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Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film 'Last Radio Call'

Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film ‘Last Radio Call’

Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez, who also produced alongside Cynthia Bergen, LAST RADIO CALL centers around Officer David Serling, who went missing inside the abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital. One year later, his wife has hired a film crew to help bring light on what really happened that night. Using recovered body cam footage, she discovers a dark secret that sends her spiraling down a horrific path of an ancient evil. She must now face an unknown terror to find the answers she desperately seeks. Starring Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarbrough, June Griffin Garcia, Ali Alkhafaji, KeeKee Takatsuki, Bert Lopez, and Makayla Rodriguez, the film will be available across digital and VOD platforms on January 21st, one week after it debuts on the Terror Films Channel. When did this project come to be? This film came together around the beginning of 2021. We had access to the very creepy Yorktown Memorial Hospital and decided to make a film there. And the

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 17, 2022
Horror Fuel

Filmmaker Chris Sun Discusses The Real Exorcism That Inspired ‘The Possessed’ And More

Chris Sun, known for horror films such as Boar, Charlie’s Farm, Daddy’s Little Girl, and Come and Get Me, has a new addition to his credit, the supernatural horror, The Possessed staring Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt. We sat down with Chris to discuss The Possessed and the true story inspiration behind it. In the film, Jacob Chandler (Jarratt) is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. The Possessed is a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis). The two have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Of late, something has changed and demonic possessions are increasing, and in order to keep those he loves safe from the wrath of unspeakable evil, Jacob must fight for them to survive. When meeting Liam’s new girlfriend, Atalie Carlisle (Lauren Grimson), he recognizes something in her dark, broken gaze – she too can see the damned. Jacob never expected to meet anyone

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Back in September, I reviewed the new supernatural horror The Old Ways, calling it “one of the best horror films of the year.” I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with its director, Christopher Alender to discuss not only the movie but also Muppets Haunted Mansion which his production company Soapbox Films produced that premieres on Disney+ this week. In The Old Ways, which premiered at Sitges, “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…” Horror Fuel: “You’ve had quite the impressive career, like Muppets Now. I love the Muppets, Gonzo and Pepe are my favorites. I once had

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

Franchise Creator James DeMonaco Talks About ‘The Forever Purge’ & More In Our Interview

In 2013, we were introduced to The Purge. Since then, we’ve got four sequels, with the newest installment being The Forever Purge, which has just been released. I sat down with James DeMacaco, the creator, writer, and frequent director of the franchise to discuss The Forever Purge and more. In The Forever Purge, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), which fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones”), and his sister (Leven Rambin, The Hunger Games), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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‘Lady Usher’, A Retelling Of Edgar Allen Poe’s Classic Tale, Is Out Today

Lady Usher, a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher, is out today on Digital from writer-director-producer George Adams (Climate of the Hunter). In the film, “When Roderick (John Tupy) learns that his father has taken ill, he tells his fiancé Morgan (Billie D. Merritt, “Deputy”) that he must leave college and head to his gothic-style southern home to be with his family. Though he warns her not to come, Morgan is encouraged by her friend Liz (Allyson Cristofaro, Breaking Them Up) to follow Roderick, making a surprise and unannounced trip to be by his side and meet his family. Shocked by her arrival, Roderick is forced to introduce Morgan to everyone – who are all learning about her for the first time – including the family matriarch, Lady Usher (Theresa Santiago, Emerald, Texas), who makes it evidently and venomously clear that she is unwelcome. With a household cursed by madness and unrequited

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
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An Interview With Writer Director Eric Huskisson Co-Owner Of Blood Moon Pictures

Eric Huskisson, writer, director, producer, and co-owner of Blood Moon Pictures, sat down with me to discuss Blood Moon Picture’s 13 Slays Til X-Mas, the holiday horror anthology that just keeps on giving…chills. Eric and I also discuss their other films, including Volumes of Blood and Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories. 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. You can learn more here. Featuring a massive number of directors and cast members, 13 Slays Till X-Mas features 13-holiday themed tales, including Eric’s segment, that are connected by a wrap-around story. Kelli McNeely: “How did you become involved in the film industry?”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2021
Horror Fuel

