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Movie Review: Son (2021)

How far would you go to save your child? That’s the question posed in writer-director Ivan Kavanagh’s horror-thriller Son. In the film, a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, experiencing horrific pain and seizures. His mother, Laura (Andi Matichak) must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. I can’t imagine how terrified Laura was throughout the film, but I do know how well Andi Matichak played the role. She really put her heart into making Laura feel authentic and the emotional chaos Laura experiences feels real. Laura is a strong character with an interesting and horrific backstory. She’s a character you can both find sympathetic and see her strength. And her character development was nicely done. As for detective Paul, Emile Hirsch had me fleeced up to the last moments of the film. I did not see that twist coming, and I should have and it was a great idea. Hirsch did

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
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From The Creator Of Final Destination Comes ‘Don’t Look Back’ – Out This Summer

From Jeffrey Riddick, the creator of Final Destination comes Don’t Look Back, which shines a brutal light on society’s habit of watching terrible things happen but doing nothing to stop it. Remember, Karma comes for us all. In the film, Caitlin Kramer, a woman overcoming a tragic past, is among several people who see a man being fatally assaulted. When the witnesses start dying mysteriously, she must unearth if they’re being targeted by a killer or something far more insidious. Kourtney Bell, Bryan Batt, Will Stout, Skyler Hart, Jeremy Holm, Jaqueline Fleming, Amanda Grace Benitez, Damon Lipari, Han Soto, Dean J. West, and Stephen Twardokus star. Don’t Look Back, which we call “dark and entertaining” in our review, lands on Digital and DVD on June 14, 2021, presented by Dazzler Media. You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon and iTunes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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This June, A Man Becomes The Focus Of A Stranger In ‘Stalker’ (Trailer)

Stalker: Noun a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention. “Tracy claimed she was the victim of a stalker” · a person who hunts game stealthily. “a keen fisherman and deer stalker” Writer-director Tyler Savage‘s life or death thriller Stalker, about a man who becomes a stalker’s prey, has hunted down a summer release date and a new trailer. “In the wake of a messy break-up, Andy Escobedo decides to start fresh, relocating from Austin to Los Angeles. Eager to make new connections, he befriends Roger, an unusual rideshare driver. But when Roger’s behavior gets too strange for comfort, Andy blows him off, choosing to focus on a budding relationship with his new girlfriend, Sam. This unhinges Roger, who begins to torment Andy, ensuring that his stay in L.A. is short-lived.” Co-written by Savage and Dash Hawkins, this intense film stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel Pisano,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
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‘Army Of The Dead’ Invading Theaters Ahead Of Netflix Premiere

Zach Snyder‘s highly anticipated action-zombie flick Army of the Dead is now heading to select theaters on Friday, May 14th ahead of its Netflix premiere later this month. In the movie, Dave Bautista and his crew of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. But first, they have to get past the zombies and these aren’t your average slow zombies, these are fast, organized monsters that will leave the team fighting for their lives, and the money. Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy also star. Snyder directed and also co-wrote this goretastic flick with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. He also produces along with Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Tiger in the movie created with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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Blumhouse Sets January Release for ‘The Black Phone’ – Starring Ethan Hawke

Director Scott Derrickson returns to horror to partner again with the foremost brand in the genre, Blumhouse, for his new horror thriller, The Black Phone whose release date has now been set for January. In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.” The four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke stars in the most terrifying role of his career in The Black Phone. Mason Thames makes his film debut in this terror-filled flick that is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson, the writer-director of Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Marvel’s Doctor Strange. Also starring in the film are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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Horror Is a Ghoulishly Popular Theme Among Bingo Players – Why?

The fact the horror theme is popular among bingo players isn’t up for debate. In the last, five to ten years, more and more releases have featured the genre as its central feature. For instance, go to a betting platform and you’ll find everything from “Ghosts of Christmas” scratch cards to “Shaman Spirit.” Still, this doesn’t solve the mystery concerning how the topic became such an integral part of the industry and why it’s taking over. For more on that, please keep on reading. Audiences Demand Modern Genres When bingo was enjoyed by seniors and older people, the releases centered around the themes that resonated with them the most, such as sports and ancient Egypt and Greece. But the demographic of the game has been steadily falling, with young adults now the market leaders regarding the people who play the most. As a result, they want cool and fresh topics that are engaging, and horror is at the top of

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 13, 2021
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The Past Is Uncovered In The ‘Digging To Death’ Trailer

Buried secrets come to light in director Michael P. Blevins‘ Diggin to Death. We’ve dug up the trailer that reveals a haunting tale of greed and a choice between right and wrong. In the film, “A man buys a fixer-upper house to restore and as he’s digging a hole for a new septic tank, he discovers a large box filled with three million dollars in cash and a dead body. He is faced with the dilemma of reporting the body and losing the money or hiding the money and reburying the body. What unfolds next is a series of consequences that lead us to truly discover What’s Buried in the Backyard.” Ford Austin, Tom Fitzpatrick, Rachel Alig, Ken Hudson Campbell, and Richard Riehle, star in Digging to Death also featuring Clint Jung, Sumeet Dang, Bryan Dodds, Debbie DeLisi, Stephan Singh, and Mike P Blevins. Digging to Death premieres on DVD and Digital on June 1, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
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‘The Forever Purge’ Begins In The Brutal AF New Trailer

