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Release Date Announced For ‘Scary Stories’ Documentary

Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters beginning this April via Wild Eye Releasing. Today we have the trailer that gives a small glimpse into the documentary. Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Cody Meirick’s film features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz to fellow children’s book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2019
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‘Scary Stories’ Documentary Will Take Us Inside The World Of The Books That Scared Us As Children

Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters this April. The documentary explores the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Cody Meirick’s documentary features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz to fellow children’s book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the various times in which the books were banned or targeted by parent and religious groups as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2019
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Enter The World Of Barnabas Collins With The Documentary ‘Master Of Dark Shadows’

MPI Media Group has just announced the release date and revealed the trailer for Master of Dark Shadows, directed by David Gregory, a comprehensive celebration of the legendary Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis. Filmed in New York, LA and London, the documentary features interviews with key actors and filmmakers involved in the popular story of vampire Barnabas Collins and all the eerie goings-on at the gloomy Maine mansion Collinwood. Narrated by Ian McShane (Deadwood), Master of Dark Shadows offers insights from Curtis himself in addition to Oscar-winning writer-producer Alan Ball (True Blood), screenwriter William F. Nolan (Trilogy of Terror), author Herman Wouk (The Winds Of War), veteran actors Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost), Barbara Steele (Black Sunday)and Ben Cross (Chariots of Fire), Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, John Karlen, Nancy Barrett, Jerry Lacy, Roger Davis, Marie Wallace, Chris Pennock and James Storm, plus other colleagues and family members. In

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 2, 2019
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Shudder Announces Documentary ‘Cursed Films’

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, announced today the next project in its expanding slate of high-quality, critically-acclaimed original programming: Cursed Films, a high-end documentary series examining the facts, myths and mysteries around iconic films and franchises whose casts and crew have been struck by misfortune and tragedy, including The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and The Omen, among others. Cursed Films will reveal the events that haunted these productions through interviews with experts, witnesses and the cast, directors, and producers who lived through the real-life events. Were these films really cursed, as many believe, or just the victims of bad luck and bizarre circumstances? Cursed Films takes a fascinating look at why these iconic horror movies have gained such an outsized reputation for being the focus of bizarre tragedies and strange coincidences that seemingly defy explanation,” said Craig Engler, Shudder’s General Manager. The documentary is written, directed and edited by Jay Cheel (How to Build a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 11, 2019
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Beetlejuice Documentary Unleashes New Trailer As It Arrives On Kickstarter

Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice…This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s classic. A new documentary is exploring the making of the film titled Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice. The doc has kicked off its Kickstarter to help raise funds for the final stages of production. Produced by Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs), Recently Deceased will delve into everything from filming to the special effects, behind the scenes looks, and features interviews with cast and crew. Fans will also see never before seen footage that has been digitized. Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice is expected to be released in 2020. Check out the Kickstarter campaign which features perks that include mugs, copies of the documentary, posters, totes, posters and much more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2018
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New Documentary Goes ‘Searching For Cannibal Holocaust’

Film critic and author Calum Waddell is going to take fans inside one of the world’s most controversial films in his documentary Searching for Cannibal Holocaust. Basically, it is the story of how Cannibal Holocaust has impacted upon the lives of a number of people, including myself,” Waddell told Rue Morgue. During the filming of the documentary, Waddell not only interviewed a number of those involved with the film but also traveled to the Amazon to visit locations where the film was made. In Cannibal Holocaust, a professor on a rescue mission in the Amazon rainforest stumbles across lost film shot by a missing documentary crew. Director Ruggero Deodato‘s infamous Cannibal Holocaust (aka Monsieur Cannibal) has been banned in several countries since its release in 1980. In fact, it is so gruesome that upon making its Italian premiere the director was arrested on obscenity charges. He was then made to prove to the court that all of the actors in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2018
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Movie Review: The Bray Road Beast (2018)

Documentarian of the Cryptids Seth Breedlove is back, and this time he turns his eerie eyeballs an a wicked werewolf legend in The Bray Road Beast! Elkhorn, Wisconsin is a bucolic lil’ town, sleepy, possessed of a small populace…and a red eyed werewolf that can run 55 mph and lives on Bray Road (home to the Bray family, who do not seem like werewolves to me, but I’m no expert at lycanthrope in human form identification)…you know, the usual. Of course as the film digs deeper we learn that this area sits in an area surrounded by strange happenings, outre cults, and that whole Slenderman stabbing incident of a few years back. Of course everyone has a theory as to just what the titular beast is, and all the usual explanations make their appearance; Native american curse, occult summoned hell beast, the aforementioned werewolf theory…regardless of what it is, there are plenty of spooky-ass stories about whatever it is; and

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DanXIII
Oct 6, 2018
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The Bray Road Beast Hunts Down A Werewolf This Week On DVD

