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New Poster for ‘The Monkey’ Reminds You That “Everybody Dies”
Prepare for a terrifying cinematic experience born from the twisted mind of a horror legend, Stephen King. A team of horror icons is gearing up to deliver the highly anticipated film adaptation of King’s The Monkey. Recently, we shared the first teaser trailer that gave us a glimpse of a blood-drenched Theo James. The film’s first poster has been unveiled today, reminding you that “Everybody dies. And that’s fucked up.” The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Osgood Perkins ( Longlegs), is inspired by King’s original short story, which was featured in the 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. Emmy-nominated actor Theo James stars in a dual role as twin brothers Hal and Bill. When they unearth a seemingly harmless childhood toy, a wave of brutal deaths begins to plague them. Determined to break the curse, the brothers must confront the monkey’s sinister power before it claims everything they hold dear. Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) and Elijah Wood (“Lord of the Rings”) join
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200th Game Review! ‘Amanda the Adventurer’
Yes, this is the 200th game review I have done for Horror Fuel! I’m planning on doing something special to commemorate this occasion, fingers are crossed it will work out, but untill then folks, here we go with the 200th game review of Amanda the Adventurer! Amanda the Adventurer puts players in the shoes of Riley, who inherited their Aunt Kate’s home after her death. They go to the attic and start watching VHS tapes of the children’s adventure show Amanda the Adventurer, but the show’s main character Amanda becomes more and more sinister the more tapes Riley watches. Now, onto the game itself! The controls for this game are pretty basic, with only having to use controls to move and interact with objects and puzzles in the attic along with videos of Amanda’s show. The voice acting for the game is good along with the sound design and music, making childish moments whimsical, and darker moments foreboding. Gameplay-wise, depending
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A Killer is on the Loose in ‘Untitled Footage’ Out Now on FoundTV
Horror Dadz Productions has announced the release of Untitled Footage, a chilling found-footage slasher film now available to stream on the service FoundTV. Directed by Joshua Brucker, Untitled Footage follows two young adults as they embark on a terrifying journey to uncover the identity of a legendary serial murderer known as The Claw Hammer Killer. “Untitled Footage is everything I love about the genre,” said Brucker. “I went out and made the movie I wanted to make, and I’m excited to get it out there.” The film serves as a sequel to Brucker’s previous work, The Illinois Valley Murder Tapes, which was part of the double feature titled Split Screen. The movie is the latest addition to the Crypditverse, a shared cinematic universe created by Horror Dadz Productions. “Josh’s story is as terrifying as it is unnerving,” said Dillon Brown, a fellow Horror Dadz director. The film features a talented cast, including Tori Zanoni, Rodney Snyder, Cliff Dunigan, and Hunter
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Spoiler-Free Review: BAAL (Beyond Fest)
Official synopsis: A twisted new tale from Joseph Sims-Dennett (BFI London Film Festival Selected Observance). Grace returns to the small town she grew up in to find the brother, David, is missing. Deciding that she must reunite her family, she follows a lead which takes her deep into the wilderness. Lost, injured and alone, soon her only hope is another hiker who is communicating with her via her radio. Grace makes her way closer to this mysterious hiker — however, suspicions start to grow about their true identity. As the darkness becomes ever more menacing and a threatening presence begins to consume Grace, who can she really trust? Writer/director Joseph Sims-Dennett builds an engrossing air of mystery in his new Australian feature Baal, which finds Grace (Meg Clarke in an outstanding lead performance) returning after a very long absence to her childhood home to sort out matters after her father dies. She also begins a search for her brother David
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Own the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus: Volume 3 Now
Abrams ComicArts, a division of ABRAMS, recently published the third volume of the trilogy collection of the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics just in time for the Halloween season. Collected for the first time, these award-winning comics place the world’s most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science fiction, and supernatural settings, making this series the perfect gift for Simpsons fans of all ages. Packaged in a deluxe die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3: Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies is the perfect addition to any Simpsons collection. The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first 23 comics were produced, with all-new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics and entertainment. The Deluxe Hardcover of Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3 is available now for $44.99. The collection
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Prime Video Unveils First Look at New Series “The Sticky”
