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‘Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman’ Will Delve Into The Life Of The Infamous Serial Killer

Infamous serial killer Aileen Wuornos began her killing in 1989. In all, she took the lives of five men (that law enforcement knows of). The upcoming film Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman, the companion piece and prequel to Monster, will examine the life and murders of the lesbian killer. Based on Aileen Wuornos’s early life in 1976, the film follows America’s most notorious female serial killer in Florida when she marries an older wealthy Yacht Club president only to inflict mayhem within her new family and Florida’s high society. Directed by Daniel Farrands, the film stars Peyton List in the title role (“Cobra Kai”), Tobin Bell (“Jigsaw” from the Saw Franchise), Lydia Hearst (The Haunting Of Sharon Tate), Nick Vallelonga (Green Book), Swen Temmel (In Time, Backtrace), Meadow Williams (Boss Level. Den Of Thieves), and Andrew Biernat (Shadow’s Edge). Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman will have its Fathom Release (Over 750 theaters nationwide for one night) on September 20, 2021, with a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2021
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‘Evil Dead’ Is Headed Back To Theaters To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

When it comes to classic horror, you don’t get much more iconic than writer-director Sam Raimi’s 1981 film The Evil Dead, which has spawned sequels, a reboot, a TV series, and a game franchise. This October the cherished film is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In addition to the part horror, part comedy film’s theatrical return, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from star Bruce Campbell, who portrayed the franchise’s iconic lead character, Ashley “Ash” Williams. In the first installment of Raimi’s famed original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash (Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Baker), his sister Cheryl (Sandweiss), and couple Scotty (Delrich) and Shelly (York), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a fun getaway. While there, they find the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (aka “The Book of the Dead”), an ancient tome whose text reawakens the dead when read out loud. After unintentionally releasing a flood of evil, the five friends must fight for their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
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‘Labyrinth’ Returning To Theaters For 35th Anniversary

Jim Henson’s magical classic Labyrinth, from Sony Pictures, returns to movie theaters nationwide this fall as the 1986 fantasy adventure celebrates its 35th anniversary, and the legendary filmmaker’s 85th birthday, with three days of screenings from Fathom Events. David Bowie stars as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, who must rescue her baby brother by finding her way through the massive maze in the fantasy world. Preceding the 35th Anniversary screening Labyrinth, audiences will be treated to a featurette including behind-the-scenes footage, the Henson Family, and others reflecting on the creative process behind the iconic film. Directed by Jim Henson, Labyrinth was executive produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas and presented by Henson Associates, Inc., and Lucasfilm Ltd. The film’s screenplay is by Terry Jones of “Monty Python” fame, from a story by Dennis Lee and Jim Henson. Brian Froud served as the conceptual designer of the groundbreaking fantasy, with a score by Trevor Jones and songs by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2021
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Release Dates For ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ and ‘Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman’

Los Angeles-based Dark Star Pictures has just announced the upcoming US release dates today for Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman and Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman. The releases include a nationwide one-night Fathom release (In over 750 cinemas) for both titles, with VOD and DVD releases to follow in September and October respectively. Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows elusive and charming killer Ted Bundy and the manhunt that brought him to justice, involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the project, which stars Chad Michael Murray (House Of Wax, The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and Riverdale) as Bundy. Rounding out the key cast are genre actress Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, Teen Wolf). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom Release on August 16, 2021, with a US VOD

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2021
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Fathom Celebrating ‘Stand By Me’s’ 35th Anniversary With Special Theatrical Run

Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of director Rob Reiner’s coming of age thriller Stand By Me with a limited run in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 26th. An adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella The Body, the film released in 1986 was a hit with both critics and viewers earning itself a cult status quickly. In fact, it’s one of this writer’s top 10 favorite films ever. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland, the screenplay was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is the tale of four boys on a two-day journey. In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small, woodsy Oregon town, a budding 12-year-old writer named Gordie LaChance (Wheaton) is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest, an experience that will alter the course of his life

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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‘Friday the 13th’ Coming To Theaters For 40th Anniversary

This October head to your local theater for the 40th anniversary of one the most iconic horror movies ever made, Friday the 13th. Paramount and Fathom Events have teamed up for the special showing of the remastered classic on October 7th, 9th, and 10th! Fans were so excited to head back to Camp Crystal Lake to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most influential horror films of all time, Paramount Pictures’ 1980’s classic Friday the 13th, that Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures have added two more event dates. Tonight, and on Friday and Saturday, moviegoers will experience a newly remastered version of the original terrifying film that started it all as “Friday the 13th 40th Anniversary” comes to their local cinemas. In addition to enjoying Friday the 13thon the big screen, attendees will view a special bonus, “SECRETS GALORE BEHIND THE GORE – Friday the 13th,” in which revolutionary special-effects and makeup artist Tom Savini (Friday the 13th,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2020

