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Movie Review: 'The Pale Blue Eye' Is A Dark Love Letter To Edgar Allan Poe

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See The Horror-Thriller ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ In Theaters This Week

From filmmaker Scott Cooper, the director of Antlers, comes the feature adaptation of Louis Bayard’s 2006 novel, The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale (American Psycho) with Harry Melling (Harry Potter) playing the role of Edgar Allan Poe. Bale stars as retired detective Augustus Landor, tasked with investigating a rash of murders. Set at “West Point, 1830. In the early hours of a gray winter morning, a cadet is found dead. But after the body arrives at the morgue, tragedy becomes savagery when it’s discovered that the young man’s heart has been skillfully removed. Fearing irreparable damage to the fledgling military academy, its leaders turn to a local detective, Augustus Landor (Christian Bale), to solve the murder. Stymied by the cadets’ code of silence, Landor enlists the help of one of their own to pursue the case, an eccentric cadet with a disdain for the rigors of the military and a penchant for poetry—a young man named Edgar Allan Poe

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 19, 2022

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‘Mindcage’ Director Mauro Borrelli Discusses The Horror-Thriller Ahead Of Its Release

Mauro Borrelli, director of The Recall, Star Wars: VIII: The Last Jedi, and who has worked on films such as The Hateful Eight, Captain America: First Avenger, and The Wolfman, sat down with us to talk about his upcoming horror-thriller Mind Cage, Starring John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire), Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), and Melissa Roxburgh (Star Trek Beyond), the film centers on detectives Jake Doyle (Martin Lawrence) and Mary Kelly (Melissa Roxburgh), who seek help from an incarcerated serial killer known as “The Artist” (John Malkovich) when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in “The Artist’s” brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a sinister game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of “The Artist” and his copycat. Kelli: “You have a fantastic portfolio of films you’ve worked on. How did you go from the art department working on things like Sleepy Hollow and Captain America to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 15, 2022

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Upcoming Western Crime-Thriller ‘Man in the Long Black Coat’ Features An All-Star Cast

The dark crime-thriller Man in the Long Black Coat is on its way, featuring an all-star cast and centers on a teen accused of a vicious murder. The film tells the story of a troubled teen accused of a shocking murder and the unlikely detective who seeks to prove his innocence and expose a far more sinister truth. Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains, Defiance), Neal McDonough (Yellowstone, Captain America: The First Avenger, pictured), Dermot Mulroney (Scream 6, My Best Friend’s Wedding), and Christopher Lloyd (Nobody, Back to the Future), have been cast in western crime-thriller Man in the Long Black Coat, from director Salvador Litvak. Lee Broda of LB Entertainment (A Private War) is producing. LB is known for the critically acclaimed films Call Jane, The Card Counter, and breakout hit Lansky. Aimee Schoof and Isen Robbins of Intrinsic Value Films The Last Thing Mary Saw, Experimenter, and Blue Caprice will produce alongside. Natalie Marciano, also of LB Entertainment, will co-produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 15, 2022

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This December Witness The Psychological Thriller ‘Alice, Darling,’ Starring Anna Kendrick (Trailer)

This December, Lionsgate will release the psychological thriller Alice, Darling, starring Oscar® nominee Anna Kendrick (Up In The Air). In the taut thriller,Kendrick stars as a woman pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Simon. While on vacation with two close girlfriends, Alice rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective. Slowly, she starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. But Simon’s vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering – and, once unleashed, it tests Alice’s strength, her courage, and the bonds of her deep-rooted friendships. The ensemble cast also includes Kaniehtiio Horn (Possessor), Charlie Carrick (“Departure”) and Wunmi Mosaku (Call Jane). The film is the feature directorial debut by Mary Nighy and was written by Alanna Francis (The Rest of Us). With a female-led team, both in front of the camera and behind the lens, Kendrick also served as an Executive Producer on the film. The psychological thriller Alice, Darling

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 8, 2022

Kick Off The New Year With The Horror-Thriller 'Bring Out The Fear'

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January Release Of Horror-Thriller ‘Bring Out The Fear’ Announced (Trailer)

The Horror Collective have just announced it will release the award-winning horror-thriller Bring Out the Fear this January. Bring Out the Fear “follows a couple who is struggling to fix their doomed relationship and is lost in a dangerous forest that refuses to let them escape. This award-winning dark thriller will leave you questioning what is real and what is malicious trickery until the very last frame.” Written and directed by Richard Waters, the film won the Golden Stake Award at Shockfest and played at many festivals around the world, including Screamfest, Frightfest, Grimmfest, and IFI Horrorthon. The film stars Ciara Bailey, James Devlin, Tad Morari, and Brian Matthews Murphy. It was produced by Alison Scarff at Weird Pretty Pictures. International sales are being handled by Black Mandala. Bring Out the Fear will arrive on January 3, 2023, On Demand and on DVD.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 7, 2022

