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Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Whether you’re into horror, thrillers, science fiction, or other genre cinema, Popcorn Frights — Florida’s premiere film festival destination for such fare — has something for you. Running August 8–18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual programming options, you can even join in on the movie madness from the comfort of your own couch! Following is the official press release. Popcorn Frights celebrates its 10th anniversary with a first wave announcement headlined by 24 boundary-pushing and mind-enhancing feature films, including eleven world premieres as well as a stacked cult classics lineup that pays homage to horror’s titans, and with many more screams, surprises, delights, and film premieres, yet to come! To add to the pure mayhem of its anniversary celebration, Popcorn Frights’ in-theater experience will be offered free and open to the public, as a gift back to the community for ten years of their dedicated support and moviegoing love. Popcorn Frights’ free festival is made possible by the generous

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Joseph Perry
Jul 18, 2024
Box Set Review: Danza Macabra Volume 2 - Severin 4K/Blu-ray

Box Set Review: Danza Macabra Volume 2 – Severin 4K/Blu-ray

Remember way back to like last year when Severin released their collection of Italian Gothic fright flicks in a handy box set called Danza Macabra? Well, they went and released a second volume (and because I’m woefully behind, a third set as well… review coming soon) so lets do the film by film bag, shall we? First up is Antonio Margheriti’s (Yor: The Hunter From the Future) and Sergio Corbucci’s (1966’s Django) Castle of Blood from 1964, doubtless an answer to then-popular Edgar Alan Poe adaptations coming from legendary producer Roger Corman… hell, Poe even appears as a character in this very narrative (played by The Bloodstained Butterfly’s Silvano Tranquilli)! Speaking of Poe as we are, he’s balls deep into describing the final act of his story Berenice to his chum Lord Thomas Blackwood (Umberto Raho, The Last Man on Earth) when they are joined by journalist Alan Foster (Georges Rivière) who believes that the supernatural is a load of

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DanXIII
Jul 13, 2024
Teaser Unveiled for Upcoming Sequel 'Hell House LLC: Lineage'

Teaser Unveiled for Upcoming Sequel ‘Hell House LLC: Lineage’

Get ready to return to the terrifying halls of Hell House! Terror Films Releasing has just announced the fifth installment in the popular found-footage franchise. Titled Hell House LLC: Lineage, it will begin production this November and premiere exclusively on Shudder in October 2025. Following the critical acclaim of the prequel The Carmichael Manor, Hell House LLC: Lineage promises to delve even deeper into the franchise’s lore. Writer/director Stephen Cognetti returns at the helm, weaving new narratives while revisiting the backstories of established characters. Expect a chilling blend of the new and the familiar. Lineage will introduce a fresh cast of characters alongside the returning faces that have haunted audiences in past installments. This dual focus ensures a chilling experience for longtime fans and franchise newcomers. Producer Joe Bandelli will join Cognetti behind the scenes. Terror Films Releasing’s CEO Joe Dain and COO Jim Klock will serve as executive producers for the film. The previous film, Carmichael Manor, premiered in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2024
Movie Review: Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972) - Severin Blu-ray

Movie Review: Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972) – Severin Blu-ray

Drac (Jess Franco regular Howard Vernon, who’s appearance here proves my words, as this too is a Franco flick) is back, and he’s doing his fang bang schtick on ye local comely lasses… an action that really sticks in the ass of Dr. Jonathan Seward (Alberto Dalbés)… here filling the traditional Van Helsing role… so much so that he takes a carriage ride to Dracula’s castle and straight up stakes the mother sucker turning him into an ex-bat! Well, nightmare over… right? Wrong. Before the pillow is even cold, Dr. Frankenstein (Dennis Price, who would return to the role in Franco’s The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein a year later in 1973), and his unfortunately horny assistant Morpho (Luis Barboo) slide their asses on into the castle, and immediately reawaken the Doctor’s Monster (Fernando Bilbao) whom they’ve conveniently brought along. Said Monster then ambles into town and abducts a showgirl (who’s eventual corpse is the only thing to quench Morpho’s unholy

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DanXIII
Jul 10, 2024
Robert Kiviat on the Mandela Effect Phenomenon!

Robert Kiviat on the Mandela Effect Phenomenon!

The Mandela Effect. Maybe you’ve experienced it, but if not, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of it by now. Named after Nelson Mandela, and the fact that many people remember his past differently, claiming he died in prison and was never released. The name has now been applied to several instances throughout history, some big, some small, and nobody seems to know what the heck is going on. Except for maybe Robert Kiviat, the brain behind the new documentary, THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON. We recently had the chance to chat with Robert, and while he will be the first to admit that he doesn’t have all of the answers, he does have an interesting theory, and some really convincing insight into this strange, undeniable phenomena. Horror Fuel: Hi Robert! Before we get into it here, I have to ask – Do you believe in the Mandela Effect, and is it something you have experienced? Robert Kiviat: Absolutely.

