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Blumhouse Presents: ‘Fifteen’ The World’s First Live Periscope Horror Film

On October 29th (2015), ‘Fifteen’, the world’s first live horror film debuted. ‘Fifteen’ was broadcast using Twitter’s Periscope app. The film lasts exactly fifteen minutes, hence the name. ‘Fifteen’ was developed by director Michael Gavin Booth (The Scarehouse) and Ryan Turek of Blumhouse Productions. ‘Fifteen’ stars Neil Napier of ‘Helix’, Sarah Booth, Hannah Kat Jones, Paula Jean Hixson and Alastair James. ‘Fifteen’ takes place on the night of October 29th. A serial killer, nicknamed “Truman”, is broadcasting his murderous rampage to the masses, via the Periscope app. The killer’s next target is a house where two roommates are preparing for the Halloween party that they’re hosting. But tonight, he’s picked the wrong house to mess with. ‘Fifteen’ was developed and rehearsed extensively over the past week. All of the action, stunts and special effects were in real time, with actors shooting the film with a smartphone. Gavin Michael Booth had this to say about the film: “We set out to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 1, 2015

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GSN And Jason Blum Present The New Horror Game Show Hellevator Premiering October 21

GSN network and Jason Blum, CEO of Blumhouse Production, a horror producing powerhouse, have teamed up to bring us something new and exciting, a horror themed game show titled ‘Hellevator’. The show begins with contestants entering an ominous elevator. At every floor that the Hellevator stops, a team member must get off and complete that floors demented challenge, facing terrifying sites, monsters, and twisted characters that lay before them in order to win a purse of cash for their team. If they don’t make it back before the elevator closes, they’re trapped on the floor, along with whatever is lurking there in the dark. And if you thought the show’s concept couldn’t get any cooler, the twin writing/directing duo of Jen and Sylvia Soska will be hosting the show, as well as with pulling the strings. Jen and Sylvia (aka The Twisted Twins) are well known writers/directors in the horror community. They are behind such films as ‘American Mary’, ‘See

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 19, 2015

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South Of Hell To Premier With An All Day Marathon

WE TV has announced that they will air the entire first season of their new supernatural series ‘South of Hell’ marathon style on November 27, Black Friday. The first episode of ‘South of Hell’ will premier at 6pm (est). If you miss the marathon because you’re hitting the sales, don’t worry, after the marathon, all of the episodes will be available on VOD. I’ve been looking forward to seeing ‘South of Hell’ since we first reported on it back in last December. The series is produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse Production and is directed by horror super stars Eli Roth, Ti West, Jennifer Lynch, Rachel Talalay and Jeremiah Chechik. ‘South of Hell’ stars Mena Suvari (American Reunion, Don’t Blink), Zachery Booth (Damages), Bill Irwin (Interstellar), Drew Moerlein (V/H/S), Lydia Hearst (Cabin Fever: Patient Zero), Lamman Rucker (Why Did I Get Married), Paulina Singer (The Intern), Slate Holmgren (The Amazing Spider-Man 2) and’Dexter’ actress Lauren Velez. The series takes place

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 18, 2015

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‘Ouija 2’ Now Has A Full Cast Of Horror Veterans

The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ is now in production. Mike Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. According to Deadline the movie now has it’s full cast that includes Doug Jones (The Strain), Sam Anderson (Justified), Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us From Evil), Henry Thomas (E,T.), Elizabeth Reaser (True Detectives), Parker Mack (Faking It), and Kate Siegel and Annalise Basso, who both appeared in Flanagan’s ‘Oculus’. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee ‘Ouija 2’ for Universal, which will open in theaters on October 21, 2016. In the first film a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who had recently committed suicide. Soon after

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 23, 2015

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Comedian Jordan Peele To Try Something New, Directing Horror

Blumhouse and QC Entertainment have teamed up to produce a new horror film titled ‘Get Out’. The writer/director is new to the horror genre, but not new to entertainment. You would more than likely recognize Jordan Peele as one half of the comedy duo of Key and Peele. Peele has had a successful series on Comedy Central for the past five seasons, but wants to take a turn behind the camera, in the horror genre. Peele had this to say about his new project: “People know me for my work in comedy, but now I’ll get to focus on my passion for writing and directing horror films. Like Comedy, horror has an ability to provoke thought and further the conversation on real social issues in a very powerful way. Get Out takes on the task of exploring race in America, something that hasn’t really been done within the genre since Night of the Living Dead 47 years ago. It’s long