Today, Prime Video released first-look images for “The Sticky.” a new series inspired by the true story of the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.” The series is described as a mix of dark hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement, and heartbreaking drama. “The Sticky” hails from showrunners Ed Herro and Brian Donovan. It follows Ruth Landry (three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale). She is a rugged syrup farmer who turns to crime when the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with a hot-tempered mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos) and a French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million dollar heist. Oscar and Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween franchise) also stars. Brian Donovan and Ed Herro are the creators, executive producers, showrunners, and writers. Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer are Megamix’s executive producers. Jamie Lee Curtis is the executive producer for Comet Pictures. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie for Blumhouse Television, and Michael Dowse. Lauren Grant
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College Thriller ‘The Line’ Sees Alex Wolff Join a Fraternity
This October, writer-director Ethan Berger aims to school you on chills and thrills with The Line. This gripping campus thriller delves into the dangerous world of college fraternities and the blind adherence to tradition. Hereditary’s Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to escape his working-class roots. Tom is attracted to the prestigious KNA fraternity and soon becomes entangled in their manipulative schemes and dangerous hazing rituals. All for the promises of social status and career opportunities. As Tom begins a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), he finds himself torn between loyalty to his fraternity and his growing feelings for Annabelle. The fraternity president’s (Lewis Pullman) cunning manipulations further complicate matters, leading Tom into a dangerous game of ambition and betrayal. Berger brings this thrilling story to life with a talented cast that includes Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Bo Mitchell, and Cheri Oteri. Scoot McNairy, Denise Richards, and John Malkovich round out the impressive cast. Alex Russek co-wrote
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Anything for Jackson Director is Back with the Horror Movie ‘William’
Following the success of his 2020 Shudder Original Anything for Jackson, director Justin Dyck, whom we interviewed about the movie, is back. He is set to unleash the new horror film William, a collaboration with Chris Sivertson (Monstrous). The film is an adaptation of Andrew Pyper’s novel of the same name. Described as a “contained sci-fi horror film that blends the worlds of Ex Machina and The Amityville Horror,” William centers on Henry. Henry is a brilliant engineer named William who created an artificially intelligent consciousness. Agoraphobic and obsessed with his project, Henry keeps William hidden in his attic, away from his pregnant wife, Lily. When Lily’s coworkers visit, Henry introduces them to William. This leads to them being trapped inside the house, turning it into a deadly prison. William isn’t Justin Dyck’s only upcoming movie. He is also in pre-production on The Casket Girls, another horror movie. Watch Anything for Jackson now on Shudder.
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Game Review: ‘Dagon: Complete Edition’
H.P. Lovecraft’s works are hard to put into film or games properly. Attempts have been made over the years with some decent attempts, and some flat-out missing the point. Bit Golem and Feardemic have done something I have not seen done before, making a 100% faithful adaptation of not one but three of Lovecraft’s short stories! This is Dagon: Complete Edition. Dagon: Complete Edition puts players into one of Lovecraft’s most iconic short stories, Dagon where they can experience the story firsthand as it’s narrated to them by the tale’s protagonist. Now, onto the game itself! Dagon: Complete Edition‘s controls are impossible to not master as the game mainly involves the player observing their surroundings, zooming in on objects, and clicking on prompts. This is the main part of the gameplay, the player just controls the camera and when the narration stops and it’s allowed, you can look around to see if you can find any hidden elder signs that
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From the Director of WolfCop Comes the Survival Horror ‘Die Alone’
From Lowell Dean, the director of the hair-raising werewolf horror-comedy franchise WolfCop, comes a new chilling tale of terror, the survival horror-thriller Die Alone. In the film, a young man, Ethan (Douglas Smith), finds himself desperate and lost. A terrible illness has ravaged the post-apocalyptic world. Nature has reclaimed the world that is stalked by disfigured creatures. Alone and lost, Ethan befriends a survivalist and his girlfriend. Ethan is fighting to survive while trying to find his partner and recover his memories. However, that is not an easy task while living in a world where both humans and monsters are out to kill you. Die Alone features an exciting cast, including Frank Grillo of The Purge franchise and Carrie-Anne Moss of The Matrix franchise. Kimberly-Sue Murray (Shadowhunters) stars alongside Douglas Smith (Big Little Lies), Steven Roy, and Jonathan Cherry. Lowell Dean wrote the script and directed Die Alone, produced by Berr Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman, and Larry Greenberg for Quiver Distribution.
