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The ‘In Search Of Darkness’ Horror Documentary Franchise Is Back With Part III

The horror documentary franchise In Search of Darkness, the ultimate series on horror in the 80s, already features over eight hours about one of the best decades of horror. Now, a new installment has been announced via Twitter which will turn the franchise into a trilogy. The first documentary was released in 2019 and explored ’80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers, and the SFX people who made them, as well as their impact on cinema. Directed by David A. Weiner, the documentary features horror icons such as John Carpenter, Larry Cohen, Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, and many more. The next film was released in 2020 and dives deeper into the practical effects of the decade and has interviews from genre icons and industry experts alongside the original cast. There are no details yet on what this installment will focus on or when it might be released, but let’s be honest, there are so many amazing

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 9, 2021

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‘Faces Of Death’ Is Being Given New Life With A Reboot

Odds are you’ve heard about the 1978 movie Faces of Death. Like many movies of our youth, Faces of Death is now getting a reboot that will kick off a new franchise. Billed as a documentary, it shocked and horrified viewers, featuring supposed real deaths, autopsies, and scenes of gore, and bizarre events, up close in clips from around the world. In reality, the majority of the deaths were staged, but the movie, written and directed by John Allen Schwarts, still managed to build a cult following even after it was banned in countries around the world, leaving people desperate to get their hands on a copy of the VHS. Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber, the duo behind 2018’s thriller Cam will be reuniting for the reboot with Mazzei writing and Goldhaber directing. Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights and will be behind the new movie, THR reports. Odds are you’ve heard of them too. Legendary is behind movies such

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 9, 2021

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Own The Incredible Documentary “Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist”

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, is set to release the incredibly in-depth documentary Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist from Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural. Written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, The People vs. George Lucas), the documentary features the iconic film’s director William Friedkin (To Live and Die in L.A., The Exorcist). Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist is the ultimate and complete dissection and sweeping examination of the award-winning genre classic The Exorcist. Explore the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that helped shape his life and filmography, as told by the man himself. Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, a must-see for every horror fan, is out on VOD, Digital HD, and Blu-ray on April 13, 2021. iTunes Extras include the following

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 12, 2021

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New Exclusive Clip From Linnea Quigley’s “Paranormal Truth” Takes Us To A Terrifying Cemetery

From vampires, exorcisms, devil worship, to supernatural hauntings, horror icon Linnea Quigley will take you behind the myths and realities of these subjects in the new series “Paranormal Truth” whose first season will feature twelve spooky episodes that delve into the darkest of subjects. We’ve got a new exclusive clip from the series that gives you a taste of what you can expect from the series. The clip includes a look at a cemetery plagued by cult activity, paranormal activity, and more terrifying events. Scream Queen Linnea Quigley has starred in many of the most important horror classics such as The Return of the Living Dead in which she played the iconic horror character Trash, Night of the Demons, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and many more. Directed by Jeff Sheldon & Victor Huesca the documentary-style series is produced by Linnea Quigley and Ross Fall. It’s edited by Chris Newman. “Paranormal Truth” is from MAHA films in conjunction with ScreamQueen Productions

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 12, 2021

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‘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

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Watch The NSFW Sneak Peek Of The ‘Serbian Film Documentary’

Back in December, we reported that Unearthed Films was gearing up to release a documentary exploring one of the most controversial films ever made, A Serbian Film. Today, we have a sneak peek of that documentary to share with you. A Serbian Film, unleashed on the world in 2010, has left many traumatized. It remains one of the most unsettling, stomach-turning, brutal, and graphic films to ever see release. The feature film debut of Srđan Spasojević tells the story of a financially struggling porn star (Srdjan ‘Zika’ Todorovic) who agrees to participate in an “art film”, only to discover that he has been drafted into a snuff film with pedophilic and necrophilic themes. A Serbian Documentary is unlike any movie documentary before it. Curated from over 150 hours of behind-the-scenes footage with brand new, never-before-seen interviews with the cast and crew, this documentary is a must-have for any collector and will answer most, if not all of the questions out

