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Things Get Bloody In The New Trailer For ‘Last American Horror Show 2’

The new trailer is here for Michael S.Rodriguez’s horror anthology, Last America Horror Show: Volume 2, teasing a blood-drenched, action-packed thrill ride. In the film, “As a child murderer named Killer Callhan (Ferguson) awaits execution on death row, he is befriended by the kind Moses (Novak), who decides to read him a few horror stories from his favorite book. Little does Killer know that he is a part of the final tale at the end of storytime.” The film stars genre icon’s Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game Of Death, An Eye For An Eye opposite Chuck Norris), Lynn Lowry (George A.Romero’s The Crazies, Cat People ), Helene Udy (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, My Bloody Valentines Day), Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3, I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu), Jonathan Tiersten (Sleepaway Camp), Michael S.Rodriguez, and Mike Ferguson (“Death Squad”). Horror legends Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Robert Mukes (Rob Zombie’s House Of 1000 Corpses), and Arch Hall Jr. (The Sadist) also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2020
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The Ax-Wielding Maniac Is Back In ‘The Redwood Massacre 2: Annihilation’!

Scream Queen Danielle Harris (Halloween, Camp Cold Brook, Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood) comes up against the ax-wielding maniac of Redwood in writer-director David Ryan Keith’s highly-anticipated sequel to The Redwood Massacre, The Redwood Massacre: Annihilation! In the film, “A stranger obsessed with the unsolved Redwood murders, convinces a group of bereaved family members to venture into the wilderness in hope of proving the existence of the infamous killer. Their quest for truth sees a sinister turn of events, as the hunters become the hunted. A blood-soaked fight for survival ensues when they find that the tales told of the ax-wielding manic is very real.” Damien Puckler, Gary Kasper, Jon Campling, and Tevy Poe star alongside Harris in Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, coming to DVD and Digital October 20, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new Green Band trailer!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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“Walking Dead” Actor Lew Temple Stars In The Indie Horror ‘Hacked’

It has just been revealed that Lew Temple, star of Devil’s Rejects and “The Walking Dead,” is starring in the upcoming indie horror film Hacked. While much of the film remains under wraps, according to IMDb, Temple will be playing the role of Roger, and stars alongside Matthew Festle, Jackson Turner (Jason Thunder: Legends), Shawn C. Phillips (Dead Ant, YouTuber- Coolduder), Alan Maxson (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Blade The Iron Cross), and Thom Michael Mulligan (The Witching Hour). In the film, “Michael and Darren have a very successful true-crime podcast. But when trying to get one of their biggest guests yet turns into a bizarre obsession for Michael, the lines between nightmare and reality begins to blur.” The film, was written by John Festle and Matthew Festle who directs along with Matt Leal, is set to be released at the end of September from the 3 Keys Media on DVD & Blu-ray. You can pre-order your copy now on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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A Radio Station Is Stalked By A Twisted Killer In Todd Sheet’s ‘Final Caller’

After the success of Dreaming Purple Neon and Bonehill Road as well as the insanity of Clownado, director Todd Sheets, who has 50 titles under his belt, returns with the new film Final Caller, which Horror Fuel’s Dan XIII calls “Lean, mean, n’ full of screams, ” in his review. “For late-night radio host Roland Bennett, crazy is a way of life. His show “On Through The Night” attracts the wildest, most bizarre callers of any radio show in syndication. But tonight is different. Tonight the show has truly crossed the line into Hell. Tonight a vicious killer is on the hunt for fresh blood, and he wants to make sure his favorite radio host is involved every step of the way. But simply calling in isn’t enough, and soon Roland and the staff of the radio station must face the depraved madman face to face. And because everyone thinks it’s just another radio stunt orchestrated by Roland for higher

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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Movie Review: ‘The Owners’ Is Everything A Horror Movie Should Be

