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Movie Review – Unspeakable Horrors:The Plan 9 Conspiracy Is A Zany And Campy Mockumentary

In 1956, Edward D. Wood Jr. began production on a film called Grave Robbers from Space. And even though it had been screened privately at the Carlton Theatre in Los Angeles in March 0f 1957, it wouldn’t be released until July of 1959 under it’s new title, Plan 9 from Outer Space. Over the years it has clawed its way to becoming a cult classic while still being saddled with the dubious honor(?) of being the worst film ever made. Of course over the years it has faced tough competition from films that threaten to overthrow the film from its throne of utter mediocrity. Such films vying for the lowest rung are Ishtar, Gigli, From Justin to Kelly, Grease 2, Glitter and Troll 2. The list could seriously go on and on, but these are these movies are knocking hard at the doors and windows trying to grab that crown. Now what was it that made Plan 9 so bad?

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Capt McNeely

May 5, 2017

Trailers

Behold, The Trailer For THE DARK TOWER

Yesterday, the first two teaser trailers were released for Nikolaj Arcel’s highly-anticipated adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower. Today, the first full trailer here and it is everything we had hoped for. The films follows Gunslinger Roland Deschain, played by Idris Elba, roams the world in search of the dark tower, with the hope he might be able to save his dying world. The “Man in Black” (Matthew McConaughey), has decimated Mid-World and destroyed everyone Roland ever loved and he’s searching for Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), who possesses a powerful psychic ability referred to as “The Shine”. The boy’s dreams are filled with horrible sights, a dark man, a tall tower and doorways to different worlds. If Roland can protect the boy, he will earn back his self-respect. One person stands in the way of the “Man In Black”, and that is Roland. He is determined to can bring down the Dark Tower, ending “The Man in Black’s” reign

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 3, 2017

Trailers

Take Journey To THE DARK TOWER With The First Two Teaser Trailers

Today, the first two teaser trailers for Nikolaj Arcel’s loose adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower arrived and they are incredible. A new pair of character posters have also been released. And tomorrow, the full trailer will be unveiled. Gunslinger Roland Deschain, played by Idris Elba, roams the world in search of the dark tower, with the hope he might be able to save his dying world. The “Man in Black” (Matthew McConaughey), has decimated Mid-World and destroyed everyone Roland ever loved and he’s searching for Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), who possesses a powerful psychic ability referred to as “The Shine”. The boy’s dreams are filled with horrible sights, a dark man, a tall tower and doorways to different worlds. If Roland can protect the boy, he will earn back his self-respect. One person stands in the way of the “Man In Black”, and that is Roland. He is determined to can bring down the Dark Tower, ending “The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 2, 2017

DocumentariesTrailers

UNEARTHED AND UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATARY Makes Release Announcement

Stephen King’s Pet Sematary remains one of my favorite books and films today. I mean, come on, Gage is one of the most creepy kids to ever be depicted on the page or the screen. The documentary Unearthed and Untold: The Path To Pet Sematary will take us on journey behind-the-scenes of filming of the 1989 film that struck terror in the hearts of multiple generations. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (April 20, 2017) – On the eve of the 28th Anniversary of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, which was released in theaters on April 21, 1989, Terror Films is excited to announce their partnership with Synapse Films. Synapse is set to handle the physical release of the documentary; it will be released later this year. Don May Jr., one of the partners of the American DVD and Blu-ray label, specializes in cult horror, science fiction and exploitation films. He had this to say about teaming up with Terror

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 22, 2017

From the Crypt

CREPITUS Vs. IT – Two Creepy Clown Films Approaching Release

From Ginger Knight Entertainment comes the dark film Crepitus, starring Bill Moseley as a terrifying, immortal, child eating clown. Haynze Whitmaore directs from the script penned by Eddie Renner and Sarah Renner. Moseley, recognized from his roles in films like The Devil’s Rejects and House of 1000 Corpses, co-stars alongside Chalet Brannan, Eve Mauro, Lance Paul and Caitlin Williams In the film, seventeen year old Elizabeth and her younger sister Sam are thrust into circumstances more terrifying than life with their abusive, drunken mother when they are forced to move into their deceased Grandfather’s house. Frightened beyond belief, they are forced to learn horrible things about their family history. Never mind the ghosts in the house, there is something far worse that takes an interest in them… a cannibalistic clown named Crepitus. Shot entirely in Cheboygan, MI, Crepitus will hold its final shoot on April 18th and will face-off against Pennywise in the new version of Stephen King’s IT in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 16, 2017

