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Krampus Unleashed – Coming To VOD This November

Halloween will soon be gone and Christmas will be on its way. One thing has always upset me about the Christmas season, there was always too few holiday horror films, but that is changing. Last year we had several new movies released that featured Santa or Krampus or both. This year, we will be adding another to the list, ‘Kampus Unleashed’, from writer-director Robert Conway (Krampus: The Reckoning, The Encounter). Amelia Brantley, Bryson Holl, Caroline Lassetter, Taylor Buckley, Tim Sauer, Emily Lynne Aiken, Danil Link and Tori Osborn star in the film. From the Press Release: Hotly anticipated yuletide horror title KRAMPUS UNLEASHED premieres on VOD this November from Uncork’d Entertainment. The film sees the yuletide monster, the dark companion of Santa Claus, in town with a few days to kill. Some things are better left buried. In pursuit of a lost treasure, a group of fortune hunters mistakenly unearth an ancient demonic summoning stone that holds a terrible curse

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2016
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Horror Anthology Holidays Now Showing Out On Digital Download

Holidays, the anthology from Vertical and XYZ, centers on all the major holidays celebrated all over the world, like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, with a terrifying twist. The anthology brings together a horde of great genre directors including Kevin Smith (Tusk), Gary Shore (Dracula Untold), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Some Kind of Hate), Scott Stewart (Dark Skies), Matt Johnson (The Dirties), Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact), Sarah Adina Smith (The Midnight Swim), Anthony Scott Burns (Darknet) and Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsh of Starry Eyes. The cast includes Seth Green, Kevin Smith, Lorenza Izzo, Clare Grant, Michael Gross, Andrew Bowen, Ruth Bradley, and many other talented actors and actresses. Holidays made its world premiere this year at the Tribeca Film Festival and was well received by fans. It arrives in theaters on April 22nd. But why wait ? You can watch it now on iTunes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2016
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New Anthology Coming This April Reveals The True Horror Of The ‘Holidays’

A new horror anthology from Vertical and XYZ will soon be released. The film, titled Holidays, focuses on all the major holidays celebrated all over the world, like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. The anthology will bring together a horde of great genre directors including Kevin Smith (Tusk), Gary Shore (Dracula Untold), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Some Kind of Hate), Scott Stewart (Dark Skies), Matt Johnson (The Dirties), Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact), Sarah Adina Smith (The Midnight Swim), Anthony Scott Burns (Darknet) and Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsh of Starry Eyes. Holidays will make its world premiere at this year at the Tribeca Film Festival, followed by it digital and VOD release on April 15th, followed by its theatrical release on April 22nd.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2016
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14 Holiday Horror Films To See Before Christmas

No holiday is complete with out holiday themed horror films. Here are a few Holiday Horror films to keep you entertained this Winter: Black Christmas (1974) A sorority house falls victim to a stranger during Christmas break. The Gingerdead Man (2005) The soul of a killer possesses a Gingerbread Man. The cookie reaks havoc on the girl who sent him to the chair. The film has three sequels. Black Christmas (2006) An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, only to discover that it’s now a sorority house. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) In the Konvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest guarded secrets of Christmas. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) This film is a must see for every fan of Halloween. Elves (1989) A young woman uncovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment, involving elves. Jack Frost (1997) A serial killer dies and comes back as a killer snowman, with a twisted sense

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 21, 2015
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Michael Dougherty Turns His Attention To Completing The Script For Trick ‘r Treat 2

Michael Dougherty’s latest film, Krampus, opened this weekend in theaters. Dougherty can now turn his attention back to completing his script for the sequel to his 2007 Halloween-themed anthology hit Trick ‘r Treat. Dougherty had already begun working on the sequel before he took time off from the script to work on Krampus. News broke that he had plans for the film two years ago, but after a long period of silence fans began questioning if Trick ‘r Treat 2 would ever make it to theaters. Dougherty recently stated that the film already has an outline and that he has every intention of seeing the film completed, which is great news for fans. There is no release date set, but we hope to see Sam sooner, rather than later. Dougherty had this to say about the sequel: “I’m just really against filling in too much information about your horror icons. I always find that they get less scary the more