An Interview With ‘Anything For Jackson’ Director Justin G. Dyke And Writer Keith Cooper

An official selection at the Fantasia Film Festival and winner of the “Best Actor Award” (Julian Richings) at the Blood in the Snow Film Festival, the “Certified Fresh” film Anything for Jackson is set to land on VOD and Digital along with DVD and Blu-ray June 15th. We sat down with both director Justin G. Dyck and writer Keith Cooper to discuss the film. In the film, starring “Supernatural’s” Julian Richings and Sheila McCarthy (Die Hard 2) as well as Konstantina Mantelos (A Christmas Crush), Josh Cruddas (Polar), and Yannick Bisson (Another Wolfcop), “after losing their only grandchild in a car accident, an elderly couple kidnaps a pregnant woman to perform a reverse exorcism in order to bring him back to life.” Canadian filmmaker Justin G. Dyck makes his horror debut with Anything for Jackson, after a long career in family-friendly films such as A Christmas Exchange and Witches Ball, which Keith Cooper also wrote. Kelli McNeely: “Keith, how did

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Sam & Mattie Make A Zombie Movie’ Documentary Centers On Filmmakers With Down Syndrome

What do you get when two best friends with Down Syndrome rally their hometown of Providence to make their dreams of making a horror movie come true? You get the inspiring documentary Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie! The two inspiring guys convinced Sam’s older brother Jesse and his band of filmmaking friends to join them in bringing their film to life. The only rule: the duo’s original artistic vision must remain intact. This meant Sam and Mattie would storyboard, script, produce, cast, and star in their dream project: 2016’s Spring Break Zombie Massacre. This is just one of those magical stories,” says co-director and director of Spring Break Zombie Massacre, Bobby Carnevale. “We started out thinking we’d be filming their movie with iPhones and ketchup, but Sam and Mattie’s big dreams were infectious, so everyone offered to pitch in. The fact that we ended up with such an incredible film proves that when you bring the right people

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Good News And Bad News For The New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Movie

We’ve got good news and bad news for the upcoming Paranormal Activity installment. Let’s go ahead and get the bad news out of the way first. The pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the film industry causing movie release dates to shift. News recently came that the movie would be going straight to Paramount+ this March. Now, Paramount has pulled the title from their release calendar which could mean either the film won’t be getting a theatrical release, or that it will be delayed. We are guessing that it will be delayed. Here’s the good news, the cast has just been announced. The Wrap is reporting that Emily Bader, Dan Lippert, Buck III, and Henry Ayres-Brown will star in the movie which has already begun filming. Freaky and Happy Death Day‘s Christopher Landon is behind the script. Landon is a Paranormal Activity veteran, haven written the second, third, and fourth films along with Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. Underwater‘s William

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

An Interview With The Vigil’s Director Keith Thomas And Actor Dave Davis

One of the best films to come of the horror genre this year is writer-director Keith Thomas‘ feature film debut, The Vigil, starring Dave Davis. I had the opportunity to speak with both Thomas and Davis, so of course, I jumped at the chance. The Vigil (review), which I am more than a little fond of, centers on Davis’ character Yakov who is in a bad place, he’s struggling after leaving the Jewish Orthodox church and trying to cope with enormous guilt. Broke and desperate, Yokov agrees to sit shiva for a family overnight. As if things weren’t bad enough for the poor guy, an evil entity is lurking inside the house. HorrorFuel: “I’m always fascinated by where the ideas and stories come from for movies. What inspired you to write The Vigil, which is fantastic by the way.” Keith Thomas: “Wow. Well, it’s kind of a two-fold answer. One aspect of it was mercenary, in that I wanted to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021

