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Eli Roth & James Frey’s Spooky Family Series “Fright Krew” Getting A Second Season
Eli Roth and James Frey‘s family-friendly animated series “Fright Krew” has just been renewed by DreamWorks for its second season, which will premiere on Hulu and Peacock in 2024. Created and Executive produced by Roth and Frey, the first season, consisting of 10 episodes, recently debuted on Hulu and Peacock on October 2. Set in modern-day New Orleans, “Fright Krewe” follows an unlikely group of misfit teens who, through an ancient prophecy and the spirit of Marie Laveau – who’s based on the real-life Louisiana legend – are gifted with superhuman abilities bestowed by five loas, or Voodoo spirit guides to defeat a powerful fear-eating demon. Now, they must work together and overcome their inner struggles to save their city and the world. The series is led by Sydney Mikayla as “Soleil,” Tim Johnson Jr. as “Maybe,” Grace Lu as “Missy,” Chester Rushing as “Stanley,” Terrence Little Gardenhigh as “Pat,” and Jacques Colimon as “Belial.” Gather the family around and
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Season Three Of “The UneXplained” With William Shatner Now On Netflix
Explore mysteries and more with the hit series “The UneXplained,” whose third season, filled with thrills and chills, is now streaming on Netflix. Hosted by William Shatner, the investigative series features experts, witnesses, scientists, and reenactments that delve into mysterious phenomena, unsolved cases, and stories that have intrigued humanity for centuries. The First Three Episodes Include: “The Hunt for Hidden Treasure” Fortune seekers hunt for relics, including the Holy Grail. “Satanic Encounters” This episode explores exorcisms and China’s “Ghost City.” “The Search for the Arc of the Covenant” Hunters search for the relic, the Art of the Convenent. The series also delves into the identity of Jack the Ripper, the apocalypse, and the bones of Saints this season. Watch season three of “The UneXplained” now streaming on Netflix.
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Spoiler-Free Reviews: THE WATERHOUSE and MARIA (FrightFest Halloween)
The Waterhouse (U.K., 2023) Writer/director Samuel Clemens’ The Waterhouse boasts mesmerizing sound design, captivating visuals, and a satisfyingly eerie, enigmatic tone. Thieves Eric (Alan Calton), Matt (Dominic Vulliamy), and Paul (Michelangelo Fortuzzi) have stolen a painting, the profits from which could make them rich. There’s a problem, though, as Matt’s mother Denice (Corrine Wicks), who helped with the heist, is missing, and when Eric finds blood and an object that could give rise to something going wrong, he keeps the information to himself. The trio is holed up in an isolated house on the beach and suspicion rises among them. Matters become more complicated when three women — Pixie (Lily Catalifo), Opal (Lara Lemon), and Noé (Sandrine Salyères) — turn up seeking help but wind up in a game of Two Truths and a Lie with the men, which leads to flirtation, strong sexual attraction, and eldritch proceedings. Painful sounds, missing time, and supernatural occurrences abound. Clemens — son of
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A Night of Horror International Film Festival Moves from Australia to the United States
A Night of Horror International Film Festival has been leaving Australian audiences with blown minds and dropped jaws, and festival founder Dr. Dean Bertram has today announced that the fest is moving from Sydney to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The 2024 edition will be held alongside Bertram’s MidWest WeirdFest from March 1–3. With fright-filled features such as What You Wish For and shocking shorts galore (find a few examples here), A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a diabolically good destination for fear-fare fanatics. Following is the official press announcement. One of the most beloved genre film festivals on the planet, Australia’s long-running A Night of Horror International Film Festival is changing venues . . . to the other side of the world! And festival founder, Australian ex-patriate Dean Bertram, has returned to the helm. A 2021 Dread Central article noted that A Night of Horror was “Australia’s top genre festival” and attributed this ranking to “Dean Bertram’s discerning curatorial
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Sequel ‘The Red Book Ritual 2: The Gate of Hell’ Announced
