Horror Fuel
☰ Browse the Crypt
Tag

2021

941 stories
Horror Fuel

Horror Western ’30 Seconds In Hell’ Adds Three Stars To Its Cast

The cast continues to grow for writer-director Michael Anthony Giudicissi’s indie horror western 30 Seconds in Hell, with Michael Welch (Twilight), Stelio Savante (Infidel), and Richard Riehle (Casino), joining Danny Winn (The Crossbreed, Independence day), and Michelle Campbell (Modern Family). “Summoned from the grave by the mysterious Ghost Rider and Destiny, the gunfighters of the OK Corral are brought to Destiny Saloon to answer for their crimes, sins, loves, and lives. They’re all here, back from the dead for one day to tell their side of the story. Earp, Holliday, Clanton, Claiborne, Behan, Marcus, and more. With the clock ticking no one will escape a final fight at the OK Corral and their date with Destiny.” The film is produced by Royd McCargish and executive produced by Michael Anthony Giudicissi 30 Seconds In Hell is set to begin filming in New Mexico this fall, in compliance with SAG Covid rules.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2020
Horror Fuel

Shudder Renews Hit Docu-Series “Cursed Films” For Season Two

Shudder announced today they have renewed their hit docu-series “Cursed Films” for its second season which is currently in production and set to premiere in 2021, will turn its focus to a new group of “cursed” films whose titles will be revealed at a later date. Written, directed and executive produced by Jay Cheel (How to Build a Time Machine), “Cursed Films” explores the facts and legends around iconic films and franchises whose casts and crews have been struck by misfortune and tragedy. Season one of Cursed Films captivated audiences with its thoughtful but unflinching exploration of the often tragic events surrounding some of history’s most notorious productions, becoming an instant hit for us and earning rave reviews from both critics and viewers. Since its debut, the number one question we’ve been asked is: Will there be more, and how soon? We’re delighted to say that we’re partnering with Jay once again for a second season of Cursed Films that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2020
Horror Fuel

Stephen King Shares The Cover Of His New Novel ‘Later’

Stephen King took to Twitter this morning to reveal the retro cover of his upcoming novel Later. In the novel, “the son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.” #1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.” Later is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2020
Horror Fuel

Jordan Peele Teaming Up With Issa Rae For New Horror ‘Sinkhole’

Jordan Peele‘s next project, Sinkhole features a terror emerging from a pit in a family’s yard. The horror movie, coming from Universal Pictures, was created by Issa Rae (Insecure) and the Oscar-winner (Peele). Rae, who received three Emmy nominations yesterday, will also star in the film inspired by Leyna Krow’s short story, set on the street she lives on. She was initially inspired to write the story when her group of local writers were asked to write short fairytales on the theme ‘I Married A Monster’. The story explores themes and questions society’s ideas of female identity and perfection. It is described as a “thought-provoking genre piece that engages with questions of female perfection and identity,” by Deadline. “The mysterious sinkhole manages to fix broken and destroyed things. However, the story asks, what if that thing is a person?” Rae will produce along with Universal and Peele’s Monkeypaw. Peele will also produce with Rosenfeld, with Rae, Montrel McKay, and Sara

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 29, 2020
Horror Fuel

New ‘Antlers’ Featurette Released During ComicCon@Home Panel

Director Scott Cooper‘s highly anticipated film Antlers, produced by Guillermo del Toro, has joined the list of film delayed due to the pandemic. Originally set to arrive this April, it will now debut February 2021. We do have some good news, a new featurette was unleashed during a ComicCon@Home panel with Cooper and del Toro. The video delves into the mythology of the Wendigo which inspired the film. Set in an Oregon village, the film follows a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff who become entwined with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) that is harboring a dark and dangerous secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane co-star. Based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” written by Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero”), Antlers was penned by Henry Chaisson and Antosca, with revisions by Cooper. Antlers will open in theaters on February 19, 2021. You can watch the featurette and the entire Antlers

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

Malcolm McDowell In Talks To Star In ‘The Lost Boys’ Musical

Back in 2017 musician G Tom Mac, whose song “Cry Little Sister” became iconic after being featured on The Lost Boys soundtrack, sat down with us for an interview. During our conversation, G Tom Mac went into detail about plans to turn the classic movie into a musical. It’s been a few years since then, but the musical finally now seems to be moving forward. “I’ve been working on it for five years. I always thought ‘Lost Boys’ would make a great musical. I wanted to dig deeper into the characters and give everybody a backstory and how they all came together and how they became vampires. David is the most important vampire which Keifer Southerland played so well in the movie. We start the musical off with a five-year-old David and how he comes to America as an adopted child. That’s how it got started, figuring out how to build wonderful characters and keep the humor in there that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2020
Horror Fuel

