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New Documentary ‘FredHeads’ To Explore ‘The Nightmare On Elm Street’ Fandom

Horror documentaries are more popular than ever, and we couldn’t be happier. Not only is there documentaries on IT and horror icon Kane Hodder, known for wearing the Jason Voorhees mask, there is now one in the works for our favorite wisecracking, bladed-glove wearing, man of our dreams, Freddy Krueger, well, sort of. Titled FredHeads: A Documentary About Fandom, the upcoming documentary from Venn Pictures will explore how A Nightmare on Elm Street has changed the lives of it’s fans. “The documentary will follow 3 fans as they tell their story and what their journey in the Nightmare community has been; some as fans, others rising through popularity. Along the way, we will be filming at conventions and getting as many fan stories as possible to feature as many fans as we can in the documentary.” Filming for the documentary will take place in Chicago at Flashback Weekend this August and Scarefest this September where Robert Englund, Freddy himself, will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 19, 2017

Documentaries

Exclusive First Images From ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’

Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has over come to become a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 14, 2017

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A First Look At The Documentary PENNYWISE: THE STORY OF IT

Back in March we first told you about the upcoming documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT. Today, have a first look and bring the news that the documentary has kicked off an Indiegogo campaign seeking to raise £20,000. Currently, they have raised 15% of their goal, so they are calling on fans of IT for their help. The documentary is being produced by the Dead Mouse production company who were also behind You’re So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night and Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary. Chris Griffiths is directing. The documentary is made as a labour of love by a team of IT fans and this is YOUR unique opportunity to get on board and not only be part of this amazing project BUT make it a reality.” The documentary has a growing list of impressive interviewees including Tim Curry, the man who made Pennywise the terrifying creature that sparked the fear of clowns in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 25, 2017

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First Clip Arrives From TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY

The first sneak peek clip has arrived from the documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Kane Hodder, that is a name every true horror fan recognizes. He has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. Hodder has appeared as both an actor and a stunt man and now his fans can learn more about his life, his career, and his determination in the documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story, from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment. During the clip, “in a candid moment, Robert Englund reveals that horror films used to not garner much respect among the film industry, but is now “a go-to, popcorn ingredient in the soul of Hollywood.” Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) describes stories of Kane’s strong relationship with his fans, while Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter) discusses his “jealousy” of Kane’s popularity at conventions.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 24, 2017

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TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY Set To Begin Film Festival Tour

Kane Hodder, that is a name every true horror fan recognizes. He has starred in many films but is most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. Hodder has appeared in over 120 films as both an actor and a stunt man and now his fans can learn more about his life, his career, and his determination in the documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story, from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment, which has now wrapped production and is gearing up to begin its film festival rounds. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA May 9, 2017- Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) announced today that they have put the final touches on their latest documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. This in-depth biographical documentary on horror icon, Kane Hodder, features interviews with cinema legends, including Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), and Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark). To

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 10, 2017

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UNEARTHED AND UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATARY Makes Release Announcement

Stephen King’s Pet Sematary remains one of my favorite books and films today. I mean, come on, Gage is one of the most creepy kids to ever be depicted on the page or the screen. The documentary Unearthed and Untold: The Path To Pet Sematary will take us on journey behind-the-scenes of filming of the 1989 film that struck terror in the hearts of multiple generations. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (April 20, 2017) – On the eve of the 28th Anniversary of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, which was released in theaters on April 21, 1989, Terror Films is excited to announce their partnership with Synapse Films. Synapse is set to handle the physical release of the documentary; it will be released later this year. Don May Jr., one of the partners of the American DVD and Blu-ray label, specializes in cult horror, science fiction and exploitation films. He had this to say about teaming up with Terror

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 22, 2017

Documentaries

Upcoming Horror Documentary, ‘Pennywise: The Story Of IT’, To Examine The Original Film

Pennywise is everywhere these days, in the new version of IT, in Bill Skarsgard’s dressing room, and in fact, yesterday we shared a brand new image from the spread in the most recent edition of Empire Magazine. Today, we have even more news. From Dead Mouse Productions, the makers of Unearthed & Untold, the Pet Sematary documentary, comes Pennywise: The Story of IT. That’s right, an IT documentary! Dead Mouse made the announcement via Facebook. And the best part, Tim Curry, the original Pennywise himself, will be featured in the documentary. While there has not been any other information revealed, we are beyond excited. We will update you when we know more. The remake of IT, directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, will open in theaters nationwide on September 8, 2017. Bill Skarsgard will be playing the role of Pennywise, the role made iconic by Tim Curry.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 21, 2017

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Robert Englund Is Returning As Freddy Krueger In New Documentary

Robert Englund is sliding on his glove and sitting down in the makeup chair one last time as Freddy Krueger in the documentary ‘Nightmares in the Makeup Chair’. Back in 2014, Englund brought Freddy out of retirement and appeared in full wardrobe and makeup to treat fans to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Chicago’s Flashback Weekend. Directed by Mike Kerz, the upcoming documentary goes behind the scenes at Flashback Weekend. We will see Englund in the makeup chair, sharing stories while FX master Robert Kurtzman transforms Englund into our favorite dream-stalking killer. It will “take fans on an exciting, fun, and emotional journey through Englund’s years as Freddy Krueger with stories and anecdotes, all while paying tribute to the legacy of Wes Craven.” I was inspired by the vintage photos of the legendary artist Jack Pierce applying the Frankenstein makeup to Boris Karloff. Sadly, those sessions were never documented on film.” Kerz explains. ” That is why we created our documentary

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 1, 2017

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Pet Sematary Documentary ‘Unearthed & Untold’ Arrives On Digital HD

We have been following the development of John Campiano and Justin White’s horror documentary ‘Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary‘ for a while now. The Documentary features interviews with Director Mary Lambert and the entire cast; including Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Miko Hughes, Brad Greenquist, Susan Blommaert, the Berdahl Twins and many more. The film also features never-before-seen footage from the sets in Maine, interviews with key crew, the town’s people and will be packed full of bonus features, including a fan appreciation sizzle reel, a personal interview with the documentary filmmakers and much, much more. When we first set out for Maine nearly six years ago we thought, at most, we would take some photographs of the filming locations from Stephen King’s Pet Sematary and post them to social media. But upon that very first visit we knew that we had stumbled upon something special — stories, people, and places that had been barely documented for the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 24, 2017

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Exorcism Documentary ‘Hostage To The Devil’ Possesses Two New Clips

For those of you who are interested in the supernatural, demonology, or exorcisms, there is a new documentary from director Martin Stalker, titled ‘Hostage to the Devil’, and you are not going to want to miss it. After five years in production, the documentary is finally now available on VOD. The documentary tells the “true story of a Jesuit priest, an author, and an exorcist.” It features interviews with real people that deal with the supernatural, the paranormal, and the occult, including Lorraine Warren, Ralph Sarchie, and John Zaffis. It also features recreations, footage, and commentary from Stalker. The documentary goes in graphic detail about the process and outcomes of exorcisms. It also explores the disturbing case of a four year old girl, the last exorcism Fr Martin consulted on before his death under suspicious circumstances. Martin Stalker invites you to witness his documentary and make up your own mind about exorcisms and the devil himself. Tell us, do you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 18, 2017

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