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Director Kimani Ray Smith Talks “Two Sentence Horror Stories”

“Two Sentence Horror Stories” is back with its second season of frightful delights. We sat down to talk with director Kimani Ray Smith who filled us in on his episode featured in the premiere, titled “Bag Man”. Smith, a jack of all trades in the film industry, also discusses his directing, acting, and stunt work on series like “Ghost Wars,” “Van Helsing,” and “The Order,” and films such as Deadpool 2, and the upcoming movie Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, and more. Horror Fuel: “How did you go from acting and stunts to directing?” Kamani Ray Smith: “I first started doing stunts – I’ve always wanted to do it – and I started a small production company. Back then we didn’t have YouTube so we would create content, short videos, music videos and take them to film festivals. But it’s difficult for a person of color to get into the director’s chair so I started doing some stunts and choreography,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 22, 2021
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New Release Date Announced For ‘Antlers’

Earlier today we shared the release date for Guillermo del Toro‘s Nightmare Alley, now we’ve got the new date for the long-awaited del Toro produced horror Antlers. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson. Directed by Scott Cooper, Antlers was originally set to arrive in April of 2020 but found itself a victim of the pandemic and was delayed again after being set to arrive this February. But, as they say, it’s better late than never. The new date has been set as October 29, 2021, by Searchlight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 22, 2021
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Watch The Premiere Of The New Series “The Grave” Now!

The new thriller series “The Grave” has just premiered exclusively on TOPIC. If you haven’t seen it or heard about it, let us fill you in. Written and directed by high-profile Israeli showrunner Omri Givon following When Heroes Fly which just won the best series award at Canneseries, “The Grave,” an eight-part mystery drama series, is set in the aftermath of an earthquake. The mystery lies in the discovery of three human skeletons which are found at the bottom of a huge pit inside a nature reserve. But things get complicated when the test results indicate that these skeletons are those of individuals who are still alive. Liana Ayun, Nadav, Netz, Shalom Michaelshwilli, Tsahi Halevi, and Michal Kalman star. The series, which was nominated for Best Drama Series at 2019 Awards of the Israeli Television Academy, resembles popular shows such as “Fringe,” “Dark,” “Lost,” “The OA,” “12 Monkeys,” and “Looper”. Episode Schedule: January 14th Episode 1-3 January 21st Episode 4

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 21, 2021
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‘Remains’ Is A Post-Apocalyptic Horror Movie for Gambling Fans

If you are someone that loves to go to the casino and gamble, you may be looking for suitable horror movies. Well, we have definitely found one that you will like. If you are also a fan of post-apocalyptic films, this is going to be one for you. We are talking about Remains, which is also referred to as Steve Niles’ Remains. Indeed, it is a 2011 movie that is based on the novel created by Steve Niles. It is a classic zombie horror movie that takes place in a Reno casino. The Movie begins with an accidental nuclear explosion. This happens after there is a celebration of worldwide peace and the consequences are catastrophic. In particular, the effects of this disaster are that people turn into zombies that want to eat human flesh. The story surrounds a group of people that survive and they seek safety within a casino based in Reno, Nevada. They have some supplies and there

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 21, 2021
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Michael Rises From The Flames In New ‘Halloween Kills’ Image

In the new image from Halloween Kills, Michael Myers escapes the inferno that Laurie lit in the final moments of Halloween. Shared by Empire, the image reminds us just how much of a badass Micheal still is and why he is still one of the biggest horror icons ever. Director David Gordon Green is quoted by Empire, as saying, “This film is about community fear, paranoia, misinformation and crowd panic. This movie is a great popcorn genre movie and not really any kind of statement, but it’s strange how things line up. It couldn’t be a more interesting time to release a movie like this.” Halloween Kills has a huge returning cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet, and original Halloween actor Charles Cyphers who will be reprising his roles as Sheriff Leigh Brackett. Kyle Richards and Nancy Stephens will also be back. Anthony Michael Hall stars as Tommy Doyle. Green co-wrote the script for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2021
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Guide: You’re Going To Love What’s Coming To Shudder This February

