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Horror Fuel’s Top 10 Film Festival Premieres of 2022

Horror Fuel’s Top 10 Film Festival Premieres of 2022

Outstanding horror and horror-adjacent movies were in strong supply at film festivals this year, and whittling down my “best of 2022” list was no easy feat. Here are the selections on which I decided. Some are now available through digital, on-demand, subscription services, and physical media, while others are still making the rounds on the fest circuit. (1) Evil Eye (A Night of Horror) Awash in the atmosphere, visually beautiful, and boasting terrific performances and superb set design, Mexican chiller Evil Eye — from one of my favorite directors, Isaac Ezban — is a dark fairy tale/folk horror outing that is woven together masterfully in its telling of a teen girl’s suspicions that her grandmother may be a witch. (2) Skinamarink (Fantasia) This goosebumps-inducing, lo-fi slice of fear-fare cinema became an instant year-end best candidate when I saw it for its Fantasia run in the summer. It induces the feeling of fright we had as children, which is no small

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Joseph Perry
Dec 24, 2022
Kick Off The New Year With The Horror-Thriller 'Bring Out The Fear'

Kick Off The New Year With The Horror-Thriller ‘Bring Out The Fear’

The Horror Collective is kicking off 2023 with the release of the award-winning horror-thriller Bring Out the Fear this January. Bring Out the Fear “follows a couple struggling to fix their doomed relationship and is lost in a dangerous forest that refuses to let them escape. This award-winning dark thriller will leave you questioning what is real and what is malicious trickery until the very last frame.” Written and directed by Richard Waters, the film won the Golden Stake Award at Shockfest and played at many festivals worldwide, including Screamfest, Frightfest, Grimmfest, and IFI Horrorthon. Starring Ciara Bailey, James Devlin, Tad Morari, and Brian Matthews Murphy, it was produced by Alison Scarff at Weird Pretty Pictures. Black Mandala is handling international sales. Bring Out the Fear will arrive on January 3, 2023, On Demand and on DVD.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 21, 2022
Kick Off The New Year With The Horror-Thriller 'Bring Out The Fear'

January Release Of Horror-Thriller ‘Bring Out The Fear’ Announced (Trailer)

The Horror Collective have just announced it will release the award-winning horror-thriller Bring Out the Fear this January. Bring Out the Fear “follows a couple who is struggling to fix their doomed relationship and is lost in a dangerous forest that refuses to let them escape. This award-winning dark thriller will leave you questioning what is real and what is malicious trickery until the very last frame.” Written and directed by Richard Waters, the film won the Golden Stake Award at Shockfest and played at many festivals around the world, including Screamfest, Frightfest, Grimmfest, and IFI Horrorthon. The film stars Ciara Bailey, James Devlin, Tad Morari, and Brian Matthews Murphy. It was produced by Alison Scarff at Weird Pretty Pictures. International sales are being handled by Black Mandala. Bring Out the Fear will arrive on January 3, 2023, On Demand and on DVD.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2022
A Film Crew Is Hunted In The New 'Wolf Manor' Trailer

A Film Crew Is Hunted In The New ‘Wolf Manor’ Trailer

The official poster and trailer have just been unveiled for the upcoming British werewolf film Wolf Manor, which made its world premiere at FrightFest earlier this year. In Wolf Manor, while filming a British, low-budget horror movie, the cast and crew begin disappearing. As the full moon rises, the nightmare begins, as a werewolf begins to hunt the cast and crew. Directed by Dominic Brunt and produced by Joanne Mitchell, the film was co-written by Joel Ferrari and Pete Wild. It stars James Fleet, John Henshaw, Jay Taylor, and Thaila Zucchi. Wolf Manor will be available to own or rent on DVD and Digital on January 9, 2023. You can pre-order your copy now from Light Bulb Distribution.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2022
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'A Wounded Fawn' Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)

‘A Wounded Fawn’ Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has just released the new trailer and art for the Shudder Original Film, A Wounded Fawn, ahead of the film’s debut on the platform on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The film is the latest feature from celebrated writer and director Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife) and premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, then went on to screen at FrightFest London and Fantastic Fest. Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning (Sarah Lind, Jakob’s Wife), a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer (Josh Ruben, Scare Me, Werewolves Within). When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him. A Wounded Fawn

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Nov 18, 2022
'A Wounded Fawn' From The Producer Of 'Dune' Is Coming Exclusively To Shudder

