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A Man’s Life Becomes A Nightmare In Theta States

‘Theta States’, from writer-director Manny Serrano, will hold its world premiere on January 13th at The Macabre Film Festival’ in Ronkonkoma, NY. In the film, Danny, a long-term insomniac, comes across an ad for the Audible Lucid Perceptions sleep clinic, run by the peculiar Dr. Zovnig, and goes in for a consultation. The doctor gives him a small audio device, which generates brain-frequency-altering audio waves, intended to hypnotize Danny into a dream state. Upon the first treatment, Danny is cured and is now sleeping better than he ever has in his life. Danny starts to realize that although he may be able to sleep again, there could be something wrong. Nightmares haunt his sleep, with recurring hallucinations and blackouts while he’s awake. Is it all a side effect of the treatment, or is there some evil force at work, affecting Danny’s every move? From the Press Release: On Friday, January 13th, The Macabre Faire Film Festival will mark the World

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 15, 2017

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Replace Is One Indie Horror Film Sure To Get Under Your Skin

Norbert Keil makes his directorial debut with ‘Replace’, starring Barbra Crampton (You’re Next, Re-Animator), from the script penned by Richard Stanley. Crampton co-stars alongside Rebecca Forsythe, Lucie Aron, and Sean Knopp. Forsythe stars as a young woman who is afflicted with a strange disease. When she starts to age rabidly, she discovers that she can replace her own skin with the flesh of others to stay young and beautiful. This is indie film is sure to get under your skin. Check out the new poster (above) and a trailer for ‘Replace’, via Bloody-Disgusting.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 15, 2017

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‘Parasites’ Infect Digital HD Later This Month

Director Chad Ferrin’s survival thriller ‘Parasites’ is approaching its January 2017 Digital HD release. Inspired by a true story, the film centers on three college students locked in a struggle for survival after being captured by a gang of bloodthirsty vagrants in down town L.A. Robert Miano, Carson Nicely, Joseph Pilato, Sean Samuels, Eddie Kehler, Jefery Decker, Suzanne Sumner Ferry, Silvia Sross and Tim Haplin star. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Chad Ferrin’s harrowing festival favorite Parasites will be available to rent or own in the US and Canada starting January 24th on iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Vudu and Xbox from 108 Media. Veteran genre director Ferrin (Someone’s Knocking at the Door, Horse) presents one long night on Skid Row as a sadistic reimagining of the true story of John Colter and his flight from the Blackfoot Indians. Since the world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, Parasiteshas made audiences and critics scream, earning rave

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 14, 2017

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A Girl’s Mistake Comes Back To Haunt Her In ‘The Hollow Child’

For some reason, I find nothing creepier in a horror film than children, and that happens to be the focus of Jeremy Lyutter’s new film ‘The Hollow Child’, which will hold its world premiere this February at the Victoria Film Festival This supernatural film stars Jessica McLeod, Hannah Cheramy, Jana Mitsoula, John Emmet Tracy, Genevieve Buechner, Connor Stanhope, and Johannah Newmarch. Synopsis: Samantha has lived her whole life in different foster homes. Now living in a small town, she never feels like she quite fits in, even with her own current foster family who might adopt her, or the boy who follows her around doing her classwork. So, it’s perhaps natural that she doesn’t know what to do with a curious tag-along little sister named Olivia. One day, Sam callously ditches Olivia, who wanders off into the woods on her own and disappears. For three days police and panic set in on Sam’s home. And then, Olivia returns unscathed as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2017

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Marcus Bradford’s Witchula Snags Production Deal

Marcus Bradford’s highly-anticipated supernatural thriller ‘Witchula’ has snagged a deal with the indie film production company Regions International. The highly-anticipated film, set to be released in 2018, features the first witch-vampire horror character and stars some of horror’s biggest names including Dee Wallace, Kane Hodder, Bill Oberst Jr., Tyler Mane, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Eileen Dietz, Ruth Reynolds, Destiny Soria, Tade Adepoyibi, Joseph Love, Jeremy Tristan and Anil Sankaramanchi. From the Press Release: HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — MAB Studios officially has announced a production deal with indie production company, Film Regions International for the film “Witchula.” “Witchula,” which producers are calling “The real Expendables of horror,” boasts attached actors that already include some of the biggest names in independent horror. According to writer/director/executive producer Marcus Bradford, “MAB Studios is absolutely elated to welcome on board, a successful company such as Film Regions International (FRI) for ‘Witchula’. The joint, collaborative venture will bring a whole new relationship experience for both companies working together to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2017

