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The Antithesis Set To Film After Final Casting Call Made
With production set to begin this month on Francesco Mirabelli’s film, The Antithesis, the casting call to fill the final role has been made. Marina Loi, who has previously worked with Lamberto Bava on Demons 2 and also with Lucio Fulci on Zombi 3, will be filling the final spot in the cast. Loi will appear in the role of Valeria, a character described as “a mysterious scholar”, who leads Sophi (played by Crisula Stafida) through the dangers she encounters within the story-line. The plot of The Antithesis revolves around a researcher who sets out to discover the root of “unexplained phenomenon” occurring within the walls of a “mysterious mansion” – “a blasphemous pact with a consciousness beyond all the thresholds”. She will embark on a journey of deceit, desire and desolation, well beyond the scope of human understanding. Loi and Stafida are joined by a cast that includes Karolina Cernic, Giuseppe Scaglione, Germano Martorana, Nives Gaudioso, Giulia Ivana Clemente
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Netflix Acquires The Worldwide Rights To The South Korean Disaster Film Pandora
Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to ‘Pandora’, the South Korean nuclear thriller, Varietyreports. ‘Pandora’ comes from the producers behind ‘Train to Busan’, the acclaimed post-apocalypse zombie film released earlier this year. In the film, a “worker at a nuclear power plant must save the day after an earthquake damages the facility and threatens to cause a catastrophe.” ‘Pandora’ was directed by Park Jung Woo (Deranged) and stars Kim Nam-gil, Jung Jin-young, Kim Young-ae, and Kim Dae-myeiong. We are excited to work with Next Entertainment World to bring such high-quality Korean titles like ‘Pandora’ to our members worldwide,” stated Rob Roy, VP of content acquisition at Netflix. “Netflix is committed to bringing the best of global entertainment to the world and in an era where the internet knows no bounds, this is another step towards delivering great stories to fans no matter where they live.” We are delighted to partner with Netflix, a world-class content distributor, to be able to
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Watch 10 Minutes Of The Horror Hit Don’t Breathe
One of this year’s hottest horror films is Fede Alverez’s’ home invasion thriller ‘Don’t Breathe’. The Blu-ray and DVD will be out later this month, but we have 10 minutes of it here for you now. Jane Levy, who also starred in Alvarez’s Evil Dead, plays the role of Rocky, a young woman desperate for money who goes along with her boyfriend Money (Daniel Zovato) and their friend Alex (Dylan Minnette) on what they think is easy score. The trio target a blind man (Stephen Lang), but after breaking into his home they discover they have made a terrible mistake. Now, they are in fight for survival. Alvarez not only directed the high-octane horror-thriller, he teamed up once again with Rodo Sayagues (Evil Dead) to write the screenplay. Raimi serves as a producer along with Erin Westerman, J.R. Young, Rob Tapert, Cristen Carr Strubbe, Ildiko Kemny, Kelli Konop , Alverez and David Minkowski. Mathew Hart and Rodo Sayagues are the
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Arnold Schwarzenegger And Jackie Chan Star In Russian Film Viy 2
2014’s Russian film ‘Viy’ (aka Forbidden Empire), based on Nikolai Gogol’s novel by the same name, was a hit. Now, director Oleg Stepchenko is wrapping up the sequel with several big stars, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan and Rutger Hauer. The sequel, simply titled ‘Viy 2’, was filmed in China and is now in post-production, according to Variety. The first film centers on explorer Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng) as he explored the forests of Transylvania and examined the dangerous creatures he found. ‘Viy 2’ follows Green as he sets out on a journey that will eventually lead him to China. The cartographer will face many exciting adventures, encounter bizarre creatures, meet the Chinese princess, and confront a deadly martial-arts master and the Dragon King.
