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Nightflyers Coming To SyFy This December

“Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin is heading to the horror genre with “Nightflyers“, his collaboration with Syfy. Set in the year 2093, “Nightflyers” follows a team of scientists aboard The Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, as they embark on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t waiting for them in outer space—it’s already on their ship. “Nightflyers” stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, and Brían F. O’Byrne. The series is based on the novella by George R.R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer, alongside Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman of Hypnotic who also executive produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2018
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“Fear Comes Home” This March When ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Is Released

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film. The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key, “comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story and how this “sequel to the prequel” fits into the Insidious

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2018
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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Unlocks A VOD, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film, dubbed “the franchise’s best film since the original” (Kalyn Corrigan, Bloody-Disgusting). The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 21, 2018
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Syfy Announces Cast For Upcoming ‘Nightflyers’ Series

Earlier today, Syfy announced that they have picked up the ‘Nightflyers’ series written by Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder), based on both George R. R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. They also announced the cast that includes ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actress Gretchen Mol, will co-star alongside Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Brían F. O’Byrne. From the Press Release: Universal City, CA – January 4, 2018 — SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”) wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone (“The Blacklist”) who will also serve as showrunner. Martin will also executive produce, along with Gene Klein (“Suits”), David Bartis (“Suits”) and Doug Liman (“Live. Die. Repeat”) of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2018
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A Door Is Opened In The New ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Clip Ahead Of This Week’s Release

Ahead of the theatrical premiere of Insidious: The Last Key, a new video has been unleashed revealing a young girl talking through a keyhole to what sounds like another little girl. As she unlocks the door, a bony hand slides up the door, shocking the doorknob. The Adam Robitel directed supernatural thriller, written by franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell, stars Lin Shaye as she reprises her role as Dr. Elise Rainer who will face old ghosts as she returns to her childhood home. Josh Stewart (interview), Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Bruce Davison, Kirk Acevedo, Spencer Locke and Caitlin Gerard star as well. The franchise’s co-creator James Wan produces alongside Jason Blum, along with Oren Peli. Insidious: The Last Key opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, January 5, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 3, 2018
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Watch The New Terrifying Trailer For ‘Insidious: The Last Key’

In the brand new terrifying trailer unveiled for Insidious: The Last Key we see Lin Shaye’s character Elise facing her biggest challenge yet, facing the spirits that stalk her childhood home. Josh Stewart, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Kirk Acevedo, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke and Caitlin Gerard star alongside Shaye. Franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell penned the script as he did with the previous films. Jason Blum (Get Out), James Wan (The Conjuring), and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity) produced. In the film, Dr. Elise Rainier, the brilliant parapsychologist, faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet: in her own family home. You meet Elise at a very different point in her life. It takes place right after the end of Chapter 3, when she walks off with Specs and Tucker and they’re starting their company, Spectral Sightings, and they are now living at her home. They’re like her two sons, her two bad sons. So it starts out in a very jovial,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2017
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Elise Returns Home To Face Her Haunted Past In The Trailer For ‘Insidious: The Last Key’

The official title and release date Insidious: The Last Key was announced only yesterday. Today, the trailer has been unleashed. In the frightening trailer, we witness Elise (Lin Shaye) return home to face a dark evil that terrorized her as a young woman. She must face an onslaught of spirits waiting for her in the “Further” to find the last key to unlocking a mystery that has haunted her for a lifetime. The trailer leaves us to believe that Insidious: The Last Key may be the most terrifying film of the franchise, but take a look for yourself (below). The film, directed by Adam Robitel and written by Leigh Whannell who penned the scripts for the entire franchise, is set years before the events of the previous films and present day. It follows Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) as a young woman haunted by malevolent and demonic spirits in her New Mexico home. Leigh Whannell will be reprising his role as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2017
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Official Title & Release Date Announced For ‘Insidious 4’

