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100% Rotten Tomatoes Rated Thriller ‘The Swerve’ Coming To VOD And Digital

From writer-director Dean Kapsalis comes the haunting new thriller The Swerve, starring Azura Skye, Bryce Pinkham, Ashley Bell, and Zach Rand. In the film, Holly seems to have it all: two kids, a nice house, a good job as a teacher, and a husband with his career on the way up. But there are troubling signs that all is not right in her world. Between the insomnia, the medication for insomnia, and the dreams from the medication for insomnia she’s exhausted. The arrival of her estranged sister and a mouse invading her home doesn’t help either. Add the weight of a dark secret, and her already delicate balance collapses, sending her spiraling out of control. With Azura Skye‘s riveting and acclaimed performance as Holly, she effortlessly crafts a portrait of a struggling mother on the edge. Writer-director Dean Kapsalis’ powerfully heart-wrenching feature debut explores a week in the life of a woman on the verge in this haunting meditation on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2020
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Production Begins On Thriller ‘Cobweb’ Starring “Castle Rock’s” Lizzy Caplan

Lionsgate announced today that production on the upcoming thriller Cobweb will begin production this month in Sophia, Bulgaria. The news came via Erin Westerman, President of Production for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Filming commences hot off the heels of the successful wrap of Lionsgate’s The Devil’s Light, which was also filmed in Bulgaria. Commenting on the announcement, Westerman said, “We are big believers in the horror business, and the continuous need for content so we are thrilled to be partnered with Vertigo and Point Grey in bringing Sam Bodin’s first film to screen.” Westerman states. Cobweb centers on a small town, in an ordinary house that seems like any other, where a young boy hears a mysterious tapping from inside the walls – and suspects his parents are hiding a terrible secret. Lizzy Caplan (“Castle Rock”) joins the cast as Carol, the mother of the young boy. Antony Starr (“The Boys”) plays Mark, the boy’s father. Woody Norman (“Poldark”)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2020
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‘Tokyo Home Stay Massacre’ Trailer Teases Horror And Bloodshed

This October, explore a new house of horrors. Culture Shock Japan presents A Tokyo Bay Films production, Tokyo Home Stay Massacre! In the indie film, three American late teens travel to Japan to escape a sad past and have some fun but end up trapped in a house with a demented Japanese host family who plans to offer them to their gods in a sick ancient Japanese ritual. Diana G., Will Harrell, and Alex Derycz star in the film from writer-directors Kenta Osaka and Hirohito Takimoto. Tokyo Home Stay Massacre will be unleashed on DVD and Digital on October 2, 2020, from Leomark Studios. Check out the trailer!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2020
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A Kidnapped Woman Fights To Survive In The Thriller ‘Alone’ (Trailer)

A woman fights to survive in the kidnap thriller Alone, directed by John Hyams (“Z Nation”) and written by Mattias Olsson (Gone). Jules Willcox (Netflix’s Bloodline) stars as Jessica, a grief-stricken widow who flees the city in an attempt to cope with the loss of her husband. When Jessica is kidnapped by a mysterious man and locked in a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, she escapes into the wilderness and is pursued by her captor. Willcox stars alongside Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”, “The Outsider”), and Anthony Heald (The Silence Of The Lambs). Hunt down Alone in theaters and arrive On Demand on September 18, 2020, from Magnet Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2020
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Star-Studded Animated Horror ‘To Your Last Death’ Coming To Blu-ray

Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit, having claimed over two dozen awards and 60 nominations, Coverage Ink and Quiver Distribution have announced the Blu-ray release of Jason Axinn‘s To Your Last Death, a blood-splattered, time-warped, animated film. To Your Last Death combines a wildly imaginative script with eye-popping animation. The film is anchored by a first-class voice cast that includes Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) as the mysterious Gamemaster, Ray Wise (“Twin Peaks”, Batman: The Killing Joke,), Dani Lennon (The Love Witch, Bite Me), Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects), and William Shatner (the “Star Trek” franchise, “The Practice”) as the sadistic Overseer. Of her time in the recording booth, Baccarin shared, “What drew me to this project was how dark it was. This idea that we can be finger puppets, that somebody could be up there, wreaking chaos in our lives… Obviously, it’s a fantasy world, and it’s always fun to do something

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2020
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An Ex-Cop Hunts A Missing Girl In ‘The Empty Man’

Writer-director David Prior is taking viewers on a dark journey as an ex-cop is on the hunt for a missing girl in The Empty Man, based on Cullen Bunn and Vanesa R. Del Rey’s graphic novel of the same name published by Boom! Studios. “On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.” James Badge Dale stars alongside Stephen Root, Joel Courtney, and Marin Ireland in The Empty Man will be unleashed on December 4, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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‘Synchronic’ Writer-Director Issues A Warning For Theatergoers

