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An Interview With Southern Actor, Writer And Director Miles Doleac

Today I spoke with professor/actor/writer/director Miles Doleac who has been featured in a wide range of series and films, including ‘American Horror Story’, ‘Containment’, ‘The Magnificent Seven’, ‘Shark Lake’, ‘Don’t Kill It’, as well as writing and directing his on films such as ‘The Historian’, ‘The Hollow’ and his upcoming feature ‘Demons’. Horror Fuel: “I read that you are a professor.” MD: “My degree is in ancient history so I work on Greek and Roman history and ancient Christianity at my university in Mississippi. I teach an ancient history course, Latin, and Greek. I also teach one course in Mass Communications. This semester, I taught an intro to film studies course. In the past I’ve taught screenwriting and film business management types of courses as well. The university reached out to me based on my experience in the film industry. My first film was largely based on my experience as a graduate student and my early years of my being

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 29, 2016

Reviews

Surprising And Entertaining – A Review Of Pitchfork

This morning I sat down to watch Glenn Douglas Packard’s slasher ‘Pitchfork’. Watching a director’s first film is always interesting. You never know what to expect, usually it’s hit or miss. This time, I was pleasantly surprised, especially considering that this is Packard’s first real introduction into the genre. Packard’s well known for his work as a dancer and choreographer. He also serves as creative director and producer for the new series Men of the Strip on the E! Network. This Prime Time Emmy Award nominee has racked up quite a few awards, including two Fright Night Film Festival awards for Best Director and Best Feature Film for ‘Pitchfork’. ‘Pitchfork’ follows a young man who “recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 12, 2016

Streaming TV

Titan Comic To Continue Penny Dreadful’s Story

Fans were heartbroken when ‘Penny Dreadful’ ended. Now, they have a reason to smile again. ‘Penny Dreadful’ will live on as a comic book from Titan that will arrive early next year. From the Press Release: “Penny Dreadful” TV series co-executive producer Chris King and illustrator Jesús Hervás (Sons of Anarchy) will bring Penny Dreadful back to life in comics in early 2017. Under license by CBS Consumer Products, this new comic series by Titan Comics continues the story directly after the devastating events of “Penny Dreadful’s” Season 3 TV finale. The BAFTA Award-winning “Penny Dreadful” TV show — created, written, and executive produced by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Hugo, Gladiator, Skyfall, Spectre) — features classic characters from Victorian Gothic literature and a host of brand-new characters including: Vanessa Ives, Sir Malcolm Murray, Frankenstein’s Monster, Sembene, and Mina Harker. Titan’s new comic series expands upon their previous smash-hit Penny Dreadful comics. The critically acclaimed prequel comic, which explored the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 2, 2016

Trailers

Uncover The Trailer For ‘Gehenna: Where Death Lives’ From SFX Master Hiroshi Katagiri

Discover the new trailer for the highly-anticipated horror film ‘Gehenna: Where Death Lives’, from special effects and makeup master Hiroshi Katagiri. The film has just been acquired by High Octane Films. Hiroshi Katagiri is known for his work on films such as ‘Pacific Rim’, ‘R.I.P.D.’ ‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Pirates of the Caribean: On Stranger Tides’, ‘Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem’, ‘The Cave’, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Blade: Trinity’. Katagiri produced, directed and co-wrote ‘Gehenna: Where Death Lives’, which stars Doug Jones, Lance Henriksen, Patrick Gorman, Simon Phillips, Katherine Wallace, and Eva Swan. From the Press Release: Burbank, CA : Highly-anticipated creature-feature Gehenna: Where Death Lives, directed, produced, and co-written by makeup and special effects master Hiroshi Katagiri, has been acquired by High Octane Pictures. High Octane Pictures is a newly-minted shingle, founded by industry vet and CAA Alum Galen Christy. It has acquired the international sales rights for the film, which boasts high-end sets and spectacular effects work from director Hiroshi Katagiri

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 17, 2016

News

The First Image From The Giant Shark Movie ‘Meg’ Surfaces

After being in development for nearly two decades, the giant shark movie ‘Meg’ is finally filming. The big screen adaption of the novel ‘Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror’ by Steve Alten is being directed by Jon Turteltaub. To celebrate the first day of production Warner Bros. Has released the film’s first official image. The photo features Jason Statham and Li Bing Bing. Let’s face it, only Statham could make a turtle neck look that badass. Model/actress Ruby Rose co-stars alongside Robert Taylor, Rainn Wilson, Masi Oka, Jessica McNamee, Page Kennedy and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ actor Cliff Curtis. The Official Synopsis: A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 16, 2016

Streaming TV

Exclusive: Channel Zero’s Creator Nick Antosca Talks Candle Cove & The Future Of The Series