February is all about love. Wine and dine your partner and give them what they’ll really love, awesome horror streaming on Shudder! Just think of it, the two of you all snuggled up on the couch with a bag of popcorn, binging some good old fashioned scares. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like heaven to me. Check out what’s premiering this month. NEW SHUDDER ORIGINAL & EXCLUSIVE MOVIES A NIGHTMARE WAKES — premieres February 4 While composing her famous novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley descends into an opium-fueled fever dream while carrying on a torrid love affair with Percy Shelley. As she writes, the characters of her novel come to life and begin to plague her relationship with Percy. Before long, she must choose between true love and her literary masterpiece. An unsettlingly intimate portrayal of a brilliant artist at her most troubled, A NIGHTMARE WAKES traces the tortured birth of a timeless masterwork and the rightful ascension

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2021
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A Killer Night Out Turns Deadly In The ‘Dreamcatcher’ Trailer

The new trailer for writer-director Jacob Johnston‘s horror Dreamcatcher introduces us to a group of friends looking to have a killer night out, but things go terribly wrong when they come face to face with a killer that’s looking to have a little fun too. In the film, “Dylan, known to his fans as DJ Dreamcatcher, is on the brink of global stardom. Everything changes the night of Cataclysm, an underground music festival, where two estranged sisters and their friends meet Dylan. After a drug-fueled gruesome event, things begin to spiral into a 48-hour whirlwind of violence and mayhem.” Niki Koss, Zachary Gordon, Travis Burns, Blaine Kern III, Olivia Sui, Emrhys Cooper, Elizabeth Posey, Nazanin Mandi, Adrienne Wilkinson, and Lou Ferrigno Jr. star. Dreamcatcher opens in theaters and arrives on Digital and Demand on March 5, 2021, presented by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Grab your friends and have a killer night!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2021
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Get ‘Freaky’ This January On Digital, Blu-ray, And DVD!

Get Freaky this January! The hit body-swap horror from Blumhouse is headed towards its home release! From the twisted mind of writer-director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, the Paranormal Activity franchise), comes a horror-comedy about a killer, a high school senior, and the brutal truth about surviving high school. In the film, “Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of “The Butcher” (Vince Vaughn), her town’s infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries. “When The Butcher’s mystical ancient dagger causes him and Millie to wake up in each other’s bodies, Millie learns that she has just 24 hours to get her body back before the switch becomes permanent and she’s trapped in the form of a middle-aged maniac forever.” Celeste O’Connor Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Misha Osherovich, The Goldfinch),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 19, 2021
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John Jarratt Stars In The True Story Inspired Film ‘The Possessed’

Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt returns to the silver screen in The Possessed, a spine-tingling film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The film features an all-star Australian cast including Jarratt, Lincoln Lewis, Angie Kent, Lauren Grimson, Melissa Tkautz, and Jade Kevin Foster. This horror-thriller follows Jacob Chandler (John Jarratt) who is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. It’s a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis) who have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Of late, something has changed and demonic possessions are increasing, and in order to keep those he loves safe from the wrath of unspeakable evil, Jacob must fight for them to survive. When meeting Liam’s new girlfriend, Atalie Carlisle (Lauren Grimson), he recognizes something in her dark, broken gaze – she too can see the damned. Jacob never expected to meet anyone else like himself, nor did he anticipate

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 19, 2021
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80s Style Horror ‘The House In The Pines’ Unlocks New Trailer

Journey to The House in the Pines in the new teaser trailer for the movie from the minds of the people who brought us Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors and Dream Master and Friday the 13th: Vengeance. The film features a serious ’80s slasher vibe with a dash of paranormal activity and follows a group of high school friends who visit the NJ Pine Barrens for a summer getaway. Confronted with revenge, gangsters, ghosts, and flames, only the strong and fortunate will survive. Directed by Mick Strawn and Jeremy Brown, it is produced by John DiRenzo Michael Joy, and Mario Cerrito III, along with FX Master Nick Benson! The House in the Pines is from 4th Dimension Pictures and Brownspace Films. A release date should be announced soon. In the meantime, check out the new trailer and follow the film on Facebook.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 19, 2021