Shudder Renews “Last Drive-In” And Announces Summer Special

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, announced today that it has renewed its hit original series “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” for a third season set to air in 2021. The service also announced a special “Summer Sleepover” double feature pre-taped prior to quarantine that will feature a visit to the trailer park from horror filmmaker Adam Green along with other surprise guests. The special episode will premiere on Friday, August 14, at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT. Shudder is also planning several “Last Drive-In” specials for later this year and next year, with details to be announced later. I can’t believe it’s only been two years since that first marathon called The Last Drive-In,” said host Joe Bob Briggs. “To have a third season, and continue to experience the love and encouragement that daily pours out of the Shudder community, is more than I could ever have hoped for. It’s been

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

Bruce Campbell Gives An Update On The New ‘Evil Dead’ Movie

Earlier this month we reported that Sam Raimi handpicked Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground) to direct the new installment of the Evil Dead franchise. The titled had been revealed by Bruce Campbell, who became famous for his role as Ash Williams in the franchise, as Evil Dead Now. It seems there has been a change, according to Campbell in a recent discussion to Diabolique, the new name is Evil Dead Rise. The official name is Evil Dead Rise. We’re getting a new draft in,” Campbell states. “I don’t think anything will happen until 2021. Full bore ahead, we’re very excited about it. A whole new ballgame. No more cabin in the woods.” Hopefully, the cast and more details will be announced soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 25, 2020
Horror Fuel

A ‘Twister’ Remake Is Headed Your Way From Universal Pictures

Sound the alarm, director Jan de Bont’s 1996 action-adventure/disaster blockbuster Twister is getting a remake by Universal Pictures. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) is currently in talks to direct “and the studio is currently meeting with writers to pen the script.” Variety reports. The original film centers on Bill and Jo Harding (Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton), advanced storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross-hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Frank Marshall will be producing the remake of Twister, which made an incredible $495 million at box offices and went on to earn two Academy Awards nominations.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Tucker & Dale VS Evil’ And ‘Behind The Mask’ Filmmakers Team Up For New Horror-Comedy

Remember the killer horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil? How about Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon? Well, we have some amazing news! David Stieve (Behind the Mask) and Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) are teaming up for a new horror-comedy titled The Hills Have Eyes For You! Stieve is writing the script with Craig directing for Netflix! This is a unique underdog love story with genre-bending scares and a lot of laughs.” Craig states. “I think I’m in my element for this one.“ Dan Farah will produce, with Andrew Farah executive producing. Stephanie Davis will serve as a co-producer. Deadline quotes Farah as describing The Hills Have Eyes For You as “a fresh and fun love story set against the backdrop of an elevated horror-comedy.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2020

More from 2021

Horror Fuel

Horror Western ’30 Seconds In Hell’ Adds Three Stars To Its Cast

The cast continues to grow for writer-director Michael Anthony Giudicissi’s indie horror western 30 Seconds in Hell, with Michael Welch (Twilight), Stelio Savante (Infidel), and Richard Riehle (Casino), joining Danny Winn (The Crossbreed, Independence day), and Michelle Campbell (Modern Family). “Summoned from the grave by the mysterious Ghost Rider and Destiny, the gunfighters of the OK Corral are brought to Destiny Saloon to answer for their crimes, sins, loves, and lives. They’re all here, back from the dead for one day to tell their side of the story. Earp, Holliday, Clanton, Claiborne, Behan, Marcus, and more. With the clock ticking no one will escape a final fight at the OK Corral and their date with Destiny.” The film is produced by Royd McCargish and executive produced by Michael Anthony Giudicissi 30 Seconds In Hell is set to begin filming in New Mexico this fall, in compliance with SAG Covid rules.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2020
Horror Fuel

Shudder Renews Hit Docu-Series “Cursed Films” For Season Two

Shudder announced today they have renewed their hit docu-series “Cursed Films” for its second season which is currently in production and set to premiere in 2021, will turn its focus to a new group of “cursed” films whose titles will be revealed at a later date. Written, directed and executive produced by Jay Cheel (How to Build a Time Machine), “Cursed Films” explores the facts and legends around iconic films and franchises whose casts and crews have been struck by misfortune and tragedy. Season one of Cursed Films captivated audiences with its thoughtful but unflinching exploration of the often tragic events surrounding some of history’s most notorious productions, becoming an instant hit for us and earning rave reviews from both critics and viewers. Since its debut, the number one question we’ve been asked is: Will there be more, and how soon? We’re delighted to say that we’re partnering with Jay once again for a second season of Cursed Films that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2020
Horror Fuel

Stephen King Shares The Cover Of His New Novel ‘Later’

Stephen King took to Twitter this morning to reveal the retro cover of his upcoming novel Later. In the novel, “the son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.” #1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.” Later is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2020
Horror Fuel

Jordan Peele Teaming Up With Issa Rae For New Horror ‘Sinkhole’

