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Paul Giamatti To Get Bloody in Eli Roth’s “Hostel” TV Series

Get ready for a terrifying return to the world of Hostel! Eli Roth, the horror mastermind behind the original film franchise, is bringing his twisted vision to the small screen with a new television series with ward-winning actor Paul Giamatti set to star in this chilling modern adaptation, currently in development at Fifth Season (the studio behind “Severance”). The original Hostel films, released between 2005 and 2007, shocked audiences with their brutal portrayal of unsuspecting tourists lured into a nightmare. This new series promises to be a “reinvention” of the franchise, offering a fresh take on the core concept while retaining its capacity to terrify. Roth is directing the series and co-writing the script alongside Chris Briggs, a producer on the original films. Variety reports that Mike Fleiss, another “Hostel” veteran, will serve as executive producer. Fresh off his Golden Globe win for The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti, also known for his role in “Billions,” is taking a surprising turn into

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 5, 2024

Mike Flanagan's 'The Exorcist' Possesses a Premiere Date

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Mike Flanagan Teaming Up with Blumhouse for a New “Exorcist” Movie!

Brilliant filmmaker Mike Flanagan, the mind behind chilling hits like Doctor Sleep and the creepy AF Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House,” is set to terrify audiences with a brand new take on The Exorcist franchise. This won’t be a retread of familiar territory. Flanagan’s film will be a wholly original story set within the established Exorcist universe. This means no connection to the recently released critically and viewer-hosted sequel The Exorcist: Believer. Flanagan is no stranger to Blumhouse Productions. He previously directed critically acclaimed horror films like Oculus, Hush, and Ouija: Origin of Evil. Which were all under their banner, proving that the studio and director are a horror dream team. Both Flanagan and Blumhouse founder Jason Blum expressed enthusiasm for the project. Flanagan sees it as a tribute to the film that inspired him to become a filmmaker, while Blum is eager to see Flanagan’s fresh vision unfold. Flanagan states, “The Exorcist is one of the reasons

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 30, 2024

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Stream M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Knock at the Cabin’ Now

M. Night Shyamalan’s acclaimed horror-thriller Knock at the Cabin has arrived on Peacock following its Blu-ray and 4K Ultra release. Based on the book The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay, the suspenseful apocalyptic thriller sees a “tight-knit family taken hostage by four armed strangers while vacationing at a remote cabin. The visitors, led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Dune), demand that the family make an unthinkable choice: to save their family or save humanity by sacrificing one of their own. Knock at the Cabin also stars Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, “Mindhunter”), Ben Aldridge (“Fleabag,” “Our Girl”), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old, “Avenue 5”), Abby Quinn (Little Women, “Mad About You”), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise, “Servant”), and Kristen Cui in her feature film debut. Watch Knock at the Cabin now on Peacock. Are you looking for more fright-filled flicks? Other recently released horrors on the streaming service include Night Swim and the fun 80s-themed horror-comedy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 30, 2024

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First Look Washes Ashore for the Chilling Thriller ‘Beacon’

From Emmy-nominated director Roxy Shih comes the upcoming chilling thriller Beacon. The first image has surfaced, featuring Acadamy Award nominee Demián Bichir and Julia Goldani Telle. In Beacon, Emily (Telles) finds herself shipwrecked and badly injured on a remote island. Emily is rescued by Ismael (Bichir), the island’s isolated lighthouse operator. As she slowly heals, Ismael begins to act increasingly erratic, and Emily begins to suspect he may have intentionally entrapped her. But Ismael has his suspicions about his guest and what brought her there. Beacon was written by Julio Rojas and was produced by Neil Elman, Taralee Gerhard, and Andrew C. Erin. Executive producers include Fernando Szew, Tony Vassiliadis, Alex Zito, and Demián Bichir. Director Roxy Shih was nominated for “Best Directing” at the Daytime Emmys in 2020 for her work on “Dark/Web.” In 2016, Shih made her feature film with the post-apocalyptic thriller The Tribe. It was followed in 2019 by her horror thriller Painkillers. Shih is also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 29, 2024

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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

'The Watchers' Getting an Early Digital Release

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New ‘The Watchers’ Teaser Gives a Glimpse at the Horrors That Await You

