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Filmmaker James “Buddy” Day Fills Us In On His New Series ‘Blumhouse’s Compendium Of Horror’
We sat down with documentary and film director, writer, producer, and showrunner James “Buddy” Day, who is known for his true crime docs and series such as “Fall River,” “Florida Man Murders”, and “The Shocking Truth”. His latest series is all about horror, titled “Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror” which delves into the history, evolution, and influences of the horror genre throughout the decades, a must-see for fans of the genre. This was the topic of our discussion. Check it out. Buddy: “Where are you from?” Kelli: “I’m from Georgia.” Buddy: “Georgia will be featured in the new season of Florida Man Murders.” Kelli: “Oh, really? That’s awesome. You know, whenever I hear “Florida Man” I know it is going to be crazy.” . Buddy: “Yeah [laughter]!” Kelli: “I’m a big fan of True Crime, so I’ve actually seen quite a few of your projects. I really enjoyed them. Fall River was great.” Buddy: “Oh, thanks! It’s a labor of love.”
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‘V/H/S/99’ Has Now Slashed Its Way Onto Shudder!
The hit found footage horror anthology franchise, V/H/S, is back with an all-new installment, V/H/S/99, out now on Shudder! V/H/S/99 “takes us back to the final punk rock analog days of the VHS while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. In the film, a video leads to a series of horrifying revelations.” The film features segments from renowned genre filmmakers such as Maggie Levin (Into The Dark: My Valentine), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls), and Joseph & Vanessa Winter (Deadstream). Producer Josh Goldbloom said this about the film: “We’re confident this is the biggest, baddest, and most wildly savage V/H/S yet!” Producers include Goldbloom for Cinepocalypse, Brad Miska for Bloody Disgusting, David Bruckner (V/H/S, The Night House, Hellraiser), filmmaking collective Radio Silence (Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, & Tyler Gillett; Ready or Not, Scream), and James Harris. V/H/S/99 is executive produced by Schreiber &
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Set Sail This November With Horror-Thriller ‘Presence’ (New Trailer)
Set sail this November with the unnerving horror-thriller Presence whose new trailer reveals a woman plagued by mysterious, horrific visions. In the film, directed by Christian Schultz and co-written by Peter Ambrosio, “After leaving New York after a mental breakdown, Jennifer (The Kominsky Method’s Jenna Lyng Adams) is contacted by her best friend about good news concerning their joint business venture. Within the hour, Jennifer is boarding a private plane and walking down the dock to a billionaire’s private yacht. All seems well, except that Jennifer is plagued by violent, unsettling visions. Is her unchecked anxiety attempting to self-sabotage her once again… or has a sinister presence latched onto her?” The AllaBorde Films Production stars Jenna Lyng Adams (The Kominsky Method), Alexandria DeBerry, and Dave Davis who also starred in The Vigil which was number one on HorrorFuel.com’s “Top 10 Horror Movies of 2021” list. The film is produced by Donny Broussard, Thomas Johnston, Isaiah LaBorde, Murray Anthony Roth, and
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Movie Reviews: “Your Love Is Mine,” Gut Instinct,” and “The Evil Is Inside” (A Night of Horror International Film Festival)
Your Love Is Mine Aficionados of “But is it horror?” films should find plenty to like about the Australian feature Your Love Is Mine, cowritten and codirected by Luke J.S. and Luke Wijayasinha-Gray. Emotionally distant bartender Violet (Senie Priti) and her mechanic boyfriend Sam (Lester Ellis Jr.) are in a troubled relationship, though both dream of escaping the doldrums of their small-town lives and moving to the big city. Violet is the more pragmatic, and pessimistic, of the couple, while Sam is more of the dreamer. When tragedy strikes one of them — no spoilers here — the other person comes up with a decidedly unusual and even bizarre plan, sending the film from romantic drama into more chilling territory. Your Love Is Mine certainly serves up some fear-fare overtones, but treads more in dark drama and even fantasy territory. Priti and Ellis Jr. are splendid in their lead roles, and the film’s supporting players provide added depth with solid
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The New ‘Soft And Quiet’ Trailer Speaks Volumes About The Horrors You Will Witness
From Momentum Pictures and Blumhouse comes Soft and Quiet which begins with a whisper before transforming into a roaring nightmare. Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, the film “plays out in real time and follows a single afternoon in the life of an elementary school teacher, Emily, who organizes an inaugural club meeting of like-minded women. When they all decide to move the meeting to Emily’s house to keep the wine flowing, they stop at the local store to pick up refreshments. At the store, an altercation breaks out between a woman from Emily’s past and the group, leading to a volatile chain of events.” Stefanie Estes, Olivia Luccardi, Eleanore Pienta, Dana Millican, Melissa Paulo, Jon Beavers, and Cissy Ly star in Soft and Quiet, opening in theaters and landing on VOD on November 4, 2022. Watch the brand-new intense trailer below.
