co-written
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Evil Has Found Its Superhero In The Final Trailer For ‘Brightburn’
The final, terror-filled trailer has landed for James Gunn’s Brightburn ahead of its May release, giving us a glimpse at the damage an evil superhero could do. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019. Be sure to check out our interview with Tim Williams, the composer behind the film’s soundtrack.
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Brightburn’s Timothy Williams Talks Music, Superheroes, And Much More In An Interview
While a film’s soundtrack may not be at the forefront of films, it should be. Music is the heartbeat of a film, controlling pace and emotion. Timothy Williams, a composer, has created many of those melodies heard in films such as Get Out, IT, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Deadpool 2. I sat down with Williams to talk about one of his most recent projects, creating the scores for James Gunn’s new film Brightburn, part superhero movie, part horror film. In the film, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019, from Sony Pictures. Horror Fuel: “You’ve worked on so many amazing projects, do you have a favorite so far?” Tim Williams: “That’s a difficult question because I’ve enjoyed working
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Paranormal Team Called On To Help A Haunted Town In Travel Channel’s New Series “Ghosts Of Morgan City”
A Louisiana Mayor and his Chief of police have recruited paranormal investigators to help solve the hauntings that plague their town. Watch as the investigation unfolds in Travel Channel‘s new series “Ghosts of Morgan City,” featuring former FBI agent Ben Hansen, paranormal investigator Jereme Leonard, and psychic medium Sarah Lemos. Morgan City, Louisiana, is experiencing an especially troubling spike of unusual emergency calls – unexplained encounters with the ghosts of the bayou city’s turbulent past that are frightening its citizens. In the all-new Travel Channel series, “Ghosts of Morgan City,” premiering on Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Police Chief James “Bo” Blair is now looking to his colleague from another jurisdiction for assistance. Chief Blair learns that paranormal activity in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, has quieted down since that town’s police chief, Mike King, worked with a specialty team to solve a rash of hauntings last year. In search of advice, Chief Blair contacts Chief King, eventually following his
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An Interview With ‘Child’s Play’ Actress Carlease Burke
Carlease Burke sat down to talk with me about her latest role, as Doreen in the upcoming Lars Klevberg-directed remake of Child’s Play. Set to premiere on June 21, 2019, and stars Aubrey Plaza in the role of a mother who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. Mark Hamill will be voicing Chucky. Horror Fuel: “You have been in so many fantastic series and movies. I mean, wow!” Carlease Burke: “I know. It is pretty remarkable when you are looking back at it. That’s a lot of stuff (laughter).” Horror Fuel: “(giggle) When I was looking at your IMDb I saw a lot of series I know and love.” Carlease Burke: “Oh, so you may have seen me before you knew me.” Horror Fuel: “I’m sure of it. I absolutely love Shameless.” Carlease Burke: “In the beginning, it was the first season, I played Roberta. I had a three-episode arc.
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‘Ghostbusters’ DLC Coming To ‘Planet Coaster’ On PC
When ghosts cause trouble at your theme park, who you gonna call? That’s right, the Ghostbusters! Dan Aykroyd will be voicing his beloved paranormal exterminator Ray Stantz in the upcoming DLC for Frontier Development’s theme park simulation game, Planet Coaster. The Planet Coaster: Ghostbusters DLC will be coming to PC. The “Ghostbusters” DLC will feature a whole new campaign mode along with new rides and attractions that are “Ghostbusters” themed. One of the rides, “The Ghostbusters Experience”, is an interactive ride where players can bust ghosts and log in their high scores, along with the new rides will come scenery and props directly from the films! Not only is Aykroyd coming back to voice Ray, but William Atherton will also be reprising his role as everyone’s favorite “Dickless” EPA agent, Walter Peck. Not only are well known “living” characters are making a comeback for this DLC, Slimer, and the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man will be back as well! Keep an
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James Wan And Sam Raimi Team Up For ‘The Burden’ Adaptation
Horror heavy hitters James Wan (The Conjuring Franchise) and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead franchise) have joined forces for the feature film adaptation of the Dutch short film The Burden, from director Nico van den Brink, Deadline reports. The rights to the short film were snatched up last night by JS Entertainment, Starlight Media, along with Wan’s Atomic Monster and Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures who will produce the feature. “The short centers on a young woman visiting her boyfriend’s family home. There, she learns about a sinister history with his creepy neighbor and soon, all kinds of skeletons come out of the closet.” Romel Adam acquired the film for Ghost House and will oversee along with Judson Scott for Atomic Monster. Van den Brink’s other short horror film Sweet Tooth is getting an adaptation from Atomic Monster and New Line.
