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Shudder Acquires Holiday Horror ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ Starring Justin Long

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, have acquired the rights to the holiday horror film, It’s A Wonderful Knife which will make its world premiere at Beyond Fest on October 8, 2023. In the film, “a year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.” Directed by Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls; V/H/S/99), and written by Michael Kennedy (Freaky). Tthe film stars Justin Long (Barbarian), Joel McHale (“Community”), Jane Widdop (“Yellowjackets”), Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps), Jess McLeod (“One of Us is Lying”) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 28, 2023

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A Killer Is On The Loose This September In ‘Saturn Bowling’ (Trailer)

Named a “top 10 film” of the year by the prestigious Cahiers du Cinéma, the serial killer horror-thriller Saturn Bowling hails from acclaimed filmmaker Patricia Mazuy and marks her first foray into the horror genre. In the French film, “When his father dies, Guillaume, a police officer, inherits the family bowling alley and decides to give it to his half-brother Armand. But the gift is cursed, setting off a series of brutal murders. Both brothers find themselves drawn into a demon-filled abyss and will have to face their tainted heritage. Darkness reigns over their world, where the only rules are the rules of the hunt.” Arieh Worthalter, Achille Reggiani, Y-Lan Lucas, Leïla Muse, and Frédéric van den Driessche star. Saturn Bowling opens in theaters on September 29, 2023, followed by its release on DVD and Digital debut on October 24, 2023. To celebrate its release, a new trailer and poster has been unveiled.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 27, 2023

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Screamfest Horror Film Festival Announces First-Wave of Fright Fare

Aficionados of high quality independent horror, take note: Los Angeles’s Screamfest® Horror Film Festival has unleashed its first wave of offerings. The fest, which runs October 10, features an outstanding lineup with selections from the gothic to the ghoulish and beyond. Following is the official press announcement. 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 23rd edition. Running October 10 through 19 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® is proud to showcase new work from independent filmmakers from across the globe. This past year the festival screened the following films, which acquired distribution including KillHer, Sung Kang’s Shaky Shivers, 8 Found Dead, and Goldsmith. The

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Joseph Perry

Sep 27, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: DID I? and SAVING GRACE (A Night of Horror International Film Festival)

DID I? (United States, 2023) When viewers first meet Genevieve (Alexandra Pica), the main character of director Sarah Tice’s DID I?, she wakes up disoriented, disheveled, and mysteriously bruised. She is also having a tough time at work, where she is an editor and aspiring writer. We learn that the relatively mild-mannered and introverted Genevieve is struggling with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and her alter Stevie, who is no fan of Genevieve’s therapist Rachel (Raven Wynn), has a decidedly wild side to her. Tice, who cowrote the screenplay with Zachary Beckler, does an admirable job of focusing on more realistic depictions of DID rather than just presenting the sensational, though naturally any horror or thriller film attempting to tackle mental issues walks a fine line. The third act packs a highly disturbing, harrowing wallop that reveals the reason for Genevieve’s trauma. Tice, who worked with a microbudget, does fine work that belies the film’s meager budget, including digital wizardry, quick

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Joseph Perry

Sep 27, 2023

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Hair-Raising New Small Town Monsters Doc ‘Werewolves Unearthed’ Is Out This October

Documentarian Ward Hiney and skeptical journalist Chad Christy have teamed up, along with Small Town Monsters, to chase down leads of dogman sightings in the Ohio Valley. Stories of werewolves have drifted from European folklore into modern American pop culture, percolating in the subconscious of the populace for centuries. These tales often tell of terrifying, half-man/half-canid beings that roam the forests and fields after dark. Most think of them as little more than campfire stories meant to scare children, but for some, there is much more to this than mere mythology. Now filmmaker Ward Hiney, leading Werewolves Unearthed, a new Small Town Monsters production, is set to lift the veil on the enigmatic “dogman” of North America. A recent rash of werewolf sightings in western Pennsylvania has grabbed the attention of documentarian Ward Hiney. In order to get to the truth behind these ongoing encounters, he enlisted journalist and ardent skeptic Chad Christy in an effort to film their investigation,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 26, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Reviews: STRANGE DARLING and THE WAIT (Fantastic Fest)