This summer, all the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end in The Forever Purge. The first trailer is here teasing an intense, action-packed thrill ride, the very thing that made us all fall in love with the franchise, to begin with, only this time it’s bigger and more brutal. We’ve also got the new poster that gives off a serious “four horseman/riders of the apocalypse” vibe. 2018’s The First Purge shattered records, now Blumhouse’s infamous terror franchise hurtles into innovative new territory as members of an underground movement, no longer satisfied with one annual night of anarchy and murder, decide to overtake America through an unending campaign of mayhem and massacre. And no one is safe. In the film, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 12, 2021
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Aubrey Plaza & Danny DeVito Starring In New Animated Horror Series “Little Demon”

Aubrey Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito, Danny’s daughter, will lend their voices to the characters of the upcoming FXX adult animated horror sitcom “Little Demon,” Variety reports. The show follows a reluctant mother (Plaza) 13 years after being impregnated by Devil (Danny DeVito). She and her Antichrist daughter (Lucy DeVito) attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul. The new animated half-hour horror sitcom is created and written by Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla. Plaza will executive produce along with the DeVitos for Jersey Films 2nd Avenue. Fowler, Kirschner, Valla, Dan Harmon, Jersey Films 2nd Avenue’s Jake DeVito and ShadowMachine (Monica Mitchell, Corey Campodonico, and Alex Bulkley) will also executive produce. Steve Levy serves as a producer on the project. “Little Demon” is produced by FX Productions. “Little Demon” is set to premiere first on FXX and then will be

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 12, 2021
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The Haunting Thriller ‘Winifred Meeks’ Is Out Today On DVD And Prime

Looking for a classic ghost story filled with mystery? Jason Figgis‘ haunting new paranormal thriller Winifred Meeks is out today from Bayview Entertainment. Starring Lara Belmont and Julie Abbott, the film centers on successful writer Anna James who rents a remote farmhouse in England to begin work on the latest of a series of teen crime novels – “The Emma Hart Mysteries”. Initially, the setting seems perfect, but soon her idyll becomes unsettled by the presence of an unquiet spirit – that of the former lady of the house, Winifred Meeks. As Anna delves into her writing – while a deadline looms – she also determines to uncover the history of the property and with that, unwittingly move closer to a disturbing confrontation with the tragic figure that continues to hold sway within the walls of Seaview House.” Watch the film on Amazon or pick up your copy on DVD today.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2021

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Movie Review: Son (2021)

How far would you go to save your child? That’s the question posed in writer-director Ivan Kavanagh’s horror-thriller Son. In the film, a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, experiencing horrific pain and seizures. His mother, Laura (Andi Matichak) must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. I can’t imagine how terrified Laura was throughout the film, but I do know how well Andi Matichak played the role. She really put her heart into making Laura feel authentic and the emotional chaos Laura experiences feels real. Laura is a strong character with an interesting and horrific backstory. She’s a character you can both find sympathetic and see her strength. And her character development was nicely done. As for detective Paul, Emile Hirsch had me fleeced up to the last moments of the film. I did not see that twist coming, and I should have and it was a great idea. Hirsch did

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

From The Creator Of Final Destination Comes ‘Don’t Look Back’ – Out This Summer

From Jeffrey Riddick, the creator of Final Destination comes Don’t Look Back, which shines a brutal light on society’s habit of watching terrible things happen but doing nothing to stop it. Remember, Karma comes for us all. In the film, Caitlin Kramer, a woman overcoming a tragic past, is among several people who see a man being fatally assaulted. When the witnesses start dying mysteriously, she must unearth if they’re being targeted by a killer or something far more insidious. Kourtney Bell, Bryan Batt, Will Stout, Skyler Hart, Jeremy Holm, Jaqueline Fleming, Amanda Grace Benitez, Damon Lipari, Han Soto, Dean J. West, and Stephen Twardokus star. Don’t Look Back, which we call “dark and entertaining” in our review, lands on Digital and DVD on June 14, 2021, presented by Dazzler Media. You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon and iTunes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

This June, A Man Becomes The Focus Of A Stranger In ‘Stalker’ (Trailer)

Stalker: Noun a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention. “Tracy claimed she was the victim of a stalker” · a person who hunts game stealthily. “a keen fisherman and deer stalker” Writer-director Tyler Savage‘s life or death thriller Stalker, about a man who becomes a stalker’s prey, has hunted down a summer release date and a new trailer. “In the wake of a messy break-up, Andy Escobedo decides to start fresh, relocating from Austin to Los Angeles. Eager to make new connections, he befriends Roger, an unusual rideshare driver. But when Roger’s behavior gets too strange for comfort, Andy blows him off, choosing to focus on a budding relationship with his new girlfriend, Sam. This unhinges Roger, who begins to torment Andy, ensuring that his stay in L.A. is short-lived.” Co-written by Savage and Dash Hawkins, this intense film stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel Pisano,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Army Of The Dead’ Invading Theaters Ahead Of Netflix Premiere

