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Filmmaker P.J. Starks Talks Volumes Of Blood 3: Devil’s Knight And More

Back in 2015, I reported about the horror anthology titled Volumes of Blood from writer/director/producer P.J. Starks. Since that film, he’s been a busy man. He’s produced 18 films, made a sequel to Volumes and Blood, and directed 3 other films. Now P.J. is making the third Volumes of Blood film Volumes of Blood: Devil’s Knight. P.J. took the time out of his busy (and I mean busy) schedule to talk with us about it and a few other things. Check it out. Horror Fuel: “What made you want to become a filmmaker?” P.J.: “I’ve always been a storyteller in some form or fashion. I started with writing really early on. In the sixth grade, I wrote an alien invasion novella. I was also a huge lover of movies and as time went on it was just a natural transition from writing to filmmaking. Ultimately it was Clerks that made me say, “Hey, I could really do this.” Horror Fuel:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 21, 2018
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Tyler Savage’s ‘Inheritance’ Arrives On Digital HD

Portola Pictures has announced the Digital HD release of Tyler Savage‘s Inheritance, following the world premiere at Dances with Films, Inheritance has received high marks at festivals around the country. Savage directed from his own script, putting a chilling twist on the universal feeling of being trapped by your family history, for better or worse. Dread Central raved, “Savage uses the dark essences of an even more gloomy past to highlight this modern-day ghost story.” Tyler Savage makes his feature film debut alongside executive producer Nicholas Gonda (Tree of Life), cinematographer Drew Daniels (Krisha, It Comes At Night) and producers J.P. Castel (Krisha), Dash Hawkins (Party Crashers), and Chase Joliet (It Comes at Night), who also leads the cast. Sara Montez (“Pitch”), Tim Abell (Sniper: Special Ops), Kate Norby (The Devil’s Rejects), Dale Dickey (Hell or High Water, “True Blood”), Krisha Fairchild (Krisha), and Drew Powell (“Gotham”) co-star. The film was shot on location along the California coast and LA-based

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2018
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‘Night Of The Living Dads’ Launches on Kickstarter

For fans of rednecks, killer scarecrows, and horny teens dying new horror comic Night of the Living Dads is providing the goods on Kickstarter. From the press release; Old Farmer Dad is tired of the local teens destroying his corn field, so he decides to build scarecrow versions of every teens greatest fear; angry redneck fathers! But when a truck full of angry redneck fathers dies nearby in a coincidental grenade explosion their souls possess the scarecrows and take revenge on the local teens. now its up to old farmer dan to save the day! Available for preorder now on Kickstarter.

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Capt McNeely
Jun 10, 2018
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A Beast Stalks A Couple In The ‘Carnivore: Werewolf Of London’ – Now On VOD

This January a werewolf stalks a couple in writer-director Simon Wells’ Carnivore: Werewolf of London starring Atlanta Johnson, Ben Loyd Holmes, Gregory Cox. “In an effort to save their relationship Dave takes Abi to a remote cottage but a fearsome beast is weighing up its prey, lurking in the shadows of the forest gaining confidence to attack. Will anyone survive and who is behind the killing?” Molly Ruskin, Ethan Ruskin, Mathew Bancroft, Adam Logan, Yana Penrose, Dani Thompson, Shaquille Taylor, Adrian Blake, and James Ayling co-star in this indie film set to be released on DVD soon. You can watch Carnivore: Werewolf of London now on VOD, Dish Network, In Demand, iTunes, Vudu, Direct TV, Xbox, Amazon, Google Play, and Digital. Be sure to follow the film on Facebook.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 30, 2017
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Two Sisters Fight To Survive Twisted A Gang In ‘Apocalypse Road’

Wild Eye Releasing is giving Mad Max a run for its money this December with Brett Bentman’s post-apocalypse thriller Apocalypse Road. In the film, we follow the intense journey of two sisters separated during a post-apocalypse depression, a sweat-inducing story about the instinct of human survival and unbreakable bonds. The sisters are hunted down and separated by a gang of ruthless killers intent on creating their own twisted form of law and order. The sisters must fight through this new, dangerous world to stay alive in the hopes of being reunited, and escaping to freedom. Katie Kohler (Subterranea), Ashlyn McEvers (22 Jump Street), Billy Blair (Machete, Machete Kills), and Nellie Sciutto (Shutter Island) star in this dramatic tale of survival. Written and directed by Brett Bentman, Apocalypse Road is set to premiere on Video On Demand on December 5, 2017, from Wild Eye Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2017
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Top 5 Memorable Monsters In Videogames

