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Go Full ‘Beast Mode’ Today With This Horror Comedy

This December, go full Beast Mode! The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer, who after accidentally killing his lead star, turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star. Chris W. Freeman (Mirror Image, Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham direct the film which they both co-produced with Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and wrote the script, alongside Drew Fortune. Be sure to check out our fun interview with the filmmakers! SFX for the film was created by Academy Award winner Brian Wade (Aquaman, Blade, Nightmare on Elm Stree 4 & 5). Beast Mode

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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An Interview With Beast Mode’s Chris Freeman & Spain Willingham

I absolutely love it when I get to talk to filmmakers who are really excited and proud of the films they make. That is the case with Chris W. Freeman (Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham (First World Problems) who are thrilled about their new horror-comedy Beast Mode. The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer (C. Thomas Howell), who after accidentally killing his lead star (James Duval), turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star in this insane, fun flick. Chris Freeman has worked behind-the-scenes on a ton of blockbusters such as Troy, Battle

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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Trailer Release: This December Go Full ‘Beast Mode’

This December, go full Beast Mode! The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer, who after accidentally killing his lead star, turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star. Chris W. Freeman (Mirror Image, Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham direct the film which they both co-produced with Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and wrote the script, alongside Drew Fortune. SFX for the film were created by Academy Award winner Brian Wade (Aquaman, Blade, Nightmare on Elm Stree 4 & 5). Beast Mode will be available on DVD and Digital on December 1, 2020,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 4, 2020
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C. Thomas Howell Boards AMC’s “The Terror: Infamy”

C. Thomas Howell is set to star in AMC’s “The Terror: Infamy“, the second season of the historical anthology series that debuted last year. “Set during World War II, the haunting and suspenseful 10-episode season centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community, and a young man’s journey to understand and combat the malevolent entity responsible.” Actor, author, and activist George Takei (Star Trek) will be a series regular as well as a consultant for the series. Derek Moi (“Seal Team”) will also be starring along with Alex Shimizu, Hira Ambrosino, Eiji Inoue, James Saito, Teach Grant, Mathew Bittroff, Kai Bradbury, and William deVry. Howell, known for his role in the horror classic The Hitcher, is a legendary actor who made his film debut in E.T. He played the role of Ponyboy in the film adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsider directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Howell also starred in films such as The Hillside Strangler,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 19, 2019
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A Sweet Release Date Announced For Horror-Comedy ‘Attack Of The Killer Donuts’

Level 33 Entertainment has just announced the release date for Attack or the Killer Donuts, a horror-comedy from Emmy Nominate director Scott Wheeler (Martian Land, Avalanche Sharks, & Sink Hole) and writer Nathan Dalton. From the Press Release: Los Angeles (CA) – Level 33 Entertainment has announced today the official release date for the horror comedy feature film ATTACK OF THE KILLER DONUTS starring C. Thomas Howell (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Outsiders, & The Amazing Spider-Man), Justin Ray (1 Chance 2 Dance & Disaster L.A.), and Michael Swan (As the World Turns, Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI, & The Bold and the Beautiful). The film will screen in select cities across the U.S. and will be available “Day-and-Date” via all On Demand platforms including iTunes Movies, Comcast Xfinity, Amazon Video, Sony PlayStation, and many more. ATTACK OF THE KILLER DONUTS was directed by Primetime Emmy Nominee Scott Wheeler (Martian Land, Avalanche Sharks, & Sink Hole). The film was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2017
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Outcast Possesses The First Seaon 2 Trailer

Last night at the ‘Outcast’ panel at NYCC creator Robert Kirkman unveiled the first trailer for the supernatural series’ second season. The series is based on Kirkman’s graphic novel by the same name. In season 2, Kyle will continue to seek out answers about himself, why those around him are being possessed and why the residents of his small town are being taken over. We will be introduced to several new characters as well as see the return of several key characters this season. Patrick Fugit will return as the main character, Kyle Barnes, a single father who has a unique gift, the ability to force entities from their possessed hosts. Philip Glenister (Reverand Anderson), Wrenn Schmidt (Megan Holter) and Reg E. Cathey (Chief Giles) will reprise their roles along with others. ‘Outcast’ has already added several new cast members for the new season. M.C. Gainey (Django Unchained) has signed on to play the role of Bob, a hermit who

