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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Linda Blair
Well, my Little Monsters, we are at that point in the week where we make that downhill run towards the weekend. Now I had another actress originally slated to be highlighted today, but I made a calculated decision to focus on Linda Blair due to an event that’s happening this weekend. In two days Days of the Dead is descending on Indianapolis for three days of horror related festivities, and Linda was very recently confirmed to be in attendance as one of many media guests. With that in mind I felt it appropriate to go ahead and highlight this particular wonderful Woman of Horror, that I would have undoubtedly have written about eventually. So without further ado, I give you Miss Linda Blair. Linda was the baby in her family, being the youngest of three children. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but would grow up in Westport, Connecticut. Linda’s career kicked off at the tender age of five,
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‘Don’t Breathe’ Actress Joins Stephen King’s Hulu Series ‘Castle Rock’
Hulu’s upcoming series Castle Rock from horror master Stephen King and J. J. Abrams has been building an incredible cast with names like André Holland (Moonlight) and Carrie star Sissy Spacek. Now, Deadline is reporting that Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe actress Jane Levy has signed on to co-star. Set in King’s multiverse, Castle Rock is named after the fictional town in Maine that is featured in several of King’s novels. Spacek is set to play the role of Ruth Deaver, the estranged mother of Henry (Holland), a retired professor whose fading memories may hold a key to Castle Rock’s unsettling past. Levy has been cast as Jackie, the death obsessed, self-appointed historian of Castle Rock. Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw developed Castle Rock, set to begin filming later this year, based on characters created by King. They also will serve as executive producers along with Ben Stephenson, Liz Glotzer, and J. J. Abrams. The series is from Warner Bros.
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‘FLESH OF THE VOID’ Premieres New Trailer
With Principal Photography wrapped on new, experimental horror film Flesh of the Void, a first trailer has shown up online. From first time feature director James Quinn, Void is shot on a combination of expired Super 8 film stock and 16 MM in order to achieve an uncomfortable vibe (the trailer is certainly disturbing.) Flesh of the Void is “intended as a disjointed, surreal trip through the deepest and most violent fears of the human condition, depicting its subject in a radical, grotesque and raw manner, refusing to shy away from societal taboos.” Releasing sometime later in 2017, this film is looking to be one hell of a trip. https://vimeo.com/221166861?utm_source=Flesh+of+the+Void+Trailer&utm_campaign=BSM&utm_medium=email
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‘ALTAR’ Appears on VOD
Found Footage Festival hit Altar, after a successful limited theatrical run, is now set for VOD. As of July 1rst, Altar will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, PlayStation Network, and on Hulu. “Altar is the terrifying story of a group of college classmates who get lost driving to a reunion campout in the Sierra Nevada mountains. After stopping for the night, they stumble onto something darker and must escape the evil they’ve unleashed. Not only are their lives in danger, but their immortal souls as well.” While I haven’t seen the film yet myself, it caused quite a stir on the festival scene. And before long viewers will get to see what all the hype is about.