You hear the name, Maisie Williams, and your ears perk up. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know just how talented the “Game of Thrones” actress is. So, as a fan when I heard that Williams was starring in Julius Berg’s new film The Owners I was chomping at the bit to get my hands on a copy. Mission accomplished. Also starring Sylvester McCoy, Jake Curran, Ian Kenny, Andrew Ellis, and Rita Tushingham, The Owners turns a home invasion horror on its ear. Berg couldn’t have chosen a better cast. They each bring something unique to the table. They’re a perfect fit. Star Sylvester McCoy agrees, he couldn’t say enough great things about his fellow actors during our interview. Watching the three assholes taking advantage of and torture the elderly couple was not easy. But it is successful by triggering an emotional reactional from viewers. When the couple reveals their true selves it’s a shock that will leave

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2020
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‘Demons Inside Me’ Unleashed This September

Demonic entities set their sights on a group of friends on an exotic holiday in writer-director Alexandre Carrière‘s supernatural horror Demons Inside Me. In the movie, “A group of rich playboys travel to Costa Rica to party, do drugs, and hook up with girls. Tossed aside by her boyfriend and isolated by the group, Jade spirals into a psychotic episode. As she fights the ghosts of her past, demonic creatures covered in fungi and dripping sap emerge from the jungle to claim the lives of those around her one by one.” Morgan Kohan (The Marijuana Conspiracy), Sebastian Pigott (Pacific Rim), Drew Nelson (Fahrenheit 451), and Kjartan Hewitt (“The Umbrella Academy”) star in this frightening flick. Demons Inside Me lands on VOD on September 8, 2020, from High Octane Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2020
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The American Dream Turns Into A Nightmare In Shudder’s ‘Spiral’ (Trailer)

The American dream turns into a nightmare in Kurtis David Harder’s (Summerland, Incontrol) Spiral, a horror film for the current age, Spiral, which skillfully dissects themes of ostracization, otherness, and the cycles of societal rejection and hate, led by a breakout performance by Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. Check out the new intense trailer. In the film, “Malik (Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, “American Horror Story”, “Canada’s Drag Race)” and Aaron (Ari Cohen, IT: Chapter II) move to a small town in search of a better environment for them and their 16-year-old daughter (Jennifer Laporte, Web of Dreams). But nothing is as it seems as something sinister lies behind the picturesque homes and welcoming faces of their new neighbors (Lochlyn Munro, CW’s “Riverdale”).” Also starring Ty Wood and Chandra Wes, the film was written by Colin Minihan (writer of the Shudder Original Z and the upcoming new Urban Legend) and John Poliquin (Selfie). Spiral is produced by Minihan, Harder, and John Poliquin for Digital Interference, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2020
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Saddle Up, The Horror Western ‘The Pale Door’ Is Headed Your Way

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, will release the horror-western The Pale Door ahead of Halloween. In the film, “the Dalton gang finds shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a train robbery goes south. Seeking help for their wounded leader, they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws – and the battle between good and evil is just beginning.” Directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package) who also co-wrote the script with Cameron Burns (Camera Obscura) and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”), The Pale Door stars Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why”), Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”), Noah Segan (Knives Out), Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Melora Walters (“PEN15”, Magnolia)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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Wil Wheaton Wants To Be A Friend In The Retro Horror Thriller ‘Rent-A-Pal’

Writer-director Jon Stevenson wants to introduce to a new friend in Rent-A-Pal, the twisted thriller starring Wil Wheaton. Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called ​Rent-A-Pal.​ Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy’s friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission. Wheaton (Stand By Me, “Star Trek: The Next Generation”), stars along with Brian Landis Folkins (Hoax), Kathleen Brady (“Breaking Bad”), and Amy Rutledge (Neighbor). Rent-A-Pal opens in select theaters and arrives On Demand on September 11, 2020, from IFC Midnight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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‘The Last Exorcist’ Starring Danny Trejo Possesses A New Trailer

Internationally-recognized action and horror superstar Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn,3 From Hell) stars in The Last Exorcist, which now possesses an October release date. “After every priest trained in exorcisms die in a terrorist attack, Joan Campbell must battle a demon from her past that, this time, possesses her sister.” From writer-director Robin Bain, and starring Terri Ivens (“The Bay”), Danny Trejo, Rachele Brooke Smith (Cold Moon), and Cate Jones (Camp Cold Brook), The Last Exorcist arrives on DVD and Digital on October 13, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the trailer!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020