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2015
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14 Holiday Horror Films To See Before Christmas

No holiday is complete with out holiday themed horror films. Here are a few Holiday Horror films to keep you entertained this Winter: Black Christmas (1974) A sorority house falls victim to a stranger during Christmas break. The Gingerdead Man (2005) The soul of a killer possesses a Gingerbread Man. The cookie reaks havoc on the girl who sent him to the chair. The film has three sequels. Black Christmas (2006) An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, only to discover that it’s now a sorority house. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) In the Konvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest guarded secrets of Christmas. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) This film is a must see for every fan of Halloween. Elves (1989) A young woman uncovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment, involving elves. Jack Frost (1997) A serial killer dies and comes back as a killer snowman, with a twisted sense

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2015
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You Better Watch Out, Krampus Is Coming To Town This Weekend!

Legendary Pictures in-conjunction with Universal will be unleashing Michael Dougherty’s holiday-horror-film, Krampus, in theaters this weekend. The film follows Max, played by Emjay Anthony (Insurgent), a young man who has turned his back on Christmas. During the holiday, as his family’s dysfunction reaches an all time high, Krampus, an ancient deity who punishes bad children on Christmas, is unleashed. The bickering family must find a way to work to together if they want to survive. Krampus stars ‘Parks and Recreation’ actor Adam Scott, Toni Collette (Hostages), Allison Tolman (Fargo), David Koechner (Anchorman), Conchata Ferrell (Mr. Deeds) and Stefania Owen of ‘The Lovely Bones’. ‘Krampus’ was written by Todd Casey and Michael Dougherty, who also directed the film. I hope you’ve been good boys and girls! If not, Krampus may come for you.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2015
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Krampus Gets New Poster And TV Spot

Legendary Pictures in-conjunction with Universal will be unleashing ‘Krampus’ this holiday season. They have just gifted us all with the film’s new poster and the new TV spot. This horror-comedy follows Max, played by Emjay Anthony (Insurgent). The young man has turned his back on Christmas during the holiday, as his family’s dysfunction reaches an all time high. Krampus, an ancient deity who punishes bad children on Christmas, is the exact opposite of lovable Saint Nick. Krampus is unleashed and the bickering family must find a way to work to together if they want to survive. This twisted version of a holiday movie stars ‘Parks and Recreation’ actor Adam Scott, Toni Collette (Hostages), Allison Tolman (Fargo), David Koechner (Anchorman), Conchata Ferrell (Mr. Deeds) and Stefania Owen of ‘The Lovely Bones’. ‘Krampus’ was written by Todd Casey and Michael Dougherty, who also directed the film. I hope you’ve been good, ‘Krampus’ will be coming to town on December 4th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2015
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Stu Jopia’s Holiday Horror Film ‘Good Tidings’

Two-Headed Snake Entertainment has announced that the holiday horror film ‘Good Tidings’ has moved into the pre-production phase of filming. ‘Good Tidings’ is heavily influenced by such classics as ‘Black Christmas’, ‘Halloween’ and newer horror films like ‘The Devil’s Rejects’ and ‘The Purge’. ‘Good Tidings’ follows a down on his luck war-veteran, who must recall the side of himself he though was long buried, to survive being targeted by three psychopaths dressed as Santas on Christmas day. ‘Good Tidings’ was written by Stu Jopia, Stuart W. Bedford and Giovanni Gentile, writer of ‘Apocalypse’ and the H.P. Lovecraft inspired horror anthology ‘Dark Continents’. This bloody, action filled, holiday horror film will be out just in time for Christmas 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2015
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Deleted Scenes Of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Tim Burton’s 1993 film ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is beloved by most horror fans. Who doesn’t love Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman) and Sally (Cathrine O’Hara) ? Many fans have never seen the deleted scenes that were cut or never made it to filming. With Halloween drawing near, I thought it was time to share these little gems. Making Christmas Evil Scientist Lock, Shock and Barrel Jack

