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Horror Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Is Out On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Christmas

Looking for a great Christmas gift for the horror fan in your life or a great flick to add to your collection? Werewolves Within, which is “Certified Fresh”, is out just in time for the holiday season! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny,” “a quick classic,” and “the best horror-comedy of the year,” in our review, has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 10, 2021

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Filming Wraps On Horror Comedy ‘Mean Spirited’

Filming has officially wrapped on the horror-comedy film Mean Spirited, from director Jeff Ryan (Mass Hysteria), and is set for a 2022 release. The found-footage flick stars Michelle Veintimilla (“Gotham,” ABC’s “Big Sky,” and “The Baker and the Beauty”), Neville Archambault (13 Cameras, The Block Island Sound), Will Martin (Youthmin), Maria DeCotis (Euphonia), Charlie Pollock (The Good Wife), and Will Madden along with his fellow Beast Beast alum Daniel Rashid, in addition to Ryan, who also acts in the feature shares writing credits with Joe Adams. The film was shot in the Poconos Mountains and lensed by cinematographer Kenneth Wales (The Beta Test). Will Madden leads the cast as Andy, an up-and-coming Vlogger whose attempts to reconnect with his estranged friend, Bryce (Ryan) fall apart while a demonic presence begins tormenting the vacationing group. There’s no better way to spend your October than filming a movie in the Poconos Mountains amidst abandoned hotels, ice-cold waterfalls, and haunted mansions,” said Ryan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 30, 2021

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Blu-ray Review: Elvira’s Haunted Hills (2001)

After an uproarious intro from the Mistress of the Dark herself, we dive right into the meat and potatoes (and what potatoes they are) of Elvira’s Haunted Hills; her second frightful feature film (following 1988’s Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) now available on Blu-ray thanks to those delicious devils o’er at Scream Factory! Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) and her maidservant/comedic foil Zou Zou (played to absolute perfection by Mary Jo Smith) are on their way to Paris (where our titular heroine can perform in a can-can revue) via the Carpathian mountains in the year 1851. After a disagreement with an innkeeper our heroes et off on foot where they are soon picked up by a carriage occupied by Dr, Bradley Bradley (Scott Atkinson in the Price role) who is en route to a nearby castle occupied by the intense-as-fuck Lady Ema Hellsubus (Mary Scheer) and her sound-adverse husband Lord Vladimir Hellsubus (Rocky Horror Picture Show mastermind Richard O’ Brien in the

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DanXIII

Nov 27, 2021

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A ‘Puppet Killer’ Is On The Loose This November

Listen out for slay-bells as Puppet Killer is coming to town. Central City Media has today confirmed that the yuletide horror-comedy will be released on Digital Download this November. Pulling the strings of Puppet Killer is director Lisa Ovies. The film is an Aleks Paunovic (Numb, War For The Planet of the Apes), and stars Lee Majdoub (Sonic The Hedgehog, Dirk Gently), and Lisa Durupt (Love Guaranteed). Guaranteed to knock the stuffing out of you, Puppet Killer will be available on all major digital platforms from 29th November. It’s the classic ‘cabin in the woods‘ tale of teenagers (who are 100% teenage actors despite what IMDb may tell you) being assailed by a menacing pink and fluffy plush toy – that old Chesnut. For seven-year-old Jamie, watching horror movies with his loving parents and his fuzzy pink puppet, Simon, is a beloved Christmas tradition. Unfortunately, that all ends when his mother dies of cancer and his father marries a new

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

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Shudder Acquires Creature Feature ‘The Seed’ Ahead Of World Premiere

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has acquired worldwide rights to the black comedy creature feature The Seed, ahead of the film’s world premiere at Beyond Fest, in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 5th In the Shudder Original film, lifelong friends Deidre (Lucy Martin, Vikings), Heather (Sophie Vavasseur, Resident Evil: Apocalypse), and Charlotte (Chelsea Edge, I Hate Suzie) are finally getting some time away together, using the upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts out as a girls’ getaway in the Mojave Desert descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an invasive alien force whose air of mystery soon proves to be alluring and irresistible to them. Before long the situation devolves into a battle to the death, where the stakes have galaxy-wide implications. The Seed is produced by Shudder, Camelot Films, and Hardman Pictures, in association with Lipsync Productions, Amp International, The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 29, 2021

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Anya Taylor-Joy Sinks Her Teeth Into The Lead Role In The Horror Comedy ‘The Menu’

