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This August The Supernatural Horror ‘The Old Ways’ Premieres On Netflix

There’s a horror film coming to Netflix that you don’t want to miss. After premiering at the Sitges Film Festival last October, The Old Ways is finally landing on the streaming service this month. In the supernatural horror film, “Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving witchcraft and healers. Once there, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim that she’s possessed by the devil and that she needs to be exorcised. When she tries to escape this nightmarish situation, the woman starts to believe that her captors may actually be right…” Directed by Christopher Alender and written by Marcos Gabriel (Muppets Now, Memorial Day), The Old Ways stars Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julia Vera, and Sal Lopez. The Old Ways premieres on Netflix on August 25, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2021
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A24’s ‘The Green Knight’ Coming Home This Week

In a surprising move, A24’s highly-anticipated film The Green Knight will be arriving on A24’s Streaming Room for one night, Wednesday the 18th, followed by its home video release the very next day on streaming services and VOD! The Green Knight, from legendary filmmaker David Lowery (A Ghost Story), is “An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger, and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger.” Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Barry Keoghan, and Ralph Ineson also star in this highly anticipated dark horror-fantasy film that is rated “R” for “Violence, some sexuality, and graphic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 17, 2021
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Watch The New Clip From ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ – Opening In Theaters Today

Tonight, Fathom Event will release Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, starring Chad Michael Murray (The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and “Riverdale”) as the infamous serial killer, in theaters across the country. To celebrate, they’ve shared a new clip with you, our readers. specter roams the highways of a gritty and decadent 1970s America, hunting for his next prey—his name is Ted Bundy (Chad Michael Murray). Tracking him down are the intrepid female detective Kathleen McChesney (Holland Roden), working out of the Seattle Police bureau, and rookie FBI profiler Robert Ressler (Jake Hays), the government agent who coined the term “serial killer.” This is the true story behind the manhunt that brought America’s most fearsome boogeyman to justice. Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the film that also stars Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, “Teen Wolf”). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom Event theatrical release on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2021
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Epix Unveils New “Chapelwaite” Clip Ahead Of Its August Premiere

Epix‘s highly-anticipated upcoming series “Chapelwaite,” inspired by Stephen King’s tale Jerusalem’s Lot, is set to premiere later this month. “Chapelwaite,” which we deemed “the best new series of the year” in our review, stars Academy-Award winner Adrien Brody and Emily Hampshire. “Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family’s sordid history and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations. Rebecca Morgan (Hampshire), an ambitious young woman who left Preacher’s Corners to attend Mount Holyoke College and has returned home with an advance to write a story for the new and prestigious Atlantic Magazine.  Her writer’s block lifts when Boone arrives in town with his children, and despite her mother’s protests, Rebecca applies to be the governess of the infamous Chapelwaite manor and the Boone

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2021
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First Look: Horror-Comedy ‘When The Screaming Starts’ Making Its World Premiere At FrightFest

Riotous Films in association with Four Plus10 Films has just announced that their new horror-comedy When the Screaming Starts will make its World Premiere later this month at FrightFest. Ahead of the premiere, we’ve got your first look at the film. The mockumentary marks the directorial debut of Conor Boru and stars “The Witcher” alum Yasen Atour, as well as Ed Hartland (“The Crown”), Octavia Gilmore (For Sale), and Jared Rogers (Killer Weekend). In the film, Aidan Mendle has a dream; he aspires to be an infamous serial killer. When a struggling journalist, Norman, is invited to follow Aidan on his journey, he believes he has finally landed his big break. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a bloodsoaked rampage, will Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned filmmaker turn into a nightmare. Who will be remembered, who will be forgotten and who will be left behind chopped into little pieces? Director Conor Boru was thrilled

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2021
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New “American Horror Story: Double Feature” Trailer Teases The Lovecraftian Horrors That Await Us