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Warner Bros. & Madame Tussauds Team Up For Horror Experience ‘Icons Of Horror’
Enter if you dare! Just in time for the most bone-chilling time of the year, Madame Tussauds New York and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment today revealed a new horror experience, Warner Bros. Icons of Horror, opening October 21, 2022. The new area celebrates some of the most classic horror possession films ever released by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. Annabelle and The Nun from The Conjuring Universe, the original possession that started it all, Regan from The Exorcist, and everybody’s most feared clown, Pennywise from IT will bring life to all four films for the first time ever – all under one roof and so lifelike you’ll scream! Incredible wax figures of each character are set within four highly themed, fully immersive scenes. The new experience dares guests to explore every eerie corner and come face to face with some of the most famous tormentors in horror history in incredibly lifelike detail; an experience only possible inside
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Loyalties Are Tested In The New Trailer For Horror Movie ‘The Friendship Game’
RLJE Films has just released the official trailer for the horror-thriller, The Friendship Game which follows a group of teens as they come across a strange object that tests their loyalties to each other and has increasingly destructive consequences the deeper into the game they go. Directed by Scooter Corkle (Hollow in the Land) and written by Damien Ober (“The OA”), the film stars Peyton List (“Cobra-Kai”, “Bunk’d”), Brendan Meyer (Color Out of Space), Kelcey Mawema (“To All the Boys…” franchise), Kaitlyn Santa Juana (“The Flash”) and Dylan Schombing (Warcraft). The Friendship Game is a Scythia Films production in association with Social Construct, produced by Bekerman (The Witch, Falling) and executive producer Zak Kilberg (The Mauritanian). Ward and Betsy Rodgers from RLJE Films negotiated the deal with Executive Producer Tannaz Anisi of 13 Films on behalf of the filmmakers. The Friendship Game opens in theaters, and arrives On Demand, and on Digital on November 11, 2022, from RLJE Films.
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Game Review: ‘A Plague Tale: Requiem’
It’s no secret that I was a big fan of A Plague Tale: Innocence with its gripping story, intense puzzles, and of course the large hoard of rats. You can imagine my excitement when I found out that this beautifully twisted coming-of-age story had a sequel. I want to give a big thank you to Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment for letting me give A Plague Tale: Requiem a try! A Plague Tale Requiem picks up where the last game’s story left off with the De Rune siblings, Amicia and Hugo, who are now away from their home region escaping the inquisition that wanted to take Hugo to use his mysterious powers in their favor. Hugo’s condition which seemed to have gone away six months prior has come back, and so have the rats, and Amica must now protect Hugo once again in order to find a way to save him. Now onto the game itself! The controls for Requiem
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Celebs Face Their Biggest Fears In New Series “Oh Hell No…With Marlon Wayans” On Meta
The all-new original series “Oh Hell No…with Marlon Wayans” premieres on Meta just in time for Halloween, hosted and executive produced by actor, comedian, and writer, Marlon Wayans, who is challenging a few of his friends to go face-to-face with their biggest fears in VR! These immersive experiences have them screaming, crying, jumping, …and of course, saying “Oh Hell No!” Don’t believe us? Take the challenge yourself using your Meta Quest headset, or catch the show every Wednesday only on Facebook and Instagram. Featuring six episodes debuting weekly on Wednesdays at 9amPT/12pmET on Marlon Wayans’ Facebook and Instagram pages, plus Meta Quest 2 users can view the series’ exclusive immersive VR experience on Meta Quest TV. Guests who will appear on the show and experience their fears in virtual reality on Meta Quest 2 include Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Bryce Hall, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Loren Gray, and Loni Love as they tackle their fears of phasmophobia (ghosts), galeophobia (ocean/sharks),
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‘Next Exit’ Takes Viewers On A Road Trip This October (Trailer)
Writer-director Mali Elfman (Before I wake, Fun Size Horror I) is taking viewers on a one-of-a-kind road trip this October with Next Exit, starring Karen Gillan (Avengers: End Game), “iZombie’s” Rahul Kohli, and Katie Parker (“Haunting of Hill House). In the film, “When a research scientist (Gillan) makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose (Parke) sees a way out and Teddy (Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them.” Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, and Nico Evers-Swindell, also star in Next Exit, which currently holds a 96% Rotten
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Filmmaker James “Buddy” Day Fills Us In On His New Series ‘Blumhouse’s Compendium Of Horror’
We sat down with documentary and film director, writer, producer, and showrunner James “Buddy” Day, who is known for his true crime docs and series such as “Fall River,” “Florida Man Murders”, and “The Shocking Truth”. His latest series is all about horror, titled “Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror” which delves into the history, evolution, and influences of the horror genre throughout the decades, a must-see for fans of the genre. This was the topic of our discussion. Check it out. Buddy: “Where are you from?” Kelli: “I’m from Georgia.” Buddy: “Georgia will be featured in the new season of Florida Man Murders.” Kelli: “Oh, really? That’s awesome. You know, whenever I hear “Florida Man” I know it is going to be crazy.” . Buddy: “Yeah [laughter]!” Kelli: “I’m a big fan of True Crime, so I’ve actually seen quite a few of your projects. I really enjoyed them. Fall River was great.” Buddy: “Oh, thanks! It’s a labor of love.”
