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Chucky Is Back In The New Teaser Trailer For The Upcoming Series

The new teaser trailer is here for Don Mancini‘s upcoming “Chucky” series, giving us our first look at the killer doll bought at a yard sale by a teen. Jennifer Tilly returns as Tiffany; Brad Dourif is back as the voice of Chucky. Dourif’s daughter, Fiona Dourif who is the star of two of the Chucky sequels is also returning as is Alex Vincent as Andy, and Christine Elise. Final Destination‘s Devon Sawa (Hunter Hunter) has joined the cast along with “Arrow” actress Lexa Doig, Teo Briones (Ratched), Bjorgvin Arnarson (PEN15), and Alyvia Alyn Lind (The Young and the Restless), and Zackary Arthur. In the 10-episode first season, “After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 19, 2021
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A Family’s Road Trip Turns Into A Nightmare This August In ‘Tailgate’

This August buckle up for the thriller Tailgate, in which a family’s road trip turns into a terrifying nightmare. In Tailgate (aka Bumperkleef), Hans, his wife, and two young children hit the highway on a trip to visit family. After getting stuck behind a slow-moving van, he recklessly starts to antagonize the eerily stoic driver, blaring the horn and riding his bumper. Little does he realize that he’s just crossed the wrong motorist – a deranged madman who sets out to teach Hans a lesson he’ll not soon forget. Lured into an alarming game of vehicular cat and mouse, a simple family road trip turns into a deadly obstacle course in this nerve-wracking, pulse-pounding thriller, an Official Selection at the Sitges Film Festival and FrightFest. Written and directed by Lodewijk Crijns, the thriller stars Jeroen Spitzenberger and Anniek Pheifer. Tailgate will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart on August 3, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2021
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An Otherworldy Force Threatens Mankind In The ‘Risen’ Trailer

Disaster strikes a small town in the new trailer for writer-director Eddie Arya‘s (The System) sci-fi thriller Risen, starring Nicole Schalmo, Jack Campbell, and Dominic Stone. In the film, “Disaster unfolds when a meteor strikes a small town, turning the environment uninhabitable and killing everything in the surrounding area. Exobiologist Lauren Stone is called to find answers to the unearthly event. As she begins to uncover the truth, imminent danger awakens and it becomes a race against time to save mankind.” Risen, produced by Arya, opens in select theaters and arrives On Demand on August 20, 2021, from Vertical Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2021
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From The Director Of Ju-On Comes ‘Howling Village’

Director Takashi Shimizu, best known as the greater of the Ju-on/The Grudge franchise, returns to the horror genre with his new Japanese urban legend-inspired film Howling Village. In the film, “After her brother goes missing, Kanade, a young psychologist visits his last known location, an infamous haunted and cursed site known as ‘Howling Village’ to investigate his disappearance. Her investigation reveals that the village’s mysteries are connected to her family and works to uncover her family’s dark history.” Ayaka Miyoshi, Ryota Bando, Megumi Okina, and Renji Ishibashi star in the film written by Takashi Shimizu and Daisuke Hosaka. Howling Village will arrive in select theaters on August 13, 2021, followed by its release On Demand on August 17th, and on Blu-ray on September 14th, from Dread. Check out the trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 17, 2021
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Katey Segal Starring In Blumhouse & Epix’s ‘Tattered Hearts’

Back in March, we reported that Blumhouse and EPIX have joined forces for eight original horror-thrillers, several, including House on the Bayou, American Refugee, and Unhuman have already been announced, today the film Tattered Hearts has joined the list. THR is reporting that Katey Sagal, known for her roles in “Married With Children” and “Sons of Anarchy,” will lead the cast. “The movie will follow an up-and-coming country music duo who seek out the secluded mansion of their idol, Harper Dutch (Sagal). What starts out as a friendly visit devolves into a twisted series of horrors that force the friends to confront the lengths they’ll go to in order to realize their dreams.” Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift) will direct from the script penned by Rachel Koller Croft. Tattered Hearts is expected to premiere on Epix sometime in 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman’s (Saw II, Repo! The Genetic Opera), Spiral: from the Book of Saw is approaching Blu-ray and DVD release. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release since the moment the news broke, I’ve long been a fan of Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bousman. Last night, I grabbed some snacks and settled down to check it out. But did it live up to the hype? Warning! Spoilers The movie follows Zeke (Chris Rock), a detective who has long been an outcast in his precinct after he ratted out his partner for murdering an innocent man. Saddled with a new partner, Detective William Schenk (Max Minghella), Zeke is sent to a crime scene where a man was hung by his tongue before being hit by a train. But it’s not just any man, it’s a cop and a close friend of Zeke’s. Soon bodies begin to stack up and body parts begin to be delivered to Zeke.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2021
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Rob Zombie Shares Sketches From His Upcoming “The Munsters” Movie