Black Mandala Films and Urban Achievers S.A. have now announced that they will team up to co-produce the upcoming sequel to the 2020 horror The Red Book Ritual, which is titled The Red Book Ritual 2: The Gate of Hell. The sequel is set to begin filming in early 2024. It will mark the beginning of a series of collaborations between both production companies aiming to turn the capital of Paraguay into a hub for genre cinema production and to boost the work of local talents who have long been developing projects related to horror and thrillers. The Red Book Ritual, distributed in more than one hundred countries, tells the story of a group of people gathering at a mansion whose halls are scared by a massacre from the past. The group, with the help of spirits, aims to reconnect with dead loved ones. The franchise gets its name from “The Red Book,” a paranormal game from Mexico. Similar to
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Game Review: ‘Stray Souls’
Happy Halloween! Nothing better to celebrate it than with a spooky game, am I right? Well, that was what I was hoping for with Jukai Studio’s and Versus Evil’s Stray Souls, a horror survival that I’ve been excited about since I was first told about it. I appreciate Jukai and Versus Evil for allowing this reviewing opportunity but, I’m sorry to say that this was a rough one to get through. Let’s get the positive parts of the game out of the way first. The soundtrack is possibly the selling point for the game with famed gaming composer Akira Yamaoka on board. The only issue is that while playing Stray Souls, I was able to make out at least two songs that were done by him, causing me to wonder if he only did a couple of songs for this game. Unfortunately, as a whole, Stray Souls was rough to play. The game had a lot of potential but in
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Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween
Halloween is a day when ghosts and ghouls come out to play, and danger lurks around every corner. There is a horde of legends and stories that serve as cautionary tales, such as keeping a Jack-O-Lantern lit, giving out candy, not disrespecting the dead, and parents checking to ensure sweets aren’t tainted or contain razor blades or needles. There’s a reason for all that: demented villains have committed horrific crimes on Halloween. And we’ve got a list. Here are six true crimes committed on our favorite holiday. The Real Candy Man On Halloween in 1974, Ronald Clark O’Bryan earned the title “The Candy Man.” Why? Because O’Bryan poisoned pixie sticks and handed them out to five trick ‘r treaters, two being his own children. His eight-year-old son Timothy was the only one to eat the sugary treat laced with potassium cyanide. Timothy was dead within the hour. The death sent their hometown in Texas into a panic that spread across
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New Home Invasion Horror ‘Malicious’ Breaks Out On Blu-ray And Streaming
John Fallon’s (The Shelter) new brutal thriller Malicious (also known as Braek outside of the USA) is now out on VOD and DVD in North America and is on Amazon Prime in the UK and Ireland via 4Digital Media. Fallon directed Malicious from a script he wrote with Kevin Interdonato of City on a Hill, who also stars as Jesse. Nick Baillie (Taken) stars alongside Interdonato, and they are both joined by Melissa Anschutz (Best Years Gone), Alix Lane (Black Pumpkin), Danilo Rocha (Sick Minded), and Fallon himself. In the film, “The McCabe family’s weekend getaway was never meant to be a life-changing experience. Governor William McCabe (Baillie), a respected politician, was looking forward to some rest and relaxation. His beautiful wife Lauren (Anschutz) and distant stepdaughter Erin (Lane) strain to enjoy their time together as the facade of the trophy family has worn dangerously thin. Things take a severe turn for the worse when a charismatic stranger (Interdonato) knocks
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A Film Crew Making A Zombie Movie Encounters The Real Thing In ‘Project Z’
Project Z, from director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, which sees a film crew fighting to survive zombies, is headed your way this November. In the movie, a group of film students takes three out-of-work actors to an old mountain motel to make a zombie film. When a mysterious asteroid crashes nearby, strange things begin to happen, blurring the line between fiction and reality. The undead have seemingly started attacking the crew, and they must fight for their lives – or is it all part of their film? Eili Harboe, Regina Tucker, Vebjorn Enger, Jonis Jesf, Iben Akerlie, and Arthur Berning star in Project Z, coming to theaters and Digital on November 3, 2023.