The next installment of the Insidious franchise will soon be taking us into the “Further”. Ahead of the trailer release (which should happen very soon) the films official title has been revealed as Insidious: The Last Key. The film, directed by Adam Robitel and written by Leigh Whannell who penned the scripts for the entire franchise, is set years before the events of the previous films and follows Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) as a young woman haunted by malevolent and demonic spirits in her New Mexico home. Leigh Whannell will be reprising his role as “Specs”. Josh Stewart, Javier Botet, Angus Sampson, Kirk Acevedo, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke, and Caitlin Gerard co-star. Insidious: The Last Key opens in theaters nationwide on January 5, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2017
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Helen Mirren Stars In WINCHESTER – Theatrical Release Date Announced

Back in April we shared a first look at Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren as Sarah Winchester in the upcoming true-life inspired supernatural thriller Winchester. Today, CBS Films announced that we will enter the Winchester House next February. Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke, Angus Sampson and Emm Wiseman co-star alongside Mirren. Winchester, written and directed by Micheal and Peter Spierig, follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Helen Mirren), who was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. After the sudden deaths of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester threw herself into the 24-hour a day, 7-day a week construction of an enormous mansion designed to keep the evil spirits at bay. But when skeptical San Francisco psychiatrist Eric Price (Jason Clarke) is dispatched to the estate to evaluate her state of mind, he discovers that her obsession may not be so insane after all. In real-life, after Sarah consulted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2017
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A First Look At Helen Mirren In The Real Life Inspired Supernatural Film WINCHESTER

Last May, we reported that Oscar winning actres Helen Mirren had signed on to star as Sarah Winchester in the upcoming real-life inspired supernatural thriller Winchester. Today, we get a first look at Mirren in the film, directed by Micheal and Peter Spierig, based on their own script. I don’t believe in ghosts, but I do believe people can be haunted, and Sarah Winchester is a haunted person. That was the appeal in the role.” Mirren told People. Winchester follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Helen Mirren), who was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. After the sudden deaths of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester threw herself into the 24-hour a day, 7-day a week construction of an enormous mansion designed to keep the evil spirits at bay. But when skeptical San Francisco psychiatrist Eric Price (Jason Clarke) is dispatched to the estate to evaluate her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2017

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Nightflyers Coming To SyFy This December

“Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin is heading to the horror genre with “Nightflyers“, his collaboration with Syfy. Set in the year 2093, “Nightflyers” follows a team of scientists aboard The Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, as they embark on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t waiting for them in outer space—it’s already on their ship. “Nightflyers” stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, and Brían F. O’Byrne. The series is based on the novella by George R.R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer, alongside Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman of Hypnotic who also executive produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2018
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“Fear Comes Home” This March When ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Is Released

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film. The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key, “comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story and how this “sequel to the prequel” fits into the Insidious

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2018
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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Unlocks A VOD, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film, dubbed “the franchise’s best film since the original” (Kalyn Corrigan, Bloody-Disgusting). The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 21, 2018
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Syfy Announces Cast For Upcoming ‘Nightflyers’ Series

Earlier today, Syfy announced that they have picked up the ‘Nightflyers’ series written by Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder), based on both George R. R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. They also announced the cast that includes ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actress Gretchen Mol, will co-star alongside Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Brían F. O’Byrne. From the Press Release: Universal City, CA – January 4, 2018 — SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”) wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone (“The Blacklist”) who will also serve as showrunner. Martin will also executive produce, along with Gene Klein (“Suits”), David Bartis (“Suits”) and Doug Liman (“Live. Die. Repeat”) of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2018
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A Door Is Opened In The New ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Clip Ahead Of This Week’s Release

Ahead of the theatrical premiere of Insidious: The Last Key, a new video has been unleashed revealing a young girl talking through a keyhole to what sounds like another little girl. As she unlocks the door, a bony hand slides up the door, shocking the doorknob. The Adam Robitel directed supernatural thriller, written by franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell, stars Lin Shaye as she reprises her role as Dr. Elise Rainer who will face old ghosts as she returns to her childhood home. Josh Stewart (interview), Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Bruce Davison, Kirk Acevedo, Spencer Locke and Caitlin Gerard star as well. The franchise’s co-creator James Wan produces alongside Jason Blum, along with Oren Peli. Insidious: The Last Key opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, January 5, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 3, 2018
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Watch The New Terrifying Trailer For ‘Insidious: The Last Key’