The tenth season of FX’s “AHS”, titled “American Horror Story: Double Feature” will be split into two halves. The first half, “Red Tide” premieres later this month and we’ve got the trailer that gives us a real look at the season. Part One centers on a struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter who move to an isolated beach town for the winter. As they settle in, the town’s residents begin to make themselves known. Regular returning cast members include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Billie Lourd, Finn Wittrock, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Leslie Grossman, and Angelica Ross. Macaulay Culkin has joined the cast along with Kaia Gerber. Check out the trailer that teases the horrors that await us in the first half of “American Horror Story: Double Feature – Part One: Red Tide” which premieres on FX on August 25, 2021. The premiere date for “Part Two: Death Valley” has yet to be announced, but we’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2021
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A Reality Show Turns Into A Fight For Survival This August In ‘Funhouse’

From director Jason William Lee (The Evil in Us) comes the gruesome horror film Funhouse, which takes reality shows to a whole new terrifying level. In the movie, “Down and out backup singer and celebrity ex-husband Kasper (Valter Skarsgård, “The Sandhamn Murders”) is invited to compete in the Funhouse, an online ‘Big Brother’ style reality show. In an attempt to rebrand his image due to a tarnished reputation, Kasper reluctantly accepts the offer. Alongside seven other C-list celebrities from around the globe, he will compete for a 5 million dollar prize. At first, the Funhouse is just as the name suggests, full of wild times, budding friendships, love connections, and brewing rivalries. But, to everyone’s surprise, the fun quickly turns into misery when the first challenge leaves one of the contestants brutally murdered.” Gigi Saul Guerrero (“Into the Dark”), Khamisa Wilsher (“The Hollow”), Christopher Gerard (“Arrow”), and newcomer Karolina Benefield star in Funhouse, out on Demand and DVD on August

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2021
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Brutal Social Media Horror Movie ‘Shook’ Coming To DVD & Digital

RLJE Films will unleash the brutal social media horror and Shudder Original Shook, from writer-director Jennifer Harrington (Housekeeping, “Dear…”) this August on VOD, Digital HD, and DVD. In Shook, when Mia, a social media star, becomes the target of an online terror campaign, she’s forced to solve a series of games to prevent people she cares about from getting murdered. But is it real? Or is it just a game at her expense? Daisye Tutor (Funny Story, Come as You Are), Emily Goss (Snapshots, The House on Pine Street), Nicola Posener (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” Mythica Series), and Octavius J. Johnson (Sleepless, “Ray Donovan”) star. Get your copy of Shook on DVD or watch it on VOD or Digital HD on August 17, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2021
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Series Review: Epix’s “Chapelwaite” Is The Best New Show Of The Year!

When it comes to adaptations no writer’s work has been turned into series and films more than Stephen King (not that we’re complaining). The most recent adaptation of King’s work is Epix’s soon to premiere series “Chapelwaite,” based on King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot. Academy Award® Winner Adrien Brody stars alongside Emily Hampshire in the series set in the 1850s. The series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to the ancestral home he inherited in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea.  He is surprised to learn that the entire town hates his family. Hampshire’s Rebecca offers her services as a nanny for Charles’ children without him knowing that she took the job to learn more about his family for an article she’s secretly writing. Soon all hell breaks loose as Charles and his family become the target of vampires out to find an ancient book that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2021
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Thrilling Crime Series “The Killing” Premieres Exclusively On Topic

Season one of the dark, thrilling series “The Killing” is now streaming in the US, exclusively on Topic as part of “Topic’s Summer of Suspense”. Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (“Taboo”, The Vanishing) and Fabian Wullenweber (Catch That Girl, Gemini), the series has won 12 international awards including BAFTA TV’s Best International Award and nominated for International Emmy Awards for a drama series. Season one centers around “the brutal murder of a young girl that launches an extended police investigation. Detective Sarah Lund is supposed to leave for a new life in Sweden but can’t bring herself to leave the case behind. The girl’s parents and friends struggle to cope with their loss. Troels Hartmann is campaigning to be mayor of Copenhagen but struggles when links are revealed between city hall and the murder. Over a time span of twenty days, suspect upon suspect is sought out as violence and political pressures cast their shadows over the hunt for the killer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021