With Halloween being the scariest time of the year, there’s no better time to reflect on some of the scariest monsters in videogames. After all, what’s good horror without something tall and murderous to scare the pants off you? The Slender Man (Slender: The Eight Pages) An abnormally skinny figure fitted in a tailored black suit, The Slender Man looks almost human. That is until you see his face, a smooth white dome, completely lacking in features. And even though he has no eyes, victims say they could feel Slender Man staring right through them. Starting off as a series of photo shopped images on the popular website 4chan.org The Slender Man reached peak popularity with the release of the video game “Slender: The Eight Pages.” Tasking the player with exploring a dilapidated camp site in search of the titular documents, “Slender” is made more difficult, and more terrifying, by the presence of the ever more aggressive Slender Man. In

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Capt McNeely
Oct 23, 2017
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There’s Nothing Funny About The Second Trailer For ‘Crepitus’ – Starring Bill Moseley

Move over Pennywise, there’s another scary clown lurking about. The second trailer for Haynze Whitmore’s Creptius is here ahead of its fall release and is looking to capitalize on our Coulrophobia (fear of clowns) with horror icon Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects) wearing makeup and a wicked grin. From the Press Release: Pennywise isn’t the only clown in town. Ginger Knight Entertainment is in the final stages of post-production for Crepitus, starring Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects) and directed by Haynze Whitmore. This is Haynze Whitmore’s directorial debut for a feature film and was shot entirely in Cheboygan, MI. Crepitus is expected to be released this fall. Crepitus also stars Chalet Brannan as Sam, Eve Mauro as Brandi (mom), Caitlin Williams as Eli (in her feature film debut), executive producer Lance Paul as Sheriff Jed, Darren Barcomb as Deputy Camden, and Johnny Stevenson as Deputy Blake. The screenplay was written by Eddie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2017
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Casting News For The Paranormal Thriller ‘When It Rings’

Acadamy Award and Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland and Holy Terror actor Mel Novak have joined the indie thriller When it Rings from co-writers and co-directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers who will be making their feature debut. From the Press Release: Sally Kirkland and Mel Novak have joined the cast of the indie thriller When it Rings being toplined by newcomer Gonzalo Martin. This film is being co-directed first-time directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers, who also co-wrote the script. Sophia Monti, Mann Alfonso and Amy Ellenberger co-star. For the first time since the death of his sister, Zach (Martin) returns to his childhood home to get it ready for sale. While there, he uncovers an old toy phone he once used to “talk” to his dead sister. Years of counseling convinced him it was all in his head until an unexpected call comes through the plastic phone, setting off a series of terrifying events, and making him question

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2017
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New Trailer Unveiled For Indie Film ‘Death Waits For No Man’ Ahead Of Fall Release

A new trailer and poster has been unveiled for writer-director Armin Siljkovic’s indie noir-thriller Death Waits for No Man. Described as “The Postman Rings Twice meets Drive“, the film centers on an art collector who seduces a drifter into killing her abusive husband. Starring ‘Black Sails’ actress Angelique Pretorius, the film is set for a fall release. Bradley Snedeker, Corey Rieger, and Travis Myers co-star in Death Waits for No Man from Axial Pictures, Department of Dreams, Partners in Crime, and Pelican Productions.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2017
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Indie Horror ‘Dogged’ Releases A Dark, Intense First Trailer

Dogged: Having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying : stubborn and determined Dogged, a modern folk horror film and Richard Rowntree’s feature directorial debut, delves into our primal fears of what might be lurking woods. Co-written by Rowntree and Matthew Davies, the feature is based on their 2015 award-winning short film by the same name. In the film, after ten year old Megan Lancaster meets a grizzly and untimely end, Sam is forced to return to the remote tidal island where he grew up to attend the funeral. A testing relationship with his disconnected parents, a reunion with his estranged girlfriend Rachel, and a cryptic message from the island’s doctor force Sam to investigate the events leading up to Megan’s tragic death. The truth is far more shocking and unbelievable than Sam wants to acknowledge, and his life begins to spiral out of control in a macabre