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Official Trailer And Poster Unveiled For Terror Films’ ‘Hank Boyd Is Dead’
Today, distributor Terror Films debuts the official trailer, movie poster, and a new clip for the twisted horror-thriller, ‘Hank Boyd is Dead’. Check out the poster below. From writer/director Sean Melia (‘The Administrator’), comes the dark tale, which follows the story of struggling actress Sarah Walsh (portrayed by Stefanie E. Frame, ‘The Darkness II’). As her acting career isn’t exactly white hot, she’s also a caterer, to help pay the bills. She’s alone in tending to the funeral services of Hank Boyd, the town loner, who stood accused of a terrible crime. Though she went to high school with Hank, and thought him harmless, her view of the deceased begins to shift after meeting his eccentric family. As the tension, insanity, and body count begin to build, Sarah must find a way to survive the warped experience. The film, which will be released in several territories (including the United States and Canada), and several platforms (including Roku, Steam, iTunes, Google
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The ‘Tremors’ TV series Finds A Home On The Syfy Channel
Back last year we reported that Kevin Bacon would be reprising his role as Valentine McKee in a Tremors series. Bacon confirmed to Screen Daily that the show, which Bacon will also executive produce, has found a home on the Syfy channel. The plot for the show has not been revealed, but we do know that it will return to the original setting, Perfection, Nevada. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) will pen the script. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — June 26, 2017 — SYFY announced today that TREMORS, starring Kevin Bacon reprising his original role from the 1990 film of the same name, has been ordered to pilot. From Universal Cable Productions, the drama was written by Andrew Miller (“The Secret Circle”), who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer along with Bacon and David Schiff (“Southpaw”) in association with Blumhouse Television. “This is the only character
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‘IT’ Scares Up R Rating
Rejoice, horror fans, as it appears Pennywise won’t be holding back when it comes to visceral terror. Despite the studio trend of the last decade plus to make sure nearly every theatrical horror film gets a tame PG-13 rating, the new adaptation of Stephen King‘s beloved novel ‘IT’ will be rated R when it’s released theatrically this September. The MPAA has cited the highly-anticipated film’s “violence/horror”, blood, and harsh language as the reasons for the restricted rating. Let the crippling coulrophobia commence! ‘IT’ floats into theaters everywhere September 8, 2017.
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Russian Superhero Film ‘Guardians’ Is Getting A US Release
Back last summer we shared the trailer, that can only be described as insane, for the Russian superhero film Guardians. Directed by Sarik Andreasyan, the action-filled film was released in its home country back in February. Now, it’s finally coming to the US via Shout Factory. The film, set during the Cold War, an organization called “Patriot” has created a superhero squad, which includes members of multiple soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again. Valeriya Shkirando, Anton Pampushnyy, Alina Lanina, Sanzhar Madiyev and Sebastien Sisak co-star. The film was executive produced by Lenny Levi, Maksim Oleynikov and Daniel Shapovalov. Get your copy of Guardians on Blu-ray and DVD on September 5, 2017. Wait, did I mention that one of the heroes is half human/half bear?
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The Conjuring 3 Now Possesses A Writer
The Conjuring 3 now possesses a writer. David Leslie Johnson has signed on to write the screenplay for the next film of the ever growing franchise that has just announced its latest spin-off, a movie about the “Crooked Man” featured in The Conjuring 2, which he wrote. He was also behind the disturbing thriller Orphan. The buzz is James Wan, who directed the first film and the second which he co-wrote along with Carey and Chad Hayes, won’t be directing the third installment. This go-around Wan will produce through his company Atomic Monster along with Peter Safran. While the plot has not been revealed we do know that it will continue to document Ed and Lorraine’s investigations. There is a theory circulating that The Conjuring 3 will feature a werewolf, but we will just have to wait until the official plot is released to know for sure. As it stands, The Conjuring 3 will be the seventh film of the
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A Monster Is Teased In The Trailer For Adam Gierasch’s ‘House By The Lake’
The first trailer for House by the Lake, from director Adam Gierasch (Fractured, Night of the Demos, Tales of Halloween), has arrived, revealing a monster that has a serious Creature from the Black Lagoon vibe. Written by Josh Burnell (Boone the Bounty Hunter), the film centers on the Morgans, “a loving yet troubled family hoping to reconnect on a vacation. When their autistic 10-year-old daughter (Amiah Miller) begins to fixate on a mysterious friend who may or may not be real, she retreats further into her own world and family tensions rise to the surface.” Shot in Big Bear Lake, California, the cast of House by the Lake includes James Callis (Battlesta Galactica), Anne Dudek (Mad Men), Miller (Clementine) and Breaking Bad actor Michael Bowen. Anvil Entertainment’s Mike De Trana, Gary King, and Jace Anderson produced.
