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A Getaway Goes Terribly Wrong In ‘The Boonies’

This April, director Lance Parkin (“Theo and the Professor”) is taking viewers to The Boonies for a weekend getaway gone wrong. Co-written by Parkin and star Matt Schultz, the film follows Aaron (Matt Schultz, “Theo and the Professor”) and his brother, and a group of his friends for a weekend hiking excursion into the Appalachian woods. Instead of a peaceful weekend getaway, the group soon discovers their itinerary includes more than a traditional outdoor adventure. When they unexpectedly meet a couple who report strange local occurrences, the group soon finds themselves in a terrifying fight for survival. The horror-thriller also stars James Quinn (Checkmate), Daniel Johnson (Make It Happen), Jess Uhler (Massacre Academy), and Rick Dutrow (Massacre Academy, Rust). The Boonies will be released on Digital and DVD on April 13, 2021, from Indican Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2021
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Tornadoes Filled With Flaming Spiders Are Unleashed On L.A. In ‘Arachnado 2’

Writer-director Dustin Ferguson‘s Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders, the final installment of the “Pandemic Series,” will make its premiere on YouTube on May 1st at 6 pm PST as part of SCS TV’s “Malvolia’s Movie Matinee”! In the movie, “After the failed government attempt to create a new weapon of mass destruction known as an ‘Arachnado’ or Project A-82, Sergeant Preston teams up with two female accomplices to overthrow the corrupt Governor before the entire city of Los Angeles is destroyed by their newest experiment: a firenado with flaming spiders! If that weren’t enough, there’s also a horde of newly hatched Baby Ebola Rex dinosaurs terrorizing the outskirts of town making their way towards a final fiery showdown with the flaming spiders! Plus there is the leftover 5G Zombie problem…” Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death), Deborah Dutch (Hard To Die), Brinke Stevens (Slumber Party Massacre), and Shawn C. Phillips (Ghost Shark) star in this insane action-packed flick. Tune in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2021
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‘PG: Psycho Goreman’ Lands Exclusively On Shudder This May

The highly-buzzed about horror-comedy PG: Psycho Goreman (reviews here and here) makes its exclusive Shudder premiere this May following its release on DVD. In PG: Psycho Goreman, siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago after a failed attempt to destroy the universe. The kids nickname the evil creature Psycho Goreman (or PG for short) and use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It isn’t long before PG’s reappearance draws the attention of intergalactic friends and foes from across the cosmos and a rogues’ gallery of alien combatants converges in small-town suburbia to battle for the fate of the galaxy. Written and directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day), this out of the world film stars Nita-Josee Hanna (Books of Blood, 4teen), Owen Myre (“NOS4A2,” Alternate Ground), Adam Brooks (The Return, Father’s Day), Alexis Hancey (Silver Tongue ), and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2021
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Own The Incredible Documentary “Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist”

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, is set to release the incredibly in-depth documentary Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist from Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural. Written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, The People vs. George Lucas), the documentary features the iconic film’s director William Friedkin (To Live and Die in L.A., The Exorcist). Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist is the ultimate and complete dissection and sweeping examination of the award-winning genre classic The Exorcist. Explore the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that helped shape his life and filmography, as told by the man himself. Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, a must-see for every horror fan, is out on VOD, Digital HD, and Blu-ray on April 13, 2021. iTunes Extras include the following

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2021
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New Exclusive Clip From Linnea Quigley’s “Paranormal Truth” Takes Us To A Terrifying Cemetery

From vampires, exorcisms, devil worship, to supernatural hauntings, horror icon Linnea Quigley will take you behind the myths and realities of these subjects in the new series “Paranormal Truth” whose first season will feature twelve spooky episodes that delve into the darkest of subjects. We’ve got a new exclusive clip from the series that gives you a taste of what you can expect from the series. The clip includes a look at a cemetery plagued by cult activity, paranormal activity, and more terrifying events. Scream Queen Linnea Quigley has starred in many of the most important horror classics such as The Return of the Living Dead in which she played the iconic horror character Trash, Night of the Demons, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and many more. Directed by Jeff Sheldon & Victor Huesca the documentary-style series is produced by Linnea Quigley and Ross Fall. It’s edited by Chris Newman. “Paranormal Truth” is from MAHA films in conjunction with ScreamQueen Productions

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2021
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“Penny Dreadful” Creator Making His Directorial Debut With Blumhouse’s “Whistler Camp”