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‘V/H/S/99’ Has Now Slashed Its Way Onto Shudder!
The hit found footage horror anthology franchise, V/H/S, is back with an all-new installment, V/H/S/99, out now on Shudder! V/H/S/99 “takes us back to the final punk rock analog days of the VHS while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. In the film, a video leads to a series of horrifying revelations.” The film features segments from renowned genre filmmakers such as Maggie Levin (Into The Dark: My Valentine), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls), and Joseph & Vanessa Winter (Deadstream). Producer Josh Goldbloom said this about the film: “We’re confident this is the biggest, baddest, and most wildly savage V/H/S yet!” Producers include Goldbloom for Cinepocalypse, Brad Miska for Bloody Disgusting, David Bruckner (V/H/S, The Night House, Hellraiser), filmmaking collective Radio Silence (Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, & Tyler Gillett; Ready or Not, Scream), and James Harris. V/H/S/99 is executive produced by Schreiber &
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Set Sail This November With Horror-Thriller ‘Presence’ (New Trailer)
Set sail this November with the unnerving horror-thriller Presence whose new trailer reveals a woman plagued by mysterious, horrific visions. In the film, directed by Christian Schultz and co-written by Peter Ambrosio, “After leaving New York after a mental breakdown, Jennifer (The Kominsky Method’s Jenna Lyng Adams) is contacted by her best friend about good news concerning their joint business venture. Within the hour, Jennifer is boarding a private plane and walking down the dock to a billionaire’s private yacht. All seems well, except that Jennifer is plagued by violent, unsettling visions. Is her unchecked anxiety attempting to self-sabotage her once again… or has a sinister presence latched onto her?” The AllaBorde Films Production stars Jenna Lyng Adams (The Kominsky Method), Alexandria DeBerry, and Dave Davis who also starred in The Vigil which was number one on HorrorFuel.com’s “Top 10 Horror Movies of 2021” list. The film is produced by Donny Broussard, Thomas Johnston, Isaiah LaBorde, Murray Anthony Roth, and
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Movie Reviews: “Your Love Is Mine,” Gut Instinct,” and “The Evil Is Inside” (A Night of Horror International Film Festival)
Your Love Is Mine Aficionados of “But is it horror?” films should find plenty to like about the Australian feature Your Love Is Mine, cowritten and codirected by Luke J.S. and Luke Wijayasinha-Gray. Emotionally distant bartender Violet (Senie Priti) and her mechanic boyfriend Sam (Lester Ellis Jr.) are in a troubled relationship, though both dream of escaping the doldrums of their small-town lives and moving to the big city. Violet is the more pragmatic, and pessimistic, of the couple, while Sam is more of the dreamer. When tragedy strikes one of them — no spoilers here — the other person comes up with a decidedly unusual and even bizarre plan, sending the film from romantic drama into more chilling territory. Your Love Is Mine certainly serves up some fear-fare overtones, but treads more in dark drama and even fantasy territory. Priti and Ellis Jr. are splendid in their lead roles, and the film’s supporting players provide added depth with solid
Continue reading →
The New ‘Soft And Quiet’ Trailer Speaks Volumes About The Horrors You Will Witness
From Momentum Pictures and Blumhouse comes Soft and Quiet which begins with a whisper before transforming into a roaring nightmare. Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, the film “plays out in real time and follows a single afternoon in the life of an elementary school teacher, Emily, who organizes an inaugural club meeting of like-minded women. When they all decide to move the meeting to Emily’s house to keep the wine flowing, they stop at the local store to pick up refreshments. At the store, an altercation breaks out between a woman from Emily’s past and the group, leading to a volatile chain of events.” Stefanie Estes, Olivia Luccardi, Eleanore Pienta, Dana Millican, Melissa Paulo, Jon Beavers, and Cissy Ly star in Soft and Quiet, opening in theaters and landing on VOD on November 4, 2022. Watch the brand-new intense trailer below.