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Things Get Bloody In The New Trailer For ‘Last American Horror Show 2’

The new trailer is here for Michael S.Rodriguez’s horror anthology, Last America Horror Show: Volume 2, teasing a blood-drenched, action-packed thrill ride. In the film, “As a child murderer named Killer Callhan (Ferguson) awaits execution on death row, he is befriended by the kind Moses (Novak), who decides to read him a few horror stories from his favorite book. Little does Killer know that he is a part of the final tale at the end of storytime.” The film stars genre icon’s Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game Of Death, An Eye For An Eye opposite Chuck Norris), Lynn Lowry (George A.Romero’s The Crazies, Cat People ), Helene Udy (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, My Bloody Valentines Day), Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3, I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu), Jonathan Tiersten (Sleepaway Camp), Michael S.Rodriguez, and Mike Ferguson (“Death Squad”). Horror legends Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Robert Mukes (Rob Zombie’s House Of 1000 Corpses), and Arch Hall Jr. (The Sadist) also

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2020
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The Ax-Wielding Maniac Is Back In ‘The Redwood Massacre 2: Annihilation’!

Scream Queen Danielle Harris (Halloween, Camp Cold Brook, Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood) comes up against the ax-wielding maniac of Redwood in writer-director David Ryan Keith’s highly-anticipated sequel to The Redwood Massacre, The Redwood Massacre: Annihilation! In the film, “A stranger obsessed with the unsolved Redwood murders, convinces a group of bereaved family members to venture into the wilderness in hope of proving the existence of the infamous killer. Their quest for truth sees a sinister turn of events, as the hunters become the hunted. A blood-soaked fight for survival ensues when they find that the tales told of the ax-wielding manic is very real.” Damien Puckler, Gary Kasper, Jon Campling, and Tevy Poe star alongside Harris in Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, coming to DVD and Digital October 20, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new Green Band trailer!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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“Walking Dead” Actor Lew Temple Stars In The Indie Horror ‘Hacked’

It has just been revealed that Lew Temple, star of Devil’s Rejects and “The Walking Dead,” is starring in the upcoming indie horror film Hacked. While much of the film remains under wraps, according to IMDb, Temple will be playing the role of Roger, and stars alongside Matthew Festle, Jackson Turner (Jason Thunder: Legends), Shawn C. Phillips (Dead Ant, YouTuber- Coolduder), Alan Maxson (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Blade The Iron Cross), and Thom Michael Mulligan (The Witching Hour). In the film, “Michael and Darren have a very successful true-crime podcast. But when trying to get one of their biggest guests yet turns into a bizarre obsession for Michael, the lines between nightmare and reality begins to blur.” The film, was written by John Festle and Matthew Festle who directs along with Matt Leal, is set to be released at the end of September from the 3 Keys Media on DVD & Blu-ray. You can pre-order your copy now on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
Horror Fuel

A Radio Station Is Stalked By A Twisted Killer In Todd Sheet’s ‘Final Caller’

After the success of Dreaming Purple Neon and Bonehill Road as well as the insanity of Clownado, director Todd Sheets, who has 50 titles under his belt, returns with the new film Final Caller, which Horror Fuel’s Dan XIII calls “Lean, mean, n’ full of screams, ” in his review. “For late-night radio host Roland Bennett, crazy is a way of life. His show “On Through The Night” attracts the wildest, most bizarre callers of any radio show in syndication. But tonight is different. Tonight the show has truly crossed the line into Hell. Tonight a vicious killer is on the hunt for fresh blood, and he wants to make sure his favorite radio host is involved every step of the way. But simply calling in isn’t enough, and soon Roland and the staff of the radio station must face the depraved madman face to face. And because everyone thinks it’s just another radio stunt orchestrated by Roland for higher

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: ‘The Owners’ Is Everything A Horror Movie Should Be