It has now been announced that Mark Mylod (“Game of Thrones”, “Succession”, “Shameless”) will be directing Searchlight Picture’s upcoming horror-comedy The Menu. THR is reporting the Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, The Queen’s Gambit) is starring alongside Nicholas Hoult (Warm Bodies, Mad Max: Fury Road), and acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Schindler’s List). “The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple (Taylor-Joy and Hoult) who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef (Fiennes) has prepared a lavish tasting menu, with some shocking surprises.” Written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, The Menu is being produced by Adam McKay for Searchlight Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 31, 2021

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Japanese Horror Comedy ‘Ghost Master’ Is Out Now On Demand

Director Paul Young (Flashback) tests the limits of how far someone will go to bring their artistic vision to life in Ghost Master (originally titled Gôsuto masutâ), the Japanese horror-comedy arriving On Demand today from Indican Pictures. Winner of “Best Film” at the 2020 International Fantasy Film Awards, the gruesome film follows a nerdy assistant director whose own script comes to life, possessing the on-set actors and causing bloody and terminal chaos for the cast and crew. “Inspired by film legends like Tobe Hooper and George A. Romero, assistant director Akira Kurosawa (Takahiro Miura, Attack on Titan Part 1) dreams of becoming the ultimate horror master. As tensions rise between the director and the film’s star Yuya (Mizuki Itagaki, First Love Loss Time). Akira decides to seize the opportunity to shift the rom-com into something much darker. Unfortunately, his now evil screenplay Ghost Master, possesses Yuya, causing a violent killing spree. As the body count rises, Akira must band together

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 14, 2021

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‘Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat’ Joins The Vestron Video Collector’s Series

A new edition to the Vestron Video Collector’s Series, the tongue-in-cheek vampire film Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, first released in 1989, arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) this August from Lionsgate and stars Bruce Campbell. The road to Purgatory is paved with good intentions, and Count Mardulak (David Carradine) wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s seeking atonement for centuries of human carnage, which is why he’s instructed Purgatory’s vampire residents to slather on SPF 100 sunblock, pursue daytime activities…and drink only synthetic blood. But some vampires don’t agree with Mardulak — they want the real thing — and if that means wooden bullets flying in a vampire civil war, so be it! Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat stars Golden Globe® nominee David Carradine (2005, Best Supporting Role – Motion Picture, Kill Bill: Vol.2), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, “The Colbys,” A Prince for Christmas), Morgan Brittany (Gypsy, Gable and Lombard, TV’s “Dallas”), Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 1, 2021

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Movie Review: Werewolves Within (2021)

My dude Finn (Sam Richardson) has just taken on the role of forest ranger in Beaverfield… a rural town crucial to the plans of Sam Parker (Wayne Duvall), an oil tycoon that wants to run his pipe straight through B-field’s sweet spot! This has the populace at odds and on edge, and an encroaching storm and a growing number of dead bodies aren’t helping matters. Soon Finn and local mail-person Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) are balls deep in the murder biz as they try and suss out just who… or more precisely, what… is behind these savage attacks! I’ll say one thing about Werewolves Within… it sure as shit has a literal ass-load of heart! Every character, even the real shit-heels are presented as pretty damn likable… or ridiculous… or an unholy combination of the two, and the actors present truly give it everything they have (special shout out to leads Richardson and Vayntrub who have undeniable chemistry and miles of

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DanXIII

Jun 25, 2021

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The Horror-Comedy ‘Too Late’ Coming To Theaters And Digital Tomorrow

This June, indie horror meets comedy in Too Late, directed by D.W. Thomas and written by Tom Becker. Set in Los Angeles, the film follows Violet Fields who works a thankless job as the assistant to Bob Devore, famed comedian, and host of the live variety show, “Too Late”. But what only Violet knows is that Bob is a monster both literally and figuratively. Resigned to her fate, Violet is caught by surprise when she meets aspiring comedian Jimmy Rhodes and sparks fly. But as her feelings for Jimmy grow and Bob starts to doubt her loyalty, she and Jimmy could end up as Bob’s next meal. Too Late is the debut feature film from director D.W. Thomas and writer Tom Becker. It stars Alyssa Limperis (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun), Ron Lynch (“Bob’s Burgers”, “Adventure Time”), Will Weldon (Comedy Central’s This Isn’t Happening), Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24”, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), Fred Armisen (“SNL”, “Portlandia”), Jenny

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 24, 2021

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