‘A Wounded Fawn’ From The Producer Of ‘Dune’ Is Coming Exclusively To Shudder

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has just released the new trailer and art for the Shudder Original Film, A Wounded Fawn, ahead of the film’s debut on the platform on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The film is the latest feature from celebrated writer and director Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife) and premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, then went on to screen at FrightFest London and Fantastic Fest. Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning (Sarah Lind, Jakob’s Wife), a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer (Josh Ruben, Scare Me, Werewolves Within). When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him. A Wounded Fawn

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 10, 2022
The Soska Sisters Are Back With 'On The Edge' (Trailer)

The Soska Sisters Are Back With ‘On The Edge’ (Trailer)

Twin horror directors Jen and Sylvia Soska (American Mary, Rabid), known as the “Soska Sisters,” have unleashed the first teaser for On the Edge, their sixth film, third original production, and their first psychological erotic thriller. In the film, “Family man Peter (Aramis Sartorio) gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska) who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins. Is it blackmail? Is it torture? Or is it the Devil comes for his soul? Will Peter’s faith save him from his own personal Hell or is he already damned? A brilliant depiction of how Kink Culture can heal past trauma and be a source of shocking redemption.” On the Edge stars Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, who also share writing, directing, and producing duties. The film also stars Aramis Sartorio, Ola Dada, Andrea Jin, Brianna and Alanna Finn-Morris, Ivan Decker, Mackenzie Gray, and Sophie Buddle.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 24, 2022
Movie Review: Freeze (H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival)

Movie Review: Freeze (H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival)

Prolific fear-fare director Charlie Steeds’ latest effort Freeze (U.K., 2022) is a Lovecraftian creature feature that punches above the weight of its budgetary limitations, resulting in a solid-looking, highly entertaining period piece. The crew of the HMS Innsmouth is on a mission to rescue the HMS Eibon, which was lost during its expedition to the North Pole. HMS Innsmouth’s Captain Mortimer’s (Rory Wilson) good friend Captain Streiner (Tim Cartwright) commanded the lost ship, so he is determined to learn the fate of his friend. Meanwhile, Crewman Redgrave (Jake Watkins) helps hide a woman stowaway named Carmen (Beatrice Barillá), whose brother was an officer on the Eibon. Tension heightens when crewman Spriggs (Ricardo Freitas) (who you just can’t wait to see get his) learns of this. Mortimer’s first mate McCullough (Johnny Vivash) warns the captain that sailing any further ahead in the ice will result in disaster, but Lieutenant Roth (David Lenik), whose father owns HMS Innsmouth, persuades Streiner to forge

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Joseph Perry
Oct 17, 2022
FrightFest Halloween 2022 Announces The Soska Sisters Appearance and Six Horror Premieres

FrightFest Halloween 2022 Announces The Soska Sisters Appearance and Six Horror Premieres

After its jam-packed, drool-inducing summer showcase, FrightFest — the U.K.’s largest genre film festival — celebrates Halloween with six fear-filled films boasting either their world, international, or U.K. premieres, with Jen and Sylvia Soska on hand to host the screening of their latest offering, On the Edge. It all takes place on October 29 at Cineworld, Leicester Square in London. Following is the official press announcement. Following on from its frightfully successful August five-day event, the UK’s biggest genre film festival is back at the Cineworld, Leicester Square with a bumper all-day Halloween event on Sat 29th October, featuring a six-pack of festive shockers. Embracing three World premieres, the line-up is headlined by The Soska Sisters latest venture, ON THE EDGE. Taking a departure from medical horror, Jen and Sylvia delve into new ground with this tantalising psychological erotic thriller. ‘The Twisted Twins’, who also star in the film, will be hosting the screening, alongside lead actor Aramis Sartorio. Also

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Joseph Perry
Sep 30, 2022
Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson's Horror 'Something In The Dirt' Is Out Today

From Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson Comes A New Tale Of Terror, ‘Something In The Dirt’

Lightbulb Film Distribution has now confirmed the release date of the surreal, critically acclaimed sci-fi/horror Something In The Dirt. Something In The Dirt is the latest title from brilliant filmmakers Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, the creators of the critically acclaimed films The Endless and Synchronic, as well as episodes from Marvel’s” Moon Knight” and the upcoming second season of “Loki.” The film is fresh from its sold-out UK premiere at FrightFest and there are also two further October festival screenings at Celluloid Screams (Sheffield) and FilmFear (Manchester) In the film, when neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment, they begin documenting the paranormal that could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. An ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city, and each other. Something in the Dirt will be in UK Cinemas beginning November 4, 2022, followed by its release on Digital

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2022
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