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Horror-Thriller ‘Mid-Century’ Slashes Its Way Onto Peacock

Starring Shane West and Stephen Lang star in the pulse-pounding horror-thriller Mid-Century from director Sonja O’Hara. “Looking for a change one weekend, ER doctor Alice and her husband, Tom, rent a charming mid-century modern home designed by architect Frederick Banner. As they investigate the home, they learn that Banner and his two wives died mysteriously — yet their spirits are very much alive. As they meet Banner’s deranged son, they realize they must escape the home or succumb to its madness.” Shane West (“Salem”), Sara Hay (Flesh and Bone), Stephen Lang (Don’t Breathe, Avatar), and Bruce Dern (Nebraska, The Hateful Eight) star in the film written by Mike Stern. Watch Mid-Century, now available on Peacock, or own it on Digital, Blu-ray, or DVD.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 6, 2022

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True Crime Thriller And Oscar Entry ‘Blanquita,’ Coming To Theaters

The dark thriller Blanquita, Chile’s official Oscar entry for 2022, made its World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it won “Best Screenplay” for writer-director Fernando Guzzoni. Now, the film is set to open in select US theaters this December. Young actress Laura López makes her film debut as an “18-year-old resident of a foster home who is a key witness in a trial against powerful politicians and businessmen implicated in a child sex scandal. As questions are asked, her role in the scandal becomes unclear.” Award-winning veteran actor Alejandro Goic co-stars as the priest who runs the home where the young woman lives. The cast also includes Amparo Noguera, Marcelo Alonso, and Daniela Ramirez. The feature is inspired by the real-life early 2000s Spiniak Case involving a child prostitution ring that provided services to several high-placed politicians and businessmen in Chile. The case divided public opinion in Chile as it went through the courts, with doubts being cast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 6, 2022

"Lot Lizard" Horror-Thriller 'Candy Land' Premieres This Week

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Horror-Thriller ‘Candy Land’ Gets A Brutal New Trailer

From writer-director John Swab (Ida Red) comes the horror-thriller Candy Land, whose trailer has just arrived along with a new poster. “Candy Land follows Remy (Olivia Luccardi), a seemingly naïve and devout young woman who finds herself cast out from her religious cult. With no place to turn, she immerses herself in the underground world of truck stop sex workers, a.k.a. “lot lizards,” courtesy of her hosts, Sadie (Sam Quartin), Riley (Eden Brolin), Liv (Virginia Rand), and Levi (Owen Campbell). “Under the watchful eye of their matriarch, Nora (Guinevere Turner), and enigmatic local lawman, Sheriff Rex (Billy Baldwin), Remy navigates between her strained belief system and the lot lizard code to find her true calling in life.” The movie is produced by John Swab and Jeremy M. Rosen. Robert Ogden Barnum and Michael Reiser serve as executive producers. “Candy Land is my first venture into the horror genre,” said Swab. “While it’s more of a traditional slasher film, we wanted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 30, 2022

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J-Horror Thriller ‘Missing’ Finds A Blu-ray Release Date

Director Shinzô Katayama’s Japanese horror film, Missing (Sagasu/さがす), is heading to Blu-ray. The film centers on “depressed and in debt following the death of his wife, Santoshi (Jiro Sato) tells his young daughter he has found a way out. Pointing to a reward note, he vows to find the infamous serial killer “No Name” (Hiroya Shimizu) and cash in, claiming to have seen the man in the flesh a few days earlier. Kaeda (Aoi Ito) cannot take her aloof father seriously. But when he goes missing without a trace, she starts to fear the worst—and must begin looking for him.” Starring Aoi Ito, Hiroya Shimizu, Misato Morita, and Jirô Satô, Missing is out now on VOD and cable and will be released on Blu-ray on December 6th, from Dark Star Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 29, 2022

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Russell Crowe Plays Deadly Stakes in New Poker Thriller

Millions of people are excited about the release of Russell Crowe’s new thriller Poker Face. Though production was halted due to a crew member falling ill, the film has now been fully completed and is ready for its premiere. Aside from being the main star, Crowe is also the director and co-screenwriter of this anticipated thriller. With such a respected Hollywood veteran spearheading Poker Face, fans and casual viewers will surely be in for a treat once this movie is released. Synopsis In the film, Crowe plays Jake Foley, a tech millionaire with a penchant for card games. Annually, he hosts a high-stakes poker match, inviting a few of his friends to his impressive estate. With an enticing $25 million pot, there’s no way Foley’s friends can resist. But, there’s a catch. In his most recent gathering, Foley has poisoned his guests, thereby forcing them to answer his questions as truthfully as possible. As the tension starts to rise between

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Ella Rebecca Horton

Nov 27, 2022