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Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film 'Last Radio Call'

Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film ‘Last Radio Call’

Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez, who also produced alongside Cynthia Bergen, LAST RADIO CALL centers around Officer David Serling, who went missing inside the abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital. One year later, his wife has hired a film crew to help bring light on what really happened that night. Using recovered body cam footage, she discovers a dark secret that sends her spiraling down a horrific path of an ancient evil. She must now face an unknown terror to find the answers she desperately seeks. Starring Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarbrough, June Griffin Garcia, Ali Alkhafaji, KeeKee Takatsuki, Bert Lopez, and Makayla Rodriguez, the film will be available across digital and VOD platforms on January 21st, one week after it debuts on the Terror Films Channel. When did this project come to be? This film came together around the beginning of 2021. We had access to the very creepy Yorktown Memorial Hospital and decided to make a film there. And the

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 17, 2022
Horror Fuel

Filmmaker Chris Sun Discusses The Real Exorcism That Inspired ‘The Possessed’ And More

Chris Sun, known for horror films such as Boar, Charlie’s Farm, Daddy’s Little Girl, and Come and Get Me, has a new addition to his credit, the supernatural horror, The Possessed staring Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt. We sat down with Chris to discuss The Possessed and the true story inspiration behind it. In the film, Jacob Chandler (Jarratt) is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. The Possessed is a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis). The two have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Of late, something has changed and demonic possessions are increasing, and in order to keep those he loves safe from the wrath of unspeakable evil, Jacob must fight for them to survive. When meeting Liam’s new girlfriend, Atalie Carlisle (Lauren Grimson), he recognizes something in her dark, broken gaze – she too can see the damned. Jacob never expected to meet anyone

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Back in September, I reviewed the new supernatural horror The Old Ways, calling it “one of the best horror films of the year.” I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with its director, Christopher Alender to discuss not only the movie but also Muppets Haunted Mansion which his production company Soapbox Films produced that premieres on Disney+ this week. In The Old Ways, which premiered at Sitges, “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…” Horror Fuel: “You’ve had quite the impressive career, like Muppets Now. I love the Muppets, Gonzo and Pepe are my favorites. I once had

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

Franchise Creator James DeMonaco Talks About ‘The Forever Purge’ & More In Our Interview

In 2013, we were introduced to The Purge. Since then, we’ve got four sequels, with the newest installment being The Forever Purge, which has just been released. I sat down with James DeMacaco, the creator, writer, and frequent director of the franchise to discuss The Forever Purge and more. In The Forever Purge, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), which fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones”), and his sister (Leven Rambin, The Hunger Games), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Lady Usher’, A Retelling Of Edgar Allen Poe’s Classic Tale, Is Out Today

Lady Usher, a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher, is out today on Digital from writer-director-producer George Adams (Climate of the Hunter). In the film, “When Roderick (John Tupy) learns that his father has taken ill, he tells his fiancé Morgan (Billie D. Merritt, “Deputy”) that he must leave college and head to his gothic-style southern home to be with his family. Though he warns her not to come, Morgan is encouraged by her friend Liz (Allyson Cristofaro, Breaking Them Up) to follow Roderick, making a surprise and unannounced trip to be by his side and meet his family. Shocked by her arrival, Roderick is forced to introduce Morgan to everyone – who are all learning about her for the first time – including the family matriarch, Lady Usher (Theresa Santiago, Emerald, Texas), who makes it evidently and venomously clear that she is unwelcome. With a household cursed by madness and unrequited

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

An Interview With Writer Director Eric Huskisson Co-Owner Of Blood Moon Pictures

Eric Huskisson, writer, director, producer, and co-owner of Blood Moon Pictures, sat down with me to discuss Blood Moon Picture’s 13 Slays Til X-Mas, the holiday horror anthology that just keeps on giving…chills. Eric and I also discuss their other films, including Volumes of Blood and Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories. 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. You can learn more here. Featuring a massive number of directors and cast members, 13 Slays Till X-Mas features 13-holiday themed tales, including Eric’s segment, that are connected by a wrap-around story. Kelli McNeely: “How did you become involved in the film industry?”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2021
Horror Fuel

