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Things Get “Personal” In Trailer For Amazon’s “Hunters” – Starring Al Pacino

Following the success of Netflix’s The Irishman Al Pacino is back in action in Amazon’s “Hunters,” the new action-packed, thrilling series executive produced by Jordan Peele. The new series follows a team of Nazi Hunters on a quest for revenge in New York City in 1977. We are introduced to the team in the new trailer. Inspired by true events, “Hunters follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.” Greg Austin, Logan Lerma, Dylan Baker, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Jeannie Berlin, Tiffany Berlin, and Carol Kane round out the cast. Produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions along with Sonar Entertainment, the series was created by David Weil (Moonfall), who is also writing and executive producing the series. “Hunters” premieres on Amazon Prime on February 21, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2020
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Horror Fuel’s Top 10 Films And Series Of 2019

2019 saw many horror films and series released, some good, some bad. We’re here to talk about the best of the best, the top 10 must-see films and series of the year! Top 10 Films 10.The Head Hunter (review) In a cold, medieval forest, a warrior (Christopher Rygh) stalks the land eternally hunting for one more monster head to add to his collection… but this decapitation would offer our hero sweet revenge! While at it’s heart an absolute exercise in minimalism, this film is everything I crave from genre cinema; unique, inventive, and packed with sweet, sweet creatures! Grim, grizzly, nihilistic, and often breathtaking; The Head Hunter is easily one of the best horror pics that has come down the putrid pike in a damn sight! -Dan XIII 9. The Lighthouse (review) Robert Eggers (The Witch) is back with his new venture into the dramatic, psychological horror with The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe. Set on an isolated island in New

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 31, 2019
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HBO Promo Reveals First Look At Jordan Peele’s “Lovecraft Country”

HBO has unveiled a new promo for the new and returning series coming out in 2020. In the video we get our first glimpse at Jordan Peele‘s upcoming series “Lovecraft Country.” Based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, the series, written by Misha Green, centers on Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and his Uncle George as they embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback Michael Kenneth Williams, Abbey Lee, Tony Goldwyn, Jamie Harris, Courtney B. Vance, Wunmi Mosaku, Aunjanue Ellis, Erica Tazel, Jamie Chung, Jamie Neumann, Mac Brandt, and Jordan Patrick Smith star. “Lovecraft Country” is produced by Peele and his company Monkeypaw Productions, Misha Green and Warner Bros., and J.J. Abram’s Bad Robot.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2019
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Jordan Peele To Write And Direct Next Two Films For Universal

Oscar-winner Jordan Peele has made quite the name for himself in the horror genre with Get Out and US. We’ll be seeing a lot more of in the future. Deadline is reporting that Peele’s company Monkeypaw Productions has signed a “five-year exclusive production partnership” with Universal Pictures. Under the new deal, Universal will develop Pelle’s next two films which he will write, direct, and produce. Peele’s latest project is the Candyman movie, currently filming, which he both co-wrote and is producing. Peele has recently teased that his next film will be scarier than both Get Out and Us. So it sounds like he’s going to continue to make more horror films for a while, thankfully.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 2, 2019
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Tony Todd Is Reprising His Role As Candyman!

Principle photography began a month ago on the new Jordan Peele-produced installment of the Candyman franchise. While the lead role will be played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (US, Aquaman), fans have been awaiting news who will be playing the Candyman. We reported back in May that Tony Todd would be returning but it was not known in what capacity. Now, it appears Todd, who made the character a horror icon, will be returning as the man with the hook. The news came today and though it has not been confirmed by MGM, Bloody-Disgusting says they trust their sources when they say Todd will reprise his role. Described as a spiritual sequel, the film is being directed by Nia DaCosta and was co-written and produced by Peele, based on characters by Clive Barker. Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett co-star in the film that will return to the neighborhood where the legend began, where Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Candyman

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2019
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Lupita Nyong’o Stars In “Little Monsters” – Coming To Theaters And Hulu