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Director Kimani Ray Smith Talks “Two Sentence Horror Stories”

“Two Sentence Horror Stories” is back with its second season of frightful delights. We sat down to talk with director Kimani Ray Smith who filled us in on his episode featured in the premiere, titled “Bag Man”. Smith, a jack of all trades in the film industry, also discusses his directing, acting, and stunt work on series like “Ghost Wars,” “Van Helsing,” and “The Order,” and films such as Deadpool 2, and the upcoming movie Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, and more. Horror Fuel: “How did you go from acting and stunts to directing?” Kamani Ray Smith: “I first started doing stunts – I’ve always wanted to do it – and I started a small production company. Back then we didn’t have YouTube so we would create content, short videos, music videos and take them to film festivals. But it’s difficult for a person of color to get into the director’s chair so I started doing some stunts and choreography,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 22, 2021
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New Release Date Announced For ‘Antlers’

Earlier today we shared the release date for Guillermo del Toro‘s Nightmare Alley, now we’ve got the new date for the long-awaited del Toro produced horror Antlers. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson. Directed by Scott Cooper, Antlers was originally set to arrive in April of 2020 but found itself a victim of the pandemic and was delayed again after being set to arrive this February. But, as they say, it’s better late than never. The new date has been set as October 29, 2021, by Searchlight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 22, 2021
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Watch The Premiere Of The New Series “The Grave” Now!

The new thriller series “The Grave” has just premiered exclusively on TOPIC. If you haven’t seen it or heard about it, let us fill you in. Written and directed by high-profile Israeli showrunner Omri Givon following When Heroes Fly which just won the best series award at Canneseries, “The Grave,” an eight-part mystery drama series, is set in the aftermath of an earthquake. The mystery lies in the discovery of three human skeletons which are found at the bottom of a huge pit inside a nature reserve. But things get complicated when the test results indicate that these skeletons are those of individuals who are still alive. Liana Ayun, Nadav, Netz, Shalom Michaelshwilli, Tsahi Halevi, and Michal Kalman star. The series, which was nominated for Best Drama Series at 2019 Awards of the Israeli Television Academy, resembles popular shows such as “Fringe,” “Dark,” “Lost,” “The OA,” “12 Monkeys,” and “Looper”. Episode Schedule: January 14th Episode 1-3 January 21st Episode 4

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 21, 2021
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‘Remains’ Is A Post-Apocalyptic Horror Movie for Gambling Fans

If you are someone that loves to go to the casino and gamble, you may be looking for suitable horror movies. Well, we have definitely found one that you will like. If you are also a fan of post-apocalyptic films, this is going to be one for you. We are talking about Remains, which is also referred to as Steve Niles’ Remains. Indeed, it is a 2011 movie that is based on the novel created by Steve Niles. It is a classic zombie horror movie that takes place in a Reno casino. The Movie begins with an accidental nuclear explosion. This happens after there is a celebration of worldwide peace and the consequences are catastrophic. In particular, the effects of this disaster are that people turn into zombies that want to eat human flesh. The story surrounds a group of people that survive and they seek safety within a casino based in Reno, Nevada. They have some supplies and there

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 21, 2021
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Michael Rises From The Flames In New ‘Halloween Kills’ Image

In the new image from Halloween Kills, Michael Myers escapes the inferno that Laurie lit in the final moments of Halloween. Shared by Empire, the image reminds us just how much of a badass Micheal still is and why he is still one of the biggest horror icons ever. Director David Gordon Green is quoted by Empire, as saying, “This film is about community fear, paranoia, misinformation and crowd panic. This movie is a great popcorn genre movie and not really any kind of statement, but it’s strange how things line up. It couldn’t be a more interesting time to release a movie like this.” Halloween Kills has a huge returning cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet, and original Halloween actor Charles Cyphers who will be reprising his roles as Sheriff Leigh Brackett. Kyle Richards and Nancy Stephens will also be back. Anthony Michael Hall stars as Tommy Doyle. Green co-wrote the script for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2021
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Guide: You’re Going To Love What’s Coming To Shudder This February

