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Dark Nights Film Fest Brings Monsters, Maniacs, and Mystery to Sydney

Dark Nights Film Fest Brings Monsters, Maniacs, and Mystery to Sydney

The inaugural Dark Nights Film Fest takes place in Sydney, Australia in October, with a droolworthy lineup of fright fare scheduled. From creature features to crime shockers, there’s something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. With fangs bared and bloodshot eyes watering with feverish intent, Sydney’s new ritualistic celebration of independent horror and dark genre cinema, Dark Nights Film Fest, throws down the gauntlet and invites the hungry hordes to come and devour its inaugural program. “Themes of ‘family’ — the bonds that tie us together and can be torn apart — are present in many of the films in our first program, yet it has tickled our dark fancy that much of Volume One is made up of classic monsters,” explains festival director, Bryn Tilly. “We’ve got zombies, vampires, ghosts, demons, psychos, each representation with its own twist, its own bite, its own terrifying cackle.” Nine features and eighteen short films, including five

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Sep 10, 2024
'Speak No Evil' Director Discusses the Film in New Featurette

‘Speak No Evil’ Director Discusses the Film in New Featurette

Blumhouse’s psychological thriller Speak No Evil opens in theaters this September and promises a terrifying descent into madness. What begins as a seemingly idyllic weekend getaway for an American family turns into a living nightmare. Things turn dark when they accept an invitation from a charming British couple they meet on vacation. Visiting their new friends was meant to be fun for both families. Instead, one family will experience pure terror that leads to a fight for survival. James McAvoy (Split) stars as Paddy and Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale), his wife Ciara, whose hospitality masks a sinister darkness. Mackenzie Davis (Blade Runner 2049) and Scoot McNairy (Argo) star as the American couple, Louise and Ben, trapped in a growing sense of unease. Director James Watkins, known for his work on Eden Lake and The Woman in Black, discusses the movie and its characters in the featurette released today. Watch it below. Speak No Evil, a tense and disturbing exploration of

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Sep 10, 2024
'Hold Your Breath' Trailer Sees Sarah Paulson Haunted by A Killer

‘Hold Your Breath’ Trailer Sees Sarah Paulson Haunted by A Killer

“American Horror Story” star Sarah Paulson is stepping back into the 1930s for the horror thriller Hold Your Breath, set in Oklahoma during the devastating Dust Bowl era. The trailer reveals a chilling, gritty story about a mother’s drive and desperation to protect her children. Paulson plays Margaret, a grieving mother convinced that a sinister presence threatens her family. As she grapples with her loss and tries to protect her daughter, the Dust Bowl’s harsh conditions only intensify the mounting terror. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Annaleigh Ashford, Amiah Miller, and Bill Heck star alongside Paulson. Will Joines and Karrie Crouse (“Westworld”) co-directed and co-wrote the film. Sarah Paulson had this to say to People about the film: “It is really, at its core, an emotional story about a woman who is desperate to keep her children safe,” Paulson, who also executive produces, said. “When you’re talking about a descent into madness, potentially, you always think about control and some of what happens

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Sep 10, 2024
S.K. Dale Talks the Horrors of A.I. and His Film 'Subservience' in Our Interview

S.K. Dale Talks the Horrors of A.I. and His Film ‘Subservience’ in Our Interview

This September, S.K. Dale‘s AI horror movie Subservience will remind you of the dark side of technology and the possible horrors that could await us. Starring Megan Fox, Michele Morrone, and Madeline Zima, Subservince centers on Alice, a lifelike artificially intelligent android designed to care for families. Looking for help with the housework and kids, a struggling father (Michele Morrone) purchases Alice after his wife becomes sick. Alice becomes self-aware, wanting everything her new family has to offer, starting with the affection of her owner – and she’ll kill to get it. . . S.K. Dale sat down with me for an interview to discuss the movie, filming, and the topic of AI in the film industry and the world. This isn’t Dale’s first foray into the horror genre, nor is it his first film to star Fox. She played the lead in his 2021 horror thriller Till Death. While Subservience is his second horror feature, it’s clear that he

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New Movie Seeks to Uncover 'Who Killed Angel Adams?'

New Movie Seeks to Uncover ‘Who Killed Angel Adams?’

The unsolved murder of a young woman, haunts a terrified community in the chilling new thriller Who Killed Angel Adams? The film, written and directed by Clive Christopher, follows Detective Byrd (Darren Burch) and Rockin Robin (Robin Coté) as they delve into the unsolved murder of Angel Adams. With a community plagued by suspicion and too many suspects, the pressure is on to bring the killer to justice before they strike again. Who Killed Angel Adams? is a suspenseful exploration of how a community grapples with loss, mysteries, the fight for justice, and those who capitalize on others’ misfortune for fame. Elizabeth Compton, Clive Christopher, and Reginald Carter round out the cast. Will the truth be revealed and the killer caught, or will the case remain unsolved forever? Find out now; the film is available on digital. .

