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This November Witness ‘The Haunting Of Grady Farm’
Matt Disckstein makes his feature debut with the found footage indie horror film The Haunting of Grady Farm. Starring Josh Server (All That), Alex Owen-Sarno (Titanic), Justin Miles (The Crazies, “The Walking Dead”), and Lauren O’Quinn (House of Cards, Bloodline), the film introduces us to Emily Wolf, the host of a travel show documenting reportedly haunted locations throughout the country. The destination of her next episode happens to be in rural Florida where she and her cinematographer’s old college friends live. The Haunting of Grady Farm will be released for purchase and to rent on VOD from High Octane Pictures.
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Netflix Review: “The Haunting of Bly Manor” Is Not Perfectly Splendid
Last year, when Netflix aired the genre series “The Haunting of Hill House,” I had no clue that a series could ever reach the ranks it did in my book. A nearly perfect series unfolded before, and I was left bragging about it to anyone who would listen. I’ve seen the series four times since the first time I was introduced to the Crian family. So imagine my excitement when “The Haunting of Bly Manor” was announced; I was ecstatic, to put it mildly. With many of “Hill House’s” cast returning, I knew in my heart that this season would be just as good as the first; you could say that I had high hopes. But did it stand up to my expectations? That’s what I’m here to discuss. Based on Henry James’ “Turning of the Screw” as well as a few other of James’ stories, “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is a haunting tale of a young American teacher
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31 Days Of Anime Horror Part 16: ‘Ajin: Demi-Human’
It’s October and that means it’s time to get into the spirit of the season, and obviously nothing gets you into the Halloween mood better than horror. Unfortunately when it comes to most live-action horror films, there’s only so much that can be done and shown, but thankfully of all things, Anime can cross the line with story, gore, and intriguing storytelling. So for every day this month, I’ll be featuring a unique Anime that fits the horror genre that you can most likely find on any streaming service. Let’s explore immortality in Ajin: Demi-Human. Ajin: Demi-Human (2016) follows the tale of a high school boy who discovers accidentally that he’s an Ajin, a being that’s immortal. In the world the story takes place in, Ajins are considered dangerous. The boy, named Kei, learns quickly that being an Ajin is not so pleasant as agencies want to capture him to perform inhumane experiments on him. He also learns that Ajin
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Twenty-Four Horror Icons Team With Britton Buchanan For Music Video
“The Voice’s” Britton Buchana has teamed with a mindblowing twenty-four horror icons for the new Halloween/horror-themed music video for “October’s Queen” which makes its debut now! This “lip-sync” music video was filmed amongst twenty-four horror icons and Buchanan all from the safety of their own homes in the COVID-19 pandemic. With an emphasis on expressing the sense of community the horror genre can still maintain even in a global health crisis, the video, directed by Buchanan himself, stars Dee Wallace, Barbara Crampton, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Mick Garris, Joe Bob Briggs, and Darcy the Mail Girl, Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Berryman, Linnea Quigley, Scout Taylor-Compton, Felissa Rose, Lisa Wilcox, Tuesday Knight, Toy Newkirk, Kelli Maroney, David Naughton, Gabrielle Stone, Belinda Balaski, Thom Mathews, Lori Cardille, R.A. Mihailoff, Katherine Kamhi, and Del Howison. “October’s Queen” is the second single from Buchanan’s forthcoming debut album and Buchanan’s debut music video which has been released on all streaming platforms. At the age of 18,
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A Native American Legend Comes To Life In The Horror Film ‘The Retreat’
There’s something waiting in the mountains this November. From director Bruce Wemple (Monstrous), and starring Grant Schumacher, The Retreat is set to take viewers on a frightening trip this Fall to meet a monster. Set in the Adirondack High Peaks of Upstate New York, two best friends. Gus and Adam set out for a winter backpacking trip. After a horrifying encounter with a monster, Gus finds himself alone and lost. Now, he must now fight for his life while keeping his grip on reality as he’s tormented both physically and psychologically by the evil Native American legend, the Wendigo. Dylan Grunn, Rick Montgomery Jr., Chris Cimperman, and Ariella Mastroianni also star in the film arriving on DVD and On-Demand on November 10, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment.
