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Shudder Announces ‘Video Palace’, An Exclusive Horror Podcast
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for thriller, suspense, and horror has just launched of Video Palace, its first scripted podcast created exclusively for Shudder by Nick Braccia and The Blair Witch Project producer Michael Monello. The series is co-written and directed by Ben Rock (20 Seconds to Live, Alien Raiders) and co-written by Bob DeRosa (Killers, White Collar). The 10-part series chronicles a young couple’s investigation into the origins of a mysterious VHS tape and the infamous video store from which it came. All episodes of Video Palace, along with 5 extended interview scenes, are available now on Shudder exclusively for its members. Episode 1 of Video Palace is also available to non-members on Apple Podcasts and other platforms, where subsequent episodes will be released weekly. Shudder is the preeminent destination for fans of horror and suspense, and we’re thrilled to launch our first scripted podcast for our members,” said Craig Engler, General Manager of Shudder. “With Video Palace,
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Blu-ray Review: Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
Sam (Brad Dourif playing the role to the hilt…as usual) is just you normal, average, every-man type; the kind of guy who’s parents volunteered to be test subjects in nuclear experiments as they conceived him and then self immolated right after he was born…and who is now manifesting the power of psychokinesis; an ability to create and control fire (with a side order of electric discharge) whenever he gets pissed off…which is often. Besides having super powers; Sam is rapidly falling apart, as every use of his powers results in blood spurting fissures to appear on his body that subsequently start blastin’ forth massive amounts of freaky fire. Add to that a bitchy ex-wife, and a new girlfriend (Cynthia Bain) who may not be all she appears to be…not to mention a shady government organization, and you have a ticking time bomb on two legs! Following hot on the heels from legendary director Tobe Hooper’s (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist)
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(Watch) Pauly Shore Stars As A Serial Killer In ‘Sin City Psycho’
See Pauly Shore in a role like never before, as a psychotic serial killer in his new short psychological thriller Sin City Psycho which he also wrote, directed, and produced as a proof of concept. Known for his roles in films like Encino Man, Bio-Dome, and Son in Law, Shore stars as an unhinged killer, toying with his next victim played by Sharon Gardner. I’ve always wanted to play a psychopath, what actor doesn’t? I’ve been known for comedy my entire life, so it was really fun to dig in and do something unexpected. I came up with this premise a while ago; I’ve always loved Dexter, American Psycho, and Silence of the Lambs,” Shore stated. I thought filming something in Las Vegas regarding an unfaithful spouse made sense because people go to Vegas all the time and always say when they do bad things, ‘whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,’ that’s not the case for my character Donovan,
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Hulu Sinks Its Fangs Into Anne Rice’s “Vampire Chronicles”
Hulu is bringing Anne Rice‘s “Vampire Chronicles” to life in new original series. The book series was co-written by Rice’s son Christopher. Bryan Fuller, the showrunner for both “Star Trek: Discovery” and “American Gods” was attached earlier this year to write the script but has since stepped away, THR reports. The book series, which includes “Interview with the Vampire” follows an 18th-century French Nobleman Lestat de Lioncourt who becomes a vampire, travels the world, and even becoming a rock star. The 12th book in the series, “Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat” will be out later this year.