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2017

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Filmmaker P.J. Starks Talks Volumes Of Blood 3: Devil’s Knight And More

Back in 2015, I reported about the horror anthology titled Volumes of Blood from writer/director/producer P.J. Starks. Since that film, he’s been a busy man. He’s produced 18 films, made a sequel to Volumes and Blood, and directed 3 other films. Now P.J. is making the third Volumes of Blood film Volumes of Blood: Devil’s Knight. P.J. took the time out of his busy (and I mean busy) schedule to talk with us about it and a few other things. Check it out. Horror Fuel: “What made you want to become a filmmaker?” P.J.: “I’ve always been a storyteller in some form or fashion. I started with writing really early on. In the sixth grade, I wrote an alien invasion novella. I was also a huge lover of movies and as time went on it was just a natural transition from writing to filmmaking. Ultimately it was Clerks that made me say, “Hey, I could really do this.” Horror Fuel:

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 21, 2018
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Tyler Savage’s ‘Inheritance’ Arrives On Digital HD

Portola Pictures has announced the Digital HD release of Tyler Savage‘s Inheritance, following the world premiere at Dances with Films, Inheritance has received high marks at festivals around the country. Savage directed from his own script, putting a chilling twist on the universal feeling of being trapped by your family history, for better or worse. Dread Central raved, “Savage uses the dark essences of an even more gloomy past to highlight this modern-day ghost story.” Tyler Savage makes his feature film debut alongside executive producer Nicholas Gonda (Tree of Life), cinematographer Drew Daniels (Krisha, It Comes At Night) and producers J.P. Castel (Krisha), Dash Hawkins (Party Crashers), and Chase Joliet (It Comes at Night), who also leads the cast. Sara Montez (“Pitch”), Tim Abell (Sniper: Special Ops), Kate Norby (The Devil’s Rejects), Dale Dickey (Hell or High Water, “True Blood”), Krisha Fairchild (Krisha), and Drew Powell (“Gotham”) co-star. The film was shot on location along the California coast and LA-based

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2018
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‘Night Of The Living Dads’ Launches on Kickstarter

For fans of rednecks, killer scarecrows, and horny teens dying new horror comic Night of the Living Dads is providing the goods on Kickstarter. From the press release; Old Farmer Dad is tired of the local teens destroying his corn field, so he decides to build scarecrow versions of every teens greatest fear; angry redneck fathers! But when a truck full of angry redneck fathers dies nearby in a coincidental grenade explosion their souls possess the scarecrows and take revenge on the local teens. now its up to old farmer dan to save the day! Available for preorder now on Kickstarter.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 10, 2018
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A Beast Stalks A Couple In The ‘Carnivore: Werewolf Of London’ – Now On VOD

This January a werewolf stalks a couple in writer-director Simon Wells’ Carnivore: Werewolf of London starring Atlanta Johnson, Ben Loyd Holmes, Gregory Cox. “In an effort to save their relationship Dave takes Abi to a remote cottage but a fearsome beast is weighing up its prey, lurking in the shadows of the forest gaining confidence to attack. Will anyone survive and who is behind the killing?” Molly Ruskin, Ethan Ruskin, Mathew Bancroft, Adam Logan, Yana Penrose, Dani Thompson, Shaquille Taylor, Adrian Blake, and James Ayling co-star in this indie film set to be released on DVD soon. You can watch Carnivore: Werewolf of London now on VOD, Dish Network, In Demand, iTunes, Vudu, Direct TV, Xbox, Amazon, Google Play, and Digital. Be sure to follow the film on Facebook.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 30, 2017
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Two Sisters Fight To Survive Twisted A Gang In ‘Apocalypse Road’

Wild Eye Releasing is giving Mad Max a run for its money this December with Brett Bentman’s post-apocalypse thriller Apocalypse Road. In the film, we follow the intense journey of two sisters separated during a post-apocalypse depression, a sweat-inducing story about the instinct of human survival and unbreakable bonds. The sisters are hunted down and separated by a gang of ruthless killers intent on creating their own twisted form of law and order. The sisters must fight through this new, dangerous world to stay alive in the hopes of being reunited, and escaping to freedom. Katie Kohler (Subterranea), Ashlyn McEvers (22 Jump Street), Billy Blair (Machete, Machete Kills), and Nellie Sciutto (Shutter Island) star in this dramatic tale of survival. Written and directed by Brett Bentman, Apocalypse Road is set to premiere on Video On Demand on December 5, 2017, from Wild Eye Releasing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2017
Horror Fuel