Ahead of Synchronic’s release in theaters this October, filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have issued a warning to theatergoers via Twitter. https://twitter.com/JustinHBenson/status/1304476633563238401 In Synchronic, two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects. Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie, and Katie Aselton star in the film from the writer-directors of The Endless and Spring. Synchronic opens in drive-ins and theaters on October 23rd. Please follow Covid guidelines and stay safe and healthy.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Morgan Freeman And Ruby Rose Starring In The Dark Action-Thriller ‘Vanquish’

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman and “Batwoman” star Ruby Rose have signed to lead the cast of George Gallo‘s (Bad Boys) action thriller Vanquish, Deadline reports. Freeman stars as a retired police commissioner who blackmails his caretaker Victoria (Rose) by kidnapping her daughter and forces her to into helping him double-cross his team of dirty detectives in an attempt to clean up the city. Currently filming in Biloxi, Mississippi, Vanquish co-stars Nick Valletnonga, Miles Doleac, Patrick Muldoon, Juju Brener, and Julie Lott. Gallo directed from the script he co-wrote with Samuel Bartlett, based on the idea by Bartlett. Previously titled The Longest Night, the film is produced by March On Productions’ Richard Salvatore and David E. Ornston.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Gary Dauberman Producing Adaptation Of Horror Comic ‘Stray Dogs’

Ahead of its release, the upcoming horror comic Stray Dogs is getting an animated adaptation by Paramount and IT writer Gary Dauberman, THR reports. The comic, being described as “Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp,” will be adapted by Mark Perez (Game Night) with Dauberman producing. For me, the project combines a lot of my passions: animation, horror and, well, dogs,” Dauberman told THR. The scaremonger is also onboard an upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot and a remake of Korean zombie thriller Train to Busan. The mysterious comic is set to be released next year. It was created by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner for Image Comics.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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First Details Revealed As Production Begins On Season 2 Of “Creepshow”

Shudder, has now announced the start of production on the highly-anticipated second season of its hit series “Creepshow” in Atlanta, Georgia. The anthology series, which shattered all Shudder records when it debuted last October, is executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead“) and is based on George A. Romero’s iconic 1982 movie. I’ve never been happier to get behind the camera as I am today. After missing our shoot date in March by just over 48 hours, season 2 of Creepshow hits the ground running as cameras begin to roll. The cast and crew have a level of excitement and enthusiasm I’ve never seen before and it’s inspiring. So many of us in the entertainment industry have been waiting for the day we can begin to do what we do best—to have some fun together creating new worlds, new adventures and new thrills,” said Nicotero. Season one was a monster hit for us, setting viewership records across the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020

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100% Rotten Tomatoes Rated Thriller ‘The Swerve’ Coming To VOD And Digital

From writer-director Dean Kapsalis comes the haunting new thriller The Swerve, starring Azura Skye, Bryce Pinkham, Ashley Bell, and Zach Rand. In the film, Holly seems to have it all: two kids, a nice house, a good job as a teacher, and a husband with his career on the way up. But there are troubling signs that all is not right in her world. Between the insomnia, the medication for insomnia, and the dreams from the medication for insomnia she’s exhausted. The arrival of her estranged sister and a mouse invading her home doesn’t help either. Add the weight of a dark secret, and her already delicate balance collapses, sending her spiraling out of control. With Azura Skye‘s riveting and acclaimed performance as Holly, she effortlessly crafts a portrait of a struggling mother on the edge. Writer-director Dean Kapsalis’ powerfully heart-wrenching feature debut explores a week in the life of a woman on the verge in this haunting meditation on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2020
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Production Begins On Thriller ‘Cobweb’ Starring “Castle Rock’s” Lizzy Caplan

Lionsgate announced today that production on the upcoming thriller Cobweb will begin production this month in Sophia, Bulgaria. The news came via Erin Westerman, President of Production for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Filming commences hot off the heels of the successful wrap of Lionsgate’s The Devil’s Light, which was also filmed in Bulgaria. Commenting on the announcement, Westerman said, “We are big believers in the horror business, and the continuous need for content so we are thrilled to be partnered with Vertigo and Point Grey in bringing Sam Bodin’s first film to screen.” Westerman states. Cobweb centers on a small town, in an ordinary house that seems like any other, where a young boy hears a mysterious tapping from inside the walls – and suspects his parents are hiding a terrible secret. Lizzy Caplan (“Castle Rock”) joins the cast as Carol, the mother of the young boy. Antony Starr (“The Boys”) plays Mark, the boy’s father. Woody Norman (“Poldark”)

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2020
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‘Tokyo Home Stay Massacre’ Trailer Teases Horror And Bloodshed

This October, explore a new house of horrors. Culture Shock Japan presents A Tokyo Bay Films production, Tokyo Home Stay Massacre! In the indie film, three American late teens travel to Japan to escape a sad past and have some fun but end up trapped in a house with a demented Japanese host family who plans to offer them to their gods in a sick ancient Japanese ritual. Diana G., Will Harrell, and Alex Derycz star in the film from writer-directors Kenta Osaka and Hirohito Takimoto. Tokyo Home Stay Massacre will be unleashed on DVD and Digital on October 2, 2020, from Leomark Studios. Check out the trailer!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2020
Horror Fuel

