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Release Date Announced For ‘Scary Stories’ Documentary
Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters beginning this April via Wild Eye Releasing. Today we have the trailer that gives a small glimpse into the documentary. Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Cody Meirick’s film features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz to fellow children’s book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the
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New Critters Movie’s Title Announced
Fans of the Critters franchise are getting a double dose of the fuzz balls in 2019. Not only is Shudder’s series “Critters: A New Binge” now streaming, a new movie is headed your way! The title for the movie has just been announced as Critters Attack! Filming in South Africa, the film is from Syfy. Last we heard, Bobby Miller (The Cleanse) is directing and the guys behind several of the Tremors sequels, Adam Friedlander and Armand Leo, are producing. Exhibitor Relations has now announced via Twitter that Critters Attack! has been rated R for “bloody creature violence.” The original 1986 film, directed by Stephen Herek, starred Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, and Scott Grimes. In the movie, a group of small, furry aliens makes lunch out of the locals in a small town. Critters went on to spawn three sequels, with the last being released in 1992. We’ll keep you posted!
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Movie Review: Netflix’s The Silence
Before I begin this review I would like to clear something up. Like many, when I saw the trailer for Netflix’s The Silence I assumed that it was a rip off of A Quiet Place. But here’s the thing, The Silence is based on Tom Lebbon’s novel by the same name, the same book The Quiet Place was inspired by. That means that they are adaptations of the same book. Netflix actually began work on The Silence before A Quiet Place even began filming. Even though there are similarities, the two films are pretty different when it comes to the story. What I’m saying is, The Silence is NOT a ripoff. What are the similarities between The Silence and The Quiet Place? First, they both feature creatures that attack when they hear a noise, but the creatures are very different. Both films to feature deaf characters and a family on the run. There are also two children in each movie.
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Blu-ray Review: Life After Flash (2017)
Before I begin discussing Life After Flash, I feel it appropriate to share some thoughts on Flash Gordon. If you aren’t interested in such things…or having your’s cruelly uncharacteristically lay his soul bare, just skip down to the next paragraph. Anyway, back in December of 1980, my desire to see Flash Gordon was at an almost unbelievable level…and my parents blew my mind and agreed to drive me, and the prettiest girl in the second grade who agreed to be my date, many towns over (yes, I grew up in the literal middle of nowhere) to see the film…but mother nature had other plans; and a nor’easter (to those not in the know; Upstate New York has about 14 months of winter per year…at least it did back then) kept us in town, and Altman’s Popeye was what it had to be (and for the record, that is a charming film and a ton of fun…but it sure as hell
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Dario Argento’s Next Project… A Video Game?!
The legendary Italian filmmaker who brought us Suspiria, Deep Red, Phenomena, and his collaboration with George A. Romero with Dawn of the Dead, Dario Argento, will now add video games to his list of works as the artistic director for the upcoming horror/thriller Dreadful Bond that’s being made by Clod Studio. The indie crowd-funded game is still in the works has a Kickstarter up where you can donate, and depending on how much you donate, can receive items signed by Argento himself! Dreadful Bond is a project that’s very close to my themes, to my films, to my dreams: it has something deep that struck me immediately. I got carried away on this new journey with Clod Studio” says Argento. The game is a supernatural, psychological thriller set in the first-person view of an unknown character who is exploring a mansion that was the site of recent horrors. The more the character explores the mansion, the more secrets they’ll uncover
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Chucky Is Ready To Slash His Way Into Theaters In First Real Image From ‘Child’s Play’ Reboot
After months of teasing and waiting we finally have our first real look at the Child’s Play reboot. In the new art, we see Buddi, the new Chucky doll. While he does look similar to the classic doll we’ve come to love and fear. First, you’ll notice the doll’s bigger eyes, then its sleeker look. Orion and MGM have teamed up for the Child’s Play reboot with Polaroid director Lars Klevberg in the director’s chair. Originally known as “The Good Guy Doll” the red-headed killer has been rebranded as “Buddi”, an A.I. doll vastly different from the original talking doll. The movie follows “(Aubrey Plaza) who gives her son (Gabrial Bateman) a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.” Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), and Ty Consiglio also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are producing under their KatzSmith Productions banner. Aaron Schmidt
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Richard Shepard’s Elegant Suspense Thriller ‘The Perfection’ Coming To Netflix
From director Richard Shepard (The Matador, Dom Hemingway, “Girls”) comes The Perfection, which took last year’s Fantastic Fest by storm. This elegant and terrifying suspense thriller is filled with unexpected twists and turns. It centers on Charlotte (Allison Williams), a troubled musician prodigy who seeks out Elizabeth (Logan Browning), the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Overflowing with dizzying horror and sly dark humor, The Perfection was written by Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder and Richard Shepard. The Perfection will be released globally on Netflix Friday, May 24, 2019.