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‘Apparition’ Will Haunt Gamers This Halloween
MrCiastku and Fat Dog Games know how to make an entrance with a game release! Coming to Steam on Halloween (October 31st) 2018 is the first-person horror game “Apparition” where players are on a ghost hunt all the while being hunted themselves! Players will find themselves in the middle of a haunted forest with an Ouija board and the intention to contact the spirits that haunt the woods and gather evidence. The objective of the story is simple, gather evidence of the hauntings, and leave the forest alive-wait what? That’s right, there’s no Caspers in these woods! The ghosts are not alone as there are also demons’ wandering around and there’s no way to protect you from them, besides not being found in the first place! Players will have to decide when and if they want to wrap up their investigations because the more evidence you collect and clues you find, the more ghost hunting equipment you can unlock and
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Short Film Review: 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes (2018)
In 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes, we are treated to graphic representation of a Bible passage, Matthew 5:29 “If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” to be precise. Devoid of narrative or dialog, 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes distills the passage above to a single image; that of a woman (Kaylee Giza), mutilated in a representation of sin who steps forward to reveal an even more horrific nightmare hidden under her dark hair. Director Ryan Swnatek presents the whole grizzly tableau in a lurid color scheme straight out of the Italian fright flicks of old (with a nod to Argento if I’m not mistaken). It’s a pleasing dichotomy of beauty and ugliness which is also echoed in the main character who’s feminine charm is forever marred by grievous injury. Speaking
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‘Grudge’ Remake To Open On New Date
Sony has moved up the theatrical release of Grudge, from The Eyes of My Mother director Nicolas Pesce, will now open 2 months ahead of its original release date. The cast has some serious horror cred including Insidious actress Lin Shaye, The Nun‘s Demian Bichir, and John Cho who led season 2 of “The Exorcist.” Andrea Riseborough, Betty Gilpin (“Glow”), William Sadler (The Mist), Jacki Weaver, and Frankie Faison also star. The script, penned by Jeff Buhler who is also behind Pet Sematary and Midnight Meat Train, is a new take on the 2004 American remake of Japan’s Ju-on (2002). The new film is the twelfth for the franchise that also includes two short films, several graphic novels, and a video game. Evil Dead‘s Sami Raimi and Robert Tapert are producing with Roy Lee (IT) executive producing. Grudge has already begun filming and its first images have been released. The film will open in theaters nationwide on June 21, 2019.
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Travel Channel Continues To Deliver Scares This November
Just because the Halloween season ends on October 31st, doesn’t mean the end of pulse-pounding programming on Travel Channel! We’ve got the action-packed, haunting highlights you don’t want to miss this November. In the season finale of “Haunted Live,” the Tennessee Wraith Chasers (interview) investigate one of America’s most haunted locations. Viewers not only get to watch the action live, but they can also participate in real time through Travel Channel’s Facebook Live! The animal world can not only be terrifying, but deadly. Watch as wildlife expert Casey Anderson hunts down man-eating tigers and a killer crocodile that is terrorizing local villages on all-new episodes of ‘Monster Encounters’ NEW EPISODES MONSTER ENCOUNTERS Wildlife expert Casey Anderson is not afraid to get dangerously close to the largest and fiercest creatures on the planet. In Travel Channel’s new series “Monster Encounters,” his mission is to track down and document evidence of animals so large, or unusual, that they defy belief. Employing the
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DVD Review: Snake Outta Compton (2018)
A snake falls from a plane over Compton and while it doesn’t survive the trip; it’s egg does and is retrieved by an uber-nerd, oh-so-subtly named Vurkel (Donte Essien), who subjects the newly hatched infant snake to experiments with a growth ray (which he intended to use on his cock) that causes it to grow uncontrollably (what else did you expect it to do dumbass). Meanwhile Vurkel’s roommates are an amateur hip hop crew that unfortunately have fallen afoul of an absolutely ridiculous criminal named Alley Jaws (Eric Paul Erickson) to whom they owe a considerable sum. Soon that snake gets free and goes on a rampage while our heroes make inept attempts to get the money owed to Jaws while dealing with the constant interference of testosterone infused crooked cop Denz (Joston Theney) and his completely idiotic rookie partner Ethan (Jon Kondelik) who arrest the group’s MC Cam (Ricky Flowers Jr.) and generally make life miserable for our protagonists.
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‘Southbound’ Director Remaking ‘Night Of The Comet’
They came. They shopped. They saved the world! The next horror remake is coming from Roxanne Benjamin, who was one of the directors the fantastic 2015 indie horror film Southbound, is remaking 1984’s horror-comedy Night of the Comet for Orion Pictures. She will also be writing the script, Deadline reports. According to the site, the new version will be more horror than comedy this time around. The original was written and directed by Thom Eberhardt and centered on two sisters fighting zombies after a comet wipes out most of the life on Earth. Kelli Maroney, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Beltran starred.
