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The ‘Followed’ Trailer Asks How Far Would You Go To Be Famous?

How far would you go to be famous? A social media influencer and a crew enter one of the most haunted hotels in America in a bid to gain a new sponsorship and more views in director Antoine Le‘s true story inspired horror film Followed. When aspiring social media influencer “DropTheMike” is offered a lucrative sponsorship to grow his channel, he’s joined by his video crew on a visit to one of the most haunted hotels in America, where he’ll give his audience a horrific night of thrill-seeking the likes of which they have never seen before. What begins as a fun investigative challenge including the infamous Elevator Ritual quickly descends into a personal hell of true evil, begging the timely question: how far would you go to pursue internet fame? Written by Todd Klick, this paranormal flick stars Matthew Solomon, John Savage, Sam Valentine, Tim Drier, Caitlin Grace, Kelsey Griswold, and Christopher Ross Martin. Matthew Ryan Brewbaker produced Followed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2020
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Indie Horror ‘Silhouette’ Now On Amazon And Tubi

From writer-director-producer Mitch McLeod (Staring Back) comes the haunting film Silhouette. In the trailer, a couple’s dream of a new life becomes a terrifying nightmare. Silhouettecenters on Jack and Amanda Harms who, after the passing of their young daughter, set out into seclusion to begin their lives anew. Quickly upon their arrival, things go awry when the sins of their past come back to haunt them. April Hartman, Tom Zembrod, Jessica Dawn Willis, and Savannah Solsbery star. Filmed in Dallas, TX for a modest budget of $25,000, the film made its debut at the Bare Bones International Independent Music and Film Festival in Muskogee, OK, and won Best Actress (April Hartman), Best Horror Feature, and Best of Fest. Horror Fuel’s Dan XII had this to say about the film in his 5 out of 5 review: Silhouette works both as family drama and ghost story, and presents a fine slow-burn terror tale that will appeal to fans of more sedate

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2020
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Graphic Novel Adaptation Of Stephen King & Owen King’s ‘Sleeping Beauties’ Debuts This June

Stephen King and Owen King‘s bestselling 2017 novel Sleeping Beauties is being adapted into a new 10-part graphic novel by Rio Youers (The Forgotten Girl) and Alison Sampson (Winnebago Graveyard). In the thrilling story, “a strange sleeping sickness, known as Aurora, has fallen over the world, and strangest of all, it only affects women. In the small town of Dooling, a mysterious woman has walked out of the woods; she calls herself Eve and leaves a trail of carnage behind her. More mysterious: she’s the only woman not falling asleep.” The graphic novel’s art is incredible, truly frame-worthy. I really hope that at some point the covers are released as a series of posters. I’ve seen several of the covers, take my word for it, they’re gorgeous. If the rest of the series is anything like the first well written and illustrated book, we’re in for something special. But when the name King is involved you already know it’s going

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2020
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Steelbook Review: One Cut Of The Dead Is One ZomCom You Need To Sink Your Teeth Into

Following its hit festival run, an accidental bootleg release on Amazon, a stint on Shudder, and its DVD release from RLJE, One Cut of the Dead has just gotten a Steelbook release. I happened to get my hands on one and I’m ready to hand down my verdict in this review. The film follows a cast and crew filming a tv episode that sets out to capture the story in one single take. As if that wouldn’t be hard enough on its own, the crew and cast encounter real zombies and have to fight to survive. Written and directed by Shin’ichirô Ueda (Special Actors), the zomcom stars Harumi Shuhama (Ichigo no uta), Takayuki Hamatsu (“Followers”), and Yuzuki Akiyama (“Kamen raidâ Jiô”) and is based on the play, “Ghost in the Box!” written by Ryoichi Wada. So, here’s what you need to know, the movie features three sections, first, we see the episode in its entirety; second, we see the producers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2020
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Things Get Demented In The Trailer for ‘Homewrecker’

The critically acclaimed festival hit Homewrecker comes home on digital and DVD this summer. Alex Essoe (Doctor Sleep) and Precious Chong (L.A Confidential) star in director Zach Gayne’s “hilarious, dark view of modern loneliness” that has “the energy of a Jane Fonda workout tape” (Rotten Tomatoes), from Uncork’d Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures. “Michelle is an interior designer and newlywed to Robert. Linda lives alone and fills her days with painting and exercise classes. Seeking a new friend, Linda coerces the reserved, deferential Michelle into visiting her home for a spontaneous interior design consultation. Once inside, it quickly becomes clear that Linda has something far more sinister on her mind than throw pillows.” Scripted by Precious Chong, Alex Essoe, and Zach Gayne, Homewrecker set to be released in Homewrecker in select theaters June 26th and will arrive on Digital and DVD on July 7th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2020
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Haunting New Trailer Debuts For ‘Relic’ Ahead Of July Release

