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New Documentary To Explore The Legendary Werewolf Of Cannock Chase

If there is one thing I love as much as horror movies, it’s horror documentaries. One topic in horror documentaries that seems to be lacking is that of werewolves, but UK paranormal investigator Damon Simms is aiming to add a film on that very subject. Simms writes a column for the Stoke Sentinel titled ‘Supernatural Staffordshire’. When he is not writing he spends much of his time researching the unexplained mysteries and the myths that revolve around the area. One of the most interesting cases is that of the “Werewolf of Cannock Chase’, a creature that has had countless sighting in the county. Simms’ research on the werewolf is traced back the year 1975. That year a boy in the town of Eccleshall claimed that he used a Ouija board to strike a deal with the devil to change him into a werewolf. Soon after, the boy began to act strangely. He began acting like a wild animal and even

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 8, 2017

Trailers

‘Slender Man’ Movie And Documentary Obtain Release Dates

We are getting not getting one, but two films about the legend of Slender Man. The first, a film from Screen Gems titled ‘Slenderman‘, will begin filming this Spring under the direction of Sylvain White (Hawaii Five-O, I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer). The film is set to release on February 2, 2018. Per Deadline: Sylvain White has been set to direct Slender Man, the Screen Gems thriller that will begin production by the spring. White made his feature directing debut with Screen Gems on the sleeper hit Stomp the Yard, and also directed The Losers. Scripted by David Birke, Slender Man revolves around a tall, thin horrifying figure with unnaturally long arms and a featureless fact, who is reputed to be responsible for the haunting and disappearance of countless children and teens. It was hatched as a multi-platform property, and Screen Gems last year acquired the screen rights from Mythology Entertainment, Madhouse Entertainment, and No Dream Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 5, 2017

DocumentariesTrailers

Horror Documentary You’re So Cool Brewster! The Story of Fright Night Now Out DVD And Blu-ray

From Chris Griffiths and Neil Morris, the people who brought us ‘Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II’ comes ‘You’re So Cool Brewster! The Story of Fright Night’, the ultimate documentary about one of horror’s most loved films. The documentary is packed with over three hours of footage. This 3-disc collectors edition released this month and is a must see for fans of Tom Holland’s film and its sequel. From the Press Release: From Dead Mouse Productions and the Producer of ‘Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser & Hellbound: Hellraiser II’, comes the new ‘Fright Night’ documentary. Fully supported and produced by original Fright Night writer and director Tom Holland, this documentary is the ultimate insight into the making of this cult classic movie as well as a tribute to the late, great Roddy McDowall. The Story of Fright Night will feature detailed interviews with those who helped shape and create this much loved movie. Guided by Tom Holland

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 15, 2016

News

Enter The Nightmarish World Of The Blackout Experiments In Its First Trailer

The trailer for the horror documentary The Blackout Experiments is here. The film will open in select theaters and On Demand July 8, 2016 from Gravitas Ventures. The Blackout Experiments follows a group of friends whose experience with Blackouts becomes deeply personal, developing into an obsession that consumes their lives and blurs the line between reality and fantasy. The footage in this nightmarish look into private rituals is 100% real. Rich Fox not only directed the immersive film, he also edited The Blackout Experiment, which is the first documentary of its kind. Kris Curry serves as producer for the project.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 29, 2016

News

A Look At The Upcoming Documentary To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story

A new documentary explores the life story of Kane Hodder, the man that played one of the most iconic roles in horror history, Jason Voorhees. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story takes us on a journey through Hodder’s tough childhood filled with “torment and bullying” in Sparks, Navada, through his youth on a military island, to his nearly fetal burn accident and his rise as a legendary horror star. The documentary will include never-before seen footage of insider thoughts on Freddy vs. Jason, the story behind Hodder’s near-fetal burns, and the meeting of the doctor who saved his life. To Hell and Back will feature interviews with his past co-stars and friends including: Robert Englund, Bruce Campbell, Bill Moseley, Danielle Harris, Sid Haig, Sean Cunningham, Adam Green, Twiztid and many others. From the Press Release: Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) is raising contributions for its latest documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story, through the rewards crowdfunding