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Shudder Announces ‘Video Palace’, An Exclusive Horror Podcast
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for thriller, suspense, and horror has just launched of Video Palace, its first scripted podcast created exclusively for Shudder by Nick Braccia and The Blair Witch Project producer Michael Monello. The series is co-written and directed by Ben Rock (20 Seconds to Live, Alien Raiders) and co-written by Bob DeRosa (Killers, White Collar). The 10-part series chronicles a young couple’s investigation into the origins of a mysterious VHS tape and the infamous video store from which it came. All episodes of Video Palace, along with 5 extended interview scenes, are available now on Shudder exclusively for its members. Episode 1 of Video Palace is also available to non-members on Apple Podcasts and other platforms, where subsequent episodes will be released weekly. Shudder is the preeminent destination for fans of horror and suspense, and we’re thrilled to launch our first scripted podcast for our members,” said Craig Engler, General Manager of Shudder. “With Video Palace,
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Blu-ray Review: Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
Sam (Brad Dourif playing the role to the hilt…as usual) is just you normal, average, every-man type; the kind of guy who’s parents volunteered to be test subjects in nuclear experiments as they conceived him and then self immolated right after he was born…and who is now manifesting the power of psychokinesis; an ability to create and control fire (with a side order of electric discharge) whenever he gets pissed off…which is often. Besides having super powers; Sam is rapidly falling apart, as every use of his powers results in blood spurting fissures to appear on his body that subsequently start blastin’ forth massive amounts of freaky fire. Add to that a bitchy ex-wife, and a new girlfriend (Cynthia Bain) who may not be all she appears to be…not to mention a shady government organization, and you have a ticking time bomb on two legs! Following hot on the heels from legendary director Tobe Hooper’s (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist)
Continue reading →
(Watch) Pauly Shore Stars As A Serial Killer In ‘Sin City Psycho’
See Pauly Shore in a role like never before, as a psychotic serial killer in his new short psychological thriller Sin City Psycho which he also wrote, directed, and produced as a proof of concept. Known for his roles in films like Encino Man, Bio-Dome, and Son in Law, Shore stars as an unhinged killer, toying with his next victim played by Sharon Gardner. I’ve always wanted to play a psychopath, what actor doesn’t? I’ve been known for comedy my entire life, so it was really fun to dig in and do something unexpected. I came up with this premise a while ago; I’ve always loved Dexter, American Psycho, and Silence of the Lambs,” Shore stated. I thought filming something in Las Vegas regarding an unfaithful spouse made sense because people go to Vegas all the time and always say when they do bad things, ‘whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,’ that’s not the case for my character Donovan,
Continue reading →
Hulu Sinks Its Fangs Into Anne Rice’s “Vampire Chronicles”
Hulu is bringing Anne Rice‘s “Vampire Chronicles” to life in new original series. The book series was co-written by Rice’s son Christopher. Bryan Fuller, the showrunner for both “Star Trek: Discovery” and “American Gods” was attached earlier this year to write the script but has since stepped away, THR reports. The book series, which includes “Interview with the Vampire” follows an 18th-century French Nobleman Lestat de Lioncourt who becomes a vampire, travels the world, and even becoming a rock star. The 12th book in the series, “Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat” will be out later this year.