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2015

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Krampus Unleashed – Coming To VOD This November

Halloween will soon be gone and Christmas will be on its way. One thing has always upset me about the Christmas season, there was always too few holiday horror films, but that is changing. Last year we had several new movies released that featured Santa or Krampus or both. This year, we will be adding another to the list, ‘Kampus Unleashed’, from writer-director Robert Conway (Krampus: The Reckoning, The Encounter). Amelia Brantley, Bryson Holl, Caroline Lassetter, Taylor Buckley, Tim Sauer, Emily Lynne Aiken, Danil Link and Tori Osborn star in the film. From the Press Release: Hotly anticipated yuletide horror title KRAMPUS UNLEASHED premieres on VOD this November from Uncork’d Entertainment. The film sees the yuletide monster, the dark companion of Santa Claus, in town with a few days to kill. Some things are better left buried. In pursuit of a lost treasure, a group of fortune hunters mistakenly unearth an ancient demonic summoning stone that holds a terrible curse

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2016
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Horror Anthology Holidays Now Showing Out On Digital Download

Holidays, the anthology from Vertical and XYZ, centers on all the major holidays celebrated all over the world, like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, with a terrifying twist. The anthology brings together a horde of great genre directors including Kevin Smith (Tusk), Gary Shore (Dracula Untold), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Some Kind of Hate), Scott Stewart (Dark Skies), Matt Johnson (The Dirties), Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact), Sarah Adina Smith (The Midnight Swim), Anthony Scott Burns (Darknet) and Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsh of Starry Eyes. The cast includes Seth Green, Kevin Smith, Lorenza Izzo, Clare Grant, Michael Gross, Andrew Bowen, Ruth Bradley, and many other talented actors and actresses. Holidays made its world premiere this year at the Tribeca Film Festival and was well received by fans. It arrives in theaters on April 22nd. But why wait ? You can watch it now on iTunes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 15, 2016
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New Anthology Coming This April Reveals The True Horror Of The ‘Holidays’

A new horror anthology from Vertical and XYZ will soon be released. The film, titled Holidays, focuses on all the major holidays celebrated all over the world, like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. The anthology will bring together a horde of great genre directors including Kevin Smith (Tusk), Gary Shore (Dracula Untold), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Some Kind of Hate), Scott Stewart (Dark Skies), Matt Johnson (The Dirties), Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact), Sarah Adina Smith (The Midnight Swim), Anthony Scott Burns (Darknet) and Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsh of Starry Eyes. Holidays will make its world premiere at this year at the Tribeca Film Festival, followed by it digital and VOD release on April 15th, followed by its theatrical release on April 22nd.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2016
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14 Holiday Horror Films To See Before Christmas

No holiday is complete with out holiday themed horror films. Here are a few Holiday Horror films to keep you entertained this Winter: Black Christmas (1974) A sorority house falls victim to a stranger during Christmas break. The Gingerdead Man (2005) The soul of a killer possesses a Gingerbread Man. The cookie reaks havoc on the girl who sent him to the chair. The film has three sequels. Black Christmas (2006) An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, only to discover that it’s now a sorority house. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) In the Konvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest guarded secrets of Christmas. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) This film is a must see for every fan of Halloween. Elves (1989) A young woman uncovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment, involving elves. Jack Frost (1997) A serial killer dies and comes back as a killer snowman, with a twisted sense

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 21, 2015
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Michael Dougherty Turns His Attention To Completing The Script For Trick ‘r Treat 2

Michael Dougherty’s latest film, Krampus, opened this weekend in theaters. Dougherty can now turn his attention back to completing his script for the sequel to his 2007 Halloween-themed anthology hit Trick ‘r Treat. Dougherty had already begun working on the sequel before he took time off from the script to work on Krampus. News broke that he had plans for the film two years ago, but after a long period of silence fans began questioning if Trick ‘r Treat 2 would ever make it to theaters. Dougherty recently stated that the film already has an outline and that he has every intention of seeing the film completed, which is great news for fans. There is no release date set, but we hope to see Sam sooner, rather than later. Dougherty had this to say about the sequel: “I’m just really against filling in too much information about your horror icons. I always find that they get less scary the more

