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Robert Mukes Joins Dustin Ferguson’s ‘Spider Baby’ Remake

Writer-director-producer Dustin Ferguson is back with his latest film, the remake of the 1967’s Spider Baby (The Maddest Story Ever Told). We recently got the exclusive on the first stills and a look behind the scenes, which you can see here. This weekend, Ferguson let us know that actor Robert Mukes has now joined the cast and will play the role of “The Storyteller.” Mukes is a horror regular, appearing in films like House of 1000 Corpses, Bone Tomahawk and series like “Criminal Minds,” Westworld,” “Justified,” and “Weeds.” Mukes joins previously announced cast members Brinke Stevens, Beverly Washburn, Peter Stickles, Taci Burr, Crystal Loverro, Jennifer Moriarty, and Ron Chaney, grandson son of the legendary actor Lon Chaney Jr. Jack Hill, who directed the original, serves as executive producer for Ferguson’s film. The original film, directed by Jack Hill, centers on a caretaker who devotes himself to three demented siblings after their father’s death. “In the web of creative possibilities, I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 19, 2023

'Spider Baby' Remake Sinks Its Fangs Into New Trailer

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‘Spider Baby’ Remake Scares Up Its First Trailer

Writer-director-producer Dustin Ferguson is back with his latest film, the remake of the 1967’s Spider Baby (The Maddest Story Ever Told). We recently got the exclusive on the first stills and a look behind the scenes, which you can see here. The film has now wrapped, and its first trailer has been released. The original film, directed by Jack Hill, centers on a caretaker who devotes himself to three demented siblings after their father’s death. The newly updated version stars Brinke Stevens, Beverly Washburn, Peter Stickles, Taci Burr, Crystal Loverro, Jennifer Moriarty, and Ron Chaney, grandson son of the legendary actor Lon Chaney Jr. Jack Hill, who directed the original, serves as executive producer for Ferguson’s film. “In the web of creative possibilities, I embrace the honor of directing the Spider Baby remake. With unwavering reverence for the source material, I tread the delicate thread of faithfulness, carefully weaving thrilling new elements. As we spin a captivating web of nostalgia

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 14, 2023

Robert Englund Documentary 'Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares' Coming To Blu-ray

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‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares’: Robert Englund Doc Coming To Digital

Robert Englund is one of the most iconic horror stars ever to grace the silver screen. One of his biggest roles is that of the terror-inducing, nightmare-walking killer Freddy Krueger in The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, but the classically trained actor has had so many great roles. A new documentary, Hollywood Dream & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, will explore his legendary career. Directed by Gary Amrt and Christopher Griffiths, this unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, as well as other horror legends like Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp, and more. The documentary follows Englund’s career from his early days in Buster and Billie and Stay Hungry (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger) to his big break in the 1980s as Freddy Krueger to his directorial debut with the 1988 horror film 976-EVIL to his iconic acting status in current roles such as the hit TV

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 5, 2023

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Exclusive First Look: Dustin Ferguson’s Remake Of ‘Spider Baby’ Begins Filming

Over the years, I have reported on many of writer-director-producer Dustin Ferguson’s nearly 200 films, from the recently released Cocaine Cougar to The Legacy of Boggy Creek. In January, I reported that Ferguson was remaking the horror classic Spider Baby. Today, he gave us an update, letting us know that filming began this past Saturday! He also shared with us the first images from the set. The film first premiered in 1967 and was written and directed by Jack Hill (Foxy Brown). Spider Baby or The Maddest Story Ever Told opened in theaters with a notable cast led by the one and only Lon Chaney Jr. (The Wolf Man). The film also featured Sid Haig in his first role. In Spider Baby, a caretaker devotes himself to three demented siblings after their father’s death. “In the web of creative possibilities, I embrace the honor of directing the Spider Baby remake. With unwavering reverence for the source material, I tread the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 31, 2023

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The Chattanooga Film Festival Releases Cinema Tsunami with Final Wave of 2023 Edition with LVCRFT Set to Descend

The Chattanooga Film Festival has announced the final wave for its 10th anniversary edition, which takes place June 23–29, 2023, and what a lineup it is! Premiere galore from slashers to science fiction, special events aplenty, and much more. Following is the official press announcement. The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) is proud to announce its final wave for its 10th Anniversary event with a wave that boasts more feature film premieres alongside a LVCRFT laced slew of parties, pitch competitions, workshops, watch parties and more. Closing out the CFF After Hours block is the world premiere of filmmaker Andrew Adams‘ brilliant, tense, and timely millennial coming-of-rage story AMERICAN MELTDOWN. After the virtual screening, the audience will be able to tune in to a special chat with Adams and the rest of the team behind the film with filmmaker Aaron Moorhead. CFF 2023 will be the North American Premiere of director Tristan Barr’s cerebral Canadian sci-fi horror SUBJECT. Barr’s film also