The new trailer has arrived for writer-director Natalie Erika James‘ haunting horror film Relic ahead of its July release. When elderly mother Edna (Robyn Nevin) inexplicably vanishes, her daughter Kay (Emily Mortimer) and granddaughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) rush to their family’s decaying country home, finding clues of her increasing dementia scattered around the house in her absence. After Edna returns just as mysteriously as she disappeared, Kay’s concern that her mother seems unwilling or unable to say where she clashes with Sam’s unabashed enthusiasm to have her grandma back. As Edna’s behavior turns increasingly volatile, both begin to sense that an insidious presence in the house might be taking control of her. All three generations of women are brought together through trauma and a powerful sense of strength and loyalty to face the ultimate fear together. Co-written by James and Christian White, the film stars Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote, and Robyn Nevin, Relic is produced by Anna McLeish, Sarah Shaw,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2020
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Russell Crowe Takes Road Rage Too Far In ‘Unhinged’

Academy Award winner Russell Crowe stars in Unhinged, a timely psychological thriller that explores the fragile balance of a society pushed to the edge, taking something we’ve all experienced- road rage – to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion. Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late to work when she has an altercation at a traffic light with a stranger (Crowe) whose life has left him feeling powerless and invisible. Soon, Rachel finds herself and everyone she loves the target of a man who decides to make one last mark upon the world by teaching her a series of deadly lessons. What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse that proves you never know just how close you are to someone who is about to become unhinged. Solstice Studios and Ingenious Media present the Derrick Borte film that stars Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman, Jimmi Simpson, and Austin P. McKenzie. Casting is by Mary Vernieu, CSA & Raylin Sabo,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2020
Horror Fuel

This July ‘Ghosts Of War’ Will Haunt Cinemas And Digital (Trailer)

I imagine if any place could be haunted it would be those locations where men died in the dirt fighting wars or places associated with horrible atrocities. In the new trailer for the World War II set supernatural thriller Ghosts of War, we get both of those things. We see a group of soldiers who are tasked with guarding a mansion, not knowing the terror that awaits them. In Ghosts of War, five battle-hardened American soldiers are assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. Formerly occupied by the Nazi high command, this unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy far more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield. Written and directed by Eric Bress, the film stars Brenton Thwaites, Alan Ritchson, Skylar Astin, Theo Rossi, Kyle Gallner, Billy Zane, and Shaun Toub. Ghosts of War arrives on July 17, 2020, in virtual cinemas, On Demand, and Digital, and will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020
Horror Fuel

Premiere Date Revealed For Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries”

One of the most iconic series of my childhood was “Unsolved Mysteries.” Each week I couldn’t wait to plop down in front of the TV for the Robert Stack hosted show to examine unsolved mysteries, missing person cases, murders, ghosts, UFOs, and more. A few weeks backed weeks back we reported that the series is getting a reboot from Netflix. Today, we can report that we’ve learned that the premiere date is set for July 1st. The series, executive produced by “Stranger Thing’s” Shawn Levy, will be a bit different than the hit show that debuted in January of 1987. Firstly, there will be no host. Another difference is that each episode will only focus on one subject, unlike the original. This time around, the series is documentary style. Be sure to tune for the premiere of “Unsolved Mysteries” on Netflix on July 1, 2020. If you would like to rewatch or watch the original series for the first time

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020
Horror Fuel

Survival Horror ‘Black Water: Abyss’ Bares Its Teeth This August

Screen Media has snagged the North American rights to the survival horror Black Water: Abyss ahead of Cannes and has set an August release. The directing-producing team Andrew Traucki (The Reef) and Michael Robertson are behind the sequel to their 2007 film Black Water. Based on a real-life crocodile attack, “Black Water: Abyss follows an adventure-loving couple who convince their friends to explore a remote cave system in the forests of Northern Australia. With a storm approaching, they abseil into the mouth of the cave, which starts to flood and find themselves threatened by a pack of apex predators – dangerous and hungry crocodiles. As danger mounts, long-kept secrets emerge and the friends turn on each other in a frantic fight for survival.” The sequel is said to have a similar feel as the original, which was shot with live crocodiles. Jessica McNamee, Luke Mitchell, Amali Golden, Anthony J. Sharpe, and Benjamin Hoetjes star. Sarah Smith and Ian John Ridley

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020

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The ‘Followed’ Trailer Asks How Far Would You Go To Be Famous?

