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It’s Time: Trailer Arrives For Netflix’s New Series “The Fall Of The House Of Usher”

Director Mike Flanagan, is back (not that he ever left) with his new series, based on the tales of Edgar Allen Poe, titled “The Fall of the House of Usher.” The trailer has now arrived, teasing a dark and twisted tale of a ruthless, corrupt family and that the time has come for the consequences of their actions to be felt through pain and death. The limited series from Intrepid Pictures features eight episodes, four that were directed by Flanagan and four by Michael Fimognari, who worked with Flanagan as cinematographer for “Haunting of Hill House” and who directed several episodes of Flanagan’s series “The Midnight Club.” Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), Henry Thomas (“Haunting of Hill House”), and Mark Hamill star along with Bruce Greenwood, who appeared in Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game. The ensemble cast also includes Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2023

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Chillers, Thrillers, and Killers Await During Popcorn Frights Wicked Weekend

Florida’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival has announced the lineup for this year’s Wicked Weekend program, and fear-fare enthusiasts of all stripes won’t want to miss it! Following is the official press announcement. Batten down the hatches and gather your courage as Popcorn Frights has announced its annual Wicked Weekend program celebrating all the eerie, weird, wild, and strange things that go bump in the night! The event, running October 4-8 at the historic Gateway Theater, will feature eight film premieres and special presentations highlighted by new nightmares from Mike Flanagan, Scott Derrickson, and Joe Lynch, as well as many other surprises. Wicked Weekend is headlined by a special presentation of the first two episodes of Netflix’s THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, genre maestro Mike Flanagan’s hotly anticipated new horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe starring Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino, Kate Siegel, and Henry Thomas, as well as Paramount+’s terrifying prequel PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES, based

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Joseph Perry

Sep 6, 2023

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New Doc ‘King On Screen’ Explores Stephen King’s Legacy Of Terror

When it comes to authors, no one is more prolific than Stephen King, whose writings have been adapted again and again for film, including The Boogeyman, which has just premiered in theaters. A new documentary, King of Screen, from director Daphné Baiwir will explore King’s legacy of terror and the films we all love to fear. “In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the master of horror’s books in more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted author alive. What’s so fascinating about him that filmmakers cannot stop adapting his works? King on Screen reunites the filmmakers that have adapted Stephen King’s books for cinema and TV, including Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead), Tom Holland (The Langoliers, Chucky), Mick Garris (The Stand, Sleepwalkers) and Taylor Hackford (Dolores Claiborne, Ray). It is a movie made for the fans. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 7, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Review: KING ON SCREEN (Panic Fest 2023)

French/Belgian coproduction King on Screen is a valentine to the film adaptations of prolific author Stephen King — who truly needs no introduction here — and to the writer himself. Featuring talking-head interviews with filmmakers who adapted King’s works to big and small screens alike, along with behind-the-scenes footage and film clips galore, the film shows the diverse range of genres in which King has worked, and examines why his stories work as well as they do. Director Daphné Baiwir begins her documentary with an Easter-egg–filled seven-minute sequence in which King’s short stories and novels get name checked or alluded to, and it’s a fun way to begin this film. Even the most casual of the author’s fans will get some of the references, while more seasoned aficionados will appreciate the deeper cuts. From there, the interview segments, archival footage that includes King on different sets, and clips from both classic and lesser known King films begin. Filmmakers such as

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Joseph Perry

Apr 17, 2023

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New Shudder Series Explores “The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time”

While there are a ton of great movies and series coming to Shudder this Halloween season, there’s one series you don’t want to miss, “The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time.” The series explores the scenes that left us with our hearts racing and us plagued with nightmares for days. It also features interviews with genre icons Tony Todd, Greg Nicotero, Keith David, Alex Essoe, Ernest Dickerson, Brea Grant, Tananarive Due, Rebekah McKendry, Joe Dante, David Dastmalchian, Kate Siegel, Fede Alvarez, Mike Flanagan, Axelle Carolyn, Lydia Hearst, Dana Gould, Tom Savini, Jonah Ray, and more. Check out the trailer for “The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time.” Tune in for the premiere on September 7, 2022, and watch new episodes weekly.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 24, 2022