The latest release from the indie film company, Small Town Monsters, takes an investigative look into encounters with a wolflike creature near the town of Elkhorn, WI during the early 90s. Titled, The Bray Road Beast, the documentary also uncovers a history of sightings of similar creatures around the world. Speaking with local witnesses, investigators and government officials who investigated the sightings, director, Seth Breedlove was able to unlock a multitude of possible unnerving stories as well as likely explanations; from misidentified bear to underground satanic cults. The Bray Road Beast premiered at HorrorHound Indianapolis and took honors at Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival. It will continue to play the film festival circuit throughout the Fall and into next year. This Friday the documentary comes to DVD and streaming platforms such as Amazon, Vimeo OnDemand, and VIDI Space. Ahead of the official release, it received praise from Blair Witch director Adam Wingard who said “The Bray Road Beast solidifies

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2018
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In New ‘King Cohen’ Clip We See Larry Cohen Talk ‘Q’

Larry Cohen, that’s a name every horror fan should recognize. Cohen is behind films such as It’s Alive, It Lives Again, Q, The Stuff, Maniac Cop, Body Snatchers, Uncle Sam, and so many more. Steve Mitchell‘s documentary King Cohen, about the life and works of Larry Cohen, is approaching its release and we’ve gotten our hands on the first clip from the film. We sat down with Mr. Mitchell recently for an interview and discussed both King Cohen and his classic genre film Chopping Mall. Mitchell talked with such passion about the project and filled us in on the many interviews that we will see in the film. We have a pretty good cast. In no order of importance, we have Martin Scorsese, Michael Moriarty, who was an important person for us to find seeing he starred in five of Larry’s films, Fred Williamson, John Landis, J.J. Abrams does our intro, we’ve got Robert Forester, Tara Reid, Tracy Lawrence, production

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2018
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‘Monster Squad’ Doc ‘Wolfman’s Got Nards’ Releases Trailer

When The Monster Squad, directed by Fred Dekker and co-written by Shane Black, debuted in theaters back in 1987 it was far from a hit, but since has become one of the most loved horror classics out there. Now, a documentary titled Wolfman’s Got Nards is on its way from director Andre Gower who starred as Sean in the classic. The documentary explores the power of a cult classic “told through the lens of the 1987 classic and the impact it has on fans, cast, crew, and the industry”. Check out the trailer for Wolfman’s Got Nards (review) which is currently making its rounds at film festivals and racking up awards.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2018

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Release Date Announced For ‘Scary Stories’ Documentary

Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters beginning this April via Wild Eye Releasing. Today we have the trailer that gives a small glimpse into the documentary. Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Cody Meirick’s film features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz to fellow children’s book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2019
Horror Fuel

‘Scary Stories’ Documentary Will Take Us Inside The World Of The Books That Scared Us As Children

Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters this April. The documentary explores the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Cody Meirick’s documentary features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz to fellow children’s book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the various times in which the books were banned or targeted by parent and religious groups as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2019
Horror Fuel

Enter The World Of Barnabas Collins With The Documentary ‘Master Of Dark Shadows’

MPI Media Group has just announced the release date and revealed the trailer for Master of Dark Shadows, directed by David Gregory, a comprehensive celebration of the legendary Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis. Filmed in New York, LA and London, the documentary features interviews with key actors and filmmakers involved in the popular story of vampire Barnabas Collins and all the eerie goings-on at the gloomy Maine mansion Collinwood. Narrated by Ian McShane (Deadwood), Master of Dark Shadows offers insights from Curtis himself in addition to Oscar-winning writer-producer Alan Ball (True Blood), screenwriter William F. Nolan (Trilogy of Terror), author Herman Wouk (The Winds Of War), veteran actors Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost), Barbara Steele (Black Sunday)and Ben Cross (Chariots of Fire), Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, John Karlen, Nancy Barrett, Jerry Lacy, Roger Davis, Marie Wallace, Chris Pennock and James Storm, plus other colleagues and family members. In

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 2, 2019
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Shudder Announces Documentary ‘Cursed Films’

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, announced today the next project in its expanding slate of high-quality, critically-acclaimed original programming: Cursed Films, a high-end documentary series examining the facts, myths and mysteries around iconic films and franchises whose casts and crew have been struck by misfortune and tragedy, including The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and The Omen, among others. Cursed Films will reveal the events that haunted these productions through interviews with experts, witnesses and the cast, directors, and producers who lived through the real-life events. Were these films really cursed, as many believe, or just the victims of bad luck and bizarre circumstances? Cursed Films takes a fascinating look at why these iconic horror movies have gained such an outsized reputation for being the focus of bizarre tragedies and strange coincidences that seemingly defy explanation,” said Craig Engler, Shudder’s General Manager. The documentary is written, directed and edited by Jay Cheel (How to Build a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 11, 2019
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Beetlejuice Documentary Unleashes New Trailer As It Arrives On Kickstarter

Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice…This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s classic. A new documentary is exploring the making of the film titled Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice. The doc has kicked off its Kickstarter to help raise funds for the final stages of production. Produced by Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs), Recently Deceased will delve into everything from filming to the special effects, behind the scenes looks, and features interviews with cast and crew. Fans will also see never before seen footage that has been digitized. Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice is expected to be released in 2020. Check out the Kickstarter campaign which features perks that include mugs, copies of the documentary, posters, totes, posters and much more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 8, 2018
Horror Fuel

New Documentary Goes ‘Searching For Cannibal Holocaust’

Film critic and author Calum Waddell is going to take fans inside one of the world’s most controversial films in his documentary Searching for Cannibal Holocaust. Basically, it is the story of how Cannibal Holocaust has impacted upon the lives of a number of people, including myself,” Waddell told Rue Morgue. During the filming of the documentary, Waddell not only interviewed a number of those involved with the film but also traveled to the Amazon to visit locations where the film was made. In Cannibal Holocaust, a professor on a rescue mission in the Amazon rainforest stumbles across lost film shot by a missing documentary crew. Director Ruggero Deodato‘s infamous Cannibal Holocaust (aka Monsieur Cannibal) has been banned in several countries since its release in 1980. In fact, it is so gruesome that upon making its Italian premiere the director was arrested on obscenity charges. He was then made to prove to the court that all of the actors in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2018
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: The Bray Road Beast (2018)

Documentarian of the Cryptids Seth Breedlove is back, and this time he turns his eerie eyeballs an a wicked werewolf legend in The Bray Road Beast! Elkhorn, Wisconsin is a bucolic lil’ town, sleepy, possessed of a small populace…and a red eyed werewolf that can run 55 mph and lives on Bray Road (home to the Bray family, who do not seem like werewolves to me, but I’m no expert at lycanthrope in human form identification)…you know, the usual. Of course as the film digs deeper we learn that this area sits in an area surrounded by strange happenings, outre cults, and that whole Slenderman stabbing incident of a few years back. Of course everyone has a theory as to just what the titular beast is, and all the usual explanations make their appearance; Native american curse, occult summoned hell beast, the aforementioned werewolf theory…regardless of what it is, there are plenty of spooky-ass stories about whatever it is; and

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Oct 6, 2018
Horror Fuel

The Bray Road Beast Hunts Down A Werewolf This Week On DVD

The latest release from the indie film company, Small Town Monsters, takes an investigative look into encounters with a wolflike creature near the town of Elkhorn, WI during the early 90s. Titled, The Bray Road Beast, the documentary also uncovers a history of sightings of similar creatures around the world. Speaking with local witnesses, investigators and government officials who investigated the sightings, director, Seth Breedlove was able to unlock a multitude of possible unnerving stories as well as likely explanations; from misidentified bear to underground satanic cults. The Bray Road Beast premiered at HorrorHound Indianapolis and took honors at Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival. It will continue to play the film festival circuit throughout the Fall and into next year. This Friday the documentary comes to DVD and streaming platforms such as Amazon, Vimeo OnDemand, and VIDI Space. Ahead of the official release, it received praise from Blair Witch director Adam Wingard who said “The Bray Road Beast solidifies

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2018
Horror Fuel

In New ‘King Cohen’ Clip We See Larry Cohen Talk ‘Q’

Larry Cohen, that’s a name every horror fan should recognize. Cohen is behind films such as It’s Alive, It Lives Again, Q, The Stuff, Maniac Cop, Body Snatchers, Uncle Sam, and so many more. Steve Mitchell‘s documentary King Cohen, about the life and works of Larry Cohen, is approaching its release and we’ve gotten our hands on the first clip from the film. We sat down with Mr. Mitchell recently for an interview and discussed both King Cohen and his classic genre film Chopping Mall. Mitchell talked with such passion about the project and filled us in on the many interviews that we will see in the film. We have a pretty good cast. In no order of importance, we have Martin Scorsese, Michael Moriarty, who was an important person for us to find seeing he starred in five of Larry’s films, Fred Williamson, John Landis, J.J. Abrams does our intro, we’ve got Robert Forester, Tara Reid, Tracy Lawrence, production

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2018
Horror Fuel

‘Monster Squad’ Doc ‘Wolfman’s Got Nards’ Releases Trailer

When The Monster Squad, directed by Fred Dekker and co-written by Shane Black, debuted in theaters back in 1987 it was far from a hit, but since has become one of the most loved horror classics out there. Now, a documentary titled Wolfman’s Got Nards is on its way from director Andre Gower who starred as Sean in the classic. The documentary explores the power of a cult classic “told through the lens of the 1987 classic and the impact it has on fans, cast, crew, and the industry”. Check out the trailer for Wolfman’s Got Nards (review) which is currently making its rounds at film festivals and racking up awards.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2018
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