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Characters Face their Own Personal Hell In ‘Southbound’

The horror anthology ‘Southbound’ has five interlocking tales that follows the fates of a group of travelers who are faced with their worst fears and darkest secrets over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway, with all roads leading to a town that is Hell on earth. The film was written and it’s segments directed by Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, Patrick Horvath and the group Radio Silence. The cast includes Kate Beahan, Matt Bettinelli-Olphin, Susan Burke, Zoe Cooper, Karla Droege, Gerals Downey, Larry Fessenden, Dana Gould, Nathalie Love and others. ‘Southbound’ premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival a few days ago. No release date has been announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2015

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‘Hardcore’ Is The Perfect Title For This POV Horror Action Thriller

STX Entertainment won the bidding for the indie film ‘Hardcore’ that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this week with the final bid of $10 Million. The film is not like most of the movies we see from either Lionsgate or Universal, ‘Hardcore’ is fast paced horror action thriller, shot completely from the first person perspective. Director llya Naishuller’s film was shot in the popular style of many video games that puts viewers right in the center of that action. The film follows Henry, a newly resurrected cyborg who must find a way to save his wife/creator from the clutches of a psychotic tyrant, Akan, with telekinetic powers and a an army of mercenaries. Henry is joined by Jimmy, Henry’s only hope. ‘Hardcore’ stars Sharlto Copley, Haley Benet, Danila Kozlovsky , Cyrus Arnold, llya Naishuller, Will Stewart, Andrei Dementiev amd Darya Charusha. It might be a while before we know ‘Hardcore’s’ release date.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2015

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Three Women Fight To Survive In The Horror Western ‘The Keeping Room’

‘The Keeping Room’ premiered last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The home-invasion western was written by Julia Hart and directed by Daniel Barber, who has been quoted by Bloody-Disgusting as saying “The Keeping Room focuses on the violent resilience and dramatic camaraderie of three Southern women as their home is besieged during the purges at the close of the American Civil War. Forced to defend their land and fight for their lives, the women take up arms against their male oppressors, shattering gender and genre conventions in the process.” Brit Marling (I Origins) is the leader of the group that includes Hailee Steinfield (Ender’s Game) and Muna Otaru in her acting debut. ‘Avatar’ actor Sam Worington, plays the role of a villainous solider who has set his sights on killing the women. ‘The Keeping Room’ premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, and was met with great reviews. The film will be in theaters across the U.S. on September

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 7, 2015

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Disturbing Trailer Released For Goodnight Mommy

The writing-directing due of Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala are behind the creepy new horror film ‘Goodnight Mommy’. Lukas Schwarz stars as the mother of two nine year old twin boys. The boys question if their mother is actually their mother after she returns from having massive plastic surgery and begins acting very strangely. I imagine ‘Goodnight Mommy’ is going to be a seriously creepy film, the trailer alone is enough to give you nightmares. ‘Goodnight Mommy’ opens in theaters on September 11, after premiering at both the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 2, 2015

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Lloyd Kaufman And Team Troma Need Your Help To Finish ‘Return To Nuke ‘Em High Volume 2’

Lloyd Kaufman, director, screen writer, actor, the co-founder of Troma Entertainment and the genius behind the insane 1986 horror-comedy ‘Class of Nuke ‘Em High’ and it’s 2013 sequel ‘Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1’, has been working on the next sequel in the franchise, ‘Volume 2’ since 2013. The principle photography on ‘Volume 2’ is already wrapped up. Now Kaufman and the Troma team have turned to raise the funds for post production. Kaufman hopes to premier the new film at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall and world wide distribution in January 2016, but he needs our help so, dig deep and let’s do this! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/return2nukeemhigh2/return-to-nuke-em-high-volume-2-by-troma-entertain?ref=discovery ‘Return To Nuke ‘Em High: Volume 2’ Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/return2nukeemhigh2/return-to-nuke-em-high-volume-2-by-troma-entertain?ref=discovery

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 17, 2015

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Spoiler-Free Review: Metal Messiah (Fantasia 2026)