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This August The Supernatural Horror ‘The Old Ways’ Premieres On Netflix

There’s a horror film coming to Netflix that you don’t want to miss. After premiering at the Sitges Film Festival last October, The Old Ways is finally landing on the streaming service this month. In the supernatural horror film, “Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving witchcraft and healers. Once there, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim that she’s possessed by the devil and that she needs to be exorcised. When she tries to escape this nightmarish situation, the woman starts to believe that her captors may actually be right…” Directed by Christopher Alender and written by Marcos Gabriel (Muppets Now, Memorial Day), The Old Ways stars Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julia Vera, and Sal Lopez. The Old Ways premieres on Netflix on August 25, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2021
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A24’s ‘The Green Knight’ Coming Home This Week

In a surprising move, A24’s highly-anticipated film The Green Knight will be arriving on A24’s Streaming Room for one night, Wednesday the 18th, followed by its home video release the very next day on streaming services and VOD! The Green Knight, from legendary filmmaker David Lowery (A Ghost Story), is “An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger, and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger.” Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Barry Keoghan, and Ralph Ineson also star in this highly anticipated dark horror-fantasy film that is rated “R” for “Violence, some sexuality, and graphic

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 17, 2021
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Watch The New Clip From ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ – Opening In Theaters Today

Tonight, Fathom Event will release Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, starring Chad Michael Murray (The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and “Riverdale”) as the infamous serial killer, in theaters across the country. To celebrate, they’ve shared a new clip with you, our readers. specter roams the highways of a gritty and decadent 1970s America, hunting for his next prey—his name is Ted Bundy (Chad Michael Murray). Tracking him down are the intrepid female detective Kathleen McChesney (Holland Roden), working out of the Seattle Police bureau, and rookie FBI profiler Robert Ressler (Jake Hays), the government agent who coined the term “serial killer.” This is the true story behind the manhunt that brought America’s most fearsome boogeyman to justice. Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the film that also stars Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, “Teen Wolf”). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom Event theatrical release on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2021
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Epix Unveils New “Chapelwaite” Clip Ahead Of Its August Premiere

Epix‘s highly-anticipated upcoming series “Chapelwaite,” inspired by Stephen King’s tale Jerusalem’s Lot, is set to premiere later this month. “Chapelwaite,” which we deemed “the best new series of the year” in our review, stars Academy-Award winner Adrien Brody and Emily Hampshire. “Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family’s sordid history and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations. Rebecca Morgan (Hampshire), an ambitious young woman who left Preacher’s Corners to attend Mount Holyoke College and has returned home with an advance to write a story for the new and prestigious Atlantic Magazine.  Her writer’s block lifts when Boone arrives in town with his children, and despite her mother’s protests, Rebecca applies to be the governess of the infamous Chapelwaite manor and the Boone

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2021
Horror Fuel

First Look: Horror-Comedy ‘When The Screaming Starts’ Making Its World Premiere At FrightFest

Riotous Films in association with Four Plus10 Films has just announced that their new horror-comedy When the Screaming Starts will make its World Premiere later this month at FrightFest. Ahead of the premiere, we’ve got your first look at the film. The mockumentary marks the directorial debut of Conor Boru and stars “The Witcher” alum Yasen Atour, as well as Ed Hartland (“The Crown”), Octavia Gilmore (For Sale), and Jared Rogers (Killer Weekend). In the film, Aidan Mendle has a dream; he aspires to be an infamous serial killer. When a struggling journalist, Norman, is invited to follow Aidan on his journey, he believes he has finally landed his big break. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a bloodsoaked rampage, will Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned filmmaker turn into a nightmare. Who will be remembered, who will be forgotten and who will be left behind chopped into little pieces? Director Conor Boru was thrilled

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

New “American Horror Story: Double Feature” Trailer Teases The Lovecraftian Horrors That Await Us