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Blu-ray Review: Cold Light of Day (1989)
Presenting the murder biz of one Cranley Gardens serial killer, named Denis Nielsen in real life but having the handle of Jorden March (Bob Flag, sporting one hell of a wig) here in a move that just screams “We ain’t payin’ shit to use this asshole’s real name”, and his hapless (seriously, this dude just kills people… he doesn’t really know why he does it, the cops never really figure it out, and besides a drop of childhood trauma the film never really seems to give a damn either) journey through a wicked wonderland of diabolical dismemberment. Speaking of which, the gritty pseudo-real aesthetic that permeates this fright flick is undoubtedly the greatest asset it possesses, as it’s gritty, unpolished visuals give the affair (an endless parade of picking up male victims that won’t be missed, followed by the hoary ol’ chestnuts of sex and murder… all of which are presented in an unglamorous, nearly mundane manner) a near documentary
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From The Award-Winning Director Of Parasite Comes ‘Memories Of Murder’
From the brilliant Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho, who brought you Parasite, comes an original masterpiece, Memories of Murder, based on a shocking true story. The film, which was originally released seventeen years ago, tells a harrowing story about the hunt for a sadistic serial rapist and murderer terrorizing a small providence in 1980s South Korea. Marking the first of many successful collaborations between four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and star Song Kang Ho, the film follows the paths of three increasingly desperate detectives as they attempt to decipher the violent mind of a killer. Neon presents Memories of Murder. A special two-night theatrical event will be held on October 19th and 20th by Fathom Events (get your tickets here) before the thrilling film heads to digital platforms on October 27th.
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Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Monochrome’ Makes A Statement About Color This Friday
The unique, award-winning sci-fi thriller Monochrome: The Chromism, the first film of a new franchise, is set to arrive this Fall. From writer-director Kodi Zene and producer Lozen Fükem, the film centers on Isaac Ward (Joshua Bangle), the first person to turn “hue” in this black and white world. After being shot in a downtown crossfire, he is found bleeding “red”. As Isaac’s body also begins to streak with color, other outbreaks develop across the globe. Isaac now struggles to survive while society tears itself apart to try to capture and comprehend these new unexplainable “hues”. Leaving countries at odds, at war and Isaac is determined to find answers. Cat Merritt, Devin Leigh, Ryan Barnes, Andre Pelzer, and Shashana Pearson also star. Monochrome: The Chromism lands On Demand on Friday, October 16, 2020, from Tempest Studios.
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This November The Sci-Fi Thriller ‘2067’ Will Take You To A Terrifying Future
This November, travel to a not so distant future in the apocalyptic sci-fi-thriller 2067 where the fight for the future of mankind has just begun. Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee (X-Men Apocalypse, Let Me In) and Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood,” “Sacred Lies”), 2067 is written and directed by Seth Larney (Tombiruo). By the year 2067, Earth has been ravaged by climate change and humanity is forced to live on artificial oxygen. An illness caused by the synthetic O2 is killing the worlds’ population and the only hope for a cure comes in the form of a message from the future: “Send Ethan Whyte”. Ethan, an underground tunnel worker, is suddenly thrust into a terrifying new world full of unknown danger as he must fight to save the human race. 2067 arrives on November 17, 2020, on Blu-ray and DVD, from RLJE Films. 2067 DVD and Blu-ray include the following bonus features: Director Commentary Behind-the-Scenes of 2067including an in-depth look at the story,
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“I Know What You Did This Summer” Series Ordered At Amazon
Back last year we reported that horror heavy hitter James Wan was set to produce the pilot for a possible “I Know What You Did Last Summer” TV series for Amazon. Today Amazon officially greenlit the show, THR reports. The series will share a premise with the movie, in which a group of teenagers is stalked by a killer a year after a fatal accident on their graduation night, but with a fresh new modern spin. We are thrilled to have I Know What You Did Last Summer with our incredible partners at Amazon Studios,”THR quotes Sony Pictures TV Studios co-president Jason Clodfelter as saying. “Neal Moritz and Original Film’s development consistently fires on all cylinders and that is proven once again with Sara Goodman’s contemporary and pulsating character weaving suspense thriller.” Sara Goodman (Preacher, Gossip Girl) is writing and executive producing the series for Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures TV. With Wan producing through Atomic Monster banner, along with
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This November Witness ‘The Haunting Of Grady Farm’
Matt Disckstein makes his feature debut with the found footage indie horror film The Haunting of Grady Farm. Starring Josh Server (All That), Alex Owen-Sarno (Titanic), Justin Miles (The Crazies, “The Walking Dead”), and Lauren O’Quinn (House of Cards, Bloodline), the film introduces us to Emily Wolf, the host of a travel show documenting reportedly haunted locations throughout the country. The destination of her next episode happens to be in rural Florida where she and her cinematographer’s old college friends live. The Haunting of Grady Farm will be released for purchase and to rent on VOD from High Octane Pictures.