Tuesday night Syfy’s new six-part series ‘Channel Zero: Candle Cove’ made its debut. The anthology series, inspired by Kris Straub’s creepypasta story ‘Candle Cove’, is directed by independent filmmaker Craig William Macbell. The first episode, penned by the series’ creator and showrunner Nick Antosca (Hannibal) serves as executive producer along side Max Landis (Victor Frankenstein). This dark series centers around child psychologist Mike Painter, played by Paul Schnider. When Painter returns to his hometown he learns that the murders of children have started again. His brother Eddie (Luca Villacis) was thought to be one of the victims as a child. Now it has all started again. Mike believes it is connected to a show called ‘Candle Cove’, a show that only kids can see. ‘Candle Cove’, a pirate puppet show, only shows up on dead channels, but Mike’s childhood friends remember the show. When the police chief’s daughter goes missing people look at Mike and believe he has something to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 13, 2016

Streaming TV

SyFy’s Channel Zero: Candle Cove Gets New Poster And Creepy Promo

A new clip and poster is here from Syfy’s upcoming six-part series ‘Channel Zero: Candle Cove’. The anthology series is based on the Creepypasta legend created by Kris Straub. ‘Candle Cove‘ followed someone with obsessive recollections of a mysterious children’s television show from the 1980’s – and the show’s suspected role in a series of murders and deadly events from their childhood. Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Shaun Benson, Natalie Brown, Cassandra Consiglio, Luisa D’Oliveria, Keenan Lehmann, Abigail Pniowsky, Luca Villacis, Conner Peterson, Kristen Harris, Greyden Bohotchuk, and Rachell Casseus star in season one. The series has already been renewed for a second season. Independent filmmaker Craig William Macnell is in the director’s chair for the first season of ‘Channel Zero’. ‘Hannibal’ scribe Nick Antosca penned the pilot and will serve as both showrunner and executive producer alongside Max Landis (Victor Frankenstein). Other writers include Don Mancini, and Harley Peyton, and others. From A Past Press Release: “You may have watched

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2016

News

We Are Proud To Announce The First Brooklyn Horror Film Festival

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival is preparing to hold its first festival in New York on October 14th through the 16th. The festival will be hosting 2 world premieres, 5 U.S. premieres and and many other films. Opening night of the BHFF will feature the East Coast premiere of Dearest Sister from director Mattie Do. The centerpiece of the festival will be We Are the Flesh from acclaimed filmmakers Alfonzo Cuarón ans Alejandro González Iñárritu and directed by Emiliano Rocha Minter. The festival will host the world premiere of Child Eater from Erlingur Thoroddse. Not only will there be films to watch, there will be art shows, tarot readings, trivia contests, competitions and more to see. From the Press Release: Tuesday September 6th – The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival couldn’t be more honored and thrilled to bring such a historic event to New York City for the first time. Happening from October 14th to 16th in venues and locations across

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 8, 2016

Streaming TVTrailers

Meet The Cast Of The New Series Aftermath In SyFy’s Special Preview

Horror series have become extremely popular over the past couple of years, and we’re grateful for that. One of the new series premiering this Fall is SyFy’s ‘Aftermath’ which puts a different spin on the apocalypse. It features serpent gods, mass disappearances, demonic possessions, skin walkers, natural disasters and more. ‘Aftermath’ centers on one family – Karen, played by Anne Heche (Dig) and James Tupper (Revenge) and their on-screen children, Dana (Julia Sarah Stone), Brianna (Taylor Hickson), and Matt (Levi Meaden). The Copelands battle for survival after civilization comes to an apocalyptic end triggered by massive storms, meteor strikes, and earthquakes, plagues, and the rise of supernatural creatures. The series’ co-creators Glenn Davis (Alfred Hitchcock Presents) and William Laurin have worked together several times before, including on the series ‘Once a Thief’ and ‘The Pinkerstons’. The duo will executive produce as well as write for ‘Aftermath’ along with Denis McGrath. Jason Stone will produce with Adriana Maggs and McGrath. Two

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 29, 2016

Streaming TV

SyFy’s Creepypasta Inspired Series Channel Zero Premieres This September

I’m sure most of you are familiar with Creepypasta website, filled with pieces short works of fiction and twisted tales of all things horror. Since the sites creation in 2008 many of the tales have taken on a life of their own, such as Slender Man. We reported back November of 2015 that the SyFy channel is bringing some of those stories to life for the new anthology series ‘Channel Zero’, already green lighted for its first two seasons. The first season will be ‘Channel Zero: Candle Cove’. Each season will center around a different story. The first season was inspired by the story of “Candle Cove” by Kris Straub. It follows someone with obsessive recollections of a mysterious children’s television show from the 1980’s – and the show’s suspected role in a series of murders and deadly events from their childhood. Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Shaun Benson, Natalie Brown, Cassandra Consiglio, Luisa D’Oliveria, Keenan Lehmann, Abigail Pniowsky, Luca Villacis,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 23, 2016