Movies

Upcoming Movie “Fire on the Mountain” Starting Kickstarter Campaign

A small group of misfit Pennsylvania teens are forced to face off against a centuries old Demon in Patrick Corcoran’s Fire on the Mountain. The practical effects creature film, inspired by the work of Stephen King and Jeepers Creepers is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The directorial debut of PA native Patrick Corcoran, the feature film stars Hannah Weir, Taylor Rosen, Crystal Evans, Billy Brannigan (Party Night ,Stirring) and Gore Abrams (Let Me Make You a Martyr). The film is produced by Josh Lobo, the director of the upcoming horror-thriller A Man In The Dark. Production will take place in June 2017 outside of abandoned coal town Centralia.

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Capt McNeely

Apr 12, 2017

Streaming TV

The First Trailer For Spike’s Series Adaption of THE MIST Rolls In

The first trailer has blown in for Spike TV’s upcoming series adaption of Stephen King’s novella The Mist, You can get a glimpse of the terror that is to come with the first batch of images. In the series, the residents of Bridgeville, Maine find themselves engulfed by a foreboding mist containing a myriad of inexplicable and bizarre threats as their humanity is put to the test. The 10 episode series is from Christian Torpe who not only created the series, but also serves as showrunner and executive producer. “Based on a story by Stephen King, THE MIST has been re-imagined for television by Executive Producer and Writer Christian Torpe and produced for Spike by TWC-Dimension Television. Spike’s THE MIST centers around a small town family that is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 11, 2017

NetflixStreaming TV

Mike Flanagan To Direct Series Adaption Of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE For Netflix

Netflix has ordered the series adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’, long considered one of the best modern ghost stories written. Mike Flanagan will be in the director’s chair for the 10-episode series. He will also write and executive produce it. Referred to as a “modern reimagining”, the series has yet to be given a title. The new series was the brainchild of Amblin TV’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, according to Deadline. Both will also be executive producing the project. The Haunting of Hill House has been adapted twice before as films under the title The Haunting, first in 1963 and then again in 1999. In the 1999 version, Eleanor, Theo, and Luke decide to take part in a sleep study at a huge mansion they get more than they bargained for when Dr. Marrow tells them of the house’s ghostly past. Soon the house and the spirits within come alive. Mike Flanagan is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 10, 2017

Trailers

The Trailer For ‘IT’ Is Here And It’s Creepy As Hell

Today, fans will finally witness the first teaser trailer for IT, along with the first official poster (above). Yesterday, a teaser for the teaser trailer (I know what you’re thinking) arrived to give us a taste of the awesomeness that awaits us this summer, when IT opens in theaters. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids, nicknamed the “Loser’s Club”, are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Chosen Jacobs star as the “Losers’ Club“. Owen Teague, and creature actor Javier Botet co-star. Bill Skarsgard plays the role of the demented entity known as Pennywise. Directed by Andy Muschetti, the new adaption of Stephen King’s classic tale was written by Gary Dauberman, Chase Palmer, and Cary Joji Fukunaga. Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Seth Grahame-Smith,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 29, 2017

From the Crypt

Things Are Not Quite Right In The New Poster For The Dark Tower

The new poster for Nikolaj Arcel’s loose adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower is here, and things are not quite right. It gives the impression that the world is turned upside down. Arcel co-wrote the script along with Akiva Goldsman. Gunslinger Roland Deschain, played by Idris Elba, roams the world in search of the dark tower, with the hope he might be able to save his dying world. The “Man in Black” (Matthew McConaughey), has decimated Mid-World and destroyed everyone Roland ever loved and he’s searching for Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), who possesses a powerful psychic ability referred to as “The Shine”. The boy’s dreams are filled with horrible sights, a dark man, a tall tower and doorways to different worlds. If Roland can protect the boy, he will earn back his self-respect. One person stands in the way of the “Man In Black”, and that is Roland. He is determined to can bring down the Dark Tower, ending

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 19, 2017