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We Are Proud To Announce ‘A Knock At The Door’ Will Debut At The NYC Horror Film Festival
The award winning short horror film, ‘A Knock at the Door’ was written, directed and produced by Katrina Rennells, Wendie Weldon and Kelley Mack, a group of women that you are going to want to keep an eye out for. I see great things in their future. Women are often the unsung heroes of the genre, both in front of and behind the camera. We here at Horror Fuel are always eager to celebrate the women of horror. Today, we are proud to announce that on Thursday, November the 10th, their short film, ‘A Knock at the Door’, will make its New York debut at the 14th annual NYC Horror Film Festival. ‘A Knock at the Door’ was written and directed by Katrina Rennells and Wendie Weldon. Kelley Mack both serves as producer and co-stars in the film alongside David Sullivan and Drew Jenkins. Rennells, Weldon and Jenkins co-produced. Kelley Mack, Hilary Curwen, David Sullivan, Wendie Weldon, Drew Jenkins, Katrina
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From The Team Behind ‘Annabelle’ Comes ‘Wolves At The Door’ – Inspired By The Manson Family Murders
Director John R. Leonetti and screenwriter Gary Dauberman, the team behind 2014’s ‘Annabelle’, are back with a Manson Family inspired tale, ‘Wolves At The Door’. This home invasion film is a retelling of the night when member’s of Charlie Manson’s cult members broke into the home of pregnant actress Sharon Tate, who was pregnant at the time. Mason Family members brutally slaughtered Tate, along with three of her friends. The victims in ‘Wolves at the Door’ share the first names of the real victims, but reportedly they are not supposed to actually be them. Official Synopsis: Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns into a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack. Kate Cassidy, Elizabeth Henstridge, Miles Fisher, Adam Campbell,
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Marilyn Manson Beheads Trump In His New Music Video ‘Say10’
For the past few months news about the presidential campaign has been EVERYWHERE. Everyone has an opinion about the candidates. Celebrities, stars and musicians have all weighed in on the race, but no one does it with as much flair as rocker Marilyn Manson. In a clip and teaser images for his brand new music video for ‘Say10’, from the album by the same name, Manson appears to behead the candidate with the orange tan, Donald Trump. At least that’s who it looks like. When asked about the victim’s likeness to Trump, he told The Daily Beast that imagery was open to interpretation. Either way tomorrow goes, the visuals are meant to create contemplation. It’s obviously bigger than just tomorrow. It’s about the desperate acts of people who believe something that is preached by an unbeliever.” Manson’s music almost always features something deep hiding underneath the music. The musician/actor is a profound thinker. Marilyn Manson’s album ‘Say10’ will be released
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The House of Screaming Death – The Identity of The Architect is Revealed
The folks at Lightbeam Productions and Pat The Bull Films have been somewhat mum in regards to their upcoming horror anthology, The House of Screaming Death, but they do have a bit of exciting news to share. Ian McNeice (From Hell, White Noise, The Black Dahlia) has joined the project thus finally answering the question of, “Who is The Architect?”. How exactly did McNiece get involved with the film? Well, you need only take a gander at the clip below and you will hear it straight from the horse’s or rather “The Architect’s” mouth. But wait…that’s not all. There is also a never before seen clip from the film. Since the film is still in post-production, the producers are aiming for a release date on or around Easter of 2017. This should give them ample time to make certain all elements, including the musical score and visual effects, are completely dialed in. The filmmakers are teeming with excitement and anticipation,
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Road to Death House Part 4: Open Letter
Friday. November 11th. Death House is officially done. Like the 2016 election, it will soon be in the hands of the people to make their decision. Hear my personal views on this film at 22:30 here on Postmortem Radio just published Nov. 8, 2016: HERE https://www.horrorphilia.com/postmortem-radio-episode-016-inside-death-house-wdirector-harrison-smith/ It’s been a long road. Gunnar Hansen, who created the project, is not here to see it emerge from the post production studio. We wrapped principal photography May 5th. Six months later we have a finished film. it is true…making a movie is akin to a minor miracle. Making one with the largest collection of horror names in a single picture, to date…that’s something else. This is a personal entry from me on this film. From its director and its writer. It’s not a pitch. Those who want to see it will see it. Those who don’t will likely see it anyway. Many will love it. Some won’t. It’s the way it goes anytime