The tenth season of FX’s “AHS”, titled “American Horror Story: Double Feature” will be split into two halves. The first half, “Red Tide” premieres later this month and we’ve got the trailer that gives us a real look at the season. Part One centers on a struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter who move to an isolated beach town for the winter. As they settle in, the town’s residents begin to make themselves known. Regular returning cast members include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Billie Lourd, Finn Wittrock, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Leslie Grossman, and Angelica Ross. Macaulay Culkin has joined the cast along with Kaia Gerber. Check out the trailer that teases the horrors that await us in the first half of “American Horror Story: Double Feature – Part One: Red Tide” which premieres on FX on August 25, 2021. The premiere date for “Part Two: Death Valley” has yet to be announced, but we’ll keep you posted.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2021
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A Reality Show Turns Into A Fight For Survival This August In ‘Funhouse’

From director Jason William Lee (The Evil in Us) comes the gruesome horror film Funhouse, which takes reality shows to a whole new terrifying level. In the movie, “Down and out backup singer and celebrity ex-husband Kasper (Valter Skarsgård, “The Sandhamn Murders”) is invited to compete in the Funhouse, an online ‘Big Brother’ style reality show. In an attempt to rebrand his image due to a tarnished reputation, Kasper reluctantly accepts the offer. Alongside seven other C-list celebrities from around the globe, he will compete for a 5 million dollar prize. At first, the Funhouse is just as the name suggests, full of wild times, budding friendships, love connections, and brewing rivalries. But, to everyone’s surprise, the fun quickly turns into misery when the first challenge leaves one of the contestants brutally murdered.” Gigi Saul Guerrero (“Into the Dark”), Khamisa Wilsher (“The Hollow”), Christopher Gerard (“Arrow”), and newcomer Karolina Benefield star in Funhouse, out on Demand and DVD on August

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Brutal Social Media Horror Movie ‘Shook’ Coming To DVD & Digital

RLJE Films will unleash the brutal social media horror and Shudder Original Shook, from writer-director Jennifer Harrington (Housekeeping, “Dear…”) this August on VOD, Digital HD, and DVD. In Shook, when Mia, a social media star, becomes the target of an online terror campaign, she’s forced to solve a series of games to prevent people she cares about from getting murdered. But is it real? Or is it just a game at her expense? Daisye Tutor (Funny Story, Come as You Are), Emily Goss (Snapshots, The House on Pine Street), Nicola Posener (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” Mythica Series), and Octavius J. Johnson (Sleepless, “Ray Donovan”) star. Get your copy of Shook on DVD or watch it on VOD or Digital HD on August 17, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Series Review: Epix’s “Chapelwaite” Is The Best New Show Of The Year!

When it comes to adaptations no writer’s work has been turned into series and films more than Stephen King (not that we’re complaining). The most recent adaptation of King’s work is Epix’s soon to premiere series “Chapelwaite,” based on King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot. Academy Award® Winner Adrien Brody stars alongside Emily Hampshire in the series set in the 1850s. The series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to the ancestral home he inherited in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea.  He is surprised to learn that the entire town hates his family. Hampshire’s Rebecca offers her services as a nanny for Charles’ children without him knowing that she took the job to learn more about his family for an article she’s secretly writing. Soon all hell breaks loose as Charles and his family become the target of vampires out to find an ancient book that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Thrilling Crime Series “The Killing” Premieres Exclusively On Topic

Season one of the dark, thrilling series “The Killing” is now streaming in the US, exclusively on Topic as part of “Topic’s Summer of Suspense”. Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (“Taboo”, The Vanishing) and Fabian Wullenweber (Catch That Girl, Gemini), the series has won 12 international awards including BAFTA TV’s Best International Award and nominated for International Emmy Awards for a drama series. Season one centers around “the brutal murder of a young girl that launches an extended police investigation. Detective Sarah Lund is supposed to leave for a new life in Sweden but can’t bring herself to leave the case behind. The girl’s parents and friends struggle to cope with their loss. Troels Hartmann is campaigning to be mayor of Copenhagen but struggles when links are revealed between city hall and the murder. Over a time span of twenty days, suspect upon suspect is sought out as violence and political pressures cast their shadows over the hunt for the killer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
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