Official Fantasia synopsis from program notes written by Vincenzo Nappi After learning of an evil rock ’n’ roll music promoter’s plan to use heavy metal as a means of enforcing society’s cyclical self-destructive nature and to keep individuals from true self-realization, a metallic-skinned and incredibly well-dressed alien beams down to earth to try to save humanity. However, as his presence attracts the attention of private investigators and corrupt police forces, the stranger must fight to keep society from reaching its hedonistic end. Review Devotees of genre-film musicals that combine horror and science fiction elements with rock and roll are bound to get a kick out of Canadian International Pictures’ terrific new 4K restoration of director Tibor Takács’ 1978 Canadian feature Metal Messiah. Written by Stephen Zoller and based on his play, the film is a gritty journey from the mind of noirish detective Philip Chandler (Richard Ward Allen) to the streets and rock clubs of late seventies Toronto, to places

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Joseph Perry

Aug 6, 2026

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True Crime Inspired ‘Hell’s Half-Acre’ Getting a Feature Adaptation with a Killer Cast

The Western true-crime novel Hell’s Half-Acre has already garnered awards as a short feature film. Now, the full-length movie version is entering production. Author/producer Nicholas Nicastro has compiled an impressive roster of talent both in front of and behind the Camera. In front of the Camera Cult horror legend Bill Moseley (3 from Hell) is joined by Western icon Grainger Hines (Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Hell on Wheels). Award-winning stage and film actress Hannah Beck (Through Open Doors) also stars alongside off-Broadway and film notable Craig Cartwright (Marilyn Exposed). Newcomer JoHannah James also joins the cast. Behind the Camera Primetime Emmy nominee Marc Henry Johnson (HBO’s The Deuce, The Awful Truth) produces with Emmy winner Travis LaBella serving as cinematographer. Nicastro’s proof-of-concept short film, Hell’s Half-Acre: Sojourn, won Best Indie Short at the LA Indie Shorts Festival, Best Narrative at the Toronto Indie Shorts, an Award of Merit at the IndieFEST Film Awards, and the UK’s Freewheeling Film Award. It

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 25, 2026

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Rosemary’s Baby, But Make It 2026: ‘Son of Sara: Volume One’ Gets a Release Date

The cinematic landscape is officially kicking off with a beautifully blasphemous bang thanks to horror movies like Obsession and Backrooms. Now, director Houston Bone’s wickedly entertaining Son of Sara: Volume 1 is joining the party. We are all deeply, dearly familiar with Rosemary’s Baby and the classic “unexpectedly birthing the Antichrist” setup. However, Son of Sara: Volume One drags the premise kicking and screaming into the 21st century, boasting a deliciously campy tone that straddles the line between satanic horror and pitch-black comedy. Following a massive wave of festival hype, Saban Films has officially acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the picture, with New York-based Visit Films handling international sales at the European Film Market. From YouTube Streams to Demonic Screams The film’s journey to the screen began back in October 2023, surviving a grueling shoot fueled by independent financing from Grisly Productions LLC and support from Telefilm Canada. Produced by Martine Brouillet under Bone’s Black Elephant Productions banner, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 20, 2026

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Fantasia Reveals Scintillating Second Wave for 2024 Edition

When Fantasia International Film Festival, Canada’s legendary genre film fest, makes announcements, we here at Horror Fuel take notice, and we want to share the good news about the event with our readers. Following is the official press announcement about the second wave of thrillers, chillers, and other fantastic fare for this year’s edition. The Fantasia International Film Festival will celebrate its upcoming 28th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montréal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée. The festival’s full lineup will be announced on July 3, but in the meantime, Fantasia is excited to reveal a select second wave of premiere titles, along with the recipient of their 2024 Canadian Trailblazer award. OPENING FILM: ANT TIMPSON’S BOOKWORM, STARRING ELIJAH WOOD AND NELL FISHER Fantasia’s 28th edition will open

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Joseph Perry

Jun 7, 2024

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Scary Activities For Fans Of Horror To Enjoy In Canada

Some people love the thrill of being frightened. The suspense, worry, and anticipation for a scare is what give them a kick, and while most of us hide behind the sofa during horror movies, these guys can’t get enough of being spooked. Of course, horror fun doesn’t just stop with films, and in Canada, there are so many spooky-themed activities to be enjoyed – or endured, depending on your viewpoint. Things to Do for Lovers of Being Scared If you’re a fan of horror and looking for thrilling activities to enjoy in Canada, here are some top recommendations: Haunted Tours Canada is home to numerous haunted locations and ghost stories, so it’s a brilliant country to visit for horror fans. Cities like Toronto and Montreal host several different horror tours, with spooky sites to be explored and eerie histories to learn about. There is also the ghost walk of Niagara on the Lake, which features frightening stories around the iconic

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Ella Rebecca Horton

Nov 7, 2023