Jordan Peele‘s next project, Sinkhole features a terror emerging from a pit in a family’s yard. The horror movie, coming from Universal Pictures, was created by Issa Rae (Insecure) and the Oscar-winner (Peele). Rae, who received three Emmy nominations yesterday, will also star in the film inspired by Leyna Krow’s short story, set on the street she lives on. She was initially inspired to write the story when her group of local writers were asked to write short fairytales on the theme ‘I Married A Monster’. The story explores themes and questions society’s ideas of female identity and perfection. It is described as a “thought-provoking genre piece that engages with questions of female perfection and identity,” by Deadline. “The mysterious sinkhole manages to fix broken and destroyed things. However, the story asks, what if that thing is a person?” Rae will produce along with Universal and Peele’s Monkeypaw. Peele will also produce with Rosenfeld, with Rae, Montrel McKay, and Sara

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 29, 2020
Horror Fuel

New ‘Antlers’ Featurette Released During ComicCon@Home Panel

Director Scott Cooper‘s highly anticipated film Antlers, produced by Guillermo del Toro, has joined the list of film delayed due to the pandemic. Originally set to arrive this April, it will now debut February 2021. We do have some good news, a new featurette was unleashed during a ComicCon@Home panel with Cooper and del Toro. The video delves into the mythology of the Wendigo which inspired the film. Set in an Oregon village, the film follows a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff who become entwined with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) that is harboring a dark and dangerous secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane co-star. Based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” written by Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero”), Antlers was penned by Henry Chaisson and Antosca, with revisions by Cooper. Antlers will open in theaters on February 19, 2021. You can watch the featurette and the entire Antlers

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

Malcolm McDowell In Talks To Star In ‘The Lost Boys’ Musical

Back in 2017 musician G Tom Mac, whose song “Cry Little Sister” became iconic after being featured on The Lost Boys soundtrack, sat down with us for an interview. During our conversation, G Tom Mac went into detail about plans to turn the classic movie into a musical. It’s been a few years since then, but the musical finally now seems to be moving forward. “I’ve been working on it for five years. I always thought ‘Lost Boys’ would make a great musical. I wanted to dig deeper into the characters and give everybody a backstory and how they all came together and how they became vampires. David is the most important vampire which Keifer Southerland played so well in the movie. We start the musical off with a five-year-old David and how he comes to America as an adopted child. That’s how it got started, figuring out how to build wonderful characters and keep the humor in there that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2020
Horror Fuel

Shudder Renews “Last Drive-In” And Announces Summer Special

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, announced today that it has renewed its hit original series “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” for a third season set to air in 2021. The service also announced a special “Summer Sleepover” double feature pre-taped prior to quarantine that will feature a visit to the trailer park from horror filmmaker Adam Green along with other surprise guests. The special episode will premiere on Friday, August 14, at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT. Shudder is also planning several “Last Drive-In” specials for later this year and next year, with details to be announced later. I can’t believe it’s only been two years since that first marathon called The Last Drive-In,” said host Joe Bob Briggs. “To have a third season, and continue to experience the love and encouragement that daily pours out of the Shudder community, is more than I could ever have hoped for. It’s been

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

Bruce Campbell Gives An Update On The New ‘Evil Dead’ Movie

Earlier this month we reported that Sam Raimi handpicked Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground) to direct the new installment of the Evil Dead franchise. The titled had been revealed by Bruce Campbell, who became famous for his role as Ash Williams in the franchise, as Evil Dead Now. It seems there has been a change, according to Campbell in a recent discussion to Diabolique, the new name is Evil Dead Rise. The official name is Evil Dead Rise. We’re getting a new draft in,” Campbell states. “I don’t think anything will happen until 2021. Full bore ahead, we’re very excited about it. A whole new ballgame. No more cabin in the woods.” Hopefully, the cast and more details will be announced soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 25, 2020
Horror Fuel

A ‘Twister’ Remake Is Headed Your Way From Universal Pictures

Sound the alarm, director Jan de Bont’s 1996 action-adventure/disaster blockbuster Twister is getting a remake by Universal Pictures. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) is currently in talks to direct “and the studio is currently meeting with writers to pen the script.” Variety reports. The original film centers on Bill and Jo Harding (Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton), advanced storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross-hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Frank Marshall will be producing the remake of Twister, which made an incredible $495 million at box offices and went on to earn two Academy Awards nominations.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Tucker & Dale VS Evil’ And ‘Behind The Mask’ Filmmakers Team Up For New Horror-Comedy

Remember the killer horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil? How about Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon? Well, we have some amazing news! David Stieve (Behind the Mask) and Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) are teaming up for a new horror-comedy titled The Hills Have Eyes For You! Stieve is writing the script with Craig directing for Netflix! This is a unique underdog love story with genre-bending scares and a lot of laughs.” Craig states. “I think I’m in my element for this one.“ Dan Farah will produce, with Andrew Farah executive producing. Stephanie Davis will serve as a co-producer. Deadline quotes Farah as describing The Hills Have Eyes For You as “a fresh and fun love story set against the backdrop of an elevated horror-comedy.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2020
Next →