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2016

More from C. Thomas Howell

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Go Full ‘Beast Mode’ Today With This Horror Comedy

This December, go full Beast Mode! The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer, who after accidentally killing his lead star, turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star. Chris W. Freeman (Mirror Image, Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham direct the film which they both co-produced with Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and wrote the script, alongside Drew Fortune. Be sure to check out our fun interview with the filmmakers! SFX for the film was created by Academy Award winner Brian Wade (Aquaman, Blade, Nightmare on Elm Stree 4 & 5). Beast Mode

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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An Interview With Beast Mode’s Chris Freeman & Spain Willingham

I absolutely love it when I get to talk to filmmakers who are really excited and proud of the films they make. That is the case with Chris W. Freeman (Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham (First World Problems) who are thrilled about their new horror-comedy Beast Mode. The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer (C. Thomas Howell), who after accidentally killing his lead star (James Duval), turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star in this insane, fun flick. Chris Freeman has worked behind-the-scenes on a ton of blockbusters such as Troy, Battle

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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Trailer Release: This December Go Full ‘Beast Mode’

This December, go full Beast Mode! The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer, who after accidentally killing his lead star, turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star. Chris W. Freeman (Mirror Image, Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham direct the film which they both co-produced with Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and wrote the script, alongside Drew Fortune. SFX for the film were created by Academy Award winner Brian Wade (Aquaman, Blade, Nightmare on Elm Stree 4 & 5). Beast Mode will be available on DVD and Digital on December 1, 2020,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 4, 2020
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C. Thomas Howell Boards AMC’s “The Terror: Infamy”

C. Thomas Howell is set to star in AMC’s “The Terror: Infamy“, the second season of the historical anthology series that debuted last year. “Set during World War II, the haunting and suspenseful 10-episode season centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community, and a young man’s journey to understand and combat the malevolent entity responsible.” Actor, author, and activist George Takei (Star Trek) will be a series regular as well as a consultant for the series. Derek Moi (“Seal Team”) will also be starring along with Alex Shimizu, Hira Ambrosino, Eiji Inoue, James Saito, Teach Grant, Mathew Bittroff, Kai Bradbury, and William deVry. Howell, known for his role in the horror classic The Hitcher, is a legendary actor who made his film debut in E.T. He played the role of Ponyboy in the film adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsider directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Howell also starred in films such as The Hillside Strangler,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 19, 2019
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A Sweet Release Date Announced For Horror-Comedy ‘Attack Of The Killer Donuts’

Level 33 Entertainment has just announced the release date for Attack or the Killer Donuts, a horror-comedy from Emmy Nominate director Scott Wheeler (Martian Land, Avalanche Sharks, & Sink Hole) and writer Nathan Dalton. From the Press Release: Los Angeles (CA) – Level 33 Entertainment has announced today the official release date for the horror comedy feature film ATTACK OF THE KILLER DONUTS starring C. Thomas Howell (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Outsiders, & The Amazing Spider-Man), Justin Ray (1 Chance 2 Dance & Disaster L.A.), and Michael Swan (As the World Turns, Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI, & The Bold and the Beautiful). The film will screen in select cities across the U.S. and will be available “Day-and-Date” via all On Demand platforms including iTunes Movies, Comcast Xfinity, Amazon Video, Sony PlayStation, and many more. ATTACK OF THE KILLER DONUTS was directed by Primetime Emmy Nominee Scott Wheeler (Martian Land, Avalanche Sharks, & Sink Hole). The film was

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2017
Horror Fuel

Outcast Possesses The First Seaon 2 Trailer

Last night at the ‘Outcast’ panel at NYCC creator Robert Kirkman unveiled the first trailer for the supernatural series’ second season. The series is based on Kirkman’s graphic novel by the same name. In season 2, Kyle will continue to seek out answers about himself, why those around him are being possessed and why the residents of his small town are being taken over. We will be introduced to several new characters as well as see the return of several key characters this season. Patrick Fugit will return as the main character, Kyle Barnes, a single father who has a unique gift, the ability to force entities from their possessed hosts. Philip Glenister (Reverand Anderson), Wrenn Schmidt (Megan Holter) and Reg E. Cathey (Chief Giles) will reprise their roles along with others. ‘Outcast’ has already added several new cast members for the new season. M.C. Gainey (Django Unchained) has signed on to play the role of Bob, a hermit who

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2016