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André Øvredel Directing Adaptation Of Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’s André Øvredel is set to direct the New Line’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk, Deadline reports. Originally published back in 1979 under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, the tale is set in the dystopian future where 100 teenage boys embark on a competition annually known as “The Long Walk”. They must maintain a speed of over four miles an hour or die. If they receive more than three warnings they die. But the last one standing is set for life. James Vanderbilt, who penned the script, will be producing alongside Bradley Fischer and William Sherak. Øvredal also directed the fantastically frightening supernatural film The Autopsy of Jane Doe and the upcoming film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, co-written and produced by Guillermo del Toro, which arrive in theaters on August 9 from CBS Films.
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Exclusive: New Trailer Warns That There Is An ‘Animal Among Us’
The screams can still be heard from last weekend’s Die Laughing Film Festival in Hollywood where Animal Among Us won Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and the coveted Audience Choice Award. Ahead of its screening at the Creepy Tree Film Festival, the trailer for the film has been unleashed, teasing an action filled, bloody film. “This is a story about a monster… Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed an animal attack, the camp was condemned and the killer never found – but something horrific still waits in those woods.” Starring Larisa Oleynik (10 Things I Hate About You, The Secret World of Alex Mack), Christian Oliver (The Good German, Speed Racer), Christine Donlon (Entourage), Erin Daniels (House of 1000 Corpses), UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye (Miami Vice), and Daytime Emmy Award winner Heather Tom (Bold & The Beautiful, Young & the Restless) star in the film that pays
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Take A Trip Back To 1969 In The New ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Trailer
The new trailer for writer-director Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, introduces us to the film’s lead characters, TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). In the film, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The film features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.” The cast list for Tarantino’s ninth film reads like a who’s who of Hollywood’s biggest and brightest, including Margot Robbie, Burt Reynolds, Timothy Olyphant, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Damien Lewis, Emile Hirsh, Luke Perry, Dakota Fanning, Clifton Collins Jr., Keith Jackson, Al Pacino, and Nicholas Hammond. Damon Herriman is playing infamous cult leader Charles Manson. David Heyman, Shannon McIntosh, and Quentin Tarantino are producing. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood opens in theaters nationwide on July
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New Documentary Explores ‘Terror In The Skies’
Small Town Monsters has announced the nationwide Digital HD and DVD release of Terror in the Skies. Director Seth Breedlove explores hundreds of years of terrifying reports of encounters with massive, winged creatures around the Land of Lincoln. From Alton’s man-eating Piasa Bird legends to recent Chicago sightings of a creature said to resemble West Virginia’s infamous Mothman, Terror in the Skies takes an in-depth look at a centuries-old mystery. Terror in the Skies promises to open viewers’ minds to the possibility that such a beast could exist by way of believable witnesses and fascinating photographic, video and audio evidence. Small Town Monsters made waves in 2017 with their documentary The Mothman of Point Pleasant, which Terror in the Skies acts as a “spiritual sequel” to and one that will be concluded in 2020 by the final chapter in their Mothman trilogy, The Mothman Legacy. The documentary is narrated by author, musician and television personality Lyle Blackburn. It is co-written
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Evil Has Found Its Superhero In The Final Trailer For ‘Brightburn’
The final, terror-filled trailer has landed for James Gunn’s Brightburn ahead of its May release, giving us a glimpse at the damage an evil superhero could do. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019. Be sure to check out our interview with Tim Williams, the composer behind the film’s soundtrack.
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Brightburn’s Timothy Williams Talks Music, Superheroes, And Much More In An Interview
While a film’s soundtrack may not be at the forefront of films, it should be. Music is the heartbeat of a film, controlling pace and emotion. Timothy Williams, a composer, has created many of those melodies heard in films such as Get Out, IT, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Deadpool 2. I sat down with Williams to talk about one of his most recent projects, creating the scores for James Gunn’s new film Brightburn, part superhero movie, part horror film. In the film, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019, from Sony Pictures. Horror Fuel: “You’ve worked on so many amazing projects, do you have a favorite so far?” Tim Williams: “That’s a difficult question because I’ve enjoyed working
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Paranormal Team Called On To Help A Haunted Town In Travel Channel’s New Series “Ghosts Of Morgan City”
A Louisiana Mayor and his Chief of police have recruited paranormal investigators to help solve the hauntings that plague their town. Watch as the investigation unfolds in Travel Channel‘s new series “Ghosts of Morgan City,” featuring former FBI agent Ben Hansen, paranormal investigator Jereme Leonard, and psychic medium Sarah Lemos. Morgan City, Louisiana, is experiencing an especially troubling spike of unusual emergency calls – unexplained encounters with the ghosts of the bayou city’s turbulent past that are frightening its citizens. In the all-new Travel Channel series, “Ghosts of Morgan City,” premiering on Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Police Chief James “Bo” Blair is now looking to his colleague from another jurisdiction for assistance. Chief Blair learns that paranormal activity in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, has quieted down since that town’s police chief, Mike King, worked with a specialty team to solve a rash of hauntings last year. In search of advice, Chief Blair contacts Chief King, eventually following his
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