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Capcom Teams Up With FunPlus For Resident Evil / State Of Survival Crossover
FunPlus, one of the largest independent game companies in the world, has just announced an unprecedented collaboration with Capcom, behind the Resident Evil franchise, that brings the iconic world of Resident Evil to State of Survival. This groundbreaking collaboration brings the world atmosphere and characters of the “Resident Evil” series to “State of Survival “for an unforgettable gaming experience in the fight against evil. This highly anticipated collaboration kicks off just in time for the Halloween season on October 27 and will span two phases. The first phase will focus on Resident Evil Village, while the second phase, commencing on December 1, will center around Resident Evil 4 (2023). “We are thrilled to collaborate with Capcom and seamlessly merge the Resident Evil and State of Survival universes” said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus. “The incredible synergy between the two franchises makes for a perfect fit, offering fans a truly immersive gaming experience..” “The Capcom Team is delighted to
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Eli Roth & James Frey’s Spooky Family Series “Fright Krew” Getting A Second Season
Eli Roth and James Frey‘s family-friendly animated series “Fright Krew” has just been renewed by DreamWorks for its second season, which will premiere on Hulu and Peacock in 2024. Created and Executive produced by Roth and Frey, the first season, consisting of 10 episodes, recently debuted on Hulu and Peacock on October 2. Set in modern-day New Orleans, “Fright Krewe” follows an unlikely group of misfit teens who, through an ancient prophecy and the spirit of Marie Laveau – who’s based on the real-life Louisiana legend – are gifted with superhuman abilities bestowed by five loas, or Voodoo spirit guides to defeat a powerful fear-eating demon. Now, they must work together and overcome their inner struggles to save their city and the world. The series is led by Sydney Mikayla as “Soleil,” Tim Johnson Jr. as “Maybe,” Grace Lu as “Missy,” Chester Rushing as “Stanley,” Terrence Little Gardenhigh as “Pat,” and Jacques Colimon as “Belial.” Gather the family around and
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Season Three Of “The UneXplained” With William Shatner Now On Netflix
Explore mysteries and more with the hit series “The UneXplained,” whose third season, filled with thrills and chills, is now streaming on Netflix. Hosted by William Shatner, the investigative series features experts, witnesses, scientists, and reenactments that delve into mysterious phenomena, unsolved cases, and stories that have intrigued humanity for centuries. The First Three Episodes Include: “The Hunt for Hidden Treasure” Fortune seekers hunt for relics, including the Holy Grail. “Satanic Encounters” This episode explores exorcisms and China’s “Ghost City.” “The Search for the Arc of the Covenant” Hunters search for the relic, the Art of the Convenent. The series also delves into the identity of Jack the Ripper, the apocalypse, and the bones of Saints this season. Watch season three of “The UneXplained” now streaming on Netflix.
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Spoiler-Free Reviews: THE WATERHOUSE and MARIA (FrightFest Halloween)
The Waterhouse (U.K., 2023) Writer/director Samuel Clemens’ The Waterhouse boasts mesmerizing sound design, captivating visuals, and a satisfyingly eerie, enigmatic tone. Thieves Eric (Alan Calton), Matt (Dominic Vulliamy), and Paul (Michelangelo Fortuzzi) have stolen a painting, the profits from which could make them rich. There’s a problem, though, as Matt’s mother Denice (Corrine Wicks), who helped with the heist, is missing, and when Eric finds blood and an object that could give rise to something going wrong, he keeps the information to himself. The trio is holed up in an isolated house on the beach and suspicion rises among them. Matters become more complicated when three women — Pixie (Lily Catalifo), Opal (Lara Lemon), and Noé (Sandrine Salyères) — turn up seeking help but wind up in a game of Two Truths and a Lie with the men, which leads to flirtation, strong sexual attraction, and eldritch proceedings. Painful sounds, missing time, and supernatural occurrences abound. Clemens — son of
Continue reading →
A Night of Horror International Film Festival Moves from Australia to the United States
A Night of Horror International Film Festival has been leaving Australian audiences with blown minds and dropped jaws, and festival founder Dr. Dean Bertram has today announced that the fest is moving from Sydney to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The 2024 edition will be held alongside Bertram’s MidWest WeirdFest from March 1–3. With fright-filled features such as What You Wish For and shocking shorts galore (find a few examples here), A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a diabolically good destination for fear-fare fanatics. Following is the official press announcement. One of the most beloved genre film festivals on the planet, Australia’s long-running A Night of Horror International Film Festival is changing venues . . . to the other side of the world! And festival founder, Australian ex-patriate Dean Bertram, has returned to the helm. A 2021 Dread Central article noted that A Night of Horror was “Australia’s top genre festival” and attributed this ranking to “Dean Bertram’s discerning curatorial
Continue reading →
Sequel ‘The Red Book Ritual 2: The Gate of Hell’ Announced