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A Death Predicting App Triggers Terror In STX Films’ ‘Countdown’
These days there’s an app for everything. If there was an app that revealed exactly when you’ll die, would you use it? That’s what STX Films’ new movie Countdown is all about. Written and directed by Justin Dec, Countdown stars “You” actress Elizabeth Lail, Talitha Bateman (Annabelle: Creation), Peter Facinelli (Twilight franchise), P.J Byrne (Green Book, Rampage), Anne Winters (Night School, 13 Reasons Why), Tom Segura (Instant Family), Jordan Calloway (Black Lightning, Riverdale) and Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris). Lail stars as a young nurse who downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die. It tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Sean Anders, John Morris, John Rickard, and Zack Schiller will be producing Countdown, according to Deadline.
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‘Freddy’s Dead’ Director Adapting ‘A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting’ For Netflix
Netflix is adapting the first of Joe Ballarini‘s three-book series A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting for a monster-filled family feature, Deadline reports, with the possibility of a trilogy. Rachel Talalay (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Tank Girl) is in the director’s for the film whose script will be written by Ballarini himself. “The book is about an apathetic babysitter who doesn’t like kids very much and is horrified to discover that the child she is sitting for has been stolen by monsters. It’s her responsibility along, with a secret society of baby sitters who do battle against the creatures of the night, to save the child and the world from things that go bump in the night.” Walden Media and Montecito Pictures Company will be producing along with Ivan Reitman and Amie Karp, with Naia Cucukov of Walden Media, Tom Pollock, and Ilona Herzberg executive producing.
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Season 1 Of The Paranormal Series “Share Your Scare” Haunts Amazon Prime
Jalbert Brothers Studio took you to the edge of the paranormal with there hit series, “Haunted Tours”. Now, in a brand new series, “Share Your Scare“, they take you one step beyond for the only series out there that truly drives into the reality of paranormal activity. “Have you ever had a paranormal experience or heard something go “Bump in the Night”? In this spine-tingling series hosted by internationally renowned Psychic Medium Valentina Lomborg, we will sit down and listen to real experiences. These are real stories by real people, with real scares. These encounters are guaranteed to keep you looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open.” Season one of “Share Your Scare” is now streaming on Amazon Prime. “Share Your Scare” – Season 1 Episode Guide 1. Black Cloud A family has an experience with a black ominous cloud that none of them can explain and feel threatened by what could be poltergeist activity. 2. Bloody
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Release Date Announced For ‘Scary Stories’ Documentary
Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters beginning this April via Wild Eye Releasing. Today we have the trailer that gives a small glimpse into the documentary. Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Cody Meirick’s film features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz to fellow children’s book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the
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New Critters Movie’s Title Announced
Fans of the Critters franchise are getting a double dose of the fuzz balls in 2019. Not only is Shudder’s series “Critters: A New Binge” now streaming, a new movie is headed your way! The title for the movie has just been announced as Critters Attack! Filming in South Africa, the film is from Syfy. Last we heard, Bobby Miller (The Cleanse) is directing and the guys behind several of the Tremors sequels, Adam Friedlander and Armand Leo, are producing. Exhibitor Relations has now announced via Twitter that Critters Attack! has been rated R for “bloody creature violence.” The original 1986 film, directed by Stephen Herek, starred Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, and Scott Grimes. In the movie, a group of small, furry aliens makes lunch out of the locals in a small town. Critters went on to spawn three sequels, with the last being released in 1992. We’ll keep you posted!
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Movie Review: Netflix’s The Silence
Before I begin this review I would like to clear something up. Like many, when I saw the trailer for Netflix’s The Silence I assumed that it was a rip off of A Quiet Place. But here’s the thing, The Silence is based on Tom Lebbon’s novel by the same name, the same book The Quiet Place was inspired by. That means that they are adaptations of the same book. Netflix actually began work on The Silence before A Quiet Place even began filming. Even though there are similarities, the two films are pretty different when it comes to the story. What I’m saying is, The Silence is NOT a ripoff. What are the similarities between The Silence and The Quiet Place? First, they both feature creatures that attack when they hear a noise, but the creatures are very different. Both films to feature deaf characters and a family on the run. There are also two children in each movie.
Continue reading →
Blu-ray Review: Life After Flash (2017)
Before I begin discussing Life After Flash, I feel it appropriate to share some thoughts on Flash Gordon. If you aren’t interested in such things…or having your’s cruelly uncharacteristically lay his soul bare, just skip down to the next paragraph. Anyway, back in December of 1980, my desire to see Flash Gordon was at an almost unbelievable level…and my parents blew my mind and agreed to drive me, and the prettiest girl in the second grade who agreed to be my date, many towns over (yes, I grew up in the literal middle of nowhere) to see the film…but mother nature had other plans; and a nor’easter (to those not in the know; Upstate New York has about 14 months of winter per year…at least it did back then) kept us in town, and Altman’s Popeye was what it had to be (and for the record, that is a charming film and a ton of fun…but it sure as hell
Continue reading →
Dario Argento’s Next Project… A Video Game?!