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2015

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Blumhouse Presents The Supernatural Thriller ‘Visions’

After a horrible car accident Eveleigh and her husband David have moved to a vineyard to start a new life before their child is born. Their new bliss is short lived. Eveleigh is soon plagued by disturbing visions and terrifying supernatural events. ‘Visions’ has a star studded cast. Isla Fisher (Now You See Me) plays the role of the main character Eveleigh. Eveleigh’s concerned husband is played by ‘Hell on Wheels’ star Anson Mount and ‘The Big Bang theory’ actor Jim Parsons stars as Eveleigh’s psychiatrist Dr. Mathison. Gillian Jacobs, Eva Longoria, Joanna Cassidy, John de Lancie, Bryce Johnson, Jeff Branson, Roberto ‘Sanz’ Sanchez and Christine Corpus fill out the cast of this supernatural thriller, directed by Kevin Greutert. ‘Visions’ will open in theaters on September 17, 2015.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 27, 2015

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From The Director Of ‘Sinister 2’ Comes ‘The Shee’

‘Citadel’ and ‘Sinister 2’ director Ciaran Foy, is preparing for his next project. Foy is teaming up once again with Blumhouse for his next tale of terror, ‘The Shee’. Foy isn’t taking any time off. ‘Sinister 2’ opens in the theaters today (August 21) and ‘The Shee’ has already entered into early production. Jason Blum will produce along side Roads Entertainment and Alan Maher under the Shadow Aspect banner. ‘The Shee’ is set in Foy’s native Ireland, in the 1960’s. The movie follows a young troubled woman who must face her tragic past after she travels to a remote island. There have not been any cast members announced at this point, but with the way Foy is going and the excitement surrounding ‘Sinister 2’, he should have his pick of great actors.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 22, 2015

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‘Ouija 2’ Has Found It’s Director And It’s Star

The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ has found it’s director. Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. Annalise Basso has signed as the star of ‘Ouija 2’. Basso will play the role of a young girl grieving the loss of her father. Basso is no stranger the Flanagan and Howard, she appeared in ‘Oculus’ as well. The sequel will once again revolve around a Ouija Board. Unlike in the first movie, this board is has been described as “ancient”. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee the movie for Universal. In the first ‘Ouija’ a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who has recently

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 15, 2015

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Sinister 2 Receives A Release Date

Blumhouse Productions, who brought us Oculus, Paranormal Activity and The Purge: Anarchy, now are set to bring us Sinister 2. Ciaran Foy will direct the sequel to the 2012 horror movie about a father researching a serial killer. After the disturbing events of “Sinister” when a writer and his family is murdered, the sequel follows a mother (Sossamon) along with her nine year old twin sons (played by Robert and Dartanian Sloan) as they move into a rural house that is scarred by death. The family soon find themselves in trouble when a child stealing entity sets it’s sights on the boys. ‘Sinister 2’ stars Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call) as Courtney. The role of Dr. Stomberg is played by Tate Ellington (The Walking Dead). ‘Sinister 2’ also stars James Ransone (Oldboy), Nicholas King (Paranormal Activity 3) and Lee Coco (J. Edgar). Sinister 2 will be released August 21, 2015.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 20, 2015

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Studios Race To Buy Movie Rights From Family Stalked By “The Watcher”

A couple with three young children thought they had purchased their $1.3M dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, but what should have been a happy time in their lives, has turned into a real nightmare. The family has been driven out by some psycho who is sending terrifying letters to the family, someone who refers to themselves as “The Watcher”. It may sound like the plot of a horror movie, but for this family, it’s very real. The letters they have received includes statements like “I was put in charge of watching and waiting for its second coming.” and “I asked the [previous owners] to bring me young blood … once I know their names, I will call to them and draw them to me.” The letters have continued to become more disturbing with statements like “I am pleased to know your names now and the name of the young blood you have brought to me,” it continues “Who has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 2, 2015

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