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 27, 2021

DocumentariesNewsStreaming TVTrailersTrue Crime

Epix’s Trailer For Docuseries “Fall River” Explores A Case Of Murder And Satanic Panic

Epix has just released the trailer for the upcoming four-part true crime docuseries “Fall River” which explores a story of sex, satanic cults, and murder. “In 1979 – almost 90 years after infamous, accused murderer Lizzie Borden’s notorious acquittal – Fall River, Massachusetts would become home to another terrifying series of crimes. When three young women were killed in a streak of brutal murders, police alleged a satanic cult was practicing human sacrifice. The cult leader, a man named Carl Drew, was captured and sent to prison for life without parole. Twenty years after the trial, the lead investigator Paul Carey became so haunted by inconsistencies in the stories that he re-investigated his own case after he retired. Evidence surfaced that brought the entire story into question. Now through exclusive interviews, including intimate conversations with Drew, new witnesses, and illuminating evidence, this documentary series will tell the true story of a town caught in the grips of the paranoia and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 24, 2021

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“Shock Docs” Explores The Life And Crimes Of Ed Gein This April

The iconic psychopaths featured in the blockbuster movies Silence of the Lambs, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Psycho were not just fictitious villains, they were inspired by a real-life personification of evil – Ed Gein, s a convicted murderer and a grave robber who had a malicious obsession with human flesh. The next installment of the hit Shock Docs franchise will delve into the man who made a human body suit in Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, premiering on discover+ on Friday, April 9, 2021. The documentary includes a look at Gein’s horrific crimes, a paranormal investigation, archived media, and disturbing recreations. Sixty years after Gein’s arrest, documentary film producer and paranormal investigator Steve Shippy and world-renowned psychic medium Cindy Kaza travel to Gein’s hometown in Plainfield, Wisconsin, to conduct investigations of the most haunted locations connected to the infamous killer. For the first time in history, cameras are allowed on the Gein property where the gruesome evidence was first

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 5, 2021

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Sex, Satanic Cults, And Murder: New Epix Docuseries “Fall River” Debuts This May

Uncover a sordid story of sex, satanic cults, and murder in Blumhouse and Epix’s new four-part docuseries “Fall River“. In 1979, almost 90 years after infamous, accused murderer Lizzie Borden’s notorious acquittal – Fall River, Massachusetts would become home to another terrifying series of crimes. Three young women were brutally murdered. The police alleged a satanic cult was practicing human sacrifice. The cult leader, a man named Carl Drew, was captured and sent to prison for life without parole. Twenty years after the trial, the lead investigator Paul Carey became so haunted by inconsistencies in the stories that he re-investigated his own case after he retired. Evidence surfaced that brought the entire story into question. Now through exclusive interviews, including intimate conversations with Drew, new witnesses, and illuminating evidence, this documentary series will tell the true story of a town caught in the grips of the paranoia and fear around the 1980s Satanic Panic and will shed light on murders

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 24, 2021

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Blu-ray Review: Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes (2021)

Chris Holmes, the legendary guitarist on the first four studio releases from 1980’s shock-rockers W.A.S.P. (whom I bet more than one of you horror hounds out there were major fans of), and he of the vodka-drenched pool-set interview in Penelope Spheeris’ documentary The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years gets the solo spotlight in the latest Blu-ray release from Cleopatra (along with MVD Entertainment); Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes! Immediately we learn Chris is alive and well (a miracle in and of itself), married, living in Southern France, and touring with his latest band Mean Man (for which he performs vocal and guitar duty). As we follow the band on tour we get to see a great slice of “life on the road”… but of course stories are soon told of Holmes’ tumultuous days in W.A.S.P., and his near constant battles with frontman Blackie Lawless (who both screwed him over constantly, and got him on

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DanXIII

Jan 30, 2021

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