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Linda Blair
Well, my Little Monsters, we are at that point in the week where we make that downhill run towards the weekend. Now I had another actress originally slated to be highlighted today, but I made a calculated decision to focus on Linda Blair due to an event that’s happening this weekend. In two days Days of the Dead is descending on Indianapolis for three days of horror related festivities, and Linda was very recently confirmed to be in attendance as one of many media guests. With that in mind I felt it appropriate to go ahead and highlight this particular wonderful Woman of Horror, that I would have undoubtedly have written about eventually. So without further ado, I give you Miss Linda Blair. Linda was the baby in her family, being the youngest of three children. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but would grow up in Westport, Connecticut. Linda’s career kicked off at the tender age of five,
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‘Don’t Breathe’ Actress Joins Stephen King’s Hulu Series ‘Castle Rock’
Hulu’s upcoming series Castle Rock from horror master Stephen King and J. J. Abrams has been building an incredible cast with names like André Holland (Moonlight) and Carrie star Sissy Spacek. Now, Deadline is reporting that Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe actress Jane Levy has signed on to co-star. Set in King’s multiverse, Castle Rock is named after the fictional town in Maine that is featured in several of King’s novels. Spacek is set to play the role of Ruth Deaver, the estranged mother of Henry (Holland), a retired professor whose fading memories may hold a key to Castle Rock’s unsettling past. Levy has been cast as Jackie, the death obsessed, self-appointed historian of Castle Rock. Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw developed Castle Rock, set to begin filming later this year, based on characters created by King. They also will serve as executive producers along with Ben Stephenson, Liz Glotzer, and J. J. Abrams. The series is from Warner Bros.
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‘FLESH OF THE VOID’ Premieres New Trailer
With Principal Photography wrapped on new, experimental horror film Flesh of the Void, a first trailer has shown up online. From first time feature director James Quinn, Void is shot on a combination of expired Super 8 film stock and 16 MM in order to achieve an uncomfortable vibe (the trailer is certainly disturbing.) Flesh of the Void is “intended as a disjointed, surreal trip through the deepest and most violent fears of the human condition, depicting its subject in a radical, grotesque and raw manner, refusing to shy away from societal taboos.” Releasing sometime later in 2017, this film is looking to be one hell of a trip. https://vimeo.com/221166861?utm_source=Flesh+of+the+Void+Trailer&utm_campaign=BSM&utm_medium=email
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‘ALTAR’ Appears on VOD
Found Footage Festival hit Altar, after a successful limited theatrical run, is now set for VOD. As of July 1rst, Altar will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, PlayStation Network, and on Hulu. “Altar is the terrifying story of a group of college classmates who get lost driving to a reunion campout in the Sierra Nevada mountains. After stopping for the night, they stumble onto something darker and must escape the evil they’ve unleashed. Not only are their lives in danger, but their immortal souls as well.” While I haven’t seen the film yet myself, it caused quite a stir on the festival scene. And before long viewers will get to see what all the hype is about.