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Joshua Scafidi
Jul 10, 2024
Free Horror Coming to Crackle and Redbox This July

Free Horror Coming to Crackle and Redbox This July

This summer, Crackle and Redbox are heating up with a horde of free horror films being released to entertain you this July. Here’s what’s headed your way. Crackle Maniac Cop 2 Feature Film The undead killer cop returns in this gory sequel, which sees maniac Officer Cordell team up with a serial killer to hunt down the criminals who murdered him. Cast: Robert Davi (Die Hard), Claudia Christian (Babylon 5), Michael Lerner (Elf) Available: 07/01/24 Shrooms Feature Film Five American college students experience a particularly bad trip while vacationing in Ireland. Cast: Lindsey Haun (True Blood), Jack Huston (American Hustle), Max Kasch (Holes) Available: 07/01/24 Deep Woods Feature Film A successful architect out hunting wanders off the trail and is pursued into the treacherous woods by a ruthless drug cartel. Cast: Tony Denison (The Closer), Jilon VanOver (Better Call Saul), Eddie Spears (Hell on Wheels) Available: 07/01/24 Stepfather 2 Feature Film After escaping the insane asylum in which he was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2024
Spoiler-Free Review: “The Damned” (Tribeca)

Spoiler-Free Review: “The Damned” (Tribeca)

Tribeca usually premieres features that land on my “top 10 horror films of the year” lists, and Icelandic director Thordur Palsson’s The Damned (UK, Iceland, Ireland, Belgium; 2024) has kept that streak alive, as it has certainly cemented a spot on my list already. The film deftly blends psychological, folk, and survival horror elements in a gripping work of dread. Set in a harsh winter during the 19th century, The Damned finds widow Eva (Odessa Young) in charge of an isolated fishing outpost. Her crew is near starvation, doing their best to keep their spirits up even as they begin resorting to eating the fish they use as bait to survive. When Eva and her crew catch sight of a sinking ship one day, they must decide whether to try and rescue survivors or to put their own survival ahead of saving strangers. After a chilling discovery is made, the inhabitants of the outpost begin to exhibit horrifying behaviors as

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Joseph Perry
Jun 9, 2024
"Punisher" and "Hannibal" Producer Adapting Vampire Book "The String Diaries" for TV

“Punisher” and “Hannibal” Producer Adapting Vampire Book “The String Diaries” for TV

Hold onto your garlic and wooden stakes because Steve Lightfoot, the showrunner behind Netflix’s “The Punisher” and producer of “Hannibal,” is diving headfirst into the world of supernatural thrillers. Lightfoot’s next project? A TV adaptation of Stephen Lloyd Jones’ chilling novel, “The String Diaries.” This isn’t just any adaptation deal. Lightfoot’s involvement with “The String Diaries” reflects a growing trend: bringing lesser-known novels to life on the screen. RubyRock Pictures, the production company behind the upcoming Netflix series “Geek Girl” starring “House of the Dragon’s” Emily Carey, is partnering with Lightfoot on “The String Diaries.” But wait, there’s more! RubyRock isn’t stopping with just “The String Diaries.” They’ve also announced an adaptation of Justin Somper’s “Vampirates” book series. This swashbuckling saga follows twins separated at birth who end up on rival ships. “The String Diaries” and “Vampirates” fit perfectly into RubyRock’s mission: to unearth novels with passionate fan bases that deserve the spotlight. Get ready for a feast for bookworms!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 30, 2024
Free Horror Movies Streaming on Crackle This June

Free Horror Movies Streaming on Crackle This June

Looking forward to June Gloom? Well, you’re about to get REALLY excited about June DOOM as Crackle unloads more terrifying titles for FREE this month! DOWNLOAD THE FREE CRACKLE APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE, and watch all of these titles and MORE this month! Beyond the Black Rainbow Feature Film Held captive in a specialized medical facility, a young woman with unique abilities seeks a chance to escape her obsessed captor. Available: 06/01/24 The Eclipse Feature Film Michael Farr, a teacher raising his two kids alone since his wife died two years earlier, has been seeing and hearing strange things late at night. Cast: Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity), Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall) Available: 06/01/24 Stage Fright Feature Film In this genre-bending “Glee”-meets Rocky horror musical comedy, a starry-eyed teenager (Allie MacDonald) wants to follow in her mother’s (Minnie Driver) footsteps and become a Broadway diva. Cast:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2024
Movie Review: The Cat and The Canary (1927) - Eureka Blu-ray

Movie Review: The Cat and The Canary (1927) – Eureka Blu-ray

As per his dying wish, twenty years after rich eccentric geezer Cyrus West kicks the bucket, his relatives gather on a dark and stormy night for the reading of his will at his former arcane abode; a mansion that looks like German Expressionism mixed with Edgar Allan Poe aesthetics. Anyhow, this groovy gaggle of weirdos eventually discovers that Cyrus’ fortune is to be left to his niece Annabelle (prolific silent film actress Laura La Plante)… on the condition she be judged sane (something Cyrus himself would never be able to achieve) by the macabre medicine-man Doctor Ira Lazar (Lucien Littlefield). If she fails the exam, the riches will be given to the second choice family member who will be revealed in a separate sealed will… I mean for fuck’s sake dude, couldn’t you have just split that shit six ways among everyone and call it a day?! As if Annabelle isn’t under enough pressure from the threat of her remaining

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DanXIII
May 18, 2024
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