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‘Incarnate’ Possesses An Early Release Date

An early Blu-ray/DVD release date has been announced for the possession thriller ‘Incarnate’ by Universal Home Entertainment. The film, which opened in theaters on December 2nd, was directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas). ‘Incarnate’ stars Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Keir O’Donnell , Matt Nable, John Pirruccello, and David Mazouz. Official Synopsis: A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with powers never seen before, while facing the horrors of his past. Hightop releasing and BH Tilt present, in association with IM Global/BLUMHOUSE/WWE Studios, A Deep Undergrounds film. The film was produced by horror heavy-wight Jason Blum, Trevor Engelson & Micheal Seitzman and written by Ronnie Christenson. ‘Incarnate’ will arrive on Digital HD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 7th. You can watch the film’s exclusive clips HERE.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2017

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Flee The Zombie Apocalypse, Journey To ‘The ReZort’ This January

Steve Barker’s ‘The ReZort’, being described as ‘Jurassic World’ meets ‘The Walking Dead’, is finally headed to North America on all major VOD platforms this month via Content Media, following its premiere at the Toronto After Dark film festival this past October. Dougray Scott, Jessica De Gouw, Martin McCann, Elen Rhys, Claire Goose, and Jassa Ahluwalia star in this new twist on the zombie apocalypse. Synopsis: After an almost-apocalyptic zombie outbreak, humans have won the war and are exploring how humanity can recover after such a huge percentage of the population has been wiped out. Humankind finally has the upper hand, but Melanie, who lost her entire family, is still deeply traumatized. In a bid to overcome the demons of her past, she goes on a zombie safari retreat. It is the ultimate in therapeutic revenge. The ReZort is actually a highly controlled and monitored environment with a maze of concealed security cameras, restraints, and barriers. The eyes and ears

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2017

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Explore The Slasher ‘Pitchfork’ In New Featurette And Red Band Trailer

5A has unveiled the new Red Band trailer for Glenn Douglas Packard’s entertaining slasher film ‘Pitchfork’ (our review), along with a new featurette, titled ‘Making A Monster’, that takes viewers behind the scenes to witness the creation of a new slasher icon, Pitchfork. From the Press Release: Glenn Douglas Packard’s highly anticipated horror spectacle PITCHFORK premieres in theaters January 6 (in L.A) and On Demand January 13 from Uncork’d Entertainment. Having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger. Produced by Packard, Darryl F. Gariglio and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 12, 2017

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IFC Midnight To Sing ‘A Dark Song’

Writer-director Liam Gavin’s award-winning, supernatural thriller ‘A Dark Song’ follows a young woman seeking the help of a damaged occultist. The two set out to perform a dangerous ritual that could grant them what they want, even at the risk of losing their lives and their souls. Starring Mark Huberman, Susan Loughnane, Steve Oram, and Catherine Walker, ‘A Dark Song’ captures the tragedy of young life lost and the lengths that a mother would go to say good-bye. Rory Gilmartin and Hannah Thomas serve as executive producers for the UK film, with David Collins, Tim Dennis, and Cormac Fox producing. The US DVD release date of ‘A Dark Song’ has not been announced by IFC Midnight at this point, but you can check out the trailer below.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 12, 2017

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Witness The Trailer For The Female Driven Horror Anthology ‘XX’

‘XX’, a horror anthology film featuring four tales from five female writer-directors including Karyn Kusama (The Invitation) whose segment is titled ‘Her Only Living Son’, Roxanne Benjamin who directed ‘Don’t Fall’, Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) makes her directorial debut with ‘Birthday Party’, and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird), the former editor of Rue Morgue Magazine, directed ‘The Box’. The tales are woven together by award-winning animator Sofia Carrillo (La Casa Triste). ‘XX’ stars Natalie Brown, Mike Doyle, Christina Kirk, Kyle Allen, Peyton Kennedy, Peter DaCunha, Ron Lea, Jonathan Watton, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Morgan Peter Brown. XX is a female-driven horror anthology with each director given full creative license to tell any story they choose revolving around a female protagonist. While the directors have been given free creative rein within budget and time constraints, all of the segments themselves will involve the horror genre.” Magnet Releasing will release ‘XX’ in select theaters and on VOD on February 17, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 11, 2017

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