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New Stephen King Doc ‘King on Screen’ Premiering At FantasticFest

Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired the rights to Daphné Baiwir’s King on Screen, a documentary about Stephen King wo has given it his stamp of approval. “In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel and adaptation of Stephen King’s work. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the master of horror’s books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now the most adapted author still alive in the world. King on Screen features an inside look with the majority of directors who have adapted Stephen King’s work for screen, giving us a look at the unique relationship people have as they reimagine his work for film. The documentary also features interviews with some of the filmmakers behind adaptations of King’s work, including Frank Darabont, Mick Garris, Mike Flanagan, Greg Nicotero and more. “In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel and adaptation of Stephen King’s work. Since then, more than 50 directors have

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 20, 2022

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Star Fired From Netflix’s “The Fall Of The House of Usher” Following Allegations Of Misconduct

In the wake of the allegations of “unacceptable misconduct on set”, Deadline reports that Frank Langella (Trial of Chicago 7, pictured above) has been fired from Mike Flanagan and Netflix‘s upcoming series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But there’s no need to worry, his role as Roderick Usher has already been recast with Bruce Greenwood (Doctor Sleep, “The Resident”) stepping in. The allegations against the 84-year-old Oscar nominee reportedly include “making inappropriate comments to a female co-star.” Deadline states, “Langella was the subject of an investigation, which has been completed and it determined that Langella had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set.” Greenwood stars alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), and Mark Hamill. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Henry Thomas, T’Nia Miller, Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Aya

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May 1, 2022

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Netflix Horror Series Highlights 2022

Netflix is coming out strong in 2022 with a bunch of new series. We’ve got the highlights of the shows you don’t want to miss! “ALICE IN BORDERLAND SEASON 2” The epic live-action adaptation of the hit manga by Haro Aso, the series follows young people who are forced to take on games in order to survive in the mysterious world of the Borderland. In order to unravel the mysteries of the Borderland and return to our world, Arisu, Usagi and their companions have to take on the next stage, where even more gruesome games await them. Will they be able to finally shed light on the mysteries of the Borderland? The unpredictable adventure continues…” Alice in Borderland” is based on the original graphic novel of the same name by Haro Aso, directed and written by Shinsuke Sato as well as Yoshiki Watabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu. “ALL OF US ARE DEAD” “All of Us Are Dead” centers on a group

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 28, 2021

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The Top 10 Best Horror Shows Of 2021

10. Midnight Mass (review) One of the new series the streaming giant, Netflix, unleashed this year is “Midnight Mass” from brilliant filmmaker Mike Flanagan, whose winning relationship with Netflix has given us hit series such as “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor.” In “Midnight Mass“, “The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries, and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.” While I did have issues with some of the elements of the show, mainly the ending, it belongs on this list due to the quality of the series and its incredible all-star cast. 9. Shadow and Bone Dark and supernatural, the series, an adaptation of the best-selling Grishaverse novels, is set in a war-torn world where Alina Starkov has just discovered a power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 14, 2021

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Netflix Review: Midnight Mass

Mike Flanagan, the brilliant mind behind Netflix’s “Haunting of Hill House,” Doctor Sleep, and Geralds’s Game, is back with his latest genre offering, the Netflix series “Midnight Mass.” WARNING SPOILERS! Now, if you’re expecting something haunting like “Haunting of Hill Houe,” you’ll be sorely disappointed. “Midnight Mass” is a whole different monster entirely. Instead of dark paranormal horror, we get religious horror. The series centers on an isolated island community that experiences miraculous events – and frightening omens – after a charismatic, mysterious young priest arrives. Religion is the main topic throughout the series, and there’s a fine line between too much and just enough. The constant preaching and non-stop bible quotes overshadowed the story and the horror we were promised. The tale of the characters and their struggles take a back seat to the hours of religious idealogy and sermons, which annoyed me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m okay with religion, but it felt like “Midnight Mass” was trying

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2021