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‘Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman’ Will Delve Into The Life Of The Infamous Serial Killer

Infamous serial killer Aileen Wuornos began her killing in 1989. In all, she took the lives of five men (that law enforcement knows of). The upcoming film Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman, the companion piece and prequel to Monster, will examine the life and murders of the lesbian killer. Based on Aileen Wuornos’s early life in 1976, the film follows America’s most notorious female serial killer in Florida when she marries an older wealthy Yacht Club president only to inflict mayhem within her new family and Florida’s high society. Directed by Daniel Farrands, the film stars Peyton List in the title role (“Cobra Kai”), Tobin Bell (“Jigsaw” from the Saw Franchise), Lydia Hearst (The Haunting Of Sharon Tate), Nick Vallelonga (Green Book), Swen Temmel (In Time, Backtrace), Meadow Williams (Boss Level. Den Of Thieves), and Andrew Biernat (Shadow’s Edge). Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman will have its Fathom Release (Over 750 theaters nationwide for one night) on September 20, 2021, with a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2021
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‘Evil Dead’ Is Headed Back To Theaters To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

When it comes to classic horror, you don’t get much more iconic than writer-director Sam Raimi’s 1981 film The Evil Dead, which has spawned sequels, a reboot, a TV series, and a game franchise. This October the cherished film is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In addition to the part horror, part comedy film’s theatrical return, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from star Bruce Campbell, who portrayed the franchise’s iconic lead character, Ashley “Ash” Williams. In the first installment of Raimi’s famed original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash (Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Baker), his sister Cheryl (Sandweiss), and couple Scotty (Delrich) and Shelly (York), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a fun getaway. While there, they find the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (aka “The Book of the Dead”), an ancient tome whose text reawakens the dead when read out loud. After unintentionally releasing a flood of evil, the five friends must fight for their

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Labyrinth’ Returning To Theaters For 35th Anniversary

Jim Henson’s magical classic Labyrinth, from Sony Pictures, returns to movie theaters nationwide this fall as the 1986 fantasy adventure celebrates its 35th anniversary, and the legendary filmmaker’s 85th birthday, with three days of screenings from Fathom Events. David Bowie stars as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, who must rescue her baby brother by finding her way through the massive maze in the fantasy world. Preceding the 35th Anniversary screening Labyrinth, audiences will be treated to a featurette including behind-the-scenes footage, the Henson Family, and others reflecting on the creative process behind the iconic film. Directed by Jim Henson, Labyrinth was executive produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas and presented by Henson Associates, Inc., and Lucasfilm Ltd. The film’s screenplay is by Terry Jones of “Monty Python” fame, from a story by Dennis Lee and Jim Henson. Brian Froud served as the conceptual designer of the groundbreaking fantasy, with a score by Trevor Jones and songs by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2021
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Release Dates For ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ and ‘Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman’

Los Angeles-based Dark Star Pictures has just announced the upcoming US release dates today for Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman and Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman. The releases include a nationwide one-night Fathom release (In over 750 cinemas) for both titles, with VOD and DVD releases to follow in September and October respectively. Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows elusive and charming killer Ted Bundy and the manhunt that brought him to justice, involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the project, which stars Chad Michael Murray (House Of Wax, The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and Riverdale) as Bundy. Rounding out the key cast are genre actress Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, Teen Wolf). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom Release on August 16, 2021, with a US VOD

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

Fathom Celebrating ‘Stand By Me’s’ 35th Anniversary With Special Theatrical Run

Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of director Rob Reiner’s coming of age thriller Stand By Me with a limited run in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 26th. An adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella The Body, the film released in 1986 was a hit with both critics and viewers earning itself a cult status quickly. In fact, it’s one of this writer’s top 10 favorite films ever. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland, the screenplay was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is the tale of four boys on a two-day journey. In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small, woodsy Oregon town, a budding 12-year-old writer named Gordie LaChance (Wheaton) is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest, an experience that will alter the course of his life

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

‘Friday the 13th’ Coming To Theaters For 40th Anniversary

This October head to your local theater for the 40th anniversary of one the most iconic horror movies ever made, Friday the 13th. Paramount and Fathom Events have teamed up for the special showing of the remastered classic on October 7th, 9th, and 10th! Fans were so excited to head back to Camp Crystal Lake to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most influential horror films of all time, Paramount Pictures’ 1980’s classic Friday the 13th, that Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures have added two more event dates. Tonight, and on Friday and Saturday, moviegoers will experience a newly remastered version of the original terrifying film that started it all as “Friday the 13th 40th Anniversary” comes to their local cinemas. In addition to enjoying Friday the 13thon the big screen, attendees will view a special bonus, “SECRETS GALORE BEHIND THE GORE – Friday the 13th,” in which revolutionary special-effects and makeup artist Tom Savini (Friday the 13th,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2020