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Joseph Perry

May 29, 2023

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Horror Comedy ‘Shaky Shivers’ Conjures Zombies, Werewolves, and more

Cinedigm has acquired all North American rights to the 80s-inspired horror comedy Shaky Shivers from director Sung Kang, known for reprising his role as Han in Fast X, which hits theaters this Friday. After winning the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Gasparilla International Film Festival in Tampa, Florida, Shaky Shivers is now set to have its Canadian premiere in June at the Dark Bridges Saskatoon Horror Film Festival. In Kang’s directorial debut, Shaky Shivers takes viewers on a hilarious and nostalgic journey to an abandoned camp where two young women, played by Brooke Markham (In the Dark) and VyVy Nguyen (The Sympathizer), stumble upon a book of magical spells. Surrounded by classic monsters and drawing inspiration from 80’s horror films, Karen and Lucy find themselves facing a series of supernatural occurrences after a fateful encounter with an old woman. As zombies, werewolves, and BigFoot wreak havoc, the duo must navigate a wild night, armed with an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 23, 2023

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Chattanooga Film Festival Offers the Frantic, the Freaky, and the Fun

Year after year, Chattanooga Film Festival curates a stunning array of genre films, and its 2023 edition — running June 23rd through the 29th — follows this tradition. The fest will offer a hybrid edition, so those who can’t make the big-screen event have the chance to watch some of the offerings from the comfort of their own homes. Following is the official press announcement. Hot on the haunted heels of their tenth-anniversary announcement, organizers of The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) have once assembled a first wave of strange and fantastic cinema for their hybrid edition this year. First up is the North American premiere of a film primed to knock the socks off CFF’s longtime fans – filmmaker Jonas Trukanas‘ perfectly executed Lithuanian slasher WE MIGHT HURT EACH OTHER. Trukanas’ briskly paced hoot of a horror film is one of this year’s true standouts and another title presented by Screambox. WE MIGHT HURT EACH OTHER has all the makings

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Joseph Perry

May 7, 2023

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New Documentary ‘Hollywood Dream & Nightmares’ Will Explore The Career Of Robert Englund

One of the most iconic horror actors ever to enter our nightmares is Robert Englund, whose role as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise is unforgettable. A new documentary, Hollywood Dream & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, will explore his legendary career. Directed by Gary Amrt and Christopher Griffiths, this unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp, and more.” The documentary, shot over two years, highlights the life and career of the classically trained actor and director. The documentary follows Englund’s career from his early days in Buster and Billie and Stay Hungry (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger) to his big break in the 1980s as Freddy Krueger to his directorial debut with the 1988 horror film 976-EVIL to his iconic acting status in current roles such as the hit TV series “Stranger Things.” Hollywood Dream & Nightmares: The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 20, 2023

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Chattanooga Film Festival Promises Fears, Tears, and Cheers for Its 2023 Edition

Chattanooga Film Festival returns to the cinema this year with a stellar selection of horror and genre-film features announced for its first wave. Those who have been following its online versions in recent years need not worry, as the festival is also offering a hybrid edition. Following is the official press announcement. The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) will make its long awaited return this summer from June 23-29. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, after being named one of “The 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, the festival will return to the ground June 23-25, while still offering a virtual experience from June 23 – 29. While the festival will have various locations around the city, the main venue will be Chattanooga’s historic and legendary haunted The Read House Hotel. The hotel’s 1920’s beauty and the tale of Room 311, with resident ghost Annalisa, makes it the perfect backdrop for the festival’s 10th Anniversary. Opening the festival will

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Joseph Perry

Apr 12, 2023

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Documentary ‘Living With Chucky’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD (New Clip)

To celebrate the release of the horror documentary Living With Chucky today, we’ve got a new clip to share with you titled “Growing Up with Chucky.” Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of iconic special effects artist Tony Gardner, takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking horror franchise. Featuring interviews with creator Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, who has long been the voice of Chucky, Fiona Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters, and more. Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child’s Play franchise – and its iconic killer doll that we all know and love. Living With Chucky will make its VOD premiere on April 4, 2023, on Prime Video, Apple, Google Play, VUDU, Hoopla, Xbox, SCREAMBOX, and more. Get your copy on Blu-ray on April 18th from Yellow Veil Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 4, 2023