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The Television Series Adaption Of The Exorcist Now Possess Their Regan

Scream Queen actress Brianne Howey has signed on for the television adaption of the horror classic The Exorcist according to Deadline. Howie will play Charlotte, a former ballerina who has not been the same since a terrible accident. She’s become depressed and anti-social. Her mother has come to believe that she is under the influence of a demonic entity. Charlotte appears to be the TV version of the film’s main character Regan. The FOX television version of The Exorcist is described as “a serialized psychological thriller that follows two very different men both tackling one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession”. Both men confronting the face of true evil. The pilot for the series, penned by Jeremy Slater (The Lazarus Effect), will be directed by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). The Exorcist ( was inspired by the novel of the same name penned by William Blatty. The film both terrified and inspired several generations of horror

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 26, 2016

News

Witch Is It?

Once Again, What Is Cynema? Cynema is not about film reviews. I woke up to this HitFix article on the release of the anticipated horror, The Witch. An interviewer recently asked me what my thoughts were on the state of horror. What I think doesn’t matter. This morning’s article by Chris Eggertsen made me rethink my response. Is The Witch a horror movie? It reinforced my belief that The Shining isn’t a horror movie. I don’t think torture porn films are horror either. They are two ends of a spectrum, maybe an apples and oranges kinda thing. I caught shit a year ago for this article on the zombie film: https://leglesscorpse.us/made-zombie-movie-open-letter-filmmaker-harrison-smith/ I argued that zombie films are simple and for the most part, that’s the reason for their popularity. Indie filmmakers love making them because they are cheap to make and simple to write. The plot for almost every zombie film is: survival. I feel they attract a base audience

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Capt McNeely

Feb 24, 2016

Reviews

Nicolas Cage Wants To Kill Kids In Upcoming Film Mom And Dad

Nicolas Cage will be starring in the upcoming horror-thriller Mom and Dad, written and directed by Brian Taylor, set to begin filming this July. Cage will play the role of the father of two, a teenage daughter and a young son. The kids must survive 24 hours when their parents suddenly turn violent and set out to kill them. “This is the kind of role Nic was put here to play. ” Taylor stated. “Human, funny, scary – and somewhat ground while at the same time completely off the rails.” He continued. Let’s just hope that Mom and Dad is better than Cage’s last attempt at a horror film, Pay the Ghost.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 14, 2016

Trailers

Witness The Dinner Party From Hell In The New Trailer For The Invitation

While attending a dinner party, hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband, Will has the nagging feeling that the couple has sinister plans for their guests, and he’s right. Director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) brings the thriller The Invitation to life. The all-star cast includes Michael Hulsman (Game of Thrones), Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus), John Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story), Tammy Blanchard (Into the Woods), Emayatzy Corinealdi (Rosewood), Mike Doyle (Green Lantern), Karl Yune (Anaconda: Hunt for the Blood Orchid), and others. Draft House Films has just released the first trailer for The Invitation, which debuted at last years Stanley Film Festival. It will open in theaters and arrive on VOD on March 25th. Be prepared to witness the dinner party from hell.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2016

News

Victor Frankenstein Coming To DVD Later This Month

James McAvoy (X-Men: Days of Future Past) stars as Victor in Victor Frankenstein. Daniel Radcliffe (Horns, Harry Potter) co-stars as Igor in this film that not only explores the legendary creation of Frankenstein’s monster, but the friendship between young Victor and Igor as well. The friends, still in medical school are trying something never done before, to spark new life in dead flesh. Max Landis penned the script for Victor Frankenstein, which was directed by Paul McGuigan who also directed the Sherlock series. This action-packed horror-thriller also stars Jessica Brown Findlay of Downtown Abbey, Andrew Scott (Pride), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Freddie Fox (Freeze-Frame), and many other talented actors. You will be able to bring home Victor Frankenstein on DVD and Blu-ray on February 23rd.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 8, 2016

News

The Exorcist TV Adaption Claims Its Director

Last month when we reported that William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist was being adapted for TV, and horror fans responded with a mix of anger, disappointment, and disbelief. The Exorcist was thought to be the one movie that no one would dare add to the reboot/remake list taking has claimed so many in the genre, but we were wrong. Fox has put the script for their adaption in the hands of Fantastic Four scribe Jeremy Slayer. Today we have learned that Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) has signed on to direct the series’ pilot. The hour long pilot has been described as a modern reinvention inspired by Blatty’s novel, which the film was based on. It’s said to be a physiological thriller that follows two men both working to tackle one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 2, 2016

News

First Trailer Unleashed For Valley Of The Sasquatch

A father and son, after experiencing a devastating tragedy, are forced to move to an old cabin in the woods. The father and son have no idea that there is a tribe of Sasquatch are determined to protect their land in the woods that surround the family’s new home. Bill Oberst Jr., stars along side Jason Vail, Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, D’Angelo Midili and David Saucedo in this horror-thriller, directed by John Portanova and produced by The October People. Valley of the Sasquatch is delivered by Devilworks, the same people that brought us Some Kind of Hate. The poster by artist Brandon Schaefer and the film’s first trailer have just been unveiled for this multi-award winning film and we happen to have it here for you to enjoy. The international release date for Valley of the Sasquatch has yet to be announced, but as soon as it is we will let you know. Follow Devilworks on Twitter and Facebook for more on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 26, 2016

News

The Boy Opens In Theaters Nationwide Today

William Brent Bell’s supernatural thriller, The Boy, opens in theaters today (1/22). The film Stars The Walking Dead‘s Lauren Cohan as Greta, a nanny, hired to care for a couple’s son. After being hired she learns that she will actually be caring for a life-sized doll that the couple is using to cope with the loss of their eight-year-old son who has passed away. After Greta violates several of the rules the couple has issued, she discovers that the doll is unlike any other, it may actually be alive. The Boy stars Jim Norton, Diana Hardcastle, Rupert Evans, Ben Robson, Javier Botet and James Russell, along side Cohan. This creepy film was directed by William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside) and was written by Stacey Menear. This is one film you don’t want to miss!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 22, 2016

From the Crypt

The First Trailer For Green Room, Starring Patrick Stewart, Has Arrived

A punk band find themselves trapped after taking a gig at a secluded bar. When they witness a horrifying act of violence, they become the focus of the bar owner and his goon’s rage. They’re surrounded by skin heads, pit bulls and blades. They’re in the wrong place at the wrong time and now they’ll have to fight to survive. Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier’s Green Room just premiered at Fantastic Fest and quickly turned into a fan favorite. Green Room stars Patrick Stewart as the bar’s owner. Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Anton Yelchin, Mark Webber, Callum Turner, Joe Cole, Eric Edelston, Macon Blair and Kai Lennox also star in the brutal thriller. Be sure to check out Green Room. It is set to be released in theaters on May 13th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 17, 2016

Streaming TV

X Files Season 4 – 6 Breakdown Part 2

Last week I left off just before the end of season 3, the reason I did this was because there was a lot of new information to cover and I did not want to confuse fans (old and newcomers alike) halfway through the breakdown. If you missed last weeks and need to catch up, it can easily be found here: SEASONS 1 – 3 Now back to the breakdown: ___________________________________________ At the end of season 3, we learn of a magic healer named Jeremiah Smith who has the ability to heal anyone with the simple touch of his hand. Agents Scully and Mulder are sent to investigate this miracle as the man has disappeared. Meanwhile, The Smoking Man, meets with Mulder’s mother and the two argue as someone photographs of them are taken from a distance. That evening Mulder is informed his mother has had a stroke and while in the hospital, she writes the word “Palm” on a piece

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Capt McNeely

Jan 16, 2016