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‘The Nun II’ Will Haunt IMAX Theaters For One Week
For one week only, The Nun 2 will be available at IMAX theaters, giving horror fans the ultimate theatrical experience this September. Viewers will be immersed in every terrifying and heightened moment of director Michael Chaves’s haunting vision of The Nun II that only IMAX can deliver. New Line Cinema brings you “The Nun II,” the next chapter in the story of “The Nun,” the highest-grossing entry of the $2 billion Conjuring Universe. Set in 1956, France, a priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun. The sequel sees the return of Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene, Anna Popplewell as Kate, Katelyn Downey as Sophie, Jonas Bloquet as Frenchie, and Bonnie Aarons as Valek/the nun. Storm Reid joins them. James Wan is co-producing along with Peter Safran (The Nun). Judson Scott is producing. The Nun II opens in IMAX theaters
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Game Review: ‘Daymare 1994: Sandcastle’
In 2019, Invader Studios released their love letter to survival horror games of the past, Daymare 1998. Now they’re back with its prequel, Daymare 1994: Sandcastle. Players partake in events mentioned in the first game as they take on the role of Dalila Reyes, a former Marine and current member of the HADES unit, as she must survive unexplained horrors in Area 51. I want to thank Invader Studios for allowing me the chance to check out the game! Now to the game itself!Daymare 1994: Sandcastle‘s controls are standard for a third-person over-the-shoulder game. I wish there could have been a tutorial level at the game’s start, as you seem to be dropped right into the story. Regardless, I do like that you can look at the tutorial in the pause menu, which can be helpful if you have not played the game for a while and are returning to it. The sound design and soundtrack of Daymare 1994: Sandcastle
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Game Review: ‘The Bridge Curse: Road To Salvation’
Urban Legends, are the jangling keys to those who want to test their courage or the merit of the stories behind them, but what happens when you become part of the urban legend? That is what awaits players in The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, a Taiwanese game based on the film The Bridge Curse. I would like to give a thank you to Eastasiasoft Limited and Softstar Entertainment Inc. for the reviewing opportunity. The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation takes players to Tunghai University where they take on the role of a group of friends who are live-streaming their attempt to perform a ritual that’s part of an urban legend on campus about a bridge where the spirit of a vengeful woman appears. As you can guess, things go wrong pretty damn quickly for this group of friends as the evil is unleashed, and they can’t seem to escape it. Now onto the game itself. Controls are limited which
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Must See Horror Western ‘Organ Trail’ Is Out Now On Paramount+
Saddle up; the brutal, horror western Organ Trail is locked, loaded, and now out on Paramount+. Starring Zoé De Grand’Maison (“Orphan Black”), Nicholas Logan (“Watchmen”), Olivia Applegate (“Euphoria”), Michael Abbott Jr. (Mud), Jessica Frances Dukes, Clé Bennett (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), and Sam Trammell (“True Blood”), this action-packed film is directed by Michael Patrick Jann (“Reno 911!) and written by Megan Turner. Organ Trail, set in 1870, centers on Abigale and her family, who fall victim to a ruthless gang while crossing the Oregon Trail. As the only survivor, she will do whatever it takes to retrieve her one earthly possession, her family’s horse, from the clutches of the bloodthirsty bandits. Organ Trail, rated “R” for intense violence, language, and some sexual references, is a must-see.
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Horror-Thriller ‘Saturn Bowling’ Slashing Its Way Into Theaters
Named a top 10 film of the year by the prestigious Cahiers du Cinéma, the serial killer thriller Saturn Bowling hails from acclaimed auteur filmmaker Patricia Mazuy, her first foray into the horror genre. In the French film, “When his father dies, Guillaume, a police officer, inherits the family bowling alley and decides to give it to his half-brother Armand. But the gift is cursed, setting off a series of brutal murders. Both brothers find themselves drawn into a demon-filled abyss and will have to face their tainted heritage. Darkness reigns over their world, where the only rules are the rules of the hunt.” Arieh Worthalter, Achille Reggiani, Y-Lan Lucas, Leïla Muse, and Frédéric van den Driessche star. Saturn Bowling opens in theaters on September 29, 2023, followed by its release on DVD and Digital on October 24, 2023.