How far would you go to be famous? A social media influencer and a crew enter one of the most haunted hotels in America in a bid to gain a new sponsorship and more views in director Antoine Le‘s true story inspired horror film Followed. When aspiring social media influencer “DropTheMike” is offered a lucrative sponsorship to grow his channel, he’s joined by his video crew on a visit to one of the most haunted hotels in America, where he’ll give his audience a horrific night of thrill-seeking the likes of which they have never seen before. What begins as a fun investigative challenge including the infamous Elevator Ritual quickly descends into a personal hell of true evil, begging the timely question: how far would you go to pursue internet fame? Written by Todd Klick, this paranormal flick stars Matthew Solomon, John Savage, Sam Valentine, Tim Drier, Caitlin Grace, Kelsey Griswold, and Christopher Ross Martin. Matthew Ryan Brewbaker produced Followed

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2020
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Indie Horror ‘Silhouette’ Now On Amazon And Tubi

From writer-director-producer Mitch McLeod (Staring Back) comes the haunting film Silhouette. In the trailer, a couple’s dream of a new life becomes a terrifying nightmare. Silhouettecenters on Jack and Amanda Harms who, after the passing of their young daughter, set out into seclusion to begin their lives anew. Quickly upon their arrival, things go awry when the sins of their past come back to haunt them. April Hartman, Tom Zembrod, Jessica Dawn Willis, and Savannah Solsbery star. Filmed in Dallas, TX for a modest budget of $25,000, the film made its debut at the Bare Bones International Independent Music and Film Festival in Muskogee, OK, and won Best Actress (April Hartman), Best Horror Feature, and Best of Fest. Horror Fuel’s Dan XII had this to say about the film in his 5 out of 5 review: Silhouette works both as family drama and ghost story, and presents a fine slow-burn terror tale that will appeal to fans of more sedate

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2020
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Graphic Novel Adaptation Of Stephen King & Owen King’s ‘Sleeping Beauties’ Debuts This June

Stephen King and Owen King‘s bestselling 2017 novel Sleeping Beauties is being adapted into a new 10-part graphic novel by Rio Youers (The Forgotten Girl) and Alison Sampson (Winnebago Graveyard). In the thrilling story, “a strange sleeping sickness, known as Aurora, has fallen over the world, and strangest of all, it only affects women. In the small town of Dooling, a mysterious woman has walked out of the woods; she calls herself Eve and leaves a trail of carnage behind her. More mysterious: she’s the only woman not falling asleep.” The graphic novel’s art is incredible, truly frame-worthy. I really hope that at some point the covers are released as a series of posters. I’ve seen several of the covers, take my word for it, they’re gorgeous. If the rest of the series is anything like the first well written and illustrated book, we’re in for something special. But when the name King is involved you already know it’s going

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2020
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Steelbook Review: One Cut Of The Dead Is One ZomCom You Need To Sink Your Teeth Into

Following its hit festival run, an accidental bootleg release on Amazon, a stint on Shudder, and its DVD release from RLJE, One Cut of the Dead has just gotten a Steelbook release. I happened to get my hands on one and I’m ready to hand down my verdict in this review. The film follows a cast and crew filming a tv episode that sets out to capture the story in one single take. As if that wouldn’t be hard enough on its own, the crew and cast encounter real zombies and have to fight to survive. Written and directed by Shin’ichirô Ueda (Special Actors), the zomcom stars Harumi Shuhama (Ichigo no uta), Takayuki Hamatsu (“Followers”), and Yuzuki Akiyama (“Kamen raidâ Jiô”) and is based on the play, “Ghost in the Box!” written by Ryoichi Wada. So, here’s what you need to know, the movie features three sections, first, we see the episode in its entirety; second, we see the producers

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 14, 2020
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Things Get Demented In The Trailer for ‘Homewrecker’

The critically acclaimed festival hit Homewrecker comes home on digital and DVD this summer. Alex Essoe (Doctor Sleep) and Precious Chong (L.A Confidential) star in director Zach Gayne’s “hilarious, dark view of modern loneliness” that has “the energy of a Jane Fonda workout tape” (Rotten Tomatoes), from Uncork’d Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures. “Michelle is an interior designer and newlywed to Robert. Linda lives alone and fills her days with painting and exercise classes. Seeking a new friend, Linda coerces the reserved, deferential Michelle into visiting her home for a spontaneous interior design consultation. Once inside, it quickly becomes clear that Linda has something far more sinister on her mind than throw pillows.” Scripted by Precious Chong, Alex Essoe, and Zach Gayne, Homewrecker set to be released in Homewrecker in select theaters June 26th and will arrive on Digital and DVD on July 7th.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2020
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Haunting New Trailer Debuts For ‘Relic’ Ahead Of July Release