Black Mandala Films and Urban Achievers S.A. have now announced that they will team up to co-produce the upcoming sequel to the 2020 horror The Red Book Ritual, which is titled The Red Book Ritual 2: The Gate of Hell. The sequel is set to begin filming in early 2024. It will mark the beginning of a series of collaborations between both production companies aiming to turn the capital of Paraguay into a hub for genre cinema production and to boost the work of local talents who have long been developing projects related to horror and thrillers. The Red Book Ritual, distributed in more than one hundred countries, tells the story of a group of people gathering at a mansion whose halls are scared by a massacre from the past. The group, with the help of spirits, aims to reconnect with dead loved ones. The franchise gets its name from “The Red Book,” a paranormal game from Mexico. Similar to
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Stray Souls’
Happy Halloween! Nothing better to celebrate it than with a spooky game, am I right? Well, that was what I was hoping for with Jukai Studio’s and Versus Evil’s Stray Souls, a horror survival that I’ve been excited about since I was first told about it. I appreciate Jukai and Versus Evil for allowing this reviewing opportunity but, I’m sorry to say that this was a rough one to get through. Let’s get the positive parts of the game out of the way first. The soundtrack is possibly the selling point for the game with famed gaming composer Akira Yamaoka on board. The only issue is that while playing Stray Souls, I was able to make out at least two songs that were done by him, causing me to wonder if he only did a couple of songs for this game. Unfortunately, as a whole, Stray Souls was rough to play. The game had a lot of potential but in
Continue reading →
Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween
Halloween is a day when ghosts and ghouls come out to play, and danger lurks around every corner. There is a horde of legends and stories that serve as cautionary tales, such as keeping a Jack-O-Lantern lit, giving out candy, not disrespecting the dead, and parents checking to ensure sweets aren’t tainted or contain razor blades or needles. There’s a reason for all that: demented villains have committed horrific crimes on Halloween. And we’ve got a list. Here are six true crimes committed on our favorite holiday. The Real Candy Man On Halloween in 1974, Ronald Clark O’Bryan earned the title “The Candy Man.” Why? Because O’Bryan poisoned pixie sticks and handed them out to five trick ‘r treaters, two being his own children. His eight-year-old son Timothy was the only one to eat the sugary treat laced with potassium cyanide. Timothy was dead within the hour. The death sent their hometown in Texas into a panic that spread across
Continue reading →
New Home Invasion Horror ‘Malicious’ Breaks Out On Blu-ray And Streaming
John Fallon’s (The Shelter) new brutal thriller Malicious (also known as Braek outside of the USA) is now out on VOD and DVD in North America and is on Amazon Prime in the UK and Ireland via 4Digital Media. Fallon directed Malicious from a script he wrote with Kevin Interdonato of City on a Hill, who also stars as Jesse. Nick Baillie (Taken) stars alongside Interdonato, and they are both joined by Melissa Anschutz (Best Years Gone), Alix Lane (Black Pumpkin), Danilo Rocha (Sick Minded), and Fallon himself. In the film, “The McCabe family’s weekend getaway was never meant to be a life-changing experience. Governor William McCabe (Baillie), a respected politician, was looking forward to some rest and relaxation. His beautiful wife Lauren (Anschutz) and distant stepdaughter Erin (Lane) strain to enjoy their time together as the facade of the trophy family has worn dangerously thin. Things take a severe turn for the worse when a charismatic stranger (Interdonato) knocks
Continue reading →
A Film Crew Making A Zombie Movie Encounters The Real Thing In ‘Project Z’
Project Z, from director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, which sees a film crew fighting to survive zombies, is headed your way this November. In the movie, a group of film students takes three out-of-work actors to an old mountain motel to make a zombie film. When a mysterious asteroid crashes nearby, strange things begin to happen, blurring the line between fiction and reality. The undead have seemingly started attacking the crew, and they must fight for their lives – or is it all part of their film? Eili Harboe, Regina Tucker, Vebjorn Enger, Jonis Jesf, Iben Akerlie, and Arthur Berning star in Project Z, coming to theaters and Digital on November 3, 2023.
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Capcom Teams Up With FunPlus For Resident Evil / State Of Survival Crossover
FunPlus, one of the largest independent game companies in the world, has just announced an unprecedented collaboration with Capcom, behind the Resident Evil franchise, that brings the iconic world of Resident Evil to State of Survival. This groundbreaking collaboration brings the world atmosphere and characters of the “Resident Evil” series to “State of Survival “for an unforgettable gaming experience in the fight against evil. This highly anticipated collaboration kicks off just in time for the Halloween season on October 27 and will span two phases. The first phase will focus on Resident Evil Village, while the second phase, commencing on December 1, will center around Resident Evil 4 (2023). “We are thrilled to collaborate with Capcom and seamlessly merge the Resident Evil and State of Survival universes” said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus. “The incredible synergy between the two franchises makes for a perfect fit, offering fans a truly immersive gaming experience..” “The Capcom Team is delighted to
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