Top 5 Memorable Monsters In Videogames

With Halloween being the scariest time of the year, there’s no better time to reflect on some of the scariest monsters in videogames. After all, what’s good horror without something tall and murderous to scare the pants off you? The Slender Man (Slender: The Eight Pages) An abnormally skinny figure fitted in a tailored black suit, The Slender Man looks almost human. That is until you see his face, a smooth white dome, completely lacking in features. And even though he has no eyes, victims say they could feel Slender Man staring right through them. Starting off as a series of photo shopped images on the popular website 4chan.org The Slender Man reached peak popularity with the release of the video game “Slender: The Eight Pages.” Tasking the player with exploring a dilapidated camp site in search of the titular documents, “Slender” is made more difficult, and more terrifying, by the presence of the ever more aggressive Slender Man. In

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Oct 23, 2017
Horror Fuel

There’s Nothing Funny About The Second Trailer For ‘Crepitus’ – Starring Bill Moseley

Move over Pennywise, there’s another scary clown lurking about. The second trailer for Haynze Whitmore’s Creptius is here ahead of its fall release and is looking to capitalize on our Coulrophobia (fear of clowns) with horror icon Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects) wearing makeup and a wicked grin. From the Press Release: Pennywise isn’t the only clown in town. Ginger Knight Entertainment is in the final stages of post-production for Crepitus, starring Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects) and directed by Haynze Whitmore. This is Haynze Whitmore’s directorial debut for a feature film and was shot entirely in Cheboygan, MI. Crepitus is expected to be released this fall. Crepitus also stars Chalet Brannan as Sam, Eve Mauro as Brandi (mom), Caitlin Williams as Eli (in her feature film debut), executive producer Lance Paul as Sheriff Jed, Darren Barcomb as Deputy Camden, and Johnny Stevenson as Deputy Blake. The screenplay was written by Eddie

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2017
Horror Fuel

Casting News For The Paranormal Thriller ‘When It Rings’

Acadamy Award and Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland and Holy Terror actor Mel Novak have joined the indie thriller When it Rings from co-writers and co-directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers who will be making their feature debut. From the Press Release: Sally Kirkland and Mel Novak have joined the cast of the indie thriller When it Rings being toplined by newcomer Gonzalo Martin. This film is being co-directed first-time directors Ty Haisten and David Rivers, who also co-wrote the script. Sophia Monti, Mann Alfonso and Amy Ellenberger co-star. For the first time since the death of his sister, Zach (Martin) returns to his childhood home to get it ready for sale. While there, he uncovers an old toy phone he once used to “talk” to his dead sister. Years of counseling convinced him it was all in his head until an unexpected call comes through the plastic phone, setting off a series of terrifying events, and making him question

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2017
Horror Fuel

New Trailer Unveiled For Indie Film ‘Death Waits For No Man’ Ahead Of Fall Release

A new trailer and poster has been unveiled for writer-director Armin Siljkovic’s indie noir-thriller Death Waits for No Man. Described as “The Postman Rings Twice meets Drive“, the film centers on an art collector who seduces a drifter into killing her abusive husband. Starring ‘Black Sails’ actress Angelique Pretorius, the film is set for a fall release. Bradley Snedeker, Corey Rieger, and Travis Myers co-star in Death Waits for No Man from Axial Pictures, Department of Dreams, Partners in Crime, and Pelican Productions.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 14, 2017
Horror Fuel

Indie Horror ‘Dogged’ Releases A Dark, Intense First Trailer

Dogged: Having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying : stubborn and determined Dogged, a modern folk horror film and Richard Rowntree’s feature directorial debut, delves into our primal fears of what might be lurking woods. Co-written by Rowntree and Matthew Davies, the feature is based on their 2015 award-winning short film by the same name. In the film, after ten year old Megan Lancaster meets a grizzly and untimely end, Sam is forced to return to the remote tidal island where he grew up to attend the funeral. A testing relationship with his disconnected parents, a reunion with his estranged girlfriend Rachel, and a cryptic message from the island’s doctor force Sam to investigate the events leading up to Megan’s tragic death. The truth is far more shocking and unbelievable than Sam wants to acknowledge, and his life begins to spiral out of control in a macabre

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2017
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