NEON and Hulu has just announced the theatrical release of Little Monsters starring Lupita Nyong’o (Jordan Peele’s US) in 300 theaters on October 8th. But that’s not all, a one-time theatrical event for Little Monsters will take place at a TBA theater. The event will feature a live-stream Q&A with Nyong’o, her co-star Alexander England, and the film’s writer-director Abe Forsythe. In the movie written and directed by Abe Forsythe, “Dave (England), a washed-up musician, volunteers to chaperone his nephew’s kindergarten field trip after taking a shine to the plucky school teacher, Miss Caroline (Nyong’o). Dave’s intentions are complicated by the presence of world-famous child entertainer and competitor for Miss Caroline’s affections, Teddy McGiggles (Josh Gad). One thing none of them bargained for is a zombie outbreak from which Dave and Miss Caroline must protect the children.” Stephen Peacocke, Kat Stewart, Nadia Townsend, Marshall Napier, Henry Nixon, and Felix Williamson co-star. Jodi Matterson, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Keith Calder, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2019
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Tony Todd Enters ‘Realm Of Shadows’

Horror legend Tony Todd will star in the highly-anticipated thriller film Realm of Shadows, a world of mystery, possession, and shadows in an anthology of short horror-themed tales woven together, all based on true events! Todd plays Fr. Dudley, a long-time Catholic priest, dedicated to his profession. Fr. Dudley must watch out for his close friend Robby Duray, played by Jimmy Drain (The Initiation), during a testing time in Robby’s life. He also takes on the volatile task of taming Robby’s diabolic alter ego, and steer him away from the snares of Satan. Cassandra, played by Vida Ghaffari (Fox’s The Mindy Project) is the alluring and mysterious muse of Master Makin…the mysterious owner of the haunted vault near Strain City’s infamous cemetery and narrator of the shadows for our feature presentation. There is tension between her and her acolyte Corey, played by Denise Gurule (Investigation Discovery’s House of Horrors: Kidnapped). Lauren C. Mayhew, Jodi Lynn Thomas, Gregg Stone, Caustic Scifidelic,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2019
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Lupita Nyong’o Protects Her Class From Zombies In The ‘Little Monsters’ Trailer

Following her breakout role in Jordan Peele’s Us (review) Lupita Nyong’o stars as a schoolteacher in the horror-comedy Little Monsters, written and directed by Abe Forsythe (Down Under). The new trailer reveals the military gearing up to battle the undead and a field trip gone wrong. Nyong’o plays Miss Caroline, a teacher who fights to protect her students from a zombie outbreak during a field trip gone to hell. Miss Caroline teams up with Dave (Alexander England), a washed-up musician, and kids’ show host Teddy McGiggle (Josh Gad) to defeat zombies while trying to keep her students unaware of the outbreak. Little Monsters, which premiered at Sundance will hit theaters in the U.K. and Ireland on November 15th. A U.S. release date has yet to be announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2019
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A Peaceful Trip Turns Deadly In The Trailer For Blood ‘Paradise’ – On Blu-Ray This July

The summer holidays take a deadly turn in the entertainingly off-kilter horror thriller Blood Paradise. This English-language, filmed-in-Swedish, is from producer-director Andréa Winter and Patrick von Barkenberg will be released on DVD, Blu-ray (with extras) and on a selection of VOD platforms. In the film, “Reeling after her latest novel flops, best-selling crime writer Robin Richards (Andréa Winter) is sent by her publisher to the Swedish countryside to regain inspiration. Instead of relaxation, she comes across an assortment of peculiar and possibly dangerous characters. The beautiful and stylish young woman soon discovers just how dangerous farm life can be. Think “Green Acres” as directed by Jordan Peele.” Andréa Winter, Patrick von Barkenberg, Christer Cavallius, Rolf Brunnström, Martina Novak, and Lars Brunnström star. Discover Blood Paradise on Blu-ray and DVD on July 16, 2019, from Artsploitation Films. Special DVD/Blu-ray Features: Delete Scenes: Blood Sex Dream (2’); Fly (1’ 30”); Latex Dreams (2’ 30”); Tractor and Sheep (2’ 30”) Music Videos: Dreamer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2019
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Movie Review: Jordan Peele’s US

I unboxed a swag pack from Jordan Peele’s most recent film, US. Included in the box was the Blu-ray, which I’ve been eagerly awaiting to see for months. I popped the movie in and sat back with my fingers crossed that the movie would live up to the hype. Let’s face it, Peele sat the bar high right from the get-go with Get Out. In the first seconds of the film a black screen appears with a spiel about tunnels running under the entire U.S. this is important. You might not think so at first, seeing that the synopsis only talks about a mother returning to her childhood home with her family for a holiday, but it is, so is the bible verse (Jeremiah 11:11) which we see repeatedly throughout the movie. Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2019
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