In the brand new terrifying trailer unveiled for Insidious: The Last Key we see Lin Shaye’s character Elise facing her biggest challenge yet, facing the spirits that stalk her childhood home. Josh Stewart, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Kirk Acevedo, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke and Caitlin Gerard star alongside Shaye. Franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell penned the script as he did with the previous films. Jason Blum (Get Out), James Wan (The Conjuring), and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity) produced. In the film, Dr. Elise Rainier, the brilliant parapsychologist, faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet: in her own family home. You meet Elise at a very different point in her life. It takes place right after the end of Chapter 3, when she walks off with Specs and Tucker and they’re starting their company, Spectral Sightings, and they are now living at her home. They’re like her two sons, her two bad sons. So it starts out in a very jovial,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2017
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Elise Returns Home To Face Her Haunted Past In The Trailer For ‘Insidious: The Last Key’

The official title and release date Insidious: The Last Key was announced only yesterday. Today, the trailer has been unleashed. In the frightening trailer, we witness Elise (Lin Shaye) return home to face a dark evil that terrorized her as a young woman. She must face an onslaught of spirits waiting for her in the “Further” to find the last key to unlocking a mystery that has haunted her for a lifetime. The trailer leaves us to believe that Insidious: The Last Key may be the most terrifying film of the franchise, but take a look for yourself (below). The film, directed by Adam Robitel and written by Leigh Whannell who penned the scripts for the entire franchise, is set years before the events of the previous films and present day. It follows Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) as a young woman haunted by malevolent and demonic spirits in her New Mexico home. Leigh Whannell will be reprising his role as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2017
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Official Title & Release Date Announced For ‘Insidious 4’

The next installment of the Insidious franchise will soon be taking us into the “Further”. Ahead of the trailer release (which should happen very soon) the films official title has been revealed as Insidious: The Last Key. The film, directed by Adam Robitel and written by Leigh Whannell who penned the scripts for the entire franchise, is set years before the events of the previous films and follows Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) as a young woman haunted by malevolent and demonic spirits in her New Mexico home. Leigh Whannell will be reprising his role as “Specs”. Josh Stewart, Javier Botet, Angus Sampson, Kirk Acevedo, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke, and Caitlin Gerard co-star. Insidious: The Last Key opens in theaters nationwide on January 5, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2017
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Helen Mirren Stars In WINCHESTER – Theatrical Release Date Announced

Back in April we shared a first look at Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren as Sarah Winchester in the upcoming true-life inspired supernatural thriller Winchester. Today, CBS Films announced that we will enter the Winchester House next February. Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke, Angus Sampson and Emm Wiseman co-star alongside Mirren. Winchester, written and directed by Micheal and Peter Spierig, follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Helen Mirren), who was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. After the sudden deaths of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester threw herself into the 24-hour a day, 7-day a week construction of an enormous mansion designed to keep the evil spirits at bay. But when skeptical San Francisco psychiatrist Eric Price (Jason Clarke) is dispatched to the estate to evaluate her state of mind, he discovers that her obsession may not be so insane after all. In real-life, after Sarah consulted

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2017
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A First Look At Helen Mirren In The Real Life Inspired Supernatural Film WINCHESTER

Last May, we reported that Oscar winning actres Helen Mirren had signed on to star as Sarah Winchester in the upcoming real-life inspired supernatural thriller Winchester. Today, we get a first look at Mirren in the film, directed by Micheal and Peter Spierig, based on their own script. I don’t believe in ghosts, but I do believe people can be haunted, and Sarah Winchester is a haunted person. That was the appeal in the role.” Mirren told People. Winchester follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Helen Mirren), who was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. After the sudden deaths of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester threw herself into the 24-hour a day, 7-day a week construction of an enormous mansion designed to keep the evil spirits at bay. But when skeptical San Francisco psychiatrist Eric Price (Jason Clarke) is dispatched to the estate to evaluate her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2017
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