February is all about love. Wine and dine your partner and give them what they’ll really love, awesome horror streaming on Shudder! Just think of it, the two of you all snuggled up on the couch with a bag of popcorn, binging some good old fashioned scares. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like heaven to me. Check out what’s premiering this month. NEW SHUDDER ORIGINAL & EXCLUSIVE MOVIES A NIGHTMARE WAKES — premieres February 4 While composing her famous novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley descends into an opium-fueled fever dream while carrying on a torrid love affair with Percy Shelley. As she writes, the characters of her novel come to life and begin to plague her relationship with Percy. Before long, she must choose between true love and her literary masterpiece. An unsettlingly intimate portrayal of a brilliant artist at her most troubled, A NIGHTMARE WAKES traces the tortured birth of a timeless masterwork and the rightful ascension

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2021
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A Killer Night Out Turns Deadly In The ‘Dreamcatcher’ Trailer

The new trailer for writer-director Jacob Johnston‘s horror Dreamcatcher introduces us to a group of friends looking to have a killer night out, but things go terribly wrong when they come face to face with a killer that’s looking to have a little fun too. In the film, “Dylan, known to his fans as DJ Dreamcatcher, is on the brink of global stardom. Everything changes the night of Cataclysm, an underground music festival, where two estranged sisters and their friends meet Dylan. After a drug-fueled gruesome event, things begin to spiral into a 48-hour whirlwind of violence and mayhem.” Niki Koss, Zachary Gordon, Travis Burns, Blaine Kern III, Olivia Sui, Emrhys Cooper, Elizabeth Posey, Nazanin Mandi, Adrienne Wilkinson, and Lou Ferrigno Jr. star. Dreamcatcher opens in theaters and arrives on Digital and Demand on March 5, 2021, presented by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Grab your friends and have a killer night!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2021
Horror Fuel

Get ‘Freaky’ This January On Digital, Blu-ray, And DVD!

Get Freaky this January! The hit body-swap horror from Blumhouse is headed towards its home release! From the twisted mind of writer-director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, the Paranormal Activity franchise), comes a horror-comedy about a killer, a high school senior, and the brutal truth about surviving high school. In the film, “Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of “The Butcher” (Vince Vaughn), her town’s infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries. “When The Butcher’s mystical ancient dagger causes him and Millie to wake up in each other’s bodies, Millie learns that she has just 24 hours to get her body back before the switch becomes permanent and she’s trapped in the form of a middle-aged maniac forever.” Celeste O’Connor Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Misha Osherovich, The Goldfinch),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 19, 2021
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John Jarratt Stars In The True Story Inspired Film ‘The Possessed’

Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt returns to the silver screen in The Possessed, a spine-tingling film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The film features an all-star Australian cast including Jarratt, Lincoln Lewis, Angie Kent, Lauren Grimson, Melissa Tkautz, and Jade Kevin Foster. This horror-thriller follows Jacob Chandler (John Jarratt) who is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. It’s a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis) who have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Of late, something has changed and demonic possessions are increasing, and in order to keep those he loves safe from the wrath of unspeakable evil, Jacob must fight for them to survive. When meeting Liam’s new girlfriend, Atalie Carlisle (Lauren Grimson), he recognizes something in her dark, broken gaze – she too can see the damned. Jacob never expected to meet anyone else like himself, nor did he anticipate

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 19, 2021
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80s Style Horror ‘The House In The Pines’ Unlocks New Trailer

Journey to The House in the Pines in the new teaser trailer for the movie from the minds of the people who brought us Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors and Dream Master and Friday the 13th: Vengeance. The film features a serious ’80s slasher vibe with a dash of paranormal activity and follows a group of high school friends who visit the NJ Pine Barrens for a summer getaway. Confronted with revenge, gangsters, ghosts, and flames, only the strong and fortunate will survive. Directed by Mick Strawn and Jeremy Brown, it is produced by John DiRenzo Michael Joy, and Mario Cerrito III, along with FX Master Nick Benson! The House in the Pines is from 4th Dimension Pictures and Brownspace Films. A release date should be announced soon. In the meantime, check out the new trailer and follow the film on Facebook.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 19, 2021
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