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BritBox Is Gifting Horror Fans A Spooky Holiday Season With A Ton Of Films

BritBox is giving horror fans the gift of a spooky holiday season with a killer line-up of “spirited” films! BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV, is offering the biggest collection of unmissable streaming British entertainment in North America. BritBox continues to bring the best of British Television to US audiences by exclusively releasing an incredible collection of ghost stories during the holiday season! Ghost stories at Christmas are a tradition in the UK dating back centuries and particularly popularized by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future that we know so well from Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. In the 1970s, the BBC produced a number of adaptations of ghost stories based on the works of M.R. James to carry on the tradition for modern audiences in a collection called “A Ghost Story for Christmas”. In his time, James redefined the genre and many of his tales were written to be read aloud on Christmas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 18, 2021

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The Real Life ‘Purge’ And Christmas

Over the years you at one point must have heard people say, or post on social media, that they either wonder if or wish that the Purge was or could be real. The 2013 film The Purge gave audiences uncomfortable feelings, or awkward excitement… and spawned four sequels and a television series. The story takes place in a dystopian/utopia society where once a year all crimes are legal (but people seem to REALLY be into the murdering kind), and the films focus on either an individual or groups of individuals trying to survive the night of lawlessness. In the films the idea behind having a Purge was to give the masses a release resulting in lower crime rates during the rest of the year and the economy thrived from it, spoiler alert, in real life just one purge night would completely destroy a country financially since all emergency services (like fire fighting) would not be in service, a lot of

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Daniel S. Liuzzi

Dec 12, 2021

Holiday HorrorMoviesNewsTrailers

Horror Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Is Out On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Christmas

Looking for a great Christmas gift for the horror fan in your life or a great flick to add to your collection? Werewolves Within, which is “Certified Fresh”, is out just in time for the holiday season! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny,” “a quick classic,” and “the best horror-comedy of the year,” in our review, has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 10, 2021

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A ‘Puppet Killer’ Is On The Loose This November

Listen out for slay-bells as Puppet Killer is coming to town. Central City Media has today confirmed that the yuletide horror-comedy will be released on Digital Download this November. Pulling the strings of Puppet Killer is director Lisa Ovies. The film is an Aleks Paunovic (Numb, War For The Planet of the Apes), and stars Lee Majdoub (Sonic The Hedgehog, Dirk Gently), and Lisa Durupt (Love Guaranteed). Guaranteed to knock the stuffing out of you, Puppet Killer will be available on all major digital platforms from 29th November. It’s the classic ‘cabin in the woods‘ tale of teenagers (who are 100% teenage actors despite what IMDb may tell you) being assailed by a menacing pink and fluffy plush toy – that old Chesnut. For seven-year-old Jamie, watching horror movies with his loving parents and his fuzzy pink puppet, Simon, is a beloved Christmas tradition. Unfortunately, that all ends when his mother dies of cancer and his father marries a new

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

Horror Anthology "13 Slays Till X-Mas' Slashes Its Way Onto Tubi!

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Horror Anthology ’13 Slays Till Christmas’ Slashes Its Way Onto Prime

Blood Moon Picture’s killer indie holiday horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas has just made its premiere on Amazon Prime. 13 Slays Till X-Mas is set on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with five seemingly random men who are invited to a dive bar in a mysterious e-mail. They decide to pass the time by resurrecting the old tradition of telling scary stories on Christmas Eve. As each takes turns spinning yarns of yuletide terror it becomes evident, they may be harboring a dark and deadly secret. The film is from writer-producer P.J. Starks (interview), the creator of Volumes of Blood, and producer Eric Huskisson (The Confession of Fred Krueger, VOB: Horror Stories, interview) and features thirteen Christmas themed stories of merry mayhem from Brittany Blanton (Seasons Greetings 2), Sean Blevins (Trick or Treat), Jed Brian (Unlisted Owner), William Capps (After the Slasher), Alex Clark, John Hale (The Conduit), Blair Hoyle (Five Wild Animals), Robert Kern III, Carlos Omar De Leon

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

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Creepshow Season 2 Is Coming To Blu-ray