Continue reading →
Netflix Review: “The Haunting of Bly Manor” Is Not Perfectly Splendid
Last year, when Netflix aired the genre series “The Haunting of Hill House,” I had no clue that a series could ever reach the ranks it did in my book. A nearly perfect series unfolded before, and I was left bragging about it to anyone who would listen. I’ve seen the series four times since the first time I was introduced to the Crian family. So imagine my excitement when “The Haunting of Bly Manor” was announced; I was ecstatic, to put it mildly. With many of “Hill House’s” cast returning, I knew in my heart that this season would be just as good as the first; you could say that I had high hopes. But did it stand up to my expectations? That’s what I’m here to discuss. Based on Henry James’ “Turning of the Screw” as well as a few other of James’ stories, “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is a haunting tale of a young American teacher
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31 Days Of Anime Horror Part 16: ‘Ajin: Demi-Human’
It’s October and that means it’s time to get into the spirit of the season, and obviously nothing gets you into the Halloween mood better than horror. Unfortunately when it comes to most live-action horror films, there’s only so much that can be done and shown, but thankfully of all things, Anime can cross the line with story, gore, and intriguing storytelling. So for every day this month, I’ll be featuring a unique Anime that fits the horror genre that you can most likely find on any streaming service. Let’s explore immortality in Ajin: Demi-Human. Ajin: Demi-Human (2016) follows the tale of a high school boy who discovers accidentally that he’s an Ajin, a being that’s immortal. In the world the story takes place in, Ajins are considered dangerous. The boy, named Kei, learns quickly that being an Ajin is not so pleasant as agencies want to capture him to perform inhumane experiments on him. He also learns that Ajin
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Twenty-Four Horror Icons Team With Britton Buchanan For Music Video
“The Voice’s” Britton Buchana has teamed with a mindblowing twenty-four horror icons for the new Halloween/horror-themed music video for “October’s Queen” which makes its debut now! This “lip-sync” music video was filmed amongst twenty-four horror icons and Buchanan all from the safety of their own homes in the COVID-19 pandemic. With an emphasis on expressing the sense of community the horror genre can still maintain even in a global health crisis, the video, directed by Buchanan himself, stars Dee Wallace, Barbara Crampton, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Mick Garris, Joe Bob Briggs, and Darcy the Mail Girl, Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Berryman, Linnea Quigley, Scout Taylor-Compton, Felissa Rose, Lisa Wilcox, Tuesday Knight, Toy Newkirk, Kelli Maroney, David Naughton, Gabrielle Stone, Belinda Balaski, Thom Mathews, Lori Cardille, R.A. Mihailoff, Katherine Kamhi, and Del Howison. “October’s Queen” is the second single from Buchanan’s forthcoming debut album and Buchanan’s debut music video which has been released on all streaming platforms. At the age of 18,
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A Native American Legend Comes To Life In The Horror Film ‘The Retreat’
There’s something waiting in the mountains this November. From director Bruce Wemple (Monstrous), and starring Grant Schumacher, The Retreat is set to take viewers on a frightening trip this Fall to meet a monster. Set in the Adirondack High Peaks of Upstate New York, two best friends. Gus and Adam set out for a winter backpacking trip. After a horrifying encounter with a monster, Gus finds himself alone and lost. Now, he must now fight for his life while keeping his grip on reality as he’s tormented both physically and psychologically by the evil Native American legend, the Wendigo. Dylan Grunn, Rick Montgomery Jr., Chris Cimperman, and Ariella Mastroianni also star in the film arriving on DVD and On-Demand on November 10, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment.