Rob Zombie continues to share glimpses of his visions for his upcoming adaptation of “The Munsters,” based on the classic 1964 series of the same name. This time, Zombie shared a wardrobe sketch for Lily Munster, which will reportedly be played by Sherri Moon Zombie. In the sketch we see an elegant woman sporting a tattered black robe with spider web details. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUInhfJsV3/ Previously, Zombie shared a detailed sketch/ blueprints for the new Munster house. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRO6A3Dpb6q/ Jeff Daniel Phillips, who is a Zombie movie regular, will play Herman. Daniel Roebuck and Richard Brake, also frequent fixtures in Zombie’s films, are also set to star along with Jorge Carcia (Lost) and Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira). The original series ran from 1064 to 1966 and was created by Ed Haas and Norm Liebmann. The series, both a satire of horror movies of the day and a wholesome family comedy, depicts a family of monsters as they lived out their lives. Fred Gwynne

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2021
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Jurassic Horror ‘Claw’ Has Been Unleashed

From writer-director Gerald Rascionato (Open Water 3: Cage Dive) comes a new tale of terror of Jurassic proportions, Claw, out now in stores. In the film, After blowing a tire in the middle of the desert while on their way to Los Angeles for a standup comedy night, best friends Kyle and Julia are forced to spend the night in a remote ghost town, not knowing that an ancient predator has been brought to life by a disgraced scientist and the bloodthirsty creature is on the loose. Co-written by Joel Hogan (Seven Days, Chameleon) Claw stars Chynna Walker (My Dinner with Werner), Richard Rennie (Call Me by Your Maid), Mel Mede, and Ken Mertz. Joel Hogan and Gerald Rascionato produce. Get your copy of Claw now in a store near you and available on Amazon, from Just One More Productions and ITN Studios.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2021
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Plot Details For First Two Episodes Of “American Horror Stories” Surface Ahead Of Premiere

The new “AHS” spin-off series “American Horror Stories,” is set to debut this week on both FX on Hulu. Ahead of its premiere, we’ve got the plot details for the first two episodes. “AHS” creator Ryan Murphy is behind the new series that features one-hour episodes that delve into myths, legends, and more. Episode 1: “Rubber(wo)Man” A teenager and her Dads move into a forsaken home with a grim past. As the family makes renovations, darkness takes root within them. Episode 2: “Rubber(wo)Man Part Two” Scarlett enters a twisted new romance while Michael and Troy are forced to confront their rocky relationship. The massive ensemble cast includes Matt Bomer, Gavin Creel, Sierra McCormick, Ashley Martin Carter, Paris Jackson, Kaia Gerber, Aaron Tveit, Belissa Escobedo, Rhenzy Feliz, Madison Bailey, Amy Grabow, Kyle Red Silverstein, John Carroll Lynch, Naomi Grossman, Dyllon Burnside, Nico Greetham, Charles Melton, Kevin McHale, Danny Trejo, Billie Lourd, and Virginia Gardner. Tune in on Hulu or FX for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2021
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Watch The New Electric Clip From ‘Escape Room: Tournament Of Champions’

As it approaches its release this week, we have got a three-minute scene from Escape Room: Tournament of Champions. Only two players from the first film survived, Taylor Russell‘s Zoey and Logan Miller‘s Ben and both are back to reprise their roles. Thomas Cocquerel, Indya Moore, Holland Roden, and Carlito Olivero will also star. Adam Robitel, who directed the first film is back in the director’s chair for Tournament of Champions. In the sequel, “six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive. Joining forces with two of the original survivors, they soon discover they’ve all played the game before.” Check out the trailer and clip from Escape Room: Tournament of Champions in theaters on July 16, 2021, from Sony Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2021

