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New ‘Firestarter’ Adaptation Catches ‘Vigil’ Director And ‘Halloween Kills’ Writer

A few years ago Jason Blum announced that Blumhouse was teaming up with Akiva Goldsman to develop a new adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter. While the film spent years in limbo, it has now sprung to life. Akiva is reportedly now writing the script along with Halloween Kills‘ Scott Teems. But that’s not all, Collider is reporting that Keith Thomas (The Vigil) has now signed on to direct. While this is not the first adaptation, we got the first in 1984, a new updated version might be nice. The original, directed by Mark L. Lester, starred Drew Barrymore as a kid with pyrokinetic abilities on the run with her telekinetic father. There is no word yet on who will star in the new film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 17, 2019

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This January No Sin Goes Unpunished In This Paranormal Thriller

A murdered girl seeks help from beyond the grave in director Matt Green‘s (Digging Up Graves) haunting paranormal thriller No Sin Unpunished, set to be released this January. “Abused in a foster home, Taryn is killed to keep her quiet. From the grave, Taryn seeks the help of a clairvoyant, to uncover the secret of her death. After her death, the clairvoyant begins to have visions of Taryn’s murder. Searching for clues, this connection to the dead discovers evidence of an untimely death. But, the local authorities believe Hero (Horne) is the one responsible for Taryn’s murder.” Jonathan Horne (Your Worst Nightmare), Amber Erwin (The Gifted), Krissy Notes, Ron Prather, and Alonzo Ward star in this indie horror film. Monarch Home Entertainment will release No Sin Unpunished on DVD January 21, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 16, 2019

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Glenn Danzig Makes First Casting Announcement For New Vampire Movie

Glenn Danzig was on hand in Philidelphia during the screening of his highly-anticipated film Verotika. While there he made two huge announcements during the Q&A. The two reveals were that Final Destination and Idle Hands actor Devon Sawa is starring in Danzig’s vampire spaghetti western, Death Rider. The second tidbit is that the film is close to wrapping production. Can you say hell yeah? The rest of the cast is still being kept under wraps, though Danzig did tease that he may have a small part in the movie. He also told the audience that the entire cast will play vamps. Everybody in the vampire,” Danzig said. “So, you won’t have to wait around to see the vampire. They’re all fucking vampires!” We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 15, 2019

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King’s “The Dark Half” Getting A New Adapation

The adaptations of Stephen King‘s works show no signs of slowing, not that we’re complaining. Just a few days ago we reported that new cast has been added to the Apple TV+ series “Lisey’s Story.” Today, we can reveal that yet another King adaptation is on its way, The Dark Half, helmed by Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) for MGM. This is the second time the 1989 novel has been made, the first was directed by George Romero and starred Timothy Hutton as Thad and Stark. The Dark Half centers around a novelist, Thad Beaumont, who discovers his pseudonym, George Stark, has come to life and gone on a vicious murder spree.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 14, 2019

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BBC And Netflix’s New “Dracula” Trailer Oozes Blood, Horror, And Sex

For centuries, there has been one vampire that stands above all others, oozing a combination of horror and sex appeal, I’m of course talking about Dracula. The creators of “Sherlock” have resurrected the vampire for a new Netflix and BBC series starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). Today, we’ve got the new sexy, blood-drenched new BBC trailer and to be honest, it’s pretty damn hot. Don’t worry, it also has plenty of horror too. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 14, 2019

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IFC Films’ Award Winner ‘Swallow’ Set To Be Released In 2020

IFC Films has now announced the release date for writer-director Carlo Mirabella-Davis‘ award-winning, twisted thriller Swallow that explores the horrors of Pica. Haley Bennett (The Magnificant Seven), Austin Stowell (Colossal), Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, and “American Horror Story” actor Denis O’Hare star in the official selection at 2019’s Tribeca Film Festival which took home the Best Actress in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film award. On the surface, Hunter (Haley Bennett) appears to have it all. A newly pregnant housewife, she seems content to spend her time tending to an immaculate home and doting on her Ken-doll husband, Richie (Austin Stowell). However, as the pressure to meet her controlling in-laws and husband’s rigid expectations mounts, cracks begin to appear in her carefully created facade. Hunter develops a dangerous habit, and a dark secret from her past seeps out in the form of a disorder called pica – a condition that has her compulsively swallowing inedible, and oftentimes life-threatening, objects. A provocative

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 13, 2019

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New Twisted ‘Gretel & Hansel’ Poster Teases The Horror That Awaits

In theaters, this January, Gretel & Hansel will take viewers on a horrifying journey featuring a classic fairytale with a new terrifying twist. From director Osgood Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) the film, set a long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, follows a young girl (Sophia Lillis, It) who leads her little brother (Sammy Leakey) into a dark wood in a desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil. Sophia Lillis stars along with Alice Krige, introducing Sammy Leakey, Charles Babalola, and Jessica De Gouw. Rob Hayes penned the script. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger produce with Sandra Yee Ling and Macdra Kelleher executive producing. Gretel and Hansel opens in theaters everywhere on January 31, 2020, from ORION Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 13, 2019

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Lucio Fulci’s Classic The Beyond Coming To Blu-ray

Lucio Fulci‘s 1981 metaphysical horror The Beyond is coming to Blu-ray for the first time this January from Shameless Films. When a jaded New York (Catriona MacColl) inherits a New Orleans hotel, she calls on a composed local doctor (David Warbeck) to contain the inexplicable and increasingly gory accidents that are plaguing the building and its grounds. But soon the Gates of Hell themselves open under the hotel, rendering their fight futile as the dead emerge to walk the earth in Fulci’s masterpiece The Beyond. . The Blu-ray features new extras including: – ‘Emily’s Eyes’ – an interview with Cinzia Monreale (with English subtitles) – ‘Arachnophobia’ – an interview with Michele Mirabella (with English subtitles) – ‘Murder, They Wrote’ – a unique interview with scriptwriter Giorgio Mariuzzo on working with Lucio Fulci (with English subtitles) – Prologue four-way comparison showing the original color, B&W, standard sepia and the new, fourth-way, a golden version of toning over color ARCHIVE EXTRAS –

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 12, 2019

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Final ‘Antlers’ Trailer Reveals A Flesh Eating Monster

The final trailer is in from Antlers, from producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) somehow connected to a mysterious monster lurking in the shadows. Acclaimed director Scott Cooper (Maze Runner: Death Cure) brings the dark world where legend meets reality. Set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) and C. Henry Chaisson penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 11, 2019

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Bella Thorne Starring In Home Invasion Horror ‘Masquerade’

The Babysitter and Amityville: The Awakening actress Bella Thorne is set to star as a bad guy in Shane Dax Taylor‘s home invasion thriller Masquerade which he both wrote and will direct, Deadline reports. “The film follows 11-year-old Casey (Alyvia Alyn Lind, “Daybreak”) who must survive the night after a group of intruders, led by Rose (Thorne), break into her family’s home to steal their priceless artwork. The thieves will stop at nothing to get what they want until the shocking twist ending.” Austin Nichols (“The Walking Dead”) and Mircea Monroe (Fifty Shades of Black) will play the role of Casey’s parents. Skyler Samuels (The Gifted) co-stars as Rose’s partner. Taylor will produce alongside Steven Schneider (Insidious), and Kenneth Burke (Soul Surfer).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 11, 2019

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