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From The Director Of Tales Of Halloween Comes It Watches – Out On VOD This December
Director Dave Parker’s “unpredictable terror tale”, ‘It Watches’, will premiere this December on Digital HD from Uncork’d Entertainment. The film follows a man house sitting who gets the feeling something is watching him after unexplained events begin to occur. Ivan Djurovic (Zoombies), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), Sanny van Heteran (Hellraiser: Revelations) and James Duval (Donnie Darko) star in this film that will “keep you guessing the entire time” Andre, recovering from a recent accident, agrees to help his friend Robert by taking over a house sitting job at a creepy home nestled in the hills above Los Angeles. As night comes, the house reveals its insidious nature as Andre begins hearing ominous sounds and experiencing strange occurrences throughout the house that lead him to believe he is not alone, and that someone, or something is in the house with him. From the director of ‘The Hills Run Red’ and ‘Tales of Halloween’, ‘It Watches’ ill arrive on VOD
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The Antithesis Set To Film After Final Casting Call Made
With production set to begin this month on Francesco Mirabelli’s film, The Antithesis, the casting call to fill the final role has been made. Marina Loi, who has previously worked with Lamberto Bava on Demons 2 and also with Lucio Fulci on Zombi 3, will be filling the final spot in the cast. Loi will appear in the role of Valeria, a character described as “a mysterious scholar”, who leads Sophi (played by Crisula Stafida) through the dangers she encounters within the story-line. The plot of The Antithesis revolves around a researcher who sets out to discover the root of “unexplained phenomenon” occurring within the walls of a “mysterious mansion” – “a blasphemous pact with a consciousness beyond all the thresholds”. She will embark on a journey of deceit, desire and desolation, well beyond the scope of human understanding. Loi and Stafida are joined by a cast that includes Karolina Cernic, Giuseppe Scaglione, Germano Martorana, Nives Gaudioso, Giulia Ivana Clemente
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Netflix Acquires The Worldwide Rights To The South Korean Disaster Film Pandora
Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to ‘Pandora’, the South Korean nuclear thriller, Varietyreports. ‘Pandora’ comes from the producers behind ‘Train to Busan’, the acclaimed post-apocalypse zombie film released earlier this year. In the film, a “worker at a nuclear power plant must save the day after an earthquake damages the facility and threatens to cause a catastrophe.” ‘Pandora’ was directed by Park Jung Woo (Deranged) and stars Kim Nam-gil, Jung Jin-young, Kim Young-ae, and Kim Dae-myeiong. We are excited to work with Next Entertainment World to bring such high-quality Korean titles like ‘Pandora’ to our members worldwide,” stated Rob Roy, VP of content acquisition at Netflix. “Netflix is committed to bringing the best of global entertainment to the world and in an era where the internet knows no bounds, this is another step towards delivering great stories to fans no matter where they live.” We are delighted to partner with Netflix, a world-class content distributor, to be able to
Continue reading →
Watch 10 Minutes Of The Horror Hit Don’t Breathe
One of this year’s hottest horror films is Fede Alverez’s’ home invasion thriller ‘Don’t Breathe’. The Blu-ray and DVD will be out later this month, but we have 10 minutes of it here for you now. Jane Levy, who also starred in Alvarez’s Evil Dead, plays the role of Rocky, a young woman desperate for money who goes along with her boyfriend Money (Daniel Zovato) and their friend Alex (Dylan Minnette) on what they think is easy score. The trio target a blind man (Stephen Lang), but after breaking into his home they discover they have made a terrible mistake. Now, they are in fight for survival. Alvarez not only directed the high-octane horror-thriller, he teamed up once again with Rodo Sayagues (Evil Dead) to write the screenplay. Raimi serves as a producer along with Erin Westerman, J.R. Young, Rob Tapert, Cristen Carr Strubbe, Ildiko Kemny, Kelli Konop , Alverez and David Minkowski. Mathew Hart and Rodo Sayagues are the
Continue reading →
Arnold Schwarzenegger And Jackie Chan Star In Russian Film Viy 2
2014’s Russian film ‘Viy’ (aka Forbidden Empire), based on Nikolai Gogol’s novel by the same name, was a hit. Now, director Oleg Stepchenko is wrapping up the sequel with several big stars, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan and Rutger Hauer. The sequel, simply titled ‘Viy 2’, was filmed in China and is now in post-production, according to Variety. The first film centers on explorer Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng) as he explored the forests of Transylvania and examined the dangerous creatures he found. ‘Viy 2’ follows Green as he sets out on a journey that will eventually lead him to China. The cartographer will face many exciting adventures, encounter bizarre creatures, meet the Chinese princess, and confront a deadly martial-arts master and the Dragon King.