Zach Snyder‘s highly anticipated action-zombie flick Army of the Dead is now heading to select theaters on Friday, May 14th ahead of its Netflix premiere later this month. In the movie, Dave Bautista and his crew of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. But first, they have to get past the zombies and these aren’t your average slow zombies, these are fast, organized monsters that will leave the team fighting for their lives, and the money. Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy also star. Snyder directed and also co-wrote this goretastic flick with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. He also produces along with Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Tiger in the movie created with

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Blumhouse Sets January Release for ‘The Black Phone’ – Starring Ethan Hawke

Director Scott Derrickson returns to horror to partner again with the foremost brand in the genre, Blumhouse, for his new horror thriller, The Black Phone whose release date has now been set for January. In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.” The four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke stars in the most terrifying role of his career in The Black Phone. Mason Thames makes his film debut in this terror-filled flick that is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson, the writer-director of Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Marvel’s Doctor Strange. Also starring in the film are

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Horror Is a Ghoulishly Popular Theme Among Bingo Players – Why?

The fact the horror theme is popular among bingo players isn’t up for debate. In the last, five to ten years, more and more releases have featured the genre as its central feature. For instance, go to a betting platform and you’ll find everything from “Ghosts of Christmas” scratch cards to “Shaman Spirit.” Still, this doesn’t solve the mystery concerning how the topic became such an integral part of the industry and why it’s taking over. For more on that, please keep on reading. Audiences Demand Modern Genres When bingo was enjoyed by seniors and older people, the releases centered around the themes that resonated with them the most, such as sports and ancient Egypt and Greece. But the demographic of the game has been steadily falling, with young adults now the market leaders regarding the people who play the most. As a result, they want cool and fresh topics that are engaging, and horror is at the top of

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

The Past Is Uncovered In The ‘Digging To Death’ Trailer

Buried secrets come to light in director Michael P. Blevins‘ Diggin to Death. We’ve dug up the trailer that reveals a haunting tale of greed and a choice between right and wrong. In the film, “A man buys a fixer-upper house to restore and as he’s digging a hole for a new septic tank, he discovers a large box filled with three million dollars in cash and a dead body. He is faced with the dilemma of reporting the body and losing the money or hiding the money and reburying the body. What unfolds next is a series of consequences that lead us to truly discover What’s Buried in the Backyard.” Ford Austin, Tom Fitzpatrick, Rachel Alig, Ken Hudson Campbell, and Richard Riehle, star in Digging to Death also featuring Clint Jung, Sumeet Dang, Bryan Dodds, Debbie DeLisi, Stephan Singh, and Mike P Blevins. Digging to Death premieres on DVD and Digital on June 1, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘The Forever Purge’ Begins In The Brutal AF New Trailer

This summer, all the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end in The Forever Purge. The first trailer is here teasing an intense, action-packed thrill ride, the very thing that made us all fall in love with the franchise, to begin with, only this time it’s bigger and more brutal. We’ve also got the new poster that gives off a serious “four horseman/riders of the apocalypse” vibe. 2018’s The First Purge shattered records, now Blumhouse’s infamous terror franchise hurtles into innovative new territory as members of an underground movement, no longer satisfied with one annual night of anarchy and murder, decide to overtake America through an unending campaign of mayhem and massacre. And no one is safe. In the film, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

Aubrey Plaza & Danny DeVito Starring In New Animated Horror Series “Little Demon”

Aubrey Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito, Danny’s daughter, will lend their voices to the characters of the upcoming FXX adult animated horror sitcom “Little Demon,” Variety reports. The show follows a reluctant mother (Plaza) 13 years after being impregnated by Devil (Danny DeVito). She and her Antichrist daughter (Lucy DeVito) attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul. The new animated half-hour horror sitcom is created and written by Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla. Plaza will executive produce along with the DeVitos for Jersey Films 2nd Avenue. Fowler, Kirschner, Valla, Dan Harmon, Jersey Films 2nd Avenue’s Jake DeVito and ShadowMachine (Monica Mitchell, Corey Campodonico, and Alex Bulkley) will also executive produce. Steve Levy serves as a producer on the project. “Little Demon” is produced by FX Productions. “Little Demon” is set to premiere first on FXX and then will be

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

The Haunting Thriller ‘Winifred Meeks’ Is Out Today On DVD And Prime

Looking for a classic ghost story filled with mystery? Jason Figgis‘ haunting new paranormal thriller Winifred Meeks is out today from Bayview Entertainment. Starring Lara Belmont and Julie Abbott, the film centers on successful writer Anna James who rents a remote farmhouse in England to begin work on the latest of a series of teen crime novels – “The Emma Hart Mysteries”. Initially, the setting seems perfect, but soon her idyll becomes unsettled by the presence of an unquiet spirit – that of the former lady of the house, Winifred Meeks. As Anna delves into her writing – while a deadline looms – she also determines to uncover the history of the property and with that, unwittingly move closer to a disturbing confrontation with the tragic figure that continues to hold sway within the walls of Seaview House.” Watch the film on Amazon or pick up your copy on DVD today.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2021
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