RLJE Films is set to release Shudder’s hit original series CREEPSHOW Season 2 on Blu-ray and DVD just in time for Christmas. The Blu-ray and DVD will feature the five-episode season as well as the bonus episodes “A Creepshow Animated Special” and “A Creepshow Holiday Special” from showrunner Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead”) which star Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Ted Raimi (“Buddy Thunderstruck”), and Ali Larter (House On Haunted Hill), Season 2’s cast includes Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man), Iman Benson (“Alexa and Katie”), Josh McDermitt (“The Walking Dead”), Ashley Laurence (HellraiserFranchise), Keith David (21 Bridges), Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Breckin Meyer (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past), Molly Ringwald (“Riverdale”), Eric Edelstein (“Shameless”), Barbara Crampton (Jakob’s Wife), Denise Crosby (“Ray Donovan”), Justin Long (Lady of the Manor), D’Arcy Carden (“The Good Place”), Kiefer Sutherland (“Designated Survivor”), Joey King (The Kissing Booth), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), and Adam Pally (“Happy Endings”). It’s still the most fun you’ll ever have being scared! Following CREEPSHOW

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

MoviesNews

Christmas In July: Holiday Horror Films From The Past Year

It may still be hot as balls outside, but we’re already halfway to Christmas! We’ve got some indie holiday-themed movies from the past year that you should see. So turn up the air conditioner, snuggle up in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and watch these movies. Happy Christmas in July! Jim Klock‘s holiday horror film Slayed is arriving just in time for Christmas on Digital! Ahead of its debut, we’ve been gifted with not only the film’s official trailer to share with you, but we’ve also got a new, exclusive clip too! Described as a cross between Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1979) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), the film is set five years after a Christmas Eve massacre in Harris County, Arizona, when a crazed killer returns to a condemned water-treatment plant to terrorize and kill again. Only this time, the lone survivor from that tragic night is waiting to make this Santa-clad monster pay for what

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 27, 2021

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Horror Anthology ’13 Slays Till X-Mas’ Is Out Now On Blu-ray!

Blood Moon Picture’s killer holiday horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas is officially out on Blu-ray and DVD and it’s a must-have, Christmas horror classic in the making! 13 Slays Till X-Mas is set on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with five seemingly random men who are invited to a dive bar in a mysterious e-mail. They decide to pass the time by resurrecting the old tradition of telling scary stories on Christmas Eve. As each takes turns spinning yarns of yuletide terror it becomes evident, they may be harboring a dark and deadly secret. The film is from writer-producer P.J. Starks, the creator of Volumes of Blood, and producer Eric Huskisson (The Confession of Fred Krueger, VOB: Horror Stories) and features thirteen Christmas themed stories of merry mayhem from Brittany Blanton (Seasons Greetings 2), Sean Blevins (Trick or Treat), Jed Brian (Unlisted Owner), William Capps (After the Slasher), Alex Clark, John Hale (The Conduit), Blair Hoyle (Five Wild Animals), Robert

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2021

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Fans Being Gifted A ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Reboot

One of the best-recognized holiday horror films is 1984’s controversial Silent Night, Deadly Night. Now, it’s joining the ranks of many horror films before it, it’s getting a reboot. Deadline is reporting that Orwo Studios and Black Hanger Studios, the same folks behind the upcoming Jeepers Creepers: Reborn movie are behind the reboot. The good news is that the original movie’s producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead of Wonderwheel Entertainment are also on board. Silent Night, Deadly Night has already spawned several sequels and a remake in 2012. But the original film follows a child traumatized after seeing his parents murdered by a man dressed as Santa. Years later, he puts on the suit himself and sets out to get revenge. The film was labeled controversial back when it was released due to its graphic violence. The National Parent ad Teacher Association went after the film demanding that it be pulled from theaters. Thanks to the attention it was given,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 2, 2021

ForeignIndieMoviesNews

Finland’s New Holiday Horror Film Will Give You ‘The Creeps’ This December

Horror, action, and comedy meet in The Creeps, from writer-director Marko Mäkilaakso (Sorjonen, War of the Dead, It Cape from the Desert) set to begin filming this March in Kajawood, Vuokatti, as well as in Jyväskylä, Finland. Produced by Black Lion Pictures and Frozen Flam Pictures, The Creeps stars Hollywood legend Christopher Lambert (Highlander, Greystoke, Mortal Kombat), and Chris Cavalier (Hidden Figures, Teenage Bounty Hunters) along with Iiro Panula (Teit meistä kauniin, Sorjonen, Veljeni vartija, Valmentaja). Miika J. Norvanto and Timo Puustinen (Rendel movies) produce. “In the film, two young Americans prepare for the celebration of Monsterfest, an event in the skiing center of Vuokatti, but the party is soon interrupted when the Creeps – small but lethal – take over the event.” Inspired by 80-90’s classics like Gremlins, Critters, and Highlander. The Creeps brings in Nordic style to the subgenre. The creatures are designed by Disney veteran Barry Atkinson (The Lion King, Heavy Metal, Pocahontas, An American Tail, The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 21, 2021

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