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Horror-Comedy ‘Onyx The Fortuitous And The Talisman of Souls’ Coming To Theaters For One Night
Cineverse and Fathom Events announced today that the buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event this October. Based on Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name and in the spirit of films such as Beetlejuice, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, and Ernest Scared Stupid, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise HELL…you get a little burned. Misunderstood by all who know him, Marcus J. Trillbury (Bowser), aka Onyx the Fortuitous, is struggling to find purpose in his soul-devouring side gig. But just when it seems he’s ready to throw in the towel, he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol Bartok the Great (Jeffrey Combs; Re-Animator) for a ritual to raise the spirit of an ancient demon. Ecstatic, he joins Bartok, his mysterious delegate Farrah (Olivia Taylor Dudley; “The Magicians,” Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension), and a
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Mayhem And Murder: Indie Horror ‘8 Found Dead’ Premieres This September
From Dark Sky Films comes the dark indie horror-thriller 8 Found Dead from director Travis Greene (The Case of JonBenét Ramsey). In 8 Found Dead, “Two couples head to a secluded desert hideaway for a weekend of relaxation and, unbeknownst to their friends, uneasy revelations. When they arrive, each couple is met by the same eccentric couple, claiming to have booked the rental on the same day at the same time. As two local police officers are drawn into the evening’s strange and unpredictable events, depravity and derangement consume everyone at the house. What begins as miscommunication soon descends into mayhem and bloody murder. Aly Trasher (What’s My Name Again?), Alisha Soper (American Horror Story), William Gabriel Grier (The Stalking Fields), Eddy Acosta (5 Years Gone), Rosanne Limeres (1000 Ways to Die), Tim Simek (Viral), and Nancy Linehan Charles (Minority Report) star. Jonathan Buchanan (Key and Peele, art department) penned the script for the film Nathaniel Upshaw and Laura Buckles
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‘The Boogeyman’ Scares Up New Clips To Celebrate Home Release
A series of clips have been unveiled to celebrate the home release of one of the year’s biggest horror films, The Boogeyman. In this horror-thriller from the mind of Stephen King, two sisters — along with their therapist father — are reeling from their mother’s death. When a desperate patient comes to their home, he leaves behind a terrifying entity that feeds on its victims’ suffering. Host and “Bite Size Horror” director Rob Savage is at the helm of the film that stars David Dastmalchian, Chris Messian, Sophie Thatcher, Marin Ireland, and Vivian Lyre Blair. Scott Beck and Mark Heyman penned the script. Bonus Features Into the Darkness Featurette – Open the door into the dark world of The Boogeyman as the cast and crew share a terrifying tale based on Stephen King’s classic story. Outtakes – It’s not all jump scares and bumps in the night. Join the cast for some lighthearted fKing’sthe outtakes. Based on Stephen King’s 1973
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Horror Titles Coming To Crackle This September
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CRACKLE APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE, and watch all of these titles and MORE this month! The Exorcist 3 Feature Film A police lieutenant uncovers more than he bargained for as his investigation of a series of murders, which have all the hallmarks of the deceased Gemini serial killer, leads him to question the patients of a psychiatric ward. Cast: George C. Scott (Patton), Ed Flanders (St. Elsewhere), Brad Dourif (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) Available: September 1st Devil’s Revenge Feature Film A down-on-his-luck archaeologist returns from a cave expedition containing a cursed relic, a portal to Hell. He discovers that the only way to stop the curse on his family is to return to the cave and destroy the vestige. Cast: William Shatner (Star Trek), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager), Jason Brooks (Star Trek) Available: September 1st The Last Exorcist Feature Film After every
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‘Skull Island: Rise Of Kong’ Gets A Release Date
Players can become the reigning king of Shull Island as they take the role of the colossal ape himself, Kong! I can hear you saying, “It’s King Kong!” Well that’s true, but he’s not king yet in DeVito ArtWorks’ Skull Island: Rise of Kong! Players take on the role of Kong as he’s on a quest for vengeance against Gaw, a saurian who has slain Kong’s parents. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King! Key Features: Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the 30-foot King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw. Unleash the Fury of Kong: Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