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New Poster for ‘The Monkey’ Reminds You That “Everybody Dies”
Prepare for a terrifying cinematic experience born from the twisted mind of a horror legend, Stephen King. A team of horror icons is gearing up to deliver the highly anticipated film adaptation of King’s The Monkey. Recently, we shared the first teaser trailer that gave us a glimpse of a blood-drenched Theo James. The film’s first poster has been unveiled today, reminding you that “Everybody dies. And that’s fucked up.” The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Osgood Perkins ( Longlegs), is inspired by King’s original short story, which was featured in the 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. Emmy-nominated actor Theo James stars in a dual role as twin brothers Hal and Bill. When they unearth a seemingly harmless childhood toy, a wave of brutal deaths begins to plague them. Determined to break the curse, the brothers must confront the monkey’s sinister power before it claims everything they hold dear. Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) and Elijah Wood (“Lord of the Rings”) join
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200th Game Review! ‘Amanda the Adventurer’
Yes, this is the 200th game review I have done for Horror Fuel! I’m planning on doing something special to commemorate this occasion, fingers are crossed it will work out, but untill then folks, here we go with the 200th game review of Amanda the Adventurer! Amanda the Adventurer puts players in the shoes of Riley, who inherited their Aunt Kate’s home after her death. They go to the attic and start watching VHS tapes of the children’s adventure show Amanda the Adventurer, but the show’s main character Amanda becomes more and more sinister the more tapes Riley watches. Now, onto the game itself! The controls for this game are pretty basic, with only having to use controls to move and interact with objects and puzzles in the attic along with videos of Amanda’s show. The voice acting for the game is good along with the sound design and music, making childish moments whimsical, and darker moments foreboding. Gameplay-wise, depending
Continue reading →
A Killer is on the Loose in ‘Untitled Footage’ Out Now on FoundTV
Horror Dadz Productions has announced the release of Untitled Footage, a chilling found-footage slasher film now available to stream on the service FoundTV. Directed by Joshua Brucker, Untitled Footage follows two young adults as they embark on a terrifying journey to uncover the identity of a legendary serial murderer known as The Claw Hammer Killer. “Untitled Footage is everything I love about the genre,” said Brucker. “I went out and made the movie I wanted to make, and I’m excited to get it out there.” The film serves as a sequel to Brucker’s previous work, The Illinois Valley Murder Tapes, which was part of the double feature titled Split Screen. The movie is the latest addition to the Crypditverse, a shared cinematic universe created by Horror Dadz Productions. “Josh’s story is as terrifying as it is unnerving,” said Dillon Brown, a fellow Horror Dadz director. The film features a talented cast, including Tori Zanoni, Rodney Snyder, Cliff Dunigan, and Hunter
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Review: BAAL (Beyond Fest)
Official synopsis: A twisted new tale from Joseph Sims-Dennett (BFI London Film Festival Selected Observance). Grace returns to the small town she grew up in to find the brother, David, is missing. Deciding that she must reunite her family, she follows a lead which takes her deep into the wilderness. Lost, injured and alone, soon her only hope is another hiker who is communicating with her via her radio. Grace makes her way closer to this mysterious hiker — however, suspicions start to grow about their true identity. As the darkness becomes ever more menacing and a threatening presence begins to consume Grace, who can she really trust? Writer/director Joseph Sims-Dennett builds an engrossing air of mystery in his new Australian feature Baal, which finds Grace (Meg Clarke in an outstanding lead performance) returning after a very long absence to her childhood home to sort out matters after her father dies. She also begins a search for her brother David
Continue reading →
Own the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus: Volume 3 Now
Abrams ComicArts, a division of ABRAMS, recently published the third volume of the trilogy collection of the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics just in time for the Halloween season. Collected for the first time, these award-winning comics place the world’s most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science fiction, and supernatural settings, making this series the perfect gift for Simpsons fans of all ages. Packaged in a deluxe die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3: Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies is the perfect addition to any Simpsons collection. The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first 23 comics were produced, with all-new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics and entertainment. The Deluxe Hardcover of Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3 is available now for $44.99. The collection
Continue reading →
Prime Video Unveils First Look at New Series “The Sticky”