Prepare for a thrilling new chapter in horror as Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of the iconic M. Night Shyamalan, prepares to unleash her directorial debut, The Watchers. This chilling film promises a terrifying journey into the unknown, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. A brand new teaser has been released while the film’s release is a few weeks away. It offers a glimpse into the unsettling mystery at the heart of the story. The cryptic footage doesn’t reveal much about the plot but effectively builds suspense. We see a group of strangers, played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouéré, isolated and stalked by unseen creatures that emerge at night. The new teaser centers on four haunting instructions: “Do not turn your back to the mirror. Do not open the door after dark. Do not go near the burrows. Always stay in the light.” These cryptic rules hint at the danger that awaits those who

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 19, 2024

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Fantasia’s 2024 First Wave Announcement: From the Horrifying to the Hilarious

Canada’s Fantasia International Film Festival brings a drool-worthy feast of genre cinema to Montreal every year, and the first wave announcement for the fest’s 2024 edition — set for July 18 through August 4 — boasts a buffet of amazing features. Following is the official press announcement. The Fantasia International Film Festival will celebrate its upcoming 28th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée. The festival’s full lineup will be announced on July 3, but this past Thursday, Fantasia exclusively revealed its first seventeen titles and a first look at its 2024 poster art. Please find the information below. The festival’s 2024 poster art, created by Montreal visual artist Donald Caron, brings back two of the festival’s most-beloved characters from earlier editions, returning

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May 17, 2024

New Featurettes and Deleted Scenes Arrive As 'Never Let Go' Lands on Digital

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Halle Berry Stars in Alexandre Aja’s Horror ‘Never Let Go’ (Trailer)

Acclaimed director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and the minds behind “Stranger Things” have teamed up for the upcoming horror Never Let Go, starring Academy Award®-winner Halle Berry (Catwoman, Gothica). The film follows a desperate mother (Berry) fiercely trying to protect her twin sons from an unseen evil that lurks outside. Their only sanctuary is their home, where they must rely on the unbreakable family bond. Tethered together, they fight to survive, a constant reminder to “Never Let Go.” However, when one of the sons begins to question the existence of the threat, a horrifying truth begins to unravel. The foundation of trust that holds their family together is shaken, and a desperate fight for survival ensues. The movie boasts a team of exceptional storytellers. Directed by Alexandre Aja, the script comes from KC Coughlin and Ryan Grassby, who have worked on projects like “Stranger Things.” Berry executive produces it with industry veterans like Shawn Levy (Arrival, Free

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 16, 2024

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Explosive New ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Trailer Lands

The new explosive A Quiet Place: Day One trailer has finally landed for the highly anticipated prequel to the critically acclaimed A Quiet Place franchise ahead of its summer premiere in theaters nationwide. Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o (Us, Black Panther) takes center stage. Her character, Sam, struggles to find safety in the heart of the city, now a terrifying playground for the alien invaders. One thing is clear: She somehow has to find a way to escape the city. Joining Nyong’o are “Stranger Things” star Joseph Quinn and Hereditary actor Alex Wolff. Djimon Hounsou returns as Henri, the enigmatic man from the Island in the last movie. Michael Sarnoski (Pig) directed and co-wrote the script with the franchise’s creator, John Krasinski. The brilliant original film debuted in 2018 and featured the Abbott family struggling to survive aliens attracted to sound. The sequel, released in 2020, saw the Abbott family abandon their home in search of safety. Now, A Quiet

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 9, 2024

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The Undead: Family Dysfunction Meets the Supernatural in New Horror Film

The new horror film, The Undead, takes audiences on a chilling journey that blends family drama with classic horror tropes. This unique film, out now, promises to be entertaining and unsettling, culminating in a revelation of a dark truth. In the film, Maria and Noah go to a secluded cabin with their daughter, Rachel. Guided by Pastor Adam, they hope this retreat will heal their broken bonds. However, their quest for solace is quickly disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Elijah. As the family grapples with their demons, the cabin transforms from a sanctuary into a crucible, testing their relationships, faith, and very will to survive. The Undead weaves supernatural elements into the fabric of the family’s dysfunction. These dark forces intertwine with their pre-existing issues, creating a terrifying atmosphere where internal conflicts manifest in horrifying ways. The film boasts a visionary creative team. The writer and producer, Bud Rebel, injects his unique storytelling style into the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 2, 2024