An Interview With ‘Anything For Jackson’ Director Justin G. Dyke And Writer Keith Cooper

An official selection at the Fantasia Film Festival and winner of the “Best Actor Award” (Julian Richings) at the Blood in the Snow Film Festival, the “Certified Fresh” film Anything for Jackson is set to land on VOD and Digital along with DVD and Blu-ray June 15th. We sat down with both director Justin G. Dyck and writer Keith Cooper to discuss the film. In the film, starring “Supernatural’s” Julian Richings and Sheila McCarthy (Die Hard 2) as well as Konstantina Mantelos (A Christmas Crush), Josh Cruddas (Polar), and Yannick Bisson (Another Wolfcop), “after losing their only grandchild in a car accident, an elderly couple kidnaps a pregnant woman to perform a reverse exorcism in order to bring him back to life.” Canadian filmmaker Justin G. Dyck makes his horror debut with Anything for Jackson, after a long career in family-friendly films such as A Christmas Exchange and Witches Ball, which Keith Cooper also wrote. Kelli McNeely: “Keith, how did

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Sam & Mattie Make A Zombie Movie’ Documentary Centers On Filmmakers With Down Syndrome

What do you get when two best friends with Down Syndrome rally their hometown of Providence to make their dreams of making a horror movie come true? You get the inspiring documentary Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie! The two inspiring guys convinced Sam’s older brother Jesse and his band of filmmaking friends to join them in bringing their film to life. The only rule: the duo’s original artistic vision must remain intact. This meant Sam and Mattie would storyboard, script, produce, cast, and star in their dream project: 2016’s Spring Break Zombie Massacre. This is just one of those magical stories,” says co-director and director of Spring Break Zombie Massacre, Bobby Carnevale. “We started out thinking we’d be filming their movie with iPhones and ketchup, but Sam and Mattie’s big dreams were infectious, so everyone offered to pitch in. The fact that we ended up with such an incredible film proves that when you bring the right people

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Good News And Bad News For The New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Movie

We’ve got good news and bad news for the upcoming Paranormal Activity installment. Let’s go ahead and get the bad news out of the way first. The pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the film industry causing movie release dates to shift. News recently came that the movie would be going straight to Paramount+ this March. Now, Paramount has pulled the title from their release calendar which could mean either the film won’t be getting a theatrical release, or that it will be delayed. We are guessing that it will be delayed. Here’s the good news, the cast has just been announced. The Wrap is reporting that Emily Bader, Dan Lippert, Buck III, and Henry Ayres-Brown will star in the movie which has already begun filming. Freaky and Happy Death Day‘s Christopher Landon is behind the script. Landon is a Paranormal Activity veteran, haven written the second, third, and fourth films along with Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. Underwater‘s William

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

An Interview With The Vigil’s Director Keith Thomas And Actor Dave Davis

One of the best films to come of the horror genre this year is writer-director Keith Thomas‘ feature film debut, The Vigil, starring Dave Davis. I had the opportunity to speak with both Thomas and Davis, so of course, I jumped at the chance. The Vigil (review), which I am more than a little fond of, centers on Davis’ character Yakov who is in a bad place, he’s struggling after leaving the Jewish Orthodox church and trying to cope with enormous guilt. Broke and desperate, Yokov agrees to sit shiva for a family overnight. As if things weren’t bad enough for the poor guy, an evil entity is lurking inside the house. HorrorFuel: “I’m always fascinated by where the ideas and stories come from for movies. What inspired you to write The Vigil, which is fantastic by the way.” Keith Thomas: “Wow. Well, it’s kind of a two-fold answer. One aspect of it was mercenary, in that I wanted to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
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