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Blu-ray Review: Cold Light of Day (1989)
Presenting the murder biz of one Cranley Gardens serial killer, named Denis Nielsen in real life but having the handle of Jorden March (Bob Flag, sporting one hell of a wig) here in a move that just screams “We ain’t payin’ shit to use this asshole’s real name”, and his hapless (seriously, this dude just kills people… he doesn’t really know why he does it, the cops never really figure it out, and besides a drop of childhood trauma the film never really seems to give a damn either) journey through a wicked wonderland of diabolical dismemberment. Speaking of which, the gritty pseudo-real aesthetic that permeates this fright flick is undoubtedly the greatest asset it possesses, as it’s gritty, unpolished visuals give the affair (an endless parade of picking up male victims that won’t be missed, followed by the hoary ol’ chestnuts of sex and murder… all of which are presented in an unglamorous, nearly mundane manner) a near documentary
Continue reading →
From The Award-Winning Director Of Parasite Comes ‘Memories Of Murder’
From the brilliant Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho, who brought you Parasite, comes an original masterpiece, Memories of Murder, based on a shocking true story. The film, which was originally released seventeen years ago, tells a harrowing story about the hunt for a sadistic serial rapist and murderer terrorizing a small providence in 1980s South Korea. Marking the first of many successful collaborations between four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and star Song Kang Ho, the film follows the paths of three increasingly desperate detectives as they attempt to decipher the violent mind of a killer. Neon presents Memories of Murder. A special two-night theatrical event will be held on October 19th and 20th by Fathom Events (get your tickets here) before the thrilling film heads to digital platforms on October 27th.
Continue reading →
Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Monochrome’ Makes A Statement About Color This Friday
The unique, award-winning sci-fi thriller Monochrome: The Chromism, the first film of a new franchise, is set to arrive this Fall. From writer-director Kodi Zene and producer Lozen Fükem, the film centers on Isaac Ward (Joshua Bangle), the first person to turn “hue” in this black and white world. After being shot in a downtown crossfire, he is found bleeding “red”. As Isaac’s body also begins to streak with color, other outbreaks develop across the globe. Isaac now struggles to survive while society tears itself apart to try to capture and comprehend these new unexplainable “hues”. Leaving countries at odds, at war and Isaac is determined to find answers. Cat Merritt, Devin Leigh, Ryan Barnes, Andre Pelzer, and Shashana Pearson also star. Monochrome: The Chromism lands On Demand on Friday, October 16, 2020, from Tempest Studios.
Continue reading →
This November The Sci-Fi Thriller ‘2067’ Will Take You To A Terrifying Future
This November, travel to a not so distant future in the apocalyptic sci-fi-thriller 2067 where the fight for the future of mankind has just begun. Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee (X-Men Apocalypse, Let Me In) and Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood,” “Sacred Lies”), 2067 is written and directed by Seth Larney (Tombiruo). By the year 2067, Earth has been ravaged by climate change and humanity is forced to live on artificial oxygen. An illness caused by the synthetic O2 is killing the worlds’ population and the only hope for a cure comes in the form of a message from the future: “Send Ethan Whyte”. Ethan, an underground tunnel worker, is suddenly thrust into a terrifying new world full of unknown danger as he must fight to save the human race. 2067 arrives on November 17, 2020, on Blu-ray and DVD, from RLJE Films. 2067 DVD and Blu-ray include the following bonus features: Director Commentary Behind-the-Scenes of 2067including an in-depth look at the story,
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“I Know What You Did This Summer” Series Ordered At Amazon
Back last year we reported that horror heavy hitter James Wan was set to produce the pilot for a possible “I Know What You Did Last Summer” TV series for Amazon. Today Amazon officially greenlit the show, THR reports. The series will share a premise with the movie, in which a group of teenagers is stalked by a killer a year after a fatal accident on their graduation night, but with a fresh new modern spin. We are thrilled to have I Know What You Did Last Summer with our incredible partners at Amazon Studios,”THR quotes Sony Pictures TV Studios co-president Jason Clodfelter as saying. “Neal Moritz and Original Film’s development consistently fires on all cylinders and that is proven once again with Sara Goodman’s contemporary and pulsating character weaving suspense thriller.” Sara Goodman (Preacher, Gossip Girl) is writing and executive producing the series for Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures TV. With Wan producing through Atomic Monster banner, along with
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