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Dead And SudBuried Serves Up Classic and Cutting Edge Fear Fare

Dead And SudBuried Serves Up Classic and Cutting Edge Fear Fare

From male strippers battling the occult to an invisible dinosaur wreaking gory havoc, the U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried film festival’s 2024 edition has something for fright-fare fanatics of all stripes this October. Following is the official press announcement. It’s Halloween season again for Sudbury, Suffolk’s with the return of its very own horror film festival Dead And SudBuried, now with an earlier start, increasing its run time to three full days of creepy fun. The event returns over the weekend of 4th to 6th October with a horror-packed schedule featuring 9 brand new festival circuit features including a UK premiere, 9 classic movies and 18 new horror shorts plus Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, more merchandise and much more over three scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the intimate venue of The

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Sep 9, 2024
U.K.’s Dead Northern Film Festival Announces Its Fear-Fraught 2024 Lineup

U.K.’s Dead Northern Film Festival Announces Its Fear-Fraught 2024 Lineup

This year’s edition of York, England’s Dead Northern Film Festival takes place September 27–29 with a spotlight on independent fright fare. Whether you prefer vicious vampires, killer crocodiles, or supernatural shivers, the fest has something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. Following last year’s success, which saw over 700 admissions, celebrating the best of the indie horror film genre, the Dead Northern Film Festival returns with a thrill-packed weekend. Horror and fantasy fans are invited to the York’s City Screen Picturehouse to spend the weekend celebrating frightfully good flicks old and new. There will be something for all genre fans from creepy thrillers to blood soaked slashers. The line-up includes a mixture of specially curated new feature and short films from the best talent in the genre, locally and internationally, as well as a celebration of some classic horrors reaching milestone anniversaries. Found footage horror will take centre stage over the weekend with 25th

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Sep 9, 2024
Guide: Paramount+ Unleashes Chills and Thrills This September

Guide: Paramount+ Unleashes Chills and Thrills This September

Like many streaming services, Paramount + is gearing up for a fright-filled September as it approaches spooky season. And it’s pulling out all the stops. Here’s every horror and thriller coming this month, from classics to new originals. Sign up now and get 50% off of your subscription! Looking for an underrated must-see movie? We’ve got you covered. We’ve marked some of our favorites. September 1 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Angel Heart Annabelle: Creation Annihilation Approaching the Unknown Asylum Below Beneath Body Cam Bound Bringing Out the Dead Buffy the Vampire Slayer* Carriers Case 39 Changing Lanes Cloverfield Clue Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind Cursed* Death on the Nile Death Wish Deep Impact Deepstar Six Doctor Sleep Domestic Disturbance* Doubt Dragonslayer Eye for an Eye From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter Ghost Team One Ghost Town Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers Halloween VIII: Resurrection

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Vampires, Witches, and Other Occult Entities Headline Screamfest’s 2024 First Wave Announcement

Vampires, Witches, and Other Occult Entities Headline Screamfest’s 2024 First Wave Announcement

Fright-fare fanatics, Los Angeles-based Screamfest Horror Film Festival has just unleashed its first wave lineup, and as always, the fest boasts chilling cinematic fare from around the world. Check out the following press information to see what chills and thrills are in store. Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, today announced its first-wave lineup of competitive features and shorts for its 24th edition. Running October 8 through 17, 2024 at the TCL Chinese Theater, Screamfest® welcomes horror cinephiles to experience twisted tales and frightening films together on the big screen. Tickets will be on sale soon and can be purchased via the festival website: https://screamfestla.com/ Considered the “Sundance of Horror,” Screamfest® proudly highlights the innovative work of independent filmmakers from across the globe. This past year, the festival featured several standout films that have since secured distribution, including Monolith (WellGO USA), Faceless After Dark (Dark Sky Films), and Pandemonium (Arrow Video).

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Sep 6, 2024
An Evil Priest Stalks the 'Down Below' Trailer

An Evil Priest Stalks the ‘Down Below’ Trailer

On the 20th anniversary of a gruesome Christmas Eve massacre at St. Agnes Church, a demonic preacher returns to haunt Salem’s residents in the soon-to-be-released horror movie Down Below. The movie centers on a young man whose life unravels after he is framed for an unspeakable crime. The only person who believes his innocence is a call girl (Alexis Knapp) who is struggling with her own nightmares. Together, the two must confront their demons and face off against a real one, known as Mr. Monday. From writer-director Spyder Dobrofsky, Down Below is a gripping horror film with a shocking plot twist and an impressive cast that includes Eric Roberts, Doug Jones, Alexis Knapp, Bai Ling, Hutch Dano, and Diane Robin. Greg Kriek, Erin Matthews, David Steen, Christopher Livingston, Brittany Carel, Luke Mullen, and Anna Greene round out the cast. Part supernatural horror film, part psychological thriller, Down Below is a movie you don’t want to miss this Halloween season. Watch

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