Continue reading →
‘Apparition’ Will Haunt Gamers This Halloween
MrCiastku and Fat Dog Games know how to make an entrance with a game release! Coming to Steam on Halloween (October 31st) 2018 is the first-person horror game “Apparition” where players are on a ghost hunt all the while being hunted themselves! Players will find themselves in the middle of a haunted forest with an Ouija board and the intention to contact the spirits that haunt the woods and gather evidence. The objective of the story is simple, gather evidence of the hauntings, and leave the forest alive-wait what? That’s right, there’s no Caspers in these woods! The ghosts are not alone as there are also demons’ wandering around and there’s no way to protect you from them, besides not being found in the first place! Players will have to decide when and if they want to wrap up their investigations because the more evidence you collect and clues you find, the more ghost hunting equipment you can unlock and
Continue reading →
Short Film Review: 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes (2018)
In 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes, we are treated to graphic representation of a Bible passage, Matthew 5:29 “If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” to be precise. Devoid of narrative or dialog, 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes distills the passage above to a single image; that of a woman (Kaylee Giza), mutilated in a representation of sin who steps forward to reveal an even more horrific nightmare hidden under her dark hair. Director Ryan Swnatek presents the whole grizzly tableau in a lurid color scheme straight out of the Italian fright flicks of old (with a nod to Argento if I’m not mistaken). It’s a pleasing dichotomy of beauty and ugliness which is also echoed in the main character who’s feminine charm is forever marred by grievous injury. Speaking
Continue reading →
‘Grudge’ Remake To Open On New Date
Sony has moved up the theatrical release of Grudge, from The Eyes of My Mother director Nicolas Pesce, will now open 2 months ahead of its original release date. The cast has some serious horror cred including Insidious actress Lin Shaye, The Nun‘s Demian Bichir, and John Cho who led season 2 of “The Exorcist.” Andrea Riseborough, Betty Gilpin (“Glow”), William Sadler (The Mist), Jacki Weaver, and Frankie Faison also star. The script, penned by Jeff Buhler who is also behind Pet Sematary and Midnight Meat Train, is a new take on the 2004 American remake of Japan’s Ju-on (2002). The new film is the twelfth for the franchise that also includes two short films, several graphic novels, and a video game. Evil Dead‘s Sami Raimi and Robert Tapert are producing with Roy Lee (IT) executive producing. Grudge has already begun filming and its first images have been released. The film will open in theaters nationwide on June 21, 2019.
Continue reading →
Travel Channel Continues To Deliver Scares This November
Just because the Halloween season ends on October 31st, doesn’t mean the end of pulse-pounding programming on Travel Channel! We’ve got the action-packed, haunting highlights you don’t want to miss this November. In the season finale of “Haunted Live,” the Tennessee Wraith Chasers (interview) investigate one of America’s most haunted locations. Viewers not only get to watch the action live, but they can also participate in real time through Travel Channel’s Facebook Live! The animal world can not only be terrifying, but deadly. Watch as wildlife expert Casey Anderson hunts down man-eating tigers and a killer crocodile that is terrorizing local villages on all-new episodes of ‘Monster Encounters’ NEW EPISODES MONSTER ENCOUNTERS Wildlife expert Casey Anderson is not afraid to get dangerously close to the largest and fiercest creatures on the planet. In Travel Channel’s new series “Monster Encounters,” his mission is to track down and document evidence of animals so large, or unusual, that they defy belief. Employing the
Continue reading →
DVD Review: Snake Outta Compton (2018)
A snake falls from a plane over Compton and while it doesn’t survive the trip; it’s egg does and is retrieved by an uber-nerd, oh-so-subtly named Vurkel (Donte Essien), who subjects the newly hatched infant snake to experiments with a growth ray (which he intended to use on his cock) that causes it to grow uncontrollably (what else did you expect it to do dumbass). Meanwhile Vurkel’s roommates are an amateur hip hop crew that unfortunately have fallen afoul of an absolutely ridiculous criminal named Alley Jaws (Eric Paul Erickson) to whom they owe a considerable sum. Soon that snake gets free and goes on a rampage while our heroes make inept attempts to get the money owed to Jaws while dealing with the constant interference of testosterone infused crooked cop Denz (Joston Theney) and his completely idiotic rookie partner Ethan (Jon Kondelik) who arrest the group’s MC Cam (Ricky Flowers Jr.) and generally make life miserable for our protagonists.
Continue reading →
‘Southbound’ Director Remaking ‘Night Of The Comet’
They came. They shopped. They saved the world! The next horror remake is coming from Roxanne Benjamin, who was one of the directors the fantastic 2015 indie horror film Southbound, is remaking 1984’s horror-comedy Night of the Comet for Orion Pictures. She will also be writing the script, Deadline reports. According to the site, the new version will be more horror than comedy this time around. The original was written and directed by Thom Eberhardt and centered on two sisters fighting zombies after a comet wipes out most of the life on Earth. Kelli Maroney, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Beltran starred.
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