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‘The Nun II’ Will Haunt IMAX Theaters For One Week
For one week only, The Nun 2 will be available at IMAX theaters, giving horror fans the ultimate theatrical experience this September. Viewers will be immersed in every terrifying and heightened moment of director Michael Chaves’s haunting vision of The Nun II that only IMAX can deliver. New Line Cinema brings you “The Nun II,” the next chapter in the story of “The Nun,” the highest-grossing entry of the $2 billion Conjuring Universe. Set in 1956, France, a priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun. The sequel sees the return of Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene, Anna Popplewell as Kate, Katelyn Downey as Sophie, Jonas Bloquet as Frenchie, and Bonnie Aarons as Valek/the nun. Storm Reid joins them. James Wan is co-producing along with Peter Safran (The Nun). Judson Scott is producing. The Nun II opens in IMAX theaters
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Game Review: ‘Daymare 1994: Sandcastle’
In 2019, Invader Studios released their love letter to survival horror games of the past, Daymare 1998. Now they’re back with its prequel, Daymare 1994: Sandcastle. Players partake in events mentioned in the first game as they take on the role of Dalila Reyes, a former Marine and current member of the HADES unit, as she must survive unexplained horrors in Area 51. I want to thank Invader Studios for allowing me the chance to check out the game! Now to the game itself!Daymare 1994: Sandcastle‘s controls are standard for a third-person over-the-shoulder game. I wish there could have been a tutorial level at the game’s start, as you seem to be dropped right into the story. Regardless, I do like that you can look at the tutorial in the pause menu, which can be helpful if you have not played the game for a while and are returning to it. The sound design and soundtrack of Daymare 1994: Sandcastle
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Game Review: ‘The Bridge Curse: Road To Salvation’
Urban Legends, are the jangling keys to those who want to test their courage or the merit of the stories behind them, but what happens when you become part of the urban legend? That is what awaits players in The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, a Taiwanese game based on the film The Bridge Curse. I would like to give a thank you to Eastasiasoft Limited and Softstar Entertainment Inc. for the reviewing opportunity. The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation takes players to Tunghai University where they take on the role of a group of friends who are live-streaming their attempt to perform a ritual that’s part of an urban legend on campus about a bridge where the spirit of a vengeful woman appears. As you can guess, things go wrong pretty damn quickly for this group of friends as the evil is unleashed, and they can’t seem to escape it. Now onto the game itself. Controls are limited which
Continue reading →
Must See Horror Western ‘Organ Trail’ Is Out Now On Paramount+
Saddle up; the brutal, horror western Organ Trail is locked, loaded, and now out on Paramount+. Starring Zoé De Grand’Maison (“Orphan Black”), Nicholas Logan (“Watchmen”), Olivia Applegate (“Euphoria”), Michael Abbott Jr. (Mud), Jessica Frances Dukes, Clé Bennett (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), and Sam Trammell (“True Blood”), this action-packed film is directed by Michael Patrick Jann (“Reno 911!) and written by Megan Turner. Organ Trail, set in 1870, centers on Abigale and her family, who fall victim to a ruthless gang while crossing the Oregon Trail. As the only survivor, she will do whatever it takes to retrieve her one earthly possession, her family’s horse, from the clutches of the bloodthirsty bandits. Organ Trail, rated “R” for intense violence, language, and some sexual references, is a must-see.
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Horror-Thriller ‘Saturn Bowling’ Slashing Its Way Into Theaters
Named a top 10 film of the year by the prestigious Cahiers du Cinéma, the serial killer thriller Saturn Bowling hails from acclaimed auteur filmmaker Patricia Mazuy, her first foray into the horror genre. In the French film, “When his father dies, Guillaume, a police officer, inherits the family bowling alley and decides to give it to his half-brother Armand. But the gift is cursed, setting off a series of brutal murders. Both brothers find themselves drawn into a demon-filled abyss and will have to face their tainted heritage. Darkness reigns over their world, where the only rules are the rules of the hunt.” Arieh Worthalter, Achille Reggiani, Y-Lan Lucas, Leïla Muse, and Frédéric van den Driessche star. Saturn Bowling opens in theaters on September 29, 2023, followed by its release on DVD and Digital on October 24, 2023.