A Kidnapped Woman Fights To Survive In The Thriller ‘Alone’ (Trailer)

A woman fights to survive in the kidnap thriller Alone, directed by John Hyams (“Z Nation”) and written by Mattias Olsson (Gone). Jules Willcox (Netflix’s Bloodline) stars as Jessica, a grief-stricken widow who flees the city in an attempt to cope with the loss of her husband. When Jessica is kidnapped by a mysterious man and locked in a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, she escapes into the wilderness and is pursued by her captor. Willcox stars alongside Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”, “The Outsider”), and Anthony Heald (The Silence Of The Lambs). Hunt down Alone in theaters and arrive On Demand on September 18, 2020, from Magnet Releasing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2020
Horror Fuel

Star-Studded Animated Horror ‘To Your Last Death’ Coming To Blu-ray

Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit, having claimed over two dozen awards and 60 nominations, Coverage Ink and Quiver Distribution have announced the Blu-ray release of Jason Axinn‘s To Your Last Death, a blood-splattered, time-warped, animated film. To Your Last Death combines a wildly imaginative script with eye-popping animation. The film is anchored by a first-class voice cast that includes Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) as the mysterious Gamemaster, Ray Wise (“Twin Peaks”, Batman: The Killing Joke,), Dani Lennon (The Love Witch, Bite Me), Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects), and William Shatner (the “Star Trek” franchise, “The Practice”) as the sadistic Overseer. Of her time in the recording booth, Baccarin shared, “What drew me to this project was how dark it was. This idea that we can be finger puppets, that somebody could be up there, wreaking chaos in our lives… Obviously, it’s a fantasy world, and it’s always fun to do something

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2020
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An Ex-Cop Hunts A Missing Girl In ‘The Empty Man’

Writer-director David Prior is taking viewers on a dark journey as an ex-cop is on the hunt for a missing girl in The Empty Man, based on Cullen Bunn and Vanesa R. Del Rey’s graphic novel of the same name published by Boom! Studios. “On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.” James Badge Dale stars alongside Stephen Root, Joel Courtney, and Marin Ireland in The Empty Man will be unleashed on December 4, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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‘Synchronic’ Writer-Director Issues A Warning For Theatergoers

Ahead of Synchronic’s release in theaters this October, filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have issued a warning to theatergoers via Twitter. https://twitter.com/JustinHBenson/status/1304476633563238401 In Synchronic, two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects. Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie, and Katie Aselton star in the film from the writer-directors of The Endless and Spring. Synchronic opens in drive-ins and theaters on October 23rd. Please follow Covid guidelines and stay safe and healthy.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Morgan Freeman And Ruby Rose Starring In The Dark Action-Thriller ‘Vanquish’

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman and “Batwoman” star Ruby Rose have signed to lead the cast of George Gallo‘s (Bad Boys) action thriller Vanquish, Deadline reports. Freeman stars as a retired police commissioner who blackmails his caretaker Victoria (Rose) by kidnapping her daughter and forces her to into helping him double-cross his team of dirty detectives in an attempt to clean up the city. Currently filming in Biloxi, Mississippi, Vanquish co-stars Nick Valletnonga, Miles Doleac, Patrick Muldoon, Juju Brener, and Julie Lott. Gallo directed from the script he co-wrote with Samuel Bartlett, based on the idea by Bartlett. Previously titled The Longest Night, the film is produced by March On Productions’ Richard Salvatore and David E. Ornston.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2020
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Gary Dauberman Producing Adaptation Of Horror Comic ‘Stray Dogs’

Ahead of its release, the upcoming horror comic Stray Dogs is getting an animated adaptation by Paramount and IT writer Gary Dauberman, THR reports. The comic, being described as “Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp,” will be adapted by Mark Perez (Game Night) with Dauberman producing. For me, the project combines a lot of my passions: animation, horror and, well, dogs,” Dauberman told THR. The scaremonger is also onboard an upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot and a remake of Korean zombie thriller Train to Busan. The mysterious comic is set to be released next year. It was created by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner for Image Comics.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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First Details Revealed As Production Begins On Season 2 Of “Creepshow”

Shudder, has now announced the start of production on the highly-anticipated second season of its hit series “Creepshow” in Atlanta, Georgia. The anthology series, which shattered all Shudder records when it debuted last October, is executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead“) and is based on George A. Romero’s iconic 1982 movie. I’ve never been happier to get behind the camera as I am today. After missing our shoot date in March by just over 48 hours, season 2 of Creepshow hits the ground running as cameras begin to roll. The cast and crew have a level of excitement and enthusiasm I’ve never seen before and it’s inspiring. So many of us in the entertainment industry have been waiting for the day we can begin to do what we do best—to have some fun together creating new worlds, new adventures and new thrills,” said Nicotero. Season one was a monster hit for us, setting viewership records across the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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