John Logan, a three-time Academy Award nominee, is set to make his directorial debut with Blumhouse’s upcoming horror film Whistler Camp, “a queer empowerment story set at a gay conversion camp.” Casting is currently underway, but no stars have been announced at this time. Logan has written a long list of amazing films such as Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, Alien: Covenant, Skyfall, The Last Samurai. He is also the creator of Showtime’s dark series “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” and wrote much of the script for the original “Penny Dreadful” series that ran from 2014 to 2016. The extremely talented screenwriter has won awards including Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Edgar awards, as well as a Tony for his play Red. Jason Blum and Michael Aguilar (Penny Dreadful) are producing with Ryan Turek overseeing for Blumhouse.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2021
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“Penny Dreadful” Director Adapting ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Starring Elsie Fisher

Damon Thomas, the director behind the series “Killing Eve” and “Penny Dreadful” is set to bring us the new Amazon movie My Best Friend’s Exorcism, an adaptation of Grady Hendrix’s hit novel. THR reports that My Bestfriend’s Exorcism, which began production this week, is “set in 1988, the novel centered on the relationship between Abby and Gretchen, two best friends and sophomores in high school. Their friendship is tested when an evening of skinny-dipping goes wrong, and Gretchen begins to act differently and followed by bizarre occurrences. After some investigating, Abby begins to horrifyingly suspect that her friend may be possessed by a demon force.” Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) leads the cast that also includes Amiah Miller, Cathy Ang, and Rachel Ogechi Kanu. Jenna Lamia (NBC’s “Good Girls”) wrote the screenplay and will serve as associate producer. The Gotham Group, Quirk Productions are producing along with Christopher Landon, the writer-director of hit horror movies such as Freaky and Happy Death

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2021
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An Interview With Actress Valerie Jane Parker About Her Role In The Supernatural-Horror ‘The Voices’

After a terrible car accident, Lilly, a young girl loses her sight but gains the ability to hear the dead. As she grows older and builds a good life with her husband, when she becomes pregnant the voices become louder, wanting their souls to be chosen to become her baby’s. That’s the premise of award-winning filmmaker Nathaniel Nuon’s The Voices starring actress Valerie Jane Parker (Wrong Turn 2021) in the role of Lilly (as an adult). I sat down with Valarie to discuss her role in the film. Horror Fuel: “How difficult was it to play someone who has lost their sight?” Valarie Jane Parker: “It was a challenge but I enjoyed the challenge. The main thing for me was I wanted to make sure that I made the portrait authentic. I didn’t want it to be cheap or fake in any way, so I spent about a month preparing for it. I watched a bunch of documentaries on how

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2021
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‘The Forever Purge’ Release Date Moved Up!

The Purge creator James DeMonaco is back with the final film of the franchise, The Forever Purge. It was originally set to be released in 2020, then scheduled for a July 9, 2021, theatrical premiere. Now, the movie has a new release date, July 2, 2021! According to THR, the movie, “takes the Purge out of its usual metropolitan setting while still dealing with class and race issues in the way the previous films have,” Reports also state that, the movie will take place after the events of Election Year and will center on Adela (Ana de la Reguera) and Juan (Tenoch Huerta), who finds solace at a Texan ranch, having fled a drug cartel in Mexico. Things go awry when a group of outsiders decides to keep purging beyond the allotted time. “True Detective” actor Leven Rambin stars alongside Will Patton, Cassidy Freeman, Ana de la Reguera, and Tenoch Huerta. Everardo Gout (Mars) directs from DeMonaco’s script. As soon

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2021
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Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O’Connell Become The Prey In ‘Endangered Species’

“Ash vs, Evil Dead” director MJ Bassett is back with her new survival-thriller Endangered Species which finds Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell in Africa on a hunt where they become the prey. “This gripping adventure tale unfolds beneath a brutal African sun. Jack Halsey takes his wife (Romijn), their adult kids, and a friend for a dream vacation in Kenya. But as they venture off alone into a wilderness park, their safari van is flipped over by an angry rhino, leaving them injured and desperate. Then, as two of them go in search of rescue, a bloody, vicious encounter with a leopard and a clan of hyenas incites a desperate fight for survival.” Bassett co-wrote the script with Isabel Bassett, based on a story by Paul Chronnell. Phillip Winchester, Michael Johnston, and Chris Fisher also star. Endangered Species opens in select theaters and will be unleashed on Digital and On Demand on May 28, 2021, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2021