You hear the name, Maisie Williams, and your ears perk up. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know just how talented the “Game of Thrones” actress is. So, as a fan when I heard that Williams was starring in Julius Berg’s new film The Owners I was chomping at the bit to get my hands on a copy. Mission accomplished. Also starring Sylvester McCoy, Jake Curran, Ian Kenny, Andrew Ellis, and Rita Tushingham, The Owners turns a home invasion horror on its ear. Berg couldn’t have chosen a better cast. They each bring something unique to the table. They’re a perfect fit. Star Sylvester McCoy agrees, he couldn’t say enough great things about his fellow actors during our interview. Watching the three assholes taking advantage of and torture the elderly couple was not easy. But it is successful by triggering an emotional reactional from viewers. When the couple reveals their true selves it’s a shock that will leave

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Demons Inside Me’ Unleashed This September

Demonic entities set their sights on a group of friends on an exotic holiday in writer-director Alexandre Carrière‘s supernatural horror Demons Inside Me. In the movie, “A group of rich playboys travel to Costa Rica to party, do drugs, and hook up with girls. Tossed aside by her boyfriend and isolated by the group, Jade spirals into a psychotic episode. As she fights the ghosts of her past, demonic creatures covered in fungi and dripping sap emerge from the jungle to claim the lives of those around her one by one.” Morgan Kohan (The Marijuana Conspiracy), Sebastian Pigott (Pacific Rim), Drew Nelson (Fahrenheit 451), and Kjartan Hewitt (“The Umbrella Academy”) star in this frightening flick. Demons Inside Me lands on VOD on September 8, 2020, from High Octane Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2020
Horror Fuel

The American Dream Turns Into A Nightmare In Shudder’s ‘Spiral’ (Trailer)

The American dream turns into a nightmare in Kurtis David Harder’s (Summerland, Incontrol) Spiral, a horror film for the current age, Spiral, which skillfully dissects themes of ostracization, otherness, and the cycles of societal rejection and hate, led by a breakout performance by Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. Check out the new intense trailer. In the film, “Malik (Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, “American Horror Story”, “Canada’s Drag Race)” and Aaron (Ari Cohen, IT: Chapter II) move to a small town in search of a better environment for them and their 16-year-old daughter (Jennifer Laporte, Web of Dreams). But nothing is as it seems as something sinister lies behind the picturesque homes and welcoming faces of their new neighbors (Lochlyn Munro, CW’s “Riverdale”).” Also starring Ty Wood and Chandra Wes, the film was written by Colin Minihan (writer of the Shudder Original Z and the upcoming new Urban Legend) and John Poliquin (Selfie). Spiral is produced by Minihan, Harder, and John Poliquin for Digital Interference, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2020
Horror Fuel

Saddle Up, The Horror Western ‘The Pale Door’ Is Headed Your Way

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, will release the horror-western The Pale Door ahead of Halloween. In the film, “the Dalton gang finds shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a train robbery goes south. Seeking help for their wounded leader, they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws – and the battle between good and evil is just beginning.” Directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package) who also co-wrote the script with Cameron Burns (Camera Obscura) and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”), The Pale Door stars Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why”), Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”), Noah Segan (Knives Out), Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Melora Walters (“PEN15”, Magnolia)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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Wil Wheaton Wants To Be A Friend In The Retro Horror Thriller ‘Rent-A-Pal’

Writer-director Jon Stevenson wants to introduce to a new friend in Rent-A-Pal, the twisted thriller starring Wil Wheaton. Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called ​Rent-A-Pal.​ Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy’s friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission. Wheaton (Stand By Me, “Star Trek: The Next Generation”), stars along with Brian Landis Folkins (Hoax), Kathleen Brady (“Breaking Bad”), and Amy Rutledge (Neighbor). Rent-A-Pal opens in select theaters and arrives On Demand on September 11, 2020, from IFC Midnight.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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‘The Last Exorcist’ Starring Danny Trejo Possesses A New Trailer

Internationally-recognized action and horror superstar Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn,3 From Hell) stars in The Last Exorcist, which now possesses an October release date. “After every priest trained in exorcisms die in a terrorist attack, Joan Campbell must battle a demon from her past that, this time, possesses her sister.” From writer-director Robin Bain, and starring Terri Ivens (“The Bay”), Danny Trejo, Rachele Brooke Smith (Cold Moon), and Cate Jones (Camp Cold Brook), The Last Exorcist arrives on DVD and Digital on October 13, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the trailer!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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