The new trailer has arrived for writer-director Natalie Erika James‘ haunting horror film Relic ahead of its July release. When elderly mother Edna (Robyn Nevin) inexplicably vanishes, her daughter Kay (Emily Mortimer) and granddaughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) rush to their family’s decaying country home, finding clues of her increasing dementia scattered around the house in her absence. After Edna returns just as mysteriously as she disappeared, Kay’s concern that her mother seems unwilling or unable to say where she clashes with Sam’s unabashed enthusiasm to have her grandma back. As Edna’s behavior turns increasingly volatile, both begin to sense that an insidious presence in the house might be taking control of her. All three generations of women are brought together through trauma and a powerful sense of strength and loyalty to face the ultimate fear together. Co-written by James and Christian White, the film stars Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote, and Robyn Nevin, Relic is produced by Anna McLeish, Sarah Shaw,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2020
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Russell Crowe Takes Road Rage Too Far In ‘Unhinged’

Academy Award winner Russell Crowe stars in Unhinged, a timely psychological thriller that explores the fragile balance of a society pushed to the edge, taking something we’ve all experienced- road rage – to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion. Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late to work when she has an altercation at a traffic light with a stranger (Crowe) whose life has left him feeling powerless and invisible. Soon, Rachel finds herself and everyone she loves the target of a man who decides to make one last mark upon the world by teaching her a series of deadly lessons. What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse that proves you never know just how close you are to someone who is about to become unhinged. Solstice Studios and Ingenious Media present the Derrick Borte film that stars Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman, Jimmi Simpson, and Austin P. McKenzie. Casting is by Mary Vernieu, CSA & Raylin Sabo,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2020
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This July ‘Ghosts Of War’ Will Haunt Cinemas And Digital (Trailer)

I imagine if any place could be haunted it would be those locations where men died in the dirt fighting wars or places associated with horrible atrocities. In the new trailer for the World War II set supernatural thriller Ghosts of War, we get both of those things. We see a group of soldiers who are tasked with guarding a mansion, not knowing the terror that awaits them. In Ghosts of War, five battle-hardened American soldiers are assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. Formerly occupied by the Nazi high command, this unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy far more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield. Written and directed by Eric Bress, the film stars Brenton Thwaites, Alan Ritchson, Skylar Astin, Theo Rossi, Kyle Gallner, Billy Zane, and Shaun Toub. Ghosts of War arrives on July 17, 2020, in virtual cinemas, On Demand, and Digital, and will

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020
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Premiere Date Revealed For Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries”

One of the most iconic series of my childhood was “Unsolved Mysteries.” Each week I couldn’t wait to plop down in front of the TV for the Robert Stack hosted show to examine unsolved mysteries, missing person cases, murders, ghosts, UFOs, and more. A few weeks backed weeks back we reported that the series is getting a reboot from Netflix. Today, we can report that we’ve learned that the premiere date is set for July 1st. The series, executive produced by “Stranger Thing’s” Shawn Levy, will be a bit different than the hit show that debuted in January of 1987. Firstly, there will be no host. Another difference is that each episode will only focus on one subject, unlike the original. This time around, the series is documentary style. Be sure to tune for the premiere of “Unsolved Mysteries” on Netflix on July 1, 2020. If you would like to rewatch or watch the original series for the first time

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020
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Survival Horror ‘Black Water: Abyss’ Bares Its Teeth This August

Screen Media has snagged the North American rights to the survival horror Black Water: Abyss ahead of Cannes and has set an August release. The directing-producing team Andrew Traucki (The Reef) and Michael Robertson are behind the sequel to their 2007 film Black Water. Based on a real-life crocodile attack, “Black Water: Abyss follows an adventure-loving couple who convince their friends to explore a remote cave system in the forests of Northern Australia. With a storm approaching, they abseil into the mouth of the cave, which starts to flood and find themselves threatened by a pack of apex predators – dangerous and hungry crocodiles. As danger mounts, long-kept secrets emerge and the friends turn on each other in a frantic fight for survival.” The sequel is said to have a similar feel as the original, which was shot with live crocodiles. Jessica McNamee, Luke Mitchell, Amali Golden, Anthony J. Sharpe, and Benjamin Hoetjes star. Sarah Smith and Ian John Ridley

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020
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