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A Getaway Goes Terribly Wrong In ‘The Boonies’

This April, director Lance Parkin (“Theo and the Professor”) is taking viewers to The Boonies for a weekend getaway gone wrong. Co-written by Parkin and star Matt Schultz, the film follows Aaron (Matt Schultz, “Theo and the Professor”) and his brother, and a group of his friends for a weekend hiking excursion into the Appalachian woods. Instead of a peaceful weekend getaway, the group soon discovers their itinerary includes more than a traditional outdoor adventure. When they unexpectedly meet a couple who report strange local occurrences, the group soon finds themselves in a terrifying fight for survival. The horror-thriller also stars James Quinn (Checkmate), Daniel Johnson (Make It Happen), Jess Uhler (Massacre Academy), and Rick Dutrow (Massacre Academy, Rust). The Boonies will be released on Digital and DVD on April 13, 2021, from Indican Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2021
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Tornadoes Filled With Flaming Spiders Are Unleashed On L.A. In ‘Arachnado 2’

Writer-director Dustin Ferguson‘s Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders, the final installment of the “Pandemic Series,” will make its premiere on YouTube on May 1st at 6 pm PST as part of SCS TV’s “Malvolia’s Movie Matinee”! In the movie, “After the failed government attempt to create a new weapon of mass destruction known as an ‘Arachnado’ or Project A-82, Sergeant Preston teams up with two female accomplices to overthrow the corrupt Governor before the entire city of Los Angeles is destroyed by their newest experiment: a firenado with flaming spiders! If that weren’t enough, there’s also a horde of newly hatched Baby Ebola Rex dinosaurs terrorizing the outskirts of town making their way towards a final fiery showdown with the flaming spiders! Plus there is the leftover 5G Zombie problem…” Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death), Deborah Dutch (Hard To Die), Brinke Stevens (Slumber Party Massacre), and Shawn C. Phillips (Ghost Shark) star in this insane action-packed flick. Tune in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2021
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‘PG: Psycho Goreman’ Lands Exclusively On Shudder This May

The highly-buzzed about horror-comedy PG: Psycho Goreman (reviews here and here) makes its exclusive Shudder premiere this May following its release on DVD. In PG: Psycho Goreman, siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago after a failed attempt to destroy the universe. The kids nickname the evil creature Psycho Goreman (or PG for short) and use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It isn’t long before PG’s reappearance draws the attention of intergalactic friends and foes from across the cosmos and a rogues’ gallery of alien combatants converges in small-town suburbia to battle for the fate of the galaxy. Written and directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day), this out of the world film stars Nita-Josee Hanna (Books of Blood, 4teen), Owen Myre (“NOS4A2,” Alternate Ground), Adam Brooks (The Return, Father’s Day), Alexis Hancey (Silver Tongue ), and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2021
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Own The Incredible Documentary “Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist”

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, is set to release the incredibly in-depth documentary Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist from Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural. Written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, The People vs. George Lucas), the documentary features the iconic film’s director William Friedkin (To Live and Die in L.A., The Exorcist). Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist is the ultimate and complete dissection and sweeping examination of the award-winning genre classic The Exorcist. Explore the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that helped shape his life and filmography, as told by the man himself. Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, a must-see for every horror fan, is out on VOD, Digital HD, and Blu-ray on April 13, 2021. iTunes Extras include the following

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2021
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New Exclusive Clip From Linnea Quigley’s “Paranormal Truth” Takes Us To A Terrifying Cemetery

From vampires, exorcisms, devil worship, to supernatural hauntings, horror icon Linnea Quigley will take you behind the myths and realities of these subjects in the new series “Paranormal Truth” whose first season will feature twelve spooky episodes that delve into the darkest of subjects. We’ve got a new exclusive clip from the series that gives you a taste of what you can expect from the series. The clip includes a look at a cemetery plagued by cult activity, paranormal activity, and more terrifying events. Scream Queen Linnea Quigley has starred in many of the most important horror classics such as The Return of the Living Dead in which she played the iconic horror character Trash, Night of the Demons, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and many more. Directed by Jeff Sheldon & Victor Huesca the documentary-style series is produced by Linnea Quigley and Ross Fall. It’s edited by Chris Newman. “Paranormal Truth” is from MAHA films in conjunction with ScreamQueen Productions

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2021
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“Penny Dreadful” Creator Making His Directorial Debut With Blumhouse’s “Whistler Camp”