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Chucky Is Back In The New Teaser Trailer For The Upcoming Series

The new teaser trailer is here for Don Mancini‘s upcoming “Chucky” series, giving us our first look at the killer doll bought at a yard sale by a teen. Jennifer Tilly returns as Tiffany; Brad Dourif is back as the voice of Chucky. Dourif’s daughter, Fiona Dourif who is the star of two of the Chucky sequels is also returning as is Alex Vincent as Andy, and Christine Elise. Final Destination‘s Devon Sawa (Hunter Hunter) has joined the cast along with “Arrow” actress Lexa Doig, Teo Briones (Ratched), Bjorgvin Arnarson (PEN15), and Alyvia Alyn Lind (The Young and the Restless), and Zackary Arthur. In the 10-episode first season, “After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 19, 2021
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A Family’s Road Trip Turns Into A Nightmare This August In ‘Tailgate’

This August buckle up for the thriller Tailgate, in which a family’s road trip turns into a terrifying nightmare. In Tailgate (aka Bumperkleef), Hans, his wife, and two young children hit the highway on a trip to visit family. After getting stuck behind a slow-moving van, he recklessly starts to antagonize the eerily stoic driver, blaring the horn and riding his bumper. Little does he realize that he’s just crossed the wrong motorist – a deranged madman who sets out to teach Hans a lesson he’ll not soon forget. Lured into an alarming game of vehicular cat and mouse, a simple family road trip turns into a deadly obstacle course in this nerve-wracking, pulse-pounding thriller, an Official Selection at the Sitges Film Festival and FrightFest. Written and directed by Lodewijk Crijns, the thriller stars Jeroen Spitzenberger and Anniek Pheifer. Tailgate will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart on August 3, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2021
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An Otherworldy Force Threatens Mankind In The ‘Risen’ Trailer

Disaster strikes a small town in the new trailer for writer-director Eddie Arya‘s (The System) sci-fi thriller Risen, starring Nicole Schalmo, Jack Campbell, and Dominic Stone. In the film, “Disaster unfolds when a meteor strikes a small town, turning the environment uninhabitable and killing everything in the surrounding area. Exobiologist Lauren Stone is called to find answers to the unearthly event. As she begins to uncover the truth, imminent danger awakens and it becomes a race against time to save mankind.” Risen, produced by Arya, opens in select theaters and arrives On Demand on August 20, 2021, from Vertical Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2021
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From The Director Of Ju-On Comes ‘Howling Village’

Director Takashi Shimizu, best known as the greater of the Ju-on/The Grudge franchise, returns to the horror genre with his new Japanese urban legend-inspired film Howling Village. In the film, “After her brother goes missing, Kanade, a young psychologist visits his last known location, an infamous haunted and cursed site known as ‘Howling Village’ to investigate his disappearance. Her investigation reveals that the village’s mysteries are connected to her family and works to uncover her family’s dark history.” Ayaka Miyoshi, Ryota Bando, Megumi Okina, and Renji Ishibashi star in the film written by Takashi Shimizu and Daisuke Hosaka. Howling Village will arrive in select theaters on August 13, 2021, followed by its release On Demand on August 17th, and on Blu-ray on September 14th, from Dread. Check out the trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 17, 2021
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Katey Segal Starring In Blumhouse & Epix’s ‘Tattered Hearts’

Back in March, we reported that Blumhouse and EPIX have joined forces for eight original horror-thrillers, several, including House on the Bayou, American Refugee, and Unhuman have already been announced, today the film Tattered Hearts has joined the list. THR is reporting that Katey Sagal, known for her roles in “Married With Children” and “Sons of Anarchy,” will lead the cast. “The movie will follow an up-and-coming country music duo who seek out the secluded mansion of their idol, Harper Dutch (Sagal). What starts out as a friendly visit devolves into a twisted series of horrors that force the friends to confront the lengths they’ll go to in order to realize their dreams.” Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift) will direct from the script penned by Rachel Koller Croft. Tattered Hearts is expected to premiere on Epix sometime in 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman’s (Saw II, Repo! The Genetic Opera), Spiral: from the Book of Saw is approaching Blu-ray and DVD release. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release since the moment the news broke, I’ve long been a fan of Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bousman. Last night, I grabbed some snacks and settled down to check it out. But did it live up to the hype? Warning! Spoilers The movie follows Zeke (Chris Rock), a detective who has long been an outcast in his precinct after he ratted out his partner for murdering an innocent man. Saddled with a new partner, Detective William Schenk (Max Minghella), Zeke is sent to a crime scene where a man was hung by his tongue before being hit by a train. But it’s not just any man, it’s a cop and a close friend of Zeke’s. Soon bodies begin to stack up and body parts begin to be delivered to Zeke.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2021
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Rob Zombie Shares Sketches From His Upcoming “The Munsters” Movie