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2015
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14 Holiday Horror Films To See Before Christmas

No holiday is complete with out holiday themed horror films. Here are a few Holiday Horror films to keep you entertained this Winter: Black Christmas (1974) A sorority house falls victim to a stranger during Christmas break. The Gingerdead Man (2005) The soul of a killer possesses a Gingerbread Man. The cookie reaks havoc on the girl who sent him to the chair. The film has three sequels. Black Christmas (2006) An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, only to discover that it’s now a sorority house. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) In the Konvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest guarded secrets of Christmas. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) This film is a must see for every fan of Halloween. Elves (1989) A young woman uncovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment, involving elves. Jack Frost (1997) A serial killer dies and comes back as a killer snowman, with a twisted sense

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2015
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You Better Watch Out, Krampus Is Coming To Town This Weekend!

Legendary Pictures in-conjunction with Universal will be unleashing Michael Dougherty’s holiday-horror-film, Krampus, in theaters this weekend. The film follows Max, played by Emjay Anthony (Insurgent), a young man who has turned his back on Christmas. During the holiday, as his family’s dysfunction reaches an all time high, Krampus, an ancient deity who punishes bad children on Christmas, is unleashed. The bickering family must find a way to work to together if they want to survive. Krampus stars ‘Parks and Recreation’ actor Adam Scott, Toni Collette (Hostages), Allison Tolman (Fargo), David Koechner (Anchorman), Conchata Ferrell (Mr. Deeds) and Stefania Owen of ‘The Lovely Bones’. ‘Krampus’ was written by Todd Casey and Michael Dougherty, who also directed the film. I hope you’ve been good boys and girls! If not, Krampus may come for you.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2015
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Krampus Gets New Poster And TV Spot

Legendary Pictures in-conjunction with Universal will be unleashing ‘Krampus’ this holiday season. They have just gifted us all with the film’s new poster and the new TV spot. This horror-comedy follows Max, played by Emjay Anthony (Insurgent). The young man has turned his back on Christmas during the holiday, as his family’s dysfunction reaches an all time high. Krampus, an ancient deity who punishes bad children on Christmas, is the exact opposite of lovable Saint Nick. Krampus is unleashed and the bickering family must find a way to work to together if they want to survive. This twisted version of a holiday movie stars ‘Parks and Recreation’ actor Adam Scott, Toni Collette (Hostages), Allison Tolman (Fargo), David Koechner (Anchorman), Conchata Ferrell (Mr. Deeds) and Stefania Owen of ‘The Lovely Bones’. ‘Krampus’ was written by Todd Casey and Michael Dougherty, who also directed the film. I hope you’ve been good, ‘Krampus’ will be coming to town on December 4th.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2015
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Stu Jopia’s Holiday Horror Film ‘Good Tidings’

Two-Headed Snake Entertainment has announced that the holiday horror film ‘Good Tidings’ has moved into the pre-production phase of filming. ‘Good Tidings’ is heavily influenced by such classics as ‘Black Christmas’, ‘Halloween’ and newer horror films like ‘The Devil’s Rejects’ and ‘The Purge’. ‘Good Tidings’ follows a down on his luck war-veteran, who must recall the side of himself he though was long buried, to survive being targeted by three psychopaths dressed as Santas on Christmas day. ‘Good Tidings’ was written by Stu Jopia, Stuart W. Bedford and Giovanni Gentile, writer of ‘Apocalypse’ and the H.P. Lovecraft inspired horror anthology ‘Dark Continents’. This bloody, action filled, holiday horror film will be out just in time for Christmas 2016.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2015
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Deleted Scenes Of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Tim Burton’s 1993 film ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is beloved by most horror fans. Who doesn’t love Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman) and Sally (Cathrine O’Hara) ? Many fans have never seen the deleted scenes that were cut or never made it to filming. With Halloween drawing near, I thought it was time to share these little gems. Making Christmas Evil Scientist Lock, Shock and Barrel Jack

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2015
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