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Warner Bros. & Madame Tussauds Team Up For Horror Experience ‘Icons Of Horror’
Enter if you dare! Just in time for the most bone-chilling time of the year, Madame Tussauds New York and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment today revealed a new horror experience, Warner Bros. Icons of Horror, opening October 21, 2022. The new area celebrates some of the most classic horror possession films ever released by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. Annabelle and The Nun from The Conjuring Universe, the original possession that started it all, Regan from The Exorcist, and everybody’s most feared clown, Pennywise from IT will bring life to all four films for the first time ever – all under one roof and so lifelike you’ll scream! Incredible wax figures of each character are set within four highly themed, fully immersive scenes. The new experience dares guests to explore every eerie corner and come face to face with some of the most famous tormentors in horror history in incredibly lifelike detail; an experience only possible inside
Continue reading →
Loyalties Are Tested In The New Trailer For Horror Movie ‘The Friendship Game’
RLJE Films has just released the official trailer for the horror-thriller, The Friendship Game which follows a group of teens as they come across a strange object that tests their loyalties to each other and has increasingly destructive consequences the deeper into the game they go. Directed by Scooter Corkle (Hollow in the Land) and written by Damien Ober (“The OA”), the film stars Peyton List (“Cobra-Kai”, “Bunk’d”), Brendan Meyer (Color Out of Space), Kelcey Mawema (“To All the Boys…” franchise), Kaitlyn Santa Juana (“The Flash”) and Dylan Schombing (Warcraft). The Friendship Game is a Scythia Films production in association with Social Construct, produced by Bekerman (The Witch, Falling) and executive producer Zak Kilberg (The Mauritanian). Ward and Betsy Rodgers from RLJE Films negotiated the deal with Executive Producer Tannaz Anisi of 13 Films on behalf of the filmmakers. The Friendship Game opens in theaters, and arrives On Demand, and on Digital on November 11, 2022, from RLJE Films.
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘A Plague Tale: Requiem’
It’s no secret that I was a big fan of A Plague Tale: Innocence with its gripping story, intense puzzles, and of course the large hoard of rats. You can imagine my excitement when I found out that this beautifully twisted coming-of-age story had a sequel. I want to give a big thank you to Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment for letting me give A Plague Tale: Requiem a try! A Plague Tale Requiem picks up where the last game’s story left off with the De Rune siblings, Amicia and Hugo, who are now away from their home region escaping the inquisition that wanted to take Hugo to use his mysterious powers in their favor. Hugo’s condition which seemed to have gone away six months prior has come back, and so have the rats, and Amica must now protect Hugo once again in order to find a way to save him. Now onto the game itself! The controls for Requiem
Continue reading →
Celebs Face Their Biggest Fears In New Series “Oh Hell No…With Marlon Wayans” On Meta
The all-new original series “Oh Hell No…with Marlon Wayans” premieres on Meta just in time for Halloween, hosted and executive produced by actor, comedian, and writer, Marlon Wayans, who is challenging a few of his friends to go face-to-face with their biggest fears in VR! These immersive experiences have them screaming, crying, jumping, …and of course, saying “Oh Hell No!” Don’t believe us? Take the challenge yourself using your Meta Quest headset, or catch the show every Wednesday only on Facebook and Instagram. Featuring six episodes debuting weekly on Wednesdays at 9amPT/12pmET on Marlon Wayans’ Facebook and Instagram pages, plus Meta Quest 2 users can view the series’ exclusive immersive VR experience on Meta Quest TV. Guests who will appear on the show and experience their fears in virtual reality on Meta Quest 2 include Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Bryce Hall, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Loren Gray, and Loni Love as they tackle their fears of phasmophobia (ghosts), galeophobia (ocean/sharks),
Continue reading →
‘Next Exit’ Takes Viewers On A Road Trip This October (Trailer)
Writer-director Mali Elfman (Before I wake, Fun Size Horror I) is taking viewers on a one-of-a-kind road trip this October with Next Exit, starring Karen Gillan (Avengers: End Game), “iZombie’s” Rahul Kohli, and Katie Parker (“Haunting of Hill House). In the film, “When a research scientist (Gillan) makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose (Parke) sees a way out and Teddy (Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them.” Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, and Nico Evers-Swindell, also star in Next Exit, which currently holds a 96% Rotten
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