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Horror-Comedy ‘Onyx The Fortuitous And The Talisman of Souls’ Coming To Theaters For One Night
Cineverse and Fathom Events announced today that the buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event this October. Based on Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name and in the spirit of films such as Beetlejuice, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, and Ernest Scared Stupid, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise HELL…you get a little burned. Misunderstood by all who know him, Marcus J. Trillbury (Bowser), aka Onyx the Fortuitous, is struggling to find purpose in his soul-devouring side gig. But just when it seems he’s ready to throw in the towel, he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol Bartok the Great (Jeffrey Combs; Re-Animator) for a ritual to raise the spirit of an ancient demon. Ecstatic, he joins Bartok, his mysterious delegate Farrah (Olivia Taylor Dudley; “The Magicians,” Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension), and a
Continue reading →
Mayhem And Murder: Indie Horror ‘8 Found Dead’ Premieres This September
From Dark Sky Films comes the dark indie horror-thriller 8 Found Dead from director Travis Greene (The Case of JonBenét Ramsey). In 8 Found Dead, “Two couples head to a secluded desert hideaway for a weekend of relaxation and, unbeknownst to their friends, uneasy revelations. When they arrive, each couple is met by the same eccentric couple, claiming to have booked the rental on the same day at the same time. As two local police officers are drawn into the evening’s strange and unpredictable events, depravity and derangement consume everyone at the house. What begins as miscommunication soon descends into mayhem and bloody murder. Aly Trasher (What’s My Name Again?), Alisha Soper (American Horror Story), William Gabriel Grier (The Stalking Fields), Eddy Acosta (5 Years Gone), Rosanne Limeres (1000 Ways to Die), Tim Simek (Viral), and Nancy Linehan Charles (Minority Report) star. Jonathan Buchanan (Key and Peele, art department) penned the script for the film Nathaniel Upshaw and Laura Buckles
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‘The Boogeyman’ Scares Up New Clips To Celebrate Home Release
A series of clips have been unveiled to celebrate the home release of one of the year’s biggest horror films, The Boogeyman. In this horror-thriller from the mind of Stephen King, two sisters — along with their therapist father — are reeling from their mother’s death. When a desperate patient comes to their home, he leaves behind a terrifying entity that feeds on its victims’ suffering. Host and “Bite Size Horror” director Rob Savage is at the helm of the film that stars David Dastmalchian, Chris Messian, Sophie Thatcher, Marin Ireland, and Vivian Lyre Blair. Scott Beck and Mark Heyman penned the script. Bonus Features Into the Darkness Featurette – Open the door into the dark world of The Boogeyman as the cast and crew share a terrifying tale based on Stephen King’s classic story. Outtakes – It’s not all jump scares and bumps in the night. Join the cast for some lighthearted fKing’sthe outtakes. Based on Stephen King’s 1973
Continue reading →
Horror Titles Coming To Crackle This September
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CRACKLE APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE, and watch all of these titles and MORE this month! The Exorcist 3 Feature Film A police lieutenant uncovers more than he bargained for as his investigation of a series of murders, which have all the hallmarks of the deceased Gemini serial killer, leads him to question the patients of a psychiatric ward. Cast: George C. Scott (Patton), Ed Flanders (St. Elsewhere), Brad Dourif (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) Available: September 1st Devil’s Revenge Feature Film A down-on-his-luck archaeologist returns from a cave expedition containing a cursed relic, a portal to Hell. He discovers that the only way to stop the curse on his family is to return to the cave and destroy the vestige. Cast: William Shatner (Star Trek), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager), Jason Brooks (Star Trek) Available: September 1st The Last Exorcist Feature Film After every
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‘Skull Island: Rise Of Kong’ Gets A Release Date
Players can become the reigning king of Shull Island as they take the role of the colossal ape himself, Kong! I can hear you saying, “It’s King Kong!” Well that’s true, but he’s not king yet in DeVito ArtWorks’ Skull Island: Rise of Kong! Players take on the role of Kong as he’s on a quest for vengeance against Gaw, a saurian who has slain Kong’s parents. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King! Key Features: Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the 30-foot King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw. Unleash the Fury of Kong: Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
Continue reading →