Today, Prime Video released first-look images for “The Sticky.” a new series inspired by the true story of the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.” The series is described as a mix of dark hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement, and heartbreaking drama. “The Sticky” hails from showrunners Ed Herro and Brian Donovan. It follows Ruth Landry (three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale). She is a rugged syrup farmer who turns to crime when the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with a hot-tempered mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos) and a French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million dollar heist. Oscar and Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween franchise) also stars. Brian Donovan and Ed Herro are the creators, executive producers, showrunners, and writers. Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer are Megamix’s executive producers. Jamie Lee Curtis is the executive producer for Comet Pictures. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie for Blumhouse Television, and Michael Dowse. Lauren Grant
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College Thriller ‘The Line’ Sees Alex Wolff Join a Fraternity
This October, writer-director Ethan Berger aims to school you on chills and thrills with The Line. This gripping campus thriller delves into the dangerous world of college fraternities and the blind adherence to tradition. Hereditary’s Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to escape his working-class roots. Tom is attracted to the prestigious KNA fraternity and soon becomes entangled in their manipulative schemes and dangerous hazing rituals. All for the promises of social status and career opportunities. As Tom begins a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), he finds himself torn between loyalty to his fraternity and his growing feelings for Annabelle. The fraternity president’s (Lewis Pullman) cunning manipulations further complicate matters, leading Tom into a dangerous game of ambition and betrayal. Berger brings this thrilling story to life with a talented cast that includes Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Bo Mitchell, and Cheri Oteri. Scoot McNairy, Denise Richards, and John Malkovich round out the impressive cast. Alex Russek co-wrote
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Anything for Jackson Director is Back with the Horror Movie ‘William’
Following the success of his 2020 Shudder Original Anything for Jackson, director Justin Dyck, whom we interviewed about the movie, is back. He is set to unleash the new horror film William, a collaboration with Chris Sivertson (Monstrous). The film is an adaptation of Andrew Pyper’s novel of the same name. Described as a “contained sci-fi horror film that blends the worlds of Ex Machina and The Amityville Horror,” William centers on Henry. Henry is a brilliant engineer named William who created an artificially intelligent consciousness. Agoraphobic and obsessed with his project, Henry keeps William hidden in his attic, away from his pregnant wife, Lily. When Lily’s coworkers visit, Henry introduces them to William. This leads to them being trapped inside the house, turning it into a deadly prison. William isn’t Justin Dyck’s only upcoming movie. He is also in pre-production on The Casket Girls, another horror movie. Watch Anything for Jackson now on Shudder.
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Dagon: Complete Edition’
H.P. Lovecraft’s works are hard to put into film or games properly. Attempts have been made over the years with some decent attempts, and some flat-out missing the point. Bit Golem and Feardemic have done something I have not seen done before, making a 100% faithful adaptation of not one but three of Lovecraft’s short stories! This is Dagon: Complete Edition. Dagon: Complete Edition puts players into one of Lovecraft’s most iconic short stories, Dagon where they can experience the story firsthand as it’s narrated to them by the tale’s protagonist. Now, onto the game itself! Dagon: Complete Edition‘s controls are impossible to not master as the game mainly involves the player observing their surroundings, zooming in on objects, and clicking on prompts. This is the main part of the gameplay, the player just controls the camera and when the narration stops and it’s allowed, you can look around to see if you can find any hidden elder signs that
Continue reading →
From the Director of WolfCop Comes the Survival Horror ‘Die Alone’
From Lowell Dean, the director of the hair-raising werewolf horror-comedy franchise WolfCop, comes a new chilling tale of terror, the survival horror-thriller Die Alone. In the film, a young man, Ethan (Douglas Smith), finds himself desperate and lost. A terrible illness has ravaged the post-apocalyptic world. Nature has reclaimed the world that is stalked by disfigured creatures. Alone and lost, Ethan befriends a survivalist and his girlfriend. Ethan is fighting to survive while trying to find his partner and recover his memories. However, that is not an easy task while living in a world where both humans and monsters are out to kill you. Die Alone features an exciting cast, including Frank Grillo of The Purge franchise and Carrie-Anne Moss of The Matrix franchise. Kimberly-Sue Murray (Shadowhunters) stars alongside Douglas Smith (Big Little Lies), Steven Roy, and Jonathan Cherry. Lowell Dean wrote the script and directed Die Alone, produced by Berr Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman, and Larry Greenberg for Quiver Distribution.
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