Continue reading →
Official Trailer And Poster Unveiled For Terror Films’ ‘Hank Boyd Is Dead’
Today, distributor Terror Films debuts the official trailer, movie poster, and a new clip for the twisted horror-thriller, ‘Hank Boyd is Dead’. Check out the poster below. From writer/director Sean Melia (‘The Administrator’), comes the dark tale, which follows the story of struggling actress Sarah Walsh (portrayed by Stefanie E. Frame, ‘The Darkness II’). As her acting career isn’t exactly white hot, she’s also a caterer, to help pay the bills. She’s alone in tending to the funeral services of Hank Boyd, the town loner, who stood accused of a terrible crime. Though she went to high school with Hank, and thought him harmless, her view of the deceased begins to shift after meeting his eccentric family. As the tension, insanity, and body count begin to build, Sarah must find a way to survive the warped experience. The film, which will be released in several territories (including the United States and Canada), and several platforms (including Roku, Steam, iTunes, Google
Continue reading →
The ‘Tremors’ TV series Finds A Home On The Syfy Channel
Back last year we reported that Kevin Bacon would be reprising his role as Valentine McKee in a Tremors series. Bacon confirmed to Screen Daily that the show, which Bacon will also executive produce, has found a home on the Syfy channel. The plot for the show has not been revealed, but we do know that it will return to the original setting, Perfection, Nevada. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) will pen the script. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — June 26, 2017 — SYFY announced today that TREMORS, starring Kevin Bacon reprising his original role from the 1990 film of the same name, has been ordered to pilot. From Universal Cable Productions, the drama was written by Andrew Miller (“The Secret Circle”), who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer along with Bacon and David Schiff (“Southpaw”) in association with Blumhouse Television. “This is the only character
Continue reading →
‘IT’ Scares Up R Rating
Rejoice, horror fans, as it appears Pennywise won’t be holding back when it comes to visceral terror. Despite the studio trend of the last decade plus to make sure nearly every theatrical horror film gets a tame PG-13 rating, the new adaptation of Stephen King‘s beloved novel ‘IT’ will be rated R when it’s released theatrically this September. The MPAA has cited the highly-anticipated film’s “violence/horror”, blood, and harsh language as the reasons for the restricted rating. Let the crippling coulrophobia commence! ‘IT’ floats into theaters everywhere September 8, 2017.
Continue reading →
Russian Superhero Film ‘Guardians’ Is Getting A US Release
Back last summer we shared the trailer, that can only be described as insane, for the Russian superhero film Guardians. Directed by Sarik Andreasyan, the action-filled film was released in its home country back in February. Now, it’s finally coming to the US via Shout Factory. The film, set during the Cold War, an organization called “Patriot” has created a superhero squad, which includes members of multiple soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again. Valeriya Shkirando, Anton Pampushnyy, Alina Lanina, Sanzhar Madiyev and Sebastien Sisak co-star. The film was executive produced by Lenny Levi, Maksim Oleynikov and Daniel Shapovalov. Get your copy of Guardians on Blu-ray and DVD on September 5, 2017. Wait, did I mention that one of the heroes is half human/half bear?
Continue reading →
The Conjuring 3 Now Possesses A Writer
The Conjuring 3 now possesses a writer. David Leslie Johnson has signed on to write the screenplay for the next film of the ever growing franchise that has just announced its latest spin-off, a movie about the “Crooked Man” featured in The Conjuring 2, which he wrote. He was also behind the disturbing thriller Orphan. The buzz is James Wan, who directed the first film and the second which he co-wrote along with Carey and Chad Hayes, won’t be directing the third installment. This go-around Wan will produce through his company Atomic Monster along with Peter Safran. While the plot has not been revealed we do know that it will continue to document Ed and Lorraine’s investigations. There is a theory circulating that The Conjuring 3 will feature a werewolf, but we will just have to wait until the official plot is released to know for sure. As it stands, The Conjuring 3 will be the seventh film of the
Continue reading →
A Monster Is Teased In The Trailer For Adam Gierasch’s ‘House By The Lake’
The first trailer for House by the Lake, from director Adam Gierasch (Fractured, Night of the Demos, Tales of Halloween), has arrived, revealing a monster that has a serious Creature from the Black Lagoon vibe. Written by Josh Burnell (Boone the Bounty Hunter), the film centers on the Morgans, “a loving yet troubled family hoping to reconnect on a vacation. When their autistic 10-year-old daughter (Amiah Miller) begins to fixate on a mysterious friend who may or may not be real, she retreats further into her own world and family tensions rise to the surface.” Shot in Big Bear Lake, California, the cast of House by the Lake includes James Callis (Battlesta Galactica), Anne Dudek (Mad Men), Miller (Clementine) and Breaking Bad actor Michael Bowen. Anvil Entertainment’s Mike De Trana, Gary King, and Jace Anderson produced.
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