Rob Zombie continues to share glimpses of his visions for his upcoming adaptation of “The Munsters,” based on the classic 1964 series of the same name. This time, Zombie shared a wardrobe sketch for Lily Munster, which will reportedly be played by Sherri Moon Zombie. In the sketch we see an elegant woman sporting a tattered black robe with spider web details. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUInhfJsV3/ Previously, Zombie shared a detailed sketch/ blueprints for the new Munster house. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRO6A3Dpb6q/ Jeff Daniel Phillips, who is a Zombie movie regular, will play Herman. Daniel Roebuck and Richard Brake, also frequent fixtures in Zombie’s films, are also set to star along with Jorge Carcia (Lost) and Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira). The original series ran from 1064 to 1966 and was created by Ed Haas and Norm Liebmann. The series, both a satire of horror movies of the day and a wholesome family comedy, depicts a family of monsters as they lived out their lives. Fred Gwynne

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Jurassic Horror ‘Claw’ Has Been Unleashed

From writer-director Gerald Rascionato (Open Water 3: Cage Dive) comes a new tale of terror of Jurassic proportions, Claw, out now in stores. In the film, After blowing a tire in the middle of the desert while on their way to Los Angeles for a standup comedy night, best friends Kyle and Julia are forced to spend the night in a remote ghost town, not knowing that an ancient predator has been brought to life by a disgraced scientist and the bloodthirsty creature is on the loose. Co-written by Joel Hogan (Seven Days, Chameleon) Claw stars Chynna Walker (My Dinner with Werner), Richard Rennie (Call Me by Your Maid), Mel Mede, and Ken Mertz. Joel Hogan and Gerald Rascionato produce. Get your copy of Claw now in a store near you and available on Amazon, from Just One More Productions and ITN Studios.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

Plot Details For First Two Episodes Of “American Horror Stories” Surface Ahead Of Premiere

The new “AHS” spin-off series “American Horror Stories,” is set to debut this week on both FX on Hulu. Ahead of its premiere, we’ve got the plot details for the first two episodes. “AHS” creator Ryan Murphy is behind the new series that features one-hour episodes that delve into myths, legends, and more. Episode 1: “Rubber(wo)Man” A teenager and her Dads move into a forsaken home with a grim past. As the family makes renovations, darkness takes root within them. Episode 2: “Rubber(wo)Man Part Two” Scarlett enters a twisted new romance while Michael and Troy are forced to confront their rocky relationship. The massive ensemble cast includes Matt Bomer, Gavin Creel, Sierra McCormick, Ashley Martin Carter, Paris Jackson, Kaia Gerber, Aaron Tveit, Belissa Escobedo, Rhenzy Feliz, Madison Bailey, Amy Grabow, Kyle Red Silverstein, John Carroll Lynch, Naomi Grossman, Dyllon Burnside, Nico Greetham, Charles Melton, Kevin McHale, Danny Trejo, Billie Lourd, and Virginia Gardner. Tune in on Hulu or FX for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

Watch The New Electric Clip From ‘Escape Room: Tournament Of Champions’

As it approaches its release this week, we have got a three-minute scene from Escape Room: Tournament of Champions. Only two players from the first film survived, Taylor Russell‘s Zoey and Logan Miller‘s Ben and both are back to reprise their roles. Thomas Cocquerel, Indya Moore, Holland Roden, and Carlito Olivero will also star. Adam Robitel, who directed the first film is back in the director’s chair for Tournament of Champions. In the sequel, “six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive. Joining forces with two of the original survivors, they soon discover they’ve all played the game before.” Check out the trailer and clip from Escape Room: Tournament of Champions in theaters on July 16, 2021, from Sony Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2021
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