John Logan, a three-time Academy Award nominee, is set to make his directorial debut with Blumhouse’s upcoming horror film Whistler Camp, “a queer empowerment story set at a gay conversion camp.” Casting is currently underway, but no stars have been announced at this time. Logan has written a long list of amazing films such as Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, Alien: Covenant, Skyfall, The Last Samurai. He is also the creator of Showtime’s dark series “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” and wrote much of the script for the original “Penny Dreadful” series that ran from 2014 to 2016. The extremely talented screenwriter has won awards including Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Edgar awards, as well as a Tony for his play Red. Jason Blum and Michael Aguilar (Penny Dreadful) are producing with Ryan Turek overseeing for Blumhouse.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2021
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“Penny Dreadful” Director Adapting ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Starring Elsie Fisher

Damon Thomas, the director behind the series “Killing Eve” and “Penny Dreadful” is set to bring us the new Amazon movie My Best Friend’s Exorcism, an adaptation of Grady Hendrix’s hit novel. THR reports that My Bestfriend’s Exorcism, which began production this week, is “set in 1988, the novel centered on the relationship between Abby and Gretchen, two best friends and sophomores in high school. Their friendship is tested when an evening of skinny-dipping goes wrong, and Gretchen begins to act differently and followed by bizarre occurrences. After some investigating, Abby begins to horrifyingly suspect that her friend may be possessed by a demon force.” Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) leads the cast that also includes Amiah Miller, Cathy Ang, and Rachel Ogechi Kanu. Jenna Lamia (NBC’s “Good Girls”) wrote the screenplay and will serve as associate producer. The Gotham Group, Quirk Productions are producing along with Christopher Landon, the writer-director of hit horror movies such as Freaky and Happy Death

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2021
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An Interview With Actress Valerie Jane Parker About Her Role In The Supernatural-Horror ‘The Voices’

After a terrible car accident, Lilly, a young girl loses her sight but gains the ability to hear the dead. As she grows older and builds a good life with her husband, when she becomes pregnant the voices become louder, wanting their souls to be chosen to become her baby’s. That’s the premise of award-winning filmmaker Nathaniel Nuon’s The Voices starring actress Valerie Jane Parker (Wrong Turn 2021) in the role of Lilly (as an adult). I sat down with Valarie to discuss her role in the film. Horror Fuel: “How difficult was it to play someone who has lost their sight?” Valarie Jane Parker: “It was a challenge but I enjoyed the challenge. The main thing for me was I wanted to make sure that I made the portrait authentic. I didn’t want it to be cheap or fake in any way, so I spent about a month preparing for it. I watched a bunch of documentaries on how

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2021
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‘The Forever Purge’ Release Date Moved Up!

The Purge creator James DeMonaco is back with the final film of the franchise, The Forever Purge. It was originally set to be released in 2020, then scheduled for a July 9, 2021, theatrical premiere. Now, the movie has a new release date, July 2, 2021! According to THR, the movie, “takes the Purge out of its usual metropolitan setting while still dealing with class and race issues in the way the previous films have,” Reports also state that, the movie will take place after the events of Election Year and will center on Adela (Ana de la Reguera) and Juan (Tenoch Huerta), who finds solace at a Texan ranch, having fled a drug cartel in Mexico. Things go awry when a group of outsiders decides to keep purging beyond the allotted time. “True Detective” actor Leven Rambin stars alongside Will Patton, Cassidy Freeman, Ana de la Reguera, and Tenoch Huerta. Everardo Gout (Mars) directs from DeMonaco’s script. As soon

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2021
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Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O’Connell Become The Prey In ‘Endangered Species’

“Ash vs, Evil Dead” director MJ Bassett is back with her new survival-thriller Endangered Species which finds Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell in Africa on a hunt where they become the prey. “This gripping adventure tale unfolds beneath a brutal African sun. Jack Halsey takes his wife (Romijn), their adult kids, and a friend for a dream vacation in Kenya. But as they venture off alone into a wilderness park, their safari van is flipped over by an angry rhino, leaving them injured and desperate. Then, as two of them go in search of rescue, a bloody, vicious encounter with a leopard and a clan of hyenas incites a desperate fight for survival.” Bassett co-wrote the script with Isabel Bassett, based on a story by Paul Chronnell. Phillip Winchester, Michael Johnston, and Chris Fisher also star. Endangered Species opens in select theaters and will be unleashed on Digital and On Demand on May 28, 2021, from Lionsgate.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2021
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