The legendary Italian filmmaker who brought us Suspiria, Deep Red, Phenomena, and his collaboration with George A. Romero with Dawn of the Dead, Dario Argento, will now add video games to his list of works as the artistic director for the upcoming horror/thriller Dreadful Bond that’s being made by Clod Studio. The indie crowd-funded game is still in the works has a Kickstarter up where you can donate, and depending on how much you donate, can receive items signed by Argento himself! Dreadful Bond is a project that’s very close to my themes, to my films, to my dreams: it has something deep that struck me immediately. I got carried away on this new journey with Clod Studio” says Argento. The game is a supernatural, psychological thriller set in the first-person view of an unknown character who is exploring a mansion that was the site of recent horrors. The more the character explores the mansion, the more secrets they’ll uncover
Continue reading →
Chucky Is Ready To Slash His Way Into Theaters In First Real Image From ‘Child’s Play’ Reboot
After months of teasing and waiting we finally have our first real look at the Child’s Play reboot. In the new art, we see Buddi, the new Chucky doll. While he does look similar to the classic doll we’ve come to love and fear. First, you’ll notice the doll’s bigger eyes, then its sleeker look. Orion and MGM have teamed up for the Child’s Play reboot with Polaroid director Lars Klevberg in the director’s chair. Originally known as “The Good Guy Doll” the red-headed killer has been rebranded as “Buddi”, an A.I. doll vastly different from the original talking doll. The movie follows “(Aubrey Plaza) who gives her son (Gabrial Bateman) a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.” Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), and Ty Consiglio also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are producing under their KatzSmith Productions banner. Aaron Schmidt
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Richard Shepard’s Elegant Suspense Thriller ‘The Perfection’ Coming To Netflix
From director Richard Shepard (The Matador, Dom Hemingway, “Girls”) comes The Perfection, which took last year’s Fantastic Fest by storm. This elegant and terrifying suspense thriller is filled with unexpected twists and turns. It centers on Charlotte (Allison Williams), a troubled musician prodigy who seeks out Elizabeth (Logan Browning), the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Overflowing with dizzying horror and sly dark humor, The Perfection was written by Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder and Richard Shepard. The Perfection will be released globally on Netflix Friday, May 24, 2019.
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A Death Predicting App Triggers Terror In STX Films’ ‘Countdown’
These days there’s an app for everything. If there was an app that revealed exactly when you’ll die, would you use it? That’s what STX Films’ new movie Countdown is all about. Written and directed by Justin Dec, Countdown stars “You” actress Elizabeth Lail, Talitha Bateman (Annabelle: Creation), Peter Facinelli (Twilight franchise), P.J Byrne (Green Book, Rampage), Anne Winters (Night School, 13 Reasons Why), Tom Segura (Instant Family), Jordan Calloway (Black Lightning, Riverdale) and Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris). Lail stars as a young nurse who downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die. It tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Sean Anders, John Morris, John Rickard, and Zack Schiller will be producing Countdown, according to Deadline.
Continue reading →
‘Freddy’s Dead’ Director Adapting ‘A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting’ For Netflix
Netflix is adapting the first of Joe Ballarini‘s three-book series A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting for a monster-filled family feature, Deadline reports, with the possibility of a trilogy. Rachel Talalay (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Tank Girl) is in the director’s for the film whose script will be written by Ballarini himself. “The book is about an apathetic babysitter who doesn’t like kids very much and is horrified to discover that the child she is sitting for has been stolen by monsters. It’s her responsibility along, with a secret society of baby sitters who do battle against the creatures of the night, to save the child and the world from things that go bump in the night.” Walden Media and Montecito Pictures Company will be producing along with Ivan Reitman and Amie Karp, with Naia Cucukov of Walden Media, Tom Pollock, and Ilona Herzberg executive producing.
Continue reading →
Season 1 Of The Paranormal Series “Share Your Scare” Haunts Amazon Prime
Jalbert Brothers Studio took you to the edge of the paranormal with there hit series, “Haunted Tours”. Now, in a brand new series, “Share Your Scare“, they take you one step beyond for the only series out there that truly drives into the reality of paranormal activity. “Have you ever had a paranormal experience or heard something go “Bump in the Night”? In this spine-tingling series hosted by internationally renowned Psychic Medium Valentina Lomborg, we will sit down and listen to real experiences. These are real stories by real people, with real scares. These encounters are guaranteed to keep you looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open.” Season one of “Share Your Scare” is now streaming on Amazon Prime. “Share Your Scare” – Season 1 Episode Guide 1. Black Cloud A family has an experience with a black ominous cloud that none of them can explain and feel threatened by what could be poltergeist activity. 2. Bloody
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