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 23, 2016

Documentaries

Unearthed And Untold: The Path To Pet Sematary Documentary Coming This October

Back in September of last year we told you about Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary, a documentary about the making of Stephen King’s classic Pet Sematary and its journey from print to the silver screen. On April 21st, in celebration of the film’s 27th anniversary, Terror Films is releasing the trailer for the documentary, poster and a special promotion. Unearthed & Untold will be released this October, just in time for Halloween. From the Press Release: The Documentary promotional release will begin on April 27th and continue for 27 Days, ending on May 18th and will be the only time this Limited Edition Offer will be available, prior to the documentary’s official release currently set for October 2016. During this limited time frame fans will be able to order the Limited Edition Combo Pack, which will include a dual Region Free DVD / Blu-Ray copy of the Documentary featuring interviews with Director Mary Lambert and the entire

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 22, 2016

Documentaries

Just Desserts: The Making Of Creepshow Documentary Coming To DVD & Blu-ray

A new full length documentary delves into the making of George A. Romero’s 1982 Creepshow, titled Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow. The film heading to Blu-ray later this year with a horde of special features via Synapse Films in conjunction with Red Shirt Pictures. This past weekend Fangoria spoke with the documentary’s producer, Michael Felsher, at North Carolina’s Mad Monster Party Convention about the film, which he debuted at the convention. Just Desserts features interviews with Romero, makeup/creature FX genius Tom Savini, Producer Richard P. Rubinstein, and actors Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Ed Harris and others. It also features on-set footage. Unfortunately Stephen King, who co-wrote Creepshow, will not be featured. The exact release date has not been announced at this time, but as soon as it is we will let you know. Here’s a clip from Just Desserts featuring Tom Savini and George A. Romero.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 29, 2016

Documentaries

Poster Unveiled For HBO’s Upcoming Documentary Beware The Slenderman

We reported back in January that HBO, capitalizing on the current obsession with true crime documentaries like Netflix’s Making a Murderer, would soon release a dark documentary of there own titled Beware the Slenderman. Today, the first poster for the documentary was unveiled. Beware the Slenderman, set to premiere at SXSW on March 11, delves into the legend of Slenderman and the case of Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, two 12- year-old Wisconsin girls, and their brutal attempted murder of their friend and classmate, another 12-year-old girl. What makes the case so interesting are the girls’ claims that it was an attempt to please Slenderman, a legend created by the Something Awful internet forum. The two girls were convinced that Slenderman was very real and that he would hurt their families if they did not make a human sacrifice to him. On May 31, 2014, after months of planning, the two girls lured the victim into the woods, stabbed her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 8, 2016

DocumentariesNewsReviews

The Blackout Experiment, The Most Extreme Documentary Ever Made

The Blackout Experiments, billed as the most extreme, immersive horror documentary ever made in America, is not for the faint of heart. The film is designed to manipulate our darkest psychological fears. The Blackout Experiments focuses on a group of friends whose experiences with a dark psycho-sexual horror experience develop into an obsession that consumes their lives and blurs the lines between reality and their paranoid fantasies. The shocking footage that explores the dark side of each of us, is 100% real. The documentary was directed and edited by Rich Fox, with Kris Curry serving as producer. The Blackout Experiments will debut at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 22, 2015

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Watch The Shining Documentary ‘View From The Overlook’ Here

You can now watch Gary Leva’s ‘The Shining’ documentary ‘View from the Overlook’ for free online, right here. The documentary, once only available to those who purchased the 2-disc DVD special edition of Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic, was made available on line by Leva, giving all fans of ‘The Shining’ access to interviews and insider views from behind the scenes of the production.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 20, 2015

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