STRANGE DARLING (2023) Do yourself an immense favor and learn nothing more about the plot of writer/director JT Mollner’s Strange Darling than what I am about to tell you. This film absolutely requires being gone into as cold as possible for maximum effect. The film opens with a preamble about a serial killer’s path through the United States, and then cuts to a coke-snorting man (Kyle Gallner) in a pickup truck chasing down a bloodied woman (Willa Fitzgerald) in a Ford Pinto. She totals the car and runs into the woods, with the rifle-toting man following in pursuit. Mollner takes the concepts of a cat-and-mouse thriller and first-date-gone-wrong horror and over the course of six nonlinear chapters, toys with viewer expectations to mind-blowing effect. The film is beautifully shot by actor Giovanni Ribisi in his debut as a director of photography, with several scenes depending on pure, dialogue-free cinema, which he pulls off swimmingly. Fitzgerald and Gallner are both magnificent

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Joseph Perry

Sep 25, 2023

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IFC Films Acquires ‘Stopmotion’ Horror Ahead Of Fantastic Fest

IFC Films announced today it has acquired North American and select International rights to the psychological horror Stopmotion, ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this September. Directed by Robert Morgan, the film stars Aisling Franciosi (God’s Creatures, The Nightingale) as “Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator who is struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother. Suddenly alone in the world, she embarks upon the creation of a macabre new puppet film, which soon becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her animated film take on a terrifying life of their own, and the unleashed power of her imagination threatens to destroy her.” “IFC and Shudder are ecstatic to bring Robert Morgan’s riveting live-action/animation hybrid to audiences everywhere. STOPMOTION is excellent as it weaves together a unique, psychological-horror with unbelievable visuals” said Head of AMC Networks’ Film Group Scott Shooman. “The film joins the ranks of critically

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2023

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New ‘V/H/S/85’ Trailer Teases Five Twisted Tales Of Terror

As Halloween approaches, Shudder is releasing a horde of great horror films as part of their “Shocked by Shudder” programming. One of the new films headed your way is the next installment of the hit V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/85. Today, the streaming service for horror and thrillers has unveiled a new trailer for the anthology film. In the film, “an ominous mixtape blends never before seen snuff footage with nightmarish newscasts and disturbing home video to create a surreal, analog mashup of the forgotten 80s.” V/H/S/85 features some major talent behind the camera. Directors include David Bruckner (HELLRAISER, THE NIGHT HOUSE), Scott Derrickson (THE BLACK PHONE, SINISTER), Gigi Saul Guerrero (BINGO HELL, CULTURE SHOCK), Natasha Kermani (LUCKY), and Mike Nelson (WRONG TURN). Joshua Goldbloom, Brad Miska, David Bruckner, Radio Silence, James Harris, Michael Schrieber, and Adam Boorstin produce. Tune in on October 6, 2023, and prepare for a scare when V/H/S/85 premieres on Shudder. And don’t miss the new movies and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2023

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“I Ain’t Goin’ in Those Woods” – Top 7 Horror Films Shot In Massachusetts

Ah, Massachusetts – the land of clam chowder, vibrant fall foliage, and… unsettling horror- infused woods? That’s right, this New England state’s picturesque landscapes and historic towns have served as the eerie backdrops for some of the most memorable cinematic nightmares. This place has long been a magnet for storytellers, luring filmmakers with its storied past and atmospheric locales. From the Salem Witch Trials to unsolved mysteries, Massachusetts offers a treasure trove of inspiration. Delve with us as we journey through the cobblestoned streets and misty forests, unveiling tales of witches, spirits, and mysterious creatures that have haunted the silver screen while embracing the rich tapestry of history the state offers. The Witch (2015): Bewitching the 1600s The setting of 17th-century New England offers a stark portrayal of the fear, isolation, and religious fervor that shaped early American settlements. “The Witch” masterfully explores this backdrop, portraying a family unraveled by superstition and paranoia. As crops fail, livestock turns hostile, and

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Ella Rebecca Horton

Sep 21, 2023

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Paramount+’s ‘Peak Screaming’ Kicks Off With More Than 400 Movies and Series

Spooky season begins now on Paramount+, with Peak Screaming returning to the service featuring a broad and popular lineup of chills and thrills for audiences to enjoy this Halloween season with more than 400 fan-favorite horror movies, series, and episodes. Throughout October, Paramount+ will roll out plenty of spooky new content, including the debut of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines on Oct. 6, the South Korean dystopian thriller series Bargain (Oct. 5), and the release of Monster High 2 (Oct. 5). Viewers will also be able to stream from a wide variety of horror films like Scream VI, Smile, Orphan: First Kill, Midsommar, and A Quiet Place Part II; stream bone-chilling series such as Twin Peaks, Evil, and Criminal Minds; plus enjoy family fright with Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, A Really Haunted Loud House, Teen Wolf: The Movie, and nostalgic Halloween episodes from Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants — and much more! Treats from Paramount+ Big Screen’s Big Screams: Blockbuster hits,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 20, 2023