Continue reading →
We Are Proud To Announce ‘A Knock At The Door’ Will Debut At The NYC Horror Film Festival
The award winning short horror film, ‘A Knock at the Door’ was written, directed and produced by Katrina Rennells, Wendie Weldon and Kelley Mack, a group of women that you are going to want to keep an eye out for. I see great things in their future. Women are often the unsung heroes of the genre, both in front of and behind the camera. We here at Horror Fuel are always eager to celebrate the women of horror. Today, we are proud to announce that on Thursday, November the 10th, their short film, ‘A Knock at the Door’, will make its New York debut at the 14th annual NYC Horror Film Festival. ‘A Knock at the Door’ was written and directed by Katrina Rennells and Wendie Weldon. Kelley Mack both serves as producer and co-stars in the film alongside David Sullivan and Drew Jenkins. Rennells, Weldon and Jenkins co-produced. Kelley Mack, Hilary Curwen, David Sullivan, Wendie Weldon, Drew Jenkins, Katrina
Continue reading →
From The Team Behind ‘Annabelle’ Comes ‘Wolves At The Door’ – Inspired By The Manson Family Murders
Director John R. Leonetti and screenwriter Gary Dauberman, the team behind 2014’s ‘Annabelle’, are back with a Manson Family inspired tale, ‘Wolves At The Door’. This home invasion film is a retelling of the night when member’s of Charlie Manson’s cult members broke into the home of pregnant actress Sharon Tate, who was pregnant at the time. Mason Family members brutally slaughtered Tate, along with three of her friends. The victims in ‘Wolves at the Door’ share the first names of the real victims, but reportedly they are not supposed to actually be them. Official Synopsis: Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns into a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack. Kate Cassidy, Elizabeth Henstridge, Miles Fisher, Adam Campbell,
Continue reading →
Marilyn Manson Beheads Trump In His New Music Video ‘Say10’
For the past few months news about the presidential campaign has been EVERYWHERE. Everyone has an opinion about the candidates. Celebrities, stars and musicians have all weighed in on the race, but no one does it with as much flair as rocker Marilyn Manson. In a clip and teaser images for his brand new music video for ‘Say10’, from the album by the same name, Manson appears to behead the candidate with the orange tan, Donald Trump. At least that’s who it looks like. When asked about the victim’s likeness to Trump, he told The Daily Beast that imagery was open to interpretation. Either way tomorrow goes, the visuals are meant to create contemplation. It’s obviously bigger than just tomorrow. It’s about the desperate acts of people who believe something that is preached by an unbeliever.” Manson’s music almost always features something deep hiding underneath the music. The musician/actor is a profound thinker. Marilyn Manson’s album ‘Say10’ will be released
Continue reading →
The House of Screaming Death – The Identity of The Architect is Revealed
The folks at Lightbeam Productions and Pat The Bull Films have been somewhat mum in regards to their upcoming horror anthology, The House of Screaming Death, but they do have a bit of exciting news to share. Ian McNeice (From Hell, White Noise, The Black Dahlia) has joined the project thus finally answering the question of, “Who is The Architect?”. How exactly did McNiece get involved with the film? Well, you need only take a gander at the clip below and you will hear it straight from the horse’s or rather “The Architect’s” mouth. But wait…that’s not all. There is also a never before seen clip from the film. Since the film is still in post-production, the producers are aiming for a release date on or around Easter of 2017. This should give them ample time to make certain all elements, including the musical score and visual effects, are completely dialed in. The filmmakers are teeming with excitement and anticipation,
Continue reading →
Road to Death House Part 4: Open Letter
Friday. November 11th. Death House is officially done. Like the 2016 election, it will soon be in the hands of the people to make their decision. Hear my personal views on this film at 22:30 here on Postmortem Radio just published Nov. 8, 2016: HERE https://www.horrorphilia.com/postmortem-radio-episode-016-inside-death-house-wdirector-harrison-smith/ It’s been a long road. Gunnar Hansen, who created the project, is not here to see it emerge from the post production studio. We wrapped principal photography May 5th. Six months later we have a finished film. it is true…making a movie is akin to a minor miracle. Making one with the largest collection of horror names in a single picture, to date…that’s something else. This is a personal entry from me on this film. From its director and its writer. It’s not a pitch. Those who want to see it will see it. Those who don’t will likely see it anyway. Many will love it. Some won’t. It’s the way it goes anytime
Continue reading →
From The Director Of Tales Of Halloween Comes It Watches – Out On VOD This December
Director Dave Parker’s “unpredictable terror tale”, ‘It Watches’, will premiere this December on Digital HD from Uncork’d Entertainment. The film follows a man house sitting who gets the feeling something is watching him after unexplained events begin to occur. Ivan Djurovic (Zoombies), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), Sanny van Heteran (Hellraiser: Revelations) and James Duval (Donnie Darko) star in this film that will “keep you guessing the entire time” Andre, recovering from a recent accident, agrees to help his friend Robert by taking over a house sitting job at a creepy home nestled in the hills above Los Angeles. As night comes, the house reveals its insidious nature as Andre begins hearing ominous sounds and experiencing strange occurrences throughout the house that lead him to believe he is not alone, and that someone, or something is in the house with him. From the director of ‘The Hills Run Red’ and ‘Tales of Halloween’, ‘It Watches’ ill arrive on VOD
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